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• March 2, 1939
  ===== DSC09433.JPG ===== SIXTEEN RECORDER HALL OF FAME The Rev. Herman F. Tyree, Pastor St. Matthew, Philadel- phia, Penna. The Reverend J. E. Thomas P. E., Palmetto Annual Confer- ence, Florence, S. C. The Rev. T. Jefferson Clement, Pastor Wesley Chapel, Hous- ton, Texas. The Rev. Howard A. Garcia, Pastor, Mt. Pisgah, Jersey City, N, J The Rev. George W., Baber, Pass tor of Ebenezer Church, De- troit, Michigan, and host to the 1940 GENERAL CONFER- ENCE. Emanuel, New York City. Mrs. Thennie Baten, Evangelist, Second A. M. E. Church, Hartford, Conn. The Rev. Wm. A. Dorsey, Pastor, Woodbury, New Jersey Mrs. Alberta Wilson, Jones Tab- ernacle, Philadelphia, Penna. The Rev. H. H. Black, Pastor hadierumpoliae teak! The Rev. D. B. Barton, Pastor Calvary, Glen Cove, N. Y. THE RECORDER HONOR ROLL Evangelist N. H. Jeltz, Mrs. W. Sampson Brooks, Beth- el Church, Newbedford, Mass. Mrs. Alma Mason, Allen A. M, E. Church, Philadelphia, Pa. The Reverend J. A. Dames, Pas- tor of St. James, St. Louis, Missouri. The Rev. W. E. Guy, Pastor Ft. Wayne, Ind. Dean Chas. S. Spivey, Payne Seminary, Wilberforce, Ohio. , The Rev. John C Coaxum, Pas. tor St. Matthews, S. C. The Rev. S. T. Boyd, Mt. Pis- gah A. M. E. Church, Salem, N. 3: The Rev. A. D. Avery, Presid- ing Elder of the Raleigh Djs- trict, Western North Carolina Conference, Greensboro, N, C. The Rev. Allen R. Cooper, Al- bany, Ga. The Rev. E. Harley, Apalachicola, Florida. The Rev. N. H, Leath, Noma, t Florida. 3 Mr. R. J. Gardner, St. James A. M. E. Church, Cleveland, Ohbjo. Mr. Albert Williams, Detroit, Michigan The Rev. W. F. Rice, Pastor, ..Detroit, Michigan. The Rey. Edward E. Tyler, Pas- tor, Jamaica, N. Y. Miss Lottie G. Wright, Franklin, West Virginia. Pastor St. Peter, Houston, Mrs. J. F. Vanderhorst, Presi- dent Conference Branch Mis- sionary Society, New Jersey. The Rev. Augustus T. Wilkie, Pastor Oliver Chapel, Philadel- phia, Penna. The Rev. John W. P. Collier, Jr., Pastor, Westfield, New Jersey. The Rev. M. J. Hendrieth, Pas- tor Grant A. M. E. Church, Toronto, Ont., Canada. The Rev. A. Q. Norton, Pastor Mt. Zion, Darby, Penna. Mrs. Rosalie Polk, St. Matthew, Philadelphia, Penna. Prof. O. M. Travis. Merchant, Monticello, Kentucky. The Rey, I. N. Patterson, P. E. West Phila. Dist., Philadelphia, Penna. The Rev. S. R. Maguinez, P. E. 4th Episcopal District, Chicago, Illinois. Mrs. Winnie Nixon, Egypt, Ga. The Rev. A. Lincoln Criglar, Pastor, Hagerstown, Maryland. The Rev. K. J. Siddall, Pastor St. John, Springfield, Illinois. Members of the Hall of Fame are persons who have sent in ten or more new cash subscriptions in the Most Popular Bishop Con- test. On the Honor Roll are names of persons who have sent in five or more cash subscriptions. Let your name appear next week among the LEADERS of the church. Watch this space. . THE BISHOP’S COUNCIL (Continued from page 1) church had never touched upon before. Bishop S. L. Greene was appointed to Preach the Quadrennial Sermon at the next General Conference. , ‘ On the morning of the day the Coun- cil adjourned, it received a telegram from Mrs. Lucy M. Hughes, sent from New York, notifying us of the fact that she had just returned that morning from her extended visit to South Africa: while there traversing a distance of more than 10,000 miles. The week fol- lowing her arrival home, Bishop E. J. Toward sailed for West Africa, to be followed a week later by Mrs. C. S. Smith, President of the Parent-Mite Missionary Society; each of whom go to visit the conferences, inspect the work and prepare for its future develop- ment and support. Add this to the fact that in the midst of all these ac- tivities abroad a commission from Cuba was reporting that the “Gem of the| Antilles” be added to the domain of the A. M. E. Church. Tf the delegates to the next General Conference will, under God, elect Bishops of character, with} ‘THE CHRISTIAN E an ARO. trained ability and capacity for leader- }ship, it will mark the dawning of the ; ek. brig 7a day in the history of African See ero: | Meth a BOR sey . Secretary, made a report both to the Bishops’ Council and to the Conneetion- al Council which showed that the church, was in process of financial re- The Rev. Carlyle F. Stewart,|covery. For the first time in nearly two quadrenniums the Bishops and Texas and Editor of The Daily} General Officers were assured of the Altar. payment of their salaries in full. The The Rev. T. J. Davis, M. D.| financial secretary has freely given the Americus, Georgia. help and influence of his department to The Rev. M. F. Robinson, Pas- cooperate with the objectives which the tor Bethel A. M. E. Church,/responsible heads of the church are Conway, S. C. pursuing, in the interest of our church and the Kingdom of God. -Bishop David H. Sims and the peo- ple of the First Episcopal District shall be host to the Summer Session of, the Bishops’ Council which shall meet in Mother Bethel Church, Phila- delphia, Pennsylvania, Thursday, June! 22, 1939. Bishop W. A. Fountain and the people of the Sixth Episcopal Dis-! trict shall be host to the Mid-Winter session of the Bishops’ Council which ‘Shall meet in Atlanta, Georgia Web=iis \ | pepemeyemaaes 8 ruary, 1940. I trust that the eyes of those who : — ‘will see beyond them a larger and more glorious future for the service of our church, in the leadership of the Race and the building of the Kingdom of God. Se ‘turns from the field are encouraging. As we stand in Gethsem"™” PP RTUNiTy Club Rates!! r. John R. Hawkins, our Financial Ne The price of the Christian —corder is $1.50 a year, It j _ Teally worth more. During ul month of March ve wil GIVE a year's subscription f Clubs of | laymen who subscribe in five. To get this bargain rate _ you must be in a club. Editor and Manager The Christian Recorder 716 5. 19th Street, Philadelphia, Penna. Dear Sir: Enclosed herewith $5.0 the Christian Recorder, to: 1 0 fo Seng Name Address MRR EG wale erin... i Address Name wves¥ow ee Address BISHOP GRANT MEMORIAL EDITION Address i t Yours truly Special Bishop R. A. Grant Memorial Edition of the Chris- tian Recorder will be publisht the Third Week in March. Write the Editor to reserve number of copies desired. Will contain — - funeral sermon by Bishop Foun- |: For up-to-date reliable church tain, and obituary by Bishop Gregg. T Pastor - C news read the Christian Recorder. The Christian Recorder Appeal Bae 5 2 el Dear Friend and Reader: THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER, our oldest journal, is also the _ oldest owned and published by Negroes in the world. As such it is @ 1 priceless heritage and MUST BE PRESERVED. In a very real and unique sense it represents the Church, and SHOULD BE IN EVERY HOME. ~ a | Perhaps you know that the task of financing our paper in addition } to editing it rests solely upon our shoulders. We took over the manage ment seven months ago. Thus far by God’s grace we have come with ALL OBLIGATIONS MET TO DATE.> We now face a crisis, with funds due the department, no money being received from conferences and over a thousand delinquent subscribers. We must have help ms mediately. The Bishops meeting at Dallas voted their ‘moral supp?" and a few promised to aid financially. 3 _ My friend, we are appealing to you because the very existenc¢ 3 | our oldest paper is seriously threatened. It is a reflection up” toe Church of our fathers with a million members that such a condition ists, but facts are facts. The popularity contest has resulted in severs hundred new lay subscribers, but the necessary increase will take time: | Our Budget is $150 2 week, incliding $20.00 a month rent. Will de send us $10.00 or more as a donation by March 15. This is URGENT, } IMPERATIVE and NECESSARY. We have no source of help tg | than our friends who believe in justice and desire to see our ByOTHE’ i Recorder grow and be representative of our Bethel. We age | believe that you will fail us at a time when the future is so bright } FRICAN-METHODIST-EPISCOPAL CHURCH. OUR BROTHE 5 xc 80.8 PHILADELPHIA, PA. THURSDAY, MARCH 2, 1939 PRICE FIVE CENTS SHURCH WINS FIRST VICTORY SUNDAY SCHOOL UNION TRIAL Few days ago the law firm LOUISIANA’S STINSON representing the Church won | Har aie re oy Wit ia three-point victory in. Judge Gore's court . over the Sunday THE GEM OF THE ANTILLES SOCIETY di Gua Ereaonys (“Gem of the Antilles” is the poetic name for Cuba.) A A deatriltc ex a vs the court had no jurisdiction Prelude: Nearly a year ago a call came to the Bishops of the 5 REC Dr “e ; x aldée A. M. E. Church to come to Cuba and establish our church, The call of Baltimore had. no tight to ste continued to be more insistent until finally at the Bishops’ Council in Lepeaetaite |General Comtecente Kittrell, N. C. in August, 1938, a commission was appointed by the frail rich cankiiariced freed Bishops’ Council consisting of Bishops R. C. Ransom, D. H. Sims, H ales Y. Tookes, E. J. Howard, J. A. Gregg and Dr. L. L. Berry, Secretary Beek emi pA Noe of Missions. This commission was subsequently enlarged by the ad | EPL ies dition of Bishops W. A. Fountain, Sr., N. W. Williams, M H. Davis bret oharipe the Dr. J. R. Hawkins, Financial Secretary, and Reverends G. W. Baber all of the three and W. P. Stevenson 5; | allowed the Sunday The Commission was sent to explore conditions and opportunities Meurer Tintgm ands wan be te a ° presented to the Church. On arrival, they were greeted as Heaven sent pte ) THE REV.-G. T. STINSON and literally thousands of people thronged them begging POEUN ca ae aa | proceed to examine the be from 1908 to the present, a ed into the membership of our Church The Commission read into membership a number of people there and left a pastor in charge, and voted to add this “Gem of the Antilles” to the spiritual domain of the A. M. E. Church. The cause is so One of the finest of Allen's sons and sweet preacher of the powerful angelical type. “It’s all over me, d it’s keeping me alive.” Dr. Stin- n is Louisiana’s leader. appear in the Fec 1 t i | gain control of its urgent we found it necessary to takevimmediate steps to redeem the | was wired from Nashyi g a society among the women to he known as q situation by organizi ‘The Gem of the for immediate actic tillés Sécicty.?-- Therefore; because ofthe urgency to support the work, we are appointing as Pro- | week God is not deac RETURNED MISSIONARY yvissional National Officers Mrs. Emma S. Ransom Pare betan eater sig = President Wilberforce, Ohio First Vice-Presiden Sunday School Union trial which Mrs. Mayme A. Sims sade as 211 N. 53rd Street, Philadelphia, Pa ary ase aware eam ERY i Corresponding Secretary: | By) | |) Mfrs. Helen AM aeee ee OR jibumsscgesgentsaleoerape epee es Te Treasurer Judge Gore who a few days ago | Bets yest 120th Street, New: York City . hanided down a favorable decision | J r r ewhere in - this | ri ganiza shall be Wilber as reported elsewh The headquarters of the Provisional Organization hall be W paper. New trial date to be an- force, Ohio LOCAL. CHAPTERS nounced later.—Ed val Local Chapters. of “Gem of the Antilles Society” may be set up in the bonds of éach’ Annual Conference. The Provisional President of pointed by the Presiding Bishop. The Chapters shall | In This issue rs as-are necessary to carry out its objectives each shall be elect such offic ; Ae ¥ The membership fee for joining local chapters shall b Naa aye »< shall be determined by the Chapters themselves A Char The Daily / tar ' Scant ity of shop, Presiding Elder, and oui GativletkeeStewact 7 shall be subject to the authority of the Bishory iz : 2 ce ee ; local. Chapters may. become members of the Sunday School Lesson... 3 > — ee deine ath sat of $1.00. They mayspay this fee | | Great Leaders—R. J. Gardner 3 Be | National:Organization on the payment ¢ : 46 eo i os erie RS, LUCY MaDORAHE HUGHES |. through their local Chapter, or send a hen ) PORTALS: ‘ resid \ ity] | Treas 7. 120th Street, New York City ey, cer 4 AE ata a acai * MEMBERSHIP The Church. Needs Mer { ‘A a just . x sta ig lie s Unres Menace or Some even Asset oe | female member of,our Church, or any woman in good standin Religiou Unrest € 4 returned from an extended trip to South} | Any fem: SR eee Sine 7 ea ord 3 | Africa r fe visi - i > community may ! i ce as ; sy tie cat Hs ce ge (Continued on page 16) e Memo to Ihe f the Week 4 ee xe ben Murphy (Editorial of the A): 4 a shes ht J Be eon . 1 t haynes friend and loyal supporter of the Chris-) pointed, Points. - Ope sta/ ae oy ‘ 4 s f a eports a 'Y : : Pited et ny}; 2 health and repo : i ‘ on ¢ this section of our work has ig in excellent a ant trip. She is a true} tan Recorder. . uersen sfc! we ; A * representing had a very pleasé sotage : NG sina ne The Second Episcopal District Giv oniiectional missionary society. She “A be busy from now on making prepa- Since 1848 The Christian Herald. Since Gind Testimonial. to. Bis i Javis—J Quadrennial meeting of and, Mrs..Mi.H. <Davis—J F, M. Society which 1852 The Christian Recorder. McKenzie Harrison, Jr in Jacksonyille, Florida Say What You Will To The Cor “Mrs. Haghes is Mother of the Negro. Press. A Hamer Reeves pate uu Wayman in Chicago “date reliable church Popular Paper With Personality ‘ Its Valiant Veterans—Mrs. W ' : R. Payne, d the Christian Recorder. = | THE CHURCH MOST POPULAR BISHOP IN Ch \ isha ECORD R. TeA ee ===== DSC09434.JPG ===== HE CHRISTIAN. g The Daily fag Pets A l t ar : % Eee 3 Ma ry im.” I PETER P RGHES.40 GENT: EO ship, cons SCHOOL LESSON | xt: Acts 10;30-48 > + i — — ing out ny, 30 At elius said, Four days ago, > 3 t son : ; Twas keeping the ninth By Rev. Carlyle F. Stewart - : P’ spiritual’ thi Why ; ?P in my house; and be- ieaBe, jae b with a memory that i man stood before me in bright Perrardecinrante ie 31 and saith, Cornelius, thy pear Of trouble heard, and thine alms are Ss also the other scriptures, unto own destruction.” If Peter ; anxiéty, he will be wit! : The Lord is nigh unto all them : Monday, March 6 Jeremy Taylor said: “It is impossible eee that wie oe tide of q membrance in the sight of that call upon him, to all that call TIME AND hag TIMELESS to make people understand ath he strength. mite presehine Bee y and : x Send therefore to Joppa, and pon him in truth. He will fulfill & if © Word call unto’ thee Simon, who is sur- norance; for it requires knowled to perceive it, and therefore he t can perceive it hath it not.” will bring more joy when th ae: ys 4 © hea 1s a full storehouse from which fe might draw at a moment’s yy in : ef the desire of them that fear him; be| “But, beloved, be not ignorant of this ; x f named Peter; he lodgeth in the house also will hear their cry, and will save|¢ thing, that one day is with the of Simon a tanner, by the sea side. them.—Amen, Lord as a thousand years, and a) Confucious speaks even more force-| Whi ; ra 33 Horthwath therefore I sent to thee; i" e ‘ ic a 1 rce-| When the Apostle Paul trium fe met Sa 2 ay epee years as one day.” II Peter} futty: “Ignorance is the night of the} cries: “I have-fought a good tal age | hale ial a feral 365 mind, but a night without moon < ri fife tal fie is caste; ; Ome ee, wevare all here SPIRITUAL READINESS Yesterday brought to the world news nw g 8 Hed Oe Kept the faith,” he is sustained , -present in the sight of God, to hear all a glorious 1 ory. Of a Victorioy, wrestle against wrong. “More about Jesus let me learn, of the death of Pope Pius XI in Vatican be dissolved, what manner of persons Oey ES OF etebty one hes ought ye to be in all holy conversation igen ee ates of this column will and godliness.” II Peter 3;11. Femiemhee he, BoE Seventeen JAS AB0. Read Matt. 24:32-35. when the Pope was elected to his high and holy office at the death of his pre- decessor. With the straight thinking Ne- gro, the Pope lost much face when he sanctioned Mussolini’s rape of defense- less and hapless Ethiopia. His passing, things that have been commanded thee of the Lord. 34 And Peter opened his mouth, and said, O# a truth I perceive that God is no respector of persons: 35 but in every nation he that feareth him, and worketh righteousness, is acceptable to him. 36 -The word. which he sent unto the children of Israel, preaching good tid- ings of peace by Jesus Christ (he is Lord of all)—37 that saying ye your- selyes know, which was published throughout all Judea, beginning from] Galilee, after the baptism which John aE preached; 38 even Jesus of Nazareth, Grant, Lord, to provide clothing how God anointed him with the Holy shelterfor the poor this day. Fee Spirit and with power: who went about hungry, and soothe the sick. \ doing good, and healing all that were Spirit of Good fill all our hearts as we oppressed of the devil; for God was receive of Thee. We give Thee thank with hin}. 39 And we are witnesses of Amen. — a all things which he did both in the Thursday, March 9 — et country of the Jews, and in Jerusalem; SPIRITUAL GROWTH whom also they slew, hanging him on se /HYMNS THAT LIVE a tree. 40 Him God raised up the third OReere " day, and gave him to be made manifest, 41 not to all the people, but unto wit- nesses that were Chosen before of God, even to us, who ate and drank with aosie 1. him after he rose from the dead. 42 God’s tomorrow is a day of gladness. And he charged us to preach unto the And its joys shall never fade; F people, and to testify that, this is he No more weeping, no more sense who is ordained of God to be the Judge sadness, of the living and the dead. 43 To him No more foes to make afraid. ‘bear all the prophets witness, that j : F through his name every one that | be- lieyeth on him shall receive remission of sins. ‘ 44 While Peter yet spake these words, |the Holy Spirit fell on all them that heard the word. 45 And they of the ¢ircumcision that believed were amazed, as many as came with Peter, because that on the Gentiles also was poured gift of the Holy Spirit. 46 For hey heard them speak with tongues, nd nity God. Then answered! ‘Peter, 47 Can any man forbid the water, hat these-should not be baptized, who have received the Holy Spirit as well ? 2? 48 And he commanded them to ized in the name of Jesus Christ. ayed they to tarry certain days. SN TEXT: Look unto me, and aved, all the ends of the earth: m God, and there is none else. “Seeing then that all these things shall No ignorance is more pathetic and baneful than that ‘of spiritual things. “To be carnally minded is death” said More of His holy will discern the Apostle Paul, “but to be-spiritually Spirit of God, -my teacher be, : minded is’ life and peace.” Here is an Showit eth things of Christ tom " interesting study: find out how many] Pra: pirit of God, breathe onl people in your church read the Bible today. \ May we seek the rich reward or some devotional thought every day.]} of searching the Scriptures within jj our accumulated culture shall be dis- “I don’t understand the Bible” they] Thy Spiritual ‘treasure house. In Je. solved. We can only live one day at € say. Of course they do not because a time, but that day ought to be our|2/0"S with, that of countless others, they do not’ earnestly seek to do so. best. A pious farmer was asked what| hOWevet, reminds hs of the brevity of (ae siorously dascinatines stadyein all he would do if he knew that he only time and the need of finding something the world is that of the Bible and its marvelous revelation to man. had’ one. wiore ‘day, ta veve: (Tea) ree abiding amidst the shifting scenes oi plied: “I would plow!” life. In Somes OD with the myriads Prayer: Help us, O Lord, to hide Word just came.to me that Bishop of centuries, the eartit has been in ex-| ry word deep within our hearts, there. Grant was tragically and fatally in-]’St°"C% mans life upon the earth has/}, we shall be fortified against every jured in an automobile accident as he been momentary. ee: sin that dost so easily beset us. In the was returning from one of his best When we chafe under injustices that) .ame of Jesus, we pray. Amen. j conferences. Perhaps the recording|S°°™ so deeply intrenched and so slow angel wrote: “Died in the line of duty” in being made right, let us remember A friend of mine preached from that we belong to the Timeless as well Romans 8:38-39, quietly took his seat|#S t© tme- and crumpled to the floor, dead. Folks| Prayer: Heavenly Father, our span) «put grow in grace, and in thi called it sad, and it was. Was it not| 0! life is so very short. We grow im-|,nowledge of our Lord and Saviour a glorious way to go? patient in our desire to rectify the) jesus Christ.” II Peter 3:18. Prayer: Help us, O Lord, to be holy wrongs of the world without delay. in conversation and. in deed that. the Please give us patience with our faith. world may see the power of Christ to And may we simply trust Thee no mat- live thru us. -In Jesus name--Amen. | ter what betide.. In the name of Je- sus. Amen, There is nothing that the eyes be- hold that is eternal. Our cities magni- ficient, our boasted institutions, and all GOD'S TOMORROW “If a man is not rising upward to be} an equal, depend upon it, he is sinking J downward to be a devil.” Coleridge. “I find the great thing in this world is not so much where we stand, as in what direction we are moving.”— Tuceday, March.,7 Oliver Wendell Holmes. CHRISTIAN CONDUCT In no place is stagnation worse than “Seeing then that all these things in religion. To have been a member of shall be dissolved, what mariner of per-| thé Christian church+for a number of sons ought ye to be in all holy conver- years and show a visible evidences of A deneckis fe sation and godliness.” II Peter 3:11. | spiritual growth is a pity, to say the iene Oy, happy wlace: peat eet ‘sinthl See! eee in a great 0 Kare: pai’ a a a Po aggaed oe € ristian’s outlook is S : teadfastly believed| able signs © e. Just yes thee i Pane Behind every dark cloud he knows]. coming of Christ was imminent. | scientist said that, contrary to popular * hae ead less years love’ of there is light which will soon appear.| 715, being so, they felt the reed of| Pinion,” men who ‘used their brains iy Said an optimistic sufferer: “Some|ojiness for the great day of the|found that their heads continued to people complain because roses havely 4 Our conduct depends to a large grow well beyond the middle age of thorns but I thank God that thorns } Bital deeete ps extent upon our outlook. Most church life: ©” “ Bey 6 i. bay ae people today are too smug. , They have no high hopes for the last day, and con- sequently are apt to drift into a mood of indifference and unconcern. Sunday, March 5 OPTIMISTIC OUTLOOK IL Peter 3:13 “Nevertheless we, ac- cording to his promise, look for new heavens and a new earth wherein dwelleth righteousness.” II Peter 3:13. Read Rev. 21:1-6. God’s tomorrow is a day of greetine We shall see the Saviour’s face; And our longing hearts awa the ; “© REFRAIN: argh ay ; tomorrow, Every cloud will 9 More about Jesus would I know =| away > More of His grace to others show; | At the dawning ofthat day; More ‘of His saving fullness see, = | ©. —————— _ |More of His love who died for me No matter how overwhelming may] “If we do not weigh and consider to] ~ da ons ‘ ee : be the odds, we know that a better day] what end life is given us, and there-| Prayer: O God, our Father, help us is coming. Are things dark for you to-}upon order and dispose it aright, pre-|to grow in grace. May we zealously day? Do you find the going tough? | tend what we will as to arithemetic, we] seek tlie knowledge of our Lor ~and| Do not be discouraged for He will] do not, and cannot number our days in| Savior Jesus Christ that our lives may||, ~~ never forsake nor leave you. the, narrowest) #hd, post # 4 diate His love, is sake. A Fee “r ty Apuena R OF ARTS Prayer: O Christ of God, thou didst} fication.” ~? * ” eersaticnals Pasi ae A eaten! OF SCIENCE grow discouraged and we pray that 10° ‘ hes : Thou wilt increase our faith to believe that thru us Thou art bringing new heavens and a néw earth wherein dwelleth righteousness. May no dark journey prevent us from seeing Thee and feeling Thy love and care. Amen. “Two men looked thru prison bars One saw mud, the other saw stars.” Tee FT : #4 4 Morris Brown Colles mau © “ATLANTA, GEORGIA IN BROUGHT DOWN “TO DATE y John R. Ewers courage to reverse this con erage, We San Hat as f will be caused if we ; < as 0) oe s ‘complacent, conven- z a : fi : we ; ' ‘ ie Jerusalem church in the sweetness of Thy blessed fellow- brance ‘Vil ee ious of the act that ae enim: : was all upset over th that does not cause a ri surface of our traditional religi rel ri ter broke a precedent, ais ment Christianity had only, Believe day. Peter was not naturally broad-mind-| the call. ed; he was as provincial as the rest. But God was working upon him. Also God was working upon a'Roman sold- ier, Cornelius, a most worthy man. God! surprised to discover- what splendid was leading Peter to accept others than people Cornelius and his friends were, Jews and God was leading Cornelius to want Christianity. Peter, never lacking] dealing with “this situation if. either in the spirit of adventure, went to the| Peter or Cornelius had been suffering home of Cornelius, interviewed him,| from a closed mind. | because convinced of his faith in Christ] A religion that cannot leap over a and then, boldly, baptized him. That] racial barrier will never get far in this stirred up a great fight. brought up before the church at Je-| No nation ever appears more ridicu- rusalem and soundly rebuked. But Pe-| lous than when it gets an exaggerated pple on the c: Peter was| world. is incident, but] world is full of, hate. ‘The church]. Madison Reid, George W. Baber, ‘alm| which sprang from the Jews must now] and S. S. Morris. , Pe-| protect the Jews. The church teaches] Here we have the embodiment of soe By Roy L. Smith the venture appears when.both answer As much responsibility rests upon the congregation as upon the preacher. It is entirely probable that Peter was God would have been helpless. in ter had great facts upon his side: Why| “chosen people complex.” had Cornelius received the Holy Spirit? If God had accepted Cornelius, what| love the other children. was the matter church? Peter won. with the Jerusalem The Christian PRAYER THOUGHT church, it was proved, must reach out By William Chalmers Covert beyond the Jews and it must include the nations of the world. That was a i U . Re to that mo-} love must inculeate-love forthe Jews. | outstanding achievements. Morris and : een for Jews| And there is no time to: waste. : a € it or not. Only Jews were wanted in the mother church. If a Gentile had asked for membership he would have been turned down. It ‘ 4 would be like a Negro asking for en-]| When God calls a trance into a Fifth Avenue church to- his forward ‘movement among the (83 Bees H uf Youth; Baber. and his uniting the forces , POINTERS . | _ | [oft African: Methodism in Detroit ; Reid and: his’ sweeping St. Louis; j Ward.and his electrifying Chicago; preaclier;/he also] Clayborn in his changing.a name to a calls ‘a’ congregation. The. success of] reality; and Gomez in rebuilding with- mn a year. St..James, Cleveland, Ohio has a keen interest in its representative, Dr. Joseph Gomez. As an officer and mem~ ber of St. James, I have been in close contact with the present leadership of our pastor. He came to us Oct., 1936 by the appointing power of Bishop R. C. Ransom—chieftain of the Third Episcopal District. Dr. Gomez at once won his people and established himself n Cleveland, Ohio by his devotion to his congregation and thro his eloquent and inspiring messages. The Conference of 1937 came with round reports from the charge. Jan- vary, 1938—First Sunday found pastor He is a poor child of God who cannot! and people without a church home due |to the fire. Distressed and with sad hearts our leader and his loyal con- gregation turned their faces towards the rebuilding and rededicating a new place of-worship. It was not an easy We pray Thee, who art the Father task.. Dr. Gomez with a brave heart most important and far-reaching de- of all men and who art no respecter of and optimism of a Caesar, knowing no cision. persons, that our hearts and dispositions | Alps :—within twelve (1) months led Nearly two thousand years have pass-| may be cleansed from all prejudices. his people joyfully into a more com- ed, and what do we sée now? We see} Let our eyes be opened to see as Thou| modious and bid fair to be.more beauti- the nations throwing out the Jews. Hitler started it. he had some provocation is entirely one-sided. Germany, we are told, took commercial advantage of the Germans when the mark was inflated into nothingness. No question The Jews in| Widen the outreach of our human sym-/necessibies to en ¢ bound in Particularly, Jews came from Galicia We thank Thee that in Christ “there and Poland and elsewhere and grasped, | iS neither Greek nor Jew, circumcision | ! for cash, valuable German properties. | "°F uncircumcision, Barbarian, Scyth-| V Again, Jews denied a place in the army| ‘am, bond or free; but Christ is all and sought honor and. distinction preferred professions—la bers of their own race. sore spots. But to treat Jews as they , medicine—| ! and thus extended preferences to mem- are being treated in Germany is atro-| the specters of war soon be laid by the cious, Now other countries, Poland, Italy and, of course, Austria, are employing the same tech- such as|Tise of an understanding Christian former | brotherhood. « In Christ’siname: Amen. | DAILY BIBLE READINGS niques. Once the Jewish church took in the M. Acts 10:1-8. Gentiles. What will the- Christian] T- Acts 10:34-48. church: do-about the Jews ‘today? | The W. Galatians 3:6-14. Christian church should defend the Jews T. Luke 10:30-37. from persecution..-[t is, not our. func- yi ew i ry r “1 Cc i . Micah. 4:1-4. tion to try to convert them. Certain Si epee} fanatics among: us insist that the Jews crucified Jesus and that only when they repent and turn to Christianity can we This és an impossible position. The Jews have a right to It is very dear to them and it was the religion that produced our Master. The Christian church must teach toleration; it must condemn and rebuke all narrow, bigoted ideas about the Jews. .Stop and think what the Jews have given us, not alone in the but in philosophy, in i “ec. in medicine, in music, in «aaa We dare consecrated and devoted to the task accept them. their religion. realm of religion, finance, in general culture. we tht Jews by a few selfish, : We must think in The easiest thing in the anti-Semitic fiames. | may leap into not judi grasping people. large terms. world is to fan This falsely based hatred 4 conflagration at any moment. GREAT LEADERS The A. M. E. Church is. too proud of its great leaders: its bench of bish- ops, men of towering strength, deep calibre. TI trust this will always be. In the selection at Detroit, Michigan, 1940 a consulting of I Timothy 3 and Titus 1:7-9 will greatly aid. We have a galaxy of. ripe material from which to make selection, Men of kingdom building. Men giving their yery lives to enhance and strengthen the borders of our church thro. sacri- fice and personal toil-among them are John H. Clayborn, Joseph Gomez, D, Our| Ward Nichols, A. Wayman Ward, the bonds of world-wide brotherhood, | moments, doing without pathy, and let our sincere loye sweep| 1 tis great task across all the artificial frontiers that| scene selfish human judgements have set up.) 2% in the|in all.” May we be moved to deeper} aith and more sincere devotion by the) @way at ¥ marvelous ‘progress of the gospel of| approval and, due consideration of the | ) dost see those of every race and color| fu! St. James. To be quite frank,| Who, made of one blood, a 1 g for his church and He has nied s of which come from these type. of leadershir unsel , sacrificing cc the { him-merits These were} Christ among the most remote and delegates. who must pass upon the backward tribes of jungle areas. Let| qualification and fitness of their Holy | Fathers R. J. Gardner Cleveland, Ohio PRINCE CHAPEL A.M.E. CHURCH Tucson, Arizona On February 6th, Dr. R. H. Har- bert, Presiding Elder of the Phoenix- Albuquerque District presided in. the 2nd Quarterly Conference at Prince Chapel, Rey. Fred E. Stephens, pas- —The 20th Century Quarterly | tor. Despite inclement weather there was a good attendance and previous quarterly conference records were broken in finances, raised. Dr. Har- bert was loud in his praises of the wonderful progress of Prince Chapel under its new and able leadership. The Pr ling Elder stated this to be the best. quarterly conference he's ever held at Tucson. , Among many noteworthy announcements were those concerning the addition of w members and the proposed erection of a new church building in a few.weeks. Prince Chapel serves notice on the Colorado Confer- ence relative to its progress SUBSCRIBE FOR THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER ===== DSC09435.JPG ===== CALVIN’S NEWSPAPER H. K. AD’ Entered at the Post Office at phia, Penna. as Second Class Matter ? Bell—KINgsley 0497 Published Weekly at the A.M.E. Book Concern 716 S. Nineteenth Street Philadelphia, Penna. Bishop D. H. Sims, Presidenc Bishop M. H. Davis, Vice-President \ Rev. H. H. Cooper, Secretary Contributing Editors: Carlyle F. Stewart, Josephine T. Washington, T. Jefferson Clement, Elizabeth M. Thomas, Howard LD. Gregg, Milton S. J. Wright, G. Wayman Blakley, Charles H, Wesley, Juanita E. Jackson- Mitchell, A, Wayman Ward, Harry V. Richardson. George A. Singleton, Editor and Manager SUBSCRIPTION RATES 1 Year, $1.50; 6 Months, $1.00; Single Copy Se Address all correspondence to: The Christian Recorder, 716 South 19th Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. THURSDAY, MARCH 2, 1939 Weekly Thought The personal liberty and morals of the world are in the keeping of, not geniuses the ordinary people of the —Rey. Emerson Fosdick Weekly Poem SELL CHRIST but world You must speak in many languages {f you'd have folk understand, You are spreading the wondrous story Telling of the SON OF M’AN. You must speak in many tongues So they can grasp them if they will, Tell all that Jesus died for them For He can cure their ills. You must speak so men will know The gospel you preach is true, Asking all to taste and see That He'll always take them thru. You must speak in various voices For all kinds are in the throng, Sinners, saints, good and bad Men both weak as well as strong. Oh, speak! and men will hear you They are waiting for you to tell The message of true Salvation To save their souls from hell! Speak out in your acts as well Someone is ever watching you, What you do impresses them Let your lives, for God, ring true. —M..E. K; (Dedicated to the clergy of the A. M. E, Church) making the ei We DANIEL MINORT BAXTER “Solemn strikes | the chime Notes of our departing time.” A more loyal son of the church never lived since the days of Rich- ard Allen. He was a preacher of rare ability and consuming zeal. For years Dr. Baxter was a suc- cessful pastor. The church recog- nized his business ability and in 1920 elected him Business Mana- ger of the Book Concern, which position he filled with credit. His crowning work was the erection of the Allen Building at 19th and Pemberton Streets, Philadelphia. It was a marvelous performance. Like other businesses the Book Concern was hit by the depression and suffered reverses. Dr. Baxter loved the church so much so that he put all of his property and life savings and that of his wife into the Book Concern in an effort to save it, but to no avail. The amount is over $12,000. He de- sired to be a Bishop in the church but God willed that he should die as the builder of the Book Con- cern, God works mysteriously. On this grey, blustery February eve- ning we sit in the building erected by our friend, now dead, and look out the windows across Phila- delphia’s skyline, and think how He buries His workmen but His work goes on. Could our fellow General Officer speak from the other side of the veil he would bid us to be loyal, honest, faithful and true until our wearied feet like his shall strike the-golden shore. He literally gave his life for the church. THE CHURCH NEEDS MEN. At Waco, Texas Bishop Rey- erdy C. Ransom said recently: “Let nobody fear that the church is ringing backing bells. It is not acts or resolutions by the General Conference that will save the church, but in the type of men who lead it." Never was a more truthful statement uttered. One does not have to be a Diogenes to discover that the church is suffer- ing today for lack of men with vision, connectional outlook, and spirit. We must not slip back to where we were in 1928. What are we doing as a CONNECTION aside from raising the Dollar funeral nterence, — at the ‘AGinat d ‘The’ must rective first consideration. The law? What is that when it runs counter to our prejudices or programs? Instead the church does need men. Thee is entirely too much quibbling and straining at gnats. Too much envy and jealousy. Too little regard for}t the ‘little fellow’ who cannot help himself. God give us Christian men with hearts as well as hands and heads, 5 RELIGIOUS UNREST— MENACE OR PROMISE? A passion for inquiry is the key- note of the restless age in which we live. The church press helps to meet the imperative need which grows out of this condition, It visualizes the meaning and the value of a spiritual outlook, Newspaper headlines why there has never been a time when this was more necessary than today. Civilization, so close to collapse, is groping toward the en_ lightenment which the leaders of religious thought are constantly contributing to the pages of the church press, ; Many of these articles are quoted or reprinted by influential magazines and newspapers. Their value in moulding public opinion is increasingly recognized by leaders in national, professional and business life. Indeed it is more than a coinci- dence that so many secular pub- lications are giving more attention to religious topics. Editors and publishers as well as the public look to the church press for an authentic presentation of the news and the views of the church. The educational value of the church press is alone a sufficient reason for giving it your support. EDITORIAL OF THE WEEK MEMO TO ATTORNEY GEN- ERAL MURPHY Dear Attorne General: 2 a Two Negro men took a sock at Mayor Baldwin, of Goldsboro, Charges. AS ek aa se They were taken to jail to aw. trial, But five impatient — white] men took thi Money? Our connection needs to] N be more fully connectionalised. iy General Days are not general, but are observed more taking an ‘after — local situation in most instances 1 reveal] N. C., the other day, according to] to try Civil | itis. — You hi 1870 Ci — You night even wake up Con. gress” to pass the Wagner-Van Nuys anti-lynching bill, FT . THE REVEREND WM. T. Rog. inson, Presiding Elder of th Blackshear —Phila. Record e District, Savannah, Ga. has been in the ministry forty. eight years. Twenty-eight of them he has served as presiding elder. He began in the itineracy under the late Bishop Wesley J. Gaines in 1891. His second appointment was under Bishop Abram Grant. For several quadrenniums Dr. Robinson has been a member of the General Conference. A THIRTY DAYS REVIVAL was begun at St. Stephen, Detroit, on Watch Night. It was conducted by several cooperating minis and congregations. 174 new mem- bers were added to the church. 80 were read in, two Sundays ago The pastor, Reverend J.D. How- ell is serving his 13th year, OLIVER CHAPEL AFRICAN M. E. Church, Philadelphia, has 20 members and boasts of subscribers to the Christian Re- corder. What church can equal such a record? The energetic pastor is the Reverend A. T. Wil- kie. PRESIDENT D. ORMONDE Walker of Wilberforce University reports a total enrollment of stu- countries. dents in the institution o b representing 30 states, the Dis trict of Columbia, and 2 forcigt Q7, e 824, There are 35 students in Payne Theological Seminar) BRIDGE STREET CHURCH in Brooklyn entered its new home unday in December. time Dr. M. E, Jackso", received 200 new Sundays ago he ‘one service The ij his fourth ing: 1200 A, C. SUMPT BR year at Allen innati, Ohio as a Ohio Conference, | THE REY. M. J. SUMPTER, 4 ather of Dr. A. C. Sumpter has been pastor of Liberty Hill Sta- tion and Presiding Elder in the Central S.C. Conference for more than 20 years. His Ex-Presiding Elder, Dr. L. H. Hemingway says, “He is stronger now than he was ‘in his first year. He grows strong- er with age.” i The Churchman Afield St. Louis, Missouri. The Church- man sits on the “Texas Special.” With- in a few minutes he will be speeding to Dallas. The train left Philadelphia last evening at 8:11. At the station were Mesdames J. F. Vanderhorst, Wm. King, and H. A. Garcia. The following persons make up the party: The Reverends J. F. Vander- horst, I. N. Patterson, W. L. Johnson, C. H: Fountain, J. L. Link, R. B Smith, Hodson Waters, M. M. Ward, J. L. Russ, and Mr. H. H.*Lowber, representative of the Pennsylvania Railroad. From New York there joined us Drs. +L, L. Berry, D. Ward Nichols, J. A. ' Portlock, J. A. Manning, C. W. Wal- ton, and Mr. W. F. Walker. At Har- risburg were joined by Bishop M. H. Dayis, Prof. J. R. Hawkins, L. H Hemingway, C. C. Ferguson, J. R _ Nelson, V. C. Hodges, Mesdames Poca- hontas West, Esther Wilson, Florence _ Harper. From Xenia, Bishop R. C. Ransom and President D. Ormonde Walker. At Indianapolis, Ind. Drs. Joseph Gomez, A. C. Sumpter, and C. Baker Pearle. Party was met at Union Station in St. Louis by Dr. Frank Madison Reid, and committee which escorted them to St. Paul where dinner was served Leaving St. Louis the party was joined by Bishop Noah W. Williams, the Reyerends W. H. Burnette, Frank M. Reid, George Reid, M.D., A. Ward, J. D. Coston, W. W- ~ E. Guy, A. J. Carey, K Baber, Eugene Thompson, erts, M. R. Dixon, Jr., U.S. Mary Lue Henderson, T. W- Baber, M. R. Dixon, pees ek at Dallas the Church- s changed trains for the meeting of the On the train . Gregg; Presidents D. er. \F. D. Jordan, and feans Chas. S. Spivey i s; the Reyerends E. C. Hatcher, Joseph Gomez, A, Ward, S. S. Stephens and H. F, At the station we were met by Bishop GiB Young, Dr. A. s. Jackson, Rev. ees Moody, and others. The destination was Paul Quinn College. $ Bishop Réverdy C. Ransom is presid- ing at Paul Quinn College, Waco, Texas, The college choir sings beautifully. Present are several church leaders, Bishops John A. Gegg, D. H. Sims, E. J. Howard, G, B. Young; General Officers: S. S. Morris, J. G. Robin- son, J. H. Clayborn. E. A. Selby, and C. W. Abington; Presidents: D. Or- monde Walker, Wm. A. Fountain, Tre R. A. Scott, Fred D, Jordan; Deans J. M. Dawkins Chas. S. Spivey. From the platform the Churchman notes the presence of Mesdames Je AY Gregg, G. B. Young, Bertie DeLyles S. S. Morris and E. E. Moody. the side of Bishop Ransom sits Dr. Arthur S. Jackson Commissioner of] Cochran, Henry Y. Arnett Education, and Acting President Paul Quinn College. The Churchman notes with peculiar interest the musical and singing ability of the college choir, battle of Jericho.” Such a rendition The like of which we have never heard before. Bishop Ransom presents the Board members amidst loud applause by the| visitors and students .| Dear Dr, Singleton: By of “Joshua fit the Joliet, Ii. Birthday Greetings Thanks a lot for the write up, and also the fine copies of the Recorder. I shall try to get at least five subscrip- tions by the end of this month. I am sending 25c in stamps to pay for those you sent me, and would like to have 10 each week until I tell you to stop. I shall be only too glad to do what I can to make the Recorder a bigger and better paper. You are giving us a mighty fine service, for which we are grateful. Yours for service, MRS. ODELIA GAYLOR JENKINS CHRISTIAN RECORDER VISITORS Reys. S. T. Boyd, H. P. Jones, D. M. Owens, W. J. Townsend, Wm. A Dorsey, W. T. Wilkie, W. S. Drum- mond, Mr. J. A. Spivey, Mesdames D. H. Sims, Lucy M. Hughes, M. M. Ward, Ethel H. Hall, Mr. R. J REV. C. E. STEWART Pastor Emanuel Portsmouth, Virginia NEW SUBSCRIBERS Miss Sadie Osborne, Henrietta Riggs, | MRS. T. H. 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Vernon, Rtd. 100 Udseeaeeeeasnorevce derbies seee Each subscription in March will count 50 votes. tt ===== DSC09436.JPG ===== a re: awe lng ie ane CHRISTIAN” "REEBR YOUNG PEOPLE’S. PAGE ELIZABETH | M. THOMAS Editor tise PAGE SEVEN Rebbe} = eR ME RRL A ee ea j Words, or no words at all it 4 . , words and a emiling thé Mite lovely| from the Western North Carolina | selfish fidelity which has endeared him _—— y be prac-| B s a A Fron ¢ FOR ARCH ticed until a good habit is formed. ranch of the W. H. and Foreign|to all who know him. His executive ot dais KINGDOM BUILDING ~ purpose for calling the Conference at}story at the time of oe bikth begged}. RESOLUTIO _ENDORSING THE | Missionary and Blackwell represented ability -fkcalenuwicd z aN yi ge, business meth- See the WHITE HOUSE on April 26th] the privilege of naming the little new- SIGNMENT OF BISHOP ) Yor as Daily Verses the same organization in the North|ods and tactful approach to the many We have a task of kingdom _ Eras, was because he was hopeful that the} comer Dansie, after some quaint per- A. GREGG TO ARKANSAS y Encouraged M., Feb. 27. The Roaeeted habi pt Eee ae very sub | problems he has faced have resulted in You and I Conferencewould: result in» practical] sonage that lingered in her memory. | Passed By Little Rock District Counci cpa Phil. 4:11, 12 seat financial gift was presented to|the liquidation of the debts on the And we must do this work right here suggestiénswas to ways in which we] The little girl lived a long way from Dr. G Wayman Bab. P. E, TR T., Feb. 28. The “ conscience” habit. : ale ea git: cles mentioned. /churches/he bas pastored ag well as the Not upon high. : may give gteater security to childhood] church, but at last the morning came} » = - Cee Acts 24:16 ais J. D. Cowan, P. E. in the Western teduction of debts on Churches in each and a larger measure of opportunity to] when Danste was to go to Sabbath ae story of the foolish man who W., Mar. 1. The cheerful habit. fi C. Conference read felicitations of the Districts over which he has pre- We're born to serve the present age | youth, and thus strengthen the foun-| School ‘for the first time. The sin} i - S Orotentnas the f John 16:33 A soem Baa fees be crcaent eiebss ea) ne for ae hac! in- You and lation of ournational life.” never shone so brightly, the birds never Tock may be/ T., Mar. 2. The obedient 3 ‘ ld to. Prelacy,” | creased with the years. To the hun- ee fee na aie eee d ona fable ottthe verscodehist Geng pane Sok ewig = té ep dvantage Bea Wee (o, edien: esi soe was very eloquently and impressively dreds saved during his years as pastor - If we try are to playa prominent part in this} on that sweet May morning, Dansie en-| att. 7 24-27.) F., Mar. 3. The “doing good” habit ; Get pity ees se Mtge a re uae qccine ottiees: tone We have 2 calling to fulfill Conference Psée thé omission of one of| tered the school room with a great deal ule tp “start gnaking a life good Act ree audia McConnell, of Washington, | his preaching as Presiding Elder. A (ae ped ; ana Sains n its We ben ing. Parents know|S., Mar. 4. The best habit. ease goes Sak, R page A. Mie our pastor | staunch defender of the faith; he has Ups ; : es teachers know it, Norfolk, Va., in choice language in-| given a good account of his stewardshi We all should do our Master’s will Perhaps thé fault is with us; we do] Would the children laugh at her poor} hi toys and girls ees — Sun, M. Rom. 13:8-10.| troduced the Bishop who selenided' te in his faithfulness ter d tow’ hinges Let us try. |not sell. We sheuld-let the country| clothes and at the little that she knew; rted in) San- Mar. 5. Topic—4 . Habits to Be| the felicitations. He can be depended on to dignify the _way of doing good deeds regularly, d filling their lives with the Purposes t are a part of the Christian Way, the ¢ will take care of itself, THE SECOND EPISCOPAL DIS- Encouraged. 2 Peter 1:2-9. —M. E. K., Dees, 1938| know mote. about our Youth Organi-| would the teacher even be glad to see —Christian Endeavor World | zation and. its accomplishments and ‘by| such a poor ignorant little girl as she this kind 6f.clése organigation work it| was? All these thoughts chased swift-| Following the literary part of the| Episcopal Office when the Church calls Program the seventeen presiding elders | him to serve as a “ruler over many.” of the District reported the very sub- SNAPPY STORIES | will besaecomplished. ly through the little girl’s mind, but at iidren: from ‘Christia: stantial sum received by them which} NEW HOPE A. M. E. CHURCH ; ¢ n homes haye| TRICT GIVES GRAND TESTI | was f a Ss ted t LE Fl BISHOP’S WIDOW PLAYS HOST we Blt sried i. Fite a lly a much better chance to start MONIAL TO BISHOP AND Hower GREE A a eget e oa lag ari | TO YOUNG PEOPLE OF NEW Rede pif i oh ti ta has a ee es fhe is Reeble MRS. M. H. DAVIS Richmond, Va E and professor aa Saturday evening, December 31, 1938 ‘ | REDFORD, MASS facher teeta den others. _ ‘ By J. McKenzie Harrison, Jr Seminary. After the Benediction the| from “8:30 o'clock until 12:08 was a A minister who rarely smiled was | » SD. made her tee! quite a joris making a list of good habits, we a large’ crowd wae ted inte thet Sk N . ia attending a social being held by his! re A gentleman, from a distance, was Id be careful not to be one-sided,| On Thursday Benes oa as led into the. lecture| great night in New Hope Church. The there| room by Bishop and Mrs, M. H.| watch meeting was largely d ded : ry 2 n _ Bis s. \ e g was gely attended, four aim is to make boys and girls| came from Maryland, District of Co-| Davis where all were sumptously served | it was one of the best we have had in 0 ue arg at every Point. We} lumbia, Virginia and North Carolina| with most delicious chicken salad, rolls,| sometinie. Sunday morning 9:30 o’clock nt to talk about more habits than| ministers and laymen to the beautiful] punch, ice cream and cake. Dr. Morris | Sunday School; 11:20 Services young people He didn’t participate] The Youth Council of the} speaking to the school from these texts, in the games or fun, but stood along) N-A.A.C.P. held-a meeting the past} “Greater love hath no man than this the wall in a bored attitude. After a bit} week in’ New Bedford that will not]that a man lay down his life for his the chairman ran up-to him and gave| be forgotten soon. friends,” and “Peradyenture for a good ut jeceeaans 4 se which have to do with going to) St. Paul A. M. E. Church in Raleigh, | and his committees, the presiding elders,| high spirited. Pastor, Rev. J VR him a prize. “What's this for?” asked| The subject of the Forum was the| man some would even dare to die EOF - BISHOP J. A. GREGG irch and being religious, although|N. C. to join in a Testimonial Re-| pastors. and members of the Second| Roberts’ preached from Matt 22, the pastor. “You win the prize,” said| “Progress made by Negroes.” some of the little pupils coming to : : ees do not wish to leave those out’. ception to Bishop Monroe H. Davis.| Episcopal District are to be congratulat- | “Where is He born King of the Fee the chairman. “What for?” asked the) To give a real picture of the various Sabbath School was irksome, they | 4, every great emergency God The pastor, Rev. C. C. Scott, although|¢d on this splendid achiévement Can He be found?” He preached out minister. “We were playing a game to| events Mrs. Brooks placed on the| had grown tired of the routine of even) pi. an ‘in waiting to step forward e Talks by Juniors he had been there only one or two ee ee of his soul the gospel of Christ Jesus see who could make the ugliest face,| walls of the spacious hallway of the| these slight Sabbath duties, but. little carry on iework. He burys his w: ¢ superintendent should help three months, had things well in hand and Sunday night sexvices were very. Rood! and you win,” said the chairman. | New Bedford home for aged pictures of| Dansie was in the seventh heaven of men but his work must go on. 1 fthe ablest Juniors to prepare short| assigned the out of town clergy and : Rey. Ida Aycox, pastor of Lincoln “Why, I wasn’t even playing,” said the| prominent’ men’ and women of our| delight, the kind faces, the bright pic- when the late Bishop R: A. Grant \ s which will be a preparation for! laity to homes with dispatch and satis- Circuit preached from’ John 10:11. pastor. group who have played their part in| tures, the sweet music, but, above all, called trom ie tabore'in Florida, Bis general discussion by all the Juniors. | faction I am the good Shephe the: eood - Negro Achievement. The meeting was| the kind voice ofthe pastor had charm- renee Are frpoiée another son of Flo f outlines are given here) | The Reverend Elbert H. Beard of Shepherd giveth his lif e A Poor Sport well attended. ed our little girli The Words ‘he had Sap Ren eae aemaitnigiiC take How Good Habits Come. They| Washington, D. C., chairman of the| Monday night busine A certain minister always took his| The affair was such a success that the| chosen were so simple that she had tn-| to. and carry on. jot happen—someone Must suggest | Program Committee, presided at the| very good, all clas wife everywhere } ent. Out visiting,| young people are’ planning to give a| derstood them all. The illustrations 6f] pit Arkansas was not forgotte nt explain them—the Junior must} opening exercises through the devotion. | aries reporting, amour ut conferences and conventions, every-| series of affairs of this ‘ind * | Jesus’ love for sinners the love of Jona- our Episcopal fathers who, on ov: leve in-them—must decide to do them| al Period and then presented Dr. S.S-| wv é are thankful to A where he t she was along: Some- SE than for David, the friendship of Da- netdaion were ‘Kind enough to send Aust never permit exceptions—must| Morris, the originator of the pean the showers of bles one asked him why he-always took her| NATCHEZ, MISS. mon and Pythias, John Brown dying 52 the Right Rev. FoMIA- Grece glad for good results. | general chairman, as Master of Cere- uccess will be h him. His answer was: | Zion Chapel A. M. E. Church for the slave, all of these were recalled take up where Bishop Tookes had Getting Pleasure from Good Habits. monies. Dr. Morris after coming for- leadership of our pas Well, she won't let me go away Allen Day Program and fully explained to the earnest little Re: pabits do-not give pleasure they are) ward paused to have a selection ee : SMitesn aun oan Fh without kissing her good bye, and I’d ‘ * [hearers until poor Dansie’s heart was] Whereas, Bishop Gregg comes to MP make us happy because / by the choir and to say a brief pre yen tn J.V. B. Goins. ! rather take her along.” Under the auspices of the A. C. E.| full to overflowing with this lesson of z em we help other persons—some| respect for the late Bishop R. A. Grant fy Dar GREENE with a long record of public servic educator, missionary, soldier and sta‘ man and most of all a preacher 0: gospel and Bishop of our church, Whereas, he has always main use we like to do hard things—some After this he delivered a very pointed use we improve our minds—some| but brief address stating the impetus @lse We associate with good people. | and object of the Testimonial, justifying Results Tomorrow. The best part| the same by the efficient and acceptable ut good habits in boys and girls is| service the Bishop has rendered to the it oa League Mr. F. F. Dailey, President,| loving kindness. Soon came the bustle YOUNG PEOPLE’S DEPARTMENT Rev. I. H. Hunter, pastor, quite a| of dismissal, the good-bye at the door OF PHILA. CONFERENCE unique program was presented, all par-| of the little meeting house, and then BRANCH ticipants touching the achievements of| the kind pastor took Dansie by the hand ORDER SONG BOOKS TODAY Let The People Praise Him “Gospel Beacons” Just off the In Accord With President Franklin D./ Allen. Mrs. M. J. Brady read a and went along with her to visit her a record that has brought confidencé Srayiiifew feed to bette things in| District during the seven years he has Bree: Roosevelt’s Child Welfare Program | paper. “Allen's Vision.” Quite an} father at his home. When she knelt advocated peace and the spirit of ‘| life. Habits of neatness lead to| presided over same. Following ap- “Gems of Love,” “Palms of Victo By M. Mossell Griffin appreciable audience, all claimed to} by her little bed at night she asked Je- Christ among his ministers and peop! ilarity; habits of health bring about| propriate selections by a local glee club,|- deal BE se ry.i”'“Notes of Gold” “Gates | ti ey have enjoyed the program. sus to make her like those of whom the] “wrereas, his services are in den ie beiies: habits of good reading|'composed of nine men, he presented RRO RY of Praise,” “Jubilee Witnes The entire force of the Philadelphia —Mrs. M. J. Brady} good pastor had spoken, willing even to in every quarter of the church, and hi in wide fetlivense: habits of de-| each of the following men in his turn to Presiding Elder of the Raleigh cas Single Copies 35c, 1 Doz. Copies Conference Branch Young People’s die for Christ. Dansie found, while leadership has always been above © Bn bring personal Beodiess: give brief expressions from the several trict in the W nies ve agen $3.50. | Department will swing in line with the * listening to the conversation between proach. Ss conferences: From the Baltimore, Dr. pepercnes rh i arcs ag Hi 100 Copies $30.00. Postage extra | City-Wide Drive against the increase] LITTLE DANSIE’S ONE DAY AT|her father and the gentleman, that her Therefore, Be It Resolved, That fori Ous Foundations 1c. C. Ferguson; the Virginia, Dr. C. Bishopric in the General Conference Hemet Sa cs 5 4 * 1940. His record is one of the glorious ge After the three talks all the Juniors| E. Stewart; the North Carolina, Dr. iar easty tlle“ shtstory oe PiAtcican Write: 5 ¥ : tern North Caro- . 3 id tale about the various good hab- Me ‘e ath he rn the laity, Methodism in the State of North Caro- PROF. EDWARD C, DEAS which they and others might have. | lina, Dr. A. D. Avery; ;|lina. A brotherly counsellor to his in JUVENILE DELINQUENCY, SABBATH SCHOOL new friend had met with a great af- Mrs. Alma Mason, the supervisor is} (Written, from a sermon preached by| fliction, that although. his voice still alive to the needs of a constructive pro-| Bishop Abraham Grant who lived in | charmed the listener he was himself Little Rock District, “The mother dis trict of our Methodism in Arkans*s go on record: as expressing our ar " gram at this time. Something must Philadelphia, Penna.) / |fast becoming powerless to hear the ciation to the Fathers of our church St should be made on the black-|Dr. J. N. Mills. This was followed SMe Fotis ert’ ancbonisvuniorale 5718 Wabash Ave. Chicago, Ill. | be done she said, “To stem the tide of By Mrs. N. F. Mossell sweet music of loved voices around him. their wise choice in. assigning Bis rd, then the best ones described, and! by singing a group of songs written by 5 eune fede ape thalh UnKEy OY aaneae 2k ee it a | delinquency among our urider privileged ans This thought’ pained our little girl) Gregg to us and pledge to Bishop Gr« sof using aiemidicussed.The| Dr. C. G. O'Kelly and dedicated % ae and the church should take the DEDICATION greatly, ies srs on hs ptosis our whole hearted support p ql ‘ sare ramps. ) ve Bishop nt 6 sung by a group o — aesitigl ste.” : ; ‘tion to the er’s will taught/her’ a etterment am : it 0} s is one which| young peop’ Special Ednentrinal dnd Messeataie aos a tOabe memory of a dear, great ‘lesson ‘of pekence and humility. bares ie church. bring apes “reoult all through| Prof. C. G. Garrett of S. oe i REAL ESTATE FOR SALE Classes will be opened in our Philadel-| loving father, the kindest and gentlest It was the morning of the Sabbath “Respectfully submitted, To ‘be on time is not always easy,| had been the Bishop's os wi A West Philadelphia quality todern porch front dwellings, for Homes or phia Area. of men, who gave a life-time to the] School's annual woods meeting. On this Re Ce mpbell, Revs. W pcan be made so much a part of|entered Allen bbe aye act Paid Gara cuseed petatund terme. “Many of our locaf churches will] reating of two motherless little girls|morning all the pupils were on “hand Vatee Os. ie Aint J. J. Brown ¢ fe as to become second nature.|and eloquent praise tor the Mrs. Teach your Dollars to have more. Cents. Be your own Investor. , dent. bi ‘Feverence of the enki of his former stu ct ics K. Bertha Hurst spoke in her usual Mb haitedsupon requests r for the women of the Minnie L. McEaddy, Clear Titles Guaranteed promptly. Many before ‘the opening| Y iH. hour were peeping in at the nia Or f merry faces and wistful eyes. be asked to aid us in our future pro-}and whose most earnest desire was gram.” that they should become loving Chris- This is a timely move on the part of| tian women, writing some word that 1, Brookins, W. * che 6 ae Pwvebster, J a he Ee Always honor ae a ae ‘Baker, Senay Wwatso” es, speak the a : : inspiring manne! : i F, f; om trict. Mrs. ny Mrs. Alma Mason especially so when| might prove helpful in Sabbath School] This season they were to go to Chat. eae Gort vans, Sisters i: ai #3 «of the Baltimore Conference JOHN ADAMS. Attorney we read the daily papers and see where} work. ounix. ‘What | ‘a sweet name thought Waugh, M K. Blakely, Brother Ja™ reside! W. M, M. Society } a National Conference on Child Wel-| Ont on a great cotton’ plantation’ a| little Dansie. Her whole life was so} as Raed hs ant Branch of the 5641 Market Street W. -L. Brownins spoke very feeling m beer, ava Pek ibe pe hs how to make} sentation to Mrs. Catherine Specializing in Real Estate since 1880. | sweetly ordered that her very soul was| E+ fare is being called in the Nations Cap-| few milds ‘from Atlanta, Ga., our little ais ae ito! on April 26th. heroine first saw the light 6f day. Her] attuned to the sweet sounds t! came cies t Stewart repre- The purpose of the Conference is| parents tried to give her the advantages to her. BP Ak ih ee ik he Sit am ISTIAN at it continually. Loan a Cites Branch, } i A e : BES pe Raita hee nse el ees ese first to unite forces working in the| they had enjoyed in their youth. One| At last all, both teachers. snd pila susscnine FOR THE CHR try to be friendly; | sente ide the presentation | field of Child Welfare, Secretary Perk-| of the bright girl teachers at the acad- parents and eh ts Fire Ooo ins said that, President Roosevelt’s}emy who had been seading a French] (Conti , He. ; ey haye.gharp| Minnie Pearson m2 ===== DSC09437.JPG ===== Oe ee, ; THE CHRISTIAN =. RECOR ese di- TRANSITIONS 10:10 a.m. for its coitipletion. When] 14-15. The Eldorado Circuit field the Second He did a most wonderful work within Quarterly Conference at Diffie, Ga that time in improving the church and DR. BECKETT RECOVERING cept the challenge to carry on in magni-| messages of cheer and light. The c, ficence and splendor as we LIFT HIM| nection and the A. M. E. Cc Piss Ethel Norris acting Président, —Mrrs. Peggi 5 cagie Jones The Second Quarterly Conference harch bid singing” “Nobody But You.” Then|Wesly Chapel A. M’ parsonage. He had gained the very| Rev. J. Campbell Beckett, pastor of | UP. e ey, her God speed on her tour, ayer, Sctipture lesson, singing “WW: a f Charch, Jam. MOOREHEAD, MISS was held at Newberry A. M.E. Church deepest interest of the members andj Metropolitan A. M. E. Church, Wash-] Bethel will be the scene of the $3td Toon 4 ngee singing “What| 21. Our dear P. Dr. Ds W. ‘ February 4-5. Saturday Quarterly a short illness Friday morning at} divisions, viz: A, B, C, D, Th visions have been given the names: ms ; Great ? Rev. Fleming was born in Hartford, four Bishops of our devoted Church. as M te ee ay ogy, Caro-| Holy spirit, Me eae et the} scold his men. Dr. Johnson is the man Birdsall, J. W. Cooke, G. W. Harris, DEATH Alabama 34 years ago. After finishing] They are Bishops Allen, Brown, Coppin rar for Afri 3 ae urches ; numbers. ‘The financial side : Sreat|the church needs for a Bishop. We|J. Tucker. the public school he entered Payne|and Derrick. Fired with zeal and en-| March 7th. aniie ays The Richlands Circuit feelg hits Sood. | hope the General Conference will elect] Plans for Testimonial to Bishop M. : Our beloved pastor, Rev. W. Y. D.| University and completed his college) thusiasm characteristic of these four} has touched religivbiis, civic, Je: Perane es of both pastor and Piecing Banc him next year, We are pleased tol H. Davis to be held in St. Paul A. M. Delaney passed away January 10, 1939|course. He is survived by a step-|warriors for Christ, Bethel marches} lift ra ting a personality ang." Kellyville Ci igs J. A. Humphery, J fave Rev. W. B. Wood for our pas-| 15. Church, Feb. 2nd wére discussed. after an iliness of 10 days. He was|M™other, brother,-sister and a host of] forth. This enormous task shrinks in-| ence indicative of her devotion free y ireuit Lie Arie I ad He too, is a great man who knows| Meeting adjourned. only here as pastor for seven months| friends. The funeral sermon was | to insignificance when we realize their|alty to her call. We know ¢j Mi he pavadise BR ne f DIFFIE, GEORGIA NS peut Nica DEAYIOR HOE 4: (Miss): Octavia Ws Tayest before his death, preached by Rev. P. T. Matherson.| sacrifices for our Methodism. We ac-| Africa, thousands will respond toh tee MMe Deir Coary nt ee sre ear 4 ahi Bis Fo aAKINGGA Loe er { at Mr.. an’s wit ’ ¥ GA. A Fellowship.” The roll was called and —Rosa Lee Gragg Annual Conference of the Fourth - é friends, young and old, white and col-| ington, D. C. is rapidly recovering from 1 fere' — Manans lined hymn “How Sweet the) The Ministerial and Laymen Council OARS PUG ORE Ca apie ored. His friendly interest, his good| serious injuries received in an auto-| Episcopal District which embraces KOMMENTS FROM Mccona a. agin ated Bhs ee : Jesus Sounds,” Prayer,! met at the A. M. E. Church Tutwiler ole Ee Schvollby Suneemtendens : 5 r whic! rother James Williams fin »mn| Miss 4 s ‘| from Jakin, Bro. A. A. Godwin. his servicés and the efforts he is dsing}"“Amazing Grace How 00, eel ne Fase Se obs W. Te} Highest amount was raised by Class Adam or Eve? Affirmative, Miss} Sound.” Scripture, Luke 8:1-17 The flower: District ipa iin he a NS da Neeius tian ney cy Nery Obey Ethel Norris, Mrs. Codella Coleman;} Quarterly Conference opened for busi-| hymn by the choi ee ead aca DR IC ae Seu neni s aA eet , Negative, Mr. ED, Norris, Mr. L.| ness, the busiti¢ss session was carried| Rey A Oo Wilse Hee se hi wt EL Ga 7H oip peony aQu CREE) SHER ag W. Franklin. The Affirmative won.| out in order, Mode} Sunday School net SAG Preeti y oF a tol Presiding Elder preached. Some re- Then Mr. Norris made a brief lecture! was called to order by. Brother’ A.| the Council bis sient e ice pps Barer PU Ney rarer atic to the young people, how they should} McGriff, Acting Supt. following fests was enjoyed ne all tne ae ‘ fi ag meer sone ge uA act. The young people of Kellyville| ers: Class No. 1, R. W. Miller $3.87,| organize: Secretary. Rev. LH snc | $20.50 was raised. are reaching for the goal with the|No. 2, Sister Hattie Burke, $1.60 No. Hinaned Shani teee rem B. 1 ‘King, Bea ig nennes Arran Praniy ae leadership of our pastor, Rey. E, T.|3, Sister Redama Costort, $0.75, No.|Rev. J. L. Montgomery, Bro Wal. |, Nill say. sleep on. and take your rest Winston, we will react the top, We|4, Brother Jessie Burke $0.22, No. 5, Ape tecorts tea Bale i fad Rey. B. Moore, Pastor “thank our Bishop, George B. Young] Sister Snella March $1.11, No. 6, Bro.| Mrs. L. P. A Flemmie Rodgers Michigan, and Indiana. The. kingly Bishop, Rt. Rey. John A. Gregg will] The outstanding event of the \, ih preside, exhibiting in his God-like man-| was the Buffet Supper ee ner, fairness and dignity-and superb| the Willing Workers Club at the haat of Mr. and Mrs. L. Williams on Arg, St., Feb. 3, at 6 p.m. The supper ya; a part of the celebration given Rey. 4 Rice, who has served Flowery Moun The spiritual growth of our Church is} M. B. Church successfully as » developing in an unprecedented manner. for 12 years. Evetyoné was lo Dr. Peck’s sermons are masterpieces,| singing the praise of Rev. Rice. Ths provoking thought, and assurance in| food was fit for a King. After supper re and earnest endeavor won him| mobile accident of which he was one of loy ind cooperation. He proved|the victims. The accident. occured through his daily life that he was a| around Kittrell, N. C. on February 2. man of God Rev. Beckett, along with. Rev. J. T. His death brought a gloom of sadness| Bailey and his son, and Dr. W. H.C. not only to his members and family, but] Brown were enroute to Raleigh, N. C. to the entire community It is our|to attend a testamonial given in honor duty, we feel, to believe that it is our|}of Bishop M. H. Davis. Rev. Bailey great loss, but heaven's gain. and his son were not seriously injured. Rev. Delaney’s funeral was held at} Dr. W. H. C. Brown is confined to Bethel Church, Coxsackie, January 12th.| Frégman’s Hospital. He suffered: a attended \ large num-| broken hip. executive ability and wisdom, Worship and Membership Departments It was large . Palmer and Joc Cummings ber of ministers being present, time| Wether, bad rain; car overturned| Jesus Christ. They provide insight into Deacon Isaac Presented the pasto for our splendid pastor, Rev. Winston| James Wifliamy $1.50. announced their campaign as delegates 72 ERR Pave would not permit all to have something} three times. matters of practical everyday living and} beautiful, appetizing cake. A { . and our P. E., Rev. B. S. Simpson,| The lesson was reviewed. by P. E.|to the General Codierences Visitors he a tM Ae iach. to say. Those who participated were: “Andrew N. White impart knowledge, spiritual growth and] Stam was rendered Sunday night with their leadership we will go over the} Dr. D. W. Monan. Prayer service| Dr. F, R, C. Durden and Rey. W. H.|_ BOR Rea Revs. D. Ward Nichols, J. A. Port- Washington, D. C. enrichment. < which glowing tribute was paid thy top. ‘ was opened by Bros. R. W. Miller and| Homes, of the Clarksdale District Me scents Pony, on Dern lock, Presiding Elder C. W. Walton,| eee The Worship Department builds ap-| popular pastor. Corigratiilations R.y. Maurine Theritian, President |J. W. Hicks. Dr. D. W. Monan! The Sunflower District has taken fay Viveraiay ened with sntense Inte Reys. Garrison, P. A, Pitts, Staggers, BETHEL A. M. E. CHURCH propriate’ services around his well chos-| erend. The writer and his co Della Mae Coleman, Secretary; litted hymn No. 195. | new life under the leadership of our esrane Saya ne: Melee bs the-epeai, L. M. Lindsay, H. C. Schade. Eulogy, Detroit, Mich. en themes. This is done in each as-, tion wish for you many more y¢ f Codella Coleman Rey. E, D. A. Williams repeated the|new Presiding Elder. We are going me seve Hate Si Pah Bete po ete Presiding Elder, J. A. Manning. sembly of the Sunday School, Morning} Success and popularity. The Jackson ° Decalogue. on to -higher heights. No finer man|°. TOW Ashi sOU Os spre EMCO ee The Masonic Service was also con-| The year 1938 came to an impressive] and Evening. Worship, Class Meeting, Wolves triumphed over the McComi RICHLANDS, N. C The P. E. preached, his text, John} we have ever seen than Presiding Elder ade Ne ea tet te ta dab ducted by the Fellow Craft Club of} and memorable close at Bethel A.M.E. | Prayer Meeting, League, Missionary ebony 40-24. The Fetnwoo gh _ 3:16, “For God so foved the world|Debro. He is always om the go Tight eeee Sachse Pict an Nee ey Mt. Zion Lodue No. 46 FR. & AM of|Church, Detroit. In honor of twelve| and other departmental activities of our| schoo! girls’ defeated the South \c At the closing service of the North tint he gave His only begotten Son.” will be our banner year, Our army's) “Rt, reeled 2 Syren, th Catskill, New York. Resolutions were} Years of unblemished leadership on the} Church program. " Comb “high school girls 26-13. Th Carolina Conference in St. Luke] Total artiount raisel $25.38. on the firing line. iwichigan peal iy Cap ain read from the various departments of| part of our pastor and wife, Dr. and| In the preparatory meetings of our|&ame was played for charity “i Church, Fayetteville, N. C., November, --Anna J. Greenlee ie will’'g6 “over the) top) in. thirty) 5 oye been marked with great LIES the church. Telegrams were read by| Mrs. William H. Peck. Bethel fittingly} Annual Membership Campaign, Dr.|cheer up boys and girls, you ca 1938 the Rey. A. P. Pearce was re- aS and material success. He is now pas- Rev. P. A. Pitts of Albany, New| observed their 39th Wedding Anniver-| Peck conducted an entire week of ‘em all. Better luck next tim: appointed pastor for Richlands Circuit, GEORGE TOWN. GA Mrs. M.-L. Palmer) cing one of the fine churches in the York sary. a services. He taught us the real mean-| We want one hundred (100) at the same time Dr. D. L. Grady was] + BRST i Ohio Conference where he and his wife Rev. Delaney was a native of South} More than two thousand loyal mem-|ing of Christianity and how we could subscribers to the Christian R appointed Presiding Elder of our New The Second Quarteriy Conference or RALEIGH NTC: are comfortably situated in a parson- Carolina, born in Sumter, S. C., April! bers and- friends gathered in formal at-] best serve God in this life. He’ fired} it is not for A. M.-E.’s alone Bert District . Dr. Grady has presided the George Town Circuit’ was held aa zi age which has just been remodeled un- 13, 1883. He was a student at Tuskee-| tire to pay a tribute to this unselfish] us with determination to go out and to| the Negro race and church : over the district before, after presiding Jan. 21-22, at Shady Grove A. M. E Dr. : He ae vie Stal der his direction gee, Alabama, a graduate of Howard| pair. Representatives of all denomi-| work as Jesus. did. The campaign is|only 5c a copy but is worth such over the Wilmington District for several Church, W. B. Wood, pastor, Da, yor the i gh ; ine a ae nat University, Washington, D. C., also| nations, professions and businesses| now in its second week—More than|more. Read it and be convinced years, he comes back to us. ‘To hear F M. Johnson, presiding. The mem. Hage Bsa A te a student of the American Correspond-| shared in the occasion by showering|sixty persons have been added. to the} will have it on sale each week Dr. Grady preach and to know him bale of pee ela vegeacarae a Boe ive SONG) Tee ly THE GREATEST TEACHER ing School of Law of Chicago, Ill. He| telegrams, cards and flowers and con- Church. Some have been sent into} pastors, teachers, business men, ¢tc 1s to-appreciate Nee } i Pacha Metra P E. He meetings wac opened in ritualistic order 4 5 entered the Ministry in 1916, when he! veying sincere congratulations. other churches of their choice. For|are asked to please send your news © ‘ Our First Quarterly Conference mee, v 0 pa Vile Rea dciveana|and the Disciplinary’ Questions gone Experience is truly a wonderful was appointed to his first charge in| Rev. John A. Gregg, Bishop of the|jthree weeks more this campaign will} me by Friday of each week. eld by our Presiding Elder January is not one « a's Titeund i the Sunday School under teacher! We have learned much Cranford, New Jersey. From then on,| 4th Episcopal District officiated. Other] continue and one cannot predict the} I'll see you next week. ne ALS thé leadership of Mis. H. T!) Mitchell during the many rane since this he labored faithfully in the cause until| dignitaries of the Church and city acted] power and beneficences of an effort of Rev. L. G. Mo re A. M. E. MUSIC HYM made a splendid report Rect tie att kis his death in various capacities. this kind. We only know that many McComb, Miss — : Ape Reports were made by the Steward er Ck 2 uy ee 3 and Trustee Departments. The Trus- He leaves a devoted wife, two sons,| There were six other bridal parties} souls are lost because Christians have ssi e two daughters, his oldest son, Harold| representing one year—five—ten—fif-] failed to tell the wonderous story. So : tees haye recently installed a new heat- is now attending Howard University. | teen—twenty—and twenty-five years of|let us resolve everywhere to tell His tail is handled carefully and ef- ficiently, eliminating for the fami- ly all worrisome details 7 CONWAY, S. C. : 5 5 fo H : : ing plant in the church at a cost of |; The Second Quarterly Conferent : 2 ; on ps ste $a ed fe he Mildred Elizabeth, William, Jr. are} married bliss. All couples were mem-| love wherever we go and invite the un- 5 5 : : $2,000.00. Stewards appointed for t ee sca he EE ARE ear were: H) C. Perrin, Sec., T. C. both high school students. Ethel Be-|bers of the Church and shared honors| saved to share it. . |.was held at Bethel A. : Z ee. RE an : PuNGices| atrice will graduate from rammar| with their pastor in this gigantic cele-| The second week of the Campaign} Jenuaty 21H, Rl: iat 1 eat PRE AYRE sipzat Brand new A.M.E. Musi¢ J) jiayes, H. 1. Fleming, Geo. Burch WALTER C, BECKETT | Hymnals, Bound in semi |) Theo. Holt, W. Curtis, K. C. Hunt Stirring| Presiding Elder of Marion ic _.| preached at 11:30 A. M. a mast Ray Head Seas o. soes One Sah sermon from Rey. 21:16, subject of ™ : a | seme Re ceataed i Be nis Board conmimn at Dis ERIS Gea ThE eps God The : and Bee. Reid, M. L. Watts L. E. McCauley, school in June. We, the officers and| bration. Tokens of paper, tin, wood,} was conducted by the laymen. 216 W. Coulter St., Phila., Pa. members of Bethel Church, feel it our| crystal, china, and silver were given] messages were given by each: duty to care for this family until con-| the brides. A beautiful ruby was Subject—“Tests of Faith,’”—by Mrs. ference given Mrs. Peck during the ceremony. Rosa Lee Gregg : i f re offered at these >. A. Haywood, M. ——__————$<$$—$$—— j ORSON BIEN be DY A gorgeous silk comforter was on Subject—“Bearing Witness,’—Dr. Er-jmen and, women were meas E stg i eo lsat a FUNERAL OF REV. J. PAUL| sented by the auxiliaries. The Re-| nest W. H. Johnson ces bo Bk a ‘a = ae Evangelist FLEMING ATTENDED BY ception was held in the Assembly Room Subject—“Bearing Fruit’—Mr. Edw. niet DE tied bras held at 6:30 p.2 ; Single Copy $ 1.50 A CONSTRUCTIVE PROPOSAL FOR THE CROWD immediately following the wedding. A $5 ROMCER 5 a. hina r sisal Ween Seathier did not ba ne W-MAKERS AT DETROIT, COME, MAY, . By Hubert C. Terrell huge three-tiered cake and, miniature| Subject—“The Form of a Servant’— The inclement weather di Pe | a LA a THIS, AND LET THE CHURCH brides and grooms adorned the tables. Mr. J. Will Cooper So duce tata el Class: eager er" and meet ‘ | Half Doz. $ 6. Lepets ON! i Servant of God well done, Mrs. M. B. Scott, President of the} Subject—“Salt of the Earth”—Mrs, M. from performing their ae... varia oF a as Evangelists, Lay and Ministerial Regis- Rest from thy loved employ, Bethel Council was the sponsor, and E. Matthews. | 4 of TB gan fig waa ries read ™ ] eS | One Doz. — $12.00 tered in the Department of Church Extension: — The battle fought, the victory won, | director. The Bethel Council is com-| About the final week of these meet- organizations, aap cities d : Paying $1.00 Annually Thra Annual Conference. Enter thy Master’s joy. posed of all clubs of the Church. ings, Bethel will engage in its Second | spiring reports op Suen AF (2) Every registered Evangelist an Agent of the i The Department of Ways and Means Quarterly Conference conducted by its ty Conterchce. Every ay ee Department of Church Extension. (3) No finer tribute of respect could be|in cooperation with the Building and] beloved Presiding Elder, Dr. R. Francis Church making an Anneal Offering to this depart: paid than was evidenced by the great| Grounds Department will soon .begin Washington. His sweet, gospel_me ; ‘ig a s been V0 f : : ment. (4) Returning the 8% of Dollar Money mass of people who attended, crowding| beautifully our Church edifice. The)sages and inspirational eadership are sf ter eam Deine te | Mail Your Orders Today te this Department. (8) Giving this Derertant the church to its fullest capacity. Church is to be re-decorated through-| characteristic which endear him to, 20 a Ae their own interes! i : , We Pay Postage an Associate Secretary of Evangelism. DO ™ These words found utterance on{out, An account of the spaciousness Beli the Detroit District and entire) you cele Mik pork and bui q | ae Ni AND LET THE CHURCH MOVE ON! I am every tongue at the funeral of Rev. J.|and composition of the interior walls} Mi gan Conference. Sista oi) ad We are very thanktu! @ ; Se el atin on the “GOSPEL HIGHWAY.” For Revival Date write me at Paul Fleming held on Monday night,| this undertaking will involve intelligent] Under the leadership of © i imalitig Bethel a stron’ : A. M. E. BOOK CONCERN See cay January 30, at 7:30 o'clock at St. John] planning and considerable cost. Presiding ides aed 9s Mifate to worship. ij fe nets So. 19th Street, 716 SOUTH 1h STREET PHILADELPHIA, PA. A.M. E. Church. In order to meet this obligation t so aips.tor these. ff eae te) “The charch is unde! construction” yrs hiladelphia, Pa. —_—_ Rev. Fleming, the beloved pastor of| Departments under the direct leader: a SF g stead ‘ ym . ir ——s i eee wie Pe Hopewell A. M. E. Church died after] Peck have divided the Church ===== DSC09438.JPG ===== News At A Glance HE IS WISE WHO LISTENS Wordsworth Prophet Of Outdoors Era By Joseph Fort Newton Aiter all, listening in is no new thing. | ful, more hopeful. All science, all invention, all music, all religion is just listening in on the Uni- verse, and one does not need a radio to do it. Or rather we make our minds a kind of radio receiving-set, attuned to the truth we seek. The better the contact and the freer we are from static deter- mines how clearly we hear. A man of science sits down before ma THE cHRI ISTIAN REC RDER FEDERAL PRISONER READS SEVENTY BOOKS IN YEAR| Estaca, Sinaloa, and lynched three min- ground; he knows what people say,| the United States $15,00,000,000 a year next aie but do not think. But he also knows what they think and do not say, and he| chapter of Charteréd Life Under- bases his policy on that. If we lay our ears to the heart of humanity and listen, it will make us| cide is committed in this - more tolerant, more patient, more piti- Twenty-two percent of these are com- We hear a deeper] mitted by youths 14-40 20 years old.” music below all discords. Also, we find out that it is harder to know people than to give them our ideas, and that while our ideaS may of- ten be wrong our love is always right. He is wise who listens. Speaking before the Philadelphia’ WPA costs continued to b factor in federal spending in the sevey writers at the University Club, he said: and half ~months, amounting . ‘ - 0 “Every 39 minutes a criminal homi-| $1, 450,008,122, virtual exhausting country. | initial eightmonths® appropriation Mei thorized by the*last Congress and ¢, ceeding WPA spending-of the ¢,. fe the ma; wre parable period in the ‘previous Sie MEXICAN MOB LYNCHES 3 more than $600,000,000. Preciq... raleet is Roosevelt ‘asked $875,000,000 more fe Storms Jail and Seizes Men Held | the WPA for the remainder Of the Ral in Slaying of Seven” |year, and renewed the request {o; the |full amount, when Congress appropri. MEXICO city; (AP). en mob today | ated only $725,000,000. stormed the jail in' the village of Contra!” PWA, which was handed a $1,000, 000,000 public work program by the ers held for the slaying of seven persons the facts, intent, alert, listening to learn the truth. . He is like a man at-an organ, trying now one key, now another, until he strikes the right one. The Right Chord When he strikes. the right chord, un- power is at hissservices. He learns the law of the obeys it, and then the power obeys him—mystéry becomes’ a friend. Poets, too, are listeners, singing in the day what they have heard in the the night. Wordsworth, brooding among the English lakes, be- came a prophet of our out-of-doors age. Even before the idea of evolution be- came a fact of science, poets like Emer- son and Tennyson set it to music. They had been up early, listening to a rhythm unheard by others. imaginal power, silence of Ear to the Ground Prophets are the place of listeners; they enter as Moses did at mate of the Federal prisons of the country reads from five to ten times as many books a *year as citizen using public libraries, according to a survey by the Federal Bureau of Prisons. In the last fiscal year, according to this survey, approximately 75 per cent of the 16,000 Federal penitentiary and reformatory inmates took advantage’ of the prison libraries, borrowing an aver- age of seventy books each. At Alcatraz, where the most hardened criminals are confined, 93 per cent of the prison popu- lation used the library, borrowing an average of 102,books each. The fact that about a third of the| WASHINGTON.—The average in-] anda criminal assault on a woman last} amount in loans and grants, Monday. ‘ The prisoners were through the streets. The police broke up an attempt to burn them in the village square. The men, whose names were given as Rogelio and Celestino Lerma, broth- ers, and Jose Alex, were said to have gone on a shooting rampage Monday after having tonimutted™: a 20,000-peso robbery. U.S. SPENDS MORE IN 7% MONTHS THAN IT WILL aoe IN FOR YEAR books withdrawn are nonfiction is held to show that the prison libraries play! an important part in the educational and’ treatment programs that exist in the institutions. CRIME COSTS U. S. 15 BILLION YEARLY 1 Sinai—one listening for many. “Who hears the Divine yoice is delivered from many unnecessary opinions,” said a aint } “very great Jeader has Buy Them Now The New. A. M. “SINGLE COPY * “HALF DOz, ONE DOZ o + RY ME Ee BOOK ‘Ti6 S. 18th Street his car to the. Investigation, said yesterday crime costs A. Bernard Leckie, chief of the Phila-| delphia office of the Federal Bureau of | E Disc ne 3 des! months~of the last fiscal year; expen= ditures which were $847-762,468. in excess of current receipts. By Associated Press. WASHINGTON—The Treasury said today it has spent more in the first seven and a half months of the, fiscal year than it expects to take in during. \the whole yest which will end June Rederal spending ait last July 1 to | February 15 totaled $5,616,760,015, or about $90,000,000 more than the esti- mated receipts for the year: Receipts during the period ainoutieed to only $3,542,601,869, causing a deficit of $2,074,158,146. If expenditures reach $9,492,000,000 by June 30, as expected, the deficit then will be $4,000,000,000. In the comparable seven and a half amounted Ato“ “Hsegseaz7,| stabbed and| year. PWA disbursements, the average| stoned to death and their bodies dragged| lag behind the actual start of last Congress and has allotted the full to date has disbursed only $131,731,471 this fiscaj howey. er, construc. tion. The federal debt on February 15 was at a new high of $39,798,893,142. 154 GERMAN JEWS ENTER RUMANIA BUCHAREST, (AP)—Almost penni- less but happy, a company of Austrian Jews released from the German con- centration camp at Dachau arrived to- | day at-Constanza, Rumanian Black Se: port, to await a ship for Palestine. There were 154 men and wome the group.” THe nien’ said they released from Dachau after authorities cleared them of suspicion of crime, but ordered them deported. Dr. Heinrich Hann, spokesman the group, said most of them were from Vienna and the province of Burgenland NEW PAPER MADE OF OLD NEWSPRINT PITTSBURGH, (UP)—While scien- tists and industrialists looked on, Dr F. W. Hochstetter, Pittsburgh, demon- strated today his process for reclain old waste paper into fresh stock usable as newsprint. For Dr. Hochstétter, the demonstra- tion marked the climax of more th: 20 years of research which he hope Because the March 15 income tax collection period is approaching, the| tir deficit may decrease temporarily in the Used eat Recommesiad by Thonsands “ NATURES OWN PRESCRIPTION Ca cored ve millions of dollars annually { an Piiblishers, and at pie 5a CONCERN . omen’s Page | ASHINGTON, D.C. Allen ai Missionary Society ng a the home of the Presi- Mrs. | a ee the parson- 4 Qué Street, N.W. , February "meeting Was moaned with the ty-third Psalm followed by pray- Owing to the fact that Rey. J. pbell Beckett was recoyering from automobile accident we dispensed singing. being Negro Achievement week business was dispensed with and following program rendered: ; Coage spoke of the six most inent missionaries as George shington, Francis Asbury, Richarc n, Abraham Lincoln, Bishop Paynol Frederick Douglas. Very well ren- rs, Anna Belle Twitty gave a short th of the life of the late James ldon Johnson, educator, lawyer, au- composer, Consul to Venezuela. fd Secretary of the N.A.A.C.P., wonderful personality. s. Mary F. Thompson gave us the fof Frederick Douglass, sian, Orator. abolitionist, Knew him person- and gaye him the honor so justly ading—Itaska Grier s. Bessie Barber presented the lights of Marion Anderson, the test contralto ‘of the present day, has been awarded the al for 1938. et—Mrs. e Moore. losed with missionary mizpah Spingarn Hazel Beatty and Miss THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER d it and feels it keer but pitiful attem stitutes for his rig nly and makes earnest Pts at making sub- established citizen hts, from which Prejudice bars him; they desire the full enjoyment citizen-rights as fully as any other law- ~abiding citizen; this he cannot en- joy ina white nation because of race prejudice. The “out” which the Ne- gro, like any other human being, de- sires the freedom to enter where he has the right to aspire for and the same chance to enter “pon any important state or social position for which he i is fitted. It is pitiful to note how. the urge in him forces him to make federal- of their rar PAGE ELEVEN | DOVER, DELAWARE > | The unfinished business of the Third Quarterly. Meeting, of the Delaware Conference Branch Women’s Mite Mis- sionary Society was held in Calvary Baptist Church, Dover, Delaware, Feb- ruary Ist. With the President, Mrs. Nora W. Link presiding, our President was pleased with the reports and wel received five members. Many new plans of missionary work were outlined by the President and the organization of Local Auxiliary Presidents went. into effect, officers, Mrs. Elizabeth Hoxter, Pres,, first vice, Mrs. Regenia Brown, like the functions of his little self-made | se economy ven in his church, especially | ta one constituted like the A. M. E. Church. The average member of that church aspires for the graded govern- mental offices of his church with great hope. se The ultimate “out” for the aspiring his ambition, to do| Di things in life, is in » but modern nations, composed of his race of people. The three na- tions are: Haiti, Liberia, and Santa Do- mingo. These do not only offer him full citizenship but the right to fill any Negro to satisfy great ing and financial secretary, Mrs Jackson, land, chaplain, The Delaware Conference Branch ob- Feb. the three] fe: forward to the Annual Conference and the Quadrennial Convention cond vice, Mrs aomi Jones, secre- ry, Mrs. Lucretia Nutter, correspond- Mary Mary + Hol- elyn Ducker Mrs treasurer, Mrs. REV. EUGENIUS HERMAN STOWE tved their World Day of Prayer fa rT a i 28, - Zion A we Church EG ee pean es AN aie 08 over, Delaware. The Deleware Con- tor of Allenebemple Agate: Church: rence Branch is working hard looking Somerset Bridge, B: da, will be the Host to the Bermuda Annual Confer- ence which will be held at Allen Tem- office they have if he is qualified to fill it. He can, if he-chooses, go quietly | to any one of these nations and become, a Citizen and enter upon the road of! Out of his and builder and counsellor to} the leaders of the nation citizen national’ fame or remain a_ private citizen and builder, and Counsellor to the leaders of the nation. Out of his experience of the workings of govern- ment by observing the working of the great American government of which we had THE honor of’ being «a law- | abiding citizen | It is gratifying to the Negro to know | modern Nations of (Mrs.) n W, Shute WHAT you WILL TO THE ONTRARY, THERE IS AN IN- ATE DESIRE IN EVERY HU-|* AN LIFE FOR FREEDOM OF OUGHT. he desire for freedom of knowing r and faster than mere intuitio: in lan life, caused it to depart from ition or intuitive cogitation on the st of freedom. So, cdom for human life has as dnc of Inventiéns become a second nature, Indelible to be eradicated by any ficial means or accidental ‘con- succeeded, the desire an ares, ‘where he is free to ta _in initiative and any group of American citizen, sto keep adjusted to such an uo f t subject. ¢ parts of this country, wher’ Negro is not allowed to vote or ! other God-given rights, he Oe red and strange tangent of thinking thinking as) for ari) constructive) scRIBE FOR THE CHRISTIAN king for the future destiny of the; SUBS m of which he is a citizen, is | ¢ M feast of the Negro just the same| inking how he is going to fare ; ehyironment motivated me in ig upon — this well’ kriown bit Fland cen eestine maeea® 10¢ How About You? ..ceeeb ees 10c : Send Orders to | THOMAS A. DORSEY 755 Oakwood Blvd, Dept. G. d Chicago, I that he has three his owngpeople, where citizen he can go and} become a and have free ac-| cess to the great and powerful positions | {and help in every way in progressive | | and constructive thinking, for the guid- | } ance of a nation. As PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT} SAID, “THIS GENERATION of Ne-| groes have a rendezvous with the destiny of these little nations of tl eir | race”. TO US MUCH IS GIVEN and) more’ expected. THIS GENERA TION will nobly begin to save or men- tally lose the’ best national hope- the race has on earth, if they sit and not do what they can to help build up and per- “The way is} | petuate these nations. just—a eaceful, generous and orce the pl gai 93 will Men have tried a or con-| Way, which if followed, the w« ik is eee ce as ‘ Lg forever applaud and God a ore " usness of their’ slaves but they ha | bless.” - (President Roosevelt | —T.. Reeves: | RECORDER SING GOSPEL SONGS | i Yl Tell It Wherever I Go—10e Precious Lord, Take My Pe ee ree sel ole A. MAC Rel Charchs Somevact, Ber Nora W. Link. President muda, from, March 9th to March 12th, 1939. Rey. Stowe is a graduate of Wilber- By peerage exDELt LY D- 120-2 university fie ie completing his ing, Mimeographing Neatly Done Church Bulletins a Speci Prices Reasonable second year at Allen Temple bs Pulp Somes Christian Recorder Office ulpit ine_materials. beautiful work, Allen Building samples on request. State your need and name of church. BeMoulin Bros. & Co. 1194 South 4th St., Greenville, TU. ek 716 South 19th Street Philadelphia, Penna. Buy Direct From Manufacturer and SAVE MONEY! WE MANUFACTURE A COMPLETE .LINFE OF CHOIR GOWNS PULPIT GOWNS EMBROIDERIES YARD GOODS TRIMMINGS STOLES CAPS GOWNS AND CHOIR’ HATS, VESTMENTS CHURCH HANGINGS ACADEMIC HOODS Ask to see the New Blue and Maroon Robes and Caps SEND FOR NEW CATALOGS National Academic Cap and Gown Co. 821-23 Arch St. PENNSYLVANIA ymn Tablets, Bulletin Boards, Communion — Service Crosses, H. Altar Appointments. ===== DSC09439.JPG ===== PAGE TWELVE Notices | GENERAL CONFERENCE BULLE- The Mar. 8—Central Florida Conference— St. Petersburg, Fla. 1912 3rd St. : American Bible Society, the oldest in-] Park Avenue and 57th S$ a TIN pct t treet, \, pesiy : "3 cpg Pastor. Bishop terdenominational m: r ‘ganiza_| York City. i N = abe OFSRE ion in the country, is entering upon a} - In view of the fact that we are build-| \7,_.1, 15, 16, 17—Sierra Leone Confer- fon 1, & Pes (a ae 3 ing a visual exhibit of the African Peckieenn: Week wateics: Lenten program that should strike FROME) SWAMPS oF Methodist Episcopal Church, we earn- estly request that you as pastor a picture of your church (postal card rovia, West Africa. Bishop E. ‘ | By R. E. Frierson size), and also a picture of yourself. J. Howard. 4 s AWaN é We also urge Presiding Elders to send April 12—Virginia Conference—Bishop The Seventy-fourth Session oj y, their picture. It is our desire to have M. H. Davis. Louisiana Annual Conference 6; th on display, the pictures of one yas April 13, 14, and or more A. M. E. Churches : and Presiding Elders. Church, New Orleans, La., January ii their pastors GEORGE W. BABER | april eee ete A YY E 15, by.the Rt. Rev. S. L, Greene, Pr Local Commission Chairman M. Fh Davis. RE DZ: Bl BL siding Bishop of the 8th Episcopal pj. 4225 Brush St., Detroit, Michigan —Lancaster New Era, Jan. 28, 1939. Lancaster, Penna. MYRTLE MILLER SECRETARY This is to certify that I have ap- sointed Miss Myrtle Miller, 407 North] trained resource leaders, c : music, mammoth, glamorous, glorious| of these stamps on personal and busi-| plete the unexpired term of the late and historic parade, a conquering caval-| ness correspondence draws attention Sada J. Anderson as Statistical cade of Christian Youth. A meaningful and purposeful tiek to] of the Bible and at the same time Father Allen’s Tomb for a profound and| purchasing and use of Bibles through- e|solemn commitment service. Remember the Post Sesqui Centennial will also aid the American Bible Society, St. James A. M. E. Church, N Congress June 11-15, 1939. Mother] in pursuing its purpose of providing; feans. Decalogue, Dr. L. M t| Bethel A. M. E. Church the head-| the Scriptures to needy people at cost] Presiding Elder of the North New 0 Liberty Street, Alliance, Ohio to com- Mrs Secretary of the Woman's Parent Mite Missionary Society. All orders for re- port blanks and literature should b sent to Miss Miller. Signed: CHRISTINE S. SMITH, Presiden quarters. The Central Oklahoma Electoral College Meets The Electoral College of the Central] Rev- D>’. Oklahoma Annual Conference is set Sponsored to meet April 12th, 1939, twelve-noon in Talihina, Okla. Rey. J. P. Perks, Pastor Rt. Rev. H. Y. Tookes, Bishop W. Albert. Davis, Secretary DON’T SEND NEWS chairman. as non-subscribers MUST NOT ex- pect us to publish news UNLESS YOU circulation of the Samaritan Herald has grown to such an extent that our expenses per week are ranging from $125.00 to $150.00 per week and it FREE unless you are a paid up scriber. Pastors and Presiding Elders will please see that their reporters’ sub- scriptions are paid up in order to as- sure publication of your news. EDITOR. The above notice was taken from] 1¢ you are not recelving your CHRIS-| American peoples to possess the Scrip- The Good Samaritan Herald, and|T1AN RECORDER weekly, write us If you have removed give us your old} increased her consumption of the supply tian Recorder, which heartily concurs.| and new address. Tt will save expense. sinee the war in China began. China, If you like our paper, tell others and under the magnetic leadership of the urge them to subscribe. GEORGE A. SINGLETON might have been written for the —Ed, C. R. “Preparing With Christ for Every Crisis” ; Join the Grand march of the faithful progressives to the Mecca of African Methodism, June 11-15, 1939. The 8th Connectional Young People’s Congress, Leadership Training Insti- Objectives Fellowship, Worship Instructions, In-] 12:00 o'clock tercession. Technique Rt. Rev. E. Clinic, Forum, Panel Discussion,| Rev. IN.B. . e Bishop E. J. Howard. April 3, 4, 5—Liberia Conference—Mon- ence—Accra, West Africa. Horns of Hattin Period, Challenging Messages, Evangelistic Appeals, Courses] ment” the Society is distributing “Read in Leadership Education comparable} the Bible” stamps, in purple and gold, with the highest standards offered by| like the reproduction herewith in sheets Rev. Henry P. Jones, pastor; Rev.| many lands. W. L. Johnson, Presiding Elder: Rt. ligious Education, H. Y. Tookes, Co- “We stand at Armageddon and we All delinquent subscribers, as well battle for the Lord.” PRESIDING ELDERS: ARE A SUBSCRIBER AND YOUR] When you hold your Quarterly| ‘The American Bible Society, without SUBSCRIPTION IS PAID UP. The Conferences and have reporters| sending an additional dollar for ad- elected to the Christian Recorder ministrative. supervision, is prepared to please have the conference send is] a subscription or a donation to among the neglected and forgotten impossible for us to publish your news| help with the expense of sub-| ing the paper. 3 George A. Singleton Editor and Manager The Christian Recorder PLEASE READ AND ACT OKLAHOMA ANNUAL CONFER- ENCE OF THE A.M.E. CHURCH The Electorial College of the Okla- tute and Richard Allen Youth Council. | homa Conference wifl convene at King-| classes, Sageeee Paes | Pad” 5 fisher on Wednesday, May 3, 1939, at cieties, whole churches and net hbor. Lord Rev. Wm. M. He THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER Calendar y Record for one, | esignate the recipies or the stamps should },. to the nearest office of the Bible Society or to its hea FOR SPIRITUAL REARMAMENT Capitalizing on the awakening sense| of need for moral and spiritual reen- i ae 4 Americ forcement in our nation’s quart responsive chord in the heart of e LOUISIANA earnest Christian. SS : African Methodist Episcopal was held at Union Bethel A. 15, 16—Gold Coast Confer. Bish Chur pastor host. The opening session as follows Under the title “Spiritual Rearma- Inspirational] of 100 for one dollar. The appearance tire conference. to all who see them to their own need Orleans District. 2nd Scripture I by Dr. J. R. Powe, pastor of I out the land. The sale of the stamps or below, in many languages and in) feans District. The Bishop presented Dr. J. J rant, Presiding Elder of the Port son District, Mississippi Conference preach the Annual sermon. Dr = nage £ Just as the National Tuberculosis Sims, Presiding Bishop. Association has built up its magnificent by the Department of Re- Christmas season program of making the nation conscious of a dreadful blight upon the people’s lives and at the same time raises funds for prompting its campaign to eradicate the disease, so the American Bible Society hopes at the Lenten season to remind the nation of its dependence upon and need of the Bible and at the same time raise funds so badly needed for the wider distribution of the Sacred Word. Administrative Staff: Rev. Samuel S. Morris, Prof E. A. Selby _ Dr. C. W. Abington Sent Me.” Subject : “Work and \\ men.” Dr. Morant preached 2 that made each heart burn withi The Holy Communion was @ tered to a large number of cants by the Bishop, Presiding and visiting ministers. The Bishop then called for t! cational rally by districts and thousand and seven dollars were © for Campbell College. Organization Revs. S. H. Collins, chief se: W. W. Hunt, Recording S« J. B. Rogers, Statistitian. distribute millions more Bibles, Testa- ments and Gospel portions not only "| people in the homeland, but abroad as well, particularly in Latin America and the Far East, if the funds were at hand to supply the books. The Society’s agents in our sister republics to the south empty their shelves and exhaust their appropriations long before the year is out, so hungry are the Latin- Hitchens and Bro. Alex Perry Reporter's : writer; Southern Christian R Rev.-A. W. Walker; Circular Dr. H. H. Dunn. The 74th Session was indeed the greatest Annual Conferer corded in the history of the Lov Annual Conference. All were over. The attendance wonderful. Crowds came from 10°" near. Overflow crowds at each night and day. tures in their own tongues. Japan has Chiangs is more eager than ever to pos- ‘sess the book to which their rulers are so devoted. Everywhere doors are open and the American Bible Society is confident that the Bible loving people of America will respond to their sugges tion at this timely hour. a - For the promotion of the sale of the “Read the Bible” stamps, adult Bible classes, Sunday schools, missionary so. | Editor and Manager ames, and St. Peter choirs how they sang. They sang """" were thrilled through and eo Listen with me if you please, 1 ©" ‘them now as they sing “Praise °° F Been wonderful _ The sermons were st B04 (noon). ae Pastor ! J. Howard, D.D.—Bishop| 5! Wall—Sec. of Conference MB trict, presiding. Rev. J. M. Brom] Bishop S. L. Greene lined Hymn \y Prayer, Dr. J. K. Washingtig, Presiding Elder of the Baton Rong’ District, which touched each heart an started a spiritual ball of fire to bum. ing that burned on throughout the ¢, The Ist Scripture Lesson, Dr. P. W Rogers, Presiding Elder of the Ney and crying fer heard such sermons, all full of ly fire. Mo. rant selected as a text: St. John 94) “T Must Work the Works of Him tht Marshalls: Revs. H. P. Perkis % J. Edwards, P. S. Adkins, F, be Christian Recorder, ™ corde es f one @ irs a Music was furnished by the ho". vs ot the city as follows: Union Bethel © til © Nevel District, Mississippi Was indeed a great Bethel Cross. e Church Extension sermon was ched by Dr. P. E. Momack ot tin, Texas, and oh, how our hearts burn as he spoke to us by the way. je Missionary sermon by Dr. O. H. ns of Houston, Texas. ow this man of God just almost se up the Conference, as there was ing, loud amens, and praise His ie as the watchman stood on the crying, “Where there is no Visior people perish.” Friday the high noon sermon was ached by Dr. J. S. Brookins of bama and another great message. remble with the story of the Educational sermon by Dr. A. alker, and another burning gospel sage. Phe Ordination sermon on Sunday ning by Dr. A. O. Wilson, Presid- Elder of the Greenville District, tral Mississippi Conference A nderful sermon. t 5 o'clock Sunday afternoon Dr. J Clayborn, Editor of the Southern istian Recorder brought a burning ion from the throne of grace Dr. J. L. Butler brought the closing ssage at 8 P. M and he out did elf. ¢ Watchmen were really on the repent. My, my I legates to the General Conference: P..W. Rogers, J.:M. Brown, I Granderson. ternates: Drs. J. K. Washington, M. Staves, and J. R. Powe. the Dollar Money was up and over year $63.00. There was an increase all funds and over $6000.00. fhe Conference was graced with visi- from altnost every quarter and ught greetings from their respective ricts. ishop S. L. Greene truly is a great A} a prince of Bishops and a won- Hul leader of men. fhe Louisiana Annual Conference sed a resolution asking the forth hing General Conference to return hop Greene to the 8th Episcopal trict for another four years. ‘sitors: Drs. A. O. Wilson and V Townsend, of Arkansas; Dean Gil- t Jones, Wilberforce; Drs. H. P. vkins, Central Louisiana Confer- 3 J. C. Crowe, G. T°: Stinson, John son and A. Pullen, North Louisiana erence; W. M. E. Barnes, Mis- pi; President R. A. Scott, Camp- ‘College; President F. D. Jordan, sas; Drs. C. A. Gibbs, Florida; Jones, J. J. Morant, and J. W. f, Mississippi; W. H. Hall, Cen- ouisiana Conference; C. A. Wing- TAD Babcock, Jil Butler, A. D r, and J. T. Davis, Georgia; Jabama; O. H. Benns, ‘omack, Texas; J. L. Teer.) W.. Bap; Portis, and W. Louisiana Confer- ston, C. G. Scrivens, and Fred Divers, oe keson, Georgia ; Giik. H. T. Primm, Ar- THE CHRIST] Kansas. x General Ocicers: Drs. Secretary of the Gener: A igs = Ge Clayborn, Editor ern Christian Recorder, Appointments for RS. Jenkins, al Conference; of the South- another pete year's Baton Rouge District Di wee Washington, P Ey Bethel, Baton Rouge—Reys, J. W Washington. Rocky Hill), M. Coleman Ceceale Washington—H. A. Belin Days Chapel—R. E Pipkins Chapel—s G. R. Tickles Darlington—Mose Jairles Mt. Everett—G. w. Washington Frierson «| Silver Creek—W. M. Armstead AN RECORDER Evangelists—W, H. Mitchell, Paul Es- kins, E. D, Singleton, John Wilson. Central New Orleans District Rey. 1. B. Granderson, Presiding Elder Union Bethel—Revs. J. M. Brown fi Salters Chaple—S. H. Collins St. Paul—J. R. Brown Covington—P, S. Adkins St. John— W, Granderson fire Church, Crystal Springs—J. W. Knighton Folsom and Suddsville—N. Belview—W. Marshall Franklinton and St. James—H. Broom. field. San—lI, Gilchrist Dyson Mission—A. Thomas Dyson Salters Chapel—\ ‘ Beare Bag ae Me Say Madison and Holton—J, Brown z -hapel—H. P. Perkins Lee Mission—M. Black t. Francesyille—W, J. Jackson Mt. Olive—J. Zeno Heard Chaple—F. B. Hitchens Missionaries } Mesa : Seeker a ea , v5 Miss s — Mesdames_ Florenc nd Zachary—S. A. Loftor Brown, Mary Williams, A iG iy GRRL cone , Mary Williams, A. V. Gran illiams derson, Ida Mae G e AS Hi a Cee ie ; Ida Mae Granderson, P. S Mt. , illiams Adkins, S. H. Collins, Lottie Willia Clinton—Clint Greene Sthiia, Manion tiie 7 d Parton: eH Sg s a Marigny, Louise Johnson, Xyley—Silas reston Mary B. Laws, Anna Brown, Cossie d Clear Creek—G. W. Reed Hen rah Dabney, C..H. Hatter || can oon, ee (¢ Rey. C. S. Johnson Lucinda Gains, Carrie Barrington Missionaries—Mesdames L. A. Wash | Evangelist A. Wa . 5 i , ‘ : Evangelists ; atson, F. L. White, s ington, C. A. Washington, E. L.| Joseph Pitts, Carrie Young, Shelbry| a ene Coleman, S. P. Washington, E. J, Briggs. 4 | Lemon, L: Fountain. M. A. Perkins North New Orleans District L. L. Frierson, N. O. Johnson, M. Rev. L. M. Staves, Presiding Elder Hitchens, and C. B. Hitchens. St. Peter No. 1—Revs, L. N. Lunzy | Seat Sen B Gr N. Gayton Payne Memorial—E. W.. Whitfield cancelled. . J. Campbelle, B. L. Brown. St. Peter No. 2—B. A. Beecham wa : »&B a The New Orleans District Hammond-—-O. C. Peace Rey. P, W. Rogers, Presiding Elder] Morris 3rown—J. T. Coston St. James, New Orleans—Revs. J. R.} St. Luke—W. M. Morrison _ Powe. Bethel—A. J. Crowley Greenshurg—T.. T. Tucker Slidelle—J. B. Rogers increased. Kentwood—S,. J. Fisher Ponchatoula—T. J. Morgan Tangipahoa—W. W. Hunt Garyville—H. K. Smith Amite—T. Gains Missionaries — Mesdames L B subscription Independence— F. Powell Staves, N. L. Lumzy, E. V. L. Whit- Me Michal—A dwards field, I. Armstead, V. Lucinda, J. B Natalbany—PB. C. Gorden Rogers, A. E. Evans, O. Crosby, C Lenard—W. M. Banks Champhor, A. Clay, B. Ross, J. A can bestow Sheridan—L. B. Gorden Betters L. Evans, V. L. Newstader, Big Creek—H. Geeter L. Brown, L. Tingles, F. G. Greene Venerable—J. Wilson Evangelists—M!. A. Gr *, S. John Georgeville—W, E. Major son, H. J. Brown, J Robinson, Fluker—T. J. Johnson W. S. Hall, J.) H. McGee Gains Chaple—J. J. Montgomery Madames R. A Ellen Thornton, Missionaries— Ree Powe, phine Singleton. 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Avenue, Alliance 1939 Hundreds of new subscriptions to THE CHRISTIAN RECOR- DER have been received to date. This is a tribute to the remark- able interest and diligence of Many of the lists re- ceived indicate unusual devotion The publisher and editor recognizes with full grati- tude this type of co-operation Lists of renewals and new sub- scriptions are being received daily. | | The utmost possible promptness should be given to all lists as subscriptions not renewed will be Dollar Club Plan which has made possible the increased circulation in the past year can be continued only as the sub- scription lists are sustained and Gifts of $1 to send The Recor- der to some friend or renew a lapse The Christian Recorder in more homes in 1939 will aid the local church program and to the con- gregation an increasing vision of the mission of our methodism Rogers, Ida Tucker, Mary Hunt, Alma Riley, Jose- FOR SALE AT A. M. E. BOOK CONCERN 716 S. 19th Street PHILADELPHIA, PA. Sia De- The fire inspectors were unable to determine the cause, since electric wiring, flues and heating plant were in first class condition. The loss is covered by insurance, The able pastor of this church is the Reverend Walter Crider. Rev. Charles Penny, Sec’y. A.M.E. Wednesday afternoon, January 18th, of unknown origin seriously damaged Allen Temple A. M. E. 1000 Marstore troit, Michigan. ===== DSC09440.JPG ===== _ PAGE FOURTEEN LET’S ELECT DR. J. H. CLAYBORN| ascertain whether he is a friend or foe, BISHOP 1940 he will help him. ness of this fact. I sat in his office Xmas week and saw what I had not seen; Dr. J. H. Clayborn, writing Xmas Checks for the unfortunate ones in his city. I saw him give his “son Xmas letters accompanied with checks for Revs. Wm. Winston, H. Boone, Mesdames H. E. Carolina, Sarah Den- nis, et al so they might enjoy Xmas. The ministers I named here are two of our aged ministers of Arkansas, and the ladies refered to are among the list of wives of our deceased ministers. |The thing that moved me, or rather served as a reminder to me to write this brief article; I was in Dr. Clayborn’s office this week and saw Rev. Boone (one of the men to whom he had given the Xmas money) when he came in and | thanked Dr. Clayborn for his gift. Drs. J. W. Nelson and Ashford were present at the time and heard Rev. Boone praising Dr. Clayborn. He believes in sharing with his people | what the Lord has enabled him, thru | the church to get. Aside these chari- Clay-| table acts mentioned in this released, Detroit, 1940. We) has done many other fine things that with you for| commends him to us; he has reared those whom you want if you help us| and educated one of the finest families elect Arkansas’ first NATIVE Son, Dr.| we know of. His home is truly an Glayborn, . For 70 years we have assist-| ideal minister’s home. He is the type ed in electing and supporting Bishops) of minister we need on the bench. He DR,.J. H. sCLAYBORN Help us Arkansasans elect Dr. born Bishop in are willing to cooperate elected from other states and Episcopal] is trained, sober, honest, kind, sym- Districts—We have two honored Mis-| pathetic, frank, a big brother. The sissippi Séns, Bishops S. L. Greene and| emoluments of office have not spoiled J. M. Conner, but we have never elect-| him. He is the same loving friend to ed a man born on Arkansas soil to the; day he was 7 years ago when he was 3ishopric. We are coming: this’ time} | elected from the ranks Editor of the with one man; and one man only from| Southern Christian Recorder. We be- Arkansas for the Bishopric, and that| lieve he will be the same big brothe man is the efficient, and popular Edi-| when he is elevated to the Bishopric in tor of the So. Christian Recorder, Dr.| 1940. ~ John Henry Clayborn. Elect him and} —O. Sherman, Presiding Elder be blest. He is a humanitarian, the laymembers’ friend, a big brother to the ministry, a liberal contributor to all worthy causes, a LOOK! booster for professional people, and race| Ae enterprises. The church would be safe in his hands, because he knows it from east to west and from north to south. I know of no man who travels over the church more than Dr. Clayborn. He has made one of thé largest contri- butions ever made single handed,to the church. He gave the connection one of its largest publishing plants, free of debt. He is a hustler, a go getter for the A. M. E. Church. Let's elect him in 1940. the church will SOME REASONS WHY WE ARE OUT TO ELECT DR, J. H. CLAY- BORN, 1940 TO BISHOPRIC —_—~ La He is prepared pS megehs spirit- ually and experimental His know!l- edge of the church has Hot been gained merely theoretically but by actually getting over the church, studying the needs of the charch: No Elder whom I know is more conversant with the needs of the church, and no one out of the large number of fine men stand- ing for the Bishopric I know is more sympathetic, more charitable, more willing to help humanity than Dr. ay H. Clayborn. He is what I would call a New Testa~ ment Christian. When he sees By, brother in need, he does not stop to eee ae Morocco and Stampe ONLY A LIMITED _ 116 S, 19th Street Both volumes beautifully and ectire! din an B NUMBER O01 BE SOLD AT THIS PRICE... SEI ‘TO-DAY. WE PAY POSTAGE. A.MLE. BOOK CON CHICAGO, ILL. i am a personal wit-| WAYMAN HONORS ITS: VAAN VETE Hah One of the most unique and diversi- fied programs ever witnessed in the striking history of the Wayman A. E. Church of Chicago’s great Nee North Side, was presented | Sunday, January 29th, at 8:00 P. M. The affair was featured entirely in appreciation of the eight untiring de- votees of this admired Church, who have actively served ‘in its varied Di partments for a period of between forty and forty-five years. This event was the result of ae vis- ion of the eminent and renowned pastor, Rev. J. Davis Coston, who in_ his humanitarian regard for all his flock, desired in some concrete way to prove to these aged Co-laborers in Christ, that their persistent, noble and definite loyalty to Wayman Church has served as an untold blessing, not only to him- self but also-to.the entire congregation. Hence a sincere and impressive service was presented. These eight precious souls have ex- perienced many peculiar ordeals of test_ ing and suffering, which doubtless de- veloped their lives into the spiritual perfume which comes forth best after much bruising. Therefore, their toils, tears and un-ending faithfulness have cleared the Gospel Highway in Way- man Church, that those who now re- ceive the glory, laudation and praise for its present day accomplishments are riding in the chariots built by the dear hands of these aged and cherished ones Of course, you are wondering who these persons are, that Pastor Coston felt duty bound to set aside everything on a Sunday evening and honored. Here are. their names: Sisters Mary Carey and Emma Grandberry, Bro. Adam EXTRAORDINARY VALUE HYMNAL eye Hymnal sa ee cata “as240 aye LAA |planes of spiritual splendor, The to the solemnity of the oc: solo was very effectively re, mendable characteristics and Pirations of each were reviewed Res ne ship of Sisters Whitney ang Gal The program reached the a old hymns of the Church added » a sion, ndered Mrs. Lorraine Westfield. The & 10b| age was decreed to Sisters Care Stokes by Mrs. Corrine Hawking. story of the devoted Christian ster berry, was told by Miss Maude 7H The adoration and services 0; Walker, and. Witt were nar: ated Mrs. Ernestine Bruce. The } nary of achievements which have fol throughout the Christian careers Brother Grandberry and Sister Scuu so beneficial to many outside within the Church, were recountes Mrs. Evelyn Coston, the wife ci pastor. _ The peak of the occasion \, brief, majestic and, stately livered by Dr. W. R. Supt. of Missions of the I! Baptist Convention. Dr. P Rev. 3% . “Thou «has names even in Sardis, whic defiled their garments, and 1 walk with me in white, for worthy.” The great words \ suggestive. In his disting lime manner this cultured peerles er thrilled our hearts as he pict surveyed the glorious ness of these beloved sages dedicatory and splendi building service to Wayma and this community. Their persevering work, their pur« ious lives, their accomp righteousness...... this was \ tiful, very touching, very i: Thus with final remarks teemed Pastor Coston who 2!s as the Master of Ceremonies, lightful evening of recognition to ! beloved Children of the King, clo to foreyer abide in our memories However, strangely enough day following this event, loving Heavenly Father in His Wisdom, saw fit to call Sist Whitney, to her eternal hor happy are we that she knew man’s and Pastor Coston’s 4 ciation of her life before s to. be with Him who loved | May we too say with the Psalt “When I am old ,and gre) God, forsake me not; until shown thy strength unto this ation,” Mrs. W. R. Payne, T: achety Music in the Service of ! Women in Missionary \V Study, Chicago Bapt. | Wilberforce Universi _ WILBERFORCE, O#!0 The Oldest’ Educational Instite _ tion Owned” and Conducted yf oy Negre s in the World. College of Liberal Arts, Educts Hate Divinity, High School tcl "Vocations. at, D. Ormonde Wa alker, Pre* idest Funda anes ate << 2. sip) pals os ay" 7 BISHOP D. H. SIMS _ First Episcopal District _ Ninth Episcopal District BISHOP M. H. DAVIS ~ Second Episcopal District BISHOP R. C. RANSOM Third Episcopal District ~* “and’ Kentucky ° Hee ex Aaa tare tlt test * CT a “A. GREGG copal District en ALLE AML Allen Day Retur THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER DAY RETURNS _ ns to the A. M. E. Book wey 9th Street Philadelphia, Pa, ALLEN BUILDING The A:*M.-E. Book Concern, Headquarters and Publication’ Department of the African Methodist Episcopal’ Church, 716-18 So. 19th Street, Phila., Pa. BISHOP NOAH W. WILLIAMS Fifth Episcopal District BISHOP W. A. Si SR. Sixth Episcopal District | SENIOR BISHOP J. S. FLIPPER Seventh Episcopal District BISHOP S. L. GREENE Eighth Episcopal District = : sk Care of REV. G.E. CURRY, General Manager : BISHOP G. B. YOU Tenth Episcopal Dist BISHOP H*" Y Eleventh’ *E: TOOKES al District BISHOP EDWARD J, HOWARD Thirteenth Episcopal District (Tennessee) 14th District West Africa and Oklahoma ===== DSC09441.JPG ===== PAGE SIXTEEN RECORDER HALL OF FAME = 7 > The Reverend J. E. Thomas P. E., Palmetto Annual Confer- ence, Florence, S. C. The Rev. T. Jefferson Clement, Pastor Wesley Chapel, Hous- tom, Texas. The Rev. Howard A. Garcia, Pastor, Mt, Pisgah, Jersey City, N. J. The Rev. George W. Baber, Pas- tor of Ebenezer Church, De- troit, Michigan, and host to the 1940 GENERAL- CONFER- ENCE. The Rev. Herman F. Tyree, Pastor St. Matthew, Philadel- phia, Penna. Emanuel, New York City. Mrs. Thennie Baten, Evangelist, Second A. M. E. Church, Hartford, Conn. The Rev. Wm. A. Dorsey, Pastor, Woodbury, New Jersey Mrs. Alberta Wilson, Jones Tab- ernacle, Philadelphia, Penna. The Rev. H. H. Black, Pastor Indianapolis, Ind. The Rev. D. B. Barton, Pastor Calvary, Glen Cove, N. Y. THE RECORDER HONOR ROLL Evangelist N. H. Jeltz. Mrs. W. Sampson Brooks, Beth- el Church, Newbedford, Mass. Mrs. Alma Mason, Allen A. M. E. Church. Philadelphia, Pa. The Reverend J. A. Dames, Pas- tor of St. James, St. Louis, Missouri. The Rev. W. E. Guy, Pastor Ft. N. J. The Rev. Edward E. Tyler, Pas- tor, Jamaica, N. Y. Miss Lottie G. Wright, Franklin, West Virginia. The Rev. Carlyle F. Stewart, Pastor St. Peter, Houston, Texas and Editor of The Daily Altar. The Rev. T. J. Davis, M. D. The Rev. M. F. Robinson, Pas- tor Bethel A. M. E. Church, Conway, S. C. Mrs. J. F. Vanderhorst, Presi- dent Conference Branch Mis- sionary Society, New Jersey. The Rev. Augustus T. Wilkie, Pastor Oliver Chapel, Philadel-: phia, Penna. The Rev. John W. P. Collier, Jr., Pastor, Westfield, New Jersey. The Rev. M. J. Hendrieth, Pas- » tor Grant A. M. E. Church, Toronto, Ont., Canada. The Rev. A. Q. Norton, Pastor Mt. Zion, Darby. Penna. Mrs. Rosalie Polk, St. Matthew, Philadelphia, Penna. Prof. O. M. Travis. Merchant, Monticello, Kentucky. Members of the Hall of Fame are persons who have sent in ten or more new cash subscriptions in the Most Popular Bishop Con- test. On the Honor Roll are names of persons who have sent in five or more cash subscriptions. Let your name appear next week among the LEADERS of the church. Watch this space. A GREAT OPPORTUNITY Special Christian Recorder Club Rates!! The price of the Christian Re- corder is $1.50 a year. It is really worth more. During the month of March we will GIVE a year’s subscription to laymen who subscribe in clubs of five. To get this bargain rate you must be in a club. Editor and Manager The Christian Recorder 716 S. 19th Street, Philadelphia, Penna. Dear Sir: Enclosed herewith $5.00 for the Christian Recorder. Send to; Name perce Oecd sat Fie es ne9 VOR 2. cate dew senaamee Heebisesedores Name oe P ctnevecsaceees F Aas feren sbeeebeVerehrusetoous Name ‘a deusedcccveees eee Vie duedeesvelecsugrieees Name rk Neevevceadecness Sato ds Vesey peuv ap tN aaet ante Name Yours, truly, THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER opened Monday night at 7:00 o'clock, January 13th with the Presiding Elder, .» Methodists all over the connection to help _PROVISIONAL ORGANIZATION _ as icone ee lpi page 1) Fi Men may be admitted as Associate Members. a a DISTRIBUTION OF MONEY ‘ Sixty per cent of all money collected shall be sacredly devoted the aid and support of our work in Cuba, and sent to Mrs. Berry, i National Treasurer. Twenty percent is to be sent to the local Chur, h and twenty per cent to the Annual Conference to ZS the work of Pen and Church extension. y Since this is a provisional organization, we urge local Chapters {o devise ways and means to raise contingent money for the support of the National organization in order that it may function and be in po. sition to carry out objectives. ore WARNING NOTE “The Gem of the Antilles Society” is in no sense an attempt to launch, or organize, a new connectional missionary society, but to avoid misunderstanding and confusion, we strongly urge that those who are members of the two connectionai missionary societies be not sought, but on the other hand, be discouraged from joining any of the local Chapters This is not a rival, or competing organization, but one called into being to meet and grasp a great and unlooked-for opportunity presented by the Open Door in Cuba. ; This Provisional Constitution is set up under the authority of the Bishops who are signatory thereto, and does not assume to exercise any authority outside of the Episcopal Districts they represent. | It is purely voluntary on our part. Other Bishops, all of whom are in sympat by with our moyement to enter Cuba, may be added to the list as the same is signified by them. Signed: M Bishop Reverdy C. Ransom, Bishop John A. Gregg, Bishop Noah W. Williams, Bishop David H. Sims. Dated: February 3, 1939 —— ST. JAMES A. M. E. CHURCH Gary, Ind. Second Quarterly Conference Rev. S. R. Maguinez from the Chicago District in charge. ports were highly praised by the I The siding Elder. The Holy Com: ; r a total of $497.97. BISHOP GRANT MEMORIAL ~~ Rey. S. B. Washington EDITION Special Bishop R. A. Grant Memorial Edition of the Chris- tian Recorder will be publisht the Third Week in March. Write the Editor to reserve number of copies desired. Will contain funeral sermon by Bishop Foun- tain, and obituary by Bishop Gregg. —Mr. Lamar oe ll Card Writing, Filling in fe sed Wrillee Pilling in Dit | mas, Marriage License, Ce cates a Specialty. Prices rea able. Address: S. R. 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Jack- f Education of the Education I t called the’ Boa Church made his annual showed the amount expended by this e the past year, as well as the number of sttdents enrolled, the number of members of the faculties, i the physical equipment and of the connectional} nD shows the Educa- Fifteen Episcopal E. Church. yw, standing, left to right) \. Scott, Pres. Campbell Col- Miss.; J. B. Calhoun, tional. lee Districts of the A M lege, Jackson, |Dean Payne Univers sity, Birmingham, | Ala - Prof. L. B Kinchon, T: Drs. J. M- Dawkins, Dean of Divinity School, Payne University, Birn mingham, a =. C. Hatcher, of Alabama, who! ¢ the Director of. Publicity of the Edu- Et ADER Aerie AFRICAN: METHODIST: EPISCOPAL CHURCH THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1939 PRICE FIVE CENTS A. M. E. EDUCATIONAL BOARD MEET! NG AT PAUL QUINN COL LE PRES. A. S. JACKSON MADE REPORT ~ oA eerie cation Board; S.S sippi; F. D. Jord University, Quinds Thomas, of Allen Universit S. C., Acting W.. A... 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• March 23, 1939
  ===== DSC09409.JPG ===== PAGE SIXTEEN er, RECORDER HALL OF FAME The Rey. Mrs. Tabernacle, Philadelphia, Pa: The Rev. J. D. Howell, W. Ray Wm. P. Stevenson Alberta Wilson, Jones Dezon, St. Stephen, The Rev. Herman F. Tyree, | Pastor St. Matthew, Philadel- phia, Penna. The Reverend J. E. Thomas P. E., Palmetto Annual Confer- ence, Florence, S. C, The Rev. T. Jefferson Clement Pastor Wesley Chapel, Hous- ton, Texas. The Rev. Howard A. Garcia, Pastor, Mt. Pisgah, Jersey City, N. J. The Rev. George W. Baber, Pas- tor of Ebenezer Church, De- troit, Michigan, and host to the 1940 GENERAL CONFER- ENCE. The Rev. D. Ward Nichols, Pastor Emanuel, New York City. Mrs. Thennie Baten, Evangelist, Second A. M. E, Charch, Hartford, Conn. The Rev. Wm. A. Dorsey, Pastor, Woodbury, New Jersey The Rev. H. H. Black, Pastor Indianapolis, Ind. The Rev. D. B. Barton, Pastor Calvary, Glen Cove, N. Y. Mr. R. J. Gardner, St. James A. M. E. Church, Cleveland, Objo. THE RECORDER HONOR ROLL Evangelist N. H. Jeltz. Mrs. W. Sampson Brooks, Beth- el Church, Newbedford, Mass. Mrs. Alma Mason, Allen A. M. £. Church. Philadelphja, Pa. The Reverend J. A. Dames, Pas Detroit, Mich. tor of St, James, St. Louis Missouri. The Rev. W. E. Guy, Pastor Ft. Wayne, Ind. Dean Chas. S. Spivey, Payne Seminary, Wilberforce, Ohio. The Rev. John C Coaxum, Pas. tor St. Matthews, S. C. The Rev. S. T. Boyd, Mt. Pis- gah A. M. E. Church, Salem, THE CHRISTIAN ER IMS © The Rev. N. H. Leath, Noma,|; Priorida. Mr, Albert Williams, Detroit, Michigan The Rev. W. F. Rice, Pastor, The Rev. Edward E. Tyler, Pas- tor, Jamaica, N. Y. Miss Lottie G. Wright, Franklin West Virginia. The Rev. Carlyle F. Stewart Pastor St. Peter, Houston, Texas and Editor of The Daily Altar. The Rev. T. J. Davis, M. D. Americus, Georgia. The Rev. M. F. Robinson, Pas tor Bethel A. M. E. Church Conway, S. C. Mrs. J. F. Vanderhorst, Presi- dent Conference Branch Mis- sionary Society, New Jersey. The Rev. Augustus T. Wilkie, Pastor Oliver Chapel, Philadel. phia, Penna. The Rev. John W. P. Collier, Jr, Pastor, Westfield, New Jersey. The Rev. M. J. Hendrieth, Pas- tor Grant A. M. E. Church, Toronto, Ont., Canada. The Rev. A. Q. Norton, Pastor Mt. Zion, Darby, Penna. Mrs. Rosalie Polk, St. Matthew, Philadelphia, Penna. Prof. O. M. Travis, Merchant, Monticello, Kentucky. The Rev. J. N. Patterson, P. E. West Phila. Dist., Philadelphia, Penna. The Rev. S. R. Maguinez, P. E. ee 4th Episcopal District, Chicago, Mrs. Winnie Nixon, Egypt, Ga. The Rev. A. Lincoln Criglar, Pastor, Hagerstown, Maryland. The Rev. K, J, Siddall, Pastor St. John, Springfield, Llinois. Mr. W. A, Fisher, St. James A. M. E. Church, Atlantic City, N. J. Mrs, S. A. Nelson, Allen A. M. E. Church, Dayton, Ohio. The Rev. Richard Frier, Pastor Emanuel, New York, N. Y. The Rev. G. W. Gordon, Pastor Carey Tercentenary, Chicago Illinois. : The Rev. A. L. Murray, Pastor Burke’s Chapel, Paducah, Ken- tucky. The Rev. L, L. Farmer, Pre- siding Elder, Cottageville, S. C. The Rev. F. Douglass Coleman, Pastor St. John, Nashville, Tenn. Mrs. Jane Payne, Quincy, IIli- nois. The Rev. R. H. Harbert, P. E., Phoenix—Albuquerque District, Pasadena, Calif. The Rev. Wm. H. Griffin, Pas- tor Grant Memorial, Chicago, Illimois. The Rev. Fred E. Stephens, Pas- tor, Tucson, Arizona, The Rev. Wm _ David Miller, Members of the Hall of Fame are persons who have sent in ten or more new cash subscriptions in the Most Popular Bishop Con- test. On the Honor Roll are names of persons who have sent in five or more cash subscriptions, Let your name appear next week among the LEADERS of the The Most Amazing! _ The Most Spectacular! THE MOST BEAUTIFUL SHOW OF ITS KIND 250 PERSONS PRESENTING ~ The Great RAINBOW WEDDING Friday, April 14, 1939 8:30 P, M. O'CLOCK Zion A. M. E. Church 21ST & TASKER STREETS MUSICAL PROGRAM Mrs. M. A. Sims, Guest Speaker THE BRIDES Mrs. Lillian German Mrs. Maggie Matthews Mrs. Levina Fisher Mrs. Josephine McIntyre Help Your Bride WIN a FREE TRIP to the World’s Fair Admission -! 3 15c REV. J. L. MIMS, Pastor Mrs. Elenora Sheppard Mrs. Carrie Wilson Mrs. Carrie Vann . Mary Griffin SUBSCRIBE FOR THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER A RED LETTER DAY The Christian Recorder Subscription ° Drive 00 50,000 New Subscriber Will Mark The 91st Anniversary Celebration For 91 years the Christian Recorder has operated as the officia! organ of the A. M. E. Church. During these years of service we can point with pride to the record and achievements of this outstanding periodical. Praise should be given to our Far-Sighted Pioneers and the loy:! staridard-bearers thru the years for their faithful service. The Christian Recorder has consistently stood for the highest and purest journalistic ideals and thru its columns we have carried the message of Christ and His teaching to the Host of African Methodists in America and foreign lands. Now it is with just pride that we call your attention to the 91s ANNIVERSARY of the Christian Recorder. No paper can boast of such heritage. Today is a Red Letter Day in our history and we should be justly proud of this great record. As the director of the Christian Recorder Subscription Drive, | a™ urging you to give us your subscription. The Editor and Manager, Rev. George A. Singleton, has laid plans for broadening the scope and also the general improvement of the paper. To accomplish his aim, we must get in the spirit of cooperatio" and to this end I am asking those who are interested in the coming pr gram to write and let us know your intentions. Today we are enlisting Volunteers who are willing to enter the drive and help us reach the fifty-thousand new subscription goal. As an Rérican Methodist we should subscribe to the Christian Re- corder, and by so doing we will be assured of the future development °! our official organ which is consistently and intelligently carrying th< truth and the light even to the darkest continent, Africa, and the isle* of the sea and the spirit of good-will and Christian brotherhood through- out our entire church. 91st Anniversary Célebtation’ Blank. Make your subscription out today on this blank, — , Help make history, \ Naina. s.425:2:. yiDate srr esesase sss ae ah he, hate 8 —— OL. XCI—NO. 1 BISHOP GREGG WELCOME BISHOP JOHN A. GREGG The selection of the Rt. Rev. Bish- fop Gregg to the supervision of Arkan- as succeeding the Rt. Rev. Tookes, we believe was a godly appointment. In him Arkansas has a man of Truth, onesty and Vision. A man whose perience, ability and straightfor- ardness will in a short time com- | Mend him to all who believe in, and pve Justice and RIGHTEOUSNESS, The Bishop enters his new field with- Put obligations to any one; with no worn allegiance to any clan or click. He goes to Arkansas not with “a new deal” but a “Square deal.” This writer has known Bishop Gregg for More than 25 years; and in all this ime from “higher ups” or “lower fowns” there has come no accusations bf tyrany or public abuse, nor has any to our knowledge, found it necessary to in from his presence or escape from his district. Arkansas should feel honored to have man of his temperment, ability and ision to lead them; and under his flag should march with pride, confidence ind assurance. I write freely of Bishop Gregg because I can do so without the ossibility of being charged with sel- fish aims; at the present there is noth- ng I wish him to do for me personally; 1 am with Bishop Green, who found ¢ “in a waste howling wilderness” and 00k me upon his wing, and upon that ing I am disposed to remain) but my Mterest | in Methodism, in general, and ‘Arkansas in particular where I have en 25 years service makes me con- Eyed ‘of her progress and leadership. the state of Arkansas; PHILADELPHIA, PA. lighted to say to my brethren with whom I haye worked; there has come to you a man in whom you may with- out hesitation, impose implicit confi- dence; a man of honor and distinction and remember my three consecutive terms on the Episcopal Committee give me information that otherwise I could not haye—I pass it along to you Finally, dont let anyone fool you— let no one make you think he or she has ‘ “the Bishop’s ear.” Bishop Gregg is the delight of Arkansas, and in keep- } ing with the genus of Methodism and the vows taken when consecrated, will be BISHOP in all the term implies. So, with my native State, I join with you in opening wide my arms and heart and purse to welcome in your midst a man whom princes would delight to,/honor— Rt. Rey. Bishop Gregg E. C. Foreman, Alexandria, La. ALLEN DAY LEADER eee DR. W. P. STEVENSON, Pastor Jones Tabernacle A. M, E. Church, Philadelphia, Pa. connection in the report of Allen Day Returns. The amount of $75. was re- see) by him to help rebuild the A. E. Book Concern. He is connec- teins minded and endeavors to carry out the law of the A. M. E. Church, which reads that all money raised on Founders Day should be sent to the A.M.E. Book Concern. Dr. Stevenson does not send an Gfter offering’ but does his best to co- ; commendable way by ob- ents of the law. ble preacher, and operate inac serving the requirem ee for Bishop Gregg, I pray for NINETY-FIRS He is a good pastor, @ and I am de-|a loyal African Methodist. Prepared to serve the Church in any The Reverend Stevenson leads the} \STHE-OFFICIAL ORGAN: THURSDAY, MARCH 23, 1939 Dr. Stevenson is finely trained, is capacity. His church is easily one-of the foremost in African Methodism. The Christian Recorder is sold weekly} to his members and many subscriptions have been secured, The connection needs more men of his stamp and type. A PASTOR'S REVIEW REV. W. H. PECK It is commonly said that there are five thousand pastors in the A. M. E, Church. Is this a fact? Is it only a guess? Who knows? Is there any| source material that will give us an| accurate answer to these questions? In addition to this may we what the standard of their living con-| ions? What number High School| | graduates? What number Seminary | Schools in their educational training? Our Annual Conferences could easily | determine this and we certainly ought to know. We are thinking that some- thing ought to be done by these pastors for themselves. They could provide a cooperative that would show char- acter upon their part and would also be a credit to the laymen who over the years haye giyen them a living. We propose in this connection an A. M. E. Ministerial Cooperative and Retirement Fund to include all Bishops, General Officers (if they be ministers) Presiding Elders and Pastors. In or- RICAN: METHODIST: PPSCOPAL Ne : (been called to At a time mute, Bishop Jabbok Ford and raises his stentorian yoice on behalf of the church. pay premiums upon five hundred do! endow tiventy justily for |—for ministers of low income, 30 policy to receive all premiu by him—with a possbile nterest of at least 1% except where he has | been expelled from our mini: graduates? How many are beneath High| ! der to assure its success, these must be required by law to join and quarterly =-CORDE > PRICE FIVE CENTS alert VALIANT WARRIOR DAVIS BISHOP M. H. It may be ad in the battle of re- ; time as this, to le gaining for the church control of our Sunday hool Union property in Nas} ville. He is absolutely uncompromis ing and relentless. Says he! “When 6 war, | do not go to come back n mi of Allen are Davis comes up irom He is not vascillating, but a worthy successor to Turner, Chappelle, and Beckett. lent’ policies'to riature and thirty ministers whose income it, the ten-year maturity plan— isters of lesser income, 20 years, in ten years. For would years, Any minister retiring, dying, leaving or being expelled before maturity of his ms paid in leit or y, then he (Continued on page 9) SORRY Mailing RECORDER late this week because of press trouble.— Editor. In This Issue The Daily Altar-~ Rev. Carlyle F. Stewart. 2 Sunday School Lesson 3 EDITORIALS: Nonagenarian .........-.00005 4 Saving The Church... 4 The March of Youth.... 4 Note to Senator Borah (Editorial of the Week) ...... 4 Pointed Points ......--...---eess 4 Churchman Afield ......-. Baga. Our Pension Plan— Rey. D. L. Witherspoon 6 “Expressions of My Mind”— W. Albert Davis, P. E 15 READ LETTER ON PAGE 16 T ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION | Of the Christian Recorder ===== DSC09410.JPG ===== ore col THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER aq The Daily -, Altar oh ; By Rev. Carlyle F. Stewart THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER. yee HE CHRISTIAN R: wt 5 PAGE THREE hey Soe ts eS we find:n0 words of condemnation for other sinners. O Gracious Father. We pray that thou not only iorgive us but that thou shalt deepen us in grace and grant us unfailing strength in every trial, ior Jesus sake—Amen. ~ y) a : . good mien. Th i i synonym of doubt and distrust, Pe, ) They turned “a pit ya a ’s I i habs Ge fast eee ee Ao h © a symbol. a man’s love for Christ does not ir In time they corrupted his ¢j ify hi . i He had Fe May, r 2 Fupted his simple, prac-| Purify his own heart, then his love for not been there when j tical faith and imposed rigid dogmas, | Christ is not real. e Patt Shanes Jes - ade a pss aoe Afterward his followers. split up into| One of the mysteries about the love a nid cou! ae : ot ag Various groups and the Master was|0f Christ for us is the fact that Jesus : sti ony wit out Verificatic, obscured. Now and then @ great soul] did for us what none of us would have SSE ‘Except I shall see—I will not be); caught the spirit of the Christ and en-| dared ask him to do. w ‘March 29 : Be aru teat : Too conn ys BE TRUE ce aes ; Seiad a? 7 And if ye call on him as Father, | dsavored to put it back into a formal Reviling never cures reviling. i : e is more in honest ithout respect of persons judgeth| Church. No Christian has ever really shared AAT : "| than in half your creeds? It is ding to each man’s work, pass the| | However, the church too often took| with Christ who has not suffered with Jesus humseli stood in the midst oi] so many times I have failed to i _ of your sojourning in fear: 18] its orders from powerful worldly princes | Christ. ‘em, and saith unto them, Peace be|too often have tried to walk by x wing that ye were redeemed, not|‘@ther than from its Master. Church- unto you—And while they yet believed] instead of faith, that I hesitate ptible things, with silver or gold,| ™¢" became complacent, covetous of The Lord is nigh unto all them| Prayer: Dear Lord, we thank thee| "ot tor joy, and wondered, he said|throw the first ston n your vain manner of life handed| 2OMOrs, eager for earthly victories ex- that call upon him, to all that call] fr life eternal! Because Christ lives,} 4uto them, Have ye here any meat{|Thomas. The time comes when it from your fathers; 19 but with|2©éssed in numbers and money; the upon him in trath. He will fulélJ| We too shail live. What a glorious|—Luke 2440-41, - be extremely hard to believe the heart ious blood, as of a lamb without] SSS was forgotten. It was carried in beginning, ‘grant that we may be as- the desire of them that fear him; he|™Orning that shall be when they who] ‘There are some things that God does! but we cannot forget Jesus’ mild ,.. mish and without spot, even the|PFrocessions and set upon spires, but it} sured of our inclusion in sae ees also will hear their cry, and will save|22ve gone on beiore shall be reunited] for us that seem “too goou to be true.”| buke; “Blessed are the, By of Christ 20'who was foreknown| 10st its place in men’s hearts. Then the| eternal Purpose oi love. May our souls ; Y that have no them.—Amen. with us in an everlasting triumph. in] he mood of the disciples at the ac-| seen, and yet believed.” ed before «the foundation of the|°hurch came upon evil days and its}know the Purifying experience oi rd, but was manifested at the end|Stemgth faded. For the cross meant “obedience to the truth unto aafeigned -_—__] Jesus Name we carry on.—Amen. {tual appearance of Jesus in their midst} Read John 20 :24-29, e times for your sake, 21 who suffering love to the Master and only| love of the brethren,” Let us together Saturday, March 25 Was one of unbounded joy and ecstacy,| . Prayer: Lord I believe, help j , : SETTING A WATCH Monday, March 27 it just could not be! And yet there] my unbelief.—Amen. ough him are believers in God, that] Whe" it means that to his followers can} rejoice as Thy children seeing that we d him from the dead, and gave him|POWer and glory come to a spiritual] have “been begotten again, not of cor- THE FIRES OF A LIVING FAITH fhe was with flesh and bones that could ————L ; ; so that your faith and hope fellowship. ruptible seed, but of incorruptible DISTINGUISHED SECRETARY ca Xie carn \ March 26 ‘ER INTERPRETS CHRIST'S SUFFERINGS AND DEATH Text: I Peter 1:17-23; 2:20-25. eve” © tha PRAYER THOUGHT By William Chalmers Covert O Thou who art Umeless in eternity and dost foreknow all things from the ie Of criticisy, at thoy “So they went, and made the sepul chere sure, sealing the stone and set- not be denied. It is a marvelous thing PROF. JOHN R. HAWKINS “Did not. our heart burn within us, what God works through us when we]. ~ PEACE O2 THE TABLE | ht be in God. 22 Seeing ye have| Ask yourself, quite Plainly, what the) through the Word of God w hich liveth | (. Pjerokars Sapa gb 4 og ting a watch.” —Matthew 27:66, while he talked to us by the way, and] surrender the citadel of our souls unto} ——__ | ified your souls in your obedience to} “TOSS, W4S for Christ. Was it not the and abideth.” May we meet with pa- ae Hage ‘— es AaB ae A strange uneasiness gripped the] While he opened to us the Scriptures?”| Him. That he can take our sintul lives,| Heavenly Father great ond good, truth unto unfeigned love of the|¥#Y in which He laid down his life for tence the exigencies and painful suffer- Pete ie Aubah in tHe We TEethodiht dethe heart of the chief priests and Phari |—Luke 24:32. purily them, fll them with the Holy} We thank Thee for this daily foo, hren, love one another from” the] t#¢ good of men? precisely That by ings of Our present life since Christ has| fad stead thru the years that are now sees aiter they had completed their] hat was a gloomy walk to Emmaus. Spirit, and send us out redeemed men| Bless us even as we pray; art feryently : 23 having been begot- bother with theological Theories t f Why! suffered ior us leaving us an example | numbered with the past.” dastardly work. Was it that deep] Every toot of the way must have been] and women, is beyond human compre-| Guide and keep us through this day p again, not of corruptible seed, but 2a Me ine with fanciful age that she should follow in his steps. Pre-) ReVERDY CASSIUS RANS( y»M, within they felt the backwash of their] depressing and hopeless until “the hension. His. physical appearance. is Amen — incorruptible, through the word of| ‘VY talk a Hi ay ES a vent us from going astray like: sheep! 5.’ Board of Education meeting own treachery and perfidy? Does} Stranger” went with them. The fires] no more a miracle than that of our be-| —— id, which liveth and abideth. ee Ae od emis i (sii ene Be Ras robes ey wads Joy Sat | Paul Quinn College, Waco, Texas and good bring a retribution? At any] hearts of these two saddened disciples. | Gospel. . , and are buffeted for it, ye shall take Ta ae ce eee Spe apne eh n the name oi Christ our Lord. Amen. PHILADELPHIA, PA. rate, schemers and tricksters them-| “Slow of heart to believe all that the Read Luke 24 :36-43. R gcml? : = patiently? but if, when ye do well, Re phn for us? [ tell you there DAILY BIBLE READINGS The Third Quarterly: { BULEPENC ESO! ¢s, they took ample pains to thwart] prophets have spoken.” How often true Prayer: Heavenly Father, we re-| “I WOULD NOT LIVE ALWay. id suffer for it, ye shall take it patient- is aerhing RE io allowing some.| M. I,Peter 1:17:23, Morris Brown A. M.. E. Church, 25th any hoax. They went and “made thejof us. A few minutes spent in many] joice greatly that thou hast youch- DE: Gira this is acceptable with God. 21 For Gigi Clcestb keici’y Sil tHe tbe Tere ATL Tohw3 14-18, Be anid Ridge Ave, was held aging supulchre sure” by a hugh stone upon] gatherings of church people and you safed to redeem us from sin and xi treunto were ye called: because Christ TE into which I cannot go. Christ, W. Hebrew 1:1-4, 7-9. day evening, Be aa me a ae which they placed a seal and by set-|can feel the pall of doubt over the as- iniquity, until we have become an ever.|I would not live alway: I ask x 0 suffered for you, leaving you an Berea cn tahcly uation aaah Celts Ds Teatah 554.6: peda seg Rey. B Ar thing a watch. It is amazing to what|sembly, Let us keep the fires of a liy- lasting miracle thru thy grace. Bless us stay fe ample, that ye should follow his fica Se A teee deena a But Leiniist eG aslo Peter 2-20-25. calle i" steps men will go to further their mis-]ing iaith stirred to a burning flame. today, for Jesus sake.—Amen. Where storm after storm rises dar! who did no sin, neither was guile far as I am able. Because he had so| S. Philippians 3:7-14. Ree oy ea 9 deeds. There are forces in this life|/This is the victory that overcometh the : : the way ; : nd in Bis mouth: a he ae a much of God in him, he is able to far) S- John 14:18-23. ; ae none were as follows: against which, should we array our-] world, even our faith.” s Thursday, March 30 The few lurid mornings that daw: mmitted himself to him that judgeth outstrip my feeble efforts, but I must —The 20th Century Quarterly net ERA MT eae $ 259.72 selves, are just as irresistible as the} Read Luke 24:12-31. YE ARE WITNESSES us here, ghtcously : 24 who his own self bare do my part,, Let him do what I am Sierarde vor vevess 367,96 tides that sweep in from the ocean. Prayer: In our hearts, O Father we Are enough for life’s woes, full enow' se his body yas ue ks i unable to do; let him go where I can SOEs ise th inion ert ‘i 112.20 Kighteousness may be hampered for pray that thou shalt give us grace] “Ang ye are witnesses of these for its cheer. 2 bane pce ne es ae never hope to attain. But he must not Caryville, Florida Stewardesses Boar: 39.86 a while but never permanently con-I sufficient. to keep the fires of a vital things .?Tuke 24:48. 2 fo po) RR Toe le fae do everything for me. I must not lie FENG Wie Stewardesses Board No. 2 quered, Man may lay his iniquitous; jaith ever glowing. As we commune] Jt is Profitless and futile to go out|I would not live alway: no—wel F pe a ‘ee now returned| back in ease and calmly talk of his doe Po ee ine: tewarde Board No. 3 5 schemes, evil machinations may be] with thee our hearts burn within us. and tell people the power of something the tomb; . ie : a E hale thopror aur suffering. That Js not ne it * at eagues nis ie ier eh Is Mite Missionary Society : a employed, yea, even a watch may be] May we never fail to listen to thy] we have ‘not experienced ourselves| Since Jesus hath lain there, I dread \ geet Ite x even decent. “No, there’s across ion ae eae Sige et nertnnaces Sunday School ........ : oy set, nevertheless to no avail; for the| yoice. In Jesus Name—Amen. The effectiveness in preaching the gos- its gloom; ( OLE TEXT: Christ also suffer-| everyone—and Te is are H “a N. H. Leath, P. E. ok She vnc 1.00 zeal of his own evil house will eat ——_—— | pel lies to a large extent in the witness| There, sweet be my rest, till he bid 0 for sins once, the unrighteoiis, that| What are you and ee 2 a we Se a aN Lishctoiae ye: : Ese Sy him up, and the great forward move- Tuesday, Match 28 of the preacher. A message delivered arise, ato 4 ist aBeite fae toGod. I Peter 3:18 | sing ae ane pie ae ee: ALN 757.96 ment of righteousness shall completely THE THRILLING NEWS about a salvation that the speaker has| To hail him in triumph descending F willing -to leave i ae all of Eee Kae eo CHURCH HEPA REILS Ghai ia fall overwhelm, every evil force, ‘however A 0 ee, eee may give off light] skies. ‘ HE LESSON BROUGHT DOWN |e willing for a es food’ bill and POTTSVILLE, PENNA. Ae ae Organized OF arrayed. “The Lord is risen indeed and hath] but yery little heat. Tides: of power| ’ a TO DATE SO Take a ME There are some The Presiding Elder was well pleased Read Matthew 27 :57-66. appeared unto Simon.”—Luke 24:34 A i i Who, who would live alway, away i:o»! your church dues? ere rT ‘ f ‘ The ig 1 \ j | * *- [that bring men to their knees in fear i“ x By John R. Ewers h ald, Sut I make bold to) The fourth Quarterly Conference was} +) our work for this quarter. Prayer : O God, Our Heavenly Father, The Lord hath appeared unto Simon.| and trembling flow out from the life his' God,— people who would, unto thee we lift up our hearts. Thou Si ; | essful Must: Jesus. bear the cross alone?” the poorest variety of} held Sunday, March Sth by the Rev. W. Mrs. Edith W. Harriell mon had tried hard to prevent Jesus! of the man whose heart has been lifted Saeetar yon heaven’ that bless!v EMIT iti a. Of obr greatest | SY that they are the p om going to Jerusalem to His death. by the ocean swell of God’s great love. abode; ; Christians. There ‘are certain things}L. Johnson, Presiding Elder of the Sec’y. of Quarterly Conf i had boasted loudi: f£ hi Cc the discipl it wit- : pins: | There: is/something in’ every which I cannot do for myself. ~ Those] Philadelphia District. Sunday School — sooo ‘oasted ‘oudly of his un-| Christ sent the disciples out as wit- hast never failed to save thy people nor fr to defend thy truth. We bless thee and g in deep humility glorify thy name.—' ; Where rivers of pleasure flow o’ver the t . ue man which makes him rebel at the things others must do for me. When 1|9:45, James Taylor, Superintendent, Spruce 2680 ailing loyalty and that he would die] nesses of “these things.” The strong bright plains, Bes all ea that another should do all of the e tcahle I had to be cared for, and,]11 A. M. Sermon by Presiding Elder, Amen. by Jesus, only to flee craven-hearted-/ winds of a mighty evangelism will| And the noontide mony rere fering. It was essential that Jesus hen I am aged, I shall, probably, have| Text, “Pather Forgive Them for They CHARLES H. i Fs ly, forsaking Jesus in his hour of most through the Christian Church reigns: f the cross. It is a part of the} We" in. But as a strong) Know Not What They Do.” The Pre-| Sunday, March 26 He rf he begs i ‘ - 1 eri ociety. Good| to be Satine mites ‘burden as iding Elder preached a masterly ser- CHEW, Sr. 4 desperate need. When the cock had again, when laymen go out into ne- in harmony nal plan of pours. + § is ge man I must carry my own te ss Mildred Whit HE IS RISEN crowed immediately after Peter’s third] glected homes in the community, not] Where the saints of all ages in ; fn have always faced that necessity. ch as I can. If I do not try to do mon. One convert, Miss Mi ‘ : ite FUNERAL DIRECTOR - ; s dag 5 - meet, Tay this :| mu lled a man.|and one accession, Mrs. Nelson from ae shameful denial, Jesus’ prediction and’ to preach, but to witness the power of meet, | f zi be of Now the gospel all comes to Lam unworthy to be calle and one ; t ie ; “He is not here: for he is risen as he his own perfidy stabbed Peter to the God in ce wives eas | Their Saviour and brethren transpo"' exceptionally good man came into an eeuue had his cross and nobly he) Virginia followed by Holy Communion. 2121-23-25 Christian St., Phila. said.”—Matt. 28:6, quick as with inconsolable grief he] Read Matthew 28:19-20. to greet; finari f imple dinarily bad society. He was simple, ied it. entatious, helpful. He taught and aes insist upon carryin, into practice the noblest morals “age under the load. Own to this world. He ran counter} we droP t ise that type 0 : : i dition: 1, conventional religion. ee, sai for somebody else—| Presiding Elder said that he was uplifted . PP as What a strange and miraculous se- 525, bitterly. And now the only ap-| Prayer: Gracious Heavenly Father,| While the anthems of rapture unc: quel. The story of the Galilean that pearance made to a single disciple be-| who doth uphold righteous and truth, ingly roll, was interrupted in such bitter tragedy comes the unforgettable experience of| seal us with thy Holy Spirit that we|And the smile of the Lord is the |<“ ended in a mighty triumph. Those’ p. ster, The thrilling news spread like} may be true witnesses for thee at all] of the soul! who sorrowfully journeyed to th « You and [have ours and we} The Conference was held at 2'P. M. g them until] Miss Bettie Williams was elected secre- We must} tary. Disciplinary Questions and re- : f behavior] ports of the various auxiliaries. The Morris Brown College ASAT ich is _willin ‘ ATLANTA, GEORGIA i ; Bal en er lenburg. od res han the| which te hide j den and| and inspired as never before when he ‘ ¢ | wildfire. However, what Jesus said to| times and everywhere.—Amen. f ra a : le! for the spirit, rather than 4] even Christ—to carry all the bur "| ee i cliche a soleiape es: LIBERAL ARTS COLLEGE tomb, hoping against hope, were caught ‘Sim ee ded. Perhaps sit ‘6 4 rads $a en » The orthodox church hange up in swell of unbelievable, glorious,' f ffer all the pain. i in the activities of the Courses leading to es ; 3 ~ 5 ona cross. He could have escaped, | St are Ueading in CHELOR OF ARTS , ’, was too intimate and personal: But Friday, March 31 om Te See ‘ : ‘ Wy ould dor RIL ke BA reality. He is risen. The fact is Be-| you and I who, like'Simon have boast-| THE DOUBTING DISCIPLE | ” Ghhalia 2016 he faced the tragedy, with ier PONS ny Fo aesinek thes All reports BACHELOR OF SCIENCE isci i inci 01 but be- P more « : 6 x . art. Had he tried to wi Roy L. Smii : ted by Southern Association o Cisciples is oe bees Moe ed and failed Him in a ‘crucial mo- : 5 v Madison 6313 “ah intelligence he would a very man may be sure—| showed progress and asked the return a 5 ei Repeats Schools youd bivelapsin'es Pomel Piglane ment and then realized the enormity] “Except I shall see in his hands bas ~ Modern Equipmen' ‘Had he sought to establish] Of one thing every ith mercy. of their pastor for another conference M Ss bers of Association of disciplesis SOnvEncing enough, but be-| 65 our despicable faithlessness, can print of the nails, and put my finger SARAH E. ‘BROWN ein. pace and| God’s justice tempered wi God forall peat The sick! Miss Mary White, embers of ce hepamppebany pds fa, nl o and know some of the things| into the print of the nails, and thrust , ‘ and Embalmer 3 s a5 4 Funeral Directress No man can bargain with cies are gifts. sary to understand all in order to accept M Grice American Colleges. ‘ rice. ‘y REV. A. C. PATRICK, Pastor W. A. Fountain, Jr., President MISS: GLARA PIERCE nice \ ‘ that must have taken place in that| my hand into his side, I will not be- in the universe so stupendous, so amaz_ meeting. Bois? ieve.”—John 20:25. wes ; ing, so perplexing, and so real. Read Psalm 51.9. : _ Poor 1 That by the one eee pression of critical doubt at a time , would have been lost. : 1e best man. But/his greatest mer th of God in him that} It is not neces! _. His spirit abode with of God’s mercies the late William | _ Successor to Re: N I am more sure of His resurrection Prayer < Chudtigis we weave 06 ont! than I am of my own existence. rats “ Read I Cor. 15. een out betrayals and overwhelming guilt, like that be should ===== DSC09411.JPG ===== H. K. ADVERTISING SERVICE Entered at the Post Office at Philadel. phie, Pemma. as Second Class Matter Bell—KINgsley 0497 Published Weekly at the A.M.E. Book Concern 716 S. Nineteenth Street Philadelphia, Penna. Bishop D. H. Sums, Presidenc Bishop M. H. Davis, Vice-President Contributing Editors: Carlyle F. Stewart, Josephine T. Washington, T. Jefferson Elizabeth M. Thomas, Howard D. Gregg, Milton S. J. Wright, Wayman Blakley, Charles H, Wesley, Juanita E. Jackson- Mitchell, A. Wayman Ward, Harry V. Richardson. Clement, G, George A. Singleton, Editor and Manager SUBSCRIPTION RATES 1 Year, $1.50; 6 Months, $1.00; Single Copy 5c Address all correspondence to: The Christian Recorder, 716 South 19th Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. “THURSDAY, MARCH 23, 1939 Weekly Thought I love the man who dares to face de- feat And risks a conflict with heroic heart; I love the man who bravely does his part When Right and Wrong in bloody bat- tle meet. —Ozora S. Davis Weekly Poem BE A BOOSTER Boost your church, boost your friend Boost the club that you attend, Boost the people round about you They can get along without you, But success will quicker find them If they know that you are behind them. Boost for every forward movement Boost for every new improvement, Cease to be a chronic knocker And don’t be a progress blocker, If you want to make your church better Boost it to the final letter. W. A. Fisher, St. James A.M,E. Church Atlantic City, N. J. NONAGENARIAN 1841 is the first date of journal- istic activity by the African M.E. Chureh, At that time a magazine was begun under the management of George Hogarth of Brooklyn. In 1848 The Christian Herald was by Augustus R. Green from Pitts- burgh, Penna. In 1852 the name was changed to The Christian Re- corder. Since then Philadelphia has been its home. With this issue Recorder” enters “Mother NINETY- the its born, It was edited and = FIRST YEAR the leader of the Negro Press in the world, We propose a mammouth connection- wide, inter-national, and national celebration 3U,000 subscribers. drive . for The Christian with a Kecorder is a great institution, the pride of the church and race. It Stands uncompromisingly for truth, righteousness and justice, the fatherhood of God and the full brotherhood of man. The old paper is now in its nineties and will soon be a century old, the mouthpiece of a great church. SAVING THE CHURCH The supreme mission and task of the church is to save the world, Gut first the church itself must be saved, has century and a half. The church of Allen weathered the storms of a It has done well but might have done better. Noble leaders, men and women have left the church of today in our hands. If we do not improve, develope and make more secure we shall have failed. When we go up to Detroit next May we should overhaul our church ma- chinery, revamp our program and reduce our tremendous and need- less overhead expenses. Our church press needs to be re. organised and recognised and made a vital force in the life of the church. It should reflect the tone and dignity of our Bethel. In a program of church redemp- tion more attention must be given to things literary. Persons quali_ fied church by such to enrich the life of the contributions should be encouraged. This is a tragic omission, Much is being written about pension for veteran retired ministers, orphans. mitted. and save the church. Dr. D. L. Witherspoon of Memphis pre- sents a plan worthy of close study. In the new program there should widows and Plans are being sub- Let us select the best be more done for the rural church. This requires fuller support for the Department of Church Exten- sion, A workable plan for the training of future leaders is a great need. In some way we must rise above selfishness, sectunal- and the district idea. Elders’ this ree A esd ism fie ‘ i THE CHRISTIAN RECORDE! should not be elevated to the pulle a episcopacy oi General oificership] haters on Churchman you will never who haye not a connectional spirit t BOD: Dempsey is ish Over 500 communed and hearts and outlook. There must be more siding elder. — ejoiced in the God of their salvation, Seton es At the evening service the Church- regard for the law of the church, q ee i é DITOR L. C. RIDLEY oF with You: y, THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER Choice. 1, Bishop D. H. Sims 4 May as well break all as to’ keep} think you jumped the 1; A man present i : ‘ ink you jumped the libe 1 9 an Presented as guest speaker Chap.| 4: Bishop J. A. Gregg one and break another. Finally} eryation es the lynchin, Tea e Negro Journal of Religion, | lain Clifford L. Miller a friend of other {74 Disthict sevvcesy. 5. the church needs a Holy Ghost ido) "t foll By ee s bill; We da Professor in Wilberforce days—Boston, and the army. He js a| 7: Bishop J. S. Flipper hypodentie shan dwtherarane ae} us ‘Ow you in everything y,, is been guest speaker recently at | ©°USin of pastor H. F. Tyree, At pres_| 2: Bishop M. H. Davis . a decei Sette eee BBO FOU'Te a soty _ James Church in St, Louis, and] (t,he i$ serving as Chaplain in a! 1 Bishop G. B. Young....... no man eceive you, we are still] man at a time when we ned By ieWlemptis, “Lenn. ‘The C.C.C. camp. \14 Bishop E. J. Howard .... sick, A revival in head and mem. solid men. Make that speech, \ stors are the Reverends J. A.|- 1, wer Fee aera bers,—let us pray ior it. “God| don’t promise to back it pes sto ae eee te Ove Feast is a thing-oi-the-past in| 8- Bishop S. L. Greene ...... savedthechurcucs ‘ x i STE UP, dup ames, and Daniel Lee Wither- many Methodist Churches. Thank! © Bishop W. A. Fountain .... we're aan 2 hear it. Pas Lae it is alive and observed at St. Bishop R. A. Grant, In i h incerely, atthew where by His grace we seck Mamory) fie). sss aes z THE MARCH OF YOUTH PHILADELPHIA RECOR) THE REVEREND Wm. A to a stricken comrade. Such sing. 11. Bishop H. Y. Tookes ~~ pie alee: . ; < "]ing_ and testimonies! Just what this! 9- Bishop D. H. Sims. Thousands of African Metho- orsey, pastor of Bethel, Wood- Churchman needs during these days.|12- Bishop J. A. Gregg... dist youth in a conquering caval- ary, N. J. continues to set the] There is still power in prayer. 3. Bishop E. J. Howard...... Pointed Points: ce for Christian Recorder sub- iptions in New Jersey. Names f subscribers are publisht in the The Churchman was pleased to confer) with Bishop D. H. Sims, President of cade will march and converge on Philadelphia, ancient landmark set | }1 | Bishop W. T. Vernon, Rtd. Each subscription in March will count 50 votes. Se ne ESE Nee THE MOST POPULAR BISHOP Send in Subscriptions. Vote Your 100 BETHEL AFRICAN i. 5 Church, Johnstown, Penna , making a strenuous effort {o | re-located. A special Rally D. up by our iathers, June 18-22 in a great assemblage ior informa- tion and inspiration. Geographi- cally they will come irom the , banks of the Mississippi to the}has been set for April 2 ‘1; Delaware, But in point of time] Building Fund to date they will come from 1781 to 1939,] $504.84. They have been marching since}: the twenty-seven year old Rich. ard Allen leit Old St. George’s Church, Many of us still remember the Sesqui-Centennial of two years ago and the army of young peo- ple who answered the call of Sec. retary S. S. Morris. In unbroken line we will see them at the tomb of Allen and Morris Brown, where the fires of a triumphant, faith will be re-kindled, Aside irom devo- tion and study the young people will be privileged to see the Bish- ops of the church, and leaders} from eyery section. This promises to be one of the greatest connec- tional meetings of African Metho- dist youth in the history of the J the Board of Publication before he) sailed for Bermuda. The Bishop is! deeply interested in the Christian Re- corder as well as every phase of the! church’s life. hurch bulletin. “COMRADES, ON TO VIC- ‘ORY”” is the motto of the Boley istrict, Oklahoma Conference. the Reverend B. J. Johnson, P. E. et Jesus lead you through to access.” tals At the last minute the Churchman found it quite impossible to visit the Central Florida Conference at St. Petersburg Florda where the presiding Bishop is H. Y. Tookes. PRESIDENT D. ORMONDE Walker of Wilberforce delivers! the Founders Day address be /or the University Club of New ‘v1 City, Sunday P. M., Feb. 20. lk was presented by the Revere | A. Portlock of Bethel. THE OFFICIAL BOARD OF ft. Zion A. M. E. Church, Darby ndered a reception to its mem- ers and friends Thursday eve- ing, February 23. A musical and erary program was_ rendered. the pastor is the Reverend Alex 10. Norton. 1 eee LETTERS TO THE EDITOR nt TS Quincy, Ifl. Dear Dr. Singleton: IT received your letter asking me to send five or more subscriptions to the Christian Recorder. I was proud to accept your challenge for any time any connection of the A.M.E. Church is in trouble, I am in trouble and willing to help if I can. I am enclosing a money order for MRS. CRANINOR WASHING ton reports the First Qua Conference of the Panama District, Alabama. The | \«. ends E, B. Gibbs, Pastor and | \\ Walker, P. E. MRS. ROSA B. LASSIE writes about the successfu! Quarterly Conference of the >: ma Circuit, Fayetteville, Dist: N.C. The pastor is the Rever" T. P. Richardson, and the Pres ‘ing Elder is the Reverend | L. Stephens. The total ‘raised was $200. MR. EDGAR HOLT RE- orts the last Quarterly Confer- nce at Newport News, Va. Feb. The church is moving for-| five new subscriptions. fatd and onward. The presiding I shall have a number of other sub- ser is the Reverend J. W. Henry. scriptions to send in by the last of the ¥ month if it will not be too late. I have, in the past, had trouble in receiving my church papers, particularly the Southern Recorder. Will you please see to it that these peoples’ sub- scriptions are entered at once. Yours in Christ, (Mrs,) Jane Payne he Churchman Afield nd the Churchman attended class ing at St. Matthew, and with the ints sat in heavenly places. God Ip the classless Methodist Church, if ere is such a thing. THE WEEK THE HAWKINSVILLE trict Messenger is the mout!)) tof the district by that nav Georgia. The motto: “I \! ‘LOVE AND SERVE MY \ THROUGH THE WORLD. presiding elder is the Rever’” H. Harrold. Note TO SENATOR BORAH 5 Newark, N. J. a Dear Mr. Singleton: I have enjoyed the Christian Recorder for the past year very much. Sorry to be late in sending money order for renewal. Please find inclosed money order for $1.50. Thanking you in ad- vance and wishing you continued suc- cess for Christian service. Very respectfully, Mrs. J. H. Van Lew Dear Senator: The news that you have recov- ered from your illness and have returned to the Senate floor is very pleasant. It is with an old- time thrill that we read: “Senator Borah plans to make a speech on foreign policy.” At the morning service the Church- in stood between the living and the id. What preacher would not be Pired on Allen Day? The Church cok herself from the dust and put her beautful garments. wa Editor George A. Singleton 716 South 18th Street Philadelphia, Penna. Dear Sir: Please find enclosed §.... as the Most Popular Bishop. Yours for suecese, in April will count 40 MOST POPULAR BISHOP THE MOST POPULAR BISHOP Act Now! Hurry! Send in Votes! Each subscription in March will count 50 votes; each subscription votes Yielding to urgent requests from all sections of the church the Most Popular Bishop Subscrip- tion Campaign is being continued. The bargain rates of $1.00 in groups of § or more still hold for N 5. West Phila. Dist Philadelphia, Penna OMe oe cis cian Subscriptions to th Christian Recorder. Send paper WD! weiesccessecevcvesccccescedcnsectcses I east my votes for Bishop ............ of the ............ Eplseopal District | WATERS Rev Chapel, Alt Rey.'C. I I Miss Mr. Dennis A. Hill, F Darby, | Penna Re J2}SiGoe | South Car Rey. Sir, we wish to see Jesus,” was the ipture text of the Churchman’s talk tSunday morning. A light was seen 3 had never before been seen on r sea. It was a glorious sight : en and women of God the mountain. Al _ THE WESTERN CHRIS! Me Index is an official organ 0! ‘" C.M.E. Church. It is well « : and expresses the printer's *"' , a high level. This paper refed credit upon the denomin'” which it represents. The 8 end Hames R. Starks is edi(" ae We feel a little safer about the Republic when we know that you are in there planning to make a speech. No other Senator comes so close as you do to being a Sen- ator-at-Large for the entire coun- try, a spokesman for the people. You were the best rman the € Albany, N. Y. My Dear Dr. Singleton: May I congratulate you on the stic- cess you are making as Editor and Manager of the Christian Recorder. I would like to see you and Dr. W.P. Stevenson elected Bishops in 1940. I shall pray to that end as I prayed for you to succeed Dr. Wright as Editor ecorder. rash Very sincerely yours, j Pournelle A, Pitts site evel: munion Sunday. “Sir, ‘see Jesus.” Why was the resus made to Philip, have Andrew ac- he Master? Perhaps laymen. Presidents, Chaplains Missionaries, Presiding Elders, > Pastors, Workers, now is the | | tchier time to stow your colors. Sup- Portsmouth, Va port your bishop, and help put the Mrs. Oretha 7 Hate Dot Christian Recorder in every Afri- | | 4jahama can Methodist home. Liven ahamie ES “Prince, WacdsA GEORGE A. SINGLETON, || yf. &. Church, Philadelphia, Penna eaitoniand/ Manager of } Rey. Will J, Smith, Pastor A. M. E Bile cariste | Resuenes Church, Mattoon, Illinois Peep ceph oth strech Revi. Ju. \Waymon: Henry,’ Pastor Philadelphia, Penna. Richmond, Va eat Rev. J. Randolph Fortune, Pastor CHRISTIAN RECORDER VISITORS Zion, Berwyn, Penna Mrs. M. M. Griffin, Revs. C. H. PERSONALITIES 9 ain, J. G. Robinson, R. O. Nap- —_—— by cy Johnson, I. N. Patterson, THE REV. J. D. COWAN J. Leo Pottinger, J. R. Johnson, J. L. For several years the Reverend Dr Mims, H. P. Jones, A. Chester Clark, | Cowan has been a leader in North Wilmington, Delaware, Judge Link,| Carolina African Methodism. He isa Chester, Penna,, Wm. A. _ Dorsey,| veteran presiding elder membe of the Woodbury, N. J., B. W. Arnett, Little | General Conference several times and J. Winsmore Mason, Mrs. J. Leo|is Secretary of the Board of Trustees Pottinger, Colleen West; Mesdames of Kittrell College. He is a native of South Carolina, Lillian Epps and D, H, Sims, ===== DSC09412.JPG ===== THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER é F —" Oi i wat YOUNG PEOPLE’S PAGE — ELIZABETH M. THOMAS Editor : PAGES ele ae ALLEN CHRISTIAN Dabeohest TN PEEErrrrnnercaae " ENDEAVOR LEAGUE ny THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER bail oan a reputation for “bawling out” Se be: what she did not fike artha was converted, and : : , gave her heart to Christ she had a battle at that bers _ Once when her father heard ¢r “giving-a piece of her mind” to anyone CLEVELAND, OHIO When i TOPIC FOR MARCH 26 EVERY JUNIOR A CHRISTIAN (A Series of Five Meetings) 3, Growing in the Christian Life and all movements to elevate Dr. Go- mez at Detroit. Thus closed a most oa Second Quarterly Conference of| profitable session with peace and har- pi A. on alee Pinas mony of Elder, Pastor and people. b was he ebruary 19th and| Two worthy leaders at the FRONT 20th, Dr. T. D. Scott, Presiding Elder 5 ae : * 4 THE LITTLE BLACK DOG 1 wonder if Christ had a little black dog, OUR PENSION PLAN will acquiesce in ‘the, request of the fruitful years ees eee: Council, and the day will not be far|decress that he has a moral ¢laj fe yy distant when our ministers who wear|the wealth he has helped {, pei a nail themselves out in the service of the|up, for a d ran someone, he said, “ a é All curly and wooly like mine; Si ‘the; up, tor a decent living jy Eph. 4:11-1 » he said, “Martha, we expect] in ch d t. James moves on. : > , church, will ha’ : 5 ; ol ph. 4:11-16 bett z pect} in charge. Sunday was a high day at “ With two silky ears and a nose round 5 ve some definite. pro-|age. There ought’ be an Awaken, a fe | ular t from you, now|St. James. The minister Dr Joh ace meuutbar ae * i a Tistian.” » < ee ee ee tection in old age. As it stands now,}ing of the conscience of the ¢ Was he Fosenting the Topic Gomez,-had just retarned from Cincin- message—eloquently and fervently de- livered to the edification of those who heard him. At the close, on appeal, one came forward to join St. James. NEWS Monday evening 8 P. M. the minis- , —— ter had every thing in readiness for Bethel A.M.E. Church the business session. The conference Rev T. M. Greene, Pastor was opened with the singing of several] community. A very profound re- gospel selections, led by the elder: after| spect and a deep feeling of appreciation which Rev. Moses Newsome was pre- sented to read the Scripture. there were some who thought that Rey. Boyd may not fit in the picture at St. Paul. The report of the 2nd Quarter- ly Conference shows that Rev. Boyd's moral and religious standards and his preaching of right and righteousness fit in the picture of any church or and wet, hy i . some of the best of our minist hi Site: ure oye right? . And two eyes, brown and tender, that oe Segre te pk: Sap ce” Nature, The Christian life is indeed like a tree, nati where he delivered the Interracial Dos ‘Moises: lows shine. ceo : > itive and nop) flowering plant, or a field i k address to The Ministers of Cincinnati . ‘ 7 P . their activities, and rendering i -| of all. e ble 4 x eld of grain,| Daily Verses ; : ae I'm sure if He had, that little black able aereiee aeihe Moe ee Social Bones has passe, the or a whole forest of trees. Each of these| M., March 20. Follow Jesus one and the Bishops’ Council at Dal-]| The Second Quarterly Conference of biabateed old age overtakes them, "only to be-| all employers stead Be ta begins from a tiny seed which, when John 12:21 f Texas and gave a glowing account| St. Paul A. M. E. Church held Feb- Knew right from the first He was God; come’ ata R eee oR aa : quate provision, properly placed in the ground and giyen|T., March 21. From childh :21.) of what the Cincinnati News papers| ruary 6, marked the closing of the first That he needed no proof that Christ men now ss 4 a ee t a ne ment rma eee upon their retire. e proper attention and surroundings hood Tosa had to say about the address and off six months of the administration of aia ae ‘0 pastor, : @ government tak i B A -13:11.| some of the doings of the Council : : was divine, : : . akes no Jarges and spreads out until at Jast it] W., March 22. P : Bs ie Council. the Rev. M. C. Boyd as pastor. But just worshipped the ground that who, ons ee Senne pote rabare hantan we affairs of the church, for becomes useful in producing fruit, or Shes, se one ie | ane Elder, Dr. T. D. Scott read as) Rev. W. H. Ogleton Dieting El- meyeey nothing upon which to depend, and| the church-is a free and honorable jp, fowers, or life-giving grain. Dt March 23. Grow b il. 3:13, 14.| a Scripture Lesson Romans XIII. His} der, preached two Gack thie caerenene they continue to hang on.through much] stitution, unhampered by politica jy, What is the seed from which a Chris-| file ee Word. |text was selected! from the Mth verse,|and three souls were added to the I’m afraid that He hadn't because I embarrassment, that they’ and their| fluence. Therefore the church oypiy Beemer Mitiiow: doew‘it' cctl Re, March 2. °C I Peter 2:1-3.|“Put Ye On The Lord Jesus Christ.”| kingdom oti Rte families might have food and shelter.|to act upon its honor, and tea a BS, nest? « This ceed * ” ‘ f E org in grace and| The speaker said this was “A Treatist] The late Rev. R. H. Hackley who How He played in the garden alone; There are hundreds of our ministers] things that are fair, and just, and right be spoken of in several ways, and oath S., March pei oe t face Bote: | capa eum ene eorernment departed this life a few days prior to For all of His friends and disciples had who would superannuate today, if we| We have too long neglected the o; of them is correct. We ine say it is : Speen 3 é nae The Holy Spirit seemed to have} the sifting of the Annual Conference at fled, — ; had an adequate Pension Department.| that treads out the corn. It is yoy e Gospel, or the good news about|Sun., March 26. Topic—3 ply ip perenne messenger from the be-] Davenport, Iowa, left our church in a Even Peter, the called a st j TES The minister of the el is tl time that we do s« i \ ; 4 sates - " sehieee . Growing in| ginning—for truly it was a Gospel vful'a epressed condition r r one called a stone bee rei IER ROPES gospel is the most] time do something tangible anj rist which an individual believes. We| the Christian Life, Eph. 4:11-16. spel} sorrowful ‘and depressed condition, and important and vital factor in our pro- definite for the men who give {h: gram of civilization, and yet he is.the all in helping to build this great sti least protected in the prosecution of| tution, of which we are justly prow, his work. There is a growing recog-| I have been studying for three years nition by secular interests, that when a| the Pension Plans of twenty two pro. man has spent his fruitful years in the] testant denominations. I have deduces service of any organization, he has a from these yarious plans one that | right to receive adequate and honorable} am satisfied will be workable in ow support from that organization, when his} church. I know that there has | make so much selfishness practiced may say it is one’s conversion, when one definitely decides for Christ. We may call it a new spirit of love which as not been known before. In this meeting we want to describe the different ways in which a Christian may grow, and try to make them so plain that all of us will want to see em at work in ourselves. This is one meeting when it will not be enough And, oh, I am sure that black god, —Christian Endeavor World With a heart so tender and warm, Would never have left Him to suffer alone, But creeping right under His arm, The recent Connectional Council held in Dallas, Texas, took a step forward when it passed a resolution favoring the creation of a Pension Department in our church, separate and distinct from any other department. We trust that the (General Conference in 1940 PITTSBURGH, PA. DISTRICT Would have licked those dear fingers, in agony clasped; And counting all fayors but loss, When they took Him away would have The Second Quarterly Conference was held at Bethel Church March 5S. has come over the members as well as Prayer| every one with whom he and his good trotted behind, us, that we have become skepti tall about other persons. The most] Rev. J. C. Anderson, P. E., preached| by Rev. J. H. Massie, our pastor at|wife have come in contact. We are And followed Him quite to the Cross! everybody; so that when a man mportant pronoun we can use is the} at both services and administered the) Ashtabulah, Ohio. | convinced that what thovctinrch eer forth a plan now, we study his motives pronoun I, The Juniors are to try to|Lord’s Supper. The business session| -After remarks by the Presiding Elder) most fon its spiritual! and eae EASTER MESSAGE FROM THE BISHOPS OF THE SNAPPY STORIES A. M. E. CHURCH j more than we study his plan. nd all the ways of growth in Christian] of the Quarterly Conference was held| commending pastor and people, the! growth, are more pastors and members RG Pw! < He invariably we reach the conclusion hings that are possible for boys and|on Monday night. Every unit made a| conference was declared open for thelof tRev { Boyd's; caliber: who have. set Se cis sendndieg Mee a aee tat es of PW nck ue 5 5 seeking an office for pirls, and = talk freely about those written report. All units were highly| dispatch of business. Brothers S. A.|themselves apart and dedicated “e OLD STUFF na | | self, hence we turn down some uggested by others. praised by the P. E. Wade and R. J. Gardner were elected] lives to the upbuilding of God’s Kingdom ere long EASTER will soon be here again. i EASTER, which refreshes our memory of the resurrection and the sitions that are really worthwhik order to defeat the selfish moti The Juniors Taking Part A volunteer usher board. composed of young men and was organized recent- Secretary and alternate respectively.| Disciplinary questions were then taken | here among men His pastoral visits to the sick and A preacher was being heckled and 5 . ss cabs 0 razzed by fellow members of a service ee of Sut ee wien preictat rd Eh oH ere cigs springs men. Then again we believe in prat- (The Juniors may use the following] ly under the name, Silver Leaf This] up. Written reports were received | afflicted hospitals and homes, to cub. A. victor caked ho fare e Conds eaten ct ema of flowers, the singing of birds, the floating white | | ticing false economy. We say «« JMmperasraphs as the bases for their talks. |makes Unit No. 28. The young men] from Trustees, Stewards, Six Stew-| saint and sinners, to high and low are clouds which portend April showers for a fuller expression of life, arrest saving several dollars a year by act Some of them may be read, but it is} are to be commended for the way they|ardess boards, Deaconess, Sunday| having their effect on the attendance maintain his poise under the circum- stances. “Oh, that’s easy,” he said, “you see I’m chaplain of a lunatic asylum, and I’m used to this"sort of stuff.” REMEMBERED TEXT A shut-in mother instructed her little daughter to remember the text the min- ister used and tell her when she came home. One morning the pastor spoke on “Mene, mene, tekel, upharsin.” (Dan. 5:25) When the mother asked her daughter for the text she said: “He preached on the text, ‘Meany, Meany, tickle the parson’.” DARLINGTON, LA. Our first Quarterly Conference of Matthew Chapel A. M. E. Church, of the Baton Rouge District in 1939 con- yened February 19, with our efficient This promise takes in the world of mankind, and we Christian duty to help those who have not been informed and enlightened as to the open arms of eternal salvation through Jesus Christ our Lord. Faster is set aside for a special day of Missions. Every person who can is requested to do something for Christian Missions. cd Immediately following Easter, send one-half of Dr. L. L. Berry, 112 West 120th Street, New York, N. Y. Every Presiding Elder, Pastor and Sunday School Superintendent is expected _ to respect this request which is the Law of the Church. : the attention and submissive love to the Great God of everything that exists, is here acknowledged. The A. M. E. Church, having set apart and dedicated that day for the sacred cause of MISSIONS, and for the raising of funds to assist our Missionary activities in the General Connection, hopes to awaken — the conscience of the Protestant world. . ‘ Therefore, We, the Bishops of the A. M. E. Church, take this method to call the attention of the membership and followers of the CONNECTION to this all important occasion in our Christian World— FASTER, April the 9th. \ : This festival is the heart and essence of our spiritu promise of a joyous resurrection to a life eternal after our earthly al life and the believe it our Easter Money to_ isually best nat to encourage the read- of printed ideas. The questions may also be helpful in the Junior’s Par- icipation. Every aid should be given o them in adyance of the meeting as ell as by the leader.) ‘ Jesus used the idea of growing things ery often. He spoke of a great mus- fard tree coming from a tiny seed. The ‘owth was so rapid and so sure that to fhe birds came and lodged in the anches which reached toward heaven. Questions: Can a boy or girl grow in ristian things in a home which has no lace for God, the Bible, or the church? it necessary to have able Christian eachers in order to grow as a Chris- lan? One sure way for young Christians grow is in their knowledge of the ible. There is no limit to the amount f wisdom which may come to a stu- ous person from the world’s most creating a separate Pension D° ment. But we never think of ' thousands we are losing. Yo say what you: please, but until < one is put at the head of our I Department, who will sell the ides of properly supporting the department (¢ our ministers, and lay the cause © the hearts of our members, w° never hope for much. In order‘) velop anything, somebody has °° sell the idea to the people. Remen be “He who seeks to save his life <™"" lose it, but he who ts willing to lose his life shall find it again.” A mar save a-half dozen eggs for ten y | but after all he'll have no eggs, °") in form. He may lose a half ‘7 “| spoons of sugar in his coffee, but " will find it/in the sweetness. 9°" ractice false economy. Rem" 4 that the A. M. E. Church is the ong ifs are now stepping in and taking hold of the work in the church. The young people of Bethel cooperat- ed with Mr. Lyman Liggins and the young people of St. Paul A. M. E. Church, Washington, Pa. Sunday, March 12. They debated on, “Resolved that the Negro Race js Organized.” The Washington team had the affirm- ative and the Pittsburgh team the nega- tive side. “Rebuilding the Church.” a pageant, was presented at Bethel by all the auxiliaries of the church. Thursday night, March 16. This thrilling. inspiring and highly devotional, A miniature church was constructed on the platform durng the rendition of Something lifferent. pageant is the pageant. Brown Chapel A. M. F. Church Rev. A. A. Hurhev, Pastor Dr. T. W. Jarvis, P F.. of the Ale- School, Senior Choir, Endeavor League, | Flower Guild, Pastor’s Aid, Evange- lists, and the Usher Board. The marvelous work done by these auxiliaries and the systematic method of reporting reflected much cridit upon the Executive and Administrative heads and Dr. Scott gave his approval Total collections for the quarter—| ... $3357.37 .. . $2101.00 Local Purposes .--. Building Fund Porn sos eke ibs $5488.87 Characters were then passed. Broth- er R. J. Gardner and Randolph Ward were elected Delegate and Alternate respectively to the District Conference which convenes at Wellsville. Ohio Roth were presented to the conference, Visitors: Rev. and Mrs. J. H. Massfe Rey. Massie speaking. He paid a glow- ine tribute to the leadership of the Youngstown District—Dr. T. D Scott, as well as the finance of the Sunday services. Our Class Leaders report of $105.05 for class dues and quarterage alone bespeaks the drawing power of this consecrated servant of God. Our total receipts for this Sunday were $204.25 The members Paul are proud to have as it’s pastor and leader a man the type of Rev. H C. Boyd, and we are praying that God will continue to bless and keep him and give him the success he so richly de- and friends of St serves St. Paul A.M.E. Churcl R. S. Sims, Clerk 6TH SPRING INSTITUTE | Sponsored By The Young People De- partment of Women’s Mite Missionary Society The Y. P. D. of the W. M. M.S pastor, Rev. H. P. Perkins in the g 4 2 & not operal< 4 . oe Yours in the bonds of Christian Fellowship. denomination that does not opc'*” — hee canta dane elder and to St. James asf Thee Vresigee eae Dao JOSEPH S FLIPPER Pension Depattment as a separa!” r onderful book. gherty District ust pare sin pata poke elt Foscoh Gomez. The lat-| will hold its 6th Annual Spring Insti Ce are er oe WILLIAM A. FOUNTAIN distinct feature of its Depart" vets Mog ofhar parts of towed rere Conference of Brown Cane] nner Drs Toss SON. ele at Mt. Plsah Church, huey 5 ile sesslon i , 4 ¥ F sented h will mak ‘ow, too. The) Church. Al! departments 0 er he F 3 r 4 March 31st and April yailed through the session RDY C. RANSOM Program. My plans will be pre nich will make us grow, ure 7 for one of the bishops in 1940. Re-| Street below 40th, March 3ist and Ay : The Conference being a success from i H ‘ LL. Witherspoo” fading of books or articles about St-| church made 2 fine showing. : 1 W. Madison,|1Ist. Among the group leaders to con- i JOHN A GREGG, Jatere = Ds Le # a ine noch & the vouna| marks by Brother a the beginning to the end is but a mild -SHPRMAN TL GREENE Paps 403 So. Cynthia Place Weustine, Martin Luther, John and! sunday evening, ’ ee AG. B.|eommending the services of the Presid-| duct groups are Mrs: Mayme A Sims, ey expression, “ GEORGE B YOUNG. ie Memphis, Tenness¢®: harles Wesley, William Booth, John} jeople turned ont to Aclectéon | feeder Dr. Gomez, and’the Secre-| Mrs. Edna Gullins, Mr. Tos. Collins, f The Rev. Reid preached a powerful - Cie ‘ 7.2 , Betty Stam, David Livingstone] 7 egoue to discuss: ag al ms ri we Pe Piitee Bostd Wallace |Rev. H. P. Jones and Mrs Pauline : ermon from the Text: “Be Made MONROE Hy Lys ¢: burn, and others of the) q New Foundation Witlie Gr aly Williams. The Institute will also fea \ NOAH W. WILLIAMS oe eat mandation he Miestonsepl etamenl St, sti | Whole.” John 5, which was a soul DAVID H. SIMS e will do wonders in caus! Bltead the discns f the & o'clock] A resolution was presented by the| ture two pageants “Keys opening Doors ' stirring sermon, This was a quarterly HENRY TOOKES t = — Sy ; Society had charse © writer acknowledging. the Wisdom, | to India’s Future” and ‘The Spirit of conference af long remenivrence: We E t feHARe & ‘WRIGI Je 3 Fee ay iow eee peatestalor 22! ere growth pee services. Lots M. Tee Kindness and interest of Bishop Ran-| Service,” ae tise. Thé presence of other. § bapa gn , : ret < : on fequest. | Sta'e 7° everyday practice. meget e st and devotion of Dr. Scott, Ima ason, e Y EDWARD J. HOW. > “i ature quick to speak her Bethel A. M. E. Church, | som, mntcrert B 15) © Secretary-Treasurer isters were highly appreciated Financial total amount $19.19. Mrs, Bertha Myers es “Widhops of the Affean Methodist Eplecopat Church. - vered her. She had! - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Presiding Elder and in endorsing any . ===== DSC09413.JPG ===== a ag ere ye | THE CHRISTIAN RECORD: ————_— oe aks DR. WOMACK THINKS— =| A. D., but is co-extensive with time| genius, and humanitarian, Cleveland, itself—it comes down to NOW and will] Ohio; D. Ward Nichols, church admin.| RAISE continue. istrator, preacher, and scholar, New pe In a following article the present] York City; E. E. Tyler, popular pas- writer will exhibit his thinking about] tor and educator, Brooklyn, New York; the Cuba adventure. A. Wayman Ward, metropolitan Hane P. O: Box 1045 tor and theologian of Chicago; R. A. Austin, Texas Scott, sweet gospel preacher, adminis- trator and plumelight financier of Campbell College, Mississippi; J. W. Hair, successful presiding elder, classy debator and_ biblical exegete of Jack- son, Bran ; Frank Madison Reid, the rugged individualist s It has been four years since I have] preacher of St. Tous Se ae done any boosting for candidates for|pulpiteer, educator and executive, the bishopric. At that time I boosted] Florida; H. Mansfield Collins. untiring the election of Dr. R. R. Wright, Jr.,| pastor, historian and soldier “of many who is now Bishop of South Africa,} battles, Los Angles; and Dr. Charles Dr. Joseph Gomez, of St. Louis, who] Stewart, ecclesiastical statesman and is pastor of St. James A. M. E.| former_college executive of Virginia Church, Cleveland, Ohio, and Dr. John} They have the necessary qualifications H. Clayborn of Arkansas. My reason] for leadership as they are men of train. for boosting these men was not be-|ing, conviction, character, morals, epid cause of our friendship but for their itual graces and men who have Pender sterling worth and service that they] ed distinguished service to the church have rendered to the church which] Furthermore, they are not seeking the drew my attention. office of Bishop merely for honor and As we are nearing the general con-| power but for the service which they ference of 1940 we see in the Episcopal! can give in guiding the destiny of this race many well prepared men which the| great heritage of ours. For there are church has not witnessed in many years| many whose desire is to become bishop that one wonders what will be the out_| who have never given nor done anything come many months hence. Howeyer,| for the church to warrant their ambi- this matter is in the laps of the gods and| tions. But that couldn’t be said of is beyond my knowledge to know the] these men which I have mentioned. result. But somehow I feel influenced} May God bless them in their upward ready 0 tie next Beep! term to say that the man whom the gods| flight and may each achieve his end by creditors are being paid. will decide in favor of is Dr. Joseph] saying in the words of a poet. “T have school has taken: on new life an AT THE OBSERVATION POST By Reverend G. Lincoln Caddell REV? E WOMACK from what he heard at the Bish- ops’ and Connectional Councils as men talked to one another, there is great fanger lying immediately ahead of us— the danger of over That when we consider that in the Methodist Episcopal Church there are 350,000 members of color (about one half many there are African Methodists), and that about 250,000 of these are being amply supervised by two bishops; it is apparent, therefore, that for our delegates to go to Detroit in 1940, and elect six bishops more than we have today would not show, we be- lieve, that the bishops in the A. M. E. Church are capable of doing the same amount of work as those of the same race in the Methodist Episcopal Church. In the light of this comparison of fig- ures, what would be the logical con- clusion to reach with respect to the comparative ability of the 2 sets of bish- ops, if it actually turned out that it re- quires eighteen bishops to do in the A, M. E. Church what six are doing BISHOP D. H. siuis Supervis wad scukisiots on the Campus of Greater Payne versity, Birmingham, Ala. On W day, February 22, at which time isters and laymen together yi: Alumni of Payne catne from ali par the State to make the Occasion a one. A very unique Program rendered and President J. R. 3 ave an account of the pros Institution had made during thé year. She is enjoying a flare ment, . The teachers are be i regularly. A new Girl's Dormiic as as for many years to the extent that he is| greatness and from that full meridian of Honorediin paying pire the central figure and the most talked] my glory, I sit now to my setting. stands the spbre school problem of man today for Episcopal honors. 3342 E. 132 St. Bishop and it has been a pleasur in the MR. Church? There is no question that he will not Cleveland, Ohio the A.M.E. forces in Alabama t He. thinks— be elected to that sacred office of or the leadership of Bishop 1 That this new crop of A. M. E.| Bishop. He is a worthy son, a lovable Se as he has sought to lead : ministers should demonstrate to the and sympathetic character, a big a pulp oe ie fathers of the church that are still with] >rother, a scholar and a pulpiteer of Cee eee eens mst on us that after they are gone the church] Note. Dr. Gomez has been chosen by = pate Sap idon of Allen will be safe; that it is left in| the Council of Bishops on many oc-|| The 2nd Quarterly Conference -was| S023 our Founder's Dos the hands of those whose aspirations| C4sions to represent the church thereby held at Allen Chapel February 12-13. pansiyerwere able to, take care « for the bishopric and other higher of- showing his ability as mouthpiece of| with the Presiding Elder, Dr. D. A. fices, will be made subordinate to the| this great denomination. As an organi-} Blake Ann Arbor, Michigan, of the highest good of the church— zer and church builder, he has no equal. South Detroit District, presiding. That it does not require a genius to| Bethel, Detroit; St. Paul, St. Louis; Two-thirds of the officers answered see that the greatest need of the A. M.| and St. James, Cleveland; bespeak his} Roll-Call. - E. Church today is a goodly number of| work. Reports from the Trustees, Stew- young men of training coming into its] Following him are: Dr. John H. ards, Sunday School, A. C. E. League, ministry; more pastors and a steadily| Clayborn, the silver-tongue orator,| Senior Choir, Stewardess Boards No. increasing membership and NOT| preacher and progressive editor of the| 1 and 2 Deaconess Board and Mission- MORE BISHOPS and GENERAL| Southern Christian Recorder, one who| ary Society were read, showing a more OFFICERS— defended his church against the will of] spiritual and financial increase this That whoever the next three bishops|@ native white swan of Louisiana. Dr.| quarter. ¥ ; elected at Detroit are, they should go|Clayborn’s days are numbered as editor Dr. Drake expressed his appreciation Wis to their respective episcopal districts| of the Southern Christian Recorder for} for the splendid reports and hospitality putting emphasis where it justly be-| we see the hand-writing on the wall.| shown by the pastor and members of| longs—on the spiritual wellfare of the] Next, we have Drs. A. J. Allen, the}Allen Chapel during his stay in the church and not chiefly on MONEY. It] efficient Secretary of the American city. at is evident everywhere that we are un-| Bible Society, good preacher. business dergoing a spiritual depression of great proportions, and the only way to re- covery is a CHANGE OF EMPHA- SIS. Remove the accent from over MONEY and place it over the SPIRIT. That is what the Scripture means where it says: “Seek Ye First the Kingdom, and His righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you,” Tt seems that we have failed] ; to properly emphasize the pronoun x “t “you"— Tt means “YOU” bishops, pastors and members of the twentieth century as well as the apostles of the first. This means that the force of this Scripture did not spend itself in the first century: KALAMAZOO, MICHIGAN Allen Chapel A. M. E. Church Budget and adjust our affairs for mencement Day at which time w lay on the table $10,000.00 2t Trustee Board Meeting. Alabama great State. Bishop. Dr. Burghes is giving » good day’s work at the school ar are going to push and pull with all might to make Payne what the Fo ders desired she should be. Se Rey. Ee. C. Hate For up-to-date reliable church _ news read the Christian Recorder a Rey. W. T. Alexander, Pastor} REAL ESTATE FORSALE West Philadelphia quality modern porch front dwellings, for Homes « Investment greatly reduced prices and terms. Teach your Dollars to have more Cents. List mailed upon request. : feted 7 Just off the ef” “Palms of Vic'" es of Gold,” “Gates “Tubilee Witness Founder’s Day Celebration Was he| going up on the Campus and wii/ Gomez. He has been before the church| touched the highest point of all my look most incouraging. Alabama pressing obligations, pay our Allen Day running of the school up wntil Com Bishop Sims is 2 sre ts of be Our t the der- the a t a ¢ our tun her y or liniits of 4 country per- ‘or situates neat, thie bouit- : ‘contiguous. I coti- ve of a frontier within the borders country, undeveloped and unmas- d territory, laden resources and po- tial possibilities unreleased, alien in- pitants to be blended into the genitis 4 thought—life of the dominant state. may take generations great treasures mental application. The late Bish- James A. Handy used to say that he African Methodist Episcopal hurch was a child of necessity, con- ived in the womb of hardship, born of ontroyersy, nurtured and kept alive by he boundless enthusiasm and devotion a noble hearted people." Bishop its said the other day that “The A. 4. E. Church did not wait for some- ody to determine its policy and fix its bourse, for one hundred and fifty-one ears we have maintained our policy of ingdom building.” The Church has no better exponent of African Methodism an Bishop Noah W. Williams who ith his golden voice and silver tongue urls the challenge, “How much is too ich.” How much is too much for his present generation to hope and to plan. Admitting that all my readers are as coftyersatit with world conditions as I am it must be admitted that this Igeneration is lost in the daze of unholy greed, lust for power, usurpation of authority, teranny and unthinkable bru- tality. Never since Jehovah laid the foundation of the Universe was there greater need for spiritual leadership than today. The smallest thing the African Methodist Episcopal Church has done is shown material progress, as colossal as it is Mankind js yearning for spiritual regeneration, for a touch of human sympathy. Spirit- ual leadership is the greatest need of the in its Church has not only untow sources but infinite potentialit: once released, sanctified and will chase the clouds away. in leadership, a leadership that is born of the spirit and genius of the idea it seeks to carry forward. Trained in the technique of human inclinations needs and desites, consecrated within the African Methodism must redeem itself and then help God to rebuild this world, Those who have gone before served their present age mighty well. Did they acquit themselves? Jehovah promises to give Israel a new heart, a heart of flesh. How any man with an ounce of setise could be indifferent as to the type of leaders that must take the place and work with our present group, is a mystery tome, We have many worlds yet to conquer, we must think our- selves out of dis-union and strife; plan ourselves out of poverty and want: and only those who can be led are qualified than they were before.” If that be true, there is no man in our Methodism that would make a better Bishop than Rev. THE CHRISTIA ched re-| sourceful and dynamic, as it were, path ; ies, when] finders, trail blazzers, those who push harnessed,| the frontier farther back. Dr. D. Ward I believe| Nichols has evidenced some superior elements of sourcefulness and evidences of leader- ship. In almost every large city there are frontiers waiting for the Master's i hand, for the touch of genius. Rates of service, tien whose lives read} uel Church, New York City, is-a crea- like an open scroll, emblazened in the] ture of superior leadership and genius. heavens, and shine like the diadetns of] The A. M. E. Church can conquer the morning, These are trying times,| ttew worlds with Dr. D. Ward Nichols. N RECORDER character, peculiar re- cil in Cc. Dr Eman- Chi A PASTOR'S REVIEW G. (Continued from page 1) th us would receive only what premiums he had paid We do not mean to do away with the present law where a percentage of dol- lar money is set aside for our Confer ence beneficiaries. What is in addition thereto We know that we have but little hope P gr we propose hi the people through the dollar money What we propo: is what we through cooperative action| are ‘doing for us. would do for ourse & These matured policies could be paid A. J. Allen of Cleveland. Truly men ought to be made Bishops in their heart. Dr. Allen not only has all the has a keen sense of honor. honesty, and as human needs. panionship with those who struggle of the church. age, the African Methodist Episcopal A. M. E. MUSIC HYMNALS Brand new A.M.E. Music Hymnals, Bound in semi Morocco with Head Bands and Beautifully stamped in Gold are offered at these Prices. Single Copy — $ 1.50 Half Doz. — $6.50 One Doz. — $12.00 Mail Your Orders Today We Pay Postage qualities of education and of character, ecclesiastical accomplishments, but he a sympathy that is as deep and broad Fellowship and com- ideals of the loftiest nature commends him to the most favorable consideration Happy are we that we have among us giant young men, re- to us quarterly over a period of five or ten years; of course at death would be paid to our estate in the same manner. 1] It is a fact that as a class our min- isters have not learned the value of This plan would whenever systematic saving. s}compel them. Remember, a minister dies or retires without any- thing saved, we as a whole are seriously reflected upon. We are not urging any new depart- ment with the salary of a General Of- ficer imposed upon it. We believe that all printing, clerical work, etc. resulting from_this set up in our Financial De- partment could be met at 1% of the money resulting from premium collec- tions. All money could be invested in “Government Baby Bonds” at 2andV%, which would leave us 1% to pay in all contract maturities and 14% to further jn time a larger percent could be rea- lized by all contract holders. oa Many of us have invested in. similar insurance savings but the Church gets no credit for it. It does appear that if we have brains and character to or- ganize and keep going a denomination as large as the A. M rE. Church for one hundred and twenty-three years, with its colleges, newspapers, missions across seas, and with many other in- spiring activities, we ought to be able to build a cooperative insurance and retirement fund. opened 10:30 o'clock. lined by Rev. T. Johnson No. 12, “A was excellent. Geo he of the increase our contract values so that] ‘ 10TH EPISCOPAL DISTRICT Mexia, Texas The Ministerial and Laymen’s Coun- was called in session Dec. 16, 1938 St. John A. M. E. Church. Rev. W. Hamlett, entertaining pastor. . R. C. Walker, P. E.. The Council Opening hymn arge to Keep I Have.” Prayer by Rey. Will Davis. Scripture lesson read by Rev. G. W. Smith, St. minutes of inspirational service, Dr. R. Luke 19. After a few Walker, P. E., delivered his open- ing address, subject “And Caleb stilled e people before Moses and said, let go up at once and possess it,” which Dr. R. C. Walker, . E., has his District well arranged and a real P. E, The Council was aced with our distinguished Bishop B. Young. In an eloquent way e brought inspiration to all who heard H. A. Young, P. E. im, also Dr San Antonio District gave some to lead. I give you my idea of two if any, that our dollar, money collec ; 5 es 5 irre tetauies taleepnak lau thonatadan tion will increase. In fact we are now] timely remarks The financial report and others tomorrow. To my mind no| Shorter than we were in 1926-27-28, ) Was fae good Sp aa ag pe man has earned the Bishopric in the A.| We cannot see any increase until our with a wonderful sermon de perce by M. E. Church. It ought not to be| people have a more favorable economic Rev _ Hightower, Destee of Richland given as reward, but as an opportunity! opportunity, and we know that the pres ag ee ite BN ee eS a a for service. Bishop Sims says, “Men| cnt provisions are painfully inadequate East Texas Conference oe pats) to the are not different after they are elected| This present provision represents what} District, Conferents He ea —— NEW SUBSCRIPTIONS: 1939 Hundreds of new subscriptions to THE CHRISTIAN RECOR- DER have been received to date. This is a tribute to the remark- able interest and diligence of pastors. Many of the lists re- ceived indicate unusual devotion and success. The publisher and editor recognizes with full grati- tude this type of co-operation and fidelity. Lists of renewals and new sub- scriptions are being received daily. The utmost possible promptness should be given to all lists as subscriptions not renewed will be cancelled. The Dollar Club Plan which has made possible the increased circulation in the past year can be continued only the sub- scription lists are sustained and as increased. Gifts of $1 to send The Recor- der to some friend or renew a subscription about lapse through financial hardship are among the best forms of steward- ship which present subscribers can bestow. The Christian Recorder in more homes in 1939 will aid the local church program and to the con- to gregation an increasing vision of the mission of our methodism. Excellent food well served We are not guessing, but are consult- ing an Insurance Actuary. This is our first article on this subject, and if our Editors think it has eig they ba a ested to bear with us in @ sists following, in which -we hope to explore more fully its possibilities. Wm. H, Peck Detroit, Michigan DUKES’ RESTAURANT 5550 Haverford Avenue Offers you a good quality of food of many varieties Steaks, Chops, Chicken, Sea Food Reasonable Prices Deniel Dukes, Prop. Phone She. 1075 SS LT TP ===== DSC09414.JPG ===== _ te a . ae y ‘PAGE TEN THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER | ; ap oS oh ae "a : average age of 57. Statistics indicated] ing the voice traini h e 2 er: —_- URSDAY DAY, MARCH 23, 1939 : News At A Glance this was considerably earlier than most| her id ee toda: : Beer i cae TRANSITIONS i - THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER PAGE ELEVEN well-to-do world travelers and dwellers AFRO-AMERICAN LIFE WORTH | out of doors might be expected to die. $1,078,240.55 Sa ice 3 Others Who Died. JACKSONVILLE, Fla.—(C)—The} Among them were: Afro-American Life Insurance Com-}| Colonel Aubrey Herbert, 43, Lord pany, 105 E. Union Street, A. L. Lewis, Carnarvon’s half-brother, and George h chairman of the board, and James H.|J- Gould, 59, millionaire American tour- Lewis, president, has total assets with| ist, both of whom caught cold in the actual cash market value of $1,078,240.55,| tomb and died of pneumonia. : as of December 31, last, according to} Woolf Joel, financier who helped un- * a statement just made public. The|derwrite the expedition and later fell company has insurance outstanding of| Unseen from his yacht into the Nile, dale, Kansas Thursday, February 1939. She was a member of St. m A. M. E. Church, Nashville for re than 12 years, and St. John A. i. Church, Topeka, Kansas 56 irs and 6 years in Ebenezer, Kansas ty, Mo., from which the funeral was d Tuesday, February 21st, under yy. Dr. Carl F. Flipper, the pastor ho was assisted by Rev. C. A. Wil- ms, a life long friend and play-mate the family, Rev. T. J. Burwell of len Chapel, a former Topeka, Kansas gets $2000 every time she concertizes, and that happens about 70 times a year. His first appointment was to Bethany Church, Parksburg, where he served three years and three months: he also served the following charges in order: Middleton, Pa., Frederic, Pa., Doves and Mt. Friendship, Delaware, Lancas- ter, Bristol, Norristown, Steelton, Ship- pensburg and Carlisle, Pa » Middleton Dela., Morris Brown, West Chestér, Morton, Elmwood, Media, Langhorn, Paschal, again at Morris Brown and Parksburg, Malvern age of 77, a Christian for 62 years, Preacher of the gospel 52 years; my mother at the age of 87 a Christian for 75 years. Their long and exemplary Christian life serves today as a great jasset and background of inspiration to my life.” eral Conferences of Louisville and St. Louis; was a familiar figure for years in all of the Michigan Conference ses- sions; served in every office of the church except that of minister, was a Christian for over 78 years. For the last eleven years he made his home with his son-in-law and daughter, Rev. and Mrs. George W. Baber, pas- tor of Ebenezer A. M. E. Church. He joined Ebenezer Church and attended as much as he was physically able so MARRIED ‘+ WASHINGTON, D. 6.—A wedding ceremony was Performe, Sunday afternoon at 1 o'clock in Parsonage of Metropolitan A. M i Church, 1444 Que Street, nortl, Miss Francis Mae Whitfield and ‘i Frank Bowden were united in holy, ; lock, by the pastor, Rev. J. Can Beckett who is confined to his hy, os She’s Not Spoiled ae She has sung before the crowded eads of Sweden and Denmark, before Joseph Stalin of Russia and before the Crown Prince of Italy. And all this has been achieved bya girl whose ma used to take in washing. Today that mother lives in a nice big *) house surrounded by knick-knacks her bean; Resolutions, Letters, Telegrams and Expressions of Sympathy Bethel Church, Lansdown; Union A. M. E, Church, Bethel A. M. E. and Lansdown, where he closed his labors : $21.344.260, and duri sary al where he dented: pacataeenn een a + ; ; 3 p ; for the| Church, Lancaster; A. M. E. Preach-| to do. 3 he during the last six rake j danehees bouehenen : i ecent atutomobil; tor, and Rev. D. A. Holmes of} Master, having served the charge in| ers’ Meeting, The Ministerial Forum,| Surviving him are two daughters: months of '38, income was $619,949.98. tain the Honorable Richard Beth- Marian uses the first singing teacher ent near Henderson, N.C. asco Baptist Church, a friend of the| his second year. T. G. Steward Club, Union Church;|Mrs. Alma Baber, and Mrs. Florence The company’s cash on hand is| ¢l, 46, Carter’s secretary, who suddenly who faught her 12 The bedroom is a Yeritable imily. fi The source of his educational fitness} Phila f Conference Bra nch, W. M. S : ina wife of Rev J. A. Dean, pastor $70,030.50. died in bed of unknown causes, and ies years ago, and shel of flowers, with fruit and < She was the mother of 18 children, wera Nis | of 2 appease ; : ee : still likes the company of her choir-day was the public school at Seaford, Dela.,| Rev. M. W-. Thornton, Rev. EF. H.|at Saginaw, Michigan; two sons: Mr. his father, Lord Westbury, 78, who profusion, which lent themselves ee: i friends. 5 ; x of whom survive her.—Rey, Wil-| private tutorage of the late Rev. W_|Norris, St John A. M. E. Church,| William Wims, and Mr. Stanley Wims VIKING PRESS CALLS JAMES | wrote a note saying “I can’t stand any| i: : .._,| didly to make a perfect setting fo; i}, am H. Lacey, formally of Ga., Ky.,| Jackson (white) of the M. E. Church,| Paschal; Rev, A. L. Martin, Mrs. D.|of Bentom Harbor, five grandchildren, WELDON JOHNSON’S WORKS | more horrors,” and leaped from n other words, success hasn’t spoiled| ceremony, ‘ ermuda, N. Y., New England and|Dr. J ; de acl “DISTINGUISHED” Reeenih Sime and hi Marian any. She has enough surplus] Rey. Beckett is much j pugs: ae gland and| Dr Albert Johnson who later be-| Polk, Rey. and Mrs. J, Winsmore| June, Flora, Barbara Dawn, Bennie, an - ae y window to his death. modesty to keeps Di Alen arcHaptar ev. Beckett is much improved 21 pw of St. Louis, Mo., Ex Masonic} came bishop of the church, a corres-| Mason, Rev. R. O. Napper, Mrs | Witbur Baber of Detroit, and a host — Ali amel Fahmey Bey, 24, an early stocked Gfor the neat bendead thanks his many friends for thei: and Master of Mo.; Eugene G.|pondence course in Theology from|Felice Holmes, Rev. B. W. Arnett,| of other relatives and friends. SW YORK—(C)—The Viking ng : the tomb who was shot dead] yo... ue eh eA remembrance. acey; Mrs. Samella Ralls of Rosdale,| Morris Brown University and courses| Rev. L. W. Stanford, Rev. F. H Press, 18 E. 48th Street, has included| by his French bride. x i B ans.; Rev. B. H. Lacey, of Attalla,| in Sunday School Teacher Training and| Butler, Rev. Geo. Britman ‘Servant of God, well done! e in its first 1939 list of “outstanding CLARK SVIEN MANAGER OF ROLAND Hayrs fa.; Mrs. Ophelia Belle Williams of] Methods through the Penn. State S. S ae Rest from thy loved employ; . Viking books,” the following works by] BIBLICAL PARABLE NETS 500 E, TENN. DIES IN CANADA Kansas City, Mo. and Miss Hazel] Association OBITUARY The Battle fought, the Victory won, the late James Weldon Johnson: Along P. C. PROFIT —— acey of Topeka, Kansas. 7 grand chil-| He was an_acceptable preacher, ex- re | Enter thy Master's joy.” This Way (autobiography), Saint Peter ages eatioat Church NEW YORK—(C)—Richard Copley dren and 11 great grand children. cellent pastor, a good financer, an ar-| Mr. Henry Wims was born April 8, — — Sere re Relates an Incident (poems), God’s] SHAMOKIN, Pa., (AP)—Dollar bills Sane ch, Pastor 63, manager of Roland Hayes and 0}! Her long Christian life and service} dent Sunday School worker, a Christian| 1842. in Elkton, Kentucky. He died SUBSCRIBE FOR THE CHRISTIAN Trombones (poems), Negro Americans,| Rev. Waldeman Rutan distributed to Havi famous concert artists, who maintained paused her to be loved by all who knew} gentleman and guardean of his home. | Tuesday, February 21, 1939 in Detroit, RECORDER What now? (sociology), The Book of} his congregation a month ago after c. se plesed our first Quarterly offices in the Steinway building, 111 er, and to be known as “Mother | He was well thought of by the brethren} Michigan after nine weeks of illness ae American Negro Spirituals, and The] reading the parable of the talents have Wee yee st pope eG West 57th Street, died of a heart a. acey.” | of the conference and the people of the} Mr. Wims moved to Benton Harbor, | y é Second Book of Negro Spirituals, the] returned almost five-fold. Sibi ad ae fo ak despere oeso in his hotel in Toronto, Canad ——_—_————- churches and communities he served. | Michigan about 61 years ago. After|| Wilberforce University OUTS ‘Ree ae 3 zx, we say we are looking 5 Ree. NERAL SERVICE | 5 te araelice A | bei in tl loy of several mer-, atter two being works of music in The rect®r asked the 111 persons who forward to a bigger and better year’s Monday night. Mr. Copley lived in PROGRAM FUNE S. | After a period of six yee pala Be eing in ‘s seh ati ey ee WILBERFORCE, OHIO collaboration with J. Rosamond John-| received the bills to “put them to work” A i Hackensack, N. J REY. ©. GAINES closed the book of his life’s work, Sun-| chants in that city, ee ional Insti the hor’s. broth for Trinity Epi: 1 work both spiritually and financially. | sie (8 Union A.M.E. Church day. February 26, 1939, being the senior| ness for himself, proved himself to be| The Oldest Educational Institu- 8 eA ee r Trinity Episcopal Church. He gave| We have set a standard to Christiahize! : 5 Sri Rae Banaperees Sezai a i Me a a tion Owned and Conducted SS them a month to “increase” the money aiey figs hae a to avec DEATH 16th St , and Fairmount Ave. |member of the Philadelphia Annual] efficient. Aside from his regular work, : DENVER, Colo.—(C)—The Ameri- Re Coemaat yo merein we fase We Conference—with a record of 44 full| he carried mail over thirty years by Negroes in the World. can Woodman, L. preme commander, $591,597.85 fast year, H. Lightner, su-|returned—but some of the original bills] frst had income of and has total ad- mitted assets of $3,027,381.43, according to the annual statement just issued. DURHAM, N. C.—(C)—The Mutual Building and Loan Association, R. L.| Dear Arturo Toscanini: McDougald, secretary-treasurer, reports He announced today $511 had been still are outstanding. MY PEN IN HAND Cal Tinney WASHINGTON The girl that you described as “a have had one conversion during our, Quarter, and with our red. hot prayer meetings on Wednesdays of every week, God is sending His # 5 j 5 Holy Spirit upon us and the sinners phia’ passed away in Philadelphia cannot hercontentedh eral Hospital, Sunday, February The District Conference, by the con_ and wee buried pa dacmanCemct sent of the Presiding Elder in the Pas- Philadelphia February oth a tor’s Council was unanimously voted to Brown was ‘also the ‘neice of % 4 come to this church, and we are looking Singleton. She was formerly of Hattie Louisa Brown, the da of Mr. Hazie Johnson of Portsm Va. and Beulah A. Allen of Phi Thursday Night, March 2, 1939 Rey. C. H. Fountain—Master of Cere- Monies. st Hymn No. A. M. E. Rey. C. H. Whalley Prayer—Rev. W. S. Scripture Lesson—Rev. J Hymn No. A. M. E. Hymnal—Rev J. N» Patterson, P. E. Resolutions Hymnal— Drummond C. Spivey vears of continued pastoral relation to the Conference, Dependable. Loyal and Steadfast. He leaves to mourn his passing a devoted wife, Mrs. Mary L. Gaines one sister, Mrs. Jennie C. Murray, who is his senior, one nephew, Rev. Chas FE. Wilson (of the New York Confer- ence who began his ministry here 40 years ago,) a large number of neices He led in the building of the first| A.M. E. Church in Benton Harbor on} Fighth Street. When it was destroyed by fire, played a large part in the con-| struction of the second church. He} was enthusiastic about the work of oa church in general; attended the Gen-| | Buy Direct From Manufacturer and College of Liberal Arts, Educa- tion, Divinity, High School, Vocations. D. Ormonde Walker, President issets of $259,977.03,.as of December} singer with such’ a voice as appears only| with much anticipation to a glorious Way, South Carolina. : Obituary—Rey. H. Y. Arnett and éther relatives comprising a large 31, last, Mr. McDougald is also casher | once in a hundred years” has finally been| time. It will convene May 31, June 1, cea Solo, Amal Done”—Mrs.’ Anna Mae rte and a host of friends. SAVE MONEY! of the Mechanics & Farmers bank, and| allowed to let her golden notes shake} and 2. We have made and at ths time DEATH ree t for the back- ; A < m i: ; , Bostic In an effort to account f WE MANUFACTURE A COMPLETE LINE OF vice president of the N. C. Mutual] the rafters of Central High School in| are making all kinds of preparation for secmonuReve B..W. Arnett, P. E. |oround of what ever worth he has Life Insurance Co. Washington. your conveniences. Mrs. Elizabeth Lacey, the mot! fi GEReE ahe Conference Rev. R.| heen to the cause of Christianity, he HOIR GOWNS This will be on the night of April 9— Rey. William H. Lacey died of Ounapber P. E: eaten ican autobiography— PULPIT GOWNS DOES CURSE OF KING TUT the night she was barred by the D. A. 'monia in her 88th year. For ie Ministerial oran Rev. J.\|' (quote) “Ny father deceased at the y STILL KILL? R. from using Constitution Hall, 1|]SUBSCRIBE FOR THE CHRISTIAN Mrs. Lacey was born near Nas Winston Reon 5 ; EMBROIDERIES don’t know what Constitution Hall will RECORDER ‘Tenn. March 15, 1851 and died DiherasaReves Li W. Stanford, M. hy, Expert Typ- YARD LONDON—Only 10 of the 40 explor-| be used for that night. Probably for 4 Ww. Thornton, F. H. Butler, Geo Stenograp ") ISS. Hey Goops ers and loborers who flouted the dire} a lecture on how everybody is free and BaaaiS ing, ba ok i g TRIMMINGS curse inscribed on King Tutankhamen’s| equal in the United States. Solo cMpeiras ‘DiBercy Neat Ua ee oe is STOLES a tomb are alive today, 16 years after! In a way, Maestro, I’m kinda glad Pall Bearers :—Revs. J. R. Groves, W Church Bulletins a Specialty CAPS 1 they defiantly opened the ancient Egyp-|the D. A. R. turned down Marian’s K. Knowlton, J. R. Johnson, J. Prices Reasonable GOWNS AND : tian crypt. request for the use of their barn. COLORED MANS DISCOVERY L. Brown, Kinney The CHOIR HATS, f The latest to die was Howard Carter,| Otherwise there wouldn’t have been all Christian Recorder Office VESTMENTS | co-leader of the expendition with Lord] the publicity and I wouldn’t have found Obituary 6th Floor CHURCH Carnayon and with him the first man} oyt who Marian is Paul Preston Gaines, the youngest Allen B adi HANGINGS 7 f s; young len Building | in 32 centuries to enter the burial Used and Recommened by Thousands Ba! eater Chandlicr|| 735 south 19th Street || eee chamber of the Egyptian boy king. One-Woman Quartet NATURES OWN PRESCRIPTION TAKEN FROM THE EARTH and Charlotte Gaines, was born at Sea- Philadelphia, Penna. HOODS Carter, ill for a Jong time, died at) Seems like she is a 31-year-old Phila- Are you in declining health? Do you suffer from loss of strength and ° ‘ord, Delaware, March 19, 1866. Ask to see the the age of 66. His death was attri-| delphia Negro singer with ‘more range energy? Do you feel TIRED, RUN DOWN, PEPLESS, SICKLY, Heaven converted and joined Mace- Nae Bigs von prano, or (4) alto, all depending on your health and aide im rebuilding red blood celle. Aa aid to health, Boyce of Seaford, in 1988, by the late - 4 who was sick and whose place she was strength, and courage. : as >< Rev. J..M- Taylor. ee Precious Lord, Take My 10c National Academic Cap and Gown Co. Swift Retribution, taking. ‘s 4 FIVE WEEKS T .TMENT POSTPAID—$1.00 He took residence in Philadelphia in Hand... csi * PHILADELPHIA The warning was quickly fulfilled in) As to volume, tiny Marian Elina Kirby’s M. M. is absohitely guaranteed. Consider the low priee of 1890 and joined Union A. M- F-!| yoy About You? »---00-- lc 821 223 Arch St. PENNSYLVANIA 4 the case of Lord Carnavon, for he died Blanche Anderson had so much volume ’ Kirby's M. M. Mail $1.00 today fer a five weeks’ treatment dalivered Church, under the pastorate of the late Send Orders to ; ; six weeks after the crypt was opened. you couldn’t hear the rest of the choir|- to your heme. , Rev. John w. Becket . | THOMAS A. DORSEY Boards, Communion _ Service buted to heart disease. Like his fellow-/ than Maury Maverick’s ancestor used explorers, he openly scoffed at the curse! +9 fave for his cattle. In ‘the choir of which was said to have read: “Death} the Union Baptist Church in Philly she shall come on swift wings to him that] used to sing (1) bass, (2) tenor, (3) so- toucheth the tomb of a Pharaoh.” A mosquito caused blood poisoning, and if she was of a mind to drown ’em out. pneumonia set in. Her fellow church members chipped ¢ o £ ‘i a ‘o, A dozen of the explorers and promi-lin dimes to raise a fund for “Marian nia OS hiladetphia Annual Conference at Chicago, | nent visitors to the tomb died at the] Angerson’s future,” and she started takes er, Delaware, 1894; ordained dea Sree <5 4 wy WEAK, NERVOUS? Is your manhood weak? How is your appetite? Do you get up often at night? Do you tire quickly? Are you both- ered with minor INDIGESTION, DIZZINESS, FULLNESS, SLEEP- LESSNESS? Then if so, you might need a good natural iron tonic. Why not give Kirby’s M. M. a trial? Kirby’s M. M. helps to rebuild donia A. M. E. Church, Seaford; Dela., in 1887, under the pastorate of the late Rev. J. T, Hammond. He was married to Miss Mary L. He was licensed to preach by Union M..E, Church 1801. He joined the Maroon Robes SING GOSPEL SONGS Yl! Tell It Wherever I Go—10c 755 Oakwood Blvd. Dept. G. elder 1898. _ q and Caps SEND FOR NEW CATALOGS Crosses, Hymn Tablets, Bulletin Altar Appointments. ===== DSC09415.JPG ===== PAGE TWELVE ~ Notices | + The Calenda GENERAL CONFERENCE BULLE- TIN In view of the fact that we are build- ing a visual exhibit of the African Methodist Episcopal Church, we earn- estly request that you as pastor send a picture of your church (postal card size), and also a picture of yourself. We also urge Presiding Elders to send It is our desire to have on display, the pictures of ome thous- and or more A. M. E. Churches and their pastors and Presiding Elders. GEORGE W. BABER Local Commission Chairman 4225 Brush St., Detroit, Michigan Lancaster New Era, Jan. 28, 1939. Lancaster, Penna. their picture. SPECIAL TO THE FIFTH EPISCO COPAL DISTRICT At this time I am making Episcopa visits to every charge, large and-small The neat ness of all churches and the enthusiasm of the membership is very gratifying. Of course the schedule is made by the} presiding elder who accompanies me. I trust that every pastor in the Fifth Episcopal District observes the Disci- pline as to Easter Sunday and sends one half of the money raised to Dr. Missionary Secretary and the other half send to the Treas urer of the conference for our mission- Dee L. DB lives at 112 West 120th Street Please do not fail this Easter Offering and send it Do not send in the Kansas conference. L. L. Berry, ary work in the conference. Berry New York, N. Y. us where it belongs at once the money to me. NOAH W. WILLIAMS, Presiding Bishoz PRESIDING ELDERS: When you hold your Quarterly Conferences and have reporters elected to the Christian Recorder please have the conference send a subscription or a donation to help with the expense of publish- ing the paper. George A. Singleton Editor and Manager The Christian PLEASE READ AND ACT If you are not receiving your CHRIS- TIAN RECORDER weekly, write us. | tercession. ¥ If you have removed give as your old| Technique 4 It will save expense.| Clinic, Forum, If you like our paper, tell others and| Horns of Hattin Period, Challenging} Burton and Messrs. J. W. Fletcher and new address. urge them to subscribe. College Meets in Talthina, Okla. GEORGE A. SINGLETON Editor and Manager The Central Oklahoma Electoral The Electoral College of the Centra |° Oklahoma Annual Conference is set to meet April 12th, 1939, twelve-noon Rev. J. P. Perks, Pastor Rt. Rev. H. ¥, Tookes, Bishop’ "Wy Met Darts, Secretary. bj March 15, 16, }7—Sierra Leone Confer West Africa. ence—Freetown, Bishop E. J. Howard. April 3, 4, 5—Liberia Conference—Mon Bishop E. — rovia, West Africa. J. Howard. Davis. M. H. Davis. S. L. Greene, President. April 26—Baltimore Conference—An nopolis, Md., Mt. Moriah, Rev. S. R. Drummond, Pastor. Bishop M. H. Davis. April 26—Delaware Conference—Wil E. Church, Streets. Pastor, 1315 Tatnall Bishop D. H. Sims. 26—Baltimore Conference—Bishot M. H. Davis. 3—New Jersey Conference—At 6th and Walnu M. E. Church. Rev. M. M vania Avenue. Sims. Bishop D. H. Philadelphia, Penna., Bethel, Sixth and tor, 5621 Haverford Avenue. Bishop D. H. Sims. May 17—New York Conference—New York, N. Y., Emanuel A. M. E. Charch, 37 W. 119th Street. Rev D. Ward Nichols, Pastor, 209 Edgecombe Avenue. Bishop D. H. Sims. Pastor, Bishop D. H. Sims. “Preparing With Christ for Every Crisis” progressives to the Mecca of African Methodism, June 11-15, 1939. Objectives Fellowship, Worship Instructions, In- Panel Discussion, Messages, Evangelistic Appeals, Courses| in Leadership Education comparable with the highest standards offered by trained resource leaders, Inspirational music, mammoth, glamorous, glorious and historic parade, a conquering caval- ‘ade of Christian Youth. ; _A meaningful and purposeful trek to Father Allen’s Tomb for a profound and solemn commitment service. 4 THE CHRISTIAN April 12—Virginia Conferenee—Rich- mond, Va., Bethel, Rev. H. D. Gregg, Pastor. Bishop M. H. April 13, 14, 15, 16—Gold Coast Confer. Meeting—Washington, D. C., 1535 14th St., N. W. Rev. L. H. Hemmingway, Secretary; Bishop mington, Delaware, Bethel A. M. Rev. A. Chester Clark Street. pital in the Medical Center, New York lantic City, N. J., St. James A. Ward, Pastor, 117 N. Deccan May 10—Philadeiphia Conference— Gold Coast and Nigeria, with Bishop Mother| =- J. Howard and Mrs. Christine S. ‘Lombard: Smith, whom he will join in Monrovia, Streets. Rev. H. P. Jones, Pas-| Liberia. May 24—New England Conference—|J. W. Madison, E. B. Escoe all of Springfield, Mass., Bethel A. M.} Cleveland, Ohio; Percell Reed, Grand. E. Church. Rev. E. L. Blake,| Ridge, Florida; Mrs. C. S. Kendrick, 27 Pendleton Avenue.| Cairo, Ill.; Rev. T. C. Scott, Mrs. Join the Grand march of the faithful Belle Kelly, Birdie Morton, Ethel The 8th Connectional Young People’s| Mesdames Henry Jones Albuquerque, Congress, Leadership Training Insti-| N. Mex. and Hazel Farmer, Phoenix, tute and Richard Allen Youth Council. | Ariz. ; Reverends L. W. Gary, Charles- Remember the Post Sesqui Centermnia | Mer Congress June 11-18, 1939. Mother}? RECORDER econglr i Rey. Henry P. Jones, pastor; Rev. W. L. Johnson, Presiding Elder; Rt. Rev. D. H. Sims, Presiding Bishop. Sponsored by the Department of Re ligious Education, H. Y. Tookes, Co- chairman. S Mr. Percy | ms, Elemen, liam Johnson who gave us a ver ing talk. Papers-were read b: : | O. By Willia Administrative Staff: ; tye : * _ | Cowan, our very fine Physicia: Rev. Samuel S. Morris | usual way enlightened us, * : Prof E. A. Selb : Dr. cw. pa Stansbury, President of the “We stand at. Armageddon and we battle for the Lord.” lay OKLAHOMA ANNUAL CONFER- ENCE OF THE A.M.E. CHURCH tet. The amount collected was a}, —— ence—Accra, West Africa. Bish| The Electorial College of the Okla | $135.00. “ik, OR E. J. Howard. 3 homa Conference will convene at King.| Officers were Messrs. Arthar Mii April 19—Church Extension Board] §sher on Wednesday, May 3, 1939, a ell, Pres.; Abel Cromwell, Vice Pre 12:00 o'clock (noon). Morgan Jones, Secretary; Alexa), Rev. Wm. M. Henry—Pastor Widens Treas. Rt. Rev. E. J. Howard, D.D—Bishop Rev. Henry Thomas, P Rev. J. N. B. Wall—Sec. of Conference! Rey. J. R. Nelson, P MISSIONARY DEPARTMENT OF 3 THE A.M.E. CHURCH 112 West 120th St., New York, N. Y, AT S. S. UNION TRIAL. | Poe This is to announce that after a brief illness of Dr. L. L. Berry, Secretary of Missions, in the Presbyterian Hos- City, he sailed for West Africa on the S. S. “Queen Mary,” March 11th, 1939. This visit on the part of Dr. Berry is to investigate, explore and further sta- bilize the work of Missions of the itinerary contemplates the covering of the work in Sierra Leone, Liberia, the A.M.E. Church in West Africa. This Sincerely yours, The Official Staff of the Missionary Department NEW SUBSCRIBERS Risto. Moned Meqiomns ante | eee ee pee TO ENSO! Holloway; Messrs. William McKitty, the Presiding Elder of the North > ville District in the Union Station directed me to the home of Dr. \\ Lewis, P. E. I was entertained home during my stay-in the city telephoned Dr. S. S. Morris, © Ardelia James, Messrs. Austin Millard, Wm. Garalds,,S. W. Neilson, all of Chicago, Ill.; Mrs.. Elizabeth Hoxter, Viola, Delaware; Mesdames Mollie Dr. E. L. Pinkston, P. E. and ot! that I was in the city and in his 5 Drs. Thomas and Hines of Jac Tenn., who like myself came ther be at the trial of Walton vs. Ira Bryant in the United States Court, ing for an accounting of the fine handled by Mr. Bryant. During the thirty years of his iv bency as Secretary-Manager of A. M. E. Sunday School Union. Bryant has handled finances for \’) he is now being asked to give @" count. Judge (Federal) Gore who ¥ to hear this ca: Riggs, Miss Rosa Hale, Mr, 7H. McCollins, all of Paducah, Ky.; ton, S. C.; David Hill, Ridgeville, S. C.; J. H. Nero, Dorchester, S. C.; Arthur McFadden, Summerville, S. C.; W. N. Mosley, Aiken, South Carolina; Rey. W. A. Lewis, Mrs. Pearl L. Tenn. Sr., Wm. Hollens all of Nashville, ye! s sc Mee wh) - died and the cas¢ " poned fi this time, but befor overruled the demurrers offered by ' 2 ny and Liftwith is handling the « €resting (, tary-Treasurer of the A. C. E. le * a goes on. The Law firm of Farm“ School Teacher gave a talk also. », Ri. ch came Mr, Wie Y inspic, x y M s, Huntley. Dr, cr hi ton : arf County P. T. A. gave a brief bu; fine talk. Solos were sung by Messrs. Joh Bond, Burton Lisby, Hugh Branston and Jack Perry. The male choir \,, assisted by the Four Keys, a loca! was ely Out ch. der Astor It was a pleasure to meet Dr. Boone, HE the Mf fr ich AC- was was he ft. Bryant. The judge is dead, but the ase Col. Farmer talki"é | Dr. Lewis in ™ 4 s meet him at the court otwithstanding that Mr, Bry- -was to go out of the city that he wuld begin the work. From all that I could hear, the urch is now onthe right track, not ly for the return of its property, but the accounting of all monies handled ing these years to the legal owners the A. M. E. Church. The mini: rs and the people are loud in their ise of Bishops Fountain, Davis and ms in the fight they are making for fe church in the reclamation of the { million dollars worth of property the city of Nashville. As sympa- etic as some may be with the Secre- Inion Board, to go to Nashville and sit the plant with its administration nilding John Avery Bldg. Boyd, ownsend, Flipper and Fox Hall Apart- nts, and that splendid Bldg. stand- ts a different view of the matter. fashville for many years as a good re- lable citizen. He has won the respect if the leading white and colored citizens. hat I say about Dr. Dewis, I say it bout Dr. .Pinkston. These men by heir thrift have accumulated some very} faluable property. This is fortunate or the church in this fight for they an be counted upon to stick in this ght to the finish. It is our hope that he A. M. E. Church will never for- fet these noble suncrowned men. Bish- bps, ministers and laymen who are stand- ng on the firing line fighting this battle or the church will remember them’ In my sight secing trip through the ity 1 viewed Fisk University, State ollege, Meharry Medical College, the iry-Treasurer of the old Sunday School}, ational Baptist Convention. Here I fiewed the body of Dr. Lewis G- Jor- n, Historian of the National Baptist onvention Incorporated. 1 reviewed he A. M. E. Sunday School Union Wilding. I have visited the office nilding many times, when the South- m Recorder and the Allen C. E. Lea- ue offices were there. The ministers f the city would also assemble there. In this trip around the block, I noted lat the front door was closed and look- las if it was locked. The front ol- € was littered, it seems, with boxes, lere was no activity, no one moving round. I am told that a few days fore this, the windows were painted keep any. one from jooking from the itside. To see these apartments and think of ® rent that is being collected, I think re than $500.00 per month going into : coffers of those who are defying the t ‘souls of the respecting smbers of the church to in- © they are saying to in, Davis and Sims and nd laymen that are wag- or’ the recovery of this on, fight on until the “e404 Johnson 471, Dawson, Ga. nday School Building of Incorporated! printing cannot be EVANGELIST M. Mrs. M. C. Burns, 1124 E. Pulaski g on the corner that I am told was St., Fort Worth, Texas has been ap- eded to Mr. Bryant for ($1.00) one} Pointed State Evangelist for the state by Bishop G. B. Your The church cannot give too much}daughter of the late Bishop N. C. onor and appreciation to Drs. W. A.| Cleaves of the C. M. E, Church and wis, E. L. Pinkston and others for}a native of New Orleans. Mrs. Burns he assistance and services they arejiS an able preacher and sweet singer. dering to. the Lawyers in the case by] She recently held a successful meeting eeping them informed and encouraged] 4t Dallas, where she attended the Coun- 5 their work. Dr. Lewis has lived in}ci! of Bishops, and the Connectional Council. Her services for conducting meetings drives. Write her for She is in the midst o GUTENBERG AND THE GUTEN- 6 BERG BIBLE Johann Gutenberg, known as the in- ventor of movable type, enberg first set moyab celebration will mark t versary of the birth of, printing. The contribution of C. BURNS over type, headings fill in. can be ng. She is a are available engagements. f a revival at isms. born at Main le type. he 500th anni | American Methodist. Once in four} Gutenberg to] years is not too often to mect and share emphasized) our joys and sorrows: to sharpen our or spaces being left for the Illuminator to There is no spacing between sentences, and the words are abbre- viated where the space is limited. The] Y: colon and the hyphen are the only marks of punctuation used. Capitals have vertical lines of red. accounted United States being fortunate in having 11 of these copies, but when we r The Gutenberg Bible stands today as| ister should ‘not be measured upon the a monument to Johann Gutenberg, hay-| basis he brings ONE DOLLAR or ing been completed in 1456 and known| M as the first printed book from movable page numbers. Blank The for today, The ates have wrought well. with odds against them built up a de- The Bible is laid out in 66 sections, the | partment in reality. An adequate pro- composition is irregular and the lines|¢ are not always uniform in length. text is Latin Vulgate. n Approximately 65 copies of his Bible} b ORE as an increase. % False impressions are made and often hardships are entailed. In Metropoli- This Bible is déscribed as having 1282] ta Pages, printed in two columns to the| true page, the pages being printed without|standard should be fixed and church urged to meet the requirement; the general church would not suffer and the responsibility for success or failure easily placed. , Z n centers where we never know our membership, I believe a fixed oung People’s Program: Dr. S. S. MORRIS and his associ- They have ram is being fostered and yet Young People are not being converted and rade stable in the church as they should e—not for want of a program—but for lack of Parental cooperation. Youth must me retained and the effort to regain would be made the more that 12 of them are in Germany, we] easy. shudder at the possibility of their fate. | either the Sabbath School or the Chris- We cannot rely wholly upon Mary L. McAfee, Librarjan,| tian Endeavor where a maximum of Morris “CASUAL REFLECTIONS” Our General Conferences: Lately I have heard criticisms of the sessions of our and financial} from ministers as well as laymen. They began here in Cleveland prior to the 1928 session. present in St. Paul, Fort Worth. |the Conferences were too wieldy and the deportment of delegates was such as made a bad after effect on the com- munity when Conference was closed. Happily, I do not share these critic- Eyidenced by the fact, I have ttended every General Conference since in 1398 is about to be honored this| 1940 as Delegate or spectator Save the summer at Strasbourg, the capitol of} one at Louisville 1924, Alsace-Lorraine, the city in which Gut-| The General Conference is the rank- Thisjing legislative and executive body of} | our group and the common leveler of all Brown College \t i Ic | General Conferences Objections set up that wo or three hours are given to teach- rs and leaders to shape the moral and when surrounded by other influences seven days in a week. ous lives \In the formative period of our church, our parents altho not educated or in- formed as we are today were possessed and obsessed with such zeal for their church and. Chri: its success and that they prayed for ed about Him until the children were persuaded that there must be real joy service of the Lord iis straying from the fold is not t id at the door of the Youth whom and happiness in the we. hope to 1 but the door of par- ents who find only place for God 1 the MID-DAY Sabbath Servic R. J. GARD) 2174 East 83rd Street CITRO, FLORIDA St. John A. M. E. Church however the accuracy of dates concern-| wits and unstop the Steam-valve and| ing his art varies. been accepted because in a lawsuit resulting fro arrangement in the yea the Heilmann brothers, behn and Gutenberg. printing from movable type is a Germat heritage and has served to enlighten the| world and liberate the It is very sad that today try that has made such tribution to the entire w stroying scripts. However, the held at Strasbourg it is taking P ing because country Gutenberg as the print Bible, a Latin Bible of also as the Gutenberg according must be scribed to Be partner of Fust, and to wh There Gutenberg, was indebted. that as a res : brought by Fust, Gute been forced to yield w material he had. that Gutenberg was actually en | : printing at that time, as he was involved] fated, if due care is exercised in the and burning valuable manu- German bibliographers credit er of the Mazarin to bibliographical rules, , it a former partner of ult of legal proceedings nberg would have] increases ar hatever printed] membershi various Causes. records m a partnership r 1438 between} Andreas. Drit-|1 The i art of human mind.} the same coun-} of a valuable con- vorld is now de- celebration be- ig encouraging lace in a free 42 lines known Bible, however, Schoffer, a ter jom Gutenberg is a possibility The year 1439 as| tet escape the excess. the date of printing in Strasbourg has) be representative and the place ade-) show} quate to-entertain. gaged in| be eliminated and selections ends unless they sure up. nation at New York—I do not think representative, Dollar Money System: I am not so sure our present method collecting the dollar money is an improvement on and what fathers intended—‘A for each member.” was designed share in the purpose and to be a part of the movement to sustain the Bishops, General Officers, help Colleges, relieve Widows and Orphans and the depart- ments of the general church. The latter method to sceure increases often with reduced membership, to mect the same requirements, the Dollar Money. member is entitled for the support of so worthy, I think the s ip has been decreased from The body should | Noise, I think, can} deportment regu- of representatives. Not} qualified and} The restriction and elimi- | | the early dollar from and The early method to have each member I believe in I hold that each { and should pay same causes, ystem WICKED only when e exacted from points where of a min- We did not hay being away an Dupree’s v vember, 15 th e Steele died last Saturday Colman with his son, Mict ized here Monday at I funeral preached... People Crystal River, Sparr, Haw pa, Fortpnye Reddith left two sons, one sister session were one neice nephew, anda host of relatives a friends. His battle is fought, victory won enter. the Master’s joy Sleep Archie and we will meet again in th great beyond REV. J. T. GADDIE, Pasto REV. T. C. KELLY, P. E EMMA MOSE This Makes a Better Home and Church, The success é ===== DSC09416.JPG ===== i he. ohm.’ Se eT ee ee ey ee PAGE FOURTEEN THE CHRISTIAN RECORD Ro ALLEN DAY RETURNS Sai Ate Concern 716 So. 19th St. Philadelphia, Pa. Rev. G. E. Curry, Gen. Manager 7 THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER celta hangs the banner of victo, , Post and passes on, We look with joy and the coming of anoth Ty onthe mast.| The following pastors and places are carrying on nicely under conditions. Sreat pride} Limberhill, Rev. J.C. Carr; Idabel, will be elected, but I will suggest that we elect only five. We are not able to support more than seventeen, well we fi : : er great father,| Rev. J. H. Hodge; Broken Bow and igh i E = = l eh ’ i Fare: 7 may say cighteen bishops. There are Rev. J. E. Roebuck .........- -00| Rev. V. J. Barnes Re Ses tee 1.00) Rev. H. W. Henning =e e ‘Ta ee eo ee and churchman, The Box-Springs, Rev. J. 5. Smith; Spring many aspirants for this high and noble Rev. Pek) Collins <: Rev. H. E. Wilson .... 2.00) Rev. E. D. Mitchell, 1.09 » Rev. E. J. Howard. Let us raise] Hill and Wright City, Rev. T. S. office. Of course all will never be elected Rev. A. E. Morris . Rey. A. Hayter .... 2.50) Rev. O. C. Peace .. Lip es and sing; “All Hail” to Bish- Broomfield, Long-Creck and Speer, As I close these expressions I wish to Rev Oe © (Reiahart.. Rev. J: M. Brown .. 10.00) Rev. G. F. Griffen Lo) P Howard as he takes up the flag and] Rev. Z. H. Young; Lehigh-Coalgate| submit a few of the many worthy and Rey. I. S. Freman . Rev. F. E. Stephens 1.50) Rey. G. W. Thomas 1.09 Starts the ship a sailing for another} 4nd Griffin, Rev. J. D. Thompson; ripe candidates,’ Here they are: ; Rec oan Carter. Rey.-A. L. Simpson 2.00) Rev. S. S. Watt .. 1.0 tile-post. p Antlers Mission, Brother Leotis Wat-| prs. John Clayborn, W. D. Miller, Fien. Beanie Sue Rev. B. G. Goodwin 2.00) Rev. G. W. Washington 07 A cerning our rounds of conferences| kins. D. Ward Nichols, F. M. Reid, W. L. Revi Boxed Rose. Rey. T. I. Watson a 2.00 Rey. H. P. Hawkins ., 1G BISHOP H. yY. TOOKES bie first Sunday in November, we found] Each oi these small places needs fi- Johnson, J. Gomez, J. B. Butler of Rese Veibecton - Rev. C. D. Toliver .. 6.00/ Rev. George Jones 25 HieMeRNMEDaCopAl District the following trenchmen on the job. |nancial help from the Church Exten- Texas, G. W. Baber, J. W. Hall, of Rev. G. E. Hosey . 3.00) Rev. H. Geter. aa Te 10) (Florida) Ardmore—Rey. E. T, Waterford,} sion Department. Tennessee, G. T. Stinson and many Rev. J. A. Dames . pon 6.00) Rev. B. F. Patterson 1.49 Twelfth Episcopal District Pastor, has done a great work under] As a whole the Ardmore-Hugo Dis-} others space will not grant me to men- Rev. J. E. Buchanan .-...... 2.00) Rey. M. R. Moses aa 18 pventh District—Bishop R. A. Grant adverse circumstances. A new edifice] trict is marching on. tion at this time. BISHOP D. H. SIMS Beye Ji a CW ilson sip seeme 2100 every waa 2.00 shop H. ¥. Tookes ......, $ 517.00] Perey se, and the old building con-| Now ior @ iew Expressions of my More annon, b Mpsiad =e. 5 imp Rev. H. C. Scandrick < 1.50 . me istrict—Bi verted into a very neat little rent house,| Mind: Box 25, Davis, Oklahoma. First Episcopal District Rey. Goss Balle hee y...... 1.00 elfth District—Bishop H. Y. Tookes| ‘~. aan 7 a a x Ninth: Eciscopal Wistace Rey. C. L. Uptegrove ........ 7.50) Rey p C. Beal pe Herhere Scott 2.75| Paid the Presiding Elder a part of his “Expressions of My Mind Ss es pay) a Se ae : ar f ; Rev. A. H. Hamilton .. Sep 2,50: R < quarterly assessment. Well it appears that the most inter- CLAXTON, GEORGIA ev. L. A. Mason .. e y. W. Albert Davis i , i ‘ i ii Rey. E. W. Newton .. - 1.50 E. D. Rountree Chickasha—Rey. J. J, Webb, pastor.] esting thing in our church among the a cf eure YES ea Rev. W. H. Jackson . - 3.00 i be s boa se 1.0) 4 | This charge is progressing Spiritually} ministry today is, Who and how many The First Quarterly Conference of the Phie. Ponterence ears 9 7 ep R R. E. Handy. 1.86 ne PG taete 1.25 ‘ <| and financially under the leadership of} Bishops will be elected in the forth com- Claxton Circuit was held January 27- New Jersey Conference 58.00 NG eae se she Rey. J. M. B. Michelle .. 4.0 Total ..-0seeeee eee eee eee Pe Ie aE: : ; 4 A SS y ane . Rey. Elizabeth Kincaid 1.00 y this fine young man. The membership] ing General Conference. *Careiul con-| 29, Dr. W. C. Driggers, P. E. On New York Conference rie oe nen J. N. Cherry ...... & 2.10 Rev. W. A. Redditte .... 3.5 increased, church and Parsonage reno-| sideration should be given in the selec- Friday night the majority of the of- alee 9:5 Seven ae AMG © Se Reve B. H. Moore 3.00 Rey / Jab wiheptton si: 0 vated, the Presiding Elder has been paid| tion of a Bishop, but there are other] ficers from each point taking in all re- Bermuda Conference ....... ‘ BISHOP JOHN A. cee Bet, Ke K Ouinn Revo L.'P. Pondexter : tH) in both the first and second Quarterly| matters equally important, such as|ports, the stewards were confirmed by Delaware Conference ...... 2 Fourth Episcopal District ee Rey. H. N. Griffin 1.00 Conferences their full assessment with| Better legislation, to saie-guard what|P. E. Sunday morning service was ri = zivsod Arkansas© 5) 0 1 Total $106.56 Rev. H. L. Love aes ee 2 a neat balance for the Stewards. He|we have. Economical expenditure of|held at Oak Grove. Manassas, our P. Tota ta, cn ccwtesiny a5. $1,656.75) SRF ee muse an Be EE, Sein arn ae "| Rev B- Daniels. ... trees 1.0 will entertain the District Conference] the iunds we are now getting. Com-|E. preached a soul stirring sermon 5 i ‘ Fourth District—Bishop J. A. Gregg - Rey. Wm. Portis : 2.0 March 29th. : plete expansion in the territory we now there, all reports were good. Retu a Ninth District—Bishop D. H. Sims | Rey. C. Wesley Stratton ....$ 4:00 Rev. J. D. Jenkins . . 1.0 Wewoka—Rey. F. J. Straugther,| occupy. -Lay Equal Representation,|ing to Claxton Sunday night at 7:30 Total snsirvenesaneacses $ 390.00} Rey. T. Reeves 5.5.35 3.00 Rey. I. E. Fields . 1.50 pastor, has one of the best organized] in local and general church. Ordina-| the church was filled to-capacity Rey. W. J. Jenkins 5.00 Rev. E. E. Hudley ‘A jchurches in the District, and is giving) tion of Women, and Mergering of x Rev. H. H. Black a eee 00. Rey. O. C. Ferby . 1.9) a tite race for the honor roll as to| Schools, and <ccietics and the like, | SUBSCRIBE es Tate, CHEISTIA Rev.” W.GP. sHenson ‘Saceee oF 2.00 Rev. A. Nyles Wy “WHO is WHO” in the forth coming Adequate support for mission preach- REC! Rey. W. T. Alexander 2.00 Rev. Wm. Simmons . es 1.0 conference, Paid the Presiding Elder| ers, x Rev; €. Pi Jonesautiee.7 2.50 Rey. P. S. Atkins . 1.50 in full in the first and second Quarterly} Jy a subsequent article I hope to dis- D I Y I N U NE Rey. C. G. Spears ...4 1.00 Rey. Lonnie Wells .. 0 Conferences with a neat sum for the] cuss these topics. | ms Rey. Alfred Knowles 1.00 Rev. J. M. Coleman . tN) Stewards. He is host to the next An-) { am unable to say how many Bishops pty Rev. J. C. Brewer 1.00 e Rey. R. E, Frierson . 10 nual Conference. 5 SIONS Pee 3 ee Rev. J. W. Collins . 1.50 ape Rey. C.W. Williams . 1.00 Bokchito Circuit—Rev. E. M. Jack- Card Writing, Filling in Diplo- ea 5 Rev. J. W. Wright .. 3,00), BISHOP W. A. EN aE 2S Revi Be Dapbozier,. -: ) son, pastor, and members are doing fine} | mas, Marriage License, Certifi- a a Rev. H. A. Davis ... 1.00 SE RSE DICOr Eee Rev. €. L. Mabry aes. 50 both spiritually and financially. This cates a Specialty. Prices reason- a a) Rev. A. R. Parks . 1,51 Ps Rev. T. W. Wise .. 50 membership has been encouraged as es Te e ) ay My BISHOP M. H. DAVIS Rev. J. H. Davis ... 1,30] > "Dotaltsc.seta-/facs seers eg 400, 0 Bee Gsedatst, 1 BISHOP EDWARD J. HOWARD never before to go forth and try to pee ate bicere> pil 5 Geren pt tice cr Rev. W. R. Steward . 1.50 Rey. N. L. Lumzy ..... 2.0) Thirteenth Episcopal District build as they are now worshiping in the oe at rik eae oh ean S Rey. J. M. Hassell ... 2.00 Rev: J. W. Washington . . 5.00 (Tennessee) 14th District school-house. Paid the Presiding El ittsburgh, Pa. = = Second District—Bishop M. H. Davis | yf, Mabel H. Hickman 1.3 Pe . 1.0 West Africa and Oklahoma der his full, assessment -in ‘the first) —____ ‘ Rey J. S. Harmon 1.50 eal T. S. Henderson ...... 2.00 nid Ne sc al 1.00 Quarter. Rev. Jackson is one of our ERD an py CEREUS oe is bt ed Rev. W. M. Edwards . 2.00! Rev. Moses Williams............$ 1.50 oaks f 50 Thirteenth District—Bishop E. J. | coming young men. : JER GIVEN DIVINUM ALL-HEAL- Rev. H. B. Thompson . 12.00 ea ied 7. rhopdée ee? ea ; 2.00 ok Wer tee fos 2.00 Howard Hugo—Rey. C. T. Cross, pastor and To render uniformly expert By ein DH RE EDIUM, Nee Rev. ¥. A: Bait. d a 5 : as ai ry mec . a Biteenthe District members aré doing fine under the pres- service, a well-trained personnel fire’ Ever Ready Univ Never Fall ee: ev. E. F. Powell... ne ; i 00 ; 1 : ze ha and modern’ equipmient are es- | | Speedwell Panaceas for Human Ills. Build . Ae Stroud , = 5 RaAs White...;...... 1,00] . nstances. The parsonage has 4 ; P 2 < Se Pe me ai sh Poe reece tans ae daar Rey. E.R. antcbunsen 4 y 20 . M. R. Bryant . 1.00 rperginnrns eagiees added, revivals sential. In both respects this Seton fnmgarate, peouaena ee ey Rey. E. M. Smith ......-..--- F 3 2.00 7 y. Williard Leak, establishment ranks among the Snap, Grit, Nerve, Courage, Thrill, d FOU Li i iss Fey gee weeren . ke 00 . R. J. Gordon .. conducted (by the Rev. Willia 5 x = bitiion, Activity, Stamina, Vim, Vitality, : Rev. L. A. Clark ....-+---++- 4 Ev. J. L. Madison . 3.50! one of the best evangelists in America] | leaders in the country. Every Helus iKadney? Bladder."'Back, Stomach ' 67.9 ty. A. Pope, Jr.... 2.00) ‘sday.) Apart of the Presiding Elder’s| | member of our organization has | | Intestine, Loss Appetite, Rundown Con * Total® i -c022-00-¥s'-\- Sues. 9 67 y aires 1.50 y: aid. Rev. Cross is a hard had careful training and knows dition, Relieves Cough, Asthma, Pain, SENIOR BISHOP J..S. FLIPPER \ a S Ww. Rae B38) See po his duties. Our equipment is the Catarrh, Burning, ling en ’ MANGE YVISOD .. aS i yorker. 5 Soreness, Weakness, ete. Price $1, $2 : i istrict » MER, Jackson ........ 0 bs lihina|@acuit Rey) © ee Perks,|. Ju mosey, complete; -and “up-to-date. }\| ae roe” Medicine Roots, Herbs, Barks Seventh Episcopal District i wv. R. L, Pagker 3.00 rery Hivtrorkae: the available. Powders for all: Purposes, Conditions Revel. Carters anc. sceake eee 50 j Ww ‘fl i 6.50| was left in charge of this work a : WALTER C.. BECKETT Ages KS ig Maney GRID sample Ms \ v. J. W. Ha ond 1.00 close of the Conference. He took 216 W. Coulter St., Phila., Pa. Taking Orders. DIVINE SPIRITUAL - V.W. A. Dayis .. + _|charge and was doing fine to rebuild PHONE: GER. 0585 HEALTH ALLIANCE, 1617 South St. & sar dhe church A new parsonage has been : v Office: 1422 Lombard St., Phila petals almost erected, but at this writing we ie ‘ ma , i are at a lost as to where the pastor Evangelist ISHOP R. C. RANSOM BISHOP NOAH W. WILLIAM. ae A HOMA. m'yhas gone. It falls my duty toward all) A CONSTRUCTIVE PROPOSAL FOR THE BISH . C. RANSO ; AMS EXPRESSIONS OF MY MIND inisters, members and friends of the LAW-MAKERS AT DETROIT, COME, MAY, Third gm oo Fifth Episcopal District ak 4 : a M E. Chureh, and any other as to 1940. Do THIS, AND LET THE CHURCH an entuc! , : B. Pa 5 5D fede ’ i ‘ ; r " By W. Albert Davis, P. hat he Rev. Perks, is A ee a x th oud Taos that matter, that } MOVE ON! i a Fifth District—Bishop N. W. Williams fs Roa ‘ Hel wanted in Oklahoma by both County (1)—AN Evangelists, Lay and Ministerial Regis- Third District—Bishop R. C. Ransom | Rey. T. A. Patterson sersee-$ 6.00 ish here to give a brief of the id State Officers for issuing ‘Hot tered in the Department of Church Extension: — Rev. W. McPherson veveeers$ 4.00] Rev. W. E. Washington . 2.00 ‘ f of the Ardmore-Hugo District, A ecks” disposing of mortgaged prop- Paying $1.00 Annually Thru Annual Conference. Rev. P. A. Nicholas . . 3.00] Rev. Robert House ... - 14.00 ; h a few “EXPRESSIONS| Ch seine from Justice. He is not a Eve istered Evangelist an Agent of the , fleeing from J (2) ry regi Rev. G. Lincoln Caddell . 3.00] Rev. J. E. Henry ... , BISHOP S. L. GREENE og Bete gi Hela. Mae church in Department of Church Extension. (3) Every Rev. L. A. Clarke ....../... 2.00) Rev. C. L, Witenes) 300 Eighth Episcopal District ‘ of one of the finest con- edionia We were merely using him Chureh making an Annual Offering to this depart- Rev. ¥. DeLeon Shelto ....+' 2.00) Rev. E.G, Greet Seracdee pe eaeoy § is 7 ; y eld in this State, lead) Okls is 9 until he could get a transfer ment, (4) Returning the 8% of Dollar Moncy q , s iy * Rev. H. A. Beasley ........., 4.00) Rev. E. H. Kelly, Fee vanes sl 2.00] Rev. L. A. Carpenter a «$F 1.50 | % ince of men, the Rt. Rev.| as 4 supp jon Church to which he : to this Department. (5) Giving this Department F. Pott 1.00 from the Zio fy Rey. C, E, Drummer ....,.., 2,00| Rev. J. R. Carter ....,..... 1,50| Rev. W. R. F. Potter ire kes, Our brother-hood has/ fror -d membership. Warning! Any DR.N.H.JELTZ an Associate Secretary of Evangelism. DO THIS Rey. A. S. Henri .. ¢ 5.00] Rev, F. M. Stith ...:........ 1.00] Rev. T Carter ...... +50 hened and encouraged to ceca of his whereabouts, please AND LET THE CHURCH MOVE ON! | am| “ i i, = Kn 5 = — ge aan y pi) pra Sigs wht ro me iE Pps ; Ue, ees od mew petore. a fergie know at once. ee ae _ still. on the “GOSPEL HIGHWAY.” For Revival Dates write me at Rev. J. W. Curry ....., ‘ -00) Rev, C. J. Skinner ........., 2,00] Rev. I. A. Henderson ... e wrought a great work in Okla-| le assigned to Talihina, Rev, Ge Be Dall fgg] Ree We Let csccsteee 2.0] Rev. Te 8. Taylor cesceeesis <6 : “the past three years, and ihad ces. him a great vicfory over 716 SOUTH 19th STREET PHILADELPHIA, PA. Rev. G. B. Duff .... + 1,00) Rev. L. S. McNeil .,..,..... 2.00| Rev. I. S. Myrick ...... : : take up the work left by] we W 5 ireobnents eae th pee 5 . : 4 e e ‘ fF d all unrighte Rev. E. J. Jones ,........... 1,00/Rev. C. T. Turner .......... 1.60] Rev. He FY Ore o-ss see 1.50 Bishop R. A. Grant, in Florida,| sin an Rev. H.N. Robinson ........ 5.00 -2.00| Rev. R. E. Mims ..... 1.00) iam). oe ete Fs Serge Lae ===== DSC09417.JPG ===== PAGE SIXTEEN RECORDER HALL OF FAME 4 The Rev. J. D. Howell, W. RayDezon, St. The Rev. Herman F. Tyree, Pastor St. Matthew, Philadel- phia,| Penna. The Reverend J. E. Thomas P. E., Palmetto Annual Confer- ence, Florence, S. C. The Rev. T. Jefferson Clement Pastor Wesley Chapel, Hous- ton, Texas. The Rev. Howard A. Garcia, Pastor, Mt. Pisgah, Jersey City, N. J. The Rev. George W. Baber, Pas- tor of Ebenezer Church, De- troit, Michigan, and host to the 1940 GENERAL CONFER- ENCE, The Rev. D. Ward Nichols, Pastor Emanuel, New York City. Mrs. Thennie Baten, Evangelist, Second A. M. E. Church, Hartford, Conn. The Rev. Wm. A. Dorsey, Pastor, Woodbury, New Jorsey Mrs, Alberta Wilson, Jones Tab ernacle, Philadelphia, Penna. The Rev. H. H. Black, Pastor Indianapolis, Ind. The Rev. D. B. Barton, Pastor Calvary, Glen Cove, N. Y. Mr. R. J. Gardner, St. James A. M. E. Church, Cleveland, Ohjo. THE RECORDER HONOR ROLL Evangelist N. H. Jeltz. _ Mrs, W. Sampson Brooks, Beth- el Church, Newbedford, Mass. Mrs, Alma Mason, Allen A. M. E. Church. Philadelphja, Pa. The Reverend J. A, Dames, Pas- tor of St. James, St. Louis Missouri. The Rev. W. E. Guy, Pastor Ft. Wayne, Ind. Dean Chas. S. Spivey, Payne Seminary, Wilberforce, Ohio. Stephen, Detroit, Mich. The Rev. John C_ Coaxum, Pas. tor St. Matthews, S. C. The Rev. S. T. Boyd, Mt. Pis- gah A. M. E, Church, Salem, N. J: The Rev. A. D. Avery, Presid- ing Elder of the Raleigh Djs- trict, Western North Carolina Conference, Greensboro, N. C. The Rev. Allen R. Cooper, Al- bany, Ga. The Rev. E. Harley, Apalachicola, Florida. The Rev. N. H. Leath, Noma, Florida. Mr. Albert Williams, Detroit, Michigan The Rev. W. F. Rice, Pastor, .-Detroit, Michigan. The Rev. Edward E. Tyler, Pas- tor, Jamaica, N. Y. Miss Lottie G. Wright, Franklin West Virginia. The Rev. Carlyle F. Stewart Pastor St. Peter, Houston, Texas and Editor of The Daily Altar. The Rev. T. J. Davis, M. D. 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Today we are enlisting Volunteers who are willing to enter the drive and help us reach the fifty-thousand new subscription goal. é As an African Methodist we should subscribe to the Christian Re corder, and by so doing we will be assured of the future development °! our official organ which is consistently and intelligently carrying the truth and the light even to the darkest continent, Africa, and the isles of the sea and the spirit of good-will and Christian brotherhood through- out our entire church, _ 3 : Sl? ‘91st Anniversary Celebration Blank. ae Make your subscription out today on this blank. , > . ry Pate du recess cree e eA RUE OME OU Che eve REM dake deseo ees! é 5 ‘ y Pi oe City ese ende nts ifernity, Mr. H. James Green. Alpha ‘— =. —, THE-OFFICIAL ORGAN: OF THe AFRICAN- METHODIST: EPISCOPAL CHURCH. L. XC. NO. S2 In Memoriam OF THE LATE BISHOP R. A. GRANT, D.D., LL.D. esiding Bishop—Eleventh Episcopal District—Florida nneral Service Tuesday, February 7, 9, 12:00 o'clock noon, Mt. Zion A. _ E. Church, Rev. W. P. Mitchell,} astor, Jacksonville Florida. idward Waters College, Monday, Feb- ruary 6, 1939, Eight o'clock P.M. | Music—“Jerusalem, the Golden”, In Bcation. Music—“Abide With Mc.”| Masonic Ceremonies—Grandmaster D. D. Powell. Music—Male Chorus—Ed- ard Waters College. Knight of Pyth- as Ceremonies—Grand Chancellor C. A. Pratt...Solo—Mrs. J. E.Limbric. | Elks; Ceremonies — Orange Blossom Bodge, Mr. E. R-’ Rodriquez, Exalted Ruler. Music—Male Chorus—Edward Waters College. Resolutions—Upsilon| Lambda Chapter, Alpha Phi Alpha Fra- Bymn. Benediction. Order of Service uesday, February 7th—12:00 o'clock) Noon, Mt. Zion A. M. E. Church Bishop J. S. Flipper, Master of | Ceremonies Processional — “Going Home” and) Flee as a Bird to Your Mountain.”) Hymn No. 486—Rey. D. W. Williams Invocation—Bishop M). H. Davis. ction—“In the Cross of Christ I Glory” | Mt. Zion Choir. Old, Testament} Scripture—0th Psalm—Bishop E. J. | Howard. Duett—‘Oh When I Come © the end of my Journey”—Mrs. F. 1. | Collins. New Testament Scripture— Cor, 15:50ff—Bishop D. H. Sims. | Announcement of Telegrams, Resolu-| is and Letters—Bishop N. W. Wil ms, assisted by Revs. W. P. Mitchell, D. H. Stanton and Dr. L. L. Berry Resolution—(Edward Waters College) President C. S. Long, Jr. Resolu- Hon—(Eleventh Episcopal District)-— sa Long, Sr. Solo—“Going Home”—Mrs. Aurora I. Anderson Resolution—(Interdenominational Min sterial Alliance)—Rey. A. C. L. Ar- ouin. Hymn—Bishop H. Y. Tookes. Bishop Grant as a Religious Leader— ‘ishop S. L. Greene. Bishop Grant as Business Man—Dr. A. L. Lewis PHILADELPHIA, PA. ¥ (Continued on page. 13) THE CHRISTIAN RECO Bishop Robert A. Grant “Ne’er was the sky so deep a hue But that the sun came breaking through; There never was anight so dark But that the sun came breaking through; There never was @ night so dark But wakened to the singing lark; Nor was there ever @ lane so long o turn for the weary throng; something after of lilting laughter; It had n Nor heart so sad that ‘Then came no sound ‘And Death's not the x The the Inn by the Road on our way to God. THURSDAY, MARCH 16, 1939 Bishop R. A. Grant Memorial Edition , ~ | Servant Of God Well Done While a sorrowing church mourns his passing ranks are closed and the march is continued to the land that is fairer than day. he in the flesh today he would encourage us to preach a whole gospel, making full proof of our ministry, and bring the church home to God. When he fell a loyal son of the church left the area of humanity Were end—neath the cold black sod— RDER MAKES URGENT APPEAL PRICE FIVE CENTS j We Press On From the hands of the late Bishop | Robert A, Grant, now lifeless and still hers who are on-com With ad we med pace but steady march. Many le the Lamb, have leit New Yor of Col versity, silent. forever We press on, making plan with him who said s until REVIEW OF CHORAL CONCERT By Frances Boardman fa The pasto: (Continued on pag | — Dr. J. N. Campbell, Bethel, Little Rock, Arkansas, died Sunday 7 W This sue The Daily Altar- Rev. Carlyle F. Stewart. 2 Sunday School Lesson.......- 3 Transitions .... 3 EDITORIALS: Robert A. Grant, Bishop Beloved 4 Florida’s Bishop 4 From Beyond The Veil.... 4 The D. A. R. and Miss Anderson (Editorial of the Week) 4 Pointed Points ....... 4 Churchman Afield .. 5 Young People’s Page 6 News At A Glance 10 READ LETTER ON PAGE 16"
• May 4, 1939
  ===== DSC09362.JPG ===== PAGE SIXTEER ee THE DURHAM DISTRICT CONFERENCE North Carolina One of the most harmonious and soul- stirring District Conferences in my ex- perience was that of the Durham Dis- trict of the Western North Carolina Conference, of the African Methodist Episcopal Church. The District Conference met at Mount Zion Church on the Hillsboro Circuit G. S$. District Confe March 22, 22, by Grant. On Chairman, Dr. B. H. Lucas The entertaining pastor was schedule time the ence was called to order y the genial and wide awake in his manner and methods of presiding placed THE CHRISTIAN RECORDEF infirmative and helpful. The Rev. the usual sermon. the 6-8th verses: ple came to the glory and honor. The following ministers were appoint ed on committees: Finance, Dr. J. A. Valentine, Revs. D. Williamson, C. S. Stroud, and A. L. White. Rey. awakening sermon on Thursday night. Rev. J. night another wonderful sermon. lt was generally considered as timely and far reaching in its encouraging himself on the occasion in the class of| functions. They seemed to have their those stalwarts of old in the church] deepest interest in the P. E. and the who carried the entire interest of every] work in general. District Conference one in the church with his loving/went on as haying re-indorsed Dr. thoughtful embrace and his kind of} A. D. Avery of the Raleigh District for leadership of the men of his district] the Bishopric which is the choice of was shown throughout the reports and about on behalf of a source of discussions to be bringing re- achievements our Zion. It was truly much satisfaction for one to note how smoothly he guided various undertak- of the District Conference. With markable ings brotherly consideration recognizing and| perfect freedom of deliberation y member and delegate as well 3 to the distinguished visitors. Rev. J. A. Hunter was elected sec- North Carolina. It also went on record as endorsing Dr. J. A. Valentine of St. Joseph A. M. E. Church, Durham, North Carolina as director of the Boy Scouts of the connection with the status and | salary of a general officer. Saying our youth for the church is one of the finest expressions any man can make to-day. The perfectively of the heritage bequeathed us by our illus- trious founder, Richard Allen is ours only in proportion as we are able to en- list the youth of the African Methodist Episcopal Church to carry on the work he so nobly began. Dr. Valentine for three years has served the connection as Scout Director without pay. We feel now the time has come that should be given an opportun- ity to develop this phase of religious education by devoting more time to the prosecution of the work to travel, en- courage and organize troops. We feel that Dr. Valentine is emi- nently fitted for this work having served as dean of the school of religion retary. Among the distinguished visitors at the Durham Di Conference were the Revs., P. I \. D. Avery, K. C. Holt, J, D. Cowan and ministers from yarious parts of the North Carolina Conference The attendance and re- ports of finance of the preachers and delegates from all parts of the district were exceedingly good and testified largely to the loyalty of the member- ship as well of the ministers to- ward the general church, towards our good Bishop M. H. Davis, and oul splendid district leader, Dr B. H Lucas. : There was not one yoice raised at this conference affecting the wise plans and purpose of our Bishop which rest- ed upon the Presiding Elder to con- gummate among the men in the district. The usual number of routine questions discussions. Religious J. A. Valen- assigned for Education lead by Dr. tine. The state of country was led by Rev. J. A. Hunter, Moral condition fed by Mrs. O. A. Whitted, Spiritual con- dition of the church led by Rev. A. L. White, What people are doing for missions, Rev. D. Williamson, the condition of the public school, Mrs. M. L. Newby, the requirements of the Sabbath School, Rev. G. M. Purnell preachers for annual conference, Rev. at Kittrell College, was state superin- tendent of A. C. E. League of Vir- ginia for nearly fourteen years. He is a certified Scout Master and or- ganized one of the first Scout troops in the City of Norfolk, Va., and served on the court of honor for several years. Dr. Valentine loves and understands young people. His weekly congrega- tion is made up largely of young peo- ple. He is especially interested in boys. He is an associated Editor of the General of Religious Education of the A. M. E. Church and a member of Religious Education. The Durham District of Western North Carolina Conference is asking the church to elect Dr. Valentine as Director of Boy Scouts of the A.M.E. Church with the salary and status of a C. S. Stroud, Financial ability of the people throughout the district, Rey. E. D. Bailey, Presiding Elders’ support Rey. G. 8S. Gant, Finance, Dr. Valen- tine, and resolutions. The subject discussed was courage- General Officer. The membership of Mount Zion showed a very congenial hospitality that can never be forgotten. May God’s blessing rest upon this loyal and suc cessful church and pastor, Rev. G. S. ously given not only by the leaders but by the participating ministers that were | Gant. —Mrs. Emma Williamson CONNECTIONAL YOUNG PEOPLE’S CONGRESS ~ -Philadelphia, June 18-22 FS G. M. Purnell preached He preached from the sixth chapter of St. John and from Then Simon Peter] nectional Council held in’ Dallas, Texas, answered him Lord, to whom shall we] an organization was periected that is go? He poured out his very soul; peo-| uestined to become a very potent lactor C. S. Stroud preached a soul} Carsweli, Presiding Elder of the Griffin W.. Tabron preached Friday THE CONNECTIONAL FELLOW- nadhsciehoct or al lity to stress these virtues as necessary qualifications which Aspiray for high offices should Possess. Moreover it was pointed Out thal another. purpose of the OT ganizatic,| was to give ample opportunity ¢, Fe candidates to appear before the del gates to the General Conference andl present their cases individually, thereby] commending themselves to the breth;., j for careful consideration. The “Co, nectional Fellowship Movement” jg in tended to be an organization that will deal with all candidates for offices in the church with impartiality and fairnes, The movement may rightly be calle an open door to aspirations within th. A.-M. E. Church. In connection with this emphasis up, fairness and impartiality, there go, hand in hand, a blow at sectionalisn within the church, which heretofore ha: done much to impede the progress oj African Methodism. All candidates regardless of the sections from whic) they come, are invited to appear before this body, present their case, take par SHIP MOVEMENT During the recent Bishops’ and Con- within the A. M. E. Church. ihe organization to which | reier is “The Connectional Fellowship Moye- ment.” The organization was so named upon the suggestion of Doctor H. C. FOLUME XCI—NO. 7 — “THE MORNING COMETH” District in the diocese of Georgia. The movement is the “brain child” of Doctor C. G. Scrivens of Mississippi, one of the outstanding ministers of our church and a very prominent candidate for the Southern Christian Recorder. Doctor Scrivens issued an invitation to those present -at the Connectional Council, to assemble for the purpose of organizing the movement. The invita- tion was met with a hearty response from many of the brethren. On Feb- ruary l6th, a large number met in the Good Street Baptist Church in Dallas and proceeded to perfect the organiza- just here. These lines ten on April nineteenth me. Editor Singleton time. “Improved appearance, ment. the It is courageous. shoulder. With The issue of April twe yalue” are augmented by an publication of our mother Recorder. But now to Bishop Sim’s pronounce- It strikes from toward none, with charity for all, it faces the PHILADELPHIA, PA. are being writ- at nine o'clock. ntieth is before is outdistancing himself in giving us the Recorder on This is a marvelous achievement. contents and “On Time” malice A THE E E-OFFICIAL ORGAN: de CNEL ‘METHODIST: aaa CHURCH = THURSDAY, MAY 4, 1939 PRICE FIVE CENTS church heralds them from the house- tops we may expect action. Then, too, Bishop Sims’ proposal is definitely constructive. “Too many publications!” “A large, strong official organ with an efficient chief editor staff.” Only thus can our church publication compare favorably with the great se- cular Negro Weekly. Only by such procedure can we hope to command the respect of Negro newspaperdom. Our Negro Weekly represents trained men with associates and a trained FINANCIAL BOARD GUEST | bent. | i In n This issue PROF. O. M RAVIS Monticello, Kentuck He. was invited by Dr. John R Hawkins to visit the meeting oi the Financial Board. His timely address made a profound impression up ll present. Mr. Travis is a very pr \nent Kentucky African Methodist and a member of the Chri n Recorder Hall of Fame. His laudable ambition is to eyentuallt succeed to the secre tary-treasurership of Finance He is a strong, loyal supporter of the mmcum The Daily Altar- Rey. Carlyle F. Stewart...... Sunday School Lesson.. .----+.++ EDITORIALS: “Individual Worth In A Social Crisis Scan Their Records One Thing Needed One of Our Bishops (Editorial of the Week) Pointed Points . The Churchman A 3irthday Greetings , tion and elect its officers. in the discussions at meetings, but are facts. There is no flinching from the] in an organization. The growth of our The following is a list of officers for] shorn of tke right of suffrage. truth. And this utterance by the] weekly newspaper has been marvelous. this movement : The next meeting of the Connectional president of the Board of Publication in| They are indispensable to those of us Chairman, Doctor O. Sherman; Vice- Fellowship Movement will be held in Philadelphia will call for action when| who would keep abreast of the time as chairman, Doctor J. C. Crowe; Secre-! June at the Bishops’ Council in Philz- hs ct fo Detroit. Many are there who regards affaires Negro. Out of the tary, Doctor Charles L. Hill; Assistant) delphia. Candidates are invited to at, have whispered such expressions in newly aris Sonera comes a es Secretary, Doctor E. J. Lunon; Treas-| tend all sessions of the organization closets. When a great bishop of the lenging wee ly t at) levotes a whole i m J ‘i - 17 X 23% page to “Lifting The Torch urer, Doctor S. W.. Henderson; Legal| Moreover all persons who pay the i mila a E *) x2 me . A . year. Bishop M. H. Dayis, Chairman,} in School and Home. Under the Adyiser, Doctor Archibald Carey’ stipulated membership fee are automa- veer. P f ; : Hot uy ; , Dr. | tically members of the movement presided. Bishops Wm. A. Fountain,| caption, History and Philosophy of The newly elected Chairman, Dr. i Y = ae aes ie a Sr., John A. Gregg, Noah W. Wil- Education,” we are told “Why Chris- Sheraay of Ate ee i ie i . ‘ liams, and D. H. Sims were present. tianity Triumphed.” Writing High- et oe eos bes Oe ee a. General Officers: J. G. Robinson, S. | lights of Negro History” there is a righ eds te iulyesated Ta ata Ho2 ie ei eee ve S. Morris, G. E. Curry, C. W. Abing- nearly-a-column article on “Building basis of his address, we may proceed from now until.the adjournment oi Ft. Wayne, Indiana Permeiie cee At ueician' ee ceMuies Apce Pata”) Rubthiee cc outhge ent (ah yee nee eS ee hal % oa a Not in a score of ygars has there been] Ist District—J. } Yanderhorst column on “The P. schology of foe onnectiona ellowhip Mover RIES elm Se x Mee ccid httered a more courageous and con-| 2nd District—J. R- Coasey, M.D. standing Ourselves. This wes y “is allie rym hres siiasd tee Bie? nae Doctor 0 tructive declaration than “our Church, 3rd District—J. ©. Haithcox, Vice $0. well organized and so valuable in| a fegalt Obs ineaeiem eee tall | BY wo A sc Publication” by Bishop D. H. Sims in President information that it is a distinctly suc- whe, aoe a - ot ot aon Pat cea the Secretary, Do) oril twentieth issue of The Chris-| 4th District—W. H. Griffin ue cessful business. As out ‘ uy oe Be ie aoa eemk oe peat Rae : - ; . lian Recorder. And let me say a word Sth District— J. Louis Ransom, M.D.J west, so it is in every center Negro- to ‘bi th way into the highest| DOCTOR O. SHERMAN, Chairman ay a: Ea Ae aoe gl ae os ae ts ee DOCTOR CG. L, HILL, Secret veg 6th District I. G : a a de Ds we e see cake ices. oF Rie eae canna SIXTY-SIXTH REPORT 7th District—E. A. Adams, See It seems the opinion of Bishop Sims aim of the movement is to createsa Sth District—G. T. Stinson that out Church Weekly should keep b. Rei Oth. District—A. J. Pope step and make progress commensurate BIBLE S-$12.00 10th District R. C. Walker with that of the Secular Weekly. In be llth District—A. I. G. Richardson these days of organization such is the a i 12th District—V. M. Townsend logic of economy, progress and financial Pea 13th District—J. B. Foxhall success. Not since the 1924 General “A Several leading ministers and laymen} Conference at Louisville has there been from all¢sections heard the report serious consideration of equitable legis- Districts Dollar Money (Continued on page 9) Ist $31,675.73 $1,056.65 ; =: 2nd 25,111.06 616.99] Bishop Fountain in Georgia leads the brd 16,537.51 214.76) connection with $32,055.98. Bishop 4th 30,461.55 737.15| Gregg with the Chicago Conferences 5th 27,772.74 478.35] leads per conference. Bishop Noah W. 6th 32,055.98 496.98] Williams has leading church, First Afri- 7th 26,081.80 1,054.05| can M. E., pastored by the Reverend 8th 15,204.40 410.67| Dr. H. Mansfield Collins. 9th 14,987.48 475.25| Bishop Dayid Henry Sims reported | 10th 18,553.92 669.35] on the Cuban trip. Special address 1th 25,732.50 1,239.10| was delivered by Principal David Hous- 12th 18,543.40 1,489.03| ton, classmate of Pres. F. D. Roose- 297 .38) velt. th 14,575.48 oe . ‘ hak (No report) The Bishops, General Officers and aus PROF, JOHN R. HAWKINS 15th Se report) Board members were age in Ai : jation to the guiding é E AT Secretary of Finance words of appreciation g Zt oo 3 RN $297, 293.55 $9,235.71| genius of Dr. Hawkins who has so A. M. E. BOOK CONCE: At a very, very inspiring session of] Total Tookes in Arkansas Jead in| successfully and honestly handled the Sth Street ¢ e f Boa : Ie Board of Finance, Prof. John R- IL a finances of the church. Hawking made his report for the fiscal] increase per district CHRISTIAN PHILADELPHIA, PA ——— er Goal: RECORDE with 50,000 $1,489.03. New Subscribers Young People’s Page | Allen C. E. League Transitions ‘Letters to the E Notices The Calendar ditor R OBSERVES 91st ANNIVERSARY ===== DSC09363.JPG ===== a The Daily Al ey By Rev. Carlyle F Stewart Minneapolis, Minna. nigh unte ell them| There is a Jewish to all that call| could not be everywhere, and therefore TH tar saying: “God As the needle of the so called “lie-de-| to “tier point oe ‘Do tector” must be exceedingly sensitive] the man against whom you to each and every impulse so must the] reason to guard yourself? the things of the spirit. Read John 4:1-11. Read I Cor. 2:1-10. Prayer: “O Lord, make us truly alive} Prayer: Help us, O Lord, ¢ to Thee. Remove any barriers there] faithful stewards of thine, fa: , may be between us and Thee, and give] ourselves and our own household % us such a profound faith in Thee that] fore we seek to distribute thy se ‘i we will without effort ‘practice Thy| truths to others. In His name.—A Be presence.’ May we this day have the ois 5 peerage" *"- consciousness that Thou art constantly Friday, May 12 ness of his face.” — heart of the Christian be responsive to] ing-glass will give you a very a may be beautiful homes, handsome school buildings, elegant churches, art galleries, symphony halls and lovely Parks, but money is the big thing. Banks are built to resemble Greek temples. Too many men worship in those shrines. Commercial skyscrapers tower, sym- bolically, over the spires of churches. son VE ; May 7 ‘pAUL WORKS A HARD FIELD Lesson Text: Acts 18:1, 4-11 1 Corinthians 2:1-5. ie THE CHRISTIAN RE | oratory alone. Paul was a preacher who could never be satisfied until his own heart and conscience applauded him. Any other applause is a poor substitute. been honored by his Conference on more occasions than any other mem- ’ ber of the Conference as a delegate to the General Conference and having been so honored as to lead the delega- tion of his Conference to the General Conference, we contemplate duplicating our previous actions when the West PRAYER THOUGHT By William Chalmers Covert ‘Acts 18:1 After these things he de- nth. is very Mammon rules. rted from Athens, and came to Co-| ficant that while St. Paul almost failed 4 And he reasoned in the synagogue] strong church in Corinth, the New sabbath, and persuaded Jews and| York of that day. Yet it may be signi- Virgi Holy and ever blessed God, whom to know aright is life everlasting, the proclaiming of Thy truth in Christ is the chief joy of those who sincerely Athens, he succeeded in building a this in Bluefield, W. Va. in September of W shown himself to be a man among men ful6B| he made mothers.” with us.”—Amen. CHRIST LIVETH IN ME eeks- There is a strangé wistfulness among] testify. May every teacher who this by staying on the job, remaining in the inia Annual Conference convenes year, and hereas, Rev. A. J. Smoot having some aged mother who has no son. Saturday, May 6 Read Exodus 2:1-10. THE HOME’S UNDERGIRDING Father, we bless thee for Thy great “So ought men to love their wives as| gift our mothers. May we be ever their own bodies. He that loveth his} thoughtful of them and greatful to wife loveth himself.”—Eph. 5:28. thee.—Amen. The home rests on the foundation of ~ love. A family may have everything money can buy but if it does not have love, the house where the family dwells is not a home, People who live togeth- er usually learn to love each other. The Monday, May 8 THE ABUNDANT LIFE “I am come that they might have life, and that If your mother 3 he| be living show to her every affection save| and care in your power; if she be gone reverence her memory by kindness to Prayer: On this Mother’s Day, Our Wednesday, May 10 THE TEMPLE OF GOD pe SS ee i a “T live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me.”—Gal. 2:20. eth in you?—I Cor. 3:16. of Christianity at its best: vincing way. I heard Ose well say, the other day, proposition. Another said: it than you can.” “Know ye not that ye are a temple of} length but there was no warmth o; God, and that the Spirit of God dwell-| unction in his message. As we lead up to Pentecost, we think] and unaffected.” most effective work in the most con-|I heard one not long ago. needed to put religion in a fighting] with him. have your life, he can do more with| Jesus as interesting a personage as he Now we ought to] was: but to know the Christ of experi- “He preached vigorously and x He huffeg and puffed but the house was unmoyeq ¢ r How often can this doing its} be said truthfully of many ministers our own heads; I am clean: / The well- ar Black-] intentioned man spoke of Christ but that we | he did not seem to be well acquainted “That I might know him” “Let God| does not mean to know the historical Titus Justus, one that wors! pogue. synagogue, 5 But when Silas and Timothy came big business men today. They say to own from Macedonia, Paul was con- trained by the word, testifying to the fews that Jesus was the Christ. nd when they opposed themselves and member that powerful business men Jasphemed, he shook out his raiment} @re downhearted also. But was life d said unto them, Your blood be upon ever easy, except in the gay nineties from} or in the boom times after the war? henceforth I will go unto the Gentiles. And he departed thence, and went in- 9 the house of a certain man named will be. hipped God,| not expect life to be soft. whose house joined hard to the syna- 8 And Crispus, the ruler of the| © believed in the Lord with Sometimes I ask myself if I would be} Pow! Il his house; and many of the Corin- you: “There is no fun in business any more.” They mean it, too. If preach- 6| ers are discouraged, they need to re- day seeks to explain the Christian faith| We inia Annual Conference, giv- and life to young or old, know the) ing his service in a very helpful way power that accompanies the witness of | Virg! thus stimulating the work of the Con- It fortifies our souls to know that life a true believer. Lift up the heart of] ference, also at his post in the General every discouraged teacher of the truth.! Conference he has shown _ himself May all see in the unbreakable spirit | agreeable to the other leaders in lend- of Paul and in his incorrigible passion | ing his influence in a fine way thus for souls, that which may be theirs| making it possible for us to have as the through more earnest prayer, intenser| chieftain of the Third Episcopal Dis- is always a battle—always was, always Blessed is the man who does I know a number of business men who give the hurch a large place in their lives. as devoted as they are, were I in their first step in the building of the home is the love of a husband for the mother of his children. Mothers derive the strong cords of affection which bih their children to them not just because the they brought the children into ter and centrifugal force of the home There ig nothing more beautiful tha the family self-sacrificin: where a mother is held in thoughtful and ten- der esteem by husband and children. trenchant Remember Lord “Without Byron’s words hearts there is n home,” Read Eph, 6:1-4. Prayer: O God, Our Blessed Father, bless our home today. Help our love Strengthen all the mothers who bless their home to be tender and abiding. with sacrifice and devotion. Help all children and husbands to honor them. In Jesus name.—Amen. Sunday, May 7 A GOOD MOTHER When someone asked Benjamin feigned faith that is in thee, which dwelt first in thy grandmother Lois, and thy mother Eunice, and I am per- suaded in thee also.”—2 Tim. 1:5. When someone asked Benjamin Franklin when he thought the training of a child should begin, he answered, succintly; “One hundred years before he is born.” A man or woman who has been blessed with a good mother has been given the greatest heritage on earth. Chas. Dickens said: “I think it must be written that the virtues of mothers shall, occasionally, be visited on their children, as well as the sims of the fathers.” This is to put the case lightly, to say the least. We talk about the fatherhood of God; we do well to remember that the tenderest thoughts of man hover around mother. “Oh, mother, when I think of thee, 'Tis but a step to Calvary, Thy gentle hand upon my brow Is leading me to Jesus now.” rid, but because the mother the cen- they might abundantly.”—John 10:10. The tragedy of this age is that so many people die who have never lived. Jesus stands eternally as the great ex- emplar of the abundant lite. The focus of his life was not centered in himself but in others. With the needs of -| others, he was forever intensely con- n|cerned. No human problem or con- Z| flict was beyond his concern. How, differently was his life ordered from the leaders of the church today! Humility, self-abasement, self-sacrifice, and unselfishness were the qualities that characterized his life. If we would have it more ir d Oo know that God’s Spirit is not going to] ence. “Christ liveth in me.” The Christ 'make its home in us unless we keep] living within our hearts is the only | ourselves a vessel fit for His indwelling. | Christ that can touch the lives of Our ideals must be lofty. Ideals, of] others through us. “I am crucified with course, are not ends but merely sign-}| Christ.” I live but only as Christ liveth posts that point in a definite direction.|in me. I must decrease They are not weather vanes to be spun| increases. around at the whim of every guest of} “My secret,” said General Booth, wind. Long ago Frances Bacon said|“was simply this: Jesus Christ has that behind all spiritual denial is moral} always had all there was of me.” What while he degeneration. a mighty power the Church of Christ Read I Cor. 3:1-17. will become when preachers and lay- Prayer: Dear Heavenly Father,| men will each say: “I am determined make my life radiant with the power of] to find out what God can do with : Christ that all of my being may be a]man who is wholly ‘surrendered to temple of God where the spirit makes| Him.” live the abundant life, we must go back to the source. “Poor yaunt of life indeed, Where man but formed to feed On joy, to solely seek and find and feast : i it home.—Amen, Read John 15:1-14. Prayer: “Have thine own way, Lord Have thine own way, Thou art the potter; I am the clay.” ce ae ea Thursday, May 11 STEWARDS OF THE MYSTERIES “Let a man so account of us, as of ministers of Christ, and stewards of Such feasting ended, then As sure an end to men;”—Browning. scopes but from the heart of Jesus. Read John 15-10-17. Prayer: Dear God, we thank thee the mysteries of God.”—I Cor. 4:1. What a tremendous responsibility is ours! Good speed translates this verse | ——— @£ ————————____ GRACE AT THE TABLE hians hearing believed, and were bap- places. ized. 9 And the Lord said unto Paul after big business men. the night by a vision, but speak and hold not thy peace: Just as St. 10| after men of the business world. Dr. for I am with thee, and no man shall Louis Albert Banks used to specialize Instead of calling 11 And he| upon the women, he went right down His set on thee to harm thee: for I have|°" business men. much people in this city. dwelt there a year and six months, aching the word of God among them. I Corinthians 2:1 And I, brethren, when I came unto you, came not with|S¢ xcellency of speech or of wisdom, pro- laiming to you the testimony of God. 2 For I determined not to know any- hing among you, save Jesus Christ, town into the business offices. success was phenomenal. ore. Preachers are often too timid. On had six thousand men in his employ His wife and daughters belonged to ou The church today ought to go Be not afraid,| Paul went to Corinth, so we should go He brought business men into his church by the time I called up a business man who faith, and a stronger zeal for knowl-) trict, that prince of 3ishops, Bishop edge. May we sow the seed beside all! Reyerdy C. Ransom, who came to us waters, never doubting that in God’s) when we were floundering upon the good time there will be a harvest. | shoals of economic despair and lifted Enrich the spiritual and intellectual) us by his power and system of organi- ers of all who preach. Save all] zation to a higher plane of security and such from wrong ambitions and in-| recognition, and tolerance and may they bear in their] Whereas, A. J, Smoot hearts the virtues of the Lord and| demonstrated himself to be a thinker, Master whom they serve. In his name.| student of men, discerner of men of Amen. high and noble ideals, capable of lead- ership and of vision and building power both materially and spiritually like our Ransom, Rev. has DAILY BIBLE READINGS present Bishop Reyerdy C. M. Acts 17:22-31. and T.. Acts 18:4-11- Whereas, Rey. A. J. Smoot, Sr. has W.. I Corinthians 2:1-5. been elected as the leading delegate of T. Philippians 4:10-14. the West Virginia Annual Conference ele ate Le Timothy 2:1-13 for a number of years because of the S. Psalm 27:1-6. brotherly love and confidence we have S. Psalm 25:1-10. placed in him as our leader, the c —The 20th Century Quarterly Be It Resolved, That We Williamson District Conference of the as we oe ate are se a SERIA a i i i West Virginia Annual Conference you in weakness, and in fear, and in| come this afternoon to talk to you RESOLUTION cara enna naramast ’ igion?” Icha es stand as a man to cas’ t much trembling. 4 And my ee and| about religion?” He said: “Come at x ‘hs is a allan lel aig my preaching were not in persuasive | two o'clock.” He joined the church.| (The following resolution was unant- © i are Ne SOTA i ai “ ea f the delegation to : x i i i lly hit what we do not ya sd by the Williamson Dis-| °F °° . s y words of wisdom, but in demonstration We do not usually hy mously adopted by th FO ELA RGS lesen ccs whieh «orecte | Bt rjaim at. I say, aim at business men \f iri r: 5 that you! : pi the Goes i Carry the gospel into Corinth, wher faith should not stand in the wisdom of men, but in the power of God. GOLDEN TEXT: I can do all things in him that strengtheneth me. Philip- Pians 4:13. in having a business man hand you check for thousands of dollars for thi church? man to Christ and the church. Ther: the business is. Would you get a thrill Well, you must first win that -| trict Conference of the West Virginia €| Conference honoring Presiding Elder A. J. Smoot, Sr. as presented by Rev. E. L, Patterson, pastor of the A.M.E. Church, Eckman, W. Va.)—Rev. Irvy H. Gary., Detroit, Mich. in the year 1940. Be It Further Resolved: That We shall use our influence with the Pre- siding Elder of the Wheeling District of the West Virginia Annual Confer- Rey. D. B. Taylor to do the a ie Madison, W. Va.|°D°* The recovery of the abundant life] “The right way for a man to think of will not be from test-tubes or tele-| us is as Christ’s servants, and mana- gers authorized to distribute the secret truths of God.” We often forget that the ministers] Amen. These further blessings which Thou dost give us, O Lord, show that the Shepherd forgets not His sheep. May we be always worthy of Thy love. ee THE LESSON BROUGHT DOWN TO DATE By John R. Ewers Paul must have succeeded in creating April 19, 1939 sai To the Presiding Elder and Members of the Williamson District Conference of the West Virginia Annual Confer- ence, Greetings: is something dynamic in big business men that attracts me. Most of them are trying to doa big job, well. They need help. Christ appeals to men. Properly persented he will win men. for Christ, who has showned us the way] of Christ are Ckrist’s servants; both of life. Help us to walk therein.—| preachers and laymen. The servant’s Amen. indispensable duty is to carry out the will and desire of his master. the servant becomes inflated with ego Tuesday, May 9 DEAD OR ALIVE? _ HYMNS THAT LIVE A el Missionary Hymn or becomes self-opinionated he unfits| From Greenland’s icy mountains, himself for rendering his appointed|From India’s coral strand, “Reckon ye also yourselves to be dead| tasks. Humility and obedience must Where Africa’s sunny fountains indeed unto sin, but alive unto God| ever mark a good servant. through Jesus Christ, our Lord.”—Ro- mans 6:11. Roll down their golden sand, To be “managers authorized to dis- From many an ancient river, tribute the secret truths of God” we| From many a palmy plain, It is not uncommon to hear the word| must be familiar with these truth in| They call us to deliver sent out concerning a notorious crimi-| our own lives. There are too many] Their land from error’s chain. nal that he is to be brought in by the] people today talking about things they police, dead or alive, In other words,| have never experienced. A man preach- 2 Can we, whose souls are lighted he has become a menace to society and| ing about the power of pentecost who With wisdom on high, must be dealt with and disposed of.|has never himself tarried in the upper|Can we to men benighted With a Christian it is not either or, but] room until endured will not cénvince| The lamp of life deny? ' both and. A man must be dead and] many of the reality of what he is talk- Salvation! O salvation! also alive. Dead unto sin, Alive unto| ing about. Then again, we will have ‘The joyful sound proclaim, God. man sensitive to the will of Christ.|¢i] we have, first of all, learned Dead unto sin means that there is no] govern our own lives. Speaking of| ‘ * BOE tee? 2 Aliveness unto God makes a] much success in managing for God un-| Till each remotest nation to|Has learned Messiah’s name. (Continued on page 6) ‘a church in Corinth because we have Why ha two great letters which he wrote to that church and there is good evidence of the existence of at least one other letter. But my hat is off to St. Paul, the gospel in a great, wealthy, wicked, responsil commercial city. Buffalo, Chicago, Youngstown Pittsburgh. It is hard going. \It is difficult to have two master: God and Mammon. Did you ever think| done about Mammon? In the National Gal- lery, in London, you ture, and cruel, pudgy, brutal person. Money bags are piled about him, but over his churche knee hangs the dead body of a beauti-| Even ‘ul youth. It is a hideous picture. I] such as have often watched young people as| city of they paused before it. Cities think to Commercial] pect to: too much of money. There] This The preacher has delivered his for I know what it means to preach| when he has finished speaking. T have preached in| gins there. It is well Paul’s preaching wa: e s—| ness hours, when his tent-making was God has a good many may find his pic-| the average city Mammon is represented as a churchman thinks. Not all of God’s o much of any prea t it? Because of the beneficent kindness of the Allwise Provience of our Hea- venly Father in permitting us to as- semble in the Williamson District Con- ference in this great historic St. Paul A. M. E. Church, Madison, W. Va., nestled down here in the home of the Smoots, the family of our beloved and distinguished Presiding Elder, Rev. A. J. Smoot, Sr., D.D., and ardent brother, minister and pulpiteer, Whereas, it is very fitting on such an occasion from this vantage point we can view the next General Conference, to reiterate some of the amiable quali- ties of one who has given more than ‘thirty years to the work of the Church in this Conference, who has pastored the smallest and the largest charges in this Conference and at present Rey. A. J. Smoot is the able Presiding El- der of the Williamson District. He Sil ve we been so timid abou POINTERS By Roy L. Smith soul The bility of the congregation be- to remember that most of s done after busi- more people in than the average people are in the s—that’s one of the pities. : a year and a half of preaching Paul offered did not save the Corinth. It is possible to ex- cher. be saved by world will never me. Respectively, Rey E. L. Patterson. MULTITUDE OF DETAILS With every funeral service, there is a multitude of details and the perfect service requires that these be handled smoothly and unobstrusively. This a trained organization—skilled in these matters through long ex- perience familiarity. We pride ourselves upon the fact that we have this type of organization and personnel. When desired, we are equipped to handle such details as sending announcement cards, arranging the seating of Please make means and the cars, and so on. use of our Advisory Department at any time. WALTER C. BECKETT 216 W. Coulter St. Phone Ger. 0585 ===== DSC09364.JPG ===== THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER Lp oes THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER I ‘ee my ship Hope, and tho’ the way! *“Individual Worth in a Sociall Tet ys “i ih th ADDE -ESSES : _ BISHOP|butions to know _ that Gospel] Madame Lillian E; t of M ahaa ; : Crisis” By J. Earl Gilbreath.] 7; So. & payne as a Man,” by Prof. J. P.) Chorus of St. Stephen i ee A compass of Love guides me right. = a ) ion and A, M. E. Churches ishc Dien Detroit) Bo Sass Fleming H. Revell Co. $1.25} be one. May shorter; Bishop Payne as a The-|gave $169 to the Department of x I regard you as one of our bishops.” Why are not these two churche already in process of merger, : not completely merged? If 4), the possible answers to that ques. tion could be gathered into , single volume they would make interesting or, perhaps, disgusting reading. Several gestures hay been made in this direction py both of these communions, More than a decade ago we thought— | at least those who were naive enough to believe that the leaders on both sides meant what they ologian, Dr. Jno. G. Mitchell; «Bishop Payne as an Educator,”|Choir $25. Senior Usher Board prof. W. S. Scarborough; “Rem-| $150, Pulpit Aid, $110, Golden Leaf iniscences of Bishop Payne,” Pres.|$47, Loyal Hearts $42.45, Silent s, T. Mitchell: “Bishop Payne as} Workers $25, Ladies Aid $22 an Author,” Mrs. S. C. B. Scar-} Spirit of St. Stephen $16 and ae borough; “Bishop Paynes Wom-|celsior Club $10.50. Clubs re- an’s Friend,” Mrs. Susie I. Shor-| ported a total of $661.95. ter; “Bishop Payne in Relation to the Church,” Bishop B. W. Ar-| THE REVEREND T. J. DAVIS nett; “Bishop Payne as a Leader,” Pastor of Campbell Chapel, Atte Hon. C. L. Maxwell; “Bishopjicus, Ga. is visiting New York, Payne from a Student’s Stand-] Philadelphia, and points in the point,” Rev. W. Byrd and W. H.| East after having attended meet- Lucas. Tho yellow with age the}ings of the Financial Board and program bears names of persons, Board of Church Extension last all of whom perhaps have gone] Week in Washington. His con- to join the great spirit who gregation has just closed a suc- breathed his last on Wednesday, cessful Anniversary raised As the Churchman went to Atlantic City, Presiding Elder I. N. Patterson prophesied at St. Matthew in Phila- delphia. At the evening service the Churchman listened to a able sermon delivered by tee Reverend Dr. H. B. Gantt. Trustees on April 2, and Junior “INDIVIDUAL WORTH IN A SOCIAL CRISIS”* SCAN THEIR RECORDS : : ce) Several years ago the writer ine Nea betes delegstes te ; ie . | the General Conference will meet met a young white student trom in Detroit, Michigan. Th . Tennessee in Boston University. : a saomieanebe ge cart aia getting around it, a great deal of Quite naturally soon or late the Sitereat well he ested conversation turned to the racial election “ct £ aie a ae situation in the United States. Aone : mite ye Diaboee The young man coniest that he aonthoted dabei! bees had never thot about it. Like} 4). it ai ahady of teeceon Peter he followed his Lord but t eee Bia of disloyalty E was not converted. In the mean- rs ih oa forever er 2% ee i time he studied personalistic phi- ae ped: a a es f Pee ashington, T. a paces in ie acid tes Jefferson Clement, Elizabeth M ibe EES Seg EEE 2 ue in handling church Gate pape 5 Thomas, Howard DL. Gregg, Milton S. great teachers as Edgar Shettield Christian brotherh i Ba eo Pee ec. J. Wright, G. Wayman Blakley,| Brightman, A. C. Knudson, Wal-| 19 4y, tis ahs paar oe nominations would have been 4 mpa' ould no’ ‘ P ( j a eat eae he eel bahay fait accompli long before the yea; oy athers-! of our Lord 1939. We seem to be very Eatered at the Post Office at P! phia, Pensa as Second Class Matter BeB—KINgsley 0497 Published Weekly at the A.M.E. Book Concern 716 3. Nineteenth Strest Philadelphia, Penna. Bishop D. H. Sims, Presidenc Bishop M. H. Davis, Vice-President Contributing Editors: Stewart, Josephine T ‘As these lines are written the Church- man hurries to Washington, D. C. to attend the meeting of the Financial Board and the Board of Church Ex- tension. “Let us take up the Cross.” Mem- bers of the Church Extension Board Dr. J. H. Smith is praying. Heads are bowed. In the chair is the President Bishop-S. L. Greene. The very room is sacred and hallowed. From the walls photographic likenesses M look down: sing. DR. G. T. STINSON Shreveport, La. Mrs. David Henry Sims, Allen A. Charles H. Wesley, Juanita E. Jackson-| ter Athearn, W. J. Lowstuter and .. E. Church, Philadelphia, Penna. Mitchell, A. Wayman Ward, Harry V.| FL. Strickland. We have not and Mr. William Edward Caldwell, Lino- Richardson. : Ju S = Tay $1,500. They lead Georgia in sub- - seen each other since those glor- das Iscariot, and Simon Magus farther from it today than w Nov. 29, 1893. rere! pie SOE an Sup James A. Handy, W. J. Gaines, M-|.. 0. A. M. E. Book Con- George A. Singleton, Editor and | jous days spent on Beacon Hill shall not pass! The episcopal door} ere + we ae scriptions to the Christian Re-|,” gutter IM eee Atwert type Operator, A. M. E. Book 3 en ite : pag were ee § lees at Imagine the. thrill to, reed “Earl| nn ace eee eee heen ois AMER | MANY) Sons Johnson, H. M. Turner, B. W. Arnett, |" me 1 Ye agree ok Pry Gilbreath’s answer to the ques barred against the Thurlow Weed} tween Ronee ae ee ioe be- church bulletins received an- Evans Tyree, B: F. Lee, 1. N. Ross.) af, Spurgeon Bradley, St. Matthew, ar, ' onths, $1.00; Single| .._ gas pecs : "| ch re s 4 nominations ; ine Easter services r at- C. S. Smith, L. J. Coppin, E. W. Paes opel de NUE x Copy Se tion: “Can Individualism save us urch politician, and the selfish] i, many small communities is a ee Neral tiie The Churchman Lampton, W. D. Chappelle, John ae ae aes Address all correspondence to: The Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.’ | in eleven thot-provoking, soul- | stirring, challenging talks. THURSDAY, MAY 4, 1939 The author is a preacher in the M. E. Church (South) and lives in Chattanooga, Tenn. But like Paul he sets no value upon his own life if he may only proclaim the truth. Here is no mere priest, standing close to the throne of tradition and social expediency, but a prophet of God who envis- ions the new social order in the midst of time. With him the in- dividual is of supreme worth, than which there is nothing in the world comparable. This premise is followed thru with inexorable logic until lines of racial segrega- Some day I'll embark on my final trip tion and oppression, Jim-crow- On an unknown, uncharted sea; ism, disfranchisement, economic time to start building] injustice give way in the light of reason and the Christian ethic. Weekly Thought Public he Health j the foundation upon which rests the happiness of the people and the welfare Public first duty of the st of the Health tesman nation is the The care of the Disraeli. Weekly Poem MY SHIP And now is the my ship, For to build it there’s no one but me from Totalitarianism” in his “In-| Christian Recorder, 716 South 19th| dividual Worth in a Social Crisis” | iY . z grandiser, Scan their records. travesty on the religion we claim to meditate. Our apparent inabili- ty to unite for common action against evils which are blighting the life of our people is cause for lament. We shall never realize ONE THING NEEDED One of the greatest needs of the Atrican M. E, Church today is to produce a devotional and histori Heseatee eT ieee our fullest possible service to our : people until we have the will t sha of < oe and satisfy “explore the possibilities of a E>. the demands of th iti . . al ia Hoes Seat peer: ion which will transcend anything there po ieee ee Gat that is possible within the frame- Wayman, David Smith are little bi sO ranean esto: is paige Tanner, Turner, We eee fl saentsistep ir an rnett, C.S: i . Fa toueer wl a re eee the direction of a united church General Conference ought provide Se oe ae i for the production of religi BONS aa gious|_. =: literature. It would be a valuable pc a investment. The best prepared oie" eu y where we are causi i selected for the task. : ; ahioalduedt on ory, churching them with inadequate uldietittors possess ithe I Ces=| i ecaliieckand Mamet ewith ’ 2 sary intellectual equipment, and]. . : Pe aptitude but they should be freed care eae eons tention is directed to “Metropoli- tan Community Church Tidings,” Chicago. This church is a child dr. W. D. Cook. and represents one of the most in- fluential churches in our group. ts choir, directed by Prof. J. Wesley Jones, has a great repu- Recorder for over thirty years. He once served St. James in eople to rebuild after the fire. rom Bishop, and Mrs. Wright, Jr. carries quotations from The Angel to Mary Mag- dalene, The Psalmist David, The The member- John R. Hawkins, Dean of the General ship has grown into the thousands] Officers. He was elected Secretary of tation. The pastor, the Reverend] Phe Churchman was guest speaker Joseph M. Evans, is also a product] at historic St. James in Atlantic City of the church of Allen, and has] on last Sunday morning. The success- been a subscriber to the Christian] ful pastor is the Cleveland and donated freely in accessions and one conversion. helping Reverend Gomez and James is the church of Prof. Dicker- AN EASTER GREETING] Spencer. R. Rion which was Women’s Afield { African Methodi fi : of African 4 eed having Returning thru Washington, D. C. gone out under the late Reverend the Churchman paid his respects to Dr. Education from the presidency of Kit- trell College in 1896, and has been Sec- retary of Finance continuously since 1912. Reverend M. M Ward. The people were there. God's spirit came and there was a mighty shout in the camp. There were two Ste son, relative of the immortal Bishop W. F. Dickerson, Fisher, Newsome. Hurst. H. B. Parks, W. W. Beckett, Joshua H. Jones, Abram Grant, Bele Tanner, W. D. Johnson. The Churchman glances at a com- posite picture of he Board of Church Extension of 1904. The members were Bishop Abram Grant, president, B. F. Watson, Secretary-Treasurer, Daeh:. Roberts, A. L..Gaines, J. M Canady, tian Herald in 1848. We have got to find the picture of this first editor. Prof. John R. Hawkins is making his The president of the occas- Day, was prnmenuinee he THE MOST POPULAR BISHOP Send in Subscriptions. Vote Your Choice. annual report. Bishop M. H Davis, President is in the chair. Bishops present: W. A. Fountain, J. A (Continued on page 12) Ped. is Sho AI eae eed THE MOST POPULAR BISHOP 1940, Allen / delphia, Penna. Rey. Baron S. Taylor, Dillon, S. C. Mrs. Nettie S. Whaley, Concordville, Penna. Miss Evelyn Scott, Darby, Penna Mr. Harry H. Lowber, Lay Delegate \. M. E. Church, Phila- Mrs. J. B. Bell, New Jersey Con- A. J. Burton, A. M. Ward, A. Cooper, ay Vy le Lowe, G. M. Burk, I. W. Dukes, T. C. Denham, A. M. Green. Dr. H. Mansfield Collins, Pastor Tae R First A. M. E. Church, Los Angeles, The Churchman is happy especially i : ‘ Calif. to discover the picture of AS NG Green. He was the son of Augustus Mrs. I. S. Stone, St. Paul, Spring- R. Green, the first Editor of the Chris- field, TI! Brother J. W. Ross, Albany, Georgia. Andrew Woodward, Mother Bethel, Philadelphia, Penna Prof. George W. Howard, George- town, S. C. Pastor Bethel, In brief the author stands uncom-| from burdens which hinder mental “Yes, Mr. Singleton Fin Almighty to the exiled Jews fs , . we j y to the e J ‘ My ship must be seaworthy, sturd isi P 2 y, sturdy and] promisingly for the full social ap-| Pursuits and study. Wi di : staunch, pee é P- . De caus redG ith i ‘ 5 Maj G A ; 4430 Act Now! Hurry! Send in Votes! MOST POPULAR BISHOP Lest the way be stormy and cota | Pitation of the gospel. Should) more than publish a few papers|. fe Bare geet in the Major R. R. Wright, Sr. 4 ane ee re oon ay) SN yon ae on I must have a pilot and crew, ere I he be able to rernain in the South| #24 magazines which do not ade- ene age uture they a EC THE D TMENT OF RE- 3rd oe PATI eee 19241 | count 30 votes. Vielding toe tier aivesressteeepseeppnett tt launeh, and preach what he has written| ately meet our deepest religious aes be? meee ligi ee ae Bishop M. H. Davis .----- 1713| | urgent requests from all sec- | | Editor George A. Sinmenos For that ship is to carry my soul, remains to be seen. Should he needs, our bishops.” ‘gious Education has issued ap Bishop N. W. Williams ..-- 1265 tions of the church the 716 South 19th Street The Carpenter of Nazareth furnished proclaim it in many northern —The A.M.E. Zion Quarterly a ae booklet wae e} 7, Bishop J. S. Flipper --- fon Most Popular Bishop pala a Semin Penna. the plans : cities he will be crucified. But Review Connectional Young cople's}io. | Bishop G-.B. Young ----.+ tion Campaign fs being continued. jen F fed ep Fi E Congress, Leadership Training] g. Bishop S. L. Greene ..-. 668] | The bargain rates of $1.00 in | | my Sot OS ASS a _ building the ship of my life; he is no better than his Lord. EDITORIAL OF THE WEEK Hs Institute, Richard Allen Youth 14. Bishop E. J. Howard .-.--- 629| | ‘groups of $ or more still hold for of yer ry imitate His skillful hands} Each talk or chapter is cram- Cotneil 7 ee ec) Aesenihly 6. Bishop W. A. Fountain ...- 516| | laymen. Presidents, Chaplains, | | fer ....-.--++-- Subscriptions to th ‘went her the worst storms and|med full of sente ONE OF OUR 2a : one ishop E. J. Howard (Okla.) 350 Missionaries, Presiding Elders, Ak aekal paper f nces that are ISHOPS Tune 1 1. Philadelphia,| 12. Bishop Chrictian Recorder sbi a vascular, but th h i ine Bepeaet, cthel, Ehilace pm 11. Bishop H. Y. Tookes .----- 300 Pastors, Workers, now is the The material used must be truth, which : h ‘ prise ee 6 Co-Chairman: Bishops Wie Ad a! Bishop J. A. Grease (Ark.) 260 time to show your colors. Sup- Sy AS Ca BEE aecae cay ahead prevails fsa i mapa f of uncompromising! In a personal letter to Bishop : = Fountain and H. Y. Tookes, Ad- Bishop R. A. Grant, In port your bishop, and help aa DS AND Ss Against all the tempests of sin; fu spe Pox ‘The Cross in Modern B. G. Shaw, George A. Singleton,| WE ARE INDEBTED TO ministrative Staff: The Reverends Memory . ; as SEs pabeetaalag every Afri- a I must cnt out the badness of hate from phil Ae "br we eile nO foe See ee aehia the Reverend 4. 17 -shtockley e _ Pe GW. OTUs al eae fot ey GEORGE A. SINGLETON, beeing vi Episcopal ‘Dietrlet my sails. mine but fa bern: cilia es té Bishos es, iar ig rood poms 0 Cie ee oe * ine i - venion: Rtd. 100 sae veagede va as the Mest Popular Bishop. sd wi to Bis 5 / 1 i i Ny The Christian Recorder le And use only good will toward men. op Shaw's remarks at the] program of a Memorial service ° Bishop R. R. Wright, Jr. 100 716 South 19th Street, Sari TREO _ IT SHOULD BE ENCOURAG- roe Pi ing to those choirs in our church! ,, ae which make no® financial contri- ea ae at Amos. i 3 i : We do not hesitate to re-| funeral of the late Bishop Grant.| Bishop Daniel Alexander Payn® bscription in May will count heen ere I go I must have Faith}commend Earl Gilbreath’s book] In the course of the letter he says Saturday, Feb. 24, 1894 at 10 m Gr . i ; : hs vib es tbe We ane to eg readers. Spend giant hours] of Bishop Shaw’s address, A. M. in the University Chapel, ; with it and be amply rewarded. “Your panegyric was a classic,| Wilberforce University. Philadelphia, Penna. Se ; : ===== DSC09365.JPG ===== THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER e Ss ELIZABETH M. THOMAS Editor PRR RRR EEE EE BE CAREFUL WHAT YOU SAY |JUST A FEW DOTS—THAT’S ALE Diplomacy and Duplicity AS I GO AROUND Diplomacy is the language of con- REVIEW, THE VOICE OF MIS. duct that is polite to the extent that lay] SIONS and THE WOMAN'S Mis. In speaking of a person’s faults, YOUNG PEOPLE’S PAGE ss aM CORDER, THE A. M. E. CHR; ALLEN CHRISTIAN ENDEAVOR LEAGUE TOPIC FOR MAY 7 MARKS OF THE CHRISTIAN LIFE Showing the Spirit of Christ Phil. 2:5-8 } Pray don’t forget your own; Remember those with homes of glass, Should seldom throw a stone; If we have nothing else to do But talk of those who sin Tis better we commence at home, And from that point begin We have no right to judge a man Until he’s fairly tried; Should we not like his company. We know the world is wide. Some may have faults—and who has not? The old as well as young; Perhaps we may, for aught we know, Have fifty to their one. I'll tell you of a better plan, And find it works full well: To try my own defects to cure, Before of others tell; And though I sometimes hope to be No worse than some I know, My own shortcomings bid me let The faults of others go. Then let us all, when we commence To slander friend or foe, Think of the harm one word may do To those we little know. Remember curses sometimes, like Our chickens, “roost at home.” Don’t speak of others’ faults until We have none of our own. a | SNAPPY a ER STORIES and baa i ran about having regulation farm products, the number] of delegations, etc., ie le 4s ooker T. Washington, of animals to be raised and killed. | Conference at Detroit so tevise every: DANGE and, RB sete for years to visit) The “New Deal” has added thousands| thing as to have everything in harmony R that Institution. An Irishman quit attending Church] address, I have read editorial expres- . | people regard a diplomat as being de- | |ceptious. Duplicity is in fact, what most people call diplomacy. In the church] and all be under bne mahagement, 7), both are used. Sycophants use dupli-] Manager of that Departinent, ang |, city to deceive their superiors and to} receive ali subscriptioiis, other tion escape undue tnannerisms that imight for their support. THE SOUTHERY cost their heads. To be diplomatic is CHRISTIAN RECORDER and the very much allowable in us all. Du-] WESTERN CHRISTIAN RECOR. plicity is hateful, rude, and not allowable. | DER be under one management. They Duplicity comes from cringing fear. let all Editors be denominated N- Diplomacy is commonisms couched in ERAL OFFICERS” atid receive g,\. polite wise language. Let's get the} ary as such, and be free to edit, ang difference. Let us rise above cringing} educate the church unhandicapped, crowds, clear our minds of muck, and] Make a law to detnand all pastors {o look at our activities from a high mind-| subscribe to all periodicals —all Mj. ed lofty principle, rather thah tiiuck-} sions Pastors have papéts fot thein raking and low groveling duplicity. | paid otit of the missionary tioney SIONARY RECORDER all be py, lished at the A. M. E. Book Concery, Again: Speaking of Bishop D. H. Bishops: Well, here I go. As “I go Sits let te say: I Was in a large book around” I firid the sentiment existing store a few days ago, lookiig at new] for the election of at least six Bishops books, and I cathe across olte to bel at: Detroit in 1940. Two for Sout By J. G. ROBINSON, D.D., Editor| used as are “Streams in the desert;” Africa (and they be made to stay A. M. E. Review “The Upper Rootn,” etc., for family] there), ofe to West Africa, (he be worship, with 365 short serttions (one| made to serve without atiy American Rec : sGne @ » Recently, I have been writing “Dots”| for each day in the year) by illustriotis| Conference, and he stay there. One under the words, “AS I GO AROUND.” ministers; only one written by our race| for the West Indies and other Is Ma * < any letters from all parts of the group—Bishop David H. Sims. country have come to me commending the same, for which I am thankful. (he serve them without any added con- ferences.) And so redistrict the home The “NEW DEAL’—Here, I want territory, as to elect three new Bish- it known when I say “NEW DEAL”| ops for the sare and assign all who are Many things are happening, which should make us think, and think very earnestly and seriously; I read of Mr. Roosevelt’s visit to Tuskegee Institute politics, but conditions. The Govern- ments have no right trying to fix things for people’s living. Legislation, After finishing his| 4nq thousands to relief rolls. I am not speaking concerning party then active. General Confetetice -— As to laws, tiles, regulations and six This is| with decency, and righteousness, the greatest and richest Country in the good government. What the Topic Means : ‘This meeting provides a climax to the series. We have noted that a Christian controls himself. We have described how and why a Christian forgives others. We have talked of how a Christian loves the ones that others find hard to love. Now we are to seek today those marks of a Chris- tian which make him seem like Christ. The Scripture verses urge us to have the same spirit as Jesus Christ pos- sessed. Then to make plain just what that spirit is the statement is made that He, even though He was God and there- fore far above mere human beings, was willing to put this all aside and become a man Himself, in order that He might help other men. In other words, the spirit df Jesus was a spirit of humility, of service, of sacrifice. Is it too much to say that Jesus’ fol- lowers are to be like Him? Are we as young Christians to point to the same marks in ourselves as the Master Himself had? Getting the Juniors to Help All Juniors who have studied the Bible in Sunday School and Christian Endeavor know a great many charac- teristics of Jesus. All of these to- gether made up His spirit. They are to be pointed out and described and then related to boys and girls. As the different statements are made they are to be. put on the blackboard, that all may see them. Thus, Jesus was gentle; Jesus was patient; Jesus was courageous; Jesus was merciful; and when asked why, explained: “It] sions to the effect that Mr. Roosevelt got too dangerous. One Sunday they] has shown himself to be the best friend had a big gun in the pulpit; the choir] the Negro has had in the White House murdered the anthem; and the organist] since Lincoln; even some wrote that world. Also, “The New Deal” has gal- loped down the road of spending, until the Nation’s debt today is upward of Finally :-— Great preparations are being made at Jesus was forgiving; Jesus was loving; Jesus was humble, etc The next step will be to point out tried to drown the choir.” SPITEWORK “T am glad to see you so regular in attendance at the evening service,” said the pastor to a lady member. ly to spite my hushand like me to go out of evenings.” SERMONETTE Theme: How to Pray Text: “Lord, teach us to pray.” Luke HA, oe 1. Get alone with God. “Pray to the Father which is in secret.” Matt. 6:6 TT. Ask in the name of Jesas. “What- soever ye shall ask in my name, that will T do.” John 14:13, 14; 16:23, 24. TV. Depend upon the Holy Spirit. “True worshipers worship in spirit,” John 4:23, 24; Rom. $:26, 27. Note the| M order: 1. To the Father. 2. Through] tre the Son. 2:18, 2, Ry the Holy Spirit. Eph. it shall be given you,” ete. 13; Hebrew 11:6. The Rey, Wm, A. Dorsey Lincoln fades into Roosevelt. I feel as one wrote: “What fools we mortals be.” citizens Bishop David Henry Sims. joining wy ® ibe ual $i ica conte eee his influence and finely trained mind, He ance with those of Bishop R. C. Ransom, Dr. D. O. Walker and others and made Wilberforce University an “A” Class University. The Connection in particular and the Negro race in general owe to these individuals undying gratitude, and as one said, “There should be a monument to the so built to their memory while they against the need of better salary for e. I think we should have more to say| “Burning Hearts” will set the church about and do more for the spiritual] on fire; and pocket books will catch TIl. Be definite. “What wilt thou] welfare of the church than we do or|on fire, that T shall do unto thee?” Luke 18:41.] say. To those who are skeptical about wil! fly to God’s altar for ministerial HEAVEN, please read the following’:| support, and for the support of other Our names in Heaven, Luke 10:30; our] activities of the church. As far as 3 aster in Heaven, Matt. 23:8, 9; our| salary is concerned, Bishops General ‘Waft, waft, ye winds, His story, asure’ in Heaven, Matt. 6:20; our| Officers, Presiding Elders and Pastors, And you, ye waters, roll, hip in Heaven, Phil, 3:20; our] all of them should receive more pay Till like a sea of glory eternal home in Heaven, Hebrews 13:-| than they receive. That’s that. V. Re sure of an answer, “Ask and| 14; our affections set on things in Luke 11:9-] Heaven, Col. 3:2 God’s dwelling place at in Heaven, Tsa- 63:15. Let's go there,| ing is, we need all of them; but, we] Redeemer, King, Creator, no matter what the cost, insignificance to A. Mi $40,000,000,000. Our great, great grand Philadelphia for the Bishops’ and Con children will be wrestling with the|nectional Councils, and the Young Peo problem of trying to redeem this} ple’s meeting, Selby and Abington r¢ Country from debt. Also, more crooks, followed, we will leave Philadelphia $0 tramps, criminals and idlesome people inspired that we will add hundreds ©! are in the Country today than at any| thousands of members to our church time in our nation’s history and was|during the next four years. MORE brought on by the “New Deal” so] ANON. denominated. P. §.: I am just back from the Salary—Now let me say—As I go Virginia Conference. Keep your eye? around, I discover that more is saidjon Drs. S. §. Morris and C. concerning ministerial salary by preach- ‘Stewart in your Episcopal caiculation ers and members than is said about] Dr. C. W. Abington preached @ soul saving; the above is not written] great ordination sermon. 2 235 N. Farson St Philadelphia, Pa. preachers; yet, I believe if we would secure from God burning hearts, said), ee HYMNS THAT LIVE melt and fly open and money ; (Continued from page 2) It spreads from pole to pole; 3 Till o’er our ransomed nature As to Church Publication—my feel-} The Lamb for sinners slain, — should let THE CHRISTIAN RE-|In bliss returns to reign, one at a time instances where Jesus showed these different good points. The Juniors may look up the Bible pas- sages; the superintendent may tell the story. Thus: Jesus showed His gentle nature in His actions at the time of the death of Lazarus, His dear friend. Jesus’ patience is shown in His deal- ing with the disciples who wished to haye Him promise them places of prominence in His coming Kingdom. Instead of being angry and telling them there was no such thing as reward to those who were selfish, He pointed out that the chief places in His Kingdom would come to those who would do the most good deeds to their fellow men. (Mark 10:35-45.) Jesus had plenty of courage, as was shown by His willingness to go to Je- rusalem where His enemies were, when He might have turned in the other di- rection and have spared Himself a cruel death. (Mark 10:32-34.) Showing Jesus’ Spirit Today It is not enough to point out the good elements in Jests. We expect these things in Him. But how about finding them in us, today? In that part of Chicago where Eleanor Burgess lives, there are a number of Vialian families, and two Italian boys THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER and one Italian girl are in Eleanor’s room at school. Since Italy has shown such a warlike attitude and has acted so unfairly toward the people in Ethi- opia, most of the children of English and American families, have made it rather hard for those whose parents came from Italy. have been kept out of games, or have been called unpleasant names, or have fot been invited to the homes of the other children. Eleanor was troubled about this, and asked her Sunday school teacher for advice. Miss Elliott told her that she should try to imagine what Jesus would think about such a state of affairs; and to show the same spirit she thought Jesus would show. How do you think Eleanor acted toward the Italian children after that? Sometimes they Questions to Be Answered 1. Can you think of any incident that shows Jesus’ spirit toward those of other races? 2. If we are trying to be like Jesus, what spirit should we show toward the unfortunate? 3. How can we show the spirit of Jesus in our homes? Daily Verses Meadows, J. J. Baker. Rev. Wm. Tynes, transferred to New York Conference. Norfolk District—I, T. Walker Presiding Elder St. John—;Eastville, A. L. Wil- liams; Franktown, D. B. Thorpe; Savageville, W. R. Howerton; Ac- comac, J. J. Benjamin; Onancock, I. S. Harmon; Capeville, A. Long; Bell Haven, A. M. Sivillis; Bolling Book, W. M. Hinsley; Oak Grove, Geo. Harrington; Daugherty, M. C. Wil- liams; Trehernsville—; Cape Charles, J. D. Sinclair; Bridgetown, W. R. Gullins. Portsmouth District—M. E. Davis, Presiding Elder Emanuel, C. E. Stewart; First Trinity, L. S. Roberts; Deep Creek Circuit, D. F. Gladney; St. James, O. J. Hayman; Smithfield, Jacob Smith; South Hill, Cornelius Moore; Mt. Mo- riah Circuit, D. V. Young; Newsom Circuit, W. M. Mack; Carrolton Circuit, Geo. R. Jones; Oak Grove Circuit, F. F. Burke; St. Andrews, A. R. Montague; St. Paul, W. W. Halsey. Evangelists: Mrs. Rosa Sawyer, M., May 1. Spirit of Christ in Old Testament. 1 Sam. 24:4-7. T., May 2. Burden-bearing. Gal. 6:1, a W., May 3. Prayer for the disloyal. 2 Tim. 4:16 T., May 4. Stephen’s love for his slayers. Acts 7:59, 60. F., May 5. Giving good for evil. Luke 6 :28-31 Love, the true spirit of Christ. John 13:34, 35. Sun. May 7. Topic—4. Showing the Spirit of Christ. Phil. 2:5-8. —Christian Endeavor World Peay Rees APPOINTMENTS OF THE VIRGINIA ANNUAL CONFERENCE Richmond, Virginia S., May 6. Richmond District—J. A. Young, Presiding Elder Bethel, H. D. Gregg; South Bethel, L. M. Thompson; Grant’s Chapel, M. Law; Newport News, J. W. Henry; Hampton, J. E. Harris; Phoebus, Mrs. Lina Reid; Mt- Zion, J. H. Cherry; St. Mark, M. ,T- Thomas; Oceana, J. A. Beckett; Princess Anne, H. C. Walker; Suffolk, J. E. Reese; Waynes- boro, R. T. Watkins Staunton, W. #H. Stuart; Harrisonburg, O- E. Bum- gardner; Winchester, J. H.- Ross; Cambell Mission, To be supplied; John M. Brown, To be supplied. Roanoke District—To be appointed Mt Zion, Roaknoke, P. S. Mosely; Bedford, L. R. Lilly; Lynchburg, P. M. Caldwell; Prospect, W- L. Foust; Farmville, C. W. Robinson; Boydton, To be supplied; Harmony Ct., S- H. Davis; St. Paul, Danville, L. P. Her- ring; N- Danville, P. M. Esclick; Apes Allen; Martinsville, R- T. An- derson; Rocky Mount, Geo. E. Gr ter; Boone Mill Ct., O- TT eet Caves Spring, FF; R.A. Ward; . nezer, Roanoke, Jas. R. i Salem, W. T- Holland; Blacksburg, held at Allen Temple A. M. E. Church, Tifton, Ga, began Friday night, March 10. The Conference was opened at with the Presiding Elder in the chair. TIFTON, GA. The Second Quarterly Conference of the Fitzergard District 8 o'clock First hymn No. 192. Josephine Daniel. Second hymn 115. Matt. 7, Scripture Lesson in which the P. E., Dr. 1. G. Glass gave a fine talk concerning the Scripture lesson. The quarterly ap- pointed Sister F. Davis, Secretary, Ushers, Bro. Edd Clark and Bro. N.L, Colson, and other officers. All boards made a full report. Sunday morning at 10 Sunday School. The lesson was reviewed by the P. E. Morning service began 11:30 with an up-stirring prayer service. The P..E7 preached from the Romans 1-13-16. It was a_ splendid Af Crake: League met 6 P. M. Eyening worship began 7 P. M. with a soul stirring prayer service. The selection was from the Psalm 46:1-7. The P. E. proved himself to be hon- est and true, and is still in love with his people. Prayer by Sister sermon. Mrs. R. F. Sparrow. Bluefield, W. Va. WILLIAMSON DISTRICT We were blessed to have the presence of our eminent Presiding Elder for the second quarter in the Conference year. He graced the pulpit Sunday morning and preached a message that was vital in its contents. The music was furn- ished during the day by the junior and senior choirs under the direction of Mesdames H. B. Whitehead and Mamie Lyles respectively. During the afternoon service, a chorus of twenty men of Mt. Zion Baptist Church sang and Prof. Q. A. Connely preached. A fine audience listened to them with pleasure. The Elder stated that the occasion would be hard to du- plicate in any city. At the evening service the Elder brought his second message to an eager and interested congregation. A message which told of the things God required of man as his acme of creation. Fol- lowing the services Communion was administered. Monday evening the Quaterly Con- ference was held. Every auxiliary made a splendid report. The total amount raised this quarter was $1,547.23 for all purposes. in the membership. Bethel A. M. E. Church under the leadership of the pastor, Rey. John F. Little, has raised itself to a place of distinction in the conference. DR. A. J. SMOOT, Presiding Elder "ANNA L. TALIFFERRO Excellent food well served DUKES’ RESTAURANT 5550 Haverford Avenue Offers you a good quality of food of many varieties Steaks, Chops, Chicken, Sea Food THIRD EPISCOPAL DISTRICT , There was also an increase, Dr. I. G. Glass, P. E Rev. J. H. Percell, Pastor Mrs. Minnie Lee Colson a DEVON, PENNA. The third Quarterly Conference was held at Mt. Zion A. M. E. Church, Devon, Penna., on January 30, Rey. R O. Napper, Presiding Elder; Rev. J. R. Fortune, pastor. Opened by sing- ing “A Charge to Keep I Have.” Prayer by Rev. Charles Shephard. Scripture by the Presiding Elder Mrs. Mollie Hopkins, secretary. 173 members, one increase, four infants were baptized. Two marriages. After the financial reports the Presiding Elder then spoke of the wonderful work that the members and friends of Mt Zion A. M. . Church had done hoping that they would continue to work in peace and harmony. Closing by the Rev. R O. Napper, Presiding Elder. The following is the financial report $328.5 Trustees .- Stewards .. Stewardess .- Sunday School ...-.-- 13.60 Trustee Aid Jr. 55.99 Choir Senior ..---+--6.. 5459+ 16.79 Choir Junior ..-..++-+++> 7.92 Willing Workers --.- 19.85 Ushers -..---22-7 00" ¢? 11.37 Sinking Fund ...-- 18.85 Pageant ...--- 19.34 Taken in this Quarter... $907.12 LUCY ; LONG Morris Brown College ATLANTA, GEORGIA LIBERAL ARTS COLLEGE Courses leading to BACHELOR OF ARTS BACHELOR OF SCIENCE rated by Southern Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools. Members of Association of Reasonable Prices I. S. Reid; Ivanhoe, H. A. bei Wytheville, © B, Brown; Daniel Dukes, Prop. Phone She. 1078 ae Na American Colleges. W. A. Fountain, Jr., President ===== DSC09366.JPG ===== Women In The News MISSIONS AND ITS LEADERS 1939 Faitor=-M. Mossel Griffin EMANCIPATION We thank Thee Lord for riven chains, Quarter of a Century For half a century and its gains, Fo. music charm within our hearts |COLORED WOMEN AND WORLD) “THE PRESIDING ELDERS’ Religion’s peace that ne'er departs PEACE WIVES’ COUNCIL And for that th of motherhood By Mary Church Terrell of the The joy of which none understood; FIRST EPISCOPAL DISTRICT” That a e lor x and dreadful years No group of citizens in the United States should desire peace more than] The Presiding Elders’ Wives’ Council Colored people, and none should strive] of the First Episcopal held its “Spring So ful sighing-and of tears, That faith and hope have never fled That still for us thy Son hath plead, harder to put an end to war than they| Meeting” at the Y. W. C. A. Building, Through trials deep through suffering should: It does not require a college] New York, March 29th. sore education, and one does not have to be} This august body of women having We kept our faith in Thee the more] “wondrous wise” to understand why] for its supervisor, Mrs. Mayme A. And ever waiting still did pray they should entertain in this opinion.] Sims, the wife of our very estimable For strength from Him as was our| Any group whose population and| Bishop D. H. Sims; for its presiding day vealth are small and whose advantages] officer, Mrs. Annie F. Vanderhorst of are few, when c 1 : i i We sung our Lord and God is hear Sais than el ea ee ne Le ae will suffer more from war than the] object “Kingdom Building” has out- more highly favored. No matter in] lined many tentative plats for the fur- what country people may live, the less] ther advancement of the women and the fortunate always suffer more from war] work in general of the district. than do those in better circumstances. And to his heart, we still are dear And that from out his bounteous store He'll f us bl That out of wrong must still come right future ssings ever more an After a very helpful business session, We were told that the World War] the council was escorted to the table, was fought “to make the world safe] where a miost delicious dinner was for Democracy,” and many of us be-} served. A rising vote of thanks twas lieved that the conditions under which] tendered the presiding elders’ wives of Colored people live in the United States] New York, New Englatid; and New would be greatly improved if victory] Jersey who were the hostess for the was by the Allies. Feeling that they] occasion. would like to have a bigger bite of Some day the That And our long life “in He What years With all their sorrows, hopes and fears We will have trusted in the Lord Believed his promise, kept his word be more bright when our “on earth is done” en's begun” matter then these bitter And standing there around His throne The following were in attendatice: We'll hear at last His sweet “Well| Democracy than they had ever enjoyed,] In company with Mrs, Mayme A done.” Colored people worked hard to help| Sims were Mesdames Bertha Napper, Gertrude Bustill-Mossell.| the Allies win. ; ed 6 i Arminta Patterson, Adelaide Johnson, War is brutal and bloody in itself, and] Retta Arnett of Philadelphia and Mrs. it brings so much death and destruction] Nora W. Link of Delaware; from New in its wake, it seems a pity not tol England, Dr. and Mrs. J. G. Drake; urge people to do everything in their] Mesdames Annie F. Vanderhorst and power to banish it from the earth for] Annie S. King; and from New York this reason alone. One is almost] Mesdames Manning and Walton. ashamed to persuade people to oppose] Watch “The Recorder” columns for war on the ground that those who] future developments and work of this survive derive no benefit from it. And] organization. yet, because many claim it is instru- mental of good, it is necessary to call attention to the fact that war tears | — —_————————_—— down and destroys some of the most|"o longer exists today, if it ever did things which mankind pos- in the past. sesses, instead of building up and say- Millions of men were killed, wounded ing them. and rendered helpless invalids for the It would be easy to prove that the| rest of their lives by the World War. so-called good things which war is The hearts of millions of women and said to have bestowed upon mankind] children were broke. There is untold destitution and suffering the world to- day as the result of that awtul carnage. Dialolical engines of destruction were “OCCASIONAL FLASHES” By Willard Leake The Coming of Bishop Gregg to Arkansas In the humble opinion of the writer Bishop Gregg’s coming to Arkansas at Surely the writer and all Arkansas join the entire this time is providential. Nora W. Link, Chairman 7 i A Publicity Committee connection in regretting the untimely passing of Bishop R. A. Grant which made necessary the change in our Epis- precious copal leadership; and we are in deep- est Mrs. Grant. In all fairness, I must say, in many respects Bishop H. Y. Tookes was doing a fine job; but as sympathy with things happened, the coming of Bishop Gregg to us, I be- will definite and might have been secured without the sub-| loss of life and without the unspeakable administrative | horrors which always follow in its wake. and Personally, I| However, even if we granted for the| used to poison, gas, bomb, and shoot to appreciate Bishop Gregg as a scholar,| sake of argument that war has some-| death, the sons of mothers, the husbands instru- | of wives, and fathers of girls and boys. —Extract from an address’ delivered at the Women International League for Peace and Freedom. eee pana iene incon ee en cman ly including the names of R. A. Grant. lieve, prove a stantial blessing both in fraternal results Christian gentleman, and church execu-| times seemed nécessary and tive. I was especially glad to hear} mental of good in the past, it does not him say on February 28th last, that} follow that the same thing is true at the men of Arkansas would have the | the present time. The necessity for war opportunity to vote in the several con-} — ferences according to the dictates of] Recently the A. M. E. Church has their of course we|been more keenly shocked and has| The same applies to Drs. Campbell and all know what this means for Arkansas.| perhaps sustained as great, if not a| McGill as it relates to their respective Now Dr. J, H. Clayborne is our en-) greater loss than in several years in| states. One only needs to know some- dorsed candidate, and personally IT be-|the untimely passing of Bishgp R. A. thing of African Methodism in these lieve we should and will stand by the] Grant, and the deaths of Drs. J. N.| states to be able to appreciate the dis- endorsement we have given him; but Campbell of Arkansas; E. H. McGill,| tinct contributions these great men we must not forget the interest of] of South Carolina. Certainly the his-! made. I am sure in the passing our Shorter College and the state gencrally.| tory of African Methodism in the State| loss is Heavens gain. 7 of Florida and in the connection could “Servants of God, well done, They Are Gone, But Not Forgotten] not be fully written without prominent- Praise be thy new employ own consciences ; RRR EE EE EEE EE EE EEE EEE EEL Progress Made by Negro Women in the past CHURCH IVES AND EDUCATIONAL FIELDS OVER THE HILLS Over the hills and thie valleys of dreati. ing, “ ’ Slowly I take my way; Life is the night with its dream-vision, teeming, Death is the waking at day. Down through the dales and bowers oj loving, Singing I roam afar; Day-time and night-time I’m constant- ly roving, Dearest one thou art my star —Paul Laurence Dunbar And while eternal ages tut Rest in thy Saviot’s joy.” Why Not We? I am again suggesting that the A M. E. Chutch sponsor a nation-wide broadcast. Some may rémember my making this siiggestiott sotne five or six years ago. Iii my Opinion, in no better sway cotild we advarice the Kitigdom of Christ ard sell the African Methodist Church aitiong thousands of oiir race group iti America. Ail praise to Rev. Gien T. Settie of Cleveland, Ohio, the originator atid conductor of “Wings Over Jordan,” for his great vision and forward step in promoting that pro- gram, which to my mind, is the most significant race program on the ait today. It would take many mathema- ticians to even approximately estimate the value of this great program in the light of its moral, social, and religious worth. So why not we, the A. M. E. Church, promote such a program at least once monthly or quarterly? We Must Not Do It I am now thinking of the men who may be chosen as Episcopal leaders of our Methodism at the General Con ference in Detroit in 1940. In making our choice of men to be Bishops ¥° must not allow sectionalism and petty prejudices to control our actions; but to the contrary, if we would preserve our Zion and continue to recommen it to the respect and loyalty of the American people, we must elect met because of their ability, character and service, regardless of where they hap pen to be born or may be serving Of course it is fine to support our favor it- sons as a matter of state and Ep! copal District pride and loyalty. But even in doing this we must not overlook the fine qualities in other men. They Are Thinking It Over As I observe more and more that * Department of Evangelism is becoming more deeply rooted in the thinking ° our conscientious church leaders. most in every issue of the Christia" and Southern Christian Recorders some thing is said by the editors and 0!" constructive writers about greating wy ¢ od ) provides for improved publication with | profit. irtment. Thanks to the Singleton atid Clayborne, ard _ G. Robinsoii of the TSE review fr taking high growid ii this jenird. Also) personally, IT aft grateful fo them for thé support given my rese- {ution at Dallas. It has been suggested by Editor Singleton and Dr. Howell o{ Detroit that one day out of each week during the General Conference ‘a 1940 be given over to Evangelistic services in which the Bishops, General Officers, and all the members of the General Conference will freely and solidly participate. | aii now séfvitig iti the capacity of revival conductor for the Rev. W. F. Rice of St. Paul A. M. E. Chtreh of S. W. Detroit; an as we engage in our daily conversations we discuss ways and means of promoting Christianity in general, and Methodism in particular. Dr. Rice has suggested an idea which I think is worth the church consider- ing; that is the establishing of branch offices of the A..M. E Book Concern in several strategic cities throughout the United States. I think such a thing would be far-reaching in dis- tributing our literature and acquainting our church and the public thoroughly with African Methodism. Precott, Arkansas. more “THE MORNING COMETH” (Continued from page 1) lation with reference to our church pub- lication. Editor Wright, now bishop, and the late Dr. G. W. Allen plead in yain for a subsidy that would enable them to present to the world publica- tions worthy of our Methodism. Bishop Sims’ proposal solves the problem of | publication without a subsidy. It also - It is indeed heartening to observe this bold, constructive pronouncement. The} ARE gus WVORN ayaa | Negro Church must represent itsclf as an intelligent and effective instrument of Negro self felp. In this regard it shotld not play second fiddle. Our African Methodism is outstanding by reason of the yenerability of its past. It must also be prominent in its present- day represetitativeness. Such will be true should the church at Detroit in 1940 enact legislation in accordance with Bishop Sims’ pronouncement Truly, “The Morning Cometh.” ; BELIEVE OR NOT By Rev. V. M. Townsend The Financial Board of The African Methodist Episcopal Church just closed one of the most peaceful and business sessions in its history. This Board is presided over by that masterful in- tellect, and sterling character, Bishop M. H. Davis. Dr. John R. Hawkins in his twenty-seventh annual report drew praises from the entire Board, and many of the educators of the na- tion, and political leaders who were HE CHRISTIAN REGMEES de ward Waters College, and graduated with honors being the valedictorian of His farsightedness and thrift brings him in the class of the most wealthy of our ministers, and he has seen to it that his Alma Mater has shared in his prosperity. is above reproach and his long years of service in the church endows him with a rich experience and he would his class. His character by no means detract from the highness and dignity of the “Beench” and many of his friends at home and elsewhere are asking for his elevation Among the Bishops Fountain, Gregg, Williams and Sims. present were: Bishops The important candidates present were: G. T. Stinson, W. H. Griffin, C. A. Gibbs, Butler of Georgia; D. Ward Nichols, Davis of Georgia and others whose names may have escaped my memory. 513 West Ninth Street. Little Rock, Ark SECOND EPISCOPAL DISTRICT Bishop M. H. Davis present with many other laymembers of the denomination Were is where you come in contact with the finest characters of the church and race, many who compose the board are among the best in the church. My attention at this meet was focussed the upon Dr. A. I. G. Richardson member fom Florida who happened to} be my roommate during the meeting | of the Board, which gave me a chance | for a more closer contact with him, time to and my talk with him from time I got a little greatness of the man unassuming attitude may have hindered his the chuch from seeing him and real worth, as he does not the corner and blow his trumpet the hypocrite. our best prepared ministers, having been a class-mate of Bishop Tookes at Ed- HYMNALS Brand new A.M.E. Music Hymnals, Bound in semi Morocco with Head Bands and Beautifully stamped in Gold are offered at these Prices. Single Copy $ 1.50 One Doz. — $12.00 Mail Your Orders Today We Pay Postas: convened at Clover Garden A. M FE Church on the Altamahaw Circuit Apri knowledge of the His quiet and stand on as do Dr. Richardson one of The Greensboro District Conference logical candidate for the forthcoming General Conference; Dr. J. A. Valen- tine, pastor of St. Joseph A. M. E. Church, Durham, N. C., candidate for the Boy Scout Movement; Drs. LW: Easterling, Morganton; C. S. Stroud, Chapel Hill; C. A. Stroud, Asheville ; I. M. Gray, Silver tongued orator, Raleigh, N. C.; G. S. Gant, Hillsboro, N. C.; J. A. Hunter, Graham, Ns Gas A. L. Williams, Presiding Elder, Roa- noke District, Va. Annual Conference, and W. T. Holland, Chatham, Va. Mrs. M.S. P. Vera L. Holt still carry on the Missionary arson and Mrs work with increased interest which was. evidenced at their meeting on Friday. The Missionary sermon was preached by the Rev. J. D. Davis of Liberty. It was Theologically and Homiletically arranged and telivered with power. The Educational sermon was preached by Rev. Clifton Hodges of Burlin who also delivered a splendid message. The having indorsed D1 vent on 5D Elect him, give North the first time of the Conference record as A ry for the Bishopric Carolina a Bishop for since the organization Dr. J. D. Cowan 1} Telder deserves Church. veteran Presiding some special considera 5, Dr. J. D- Cowan, Presiding Elder;| tion and along with others we hope to Rey. W. M. Farley, pastor. Confer-|clect him as one of our delegates to | ence preleminaries Wednesday at 3:00| the forthcoming General Conference l cide P.M. De. J. D. Cowan,|" Dr. H.\ B: Barkley of Winston | presiding. The Rev. A. M. Jones,| Salem, N C.. and Dr. W. C. Cleland pastor of the High Point Circuit was]of Greensboro electrified the Confer elected secretary. and the writer—re | porter to the religious press. minister of and responded to the roll call. Dr The Annual sermon was Rev. A. M. Jones exposition on Biblical District reported in full, since the last Annual Conference. On Thursday was graced with inimitable and fearless Second Episcopal District, applause. : for Kittrell College than any Bisho: Bishop Davis other Quadrenrium. The following present and ably assisted to make th Conference a success: Drs. Avery, K. C. Holt and BR. H. Luca: The following ministers were presen Dr. CG. CG: M. E. Church, A Church Paper in Every Home This Makes a Better Home and Church cott, pastor of Sts Raleigh, N. C., and Filling in Diplo- License, Certifi- Prices reason- Card Writing, mas, Marriage cates a Specialty. able. Address: Ss. R. HALL (Penman) 5820 Forbes St., Squirrel Hill Sta. Pittsburgh, Pa. Every the District was present, A_D. Avery, North Carolina’s choice fer the Bishopric was present and pre- sided Wednesday evening at 7:30P.M. preached by It was a masterfu Literature, with a few exceptions all the pastors of the the numerical side of their reports showed progress A. M. our Conference the presence of the leader of the Bishop M. H. Davis, who came jn amidst great Bishop Davis has done more because he hath redeemed it. Long live We ask his return to the Second Episcopal District for an- Presiding Elders were A. D. Paul A Hour < sod men and capabl -Jence with their Quict ddresses, both of these are that the Church wn Dr. W. C. Tam of handling anyt has to ofter Cleland for a now in position to of years » finer man ever entt special consideration Last but not leas District Conference cess both We are beautiful City of God raised $451.80 spiritually ching onw SUBSCRIBE FOR THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER DIVINUD Bye ke : PD, he 1 po we yy Ss: it: Hierbariu (} wn a FREE TRIAL TREATMENT- BIGGEST, BEST PRESCRIPTION EVER GIVEN DIVINUM ALL-HEAL- ING HERBARIUM REMEDIUM, Na ture’s Ever--Ready Universal Neyer-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. 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He probably won't taste it. advice appeared today in the of the American Medical As- By Associated Press of Dr. Harold Tangle,| bigotry were condemned in a statement at the University of Budapest. | issued tonight by the Bishops compos- aid a cold substance dulls the| ing the administrative board of the Na- sense of taste and warmth stimulates] tional Catholic Welfare Conference. MARKET Which told the love of Christ it The board has been in semi-annual Attachments and Models Range From king. ‘ x session here. Its statement said: $175 to $600 in Price. pril 16th a’ WHITE GIRL’S IGNORANCE “We wish to call attention to the Some time when we begin to think 109 years- AMAZES MISSISSIPPIANS laudable educational movement spon- By Associated Press Oreyour kind swondsysp often: spoke ful ‘member poh sored and directed by the Catholic Uni- NEW YORK—The advent of tele- Our hearts the cup of sorrow dring Capeville A CLARKSDALE, Miss.—(ANP)—| versity of America for a better under- vision, long heralded as the beginning of And none but God can move thd & Colored residents here were frankly, standing of loyalties and civic virtues read of the backward-| in a Christian democracy. amazed as they as that of this lowly white girl.” magazine: “We should be grateful if com- CATHOLIC BISHOPS HIT RACIAL| municants would take only a tiny sip BIGOTRY from the chalice. “Three times recently it has been yes CP itstin. Thookiec, necessary to reconsecrate wine al- though plenty of wine was put in the chalice at first. TELEVISION SETS GO ON THE a new American industry, was an- nounced today by David Sarnoff, presi-} Some day ere long we will sce yo ness of the white Mississippi girl, Alma] “We regret and deplore the wide- dent of the Radio Corporation of Amer- Mardis, who | t week visited Memphis| spread propaganda in the interests of ting her slender means| systems and theories antagonistic to taken penniless to Juvenile court] the principles of democracy and the and after exh: ica, in a television broadcast from the RCA exhibit building at the New York World’s Fair grounds. or temporary aid. The 16-year-old] teachings of Christianity. A Christian] . “Today we are on the eve of launch- girl told officials she had never heard a| people will oppose these dangerous ing a new industry,” Sarnoff — said, search, and accomplishment. radio, seen an electric light, talked over] aberrations with all the might of Chris- “based on imagination, on scientific re- a telephone or been higher than the} ‘jan charity. econd floor of a } 53 ond floor of a building For that very reason our people will She didn’t know Franklin D. Roose-|be on their guard against all forms of Fulfill Promise. elt was president, had never heard of racial bigotry, of which Pope Pius XI “We are now ready to fulfill the Hitler nor Mussolini, was unaware of| speaking of a pertinent instance, said: promise made to the public last’ October the mea tas tree cone nor attended a movie. But, she of Easter or the Christ-| It is not possible for Christians to take when the Radio Corporation of Amer- d never tasted an ice cream] part in anti-Semitism.’” ica announced television program ser- vice and commercial television receivers told the court officials, she could pick] VICAR ASKS PARISHIONERS would be made available to the public 150 pounds of cotton a day and had cut ONLY TO ‘SIP’ RITUAL WINE with the opening of the New York yood for $8 to defray ex- ip to Memphis By The Associated Press two cords of here, “that many of Mississippi's white| land clergyman asked his parishioners and World’s Fair.” t ofl The ceremonies at the fair grounds said County Agent Jones] LONDON, April—A Church of Eng- | were attended by a group of business professional men who inspected IN MEMORY OF THE Rey THOMAS MOORER Could we but hear your humble Dr: The consolating Hymns you sang 4 We would listen in with tender care At the sweet sound which ha; fq twang. say It was taken from a report} WASHINGTON—All forms of racial “One of the first communicants prac-| "TP makesour hes i: d N— . woul ak hi joi tically drained the .chalice.” a eR UG SB GareS A rejoice a How glad we are to hear you sing The songs you sang both night and day Stroke. face console type Price of the will be about 175. 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BOOK CONCERN 716 S, 19th Street Phila. Pa. on displa pictures 34 ne! priced from ————— jd becatise We Apri nent among Black, Capev Rey. Church. , 4 She leaves to mourn thei s of descendants— 1 son, 1 daughter, 39 grandchildren, 88 great grandchildren, 23 gre grandchildren, and a hos am Sut € yout knaw we foved you ut Jesus foved you best je took your heart was pure you home to rest. will meét with yout in heaven never more to part. From Lucy Moorer and Fatnily 449 W. Pensacola Street, allahasseé, Florida. eee ENTERED INTO REST Grace Eflent Fitchett of Capeville, Va. as tailed into rest Sunday A. M.. t 12:40,,at the ripe age of The deceased was a faith- nother and gra and neighbor. by all who knew her. Funeral se generation for many years _M. E. Church of which D. W. Mack is pastor. A devoted Christian, a kind and loving ndmother, a loyai friend She will be sadly missed rvices were held Tuesday 118 at her beloved church. Promi- speakers were Rev: D. J: ille Baptist Church; Rev. Benjamin, Accomac A. M. E. Church Rev. J. B. Carringt tist Church, Cheriton, Va.; Rev Beckett, Norfolk, Va-; Rev. Mack of Capeville A. M. E. Thorpe, Franktown A. relatives and friends. Nong knew her, but, to love None named her, but to praise. pea oS “ANOTHER SOLDIER 1S GONE” DEATH — St. Paul A. M. E. Church a faithful member, and the VWesson has lost one of it zens in the passing of Sis Lee.” Born in the State of 87 years ago. She. came parents during her childhoo: town of Wesson, and live: her death. In her early womanhood, she joined in marriage, to mi who preceeded her in deat! years ago. fine group of childre were at her bedside w She was converted in her and joined the above name She lived a loyal n Christian to the ends She~served in various offices in her chi death she was a member of ardess Board. for more th century. She was loved and all who knew her. spect for her was proven illness even in death, by bot! three words of comfort, songs and r Memorial for her at her church was n=] spiring to all, because it ma value of one who lived a life Remarks were made by bi To say the least, a soldier is loved her, but God h leaves to mourn her passin They were , grand children: on, African Bap- r loss t of other s oldest citi- ter “Sophie bless n, most of them hen deathavame- early teens qd church. of the Ci soul. | BISHO The Rt. Rev. John A. Gregg, Presid- ing Bishop of the 4th Episcopal Dis- trict of the African Methodist Episco- pal Church will lead off in the mort- gage burning of the White Chapel A. M. E. Church at Mound City, Ill. ity. — yi <z, aah i ‘ isc A aee and a wey ue eg, siding Elder. » Peace to her ashes, and rest to her} Another soldier is gone. J. W. Williams, Pastor White's Chapel Church} to the Detroit General Conference in is Movilig On 1940: Mr. H. H. Dudley, Mr. W. R. Mrs. Jessie Conyers entertained the| Burleigh and Mrs. W. D. Johnson, silver tea at her home on Brock St.| Sr. with Mrs. S. W. Dasher. Mrs. A. Sunday afternoon, with full attendance. | L. Wimbush and Mr. George Simpson Brookhaven, Miss.| A program worthwhile was rendered| as alternates. P GREGG TO LEAD OFF IN| Rey. MORTGAGE BURNING Friday Evening, May 12th, 7:45 P.M. | cus, Lewis and enjoyed by all who were present. J. H, Edge responded to the program Those on the sick list are: Daniel Vaughns- Rev. C. E. Hudson entertained with ae a church club “at the parsonage last| Georgia State Legislature Friday evening, May 12, 1939. The| Monday night. A delicious refresh- Mrs. W. D. Johnson, Sr., Sec. Rev. C. O. Wesley Stratton, Pastor. ; There is none greater than Bishop Gregg, he is great in character, learn- ing, and accomplishments. The pastors} On Thursday night last Miss Dorothy with their congregations of the Cairo District are especially invited, as well as a cordial invitation to the Quincy and Springfield Districts. To those coming from the North it has been arranged with the Bishop to’ form a motorcade at West Vienna to escort him to Mound ment of ice tea and cakes was served Mrs. Eva Reid won the prize in the peanut contest. Johnson entertained thew Aes US. League. Rey. C. E. Hudson and Mrs. Eva Reid won the prize in the blue back spelling match. DUBLIN, GEORGIA +. (Loveioy School) .....---++ yened in The Electoral College went on record endorsing Mr. H. H. Dudley for the chairmanship of the Connectional Lay College at the General Conference in Thompson, Noah Newsome,| Detroit; we urge the cooperation of John Stintson, Little Willie J. Smith, Jr., Mrs. Engene Belle and Ruth} and districts. the delegates from other conferences . Mr. Dudley is also a candidate for Wilberforce University WILBERFORCE, OHIO The Oldest Educational Institu- tion Owned and Conducted by Negroes in the World. College of Liberal Arts, Educa- tion, Divinity, High School, Vocations. D. Ormonde Walker, President —Jessie Conyers | The Electoral College of the Ameri- | Georgia Annual Conference con-| Dublin, Ga. April 12th at ORDER SONG BOOKS TODAY Let The People Praise Him Processional—White Chapel Senior} High Noon. “Gospel Beacons” Just bie ae WT. Choir. The College opened wath prayer and Press. : D. W. Hymn—“How Firm A Foundation.” |the regular order of opening. The “Gems of Love,” “Palms of Victo- Church; Invocation—Rev. E. Taborn, Pastor | temporary officers elected v a Me. ry,” “Notes of Gold,” “Gates ; St. Paul Church, Mounds. H..H. Dudley, Chairman, Mrs. S. W.. of Praise,” “Jubilee Witness. M. E. at, great S$ her has lost town of Alabama with her d to the}: ‘ohn Lee” h_ several ed with a urch and at}® the Stew- an a half}. adore _ Evidence sof re=) during her h'races, in d. prayers. gnified, the of service. | oth races. gone. We joved her best. She g five girls, and great Presenta Song—Choir. 4 Scripture Lesson—-Rev. G. W. Brew- yer, Pastor Ward Chapel, Cairo. Apostles Creed—Gloria, Patri. ong—Choir. Following above service there will be a Reception Program in honor of Bish- op and Mrs. ‘CHAPEL A. M. E. CHURCH. George AS (io \ . TALLAPOOSA, GA. On Sunday, Elder, Rev- J-- H. Quarterly. Cor All boards splendid.’ Th were $37.82. Souk POA putposes during Rev- 5 months’ stay h a: membership of fi thagking > Bishop on’s Friends tion of The Bishop—Presiding Elder G. W. Jones. . Fo} Bishop John Andrew Gregg Chanted Prayer—Choir. Reception of Members. Offering. Mortgage Burning. © Announcements. Doxology- Benediction - quested to drop me . ing Evange my plan? E Da: Gregg, at WHITE Cross, Publicity Agent April 16th the Presiding Edge held his 2nd nference at Tallapoosa. and auxiliaries reports e receipts of this quarter The amount raised for, c. E. Hud- here. is $110.69 13, We are Fountain for C.. E. Hudson as cube H. Edge as Pre- Pe DR. ODOM’S ADDRESS over the Church are re- a card touch- Jism. How do you like _ J. ODOM, ~ W. Central Ave. Moultrie, Georgia sher, My Ola, Secretary, Mr- W. R. Bur- leigh, Mrs. S. W. Dasher, Mr. George] Simpson were elected as committee oni credentials. The permanent organiza-| tion resulted as follows: Mr.;H. H. Dudley, Chairman, Mrs. W. D. al | Single Copies 35c, 1 Doz. Copies $3.50. 100 Copies $30.00. Postage extra on dozen or more. Write: EDWARD C. DEAS §718 Wabash Ave. Chicago. m Secretary - The following were elected delegates ' Buy Direct From Manufacturer and National Academic Cap an 821-23 Arch St. Crosses, Hymn T SAVE MONEY! WE MANUFACTURE A COMPLETE LINE OF CHOIR GOWNS PULPIT GOWNS EMBROIDERIES YARD GOODS TRIMMINGS STOLES CAPS GOWNS AND CHOIR’ HATS, VESTMENTS CHURCH HANGINGS ACADEMIC HOODS Ask to see the New Blue and Maroon Robes and Caps 235 SEND FOR NEW CATALOGS ‘ablets, Bulletin Altar Appointments. representative from his county to the d Gown Co. PHILADELPHIA PENNSYLVANIA Boards, Communion Service Pw ee ===== DSC09368.JPG ===== PAGE TWELVE > ae THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER _ 4 The Calenda documeats will be priceless in years to| ports. The Committee on ¢ N otices come. We read with interest sketches} taking rank over all else. he of delegates to the erence new projects, etc. for the Eoin May oo Mpgragies Remit of 1896 which met at Wilmington,| eral Conference will be as GENERAL CONFERENCE BULLE- Philadelphia, Penna., Motherin ¢. the Ed a Ked to op TIN Bethel, Sixth and Lombard} 0 ose: i aed Ras here for the Consideration a kw Streets. Rev. H. P. Jones, Pas- A Riese ae : the Council. Any member who | tor, 5621 Haverford Avenue. nyone knowing the present where-| get the floor may speak as Joy, In view of the fact that we are build- ing a visual exhibit of the African M Methodist Episcopal Church, we earm- sf estly request that you as pastor send = picture of your church (postal card M size), and also a picture of yourself. We also urge Presiding Elders to send] It is our desire to have abouts of Mr. Warner Barnett whose of residence when last heard of was Chi- cago. ‘ A Please notify Mrs. Mary Green, 1123 E. Adams St., Springfield, Til. Mr. Warner is a nephew of Mrs. Charch, 37 W. 119th Street. Rev Green who is the widow, of the Rey. D. Ward" Nichols, Pastor, 209] P-°E- Green of the Ill. Annual Con- Edgecombe Avenue. Bishop D.| ference. . H. Sims. % Anyone knowing. the present where- 24—New England Conference— | 2bouts of Mr. Casper Randolph, a Springfield, Mass., Bethel A. M.] grandson of Mrs. Mary Green, please E. Church. Rev. E. L. Blake } notify her at the same address. Pastor, 27 Pendleton Avenue. 7 Bishop D. H. Sims. The Summer Session of the Bishops’ 23-31—Quadrennial Conventier | Council, will convene in Philadelphia, W. H. and F. M. Soelety—| Pa., June 22-23, 1939. Any communi- Jacksonville, Fla, Mrs. Lucy M.| cations for the Council may be ad- Hughes, President. dressed to the Secretary, either at 1150 Washington Boulevard, Kansas City, or in care of the Book Concern, 716 South 19th St., Philadelphia, Pa. Bishop J. S. Flipper, Senior Bishop Bishop J. A. Gregg, Secretary Bishop D. H. Sims. 10-12—The Fraternal Council Negro Churches of America will meet in Charlotte, N. C. ay 17—New York Conference—New York, N. Y., Emanuel A. M. E. the Council may permit. All lay bers in good standing with their 1. church, and ministers in good stand with their conferences may partic; or become members by complying + the regulations of the Council, V. M. Townsend, President J. D. Howell, Vice-Presiden, C. A. Wingfield, Chief Secrey their picture. on display, the pictures of one thous- and or more A. M. E. Churches and their pastors and Presiding Elders. GEORGE W. BABER May ELECTORAL COLLEGE ’ West Virginia Annual Conference The Electoral College of the We Virginia Annual Conference will co, vene at Huntington, W. Va, Thursday, June 22, 1939 at 12:00 o'c), (noon). * Rey. B. J. Nolen, Pastor Rt. Rey. Reverdy C. Ransom, Bishg Rev. Irvy H. Gary, Conf. Sec. al College of the West Tole 9 Tennessee Conference of the A.M.E. called to meet iin}, Peter A. M. E. Church, 520) Wednesday, May 17th Each Mission, Cir-]Rev. D. H. Sims, Presiding Bishop. Sponsored by the Department of Re ligious Education, Bishop W. A. Foun- Bishop H. Y. h_is hereby klin St 1939 at high noon uit and Station is hereby notified to nd one delegate. Rt. Rey. E. J. Howard, Bishop] tain, Co-chairman. Rey. I. T. Jefferson, Secretary} Tookes. CHURCH BURNED George Town, Ga. PRESIDING ELDERS: When you hold your Quarterly Conferences and have reporters elected to the Christian Recorder please have the conference send a subscription or a donation to help with the expense of publish- ing the paper. George A. Singleton Editor and Manager The Christian Recorder PLEASE READ AND Administrative Staff: SAMUEL S. MORRIS E. A. SELBY Cc. W. ABINGTON “We stand at Armageddon and bat- tle for the Lord.” EXTRAORDINARY EXTRAORDINARY George Town Circuit, Shady Gro Church burned down last night, Ap the 15th. Dr. F. M. Johnson, Pastor Bro. C. A. Byrd, P. E. W. B. Wood, Secretary To The Members, Both Ministers and Laymembers of The African Metho- dist Episcopal Church In The United States of America, GREETINGS: The Summer Session of the Connec- All persons wishing space in the Of- tional Council of the African Methodist ficial Souvenir Program of the Youth Episcopal Church is called to, meet Congress and Bishops Council which Wednesday, June 21st at NOON in the will be held in Philadelphia June 18-22,} City of Philadelphia in Allen A. M. E. please communicate with Rev. W. L.| Church, corner 17th and Bainbridge Johnson, 5620 Haverford Avenue, Phil-] streets. é adelphia, Penna. immediatety. We are to meet”in connection with the “Young People’s Congress.” . It} J. G. Robinson. THE CHURCHMAN AFIELD (Continued fom page 5) Sims. General Officers: S. S. 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A meaningful and purposeful tiek to GENERAL CONFERENCE DELEGATES Delegates to the General Conference Father Allen’s Tomb for a profound and| of 1940, Ministerial and Ley, are re- _ FOR SALE AT solemn commitment service. quested to send to the Editor of the ; Remember the Post Sesqul Centennia | Christian Recorder a brief historical A. M. E. BOOK CONCERN Congress June 18-22, 1969. Mother sketch of themselves and cut for pub- 76 5. 19th S Bethet A. M. FE. Chureh the head-| fication fn the “Mother” Recorder. quarters. If you have no eut, send a mat or PHILADELPHIA, PA. Gregg, Noah W. Williams, and D. H. E. A. Selby, C. W. Abington, andj is our aim to consider vital questions] with Bishop Davis: J. O. Haithcox tell others andj lowing but no address: The Reverends | —————— -BIBLES-$12.00 : le THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER PAGE THIRTEEN G. R. Polk, R. C. Walker, LETTERS TO E nr oxhall, A. I. G. Richardson. athe tal dled Lover: PURER UENS ther visitors are the Reverends J. Howell, and wife, George W. Baber, Campbell Beckett, M. E. Davis, O. Travis, J. D. Norris, Jefferson age, Julia West Hamilton, H. E. igen, J. A; Portlock, E. H. Beard, and little son, L. P. Herring, prence Harper, Julia West Hamilton, ianie E. Martin, David Houston, Cc, Heuston, W. P. Stevenson. reporter might have failed to get me names. _H. Smith, A. O. Wilson, J. M. xe, D. L. Grady, L. V. Starkey; Bo via Douglas, C. G. Garrett, C. E looks, G. W. Baber, C. E. Stewart, H. Burnett, G. W. Andrews, J. Butler, J. E. Beard, D. W. Nich- LS. R. Green, J. W. Jarvis, P. W. beers, T. J. Davis, D. T. Babcock) tip REV, GEORGE W. BABER J. Allen, Dr. Jenkins, C. A. Gibbs. Pastor Ebenezer A. M. E. Church x BISHOP S. L. GREENE PILGRIM A. M. E. CHURCH Pe naa Little Rock, Ark The fourth Quarts, Conterence of] My ‘dear De Smaicion: : 3 Upon our return from the Dallas| Bishop S. L. Greene 5.00 Pilgrim A. M. E. Church iced belay cough ah a privilege Ee join with) Council of Bishops we sent out an ap-| Prof. A. S. Jackson 10.00 ruary 28th by Rev. H. M. Shields. | your many: many friends in congratu-| hea for immediate aid for the Chris-|Dr. A. J. Allen 10.00 esiding Elder of the Potomac District.|lating you upon the celebration of the! tian Recorder in our efforts to est Ma Tice AEN Haghes 10.00 jei devotional services were con- Christian Recorder's 91st birthday. the paper and put it on a firm financial| Mrs. Christine Smith 5.00 fied by focal preacher A. C. Carroll) This very.important Journal has made) pasis. We thank those who responded| The Rev. %. Hi fe farmeway 10/00 er which Dr. Shields delivered anja definite and constructive contribu-| ¢,¢ many who promise to help, and| Rev H> Manstield Collins 10.00 piring sermon. On the subject (The| tion to thought life not only of the] those who wrote encouragingly. Some | Rey. Joseph Gomez . 10.00 t Mile.) church but of the race across the years-| sent in subscriptions and their names| Rev. D Ward Nichols 10.00 The business of the quarterly confer-| Under your vigorous leadership the|4-. in the “HALL OF FAME,” or on| Rey. George W. Baber 10.( ice followed with the election of Mrs. | Christian Recorder is destined to as-| the “HONOR ROLL.” ReviAe ClSanders: hth J. Jones as secretary. Every|cend new heights. The following is a partial list: | Rey. W. M. E, Barnes partment of the church made credita-|_ Yours for the progress of our Zion. | Bishop D. H. Sims .......-+ +++ $ 50.00| Rey. W. E. Spillman reports. Most notable among those George W. Baber | Bishop G. B. Young .....--.-- 10.00| Rey. S. H. Barker ot ea = OS als ORS rae Bishop Wm. A. Fountain ...-.. 10.00| Rev. A. I. G. Richardson e the Trustee’s and Steward’s re- rts. The combined steward’s and trustee's ports showed a total of $475.00 for quarter. Eleven conversions and iessions to the church. Peace and ony has prevailed in our congrega- q bn throughout the year, and we unani- ‘ ously ask for the return of the pastor, vy. Chas. E. Walden. e are soon to begin the erection a beautiful new modern church edi- te. “Watch us grow” is our rallying 1, ,| George A. Manager. With every good wish, Jam, Very truly yours, Eustace L. Blake, Minister Bethel A.M.E. Church Springfield, Massachusetts Dear Dr. Singleton: I have your letters bringing an ap- peal for the Christian Recorder. Each week we are distributing ten copies of the Recorder among the congregation. We shall continue to boost in whatever way we can. Enclosed please find check of four dollars and fifty cents ($4.50) for Re- corders already delivered. The Recorder CANNOT FAIL with Singleton as Editor and EDITH GLASCOE. pols 2, NEW SUBSCRIBERS eorge Collins, Phila., Penna. ; essrs. D. H. Reid, J. O. Mitchell id Miss Ida M. Evans all of Raleigh, C.; Dr. Seibels R. Green, Orange- iat ek EEE TE oe CHRISTIAN RECORDER VISITORS rz, S. C.; Roxie Goldwier, Clyo, Prof. fe oe ee vege a.; William N, Thompson, Bahamas | Sims, The Reverends . ote ie Cc. W- Abington, A. Link, J. ‘Leo Pottinger, H. Y. Arnett, Montrose. W.. Thornton, S. G. Dorce, I, N.'.Patterson, R20. Napper, A. N. Clark; Dr. Luther Stewart, Editor of the Christian Index ¢. M. E. Church. land; Miss Catherine Butler, Dor- ster, §. C.; Alma Johnson, La jotte, Pa.; Tryphosia Richards, Phil- lelphia, Pa.; Rev. Wm. J. Griffin, Slumbus, Ga. ; Mesdames Ethel Miles, tssie Green, George Mosby, Susie onroe, James O. Redmon all of tincy, Ill.; Misses Ila Upehureh and} ° innie Williams, Prescott, Ark. ; Prof. . E. Newsom, Mr. J. L. Bradshaw, lesdames Hazel Perrin, Gladys Wat-| Mt. Zion. A.-M aes , Elizabeth Yeakey all of Cynthiana, March 6th. wees .. Mr. H. H. Dudley, Dublin, Ga.;|' ‘The Confere: lesdames Maud Robinson, Molin, Ill. ; by the Rev. ps ee 4. OTTUMWA. IOWA » The,second Quarterly Conference of _E. Church was held nce waspresided Ones W. H. Ogleton, Presiding Des Moine District; he is | been sick All services were well attended. Communion service in the afternoon. | don’t move Sermon delivered by the Rev L. L.| to die with my harness on Johnson of Albia, Iowa. Rey. A. R.| be something in it. While Parks of Oskaloosa, Iowa, wife and peo-! my room, my thoug ple, were also present. It was indeed) Ge a high day in Zion. when the Gene ference peace and harmony prevailed. We collected for the Quarterly Con- ference $92.15 from a membership of only 125. ; We thank Bishop Gregg for sending to us the Rev. A- J. Irvine for our pastor. He is all the Bishop said he| long enough? was. We have found him to be a ¢ od|the debt in preacher, splendid financier, and an ex-}he has already 3ishop Jones died wi broken heart, and I w same fate come to and disgrace? repentance, in sufte treasure we have nearly half of our) it over Conference claims. DR. A. J. IRVINE, Pastor MARGARETTE ROBINSON i Sa STRAY SHOTS —— By Rev. John Harmon — that treadeth out the corn 983 Harwell St., N 49 REA RENE J hear a number of ministers say: ce Clay, Rock Island, Iil.; B- | Elder of the ker, E. Molin, Iil.; Misses Gladys] one of the. finest Pr Rey. Henry P. Jones, pastor; Rev.| photograph from which we wif have «|! W. L, Johnson, Presiding Elder; Rt. cut made for a nominal charge. Sach Ss — nell and Daisy Jelks of Chicago,| the Fourth Epi ; Rey. William Smothers, Phila.,us two soul inspi nna, — which’ we shall remember 2 ring sermons : long time ’ esiding Elders in scopal District; he gave i Sunday | be something to it. want to die in the harness. There must I was pastoring a | church once and a steward who had RECORDER me aay al Conference, on Our Quarterly Conference session, ed Bishops Jones Verne was one of the most pleasant meetings|I sit and think e pitif it has been my privilege to attend. | Bishop Jones, Bi ern All reports were good. Nothing but|op W. D. Johnson my eyes with tears as I think of that s seve life but let this General Conterene the job and put Bishop Vernon bi in harnesss and don’t muzzle W ts ran back to the s ran back to at Cleveland, Ol susp’ and Are they going to let him die in shame Has he not Has he not fully paic sufferec suffering mn years cellent organizer. Why not loose him and let him go Our church is in many respects, in a] Woe is me if I preach not the gospe better condition than it has been in| Why not give Bishop Vernon a chance many years. We have money in our| God gi us another chance. Do unto Social Service treasure to help the poor] others as you w ould others do unto you and the needy, and in our Conference] put yourself in Bishop's place and think Don’t wreck his physical and mental Atlanta, Ga SUBSCRIBE FOR THE CHRIST IAN the ox 3 ===== DSC09369.JPG ===== PAGE FOURTEEN Voiind all D. H. SIMS First Episcopal District Ninth Episcopal District First District—Bishop D. H. Sims Philadelphia Conference..... New Jersey Conference Delaware Conference ....--.- New York Conference - New England Conference Bermuda Conference $1120.25 Ninth District—Bishop D. H. Sims Second Episcopal District Second District—Bishop M. H. Davis Rev J. S. Harmon Rev. W, M. Edwards Rev. H. B. Thompson C. A. Stroud ..- araRye ssssss 2 eS = s BISHOP R, C. RANSOM Third Episcopal District and Kentucky Third District—Bishop R. C. Ransom Rev, W. McPherson . Rey. P. A. Nicholas’ ........ Rev, G, Lincoln Caddell . Rey. L. Av Clarke i scc cs eeee Rev. V. DeLeon Shelto ...... NN OSS Rev. H. A. Beasley .-.- Rey. C. E. Drummer Rey. A. S. Henri ...- Rey. A. E. Allen Rev. J. W. Curry ...- Rev. P. W. Lee .- Rev. G. B. Duff .. Rev. A. E. Morris Rev. O. C. Reinhart . Rev. I. S. Freman .. Rey. H. N. Robinson Rev. T. A. Collins ......--+- Rev. J. E. Roebuck Rev. E. J. Jones .. Rey. J. N. Carter Miss Emma Sims Rev. Bernard Rose ..--- Rey. M. I. Pemberton Rev. F. H. Geler ..... Rey. H. J. Northern Rey. J. W. Jarvis Rey. W. H. Frazier... Rev. J. M. Williams. Rey. J. B. Stanton . a OS en Osos by fn OF ee sseesessssssssssse Rey. Frazier .-.-.-++ Rey. Joseph Gomez ks Rev. J. H. Dandridge...-... e200: Rev. H..J. Bryant.......-+--- 4.00 Rev. F. D. Dokes.... Rey. Herman Floyd Rey. A. R. Johnson Rey. G. M. Davis Rey. R. B. Lowe.. Rey. P. Mottley “THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER, ALLEN DAY RETURNS Sz hier Pe Concern 716 So. 19th St. Philadelphia, Pa. Rev. G 3: 4.00) Rev. T. D. Scott .. ; Rev. W. E. Smith,.....7....- | T.00/°": Rev. T.H. Stoner ... . Rey. H. G. Simmons. Rev. W. H. Griffin... Rev. C. R. Waters... Rey. T. A. Patterson Rey. W. E. Washington Rey. Robert House ...... Rev. J. E. Henry :... Rey. C. L. Williams Rev. E. G. Greene .. Rev. E. H. Kelly, Jr. . Rev. J. Ri Carter .. Rev. F. M. Stith .... Rev. E. B. Martin Rev. C. J. Skinner . Rey. C, W. Love . 2 Revs Lv.S. McNeks.s abe Rev. L. H. Stansbury...----- 2.00 Rey. M. M. Moore.....----- 1.00 Rev. J. W. Storms...,.--..--+ 3.00 Rey. Charles Davis...-.----.-- 3.00 Totals. sche Capen roa $131.75 1 BISHOP JOHN A. GREGG Fourth Episcopal District and Arkansas Rev. C. Wesley Stratton ....$ Rev 2s Reeves, anes Rev. W. J. Jenkins . Rey. H. H. Black ..-.... ew vd Rev. W. P. Henson .. Rev, W. T. Alexander Rey. Cy P, Jones. 72.- Rev. ©. G. Spears .. Rev. Alfred Knowles .. Rev. J. C. Brewer «.... Rev, J. W.. Collins... +++. é Rev. J. W. Wright .... Rev. H. A. Davis ., Rev. A. R. Parks .. Rev. J. H. Davis .... Rev. W. R. Steward ........ Rev. J, M. Hassell .........- Mrs. Mabel H. Hickman .... Rev, T. S. Henderson .. Rev. Moses Williams... Rey. H. J, Thompson .. Rev. Charles H. Thomas .... Rey. T. H. Smith ..ccciser sssusssesss KOR RP RPE NNNAUOSD #Sss Noe ee Been: esesesnsss en Rev. C. T. Turner Rev. D. C. Miller . Rey. V. J. Barnes Rey. Ha Wilson san .e cote Rev. H. Hayter ... Rev. J. M. Brown ... Rev. F. E. Stephens . Rev. A. L. Simpson . Rey. B. G. Goodwin . Rey. T. I. Watson ... Rev. C. D. Toliver . Rey. G. E. Hosey . z Revs J Aw Dames ones. ce Rey. J. E. Buchanan . Rev. J. D. Wilson ... Rev. H. C. Scandrick . Rey. C. L. Uptegrove . Rev. A. H. Hamilton - Rev. E. W. Newton 4. Fourth District—Bishop J. A. Gregg stags page He Rey. Elizabeth Kincaid . Rev. J. N. Cherry ..... Rev. F. A. Hughes ....- BISHOP NOAH W. WILLIAMS Fifth Episcopal District _ NNONNE ENE BEAN DH BeRSeEweSssssssssesusssesuses eesessss — BNNAKWANNNEONNHE NS Nee PeE NN Rev. B. H. Moore ..... 3.00 Rev. A. K. Quinn ..... 5.00 Rev. R. H. Hallingworth $1.60 Rey. B. E. Edwards. 2.00 Rey. A. D. Haynes... 1.50 Rev. O. H. Brown 2.00 Rey. W. H. Lacey... 2.00 Revi GW, Cross2escane ny 2-00 Rev. S. W. Henderson 1.00 Rey. F. M. Reid.-.. 10.00 Rey. S. E. Edwards 3.50 Rev. D. G. Hill. sees 10.00 Rev. S. J. Holly. io deve ke OO, Rev. C. W. Smith. ...1..02.045 2100 Revita Mel Wards, siete. ex), (2:00 Rev. J. L. Boyd.........0+- 2.00 Rey. C. R. Edgehill... 2.00 Rev. J.B. Burchfield. . 3.00 pn J Topher sar ecdsey earececes $157.16] , ‘ 1 : aa E. Curr s a ~< Sixth Episcopal District Total ... 5.00| Rev. L. P. Pondexter . BISHOP S. L. GREENE Eighth Episcopal District Rev. L. A. Carpenter .. Rev. W. R. F. Potter Rev.-sD Carter 202 Rev. J. J. Bradford Rey. I. A. Henderson, Rev. I. S. Taylor .: Rey. I. S. Myrick Rev. Henry Ore . Rev. R. E. Mims ay Rev. H. W. Henning .....-.--- Rey. E. D. Mitchell .......-- Rey. O. C. Peace ... Rev. G. F. Griffen - Rey. G. W. Thomas . Rev. S. S. Watt ... Rev. G. W. Washington .....- Rev. H. P. Hawkins ....... Rev. George Jones ..- Revd. Geter > an Rey. B. F. Patterson . Rey. M. R. Mozee ... Rev. H. J. Walker .... Rev. C. H. Ball ..... Rev. D. C. Beal .. Rev. L. A. Mason ..... Rev. L. W. Bates . . Rev. W. L. Jones . Rais Rev. J. M. B. Michelle .....- Rev. W. A. Redditte ....---- Rev. J. B. Thornton . Rev. H. N. Griffin «+.. Rev. H. L. Love ..ssseeeeeeee® aig ' Ook Gen. Manager, BISHOP W. A. FOUNTAIN, Sr. —oe $400.00 SENIOR BISHOP J. s. FLIPPER Seventh Episcopal District Revol. Carter, vines $ 1.50 AOR Zero EEN > i i a ax G J Ee E E he J 1.00 0 1,00 2.00 i) 1.0 Ej. D. Jenkins . ‘|, E. Fields . ; E. E. Hudley . 4 roy ®:: Ferby . Ee Nyles --+--+-++: . Wm. Simmons ......++.- 4 p. S. Atkins . .. Lonnie Wells .. ar M. Coleman - _E. Frierson - W. Williams . _ D. Dozier . _L. Mabry .- _W. Wise .. _ J. Edwards + _L. Lumzy. ...- _ W. Washington Vm. Armstead . P. Watson V. B. Willis .. s. H. Collins .- _E. F. Powell .. EF. R. Hutchinson .- _E. M. Smith .... L. A. Clark . . G. Ay Jones. - rE. D. Manson. . Penne Tr. S, Pendleton A. To. Ehall M. Campbell.. A. W. Galloway |. H, Hall Wm. E. SB BISHOP G. B. YOUNG Tenth Episcopal District Rey. L. C. Young $ 3.00 $50.00 Total to date.....-- sages $ .53.00] Annual Confe Phones Madison 6313 Modern Equipment SARAH E. BROWN Funeral Directress and Embalmer | Successor to the late William +11 North 58th Street Philadelphia, Pa. fr [THE cHRistia . aussseseusssassss Rey. Eugenius H. Stowe is pastor, on Thursday afternoon, 9th inst., con- tinuing to Sunday 12th, Bishop David H. Sims, who has charge of the First Episcopal District, of which Bermuda is a part, presided, and was supported by the Rev. B. A. Galloway, Presid- ing Elder of the Bermuda District. Rev. C. McLaren Morgan was elected Secretary, and Rev. F. A. Lapsley, (Florida) Assistant. The Annual sermon was Mweltinebiseopal’ District preached by the Rev. Dr. B. A. Gal- .50| Eleventh District—Bishop R. A. Grant Meee wie aDOEe Sane me ite oe Bishop H. Y. Tookes $ 517.00 subject of “Christian Preparation.” BISHOP H. Y. TOOKES Eleventh Episcopal District Nee eee ee eee 2 09| Twelfth District—Bishop H. Y. Tookes Reports of the several churches by 5.00 Rev. Herbert Scott .......... $ 2.75 their pastors showed improvements and 1.00 Rey. W. Albert Davis RG eee 1.00 increases in every department of the work, cliciting words of commendation from the Bishop to all concerned. On Thursday evening, the Annual Educa- tional Sermon, illuminating and enli ening as to the value of a sound edu- cation, was preached by the Rev. Dr. J. D. Smith. A very enjoyable pro- Churches, convened in Allen Temple| which convenes in Detroit, Michigan A. M. E. Church, Somerset, of which| in May, 1940 were elected as follows. Dr. B. A. Galloway, by acclamation ; Dr. J. D. Smith and Rev. C. Me- Laren Morgan. Alternates were Revs. Eugene H. Stowe, R. J. Stovell and F. A, Lapsley. On Sunday morning the Bishop de- livered an eloquent and inspiring ser- mon on “The story of Zaccheus” the publican. The Conference closed on Sunday afternoon with the reading of the Appointments by the Bishop, as follows :— Presiding Elder, Rey. B. A. Gal- loway, D.D.; St. Paul's, Hamilton, Rey. B. A. Galloway, D.D.; Bethel Shelly Bay, Rey. J. D. Smith, D-D:; Allen Temple, Somerset, Rev. E. H- Stowe; Mt. Zion, Southampton W., Rey. W. A. Ratteray; Vernon Tem- ple, Southampton E., Rey. F. A. Lapsley; Richard Allen, St. Georges Rey. C. McL. Morgan, B..D.; St Philips, Harris Bay, Rev. J. S. John son; St. Lukes, St. David's Rey. J W. DeShield; Heard Chapel, North gramme of welcome was given, led by the pastor, Rey. E. H. Stowe. This included Addresses by Mr. J. H. P. Patterson, M. C. P., Dr.'E. A. Cann, M. C. P., Capt. Barton of the Twinkle Quartette Party; Solo by Mr. Triscott $ one may be able to demand something church under all circumstances. Salvation Army, and Mr. Samuel Jones, J interspersed with Spirituals sung by the a Trombone ott; a Saw Solo} Mrs. B. A. Galloway, Conferenc« by Mr. Ivan Stoyell; and Anthems] Evangelist by the Choir. Responding to the ad- dresses of welcome, Bishop Sims ina very thrilling address emphasised the importance of proper training, so that and the need for standing by the Shore, Rey. R. J. Stovell; St. John’s Bailey's Bay, Rev. W. Bolden, who is a transfer from the Philadelphia Con- ference. Mr. Lionel Harvey was appointed Assistant pastor to Rev. B. A Gal- loway, St. Paul’s 5.00| BISHOP EDWARD J. HOWARD 1.00 Thirteenth Episcopal District Literary reports on “the work of th West Africa and Oklahoma Thirteenth District—Bishop E. J. Fourteenth District Rev. G. W. Hodge.-.- Rev. E. D. Rountree Bishop David H. Sims Presides Over 55th Assembly The S5th Session of the Bermuda snce of the A. M- Be during the year, monetary and oth divers ways in which the societies ha Telephone 1890 wh been helpful. EVErgreen 26 H The visiting clergymen attending t JAMES Conference, Dr. E, E. Tyler, pastot IRVIN FUNERAL pIRECTOR Sacred Care of the Dead 743 N. 47th St Philadelphia L, I., and Dr. W. P. Stevenson Jones Tabernacle, Pa., were heard very. brilliant addresses. i as. (Tennessee) 14th District Aflen Christian Endeavor League, were submitted by Mr. Cyril Butter- field; “On the State of the Church,” by Howard Rev. W. A. Ratteray; “The State of the Country;” by Rey. C. McLaren Rev. F. A. White.....---- -00} Mc - on Education by Rev. RY J: Rev. M. R. Bryant - .00| Stovell; on Temperance by Rev. E. H. Rev. R. J. Gordon - .00| Stowe. Sunday School by Mrs. Sim- Rey. J. L. Madison . .50| mons. These Reports were widely dis- Rev. A. Pope, Jr .00| cussed with beneficial results. Rey. G. P; Simmons -- -50; friday was Missionary Day, and Rev, S. W. Wilson - +25) cores of women from the Missionary Rev. M. R. Jackson -..- 00 Societies of the various churches led by Rev. R. Ls Parker 00) tes. Galloway, President of the Con- Rew a3 Hall .- a ference Branch, met, and with business Rev. W. A- Davis - A precision, submitted their reports. The Rey, NB. Norton: = Young Peoples’ Societies, of which Miss Rey iS. Laynense s+: De Miss Helena Williams is the Superyisor, were also heard from and to good ad- vantage. It is interesting to note that approximately fifteen hundred visits Totals acc esse es ie to the sick and shut-ins were made by eRe Ot the members of the combined societies BERMUDA ANNUAL during the year, and gifts of flowers CONFERENCE and fruits given in many cases- At the evening service, the President, Mrs. B. A. Galloway, presented her Gee Annual Address, giving a clear and comprehensive report of the work done contributions given the churches, and of Allen A. M. E. Church, Jamaica, Delegates to the General Conference nn e DAY? er “PICTURE OF TRUTH” ye A pageant for all occasions con- sisting of songs with music, read- he ings, and many Biblical parables attractively illustrated. Sold at cel| The AM. EBook Concern, in|} 716 S. 19th St. Phila, Pa. 35c per copy $3.60 per dozen > ===== DSC09370.JPG ===== PAGE SIXTEEN RECORDER HALL OF FAME Mrs. Jane Payne, Bethel A. M. E. Church, Quincy, Illinois The Rev. S. R. Maguinez, P. E. 4th Episcopal District, Chicago, Illinois. The Rev. John H. Sheffer, Pastor Union, Allentown, New Jersey The Rev. Wm. P. Stevenson Mrs. Alberta Wilson, Jones Tabernacle, Philadelphia,’ Pa. The Rev J. D. Howell, W. Ray Dezon, St. Stephen, Detroit, Mich. The Rev. Herman F. Tyree, Pastor St. Matthew, Philadel- phia, Penna. The Reverend J. E. Thomas, P E., Palmetto Annual Confer- ence, Florence, $. C The Rev. T. Jefferson Clement, Pastor Wesley Chapel, Hous- ton, Texas The Rev. Howard A. Garcia, Pastor Mt. Pisgah, Jersey City, N. J. The Rev. George W. Baber, Pas- tor of Ebenezer Church, De- troit, Michigan, and host to the 1949 GENERAL CONFER- ENCE The Rev. D. Ward Nichols, Pas-| tor Emanuel, New York City. | Mrs. Thennie Baten, Evangelist,| Second A. M. E. Church,| Hartford, Conn | The Rev. Wm. A. Dorsey, Pastor Woodbury, New Jersey. | The Rev. H. H. Black, Pastor| Indianapolis, Ind. / The Rev. D. B. Barton, Pastor Calvary, Glen Cove, N. Y- Mr. R. J. Gardner, St. James A. M. E. Church, Cleveland, Ohio. THE RECORDER HONOR ROLL Evangelist N. H. Jeltz Mrs. W. Sampson Brooks, Beth- el Church, Newbedford, Mass. Mrs. Alma Mason, Allen A. M E. Church, Philadelphia, Pa. The Reverend J. A. Dames, Pas- tor of St. James, St. Louis, Missouri. The Rev. W. E. Guy, Pastor Ft Wayne, Ind Dean Chas. S. Spivey, Payne Seminary, Wilberforce, Ohio. The Rev. John C. Coaxum, Pas- tor St. Matthew, S. C The Rev. S. T. Boyd, Mt. Pis- gah A. M. E. Church, Salem, N, J. The Rev. A. D. Avery, Presid- ing Elder of the Raleigh Dis- trict, Western North Carolina Conference, Greensboro, N. C. The Rev. Allon R. Cooper, Al- bany, Ga. The Rev. E. Harley, Apalachi- cola, Florida. The Rev. N. H. Leath, Noma, Florida. - Mr. Albert Williams, Detroit, Michigan, The Rev. W. F. Rice, Detroit, Michigan Pastor, CONNECTIONAL YOUNG PEOPLE’S CONGRESS Philadelphia, June 18-22 ae - THE CHRISTIA The Rev. Edward E. Tyler, Pas- tor, Jamaica, N. Y- Miss Lottie G. Wright, Franklin, West Virginia The Rev. Carlyle F. Stewart, Pastor St. Peter, Houston, Texas and Editor of The Daily Altar. The Rev. T. J. Davis, M. D. Americus, Ga. The Rev. M. F. Robinson, Pas- tor Bethel A: M. E. Church, Conway, S. C. Mrs. J. F. Vanderhorst, Presi- dent Conference Branch Mis- sionary Society, New Jersey. The Rev. Augustus T. Wilkie, Pastor Oliver Chapel, Philadel- phia, Penna. The Rev. John W. P. Collier, Jr. Pastor, Westfield, New Jersey The Rev. M. J. Hendrieth, Pas- tor Grant A. M. E. Church, Toronto, Ont., Canada. The Rev. A. Q. Norton, Pastor Mt. Zion, Darby, Penna. Mrs. Rosalie Polk, St. Matthew, Philadelphia, Penna. Prof. O. M. Travis, Merchant, Monticello, Kentucky. The Rev. I. N. Patterson, P. E. West Phila. Dist., Philadelphia, Penna Mrs. Winnie Nixon, Egypt, Ga. The Rev. A. Lincoln Criglar,| Pastor, Hagerstown, Maryland The Rev. K. J. Siddall, Pastor St. John, Springfield, Illinois. Mr. W. A. Fisher, St. James A. M. E, Church, Atlantic City, N.S. Mrs. S. A. Nelson, Allen A. M. E. Church,, Dayton, Ohio. The Rev. Richard Frier, Pastor Emanuel, New York, N. Y. The Rev. G. W. Gordon, Pastor Carey Tercentenary, Chicago, Illinois. The Rev. A. L. Murray, Pastor Burke’s Chapel, Paducah, Ken- tucky. The Rev. L. L. Farmer, Pre- siding Elder, Cottageville, S. C. The Rev. F. Douglass Coleman, Pastor St. John, Nashville, Tenn. The Rev. R. H. Harbert, P. E., Phoenix—Albuquerque District, Pasadena, Calif. The Rev. Wm. H. Griffin, Pas- tor Grant Memorial, Chicago, Illinois. The Rev. Fred E. Stephens, Pas- tor, Tucson, Arizon, The Rev. Wm. David Miller, Pastor Oklahoma City, Okla. The Rev. Simon J. Holly, Pastor Great Falls, Montana. The Rev. J. C. Clay—Rebecca Thompson, St. Paul, Gulfport, Miss. The Rev. G. Horace Jenkins, Pastor Quinn Chapel, Louis- ville, Ky. The Rev. V. C. Hodges, Pastor Baltimore, Md. The Rev. Wm. Butler, Missouri. The Rev. E. A. Simmons, Pas- tor, Cynthiana, Kentucky. Bell, Pastor THE REV. L. H. HEMMINGWAY Church Extension Secretary At the annual meeting of the Church Extension Board, Secretary-Treasurer Hemmingway made his first report since his incumbency. He has literally resurrected the department and has re- stored confidence. His report was heard with attention. Often it was punctu- ated with applause. Brot forward $4,003.13. Receipts $15,528.68. Total $19,531.86. Expended $16,146.42 with a balance of $13,387.44. Outstanding loans $518,699.91. Total assets $1,022,639.91. The property is free of debt, all taxes’ paid, and the efficient Secretary has been able to effect an operating saving of $4,000 per year. The General Conference will undoubt- edly restore to this Department a larger percentage of the Dollar Money. The President of the Board is Bishop S. L. Greene. The Rev. D. Ward Nichols, Secretary. Ist District—D. Ward Nichols 2nd District—B. G. Grady 3rd District—A. A. Jarvis 4th District—C. E. Brooks 5th District—W. H. Burnett Members of the Hall of Fame are persons who have sent in ten or more new cash subscriptions in the Most Popular Bishop Con- test. On the Honor Roll are names of persons who have sent in five or more cash subscriptions. Let your name appear next week among the LEADERS of the church. Watch this space. 8th District—P. W. Rogers 9th District—L. V. Starkey 10th District—J. H. Smith llth District—J. M. Wise 12th District—Octavia Douglas 13th District—G. W. Andrews BIRMINGHAM, ALA. The second Quarterly Conference of St. John A. M. E. Church of Birmin ham, Alabama was held Friday oo April 7th by Presiding Elder p. 7’ Matherson with Dr. J. M. Davkin, Jr., : pastor. The songs were son stirring, the prayers were reverent forceful and touching and the reports were all good. The report showed the addition of a number of new mem. bers to the church during the quarter Each club and board attributed thei: co-operative spirit to the fine leadership of their pastor, who is doing a Hercy. lean work. With such efforts as are led on by him, they will soon be able to finish up the main auditorium, the following of which has already begun, and the Usher Board, led by Mis Averie Dawkins, has paid $116.00 for the putting in of the rest of the windows in the main auditorium. As is the usual custom of this pastor to pay off his Presiding Elder on the night of his quarterly meeting, so he did at this quarterly meeting, and a nice sum was turned over to the trustees aiter doing such. The quarterly mecting was continued on Sunday morning and all feasted on the masterly sermon which was delivered by the Presiding Elder. It was a high day in Zion, both spiritual- ly and financially. The church was beautifully decorated with pots of palms and baskets of flowers. The attend- ance was an oyer-flowing audience. On Sunday evening at 7:30 there was a music feast given by, both of the choirs; the Senior choir, led on by its efficient chorister, Mrs. Carrie Chiles Walker was at its best and the Junior choir led on by Miss Jessie Heath, gave sermons in songs. In connection with the quarterly conference the churcli had a small financial drive, which amounted to the sum of $1,057.90. The Presiding Elder rightly said that this was the greatest quarterly meeting he has held at St. John. Peace and pros perity are reigning hence much can be expected to come from this band of African Methodists. 4 MIRIAM SIMS TOOKES REAL ESTATE FOR SALE West Philadelphia quality modera perch front dwellings, for Homes or Investment greatly reduced prices and terms. Teach your Dollars to have more Cents. Licey mailed upon request. Clear Titles Guaranteed JOHN ADAMS, Attorney 5641 Market Street Philadelphia, Pa. Specializing in Real Estate since 1880. Be your own Investor. SE VOLUME XCI.—NO. 6 HOST VIRGINIA CONFERENCE THE REV. HOWARD D. GREGG Richmond, Virginia He entertained the recent 73rd Ses sion of the Virginia..Conference, and was elected alternate to the General Conference. The Reverend Gregg is a South Carolinian, a product of State College, Allen University, Yale, Colum- bia, and holds the Ph.D. degree from the University of Pennsylvania. Seo se IS AFRICAN METHODISM LIVING UP TO THE OPPORTUNITIES ~~ — —.—— [THE-OFFICIAL ORGAN: THE AFRICAN: METHODIST: EPISCOPAL CHURCH. NOUR BROTHERD—\_y PHILADELPHIA, PA. = OF THE TIMES AND THE EXPECTATION OF THE WORLD? By W. T. Pope There seems to be a general awaken- ing in the interest of the African Methodist Church and a serious study of its founder, Richard Allen. This is fine for our race group. and is as it should be. It shows that we not only have a genuine appreciation of the worth-while men God has raised up among us, but a high sense of values for the yision of the church almost from the outset: It was but a little while before the Christian Recorder was born; following hard upon it Wilber- force was founded—this was a forward step and following in its wake other schools came until we have them scattered through the connection. These schools are veritable light- houses of our race group and church. Their founding encouraged other churches to do likewise. I am think- CHRISTIAN THURSDAY, APRIL 27, 1939 BISHOP DAVIS CLOSES VIRGINIA CONFERENCE Raises $6,111 Dollar Money Holds Baltimore Conference BISHOP M Last week Bishop Davis held the Virginia Annual Conference at Richmond, Va. The Dollar Money was $6,111, an increase of $195. This week he is presiding over the Baltimore Conference at the largest conferences in the connection, The educational interests of the Second District center at Philadelphia. Kittrell College. H. DAVIS Annapolis, Md. This is one of ranking with the Chicago and ing of the work of the schools and their influence upon the age, particular- ly of Wilberforce. Six of its presidents have been elected to the bishopric: Daniel A. Payne, Benjamin Fn Lee; Joshua A. Jones, J. A. Gregg and R. R. Wright, Jr: who will forget their touch, of course, Bishops Gregg and Wright are with us yet, both great churchmen and both at the despite mandate of their church seryed in the Fatherland-far off Africa. We have bishops who went to their high post from the presidency of other schools ; Bishop Flipper, our Senior, Fountain, Goal: RECORDER OBSERVES 50,000 New Subscribers Sims, Greene—all great churchmen} placing high estimate on spiritual val- ues, Bishop Greene is from Shorter } College as was also Bishop Conner. What Bishop Payne was to Wilber- force, Bishop Conner was to Shorter except he was not its founder, but its builder—Shorter like all of our schools has had its ups and downs, but thank} God it is till carrying on. Making Bricks Without Straw Just now it has at its head as Presi-| dent, G. A. Gregg, a very remarkable} man—coming to us in the midst of the depression he has shown rare courage, is MRS. HOWARD D, GREG( Richmond, Va The wife of Dr. Gregg is a g from Morris Brown and a dent of Bishop D. H. Sims She. aided materially in the entertainment of tt Conference ————————————— an implicit faith anc eat self-control Many humiliating experiences have come to him. but through them all he has exhibited such poise and self control that he has won the respect and admi ration of white and black Just as the founders of the church started our educational program they emphasized the business of the race by establishing departments—these depart ments were the pathfinders of the race’s Continued on page 12 —————————— In This Issue | The Daily Altar- » Rev. Carlyle F. Stewart...... 2 Sunday School Lesson.. ......+++ 3 EDITORIALS: Our Connectional Program { The Golden Rule.......-. ‘ 4 What Price Truth....... Whose Fatherland? (Editorial of the Week’. Pointed Points The Churchman Afield Allen C. E. League. ..... ‘ The Christian Recorder Pulpit News At A Glance.......- 10 Transitions \...,-..- +: ee gist ANNIVERSARY
• May 11, 1939
  ===== DSC09354.JPG ===== PAGE SIXTEEN Paka iiss Se Cae EN ROSENBERG, TEXAS The Second Quarterly Conference of |This was one the Rosenberg Circuit was held April |ever held. All clas: 18-19 in Smith Chapel A- M. E. Church. Rey. E. A. Thomas, pastor, Dr. J. A- Howard, presiding Elder. At 4-30 Sunday morning the resurrection | the sermon was preached by- the pastor. Sunday were held at Powell Point. All { at 3 p.m. to the Union Quarter- Pastors and members were sville and Kendle- Elder delivered a The Spiritual tide he Sunday School rendered the 5 ram. Business session, Mon- ht. All reports were good. The the Presid- encouraging Pastor and Pastor has been nstalled by poke \ by h the to bed most of the done the iber. Amount raised rter, $41.17 - V. A. GRE Si ince Decer WAY CROSS DISTRICT, GA. Wednesday of last week, Dr. Townsley. the very efficient dine Elder opened the district e at Homerville, Ga. Rev. or The organization the business was nonious manner, yas heard during The Presiding Elder nothing but smiles and it was Revs. and J. »erations,” red by Smith, spiritually alive, r I loud in their raise Conference was eve sed on the district were raised. Dr. S. ed the closing ser- Missionary Sis- Spiritus 1 Meeting Fri- following sisters Johnson, , secretary ; S. Mt chap- Sams, H. Wilson DAL LAS. TEXAS The Quarterly Conference Second was held at St, James A. M. E, Chnech Sunday, March 13, 1938, Rev. Mt Sonday Pendergraff, School at 9:30 with and teachers on time. opened Superintendent School at 9:30. At 11 o'clock with St. Be singing, presiding elder. } ! for their pastor, Rev. Wm. rear aye Willie Morgan, Church Mark Ballard, marshal. of the best Quarters 5 leaders and every auxiliary brought in full reports. We raised during this Quarter, $157.93. Rey. E. J. Corney transferred from California Conference to Texas Conference, placing _ his membership James. Rey. M. papers; Mrs. papers; Mr. L. Pendergraff, P.E. Rey. P. F. Jackson, pastor Mrs. Willie Morgan Se ae es BROWNS CHAPEL A. M. E. CHURCH Macomb, Illinois Rev. Robert Thomas, Pastor National Negro History Week was observed here by a program under the direction of Miss Thelma Abing- ton. Among the topics discussed on the program were, The American Ne- gro in Art, Music, Science, Politics, Athletics. 4 Members and friends of Browns Chapel enjoyed a delightful Alfen’s Day program Sunday, February 20, Mr. Wayman Thorpe was Master of Ceremonies. The Standard Bearers were the sponsors of a Luncheon at the church Friday, February 28, Mrs. Violet Newsome was in charge of the pro- The program was opened by “America The Beautiful’— The first speaker was Mrs. Warren, subject: “Citizenship”’—A duet by Mis- ses Cecelia Newsome and Lula Lil- lard. The Second speaker, Mr, Rich- ard Wilmeth who spoke of his travels in England and France last summer. The program was closed by the con- singing “Lift Every Voice led by Miss Thelma Abing= gram. gregation and Sing,” ton. é LAUREL, MISSISSIPPI The Quarterly Conference was held in Allen Chapel A. M. E. Church, with Rey. H. D. Rhodes pre- siding elder in charge. Sunday the Presiding Elder preached two soul stirring sermons and Monday the opened for business the reports of all organizations: of the church and the class leaders’ reports were good, raised since last quarter $12.59 We are proud our pastor and Presiding Elder. Just a few days before the Second Quarter the ladies of Allen Chapel gave a surprise birthday party A. Redditte, It was given Second Conference night of it was indeed a surprise. “THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER piedaing Elder read the Syeutnel scrip- ture, Matt. 20:10. The quarterly co! ference was greatly enjoyed by al The finance was very poor. DIXIE EVANS -REV. J. T. BARR, Pastor ea Se IN LOVING MEMORY OI REV. R. H. SHIRLEY WHO PASS! AWAY, MAY 18, 1934 — ‘ed for secretary; w. Olphin | Diggers with us, Vidalia District. had...W es trict. If anyone ee a revival, just send | over ; So I see no reason why iS Swain oe He was so kind in little things ‘ A‘welcome smile, a frienlly” nod + Tt seemed to us, that all his life He walked alone with God. boro District can’t the Aug, (OLUME XCI—NO. 8 PHILAD ; : : ELPHIA A Sweet are the memories that never will Annual Conference this year at Wre, —= HIA, P. fade, “as long as we have men like B. L. Joh, HOLDING CONFERENCES BENTON, MISS. | Of the one we ‘loved, but could not save. % His Wife and children. ee: Sale M. Hi. Pierce, report 3 The first quarterly conference of this] weneral a year was held at Ebenezer A, M. E, GREENVILLE, FLORIDA Mi Church, Benton, Miss. The Rev. J. inute H. Hillard, pastor, Presiding Elder, J We are great admirers of our beloved NOW beet W. Hair. Sunday, Feb. 5, the conference was opened by singing hymn No. 1, “Oh For A Thousand Tongue to Sing.” Prayer by Rev. F. S. Stover after which scripture lesson was read by Rev. J. H. Hillard, Mich. 4:1-12.. Few remarks by the pastor, Rev. J. H. Hillard, after he introduced the Pre- siding Elder, J. W. Hair of the Jack- son District. He announced his text Mich. 4:2, “And many nations shall go and say come ye and let us go to the pastor we can see'a brighter future now and he is taking great interest in his work, Rey, Proctor preached a soul thinking sermon on last Sunday from St. Matthew 26-39. Rev. Proctor: was at his best and sat down in the midst of Hallaleujahs and Amens. =. MRS. QUEEN E. PROCTOR HY RUCE $1.00, Postpaid 385) ™ £. BOOK CONCERN 716 So. 19th Street Phila, Pa FRR EEE WINS TON- IN. TERNA TIONAL k BLACK FACE TYPh BISLES ‘§de roe meh Ricks Getty Bled Face 8 ‘ype Brbies Pub! Best for Young and Olen School—Teachers and Stv GOOD NEWS FROM THE lined hymn 188 C. M. Prayer by Rey. led by Rev. M. H. Pierce. After singing CORD \THE=OFFICIAL ORGAN: Aor THE AFRICAN: -METHODIST: elas oe CHU! R RCH THURSDAY, MAY 11, 1939 3 PRICE FIVE CENTS |GAINS CHAPEL A.M E. CHURCH The second quarterly conference op- ened Saturday night at 7:30 with the Presiding Elder, Rev. R. S. Maguinez in charge. The Presiding Elder was loud in his praises of-the church in its in the spiritual and financial report last three months, under the leader- ship of Rey. Patric Criglar. The money raised for the last quarter was $372.27. —(Mrs.) Christina Parker mountain of Jehovah.” He preached a soul-stirring sermon after the roll was called. We raised $35.25. Easter Young Send for «/ustrated Catain, = £ He began by saying that he thanked the members and friends‘of St. Mark A, M.E.church for their broad heartedness. BISHOP D. H. SIMS SECRETARY OF EDUCATION Beginning April 26 with the Dela- yare Conference Bishop Sims is hold- g the annual conferences of the First — CALIFORNIA’S COLLINS iscopal District. May 3rd the New Conference at Atlantic City, his week he is holding the Philadel- hia Conference at Bethel, Philadelphia, hich will lead the connection again in Dollar Money. Follows the New Conference where Bethel, New fork will attempt to lead, the Virst hurch, Los Angeles, Calif. The last onference will be the New England at Springfield, Mass. Since\coming to the rea of the First Episcopal District hop Sims*has se right standard of fective, ; hw Fk which has si the church i he district bids fair to lead the co! ection in all departments oi endeavor. fetsey ‘ork GENERAL CONFERENCE MINISTERIAL DELEGATES *DR. ARTHUR S. JACKSON “Dr. Arthur ‘S. Jackson has handled the finances of the Department of Education so honestly, and efficiently that there is ng use for anyone to run Thus spake Bishop Baltimore Conference: C. C. Ferguson J. C. Beckett Toh. Nelaon against him.’ \t 11 am, Rey. M. TL. Pendergraff|in the home of Mr. And Mr. E. E. 1 Reverdy C. Ransom on February 15 in preached. At 3:30 pum. Union Ser-| (ater, the -birthdy cake was beauti- ternates: the Paul Quinn College auditorium at vices, The Auditorium was crowded, fully decorated with 74 tiny candles ieee cticlds the meeting of the Board of Education, {wo choirs graced the choir gallery,| and was baked by Mrs. Garner. The Seen Prsmend Wneo, Texas. Dr: Jackson is. the and they really did sing. Rev. Jeffer-| Pastor received some valuble gifts. J. E, Bailey ; i son, pastor of Sparks. Chapel’ C. M. | Twenty-two were present at the party. Delaware Conference: house guest of the Editor and Manager R. Church, delivered the message: FANNIE GARNER SINGI E copy A a Link Be of the Christian Recorder while rest- “What Will You Do With Jesus?” Frnt, ” 4 ester ing in Philadelphia, after haying called Feery heart barned as this man of . ; HALF Doz. ‘ ‘i D. M. Owens to see his friend, Dr, John R. Hawkins Cod talked. Collection, $47.00. 7:30 RICHLAND, GEORGIA } OF a ee bas Re in Washington, D. C., and after having p.m. the Presiding Elder selected St. a F H, A. Allen Va Luke 2° God needs workers in His The second quarterly conference, was \ John W. Whalen visited the Baltimore and Delaware Vineyard”, Two additions to the | held at St. John A. M. E. Church J. W. King, Conferences. y church. Monday night the business with the Rey. F. M. Johnson, Pre- |. i session was held. Mrs, Martha Re- | siding. The devotions weré great, All| i CHRISTIAN cord was elected reporter to Ory, of the officers were present and the |- a ‘ Goal: THE REVEREND H. M. COLLINS He is the successful pastor of the First Church Los Angeles, Cali- fornia, and leads the entire connection in reporting funds for Easter Day and Dollar Money. Dr. Collins is a prod- uct of Payne Theological Seminary, has held some of the most outstanding charges in the church and served as a Chaplain over seas during the World War. He is one of our most promi- nent leaders and loyally supports every connectional interest. He is a friend of the Christian Recorder, His name in is called wherever groups assemble and talk about the leaders in the church, ASSOCIATE BISHOP He is in holding the conic Episcopal Dist the Fifth; the fory in thé/con | Bishop the Spanisl Wars \ two! churche r Money eles, ¢ Louis led extensivel Bible I the ands Graeco Rev. Mother Problem Pointed Points \ Pastor’s Rev Rey. Wm. Transitions Notices Letters to the BISHOP NOAH W in the church wh Americat nc Mo. Bis! Church Press associating itl jection. ~ He Stewart Paramount Bilbo Is At It heat (Editorial of the Week) The Churchman Atield Birthday Greetings ... Young People’s H Allen C. E. League.... News At A Glance— Deansitions Peck Sditor RECORDER OBSERVES 91st ANNIVERSARY 50,000 New Subscribers - In This Issue The Daily Altar- Carlyle F Sunday School Lesson EDITORIALS: 2 ===== DSC09355.JPG ===== ae a The Daily Altar ih By Rev. Carlyle F Stewart Minneapolis, Minn. The Lord is nigh unto all them| - s ies that 7 cate ae = all th i afresh at the thought of our blind in- aren he: ie baa He will fulGll sanity in sending men to a living death in order to bring peace. “He that lives by the sword shall perish by the sword.” Today the world is armed as never be- fore with deadly gases and giant instru- ments of destruction designed to wipe out human life in a new and horroriy- ing manner. As we decorate the graves of those who made the supreme sacrifice may “highly that these dead shall not have died in vain.” Peace will come to this war stricken and battle devasted earth will arise up in the strength of the Christ and As men have died for the desire of them that fear him; he also will hear their cry, and will save them.—Amen. Saturday, May 13 THE EVERLASTING KINGDOM ingdom verlasting king- dominion endureth thru Psalm 145-13 dom, and thy we resolve out all generation d Psalm 145 morning pape ull of the news of the king of when men he midst of great the like seen or heard, ath of his king- recognized pay the price. war may we live for peace. Prayer: Our blessed Father, help us to follow the Prince of Peace. Our hearts are heavy when we remember the terrible slaughter-house of the last piendour th {om on earth is) al sf the flam- boyar ind im | War and we resolve, by thy grace, that ‘ the fancy] it shall not be again.—Amen. tior oughou - 3 the orld I g! Thus Monday, May 15 h a kingdom that| THE GRACE OF FORGIVENESS runs back for I nturies and he ss become a part of its continuity. “Forgive us our debts, as we forgive The kingdom is an everlasting king-| our debtors.”—Matt. 6:12. lon W t f its ith of his-| When General Oglethrope said to ory the Great Britain,| John Wesley, “I never forgive.” Wes- ; h ound the world,| ley replied, “Then I hope, sir, you never F races and|sin.” In no area of our lives are we pressed harder to be Christlike than a temporal | 1 being called upon to forgive. And yet forgiveness is one of the most es- those of the past, will some} day criimble in the dust and become a memory we of history. The} sential graces in the Christian life; for everlasting n of God transcribes| upon our ability to forgive rests our all earthly rt and domains. May| possibility of receiving divine pardon. we think today of the power and great-| “To err is human, to forgive, divine.” ness of the kingdom of which there will| Herbert said that he that cannot for- be no end. give others, breaks the bridge over Praye: O Thou who makest men which he himself must pass if he would ever reach heaven; for every one has need to be forgiven. I watched a rookie pitcher lose a heartbreaking baseball game that he should have won, if he had been giver proper support by his infield. At a critical moment they made costly er- rors permitting runs to score. As I witched the young pitcher, without any outward sign of resentment, con- tinue to pitch his heart out, I thought to myself that surely here is a fine ex- ample of forgiveness. Had the young chap acted like a great many church members he would have spent the rest of the afternoon without speaking to should this.” Bat in owr tender| his fellow players because of their sentiment for those we have “loved| mistakes. long since, and lost awhile” let us not} — forget the catse for which they died. Rapecially those who “marched breast forward” in the tragic debacle of 1917, in the war to end war. Ags I, time after time, behold the men crippled, maimed, blinded, and cruelly marred in body and mirid as I visit the Veterans hos- pital in my own city, my heart bleeds to rule and bring down to dust those who will not obey thy commandments, help us today to join wholehearted in that shall the kingdom never end.— Amen. Sunday, May 14 THE PRICE OF PEACE “He maketh peace in thy brothers.”"— Psalm 147 :14. Today honor those have made the supreme sacrifice for their country. In the language of the im- mortal Lincoln at Gettysburg: “It is altogether fitting and proper that we we who do Tuesday, May 16 TRUE GREATNESS “But he that is greatest among you Read Luke 18:15-17. A few years ago I motored through the Southland. When I left home I “THE CHRISTIAN. shall be your servant.”—Matt, 23:11.} was somewhat uneasy because |! ny 1 of my friends told me that I was apt! When ‘he Ja B to meet up with much embarrassing! Dowell passed a Ly, discrimination along the way; that even] cajled the cones some places might not service my car| p> Adams, then ‘ because of my color. To my great sur-| Theological Seminary, prise and delight throughout the four] their way to the BREESE 39 thousand miles of my journey I never) vention that met in ; Des Moi met with more courteous and prompt December: 31 1915 ‘One. ue ae » : 0 service, the attendants in all but one addresses that made everlasting ; instance being the essence of polite-| pression was made by the late Bishop ness and consideration. Of course, I! Something of the human side of ie realized that behind their civility was] jan is revealed in this quotation 3 : the eager desire for my money which) h2, Brummitt, Editor of the Src, had no creed or color. Nevertheless Advocate: “A young preacher had been there is a fundamental lesson involved) ging some matter upon the bishop . 4 pa Bele of us who belong to the church. | iittle too informally, as well as urgently t is not an uncommon thing to see maybe. And the bishop said to him some church official or minister who ‘Young LT wondeniif yourtorect t e abst » 0 has lost sight of the principle of great- whom you are speaking.’ ness, thus “forgetting the base degrees “But the youth was indeed ‘earnest by which they did ascend.” I had an|q do not forget, Bishop, he said: ‘| a to be invited to a gathering]. of the youngest and least in this in which were some of the great lead- ers of America. The thing that im- pressed me most was the humble and conference; but I hope you do not for. get to whom you are speaking, a broth- : er in the ministry of Christ.’ Instant- unassuming manner of these men, who ly the bishop was on his feet, right greeted the most inconspicuous strang- hand extended. ‘I would not forget er as though he were a friend. i that for the world,’ he said. ‘Forgive Prayer: Help us to be great in ser- meat ie keemed thatd idee vice, O Lord. May no station or rank Prayers We bless tee OlOur Fath- lift us above the sant of humble, ioc Cromethes prints oneenie te comes thoughtful service to our fellowman.— to us through humbleness of heart and Anien. the willingness to forgive.—Amen. Wednesday, May 17 Friday, M: 19 IN MEMORIAM 2 “STRANGER OR FRIEND “Whosoever liveth and believeth in men shall never die.”—John 11 :26. Sic ie knoe Home arohn M20. eke tao a oe When Elizabeth Barrett Browning Jane 2 is my mother’s birthday. Had asked Charles Kingsley what was the she lived she would have been seventy- secret of his life, Mr. Kengsley replied, four years old. Less than five years significantly, “I had a friend.” A ma ago she became weary of life and one may be judged by his friends. It was hot summer afternoon in July slipped Emerson who said: “We take care of a om es ae saya ere ae our health, we lay up money, we make ee aH a bitte iy = Cee our roof tight and our clothing suil'- er for the last time. a few joyous days with her to depart on our long y j ward. Before we left s! he Bila hx, braced us and bade us / . last time as with the mists 1m © we stumbled out of her presence. Wau a beautiful life was hers! When the i8 wiht Sep) summons came, she never faltered and ree inn pele although she loved her children with feces eediat cance OM an unusual strong devotion and that eeainel es manifested itself throughout the years Read John 15:12-17. in tremendous sacrifices that took their “There standeth one among you, ny ho, with a grief that never can be assuaged. As I pause to do her reverence, this woman of marvelous talents, I say of her what Southey did of John Wesley: GRACE AT THE TABLE “She was a woman of great views, Father of Life, fold in the everlasting arms of Thy love the "ata : iC. motherhood, great energies, and great virtues.” Blessed is her memory. Prayer: Blessed Father, we praise thee today for all our noble mothers who enriched our fives, and led us to thee. May we ever keep and treasure their memory by living as they prayed we would. life—the mothers of the race. As t struggle up the steeps of through its travail of mind, body *" g wisdom. Amen. Thursday, May 18 HYMNS THAT LIVE THE MARKS OF GREATNESS 4 “Let nothi done thru strife or} A prey re kK headin of mind let] Lie Still and Slumber,” the tune each esteem other better than them- Thou Fount of Every Blessing selves.”—Phil. 2:3. ae | (Continued on page 7) but who provides wisely that he wanting in the best proper- is Hes, of life that Ter years: Prayer: Not. with loud professions toll on a not too strong body, she turned ao as (lain ise osu Pabaa, Dest her face toward heaven and left behind Lord, but we would keep Thy com her husband, four sons and a daughter mandments, all the days of our lives.— i 4 soul, give them a clearer vision and Be et Mother’s Lullaby, “Hush ! My De" “Come, rANGELIZES _ PROVINCE lage Ephesians 2:19-22 Hisciples : 3 And he entered into the synagogue,| From Ephesus the gospel spread until nd spake boldly for the space of three] all the territory round about was evan- months, reasoning and persuading as to] S¢lized. he things concerning the kingdom of formal program. He would talk in the od. 9 But when some were hardened] synagogue; he would go irom house to nd disobedient, speaking evil of the] house; he would hold an open forum in Way before the multitude, he departed the hall; he would go out into the coun- om them, and separated the disciples,| tty and preach. But always and every- easoning daily in the school of Tyran-| where he kept on declaring repentance 10 And this continued for the} toward God and faith in Jesus Christ.| dation of the apostles and prophets, pus. pace of two years; so that all they that dwell in Asia heard the word of the|in our three great colleges here. ord, both Jews and Greeks. 20:17 And from Miletus he sent to] the nation’s best, is here. May 14] he won. He had his trade esson Text: Acts 19:1, 8-10; 20:17-21| ¢asily supplied | chology—a single objecti 7 eg ective. No divi loyalties; no mixed motives; paca ; conflicts, He did one thing. tent-making. » that of no family. Preach or where to call. erward became the seat of a bishopric. St. Paul built a St. Paul had no set and The best sermon will only serve to ho inner| harden the heart of a man who listens Therefore] with a closed mind. It is almost impossible to instruct A Was unmarried; had| men in the Christian way unless we can a simple needs Were | separate them from their political affil- ae . € Was free to preach, © ‘church board told him what to jations and their economic class. To the mind of Paul there was no + When- “no- , es ‘Acts 19:1 And it came to pass, that,} Could no longer get along in the Pee no-man’s land” in all the world so far hile Apollos was at Corinth, Paul] Sogue, he hired a hall. Many believed having passed through the upper coun-] 20d were baptized. ry came to Ephesus, and found certain] Powerful church in Ephesus, which aft- as the gospel was concerned. Tyrannus is never mentioned as one of the Christians, but his schoolroom served the Christian cause well. Superstition is the religion of a closed mind. PRAYER THOUGHT By William Chalmers Covert Grant, O God, that we may have a sense of our fellowship with the saints and the household of God. May we become more unitedly conscious as be- lievers of “being built upon the foun- This is “Religious Emphasis Week”| Christ Jesus himself being the chief Aj corner stone.” May we feel ourselves team of experts, carefully chosen from|as loyal members of his body “fitly iphesus, and called to him the elders} pating and deriving much benefit from pf the church. ome to him, he said unto them, Ye yourselves know, from the first} we hope to win the world. 18 And when they were| it. Students are being reached. We must capture our intellectual centers if This is day that I set foot in Asia, after what! good strategy and it is succeeding. The manner I was with you all the time, 19] Protestant churches are learning to serving the Lord with all lowliness of|say “We.” It is a united attack. We mind, and with tears, and with trials| must capture the universities, the cities hich befell my by the plots of the|and the county seats. ews; 20 how I shrank not from de-| the leading families to Christ. I’spent some time on Nantucket Is- ofitable, and teaching you publicly,| land last summer and I read a book faring unto you anything that was ai from house to house, 21 testying} about interesting place. We must win 1 read about gh to Jews and to Greeks repentance] the rise and fall of the Quakers there. 's Christ. ppirit . Ea GOLDEN TEXT: But now in Christ phesians 2:13. TO DATE By John R. Ewers St. Paul was a good strategist. bwn, but he struck at the big, influ- ntial centers. aching hot sermons for six weeks (then departing (with a pocket full cash) and never coming! back. He $ too good a Christian for that. His bive ae ‘alter cash, but Christians. — St. Paul determined to know nothing " Christ among them. HE LESSON BROUGHT DOWN | Now, we do not talk that way. lid his plans to sweep the Roman Em-| missionary work easy. ite for his Master. Therefore he did] not give up. “Is thy sword short? add ot stay in the desert, as a recluse; he} to it by a step.” d not hide himself in some small] time to strike. pure and unalloyed—he was} could never be shu in converting the outstanding woman o families. this world for Christ in one generation bard God, and faith toward our Lord] It was because the Quakers succeeded f Ephesians 2:19 So then ye are no] the island that they subsequently came ore strangers and sojourners, but] to own the place. are fellow-citizens with the saints,| families and for a century the Quakers} nd of the household of God, 20 being| dominated the life, religious and civil, upon the foundation of the apostles} of the community. ini prophets, Christ Jesus himself be-| too rigid and alienated their young pco-| ng the chief corner stone; 21 in whom} p\¢ and in time the group died down to th several building, fitly framed to={ almost zero. ther for a habitation of God in the| my point: She won the leading Then they became} But do not fail to get) the Quakers gained the is- land because they won the leading | sus ye thafonce were far off are} - World-wide missionary work is in a Ide*nigh in the blood of Christ.|sad condition today. Forty years ago/ we thought that we were ready to take} In fact, we do not talk at all. Conditions in Asia, India, Africa, South America He] and elsewhere abroad do not make But we must Now, today, is the We admit that a war-scared and a POINTERS By Roy L. Smith Paul was the kind o boundaries of one parish. Very much of a good se Good psy-| upon a good congregation. Look over the routes] war-torn world is a poor field for Chris- his travels and note how he made} tianity, but we cannot stop. We need biectives of the key cities. In Greece,| a master strategist, like St. Paul, among Italy and in Asia Minor his strategy] ys now. He would unite us, he would Rs perfect. If he could capture Ephe-| inspire us; he would direct us and you IS, he could win the provinces. That] can depend upon it, he would strike Why he stayed for years in Ephesus.} with earnestness for the most influ- Paul was no sensational evangelist,| ential centers. rmon depends | share. L lam partici-| framed together growing into a holy temple in the Lord for a habitation of God in the Spirit,” May we daily grow into his likeness, who is the Way, the Truth and the Life. May we stand erect-and unahamed in our profession and testimony when about us are those who “hardened and disobedient speak evil of the Way.” When one door- way is shut against our approach with the gospel, may we like Paul find anoth- er and without fear enter in and speak boldly for Thee that men who will, may hear and be saved. In Christ’s name. Amen, DAILY BIBLE READINGS M. (Acts 19:1-7. Ts -Acts 19:8-12. W. Acts 20:17-25. T. Ephesians 2:19-22. F. Colossians 1:9-20 S, 1 Corinthians 3:16-23 S. Psalm 87:1-7. | —The 20th Century Quarterly | ST. JAMES A. M. E. CHURCH | MERIDIAN, MISS Second Quarterly Conference. The | Sunday School opened March 12th at 9:30 A. M. with the Supt. Mrs. S. M. Jordan, presiding with her usual command, praise and grace. The School was well attended. Officers and teachers present. The Presiding Elder graced the school with his pres- ence and with his fatherly manner his present, couraging. The eleven o'clock service was opened under the direction of Miss Bertha Brantly, and Bro. R. H. Huston. Miss Ellen Mae Thompson, pianist. At 11;30 o'clock A. M. the pastor, Rev. T. W. Wise introduced Dr. H. D. Rhodes, the Presiding Elder. He preached an inspiring sermon from St. John 237-8. Subject, “Bear it to the (King) governor.” Some of the high points in the sermon were not half full £ man whose mind | but filled to the brime and then pass it + up within the to the King. Before evolution involu- Our duty to absorb that we may God needs us in the distribu- The sermon was of tion. tion of His gifts. words tho few were inspiring and en-} Tae such as to stamp indelibly upon the | hearts, and minds of the Christians to fill up with God’s love and pass it to the world. A beautiful message which — Placed us in the attitude for Holy Com- munion. The sermon will linger in the hearts of the people of the city of Meri- dian for many days. At 3:30 P. M. the Ministerial Alli- ance of the City joined us with Rey. E. F. Young, president of the Alliance gave the sermon at this hour. “I am the vine ye are the branches” St. John 15:5. He preached out of his soul the Gospel of Christ. Also Allen Chapel A. M. E. Church was represented at this hour and rendered a local program presented by Mrs. Gillispie. The A. C. E. League opened at 6 o'clock with Mrs. Goosby, president; Mrs. L. Hedrick, teacher. A large number of young people was present. A very interesting discussion was had With these two great women a new day has dawned upon the League. The sun is now rising above the horizon and the glittering light can be seen all over the young people. At 7 o’clock P. M. service was opened Processional by the choir. Hymn No 223, invocation, scripture St. John 6:25. Song by the choir. Rey Wise then presented the speaker, Dr H. D. Rhodes, Text from said chapter 35th verse. “I am the bread of life.” This sermon was food for the hungry souls. After the sermon the Lord's Supper was administered. The popular pastor, Rev. Wise is without a doubt the most gifted preach- er I know in the art of inspiring people As a preacher he A great pastor, a Splendid person He and the Presid- ing Elder are graduates of Campbell College. the Church shows progress under his leader- lesson to worship in song. is one of our best. brother to every one. ality, well trained of Every department ship. The pastor's wife is angelic in appearance, sweet in disposition and queenly in her manners members and friends splendid speaker. Among the She is also a Dr. Rhodes whose record is one of long success and unique service in office. A man of high ideal, a pioneer in the work is ever on the alert with new ideas, systematic and highly spiri- tual. Is much loved by the ministers of the District. Monday evening, March 13th at 7:00 o'clock P. M. the Quarterly Confer- ence opened with hymn and prayer The Presiding Elder gave an interest- ing lecture. After the organization of Conference the business | was carried out in an orderly way. All boards and auxiliaries and clubs brought in fine reports which were ac- companied with a silver offering. Paid the Presiding Elder in full, he is well pleased with the present pastor, Rev. T. W. Wise, and congregation. Dr Rhodes commended the pastor, officers and members for haying such a complete Distinguished visi- {the session business session. tors present: Reverends W. B. Foster, V. L. Washington, E. F. Young, Bros Belle, and Glispy. Benediction. REV. T. W. WISE, Pastor DR. H. D. RHODES, P. E. SISTER BERTHA BRANTLEY Announcements, ===== DSC09356.JPG ===== > THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER —_—_—_THurs _ = ee : THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER aaa e expenses. He would] James in St. Louis, Mo or exp ‘ J ‘ ' . the offer- have two divisions of American|ing for Sunday, April oth. ch troops run the new country until] $213.33, and for plans and undertakings. The} it church press undergirds every-]. thing. sAnd yet we say, by the implication of our indifference to years mother came to stand tor the venuerest, ol tas thiik- the tiie nobiest, best Wilh the range ing. tor it there ls no subsutute, way. oS What should the church press? To be are the Reverend A. D. Avery and Pose oj C. E. Stewart. With it there 1s nothing compar- able. she has: borne sons and daughters ASSOCIATED NEGRO PRESS bor countiess acons of time CALVIN’ NEWSPAPER SERVICE H. K. STRAUSER VERTISING SERVICE AD’ Entered at the Post Office at Philadel. | + “© phia, Peuna. as Second Class ungers have clutcht and clung. in Matter Bell—KINgsley 0497 Published Weekly at the A.M.E. Book Concern 716 S. Nineteenth Street Philadelphia, Penna Bishop D. H. Sims, Presidenc Bishop M. H. Davis, Vice-President About her neck chubby the early morning hours and in the twight glow she has sat be- side bed and cradle and answered vabyish gurgle and pratile with sweet lullabye and dulcet noth- In hours of excruciating and death mgs. pam, anguish sorrow Contributing Editors: Carlyle F.| she has stood by Mary-like while Stewart, Josephine T. Washington, T.| others returned home. Jefferson Clement, Elizabeth M. ae i Thomas, Howard Ws. Gregs, Milton Suh eae passed 200 J. Wright, G. Wayman Blakley,|50™© instances have removed Charles H. Wesley, Juanita E. Jackson-| other from our midst but mem- Mitchell, A. Wayman Ward, Harry V.| ories and impressions of her re- Richardson. George A. Singleton, Editor and Manager SUBSCRIPTION RATES 1 Year, $1.50; 6 Months, $1.00; Single Copy 5¢ main with indestructible abiding- ness. The mother bore, loved and sacrificed. White mothers, brown mothers, yellow mothers, black mothers, red mothers. Mothers Address ail conreapandentel ioe Ele all, by God’s grace. For them let Recorder, 716 South 19th|US Wear a white flower in the | lapel of our coats. And for those | mothers who are with us, we wear a red flower,—German, Spanish, Italian, Chinese, Japa- nese and African. God made, loves and preserves them all. On this day of tender senti- ments, dedicate ourselves again to the exaltation of and rev- hardest| erence for mother, She wants no t war, but peace, justice and broth- hrough a life-| erhood for all her children. Heay- en grant it. CHURCH PRESS—PARA- MOUNT PROBLEM Christian Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. THURSDAY, MAY 11, 1933 Weekly Thought MOTHER we ull human love; e longest noblest and the Selected No subject to which the coming Uniting Conference in Kansas the fate of these papers, them take care of themselves.” ithe world is wiser church, to ther publicity drive. Lhey consider it just about as important machine in their dream oi world conquest. In as an eficient war Berlin, there is @ “muimstry oi propaganda ’ headed by one ot the cleverest leaders oi the nation. and how do the Nazis finance this department? Do they appropriate a tew paltry marks a month to sustain it? No, they pour millions into propaganda. Lhey do not even attempt to tabulate the immediate returns of their efforts, tor they know full well that they are build- ing and sustaining that intangible thing called “morale” in Germany and are influencing public opinion throughout the world. li, Methodism today, there were one one-thousandth as much under- standing of the value of publicity and faith in the instruments of propaganda as the Nazis display their methods, the chureh would take on a new lease of life. What is the purpose of the church press? How should it be sustained? The very raising of these questions reveals the sad confusion and downright ignor- ance which are responsible for the fact that Methodist paners have to fight for their very, Ast almost insuperable o ~ server superficially . the editors “ough! people what they in Weekly Poem initing City will address itself can possi- MOTHER bly exceed in importance the cae problem of the church press. Your loye was calm and true when [| Lhroughout the history of Meth- was erying, odism, the church papers have re- \ soothing peace was waiting at your| ceived relatively scant consider- breast; ‘i 3 aie Fj : ation. They have been all but our touch was like a fairy’s full of : Rise starved to death. Seemingly, only And all your words came fulling me a few leaders ve wae ea, pe fed i sense the possibilities that lie in well-guided and _ well-supported publicity. We Methodists have been foolish, foolish beyond all calculation, in our niggardly poli- No faults of mine could make you turn] .. cer Aticaiaae i ; ef respecting Christian propagan- You trusted me and prayed through ticshonhiig Haha, The religious weeklies are sore- _Allen A. Stockdale] ly needed for the furtherance of | cooperation and the maintenance MOTHER of morale ; they constitute the best SEE GTS RTROR I CRD link in a connectional system of The most meaningful word in| church polity and government. the annals of human speech, As Every subscriber added to the cir- mankind emerged thru the gray| culation list of a Methodist paper dawn of early byegone centuries} means the bringing of just so and began its long trek thru the] much new strength to all our You lived for me and by your under- standing, Kept open court of justice for my rights; method, it is true,» for the success of a great nro) the business of selling canned soup. Did Jesus give the people what they wanted? Hardly; He gave them what they needed, When a church paper takes its cue from the crowd, it is lost. It must lead. Another man on the side lines recommends no controversy in the church press; he wants no appli- cation of gospel principles to world problems ; he desires a little individualistic “happiness sheet” which will confirm his own preju- dices, make no new departures, and simply contribute to his own personal comfort. Still another short-sighted critic cries, “Make ’em pay their own way!” Secular papers with vast circtilations and big advertising are indeed able to pay their own way. Bit, for obvious reasons, if the church press is to be true to “Let than the ihe Naais give frst place in ’ a Virile, courageous harbinger of the con. ing of the kingdom of God; to }, a leader in creating and guiding true Christian opinion. It is high time that Methodisy, awoke to the value and impor. tance of the church press, and to, determination to support it with. out any more talk about “making it pay.” If every virile church paper were to require a $50,00) subsidy each year, it would still be “paying” in a big way. Let x; get away from “special offers," prizes of Bibles or tea sets, ridic. ulously low subscription rates, and all petty catchpenny schemes, and lift the church papers to: high plane of dignity and efficien. cy where they can do their best work. We are in depression times but the church is the one institution that ought to lead u; out of our ditficulties, and the press is the right arm of the church. Why not ask every board and society of the church to in clude $10,000 a year in its budge in advertising for the church press? Why not urge the Book Concern to double or even triple its present provisions for churci press subsidies? While tle church press is paying from thr to five dollars a page for solicit contributions, such secular week lies as the Saturday Evening Poi are purchasing articles at a ralt -nging from one thousand dol teen hundred dollars Ferald _ BILBO IS AT 1 Whenever Senator Theodor G. Bilbo, of Mississippi, puts his thinking cap we can expe! a sensation. The new Bilbo pla! lives up to the Bilbo. legend. Th Senator proposes that 12,000 American Negroes all pack up and move to a new settlement Africa, near Liberia, there to dee velop their own nation. Negro leaders in this city not taking the proposal very 5“ iously, and we are glad of that Bilbo’s plans are not’ meant '° b4 adopted; they are meant only " be looked at from a distance, !Ké firecrackers. The Senator would have United States invest a billion lars in the new settlement give each Negro a thousand 2 h ~tion Mickens April 16th it was ready for independence. | $325.56. The minister is the Rev- The Negroes, he says, would be|erend J. A. Dames, very happy, away from this coun- try and its white man’s civiliza- PASO IK ELEY A, COs lins, and members of Mt. Olive A. M. E. Church, Port Washing- ton, N. Y. observed their 36th an- niversary May 7-15 with a full week of activity. Several churches and pastors cooperated. The Presiding Elder is the Rey- erend C. W. Walton. tion. It is that latter phrase that is especially annoying; real Bilbo. The “white man’s civilization” of the South that Bilbo speaks of consisted of a white man sitting on a porch while Negroes raised the cotton that paid for his liquor. Remove the Negroes and Mr. Bilbo would have to revise radi-| IF EVERY MEMBER OF cally his concepts of white man’s the A. M. E. Church was just like civilization, created in the South} me, what kind of a church would our church be? by so large an expenditure of Ne- ero toil. . BEGINNING ON EASTER Day, Allen A. M. E. Church, Quindaro, Kansas celebrated for a week its 74th Anniversary. The sermon was delivered by Bishop Noah W. Williams. Bishop W. T. Vernon participated. This his- toric church is pastored by Mel- vin Chester Swann. If PAYS IN MORE THAN one way to advertise in the Chris- tian Recorder. Recently we have carried an advertisement for Duke’s Restaurant in Philadel- phia. Tt was seen by Mrs. Lanert Williams, our representative in Sneeds, Florida. Thus brother and sister who had not seen each other for years were made happy and corresponded. PRESIDING ELDER J. BEN- nett Brown has prepared an in- teresting program on “Quota Sur- vey” for the San Angelo District in Texas. These programs cover H. Wesley, Chairman, H. E. Walden, Sec., J. C. Beckett, Asst., C. C. Fer- guson, Treas., V. C. Hodges, W. H. Monokoo, J. C. Brown. Elders J. R. Nelson, H. M. Shields, W. A. Harris, Boston, and J. R. Nel- son. of the Reverends M. E. Davis, J. A. Young, and C. E. Stewart, delegates to the General Conference from’ the Virginia Conference. he sees Prof. C. G. Garrett, Jefferson Coage, the Reverends P. S. Mosley, H. B. Thompson, and T. J. Davis of Georgia. | Members of Finance Committee: C. Presiding The Churchman notes the presence Glancing around In the gallery the Churchman notes the presence of Mesdames Juha West Hamilton, Rachel Valentine, Alma Old- ham, Alice Lee, Florence Harper, and Mesdames Mary Shepard, and Jeon Valentine from Durham, N. C. Mrs. Minnie McEady is President of the conference Branch Mite Missionary Society. The Churchman saw Mes- dames M. H.- Davis, J. R. Coasey, K. Bertha Hurst, Minnie Gaines, Mary and Mildred Davis, Chas E. Stewart, C28; Ferguson, Mother Hodges, H. E. Wal- den, D. E. Rice, Green, E. H. Beard, and many other ladies whose names we failed to record. The Churchman sat thru the election of delegates to the General Conference three days and are held at differ- ent churches. He has sent us a copy of a very unique certificate church membership. ACCORDING TO A NEWS despatch from London, England more than 1,500,000 men and women are members of a rapidly- growing new religious movement -the League of Prayer and Ser- vice. Mass prayer meetings are be- ing held. The Churchman As the Churchman enters Mt. Moriah Church, Rev. S. R. Drummond, pastor Bishop M. H. Davis is addressing the Baltimore Conference on Kittrell Cot- fege. To his right sits Dr. Wm. H. Griffin of Chicago. On the platform Ses oes THE REVEREND H. MIL- n of Jacksonville, Florida plans to visit Cuba and other carribean lands in the very near future. He labored there for four years as} Superintendent of Missions under Rishop S. L. Greene. He has pledged himself to use up the residue of his strength “in those lands where our brothers are farthest down.” MOST POPULAR BISHOP | Editor George A. Singleton 716 South 19th Street | Philadelphia, Penna. 4 iE, a‘ Dear Sir: IF YOU LIKE THE CHRIS-}Ptease find ennlonsd S22 ey TIAN RECORDER, TELL OTH... ... 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The bargain rates of $1.00 in groups of 5 or more still hold for laymen. Presidents, Chaplains, Missionaries, Presiding Elders, Pastors, Workers, now is the time to show your colors. Sup- port your bishop, and help put the Christian Recorder in every Afri- can Methodist home. GEORGE A. SINGLETON, Editor and Manager of The Christian Recorder 716 South 19th Street, Philadelphia, Penna. end Howard D. Gregg took the place of REV. JAMES W. WALKER Ensley, Alabama Mrs. G. T. Stinson, Shreveport, La. ; Mrs. Fannie Donagan, St. Paul, Spring field, Illinois; Rev. J. S son, S.°C.; Mrs. Nora Link, Pres Del. Conf. Branch, Ist Episcopal Dis- trict: Master Donald T. Parks, Shorter Chapel, Oskaloosa, Iowa; Mrs Bi Hy Beard, Washington, D. C Benn, Ander Dr. Abington eroup motored to Wilmington, Dela- ware with Prof C. G. Garrett in the party. From Baltimore the Bethel Church, in thing of bez lines ” the whic are written is “a outstanding work of the Reverend A Chester Clark, entertaining pa The building is entirely new with every convenience The lighting Sitting beside Dr. d him modern system is superb R. B. Smith the Churchman he “Tt is the most complete thing L say: have ever seen.” The ceiling and walls of the choir stall back of the speaker's desk is done in sky-blue and bedeckt with silyery stars. To appreciate this beautiful edifice one must see It Sere ee ee ere a a re aL MUNSIRAICTR VTE. THE MOST POPULAR BISHOP Send in Subscriptions. Vote Your Choice. 1. Bishop D. H. Sims 4430 4. Bishop J. A. Gregg 3254 3rd District ...-- Vans 1924 2. Bishop M. H. Davis 1713 5. Bishop N. W. Williams 1265 7. Bishop J. S. Flipper . 1098 10. Bishop G. B. Young 943 8. Bishop S. L. Greene 668 14. Bishop E. J. Howard 629 6. Bishop W. A. Fountain 516 12. Bishop E. J. Howard (Okla.) 350 11. Bishop H. Y. Tookes ... 300 12. Bishop J. A. Gregg (Ark.) 260 Bishop R. A. Grant, In Memory ....-----*> Sate ed 9. Bishop D. H. Sims 190 13. Bishop E. J. Howard ...--- 100 Bishop W. T. Vernon, Rtd 100 100 15, Bishop R. R. Wright, Irae Each subscription in May will count 30 votes. ===== DSC09357.JPG ===== RAE fofinfnfafacfenfenficfacfunfatataatt YOUNG PEOPLE’S PAGE ELIZABETH M. THOMAS Editor EEE RRR EERE REE EEE EE MOTHER'S DAY! and we may look for a larger amount] tainly the time his wbille Wille We; On the 2rd 3 Neate Bethel A. from it as the years pass. Not that] their gotis, él ih like Manner move.|E. Choir of Cedar Rapids united yy) our Dollar Money will show any ap-| The demand today is for leadership] Bethel A. M. E. Choir of eta, ¢ lowers for mother! I wish I could i shout it! preciable increase, but becatse of a|\within the racial group t i ; A baa ere carnations and roses so| smaller death rate among ur Bastors,| economic Vick ye Bi Ton on held ae Coe fees ee te eae : and a less number of Widows an or-|look to the Bishops and ministers of| Auditorium of Iowa City. a. so ; w ove, for without it no! phans, resulting from a smaller number}the A. M. E. Church—Their Church| Four judges from the University a a F rks te ce i our superannuates marrying. As| that is as old as the Constitution of; Iowa school of music awarded Bc aye y ny women will not be any longer led] the United States—That Church must) Choir of Cedar Rapids a unanimoy, Cahir di MR Bam ea to believe that by marrying a superan- not fail them. : decision and presetted them with 4 ra sae ay | nuate they will have a comfortable liv- For every policy of $500.00 there is] Purse, for the purchase of one dovey : ; ; oh é sare 2 “pines OF the pension he receives. required a quarterly payment of $12.50] A. M. E. Hyitinals. na cold cell you may lie in disgrace!] We should expect a better grade of|—to mature in ten years, and to have} Mrs. Juanita Stewatt (wife of the Mother in spirit is standing beside you,| men entering our ministry in the future.| added to it the per cent it will have| pastor) is chorister atid Mrs Géo ; ‘ ree Lifting your gloom with the smile of/ The past twenty-five years have seen] earned from government secllrities itt Crank (daughter of Bishop W. A nd = ace ts oN te a gradual decrease in quality. We} which its. premiums have been invésted. | Fotintain) is pianist. Sélists dre Mis. — for mother! Today they are| have lowered the standard down to an| For policies iaturing in twenty years] Edith Reed, Ooiitralto, an abibitiois oF ej) i og i i | : \ af 1¢ ear e a eighth grade education and reduced] a quarterly premium of $6.25—For polf-] young student of music who will retider . nirs praise on: hers o men! the required percentage for passing an] cies maturing in thirty yeats 4 (uarterly| satisfaction anywhere as a tecitalis, lowers or mother erhaps she is}examination. This has resulted not] premium of $4.16 per quarter. Nowland Mrs. Nina Miller the efficiei! leeping ; only in the lowering of the intellectual] if we should offer a policy of $250.00] President. Sleeping and dreaming she's with us} requirement but also in moral life and| under the ten year contract the suar-| The Blirpose of the effort Sponsored g ! re =r i ‘ : 5 again in the living standards in general. terly premium would be $6.25—UNder|in Iowa City was to raise funds io NICK KENNY. TO MY MOTHER By Thomas Moore What we here propose in the matter] the twenty year contract &3.13 per quar- of a Cooperative Insurance and Retire-| ter—Under the thitty year contract the ment Fund depends very largely upon| quarterly premium would be $2.08 per the character of men in our ministry.| quarter. "i Systematic saving result from charec-| Two Hundred and Fifty Bullats is a They teli us of an Indian tree ter and intelligence. A cooperative de-| small saving but do we realize that Which, howe'er the sun and sky pends upon a strong occupational and} many of our pastors are dying without May tempt its boughs to wander free,| character bond. a cent Of insurance? In Detroit a ve: And shoot wide and! It is our belief that we have charac- ordinary burial expense will a high, # ter and common occupation sufficient! $150.00. In that case there would be Far better loves to bend its arms to produce a fine cooperative, and this| left a hundred dollars for the minister’: Downward again to dear earth will be increased as we do away with| family, provided his policy had based foolish eighth grade requirement| We could not offer to mature these and blossom, From which the life that thrills and} the warms ; : for admission—and require a certificate} contracts at death until the plan had Its gfateful being first had birth. of graduation from one of our Theo-| been in operation for at least ten years 'Tis thus, though wooed by flattering} logical Schools or its equivalent for ad-| but we can contract to return at ean friends, f ; mission to our ministry. This will save] all premiums paid, plus interest earned. And fed with fame (it fame it be),} our schools and improve our ministry. |The insurance possibiltte®AImesaaseriod This heart, my own dear mother, bends, We propose nothing here that some|of ten years are great, w , ao With love's true instinct back to} of us have not already done. What if|as large as ours liens is thee! we have? There remain many in our] income is assured by law i ministry who have not, and many who} cases collected by a qt cannot. We think it nothing unrea-| off system. Ree sonable that the A. M. E. Church] Our General Conferentl Ci oh require by law that all must, and that} be composed of men who are favored the church keep a watchful eye to know} by the church with incomes far above if they do. the average A. M. E. pastors; men The Presiding Elder under our plan] who have contracts with Standard Life becomes the collector of this fund.|Insurance Companies; men he own “At fust I used notes,” he replied,| His Presiding Elder district becomes an| their homes; men who in many cases ‘but now I demands de cash.” F; Annual Conference Insurance debit.| have not only the necessities of life Among the questions already provided] but the luxurie: i REARIN’ TO GO he must ask at every Quarterly Con-| speak of such ys ple syria ath 4 _— — ference will be this additional one—] ly who are making of us all slaves to The parson announcede “Our evange-|“Has the pastor paid his Co-operative gasoline, motor oil, soft cushions and list will now preach on the subject,}Insurante and Retirement Fund prem-| shining paint. That is our “window “The Devil,” and, I assure you, he’s} ium for the quarter now ending?” The] show” which does not truthfully repre- full of his subject.” Presiding Elder shall quarterly remit] sent the pitiable stock we have on our to the Financial Secretary all premiums} shelves. Will we who are thus living collected. act for our brethren back home in the The success of any Cooperative is the] trenches, fighting with their backs to As set forth in our previous article] little overhead expense required. We|the wall the battle against poverty? on the subject of a Cooperative Insur-| have a Financial Department with an] We shall if our editors do not lose ance and Retirement Fund for all Bish-| experienced and competent staff. Wej}patience, further explore the possibili- ops, General Officers (if they are min-] propose no new department. Such] ties of ie we think is a workable] isters) and pastors, we do not propose] clerical help as the Financial Secretary| plan of Coperative Insurance and Re- to do away with our present system| may require; printing of contracts, tirement Fund. 4 of pensions as paid by the Financial] office equipment, books, etc. could Department from the Dollar Money.| certainly be met by 1% of the interest We voice no criticism of the present] earned from government bonds in which a plan, It is ineffective as to amount] the premium income would be invested, CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA paid, simply because we have such aj We think of the First African Society — : large number of beneficiaries, and such| in Philadelphia in which Richard Allen] The pastor and members of Bethel SNAPPY STORIES QUIT USING NOTES ‘Do you use notes?” was asked of a colored preacher, A PASTOR’S REVIEW Wm. H. PECK, a small amount to divide among them,} and Absalom Jones were prime factors} A, M. E. Church, Cedar Rapi ids are| “REY = é . 5 Sree but the ayatem is economically sound} of their program of self-help. Cer-| proud of their choir. redeem the church property {ost through a mortgage itidebtedness REV: W. R. STEWART, Pastor Bethel A. M. E. Church SECOND QUARTERLY CONFER. ENCE OF THE LOFTON CIRCUIT The second Quarterly Conference of the Lofton Circuit converied at Sand- valley A. M. B, Church, April 1-2; Dr. W. H. Moffis, presiding. After a very spiritual Devotion cor- ducted by Brother H. C. Blair. The Presiding Elder organized tie Conference and took the feport from the different churches on the Circuit. Each Church reports progress: I want to commend Dr. R. H. Hill- 77s the wonderful suceess of the | P>estace he has beeit here. fee Pe LS ewe have He is Kee claims as they come. Dr. Hillmon has organized tmvic 63 boards and 45 clubs throughout the Lofton Circuit and is bringing things to pass. I believe if we follow Dr. Hillmon and our efficient Presiding Elder, Dr. W. H. Morris’ leadership you my count on us one hundred per cent. ~ ANNIE IVEY MENARD, TEXAS Presiding Elder, Rey. J. Bennett Brown held the third quarterly confe! ence of the Brody Circuit at Hen'y Chapel A. M. E. Church, April 8th The pastor, Rey. H. J. Clark was *! his post of duty and gaye zest to evel’ phase of the work. Presiding Elder Rev. J. Bennet Brown stressed leader” ship. A glorious sermon was delivere' Detroit, Michigan.|by him. Sunday night. Subject: The Swelling of Jordan. The spirit ident! fied itself with the body. One add tion to the church. Money raised, $27.50. TOPIC FOR MAY 14 1 Sam. 1:25-28; 2:1-11 siiice this is Mother's Day the guests, and take note of the interest the society has in them. One’ very thoughtful thing would be the prepa- corsage of pansies or flowers for each ration of a other appropriate mother present. The Topic Explained Brief biographical sketches of some John the Baptist, Mary, mother of} mington, Supply; John Mark, Mary, mother of Jesus, the} worth Jackson; Armstrong, Benjamin Eunice, mother of | Rodgers; Middletown, O. N. Johnson; Timothy. The Scripture itself may be New Zion, O. W. Jackson; Smyrna, widow of Nain, used in each case, with other helps. ) Bible Mothers We Adore (By previous assignment several Jun-| Kenton Ct., W. W. Guy; Dover, P. iors should tell the things they admire] L. Abner; Camden Ct., Phillip Dixon; in mothers described in the Bible. Onel Star Hill, W. V. Trader; Viola, H. A. should take Hannah, the praying mother; one should take Eunice, who taught her son holy things; one should take Mary, the mother of John Mark, who opened her home to the Chris- tians.) 1. Hannah. This woman was not _atisfied to live her own life and to ren- der her own service to the Lord. She wanted to spread her influence, to show what she could do in training a child. 2. Eunice. This was a mother whose son Timothy was chosen by the apostle Paul to be his helper in the ministry. Timothy was ready for this work be-}- | cause his mother had trained him in the Scriptures. This gave him character, and faith, and a willingness to respond to God’s call. <i> 3. Mary of Jerusalem was not only the mother of a good son, Mark, who _wote the second Gospel, but she was a very dependable friend of the Chris- tians in Jerusalem in the early years. Her dwelling was their meeting-place when dangers were all about because the believers were held back by the|“The Power and Influence of Prayer,” “The Influence of Science upon Religion,” Rev. J. D. Duty to his Gen. 24:63-67.| Flock,” Rev. C. E. Graham. They T., May 9. A king’s respect for his} managed to get by, Delegates elected to the Annual Conference which will convene at Cuthert, Ga., in October] 2 Chron. 22:2-4.| a5 follows: Bro. N. H. Bradwell, Bro. T., May 11. Description of a good] Wm. Wildley, Bro. and Sister Patter-, : Prov. 31:25-29. F., May 12. Timothy's mother and} Mr. rulers. Daily Verses M., May 8. Mother of Esau and Jacob. mother. 1 Kings 2:19. W., May 10. A wicked mother. mother. sOME MOTHERS IN THE BIBLE | Rey. i N : many | Superintendent, Mrs. junior societies will wish to arrange a| ton; special service in honor of the mothers] dent, of the boys and girls. Special invita-| League Superintendent, Rev. Benjamin tions should be prepared, and features} Rodgers; placed in the meeting which will please| dent, Mrs. Beatrice Besselieu Bible mothers should be considered in| Fairview, David Brown; Asbury, A. yarious ways. The best possibilities are} H. Hart; Murphy, D. M. Owens; Lin- Hannah, Rachel, Elizabeth, mother of| wood, A. W. Rothwell; Bethel, Wil- THE CHRISTIA Christian Education, Rey. Elsworth Jackson; Conference Sunday School Superintendent, Rev. O. S. Neal: as- sistant Sunday School Superintendent George E. Matthews; Zone 1 Sunday School Superintendent, Mrs. Pauline Dyson; Zone 2 Sunday School L. V. Warring- Conference League Superinten- Mrs. Mollie Jackson; Zone 1 Zone 2 League Superinten- Transfers J. M. Stepteau, Philadelphia Coa- ference; W. A. Flamer, Philadelphia Conference; A. C. Clark, Philadelphia Conference. Appointments Rev. J. L. Link, Presiding Elder; Marshallton, Els- H. T. Besselieu; Clayton Ct., C. W. Freeman; Friendship, C. D. Elliott; Allen; John Wesley Ct., Grover Gib- son; Milford, J. W. Whalen; Milton Ct., J. M. Holland; Georgetown Ct., J. W. King; Lewes, O. S. Neal; Bur- ton’s Chapel, J. H. Wright; Frankford, W. N. Brown; Seaford, George E. Matthews; Concord, J. S. Sterling; Laurel, R. L. Lowe; Harrington, Sup- ply; Big Union Ct., A. C. Collins ; Greenwood, M. R, Harmon. BLAKELY, GA. Blakely District Conference The prince and business Presiding Elder, Dr. Jno. Wesley Dennis called the above named District in session at Evergreen A. M. E. Church on April At 10 o'clock A. M. sermon by the Presiding Elder and it was a real 23rd. sermon. Sermons by the Revs. C. E. Graham, W. S. Lewis, and A. M. Roberts. They were good. and it’s Mission, Rev. J. H. Hall. Rev. S. Daniels. Counts. “The Pastor's Knight. out their tickets at Cuthbert, for General Papers, “The Church ome? N RECORDER Quite a number of visitors: Drs. Jarrett, and W. Ro Upshaw, of Ala- bama; Drs. F. M. Johnson, J. W. Gwinn, C. C. Crouch and D. W. Mor- man, Revs. J. Henry Hall, M. C. Davis, Presiding Elder, J. A. Moses, R. B. The above named brethren asked to be remembered when making Conference. Rey. S. Daniels, members and friend were at their best caring for the Dis- trict Conference. Dr. Dennis closed one of the best District Conferences I've ever witnessed. He is a great leader of men, I believe he would make a great bishop. Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them: for this is the law and prophets.” Matt. 7:12. Our church is moving along nicely. The brick on the ground and paid for and we hope to began in the rear future to build, and I see no Alps with such men and women as Bros. W. C. Cain, D. J Jordan, C. S. Sheffield, W. H. Moses, Ferlow, W. J. Bable, Georgia Seay, W. | 1 B. Henderson and host of others. Lae Yours for the advancement of God’s Kingdom on earth, e JD, COUNTS. HYMNS THAT LIVE How much better thou’rt attended Than the Son of God could be When from heaven he descended, And became a child like thee. Soft and easy is thy cradle; Coarse and hard thy Saviour lay, When his birthplace was a stable, ,| And his softest bed was hay. May’st thou live to know and fear him, Trust and love him all thy days; Then go dwell forever, near him, See his face and sing his praise. —Isaac Watts feseeene ya NES ALLEN CHAPEL A.M. E. CHURCH Thibodaux, La. Our first Quarterly Conference was held recently, Rev. P. W. Baptiste, son. Editor; Whereas the General A. M., E. D.D., Presiding Elder of Lake Charles District was at his post. At this op- 1] portunity we take great pleasure in let- PROMINENT IN RE-BUILDING ST. progress has been made to e congregation to worship in the bu City Prosecutor’s office. President of the Ohio State Association of Elks and a member of the Masons, grandmother. S.. May 13. Mother of Luke 2:48-51; John 19 :25-27.| troit, Michigan. Sun, May 14. Topic—Some Mothers| to think ab 225-28; 21:1-11.| of delegates. ference or small only laymen. in the Bible. 1 Sam. 1 _ Christian Endeavor World} targe the con ee __ APPOINTMENTS DELAWARE CONFERENCE _ Bishop D. H. ‘or of Christ A tant ian Education, Mr.]and I believe them 2 Tim. 1:5.| Conference of the great Jesus. Church i ministerial and three All the delegates of t Conference I’ve hear’ above law say they it’s passing the Ge Sims Director of there is @ cause for is to convene May, 1940 in De- Therefore it is time out the selection and election ting the public know that Allen Chapel is moving on under the leadership of Rev. J. B. Villa, and too we are thank- | ing Bishop S. L. Greene, for our It doesn’t matter how adi three| Dr. P. W. Baptiste as our Presiding (Law)]| Elder. Our Quarter was an unusual he last General] success along all lines, reports were d talk about the} good and the Presiding Elder was paid know nothing of} anda nice sum was given to the pastor. eral Conference,| We ask the prayers of the readers that too, we are told| we may haye a greater success this year. every effect. ’ pastor’s return, also for sending JAMES OF CLEVELAND ey g THE HONORABLE PERRY S. Bable, W. W. Sullivan. Sisters JACKSON L. M. Fountain, Julia Threadcraft, A.| The Honorable Perry B. Jackson of E. Counts, Ida B. Patterson, Lula Cain,| Cleveland, who was a lay delegate to Charity Roberson, W. B. Hollinger, M.|the 1936 General Conference of the C. Bronnon, Nora Johnson, M. D.|A. M. E. Church was General Chair- aan of the campaign for funds for the e-building of St. James A. M. E, Church of that city which was destroy- Sufficient d by fire in January, 1938. at the present time although a deal of money is still needed to com- (Continued from page 2) plete it. Jackson is trustee of St. John A.M. E. Church and assistant Hush! my dear, lie still and slumber; | superintendent of the Sunday School. Holy angels guard thy bed! Jackson is a former member of the Heavenly blessings without number Ohio General Assembly and Cleveland Gently falling on thy head City Council and at present is in charge of criminal jury trials in the He is also A. U. K. and D. of A., Alphia Phi Alpha Fraternity, Sigma Pi Phi Fra- ternity and Phi Beta Kappa Honorary Society as well as numerous other or- ganizations HARTSVILLE, TENN Howard Chapel A. M. E. Church very hig Sunday, April 23, was a The attendance of this charg Rey. E. Toombs, ps Sunday School at 10 0 Bro. Vernon Young, lesson was beaut creasing. fully explained by Bro. V Young Mr. and Mrs.’ Osban Anthony of Nashville spent the week-end with their mother, Mrs. Willie Crenshaw. Mr. and Mrs. Young and nephew motored on carthage PK. to theit mother. —Mrs. Lelia F. Beasley ES Morris Brown College ATLANTA, GEORGIA LIBERAL ARTS COLLEGE Courses leading to BACHELOR OF ARTS BACHELOR OF SCIENCE rated by Southern Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools. Members of Association of American Colleges. MRS, BETTIE BILLUPS W. A. Fountain, IJr., President ===== DSC09358.JPG ===== PAGE KIGHT THE CHRIST Women In Editor----M. MISSIONS AND ITS LEADERS 1939 ECHO’S FROM THE NORTHEAST- ERN FEDERATION OF WOMEN CLUBS “In Union for Strength” The Twenty-Fifth Annual Conyen- the Massachusetts State Union »men’s Clubs was held Wednesday, 19 at Twelfth Baptist Church, nut Avenue, Roxbury, Mass. Miss Gladys R. Holmes, president. The Union the guest of the Mothers’ Club of the Robert Gould Shaw House, Mrs. Barbara Grainger, President heme The Challenge of th € Day to Club Women.” Programme Wednesday Morning ):00 ¥ cutive Board S Miss Susie F. Jones, Presiding Invocation—Mrs. Viola Mason, Chaplain Memorial Service Business—Minutes—Committees 11:30 Opening of Convention 7. ap Miss Gladys Holmes and Mrs. MRS. BERTIE DeLYLE Chester Canada presiding. Welcome Address—Mrs. Barbara Grainger. Mothers Club, Robert Gould shaw House Response Roll call of Officers—Reports Credentials—Dues ports of Clubs Introdt Mrs. churches most aggressive women. The Women’s Home and Foreign Mission- ary Society has in her a forceful leader. The recent article which appeared in the Recorder on the future possibili- ties of the Women’s Recorder was both timely and to the point Today the church is in need of pro- gressive leadership. As a Missionary work in the Woman’s Home and For- eign Missionary Society, Mrs. DeLyle canks in the leader group and recently Mrs. Lucy Hughes has asked that she release to our organ the activities of the Woman’s Home and Foreign work. In looking over the past history which President ction of Visitors Offering 1:00 Dinner Echoes from the N. A. C, G.— President—Mrs. Roberta Dunbar Wednesday Afternoon 2:30 “Lift Johnson Every Voice and Sing”— Inyocation—Mrs. Viola Mason would site the activities of women in Minutes the church, we note that little or no Greetings from the Northeastern] recognition was given, and little men- Miss Julia Henry, President | tion of the valuable work done by our Mrs. B. Canada, Supervisor] faithful band of workers. 4.0) Massachusetts State Song Annual Address by the President —The Challenge of the New Now a new day is at hand. You are fortunately living in a Woman’s era and opportunities are at your door. The Day to Club Women”—- Miss] church as well as the nation are recog- Holmes izing daily woman’s value. 5:00 Mrs. FE. Carter Brooks, New Mrs. DeLyle with the use of her pen will give us data on women you should know in the Woman’s Home and For- Bedford, Presiding Reports of Nomination Committee Bertie DeLyle is one of the 1AN were RECORDER eet The News Mossell Griffin HIER EEE EE EE EERE EEE EEE EEE EE Progress Made by Negro Women in the past Quarter of a Century MRS. DAVID H. SIMS Mrs. David H. Sims, the accomplish- day ed wife of Bishop D. H. Sims of the First Episcopal District has become an outstanding factor in the work, As an educator she has stood behind her husband in the promotion of the Missionary Institute. It is here the faithful band of missionary leaders re- missionary 1 ceive training for their coming years ie, work. A complete study course with a series of bcoks by leading religious authors are among the high spots in the institute program. ‘ Mrs, Sins Sees Need of Youth. . |°4? Training The promotion of an education pro- gram among the youth has in her a friend. In the near future there will be a religious educational camp set up at one of the near by summer resorts. The local church is located near the beach with all modern facilities. This modern setup summer school for re- ligious education is a new feature. The movement will beyound doubt have the support and cooperation of this wide awake leader. Mrs. Sims’ love for music and art Pa. spirit of those she contacts. Her home is a place where she per- haps displays these / ~ifts and talents. While in constant she never once ne@ice... Mu Bice items in her home. As thé-wWi — busy man she fills well into every nitch. bas district. place in the future. - WILMINGTON,-N. C. Our second quarterly conference of Election of Officers eign. This will be more than encour- Installation aging to those who are struggling daily Introduction of Visitors for the cause of missions. Offering Resolutions Dr. M. Cravath) 7 pave had enough of your tears and Simpson woes, eye 6,00 Supper I will part from you to-day. Wednesday Evening . “For Life, tho’ short, should be merry, 8:00 Silver Anniversary Reception— “ , «ibe Pat 4P. I'll take Pleasure in your place,” ; IE ROnOT SU ee Aes and Past) put as Sorrow turned to go her way 7 " M Presidents. ; ; —Mrs. Julia Berry THEISM VERSUS ATHEIS Speer 3 I saw a grim smile on her face. ; Detroit, Mich. “Come hither, come hither, Oh Pleas-] And as we danced in the wildest glee, — Bef POEM ure,” I called, With never a thought for the morrow,| Some time ago it was my priviles® THE MASKER For old Sorrow is gone, and in her stead I will have you for my treasurer!” “We must part,” I said to my Sorrow, "So good-bye forever and ays, ts Sunday morning, the Rev. from A. M. E. Zion Church. enjoyed. Our church is progressing un-| Progtess. der the leadership of Rev. G. -B. few eq Brown. . “Come, let us two dance a measure,|In the guise of Pleasure,—with smiling] read a report before the class in is losophy, at the University of Mic ie I found that my partner was Sorrow!} on a debate conducted by the ‘ mask, “eM Ale H. Gro ark” DELAWARE CONFERENCE Thursday, April 27 was a red letted for Branch. Mrs. J. L. Link, the Presiden and a force of faithful workers and loyal supporters were o, hand to make the conference Mecting an outstanding event. Among the women who took a promi. nent part were, Mrs. Irene Porte Mrs. Mary Holland, Mrs. Pauline : Mrs. Beatrice Besselieu, Mrs. Perry Hart, Mrs. J. W. Whale Mrs. Carrie Sterling Pipes, Mrs. R ing, Miss Lillian Collard, and oth The following program was pr 8 :00—Missionary pices of the Conference Missionary. Society Address—Dr. L. L. Berry Secretary-Treasurer Home and For Missionary ‘Department, New York! City, New York. Devotions: Revs. O. W. Whalen, 6; S. Sterling, J. W. Freeman DELAWARE CHOIRS ON PARAD The perfect organization of mind and and Cine io Z souls of these two leaders in the church| the direction oi 4 is having a telling effect on the entire} Mrs. Anna R. Grima. With her leadership the first] Pauline Dyson. district is destined to take its rightful] the active young women of Wilming: ton are to be found. the far-sightedness of Rev. Chestef Clark, the pastor, that these choir were organized. Mt, Zion was held from March 31 to} Miss Lillian A. Collard, daughter ° April 2. This one will long be re-| John N. Collard and the membered. Presiding Elder Stephens] Collard. Miss Collard, a graduate % brought greetings from the Fayettsville| the Howard High School, Wilming'0" District. We were happy to have with| Delaware is a music teacher speciali2 Stitt | ing in beginners. of Bethel A. M. E. Dr. Stephens delivered a soul-stir-| Young People’s Choir. , ring sermon Sunday night which was leadership this group is making splendi uals. se Raia aa - CHURCH IMCS: AND EDUCATIONAL FIELDS BRANCH HOLDS SUCCESSFUL MEET}yy the Delaware Confereng, MisSsionar L, VY. Harrington, Mrs. G. T Evening Anniversary—Au Boia Music: Choir No. Two; Bethel Churc! Pauline Dyson, Directress, and Sex ior Choir Asbury Church, Chests has also added much to the life and Offering: Finance Committee, Announcements. Benediction. Wilmington, Dela Senioi In all of these s- It was througi late Sarah F She is also a mem*t Church and hg Through he As an organist she has bal is \merica’s amely, tto. i $0. What natural. spirit we do TERACTION.” exists, he also, is an interaction. In the former He mean conscious state of the mind and atti- tudes of personality which human be- ings may display: This spirit, he says, is a uniting spirit, it makes us one; it transforms our personalities and so- cial relations, so that each individual and group, can make the richest pos- sible contribution to a totality of good shared in common by all. a_ spirit operates in such a way he asks? The best word I can find, he says, is “IN- Eyerything that has existence is an interaction. Since God that one can pray to a personality, one can also pray to God conceived of as an interaction, for personality can be so conceived. paragrs A. is one to whom men can pray and who answers prayers. sod says Weiman, brings human life © its highest fulfillment when men com- Init themselves to Him. Wieman then asks the question, “ Imen have a God; can men find God; can they be convinced of God by an laborate system of conceipts about God? he answers, no. Wieman proceeds to discuss the na- ture of God. “What then, seems to e nature of this reality? 5 people, he says, are fond of calling it spirit; and-I am quite willing to do if it is clearly understood that by not ts! nding’ philosophers; Wiefnan, MacIntosh, and Max The debate was on the subject, Js there @ God?” Each of fthe phi- psophers laid down a thesis which he roposed to defend. Wieman and MacIntosh affirmed the xistence of God; while Otto denied c existence of God. Wieman argued hat God istsuperhuman, but not super- God, he “said, is a present, notent, operative, observable ho is more worthy of love than any other beloved. reality, can “Relig- merely the unites and lf _THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER comes nearest attributing to God di- ‘ deed inspite of anything that can hap- vine nature when he agrees that God 5 ie : : . Ag pen can happen in the law-abiding es Spirit; a he denies that Christian] course of natural events.” i caning of spirit, and denies the per-| Otto, ‘stating his pisition says: sonality of God, and makes him a pro- 4 “Whether this outlook is to be called cess of interaction. atheism or agnosticism depends on how we define these terms.” Atheism, he]; says, is dogmatic, and knows that no God exists; agnosticism in the same gencrally accepted sense, is negative or neutral.” ‘i There was.a time, says Otto, when I believed in God, and in his love and concern for mankind. In the course the faith to which I had clung through some of the most critical experiences, of my life, had to be given up. “After a period of struggle and doubt gradually a new faith took shape; a faith’ as affirmative as the old,. though now, in the non- existence of God.” Otto holds, that one can be without a belief in the ex- istence of God, or one may have a be- lief ip the non-existence of God. The two, he says, “are not identical.” Discussing the viewpoint of Wieman and MacIntosh, Otto says: “I can well imagine how readers in whose lives a In closing, Wieman says, “There is a power in our midst, that operates over and above the conscious intent of men, to give us a precious oneness; since this oneness is the’ way to greatest good that ever can be, this power is God. Christianity, he says, claims that in Jesus Christ we find God. “Christian- ity,” he says, “has never claimed that theistic the man Jesus was God; but it of experiences has said, that a power rightly called God, operates in and with the man Jesus, as no where else in .history. This power was the life teaching of, Jesus.” MacIntosh argues in his thesis, “There ought to be a God. He defines his God as a superhuman, spiritual Be- ing; an essentially cosmic moral mind and will; great enough in wis- dom and power, and favorable enough to human well being personal power, an intelligent, loving, to do for man not what man ought to do for himself: but what is infinitely desireable to have] personal, loving God holds an impor- tant place, were reassured by Mr. Wie- introductory they must have correspondingly shocked when Wieman defines God as done, and what man apart from such a God cannot reasonably be expected to accomplish for himself.” see that both Wieman and MacIntosh have affirmed their belief in the ex- istence of God: a God to whom men can pray, A superhuman Spiritual personal God, a man’s words; but, Now we) been an Interaction, between individuals, groups and ages which generate and and who answers prayers. promote the greatest possible mutuality of good. They must have felt them- selves “fet down,” when God became a loving moral mind and will. Bear- in mind, however, that, neither has attri- process rather than a person. eames thine to be referred to as “it” rather than “He.” Otto thinks that Wieman has not arrived at a satisfactory con- cept of God, even for himself. At one time he speaks of God as a super- human Being, worthy of love, who hears and answers prayers; at another buted to God divine nature. Under the head of Moral Optimism, MacIntosh “There God.” “There must be a dependable power, great enough and favorable to man to says, must be a man, to make it possible for procure progressively, the moral values GIRESE M. E. BOOK CONCERN 78-19 So. 19th Street, : ist recognize as unconditional im- to conserve such absolute val- ‘ond what man can do, and in- time, God has lost his personality, and has become a process of interaction. Man deceives himself, says Otto, when he believes that he must turn to God with a view of a more effective production of the highest values of fife, or when he trusts God for ade- conservation of those highest values beyond the limit of man’s power. “Man not only deceives himself, but neglects the fullest investment of his own power, and the fullest use of the forces about him, the cause of making human life a noble and happy quate a Brand new A.M.E. Music Hymnals, Bound in semi Morocco with Head Bands and Beautifully stamped in Gold are offered at these Prices. : in enterprise.” Truc to his atheistic lieves that man is sufficient in universe about him. Oecd idea,” says Otto, which had its source in the life experience of our prehistoric ancestors. has been pre- served to the present day by continual redefinition Naturalism has changed no less than theism.” ‘ The God of Whitehead, differs no more profoundly from the gods of Homer, than Finstien’s conception of matter differs from that of Democritus. The philosophy of both Wieman and theory, Otto be- himself, Single Copy $ 1.50 Half Doz. $ 6.50 aa! Dost — $12.00 Mail Your Orders Today We Pay Postag: Card Writing, Filling in Diplo- mas, Marriage License, Certifi- cates a Specialty. Prices reason- able. Address: $s. R. HALL (Penman) $820 Forbes St., Squirvel Hill Sta. Pittsburgh, Pa. Pa. MacIntosh, has some truth in it, and much that a Christian can accept: but Christian Teaching and Christian doc- trine; therefore, one has to scrutinize carefully, these atheistic and agnostic O.K. the study of the religious belief of these three Philosophers, each one, an in- structor Universities of our country. consciously imbibing their views, and may be influenced by them PAGE NINE rs t is not all truth, at least, according to philosophies, before giving the them This debate gave an opportunity for in one of the outstanding We are R. Francis Washington Detroit, Mich. AURORA, ILLINOIS St. John A E. Church has just completed second quarterly meeting. On Sunday morning the Pre- siding Elder, Rev. B. U. Taylor of the South Chicago District and delivered an 1 a good congregation. was present e to At the afternoon service tt € visitors from several churche A stir- ring message was delivered by Rev. Morgan Davis of La Grange. He was ably assisted by his gospel choir. Rey Dumas of Elgin and some of his con gregation were present This close fellowship of churches is an inspiration to all and tends to draw members in closer bond At the quarterly conference on Mon- day evening, the Presiding Elder heard reports from every department of the He spoke of how pleased he was to see an improvement in all re- church. ports and urged members to keep on The church is growing spiritually and The that that is something fo be proud of members asked for prayers of all, they may continue in the right path. Our pastor, Rey. Hender- son is a good leader and is doing a fine work here Rev. Thomas S Ruth Crawford to keep Henderson, pastor € ¢€ - i=] TREATMENT- an PRESCRIPTION GIVEN DIVINUM ALL-HEAL- Ne HERBARIUM REMEDIUM, Na- ture’s Ever--Ready Universal Never-Fail Speedwell Panaceas for Human Ills. 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A TRIBUTE TO MOTHERS “When all is said, it is the mother, and the mother only, who is a better citizen than the soldier who fights for his count The successful mother, the mot! and training aright the boys and girls ure to be the men and women of} ¥@S T¢celve xt generation comm man in it yreme asset of national life; iore important by far than the tatesman or business man, cientist.” —Theodore Roosevelt A.M.E. SUNDAY SCHOOL UNION HOLDS ANNUAL BOARD MEETING Dr. J. H. Hale Elected President; Ira T. Bryant Elected Secretary-Treasurer ay School Union Board of Church met in its regu- April 19, 1939, adquarters on 8th and Lea The Vice President, Rev. A the meeting to order tk after ch the regtlar order of precedure vas suspended and the Board went into , Wednesday nues Gray « devotional service, election of a president, they having failed to elect at the previous meeting )r. J. H. Hale, Chief Surgeon of Meharry Medical College, Past Presi- of the National Medical Associa- and an outstanding member of the s elected as presi- » necessary committees com- mittees was in and who does her part in rearing is of greater use ity, and occupies, if she wid realize it, a more honorable | as a more important opposition The mother is Secretary Bryant made a very in. all set to work to discharge their var- PS ara RDER_ M. D. Potter; J. H. Hale, W. H. -| Campbell, L. A. Fisher, A. G. Carroll teresting report of the affairs of the|Ira T. Bryant, Richard Hill. department during the past months, giving to the Board such in formation as properly belonged before i in reference to the various issues thal election of officers, ete., and hi repor work. ed as Secretary-Treasurer of the de- partment fér the ensuing three years, and his management not only endorsed, | but his conduct in the prosecution of the court issues that now engage the attention of the Board, was heartily approved. The financial report showed it to be in excellent condition Members of the Board spoke wit feeling about the absence of J. S. Flipper who has served as presi- dent of the Board for nearly thirty years, and who because of certain con- ditions found it impossible to continue as president Bishop Flipper for his unflinching loyalty to the work of the Sunday School, as well as his devotion to and interest in the Sunday School Department at Nash- ville was lauded and for that reason was unani- mously elected President Emeritus of the Sunday School Union Board which has served so faithfully SING GOSPEL SONGS he CHARLES H. CHEW, Jr. FUNERAL DIRECTOR 2121-23-25 Christian St., Phila. I'll Tell It Wherever I Go—10c Precious Lord, Take My Hand How About You? . Send Orders to THOMAS A. DORSEY 785 Oakwood Blvd. Dept. G. 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SUPPOSE t had arisen in reference to the charter | Just suppose nobody cared t} If we laughed or cried. d with great acclaim, many] Just suppose nobody cared of the members openly ‘expressing their} If we lived or died. determination to consistently stand by] What would become of all the the old right and by the interests of the depart-] Who are left in the world alone ment, as well as the right of the minis-] With no one to care for them, ters and laymen of the Church, in an] No place to call a home? effort to see that some satisfactory set-| Just picture some old mother up is established that will insure a] Who is aged and turning gray, guarantee of the proper disbursement] And all the ones she once loved of the Thousands of Dollars that are] Have been Ted astray. wrung from the pockets of the poor] Her life is still worth living members of the Church to sustain the} But life’s burdens she can’t be What will become of her? Secretary Ira T. Bryant was re-elect- Suppose nobody cared. Recited by Mary Thomas 165 N. Yewdell St., Philadelphia, Pa. CREDITS LONG LIFE TO STEWED FOODS DANVILLE, Pa. (AP).—Dr. J. H. h, Sandel, one of Pennsylvania’s oldest celebrated his 85th birthday anniversary and said he has eaten only stewed foods since he was NORTH CAROLINA SINGERS BID BY MRS. ROOSEVELT By the Associated Press. GOLDSBORO, N. C., May 1—Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt has invited the Dillard High School Glee Club, musical organization of the Goldsboro Colored High Schol, to appear at a veterans’ garden party in Washington, D. C., SINGLE COPY HALF DOZ. ONE DOZ 716 S. 19th Street Members present: Revs. A. P. Gray, Buy Them Now The New A. M. _— —_— — A. M. E. BOOK CONCERN IN MEMORIAM | In loving and cherished theitiory my dear father, Rev. Jolin W. Coop of the New Jetsey Cotiference ¥ passed to the “Rest that temainet ;, the people of God,” May 6th, 1932, Daughter and other loving relatiy,, NOTED MISSOURI MINISTER CONTRACTS COLD; DIES KANSAS CITY, Mo., April 28— Turner H. Wiseman, 56, died Friday jy Wheatley hospital, after being confine there sittce Wednesday following a colj which seemed unitnportant at the tim He was pastor of Bethel A. M. p! Church here in the city at the time of his death and was in the midst of hig seventh yeat’s pastorate at that church having been reassigned here last {21! y Bishop Noah W. Williams of 5) Louis, presiding bishop of this area Turner H. Wisetnan was born in Jef. ferson City, Mo., 56-yeats ago. Hey edtteated in Littcoln University, Jefer son City; the University of Southem California, Los Angeles; and Colorado University, Beulder, Colo. He was licensed to preach 30 years ago here in Kansas City by Rev. W. H. Peck, new pastor of Bethel A. M.E. Church, Detroit. He immediately} showed great aptitude and ability and rose to a place of great prominence in May 18. H. V. Brown, principal, said it had not been decided whether the tri could be made. The club, composed of 40 voices, will go to Newport News, Va., Monday for a recital. _— E. Discip ; Phila. Pa. f E. Chiirebies ir following | & Beuldet, Cols., \, first church) ; Globe, Ariz. ; Okmut y ahd Oklahoma City; Columbia, ©. St. Paul GhiFeh, Detroit; aise siding elder of the Detroit pisthith ving served in Detroit eight years h great success; St. John and thel Churches here in Kansas City, e (ormer one year and the latter al- ost seven years. On February 15, he and his wife, Mrs. mudia Wiseman, nee Jenkins, cele- hited their Lweitty-filth wedding an- persary joitly with the tweiity-fifth jivetsary Of Bethel Church. They ve one daughter, Miss Kathryne Rose jseman, social welfare worker with Fices itt the Gity Hall here: Following the 1988 annual contér- ce, Rev. Wiseman sperit four weeks the Veterans’ liospital, Wadsworth, Bis., near Leavénworth, tipon advice his physiciai. He Wds a Spariish merical war veteran, a Mason atid 4 mber Of the Omega Psi Phi fratertii- in which He Held official position as aplain. uneral rites were held from Bethel urch Monday, April 24; with Bishop bah W. Williams officiating. Inter- nt was in Highland cemetery. There as a military ceremony at the funeral. DEATH Savannah, Georgia Rev. Charley J. McLendon, a supet- wate tinister for quite a few years, sed away at his late residence, 120 iden Street, April 2d, 1939 after an ended illness of 11 months. The ftineral services was held at QUARTERLY CONFERENCE CANTON, Ga.—The 2nd Quarterly Conferenée 6! thé Canton Circuit was held April 15, 16 by the Reverend Dr. J. FB. Mosés, PE. It was 4 Sreat success. Two members wére reported as havilid Keen added to the congrega- tion and $133.03 raised The church is progressing and follows the pastoral leadership of the Reverend E. P. Yorpp. Ls —H. Ware ty Si T THE 4th EPISCOPAL DISTRICT BETHEL A. M. E. CHURCH Lebanon, Illinois Our work at Lebanon, is pastored by the Rey. Jamies Hetiry Roulhac, who has proveil himself to be a safe leader He closed his spring drive Sunday night, | y April 9th, at ten o'clock. He defeated failiire arid shook hands with We want to thank the Presiding El- der, Rev. George A recommendation ahd our good Bishop Gregg for thé appointmeiit ber 9th he was appointed to ts for ouc pastor. He thirty scattered persons and hopes lost Whiten he was on the Brown, for the found a ground ninety day, we believed we were headed for a} new day, and now we can. truthfully that the day dawned. Space will not allow us to say all we desire about this pastor and at this writing he will not permit us to say all we would like. He hoisted his sail in nineteen thirty- eight to sail to October, nineteen thirty- say new has J tine. His goal is one thousand dollars for all- “poses, but his friends assured thet A.M.E. Church, this city, Wed- day, April Sth 3 P. M. Rev. C7 lobbs was master of cerema™ Rey. I. J. Johnson, a Jen the deceased pa?’ D him (the flog yoite, etc.” Ais brethren in the <a the ftineral as well as nds, of the family. He is ved by a devoted wife, Mrs. AL tta McLendon, five children: Willie endon. See “IN MEMORIAM” Marianna, Fla. imma Speights and son, Peights, Gone, but not forgotten. By a friend | : (Rev.) R. A- Martin * DUKES’ RESTAURANT at 5550 Haverford Avenue Offers you excellent food of many __-varieties : Steaks, Chops, Chicken and Sea ‘ Food | ast St. Louis, Ill. ilbur, Lewis, Joseph and Mary Mc- In sad and loving remembrance of dear Husband and Father, Rev. hos. Speights who departed this life ct. 14, 1937. Sadly missed by wife, Palmer he torning that he will exceed He plans to give the total ‘paper on September first, nonths and twenty days present date. -vanon is twenty-two miles east of It is the home of historic old McKendree College, which is the oldest College in the middle west. It was founded in 1828 and is attended by white and Negro students. THOMAS A. BROWN oe POTTSVILLE, PA. Bethel A. M. E. Church, Rev. A. Ge Patrick, pastor. Easter service 6 A. M- early morning service. 9:45 Sunday School, James Taylor, Supt. 11 A. M. sermon, subject: “The Greatest Vic- tory”, from which the pastor preached a soul stirring sermon to a large audi- Mrs. Emily Gray, organist ence. 6P. M. Junior League, Mrs. Geneva THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER Reform, Presbyterian and the Bethel A. M. E. ‘Tuesday night the W. P. M. M. So- siety met #£ the home of Mrs. Lucille Saturday night an ¢fitertainment was given 4 the home of Mrs. Elsie Haw- kins, for benefis of the Womert’s Day Rally which will be Weld on the fifth Sunday. raise 6ne handred dollars. sermon Was ticcess. | respecting the Risen Christ our Saviour Sunday School was opened at 9:30 by Supt taught by Brother Griffins On Octo-| two were present mon was delivered by the pastor nictithership of| pastor and officers motored to Bet where Wonderful day with his other church The tomb was made by Brother Brown and Jeff Butler also the cross. | and Mather a at 7 ’clock, conducted by Brother Grif-| Even. and Reform, First Evangelist English Lutheran, Second ms. Mattie L, Pattick, president. Fhe women are planning to. Mrs. Sadie ‘aylor, is captaiti, Men's Day will be MISS CLARA PIERCE} NATCHEZ DISTRICT Crosby, Miss, | On Easter Sunday morning the ser-| ices were enjoyed at four A. M. The delivered by the pastor, The cla Ty y The 11 o'clock ser-} Brother Munde he held three o'clock service. | Joe The church was decorated by Sisters} Butel, Sheperd and Brothers Griffins | The Easter program was | fins. The day was enjoyed, we had a} great feast. S. S. STEPHEN, Presiding Dp. P. JACKSON, In C E. B. BUTI Z\der | | WE MANUFACTURE A Shorter, president. Zoey Ne Senior League, Lincoln Wilson, president, 8 P. M. Easter program. Those in Beginners department, Mrs. d Primary, Miss Mary Miss Rosa Lee Julia An- charge: Edith Foster; White; Junior Boys, ™t Junior Girls, Miss Taylor ; drews- : : Monday afternoon there was a social parsonage hall for the A large crowd was on ed a wonderful evening. given at the Sunday School. hand and enjoy Good Friday there held at the white the following chur First Baptist, First Methodist Church, ches was Union services participated : Presbyterian, Trini- <) ee ie ST. JAMES A. M. E. CHURCH The opened Monday night at 7:00 o'clock, January 13th with the Presiding Elder, Rey. S. R. Maguinez from the West Chicago District in charge were highly praised by the Presiding Elder. The Holy Communion was served to eighty-seven members. Frais ee CHOIR GOWN® PULPIT GOWNS EMBROIDERIES YARD GOODS TRIMMINGS STOLES GOWNS AND CHOIR VESTMENTS CHURCH HANGINGS ACADEMIC HOODS Ask to see the New Blue and Maroon Robes and Caps PAGE ELEVEN Gary, Indiana second Quarterly ‘Conference All reports The money ed for the quarter was a total of on the first Sunday i May. Mr.{ $497.97 Samuel Huggans and Mr, Thirsty REV. S. B. WASH, Pastor Hicks, captains REV. S. R. MAGUINEZ, P. E. MR. LEMAR JOHNSON Wilberforce University WILBERFORCE, OHIO The Oldest Educational Institu- tion Owned and Conducted by Negroes in the World. College of Liberal Arts, Educa- tion, Divinity, High School, Vocations. D. 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Methodist Episcopal Church, we earn- May 10-12—The Fraternal Council estly request that you as pastor pa Negro Churches of America will « picture of your ehurch (postal card meet in Charlotte, N. C. size), and also a pleture of yourself. May 17—New York Conferenee—New We also urge Presiding Elders to send} York, N. Y., Emanuel A. M. E their picture. It is our desire to awe Charch, 37 W. 119th Street. Rev on display, the pictures of one theus- D. Ward Nichols, Pastor, 209 and or more A. M. E. Churches and ay cag Avenue. Bishop D. i Presiding Elders . Sims. reason Pomcolioes w. BABER May 24—New England Conference— Ln lesion Chairs Springfield, Mass., Bethel A. M. 4225 Brash St., Detroit, Michigan E. Church. Rev. E. L. Blake Philadelphia, Penna., Mother = Sixth and Lombard ricer 3 of the Ill. Annual Con-| legislation. Rev. H. P. Jones, Pas- Bethel, Streets. tor, grandson of Mrs. Mary Green, please} new projects, etc. for the comi notify her at the same address. 5 : Council, will convene in Philadelphia | the Council. dressed to the Secretary, either at 1150] bers in good standing with their South 19th St., Philadelphia, Pa. Bishop J. S. Flipper, Senior Bishop] the regulations of the Council. Bishop J. A. Gregg, Secretary nt Pastor, 27 Pendleton Avenue. ~ J. D. Howell, Vice-Preside Bishop D. H. Sims. EXTRAORDINARY GAC Win sROURCRIe! Sens PRESIDING ELDERS: July 23-31—C Sl (Concedtion : . Wingfield, Chief Secre When you hold your Quarterly Conferences and have reporters elected to the Christian Recorder please have the conference send a subscription or a donation to help with the expense of publish- ing the paper. Ww. H. and F. M. Soctety-| To The Members, Both Ministers and Jacksonville, Fla, Mrs. Lucy M.|-Laymembers of The African Metho- Hughes, President. dist Episcopal Church In The United |States of America, GREETINGS: The Summer Session of the Connec-]| vene at ELECTORAL COLLEGE EXTRAORDINARY Huntington, W. Va pe 7 Episcopal Church is called to meet] (noon All persons wishing space in the Of-| Wednesday, June 21st at NOON in the ‘ ‘ Th é | 4 Nn dar Please notify Mrs. Mary Green, 1123] We oi e meet in connecti Ca ee er St., Springfield, Ill. the “Young |Peopieat rire r. Warner is a nephew of Mrs.|is our aim to consider vi : May 10—Philadelphia Conference! Green who is the widow of the Rev.}and recommend some a Nee : The program for thic re 7 sion will consist only of committ, 5621 Haverford Avenue. nyone knowing the present where-| ports. The Committee on Lesids abouts of Mr. Casper Randolph, aj taking rank over all else. Those eral Conference will be asked to . : . ? tt " The Summer Session of the Bishops’| sent them here for the Peaiiieras Any member wh é Pa., June 22-23, 1939. Any communi-|get the floor may speak as iol cations for the Council may be ad-|the Council may permit. All lay n, Washington Boulevard, Kansas City,| church, and ministers in good stan 4 * ft di or in care of the Book Concern, 716] with their conferences may patticips or become members by complying y V. M. Townsend, President West Virginia Annual Confereng The Electoral College of the Wi Virginia Annual Conference will x tional Council of the African Methodist] Thursday, June 22, 1939 at 12:00 o'clg George A. Singleton Editor and Manager ficial Souvenir Program of the Youth City of Philadelphia in Allen A. M. E Congress and Bishops Council which} Church, corner 17th and Bainbridge The Christian Recorder | will be held in Philadelphia June 18-22 PLEASE READ AND ACT If you are not receiving your CHRIS- TIAN RECORDER weekly, write us. If you have removed give us your old and new address. It will save expense. please communicate with Rev. W. L. Johnson, 5620 Haverford Avenue, Phil- adelphia, Penna. immediately. ARKANSAS SUBSCRIBERS Subscription money for the Christian If you lke our paper, tell others amd] Recorder has been received for the fol urge them to subscribe. GEORGE A. SINGLETON Editor and Manager lowing but no address: The Reverends A. J. Rooks, J. J. Brown, J. E. Gar- 5. La Mott rison, J. H. Russell, and R. S. Smith. 6. Germantown Please forward your addresses in order G M ii Join the Grand March of the faithful that we may send your papers.—Ed. to the Mecca of African Methodism June 18-22—Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Electoral College of the Ken- The &th Connectional Y People’ regis goat -dpeobe (sce tucky Conference will meet in Stan- Congress, Leadership Training Insti tute, Richard Allen Youth Council anc Boy Scout Conclave. Objectives Fellowship, Worship Instructions, In tercession. Technique Clinic, Forum, Panel Discussion ford, Kentucky, Tuesday, May 2. —W. R. Munday, Conf. Sec. SEND NAMES OF GENERAL CONFERENCE DELEGATES Secretaries of Annual Conferences Horns of Hattin Period, Challenging] and Electoral Colleges are requested to Messages: Evangelistic Appeals. Course in Leadership Education with the highest standards comparable] corder names offered by| delegates to the General Conference a: send to the Editor of the Christian Re- of ministerial and lay 2. Asbury, trained resource leaders. Inspirationa }soon as they are elected. music, Mammoth, glamorous, gloriou and historic parade, a conquering caval- cade of Christian Youth. A meaningful and purposeful trek tof Father Allen’s Tomb for a profound and. solemn commitment service. Remember the Post Sesqui Centennia Congress June 18-22, 1969. Mother quarters. Rev. Henry P. Jones, pastor; Rev. W. L. Johnson, Presiding Elder; Rt. Rev. D. H. Sims, Presiding Bishop. Sponsored by the Department of Re Helous Education, Bishop W. A. Foun- tain, Co-chairman. Bishop H. Y. Tookes. ones Administrative Staff: SAMUEL S. MORRIS E, A. SELBY Cc. W. ABINGTON “We stand at Armageddon and bat-|residenge hon Inet heard of was Chi- He for the Lord.” GENERAL CONFERENCE DELEGATES _ Anyone knowing the nresent where- Cuba speaks in her fear? abouts of Mr. Warner Barnett whose|O Allen’s sons, from overseas Send ys help, if you please! -H, | What am I worth in God to man When I fail to do the good I can; Delegates to the General Conference| Am I a Christian when I hide of 1940, Ministerial and Lay, are re-}From backward people across the tide? amested to send to the Editor of the Christian Recorder a brief historical] What am I worth when the need R z. thoes ethel A. M. E. Chureh the head-| 1 02 of themselves and cut for oab-|Speaks out to all the call to heed; Teation fn the “Mother” Recorder. | And shall we live and worship here, If vow have no cut. send a mat or|Forgetting others over there? photograph from which we will have a documents will be priceless In veare to] What am I worth to us, they call come. We fend with interest sketches| The need is great, hear them all; of delewatas to the General Conference| Bowed by centuries of religious night, of 1896 which met at Wilmington,| They call to us fets send them light? N.C. —The Ed. i What arm I worth, can’t you hear Rev. B. J. Nolen, Pastor streets. BISHOP’S COUNCIL REGIONAL GROUPS Group I ; i Group II . Union 7. Langhorne 1. Mt Pisgah 6. Elmwood 2. Jones Tabernacle 8. Morris Brown 2. Ward 7. Emanuel 3. Trinity 9. Holmesburg 3. St. Matthews 8. Tyree 4. Frankford 10. Manayunk 4. Darby 9. Arnett 11. Disney 5. Paschal 12. Crestmont Group Ill Group IV 1. Metropolitan 5. Zion 1. Ardmore S$. West Cheste 2. Mother Bethel 6. St. Mary 2. Byrn Mawr 6. Downingtowt 3. Mt. Olive 7, St. Luke ~~», 3. Wayne 7, Matvern 4, Allen 4, Devon : Group V Sroup VI 1. Norristown 4, Pottsville 1. Media 4, Spring Valley 2. Pottstown 5. Phoenixville 2. Morton 5. Thornbury 3. Reading 3. Swarthmore ae Group VII Group VII! 1. Murphy, Chester 4. Linwood 1. Macedonia, 5. Pensauken bur Chester 5. Wilmington Camden 6. Moorestown 3| 3. Fairview rs 2. Woodbury 7. Atlantic il 3. No. Woodbury 8. Trenton AN APPEAL FOR CUBA | 4. Salem 9, Newark Committee : Dr. H. Y. Arnett, Chairt Mrs. Hazel Currie, Secr* Mrs. D. H. Sims Mrs. Eunice Pottinger Dr. W. P. Stevenson ” Organists : Mrs. D. H. Sims Mrs. Eunice Pottinger Mrs. Cleopatria Andrews Prof. Harris. oh See ai ee WINNIPEG MAN,, CANADA Over a period of a week, Bethel M. E. Church celebrated its Tt Third Anniversary commencing ™’ banquet under the supervision ° Ladies Missionary Society and Men’s Dunbar Club. At the M, M.| Sunday service Evangelist} 1” Rt. Rev. Reverdy C. Ransom Bid Rey. Irvy H. Gary, Conf. Se ,and Mrs- ate Rev: W. A. Hackley’s picture. + speaker for the evening service, AY Campbell. Solists were Mrs. an §- Johnson and Gertrude Mur- The following organizations of ‘church participated in the celebra- by rendering miscellaneous pro- ms. Sarah Allen’s Club, Junior jonary under the leadership of Stella Haines and Mrs. R. E. son, a joint prayer service with pilgrim Baptist Church Choir ren- ing a group of Negro Spirituals; c. E. League under the leadership . Gertrude Murphy; The Sun- with Mrs. O. Hurt, superinten- nt and Mr. A. R. Blanchette, chair- in. The Willing Workers had a sth displaying fancy work and home king. This was under the guidance Mrs. Sarah Jones and Mrs. Inez pibert. Bethel A. M. E. Church held its hod Friday morning service with ngelist L. L. Robinson in charge. ster Sunday, Dr. H. C. Sweet and y. W. R. T. Romain, B. Th. served oly Communion. Special Easter music the choir, Soloists Mrs. Helen S. bhnson and Mrs. Gertrude Murphy. he Sunday School held its Easter pro- amme with the Junior classes in the orning and the intermediate class ogramme in the evening. The A. C. . League held its regular meeting with dialogue by Miss Deloris Gillsbury ind Master Donald Dodd entitled “The ue Dream.” The Menelik Lodge No. 528, ieee 0. E. W. held their annual Me- orial Service on Sunday, April 9th at ilgrim Baptist Church. Before 2 ighly appreciative capacity audience, ihe following programme was rendered. a fitting style. At three p.m. Processional. The Ritualistic ~“ d by Exalted Ruler Le jotionals by Chan* lohnson, An-=~ . AL RP Brot _anch- and Travel- te es The Annual ieemioen by RevaiR- oO. por with piano accom- _ament. Ritualistic work was com- Pleted, led by Exalted Ruler, J. H. Howell, Hymns used for the services were “Rock of Ages,” “Nearer My God to Thee.” Spiritual—Rest for the Weary by all Elks. Vocal solo by C. C- Cowans, “Free as a Bud.” Monday evening the Junior Mission- ary had an Egg Hunt under the super- vision of Mrs. R. E. Jackson. Sarah Allen’s had their regular meeting. Wednesday evening the regular prayer service with Mrs. Sarah Jones in charge, © —Gertrude Sanders-Murphy __ Ses CHRISTIAN RECORDER VISITORS Bishop Noah W. Williams, the Rev. H. Milton Mickens of Jacksonville, Fla,; Dr. T. J. Davis of Georgia; Dr- J. H. Clayborn, Editor Southern Chris- tian Recorder, C. W- Abington, Rev- trends A, C.\Patrick, D. M. Owens, THE CHRISTIA er Wm. A. Dorsey, H. Y , »H. Y. Arnett, W. ‘ Thornton, Wantage dg. M. THERE IS A MAN IN THE NEW SUBSCRIBERS N. M. Carthage, W. Ark.; J. Ark. ; Edmondson, Ark.; F. E. Churchhill,} ¥ one Bluff, Ark.; W. A. Jennings,] problems. There were “doubts,” “knots.” Tulsa, Okla.; H. R. Jackson, Haskell,] [he Chaldeans have instead of “doubts” Okla.; G. W. Pointer, Pawhusak,|* Okla.; H. Haynes, Beggs, Okla.; J.]mudiche, a knot! Thus the explaining D. Barnes, Sand Springs, Okla.; J. B.| of a riddle is called “untying the knot.” W. De-| Oz a dream, it is asked, “who can loose H. H. Mur-|this knot:’ rell, Okmulgee, Okla.; U. G. Mitchell,| called to untie knots and solve mysteries and reveal deep plans. Miller, Supulpa, Okla.; P. Lyles, Tulsa, Okla.; W. Muskogee, Okla.; R. W. Watson, Taft, Okla.; E. C. Ryan, Muskogee, Okla. 2 LETTERS TO THE EDITOR es Little Rock, Arkansas My dear Dr. Singleton: After kind regards will say that you will find enclosed a donation of $5.00 to assist you with the new responsibili- ties in connection with the Christian Recorder. African Methodism through the years has regarded with pride the old “Mother Organ,” and you alone should not have to bear more than your share to keep »r afloat. s editor you have brought to it - worth while improvements, and for you every possible success. Sincerely yours, Bishop S. L. Greene Winston Salem, N. C. Dear Editor: I wish to congratulate you on the matter and style of the publication in the Christian Recorder. I consider the present paper the best in the years of its existence. I realize the fact that each administration has built its prog- ress on certain fundamentals laid by the former; but the fact that you should come so soon into the knowl- edge of these fundamentals and or- ganize available forces to produce the present “Recorder” makes your adr istration thus far most outstanding. Having been @ representative of the Recorder over 4 period of of 28 years privilege to speak author- highly endorse BISHOP D. H. SIMS’ SUGGESTION of a gives me the itatively. 1 eee Fe OR ORE, Atk, 5 Queen or proper Queen mother. ‘There|the mystery, untie the knot, and reveal rc ACE a Sims, prevailed an established custom or mode] the solution to some of our perplexing este i Nae ‘ Montague, oi publicity addressing the Royal per-| problems. As others have given their My ites 2 i‘ aa of Orange, son. I am sure the reader can see| ideas, this writer feels moved to make i 3 ae Be a . ABCs) Newark,} that these words are taken from the|a public attempt in suggesting a solu- ae J.; Chaplain W. H. Coston, Wash: | Book of Daniel 5:11. ington, D. C.; Rev. Matthew H. Jones,}the queen; “There is a man in thy Phila., Penna.; S. B. Thomas, Au-| Kingdom.” The true meaning of this gusta, Ga.; A. J. Rooks, Revs. J. J.| phrase seems to me: there is a man in Brown, J. E. Garrison, P. H. Russell, thy reach in whom the spirit of the and R. S. Smith of Arkansas; N. L.| holy gods dwell. Hogan, Humphrey, Princeton, H.|common idea about Daniel. C.| possibly at this time in retirement, being Cryer, Benton, Ark.; W. B. Banks,| out of favor at the court. The King -unrayel the mystery. N RECORDER. GE THIR is facing some “doubts” and “knots” just as intricate as those faced by the aaa King of Babylon. Many articles have By Rev. R. N. Nelson been writtten, and are being written, These words were uttered by the] and shall be written, attempting to solve KINGDOM QO, King, says|tion to the problem. There is 4 man in the A. M. E. Church, who can re- veal deep secrets, unravel mysteries, and solve problems. Connectoin « “Yes we say without doubt, fear or criticism, “There is a man in the King- dom”, and that is none other than the Rev. A. J. Allen, Secretary of the American Bible Society. He has first, knowledge, second, Wisdom, and last but by no means the least, he has re- ligion, and the spirit of Jesus hyes in him. . Like Daniel he must be called for and elected a bishop in 1940 and many of the difficult problems will be solved. He is kind, gentle, meek, yet courageous He is in reach oi the This represents the He was vas facing some intricate and difficult “knots,” a very difficult subject called a The talented man was and fearless as a lion. “A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches.” Since the founder of the A. M. E. Church was name Allen and wrought Miracles, let us elect: A. J. Allen, a bishop at the coming General Conference. We hope that the delegates from the various Episcopal Districts at the coming Gen- eral Conference, will inscribe across the The King and the kingdom were There is something in a name. shrouded in a garment of mystery. The magicians and the sooth-sayers couldn’t So it troubled the King, because his informants could not make known the mystery. While still in the banqueting house, in the midst of excitement, the queen entered, addressing the person thus: “O King There is a man in the kingdom” in whom the holy gods dwell, he can untie the knot and unravel the mystery. Daniel was the man to whom the queen-mother top of their banners this motto: “An other Allen for bishop.” He is a Iugh class Christian gentleman. He is b known for his piety and modesty yet hor hearted for the right. He cannot be referred. bribed and will not join ill-deyised clicks True wisdom gains her ends at jast. | and combinations to put something over. The-Church will be safe in his She has often to hide her head for. a time, while folly jingle her bells and is inaking a blustering noise; but her oc- casion is sure to come. Her yoice will prevail at last, and men will chide them- selves bitterly because they did not follow her counsels at an earlier day. Wisdom is always patient because she knows that sooner or later her pres- ence will be sought and her guidance hand and under his supervision becaus« simony will not exist in any form. lf you ask why elect him we reply, because he is worthy, ripe and ready tor this high calling. We say to the Con- nection, “There is a man in the King- dom.” This man is in reach of the Church. of our ills, and untie knots, solve mys- teries and reveal deep plans and hidden We believe he will heal many followed. The above brief sketch furn- ishes the back ground or fundation for] secrets. He will be an important factor this writer’s subject matter. in restoring: THE LOST JOY TO We have been a reader of the “Chris-| OUR ZION. These closing lines will tian Recorder” for twenty years. Dur-| speak for the Rev. Mr. A. J. Allen ing this period, we have watched the| , trend of the Church, and many have been vicissitudes through which she has passed. We remember very distinctly, an article under the caption: “The need of the Church.” We have for- gotten the writer’s name. The subject is old, yet new. African Methodism, needs something today, just as it did yesterday. The great A. M. E. 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Specializing in Real Estate since 1880. |) a es ee hae WY, af nc ===== DSC09361.JPG ===== HE CHRISTIAN RECORDER _ ¢ LLEN DAY RETURNS Send All Allen ae : sia fall THE CURISTIRNCR ER aia. ) onc / turn Le ob CORDER Gale enw eecle cra 716 So. 19th St. Philadelphia, Pa. Rev. G.E. Ct eee ne eee } be oe urry, Cen: Manager. 2 SUMMIT, MISSISSIPPI body was uplifted by his instruction The District Conference of the Brook- A oe 2 Sr gate E. h, Jackson, Miss., who preached haven District met in session at Mitchell] a soul st wl ed our ict soul stirring sermon which lifted Rev. H. A. Beasley 4.00 weeseeeeee a Rev. W. > Cc. E. Drummer . - 2.00| Rev. T. mh eae 5. 00 Mrs. J. B. Simpson. ev. A. S. Henri ... 5.00|Rey. T. D. Si =e -$ 1.50 Rev. Sanders H. Le: Rey. A. E. Allen . 10.00 Rae ae = cot oe . 6.33 . Lewis... 7 pics Ay M. E. Church at 10 o’clock| minds to hi Rev. J. W. Curry ..... 5.00 Ha n s . Smith. 1.00 Total E El E. Hudley ... aay M. with the Rey. S. L. Greene, Jr.,| to bee 1 eaven. We were yery glad Ci fee coy. Bes fs Se Beis = Bs Stoner ‘ Pere os Bec ae epee Bat 0. C. Ferby . residing Elder in charge. opsnhe neat of our friends to look in on y Rey. G. B. Duff . Meee ae 2.00 "a, Nyles ---- en ivan Waa Bead REVO G: Mooce,| $358 Finance” for the first day total, Rev. A. E. Morris ....--.+-- 2.00 Beet cose "Wm. Simmons ta party Bethel A. M. E. Church, Nicolae eee Thee Come reneee Ven ee ey OG Reinhart cy Rev. C. R. Waters. Pee ose c -00 if Comb. Inyocation by Bee E Geode ended by our many good baptist Recttl S emremant.. se F ane weil es . a eae H. Y. TOOKES win, pastor host to the District Confer- ee oa pa All pastors were Rev. oe Ge ear c Mek Hee IR Fe a ee A leventh eed District ence; Decalogue, Rey. E. D. Scott,|G SNe Sri reports. The Rev. A CEST hal cei Eo Ay Collins . Ae YB, Frierson « bed Hee (Florida) pastor Tyree Chapel, South McComb.| are on th iddleton and)G. -N,. Tilman . SIMS Rev. J. E. Roebuck ... 2 c. W. William: oielaventh) Di Episcopal District Opening sermon was preached by Re ¢ sick list and were not able ; ; iS ala ee _C. W. Williams .......... 1.00 venth District—Bishop R. Te WWilliganaeae y Rey.|to attend the Conference. First Episcopal District ee ees eas 1.00 7. D. Dozier .....-...- 1.50 Bishop H. Y. raskeeir A. Grant) 7). oup3 s, pastor Wesson Church. Deean ‘ Ninth Episcopal Distriet epee racial : 2.50 ,. C. L. Mabry 1,50] Twelfth ce Sineauseiigly aH eae ee the speakers discussed JUST A CHANCE irst District—Bishop D. H. Sims | Rev. Bernard aie fo a ee Le _T. W. Wise . 2.50 aay Herbert Scott .. $ ee ees pie a its Mission.” E doh Miler tah ee as lee . ole i : : r onal message. i. i Philadelphia ( yo =e M. I. Pemberton $ 3.00 Ae — ; ‘ ‘ peg wees Be ev. W. Albert Davis appeal was made by Rey oe nan nee Gauidescetace all orci ‘ ence $1,159. 5( Fae Ce : Hi _N. L. Lumzy ....---- ey x é RCP es i eee ,| Step in tk the he: c New Jersey Conference ; 83 00 Rev a B oe : . $3.00 pues A. FOUNTAIN, SR, _ J. W. Washington . 5.00 otal ie G os er Elder of the Port Gibson) When Sate ei Et ee Delaware Conference ... $ 176.00] K : J z a Northern - $1.00 Episcopal District _ Wm. Armstead .. 1.00 Rie pee eee He said in his appeal that} Look to God Ae ie SC alana, 4 : y eve J. “aN A every 3 pr y r eave: w York Conference .......- 183.50] Rev. J. M 7 Jar yis-s. 4.00 Total .— _A. P. Watson .. 1.00 Ree His needs payer. “The Holy] He set high and ae aye New England Conference 159.00] R J. M. Williams... 8.00 ae Fades | $400.00 _W. B. Willis .. 1.50 cpm ty The organization was as| Don’t gi ia ere, Bermuda Conference aA So Rey. J. B. Stanton ... $ 2.00 he Pe ies follows: L. G. Moore, secretary; G give up when you are in a tight, DAELOERE . $47.00] Rey. W. H. Frazier ‘$ 5.00 BIS : _S. H. Collins 2.00 Ws Sautahirabeistant A ee caeys G.| Keep pressing on toward the er a be aC eae “ > secretary; Mar- t 3 pats Total eine ——] Rev. Joseph Gomez.. 10.00 ee NOAH W. WILLIAMS be Ei Reeth 1.00 shals are: C. E. Tilman te ae : oe eee a eal hd eee re af J. H. Dandridge 2.00 ifth Episcopal District . M. Smith .. c] and: Samy Parker. E. D. Scott, pastor ust a chance. Total .... pi od H. J. Bryant.. 4.00| Rev. T. A _L. A. Clark 1.00 of South McComb was elected reporter) Tho your ou $ 390.00] Rey. F. een BS: . Patterson .......$ 6.00 aaa : to the periodicals. L. G. Moore w gob batmiay seem are Rey. Herman Fl a rie W. E. Washington 2. ee eG 2.00 elected reporter to tl . Moore was} And the way you can not find loyd 3.00| Rev. Robert H -00 »E. D. Manson.......- 1.00 x8 : © the secular press.| Look to your Make hole Rev. A. R. Johnson... 2.00| Rev. J. E. Hi Ree 14.00 BA a ee i Phe committees were as follows: Fi-| He will k ahbaRemy hose yee Rev. G. M.. Davis.... 3.00 Rey. C L ria Late 1.00 7 Ss. rab atetou: she nance, E. Goodwin, J. W. Williams ae eid 7 as ane Rey. R. B. Lowe.. 2.00) Rev. E.G because Poet PY . Tetiait pr o DY ene aaa ane j. When fi ee Rev. P.. Mottley { el ens eter e 1.50 : : #0 : lewis.” Missfonatyy, roll. eall’L/8.'And yo Ce Rev. L. H. Stansbury Hans Ae Rev. i zn Pied Jr. 2.90| SENIOR BISHOP J. S. FLIP i ee cab 1 pi Marshall, E. W. White, Bertha Ral en ae Father Pherae Rete ae ee ee ane y . J. R. Carter S PJ. S. PER y. J. M. PNG Dick ele ree ne Tne tanieov alle f || God your Father will lend an DRe N = 3 7 evi Rats, is, Janie Wells. 2 Wa 4 1 ear | Ay {. M. Moore.,...-.--. 1.00} Rev. F..M. Stith ...... 1.50 even oe Episcopal District A. W. Galloway...-.--+-- 1.00 W. Ad: rane ac Te ae L.| To help you through your doubts and Rey. J. W. Storms es, 3 09| Rev. E. B. Martin 1.00 Bist + Carter......... H. Hall 1.00 ps Adams, Sam Crosley, E. D. Scott, fears 1 me ee Z iy bah the ve . isho) 2 2 R. Pee 9 (:)) ie “ ave Mc ~ ane i 6 _ Rey) Charles Dawe 3'Gd Rev © 1asuanes cae p.JeS- Flippers ts. Wie Behe Ze piss: iG ee M. G. Smith. “Edu- “Just a chance.” ) 2) Rew. (Ca We Love ee E, W. Whitfield 3.00 ae A ; te ae Johnson, John Total ALpREV ISS: 2 . > : ‘ Sele tide . Wells. “Contingent” i aN pte 125.75 . S. McN El We oi ; y : Beenie a clignce ton rie é ; Rev. JG ra me EFD aceal oe S James Cotton, J. W. Williams; “Semi- Piast th fod Rev. D. C. Miller 1.60 eae 3 - ae nary Bund | Bettie Williams, John Til-| Just a chance i wie Rn ee 2.00 Be ie 2.00 OP EDWARD J. HOWARD |"! George Harris. The Conference] Is n a eg |Rey. H. E. Wilden 1.00 | oS bphcans: 1.00 Loalare Episcopal District was honored to have the Rt. Rev. S ae paw ie See ~ . : . esa H 4 a ‘ Bs: i: od, e€ 101 8) ve BISHOP M. H. DAVIS Rev.'H. Hayter . oe oh Powe “e ane Laie ed a Is See Bishop of the Eighth Epis-| Why should T a ” ‘ Second Episcopal Distric Rev. J. M. B a ‘ ae : : a jahoma copal District and his compa ah Pe ; Mids > t . . Brown .. Thi oe pe panion pres-| Tho life may seem a dou Sunut Ditslen-Sakees We te Bask Be Fp istckete 10.00 1.00 irteenth eats Bishop E. J. | nt. Among some of the many good ae ta se gh es Joubt | Rey FiAw 1) Stnpeon 1.50 gor hy oward things the Bishop said were: “Happi- ee : ; va will help me put + simpson ....... 1 ‘4 . ° st a chance oe pie PEAS. 6) Fcnevad $ 1.50 Rey. B. G. Goodwin : ap + ae ness is not found in wealth, power nor se ED. SCOT ey’. A Webrarihe . Revo 1s Wade ee fe | : . i position, but if you have a cl iN t SCcort i 2.00 . Watson .. = ei e a clear con Rev. H. B. Thompson . 12.00 Rey. C. D. Toliver 2.00 pen 1.00| science today, you have something the Rev.'C. A. Stroud vvsi--ss1$ 4.50 Rev. G. E. Hosey .. be BISHOP S. L Aadiben 2.00| world cannot give.” The Conference A Ch h P ried J. C. Lane......... F 1.00 ithe J. A. Dames o oe Eig! een, BV. a Pape Jr i “ee enjoyed the very fine talks of the] J urc aper. ev. M. E. Davi eate’ ev. J. E. Buchan: : ighth Episcopa ca -00| Bishop and his wife, a ! : . >Re y pee Sy copal. Dist! Rev. G. P!'S wife, and was sorry “ 116.00| BISHOP yoHN A. rEGG PRT Jy Bs Wikom rercastes- ie Rev. L. A. Carpenter .... be, Be ae nieoh, sie. gor) they ceaaumen ein lopess, We were In Every rome Total j $137.00 Rev. H. C. Scandrick . aan a W. R. F. Potter . Rev. M. R. Taceant Bea 2.00 blessed to haye among our guests: Dr This Mak Fourth ae District Li) re : ae i we 7.50 ae - Sa an Rey Rike Packetie<-<-44-> 3.00 Peake Pe, Ee President of Camp- This Makes a Better Home and Church om ansas . A. H. Hamilton . 2. - J. J. Bradford . Rev. J. W. Hall .....---+-+- Pa eases ec Jackson, Miss., who de- are Rev hE! Wisiewton!: $ gee Aas I. A. Henderson . Be 2. Rev. W. A. Davis og 1.00 livered the Educational address which Rey. C, istrict—Bishop J. A. Gregg Rev. W. H. Jackson. 1.00 ay TS. Baylor eon. we) . Toil 3 )s0l emo enjoyed. We are happy to SPECIAL FOR CHILDREN'S Be i Wesley Stratton ....$ 4.00 Rev. R. E. Handy. ine ee I. S. Myrick . 1. : §. Lynen...-. 1.00| S8¥ our District is making a wonderful Rey. W "tad Ae cag es pages Kincaid ARES peu oe Bea 8 1.50 f pepe oy the leadership of our ‘ 5 Sia ins vy . . R. E. Mim: Presiding Elder, Dr. S. L. ¢ u ere Re 5.00 erry f iS wes 1.00 : . Greene, Jr., Rev. ae Black . 409] Rev: B- H. Moore . ce Rev. H. W. Henning . 1.40 f he is deeply interested in trying to Pictures «Truth ee P, Henson 2.00 Rey. A. K. Quinn . 5.00 ee E. D. Mitchell .. me OUD. Aa g| develop, sioung, sinister’ in the gospel 1 Pageast fot HG T. Alexander ...... 2 00| Rev: R- H- Hallingworth . - $1.60 ev. 0. Gy Peacers, 7, 1.12 oi Jesus Christ. We thank God and = ~ Ses catns Rev, cay Py: Jones:; ie: 2.50 Rev. B. E. Edwards.. ad 2.00 Rev, G. F. Griffen ,.. 1.00 the Bishop for the leadership of our i ac per Spears .. 109] Rev A. D. Haynes.....-.. Te Rev. G. W. Thomas . 00 RELIEF FROM Presiding Elder. Among the many rsa ; ae re Rev OF Hicicownle cet ie Rey: SiS) Watt. s.seca: 1.00 ANXIETY other friends who visited our Confer- BISHO Rey. j. w ena #4 1.00| Rev. W. H. Lacey......../.. 2.00 bats G. W. Washington . 37 BISHOP G. B. YOUNG Years of experience in funeral |) ence were: Dr. S. S. Stevens, former i PR. C. RANSOM Rev. J. W. Se yipw i 1.50 Rev, G. W. Cross... 2.00 ARLE LA SE al on els 1.00 Tenth Episcopal District _ directing problems Spables die to ff seesding \lder. of, the Diskict.. Dre wei ud Rav H * 5 right oo 3.00] Rev. S. W. Henderson. me cote George Jones ... 2.50 Rey, L. C. Young a relieve the distressed family of all Fred Divers, pastor of Pearl St. A. M- ird Episcopal District R pgp pete tale 1.00| Rev. F. M. Reid +00; Rev. H. Geter ... 1.00 the anxieties in connection with E. Church, Jackson, Miss., who took Third Di and Kentucky eins “ hj a fteves 5 1.51| Rev. S. E. tidwardy, Z pe Rev. B. F. Patterson . 1.40 faneral engagements. Your wor- charge of the religious institute. Every- istrict—Bishop R, C. Ransom hie. We 2 allo 1,30| Rev. D. G. Hill. el ow ae on R. Mozee ... 1.09 Bye Total to date. +--+ ry over the conduct of the Pe | | Bie _W.R. Nails Alene AG00 | Ree He pis “pICTURE OF TRUTH” Rev. W. McPherson Rave fide abet is ee al . ae) Holly..... “ 1.00] Rev. C rs cme he 2.0 ends when you entrust with Phones ree Ger PLA. Wheticies sieeeere$ 4.00] Mrs. Mabel H. Hickman * ev, C. W. Smith... 300 Rev 3 in Als 1.00 this task. : WwW ranite 2416 A pageant for all occasions con- Rev, G. Lincoln Cadd: Ce 3.00} Rev. T. S. Henderson j 1,25] Rev. A. M. Ward..... s+ 2,00)R i re - C, Beal ........ p39 You are assured of efficient Madison 6313 sisting of songs with music, read- Rey. L. A. Clark ell .... 3.00| Rev. Moses Williams.....-+.. 2.00| Rev. J. L. Boyd....... 2.00 Oa ee ee ‘cepletd service and have the pense paella ings, and many Biblical parable: rR Bl tet 2.00] Rev. H. J. Thompson ... sseee$ 1.50] Rev. C. R. Edgehill. ase ae: Rev. L. W. Bates . 1,00 IRVIN BF sawing that everything! #81 SARAH E. BROWN attractively illustrated. Sold at ; eon Shelto . 2.00| Rev. Charles H ipson . . 2.00} Rev. J. B. Burchfield -00| Rev. W. L. Jones ... 1.25 : competent hands: Funeral Directress and Embalmer . Thomas cs. $2.00] Rev. B.A. Hdghes fics a Rev. J. M. B. Michelle . 4.00 FUNERAL DIRECTOR . WALTER C. BECKETT Successor to the late \Villiam THORENS Es Book, Conce'n: i bey .00] Rev. W. A. Redditte ........ 3.56 Sacred Care of the Dead aie W. Coulter Street iki eu eee 716 S. 19th St. Phila, Pa. { 143, 47th St. Philadelphia Phone: Ger. 0583 Phila, Penna. Saabs he 35c per copy _$3.60 per dozen . Pa. ===== DSC09362.JPG ===== PAGE SIXTEER ee THE DURHAM DISTRICT CONFERENCE North Carolina One of the most harmonious and soul- stirring District Conferences in my ex- perience was that of the Durham Dis- trict of the Western North Carolina Conference, of the African Methodist Episcopal Church. The District Conference met at Mount Zion Church on the Hillsboro Circuit G. S$. District Confe March 22, 22, by Grant. On Chairman, Dr. B. H. Lucas The entertaining pastor was schedule time the ence was called to order y the genial and wide awake in his manner and methods of presiding placed THE CHRISTIAN RECORDEF infirmative and helpful. The Rev. the usual sermon. the 6-8th verses: ple came to the glory and honor. The following ministers were appoint ed on committees: Finance, Dr. J. A. Valentine, Revs. D. Williamson, C. S. Stroud, and A. L. White. Rey. awakening sermon on Thursday night. Rev. J. night another wonderful sermon. lt was generally considered as timely and far reaching in its encouraging himself on the occasion in the class of| functions. They seemed to have their those stalwarts of old in the church] deepest interest in the P. E. and the who carried the entire interest of every] work in general. District Conference one in the church with his loving/went on as haying re-indorsed Dr. thoughtful embrace and his kind of} A. D. Avery of the Raleigh District for leadership of the men of his district] the Bishopric which is the choice of was shown throughout the reports and about on behalf of a source of discussions to be bringing re- achievements our Zion. It was truly much satisfaction for one to note how smoothly he guided various undertak- of the District Conference. With markable ings brotherly consideration recognizing and| perfect freedom of deliberation y member and delegate as well 3 to the distinguished visitors. Rev. J. A. Hunter was elected sec- North Carolina. It also went on record as endorsing Dr. J. A. Valentine of St. Joseph A. M. E. Church, Durham, North Carolina as director of the Boy Scouts of the connection with the status and | salary of a general officer. Saying our youth for the church is one of the finest expressions any man can make to-day. The perfectively of the heritage bequeathed us by our illus- trious founder, Richard Allen is ours only in proportion as we are able to en- list the youth of the African Methodist Episcopal Church to carry on the work he so nobly began. Dr. Valentine for three years has served the connection as Scout Director without pay. We feel now the time has come that should be given an opportun- ity to develop this phase of religious education by devoting more time to the prosecution of the work to travel, en- courage and organize troops. We feel that Dr. Valentine is emi- nently fitted for this work having served as dean of the school of religion retary. Among the distinguished visitors at the Durham Di Conference were the Revs., P. I \. D. Avery, K. C. Holt, J, D. Cowan and ministers from yarious parts of the North Carolina Conference The attendance and re- ports of finance of the preachers and delegates from all parts of the district were exceedingly good and testified largely to the loyalty of the member- ship as well of the ministers to- ward the general church, towards our good Bishop M. H. Davis, and oul splendid district leader, Dr B. H Lucas. : There was not one yoice raised at this conference affecting the wise plans and purpose of our Bishop which rest- ed upon the Presiding Elder to con- gummate among the men in the district. The usual number of routine questions discussions. Religious J. A. Valen- assigned for Education lead by Dr. tine. The state of country was led by Rev. J. A. Hunter, Moral condition fed by Mrs. O. A. Whitted, Spiritual con- dition of the church led by Rev. A. L. White, What people are doing for missions, Rev. D. Williamson, the condition of the public school, Mrs. M. L. Newby, the requirements of the Sabbath School, Rev. G. M. Purnell preachers for annual conference, Rev. at Kittrell College, was state superin- tendent of A. C. E. League of Vir- ginia for nearly fourteen years. He is a certified Scout Master and or- ganized one of the first Scout troops in the City of Norfolk, Va., and served on the court of honor for several years. Dr. Valentine loves and understands young people. His weekly congrega- tion is made up largely of young peo- ple. He is especially interested in boys. He is an associated Editor of the General of Religious Education of the A. M. E. Church and a member of Religious Education. The Durham District of Western North Carolina Conference is asking the church to elect Dr. Valentine as Director of Boy Scouts of the A.M.E. Church with the salary and status of a C. S. Stroud, Financial ability of the people throughout the district, Rey. E. D. Bailey, Presiding Elders’ support Rey. G. 8S. Gant, Finance, Dr. Valen- tine, and resolutions. The subject discussed was courage- General Officer. The membership of Mount Zion showed a very congenial hospitality that can never be forgotten. May God’s blessing rest upon this loyal and suc cessful church and pastor, Rev. G. S. ously given not only by the leaders but by the participating ministers that were | Gant. —Mrs. Emma Williamson CONNECTIONAL YOUNG PEOPLE’S CONGRESS ~ -Philadelphia, June 18-22 FS G. M. Purnell preached He preached from the sixth chapter of St. John and from Then Simon Peter] nectional Council held in’ Dallas, Texas, answered him Lord, to whom shall we] an organization was periected that is go? He poured out his very soul; peo-| uestined to become a very potent lactor C. S. Stroud preached a soul} Carsweli, Presiding Elder of the Griffin W.. Tabron preached Friday THE CONNECTIONAL FELLOW- nadhsciehoct or al lity to stress these virtues as necessary qualifications which Aspiray for high offices should Possess. Moreover it was pointed Out thal another. purpose of the OT ganizatic,| was to give ample opportunity ¢, Fe candidates to appear before the del gates to the General Conference andl present their cases individually, thereby] commending themselves to the breth;., j for careful consideration. The “Co, nectional Fellowship Movement” jg in tended to be an organization that will deal with all candidates for offices in the church with impartiality and fairnes, The movement may rightly be calle an open door to aspirations within th. A.-M. E. Church. In connection with this emphasis up, fairness and impartiality, there go, hand in hand, a blow at sectionalisn within the church, which heretofore ha: done much to impede the progress oj African Methodism. All candidates regardless of the sections from whic) they come, are invited to appear before this body, present their case, take par SHIP MOVEMENT During the recent Bishops’ and Con- within the A. M. E. Church. ihe organization to which | reier is “The Connectional Fellowship Moye- ment.” The organization was so named upon the suggestion of Doctor H. C. FOLUME XCI—NO. 7 — “THE MORNING COMETH” District in the diocese of Georgia. The movement is the “brain child” of Doctor C. G. Scrivens of Mississippi, one of the outstanding ministers of our church and a very prominent candidate for the Southern Christian Recorder. Doctor Scrivens issued an invitation to those present -at the Connectional Council, to assemble for the purpose of organizing the movement. The invita- tion was met with a hearty response from many of the brethren. On Feb- ruary l6th, a large number met in the Good Street Baptist Church in Dallas and proceeded to perfect the organiza- just here. These lines ten on April nineteenth me. Editor Singleton time. “Improved appearance, ment. the It is courageous. shoulder. With The issue of April twe yalue” are augmented by an publication of our mother Recorder. But now to Bishop Sim’s pronounce- It strikes from toward none, with charity for all, it faces the PHILADELPHIA, PA. are being writ- at nine o'clock. ntieth is before is outdistancing himself in giving us the Recorder on This is a marvelous achievement. contents and “On Time” malice A THE E E-OFFICIAL ORGAN: de CNEL ‘METHODIST: aaa CHURCH = THURSDAY, MAY 4, 1939 PRICE FIVE CENTS church heralds them from the house- tops we may expect action. Then, too, Bishop Sims’ proposal is definitely constructive. “Too many publications!” “A large, strong official organ with an efficient chief editor staff.” Only thus can our church publication compare favorably with the great se- cular Negro Weekly. Only by such procedure can we hope to command the respect of Negro newspaperdom. Our Negro Weekly represents trained men with associates and a trained FINANCIAL BOARD GUEST | bent. | i In n This issue PROF. O. M RAVIS Monticello, Kentuck He. was invited by Dr. John R Hawkins to visit the meeting oi the Financial Board. His timely address made a profound impression up ll present. Mr. Travis is a very pr \nent Kentucky African Methodist and a member of the Chri n Recorder Hall of Fame. His laudable ambition is to eyentuallt succeed to the secre tary-treasurership of Finance He is a strong, loyal supporter of the mmcum The Daily Altar- Rey. Carlyle F. Stewart...... Sunday School Lesson.. .----+.++ EDITORIALS: “Individual Worth In A Social Crisis Scan Their Records One Thing Needed One of Our Bishops (Editorial of the Week) Pointed Points . The Churchman A 3irthday Greetings , tion and elect its officers. in the discussions at meetings, but are facts. There is no flinching from the] in an organization. The growth of our The following is a list of officers for] shorn of tke right of suffrage. truth. And this utterance by the] weekly newspaper has been marvelous. this movement : The next meeting of the Connectional president of the Board of Publication in| They are indispensable to those of us Chairman, Doctor O. Sherman; Vice- Fellowship Movement will be held in Philadelphia will call for action when| who would keep abreast of the time as chairman, Doctor J. C. Crowe; Secre-! June at the Bishops’ Council in Philz- hs ct fo Detroit. Many are there who regards affaires Negro. Out of the tary, Doctor Charles L. Hill; Assistant) delphia. Candidates are invited to at, have whispered such expressions in newly aris Sonera comes a es Secretary, Doctor E. J. Lunon; Treas-| tend all sessions of the organization closets. When a great bishop of the lenging wee ly t at) levotes a whole i m J ‘i - 17 X 23% page to “Lifting The Torch urer, Doctor S. W.. Henderson; Legal| Moreover all persons who pay the i mila a E *) x2 me . A . year. Bishop M. H. Dayis, Chairman,} in School and Home. Under the Adyiser, Doctor Archibald Carey’ stipulated membership fee are automa- veer. P f ; : Hot uy ; , Dr. | tically members of the movement presided. Bishops Wm. A. Fountain,| caption, History and Philosophy of The newly elected Chairman, Dr. i Y = ae aes ie a Sr., John A. Gregg, Noah W. Wil- Education,” we are told “Why Chris- Sheraay of Ate ee i ie i . ‘ liams, and D. H. Sims were present. tianity Triumphed.” Writing High- et oe eos bes Oe ee a. General Officers: J. G. Robinson, S. | lights of Negro History” there is a righ eds te iulyesated Ta ata Ho2 ie ei eee ve S. Morris, G. E. Curry, C. W. Abing- nearly-a-column article on “Building basis of his address, we may proceed from now until.the adjournment oi Ft. Wayne, Indiana Permeiie cee At ueician' ee ceMuies Apce Pata”) Rubthiee cc outhge ent (ah yee nee eS ee hal % oa a Not in a score of ygars has there been] Ist District—J. } Yanderhorst column on “The P. schology of foe onnectiona ellowhip Mover RIES elm Se x Mee ccid httered a more courageous and con-| 2nd District—J. R- Coasey, M.D. standing Ourselves. This wes y “is allie rym hres siiasd tee Bie? nae Doctor 0 tructive declaration than “our Church, 3rd District—J. ©. Haithcox, Vice $0. well organized and so valuable in| a fegalt Obs ineaeiem eee tall | BY wo A sc Publication” by Bishop D. H. Sims in President information that it is a distinctly suc- whe, aoe a - ot ot aon Pat cea the Secretary, Do) oril twentieth issue of The Chris-| 4th District—W. H. Griffin ue cessful business. As out ‘ uy oe Be ie aoa eemk oe peat Rae : - ; . lian Recorder. And let me say a word Sth District— J. Louis Ransom, M.D.J west, so it is in every center Negro- to ‘bi th way into the highest| DOCTOR O. SHERMAN, Chairman ay a: Ea Ae aoe gl ae os ae ts ee DOCTOR CG. L, HILL, Secret veg 6th District I. G : a a de Ds we e see cake ices. oF Rie eae canna SIXTY-SIXTH REPORT 7th District—E. A. Adams, See It seems the opinion of Bishop Sims aim of the movement is to createsa Sth District—G. T. Stinson that out Church Weekly should keep b. Rei Oth. District—A. J. Pope step and make progress commensurate BIBLE S-$12.00 10th District R. C. Walker with that of the Secular Weekly. In be llth District—A. I. G. Richardson these days of organization such is the a i 12th District—V. M. Townsend logic of economy, progress and financial Pea 13th District—J. B. Foxhall success. Not since the 1924 General “A Several leading ministers and laymen} Conference at Louisville has there been from all¢sections heard the report serious consideration of equitable legis- Districts Dollar Money (Continued on page 9) Ist $31,675.73 $1,056.65 ; =: 2nd 25,111.06 616.99] Bishop Fountain in Georgia leads the brd 16,537.51 214.76) connection with $32,055.98. Bishop 4th 30,461.55 737.15| Gregg with the Chicago Conferences 5th 27,772.74 478.35] leads per conference. Bishop Noah W. 6th 32,055.98 496.98] Williams has leading church, First Afri- 7th 26,081.80 1,054.05| can M. E., pastored by the Reverend 8th 15,204.40 410.67| Dr. H. Mansfield Collins. 9th 14,987.48 475.25| Bishop Dayid Henry Sims reported | 10th 18,553.92 669.35] on the Cuban trip. Special address 1th 25,732.50 1,239.10| was delivered by Principal David Hous- 12th 18,543.40 1,489.03| ton, classmate of Pres. F. D. Roose- 297 .38) velt. th 14,575.48 oe . ‘ hak (No report) The Bishops, General Officers and aus PROF, JOHN R. HAWKINS 15th Se report) Board members were age in Ai : jation to the guiding é E AT Secretary of Finance words of appreciation g Zt oo 3 RN $297, 293.55 $9,235.71| genius of Dr. Hawkins who has so A. M. E. BOOK CONCE: At a very, very inspiring session of] Total Tookes in Arkansas Jead in| successfully and honestly handled the Sth Street ¢ e f Boa : Ie Board of Finance, Prof. John R- IL a finances of the church. Hawking made his report for the fiscal] increase per district CHRISTIAN PHILADELPHIA, PA ——— er Goal: RECORDE with 50,000 $1,489.03. New Subscribers Young People’s Page | Allen C. E. League Transitions ‘Letters to the E Notices The Calendar ditor R OBSERVES 91st ANNIVERSARY
• January 19, 1939
  ===== DSC09481.JPG ===== # 7 14 re Ma PAGE SIXTEEN KEWANEE, ILLINOIS Our First Quarterly Meeting was held Sunday, December eighteenth. Our Presiding Elder, Dr. S. R. Maguinez came to us at the evening service at which time he delivered a masterful ser- mon using for his text John 6:68, “Then Simon Peter answered him Lord to whom shall we go thou hast the words of eternal life.” Every one present expressed being pleased. Little Howard Leslie Wright, Jr. aged four months was christened by Presiding Elder assisted by the pastor, after which the Holy Communion was administered. Monday evening at eight o'clock the pastor led a short de- yotional service after which the Pre- siding Elder called to order the business session of the Conference. Miss Tessie Jean Lundia was elected secretary. All ports showed an increase. Formerly Bethel was. in the South District but during the last Annual Conference it was placed in the West Chicago Dis- trict, therefore the Presiding Elder and pastor are new to this charge but they are looking forward to a successful year. The Presiding Elder, pastor and regation are well pleased with the progress made thus far. Total amount raised this quarter $293.00. cor Let us pray that this will be a great; year. The pastor and wife are very appreciative to the members of Bethel and friends of Kewanee for kindness tendered them since their arrival here in October. Rev. Donald H. Folden, Pastor Dr. S._R. Maguinez, P. E. —Mrs. M. S. Folden STOVALL, MISS. Sycamore A. M. E. Church .... Monday, January °9. 1939—We held our first Board Meeting for the Nev Year, which proved a success. Pastor THE Chism in the chair was at his best, in suhng. Meetung opened at 2 ocidck, singing Hymn No. 12 “A Charge to acep 1 Have.” oy bro. B. Strong. Atter some bret remarks by the pastor the house was vpened tor business. Roll called tor au leaders and they answered to their names and made a fine report. - tinance reported from all classes was]. pio.uU. We love our pastor, and will do all in our power to make him go and grow. Bee Officers Ben Strong “Louis Carver, Clerk Oscar Nelson Fred Bailey Mitchell Carver Elbert Carver Frank James. Dr. E. Pullet, P. E, Rey. I. Chism, Pastor —Sister Alma C. Powell THE THIRD EPISCOPAL DISTRICT, Boston, Mass. The Third Quarterly Conference of Charles St. A. M. E. Church con- vened Jan. 3. Rey. A. W. Childers, pastor; Rev. G. J. Drake, Presiding Elder. i Devotional conducted by Evangelist Ruth E. Morris, prayer, scripture Isa. i; The Conference was called to order by the Presiding Elder. Organization as follows. Secretary, Miss Florence Williams, Asst. Secretary, Mrs. Annie Cooper, Marshal, Mr. Cooper, Re- porter, and Subscriber, Mrs. Ruth E. Morris. The minutes were read and approved. All reports showed a remarkable im- provement over Kast quarter. Mr. J. Owens and Mr. Cooper were assigned to the Stewards Board. Sermon on Sunday a.m. by the Pre- _A. M. E. MUSIC HYMNALS pert | y pee nee REE AME gue neENy MERE OU BYBNL ys ig A.M.E.BOOK CONCERN. ‘ Philade!nbia. Pa Brand new A.M.E. Music Hymnals, Bound in semi Morocco with Head Bands and Beautifully stamped in | these Gold are offered at Prices. Single Copy — Half Doz. jms One Doz. Mail Your Orders Today We Pay Postag< CHRISTIAN Prayer was ottered|ioved pastor and Ree te telder the \T OPPORTUNiTy chureh is moving on. Toe Say Rey. O. W. Childers, Pastor - Rey. G, J. Drake, Presidin jPvangeliet Ruth KE. Morris. | corder is $1.50.a year really worth more. month of January It i During th We, wil my a GIVE a rs: “aha! JACKSONVILLE, Preaeeenn Subse i FLA fhe laymen who subscribe ee Henry Gordon Chapel A. M. E. Chureh|| V+ 70 get this bargain.) you must be in a club. The following Order er Ste es is held weekly at Henry Gordon Chapel A. M. E. Church. 9:30 A, M. Sunday School, Wm. Kinsler, Superintendent. ei od Editor and Manager The Christian Recorder i 716 S. 19th Street, Philadelphia, Penna. 11:00 A. M. Morning Worship, Dear Sir: Senior Choir Processional Pecacine: One) Enclosed herewith $5.) for {| the Christian Recorder to: Seng 6:00P. M. A.C. E. League, ~ Mrs. Thelma Wynn, President. 7:45 P. M.- Evening Worship, Choir Processional, Preaching. All services are spiritually alive and Address soul-stirring. The Sunday School is DS oF headed by a very efficient young man Name — and five well trained teachers. The Allen Christian Endeavor League is composed of several committees who have charge of the program each Sun- day and is being very successfully led on by Mrs. Thelma Wynn, who is quite efficient and successful in this field. REV. WILLIAM C. JOHNSON : - Pastor MRS. 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Under the law Allen ‘Day as usually observed will mean nothing now to the CHRISTIAN _ RECORDER. Before the off-season comes we call upon loyal Africa" Methodists all over the connection to help us in a church-wide :v)- scription campaign. Do you love your church a dollar’s worth? Sv" scribe, Subseribe! Get your friends, and neighbors to subscribe! Take an offering in your church for so many subscriptions and boost 5°\" Bishop. Prove your love for him. The connection wants to kno” the most popular Bishop. You will help preserve and maintain one ° - our oldest institutions, the CHRISTIAN RECORDER. We must hav’ new | 5 WILL ‘ou HELP US? gt PHILADELPHIA, PA. oe STE ora, ORGAN: eER THURSDAY, JANUARY 19, 1939 PRICE FIVE CENTS [R. E. A. SELBY, Scc.-Treas. “Many would have given up | pe! they been in his stead While | others talkt he sawed wood. To- | lay his department enjoys in- €reasing prosperity. In the end é church will face a showdown ich will be better for all con- ed. Energies will then be limited and concentrated in de- Veloping the Department of Re- | ligious Education. | “OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLA. Allen Chapel A.M.E. Church, (0 ts) held its First Quarterly Con ce for the 1938-39 Conference yea Yelock as well as the night ser of twenty three accessions unde! “presiding. After praise servic After all reports were in, th gave a_very timely lecture 0 51.03. 201 E. Sth St. ura Alex corner of Fifteenth and Nebraska tunday and Monday night, Dec. | th and 12th. Sunday was a high day in Zion, | Mrs. ally at the eleven o'clock and = The Reverend J, A. Dames, Pas- A spiritual awakening was well lence, with one addition, making dership of our esteemed pastor, t, with Presiding Elder J. H. gular routine of business was} | spiritual outlook of the church. ers for the ensucing year were in- The Finance Committee re- . W. C. Watts, Pastor el Church, S Mrs. r THE RECORDER HALL OF FAME The Rev. Herman F. Tyree, Pastor St. The Reverend J. E. Thomas, P. E., Palmetto Annual Confer- ence, Florence, S. C. T. Jefferson Clement, Pastor ae; s Wesley Chapel, Houston, Tex. troit, Michigan, and host to the E. Romans Decatur Ward Nichols, Pastor 1949 GENERAL CONFER- | — We were all Emanuel, New York City. THE RECORDER HONOR | ~ Evangelist N. H. Jeltz. 4 Mrs. W. Sampson Brooks, Beth- Alberta Philadelphia, Penna. Mrs. Thennie cae | THE REV. D. T Atlanta, Geo é | Matthew, Philadelphia Penna. | | | Dean Chas. S. Spivey, Payne | | | Seminary, Wilberforce, Ohio. Nl akeie The Rev. George W. Baber, Pas- . De tor of Ebenezer Church, De- b The First Quarter vi the Conference LA. M et ENCE. The Rev. A. D. Avery, Presid- ing Elder of the Raleigh Dis- trict, Western North Carolina Conference, Greensboro, N. C. e hi ROLL year we o send our paste BIG BETHEL’S BABCOCK BABCOCK orga ly Conference held I to have our urned {to us The reports t we have had lookir for- s our banner tor, Rev The Rev. Allen R. Cooper, Al- | year ant bany, Ga. D. T. Babcock, from this confer Newbedford, Mass. The Rev. E. Harley, Apalachicola, ence to the Bishops’ bench in 1940 Wilson, Jones Florida. | The Rev. N. H. Leath, Noma, | Baten, Bethel Florida. | Members of the Hall of Fame The Daily Altar— Church, Hartford, Conn, Mr. R. J. Gardner, St. James | Thi | Alberta Wilson, Jones A. M.E. Church, Cleveland, | fl IS iSsue Tabernacle, Philadelphia, Pa. Ohjo. | tor of St. James, St. Louis, are persons who have sent in ten ee Missouri. or more new cash subscriptions Rev. Carlyle F. Stewart 2 The Rev. W. E. Guy, Pastor Ft. in the Most Popular Bishop Con- | | Sunday School Lesson Wayne, Ind. test. On the Honor Roll are | | pp;TORIALS The Rev. John C. Coaxum, Pas- names of persons geen || Narth Caroline beads | i riptions. tor St. Matthews, S. C. in five or more cash subscrip' : Seas Sane The Rev. S. T. Boyd, Mt. Pis- Let your name appear next wee € gah A. M. E. Church, Salem,| among the LEADERS of the Ernest Hall Nii Sie church. Warne this Se Pointed Points ie The Ghurchman Afield > ree ys—Letters to if id. Sees! Birthday Greeting The Christian Hera The Ee Since 1848 Youne People’s Page 1852 League Allen C. I News At A Glance The Christian Recorder. Mother of. the Negro Press, A || transitions Notices Popular Paper With Personality rhe Calendar MOST PO PULAR BISHOP IN THE CHURCH OM PAGE FIVE ahaatse 10 ll 12 12 . ae ===== DSC09482.JPG ===== THE CHRISTIAN RECOR THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER See ee PAGE THREE Te = “|| Where was he John. t —where oP | HOOL LESSON All the others—al} fled. ee "4 oaks The soldiers were making fun of him. They were twitting him, ies, 2 The men were closing 4 The Daily Altar Very few people really know their The was wn. weaknesses. Conference a success both , spiritually and financially over last It is unfortunate that so many people] year. Rev. Wallace Jones of the think their weakness a ir vi H SSCs “| e! - H i. oy . . in upon him,| tues. s are their vir-] Senatobia District wag active in ren- Was it a} oy world’s tamous ch “man w ‘ = : is ENII like dogs h deri ‘ iabled wealth was poor indee : E D IES HIS LORD 8s upon the hunted beast. “You Kaytane ees ering service. Dates cae She shore es 2 istry_today. es were with him,” they said We tae fi ang pis in mise eta: place when —R. E. Hutchinson 9 Se ere nal God, Our Heaven esson ’ ~ Luke 22:31-34, 54.62 |¥°% We have seen you with him.” eon ee aed voluntarily entering a leper Pishan ine: u : = 1, 54- “Don't ti y with him.”| enemies. w By Rev. Carlyle F. Stewast mingling freely with the ae a e eh shall - n # 2 fool us, you are a Galilean,| It is always the unexpected tempt: past Dermat i ° . 5 ; “fathers who shai mon, behold, S: you speak like one. Y, 4 ¢ 3 - ed tempta- ¥ iss al : i} , Satan}). ou were one of|t at prove i i * 4 Minneapolis, Minn Idren in the fear ang - ou, that he might sift his followers. You are as bad as he eres nek $ Uaioe tee We en eee ; + enouncing wealth for poverty, wh Bee erga the vame of 32 but I made suppli- is." Tt was getting hot for Peter. His cae Gace c pee ‘f they have] District, West Columbia Circuit, was ! : r or 1) asi \ i 5 ‘ ol danger, e > nore a man has, the more he wants. | he withdrew fro! ihe uaa ‘cle ot _ Sbetithy faith fail he en a ef sae In a moment they ee ee ve ee _ b The Lord is nigh unto all them|‘?°'° | © auc PEN Oe ean ae ecu PRS: Fi ‘when once thou hast turn. would bind him and hold him for judg- PRAYER THOU at his “post Sunday: abd jotelsehe a ae we © Sha call: opal to all that call | *¥Stead v1 ms nung a vacuum, it makes | his friends, but, to the contrary, made KO riday, January 27 establish thy brethren, 33] ™mt-. Then came the last straw: ve GHT lifted our souls to a high ground but f upon him: fn-truth.. He will fulfill] °D¢- » 1 1 Sausues/onc want, 1t doubies} himseli poor, yet hath great riches. WHAT IS THE KINGDOM? ito him, Lord mah th sneering serving maid, ichingiy, a Ne wm coreeuie al Texas knows of him. Dr. J. A. How- > : ig and trebles that want ahother way. That] The richest people you and I have]... 7, i } DEON bet eee ete Lik ard is a loving man to all of his men 5 Re ae ne oe any = was a true proyerb of the wise man,| known have sy fue those who sped But seek ye first the kingdom oj ie “Siete ae FS on ie 7 pact This) “Dear Lord and Father of mankind,| We are glad that the Bishop returned 3 also will hear their cry, and will save : -and his righteousness: and ;) nd he-said, I tell thee, j Dey e could endare! forgive our foolish ways. Reclothe rely upon it: “Better ig little with tthe] thru the paved streets of the city in him and our pastor, Rev. I. P. Evans i Ey ia dint ah rae eat rest iceasacePeintote meee sangre kina by these hings shall be added unto ou sab not crow this day, iano Sone collapsed. | us in our: rightful mind, in purer lives} back to us. Rev. Evans is bringing the : ea estat: rere ba eee neti eee bidding But ether sari van bp pee 6:24 ff. It thrice deny that thou i PRE ee so ts a te a in sae ioe Ses hes Columbia Circuit back to where : A = 2 the ey , 2 eep us from those c- De + 2, ha THE CERTAINTY OF LIFE Such counsel 1s worthy of our_at- they who have rendered loving and eine! = eer ia ‘ id they seized him, and led about him ” They took him at his|ing sins BS tebe the Fae ee ater Sia ca wae y CRor ie Brough Melani: tention. MOney 1s a necessity but let} faithful service, ofttimes in Borne out-| that pio rlatnecod shout not be Pech y, and brought him into the werd: Or, if he had lied, they con-| which brings tears to our eyes and] noon the pastor of the Chances Parrie : bro : us constantly remember that it should of-the way place. — = 1 einai mee. a ts house. But Peter followed sidered him too low, too cheap to|haunting fears to our hearts. May| Circuit and his people, the pastor of world, and it is certain we can carry}. our siave and not our master. Prayer: We seek for riches that ¥ Se eS And when they had molest. we recognize the subtler for in which} Brazaria Circuit 2 is : Fs aothing oub%sk. puns» 67a Meader A = . ‘ oe after first. Because the physical needs : ; : y ha Padees eae ok A ‘ er forms in which} Brazaria Circuit and his people and 0 Prayer. All that we possess, O Holy] enhance the soul, O Gracious Father, Mle once aot onde aiident, we a fire in the midst of the : ow miserable he was| we deny our Lord and being forewarned | also the pastor of Bay City Station and Tim. 6:6-10. rather, comes trom hee. May we and we would know the riches of Christ Ss 9 WE are tand had sat down to-| 2S he tried to warm his shivering heart| may we be saved the sorrow and shame| his people who broke to us the bread apt to concentrate too much upon them. The kingdom of God is the reign of God’s Spirit in the human |ife Our infinite souls cannot be satisfied with the baubles of this extremely. finite world. Earthly treasures can, at the most, bring us only tempory contentment. Nothing we may acquire is beyond the corruption of moth and Monday, January 23 _ rust or the object of thieves. The HEAVENLY INVESTMENTS ‘ Apostle Paul states a certainty of life] S 5 that sounds.like a platitude, Though|..-2¥ 20t up for, yourselves itreasures r, Peter sat in the midst of them. by the fire. He had denied—had de-| that set Peter in history as a believing | of life. Rete iain cai seeing him as| nied with an oath, and now “Jesus| disciple who was marred by a cowar-| We raised $51.35, paid our P. E. in the light of the fire, and| tured and looked at him.” That was| dice that drove him to lying and pro-|and pastor. We had a Xmas watch. ing stedfastly upon him, said This|™O0re than he could stand. He should] fanity and to the denial of one for| The Weimar District has learned iso was with him. 57 But he| @v¢ been defending his Master. Never) whom later he willingly gave his life!] how to do big things fed, saying, Woman, 1 know him} Was man more miserable. But who! Preserve us, O God, from these spiritual —Joe Donley 58 And after a little while an-; Sl! cast the first stone? What one!-calamities that overwhelm us and dis- Meee him and said,-Thou also art! of us has not at some time crucified our! honor Thee. We ask in Jesus name- aE See ee Weieeer © Bat Peter said Man: q| Lord anew and put him openly to|Amen. mot. 59 And after the space of| shame? Who has not put self before} COLD WATER. MISS. f One hour another confidently | Christ and money before honor?) Who} DAILY BIBLE READINGS firmed saying, Of a truth this man| has SON ale eee ey, Debate er iinke 2014-30: Wee Tanke 6:46:49. s0 was with him; for he ig a Galilacan.| bominably? Look back over your). “ye 22:31:34. S) Heb. 4:12-16. Bae eter said, Man, I know not| career, think of compromising groups,| iy yon, 18:1-11. S. John 2l:1-14. t_ thou sayest, And immediately, | think of being in the enemy's house, |r Luke 22 :54-62. ile he yet spake, the cock crew. -61 think of what= yous said) what ‘you! —The 20th Century Quarterly, Lord turned, and looked upon | laughed at, what you actually did : PL Did wot alice MGT te ea, SERRERC ON Ee all if I could think of them all: Drs. And Peter remembered the| Did you at some time fail to tell the) EigutH EPISCOPAL DISTRICT |j_ Morant, J. W. Hair, Wm. E. who became poor that we thru His poverty might become rich _ Empty. us Gael AS ey us filled.” In J esus’ which brings about unity and e eae: Amen. ONy i ‘ peace, joy, and righteousness. | “Wednesday, January 25 said that this kingdom is not of in A WISE CHOICE eternity but is here and now: ‘1 Re —_____—| kingdom of God is within you.” “Esteeming: the reproach of Christus hunger and thirst after right greater riches than th _ treasures in}ness that we may be filled an: . Read Pro-}hearts made fit places for tl! _ | dwelling of the Holy Spirit. We are told that Moses forsook|the Kingdom really is within » Egypt “not fearing the wrath of the} lives will radiate Jesus to all the \ king: for he endured as seeing him} Until then it shall not be influenc who is invisible. When Moses turn-| the beauty and power of our exar ed-his back upon the offers} Prayer: Hear our prayer, O He of ‘Egypt he was renouncing poverty] ly Father, for the ushering in 0! not center our love on money and wmatertal possession but grant that our attections may be set on things above. in the name of Jesus. Amen. obvious, however, so few of us seem| 4?" earth, where moth and rust doth to be able to live as though we be-]°OrUPt and where thieves break thru lieved it > gland steal.” Matthew 6:21. Read Knowing, then, that the gifs of the}/#™°S 5. d ‘ itis ; world are fleeting and’ uncertain, Jet} tt Bas become:-quite “the dashion ice us take hold of those things that critics to sneeringly condemn the Ne- we can carry out. Our churches would | 8° breachers and the church for be amazingly lifted to a high standard aha ee. call a Wasranee emphasis on could we but get this lesson across to che “other world’. Say the critics: I take this method in sending our Happy New Year Greeting to our rela- tives and friends throughout the coun- try I know you will allow me to name some of them as you know that space will not allow me to name them verbs 10:22. i 5 Ly “ os} 5 . 4 * % “ * -4| whole truth, because of fear? Did you x J the: massesl Of oat henibecke Concern yourself with the here and} for great riches. The i his} kingdom into our sinful hearts. d ¢ the Lord, how that_he said) : ate SAREE aaa cedake fae Rt. Rev. S. L. Greene, Bishop | Barnes, F. R. 2. Durden, R.A. Scott, Examine: yourself. today. td see | 0 nae all that matters. Teach| choice was clearly. vindicated. Moses} thy will be done in our hearts him, Before the cock crow this day 2 ee sane cig aa heat ae The North Miss, Annual Conference| \\"_ }{) Edwards, who is retired, may a J . 2 mide yf. icé A j}ot your ¢ D r y eve } - xd , 7 z whether or not you are clinging to the race to get gold. We will never}as Phoroah’s adopted son would havelis in heaven. For Jesus’ sake. Av" shalt deny me thrice. 62 And Ube Gece Sc oath Pn eece| AME. Church Goa bless hin WH -D. RGAE compete with the white race until we}been forgotten, but as the obedient a out, and wept bitterly. ¢ Shaw, Miss. C. B. Thompson, Mrs. Mattie Lee, the things of no moment and leaving unnoticed the most important. te Prayer: O God, Our heavenly Father accounts: 5 the author of life, the giver of every For sake of argument let us grant good and perfect gift, grant us spiritual that we have talked too much of the insight to attain the things that are world a Nae otes But any teaching that worthy of our labors and pleasing in ends with acquisition of wealth as thy sight. In the precious name of|the chief aim of life, is utterly inade- Jesus. Amen. quate as a working basis of an abund- es __s fant tite... | We have bat to cite Germany Sunday, January 22 and the Jews to convince the most THE ROOT OF ALL EVIL harsh critic that the possession of great wealth will not insure happiness Let him that think-| mumble w apologies for the church| standeth take heed lest he fall. | oF for you ith? Did you ever oppress | a servant? Did you ever take advant- Mr. Abbie Lee, Mrs. S. S. Stephens, Bishop Greene opened Conference|S. S. Stephens, J. W. Winston, Rey. : \ f ati {here Wednesday morning, "November}C. G. Se age eakness Or your Own satis- age of weakness for yo satis-| 93-4. 10:00 a.m. servant of God he became the great lawgiver and liberator of his people. Said Mahomet: “When-a man dies, the people ask, ‘what property has he lift behind him?’ But the angels,| as they bend over his grave, inquire, ‘what good.deeds hast thou sent on before thee??” k Prayer: Our Father, who art in| Amen. heaven, make us tich today-with good] works and enlarge our lives, we be-|[- seech thee, that our capacity for good can count our achievement in bank - GRACE AT THE TABLE ‘ , our next Editor of : Te A ‘ After usual devo-|the S. Christian Recorder. Last but ESSON BROUGHT DOWN Teas cue esata ae nr tion Rey. Eyans, pastor of Rosedale] not least, Rt. Rev. S. L. Greene and TO DATE responsibility? ; Did.you eae steal! preached the Annual Sermon. He|his queenly wife and children, Dr By John R. Ewers is <2 holy AG sai phen selected for a text Prov. 30:27, The! Wallace Jones, Presiding Elder of the ; behaved in the dark a5. YOUN rT ccusts have. no-king, yet they go|Senatobia District, this Greeting’ is should have behaved in the hight, Havel forth all of them by bands. The dis-|not only to Mississippi but Ga., Ark., you injured men and women to ne eearce was highly appreciated by all} Ala., Texas and the country at large. extent that they have He against! 46 heard him. Rev. E. S. H. Ously Jas. M. Campbell and your church and your Christ elected Sec.; Rev. T. B. Williams, N L. A. Campbell Who can look back across the years Assistant; Rey. E. Sims, Statistician ;| Pee DGb Sie yes cae All and more than all we neo’ Lord, Thou hast given to us. ©” we ever thank Thee humbly and Thee willingly. Saye us from all sin . s A is easy from our secure position me to blame Peter for his denis! our point of view his denial ke a serious weakness. How ossible for one of Christs most ‘4 i : a i day % eel his face vi a 7 scat af pists stn fares phase Hi: or a “place in the sun.” The church} may be increased day by day. In = Meiinics 46 behave so con- and not ts is Lia aaj] Rey, A. T. Hall preached the Mission- HYMNS THAT LIVE thew 6:19-34 SMO FE? 5 needs to re-emphasize the message|the name of Jesus, we pray. Ame by Bly? He had known the com-|because of the times wreck, denied hie|2tY SeTmOns Bducational, Rev. E. S.| ee new 6:19-34. “Lay up treasures in heaven, where|- - $ Meoe the Master. Not only| 2d where he has, in elfect, eenied S/H. Ousley. On Friday night the | (Continued from page 2) This verse is often misquoted to read: “Money is the root of all evil.” | Master? He may have stood up 1) Educational Anniversary was held. | | church and declared his faith, but some! 5, -igent R. A. Scottof Campbell Col-| 4 Seasons, and. months and weeks, moth and rust doth not corrupt and : e 4 : ; Y : here we see one : ; Stel 1s i, eee ee pate Ne eee ae a = rae te ee Menying | Supsetuent. action: may Hs caused his| tege and Dr. S. L. Greene, Jr., Dean and days evil or good in money per se. That cape tay ee uA devou ‘igs Chri - otestin; | companions to sneer at his Cheistanty; |of Theology were speakers. Rey. C.| Demand successive songs of praise money is either good or bad in the Prayer: Eternal God. We have been God with + at er knew ‘ rist, : ire All hypocrites are not hardened sinners3|¢ Jones P. E. of Mound Bayou Dis- Still be the cheerful homage paid proportion that the user of it is so. overwhelmed by the acquisitiveness of rit a ako i ea = ae many of them are weak; like Peter trict, Rev. W. L. Debro of the Green- With opening light and ev’ning Hawthorne said “It is my opinion that] °ur civilization until we have neglected sain na - nee they could not endure in the hot, dan-| Vite’ and the old Roman, Rev. E. shade a man’s soul may be buried and perish the weightier things of the kingdom. ld fat 6 Peet agy| Ser ous test- Many hypocrites are tO! pattette, of the Friar's Point District Forgive as and grant us spiritual di ee onaenNe i be ‘pited. Peter came back. Jesus}... the P.E.’s. 5 Here in thy house shall incense rise ander a dung-h in a furrow of d i ipa: the other. Jesus had been sent for him and he came back. He Many visitors were present and de- As circling Sabbaths bless our eyes; ‘ iJe|cernment. In Jesus’ he . 4 : sh Beld, eo Sr welsh pies # pile _ ; ¢ had allowed himself 2 tried ‘to atone for his evil. And let livered addresses: Revs. J. J. Mo- Still we will make thy mercies ( mage ing tet aoe 1s ome I 3 Peter was in the house oO us bear in mind that some of the fire rant, J. W. Hair, Wm. E. Barnes, cs: known aphy eo or pee WS oe , Reeecavery BE 5 was of Pentecost came from the genuine) @ ¢criyens, Rev.| Drews of the M. Around thy board, and round our bapetaiet is apie pion” tie g ‘ If Beye were au te repentance of Peter. B. Church who was active in leading own money, that is the root of all evil. - ler, would they not be cae ; E fciping’ bund. » The Conference wus “Make money your god,” said Field- u lowers also? The tide POINTERS fal: fi beginning to end. ~ A|% O may our more harmonious tongue a peaceful from beginning * tong ing, “it will plague you like the devil.” ion 2 cred aye’ : richly ‘Se De going out. Judas felt By Roy L, Smith few changes, Rev, A. O. Wilson of In worlds unknown pursue thé song, Benjamin Franklin has come to us ; Read De 8. | co ; et Heoagts, redun'? cause was wrecked; he was ; i death seem:so casy-when}Ark., P. E. of the: Greenville District And in those brighter courts adore, a name for thrift and frugality. Hear ; : hat he could out of it, as} Prison and dea ae also Rev. T. S. J. Pendleton, Green- Where daya and years revolve wo y rewarding n 5 ; are reuttl ink i d| they seem imposs! S. r ‘ Revs Hen Prove what he has to say regarding money: by thy °*" scuttl sinking ship an : man—-or| ville Station, St. Matthew, Rev. Hen ; “Money never made a man happy yet, i valuables. Where] Every man has some ott ning, pastor of Mound Bayou Station. DODDRIDGE, disciples? James— | several men—leaning upon him. nor will it. There is nothing in its}1 “mature to produce happiness. The ===== DSC09483.JPG ===== CALVIN’S NEWSPAPER SERVICE H. K. 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THURSDAY, JANUARY 19, 1939 | Weekly Thought | “l would rather meet a roaring lion path than a well-imten- tioned man who is ignorant)” —George Adam Smith. in a narrow Weekly Poem AFTER HARVEST Now with ‘her shining yield brought forth, r Her teeming fields laid bare, The patient earth lies drowsing in The mellow sun-shot air, And seems to smile as women smile When ttavailing is spent— Immeasurably weary but Unutterably content. —Ada Jackson NORTH CAROLINA LEADS Following close upon the recent Supreme Court decision which permits Lloyd Gaines, a Negro, to matriculate in the Graduate Law School in the University of Missouri, thereby establishing a precedent in tf history of educa_ tion in the former slave states, North Carolina continues to hold her place of leadership in offering educational opportunities for Ne- _groes by planning to set up a graduate school at the North Car- olina College in Durham, We are not surprised at the action of the “ Religious Rilueatiees an 1 adv tises the Eighth -Connection- al Young People’s Congress and Leadérship Training In- 8 stitute which will be held]: June 11-16 in Philadelphia, Penna. The Calendar is a tine specimen of the printer’s art and bears the pictures of Bishops Tookes, Grant,} A and Sims; Drs. Abington, *Morris| ¢ and Mr. Selby, who conceived the idea and executed it. Brae The Department of Religious Education is no longer an experi- ment but a reality. The bishops are back of it. The church is sup_ porting it and will continue. Our immediate task is to strengthen it and hold up the hands of E. A. Selby. : very fine, Suda School pe Governor Clyde E. Hoey, who recommended to the State Legis- lature ‘that funds be provided for this purpose.” The ideal situation would be for Duke at Durham and the institu- tion at Chapel Hill, presided over by the liberal E. P. Graham of the University. of Chicago, to let down the bars and admit qualified Colored graduate students. It would be cheaper and more Amer- In the short or long run it will obtain. In this also North Carolina will doubtless lead. The perpetuity of American_instit tions depends upon the effective- ness of our educational system. People cannot be educated sepa- rately and be expected to live to- gether. Racial separatism and ex_ clusiveness must go. God,wills it. America must rise up and give the lie to totalitarian segregation. More power to Governor Hoey. May the tribe of Graham increase. “Grant Me. a beautify) priate two-color joy, Recordey offering a the day was cluding $56 class dues. : sell, Class 19, reported he larges Mere t of $6.05. terial Alliance of St. 3 its, arranged a special Emancipatio, Proclamation celebration. Th. program was had on January 2, twelve o’clock noon at St. Paul on corner of Leffingwell and Lay. on. The orator of the day was the Rev. S. H. Lewis, newly ap. pointed Ree of Wayman. ican. = ERNEST HALL He was a preacher of the Gos-]- pel of God's Son. For years Dr. Hall was an eminent leader in the Baptist communion. A liberal conservative in his theology. His liberalism as a churchman carried him far beyond the lines of de- nominationalism. He transcended the frontiers of his church. Years ago we met him in Atlanta. A friendship sprang up which be- came full-grown when we pas- tored his people in ‘Springfield, Illinois. Dr: Hall never recov- ered from an accidental fall from a barber’s chair, and a few weeks — VIOLA CLARK” REPOR}s the doings of the First Quart: Conference of St. James A. M Church of the Forreston Circ: Forriston, Texas. Rev. Bennet: the Presiding Elder and Rever: D. D, Sampson, pastor. NO LONGER AN | EXPERIMENT THE REVEREND C. J. hkin is the oldest member in West Arkansas Conference. is 72 years old and has bee the pastorate 51 years. All these 51 years he has been a s scriber to the Christian Recor: He is re-building Bethel A. M The Department of Religious Education in Philadelphia is no longer an experiment. With the rapidly passing months it is a proven success. The times and new occasions demanded such a] i i ‘ venture. The Bishops of the] ago his great spirit took its fight. Church which was destroyed church in their leadership were} He was still pastor of Mount] gre in March 1938. equal to the needs. Authorised by] Zion in Cleveland when the end| | the General Conference they set| came in Springfield, Ill. A liberal it up. The successful operation] in life he was a liberal in death and depended upon the personell:} willed his library to Wilberforce Bishops R. A. Grant, President of| University. He was a_ subscri- the S. S. Union Board; H. Y.|ber to the Christian Recorder. Tookes, President of the Allen Z fal oe Pointed Points C. E. League Board and D. H. Sims, President of the Board of Publication. The General officers are Drs. S. S. Morris, Secretary THE REVEREND THOMAS of the A. C. E. League, C. W. G. Clark, who accompanied the Abington, Editor of Religious Lit-| late Bishop W. H. ‘Heard to West erature, and Mr. E. A. Selby, Sec- Africa resides at 357 W. Main Sty Goshen, N. Y. The information was submitted by himself in re- ply to an inquiry in this paper retary-Treasurer of the S. S. Un_ jon. . under date . DRSEIDEE: 15. . MRS. ELIZABETH DIX‘ reports the doings of the I") Quarterly Conference of the kinson Circuit of the Fayette’ District. Total monies rais $76.36. The presiding elder is ' Reverend C. L. Stephens. 7 pastor is the Reverend W. Richardson. — HAPPY TO ACKNOWLED' receipt of the “Quarterly Visit: from Bethel Ae Meer. .Churc Johnstown, Penna. The Revere a A. Jarvis, Fe) is the Minist: The Department has not failed to send forth quarterly a type of S. S. literature which is an im- provement upon any which the church has publisht heretofore. It will continue to be improved as the church lends support. It has been reported that more schools are ordering supplies of literature} from the office in Ph hiladelphia than ever before. The organ of this new depart-| ment is the Journal of Religious Education. It is edited by c. W.|1 Abington, Editor in Chief, and ae fills a long-felt need. ere ha : recently appeared a v calendar: “Com a oe Methodist WHILE LOOKING ov ER’ THE old files of the Christian Reco: der which were issued ju the Civil War we find s }quires for lost relatives. “ 1 “46 Bay slavery an _hie | mp. mths church is ed, On Frida) over-crowded: | s are being sev" ich a crowd. nd the walls. i the Lord caitie upon ai ‘oné was coniverted. et Dr. Scott on Monday even- before the hour of preach- Such singing and praying! he handwriting on the wall.” arvelous effort. The people nd crowded St. Matthew again. hurchman moves that we stop ‘midst of the 1940 General Confer- for some real preaching. If it not fit into the routine program he es, that the luncheon hour be taken Of 4 itiessage from the Lord. Scott, ditt, U. S. Robinson, Jeltz, Leake, artha Keyes, 2! Whi tot a preaching confer- nce? The Churchman has hedrd of the ective Emancipation Address de- red by Bishop M. H. Davis in sthel, Baltimore recently, and hopes uublish it in the near future. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Evanston, Illinois Fear Dr. Singleton : mid herewith Three doljars for ordéF, a profitable investment, in- for under yotir éfficietit tnanage- ent, it has become almost a couritet’s pensible clement of its working ma- ery and a veritable fountain of its My sincere wish is that 1939 may increase its subscription and to you personally greater happi- and prosperity than you have ert enjoyed. Your friend, W. W. FISHER e Ar. Singleton : Enclosed_find money order for $1.50 subscription to Christian Recorder! ar beginning January, 1939. ending write up. Address Mrs. M. J. Brady 8 Deverex St.- ‘is the most popular Bishop of . M. E. Connection? sie istian Recorder, the official the Methodist Episcopal putting on a campaign to he Recorder in order to de- the number of votes, the Bishop, and also to help maintain one of our old- Sy The Christian, Recorder ‘rates are one. dollar a | club of five members.. OUR VENERABLE r the fire stil burned.| 4 pelled to return to A the Churchitian was the T Hundreds RI > In the lecture CAN HOME a jain. “The axe is ig at the roots of the trees,” PErsotis tthited with the you § a Thank you, Dr. Rice; nig hour of worship the é was brot by Presiding Elder Johnson of the Philadelphia H: Tt was delivered with iiic. paeebinan and ptoplé were hap- € Was a sweet season of re- And Cleveland, Graham—turn thetii) ¢ ND BELOVED ND HELP pla IAN BISHOP GREGG, CE THE RECORDER IN EV PRY An. St. Paul A. M. E. M.E. Ch Detroit Michigan “): The Rey. W. F. Rice Pastor thank Bulletin 1 - Paul. ee NEW SUBSCRIBERS M. J. Brady, Natchez, Miss o'clock, a brilliant ct hurch weddii contractiig parties, Mr awe Fowler and Miss Natalie L. Fie who are members of Bethel and eens inent leadess of the younger set. Pastor and Rey ten M, clergymen Watch Night, o'clock’ in the lecture church with music, question box and fiany other forms of entertainments for ;| children and adults THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER * Raymond at The Lofton, pastor, War- E. Church were the officiating The social hour of the service began at 8:40 room of the oe tg Philadelphia, o'clock religious service began in the Ohio. “Fega a nee Springfield,| auditorium with sorigs, prayers and ; ine, Salem, N. J. :| testi fe. ys 1: Mrs. Pauline Putyear, Newark, N f tps we epnce baste delivered a Miss Ruby Bailard, Ozark Alabama: Rev. Will H. Davis Jr., New York City; Mrs. Ahmeada Rhodes, Joliet, Illinois; Arthur Pettiford, Terre Haute, Ind.; R. J. Gardner, S. A Wade, S. H. Washington, Mesdames Naomi Jotits, Mary K. White, Bell Lee all of brief gospel message. krieeled at the altar for prayers. auditorium was packed before the ser- vice closed at 12:12 A. M. glory and thanksgiving to God for his blessings. Many persons The in a halo of “New Year’s Meditations” was the subject of the pastor’s sermon for the Ohio: Messts. W. M.|first Sunday morning service of the Sapp, Port St. Joe, Fla: foe Shaw,|New Year. Five persons were added Arthur Bryant, ‘A Farster, J. A. Wes-] to the chitirch at this service. The ton all of Port Joe, Florida: Arzulia| rites of baptisti aid the Holy Commun- Mason, Philadelphia, Penna.; Briley-|ion were celebrated. and fully 250 Wilson, Barbers Philadelphia, Penna;] Persons received the communion. Rey J. R. Rice, Glennville, naney, Portal. Ga.: A. vannah, Ga.: F. W cross, Ga.; J. W. ass W. Ga.; A. Ma- Parker, Sa- Johnson, Way- Davis, Wilacoochee A. Wright Savannah. Ga. :] S. T. Watts, Macon, Ga.: J.C. Law- rence, Forsyth, Ga.: H. P. Pierce Barnesville. Ga.: Samuel Howard Forsyth. Ga Ga t :€ R. Johnson, Culloden : R.A. Hitlnian, Devereux, Ga f the A. M. E. Church, an in-|R CHRISTIAN RECORDER VISITORS Revs. C. H. Fountain H. P. Jones, C.D. Dixon, J. R- Fortune. J. 1 Mims, W. 1. Johnson. E. D. Newsome, T.. W. Mason, J. L. Link, (D. M Owens, Mesdames E. L. Kinzer, Laura C. Waters, Prof. Franklin W. Hoxter. 1 Mr. S. L. McLeod. Lecturer, Rich-| ; mond. Va.: Rev. J. A. Jordon Provi- dence Baptist Church Chester, Pa.; O. Napper, T. L. Scott and Prof E. A. Selby, 1st Lieut. Clifford Miller, 1 Chap. O. R. C ee Se eee 12. BETHEL A. M. E. CHURCH 15 PITTSSBURGH, PA Rev. T. M. Greene, Pastor Ere this release reaches the readers of this publication. the holidays will be a fact of history. Bethel vas the scene of manv activities during the holidavs j“The Wonderous Rirth” was the sub- ject of the pastor’s Christmas sermon Appropriate music was rendered by the senior choir. A large congregation of members and visitors were, in evidence. The Sunday School held its exercises at 3:30 P. M.. which were well attended Christmas presents were distributed to The senior choir Christmas Candle ably as- Mrs. Tef- children’ and acts 1 a fovelv Des service at 8:00 uh M “4 iar ¢ hoir Sn ee ree. eat The pastor's brief cae av bs in theme: Testis the rendition of anthems and Christ- d “3 wether with lichted can- mas Carols to les and the cle vice reached a ctrified cross * the ser- hich level of sniritual Peay moment of the Watch Nicht period was brimferl of interest, at 7:30 service. out on the uncharted sea of Pray for us was $101.36 SRONADS = WAN De D.H. Brown, a visiting minister spoke at the night service to the, delight of his hearegs The combined choirs senior and gospel sang for the evening Bethel has launched its craft} 1939 The offering for the day CHURCH REPORTER THE MOST POPULAR BISHOP Send in Subscriptions. Vote Your Choice. Bishop D. H. Sims 972 Bishop J. S. Flipper..... 520 Bishop M. H. Davis 323 Bishop J. A. Gregg 321 3rd_ District 291 Bishop R. A. Grant 250 Bishop G. B. Young 203 Bishop W. A. Fountain 190 Bishop Noah W. Williams 160 Bishop S. L. Greene 123 Bishop E. J. Howard 123 Bishop D. H. Sims 115 Bishop H. Y. Tookes ...... 100 Bishop R. R. Wright, Jr. .. 100 Fach subscription in Feb. will count 10 votes. THE MOST Povular Bishop Act Now! Hurry! Send in Votes! Each subscription will count 15 yotes in January, and 10 votes in February. The most popular Bish- op in the church will be honored in Dallas, Texas at the Council of Bishops in February, and award- ed a valuable prize. The bar- gain rates of $1. 00 in groups of 5 or more still hold for laymen. Presidents, Chaplains, Mission- aries, Presiding Elders, Pastors, Workers, now is the time to show your colors. Support your bishop, and help put the Christian Re- corder in every African Metho- dist home. George A. Singleton, Fditor and Manager of The Christian Recorder 716 So. 19th Street. tears Aare R= 2S Penna. Birthday Greetings | Promptly at 11} back HVE PORTLOCK Bethe] York City REV? J. A Pastor New — REV. S. S. FRAZIER Loutsiana, Mo EVANGELIST EFFI MANUEI Quinn Chapel Cleveland, Ohio DR. SAMUEL NANCE South Carolina REV. G. HUNTER WHITI St. Andrews A. M. E. Churcl Andrews, S. C MRS. W.'C. B =WIS Kansas City. Mo PAYNE CHAPEL A.M.E CHURCH Houston, Texas Conference of The First Quarterly Payne Chapel was held No’ ber 28th with Dr. W. O. Boyd presiding. Two splendid sermons were delivered by Dr. Boyd, both morning and evening Five were added to the church, making a total of 46 joiners for this quarter and the sum of $1,203.13 was raised Our pastor, Dr. O. H. Benns who made his Fifth Annual Conference re- port was returned, and the church re- ceived him with open arms Rey. O. H. Benns, Pastor Mrs. M. Langrum MOST POPULAR BISHOP Editor George A. Singleton 716 South 19th Street Philadelphia, Penna. Dear Sir: Please find enclosed $ For cok Subscriptions to the Christian Recorder. Send paper Caen het a PE eee en eh ee I cast my votes for Bishop . of the ............ Episcopal District as the Most Popular Bishop. Yours for success, ===== DSC09484.JPG ===== Be ED. Stay Ba th an EREE EERE ERE Foot 4 tbat tft ta tafentntntenfnfntententfutet NIGHT SHADOW I looked out on the moonlit snow And say a tiiy shadoW pass Was ita squirrel? I didi’t know, It scampered by so fast. But that night, safe in my own bed, I said a little prayer That every animal be ted And warm within its lair. DORIS BALTES WE’RE GLAD THIS WEEK HAS COME (Tune: “Auld Lang Syne”) We ‘re glad this week has come around, | For friends like you and te Are closer drawn, and ties made dear That ne’et forgot shall be; So hete we are, so sing our praise, Otir hearts are filled with cheer, Let's make each day a time like this Throughout the whole jong year. ; J a ca A F SNAPPY STORIES | NO PLACE FOR THAT HERE “Praise the Lord!” loudly shouted a visitor in a fashionable ehurch. “You can’t do that here,” whispered an usher, sternly, REVERSING THE ORDER An old pastor was told by his officials that the reason the offerings were so small was that he preached too long and the people were so bored they wouldn’t contribute. The next Sunday the pas- tor announced: “Hereafter, the offering will be taken before the sermon, and the bigger the offering the smaller the sermon; the smaller the offering the longer the ser- mon. The congregation will iecide as to the length of the sermon.” THE FIRST QUARTERLY CON. FERENCE A GREAT SUCCESS AT ST. PAUL A. M. E, CHURCH : ics Chapel Hill, N. C. a “4 . Presided Over by the Baby Presiding E Elder, Rev. B. H. Lucas, The Rev. C. S. Stroud, Pastor The smile of sunshine greeted us on Sunday morning, December 11, 1938. Sunday School at 9:45 A.M. Mr. W N. Sellars, Supt., and promptly at 11:00 A.M., the P. E.. and pastor as_ cended the pulpit. The Pianist touched the notes of the instrument and the choir, each dressed in beautiful white robes came. singing “Holy, Holy, Holy.” Ascended the choir loft. After a beautiful devotion the pastor intro- duced Dr. Lucas to deliver the morn- ing message, St. John 3:16, from which Dr. Lucas chose his text. It seemed | through the second Sunday in Decetti- Matthew oe which was message. Followiiig this gréat itiessageé the offering wag rectived, to the gatis- faction of the pastor and Presiding El der. Monday night the Quarterly Conifer: ence, the reports were all full aiid nicely read by the Secretaty of each départ= ment showitié a great increase over the previous quarter. From Sunday morn- ing through Monday night the total collection for all purposes was $50. and the first Sunday ih December dered ts Church, by ber since the close of the Annual Con- ference our collections for all purposés were $112.65. Mrs. Estella Oldhain was elected Secretary for the year. The members of the quarter expressed great satis- faction in having as our pastor _the , Rev. C. S. Stroud, our church has taken on few life during the short petiod of his leadership and great signs are seen for a wonderful success this year. We say let God be praised. - May the great God of the universe continue to smile upoh our pastor, church and people. Miss Myrtle L.- Brooks y me Scott, Pres. - THE MISSISSIPPI ANNUAL CONFERENCE Hattisburg, Miss. B iloxi, list. The seventy first session of the Miss. Annual Conference conyened in Hattis_ burg, Miss. on Oct. 26, 1938 with Zion Chapel A. M. E. Church. The Rev. J. A. Thornton, Pastor Host and Rey. G. W. Winston, Presiding Elder. Rt. Rey. S. L. Greene, Presiding Bishop. The Confefence opened Wed- nesday with Bishop Greene presiding. The Bishop Said in his opening re-| City, N- marks that he was not well, but he was ieee of pane A.M.E. a vee a or o! el Church New York City, | x Y. Bishop chee: presented Dr. thankful to God that he was able to be/and J present, and%o open the first conferetice|A. M. E. for this season. After the devotion! Bishop Greene presented the Rev. S. |} L. Greene, Presiding Elder ~of the/t Brookhaven District to preach the An- nual Sermon. He showed himself a master of the occasion. A. Torsion Chief Secretary gad: I. New York D. Watkins Assistant, I. H. Hunt, Sta-| afternoon. tistician. One of the high points fi in this conference was the educational t rally. Above seven hundred dollars| Lou’ was laid on the table for Campbell clos me College, by the Presiding Elders ind Pastors and lay-members of jference. The Presiding Eide | Conferences’ are Drs. S. Natchez District, Jo the Port Gibson I No. of visitors jana was present like days of old as a pentecostal shower | G. came upon us for our hearts burned] 1 within us while he delivered this great| the music was hee ani dresses on behalf of M. E. Church by Mrs. | on the behalf of the Baste Churel he 62/ by Mrs. R. M. nizations b Jones, Fraternit orga J. F. Stringer Ci ity schools. Prof The educati g ed by Dr. I. H. Hunt, pastot of Chapel Station, Natchez, Mis i educational address by Dre Re aS “The sermon b; Hunt was a tnasterpiéce, and Dr. Si always brings sunshine and happine Friday at 8:00. Jackson, Mis to his hearers. the Missionary sermon Miss. ‘preached by Rev.. Mrs. H. B. M t, ee Mr. TES lution on the return of Bish for another quadrennial. ference was graced Suiridey morning | with the presence of two: distinguished ministers, and pd wives of New York an Rae tastoat ncerned all reports 3 ver the last quarter J. Johnson, Pas: * Excellent reports from all de re | ments of the churches were rec The spiritual and financial conditic the churches has improved und adership of our own Rey. 7 Sunday morning ‘pretiched a, soul stirring se: proud of ouf pastor, an and hope they. poth mas it Rev. M. C. Davis, I - Rey. T. N. Oliver, | _. Mrs. Cannie M. Shipr STOP GAP ‘COMMITTEE c PHILA. CONF. BRANCH Stop Gap Coritice of Phila ¢ <_| Bratch, was entertained at thei: cal sail giinel 3 Mesdames Liffian W é land Isabelle Young» A miost too were or-|some turkey dinner, with all its 4~ ef | was served, after the transaction 0! ecessary business The son of * pened his ea I oe, inter atd Stiecess, ting tribute ts 6 Tobit: ci thie He Congraty- port that the the qttarterly Elder Preached forship in Our Society Matt. 18:19, 20 ‘Should Do for Us he Juniors gather for a eting there should be defin to take hold of the lives girls Each meeting should ; to us better ways to live, v thoughts and higher ideals, s to feel that we have been esence of God. ith God, so that we can | Him and He with us. It us love the Book, and be counsel. It should cause actions, our rough words. d find the best there is in us, e should respond with song and oe It should remove any hatred) ter feeling we might have to- thers. It should turn us to he beautiful, in art, in color, It should show us the best ponts And ink of Christ as our Friend and Com- | it should cause us to} trong Points in Worship ig talk will be~based on the things an be commended in the society. ome the list will include reverence, singing, the voicing of prayer by Juniors, the way in which Scripture emorized and quoted, the use of ropriate’stories and poems, the quiet music, or other similar points. The iors should be glad for their good ints, even though they may be few. feak Points in Worship talk will be equally honest, but be given in a kindly spirit. If talking or lack of attention. of worship. If there is careless- | preparation, in the choice of s, and in the appearance of the these should be named as places ‘may now plan to make im- nts. A society hymn may be ich will be sung only on t] occasions. The appearance may be changed, with an de altar or desk at the front. committee on music may be e duty it will be to give e that all the hymns sung A scrapbook ooh and stories may he at future leaders may have One or more books ent during the meetings? nay the “topic time” be in. silence, in music, and in poe-} en, women, and children ‘ike our-| fom How much of society pends On each Junior? Daily Verses d ing. Acts 1;12-14, S., Jan. 21. Jesus in the mid, Sun , Jan. 22, Topic—3. Worship in Our Society. 17; Matt. 18:19, 20. —Christian Endeavor ALLEN A. M. E. 1938, PHILA. DISTRICT Presiding Bishop | Charges Pastors Jr. Bryn Mawr—J. L. Brown . Wayne—H. A. Ivey ----- Ardmore—M. M. Lewis Ward—M. W. Thornton Mt. Piseah—E. K. Nichols .. Tyree—R. W. E. Irvin Stroudsbure—W- H. Owens ..-- Faston—J. H. Green St. Matthews—H. F. Tyree New Hope Mission—E. D. Hu Zion—L. J. Mims fi Sharon Hill—S. C. Jennings First Colored Wesley — «+ om oy ee noble desire. Ps, 27. 4. 2 el/s orship of the right sort, W., Jan. 18. The model teeth ee Ej Janx 19 Jesus’ ser sais B., Jan..20: A ten-days’ Sears ae Luke 24 :33-36. Improving Col. 3:16, PHILADELPHIA, PA. DEC. 19, Rt. Rev. David H. Sims, Donation Germantown—J. R. Johnson .. Holmesburg—C. H. Carter .... worship st. World. $ 7.05| d- 3333. 3388 i . $115.10 |Rev. W. L. Johnson, Presiding Elder | Allen—J fe -| WEST AFRICA DAY, FIRST EPIS.| Thorneberry—T. J. McKelvey. . COPAL DISTRICT, HELD AT | Arnett Mission—E. N. Aeocris South Philadelphia District Rt. Rev. David H. Sims, » Rt. Rev. David H. Sims, Presiding Bishop P. cae Bish Rev, B. W. A bier sted SF rnett, Presiding Elder) Rev. W. H. King, Presiding Elder aces cae Pastors Donation | Charges Pastors Donation Kei Augustus ..-2..$ 3.00} St. James, Newark—A. C. San- Pac ne es nuahes:« | Gere cov ess eign aeeenonoeees $11.00 Esseiely Ni A. Hylton ...... 5.50| Israel Memorial—D. L. Davis .. andsdowne—P. P. Gaines St. John, Jersey City—L. N. pene H. Cooper, Sr. .... 2.60 Stevens: in72.s. othe : Swarthmore—Edward Kenney .. 2.00} Hoboken—James Ellis | St. Mary=J. W. Harris ...... 5.00| Passaic—W. G. Fleming ..... . eal G--Norton:~, cosa 8.00) Vox Hall—W. H. Burrell ...... “Imwood—W.. J. Townsend 2.00) St. Luke, Newark—Elzae War- St. James—J, E, Dennis ...... LOK: cick tee. ieee 4.0 eee = epee | Milbourn—B. W. Highgate ittle Bethel— - Cooper 1.00] Kennelworth—A. N. Bush ...... Turnell—E. W. Towson ........ 3.00] Lindeéh—Edward Williams ...... Spring Valley—C. H. Whaley 3.00) Bethel Tab., Newark—John Sims 2.00 5.00} Washington—G. E. Sanders .... 3.00| Bounton—W. J. Wright . CHURCH, | West Chester—Henry Arnett .. 3.00] Morristown—Alexander White .. 5.00 ; : Montclair— | Media—L W. Stanford ........ 5.00] Westwood—N. W. Smith ...... Morris Brown—W. S. Drum- | Rutherford—M. L. Oliver ...... 3.00 mond ce Pe poa ae - 2.00) Whippany—Henry Kirkland 3.00 Mason - 15.80} Union Chapel, Newark—C. B. Norwood—Albert Haskins | Barrow ox tncaet 5.00 Emanuel—E. D. Ford | Madison—J. O. Vick <8 NOEL: Calvary—M. H. Booker .. |E. Orange—Wm. Kelly 4.00 3.00| St. Luke—I. F. Parham>.. | St. Paul, Orange—H. H. Thomas 10.00 New Brunswick District Rt. Rev. David H. Sims, Presiding Bishop Rev. J. F. Vanderhorst, P. E. Charges Pastors Donation Mt. Pisgal, Jersey City—H. A. Garcia $10.00 New Brunswick—H. S. Hill .... 5.00 | Elizabeth—S. B. Nelson - 10.00 Plainfield—J. H. Wilson 3.00 Bethel, Asbury Park—J Ss Brown 5 5.00 Princeton—D. J. Brown 6.50 Atlantic Highlands—Solomon P Hood seuira Cae eee Frankford—F. L. Kinzer . 5.00} Cahier ee were sser sees .10| Trinity—K. G. Keeys ..... 5.00! | Cresmont—M. H. Nutter . 3.00 | Manayunk—Elton Guyton ...... 1.50} Total . . | Norristown—W. W. Jacobs .... 5.50/ Harrisburz District | Oliver Chapel—A. T. Wilkie .. 3.00] Rt. Rev. David H. Sims, - | Pottsville—A. C. Patrick ...... 5.00 Presiding Bishop | Reading—W. T. Stewart ...... 3.50! Rev. R. O. Napper, Presiding Elder Lebanon—C. J. Morton ...... 5.00 s Sheridan—Wm. White ......... | Charges Pastors Donation Mt. Olive—Hodson’ Waters ..:, 10.00| Union—C. H. Fountain ....... $15.00 St. Peters—N. B. Parks ...:.. \Sartisburg—P/ C. Williams .... Palmer’s-Chapel—A. Robinson .. 15.00) Steelton—J. C. Spivey ...... "5 Mother Bethel—H. P. Jones . FE ar eS et AT 5.00 Disney—E. J. Cross ......-..-.. 4.00 York—A. L. Bouldin .. : 9.00 Mer Carmel Siu Irvin te 3.00) 5 Sree Ge Randolph 2.50 | Downingtown—] roves ied SORE bl soar el Chatohersbare! Wo. Magtid ©: 5:00 SSS meen Pall Say ‘ Columbia—C. D. Brown. 8.00 Pheonixville——S. W. Wilmore.. pie ke} ay fe ganesh ae Pottstown—H. T. Pembleton 3.00 Marietta—J. D. Springs ........ : Rahway Vi collier, Sr. 3.25 Werehomee Gira Ried tea Parkersburg—Preston Shaw 5.00 Cranford—C E Lattimore aes 5.00 eae Williams 1.00} Mercersburg—E. J. Young. . | Middle Bush & Millstone—W. S. SESE aes Se Nl | Waynesboro—A. C. Collins .... 4.00) Slade j Hee beatae St.) Paul -Wan,\ Kinard Pre giagee Wa wars Ms, Meree Bond Brock--A0 B. Phillipe a | Shippensbure—H. M. Scatterfield Roselle—S. T. Johnson . 4.00 RCL an a ae ; EER rire Yarnes Waters .:...... Pennington & Skillman—F.. T r : Mt. Tabor—A. S. Jarrett . 2.00 Kelly $.00 Shel bc tseny Lancaster—E. S he : 6.00| Fairhaven—J. N. Washington .. 5.00 Rt. Rev. David H. Sims, Middletown—J. R. Reed ...,... 2.80| Allen Chapel, Asbury Park—S, Presiding Bishop E. Coatesville-N. H. Knowlton | — B. Brown Rev. I, N. Patterson, Presiding Elder) 4110, C. H. Wilson 5.00| Westfield—J. W. P. Collier, Jr. 1,00 Carlisl—_M. M. Hamlin ...... 5.00} Flemington M. Mitchell es Pastors Donation | \rechanicsburg—J. L. Kinnard.. Metuchen—-S. Ay Gatlin 4: , Fone N. Clark -....0.-- $10.00) egeemont—J. W. Caulk Highstown—E. G. Walden 5.66 Lamott—W. R. Gullins ....---- 8.00 St. Mark—C. Henson | Lawrenceville- Joseph Cohen ,. Jones Tabernacle — W. P. iol | Woodyille—I. E shovel <x 70 Stevenson .--.--s-srrtttt “ Total sui ae sean ose $75.00} (Continued on page 11) Conshohocken—H. H. Cooper, : fe REAL ESTATE FOR SALE West Philadelphia quality modern porch front dwellings, for Homes or Investment greatly reduced prices and terms. Teach your Dollars to have more Cents. List mailed upon request. Be your own Investor. Clear Titles Guaranteed JOHN ADAMS, Attorney 5641 Market Street Philadelphia, Pa. Specializing in Real Estate since 1880. ncn nnn EnEEEESEEEnaSDERREET nd a ===== DSC09485.JPG ===== D tHE CHRISTIAN REEOR ARY 19, 1989 THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER over here and preached, and on his arrival home said that Bishop Sims had ee nk Sims and Mother These women expressed ticir PAGE NINE Sims ler his leadership. The| Elder J. M. w: appointed’ a minister for thi i H pa eae tr ant s Church Pleasure at being present. Breéat le have come back to th » Wise, presided. ©, F y at he will arrive here durin; Vari Peer =. ; os el by the choi Pening | impressi ‘ 7. —e poptidoa tl ig ious auxiliaries of the ch: Sunday School and , Prayer offered fy on had been made, Th this month. sented. donations a, i church pre. fe a W League! R. A. Martin then a cred by Rev. | who first repeated th a « man|! PROGRAM — COUNCIL OF I trust that everything will worl out | $128 which was presented tobe 2° Peale at Se nt] Presiding Elder arose and goes | crmect conception of busin wesc | | BISHOPS AFRICAN METHO- all right and that this point will receive] A. Singleton acting ae: George fe itihe aa St ag fatherly remarks to hee fain some| vale of fis wisdom ee Mee DIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH their minister. This Church is a very _ St Ma a ive up Rev. | later proc ¢ Conference,| lost had it ve been very | thew Churcli vt it is our gail Proceeded to organi: tt not been for th ici ¥ i a : ¢ gain, We Reels Banize: Secretary | that : ; le publicity se et pein ae = __ | -The congregation dispersed; n to higher heights. i Ae penne wel Reporter to tA oat ae could give to what he|| Tobe Held at St James A. M. i e | ero! it e aritinie District singing “God be With Us Til We he ey mt Hayat ee B. H. Summerwelt:] ple te ml Fie. and thousands of peo- E Church, Dallas, Texas. F H F ee: Again,” fecling that friendship js Ss fer Man you've ever scen, tin. Th cular Press, Rev. R. A. Mar. fluenced in hea ESS Pests Eatery i6 ite sue RIENDSHIP PROGRAM noble attribute, and brings its ows...” iding Elder S. L. Greene; <_plen thé teports were rendered. | the wi cir business dealings by mar ‘ ey BS its Own re. Be Rey. r e 4 eene; Sunday 9:30 A. 4 Suniye ss ; he wisdom and power of that expres- Bishop J. S. Flipper, Senior St. Matthew A.M.E. Church ie ; : sao - Moore, | was well attended ruse ool} sto, It would have taken years of re. Bishop; Bishop J. A. G é rs. Helen Cobbs anid ti ‘a always on the go: ‘ se :00 o'clock | petition to hav F ane Philadelphi Peas eae USE er assj a preaching by Pr. “ ave stated it to the sa Secret: ee © deserve praise for their part in pla > . Wise. He sel siding Elder J. M.|number of people that the pr ai panies a Goel’ fe c and working to make this the joy... ill be our banner year, Re ee 91st Psalm as Scrip-| reach in a single day ce be Testimonial for Dr. George A. occasion, that it was. 2 more about us you will hear: sermon. whil S reached a soul stirring] Mr. Brown may be a brilliant c PROGRAM Singleton \ ee itesen my’s on the firing line. ae oa As aati’ the Holy| cert pianist, but if People do not cot 1. First Hymn—Bishop J, S F : : - I, go over the top in “thirty-nine” Day of nico descend as on the when and where his concerts are to Flipper, Senior, ck oe woes or py ar of St. MARCHIN’ TO GLORY REV. S. L. GREENE, P. FE. 6:00 o'clock A.C E. I be given, they cannot go to hear him 2. Invocation—Bishop S. L Matthew A. M. E. Chttch sponsored aS ® REUGEENG MOORE Pastor |o'c ~. League. 7:00|play. And if they d men te : 2 5 areas # eae atk, Fas lock P.M. Setvices we ey do not hear him play Greene. a special service on Sunday evening, By Lawrence Wachs EV. S. L. GREENE, Bishop | the choir eee fi eae by| they do ndt know that he is such a tal- 3. Anthem—Choir December 18, 1938, as an expression of eae Fi SISTER MAE SIMMS | Seri es y bro. M. Spiers,} ented artist 4. First Seri; pepe sey Se : ‘i MMS. | Scripture: St. John 12:23-33 Text. “I¢| M F E eee Leon appreciation for the gratuitous services,} Marchin’ to a © Lif ‘29-33 Text, “If} Mr. Jones will be considered : Bishop N ili i 5 glory, Lawd, marci . I be Lifted ap from the E F A ed success shop N. W. Williams. so “noblys-renderad-sbyn Hes Gea oon aes arch ‘COOPER TELLS EMANCI n the Earth I’l1|}complished as Mr. Brown, but if th 5. S d H ii ‘ or. 2A, ra : PA.| Draw all Men U; ” = Ways ee : iw the bain ymn—Bishop R. Singleton, during the prolonged illness} Marchin’ to freedom with drum N DAY CELEBRATORS THAT | preached as p egpeee si Me = od si Sh Seas Gee of our dea paktors Rey Fecal 2 “with ; an RACE IS WELL BALANCED | by has! f : © concluded} 's, and people flock to hear his pro- 6. Second Scripture Lesson— a : =e : song aout y having the choir to sing “The Old|grams and talk about how much they Bish ae Tyre’. é = : Only one Massa, at’ You ati de One ITH - A FULL MEASURE} Rugged Cross.” One member was] appreciate his ability as f ae 7 moran HgTe tackees! | In her introductory remarks Mrs.| All is Yo’ chillun dat’s under ... gs aoc - connected to the church. Then the| Mr. Jones will be Sociaees ‘ormer, AP ene atlas R. Gi Pauline Williams, Mistress of cere-| Whi . = a . Cc. W; i i : = eas Het were ‘ansom. lex hite man an’ black man an’ [ni ynn installation of officers. Finishing of| ful, while Mr. Brown z ; r 5 x s shing , Mr. goes hungry 8. Anth i monies, spoke feelingly of the strong,| too; J [= reports. Amount raised $46.23. Total| Had there been no newspapers many 9 Sen or ee | enduring friendship betwee George A.| Capt'n an’ private, an’ gentile an’ J-\ aycross, Géorgla, Jantiary 2, 1939, | amount for this quarter, $532.47. So| foremost aviators’ feasts would still be He mon — Bishop E. J. Singleton and Herman F. Tyree; and{ Raise up ah people, Lawd, lif ‘em Reverend Allen R, Cooper, the|ended one of the most glorious quar-[8lmost unheard of. Had it not been|| 10. Invocation—Bi h how that friendship is beiig demon- mu of Bethel A. M. E. Chittrch,| ters for the newspapers, even the Radio Breeton partes is strated in the Work Dr. Singleton is Marchin’ to-battle to give ‘em ah b! ees, pecone BS aye Jeadme'| REV ls MOORE,: Pastori| ould not-be Aatown stoxthe: masses as | doing at St. Matthew, at a great sacri-| Hyeah all de tramp of fect as » ites for the Bishopric, after ad- BESSIE H. SUMMERWELL |'t #s to-day HOLY COMMUNION | fice to ‘hisspersonal antereate swith no era ing a capacity atidience at Sy!- ee _ The musician should cultivate the “Herein is love,” not ‘that’ wert REV. S thought of emuneration, but. getting| Hyeah how ah hearts do beat wit! Sunday—afternoon, January 1, TAMPA, FLORIDA “ friendship of the press. It is his most loved God, but that He loved is eV. S. J: H: POTTER PE. happiriess oilt af senulceta Whe laren ee aetonlk e {ie thrilling Emancipa- pele powerful means of expression. The and sent His Son to be the aoe | “ = : < ey "Day address to a huge throng of} Pleasatif Chapel A. M. FE, Sunday| Press can make a man—or break him iati ‘ at Permit me Yo sa¥ a word of the Mari_} traj ; re ___ | and loyalty to a friend. Fore us ah col’nel a-ridin’ to deat D histeii : P sly pia aA Pe pye Waa Tap atcnr < oe jation for our sins. | time District in view of the % ede (ate h Sunday service as was planned,| Mr. Ernest T. Wright, representing} Ridin’ to Dixie to give up his breat! ie daw -, eee =) a ee ae postted af Fo) Belo ein will tell th bike tear ey agp ve : Beloved, if God s0 loved us, at the last General © he fact that}so Dr. Berry chartered an airplane|the Stewards, also stressed the fact} One of us men he was, knowin’ an’! pool, January 2, at 1 o'clock day morning by the Supt., Mr. D..T. ell the-world about him. Tf he is] | - we ought also to love one another. | Ph wes <a ies oe held{ from Saint John, New Brunswick to|that Rev. Tyree was fortunate to pos-} Fus’ in de battle nk brave # ogee who re elécted| Sumpter and his efficient staff of teach- “aie soe he nen the press ING ancl Kath been Ged «Caan ahh ioe < City, the Nova Scotia] Halifax N.S. Th . A ap py Bi , >) a fev) Me. Bishops in their Coun_lers. The lessons were all beautifully }*" ''® More, tor People are interested ti If | C ay arik, ; 1 NOS. ey reached there in] sess such a friend, and the church was] ‘Bove us Yo’ Angel a-blessin’ us - 7 ’ : : Lar ces aes we love one another, | a a ee with the] time for the evening service. The} fortunate to have soiteone tb sive sith Fo! hey ah ed Bola Shea oe last Feb-| tatieht by the various teachers. A won-|'" sncesrsial hei Branklin- Host God dwelleth in us, and His love aie -ngland Conference. This was} Church was occupied by R €: A tee have s bs : l ie the Fraternal messanger to| derful review was given by the Presid- = i 2 is perfected in us dome to strengthen this part of : s occupied by Rey. €; A.J willing, unselfish, competent service; fight. rican Methodist Episcopal Zion| ing Fider Rev. C. S. Long. He gave <= SL Sa : wick inoue Sa oe hee = phd fe i ieee ee éxpired the he that the officers and members were| Give us ah dream, O Gawd, give 1 Conference at Bec hinctoes Spiritual ent SS iavhd ye esos St. PAUL A.M.E, CHURCH asad — we pire rhe Saat fie Ab must last. hen he was| taking this method of letting Dr. Sin- day! 4 fecoas : le ER RSE eee MIN Brunswick, Georgia Aumianpbinc Ng iia och te ia? desea oo bay: of} interviewed by a committee of five—}gleton know that his work is being ap.| Lead us to victory; show us de ro aa ba t hes ee ae De N aoe a eos ite rages ab: c mw om ¥ : u "i : is de O . by the pastor, Rev e Nard with a :10- ¥@ulted from ear pei de pare Drs ie. — two trustees and ae ie area g Show us de war tq de new Pron le Cooper said in part: “The Negra| the fat of services. The Presiding ae purse aor ee ait eal pe tae , . Ses. myself, and was asked for the keys 6 ishoy eige . See ay i 3 ; age Utes: . . | ened Friday night at 7:30 o'clock, with the major causes was that absolute] the Church, he reitsed te pea a aya P neds Sims, our Pres tig) heage ae d some kind of intelligence am Elder Rexeqlane pecectiad sesaat su the Presiding Elder, Rev. J. W. Max- Seopeattte is satisfaction was not given to the Immi.| over, ‘We pa! a ee ishop, the te speaker on the| Give us a light, 0 Gawd; reacti us but he was afraid’ to show it] ring sermon which was appreciated by) 7 5. pad gerat ean ae Bishop D, H. Sims, Bishop M. Bration officers. sé Oneawn Taye tatibe . nd made .ar-}.Program, spoke on the subject, “Sym- Han’! { got out.” all who heard him ieates fire pide rf H. Davis, Bishop W. A. Foun- feapivep ol. feicieiere se aes ae that evening. Our | metry of Life.” After naming various | Is ‘there no other road unto Yo’ W: @ race, we list our achievements} A. C. FE. League was opened by the sag im og wae with || tain, Bishop J. A. Gregg, Bishop Dr..L.- Ealere Sepsis co en mete age in the Y. M. C. A. Hoe pect to a Avellrdunded Sate jes’ this stupid road of gun = greatness with pride and President, Mr. J. T. Kelly's The} ne Sunday School which eg opened|| G- B. Young, Bishop R. R. of Missions, worked hard to adjust thi i . iy J ite, he illustrated how failure might] _ sword? ; Bett Weare lot unmindful of the} Teague is very interesting and is Pro-} 4 10:00 a.m. and the other regular} | Wright. 5) sj On Monday Court actio k 1 soags as , hat a Leet da His efficientolead. matter bug. it was extremely ‘dificult | andethe deca tion was taken] result from too much attéiition (over| All of us col’ud folk marchin’ alone that no race is well balanced with-| eressing nicely under his efficient lead-| vices throughout the day were very “And He took bread, and gave While this was being worked out, I have half Mier De es ORES a as be: eaues oly) being given to some phases Marchin’ to glory with drum an’ ee ete of good cay S| eRe : ; Fp Gaon ni Dacre accor closet Sooty) (ieee ee trees Raed cary been trying to keep the church doors| the tee f he ord went to enter] of life, while others Were néglected. “As song! 3 2 nt Clergyman stated. ‘We will Evening services were sree ae AGH Gith: $800. 00" having been raised ee a ag open and out ofthe hands of the wolf.| Mr. S rch, he was struck by Rev.|the normal body is well-proportioned,} To—the 54th Massachusetts, fe elected to leadership, until} Choir No. one in charge ne *Te-| for the quarter. body which is given for you: this ci Ged alee oe va sole -| Mr. Stewart. Dr. Lord had him ar-| so should a life be well-proportioned to] The Shaw Memorial, Boston Comm ae teaches us the fine art of| siding Elder again preached anathey Rev. F. D. Jaudon, Pastor do in remembrance of me. | Deena wee prs ri hae rested on a chargé of assault. He won| be useful and successful. . Our lives are] (Read by“author at historic Chav’ hip,” continued Dr. Cooper, “and} soul-stirring sermon. The last £ ee Rev. J. W. Maxwell, P. E. Likewise also the cup after and for: dyen d Yeas! vai great task,|the case and at present Dr. Lord is] not symmetrical when Christ is feft] Street Church on Christmas Mornin ting discussions among us ought| terlv Conference por leasanis ei Mrs. Mary L. Blue supper, saying, This cup is the siting each in the} carrying on the said Church which was| out. Loyalty to the Church jaualer th “ ced by everlasting oblivion.”| A. M. E. Church began Friday night fai x Roe actamiGan th in bland Shik i iB to President Roosevelt’s|and ended Sunday Night, Jan. 8. Tt iGuhacriba'ts iP eked toc sou.” St. Luke 22:19.20 Proposal, the speaker said:):vas a very successful quarter. All) Jue GuRisTIAN RECORDER Int Roosevelt has made a won-| classes . boards and auxiliaries did their eader for this nation, but if the} verv best to make a full report A i Government hopes to remain| The pastor, Rev N. DeNard. wife Evan elist defended against forcign in-;and Presiding Elder Long were the bef t must furnish the American] dinner guests Sunday afternoon of Mr Idier an opportunity to exhibit] and Mrs. L. Jackson on 24th Avenue and skill in every department rican military affairs.” District once a month. May I say|leased by Rev. Mr ’s frie toad he agin average over two] yesrs. i hea a pd bine fas sede eal ae ph 2 . hoe afd ae pes was} Permit me to say that our Secretary.| spirit. bebe geet li m per- Treasurer of Missions, Dr-L. L. Berry; Additional features of the program inlA: tbe NAS ope to} did a wonderful piece of work in mov-, were, Reading of some original poems Mcdudnel anticedie es i ey ing all obstacles out of the way before] by Mrs, Gullins, President of Phila- tent Rane none my|he left for home. He is a deep thinker] delphia Branch of Women's Mite Mis- stig Ma ts, I felt it was and a very considerate brother. I] sionary Society; musical numbers by my mind and physical] think he is fully worthy of this most im-| Male Chorus and Senior Choir under a McCOMB, MISS. The first Quarterly Coftference © Bethel A. M. E. Church was fi December 18-19 with Rev. S$. L. Gree! Jr., Presiding Elder of the Brookhav: District presiding. The Presiding ' der preached two wonderful seritio'> Sunday. Monday night the busine: A CONSTRUCTIVE PROPOSAL FOR THE LAW-MAKERS AT DETROIT, COME, MAY, 1940. Do THIS, AND LET THE CHURCH MOVE ON! (1)—AIl Evangelists, Lay and Ministerial Regis- | | | THE POWER OF THE PRESS | Chureh’ making an Annual Offering to this depart- VOUR ment. (4) Returning the 8% of Dollar Money sat to this Department. (5) Giving this Department ‘ROUT | RON, H.JELTZ an Associate Secretary of Evangelism. DO THIS Sabla ra sae a man like Dr. Lord to the field and| solo by Mr. Nixon, nest Siw scetged wanes red a H.|1 wish to say that his work is already] Bishop E. J. Howard was present himdeg ware set ucl E. Church-|a great credit to the A. M. E. Church| and commended us for giving credit to s 6 ‘© the pastorate of Zion) in Halifax. At present we have a few one, whom credit is due, for loyalty in closed in a frame printed on the éard PONT. WORRY WHEN COMPETITOR TATKS strength and the last drop of i ice. aM sreogth end Gel fous blood, i portant Oflica, m the divtation of our very efficient or-| session was held, All reports w"' ker concluded: “We are cf | pipelined Bs thc 2 Ps BS re ly grateful to Bishop ganist, Mrs. Cleopatra V. Andrews,| good. For all purposes the sum ‘ that the opposers of the) A good many years avo when tw ] § tered in the De ent of Church Extension:— tsa Mepece:- as SB 8 2 = for having assisted Dr. Berry in vocal solo by Mr. Joshua Joynes, well- $207.73 was raised during the quartc” the Anti-Lynching Bill} auite a little boy, my. father sent me Paying $1.00 Annually Thra Annual Conference. a much | adjusting this work and for having sent| known tenor of Philadelphia, cornet The A. C, E. League made an exceller h their littleness, and march on an errand. to a print shon, On a | (2) Every registered Evangelist an Agent of the Stn [reborn The Presiding Elder was paid ext session of the United) wall of the shop eet ‘Small Ht eu | Department of Church Extension, (3) Every his is what Ww i gress, resolved to pass what- bill that will put an end) this country forever.” in full. The Elder had~nothing but words of commendation for the n°" pastor, Rev. L. G. Moore, and th loyal little membership. We wish a . Church, Halifax, Nova Scotia. Dr.| mor J 5 Anas . e of a congregati ‘ Boy f Lord was accompani 4 ongregation awaiting the, the absence of the pastor, encouragin| p ad : MAT HE Berry, Sec + of Mis by Dr. L. L.Jarrival of their Minister, namely, Dis-| the church to go toric in the 4 express ottr thanks to Bishop S. ! MARIANNA, FLA. Pe reek MIN TOR ARTEL Pon WORtaT Betas woke: wecan Sain at Meet nese On their, ney A. M. E. Church, Yarmouth, N. S,!of the Mastere "| Greene for the return of our Presidin: si SAYS, [UST SO. HF TALKS stil on the “GOSPEL HIGHWAY.” For Revival Dates write me at " ; were delayed, and Highland A. M. E "oud Sipe at a ee T ending us Rey. Moore * st Quarterly Conference ofthe} 1 read these words over and over by the Immigration Officer to the extent, herst, N.S. * eee “ae cee, ee ee Aes Me ugar : He is youthful energetic: “T ‘ict Cet held in St.|again. T was too young to eee 716 SOUTH 19h STREET PHILADELPHIA, PA. re sailing for West | and aggressive, The church has take . E. Church, Presiding understand thelr full meaning, i z ' iy * shat they could not reach Halifax by| Dr. Berry yisited the Church while| before . ===== DSC09486.JPG ===== oe be PAGETEN THE CHRIS universities and depend upon private]: institutions for the education of white students, or to build Negro universjties within their borders to be ready to supply, immediately on demand, higher education for Negroes in every branch of learning taught in the State uni- Asserts State Already Has College for| versity.” Members of Race News At A Glance MISSOURI UNIVERSITY IN PLEA ON NEGRO’S CASE ee collécted on four expe frica under the auspices of Beloit burdened hj lege, represents. the culture v its 3 eat 4 who lived thousands of years aan men agr : mankind learned to sow and reap. ~|way-to soly “All the major. Phases of the Old . tone Age are represented in ¢ j can collections,” Mr, ILLICIT GEM BUYING REVIVED By United Press IN AFRICA WASHINGTON.—The University of Ts Missouri today asked the Supreme| JOHANNESBURG, South Africa.— Court to reconsider its decision order-| (UP)—A revival of illicit diamond buy- ing admission of Lloyd L. Gaines, St. ing is- reported in Kimberley and Louis Negro, to the university’s law| Johannesburg, with profits ranging school, from $1500 to $2500 a month for the The decision held, in effect, that since] ringleaders. : » State maintained no law school for} Members of the gang are not re- groes it must admit them to the] cruited from the criminal classes. They Missouri University Law School. are men engaged ordinarily in legiti- Fears for Other States mate business in various South African The petition charged the decision] towns which form a link between the presented a new interpretation of the] Namaqualand diamond fields, Kimber- ‘Equal Protection clause of the Federal] ley and Johannesburg. Constitution and would prove a deter-| In smuggling the diamonds to Kim- rent to expansion of higher educational | berley the gang uses such hiding places facilities in at least seven States. as false-bottomed whiskey flasks, cigars, All seven of these States—Missouri,| slits in motor tires, and even a trumpet. Kentucky, Maryland, Oklahoma, Ten- Sa a eae flint. F Cati is+ . nessee, Virginia and West Virginia—|STARTING POINT OF HUMAN ree oe ae ee o eh al ee provide for education of Negroes in cer-] RACE DECLARED TO’ BE IN _ that. prefiistoric pepple crossed the |a black aud white ig i . "5 tain instances by payment of their tui- CENTRAL AFRICA Sahara: from..the toute. Whenkeien Gaia ot. ost pyran tion at out-of-State schools the peti- — oe Pree: - tion said. Of the seven, it added only| MILTON JUNCTION, Wis.—(AP).— pera eso oesiallg Sok pies Bias pagel Missouri maintain a separate university| Alonzo W. Pond, archaeologist and passes swereloeeted ftpeush theianes oa sere eae Ay : iy for Negroes. anthropologist, advances the theory “These natural migration routes led “God's eee - His Pot “Pructical Obstacles that Central Africa was the cradle of to the more fertile areas of the Bacar nehets : ot The Gaines decision, the petition as-]the human race. His hypothesis is States where food was abundant The Comwith BE eat serted, will mean these States either| developed at length in a book published Eventually man feached’ Europe. ee inte te pice Bs ee rat 4 must admit Negroes to white schools] by the Logan Museum of Beloit-Col- way of Gibraltar andecane ton bo bse is a iq or spend large sums of money to build| lege, Beloit, Wis. ; \ Spee eet agconn, produce ; Europe and Asia by way of the Nile acres” without cost to the ch: Negro schools. ga Shi Under the rather pedestrian title, and Asia Minor i Because of practical obstacles, the| “prehistoric habitation sites in the | eg Son aw oY aes Ve “There is no indication that the land petition added, “the only choice open| Sahara and North Africa,” Mr. Pond bridge which was supposed to ade to them is either to abolish their State Presents, with exciting implications, an [ Buy Them Now tools of-the most generalized sort of things known to old. The Presence of coarse hatchets deep in the Sahara is posi Proof that the desert once was mu more suitable for’ both man and beast cess—so than it is. today. Tt_appears probable | of all denominations in north. Over to the church. came across the Sahara thousands of pay off j valleys which are now dry oueds, lines of oases. At the time of th ‘migrations’ there was, of course, much more moisture in the Sahara than| oy now.” > z From the Mediterranean to the Niger | of corn. River, Mr. Pond and his colleagues ere planted. And these “Go ~ The only conditions Mullin EGGS GLUT MARKET: Africa was followed by Stone Age people.” fF. ; hens are cackling overtime +! Mr. Pond said he hoped one day to}is glutted with eggs and the return to Africa and develop further|down a dime a dozen. D: his theory that somewhere in Central plained today that it’s all be Africa science eventually will find the] hens think it is spring. place of the dispersal of man. The mild weather of the | — ‘ has brought heavy egg-laying GAINES WILL ENTER : city’s egg -exchange is piled UNIVERSITY IN FALL |stocks. The Prices were slas + <j to 10 cents a dozen today. NEW YORK, Jan: 9 (UP ST. LOUIS, Jan. 9. (AP)—Lloyd} Gaines, 27-year-old. St. Louis Negro] FIX 58-YEAR ERROR; who carried his fight to enter Missouri University to the United States Su- preme Court and won, said today he is planning to enroll there this fall. Florida Joseph Varin was Gaines explained he would prefer|to law, a “girl.” He was bai to attend Lincoln University, the State.| Marie Florida Varin and on | supported Negro school at Jefferson] certificate he was listed as the City, if a law school is established there.| ter” of his parents. The Supreme Court recently held either} He recently appealed to the < he must be admitted to the university’s { Court to set things right and t! law school or the State must establish|changed the certificate to law courses at Lincol: . _ [Joseph Varin and_the descrip ies acess sr ee) [| “son” of his parents. CORN CROPS ERASE DEBTS OF : CHURCHES ~ — Morris Brown Collese ATLANTA, GEORGIA Courses leading to The New A.M.E.Discpine SINGLE COPY | _ -_ tt Se sesh BACHELOR OF as 3 DOZ. ie Ske ee pe _ BACHELOR OF SCIENCE ONE DOZ an eS ‘ oa ecg, i jouthern Association of od — A. M. E. BOOK CONCERN _ 716 S. 19th Street THE CHRIsTian RECORDER Mt. Laurel—Thomas Rumble enisauken—W. C. Cook ivétton—G. f. Mitchell Thorofare—€. F. Thomas Trentoti Ralph lurch Zibn, Trenton—S North Woodbury—W H Hick Wrightsville—S, E Hursey ..., | Charges Pastors itive | r Churches Follow Plan Bridge Street—M, ich] The idea proved an immediat: much so, in fact, that Atlantic City District Rt. Rev. David H Sims, Presiding Bishop Rev. J.. L. Russ, Presiding Elder from our study that prehistoric man this winter will be able to ae sands in full debts of long stand years ago; that he followed the river} Mullins expended his origin Of} to cover churches of all denntinat;, P. Norris & Haileyville—R. W. ese/ with the result that 210 “Go. Millville—E. N. Martin Glassboro—W. R. Gale .....,., Lindenwald—Richard Adams ...; Williamstown—C, C. Bayard ., Bridgeton—E. N. Thornley .... Othelio—Ernest Johnson Egg Harbor—W. J. Wright .. Pleasantyille—J. W. Thomas Gouldtown—J. B. Bell Vineland—J. C. Frazier . Frenwick—J. E. Dennis | Swedesboro—A. B. Biseycc,= ss Chiselhurst—G James, Atlantic City—W. M. Nn scores of, northern Iowa {a expected to yield about 12.000 },.), examined more than 700,000 pieces of] to his gifts were that the cori » .-A. GRAHAM n in Princeton, Indiana January Ml, 1861. Died in Crawfordsville, Indiana April 20, 1936. NEW SPEED NUTS ‘ZIP’ OVER ; ~} Allen Chapel, Atlantic City—J. “CLEVELAND, 0. (UP).—Millions # “speed nuts’—which eliminate the} ecessity of wrenches and screwdrivers | the assembly lines—are being ma H. Crummidy Whitesboro—G Woodbine—Samuel Griffin Toms River— new industry has been created by ¢ invention of the spring tension nut vhich ‘zips’ over the bolt. Was developed by a stove manufacturer ere as a means of preventing the checking hazard of porcelain enamel IT’S SPRING TO H Milmay—F. M New York District David H. Sims, Presiding Bishop _ A. L. Wilson, Presiding Elder WEST AFRICAN DAY FIRST __ EPISCOPAL DISTRICT ed from page 7) Presiding Elder—A. L. Wilson $ 5.00} Metropolitan, New York—J. A MAN Now A ‘Nia! York-_J. A. Portlock MONTREAL (UP).—For * B. Smith, Presiding Elder | St. Johns, Brooklyn—L. S Jacobs Donation! Emanuel Chapel—Rich $7.00 Ebenezer—J Simon Cyrene—Amos Jones .--+ ie ae y.—J. P. Collins : OnE C. Newby Mt. Olive—J. D. Anderson 2.00, Yonkers—W. C. Moreland . : St. Phillip—F. D Rogers White Plains—Joseph Cook : Union Bethel, Brooklyn—N. 5.00, Mt. Zion, N. IBERAL ARTS COLLEGE Tuckahoe—T. G. Mt. Vernon—W. Bethel, Bronx—R. Dutton - St. Paul, New York St. rice: New York—W. PAGE ELEVEN Lincoln Memorial — k, w Presiding Bishop : Thompson j | af cS ODS cares oe es 1.00) Rev. J. A. Manning, iding Etmanuel, New York—D, Ward = - mrs ad eS a iL epay Pe AI T o 15.00) Charges Pastors « Donation “errs Brown—J, A. Thompson Presiding Elder—J. A. Manning $ 6.00 init ~———| Buffalo—H. P. Anderson A MOE Ee Pr pep yes $82.54) Niagara Falls—H. S. Tyson. Lockport—J. U. Gumbs Brooklyn District Albion—F H ) Rt. Reve David H. Sims, Lackawanna—F. H. Alleyne Presiding Bishop Olean—N. J. Broomes Rev. C. W. Walton, Presiding Elder Elmira—J. W. Douglas .... Oswego—James-Sterling .. Donation | Oncita—J. E. A. Brown ..,. E. Jackson.$15.00 Albany—P A. Pitts Freeport—G Maybanks .... 10.00 Kinderhook—J. W. Beavers Jamaica—E Re Tyler- 2. d...y 1000" Ghathaniett ae eantt 5.00 Far Roc y—G. N. Davis .... 8.00 Coxsackie—W. Y. P. Dele . Amityville—J. H. Thomas ...... 8.00 Kingston—C. J. Gadsden ...... 5.00 Bay Shore—S. B. Reed......., Tuckahoe—H A. Morton Glen Cove—D. B. Barton - 10.00, Middletown—L. A. McClendon 2 Flatbush—J. S. Daniels ... +. 2.00 Warwick—Oscar Palmer Port Washington—K. A. Collins 2.00 New Rochelle—C. H. Was Hemstead—Heath .............. Yonkers—C. E. Wilson a Tarrytown—Henry Irons ...... Larchmont—W. E. Duval ... Rockville Center—A. A. Amos .. Mt. Vernon—W H. Smith... Roslyn—J. H, Gordon .......... White Plains—Joseph Cook .... St. Paul, Brooklyn—G. H. Tay- (is aR a Oa Os Total - - $22.00 Point Jeffe . E, Jones .. 1.50 Westbury—C. E. Wilson ....., New England District Setauket—A. H. De Lims Rt. Rev. David H. Sims, ; Babylon—Oliver Freeman Presiding Bishop Huntington—Y. L. Sims . 3.50] Rev. J. G. Drake, Presiding Elder Northpoint Circuit—W. R. Bayne 2.00 Douglastown—A. A. Medica - Charges Pastors Donation Paul, N. Y.—E. C. Clark Newport—C. P. Cole Bethel Tabernacle—S. H. V. Hartford—W. K. Hopes $ 5.00 Gumbs .-:.... ee Springfield—E L. Blake Arverna—Solomon Freeman .... 2.00|Greenwich—R. H. Gross .:.... 15.00 Tompkinsville—C. A. Johnson .. Norwalk—W. C. Walter ...... 8.00 ——| Bridgeport—E. A. Collins Total .................++...$74.00] Stamford—D. D. Davis 8.00 Salem—J E. Critchlow . Buffalo District (Continued on page 13) Rt. Rev. David H. Sims, New Canaan—Mrs. Cora Scott 5.00 Dre ERE eres eee een Buy Direct From Manufacturer and SAVE MONEY! WE MANUFACTURE A COMPLETE LINE OF ST eeN CHOIR GOWNS 4 PULPIT GOWNS EMBROIDERIES YARD GOODS TRIMMINGS STOLES CAPS GOWNS AND CHOIR’ HATS, VESTMENTS CHURCH HANGINGS ACADEMIC HOODS Ask to see the New Blue and Maroon Robes and Caps 3END FOR NEW CATALOGS 821-23 Arch St. PENNSYLVANIA Crosses, Hymn Tablets, Bulletin Boards, Communion Service Altar Appointments. ===== DSC09487.JPG ===== Sa wtet agiailll Poy = ee AGE TV/EL' VELVE z Notice SPEC! IAL PAR’ ALLAS, TEXAS ie 5 PART ting of — : the Cow - | incil of hops Se beer Council Bis! ; Schedu! = ; 3 x : Ly New Y ¢ | 5 : : = NE Hl will ; 2 i: Rev. ~E. Chu be h Ly Washingt a. train No ee : = é : 7 $ . g : ent et, en! F, allas Tex a . Ly Harri ore ning se: tertaini Bhbeaie oa ch Ly Pi isburg : z | : S : | : : = et a Any sday eo be stor, ales 1 L olumbu 6:50 PM ay, Feb He be a or 3 = a = ~ 7:40 PM 13 1180 be Sister ie = 2 : 2 i Le ssed to r the , 1939. F : : 3 3 City, K: the Co a pes ae et! 2 : os shin des secte! F oe thel | el Chu Has 8:02 A Tuesd r that Paes Se ‘s | : L (MKT trai 9:01 ms ay, Feb. 14 dhe Behar a: o a oa eng Fain from al , 4 toc . comi 1 « Ag bs allas 0. 1) 3:20 PM Baten: S. aaa 0, and stg of ea ieee oo ee t. Loui (M R 5:30 op J. A. per, S s, Tex: ch havi frica’ elcomi “ae ad Ev SB wis K&T trai ETURNIN 9:30 PM enter Bi aa - fath ving be 5 eal th as fami Ania ouis FESS aa AM L CONFER Serene are =f ReeRichasa ting the Presii sy back ss Wi : N: ary i: ichai Sund “i ie : Arc yton (PRR ) edne: FERENC Py ice - rd} ga lay i e Colu: train N 6:00 sday, EN % hes = lan 4 incil at Ki nat morni i) : <i fa Pitsburg in No. 30) 11:45 ae Friday, F Feb. 15 ce view of ‘TIN CE BULLE ae aa Fla., 1030 Ny, : : ae eo eS Sunday pare tes : * ; arrt 12:1 Sat , Feb. 7. ei the f — fate ye * Bishop R - Robi N. Tene | Cor e se ly se- uced a egan. [aes a ¥ : 2 7 ie Balimere m4 are 43 urday, ae Methodist ee hey i Ft alith ‘ el a conestiona . their ee i Patent Dank sth es aa saps Pili. Presiding PAGE é . =, *. e . lo . < e < j . - 1 . i) ict— le : : : ArN ashington see PM 8 Fy ae any reg Fis: on buila-| Rey per Conf. ‘astor k. ae of the ouncil KO ‘piv: evan se S Odom a : = = | = "= . = Ar N rth Phil 28 AM \d st wre of that urch, \frican M Bish x, N le, Fla nferen \inm este most 1C good. aye th ed a and so eas cs i = : : . New Yo adelphi 6:30 Sund: ze), ani your you as , We ear lar, 8 nap R + Colli mB cn gates an a mini elabor: ‘om-| b a anks 4) ‘om the ul stirri : “eS ee : z | : : ; A rk ia 9: AM * ay, F We d als: chu: pastor itd S Padi si G ae x ire id frie imum co ate en: y Miss very Gi God WP Peat istrict V.Amett n = pproxim: 05 AM eb. 19 th also u also a pie rch (jos! aend St. Be Fl rant » Pastopal d-quarter ends. T' Beh tc: cur vice ss Loi striki 30d. fo oe on E ate Far. 9:55 AM ir eae Bau ure of tal < R . Petersb lorida 2 or, shortly aS will he Co: our | doi s he pre; is Wils ing solo ee New i : E es to D 8:28 on di tire siding vod card exe J, burg, F Conf. ae in the be est mimit- ing th ached son. E was s Flat ban “ : ~ allas :28 AM ispla: . Neds Elder, rself R.A By ctteat la. ereiica the All ablis messag e will et “Th ah * aE , , Texas, via S 9:50 AM . oF cate the _ our desire to S A. 55am a si : - . ao ae tac. pets will ‘ce God ~ et pc arate Camden Trent ae as cee a ss o t. rs e A. tures to ad e aa _ Bishog aR MS_ Z ord . ing E ve on i am s 17,) antic Ci Sales rit 2 a! Round-t aa eanier pastors atts E. hia’ eee This w Preach all to b shog 1 eel s ler for Ider Meee Meltivien each eles on Disrce Vanderk ¢ shee =a Firs: -trip Sg ~ resi urches s= is wi ed ei a tte: ec) ae Th ict—J peat in : ; cee fin! ce alll From 1 GEORGE We 2 and = we ae one he NOR TO retary of WEST AF Mrs oes miles, aeanay ws ae S -cl: Ww. 4225 lers ci he t are w R sie B ae " | . 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Sims, Total R Total Dist a FREE. le fi tei rangi our ge th our t will you: 5 feveral class ae _ At th . EO. We esidin, sidents neral arges ink, P op Total Receipts pe E E or us er wei ging fi em to pal save r old Dur yeat of E the the ca orld, g Eld ae A Middl Bilt residi aDisbucsaments ie | eres. wt pb and it is GEORGE. Holl thes ak pisos dstaes the Duke domed anes AN abe este Poti F Religious nine Aemtrone Be ms aa Pe astor: re a your n s A.Ss 2 and. th buildin w York fi | tric irst Moras -H emed chi \ aa Hons oe raternal rganiz. New oe Benja : ohnsor onation oe : pleas ‘Sal s paid ews * Edi . SIN : ousand Idings wo ga ‘amily icts. 8 and ‘Ri . Sim: Hijet een: id fri and a ion—G aeia nes ams : script see om Presidin 1 up sub- ete shat (C msand ($500.88) 1 vali Kit of | and ae oe cs of Ik to SNe a . Doane Ne ikon is Be ae i | | q : = : Se = = : 2 oe ee eilege to eae w Freeman Meee ee eae uy ay 08 tion up i Porters’ wit}| Conf you h ELDER: Kittrell Mars hundred Iso an ittee f ized a: er with sd ke your your mo Sm ship—C. D Filiot 28 ; of in or sub. 0) E dend still ee th Pe for th s th faymen Pa che rn- yrna— a : The a your n ents des rm a Id you RS: . from at ot yousand | T' ople’s ox Ce steerin aymet, i ee 210 8 See "ec = : a The Bae is ews. as-| ple ed to the d have Quarterl: JO is End. a qua oe raining ngres nnectio' 8 ae ns. 0 W. 10tt Lind Phillip Sa ix r might ha Poe was EDITOI a have ‘hrist 5 HN R. HA se divi soit _Inatte and a“ y in me name | oS = | : : : ; ¥ tia) ve be aritas tak R. . the orters ‘ WKIN: und. — is! mi Ci 8S ad . ABNE 5 A w—Da sa] Steotea = fs bie ypc, asta Her en. from help w ne conf Record. . VKINS as oie okt Sims ig eeac Fs. = = = | : | . Ce » which en for and ing or erenc Ps : thie ed that openi Counc TROYED B Bap arphy—D one f g . R. h the the the e a said pf eay t we we ing th and Y FI | Bethel ae : ) eartily Chris- donation dists si test nu: woul e ithe and Pai RE , Wilmi ns ne concur per. to PI since the mber o id be ho 8 y fire Su rsonage bi D Clark ington A. Cheste a f ‘ « Ge - ans ae ae last oe va to - je Reins To io ; = . Edi A. aie ( i phe eh Seater: 7 ae are eben eG w yi ; The and ’ ton {at | a e ee ee & ae the minu- thank you si Big i cto ie 2 ‘ Christ ese ah t nec | Christi ecretary gate after f ; > Re a aay ion—A ey. it 18 : oon Jhristi etary- e and fri x for q . = | , Mor tian En ‘Treas friend apel A . Br Ss Ee ‘ollins 1.50 _ aie : ue s rris, deavor surer % poM.. FE. ontley, Ae a = ) Recorder : a gral Boe or Alled . Church, fs. E. aes ti < , M ; 93 i he arene sine S..S | John ergy ‘ et 4 ; setts terion he of the a Cm ‘ Allen : ¢ fools v6 ectional ¥ it = : 2 : Id dr: ‘oung Peo ly. Cor Laurel— ae are | : S J ee ‘aw th , Confer: é ci i : z - : oa urton C Besselli > f tides it: , at Gri was | G a is Cor da y from all ant Ch; fil a | . across a Res férie Di apel| Mi getown—J. W ae - : : ; gh e seas Distri a : : as. —— pr istrict, | Harri isto és : : oe ine, rington—W oe. . $.00 , usual , Greenwood— E es 3 ual procedu apa a : ae ; din re was| F a—R. L ee me wil ig Elde ce o : with the r was ‘ord—W. N Sghaiarar: . reports N. Brown . ver is f Is . E : at OOK CON! at, $98.35 :. ie a Stree ILA! ; DELPHIA, P. A. se ===== DSC09488.JPG ===== PAGE FOURTEEN eee n= Te eM OIE TT ze —— QUARTERLY CONFERENCE AT BETHEL A.M.E. CHURCH Albany, Ga. Friday, November 25 at 8 o'clock p.m. Rev. W. D. Johnson, Presiding Elder of the Albany District of the Americus, Ga. Conference called to order and opened the conference. The pastor, Rev. A. R. Cooper and a splendid gathering of officers, members and friends were present. After devotion and organization, the Elder proceeded with the disciplinary questions. Some very interesting facts were brought out. The church -was shown to be in excellent condition. 5 members have been added, indebtedness for trustees $45.00 counter balanced by $50.00 in the treasury. All auxil- jaries made good showings. With a spiritually alive church in excess of $600 raised for all purposes this quar- ter, Elder Johnson expressed himself as being pleased with the work. On Sunday following, Dr. Johnson preached two powerful sermons, me- morialized three lost members, obligated the officers and gave us helpful ad- vice. We were all elated. It marked the beginning of the fifth year’s service at Bethel for Rev. Cooper. He too was proud and happy for in his four years’ stay he has added about 150 members to the church, raised a sum in excess of $12,000 and has the -good will of his congregation and the town’s people. While here he has been in demand as a public speaker filling engagements that do credit to the best that the race. has to offer. Side by side with him his wife and family have labored for the success of the work. Dr. Cooper is a product of Morris Brown College and is backed by the experience of a well trained father who was of veteran minister of the gospel. I refer to the late Dr. A. Cooper; also he has years of experience as a min- ister and blessed with a plenty of native aptitude. : His aspiration is to become a bishop and on his record of service and ex-, perience he has the endorsement of his congregation, his conference and the church in Georgia. —wW. D. Brown APALACHICOLA, FLORIDA The thirty-third annual session of the West Florida Conference convened in St. Paul A. M. E. Church Wednes- day, November 30, 1938, 9:00 o'clock a.m., Rey. E. Harly, entertaining pas- tor. Rt. Rey. R. A. Grant, presiding bishop. The bishop was assisted in opening the Conference and administering the canneries Wilberforce University WILBERFORCE, OHIO The Oldest Educational Institu- tion Owned and Conducted by Negroes in the World. College of Liberal Arts, Educe- tion, Divinity, High School, _ Vocations. : D. Ormonde Walker, President oom - - wt Holy Sacrament by the presiding elders of the Pensacola, Marianna, Apalachi- cola and Panama City Districts. Reys. R. W. Whitehurst, J. M. Wise, N. tH. Leath and J. W. Walker respec- tively. The organization was perfected with the election of Revs. E.,Harly, J. H. Tunsie and J. R. Davis as secre- taries. Revs. W.-H. Tarrence, Chris- tian Recorder; G. A.~ McKinney, Southern Christian Recorder, M. Le White, Western Christian Recorder, J S. Johnson, Circular Press and Mrs. ida M. Bailey, Voice of Missions. The reports by districts showed a marked crease in finance and otherwise. Literary reports were far above the average and abely discussed by the members and visitors of the Confer- ence. Several distinguished visitors were introduced viz; President J. R. E. Lee of the Florida A. & M. Col- lege, Tallahassee, Fila., Chaplain Hedgely of the Florida A. & M. Col- lege, Tallahassee, Fla. Miss K. E. Whitehurst, teacher A. & M. College, Revs. A. I. G. Richardson, P. E. Madison District, A. L. Bennett, P. E. Quincy District, N. Z. Graham, pastor Bethel, Tallahassee, Fla. H. E. Dan- iel and others which space wont per- mit. These visitors added success by their expressions and hearty support to the program of the conference. Presi- dent C. S. Long, Jr. of E. W. C. and D. H. Stanton, Secretary of the Amer- ican Bible Society were present on Fri- day night and filled a prominent space in our Educational Anniversary with their masterly addresses. The spiritual side of the Conference was par ex- cellent throughout the session. At the eleven o’clock service brought to a close the best session in the his- tory of the Conference with Bishop Grant preaching to an overflowing con- gregation with the spiritual tide running very high. Few changes were made in the appointments: Dr. J. S. Johnson reasigned to Allen Chapel, Pensacola, Fla., Rev. E. Harly, St. Paul, Apala-| chicola, Fla., A. L. Moore, Marianna, J. H. Tunsil, Bethel, Panama City, Fla., Rev. J. R. Davis, River Junction, L. R. Robinson, Defuniak Springs, M. L. White, Cottondale Station, J. B.| Callaham,-Snow Hill Station, Rey. H. H. Zieglier, Bethel Pensacola, Fla., G. R. Taylor, St. Paul, Blountstown, Fla. The Conference goes to Allen Chapel, Pensacola, Florida, 1939. Electoral Col- lege, Wednesday after second Sunday in June, 1939, Bonify, Fla. —Rey. W. H. Tarrence EDWARD'S CHAPEL A. M. E. CHURCH ba Waco, Texas r The First Quarterly Conference for this Conference Year was held at Ed- ward’s Chapel December 17-18. In spite of the fact that the pastor had been from conference only a week, this church made a creditable showing as usual, Saturday night the Presiding Elder, Rev. E. E. Moody, came and attendéd to the business of the Conference. This meeting was carried out in a very order- ly way. The church was very, very sorry to report two deaths. The deceased were Reverend O. H. Benns, Jr. who de- parted this life December 10, and Sis- ter Clara Nunn who departed this life December 15th. i Under the direction of Mrs. Lillie Kennedy the Quarterly Conference was seryed hot chocolate and cake. The worship for Sunday began at 9:30 a.m. when Sunday School was opened by Brother M. A. Brooks. At 11:00 a.m. the sermon was de- LOOK! o EXTRAORDINARY VALUE HYMNAL -and DISCIPLINE TOGETHER - $1.50 Music Hymnal Weim and $.90 Discipline : A $2.40 Value Both For $2.00 - ade 4 ' Both 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 livered by the Presi rerend E. E. Moody For afternoon worship { African Methodist Episcopal came for the union services, mon was delivered by Revere Canady, pastor of Clay Aveny Church, and music was fur the Waco District Choir, Reverend G. W. Russel wh conduct a training program {o- he was our guest and through the ¢ tesy of the Presiding Elder he prea a at this time. The final session for the Con; was held Monday night. 1. tributions for the quarter $55.3) = “Rev. C. C. Davis, Pastor Miss Margaret Evelena (3, THURSDAY, JANUARY 1 19g ding Elder, Re, Other Cc hurchey 7 The ser, nd CB © Baptist ished by © is to uths Our, ched Troll THE FIRST EPISCOPAL Districy *PRESIDING ELDERS’ Wivey » COUNCIL The Presiding Elders Wives’ ( held its third meeting of the the Book Concern in Phila the beautiful and spacious offic accommodated the meeting. 7) ing was well attended with (12 fourteen members present. Mrs. Russ could not be p cause of illness in the fami! Galloway is in~ Bermuda missed Mrs. Sims who was i attending the Conference wit Sims. After the meeting the le entertained at the Marion 7 corner of 20th and Bainbrid: by the Presiding Elders Phila. and Dela. At which time Mrs. Ret: read a very interesting pap: life of the late Mrs. Stewart " We were then favored wit very nice paper by Mrs. Anni horst on the life of the late len. —Mosell M CARTER MEMORIAL A. " CHURCH Fresno, California The First Quarterly Confer: held at the above mentionec on December 15th, 1938. A and auxiliaries reported splend | der the leadership of Rev. M his charming wife, the church ! on a new'vision. The spirit. the church has been renewe' and prayer meetings are well : The pastor conducted a Bib! Class from 7:30 to 8 p.m. Meeting Nights, and a keen | displayed by those attending Mrs. McNeil was presente’ cital on last Thursday night to and appreciated audience. The outlook is bright, and that God will continue to bles: Having to make his repo! Nebraska Conference, Rev. came to us late. He arrived ! 16th. Over $600.00 have be: by him since his arrival. ~ Rey. A. M. Ward, Presid’ received the following reports Raised by Trustees ~...---- Raised by Stewards ......- On Campaign to pay off mor‘ “gage debt ... Rev. A. W. War: Laois Rey. L. S. McNe ; Ezra Mae Morse Dundil ar at rooms UARY 19, 1939 : Complete Course of Study for Preachers PRICE LIST = Books for Sale by The A. M. E. Book Concern 5 S. 19th Phildelphia, Pa, G. E. ‘Curry, Business Manager ite 6 S. 19th St., Philadelphia, Penna. -E, Curry, Manager, Sirs: ‘Please find enclosed Postal Money Order or Certified Check for $. t which please send goods ordered below to the address at the bottom of is sheet. tee Price of dered Name of Article ...Presiding Elder’s Record _... A. M. E. Church Record . Ses 3.00 .. Quarterly Conference Record 1.50.. _... Class Leaders Record ........... 20.. ... A. M. E. Discipline, 1936-40 -.. 90. .... 1936-40 Disciplines, per dozen . 9.00. . .... Music Hymnal, Cloth en 73) ... Music Hymnal (per dozen) Bie VAL ae ... Music Hymnal (per 100) ... . 90.00.. .... Word Hymnal. 3 a OO is . Word Hymnal (per dozen) ..... .... Word Hymnal (per 100) . Hymnal for Pulpit (leather bound) )).. Hymnal for Pulpit (Morocco bound and in Gold) . Be. 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" Gems of Love ...--.30 cents each ....$3.00 per, doz.......||----++ zs Gates of Praise ..--+- 35 cents each .... $3,50 per doz. ...... He ckeaw ll 2 Kingdom Songs (hard back....-+++++ 75 cents each . Hallelujah Voices .... 5 cents each . $3.68 per dos, . a ce Lae ee. >. ===== DSC09489.JPG ===== PAGE SIXTEEN UE ELE SHINER, TEXAS Rev. Grady of Palmer was with us|is to aid Daan Spivey in ae all. im the afternoon service. His sermon|kitchen and dining room fo. will not soon be forgotten. The] students who wish to board themselves. presence of himself and his good people} 4 very fine spirit of cooperation was The First Quarterly Conference was held at Little Bethel A.M.E. Church, Shiner, Texas, December 10, 11, 1938. | added so much to our services. evidenced and we believe that success Bernat ae : The pastor, Rey. H. Green had things] The religious fervor carried~through- | will be ours. 4 The price of the Christian Re Be well in hand and the conference was] Out the day, and indeed, as the Presid-} . ©. ——______» |’ Corder is’ $1.50 a year It 4 a success. After a short prayer service] ing Elder came before us for evening _ COLUMBUS, GA. Teally worth more. During a a the pastor in very fitting words pre-] service, there was eagerness to hear and month of January we ai , ; sented the Presiding Elder, Rev. T. F.} receive his message. . | Our beloved pastor, Rev. I. H. “Hall GIVE a year's subscription . 4 : Ferguson, who gave a splendid address] The quarter went over in a very sat-]is carrying on his worl here at St. laymen who subscribe In clubs a Py . : Ea \ ¢ AAL ORG AN- : ; } and also gave a splendid synopsis of the}istactory way. Rev. L. P. Prince,|Paul A. M. RE. Church. “Se Se was ave: To get this bargain rat < SS 3 work of the District, which was very the: pastor is prayerfully leading on. | largely attended. you el be in-a club. i ‘sh = AS RE AFRICAN: ‘METHODIST: eeu canon, ‘ cresting. The members are responding in a] Rev. Hall was at his best at 1La.m. = ; , The business part of the conference] very fine way. A spirit of co-operation}he spoke to his audience concerning Editor and Manager ‘ showed an increase Sunday at 11 a.m.J1s expressed in their every action, they] God’s great love for humanity. This The Christian Recorder PHILADEL and 7:30 p.m. Our Presiding Elder with move and talk with the kind of confi-|being the: first Sunday the Sacrament 716 S. 19th Street, PHIA, PAL THURSDAY, JANUARY 12, 1939 his meek and lamb like spirit came be-] dence that makes you see no failure. | was ministered and 149- -persons com- Philadelphia, Penna. Half : Cent : = ERICEEAVE aga ety fore us with a message from the altar] There is a broad smile upon the faces| muned. - ‘ ury Headquarter f Be and set our hearts on hallowed fire.]vf the officers and a note of grateful]- Money raised: : Dear Sir: re $s Oo the First Episcopal A Score and Ei ht May God give him a long life to preach} ihanksfulness as they say “Yes, we} Por Pastor’s Salary .. mah oa63: Enclosed herewith $5.00 fo = <a ey g such gospel. The church is in high} went over.” God be praised; for his} Trustees 4.79 the Christian Recorder. Seat istrict spirit and pledged their support one} mercy endureth forever. Sick 1.05 ue hundred percent. —Mrs. E. L. Prince] S. S. 7 1 a iclosed you will find ($1.50) one oe a ees —Mrs. H. E. G. Durham Name : dollar and fifty cents to renew my sub-[NEW YORK MINISTERS WIVES - Sr aimee TAP sees... scription for the Recorder. ORGANIZE TALBOTTON, GEORGIA Address Mrs. M. A. Gladney Our First Quarterly Conference was Z 2 Ao oe Box 407 Shiner, Texas The A. M. E. Ministers wives of! held at Philadelphia Circuit by Dr. M. Name Sines New York City and vicinity met at the|C. Davis, Presiding Elder. He was Ra aime ie ENNIS, TEXAS yome of Mrs. Kay B. Nichols on Tues-) happily received by the people of the Address day, Jauvary third for the purpose of] East Columbus District. May Bishop s Sewiiet ents. First Quarterly Conference convened] organizing an alliance. The following Fountain live long to preside over the at Wayman Chapel A. M. E. Church,| officers were elected: Mesdames Kay church and to send us such wonderful abies December 30-January Ist. Rey. W.;B. Nichols, President, Florence Tyler |men, we find in our Presiding Elder | ~~ Address N. McGrew, P. E., presiding. ‘Our! First Vice President, Anna Bell May-|and pastor. Our Pastor was away from. Boece video cee edecee ess... services began with Love Feast Friday; banks, Second Vice President, Lula}us six years but returned with joy and | Name night, which was indeed a spiritual feast] Crawford, Recording Secretary, Leah happiness. Since our conference met BO Wrasse ate to the worshipers present. Saturday| M. Morton, Assistant Recording Secre-] in October we have raised $48.51; for Address night the business of the quarter went] tary, Alice Walton, Corresponding Sec-| Presiding Elder $15.50. With Dr. 5 over in a very encouraging manner and| retary, Emma Freeman, Treasurer and] Davis and our good pastor we know no 4 was an index to a successful quarter. Elnore Rogers, Chaplain, Romaine] failures. &: a ROF JOHN R. HAWKINS Sunday School under the leadership] Portlock is Chairman of the Program —Amanda Correker Address _ Financial Secretary = PROF. ARTHUR S. JACKSOD of our worthy Supt., Bro. J. B. Pos-| Committee, Mabel W. Jones, Consti-) >———————______. Yours truly, d the laymen of the church ISITING THE BISHO: ee “ee au f En ti are tell was a model for timliness and put-| tution and By-Laws, Beulah Berry, En- Stenography, E. TS hen the General Conference | f “bos BIS we Sa Pate re s A : 3 a phy, xpert yp= 3 i. Bishop D. H. Sims, George A. Singleton, Editor and Manager of the as ting over the spirit of the lesson, so] tertainment, Naomi Dawkins, Member- Pastor - Chur Philadelphia. Elected Secre- i ¥ “ rs ey wot : “he yee: PP oe 2. = ing, Mimeographing zy = Christian Recorder and George Wilbur Baber, pastor of Ebenezer African M. E College Professor educator, orator much so, that we carried over into the| ship and Bessie D. Jackson Contact Neatly D sz ducation at Wilmington, N. C. Chiureh,’ Detroit Mich Saver (ole ubrof.) Jackson has “bean morning vi that spiritual atmo-| Committee. Other members are Lucy x one Subscribe t Since 1912 he has been our be pe Bat . isi saiSteretary. OF Educatio Fe ears é z : Church Bulleti S ial ic, f When the Reverend George W. Baber made a recent visit to Philadelphia} Secretary of u n ew years sphere that we were ready receptacles| Dutton, Lettie Manning, A. L. Wilson, fe etins a Specialty - THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER Secretary-Treasurer of Fi-|, . was accompanied by the Editor and Manager of The Christian Recorder|ago he came to the rescue of Paul for the message so well delivered by] and Daisy Garrison. Prices Reasonable His name represents the no- to the offices of Bishop D. H. Sims on the third floor of the Allen Building. | Quinn College, Waco, Texas, his alma Rev. McGrew. ‘The initial project of the presto The ghest and best in our commun-) Fp oiowing the co nce they motored with the Reverend A. Chester Clark} mater and serving gratis he has lead in Christian Recorder Office to Wilmington, Del., where they saw the new Bethel which is being completed Jits reh tion - or the ership ¢ stor Clark. From Wilmington they continued to ETC Ee 2 F " 6th Floor Fi : under the rship of pastor Clark mia ) preached from) the. 132nd Psalm, Ist A. M. E. MUSIC HYMNALS Allen Building ar a ee WEST AFRICAN CONVOCA- |W. <)incton and visited Prof. John R Hawkins at the Financial Department. |". b, Fleming preached out of > samples on request. State OF THE FIRST EPISCOPAL} pore jeaving the city they called at the Church Extension Department. : 2 ; wie 716 South 19th Street’ oo ele ree : F the 1940 Generai| is heart @ sermon that will ever live DeM. RICT AT ALLEN A. M. E. Baber has great plans for the entertainment of the 1940 General 7 eae oe ee ‘ ~ Philadelphiz pam Sew : The Reverend Bab : in the memory of his listeners, and lelphia, Penna. 1194 South 4th St., Greenville, | CH, PHILADELPHIA. Conference, the Exhibition of Negro Progress. one tthat leaves: Howard 1 de- : : aa —Wilson Photo Jo : termined to make this a b r year Pe Edward James Howard MLSS Far OF Ue ae. for Christ. We ha ‘ C = or Tis’ e have lear ; / . ; Waco, Texas reciation of{ner, was elected Secretary. Sisters Presid E Dr. F thee chee MBE AGE smi 4 ° e < moved with a deeper app: ‘i our Presiding Paks Whe: SBEM ae e SC’ bility as missionaries for] Grayce Jones, Finance Committee, Le} sy yiously await his quarterly t Te lads SPOR siya | Brand new A.M.E. Music Sub: ription Campaign Now On y and Monday, December 18-19, ea eae | nora“Acklin, Reporter to the Christian BUA poe. tierroreast Fate: Palo s Hymnals, Bound in semi ‘ © great days in Philadelphia, Continued on page 16) Recorder. : Dr. G. M , P. I 3 ( Morocco with Head Bands z foreign missionary program of For the first quarter, we feel that hiss Sewn Nellin ¥ 2 * rican Methodist Episcopal NESSEE are beginning to catch on to the and Bewatihilly-geisived 4a VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORITE BISHOP ett Bee |: CHATTANOOGA, TEN eee oe 525 Gold are offered at these re vas held at Allen A. M. E.| p, GM. Fleming, P. E. of the|a new charge. First God blessed us In This Issue | Prices. z = Unfavorable weather and South Chattanooga District, held his} with two converts, and two other mem- As never before the CHRISTIAN RECORDER needs your support season did not deter the First Quarterly Conference in Howard bers coming to us rst othe ee. $ A . i laymen connectional Con- M.E. Church, 25th and] making a total taken in this quarter} 7. jyaiy Altar Single Copy +o $ 1.50 The present Giitor ‘and Manager hay sssumed Bese geesronsibility nich District offi ith ee AE = n Dec. | (4). We raised this quarter $60.00 Rev. Carlyle F, Stewart 2 . v4 He must pay for printing, wrapping, wraps, electric current, mailin, Fi fed abe . f eee pare 3 At 8 o'clock the regular order of]. 7 ; ol I wae 3 Dauli pe . th Officers and members of} 19 1938 at 6:30 P.M eyotion was} At 8 ocloc raugery _| Sunday School Lesson 3 Half Doz. “> 6.50 ling, postage, telephone, clerical help, rent for two rooms in the Met MGesionary Societ 8, he P. E. organiz-| service was observed, 8:15 o'clock the | -pITORIALS: ns ry y y the pastor. The me Allen Building, office equipment, service for cuts, insurance, and inci- oo) See lead by the p _ Tur| pastor presented Dr Fleming, who Ga) Beihar watission Minted 4 dentals. We took over “without a dime,” but like Payne, with faith a “ei 5 i wee ed the Conference: Bro. | Pe apeeheinG Uncle Sam 4 , One Doz. — $12.00 in God. We thank the Bishops, brethren and sisters who have stood by Peepers cepartmen' SS may 5 Smith, were present oui, Since Christmas Carols World Sor The conference season will soon be over. Under the law Alle» nuch to the success of the Sice 1848 8 The Chidstian er rows (Editorial of the Week) 4 Day as usually observed will mean nothing now to the CHRISTIAN th delivered addresses R d r Pointed Points Rae 4 RECORDER. Before the off-season comes we call upon loyal Africa" et upon the work 1852 The Christian ecoraer. | | Churchman Afield 5 J 2 Methodists all over the connection to help us in a church-wide sub- iieids’ expecially, West P A | Birthday Greetings 5 scription campaign. Do you love your church a dollar’s worth? Sub- nas : of the Negro ress. Young People’s Page, 6 J : in music and other 6 ail Your Orders Today scribe, Subscribe! Get your friends, and neighbors to subscribe! Take lent Bloifay not ‘only h P. nality. |Allen C, E, League 4 W. Pay P an offering in your church for so many subscriptions and boost you" eading churches, but Popular Paper Wit erso |News At A Glance : A d be stage _ Bishop. Prove your love for him. The connection wants to know 1 mission Pfieches Transitions - HA 2 the most popular Bishop. You will help preserve and maintain one of our oldest institutions, the CHRISTIAN RECORDER. 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  ===== DSC09497.JPG ===== PAGE SIXTEEN THE CHRISTI A GREAT OPPORTUNITY Special Christian Recorder Club Rates!! TION OF THE FIRST EPISCO- PAL DISTRICT AT ALLEN A. M. E. CHURCH. PHILADELPHIA, PA. (Continued from page 1) The price of the Christian Re- corder is $1.50 a year. “It is Bishop David H. Sims has set a high really worth more. During the-!}mark in the promotion of not only month of January we will the convocation of the ministers an GIVE a year’s subscription to laymen who subscribe in clubs of five. To get this bargain rate you must be in a club. laymen of the first district for West Africa, but last June for South Africa as well. The fine response to his call reflects a great leader and shows that at heart, African Methodism is possess- ed with a missionary spirit when aroused that will not be daunted in fol- lowing the captain of our salvation and of obeying the great commission. The church is determined to follow in the | foot steps of the Christ as our fathers found Him leading them to our brothers Editor and Manager The Christian Recorder 716 19tn Street, Philadelphia, Penna. Dear Sir: Enclosed herewith $5.00 for Address Yours truly, Pastor - Church BISHOP E. J. HOWARD The tentative date for embarking on Subscribe to our second visit to West Africa is February 24 1939. We look forward A. M. E. MUSIC HYMNALS THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER ABE WEB RAR MAL A MARE aie Brand new A.M.E. Music Hymnals, Bound in semi Morocco with Head Bands and Beautifully stamped in Gold are offered at these Prices. Single Copy Half Doz. $ 150 $ 6.50 One Doz. — $12.00 \ Mail Your Orders Today We Pay Postage M. E. BOOK CONCERN , ‘116 S. 19th Sty A Philadelphia, Pa. THE WEST AFRICAN CONVOCA-|to that date as epochal in eee Christ the Christran Recorder. Send || and sisters in Africa, bearing to them to: the good news of the gospel of the} trict, $100.00. On arriving home, I Re 9 cy DE ee a ae . Kingdom of God. Name Address CY ne RP ad ore de os wee Name Address ‘ Ne ro AN RECORDER | ty and to the African M. p hurch. In. the words of the a | Bishop Quale of the Methodist “In Americar of our foreign work as Dr. L. L. Berry and Mrs. C. S. Smith:are also pre- paring to accompany us. It will be the first time two heads of our Mission-{. ary Department have planned visiting | our West African work. All hail to Bishop Sims, his good wife and the membership of the great district, over which he presides. His West African © late Episco. Fo. Box to reach Me not 16 1939, Day is the most outstanding gesture) CLEVELAND TENN. and performance as relates to West] = 8 8 ___’ Africa ever recorded in the annals of] The First Quarterly Conference of our church, and I want to express for| the Lee Chapel A. M. E. Church met myself and the foreign work over| November 26-27, with much succes. which I preside, the deepest apprecia-| The Lord blessed us with the return tion and gratification. Bishop Simfs is one of the master minds of our great Connection _as well as an outstanding leader of and for the Negro race. _ Bishop Sims turned over to me $866.54 and from the Mite Sisters of the dis- of our same pastor, Rey. J. C. Mobley this being the fourth year. We love our pastor, also his dear wife and daugher, also our Presiding Elder, Rey. J..M. Brown who is serving his second year with us. We have not lost any members since Annual Conference but have taken in one. All boards ar working and did bring in very go reports. There is a spirit being manifested that hitherto has not been manifeste off start of the year. That Within self give us more zeal to go forward The Missionary Society made a ni report, also some Dollar Money was raised in this First Quarter. The Presiding Elder was paid, an small amount given the pastor. 0 Prayers are that our success might co tinue being led first by Almighty Go. secondly, beloved Bishop E. J. Ho ard and most noble Rev. J. M. Broy Presiding Elder, also our Pastor, Re J. C. Mobley. Presiding Elder preached two stirriy sermons, but the climax came Sund night when he spoke from the tex! “How can we sing the Lord’s song a strange land.” .Every one enjoyed the sermon —Lillie Cloud found a letter from the prince of the historic Sixth Episcopal District, Bishop William A. Fountain, containing a check for $75.00, and stating we would hear again soon from Georgia. 5 Sisters D. Ward Nichols of New York, W. F> Ball of Chattanooga, Adella Baker of Baltimore, and Edna Gullins of LaMott, Pennsylvania, are special solicitors for this work in that section. I wish to express my thanks for the warm support and fine co- operation being given by the Mite Sis- ters, both Connectional and local. 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RD ~THESOFFICIAL ORGAN: DX, 1 HIGHLY RESOLVE The year 1939 is here. As a | reader of the Christian Recorder I highly resolve to assist in having our paper enter one out of 5 African Methodist homes. As a Minister of the Gospel I re- solve to get S new subscriptions immediately. As a pastor I high. ly resolve to have each member of my Official Board subscribe to the Christian Recorder. 1 furth- | er resolve to have each club take out a subscription, my Sunday School Superintendent and each teacher COOPERATIVE CHURCH UNITY the value of our “Mother Journal” which has been going forth for 90 years in mould. ing sentiment, encouraging our people, defending the faith, the deepening of personal piety by reading devotional literature, and by fighting every phase of social injustice, and realising too that under the new “setup” the Editor must pay for publishing the paper I finally highly resolve, by the shades of Richard Allen, A. R Green, and M. M. Clark to stand by him. The Christian Recorder must grow and go. In God's name | will help and that right Realizing || OUR FEDERAI | Front t ight Mrs. Lu § W. Williams and row, left t: The Reverends Joseph Gomez Wm. P man Ward, Augustus C. Sumpter, A and Chaplain Harry V o rig Gregg H. Sim Back evenson, A. Way Wayman Jennings, Frank Madison Reid Richardson. | At the Biennial Session of the Fed-,— — eral Council of Churches of Christ in| in on America, meeting at the Statler Hotel,|0" ¢ | Buffalo, New December sixth to| ¢ ninth, much recognition was accorded} Ransom and Jo! A ow, Dav tor: eneral sessio This e were kee York the great world movement for Chris- early tian Unity. One of the most inspiring | the denominations of the race in that roup meetings on interracial relations significant places on the program were} Soup meetings on interracia elatio filled by church life. More and more it is becoming evident | * as presided over by Bishop John A.|h yee distinguished leaders of our | Gre who, of course, won much dis-] sort of unu ation for the church. ca nabled e ASA RICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH, tes) PRICE FIVE CENTS | | some for that oc. him, in the brief LAR BISHOP IN THE CHURCH om PAGE FIVE MOST POPU A The council, representing the efforts | pe s used, to move e sol any of our relig- ” % , peers ae “i sae a ae de-| for cooperative unity among the Pro-| the vast auc € tc nds and rounds pepe apn ones cconons Pe j 3 | testant churches of twenty-three de fany re heard to say fay peas 2PPOn Out abi Oe a PAS. tions, only meets in cities where nly kept pace, but with organized church life of the abet Betas rite Cont oeeieeica lec hue 2 ior s course, : ; pe honand BS pone eect ee and gives much time in helping to ad-| Nearly five hundred delegates, leaders a source of pride to the de hay : Bish- | Vance interracial good will with a full (Continued on page 16) =. C te that Bish-| V¢ g : | the A. M. E. Church to no’ wee! IER eave Dr : op S. L. Greene, who represented the| time eoeee " Her dirtecuPaed : laa f the race at the World| George Haynes, I g T denominations of th aug lsaeenens | Council abroad, had been tet a Perhaps the most thrilling period for} P= teee oT ace 3 ur church was when 3 r er 5 . L. Brown,|the race and our churck The Daily Altar | | Clarke, Treasurer, Mrs. J y cL ancheverdy Cl Rinse Was Sates | Da ee i jan and Music Directress, | Bishop ‘ so Rev: Carlyle Stewas | | Parliamentariat Ilins. Recording Secre-|to speak as proxy for Bishop Greene, eave tnael Tie = fpMts. E- ee Me rae Cooper, Assis-| who was detained by the pressure of EDITORIALS ahs Mrs. M. L. Mims, Cor-| conference business. Bishop se mm "A Fine Spirit Was He / tant Secretary, } ea Mrs. W. P.|led the discussion, building A. orld | Dr. Fosdick’s “Guide” to the responding Secre an of Sick Committee,| Structure For Christian Unity,” as the Bible 4 Stevenson, Chairman of Sick Cc | the race appearing in| Bear H. Owens, Chairman of Pro- | only speaker of the race apes ne The Trouble With Us 4 yens, fi ‘3 A anak e seemed to! Mrs. W. H. | Ww sa eee 16) the General Session. He seemec Y porte Rotate 4 ed E m i are 9 d H Churchman Afield O 1 f an U> | | Letters to the Editor—Birthday or God Ninety Years Service h Sub- ||. Sete 5 ‘+y—Still Carrying on. Each Sub | | young pepe’ Pace 6 manity-sul inti | Allen C. E. League Hes ib r Get a Subscrip 1on | The Christian Recorder Pulpit— scrl ‘Ss ara aE eS | Bishop David Henry Sims. 14 ===== DSC09498.JPG ===== ‘ ? AY SCHOOL LEsson January 8 Matthew 16: 13.25 Builder and maker, thou, ; . . % i — - made with hands? ; when Jesus came into th 1 - ha 7 e On earth the broken arc rea Philippi, he asked his i a perfect round. ing, Who do men say that What Bellows said is tru han is? 14 And they said, never known a man, who habitua ga, the: ‘Baptist; some, The Lord is nigh unto all them Monday, January 9 that call upon him, to all that call THE JOY OF RIGHT DOING and on principle absented himself from : ‘ ein j ty Jeremiah, Or one of upon him in truth. He will fulfill the public worship oi God, who did not — 15 He saith unto them, “I have no greater joy than to hear ye that Tam? 16 And that my children walk in truth.” answered and said, Thou the desire of them that fear him; he sooner or later bring sorrow upon also will hear their cry, and will save . self or his family.” Me HYMNS THAT LIVE 2. 18 And I also say unto hou art Peter, and upon this build my church; and the Hades shall not prevail against vill, give unto thee the keys of m of heaven: and whatsoever bind on earth shall be bound in he ven ; and whatsoever thou shalt Joose on earth shall be loosed in heaven. 2 Then charged he the disciples that they should tell no man that he was the | Christ. 21 Brom, that time began Jesus to show unto his disciples, that he must 'go unto Jerusalem, and suffer many things of the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and the third day be raised up. 22 And Peter took him, and began to rebuke him, saying ‘Be it far from thee, Lord: this shall ever be tinto thee, 23 But he turned, and said unto Peter, Get thee behind thou art a stumblingblock for thou mindest not the them.—Amen. Seas “ The true temple of God is within the | & é hrist, the Son of the living Read I John 1. a = Dresaietectia a cme EEN ae nd Jesus answered and said Saturday, January 7 “Belief must go deep. Mere creeds shrine of our own heart. See to it THE CHILD OF A KING lessed art thou, Simon Bar- THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD | like overhead telephone wires, are apt rapa TEICPEE Ta al § ut hey aie ; lesh BG oh cot = to go down in a storm.” Hugh Redwood. r " 1 ees Site fio thee. but my Fath “Ye are the light of the world.” 8 ~ Prayer: Blessed Father, as w er is houses and lands, , y Father who What could give a parent greater happiness than to know that their chil- dren were following their precepts and example? Could a minister who preaches to his people Sunday after Sunday, be more encouraged than by the knowledge that the members of his parish were putting his teachings into a practice? unto sin, but alive unto God thru Jesus4 When we obey the teachings of our| Christ, our Lord.” Rom. aim Saviour, is not his great heart gladdened| Read Romans 6 21-16. es by the knowledge that we walk in His} Every Christian must be dead and} 2 Way? No greater joy comes to any) 4live at the same time. If a man is} My Father’s own Son, the Saviour so one than that which comes thru walking} alive unto sin, then fair, : in the truth as it is in Christ Jesus our| the nature of the ; unt Once wandered on earth human sor- I ey n-| Lord. Sin is at enmity against God. row to share; 3 paring. theirs with ours, do they see in Prayer: We thank Thee, Blessed] sin dwells, God cannot a their lives “that : something” lacking Lord, for the joy that comes to us when| ever we die unto sin, w which they experience in ours? \we walk in the light that thou hast] unto God. “liv wi shown. We rejoice in serving thee. expression John Wesley to ust fi i 3 Amen. What a wonderful blessing when the} I once was an out-cast, a stranger church and ministry become really dead se n Matt. 5:14. Read Matt. 5:1-16. The Bible was recently translated in- to the one thousandth different lang- uage and dialect. This is no mean ac- complishment, and rightfully brings joy to the hearts of those interested in the spread of the Word. Truly “there is no speech nor language where their voice is not heard.” Z However, our lives are the most evi- dent Gospel and the one most clearly observed and read. Is our light shining in a way that men around us find in the Gospel something to be desired? Com- temple of God, may we both in private and public worship, enshrine Christ, His name. Amen. leita ALIVE UNTO GOD gold : et is coffers are full; He has riches un- told. - CHORUS e child of a King, the child of a ‘King; _ With Jesus my Saviour, I’m the child of‘a King. — “Reckon also yourselves to be dead BY “What care I for caste or creed? It is the deed, it is the deed; What for class or what for clan? It is the man, it is the man.” Tuesday, January 10 THE NEWNESS OF LIFE of v mirth; — : & godly ambition will die; unscrupulous} But I’ve been adopted, my name’s wii Pie GE Nia NTS Se as “So we also might walk in newness Prayer: Father of ew aes gp be liven” Rome Gedo seeking for place and power will be no ten down: ae Be tectics me, let him illuminate our hearts today that they| p24 Il Cor. 4:6-18: more; and the church will become a] An heir to a mansion, a robe, ani 4 fe and take up his cross, and may be radiant with the light of Thy chown + Whenever we accept the Jesus way In Jesus’ great power in bringing the world to] { Dae Nd cay countenance and Thy love. ea aM gi a ; . ollow me. 25 For whosoever would save bods is 4 life shall lose it: and whosoever shall of life, become soundly converted. and Wa. ap ee : ‘ 1 3 ‘f Prayer: Dear Lord, let not sin have] A tent or a cottage, oh, why should I endowed with the -Holy Spirit, life name. Amen. ‘ dominion over our mortal frame. Make} = care? ‘i hi Sunday, January 8 takes on new meaning and content. A “ 4 2 ; es a _ TEXT: Thou art the PROSPERITY man in Christ is anew creation. His[ US eove mo nnees For the sake of] They're building a ‘Palace for me Son of the living God. Mat- - outlook is new. His ambitions: haye|J°s8% Amem: 3 __ over there; -!Tho’ exiled from home, yet my 2/0 3 heart can sing, All glory to God, “Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health even as thy soul prospereth.” 3 John 2. Read James 5:13-16. If someone were to grant us health and prosperity in proportion to the prosperity of our soul, what kind of condition of health would be ours? I am afraid that many members of my church, at least, would be desperately ill. There is an indissoluble tie between been “reconditioned.” A different kind] of joy enters his life, How many church members do we find, grumbling, } - _— —_——_-——_——+ complaining, and pouting, The remedy] “Beloved, thou doest faithfully w t for the most of our church ills lies in| soever thou doest to the brethren and, getting our people to the newness of} to strangers.” 3 John 5. i life in Christ Jesus. : Read Hebrews 11:1-10. — _ Phillips Brooks once went “Earth’s crammed with heaven, f C horse a And every living bush afire with God. | to. But only they who see take off their bre _ FAITHFULNESS ‘TO DATE i John R. Ewers ; ; si ; bat uli _— _ Wh checkered career we will lead a Today we | glad, tomorrow sad; ing we do turns out well, jungle all we touch. To y human. “Let him that sta deth, take heed lest he | eve! physical and spiritual health. Some shoes; ; : f } ae in your Sait cults, like Christian Science, for ex-]The rest stand around and pick black-| this comm ted idea of yourself withou ‘ mi ES Maar é A Bro . 4 ample, make much of the mental side of betes” 3 I fine horse, h will retary and tely having some hu rr? Look at our hero Hardly has he been Master for making een observation, when ed a wond! ful sermon 2) Them : “Come back In the afternoon, lus. 26:34. “THe health. Certainly it is trae that a man who has the right attitude regarding life is more apt to enjoy physical health than one who does not. Henry Ward Prayer: Dear God, Our Father, we ie as want to keep alive to the things of the| of my cht spirit. Quicken us today; and grant} ‘ as see_ | th ici W Sit Vidas . | Presence 7 : pon his head deserved Beecher said; “Half the spiritual diffi-| that we may be crucified with Christ we al : ne aEBOW ening ‘upon : = culties that men and women suffer arise| that we may live with Him. Amen. _ e to give s- |! vas crowded. At the cv-' the opposite behavior “keen intuition pierces divinity, and in the tual dullness causes of how divinity must ‘or his brilliance, he is is blindness. from a morbid state of health.” I] ~ would say that the reverse is equally] true. ay Prayer: Grant us, O Loving Father,} prosperity of soul and health of mind Mrs. : Total raised and body. In Thee is perfect love, per- va s. Tf we were perfect fect health and achieving power. We! orld ha ; y i filling | ; pot : tld be gods, not human beings. pray for health in the name of J 3 faint syr i tie 7 ent—utiléss we are Amen, — r saying. they themselves thought, Peter replied, as much at the very beginning. goes to show how natural, how human Jesus was, how truly “in the flesh. necessary if wi pretations. ciples until no human category would hold him. He was better than the best, and this added quality was the unusual quantity of God in him. as well as it can be express understandable words window, and other: Consistently dull, Even Nave our good moments, eae to the penitentiar Sayed the warden’s little a fre. Even the best oe ties as when a preacher fails to an his bills. Our tempers betray us, ur weaknesses asserts themselves. Our tongues lead us astray, run away with us. Conceit tps us, and then we blunder. Praise turns a heads and we become domineering and impossible. Only Jesus was periect. Merit praise and blame, like shadow and the worst of us as when a man y tor murder, daughter from Ol us have our Our appetites You and | Checkered, sunshine on a lawn, is existence. But, fortunately we judge all men by the best they may have pro- duced. We remember Vachel Lind- say by “Abraham Lincoin \Walks at Midnight” and by “General Wo illiam Booth Lnters into Heaven,” not by any lesser productions. Every poet, painter, Statesman, general, business man, preacher who ever lived is re- membered by his masterpiece. a fine arrangement. It would be a wretched world that remembered us only for our’ worst. teacher, Lhis is in recent years We have had many attempts to debunk great men such as \Washington, Lincoln, Gladsto ers. Bismarck anda host of oth. The mud has not stuck; the first We insist upon worshiping heroes and we want to rain has washed it all away keep alive the bravest and most beauti- ful traits We know full well that poor Peter tried to This in itself is good tell his Master that suffering must not come near him, but we remember “the good confession.” We know quite well that Peter denied his Lord, but we} preach about his works on Pentecost. Society has another good trait; it is the custom of speaking only good of the dead. How strange it seems to us that the | closest followers of the Master did not seem to appreciate him! Even after he had been with them for months they did not recognize him for what he was. called him Elijah—one of the t prophets of Israel returned to anc earth. That was what the people were} Pressed by Jesus as to what “Thou art the Christ, the Son of God.” You may object that Andrew told Peter It only It is not easy to harmonize the Gos- pel of John and the Synoptics, nor 1s it use reasonable inter- Jesus grew upon his dis- That is about ed in plain, nd it is enough. POINTERS By Roy L. Smith “And some said he was @ reyolutionist, and others said he was 4 stained glass s said he was an open door on life.” Some people miss ¢ are unable or unwilling to trust spiritual perceptions. aN TA The only material out of which a tre church can be Huilt is human Marre A principal reason the world missed the significance 5 cause they were expecting God becatise they heir why of Jesus is be- Jod’s anoint- gy HE CHRISTIAN RECORDER ed to come doing another thing. A good many People make the mis- take Peter made when he tried to sub- titute his own plans for God’s plan, A good friend can be a terrible enemy when he tries to tempt duty. us away irom PRAYER THOUGHT By William Chalmers Covert Almighty God, in whom we ever live, may Thy Spirit enter to quicken our souls and gird with understanding our minds, May we more clearly see Je- sus in whom Thou art revealed and through whose human features Thy divine attributes shine forth. Give us a faith that holds amid the shifting standards and shocking negations of our day. May we confess our faith be- fore men and draw upon those exhaust- less sources of divine grace that alone can hold Thy disciples steadfast in hours of temptation. May we hear from our Lord’s own lips a confirmation of our adoption into his discipleship. May we never, through desire for selfish security and personal promotion, misread the purposes of God for us. May the spirit of his cross take Let her know how in losing herself in sacrificial living, full possession of his church siving and serving she is to find life abundant here in the world to come Through Jesus Christ Amen. life evermore our Lord DAILY BIBLE READINGS M. Matthew 16:13-16 T. Matthew 16:17-20 W. Matthew 16:21-25 T.. Matthew 10:34-42. F. Matthew 8:5-13 Ss Luke 9:51-55. S. Colossians 1 :9-18. —The 20th Century Quarterly “ON THE SOUTH—THREE GATES” Revelations 21:13 By Bishop Reverdy C, Ransom ption is taken from a ption of “The Holy Out of Heaven The above fine in John’s de Jerusalem Descending “On the South three gates— from God” Z gate was of one pearl. tates of America every several South of the United S tes offering golden oppor- lie three ga i : Kingdom of tunities for buliding the God. The African Methodist Episcopal Church has scarce ly scratched the sur- face in its efforts to enter two of them: namely, the Islands and South: America. Now Cuba calls the A. M. E. Church ‘ “Gem of the Antilles’ and explore its opportunities fot Orne tion in the interest of he Kingdom 0 God. The invitation was extended ® the Bishops of the A. M. E- Church ommittee headed by Mr. John A. Deveaux, 4 Negro American resi- , , Cuba for more than twenty- I had the honor to present he Bishops Council College last August. to visit that by a ¢ dent it five years this invitation to t that met at Kittrell I received it most respectfully and weighed its contents seriously, and with- out a dissenting voice voted to send a commission to Cuba to explore the op- portunities for the organization of our church there. The invitation sent to the Bishops said) among other things, that there are large numbers of Negroes, many of them members of our church who had come there from Florida and other states; that there are also many native Cubans who had heard of it and who desired to meet some of its leaders face-to-face. The commission elected by the Bishops to go to Cuba consists of Bishops R. C. Ransom, H. Y. Tookes, John A. Gregg, E. J}. Howard, D. H. Sims, and Dr. L. L. Berry, Secretary of Missions. Dr. John R. Hawkins, Secretary of Finance, has graciously volunteered to accompany the commission; also Bishop W. A. Fountain and N. W. Williams have indicated their intention of joining the The commis- sion will sail from New York, Wednes- day, January 18; at 4:00 P. M. on the Steamship Oriente, arriving in Havana, commission in this visit Cuba, Saturday morning, January 21, at 8:00 A. M. Returning, we shall leave Havana, Sunday, January 29, at 4:00 P. M., arriving in New York, on Tuesday, January 31, at 8:00 A. M. We have been officially informed that a committee appointed to receive us consists of Dr. Alejandro Cruz, Da Siba, ex-chief of the Sanitary Department, Marianao, Cuba, Honourable Risendo Marquette, councillor of the Gover- nor’s Council of the Province of Havana, Cuba, there, and John H. Deveaux. This committee will be at our service and put at our command 7 passenger automobiles to be used at our call. They us to each of the five provinces of Cuba; namely, Pinao del Ro, Matanzas, Santa Cl: Cama- Santiago with x will convey gitez We shall carry us literature printed in both English and Spanish from someof the principal departments of our church for distribu- the Cuban people who re- We have also had the honor tion am ceive us to be informed that “Col. Fulgencio Batista, the most renowned citizen of Cuba, will greet us upon our arrival, all of which would seem to indicate there is deep desire upon the part 1 Christians of many ¢ A sentence from one of their letters “You will see C talk with her foremost people, opportunities ba, reads for lifting the benighted and rejoice over the prospects.” The island of Cuba, as is well-known, lies less than ninety miles from Miami, Florida, Its opportunities for service are boundless, its people are free, and enjoy on the whole a high state of culture and enlightenment. Will the church pray that we shall go with God as we enter this Third Gate of the Pearl that lies so closely to the south- ern border of our country? Yours for God and the Race, RISHOP REVERDY C, RANSOM. GOWNS Fine materials. beautiful, work, pleasingly low prices, Catalog and samples on request. State your need and name of church. DeMoulln Bros. & Co, 1194 South 4th St., Greenville, Ml. een Choir Pulpit a ===== DSC09499.JPG ===== ce. ee oP es Seal uy nie THE CHRISTIAN. Life Is a Battle. : I will live it courageously. “Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid; for the Lord thy God is with thee.” annual conference ns. In addition to he paid $2,500 on the ions of the church, Or dangers hover nigh May I go forth with ‘The way of those w: (Josh. 1:9) —Frank. Ellsworth Bigelow. Editorials A FINE SPIRIT WAS HE Such was the late Henry Har- rison Cooper of the Philadelphia Conference. Years ago we met Bishop M. H. Davis, Vice-President Hey be ope ee a : er Rev. H. H. Cooper, Secretary enna See vee ase =Ppome = Contributing Editors: Carlyle F,| ™ent. A friendship began which Stewart, Josephine T. Washington, T.]| lasted until he closed his eyes in CALVIN’S NEWSPAPER SERVICE H. K. STRAUSER ADVERTISING SERVICE aot. HL. WISEMAN, Entered at the Post Office at Philadel. ie Veterans Hospital at th, Kansas is one of the s in the connection, is people reduced the ethel, Kansas City by d the interest from 7 4 per cent. Katheryn daughter of Rev. and seman is in the Welfare nt with offices in the San leans: of persuading ic soit, n’s will, grew to be E sa eans of Teleasing t ough man whatever was God's will.” “The real contrast between udaism and Christianity, at their best, is to be found in the fac that whereas the proper symbol of the one is the Torah... the proper symbol of the other is the cross.” “Suffering can be redemptive Published Weekly at the A.M.E. Book Concern 716 S. Nineteenth Street Philadelphia, Penna. Bishop D. H. Sims, Presidenc And may I walk unbowed The way of those who die. Just one thing 1 ask and pray, Of Him who made the plan, — God grant, when I shall walk that way, es L an idea that has b: i ae Jefferson Clement, Elizabeth M. his final slumber. Dr, Cooper was| That 1 may be a man. ‘the noblest ee . W. WIGFALL IS Thomas, Howard D. Gregg, Milton S. : A eee 50) a |e Se ® “i Pastor of Bethel in New 5 Wright, G2 * Way pation: endowed with a fine mind and _ ment religion,’ Charles H, Wesley, Juanita E. Jackson- whenever ue mee se deliguted ie Mitchell, A. Wayman Ward, Harry V.| discuss Biblical subjects and phi- Richardson. losophy, especially metaphysics. Years ago we met in a_ second hand book store and he gave us a copy of “Kant and Spencer” by Borden Parker Bowne. Just be- Copy Se fore he died and we had one of Address all correspondence to: The| Ur typical chats in the Allen Christian Recorder, 716 South 19th Building we Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. FOSDICK’S “GUIDE” TO THEBIBLE A real event in the religious world is the new work of Harry Emerson Fosdick, ‘entitled “A Guide to _ Understanding the Bible.”* No book about the Bible is more a necessity than this one in the home of every churchman, referred to the] and no book that Dr. Fosdick has Kantian postulates of God, the written will stand higher in use- soul and immortality. What lies} guiness or esteem. Years in prepa- beyond the grave was often the ration, it is marked by solid work_ subject for discussion. Not like] manship and brilliant imagination. infants crying in the night with] The wealth “of information|. no answer but a cry. With a sub-} about the Bible which has come lime faith in the Supreme Person] through scholarly research in the back of the world order and the in_] ja.¢ generation or two has been definable cosmic processes, we only imperfectly passed on to He holds the key. There are many| concluded that the endless life de-[those who do not read comimen: things he could tell us about it t i = es ‘i Seibold Bae them tral: “He 9 lead pees pes: a fitian ie ig ir taries or otherwise follow closely y Us into it step by step. That is better whose we are and whom we serve. | the advance of Biblical knowledge. than seeing the distant scene. Quite naturally when a circle of To mediate such information to friendship is broken and one well] the religious public is essentially known fades from the earthly] the work of a preacher, albeit a scene those who are left think scholarly one. The trained mind long, long and deep thots. Alot Dr, Fosdick, ‘setting out to do friend has gone to “realise value.” this, sees Biblical events in their His mercy underlies.” Weekly Poem And he was a friend. When we} jong connections. He guides his met in New York in 1936 he said readers from a God~who was a words of great worth. Asa mem_} territorial deity- and loved his THE NEW LIFE FOR THE NEW/Der of the Board of Publication] clansmen only, to the God of YEAR and Secretary we labored togeth- John’s Revelation, worshiped by E —_ er. We saved several hundred of ‘every tongue and nation. Like- 7 came dollars for the church and put the} wise with each great idea of the “Though I walk Ps the valley of pipe = he ae ee B ible,—-man, right and wrong? the shadow .... I will fear no evil,{ ¢ authorities over a thousand dol. suffering, prayer, immortality, — Thow act with mies” lars. But he is gone. His books] he indicates the lawgivers, prop- have been closed, and his final! hets, and the Master lifted relig- chapter written. The church will] ious faith progressively higher to temember H. H. Cooper for the} the stage of New Testament per- life which he lived and the con-} fection, tribution which he made. Fare-} well! A There is a path to known, (eon : A trail which you andI Must tread, and treading go al The way of those who die. _ “Watch ye, stand fast in the faith,| ! Know not where that path. quit ye like men, be strong.” = be, : (1 Cor, 16:18) | Nor where its’ mg such in a large The reading of Dy. Fosdick’s e Bethel is quite a re- “Guide” is made easy by the sys. tematic and logical presentation of ideas which is habitual with him, as well as by the fine crafts. manship of the printer. Ignorant and learned alike will feel under deep obligations to the author for his timely service. It is a religious book of the year, and beyond that of many years. 3 —Zions Heral:| —00o0-——_—- THE TROUBLE WITH US - We have been more interested in electing Bishops, and General Officers than in legislation. {00 frequently we have “howled” a brother down when he attempted to speak from the floor of the General Conference because we thot we did not agree with hin. We have created such an atno- sphere of noise that sane legisla- tion was impossible. Only the Pres. and a few around him are aware of what transpires on the closing days of the General Conference We should be tolerant and 1 spectful to those who differ from us. Let our votes decide an issue. Perhaps the unpopular 3-3 Dele- gate law would not have been e- acted in an atmosphere of deliber- ate, quiet, sane thinking and free dom of expression. Now we 4° paying the price. The General Conference of 1940 ought set @ high standard of efficiency in free discussion and progressive les'* latior George A. Singleton, Editor and Manager he [ae EGRAM FROM THE Rey. Herman F. Tyree, Nashville, ‘Tenn. “Arrived safely. Feeling fine.” His friends over the con- nection continue to pray for his recovery. SUBSCRIPTION RATES 1 Year, $1.50; 6 Months, $1.00; Single ieeeReV, T.-L. SCOTT whose ministry reaches over into Michigan and Chicago, has been transferred from Raleigh, N. C. by Bishop M. H. Davis to Balti- THURSDAY, JANUARY 5, 1939 Weekly Thought HE HOLDS THE KEY ‘igh, he increast Dollar Money Christ alone knows the coming year from $30 to $50; Children’s Day rom $10 to $40. Educational funds $574, an increase of $546.50; ; ary funds from $122 to General Conference dele- ss from $5 to $40; Pension Fund from $2 to $10; Young Peo- ¢ lept. from 0 to $55. Members ‘in charge 598, accessions 38, con- versions 20; Dollar Money $440 ‘ v. Scott is a flaming Baltimore will take his presence. “I know not what the future hath Of marvel or surprise; Assured alone that life and death DING ELDER, W. ©. an was kind enough to ‘copy of the West Sa- istrict and Quarterly (Ps. 23:4) Life Is a Task, I will live it obediently. “We keep His commandments, and do those things that are pleasing in His sight.” (I John 3:22) _ Life Is a Mission. I will live it helpfully. “Be kind to one another, tender- hearted, forgiving one another.” (Eph. 4:32) | Christmas season the Church h heart warmed, encour- red by friends who jour- e West. Like their wise from the East they brot a Gifts of good Life Is a Contest. I will live it earnestly. — + more, Md. While at St. Paul, Ral_| in $200 within two years ; Easter Day} THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER » Sympathy and cheer, Howard, Chr ry will soon Reverend George W, Class during Christmas. man attended class with hearts were attuned to th times. The were looking the coming of the Rey. a a Oi Baltimore, On Sunday Churchman was the Christmas se setting conspired to make the hour glorious. T numbers. It At 10:45 a.m, the Lord were returning home to God “The world The choir sang: Telling,” and Mrs. Catheri “O Holy Night.” She is one of the fine soprano singers in the church. The Churchman youngsters gather in the afternoon for| David Pinkey, J. W. Butler all of their Christmas program encouraging to behold the future church in action. We wonder if African Meth- odist, realises the potential power in its youth, the Evening found the Churchman closing the day in the house of God. The-Sen- ior Choir rendered “In Excelsis” by Hall. | .N: to th ong the y were Mrs. D..H. Sims areve. The Churchman was happy to shar r Christmas spirit The Churchman’s heart was gladden- ed by hundreds of cards and greetings from all parts of the church and Africa Gladdened also was sent in by the Reverends A. R. Cooper of Georgia, Carlyle F. Stewart of Min- nesota, and Texas Roll.” ely done ight rejoicing that 1943 years| boro, Florence, Ala.; W. M Saviour was born Their names are on the “Honor LETTERS TO THE EDITOR thy love. Bisho, istine Smith and Dr. te sail for West Africa. The Baber of large —— The Church- others whose € spirit of the People at St, Matthew forward to a revival and Scott of morning at five o'clock the S speaker at an early Tvice. The occasion, the he people came in large was Merry Christmas. again the people of did not recognise Him.” “The Heavens are “The Hallelujah Chorus.” ine Durant rendered a solo, saw hundreds of Tt is always church of tomorrow. People went out pleasant callers on Christ- it by subscriptions T. Jefferson Clement of Dear Dr. Singleton: T am still about you your electior great Editor cerning Tt is short, change Jackson, Miss. friend Bishop Sims. ing to contemplate. The Christian Recorder reflects the ability of the new Editor and I am sincere when I say I congratulate you. As one who has been city editor of the only colored daily paper in the world (The Atlanta World) and who has been associated with journalistic enterprises through the years, you can easily understand my interest and ap- Preciation. My best regards to you and yours, from me and mine. Very friendly yours, D. Martyn Dow See CHRISTIAN RECORDER VISITORS Bishop David H. Sims, Dr. G. E. Curry, Dean Charles S. Spivey, Wil- berforce, Ohio, M. M. Lewis, Ardmore, Pa., W. W. Jacobs, Norristown, Pa. Joseph B. Baker, G. Marshall Wilson, Bon Lowber, E. K. Nichols, Hodson Waters. It is quite inspir- NEW SUBSCRIBERS Fred Brooks, Middletown, Del., I N. Allen, Philadelphia, Penna., Rey J. R. Burghes, Birmingham, Ala., Walter C. Jackson, Solomon Ginyard, St. Matthews, S. C., Isaiah Washing- ton, Inez Temple, Maggie Rivers, G.| W. Heyward, Samuel Singleton, all of | Charleston, S. C., Watson Law, Greensboro, N. C., Joseph Moore, | Pittsboro, N. C.; C. S. Woods, Hunts- ville, Ala.; A. H. Harris, Jr., Decatur, Ala.; L. D. Shelby, Tuscumbia, Ala. ; J. E. Baker, Huntsville, Ala.; C. H Newby, Decatur, Ala.; J. E. Cheese- Moore, | Sheffield, Ala.; G. A. Lyons, Hunts- | ville, Ala.; D. W. McDonald, New| Market, Ala.; U. G. Draper, Decatur, | Ala.; L. Howard, Selma, Ala.; A. F Starkey, Selma, Ala.; A. W. Thomas, | Selma, Ala.; T. B. Clayton, Selma Ala.; R. P. Hobson, Garnett, Kans. ;| R. W. McMurry, Parsons, Kans. ; E. | H. Kelly, Hutchinson, Kans.; B. H.| McGuire, Osawatomi, Kans.; P. A. E Sneed, Weir City, Kans.; W. F. Col- THE MOST Popular Bishop Act Now! Hurry! Send in Votes! Each subscription will count 20 yotes in January, and 10 votes in standing to what I said No mistake was made in n, for you are making a The manuscript is con- Bishop Greene and other things please publish it without Love to family— Y Dear Friend I suppose mild surprise, but T ha kept up Ww progress, an gratified at t! progress ma ours in His name, C. F. Billings St. Petersburg, Fla Singleton: my letter has aroused a ve deliberately vith your activities and d have been exceedingly he sustained and creditable de both by you and our February. The most popular Bish op in the church will be honored in Dallas, Texas at the Council of Bishops in February, and award ed a valuable prize The bar tes of $1.00 in groups of 5 gain ra or more still hold for laymen Presidents, Chaplains, Mission aries, Presiding Elders, Pastors, Workers, now is the time to show your colors. Support your bishop, and help put the Christian Re corder in every African Metho dist home. George A. Singleton, Editor and Manager of The Christian Recorder 716 So. 19th Street, Philadelphia, Penna. Birthday Greetings PROF. W. FRANKLIN HOXTER Philadelphia, Penna. REV, NATHANIEL H. JELTZ Evangelist A. M. E. Church REV. P. E. WOMACK Austin, Texas DR. J. C. ANDERSON Presiding Elder Pittsburgh, Penna. MR. W. E. WALKER Missionary Dept New York City REV. F. L. BOUEY Pastor Due West Station Due West, S. C wit, Bessemer Alas) cNe Cle Caakene Blocton. Ala.; Wesley Marrisette Bes- semer, Ala ssemer, Ala. ; W.T er Alacs | L. Whitfi Joel Jack- son St. Luke A. 'M. I on the second Sunc ai $13.40 Rey. T aS a d by Rev. Johnson of Alapal Annic Bordeax raised $5 Hattie M Tugger $3.40. Now His g or helping us eer $5.00: R rod n. Was a program ed at the same church, Old time and spea aching and olos. Jubi- one Bordeaux MOST POPULAR BISHOP | Editor George A. Singleton 716 South 19th Street Philadelphia, Penna Dear Sir: Please find enclosed $ a Subscriptions to the Recorder Send paper for Christian to I cast my votes for Bishop .. iss of the as the Most Popular Bishop. Episcopal District Aen bo Yours for success, Th. ===== DSC09500.JPG ===== SEESEREREREE EERE EEE Pe thee” ‘THE CHRISTI ELIZABETH M. THOMAS Editor ON EARTH PEACE ANDGOOD » feattia routine REE EMRE RE Me x lnlnlutnidutnt tds fe ae WS IDEAVOR LEAGUE Think of what y time the chance ¢ ou will do the next} comes, Think of good those persons Placed on these PAGE S! Programs | what they have achieved from year to to amuse rath i * People, and good é rather than instruct and in-| year. SNAPPY STORIES best ome of all Jesus Chien’ °% that) spire. "Tn the furl £ thi WER for Jan a g f , Jesus Christ. Wedtet « ee n the urtherance of this program : : uary Some Juniors get the best rele tel een re along this line, therefore,|the Association must emphasize the Junior at Worship dust talking aloud to: God as they would| hare. co the institutions of learning | "écessity of cooperation in the nation- A NEW YEAR WISH Junior’s Quict Time to their father. Prayer in the Qui lave Joined with the Association in| Wide movement not to give the record Time may be just as simple salt reaching the desirable end of develop-| Of the Negro casual or nominal consider May you have enough happiness to wish to make it. It may be like eas ae Negro History Week into Negro | ation but to work persistently toward ; hea vow oak: PET amie Goa ities pene History Year While the Association | the goal of offering the American child- j Enough trials to keep you strong; C, need for me to tell you about m S Fe distributes informative literature and| Fen of both races the same opportunity ' Enough sorrow to keep you human; “Holy, Holy.” You saw me when I slipped out 2 eth eas annually an attractive poster | study the Negro that they have to A Enough hope to make your heart sing; (Five Juniors, appointed in so that mother wouldn’t pots ee : Aig be to the special exer- oN all eect mere. the ee PY Enough of labor to keep you from rust; fl pray without their names| “2° down-town after srhool You Feb ee ; eee week of | Ve ra Me nee bi _ ke i" ; rite 5 t 3 § . Fe ry, i s it. ‘ isa »|popularize the truth in order r i Enough leisure to make you broad; VO) LARC. Bs League. ‘ alled, but with all heads bowed.) heard ee teacher aked me whether I the public Shane pa ade men’s minds from error md prejudice. ae ‘| Pre * was cy eg. *, a mPOs : c Enough religion to make you value the (8) Building Fund .......... ord’s Prayer (unison). Be And I’m sorry. I] of the Negro in the curriculm during| I» thus keeping before the public what best; cripture Read and Explained tee - And TI want to do bet-] seven days. the Negro has thought and felt and at- Enough of the love of Christ in your 5-8). In verses five and seven 3 iS : Probably the most telling factor in| tempted and accomplished the race will ; soul to make you glad to serve. 5 ; us how we ought not to pray. f Si pte Quiet Time gives a chance approaching this restrable coeecth has | "ot become a negligible factor in the . 1 * ~ . or reading good sh ‘ 2 . . : - Under the pastorate of the Rey. epee US how We ought iets or ned ee one | been THE NEGRO HISTORY BUL-|Public mind. IT’S A GOOD TIME Mitchell Culpepper we hope to d& ‘ g as jects, Or good yerses of poe- LETIN Nine issues are published For further information address the = 2 A “ try. Or just t y a tear ere ssoci: fo he atone” Maa | ee |great things in the coming year. ‘Sweet Ree of Prayer.” ES jie ies ee as words | every year, and a special issue for Feb- \s ected for th State -s Neste fef (Tune: “Tipperary”) There have been 8 accessions to the r’s Talk, “What Is the Jun- as cayman from the hymn’ book) rary dealing in detail with Negro His-|rie20d Bistory, 1588 Ninth: Street, will mean a great deal Washing D.< N. W C. G. WOODSON, Director et Time?” (see below). Juniors Taking Part (sce below). ments. cburch. y we Our Elder was well pleased with ti. kind spirit of the members and pastor and stated with such a spirit St. Luke tory. The BULLETIN carefully out- lines the work for the entire year and thus supplies a satisfactory guide for the study of the Negro. It's a good time to get acquainted, It’s a good time to know Who is sitting close beside you, And to smile and say “Hello!” Questions to Be Answered 1.. How may Juniors learn about prayer from others? KALAMAZOO, MICHIGAN fl could put over any thing it wishes a 2. Why is the Quiet Time to be kept Beata fo Octobe 132, Lips BUR Eight o'clock Tuesday evening, Rev Goodby lonesome feeling ; “Let us run with patiente the race , ia each > LETIN undertook to cover briefly in|} Dr. David A. Blake delivered a very Farewell glassy stare; _ | that is set before us.” ee a the gifts our hands have} “, Bere danoae Tonio held anatiee the language of children the history of |), ¢1 sermon on. the subject SHAVE It’s a good thing to ge acquainted _ MRS. B. M. SYKS, Secreary bp apprenent; dabiasvorts to get the most from the Quiet Hour? the Neeio om nes unto the present) Faith in God.” He had a very appre- So How-do-you-do! REV* MITCHELL CULPEPPER. _ Bless Thou the work our hearts have in America. Each issue had a chapter] aistive audience of officers and mem- planned; 2 Paster Daily Verses following in the natural order the pre- Dr. Blake, mon /Ours is the hope, the will, the thought; |. Jan. 2. Studying God’s Word— _ | ceding thought, and feature stories were South. Detroit ra thangs TEXAS | The rest, O-God, is in Thy hand.” : ; 2, ‘Tim: /2:15.|added_ for further -empliasis. | Persons st Quarterly Con- HE DIDN’T MEAN MAYBE ‘i x i |T. Jan. 3. Sincerity in worship— “ Pekin to be ie rate were | ¢ A M E ] The Fourth Quarterly Conference of ee at Love Thee. John 4:23, 24. )Scheen" ey eae ; & re i sti Pa . F d ¥ Laan Benediction. W., Jan. 4. In the secret presence— This year the BULLETIN is working | W. 1 Blake was An itinerant minister was stopping Friendship and Lorena Circuit, conven. “icing Ps. 31:19, 20.| along the same line. Starting in Octo-| loud in his praise of Rev. Alexander with a mountaineer in his cabin. As ed in Alten. Chapel se yes 2h re The Leader’s Talk T.. Jan. 5. Listening to God—Ps. 85:8 ber, 1938, the periodical is undertaking] and his family and urged us to give they sat by the fireplace the minister : ‘Lorena, and Friendship A.M. E Whats the Junior’s Quiet Time? It] Jan. 6. Waiting in faith for God—|to cover in simplified style the out- 1 thatte would fofloed Ene tenes ae eee S [ MAG vy Reade eencmm nee steseyetder, Dr | is any time of the day or night that is Micah 7:7.| standing achievements of the race of service the door and inquired what they were TE ee a ee ee Ht poeey Moody being etigaged in C regularly set aside for worship, with|s Jan. 7. Jesus’ example of prayer— These will finally present the important | th 1 humanity > for. “For my three cats to go out,” 7 Massys, Quentin _ ference gave pastor G. H. W. Walkc Poa present but the Junior himself] > : ‘ Matt. 14:23.| facts of the life and history of the] A full quota of o and members said the mountaineer. “But why _ f Flemish, 1465-1466 authority to hold the quarter, which was Dondtheunceerispirit of God. Many like|5,,\ Jan, 8. Topic—I. The Junior’s| Negro from a new point of view. The] of the Quarterly C responded wouldn’t one be sufficient for all three Courtesy of The Metropolitan Museum of Art , New York City | done in grand style. Stain the early ‘morning, be- ’ Quist ‘Time Matt. 6:5-8 Getsheriiecun dente with oratory, the d reports cats to go out,” asked the minister. ca = bere ted Love-feast Friday night. The fore the day of active things begins | _Christian Endeavor World.| one for November with poetry, that - vo “Brother, said the mountaineer, “when eee Weir Breet, PASE Supper administered; and business ss. "Some like to take a few minutes im-| FS | December will treat of fiction, that = spe pla ¥ say “Stat! ¥ mean *Seaee y fully planned, which in turn was very jaction finished the business. The dinner sion Saturday p.m. At which time 2n p SeeMPES Gfler dressing and before go-| ee January of the drama, and in the natura ia ay considerately explained and pleasantly | was a real charm in the midst of affairs, appropriate message was delivered for & cc By) Sous prefer to| THE ASSOCIATION FOR THE)... will come music, painting, sculp S aH irs ie CHURCHES SHOULD UNDERTAKE| ‘ctived by the leaders of the district, | very delicious, well selected, well cook- the occasion. Het ante Bae a night, closing the} STUDY OF NEGRO LIFE AND | ture re philosophy oh Rage bel ie 7 : sneuetra 5 BIG THINGS who in appearance were tremendously|ed and served. We dined to the satis-] Aj] reports fair. Several paid Dollir May Bylaifew minutes of devotion anal HISTORY In appreciation of this effort mec e el Sabah at aia ed UEHS 2a interested. For Jesus there is no light-| faction and _content of our appetites. | Money. Pg for rest. — | keep the thought of the Negro bs re Pat ata AAD ahs i A little boy had a bantam hen and| ¢SS in the load. But when we under- |The Ministers’ Council constitutes the] At Friendship a very excellent <c'- y Together we are to tell of things that |Negro History Week, February 5-12,| 11, colieae desing i rye Apu und pledged thei The pro set under her twenty regular sized | Stand we shoulder the load in His name first Dhase of annual service on the vice. The people all requested the : | ight be done in the Quiet Hour. We 1939 | schools i: ie pars Cohen hd iC bined by oan DeeeN aS hen eggs. His father asked him what|2"4 make our advance onward and up- District. : Facts and figures set right in| turn of their pastor. hall try to mention and describe a num- Aree Da alae Nes eee ne Ker of the BULLETIN has | fina he Church is’ working |out F he meant by it. “I wanted to sce her ward. The whole course of service was | this meeting give a harmonious send off,| Rt. Rev. George B. Young, Bishop ‘things that will be helpful The Association ort eee bent iy . P He acne s he | very niceh t spread herself,” said the lad very pleasant and Educational. Each|and under the careful supervision and] pr. E. E. Moody, Presiding Ecc Bg ee gro Life and History mai I Week... This Seige a atta un euatalv OF | The Junior Choir, under the leader 5 4 type of work on the District Program| intricate interest of our Presiding El-| Dp. H.W. Walker, Sr.. Pastor Pie dasiors Taking Part | bration of Negro ie dna te cre mt Se ake ore tale Cee Aiucia ee Alenuidael nn ; showed deliberation and study. The}der, Rev. A. D. Burton who possesses} Mrs. Naomi R. Evans fi re there are some Juniors whol year it falls between Febru ERs crc leaueiees tecatare ran’ first program Sanday evening 4 KINGFISHER, OKLA. work and duties of all were made plain;|a very sympathetic heart and expresses| = Z = BeeweGhers of the Quiet Hour, they | 12 Boe pike tid net MeseBing ak iiouats clans The| ander auspices of t ro League z all of which is conducive to success. In| liberal conceptions, will run smoothly ; = Pabout the practices that they) Tt is m ast re . 4 misconception of| tendency has been not only to pre-} They brought a great spe aker, Mr The Ministers’ Council of the Lawton| the opening, immediately following the|and peaceably, throughout the year. - Subscribe to and the means of Keeping, up| some per ons ‘pS vro History Week. | serve the issues as they appear from Marvin re n of Detroi : He i a stu District, Rev. A. D. Burton, P. E.| devotion, which was conducted by the|Like wings his arms are distended to THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER terest, The others may speak] the meaning of ee vatedee of *H€| month to month bul to secure heae ae af agres bebolg a rend convened in Hennessey, Okla. Wednes-| Reys. W. M, Henry, Kingfisher, E. A.| protect the ministers on his District the ; eral subject of prayer, may|Tt shows 2 vd the present status Of] in hound form at the end of the school ore coat day 10:30 a.m., November 22, 1938, step-| Steward, Dover, I. H. Harlin, Hen-| and to defend the loyalty to the extent |” Dus lof i < Je poems or other selection background and that what we should] year in order that the s¢ pee thus | anging 4 oh oe Ping out of the last Conference Year| nessey and the Rev. Sister C. S. Clark,|of his power with affections like sold- eee : dicate | the Negro fo © erg may be COV-|concerned_may be able to build upo . y in ¢ ing paragraphs may hont these matt { know a with reports over the top, coming into! Frederick, Okla. The spirit rose to aliers for their captain. The ministers The Negro has lee oe f their com é 7 ue aie = ‘i ors the nature 0 { during one week AES 4 ee IS —— a the present year, in which we hope to, high pitch. A very timely instructional|.are lined up as a one man-strength to] | May the year 1939 teach yo" i : shies sated in the making of work | —_———$_$—————————— do more, carrying that very splendid sermon was delivered by the Rev. W.|hold up his arms as a trust, until they| Spice © vy bee “Quiet Time must really be a Tire. afong with the other races REAL ESTATE FOR SALE motto—formulated by our Presiding. D. Davis. The little giant pastor of Elder-—“Live and Help Live” we caught, Lawton Station, the head of the Dis- the first signs as he gave the first sig-| trict, Subject: “Study to show thyself nal—Come. Almost to a man the min-| approved of God.” This was a master’ isters were present, and many of the] piece and masterly delivered. It was a district officials—Namely—Mrs. L. B.|type of instruction suited to the as- Moore Lawton, Dist. Supt. of the A.|piration of the young ministry. The C. E. League; Miss Emma Weaver, are asked to come up higher. Pray for the Lawton District and imagine you hear the tramp, tramp, advance-| | ment. * : is It is not good to carry on worship when their Is 4 e and excitement. Would ‘advise Arthur to try to read a from the Bible and offer a o God while the radio was and giving 2 spoken of hieved, and his con- ast, provide courag’ s Sac pie in “i as much time _ for the present which have thus ac i just ibuti equires jus tribution tT ye a for careful investigation and st ‘or cA ssociati the Study of he Association for the S es egro. ife an jstory has ae 0 and h Ee ahaieed as the proper sort of cele as +o of a few recita- ‘ he staging © fi bration not t r speeches by y modern porch front dwellings, for Homes or West Philadelphia qualit tly reduced prices and terms Investment grea Teach your Dollars to have more Cents Be your own Investor °F and faith for the sly List mailed upon request Clear Titles Guaranteed sodhevaah atlaral ridil hdl 3 A, mber? One ee on tions and declamations © week should JOHN ADAMS, Attorney Lawton District, Supt. Sunday Schools; |catch the spirit and take up the work. oe hea think distinguished se Gea a sort of " $641 Market Street Mrs. Emma Smith, Hennessey Dist.,] Miss Emma Weaver was elected and greae bed. 2 find yes-|be given over entirely 0 se the Philadelphia, Pa | head Stewardess; Mrs Mamie M.|made a very efficient secretary. We a hink pug Po ane ‘and | stock-takine: oF ner ee accornnne Specializing in Real Estate since 1880 | Vance, Kingfisher Dist. Pres. W. H.|admire and adore our young women|D: Think of <a of mistakes echools and colleges ARE entire year | & M. Society, In fact we had a very| who have a tendency to stay with the|S: a a Sate adel actions. | in these fields Saver should be ee eT ene ample assembly, which proved very necessary. The Presiding Elder and his official staff had the work very tact- ord The participants ose who ha ve done the work—not h who hav done the, ¥ thos church. The Presiding Elder appoint-|a ed the various business committees which reported after dinn better way to handle the our conduct was not right. ===== DSC09501.JPG ===== PAGE EIGHT THE DO SERVICE AND MERIT COUNT? THE REVEREND W. F. RICE If service and merit count, then Rev-| gent in his efforts. erend Rice, a man respected for his| Reverend Rice, a man strong in his integrity and high Christian principles| convictions, has ever remained true to should not be overlooked when it comes| his political principles; and the recent to honors, rank, and a place in the A. | victory of the Republican party in the M. FE. Church. He is a churchman of| state of Michigan caused him to send no mean ability, well known through-’ the following congratulatory statement out the Carolinas, (especially in South| to Governor Elect Fitzgerald: Carolina, his native state). He is an alumnus of Allen University, and noted| Honorable Frank Fitzgerald as one of the connection’s greatest} Governor Elect of Michigan church builders, pastors, and presiding | Grand Lodge, Michigan elders. Reverend Rice is now pastor) of St. Paul A. M. E. Church of the S. W. Detroit District of the Michigan Conference over which presides the venerable Bishop J. A. Gregg, a friend to all, a Christian gentleman, a won- derful executive, and one of the great- est Bishops of this or any other re- ligious denomination. ; Tangible evidences of Reverend Rice’s| work and successful pastorates may be| seen in the many church edifices erected viz: New Hope, Mountville; Fairview; Trinity; Mount Hebron and Silverstreet, S. C. and St. James, Asheville, N. C. He also paid off the mortgage debt of twenty year’s standing at Abbeville, S. C. where he also built a parsonage valued at $5,000. At Greenville he raised nearly six thousand dollars on the new church building and built one of the finest parsonages in the state. Both membership and general claims were increased fifty percent. His great work in these fields can readily be veri- fied by his many friends in both North and South Carolina, and m the districts of Laurens, Greenwood, and Greenville over which he served as Presiding El- der. The efforts of Reverend Rice, how- ever, have not been directed toward building alone, monuments pleasing to the eye; but his heart and soul were in Frank D. Fitzgerald wiping out the indebtedness of the! Reverend Rice hopes, through God's many churches built, which would total help, to complete the new building at in value more than $200,000. In con-;St. Paul A. M. E. Charch and to versions, accessions, and the raising et, help entertain the general Conference general claims he has been no less ai when it convenes in Detroit in 1940. Dear Mr. Fitzgerald: Please accept my congratulations upon your election as the Governor of the state of Michigan. I voted and prayed for your election, and may God bless your administration. W. F. Rice To which letter the Governor Elect] replied : Reverend W. F. Rice 575 So. Rademacher Detroit, Michigan Dear Reverend Rice: Many thanks for your message of congratulation. The happiness we all feel over our victory is tempered only by the seriousness with which we un- dertake a solution of the problems be- fore us. i In winning this fight, we have received a mandate from the people of Michigan to restore confidence both in business and in government. first consideration as the new adminis- tration takes office, and your continued support in bringing that about will be sincerely appreciated. Best wishes, Sincerely, CHRISTIAN This will be our] RECORDER Do sevice and merit count? it matter who it is? (Signed a friend) E. H. Thomas Detroit, Michigan THE SPY-GLASS (By Allen R. Cooper) The birth-day of the world’s greatest It renders De- cember the most honored of all months, and the 25th day ‘the grandest of all character has passed. days. en The birth of the world’s Savior should widen the domain of moral excellence, and should inspire all nations of the world to sigtt an eternal Peace Pact. The Spy-Glass profoundly sympa- thizes with the German Jews, but when I read the prophetic utterances of the Master recorded by St. Luke, on his way up the shaggy shoulders of Gol- gotha, yes—when the fainting Savior pausts under the heavy cross and ex- claims: The high priests, the scribes, the Elders, the Pharisees, and the whole multitude of the JEWS, who, with blended voice from a thousand quarters ery, “Crucify him,” “Crucify him,” shall themselves be crucified until there shall not be room in the suburbs of this city, or upon the declivities of these hills to! erect crosses for them. Yes—when Jesus! cries: “Crosses shall be wanted for prisoners and space for crosses, and the vengeance of Rome shall be glutted, by everywhere exhibiting to the eyes in Jerusalem, a surrounding horizon of crucified sufferers,” then I desire for the world to know that the Spy-Glass reveals for that act of Deicide—an atroucity without parallel in the me- moirs of the world, the Jews, fugitives and vagabonds, branded and scorned, shall be scattered throughout every dis- trict of the earth. The four quarters of the globe attest their dispersion and publish their infancy. The page of history is, in every land and nation stained with their blood, and every wind under heaven bears to the ear of insulted majesty the story of their wrongs and the record of their sighs! ~ But what about African Methodism! The Spy-Glass reveals that the A. M. _ Church is safe and that the present a of Bishops will always do their| Christ. Does} has Georgia Clicking of all “THURSDAY, JANUARY 5, 1 lind and his program for the Church oa Morris Brown College is wotthy of emulation. Georgia ‘also admites his Position as regards the Georgia can4), dates for the Bishopric. Bishop Pou, tain says: “I will stand by the man whom the state endotsés!” That ij all I want any Bishop todo. Dr. p J. Odum and I fooked in on the East Florida Conference at Palatka. Bishop Grant is a marvel and the Spy-Glay reveals that Florida has done right, by having decided to keep him until death, because it will take 500 years to pro. duce ahother Bishop R.A. Gray Dr. Odumi addressed the Conference “Evangelist” and conviiiced the bret). ren that he is the man to head that ¢¢. partment which will be created at the next General Coriference. Georgia will endorse Dr. Odum for Coniectiona| Evangelist. The Spy-Glass, scribe, conveyed grectings from Georgia. Dr; J. E. Johnson of Pensacola, A. | Jackson, L. M. Moore, candidate {or the A. C. E. League Post, Shepherd Hunter, A. C. Wells, F. C. Mitchel! of Mt, Zion, Jacksonville and Epperson made it very pleasant for (Odum and Cooper) I do not know as yet who will be the next Bishops, but everybody who talks to me about the election says my chance is as good as anybody else's The Spy-Glass believes the people. The Reverend Dr. T. J. Clemment of T: called for my Spy-Glass and this is all I have for this time. I always h a man like Dr. Clemment because will “REVIEW” before he dies. ST. THOMAS A. M. E. CHURCH We enjoyed a glorious day at ‘ Thomas. Sunday School beginning 3 10:30 with its Superintendent. Bro T. Green, having for its subject “S redness of Human Life.” Exodus 20 13 Matthew 5:21-26, 36-42. The lesson 2s reviewed by the pastor, Rev. J. 1 Lemon who emphasized on the life of animals, saying just how sweet their life was to them, even the birds in the air their lives are sweet to them and surely the human life should be held more in sacredness than any other lif for their lives should be the image °! God and as representative of Jesus Our lives should be a patter whole duty to maintain the dignity of} more and more like Jesus at that w° African Methodism. Our a Ht His PAO A eo Sy William Alfred Fountain] for if we will make better Christia’: 7] NECROLOGY 1938 ‘| 1938 ' The Reverends R. C. Hol- “brook, Arkansas; P. S. Hill, Day- ton, Ohio; L. R. Nichols, Charleston, S. C ; J. M- Hen- derson, Franklin, Banas. 3G. W. Mitchell; see 2 Packley: Des Moines, Iowa, R. E. Wilson, Chicago, IMlinois; J. C. McClellan, Columbia, S. C.: H. H. Cospes Philadelphia, Penna ; J. S. Di nis, Little Rock, Ark. Mesdames J. C. Caldwell, Nashville, Tenn.; W. H. Burn- ette, St. Louis, Mo.; M. B. Salter, Charleston, S. Cz. Bs Kinchion, Belton, Texas; age ana Ward, Jacksonville, Fla ; W- \H. C. Brown, Washington, D.C. Miss Beatrice Allen, Pittsburgh, pe ia er should learn to love each other n and even better citizens in God and community. ~ At 11:45 the pastor read for his lesson the 99 Psalm. He wis AEA AE IS OR Ai a THE MOST POPULAR BISHOP Send in Subscriptions. Vote Your Choice. 1. Bishop D. H. Sims......°-- me 7., Bishop J. S. Flipper..-..--- 92 2. Bishop M. H. Davis.....-.- 300 4, Bishop John A. Gregg ....- spe 5. Bishop Noah W. Williams. . 160 6. Bishop W. A. Fountain, Sr. - 100 8. Bishop S. L. Greene .....-- ae 9. Bishop D. H. Sims........- | 10. Bishop G. B. Young ...->+- + 11, Bishop R. A. Grant ..--.--- re 12, Bishop H. Y. Tookes ...--- i 14. Bishop E. J, Howard ....-- ie 15. Bishop R. R. Wright, Jr. -- Each subscription ig Feb. will conn 10 votes. lt vesah , JANUARY 5, 1939 a very inspiring and in- ge that we felt and was Il of his hearers at 7:45, i Elder, Rev. M. T. Rob- read for his evening lesson John “And as Moses lifted up the ser- of man be lifted up.” He delivered ry, very able message for surely earer felt the spirit of the Lord eit fieatts as he spoke to them, ing lift up Jesus Christ in all He appeared to be at his best ‘he was delivering the closing mes- of his fourth and last Quarterly erence beginning with the business + Friday nite. He appeared to be the best of spirit and we must con- ; that this Quarterly Conference was ded with a better spirit than any arter this year even the reports from ous auxiliaries of the church showed gress also the reports asked for the arn of their Presiding Elder, Pastor | wife to labor with them another ir and we want to thank God that had a pleasant year’s work with mm. The reports showed further that need not be uneasy about the bud- ‘since the Presiding Elder had the ers to know that it will take punch- the budget to return the pastor yet : officets assured that this very fine hop in the person of W. A. Foun-| f will do their wishes and we are ing all in our power for his return. nday night a Mock Conference. This| ick Conference has promised to be y interesting and those who miss it miss a treat. class meeting led by the officers Wednesday night the pastor, Rev. } of Macedonia Baptist Church, of- rs and members will be the guests St. Thomas A. M. E. Church hursday night Choir rehersal. No-| Aber 20, a special Thanksgiving ser- | A was delivered by the pastor at} There will be a grand baby con- “sponsored by Mrs. Mander Logan contest has also promised to be iccess. Monday night-a grand oyster st given by St. Thomas A. M. E ich. Bro. J. Johnson, Chairman. —Rey. J. H. Lemon, Pastor —Bro. J. L. Green E SOUTH ALA. CONFERENCE By M. H. Leath South Alabama Annual Confer- onyened in St. John A. M. E . Enterprise, Ala. Oct. 26th. R. L. Upshaw, pastor; Rt. Rev. Sims, Presiding Bishop. else in ample order for ning of the Conference. ence opened on Wednes- a.m. . at 10 o'clock. isho Conference witl the Bishop presented Rev. W. H ch the Annual Sermon, Communion was conse- Lord. the wilderness even so must the jing and especially with your fellow-| Tuesday night regu-| pastor equipted himself as 4 of the occasion, he had the ers and delegates all placed, and with the four Presiding y preached as never before n was listened to with Bishop and the Presiding great throng of people hurch united with the ‘brating the suffering THE cH * RISTIAN RECORDER PAGE NINE TI | ss 5 ne organization of the Confe : was perfected by the sictloict ae Were aPC atts, Elder over the ald Thomas, Mrs. C. E, Bennett, the s er ies ald Thomas, Mrs E. B \ ficials and committees. Ol) Were appointed as follows Ga. Conference Missionary President; 1” Rinanged SO : Quite a number of visitors was pres-| V Pers > lai te oe ih among them were Drs. G, R.| Jarrett, M. C. M : Se ra ee arb pga Presiding Elder] M. H. Leath ES te West Ala. Conference and J Budget—Revs. M. } i eerie who will entertain that Con-| Coleman, M C. Mile Py 3 ey | » Miles. E . Burkett = ov. 30th. J. E. Jarrett, E. C. Hatche ‘ Co coed We Matherson, J. S. tar Revs Conference Calendar—Re: kins, Presiding Elders of the North| Leath, Hien arena tee oe ss, Dr. C. P. Hobbs and others B. McMillan,| It that Georgia has 9,047 members and Dollar Money a total this year of $32,586.30, 6,097 ac. cessions during the year Bishop Fountain and President Foun. tain were given great cheering when it was revealed Thomp-| Ala. Conference, 2 : Coleman, M. C. Miles,!was announced that the Rosenwald J. R. Burghes, the} J. E. Jarrett, E. V. Burkett Find tat eaxdero f $50,000 f | President of Greater Payne Uni is und had made a grant of $50, or RO pst I. Dr. Moses Moreland and Dr. Me-|endowment to Morris Brown College, Conference. Dr. A. G ) Ala.) Swayne, two pioncer ministers of the) Hon. Embree President of the fund Pope, a Pre- siding Elder in the Alabama Conference] by request State obtained superannuated relations, The following committees made full and Dr. I r ve acid; | \ 8 reports: aang i Starkie, a Presiding El-| Sunday was a high day in Enterprise) On Endowment—I. G. Glass, J. W- = a he Central Conference and Dr.| people came from every locality far| Dennis, U. S. Johnson. E. Reese, J- Johnson of Georgia and many over one hundred miles around to visit| H others whose names we cannot recall| the Conference Edge, C. A, Wingfield, G. H. Dunn and W. O. P. Sherman just now cos | The Annual Conference Sunday Committee on Conference Commit- All the visitors made splendid talks| School was conducted by Mr. E. L.| tees, H. E. Davis, F. M. Johnson, W. bringing hearty greetings from their| Miles, the Conference Supt. the Sun-|D. Johnson, A. P. Solomon, J. S. divisions of the A. M. E. Church |day School was largely attended and Downs, W. B. Lawrence, T, W. Evans, Dr. J. E. Jerritt, the P. E. of the| the collection reached high water mark. | J. L. Butler Eufaula District was elected the Chief| Secretary and Rev. J. E the Recording Secretary Before the hour for the cleven o’-| Future of Central Park College, F. Slaughter,| clock service the church was packed) Moore, A. A. Duncan, C. H The| W. H. Morris, G. B. La Harrold, | with white and colored people gcaster, R. The secretaries made such a splendid] Presiding Elders and the writer con-| E. Romans, }]. N. Miller, D. W. Step- minute, that they were spoken of at dicted the opening service hens. being capable of serving that office in| Dr. E. C. Hatcher, the P. E. of the} On Evangelism, E. J. Odum, C. C. the General Conference | Distri t presented the Bishop to preach | Crouch, J. E. Brown, C, H Harrold, Moses, H. C J. W Driggers, J. F A. %. Brewster Each day at high noon the Confer- The Bish-| W. € the sermon for the occasion op preached one of the most eloquent | Carswell ence enjoyed an evangelical feast con-| ducted by Mesdames Watson and and powerful sermons that it has been Maxwell Pierson, the two lady evangelists of the| our pleasure to listen. He was filled) Dr. W. H. Wilkes, State Sunday |State. God through them electrified, with the Holy Ghost and lifted that School Superintendent of Atlanta, Dr that great crowd who assembled every | great audience to its feet in giving Babcock, pastor « x Bethel A. M day at noon pr to God Church, Atlanta, Dr. J. H. Wiggins, ‘ *iter : 2 Chucch cane The Ministerial Clinic conducted by| The appointments were announced in of the C. M Church and A. R. afte: r Y K re Cooper of Albany made brief addresses Bishop Sims every day indeed in-| the afternoon and we took our leave | (OOF teresting, instructive and inst « to! for our various fields of labor to the Council cee | allwho listened. This is something that} Thus closed the greatest Annual Con_|_ W. 0 0 sueray Bs id ¢ - Ages 's Greatly needed in our conferences] ference ever held in South East Ala-| field were the Secretaries and reps S ess and bama and it is doing untold good k p.m talk to the four Bishop Sims is a great scholar, teacher d a profound preacher It is hard : fo 1 ert in this nation to excell; THE PRESIDING ELDERS’ COUN. CIL OF THE A.M.E. CHURCH ery fatherly for any lead Laren was crowd him in leadershi ; wi s,S.S.andA. C.E Be riicctoust cane De ITs IN GEORGIA kone pases Hei rs S i 3 : h eague worke g eo Burghes, the very excellent Piscean By Rev, W. O. P. Sherman |laymembers of tl ferent Churches of Greater Payne University and D a 2 AMS RR re lof Savannah a {at i t y s. the efficient dean of xs T. W. Dawkins, the efficient de #| cnurch, West Broad St., Revs S.°R.| The Meeting was pre-| at St. Philip the Theological department of Payn { that vast audience with their | Dinki and| sided over in a ns, pastor “TERY. V electrified catia DAUGHTERY, Va syllogistis reasoning, ¢cloquence | Church, Savannah, Ga. by the intrepid} Sr aA Beye oEAor 1 t cia regulars, Bishop WP ES Soh E. |leader of the Georgia re | oe ‘ eT On Missionary night Mother E st hid tectccionedl Spe akon Mk [Da Sims delivered the address of the eve- Va. convened « | his series of 8 Conferences in the state} erty ning which was a master piece. Mrs = ae aH Bore | Rev. M. C. Williar Rat M. A. Sims, the queenly wife of the|with a [te 1, Walter, Presi Bishop and supervisor of the W. H. & “ nee a na Rite have bean blessed ihieaarcean F. M. Society of f the State of Alabama feared baeuesilay nieht by Rev: M | every way. “ A AS spoke to the Missionary Women with| ‘vent "™ mbus District and the| We have had 90 conversions * much ease and poise aia ~vening sermon was delivered by Rev | additions. On Saturday night Mrs. T \ Burk op St sere he wreding ade of Hou Meath a Saturday niet progam and it|T- W. Evans, the Presiding TAT @ | The church on a whole is spiritually an tifully with the| the Forsyth District Hel alive as well as financially so ‘e ase i eaabiaie Conference, both sermons, were @ i Reports from all departments have @ people ee a Abs : the Nik of the Conference ae "Bishop Po riingine aWenta ta AB a eee Ege raised from all up and some few went over despite Me) |” aa. at 10 a.m. Wednesday rid our P. E. in full, and he was shortage of crops and labor Je | morning on the work of the Church and Kighty: pleased over the work Aone Cherry St. Church in Dethat tn. | Education; it was a masterpiece On Sunday a. m. the P. E. preached the greatest report of the Conferen’s) “Ui. inirty nine Presiding Elders) ectent sermon, full of spirit and 1| paying over one dollar pe ; ee vere present except one and oy ee | povked He also read into the church Dollar Money, pastored by the 7’) several leading pastors ane 20 6 dersons, and administered the Holy M. H Leath and this Chard eS members from all parts of the state eee sunlb will intertain the Saga vere in attendance hot Morris} The P. E. sang in closing, one of ference . Se hand President w. A. Fountain 0 2 elo. his favorites. “He Never Has Left Me Two Presiding Fae Ti kett | Brown College delivered . ve | alone.” to the pastorate Royske 1 Ret quent address to wheres ites! | ‘This closed one of the most successful ent to Ozark Station anc } presented the Picture of the New . | quarters of the church who w McMillan who went to Eufaula +. Brown College size 4 ft. by 6 ft. ; it} LT, Walker, Presiding Elder nr o Seda eeaeigie barrie valuable inspiration hie Aiws Rev.-M. C. Williams, Pastor i 1 placed over the Troy | The Meeting was addresse : Abbel Satchel! SN late H. T. Coleman was ap- 1. G. Lemon, FE 0. Powell, Don-| trict Be cet Special Committees | °° Dothan Dt ===== DSC09502.JPG ===== Te Peels See a a PAGETEN > oe iv z THE CHRistT é : Sa 1A ; All sensible men agree, it seems to’ N RECORDER PAGE ELE’ News At A Glance us, that the southern Negro is qualified OBITUARY 2 ; now in education and responsibility for ae and Mary Francis, one son, James Al-| nodnced the house was opened for a better place in the south, and that fred; all of the home Henry Claytor was born \ ate f a father, Rev. | business. In electing officers Brother farch 11 . i in th ] lot h 1880 in FI ch I} Jackson Claytor of Virginia. five | Fads 2 nty, Virgini sapien aie ginia, fi =|E arris was electe THIS MORNING improvement in the general lot here, con ae in Floyd County, Virginia, Hel ers of Vireini Nae Ave broth-| Eddie Harris was elected for Secretary tributing to the realization of the south 2 F was the son of the Reverend 2 2H ginia and West Virginia, andj of the Quarterly Conference; Sister 0 e eee E end and Mrs. | host of relatives and : a Re f a ee By John Temple Graves, II. as the nation’s No. 1 Opportunity. érts) j : ge Claytor. Henry was the old. We malig ont Ihiak of hie per Bret oe eae ; : Matta Cali est of eleven children, ten boy. | ee ett RRA ONSy Ets ; No man, black or white, shall ever shes - : 2 e ee tha re f Passadena, Calif. AGG ae a n boys and one | but rather that he rests in a peaceful| Disciplinary Questions were asked, . drag me down low enough to make elf-evident, too, it seems to us, is} here should be for the most im; away suddenly at 12:15] 5; Hi ve brothers, are still| sleep. He has reached that “Promised| only one death since the last quarter, 4 F A = AeA ving. Ret ach at “Pr sed| only one dea since the last ¢ f me hate him.” the fact that even though outside sug-| ment possible in the lot of the Ne ty, December 24, 1938. are fae mother died in 1903. | Land,” mentioned in the song “On Jor-| Sister Elvira Mitchell died ae the gestion and aid should be and are wel-| without looking always to dead lev Dents Migsday afternoon, De-| ri encre, Ao ag ae onverted at the} dan’s Stormy Banks.” This song he| Sth, 1938, Paid the Presiding Elder in i The words were Booker Washing-|comed, the Negro promlem of the south is a modern Real. _ Pray for us. Fae S Bs ME. Church, 16th and | loved to read: full. Total raised this quarter $2.42:74 ‘ ton's. They had their meaning for] is a thing whose settlement or improve-|ing the one always 4 . i pon - R. H. HARBERT. Moe eects, Kansas City, Mo,’ In} are aiming at,” said Dr. |. this church he b. | and the following Sunday the Presiding uh the earnest humanitarians and scholars| ment must be brought about fundamen- i © Decame an ardent work-| On Jordan’s stormy banks I stand —The Atlanta Constitution and co revisit B Elder preached a powerful sermon, text cathered in Birmingham this week to] tally by the south itself, not by fiat 3 ate cap Sie * ” les ome leader. ‘About the year,| And cast a wishful eye Matthew 16:18) “And I eey. antcunnee discuss human welfare in the south.| from outside. The great and only hope} HYMN INSPIRED BY COURAGE 5 © sep ecame an ordained minister, |To Canaan's fair and happy land | that thou art Peter and upon this rock ate meetings of the Old and New Tey, |ment committees, we have been jy. in these intervening months \iih ; dividual work on reyision and a cert amount of discussion by mail. \y, have almost completed the Pentatey by this method, and in our Meeting 4 Especially for those who attended ses- of improving race relations here sions devoted to the race relations| is through improving the condition and which in one way or another are in | point of view of the people of the volved in every problem confronting| south, white and black. the south. The perfection of those relations-is not yet, and will not be} Another truth that suggests itself is for many years, but progress is being| that when Booker Washington spoke William McGhee passed Be he aise diy iret cass Where: ny. possessions lie Bevan Aiken” South “lls » Kansas, where he arrived on January 8, 1921. All O’er those wide, ex es Re criisisdsy:. Decembe, On April 27, 1921, he was united in Shines one eternal day ey hevvas rae neh marriage to Pearl E. Smith of Ells- | There God, the Son, forever reigns ( Be AcsCray worth, Kansas. Soon after his mar-| And scatters night away ~ |riage, Lyons Kansas was added to his | 1 will build my church and the gates of Inspiration for the writing of the famous hymn, Stand Up, Stand Up for Jesus, came from the courageous stand of a former Philadelphia Episcopal rec- tor, Dr. Dudley Atkins, famed for his opposition to Tyng slavery. _ | hell shall not prevail against it. Next nded plains Matthew 24:14 “And thi Kingdom shall be preached in all the gospel of the world for a witness unto all nations \and then shall the end come.” Subject, |“The power of the gospel and the , ; 3 R : , SS Yale we will undertake to suryey a r oe Ellsworth Circuit, still later Sterling,| No chilling winds, nor pois’nous breath| Eternity Church.” The Quarterly Con- made, The experience of this progress | of things in which the two races should] This will be recalled tomorrow at the| criticise this work in the full commit y 3 “ap Kansas was added, making it Ellsworth-| Can reach that healthful shore ference closed with peace and love. offers some points on which all should} be as joined as the palm of the hand] triple celebration of the 80th anniversary| putting our revisions then into appra \ ae oe Williams Lyons-Sterling, Kansas Circuit. While| Sickness and sorrow, pain and death Rey. J. N. Key, Pastor be able to agree, it seems to us. And|and other things in which they should] of the Episcopal Church of the Cove-| mately final form.” leasure of your company at! at Lyons, the Rev. Mr. Claytor built| Are felt and feared no mor¢ Bro. Eddie Harris, Secretary it offers, most of all the point Booker| be as separate as the fingers, he was Washington made against antipathies}] making no more compromise with Jim between white and black in the south. Crow. He had partially in mind, we fth Wedding Anniver- day evening, the Twenty cember, one thousand nine nant, 27th St. and Girard Ave., the 50th anniversary of the present building and the 15th anniversary of the rectorship One reason for revision is the d velopment of the English langu the fact that some words and phrac the first Negro Church of that city. | | Sister Rosa B. Flint Since that time it has borne the name| When shall I reach that happy place | -—__——— - “Claytor Chapel” in his honor. Rev,| And be forever blest MENARD, TEX D believe, what Dr. Embree means when| of Rev. Dr. George Warrington Lamb.| in the King James Version are obscyye indeed oie he neil Claytor held the’ Ellsworth, Lyons,| When shall I see my father’s face, | - : North of the Potomac there is more| he talks of the importance of preserv-| The words of the hymn which have|if not actually unintelligible to th. relevent) lve.) iter meet oe Sterling Circuit for one-one-half years.| And in His eae rest? P. E., Rev. J. Bennett Brown held of justice for the Negro, and equality,] ing the virtue of divergent civilization,| stirred the-hearts of Christians of all] modern reader. DA, Be. He was then transferred to Anthony ‘ : HC a aap | the First Quarterly. ¢ ph of ME and participation in use of the machine] peoples and races. The Negro has vir-| denominations for nearly a century,| Dr. Irwn said that Nazi suceestion| Peri Kansas, where he remained for three | am aa ie me Ene ee Brady eat a Ms - 4, to ae age’s gadgets. But in the south with| tues of his own, virtues which the south| were written by a Presbyterian clergy-| for the elimination of “Jehov2l years, at Anthony, Rev. Claytor built] * 2 °° ‘ ; I pastor, Rey m. Re 3 O who will come and ith 1 Brown preached a noble all the disabilities under which the|and the nation need, and which must |a church man of Philadelphia, Rev. Dr. George Erie. Bey of Sitter: Mary Wiley.| similar words would be ignored F j Land As I bound for the night. Rev. Brown is ‘ i i b i y i ; i A < From Anthony, he went to Cain Me- ae § Negro suffers, there is something not [be preserved: against any teadeney on | Duitield | Sei, 48a: niemiortal id= s a ife of Rey. J. W. Wiley, pastor of| 4.3.1 505 Tracy Ave.. in Kansas City : acs orker, a promoter of to be found elsewhere. There is affec-| his part to become a mere carbon copy] friend, Dr. Tyng, founder and first| CHRISTIAN FAITHS DENOUNCE ae pil ! advocator for Chris- Vayman A. M. E. Church, Blooming-| 4, which charge he held for two| COLUMBUS, GA bn, Illinois, was held in Bloomington a lecember 15, 1938. | tion between the white race and the}of the white man. black. And whatever the answer to the problem of race relations here, all] Some of us in the south who consider HITLER rector of the Church of the Covenant. Dr. Tyng had been asked to resign as years {t | 7 43 At New f 1 amount of $27.43 was raised 14 eld | rector of the Church of the Epiphany,| Protestants and Catholics Unite ; a 3 F From Cain Memorial, he went to} the First Quarter ence was pleased to have = j rey A ' i = : eee * ; Rey. G. T, Shaw, of Decatur, lined sensible men know that this affection is] ourselves liberals believe that being a/then at 15th and Chestnut Sts., after] Protest of Persecution No. 407. Rev. K. J. Siddall,| Nevada. Missouri where he pastored the] November 18th opened by the Presiding| Mrs, J. Bennett Brown present something precious in the search for an| liberal here involves different position | he preached a vigorous sermon against By iAnsocuted: Precs P ” Sori Nevada-Butfer Circuit. Here he re-|Elder on duc time. First hymn lined Mrs. B. B. Bradley John, Springfield led in Prayer y NEW YORK—A joint resolution ex J. A. Randolph, Peoria, read| mained for bree is i cl call aaeeclana aa pressing “horror and) shame” at the iptur Lesson. Rey. “Bia Btener ee posi ‘Stay ne ty fi oil Nace Sr ees “two-fold oppression” of Jews and ipaign, read Obituary. Rev. C. | of the pias my | . Christians in Germany, described a: per | Brooks, Presiding Elder of Spring-| named for one Seal ‘ile. Mo. St.| haps the first time that “Roman Catho- eld District, delivered the Eulogy. Odessa. Mo ; Heels piace lic and Protestant Christians ha y. I. S. Stone, acted as Master of Luke in Raises Raora Bend, M united in a formal declaration on any ionies. The funeral was continued] St Luke oe 0. ‘a oe eth Ce subject of world interest,” was issue! St. James A. M. E. Church, St. | souri si BELA CeNE a today through the National Council o eee) H- Sydes, Sprite en E Church in Olathe, Kansas | the Protestant Episcopal Church ld delivered the Eulogy. Interment A fall of 1935. Here he made a home} Singers were listed as Most Rev. Ei St. Louis, Mo- Funeral was| the fall of 1: answer, something to hold, something| from being a liberal elsewhere and that} slavery. - ; to buill upon. Tt isn’t enough to solve| if we take all our rules and positions} Dr. Tyng’s rectorate at the Church anything, but it is a magnificent sine| second-hand from above the Potomac} of the Covenant, which followed a series qua non to solution. we may produce illiberal results with] of popular services conducted in public Buy Them Now Grace”—C. M.} faces Subscribe for THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER No “Amazin 3. After timely Elder pro ham by a fatal accident at his farm in Chestnut Hill. As he was dying, he said, “Tell my people to stand up for Jesus.” These words inspired Dr. Duffield to write the hymn. Buy Direct From Manufacturer and SAVE MONEY! WE MANUFACTURE A COMPLETE LINF OF Tae: i 7 hit Fs + wives! for his family and himself. At. the ea CHOIR GOWNS FEWER GIRLS ward Mooney, chairman of the admis: > Leapheld and their wives al o ae e aelwnetoartort | , lk PULPIT GOWNS : eae ss __ |istrative board of the National Catho Becnaaecncs: : | ea esis et nd t | | Birth Records Show Females Decrease] |i< Welfare Council; Rt. Rev He he! ministe s present aside from eo eae oe Nene the | amend i Pa “i wr iy Mahe A in th rogram | plans for the ca R The real vanishing American is the St. George Tucker, presiding = who aad Be i ethsda Rev, Clavtor was n avho believed | ee female of the species, the Metropolitan of the Protestant Episcopal - iy of Decatur, and| in doing things He stood is pe a eg Life Insurance Co., demonstrated by| and officers of the Federal Counc Y < ia athiois things, he believed were right He nas : statistics. American women are get-| Churches of Christ in America Ht get SRONER a ood husband and father, and a faith-| STOLE ting scarcer with each generation, ac-] Southern Baptist convention an‘ fi ; es sy Champaign, Ill. | ful provider aes CAPS cording to their statisticians. They said| Presbyterian Church in the | ite j oy His favorite songs wert ee GOWNS AND ee Or see 3 bs ite to Me” and. “He'l| Stole: HATS: that 100 girls born now will have anly States. ae “ . i im the Faith More: than bile aa heerece 95 daughters at the present reproduc-| “Not only Jews,” said the reso"! Swiléy was born Dec. | Understand.’ He Se aA VESTMENTS tive ‘rate. Theoretical extinction of] “but Christian Germans of many °°" 4 Bea His fife Dec-| withiout singing one of these Tt CHURCH the American population ultimately was| unions are under severe resi (io ep : For the last six mianhs “0 tiara: HANGINGS forecast. Santa ees - si and oppression. 4 Beer ig. Rey. J. -W.{has heen in poor aha a auch ned ACADEMIC ye : ; fe pray pray—and we uree *) ther 5, 1898, There were) tive up. He ee ite Te ahi tl HOODS Chrstians to pray—for the oppress te her by: her first verform and a lit Rk yokes oe aoe it Nope etn : to the y % : : and. their misguided oppressors '0 Three of them preceeded ‘lo it «Movember 25th, about New Blue oie 7BR ole Gene Bie. | She leaves to mourn her Friday evening aL hat feta : Maroon Robes z : 4 nine : : Baepos guniareny fen ee goat ver him and | ESMteeMte| and Caps 4 Lulu Thurston: | numb feelint cos tongue became | CATALOGS “ ssi ; ; oo daughter-in-| finally his right side an {t mae ae SEND FOR NEW ) i SP > Al ; ork Sorte ae paralyzed From Tr inates after five | Academic Cap and Gown Co. 4 : t ; aca AES Te | ¥ 4 eed 9 ~ At five minutes £3 . Cc 1°, , 1 revi st _ ATLANTA 2m | en ailing for eleven Una FE shires morning a lie Nationa PHILADELPHIA i e ew 2, the ent :RAL ARTS COLLEG 0 Fee ee comme tot he was called to rest i halaseee ; 821-23 Arch St. PENNSYLVANIA ; ( . shee & J é th ie. : 1 ‘ s leading to | 1 4 patient, lovable w« ed| that knows no waking a rae ae JS ee Sees ae eae eee ; ay . eles s és Siac ae >. git ed ~ i ‘ 4 ; ining. She remain ne 1 cight hours =| - a le “o) ion Service SINGLE COPY _ _ r this Mo i 2 peas oi ks hedfast five spent buried in. the Crosses. Hyma Tablets, Bulletin Boards, Communi pone oT Sea sees in i ¢ : by Southern Ae jon of | pumble consistent Chris-|he requested. e re died at the age Afar Appointments ONE DOZ _— Sh pe Kus 9.00 ; tee : i ‘ f rss aes ‘i a ste io in - wife and a] town where he op days 5 2 i “ ‘ Priessor s | noble loving of 58 years, and hie wife, Pearl F A. M. E. BOOK CO zasseena Pe | = Bea oe by hs ‘not forgotten daughters, Virginia Pearl, | rr wife and mother. Claytor, two ===== DSC09503.JPG ===== ===== DSC09504.JPG ===== "5, 1939 | - THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER ethical monotheism, which thinks of] spiri ru RG | ety. res 5 pirit of the Lord is upon me beca pened oe ee as he The Christian nature and man as both dependent upon| He has anointed me to ae one on. Capital and Government willy: ; ‘ a fair wage, proper working hou, mplete Course of Study for c ee . ‘ OURSE OF STUDY FOR TRAVELING PREACHERS, EXHORTERS PAGE FOURTEEN THE CHRISTIAN RECORDE ig hour and God. their Creator, who engages in idi 2 2 pur-| tidings to the poor (tho . sosive combat with evil tendencies. isi " de, lose. Who. aré | the best wor! iti Recorder Pulpit || “rs ssc'sr'cas"s tne suet forme to precin ese fo the epie| Labor” tt Taal Ae sheet eae ek ie Seen pie to proclaim release to the captives} _ War ii ae eld inviolable by ; Preachers LOCAL PREACHERS OF THE A. M i devotion. Therefore, when the idea ie a and politically disin-] which passeth all nt nd that peal : MST ta Tateedgcasn: ris Of Stu For. the First x sa. GOD'S PURPOSES FOR OUR | of God is defined functionally and psy-| brui oe : - set at liberty them that are| prevail. _ : Miderstanding f are PRICE Work ee to Philosophy—Brightman ear ! 5 “ele > y Sei ¢ moral_ iri eas . ‘ oA Aras of Pastor— 5‘ + WORLD chologically it js difficult to find exam-] herited) ; pe sigue disin- ‘To accomplish these i 4 pe LIST + Doctrine of oe ee = Paes é - > cece} i an ses Hs zm on : ples of Simon-pure atheism. Most] year of the Lord as new i table heeds redeemed individual SES, God 4 oe ee Principles of Reasoning—Robi By David Henry Sims persons give devotions to conceived be-| ning, constructed t eS eae in intimate fellowshi i i who arg : foe; Sale by Books t, to seer har era's egs! Se the) dipreme’ objec ak tart fue pants — Oo meet the sum total] their brothers, ving aa and A M ++++++ Evangelism — Hannes Purchased and Read Professor be ‘Ae ties the Phy-|Those conceived beings of whatever] “Good news to the poor” means ie ollaad the present age ea and : Ge A. o E. Book Concern Hens Preacher—Quayle _... sicist, pointed out a few years ago that} "ture, are their Gods. abolitio ¢}and may hel on © cay ‘ 8 E = apts | atersil ae Z A ae n of povel A elp, but scie , Scr Pe See on walk being of humanity rested upon In this disturbed world, headed some-] will. poverty byrcollective snd prostrate before the Sail 4 3 P - a M. E. Discipline (Page 1 to Quartety.G ont) two pillars. One is science, belief in the] times we know not where, a world of} “Release to the captive” meee God. eros of ? > cE. Ca B MiMdelphie,) Ps. +++» Negro Year Book—Ransom Beene spirit and method of Galileo, Newton, arrested development, the prophets] the realizatian of sine ive” resulting in} : . Curry, Business Manager BF Course CF Studios fas the Nenad w DE; Oxon Faraday and other leaders of this mod- should sound the clear note as to God’s]} Child of God, then poy fs ly as a/The crest and crowning of all oo) MMMM. Gansecn cof The A MOE. Place goes bois History—H. P, Smith rae cra scent eee parancee’ Tan ‘this Wendeetenctnatal eenioned ,.th n should not be} Life's final star is ane of The A. M. E. Church, OS RES eR SS Ae pels oe ih ms pa of Human Society—Ellwood 300... ‘Through science we underst reiterate i ai his tat « i oe : it will bri nag 1s ray 5 New Tendencies in Teachi SSS Ae oa Miles me Be ae and sae 7% ms i uncertain terms his faith Opening the eyes of the blind” sug- For it will bring again to earth 'St., Philadelphia, Penna. +... Outline of Christian reas pereee Sheridan 1.25... Bs i e its e reality of the spiritual, I mean ts th Her long lost poe = ry, Manager, ee logy—Newton Clark .. 3.50 aoe enact pat the most import.|>Y that, a belief that the heart of th gests that Jesus cured men not as a} Will bring eh Coad Bi ; Motives of Men—G. A. Coe 250. Pigg aticy is go eart of the] power display but ing new light on eve: a ee Sea et ee tea Pees 50... ant th «o¢ + luniverse is sy! = - as a part of th = Ty face s “ >. Discipline (irom \ 2 a vee in the ce = a belief in sp abheee aymnatieue and just. redemptive purposes of God. Dinas A kingly power upon the race, enclosed Postal Money Order or Certified GQheck for $ cca Quarterly Conference to spiritual realities. It was] Gol is the great Father, personal in]is not God’s will. The Kingdom i | Until it comes we men are slaves se send goods ordered below to the address at the bottom of Daniel A. Payne—) vA because we lost that belief that the} -''s relationship with man, yet not an-] give life to th , ngdom is to] And travel downward t : Orta of eo Secor oA. Mec 2 fs ae: We ee celles World War came and the threshold thopomorphic. He is accessible to all} “He : 3g Res graves a tot ve aed ‘ Price of jess rts ch \ é ; ae sey 1.50...... \|--. f th . hits ‘ € : sets at liberty them that a i ce s ough the Centries—Case 35 “+ oie cs phy conflagration appear-}™en, without regard to race, color or} morally and spiritually bruised” ae Come clear the way, then clear the way : we ...... Methods of Teaching Religion—Betts and 50 I ed like a ghost. If we do not find]creed through His Son, Who reveals}clashes with God's | a »¥| Blind Kings and creeds have had ! Name of Article Ti shomn 2 a way to regain and strengthen belief Him and gives grace and guidance heal these Braies Phi Nothing will} day ad their ding Elder’s Record .. ‘otal ee tise = e 2.60 ; ee : 4 k . = ba care Ce ee Record... 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It has developed fas- mutual aid, justice, and a fair oppor-! “He proclaims the Lo: a Give place to brotherhood 1936-40 Disciplines, per dozen BrOWN hitnn Gur Oe cove esac sar te 1.50 ter than character. It has developed| tunity for all to share the best values Jubilee,” which mea a er tie of Give place to man. Music Hymnal, Cloth Books to be Purchased and Read faster than our ability to manage the| Of life. In other words, God's purposes a: Pe si closer approxi- _... Music Hymnal (per dozen) The Technique of Public Worship—Odgers and world which it has produced. This inekedes thet more Sabundentebte nent sain quality and hence closer} man divine and free Music Hymnal (per 100) ones errs ay cnc tUey aetna 5 a ; 2.00.. has produced a debility of discord individual and group. H Kaesee ee I rise to plead wit Word Hymnal ... ...e. 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CHURCH Wadley, Georgia The First Quarterly Conference for Brand new A.M.E. Music Hymnals, Bound in semi Morocco with Head Bands and Beautifully stamped in Gold are offered at these Prices. Single Copy — $1.50 Half Doz. — $6.50 One Doz. — $12.00 Mail Your Orders Today We Pay Postage A. M. E. BOOK CONCERN . 716 S. 19th St., Philadelphia, Pa. VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORITE BISHOP. As never before the CHRISTIAN R The present Editor and Manager has piece pea Smile , se He must pay for printing, wrapping, wraps, electric current, aa bauling, postage, telephone, clerical help, rent for two rooms j w Allen Building, office equipment, service for cuts, insurance, 33 dentals. We took over “without a dime,” but like Payne, wai fai in God. We thank the Bishops, brethren and sisters who its stood oy The conference season will soon be over. Under the law Alle, Day as usually observed will mean nothing now to the CHRISTIAN RECORDER. Before the off-season comes we call upon loyal Afri Methodists all over the connection to help us in a church-wide a scription campaign. Do you love your church a dollar’s worth? Suh. scribe, Subscribe! Get your friends, and neighbors to subscribe! Take an offering in your church for so many subscriptions and boost ee Bishop. Prove your love for him. The connection wants te know the most popular Bishop. You will help preserve and maintain one of our oldest institutions, the CHRISTIAN RECORDER. We must have and inci. 10,000 new subscribers! the conference year, 1938 and 1939 con- vened Friday night, November 18th, 1938 at 8 o'clock p. m., Dr. W. H. Morris, presiding. The opening hymn was announced by Presiding Elder Mor- ris, prayer by Sister Lilla Burley. The chairman then read a scripture lesson, Ist Cor. 13th chapter, from which he commented. The Quarterly Conference was then opened for business. Sister A. Fisher was elected Chief Secretary; Mrs. A. Gould was elected reporter to the Christian Recorder; Mrs. Lula Smith was elected to the Southern Re- corder. After election the business of the Conference was transacted with rapid speed. All reports were very good. The records revealed that all reports were far in advance over last quarter. Many hearts rejoiced from the great work that was accomplished by the membership of this splendid church. Every mem- ber in this church and every citizen of this splendid village was very glad to have Dr. W. H. Morris return to the districts as Presiding Elder for another year. We are very grateful to Bishop Wm. Alfred Fountain for giving us as pastor for the new year Rey. R. S. Stephens. We are ready to put over the great program for the next conference. Sun- day morning we had a very fine Sun- day School at 9:30 a.m. The lesson was reviewed by the Presiding Elder. 11:00 o'clock Elder Morris preached from St. John 10:10, subject: “Life.” It was a powerful message and many hearts rejoiced at the conclusion of the service. Sunday night at 8 p.m. a great crowd gathered at the church to witness the eae ae SORE Sie SRS Stenography, Expert Typ- ing, Mimeographing Neatly Done Church Bulletins a Specialty ~ Prices Reasonable The ' Christian Recorder Office 6th Floor _ Allen Building 716 South 19th Street — Ea WILL YOU HELP US? closing of the Quarterly Conferenc, The sermon of the hour was delivered by Rev. J. H. Ellerson, of Augus:, Ga. Total Presiding Elder’s assess raised in this meeting, $20.76, represented the full assessment fo: charge. God bless this good peop and our Presiding Elder and past —Mrs. A. G OGDEN, UTAH The Reverend Dr.-J. C. Nixon, J formerly a member of the Puget S Conference and now a member o{ New York Conference, conducted a successful revival meeting at Em Chapel Church at Ogden, Utah, for weeks. Dr. Nixon is a forceful preacher gospel singer. He took Ogden by st at each one of his services, and a lar congregation came out for thirt straight nights through the rain, s and cold to listen with interest to man. Each service was spiritually hiz Several converts and many additions Christian experience was added to church. Joseph left Ogden Tuesday mor: fo. Los Angeles, California. We h for him, a continuous success in t! pastoral Evangelist efforts, as h truly a pastor and understands the p2: toral work. H. Hollis Hooks, Minis Ogden, Utah. e WEST PHILADELPHIA DISTRICT MINISTER’S WIVES ORGANIZE (Continued from page 1) gram Committee, Mrs. J. W. Hud gon. The meetings are held the first Thus day in each month. The life and t!« work of pioneer women of the A. \’ E. Church will be discussed. The November meeting was held « the home of the Supervisor, Mrs. ! N. Patterson. The December meeti* was at the home of Mrs. W. P. Steve" son. Mrs. E. D, Gullins of La Mot! will entertain the January meeting *' which time the life and work of (! late Fannie J. Coppin will be the ton’ of discussion.
• January 12, 1939
  ===== DSC09489.JPG ===== PAGE SIXTEEN UE ELE SHINER, TEXAS Rev. Grady of Palmer was with us|is to aid Daan Spivey in ae all. im the afternoon service. His sermon|kitchen and dining room fo. will not soon be forgotten. The] students who wish to board themselves. presence of himself and his good people} 4 very fine spirit of cooperation was The First Quarterly Conference was held at Little Bethel A.M.E. Church, Shiner, Texas, December 10, 11, 1938. | added so much to our services. evidenced and we believe that success Bernat ae : The pastor, Rey. H. Green had things] The religious fervor carried~through- | will be ours. 4 The price of the Christian Re Be well in hand and the conference was] Out the day, and indeed, as the Presid-} . ©. ——______» |’ Corder is’ $1.50 a year It 4 a success. After a short prayer service] ing Elder came before us for evening _ COLUMBUS, GA. Teally worth more. During a a the pastor in very fitting words pre-] service, there was eagerness to hear and month of January we ai , ; sented the Presiding Elder, Rev. T. F.} receive his message. . | Our beloved pastor, Rev. I. H. “Hall GIVE a year's subscription . 4 : Ferguson, who gave a splendid address] The quarter went over in a very sat-]is carrying on his worl here at St. laymen who subscribe In clubs a Py . : Ea \ ¢ AAL ORG AN- : ; } and also gave a splendid synopsis of the}istactory way. Rev. L. P. Prince,|Paul A. M. RE. Church. “Se Se was ave: To get this bargain rat < SS 3 work of the District, which was very the: pastor is prayerfully leading on. | largely attended. you el be in-a club. i ‘sh = AS RE AFRICAN: ‘METHODIST: eeu canon, ‘ cresting. The members are responding in a] Rev. Hall was at his best at 1La.m. = ; , The business part of the conference] very fine way. A spirit of co-operation}he spoke to his audience concerning Editor and Manager ‘ showed an increase Sunday at 11 a.m.J1s expressed in their every action, they] God’s great love for humanity. This The Christian Recorder PHILADEL and 7:30 p.m. Our Presiding Elder with move and talk with the kind of confi-|being the: first Sunday the Sacrament 716 S. 19th Street, PHIA, PAL THURSDAY, JANUARY 12, 1939 his meek and lamb like spirit came be-] dence that makes you see no failure. | was ministered and 149- -persons com- Philadelphia, Penna. Half : Cent : = ERICEEAVE aga ety fore us with a message from the altar] There is a broad smile upon the faces| muned. - ‘ ury Headquarter f Be and set our hearts on hallowed fire.]vf the officers and a note of grateful]- Money raised: : Dear Sir: re $s Oo the First Episcopal A Score and Ei ht May God give him a long life to preach} ihanksfulness as they say “Yes, we} Por Pastor’s Salary .. mah oa63: Enclosed herewith $5.00 fo = <a ey g such gospel. The church is in high} went over.” God be praised; for his} Trustees 4.79 the Christian Recorder. Seat istrict spirit and pledged their support one} mercy endureth forever. Sick 1.05 ue hundred percent. —Mrs. E. L. Prince] S. S. 7 1 a iclosed you will find ($1.50) one oe a ees —Mrs. H. E. G. Durham Name : dollar and fifty cents to renew my sub-[NEW YORK MINISTERS WIVES - Sr aimee TAP sees... scription for the Recorder. ORGANIZE TALBOTTON, GEORGIA Address Mrs. M. A. Gladney Our First Quarterly Conference was Z 2 Ao oe Box 407 Shiner, Texas The A. M. E. Ministers wives of! held at Philadelphia Circuit by Dr. M. Name Sines New York City and vicinity met at the|C. Davis, Presiding Elder. He was Ra aime ie ENNIS, TEXAS yome of Mrs. Kay B. Nichols on Tues-) happily received by the people of the Address day, Jauvary third for the purpose of] East Columbus District. May Bishop s Sewiiet ents. First Quarterly Conference convened] organizing an alliance. The following Fountain live long to preside over the at Wayman Chapel A. M. E. Church,| officers were elected: Mesdames Kay church and to send us such wonderful abies December 30-January Ist. Rey. W.;B. Nichols, President, Florence Tyler |men, we find in our Presiding Elder | ~~ Address N. McGrew, P. E., presiding. ‘Our! First Vice President, Anna Bell May-|and pastor. Our Pastor was away from. Boece video cee edecee ess... services began with Love Feast Friday; banks, Second Vice President, Lula}us six years but returned with joy and | Name night, which was indeed a spiritual feast] Crawford, Recording Secretary, Leah happiness. Since our conference met BO Wrasse ate to the worshipers present. Saturday| M. Morton, Assistant Recording Secre-] in October we have raised $48.51; for Address night the business of the quarter went] tary, Alice Walton, Corresponding Sec-| Presiding Elder $15.50. With Dr. 5 over in a very encouraging manner and| retary, Emma Freeman, Treasurer and] Davis and our good pastor we know no 4 was an index to a successful quarter. Elnore Rogers, Chaplain, Romaine] failures. &: a ROF JOHN R. HAWKINS Sunday School under the leadership] Portlock is Chairman of the Program —Amanda Correker Address _ Financial Secretary = PROF. ARTHUR S. JACKSOD of our worthy Supt., Bro. J. B. Pos-| Committee, Mabel W. Jones, Consti-) >———————______. Yours truly, d the laymen of the church ISITING THE BISHO: ee “ee au f En ti are tell was a model for timliness and put-| tution and By-Laws, Beulah Berry, En- Stenography, E. TS hen the General Conference | f “bos BIS we Sa Pate re s A : 3 a phy, xpert yp= 3 i. Bishop D. H. Sims, George A. Singleton, Editor and Manager of the as ting over the spirit of the lesson, so] tertainment, Naomi Dawkins, Member- Pastor - Chur Philadelphia. Elected Secre- i ¥ “ rs ey wot : “he yee: PP oe 2. = ing, Mimeographing zy = Christian Recorder and George Wilbur Baber, pastor of Ebenezer African M. E College Professor educator, orator much so, that we carried over into the| ship and Bessie D. Jackson Contact Neatly D sz ducation at Wilmington, N. C. Chiureh,’ Detroit Mich Saver (ole ubrof.) Jackson has “bean morning vi that spiritual atmo-| Committee. Other members are Lucy x one Subscribe t Since 1912 he has been our be pe Bat . isi saiSteretary. OF Educatio Fe ears é z : Church Bulleti S ial ic, f When the Reverend George W. Baber made a recent visit to Philadelphia} Secretary of u n ew years sphere that we were ready receptacles| Dutton, Lettie Manning, A. L. Wilson, fe etins a Specialty - THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER Secretary-Treasurer of Fi-|, . was accompanied by the Editor and Manager of The Christian Recorder|ago he came to the rescue of Paul for the message so well delivered by] and Daisy Garrison. Prices Reasonable His name represents the no- to the offices of Bishop D. H. Sims on the third floor of the Allen Building. | Quinn College, Waco, Texas, his alma Rev. McGrew. ‘The initial project of the presto The ghest and best in our commun-) Fp oiowing the co nce they motored with the Reverend A. Chester Clark} mater and serving gratis he has lead in Christian Recorder Office to Wilmington, Del., where they saw the new Bethel which is being completed Jits reh tion - or the ership ¢ stor Clark. From Wilmington they continued to ETC Ee 2 F " 6th Floor Fi : under the rship of pastor Clark mia ) preached from) the. 132nd Psalm, Ist A. M. E. MUSIC HYMNALS Allen Building ar a ee WEST AFRICAN CONVOCA- |W. <)incton and visited Prof. John R Hawkins at the Financial Department. |". b, Fleming preached out of > samples on request. State OF THE FIRST EPISCOPAL} pore jeaving the city they called at the Church Extension Department. : 2 ; wie 716 South 19th Street’ oo ele ree : F the 1940 Generai| is heart @ sermon that will ever live DeM. RICT AT ALLEN A. M. E. Baber has great plans for the entertainment of the 1940 General 7 eae oe ee ‘ ~ Philadelphiz pam Sew : The Reverend Bab : in the memory of his listeners, and lelphia, Penna. 1194 South 4th St., Greenville, | CH, PHILADELPHIA. Conference, the Exhibition of Negro Progress. one tthat leaves: Howard 1 de- : : aa —Wilson Photo Jo : termined to make this a b r year Pe Edward James Howard MLSS Far OF Ue ae. for Christ. We ha ‘ C = or Tis’ e have lear ; / . ; Waco, Texas reciation of{ner, was elected Secretary. Sisters Presid E Dr. F thee chee MBE AGE smi 4 ° e < moved with a deeper app: ‘i our Presiding Paks Whe: SBEM ae e SC’ bility as missionaries for] Grayce Jones, Finance Committee, Le} sy yiously await his quarterly t Te lads SPOR siya | Brand new A.M.E. Music Sub: ription Campaign Now On y and Monday, December 18-19, ea eae | nora“Acklin, Reporter to the Christian BUA poe. tierroreast Fate: Palo s Hymnals, Bound in semi ‘ © great days in Philadelphia, Continued on page 16) Recorder. : Dr. G. M , P. I 3 ( Morocco with Head Bands z foreign missionary program of For the first quarter, we feel that hiss Sewn Nellin ¥ 2 * rican Methodist Episcopal NESSEE are beginning to catch on to the and Bewatihilly-geisived 4a VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORITE BISHOP ett Bee |: CHATTANOOGA, TEN eee oe 525 Gold are offered at these re vas held at Allen A. M. E.| p, GM. Fleming, P. E. of the|a new charge. First God blessed us In This Issue | Prices. z = Unfavorable weather and South Chattanooga District, held his} with two converts, and two other mem- As never before the CHRISTIAN RECORDER needs your support season did not deter the First Quarterly Conference in Howard bers coming to us rst othe ee. $ A . i laymen connectional Con- M.E. Church, 25th and] making a total taken in this quarter} 7. jyaiy Altar Single Copy +o $ 1.50 The present Giitor ‘and Manager hay sssumed Bese geesronsibility nich District offi ith ee AE = n Dec. | (4). We raised this quarter $60.00 Rev. Carlyle F, Stewart 2 . v4 He must pay for printing, wrapping, wraps, electric current, mailin, Fi fed abe . f eee pare 3 At 8 o'clock the regular order of]. 7 ; ol I wae 3 Dauli pe . th Officers and members of} 19 1938 at 6:30 P.M eyotion was} At 8 ocloc raugery _| Sunday School Lesson 3 Half Doz. “> 6.50 ling, postage, telephone, clerical help, rent for two rooms in the Met MGesionary Societ 8, he P. E. organiz-| service was observed, 8:15 o'clock the | -pITORIALS: ns ry y y the pastor. The me Allen Building, office equipment, service for cuts, insurance, and inci- oo) See lead by the p _ Tur| pastor presented Dr Fleming, who Ga) Beihar watission Minted 4 dentals. We took over “without a dime,” but like Payne, with faith a “ei 5 i wee ed the Conference: Bro. | Pe apeeheinG Uncle Sam 4 , One Doz. — $12.00 in God. We thank the Bishops, brethren and sisters who have stood by Peepers cepartmen' SS may 5 Smith, were present oui, Since Christmas Carols World Sor The conference season will soon be over. Under the law Alle» nuch to the success of the Sice 1848 8 The Chidstian er rows (Editorial of the Week) 4 Day as usually observed will mean nothing now to the CHRISTIAN th delivered addresses R d r Pointed Points Rae 4 RECORDER. Before the off-season comes we call upon loyal Africa" et upon the work 1852 The Christian ecoraer. | | Churchman Afield 5 J 2 Methodists all over the connection to help us in a church-wide sub- iieids’ expecially, West P A | Birthday Greetings 5 scription campaign. Do you love your church a dollar’s worth? Sub- nas : of the Negro ress. Young People’s Page, 6 J : in music and other 6 ail Your Orders Today scribe, Subscribe! Get your friends, and neighbors to subscribe! Take lent Bloifay not ‘only h P. nality. |Allen C, E, League 4 W. Pay P an offering in your church for so many subscriptions and boost you" eading churches, but Popular Paper Wit erso |News At A Glance : A d be stage _ Bishop. Prove your love for him. The connection wants to know 1 mission Pfieches Transitions - HA 2 the most popular Bishop. You will help preserve and maintain one of our oldest institutions, the CHRISTIAN RECORDER. We must have 10,000 new Ls convaoie WILL YOU HELP US? | our hearts “MOST OST POPULAR BISHOP IN THE CHURCH | woraGe FIVE A.M. &. bUUK CONCERN. — 716 S. 1%th St, om Philadelphia, Pa. ===== DSC09490.JPG ===== PAGE TWO T HE CHRISTIAN RECORDER relationship and friendship in the home| those who are growin, of Lazarus, Mary and Martha. Jesus loves to visit-in that home. there must have been an atmosphere of mutual sympathy and understanding. Our home must not only be the center of Christian cordiality among the members of the family but we must also radiate a loyliness of living that will touch others outside the circle, The home of Bethany was made hal- lowed by the inspiring presence of our Lord. No home can be complete with- A home with Him witness. lame with fa; he seen Jesus in action? It that when Jesus spoke to him ed the word that spoken unto him.” he and his house by the miraculou ing of his son that immediately “ing rendered his life to Christ and he +; his whole house became followers, A report from the census bureay in- dicates that half the people of the United States are out of the pale of the church. They are not even Betninal The greatest loss some men ever sus in i q i 5 Vs the loss of their great moments. . anshgured before them; | ie really see him, we will be trans-| figured before him The Daily Altar than you were ten years the way to ascertain wh Jesus had Certain the kingdom; he So convinced was trom the transfigured = Matthew 17:1-9, 14-18 r six days Jesus taketh with him eter, and James, and John “his brother, and bringeth them up into a high mountain apart: 2 and he was transfigured before them; and his face “did shine as the sun, and his garments had certain major Teal-test of discipleship is the| shared both ideas Page oem eee Peter, James and John the opportunities whic If a man really understands Jesus, he will understand Moses and Elijah Carlyle F Stewart Minneapolis, h others neglect. | us had at least | vut that presence. teacher knows as a lonely man | all about this The Lord will be an inviting place for those within-and without. “A heart wide open to God will be! are scholars who turous, full of j put theories into , Christians. A survey in the average community will likely indicate that jscores of children never see inside , are alert, keen, adyen ination, willing to ‘pecame white as the light. 3 And be- hold, there appeared unto them Moses and Elijah talking with him. 4 And PRAYER THOUGHT By William Chalmers Covert nigh unto all them| let up in his fervency and devotion. that call upon him, upon him in truth, the desire of them that fear him; he also will hear their cry, and will save] heaven.” them.—Amen. to all that call} By precept and example he established He will -fulfill] God in his home. ““A happy family is but an earlier Sunday or Church School. One has only to look about him and observe the mighty work of Christ. What can you and I do to influence some houschol {now completely separated from Chris closed to anything unworthy of Him.”— Waldo Pierson. Prayer: O God, my Father, make our home a place where Christ abides at all times. Hallow it with His pres- 5 n a y lik lat Peter answered, aud said unto Jesus,|.°t Many like tha Lord it is good for us to be here: if thou wilt, I will make here three taber- " nacles; one for thee and one for Moses, “nd one for Elijah. 5 While he was Peter, James and} O Thou whose glory and majesty are | John went. witt mountainto, a th d Op and into the whose brightness the angels veil their | O God, help me as a father | to be a high priest in my home, offer- ethsemane, they deserved laces, we bless to accept Him? - ence and kindle our hearts with a flame who has personalized Thee before me ing to. Thee continually such sacrifices yet speaking, behold a bright cloud over- Saturday, January 14 RELIGION IN THE HOME ag are pleasing unto Thee, and may my a ea Ce ae Tate Friday, January 20 shadowed them: and behold, a voice Bi a nave not been | JOHNSON, P. E out of the cloud, saying, This is my be- st disciples J NSON, P. E. | children be santified by my life, in TEACHING IN THE HOME Philadelphia District a member of Wednesday, January 18 the Author of our “joved Son, in whom I am well pleased: high up in the mountains tt “Choose ye this day whom ye will} Jesus name.Amen. serve—but as for me and my house we will serve the Lord.”—Josh. 24:15. Read I Cor, 13:4-13. If our nation is to be truly religious it must strengthen the teaching of true religion in such primary groups as the] how great things God hath done unto home, the school and the church. in point of importance is the home. The first temple of God must be erected } always the easiest place. in the home. “And daily in the temple, and and the Father of our spirits. every house, they ceased not to te and preach Jesus Christ.” Acts 5:4? Read Acts 5: . The early Apostles employed a phas of ministry that is becoming increas- ingly difficult in our day. not to teach and preach Jesus Christ The early preachers Methodism visited from house to hous instructing the people in the wa; A CONVERTED HOUSEHOLD “And when she was baptized, and her she besought us If ye have judged me to be faithful to! the Lord, come into my house, and abide there.”—Acts 16:15. hear ye him. 6 And when the disci- ' ples heard it, they fell on their face, and were -sore afraid. came and touched them and said, Arise, and be not afraid. 8 And lifting up their eyes, they saw no one, save Jesus most luminous experiences t hast dwelt] Visitors Chapel, Hot Springs, Arkansas, Monday, January 16 WITNESSING IN THE HOME 7 And Jesus a minister the s not difficult for me| infinite self in terms of human relation-| /¢a rved successfully from Chou art our Father and we are } mission to the pastorate of historic ladelphia, and the Presid- Mother District” in He is one of the This good woman glorious reveal- | * “Return to thine own house, and show n our certitude | Read Luke 8 :26-39. The first place to be a witness is not Thrown into contact with First] thee.” thee 9 And as they were coming down from the mountain, Jesus commanded them, saying, Tell the vision to no man, ; until the Son of Man be risen from the iveness in the The first European convert of the Apostle Paul was Lydia “whose heart the Lord opened.” Strong was this} pious woman’s influence with her house~ in every house. most effective preachers in the church throughout the con- Fathers and mothers} intimate and constant when she prayed a | t show us how to help and heal} ®? desire is to be elected to are most important in imparting Chris-]the members of our family circle, we tianity to their children. of parents to teach religion in their}the family tie” which grievously tests homes can never be overcome by in-4 the tenor of our Christian living. Self. struction by the teacher and preacher.]| control often momentarily breaks thru It has been said that a dining room| the strong control of love and makes table with children’s faces around it, Christ. Discover some effective met! of penetrating the home of our pec with the teaching of Jesus. These words of Marvin T. Haw a “The threat of a dissolv' home, hovers over the future of ¢ children of even our most consecrat As you bow in the fami! ¢ ashamed in the iace of a scoffing hold for not only did she accept Christ but her entire household embraced the Into her home Paul was in- It is discomforting to see a divided household: perhaps the wife a Christian and the husband un- godly, or vice versa. spiritually broken home, children are The failure} are apt to: find, at times, a “strain on 14 And when they were come to the ‘multitude there came to him a man, “kneeling to him, and saying, 15 Lord, have mercy on my son: for he is epilep- ic, and suffereth grievously; for oft- times he falleth into the fire, and oft- ‘times into the water. 16 And I brought him to thy disciples, and they could not world and Thine own glory be shadowed by the unworthy services we seek to James and John] and seemingly im- absorbed all the essence of the spiritual activities com- thought that angel name.—Amen. vited to abide. and that the very broken through face of our blessed 1x ines ies : ; DAILY BIBLE READINGS sep siren aati pit Aho eager, hungry| difficult situations which find us with prising the preliminaries, and had thrill- ceases to be a merelimpaired witnessing power. lowers of Christ our first consideration Reared in such a ed him to the highest tention and filled praying in the secrecy *| him with potent ¢ He arose and dining room table, and becomes an altar. The most of us who read these lines will fondly recollect that the abiding foundation of our faith was implanted in our hearts in the loving circle of our families. text Ezekiel 3:17, subject on the job?” To circle and repeat the Lord’s Prayer you should remember that the soci: column is saying something very lou: quite contrary to the morals you teach We lift up our hearts ur Thee, O Our Blessed Father, grant t! prone to be handicapped spiritually. When the ties are strong the faith of the one will influence the other. It is a sad picture to see a mother struggling to bring her children up in the fear and admonition of the Lord 17 And Jesus answered and said, O faithless and perverse genera- tion, how long shall I be with you? iow long shall I bear with you? bring 18 And Jesus re- for spiritual lovliness must find expres- sion in the home, not in a selfishness that believes that “charity begins at home” and ends there, but a continual manifesting of the power of Christ to The spirit transh elation 1:9-18. The 20th Century Quarterly, and delivered it with dynamic iz Fe s penetrated the congre- ST. MARK A,M.E. CHURCH Kingfisher, Okla. him hither to me. expressions of A- buked him; and the demon went out of of the presence of Prayer: O Holy Father, grant that there shall be more homes where the redeem life and make it beautiful. Do the members of our family group find life easier because of our love and we may ever and always be found 1; to teach the way of life. In Jesu The ministers of our while the father, by life and influence, him: and the boy was cured from that does all he can to destroy what the enthroned and family altar will where the children shall be taughtAhe way of Christ Amen. neetings for the church 1938-'39 began execution of} name, we pray.—Amen. ae GRACE AT THE TABLE GOLDEN TEXT: We beheld his ory, glory as of the only begotten from the Father. by spiritual exaltation are mother strives prayerfully and tear- I imagine that Phil- fully to accomplish. The husband may prate of his love for wife and children but his action belies his words. consideration? Would they be led to a deeper spiritual life by the influence of our faithful example of what a In His name, we pray. yond this world lips Brooks, praying in is union service Christian ought to be? A godly home is the joyful center the individual’s life, the training Wes a ee Most gracious Lord from whose sto: house all are fed, bless we pray Thee, THE LESSON BROUGHT DOWN yer is the most mag c he ; that the attitude be lifted to a “To build healthy personalities, we must put into the family’s “Common Treasury” our faith in God, our know!l- power of the Holy Spirit ed with the presence of a Sunday, January 15 THE HIGH PRIEST IN THE HOM ment of the huma By John R. Ewers ssponsive disciples were : : Snes f her plain of spiritual power and that ground for each generation, and the this our meal, for Jesus’ sake.—Amen edge of His ways, our skills in not can only feel sorry that they are-taking on of Enid Okla But it is no| they may k “And it was so, when the days of their feasting were gone about, that Job sent and sanctified them, and rose up early in the morning, burnt-offerings according to the number of them all: for Job said, It may be that my sons have sinned, and cursed God in their hearts. Job 1:5, hope of the world. What of my home? —Costen J. Harrell. Prayer: O Eternal Father, we pray Thee to make our home a lovely place because of the nobility of our holy living. May we have a greater under- standing of Thee and strength to be equal to every trying circumstance. In Jesus name. Henne Eel HYMNS THAT LIVE Think what they missed more than you ar Did Jesus have his favorites? he like Peter, James and than the others? And if he did were there reasons for this? incient Greek philosophers have their favorite disciples? Did not the noted ters and sculptors have pupils to they imparted more of their as Goethe had his Weimar cir- having trouble with people, our love of | all things good, our feelings toward the real things in life. These belong to all the famly.” —Grace Sloan Prayer: “Good Father of us all, help us today in our families. Show us how to share the things that lift and cheer. When we are separated, may Holy presence of | yduced and presented him to preach And weren’t we effected h should endure, not! she sermon We| Amighty God, w! and offered GSO Bee SO 1A, ALLELUIA know many bright people n We know plerity of successful] now, 4 onfercnce, the shifting changes through-) Did not the short tdrm of action in the Quarterly | expounded with power the unadulter- z any good ones men but not man. ‘A broken tooth and a foot out of many intelligent people Yea more thrc inually.” . Thus Job aesit ly. For all the Saints, who from their 1a The love-feast was well "Only those become saints he spirit instituted here inclosed with vi- The s3 which issued in want other| was grand There is no more beautiful sight in all the world than to behold the father leading the worship of the family cir- cle, taking a vital interest moral and spiritual development of his children, and feeling that to bring in| which also sat at Jesus’ feet, and heard the money for the daily bread is not| his word.”—Luke 10:39. . enough. However tender and pious mother, the high priest of the home| terrifice battle-ground, a hell rather ought to be the father; and there is|than a heaven. Religion was talked] no one who can take his place as the}and little practiced. The members of leader of worship in the home. Job was intensely interested in the|and consideration outside but ferocious spiritual well-being of his sons. Heland irascible when once the threshold, knew from experience the pitfalls and | of the home was crossed. i the proneness to err on the part of an c energetic and restless boy. Job never | life of our blessed Lord, was the lovely! Christ 1 inert over Saturday had his Concord group. his Oxford fellowship. The every case, earned the dis- ‘hey caught the master’s rad unusual enthusiasm for they worked hard to do his found the meaning of ex- \ ig out his ideas. one disciple, Judas, who from his Master. v he became increasingly He became the one who ster, sold him out for people are those in pro- better, bad people we be often praying for each other. Who Thee by faith before the world When we are together, may we all be brought to the common treasury of will help each other things—shall we say lower thir ich ened we want—perhaps, Jesus still takes Tuesday, January 17 AN INVITING HOME but we! until Sunday mild and sun-shiny appeared in Sunday School, as words of our Thy Name, O Jesus, be for ever blessed, Allzluia, Alleluia. Il short of sainthood s meeting on Monday 7 a the chosen few If you and I were bette "Peter, James and J but favorites of Christ’s our home what “And she had a sister called M * hos + he might take} we quoted those ohin—plain men,| Saviour, who said Thou wast their Rock, their Fortress, and their Might: Thou, Lord, their Captain in fought fight; ‘Thou, in the darkness dread, the on good reports, making this first a white Finance $27.50. Pas- Henry paid the P $10.50 as a Xmas token for himself ie - perfect as your A FAMILY ACCEPTS CHRIST ss ll ili ce ate “So the father knew that it was at the same hour, in the which Jesus said unto him, Thy son liveth: and himself believed, and his whole house.”—Jobn oa wae John 46-54. I heve known homes which were a another as I have} link in our chain. The spirit was carried on cleven-o’clock D nst Retrospecting in my vision I am soliciting prayer for the general church and for our branch especally. —Mamie M. Vance By Roy L. Smith mated the choir that it san, 1 by the breath of a swe thé family could be the soul of courtesy Alleluia, Alleluia. Most men have to the crowd before can really see sermon by Rev. gee: O may Thy soldiers, faithful, true, and One of the beautiful phases in the ‘Continued on page 7) ===== DSC09491.JPG ===== THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER cleaner and the Negro a world champion boxer or otherwise a national hero. ~ “The democratic example shows us all how we have to solve the problem of traveling foreign Jews.” it mission-minded. Having served four years in South Africa he has returned to the homeland with ever expanding horizons and far visioned vistas of the needs of pes tap tame dagen PRESvce |Airica. Tho resident in the arte STRAUSER ce states he has sponsored a South Erecd ak tbe Post Olice ck Pidiadcl: African Day for Bishop R. R. phia, Penna. as Second Class Wright, putting the entire First Matter Episcopal District back of it. Now Bell—KINgsley 0497 he comes and puts the district be- Published Weekly at the hind a West Africa Day for A.M.E. Book Concern Bishop E. J. Howard. This is nm eM pare the first time in the century and ames sinless a half history of the African M. E. Church that such a piece of un_ EMBARRASSING UNCLE SAM According to the Associated Press release printed above, Ger- many proposes a segregation policy for the Jews. The refer- ence made to conditions in the ee > a eee United States is embarrassing. Bishop M. H. Davis, Vice-President fe Mos ae 1 Q : 5 Rev. H. H. Cooper, Secretary selfish, altruistic missionary work} Uncle Sam will have to hang his Contributing Editors: Carlyle F.|has been done. He was the first} head in shame. . Even the Ameri- Stewart, Josephine T. Washington, T.]to put the First’and Ninth Dis-|can church will have to remain Jefferson Clement, Elizabeth M. silent for it is dangerous to throw stones while living in a house of glass even tho it be invisible glass. Suffice it to say the Communists, and Nazis know how to chide and taunt the democracies. ~ Segregation is inhuman and barbaric. It has no justification in reason or religion. A stable world civilisation will never be built so long as one group mis- treats another, be they Noftdic, Negro or Jew. Members oi the African M. E. Church will re- member that their organisation Bishops will visit Cuba. The] was founded a century and a half church is becoming mission-|ago as a protest against segrega- minded. This is a happy sign. tion in the house of God. Today lit is one of the too few organisa- tions in America, and the world which emphasizes and practices the fatherhood of God, and the brotherhood of all men. . trict missionaries behind Mrs. Lucy M. Hughes in her visit to South Africa where she is now. Let the church catch the vision. Bishop Wright preacht about it in Montgomery at the Council of bs Bishops last year. Dr. L. L. Berry SUBSCRIPTION RATES has been to Canada, Bermuda, ! Year, $1.50; 6 Months, $1.00; Single} South America and the West In- ee Copy Se dies. He and Mrs. Christine Address all correspondence to: The Smith are sailing with Bishop Christian Recorder, 716 South 19th] Howard to West Africa in Feb- Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. ruary. Mrs. i. G: Robinson visited there a few months ago. On January 16 a delegation of Thomas, Howard L. Gregg, Milton S. J. Wright, G. Wayman Blakley, Charles H, Wesley, Juanita E. Jackson- Mitehell, A. Wayman Ward, Harry V. Richardson. George Ae Singleton, Editor and Manager RE Ne CO ET AE Ra a 0a i A a a RIN A al a = THURSDAY, JANUARY 12, 1939 Weekly Thought a “People cannot make more progress| NAZIS URGE JIM CROW CARS than they have vision.” FOR SEGREGATION OF JEWS —D. H. SIMS. BERLIN, Dec. 27.—“Jim Crow” cars for the segregation of travel- ing Jews were demanded today |. as Das Schwarze Korps, organ of Adolf Hitler’s Elite Guard, WORLD SORROWS which pointed to the example of SESS Southern sections of the United} | “Joy to the World, States where Negroes and whites } ‘The Lord has Come.” are thus separated. i : “If the State railways, because of well-considered _ financial grounds, cannot decide to forbid Jews completely the use of rail- road sleepers, then at least they should assign Jews special sec- tions,” the weekly publication said. Reservations were recommend- ed two days in advance so rail officials would know how much EDITORIAL OF THE WEEK Weekly Poem IN WINTER CHRISTMAS CAROLS— Warm things I've loved In winter cold, My blossoming plants, The firelight gold. The story of the shepherds on the hillsides of Galilee and of the wise men who journeyed to the little town of Bethlehem seeking the Christ Child, is being sung and recited in elaborate pageantry throughout Christendom. But the spirit that prevails in the world today is neither comforting nor hopeful. Hate, envy, cupidity have dimmed our hope of spiritual regeneration and moral redemp- tion. Racial strife, inhuman per- secution have all caused the light of brothererly love to flicker fee- bly on the altar of civilization. The world has lost faith in those ancient ideals that fired the souls of the prophets of old. The poor, the meek in heart have drained to the dregs the cup of sorrow and have been kneeling for sometime, Teakettle hum, The kitten’s purr, And the spicy scent Of a branch of fir, Old books that open Wide the door To folk well known And loved before; ———"? My pillow soft As a wild bird’s breast, y Deep, thick blankets, space to assign. Night, and rest. Turning to asserted precedents —CATHERINE CATE COBLENTZ| for such a step, Das Schwarze ‘ Korps said “in the freest. lands ON BEING MISSION MINDED] 0n earth, where even Presidents ——————| storm against the devilish dnven- The indisputable fact is that|tion of race consciousness, it is no person in the African M, E,|not permitted for Negro citizens Church since the immortal W.| equally to sit or lie next a :white Sampson Brooks is doing more| person ina train even if the white ‘than David Henry Sims to make|persons may only be a_ sewer THURSDAY, JANUARY 12, 1939 beaten, penitent, before high priests who are devoid of the attributes of justice, love and compassion, The church, with its mysticism aiid rituals, has failed in its mission. It has failed because, contrary to its professed dogmas, it has allied itself with those militant forces that seek to abort social justice. Catholics and Protestants alike have shown a shocking in- difference to the moral wrongs committed by the strong against the weak and the poor. The in- vasion of Ethiopia, the dismem- berment of Czechoslovakia, the slaughtering of Spanish women and children, the strangulation of the Chinese and the persecution of the Jews have evoked no con- sistent, articulate outcry from the church. “Peace and goodwill to all men” has become a hollow, meaningless injunction. The hymn of hate echoes above the strains of the Cathedral’s pipe-organ while a confused, -bewildered and _ horri- fied humanity seeks shelter in caves, in mountain holes to escape deadly projectiles dropped from the air by devout Catholics. The world is in agony. Mankind is bleeding. A church that con- dones lynching, segregation and persecution cannot give requisite proof of its own piety, nor can it consistently influence peace and goodwill among all men. There can be neither peace, nor joy, nor goodwill until we are lifted to- ward the light of democracy, to- ward social justice for all irrespec- tive of color, race or creed. The divinity of Christ was made manifest in the humanity of Je- sus. In the midst of grief, de- spair and sorrow unless the church fights openly for the rights of the masses, peace and goodwill there may be, but it will be peace for the dead and goodwill for the unborn. ‘ Hie: —The Chicago Defender Pointed Points 8 i capscicp ot cea ce Skene “CHRIST FOR ALL MEN, All Men for Christ” is the acrostic motto of the Savannah District of the Georgia Annual Confer- ence. The energetic and wide- awake Presiding Elder is the Rev. J.-L. Butler. He has prepared a very valuable booklet which con- tains information about “General Days,” District officers; and his Quarterly Conference Schedules. BY THE SAME POST COMES the schedule of the Phoenix- ta - IF IS NOT uquerque District in the Colo o Conference from far beyond Rockies. Presiding Elder R. H. Harbert says: “The first con- sideration is revivals—soul say- . . WISE pastoral visiting h prayers. in every home will the “bind your membership and the public to you and make for your complete success.” SURPRISING TO be informed of the beautiful Christmas service at Grace Afri- can M. E. Church, Warren, Ohio. A special church bulletin was dis. tributed among the members and friends. The Minister is Rever- end A. Seon Henri, an accomplisht musician. His wife, a splendid young churchwoman in a Regis- tered Nutse. Few years ago the Reverend Henri had charge of the Music Department at Allen University. DEAN CHAS. S. SPIVEY OF Payne Theological Seminary spent the Christmas holidays in the East. He filled several pulpits and represented his institution. The Dean is seeking funds to equip a cooperative kitchen for his students. Worthy enterprise He was the house guest of the Reverend and Mrs. M. M. Lewis of Ardmore. ONE OF THE MOST UNI- que and attractive church bulle- tins which comes to the writer’s desk represents St. James in St Louis. Pastor Dames is one of the best organisers in the connection He is serving his eleventh year at this charge. On the afternoon of January 1, the Quarterly Meeting sermon was delivered by the Rev. S. H. Lewis, pastor of Wayman, St. Louis. The Rev. Lewis is a former pastor of Bethel in Co- lumbia, S. C. INQUIRIES CONTINUE TO come in here of late concerning the “Crusader Series” of liter- ature, “What I need to know about the church,” and “Why I am an African Methodist.” We hope ere long to be able to sup- ply the need. ONE OF THE FINE YOUNG en of the church is the Rever- dT. M. Gray of St. Matthew in the Raleigh District, N. C. Con- ference. He is wonderful gifts d graces. At the recent session tbers, 42 conversions, 38 ac- sions, 35 increase in member- ip; 120 Dollar Money, $260 for Il College; $6,042, 86 raised his conference he reported 240) THE CHRISTIA for all Purposes, and a debt f only $531 on the church. He % scribed for ALL the iduah | Pers. We need more like him He is indispensable to Bishop Dail Within 60 days he paid his aie: out of debt, the amount bein $2,250. Had been standing i more than 12 years, Furnisht a} Parsonage at a cost of $1,000 and| Paid for it. Rey, Gray is another answer to those who say “the church is dying.” ; BISHOP D. H. SIMS WAS guest speaker at a Men’s Day Service at Mt. Pisgah African M. E. Church, Salem, N. J., Sunday afternoon, January 1. A large crowd heard him. Both white and Colored were present. The Bish. op was invited to repeat the mes- sage in the evening at the Broad_ way M.E. Church. Again a large audience heard him. The pastor of Mt. Pisgah is the Reverend S. T. Boyd. Afield The Churchman attended the last Loye Feast in the old year at St. Mat- thew. It was a wonderful meeting and a glorious waiting on the Lord. Love Feast is not observed in some churches, but it is kept in all METHODIST CHURCHES On Saturday night the usual service of Watching the old year out and the new year in was held At an early hour the house was crowded The songs still ring our ears. The Churchman was the speaker: mine years are passing. O God. reveal Thy- self unto us, and revive Thy work.” There were nine accessions and two conversions at the altar One came the old way In the midst of our talk Bishop D H. Sims entered. He offered the clos- Presiding Elder I. N. Pat- ing prayer : .: The meeting will terson was present he long remembered With the coming of the morning, the Christian Sabbath arrived the Rever- end Dr. T. L. Scott of Baltimore to conduct a series of revival meetings At eleven o'clock Dr. Herman F Tyree’s St. Matthew was ready Hear the choir singing as they march in devout processional, “For all the saints who from their labors rest — The evangelist delivered the word The connection knows him as a man of might and nnusual power Fak fike him in the church. He is a blazing ball of fire When he was thrit preach- ” ing, amid shouts cries, “amens ue hatteluiahs” thirteen came deta Some were converted. All joined the ! church.’ — | The Churchman |. N RECORDER again packt to hear Dr. Scott. Un- usual text, “This year thou shalt surely die.” Hearts were stirred, souls were moved. A young lady was present and heard the sermon. On her way home she was talking to a friend about it and complimenting the message. At the steps of her home across the street from the Churchman she fell. She died on the way to the hospital. The Preacher’s prophecy came true. The Churchman visited the home of the be- reayed. The revival continues with 31 con- versions and accessions. Only two nights. Already St. James at Atlantic City wants Dr. Scott to come to them At the close of the holidays the Churchman was pleased to have as house and dinner guests Bishop and{ Mrs. D. H. Sims, and Careve, and the Reverend and Mrs. D. Ward Nichols of New York THE MOST POPULAR BISHOP Send in Subscriptions. Vote Your Choice. 1. Bishop D. H. Sims 702 7. Bishop J. S. Flipper 520 2. Bishop M. H. Davis 323 3. 3rd_ District 276 4. Bishop John A. Gregg 246| 6. Bishop W. A. Fountain 190 11., Bishop R. A. Grant 175 | 5. Bishop Noah W. Williams 160 10. Bishop G. B. Young 128| 8. Bishop S. L. Greene 123 14. Bishop E. J. Howard 123 9. Bishop D. H. Sims 115 12. Bishop H. Y. Tookes ...... 100 15. Bishop R. R. Wright, Jr. .. 100} Each subscription in Feb. will count | 10 votes. LETTER TO THE EDITOR Birmingham, Ala Dear Dr Congratulations for the splendid Edi- torials. You are a good one. You will, it this rate force the men of this, our hurch to invite you up higher some day Respectfully yours P. T. Matherson P. E. B’ham District THE MOST Popular Bishop Act Now! Hurry! Send in Votes! Each subscription will count 15° | yotes in January, and 10 votes in February. The most popular Bish- op in the church will be honored in Dallas, Texas at the Council of Bishops in February, and award- ed a valuable prize. The bar- gain rates of $1.00 in groups of 5 ‘or more still hold for laymen. Presidents, Chaplains, Mission- aries, Presiding Elders, Pastors, Workers, now is the time to show your colors. Support your bishop, and help put the Christian Re- corder in every African Metho- dist home George A Singleton, Editor and Manager of The Christian Recorder 716 So. 19th Street. Philadelphia, Penna. Birthday Greetings MRS. S, L. GREENE Little Rock, Arkansas MRS. J. P. Q. WALLACE Indianapolis, Indiana MRS. DAISY G. WILKIE Mother Bethel Philadelphia, Penna REV. S. H. ALEXANDER San Angelo, Texas REV. G. LINCOLN*CADDELLE Pastor Quinn Chapel Cleveland, Ohio PERSONALITES THE REV. A. D. AVERY One of the most interesting char- | acters in the church is he. It was said in our hearing rece that Dr. Avery Elder eared a love and gets is a master Pres He has r For years the name has stood North Carolina Africa Metl The late John Avery, close fr Prof. John R Hawkins brother Absolutely Christian get resul amily was _ his pendable re- liable, a OMISSION The article listic eff Wi in the Christian 20th issue was contributed by Rev. W O. P. Sherman, Presiding Elder of the West S District, Gee a An- nual C ~ MOST POPULAR BISHOP — concerning the the Rev. J. G Recorder annah rg nce Editor George A. Singleton 716 South 19th Street Philadelphia, Penna Dear Sir: Please find enclosed $ for Subscriptions to the Christian Recorder. Send paper WB veviwe ve eres cvaremey cen nee I cast my votes for Bishop of the ... as the Most Popular Bishop Yours for success, . Episcopal District he house was At the evening service t ===== DSC09492.JPG ===== PAGE SIZ RESEMBLANCE Lord, make me something like my dad; Give me a little of his will, That good old stubbornness he had That helped him up hte hardest hill, Content to wait and work and fight, Believing always he was right. Lord, make me like my mother, too; Give me a little of her song; She laughed at life, and saw it through, And never clung to sorrow long, Yet watched a thousand islands fade For every port she ever made. Lord, make me strong and make me glad * With hands to work and hearts to sing In all my labor like my dad. And yet like her in everything— With changeless smile and changeless oath, Lord, make me something like them both. NEATH THE CRUST OF THE OLD APPLE PIE In the Shade of the Old Apple Tree Tune: ’Neath the crust of the old apple pie There is something for you and for I, It may be a pin that the cook just dropped in Or it may be a dear little fly, It may be an old rusty nail Or a piece of a pussy cat’s tail But whatever it be, it’s for you and for me "Neath the crust of an old apple pie. SNAPPY STORIES WHAT JOB KEPT The Devil got practically everything that Job had, but there was one thing he simply couldn't get,—Job’s goat. A GOOD SHEPHERD “What does the shepherd do for the sheep?” asked the pastor of his catechetical class. “Shears them,” was the embarrassing ‘reply. t t TERRE HAUTE, INDIANA Allen Chapel A. M. E, Church Third St, and Crawford Avenue Rev. C. R. Waters, pastor, who was transferred from the Chicago Confer- ence to the Indiana Conference by our beloved Bishop J. A. Gregg, Presiding Bishop of the Fourth Episcopal Dis- trict. First of all we the Members and Of- ficers of Allen together with the Friends, wish to thank Bishop Gregg for sending to Allen Chapel this wonderful minister of the Gospel, and a wonderful preacher, an organizer, a manager and an all around minister. Since Rev. Waters has been with us as our leader, the church has taken on new fife. He ig fastly re-organizing the church into $ - TRE “CAORUST EA YOUNG PEO ELIZABETH M. departments, and auxiliaries. The Sew- ing Circle, the Choir, the Stewardess Board No. 1, the Stewardess Board. No 2, the Allen Christian Endeavor, the Missionary Society, Sr., and Junior, the | new books for their use in the church. N RECORDER PLE’S PAGE THOMAS Editor Rev. Waters preached the First Quarterly Communion Sermon at Spruce St. A. M. E. Church, and the people were in deép appreciation to) ~~ A.L. Brewster, G. C. McPherson, L. Nunally anda host of others. Deacon I. J: Reynolds of Atlanta dc. livered a strong address as a represey ative of the Missionary Baptist Churei, Steward Board, and we are now back, him for that wonderful message. Rey.| A L. Sampson, the Conference Supe; on the Old Class Leaders System, thank; God. The Class Leaders are doing; fine and are making wonderful re- ports each Monday night. One mem- ber has been taken into the church, the) congregation has increased both in the morning and evening service to such an extent, until we are surprised beyond measure. Waters is truly bringing the member- ship of Allen Church together fastly, we discover new faces each Sunday. — —Miss Isabelle Brown SYLVANIA, GEORGIA By Rev. W. O. P. Sherman The 71st Session of the old Georgia A. M. E. Conference, the last of the; intendent conducted the Sunday Schoo| at 10 a.m. At the close the Confe;. ence, Sunday School Superintendey; presented President W. A. Fountaiy who presented 100 Bibles to the Teach. ers and Bishop Fountain presente; Bibles to all the Superintendents j, attendance. _ First Prize, a large Bible, was prc. sented to Bethel Sunday Schoo! }, A Drive is now on to re-install a <-1ie. of conferences to be held this President Fountain; Second and thir Heating Plant in the Church, and move the five big heating stoves out, that have been in use for more than five years, this Plant will be installed and put into use the first Sunday in January, God willing. Our Quarterly Love-feast, Quarterly Communion and Quarterly Conference was the greatest since the days of Rev. Black. Really Rey. Wa- ters knows how to do things, a little effort was put forward Sunday, Nov. 20 to pay up the interest on the mort- gage on the church, the interest was more than a Hundred Dollars, and we raised that and more, and remember this was following our Quarterly Meet- ing, and we raised more than a Hundred. Dollars on our Quarterly Meeting. Our Presiding Elder, Dr. Bradford does} year, by Bishop W. A- Fountain, the, intrepid leader of the Georgia Regulars closed Sunday afternoon in midst of glory at Bethel A. M. E. Church, Syl- vania, Ga. ; The Annual Sermon was delivered at 10 a.m. Wednesday by Rev. D. S. Saunders. The Keynote address of Bishop W. A. Fountain followed; it was a masterpiece and was one of the high lights of the addresses delivered Prizes to Mrs. M. L. Hobbs, and My. G. Cooper. “At 11:30 a.m. Bishop Fountain co; ducted the closing service and prc sented Dean C. L. Hill of Turner Theological Seminary, Atlanta who «lc livered a very powerful sermon [roo the text: St. Matthew 4:17. Noi dry eye was seen in the Church. Bis op Fountain made the parting talk a fatherly manner and. read the during the series of conferences it was, pointments at 3:30 p.m. deep and profound from start to finish. The Evangelical Sermon was deliver- ed by Dr. E. J. Odum a soul stirring one indeed. The Thanksgiving sermon HOLMESBURG, PENNA. Third Quarterly Conference was | by Dr. J. P. Lampkin Thursday was|at Bethany A.M.E. Church, Holm: another great message and on Thursday night Dr. A. J. Blanton was at. his burg, Rev. C. H. Carter, Jr., past: The Dr. W. L. Johnson, Presi not know what to think of this wonder-| best in the delivery of the Missionary| Elder of the district, delivered ful change that has come over the peo- ple. The people are coming far and near to hear Rev. Waters deliver his wonderful messages and no doubt he is a Gospel Singer. Rev. Waters, our pastor is kept busy preaching in the different churches, of the City. He preached the Thanksgiving Service at the Free Will Baptist Church, where all the Churches united in a Union Service, and it is true this service will | long linger in the hearts and minds of | the people for a long time. The Stewardess Board Number (2) served a delightful Turkey Dinner at the Church on Thanksgiving Day. Mrs. C. R. Waters is leading the Senior and Junior Missionaries on to success. The|ris Brown College; Dr. C. P. Hobbs, Societies are in deep fove with her.|G. Mays and others. Mrs. Waters is a wonderful asset to] Friday night was a great night edu- the ladies of the church. The Sewing] cational anniversary. Report by Circle gave one of the finest Banquets] Maxwell on education; Rev. B. for Rey. and Mrs. Waters that has| Sherrod read the Missionary report. ever been given among our people in this City. Ten Captains have been ap-] cation were delivered by Prof. Pope ‘message. i Mrs. C. E. Bennett, the Conference Missionary President with the confer- ence workers rendered a program at 7 p.m. Charming addresses were deliver_ ed by Mrs. J.-A. Fountain, the Con nectional Missionary Treasurer; Mrs. G. _R. Dunn, State (W. HE OM: President and Supervisors Mrs. E. C. Sherman, M. M. Butler; District Presi-} dents Mrs. F. S. Goldwire, M. M. Maxwell, Roxie Butler, S. Surrence and I. J. Johnson. : Pes tees Dr. S. R. Dinkins conducted the Conference Institute each morning: speakers included Dean C. L. Hill, President W. A. Fountain, Jr. of Mor- Di Te Addresses on different phases of edu- | eloquent, soul-stirring sermon, a which he entered into the busines the conference. The work for quarter showed much spiritual grow'! with four accessions to the church. |) entire receipts for the quarter w- $260.00. —Florence E. Carte DAYTON, OHIO . Allen A. M. E. Church Rev. John Irvin, Pastor Monday night Presiding Elder Maso held his First Quarterly Conference Allen Chapel of which Rev. Irvin pastor. The Conference was well 2 tended and all reports were up to Pp" this quarter. The church under t! The members of Allen raised $2,000. leadership of Rev. John Irvin bs for the ensuing yee" LeMrs. S. A, Nels: _ Subscribe for THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER planned big things pointed for the Drive we have on, and] of Sylvania; Dean C. L. Hill; Prof. R.|__— cach Captain is to have 10 members|B. Harris; Hon. B. J. Davis. and} and each member is to bring in $10.00] President W. A. Fountain, Jr. and each, and some of them have paid in] cfosing message by Bishop Fountain. theirs already, and by this means we ex- Dr. David Norris delivered the Ordi- pect to raise $1000.00. The Mary E.|nation Sermon Saturday afternoon at Lee Circle of the Missionary Society! 4 p.m. to a class of Deacons and el-) | plad to gave an Open House Party at the newly | ders. Rev, W.O. P. Sherman, N- Gs decorated Parsonage and they were! Welch and Rev. E. W. Johnson were very successful in their efforts. nesday evening was the Election of Trustees. Mr. James Robinson, one of the Trustees of the Church, ordered) Dollar Money fc r the state $32,586. a Decorator over to the Parsonage to} Increase of £40068. [ey Ci, decorate the Parsonage and send the) bill to him and he paid it. We have] tors: two splendid Choirs, the Senior is taken care of by Mrs. Conley, and the, Junior Choir is managed by Mrs Shackleford, the Jr. Choir has t : Mrs.| elected as Secretaries. Waters supervised this affair. Wed-|stokes, Chief Marshal. Rev. G. H. Total membership read out by thé Con- jference accountant was 90,647, by ‘The following were among the visi- FRIENDLY . COUNSEL When death occurs, or at any time, our door stands open for friendly counsel. We are always answer questions and show our beautiful funeral home and our complete, modern facili- ties. But particularly at a time if grief, we offer our friendly counsel. The grief-stricken will ‘find unobtrusive sympathy. here and a ready willingness to take the burden of every detail off saddened shoulders. “ay Pa. FOR JANUARY 15 Fear ca! he Junior at Worship to Worship in the Home Deut. 16:11 3 eeting is clearly not one for _ Juniors alone, because they do not have : ance to direct or carry on the ip in their homes. At best they ’ make suggestions to their par- ~ eiits. Phe stiperititendent should con- : ether jt would be wise to invite _ the parents of the Juniors to attend seting. so that they may observe anner in which the Juniors discuss On the other hand, the presence of the parents might make the Juniors feel limited, so that their natural and hearty participaticn would be stopped. Whatever decision issreached, or method used, the message of the meeting should be brought to the parents as an en- couragement to home worship. The Leader’s Talk _ Home worship may be carried on in many ways, according to the number / and nature of the members of the fami- ) ty. Ustally it will be found at Icast in these five ways: first, the saying of grace, or prayer of thanks, at the _ table before each meal; the | entire family gathering together arounc the table, or about the piano, to engage ‘in a few moments of worship together third, the training of the children, even from their earliest years, to “say their | | prayers” to a loving Father in heaven; fourth. each of the older children and ‘adults haying a time each day for rivate worship and quiet thought; fifth, ‘amily spirit and helpfulness in attend- the services of worship in the second he Juniors Taking Part 1. When we stop to think about it, vithout complaint far thanks to God for what He ves Us so freely. In the morning isn’t much to thank our Father for is protection during the night. When od is set before us we ought to pause if enough to show that we appreciate tare for us. At night there is 2 ing that creeps into our hearts we pray for God’s blessing on the of the day. The homes where family worship practice have a much better ‘0 get along in harmony and those which are without it. jough everybody is busy, the en work stops and song e entire day. Children we ought to give | first place are among mother, and three the chi find their places at 'e children, should h ; the table, wi opi going on among dhe We 1e last one is seated, all their versation stops, all heads are ed and the father returns the tha ie for the family, as follows : eet Dear Father, we Thee for all we for this food w and loving h | $5( Sive otir thanks to} have and ate; especially hich Thou hast provided | g ands have prepared. We want to live from day to day so that} we shall deserye Thy Roodhtss and mercy, and when life on earth is done to have Thy eternal blessing; through | Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen | ter A The Family at Worship When he is seated and has found the| de place from which he will read, he be- gins a verse of a familiar hymn in which mother and children Then he reads a few verses, or a Psalm; the entire family kneel at their chairs, and the father prays a prayer of thanks- x with the join. to giving and trust, conclu Lord’s Prayer, in which all the others (If desired, the mother and child- ren may each offer prayer before the Lord’s. Prayer.) join T Daily Verses by Dr ris and W 12.00. c nsion Dept.; L. I C. E. League; A neces of progress. wns round about. The Ordination sermon was delivered Drs. S. S. Mor Cleland conducted the A.C, E. League, which was very help- ful to all present Allen Cc A.J homas the closing hour. The Rey. Baptist minister of Durham fa fabs: HE CHRISTIAN RECORDER PAGE SEVEN in Chapel Hill and Dr. of Wilberforce University Present at this service Pres. Cochran and a group of the Faculty and students from Kittrell College. for Kittrell College that night was 2 This was a great service. Visitors present were Prof. C. Garret of Columbia, S. C,; Drs J.D. Carnes, D, L. Grady, 1. H. Alston, of the N Hemingway, Secretary of Church Ex- of Missions; S. S. Morris, Secretary of J tary of American Bible Society; Dr. G. A. Singleton, Editor and Manager of Amid the snow and sleet, Sunday for the firt time the Conference assembled in the University of N. C, auditorium, with a large con- gregation representing many cities and | visited the Conference and spoke at Gilbert Jones| Barker; High Point, A. M. Jones; . There were| Liberty, J. D. Davis; East Burlington, C. Hodges; Altamahaw, W. M. Fair- ley; Bethel, Reidsville, R. O. James; Mt. Airy, J. C. Grady; Union Bethel, E. Jeffers; Whitsett, J. N. Rieves; Mt. Pisgah, to be supplied. The offering G. Durham District ; Dr. B. H. Lucas, Presiding Elder. Conference, Drs. L. H.|St. Joseph, Revs. J. A. Valentine; St. Paul, C. S. Stroud; Roxboro, Pur- Berry, Secretary | nell; m, J. A. Hunter; Hillsboro, S.G Saxapahaw, A. L. White; Efland, D. Williamson; Milton, T. P. Moore; Yanceyville, T. W. White; Rougemont, E. D. Bailey; Emanuel, Allen, Secre- In much the same way a homeli sale Recorder, Dean Spivey and|J. W. Tabron. melike| our friend and brother Dr. G. F scene should be set in a fiving room, | Woodson. ; en feng a hatha premiere of the family The reports of the Presiding Elder| Revs. T. L. Scott to Baltimore Con- & to their seats. The father will] districts were all made with an increase | ference; H. B. Thompson to N. C. go to a table or shelf and get the Bible.| and the work in every part gave evi-| Conference; J. W. Baldwin to N. C Conference The Conference closed to meet at the call of the Bishop in Raleigh at St. Paul A. M. E. Church, Rev. C. C. Scott, pastor Rey. I Ww Easterling BEAUMONT, TEXAS G. W.| The First Quarterly Conference con Paul A. M. E. Church, lers, Presiding Elder of This vened with St Rey. L. J the Galveston District in charge Sa M. Jan. 9. A wise choice. | was a successful Quarterly Conference Toshua 24:15 —Appointments— | in every way, The members and many Pepsiyoaetin eae morehinoing mother Raleigh District friends always enjoy haying Rev. San- | 1 Sam. 1:25-28 Dr. A. D. Avery, Presiding Elder.| ders present. His se always W. Tan M1. Goil’s tawinthehome. | St= Paul, Revs. Cx C. Scotts St. Mat- filled with inspiration a ormation Dect 6-7, |thews, I. M. Gray; St. John, M. L.|We pray God that He may live long ee iit eshehcsnd | Toh 1: Pittsboro, L. W. Compton; to continue his gre: work for the . < EE Fale IONE a sford, C. L. Steele; Laurinburg, J.| Master 2 d huma) : Hg woe alates’ (Ye Suber Aberticen (Ratt. stent, Rey. I. C, Oliphant, Pastor Je Luke 2:51, 82, | Method. S. W Williams; Cary, Charles —(Mrs.) B. W. Wiseman | ake «""~""| Tohnson; Zion Chapel, to be supplied; | HLT ENG BTL UTS |S., Jan. 14. Jesusin the home. = Fi. Mills, E. E, Worley; Louisburg, HYMNS THAT LIVE | Luke 1038-42. | | be supplied; Boyland, Robert Lasain. | —— Sun., Jan. 15. Topic—2.. How to} (Continued from page 2) | Worship in the Home, Deut. 16:11 Monganton District — | rae ee - Fight as the saints who nobly fought |THE WESTERN NORTH Dr. K. C. Holt, Presiding Elder of old Chapel Hill, North Carolina hi Wednesday. Rev. M. H. Davis of the Second the Forty-sixth Annual North Carolina Conference} 7 Presiding Prelate| 7 Western of the Church with the Holy Communion 4 service long to which the conference was organ A. Hunter. Chief Secre- |} administration of the| The spirit of such] he remembered: after| | Reverends J J. E. Holt, Recore <. Statistical Secretary: Church Periodical hroughout was fil Rishon tary: J. D. Davi the writer to the The Conference t cht and inspiration of thou Trahan N c and ; yho Tew respect for a father w 0 a mother who sings 4 and turns her face to God. wets and sisters find themselves|is the each other when they] tre!f Colle: | cir chairs and pray for] it h other. id he set on a platform the meeting room ple. Five Juniors Joth and dishes and| tiams the father, one the| Presiden i vor Davis has the w Conference in hand and the program for Ae frst consideration Tt 4 {1 Colleze is my er Se hope of Bishop Davis that Kit- | eS cath goon be the pride off 5 race The Conferen: its full support was delivered W 17; O. Foster H y Res Among the addresses ; t University of North Carolina hae pledzed to him] The Annual Sern y nicht by Rev. | non | Jednesda ¢ ctanapy sermon The Missionary ser < Ww. Wit-| cational were | ,| night African Methodist Episcopal! statesyill ding Secretary:! Barkely ing; St Bethel, Charlotte. November 23,.the Rt-|yft. pisgah, G. W. Larkins; St. Paul Shiloh Circuit { Episcopal District opened| 5... Glen Alpine, W. T. Harris; Yad- Session of the! tin Waller Ic E. Holt St A RaB Greensboro District TD. Cowans, Presiding Elder Rey and; St. James, Ss CAROLINA CONFERENCE] «2045. Chapel, Revs. I James, Ashville, C. A. Strond; Ww And win, with them, the victor Easter- of gold Alleluia, Alleluia G. Thompkins; O blest commun fellowship divine! We feebly stru Lee Pom- ory shine Wrieht: Mars Hill,| Yet all are one in Thee, for all are Thine Tohn, A. Gaither;| Alleluia, Alleluia C. Carlton 5 ized. | Rethel, Greensboro, Revs. W. C Winston Burlington Circuit, From earth's wide bounds. from ocean’s farthest coast | Through es of pearl streams in the Cle-| Be Ww countless host Singing to Father, Son, and Holy Ghost Alleluia, Alleluia H R West Phila Investment & List mailec ene REAL ESTATE FOR SALE delphia quality modern porch front dwelling reatly reduced prices and terms Teach your Dollars to have more Cents { upon request for Homes or Be your own Investor Clear Titles Guaranteed JOHN ADAMS, Attorney S641 Market Street Philadelphia, Pa Specializing in Real Estate since 1880 CN a cS ===== DSC09493.JPG ===== JANUARY 12, 1939 = THE ¢ for the premiuins atid do not pay the HRISTIAN RECORDER The Christian preitiitims we liave nd right to expeét ol and gb to ; a Rs C oF | { : Ton ee eon City,|H. Black, W. H. ang A Tete +s Porgy eee The we aegis ty . _ ORS SP it. Louis, Mo.-|7 , - and Anna S$, Ki é : mercy at the hands of God in judgment. |the complete hardship é : R ne 2 8, Mo.;|The J. ng, | cha i ‘ R P | it We are worsé than an infidel. tirned out with nothing bu ? : . 1 LO nd, St. Louis Mo.; J. S. ey Nore ASA Dames,’ J: Pel ibe se it seen rr Secretar eae ; h ide ris otl ; ; pag eu CalsD, Han. Lawrence, D. J. Gadsen | o, Pastors and a large number of, L. Coleman, C. A. Fedford and T. A. 7A eCOr der ll p When men think of their death they at las ; ; | i; Gaiety. fo Rye Samuel Nance, Hiram §. Tyson, R. peters from all parts of the district| Smith were elected reporters to the are apt to think of it only in connection lambre : ee ; ae yay L. Pope, G. T. Stinson, and Fami were present and entered earnestly into| various papers. All reports were good, with their spiritual welfare, and not : e 2 : é : amily,| the work of the Council, Any Glanton, H. raised in the quarter $43.50, raised G. W. Brewer, W. Jackson Pee re n Peeples,| In the beginning the Presiding Elder| since last quarter $296.50. The P. E. THE CRIME OF NOT INSURING| of the devastation ih the heuse-hold Pe Sure the wardrobe, anc — which will come because of their a child in each hi A. Portlock, John S. Bryan, A, R delivered a strong address in which he| was paid $28.00. The church seems “ igs gration from it. It is meanly selfish|in the desert of t Bags P Cooper, J. L. Mims, Eugene Thomp. outlined the work of district. for the| to take on newnlife. ‘The prayer. Ser Rev. T. Dewitt Talmage for you to be so absorbed in the heaveri | surance would have t fe aie ayne, Rey. son, C. P. Jones and Daughter, C Ne BS vice is growing. ° to which you are going that you forget | Widows Never Object k ae Seed af J. W.| Wingfield and Family, J, B, Reese ' g Bhiases) of church aphaties Were Sister T. A. Smith Let him appoint officers over the|what is to become of your wife and| Says some man: “T be ; ee 4 : - Morris, | Hodson Watets) A.C. Sanders a ee and plans for carrying on were R. S. Smith seretary land, and take up the fifth part of the} children after you go. say; it is right and Chr tian, L See eee Daughter, T. P. DeLaine, G. H. Dunn we ed out and presented to the Coun- Rev J. V. Elkis, Pastor mia = Egypt mole seven plenteous You can go out of this world, not intend eve time to atte! to this : ; brie own, Bryn Mawr, Ae 0 y “fear W C. Crawford, E.] Never before was there a better spirit pene ice years Gen. XII :34. : leaving them a dollar, and yet die happy| matter.” My friend, you are g|| 1. First Hymn—Bishop ) 5 Peimorethe J. Win 4 ols, J. L. Link, George W.|of cooperation exhibited, on the part! ’ ‘ if you could not provide for thetit. | to lose the comfort of your household _ Flipper, Senior. j aily, Rev. J. ite Bee ial W. A. C. Carlton, the W. H. |of the membership throughout the "ne The Laymen Organization of De- Pharaoch’s Dream - You can trust them in the hands of | in the satie way the sinnér loses hi veil 2. Invocation—Bishop § L. iD oR ia cea ‘ a ag ane A. R. Coopers, V. C.| trict than now. > cost ead witthite al a Quinn Chapel ; ‘These were the words of Joseph, the| the God who owns all the harvésts and hy. procrastination. I » sy recta, ae Oy t Ss: ars kX tan,| Hodges F. Andrew Roundtree, J. H.| Our district motto is, “Combine and| A.M.E. Church, Hiitenee Dec. president of the first life insurance|the herds and the flocks; but if yout Bonner and Family, A. B. J company that the world ever saw.|could pay the premium on a policy, Pharaoh had a dream that distracted | and neglected them. 4. First Scripture Lesson—~ Bishop N. W. Williams, Dek Gost case - Perry,} Conquer,” and it seems to be the de-| 25, 1938, with their President, Mr. Al- JOS Z and Family, the Howard | termination of all, in the name of Jesus,| bert Williams in the chair. After de- OR ACKNOWLEDGES | Gregg Famil ASON’S GREETINGS |_| Kinsins See payee P. D.|to live up to this motto. votional services the following program me the destitute and suffering families of parents who meant soiie day to} | attend to this Christian duty. And] hth He thought he stood on the River _ It is a mean thing for YOU to yet, there are good women wiio 5, Sécond Hymn—Bishop k. THE FOLLOWING: H. H. Thomas, M. R ee ee sede veg tag is loyal fo the] Mas, Renseres By meraoees ge Se Nile, and saw coming out of the river go up to Heaven indifferent in regard to their husbani oe Ae Grants |" ’ a J. D. Cowan and Family, W. D Ghitte and tani be depended upon t do} differant shurches: Mev Hl Senay es up to the measure of it’s ability, any-| Roseville was introduced as master of seven fat, sleek, glossy cows, and they} While they go to the poorhouse. began to browse in the thick grass.| You, at death, move into a mansion, Nothing frightful about that, But after| river front, and they move into two them, coming out of the same river, he| rooms in the fourth story of a tene- saw seven cows that were gaunt, and|ment house in a back street. When starved, the worst-looking cows that|they are out at the elbows and knees, 6. Second Scriptute Lissa Bishop H. Y. Tookes. 7. Decalogue—Bishop R. ¢. _ Ransom. 8. Anthem—Choir. “9. Sermon — Bishop E. J. duty in this respect, and there are those positively hostile, as though a life in- surance policy subjected a man to some fatality. There is in this city today a very poor woman keeping a small candy shop who vehemently opposed {OP AND MRS.: J. S. Flipper,|son, Jr. and Mother, S. L. Greene,} thing that is required-of it. ceremonies and performed his duty in Seon, en Fountain, Rev- Ir and Family, A. L. Wilson, T. H.| We are ardent believers in that|a masterful way 4 4 Ransom, Noah W. Williams,} Wiseman, D. L. Witherspoon, P. A.|which lead Richard Allen to establish} First. song—Quinn Chapel Senior 0 A. Gregg, R. A. Grant, D. H.| Nichols, T. D. Driver, Samuel P.|the A. M. E. Branch of the Christian| Choir. ; SimsySCareve, R. R. Wright, Jr. and Perry. Church, which is manhood: principles| Invocation—Bro. Adams of St. Paul Bishop Edward J. Howard. Houghton & Company, Inc., Gilbert| seasoned with the grace of God. By|A.M.E. Church, Chene St had ever been seen in the land, and in|the thought of your splendid robe in) the insurance of her husband's life, evant: GENERAL OFFICERS: Prof. A. and Stationery Co. that we are enabled to live up to the) Welcome Address—Rev. E. C the ferocity of hunger they devoured} heaven will not keep them warm. and when application had been made for] | 10. Invocation—Bishop W. T S. Jackson, J. H. Wilson, G. E. Curry 2S: W. Mae Henderson, Glen-| New Testament standards as set forth, Boyd—Quinn Chapel A.M.E. Church their seven fat predecessors. Pharaoh,| The minister may preach a splendid]a policy of $10,000 she frustrated it. ’ Vernon: and Mother, Mrs. Louise Williams, D.|dora Smith, L. M. Austin, Leila Smith| in Christ’s great sermon on the mount Response—Mrs. Ivry, Vivian—S the King, sent for Joseph to decipher| sermon over your remains, and the these midnight hieroglyphics. Joseph] quartette may sing like four angels in made short work of it and intimated|the organ loft, but your death will be One day in the quick revolution of machinery, his life was instantly dashed out. What is the sequel? She is with M. Baxter, Prof. John R. Hawkins ‘ireen, Marian K._ Cochrane, Portia | which may be summed up in the golden| Paul, S. West Detroit Christine S. Smith, Rev. and Mrs. | 5 of Port Hurom, Mich. 4 Samuel S. Morris, L. H. Hemingw _ J. G. Robinson, Prof. and Mrs. E HOLY COMMUNION “Herein is love, not that we ah Ann Smith, Alberta|rule, whatsoever ye would that men] Rev. S. Dav amily, Alice Thomas, S should do to you do ye even so to|made a very i that the seven. fat cows that came out} swindle. You had the means to pro-| annoying tug, mal ing the half of a loved God, but that He loved us, 2 2 Odes es Bessie Pent, 2 - Se Sy aces 6 ing’ |e 5 of the river were seven years of plenty] vide for the comfort of your household] miserable living. Her two children|| and sent His Son to be the propit. Soegeseel L. Berry. : Batcle a Masiiogion ‘ ae pees ang Ns Eye shel ea i oo eee te to eat; the seven emaciated cows that} when you left it and you wickedly neg- c a Ee ah ane PRESIDENTS: Rev. and Mrs. W.| s: E. R. Morris, Blanche | trict believe in and are willing to follow) troit_ also thrillec the audience with followed them were seven years of| lected it ; ied ee re A) Bountain, Jr., R. A. Scott and| Jacobs and Leila, Hattie L. Shelton, ee of our Presiding Elder, Dr bing gece pray Attorney H. 1 49 " i Frederick Hattie W. Br V4 sut-| J. W. Stinson who came to this distric Sweet’s address was a master- Pee Wiest Now faa core How Faith Provides her life is to be a prolonged hardshi we ought also to love one another. — pa a a ne egies a Ce poe Se ‘ oe amidst storm and Pet roses piece. Attorney Sweet is a graduate Let us take one-fifth of the corn crop| “Oh” says some one, “I have more|O man! before forty-eight hours have No man hath seen God at any i ATTORNEY Bry Reh, ner Me ae EAA | caids peace be celea tReet ceaxed|of Wilberforce and his subject was: of the seven prosperous years and keep | faith than you: I believe when I go out} passed away, appear at the desk of| | time. If we love one another, L. Dudle ee Taner M ol Rea Gimmie H. Smith and Fam. |and the waters quieted down. After) The present condition of Wilberforce it as a provision for the seven years in| of-this world the Lord will take care of} some of our gr life insurance com-| | God dwelleth in us, and His love eee oor intone 3 a survey of the situation he|and Why it exists.” . DOCTORS: T. J. Davis, W. J.|ily. Maude McClellan Tennie Baten,| making a ; | aS 2 i Siemeerdiand wife Jos. D. Green and| Adele H. Emery, Gertrude B. Lee,| said as did Caleb of old, Give me these Miss pubes sardener—Reading, ; ARG) ; Mary S. Howard, Eva L. Johnson, Beu- | mountains. And in every case with subject, “God spiring : God’s help he has arisen equal to the| Rev. R. A. Schley o inity A. M also made remarks concern- which there shall be no corn crop.” my family.” Yes, He will provide for them. Go to Blackwell’s Island; go through all the poorhouses of the The king took counsel, and appointed | country, and I will show you how often Joseph, because of his public-spirited-| God provides for them through public ness, as president of the undertaking. | charity. As for myself. I would rather panies, have the stethoscope of the|| j, perfected in us. physician put to your heart and lungs Heeeee Lec walthet we dwell and by the seal of some honest com- in Him, and He in us, because He pany decree that your children shall hath given us His Spirit.” 10 || not be subjected to the humiliation of} | John 4:10-13. as very First Life Insurance Company WPESGRS)) Robert B. Horry, W.|lah A. Tanno, Minnie G. Jamison oF ~hure q ; santo rd, St. Matthew, Mrs. | task. Ree : B. Adams, ey = Marshall, Bennic Pe Dr. Stinson is giving the district a|ing the wonderful work of the organi- W ny Lewis - arian. : | EVANGELISTS: Mrs: G. Newsome | al constructive program and in due zation. Bro. Chas. S. War Cobbs, President of Greater financial struggle in the dark days of na Vv. : ‘ : en pT be wivenl ens tpthex Sra oie Lathes oc ¢ throne yon ee ; Bishop D. H. Sims Bishop M, Russell S. Brown, W. F. Rice,| MR. AND M i ES e le Reve af, DUNCAN cna the es and santas of the towns and cities of the land there were| industry and paternal and conjugal SAN ANGELO, TEXAS H. Davis, Bishop RNA, Foun: Beets Herman F. Tyree, John |mersett, Lucious | ‘Thompson nd See eee Re at Dee branch houses. This great Egyptian | faithfulness. pave ene gee tain, Bishop J. A. Gregg, Bishop mon William J. Townsend, Jno. J. Son, H.-H. Lowber, Charles and V10'6" BRENHAM, TEXAS doing a wonderful onder the life insurance company had millions Riches Often Take Wings First Quarterly Conference of the)| @ ‘p ane Pear i i feewahi it Hill, Henry P-| ley, The Ashe Family, Quince , Magekut of one. wht syevle Tents of dollars as assets. After a while the] “But,” says some man, “I mean in San Angelo District of St. Paul A. fright: 4 pre Jones, Albert Long, H. W. Henning, | E. Jackson, J. H. White aye Our First Quarterly Conference Dec. | church at heart, that Christian gentle- dark days came, and the whole nation| the next ten or twenty years to make] M. E. Church started with a quarterly ; “And He Pe rread and sare | igi StH. Curry, §. C. Ferguson, A. and Helen 1. Duckett bag a ne ees iit B. Rev. L. L.|man is Brother Albert Atnsehe RRS would have starved if it had not been}a great fortune, and so I shall feave| revival the week preceeding the quarter. ‘anke, and brake it, and <are fenri, Montrose W. Thornton, | Ozlesby. Mee iey, a Sama Meet Reese, presiding, preached a wonder-| Paul A-M.E. Churcl Chene St., De 4 thanks, { Lola Moseley, Se day morni baptized| troit. May he and others like him live S. was fine, the Supt. was] long. The meeting adjourned to meet Our pastor, Rev. J. V. Jan. 22, 1939 at St Luke, Highland Monday | Park, Mich. Lincoln and Labelle Sts night was the business session. st.| Closing remarks by Rev. S. H. Wil- son A. M. E. Church was at its best liams, pastor Collection $7.00 i - Davis, Jr.,| Sharp, Louis Be gine. D. Shee aad Eleanor Whittington, Roland and) {ul sole RPG ERS «Hi Mansfield Col_| Rachel Valentine, W W. Fisher, Hen-| one- The $ ily, H. C. Boyd, the A. S. Re ) ; ' Ward mt Mites A. P.| Greene, Maurice Morgan, L. W. H s , Eenie and Leanor Ashe, B Adams, W. E. Guy. and} oy ine Harry Woods Family.) J for the provision they had made for the| my family, when I go out of this world future. Bat these suffering families] very comfortable.” How do you know had nothing to do but go up and collect} you are going to live ten or twenty the amount of their life policies. The} years? If you would look up the walk Bible puts it in one short phrase: “In| of the future, we see it crossed by pnew- all the land of Egypt there was bread.”| monias and pleurisies, and consump- Ministers and other congregation of the various churches of the city preached. The meeting was uplifting. ‘Sunday morning the Presiding Elder, Rey. J. Bennett Brown preached a soul stirring sermon “T must work the] unto them, saying, This is my |] ful sermon body which is given for you: ‘hit ‘do in remembrance of me. Likewise also the cup >!‘ supper, saying, This cup is be 1 new testament in my blood, «hist H A. D. {at his post | Ellis has the work at heart i Bat = re : onegan, : aco —Rey. E. C. Boyd I say this was the first life insurance| tions, and colliding railroad trains, and| work of him that sent us When night iaked: Pwou A urray, D. E. Rice, and Son, i 8 ae Sane Samuel and| at. this time Bro R. S ith was y ane: company. It was divinely organized. | runaway horses, and breaking bridges,|cometh no man works.” Afternoott Bet gy Pike 2219-2. || Be M, Hughes, Threadcill [re cratton, Ernest Wrieht,| Piva 3s list : Tt had all the advantages of the “Whole-|and funeral processions. Are you so atten eee i Zs eckson, C. Wesley Stratton, Fletcher Family, Howard M. Hen tKvangells on eae 7 od a pe Pcieitiiel eis certain that you are going to live ten]W. D. Davis a Mt. 3 eee ae : : eo) Be id wite Mary Thomas and Family aes pag : A ibe Oe fea Ba =e and all the other g plans. is as! or twent: t! the 2 R , 1. A. Bats aye Reynolds illiam an LAW- i . , y years that you can warrant ering the ; 42 Pet oremily, D- M. | Big Mother Reyn coun . oto, Do THIS, AND LET THE CHURCH old as the corn cribs of Egypt, and God your household any comfort after you himself was the author and originator.|¢0 away from them? Besides that, Worse Than an Infidel the vast majority of men die poor. In addition to the forecast of Joseph ; There are men who die solvent who are in the text, I call your attention to, insolvent before they get under the| Paul’s comparison. Here is one man, ground, or hefore their estate is settled. who, through neglect, fails to support How soon the auctioneer’s mallet can} his family While he lives, or after he knock the life out of the estate! dies. Here is another man who abhors’ The business man takes advantage srritt and Daughter, , R. Fox Lucy Merritt a nd a eas i Be eiccence| McDonald, the Cross Family pi Bence, G. H,| Weinerman, Minnie Smith and Davi ‘ ae Be iisdieos | W. Cochrane Caswell W. Crews the ghters, Frank son | stall aie d Nichols Wardean and) Abram ee et & {J Bryant and Cynthia) | NOLIA DISTRICT COUNCIL | , M. B. Simpson, J-| Stephens, Arkansas ie Ww. oO. P. Sher-| Hand Family. BE) rhe Ministerial and MOVE ON! : (1)—All Evangelists, Lay and Ministerial Regis- tered in the Department of Church Extension: — Paying $1.00 Annually Thru Annual Conference. (2) Every registered Evangelist an Agent of the Department of Church Extension. (3) Every Church making an Annual Offering to this depart: ment. (4) Returning the 8% af Dobe see to this Department. (5) Giving this Departmen! tie il of ia District, West LTZ an Associate Secretary of Evangelism. DO THIS rtn yt. Butler,| Council of Magnols ee ih DR. N. H. JE! an Asoc CHURCH MOVE on eli say the latter, Paul says the former. him at a ruinous pri fe W. L. Johnson, ‘Arkansas Conferenc Church, Stephens, : “GOSPEL HIGHWAY.” Soe. pasion dishon write eb a “He who provideth not for his own,' Or the administra J A ; Retestteramily, G. W.|S*- \ 24 1938 still on the PA ee ae ee i Z re os Hew Chester Swann and) AI Cvggon, the cent a ¢ SOUTH 19th STREET PHILADELPHIA, hold, is worse than an infidel.” Life indebtedness has t, 3 .y, ci rather, 7.| OJ W as See sh te CUTE eae insurance companies help most of us to of the doctor ni Hae a provide for our families after we are the toombsto ont we have the ated to pay there is nc Pea gee oe Laymembers of these men is the worse? Well you of his deceased James much loved ===== DSC09494.JPG ===== PAGE TEN occurred in the United States. German episodes in the News At A Glance Will Have Bishops and about the rise of the N The Methodist Protestant Church} a never has had bishops, but the new ‘ om Nazis hoy METHODISTS WORK ON MERGER| church, to be called The Methodist that the | oa solution will he,” ‘| Church, it will select two pastors as : WS, under some The three great branches of Metho- bishops. : dism in America now are one, but The country will be divided ‘nto six completion of the amalgamation will] jucisdictions. Philadelphia will be in take years, possibly 25. the northeast jurisdiction, comprising ‘ That is the thought of Dr. George] States along the Atlantic. here. , W. Henson, secretary of the Methodist] “The three Books of Discipline must Hospital. And Dr. Henson, according} be unified,” said Dr. Henson. “Many to his colleagues at 1701 Arch St., churches will be eliminated; colleges “knows more about unification than|and seminaries merged or dropped. anybody else in the Philadelphia Con-|The problem of placing hundreds of noe att a front-pa: a Dr. F. D. bce institute presi- est a og dent, Te six pe a alee “i were lynched in 1938, cotapared with] u Yen ee that th eight each in 1937 and 1996, xa Neoe. and help more. ae. : a T HE CHRISTIAN RECORDER PAGE ELEVEN | tor Brown was a memb | of ceremonies, The Revs | dale Station, | Holmes, and ceremonies. Rev. Wm. As} Moze, pastor of ( James, Choahomz others took part | Mr. W. H. Cox delivered ‘ befitting and timely address- tor jthe life’ of the Rey community and as pastor of that church a c a r \' er, Was master av ‘larks- By reason of honesty and frugalit sh, pas- | God ade hs Hy se 26th ministers, and many| thre. * s ee sce A The sy F. R, C. Durden, Presid. Ab he me morning hours sf nt! The First Quarterly Meeting of the oy, Ider, Clarksdale District of which ed hh ige calle im Troe optical UR tas ae Conference Branch Women’s Mite Missionary Society met in Anthony, Kansas on Friday, December 16, 1938, had made him his steward b givi “ e =e Tigao him a reasonable portion of this at St. Matthew A.M.E. Church, Rev. Fe ee Di eabrore aimiselt Ke Bice castes cla , S Ty) ca | ch Brown in that| and so good steward for God? Has any, Dr. T. W, Greene, Jr., pastor of ever asked him for aid for a good St.Paul A.M.E. Church in’ Wichita use and was refused? When this acted as P. E. in the absence of P. E., urch was in need of financial aid L. E. Mathis ; Tested” was the text used by (our creditors were pressing us “B rely, if we asked him to come to our Rey. E. Martin of Wel ference.” pastors will require attention safc is to speed up the emigratio: a \for three years (Friar Po’ ; ton, Kansas rence. see ; stors require atte Ce No one of the persons bacbe: ie 1038 Pig sce m of Je Rene oint) Tria meste mite | who preached a soul bss yt It may be, said Dr. Henson, “that This April meeting is-the beginning| was in the hands of the law, the prepare any.” es a i Jno. J. Morant, by Dr His life is an open book—full of help hich i ey : ae 1 cae red unification in its fullest and most com-| of a long process of ironing out. It] aid. Two of the victims were burned.|_ 3 DUR " | eee delivered the culogy,| ful inspiration, How Spare ue Tone oe plete form may have to await the pass-[ will require patient, diplomatic hand-| Lynchings occurred as follows: Flori. Dl mV BEETEENS ray} pee the most eloquent, and con-| scen and heard him, after an instructive, The supervisor of the District, Mrs € thi 2 . og IP Oi eae : VIDEN soling of any that I have witnesse & ene cave he supervisor of the District, Mr ae Se epee = pe eR se ling. da, one: Georgia, one; Louisiana, oite, a Plestde ate the Mead. whieh fi ize Pie stand and try to impress the, T. W. Greene, Jr. was presented lo e younger generation, with new and Mississippi thre nt fare z cad, ch die in| salient points of the sermon, especially the Soci { 1\p-s F gene ; é e. ; g ; Rhea. » ae es , especially the Society by the acting I E. She vision and no neon especially in|‘UNCLE TOM’S CABIN’ BARRED eee pe te uinages ay age Me Call the {sbouce Pasi honesty, truthfulness and righteous, gave some very encouraging and help- communities where the former three BY GERMANY 88 VOTES ELEC’ s and Farmers Bank, the \\, abourers and give them their | living! rema to tt 1 : : 'T MOUN! be a “ieetige at hire” S ae ‘ E remarks to th Re- churches have properties not far apart.” MAYOR e P mayou st and Eee cosiation, and Bae ork 2 ey ee : 4 His friendship was not bound by ports from the various were ee ees AiR ee, ; a BONE Re pircbTpdeiace Compan et rornen and their rewatd,”—| racial feclings—his was a consciousness| very good aoe : deals, ae war! Saat ‘ eac 5 f lowe lie P : Uniting of the Methodist Episcopal Youth Gathering Told MOUND BAY! % aa clared dividends and mailed check 2 pee wonderful man's ashes. | ‘hat included all mankind. His name | Splendid addresses on “The Respon- Church, South, and the Methodist Pro- -158 OU, Miss.—(C)—Only] the Christmas holidays. The b — eis COX, Steward of Bethel |on a note or any business écansation (sibility OF Wor smen f World testant Church was accomplished form- By Associated Press A BS es NERO ence ie tr ec uici venting is : le ert ar oka Mind eet ony aaa ne ae HESS ally this year. BERLIN—‘“Uncle Tom’s Cabin” is not} a: id fos e rate eee: Yr hana Beene) fe boa oa ER Der ete oe es Sa a eae % aia 4 3 a nd he was re-elected for dele iati Fi | TSS ee he and she had many thoughts in com-| M bs Long of St. Paul Nowa doseutrominiticer are e ciation paid 2 per cert, and | ees : é ghts in com-) Melba Long of ot. Fa over thousands 2 details of ie ae, e oer Ane oe ee sieeiie ee iahes eircty = mayor |instirance company paid 3p: oe M nel a nay DAAISOG| UO ANG) CAE Eye aca by Rey. Kirby of Anthon) “aes >} fe : inion present-day | of this, the famous “Ne 76 towi? * hl De: Spaulding | McGhee was buried here Thursday He was for many years, a steward of} The Current Event ‘of ial inter- preparing for a meeting April 26, in Nazi educationists ro Owe ft. Spaulding is also connec sles | Dece r 29 i 5 i Tighe of ! : Peas Can ae ‘ 4 4 2 : yas founded by the tate fsalah ®. | December 29, at the Aiken Cemetery this church, but at the time of his est was th iven by Dr. T. W pons ie <5 : the othér two con : cs me ii wa at given | Kansas City, where 900 ministers andl In the course of a “book week” held! Montgomery. Mr. Green's opponent, aaa fe Be Ee, romanis:of Me McGhee were laid e-was a faithful trustee Greene, Jr t ime way after ceremonies that were h has lost a law-abiding and, of a comm \ laymen, including six delegates’ from|at Weimar, various Nazi leaders from! the Philadelphia Conference, will gather Propaganda Minister Joseph Paul gi ce Ge ote in the Uniting Conference of Metho-| Goebbels down, have been telling the] in the Board of Alder a ea dism. people—for their own good—what books] Deal party, which ees a at “There are no problems of doctrine,” | they should read and what to avoid. for two years bei ie segue said Dr. Henson. “Oneness of doc-} Education Counselor Hans Meins-| members were defentet Rae bas trine has been characteristic of the|hausen, addressing a Hitler Youth}er H. A. Riddle, had pe ae several branches from the beginning.” | gathering, said “Uncle Tom’s Cabin” Bed received. 74 eat v oe ae But the problems in connection with| was not a desirable book, “because it|is a Harvard man. ei hres 2 eed TROY, ALA. For twenty-five years I ha pastoring the A. M. E. Chur own State, Alabama. = Durin | years I have seen some great a while -happertings. But T hay witnessed such a scene as hap St. Paul on last Sunday night F something is not death the merger of property and institutions|Tuns counter to our will be enormous, and will outweigh| He did not explain in evep hua Goat cas Pests hae FAD ie eh vs soine years ago that T at ly rca: R, Widow \' fans is nM Coun anything of a similar nature that has] Approved books are stories of heroic NAZIS PUSH JEWS BACK To Sa enna - HPORER BERRY cscs tal 1 f ae i , Ala. a fe ais , raised in this very -— GHETTOS ago this young man paid a visit ; a rt 3 < a < his home town, and to St. Pau! | to “Death’s Valle Decree Barring Streets and Recreation: | ticular, the church in which he E. V. KISER IS NO MORE | fay. B al Facilities to Semites Put Into |and reared. He organized 1h j | The McGhee rites were held Uy em OW Effect i Allen Christian Endeavor Leag ‘that Ryas mortal of the Rev. E-|perland African Methodist I SEE “ at St. Paul under Dr. S. Griv iser ceased to be Friday evening,| Church and were presided over ; By Edward W. Beattie, Jr. was sexton of our church for ember 9, 1938 at 6 o'clock at the | Rev A .. BERLIN—(UP)—Six hundred thous-| number of years. So when it {| Samaritan Hospital, Columbia.) conducte: J. W and Jews took their first steps back| nounced that ‘he would. speak to Ghettos today as Nazi Germany| home church, I witnessed sor opened a segregation campaign ex-| that I have never seen before pected to become increasingly severe. | are three Baptist Churches he A decree issued last Saturday, for-] M- E., one A. M. E. Zion a bidding German Jews who lack pass-| A. M- E. Churches, and these ¢! ports fo use ceptain’ sttects, or enter | closed their services and! came t specified establishments, became effec- Paul to hear and honor their so tive this morning. ) several of the white friends cam Under the decree the Tews are for-| It was truly a great scene and 0 hidden access to the Withelmstrasse| the greatest sermons that it. has Governmental quarter, parts.of the} ™y Pleasure to hear. His sermo: Unter den Linden and all theatres,| ject was “What of “Tomorrow?” cinemas, concert halls, museums. ath-| Berry is truly a great preach letic grounds, public and wate baths predict for him a great future it and skating rinks. church Hundreds of Jews fiving ile eee ; RAS Gordon, pastor of S furstendamm and other fashionable Paul Ae M. E. Church streets in Berlin and other cities sought q les: conspicions dwellings, in anticipa- tion of an early extensi of the stre: some The New A.M. E Disciplin ne SINGLE COPY : 1 ‘ HALF DOZ. i i Ai ist end of ne BACHELOR ‘OF SCIENCE i ONE DOZ ante * Ne ther | Association of A. M. E. BOOK CONCERN | 716 S. 19th Street Phila. P: whom we love never, never die | live within our memory He was born _in Lexington | y August, 1886....\V Vas converted n carly age and entered the minis- lumbia Conference, 1917. He of the most succes _ conference. His health was | nearly” two years ago and had is not death! pse whom we love y leave us for a time, changing little earthly cares more sublime ful pastors, of the leading charges ‘of pastoral work a a little ear ‘ago and was super last annual conference 88 “He was a Ginaciens great preacher, sweet LDIER OF THE ERS ROLL CALL On Wednes- Rev. Dr. J. E- E. Church, sermon from The minist and was so made contr was expected of Allen University, loving husband and a trustee. The survivors are M n) He leaves in his de s, two brothers and Williams, d friends who sin- McGhee, and African Methodist Epis. | of which he ha y-five years ved his y of its Sunday ipproximately and his cousin first the Ninety- er declared that the lite of ardent 1m aus ibutions far bey him to his of which h Watson McGhee wife; Mrs daughter William son; and a host 1 friends. man wor ing. Peace to relatives ae WV, BAUMGARDYI R DEATH OF F MR L Life is a given a ta kk formed re done, good task neglectec d: “De Brother the roll call, in | spiritual king st task in his — field in whicl this task prop {, receives t part from mé¢ L. 0. Patton t eadily throve h hi d been} Mr church | whose ex table citizen. The church has lost} M. E faithful and upright member. The} The ed no pains The sally > has lost a true and kind father, | our ch mple is worthy to be followed. | School} Survi are five daughters, two thirty-|sons, ten grand children and many) ar y 1 | relatives—each of whom we commend MISS MONTA JONI A.B \to our heavenly Father, who is ever St. Paul A.M.E. Church -ontrac-| ready to help those who put their trust] ie * lin Him Subscribe to t Cum- piscopal y the} Iso the deceased conformed in every way with the dicta laid down 1 that work | Mr- McGhee was ¢ lic spirited | citizen. He gave of his means, which | were many, for the prosecution of a public causes 1 which he believed He was a sincere be fiever in education: that he b e was 4) rs. Delia Beatrice Mad ae PATTON h laborers are erly per ceives the plandit Well rt he and faithful servan Th he awful com pegan his youthful days 5 allotted Mrs. §. A. C. Sawyer| THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER amous among the | s of Amer i Ra TSS Buy Direct From Manufacturer and SAVE MONEY! WE MANUFACTURE A COMPLETE LINE OF a ae 7]. CHOIR GOWNS pe og. \* PULPIT GOWNS EMBROIDERIES YARD GOODS TRIMMINGS STOLES CAPS GOWNS AND CHOIR HATS, VESTMENTS CHURCH HANGINGS ACADEMIC HOODS Ask to see the New Blue and Maroon Robes and Caps a ees SEND FOR NEW CATALOGS National Academic Cap and Gown Co. PHILADELPHIA §21- 23 Arch St. PENNSYLVANIA Te et nella i plets, Bulletin Boards, Communion Service Crosses, Hymn Ta Altar Appointments ===== DSC09495.JPG ===== SPECIAL PARTY TO DALLAS, TEXAS WA. MoE; Church, Meeting of the Council of Bishops and Connectional Council A. M. E. Church February 16, 1939 Notices TH ‘The Mid-winter session of ops’ Council will be held Rev. Prince F. Ja Street, entertaining p: ‘The ening session will be at ten o’c Thursday morning, Feb Any communications Schedule: GOING fs may be addr Lv New York (PRR train No. 17) Monday, Feb. 13] 1150 Washingt “ Ly North Phila. 8:11 PM , City, Kansas, ui Febru: Ly Washington 6:50 PM after that, 620 Good St., Dalla: i Ly Baltimore 7:40 PM Bishop J. S. Flipper, Senior Bish Ly Harrisburg 10:13 PM Bishop J. A. Gregg, ¢ fc Ly Pittsburgh 3:40 AM Tuesday, Feb. 14 2 o ; Ly Columbus. 8:02 AM GENERAL CONFERENCE BULLE. Ly — i . a TIN eevee Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. By feseigoe MKT train No. 1 5:30 PM ete ken oo A _v St. Louis Qa train No. 1) ‘ In view of the fact that we are build-| — Bishop R. A. Grant. Ar Dallas 9:30 AM Wednesday, Feb. 15}ing a visual exhibit of the African| Mar. 8—Central Florida Conf, RETURNING : Methodist Episcopal Church, we earn- St. Petersburg, Fla. 1912 Ly Dallas (MK&T train No. 8) 6:00 PM Friday, Feb. 17. estly request that you as pastor send Rev. J. J. Heath, Pastor By Ar St. Louis : 11:45 AM Saturday, Feb. 18 |. picture of your church (postal card R. A. Grant. : Ly = pone (PRR train No. 30) oe ie size), and also a picture of yourself. Pee Allo be in % pa PR ‘ a ae We also urge Presiding Elders to send sermon preached by one of At a . f 2 4 = 3 their picture. It is our desire to have} Thj ill es ; 1:28 AM d 5 " " 1s will serve as annual ja “ cr ha = aor Sunday, Feb. 19 on display, the pictures of one thous-f both Councils. ie Sok abc 9:05 Awe = and or more A. M. E. Churches and] No session of the Connecti ne Washingens 0:55 AM 3 their pastors and Presiding Elders. ci! will be held during any Ar North Philadelphia 8:28 AM GEORGE W. BABER Jing of the Bishops. Such Ar New York Approximate Fares to Dallas, Texas, Round-trip clergy First-class one-way First-class round-trip, 5 months limit Coach fare, one-way Upper berth Pullman rate, one-way Lower berth Pullman rate, one-way Reservations made in the order of application. All parties wishing to make reservations for this tri cate with— Mr. John R. Hawkins, Financial Secretary, 1541 14th Street, N. W., Washington, D. C. NOTE—The Pennsylvania RR advises that members of th permitted to buy through round-trip clergy tickets to Dallas, Texas, on pre- sentation of Eastern Clargy Permit—Selling dates February 8th to 14th. DON’T SEND NEWS All delinquent subscribers; as well as non-subscribers MUST NOT ex- pect us to publish news UNLESS YOU ARE A SUBSCRIBER AND YOUR SUBSCRIPTION IS PAID UP. The circulation of the Samaritan Herald urge them to subscribe. has grown to such an extent that our expenses per week are ranging from $125.00 to $150.00 per week and it is|~ impossible for us to publish your news FREE unless you are a paid up sub- scriber. Pastors and Presiding Elders will Please see that their reporters’ sub- scriptions are paid up in order to as- sure publication of your news. EDITOR. The above notice was taken from The Good Samaritan Herald, and might have been written for the Chris- tian Recorder, which heartily concurs. —Ed. C. R, 9:50 AM _ Local Commission Chairman ings we will all attend. R 4225 Brush St., Detroit, Michigan Laymembers are on equal { via St. Louis: ministers, no discrimin ae THE BISHOPS COUNCIL members and ministers j 5 Pate with their church and co boca ge Persons desiring space in the Special eligible to membership in : A. ’ v : Bishops Council Edition of the CHRIS-| tional Council. sip ie op gin Baltimore | TTA RECOMGER Geren! (210 46> TOWNSEND 48.80 46.10 communicate with the Editor at once. -W. A. WINGFIELD 83.60 78.20 — . J. D. HOWELL, Vic 32.66 30. 41 SUNDAY SCHOOL UNION - 9.40 9.40 8.20 a BISHOPS COUNCIL 12.35 11.85 10.80 For the information of those who a may be concerned, I am announcing} All persons who will attend the Ml that the case of the A. M. E. Church| Winter Sesion of the Bishops Com against Ira T. Bryant for an accounting] in Dallas, Texas, February 16-17, of our property, and funds handled by| are asked to please write the enter him since the General Conference ete.,| ing Pastor, that satisfactory com will come up in the Federal Court in might be arranged, also hour of arrit Nashville during the first part of Jan- REV. PRINCE F. JA uary 1939, the exact day will be an- 620 Good Street, D nounced Jater. Vv. M. TOWNSEND, FIRST DISTRICT PLANS Member of Committee for the Church ELABORATE ENTERTAINM OF BISHOPS COUNCIL JUST TO KEEP THE RECORD CONNECTIONAL YOUNG PE STRAIGHT PLE’S CONGRESS. ip, will please communi- Or Mr. H. H. Lowber, Passenger Traffic Dept., PRR, Broad St. Station, Philadelphia, Pa. e clergy will be Kittrell College, Kittrell, North Caro-| At the call of our esteeme:! lina, greets Morris Brown College and| the Rt. Rev. D. H. Sims, /:iv Eee peed sage welcomes it to the class of Endowed] the First and Ninth Episcop:! ! If you are vot _| Schools. \ “ tricts, several leading Presi¢i 4 TIAN RECONDER pale Gann Several years ago the Duke family of | and ‘ Pastors, together pet If you have removed give us your old Durham and New York gave to Kittrell were organized as the Si and new address. It will save e Be College buildings worth five hundred | mittee for the 8th Connectio’ I If you like our oe tell thane ‘aad thousand ($500,000) dollars and also an, People’s Congress and 1 , Endowment fund one hundred thousand| Training Institute; as wel ($100,000) dollars | Bishops and Connectional Cow! Bishop Sims in opening th observed that we would be los) JOHN R. HAWKINS | the greatest number of Africa Meth Fiscal Agent and Treasurer Kittrell dists since the last General Con'<" oon. — }Soffege. | Plans are being well laid, and the ™ Ae ee: Pes test detail shall be looked aie’ each Bishop, delegate and frien! GEORGE A. SINGLETON Editor and Manager en an ne Wie ae ELDERS: a en you hold your Quarterly Conferences and have reporters elected to the Christian Recorder : ‘The Secretary-Treasurer of ‘i please have the conference send|_ ; Sing | Christian Endeavor League, 1 5 J a subscription or a donation to} 1. Connectional Council fie. rris, gave a graphic ee ‘i pelp with the expense of publish-| can Methodist Fpiscopal ‘Church is| Plans. f De yon? ing the paper, —— dealted iwc h HE | Annual session| that the 8th Connectional You" 4 5 Vee ca ale <0 To : /ple’s Congress would draw ‘ho! ; people to our City é cross the ® thel Church in el Church having ather, Richard ouncil at Kittrell had already se- the seat of their ectional Council len. the Local Com- ¢ The Commit- will be established Allen Building. an Recorder for ; istant Secretary of WHOM HONOR ishop M. H. Davis, the Second Epis- M. E. Church. The piscopal District, will demon- gard for it’s Bishop, February it St. Paul A. M. E. Church, N- er mev tL. L. Scott, or the sterling qualities, an ex- walification, is a token of re- pastor, Presiding Elder, and thers as wiil, are requested to Fominently in this great event. aboye mentioned must not looked. Each Presiding Elder allocated a certain stipend. stor is therefore urged to sup- Presiding Elder in this signal REV. moe TILLERY Middle Street, Norfolk, Va. ELIEVE IT OR NOT ee M. Townsend igain writing about a General ind his department. My last as intended to portray the fine onnection with our Financial t, and its noble Secretary, : EM HEMMINGWAY h Extension ; ‘my aim to give ent of Church well acquainted with the of the Dr, Hemming. that I accepte Position as a huge joke, When I went to W. April to bid for the pl Rogers of Louisiana, Sn and the man from Missouri, b: Hemmingway arrived and I he the confidence he had in strengthened my faith when the Board declare tary my mind was filled marks. I doubted the y Board in its selection. remained in my mind until the Secre- tary made his first visit and addressed the West nual Conference at Hope fess Dr. Hemmingway h fifteen minutes until ey vinced that he was a mast I talked with him private I must say of him, that like King Saul, “head above us all.” Hemmir enius and the chur him. Surely the his selection, and as a bow and leave the out-of | y! for the finer char: the office than he To k stne see eart and I predict cess, an era of prosperi partment under and since all him stayed in office until not let this one stay un 513 N. 9th St., Lit MISSIONA The Missionary pres! churches of the S of the Philadelphia C called together by the w Elder of the distr iding sidins 95 Johnson, on Oct. ; district tending their : Campbell A. M E ford. The following ganized as officers and 3 Mesdames Addie John ! Catherine Stewart, | Eva Wout, President ; resident; Ivey aoe Waters, Cor. Se Nutter Asst. Secretary; Treas. ; Sadie Slade, Ch Councellor; Sus! the Sick Committee. — All missionary presi¢ trict are eligible mem ficers were installed by the P. C. B- W M D. Gullins. At this Catherine Stewart Iv! to be her guests at her h Pa. on Dec. is well known Methodism, but hole is not so accepted. } Thursday morning, Mesdames Mayme Ss man whom the B. ay and his qu ashington last } face, I did not]of Pp count him as in my wa he closed his address I was fully con- folded to me his mammo PHILADELPHIA DISTRICT | Philadelphia District | Church, Frank- persons were Or ist. Organizer; Jacobs, 5 Susie Lewis, tents of this dis- sth. The invitati ims, First Dist. fine qualities | Oard recently | Branch Pr “Partment. I] s_ S. Wo W so little of Supervisor es, Ty Sadi ay. J feared nith of Texas, ut when card him to win, I saw himself which in him; yet ly d him Secre- spared, tin with question | our recept wisdom of the This question to / ansas, Arkansas An-|of the ct I must con- ad not spoken er in busin 1 and he am and shoulders} great asset to attract, hold and make} received a favor in the form o is a bus ch has nobody| The next spe Phi Lord directed | liam ference Branch, €s., Paulin rker; Addie Johnson, Dist. | litte ; Eva Wout, C 3] ; : alifications Lillian Wate ale "Youom, Waits cd his candidacy for the K rs, Isabe ey Jacobs, Sadie Nutter, Slade and Florence Carter (all of Phila.), also Mary Roberts and Jones ottstown wended their way through the hills of Reading thru the kindness} Mrs of the Rt. Rev. David H. Sims, Pre- siding Bishop, Dr. W, S. Gullins, pas- tor of the La Mott A. M. E. Church and Mrs, Roberts. We found our genial hostess, anxious- waiting to receive us. Nothing was gift. me though ion. At th the hour for business arrived the presi- dent assumed her chair and business of the council was quickly transacted. ir to pre: speakers of the hour First, our own very efficient and very question | highly esteemed President of the Con- mark in my mind was crased, and ere} n-} definite course of study for auxiliaries | serving program. |and distributed literature for the same} They the list] as planned for.us by our District Presi-] quely around of fine candidates that went to Wash-| dent. Mrs yington last April, Hemmingway stands | ed social service and handicraft clubs, as| tuous dinn . Gullins fe | useful workers. <er la. Confere ex-candidate I} Supervisor, who sp e, taking myself} the needs of serv church has no} tunate, in know him ncy,| the lives ty in this de-| appropria they died, why | than the til he dies? wife of tle Rock, )! Sims, wh thought that her a mate of others te close al | rs.) 1 accomplished and beloved} —(M I our Bishc ho was OV Conference] in the Phila. Dist. ¢ Williams, Dist. problems. She further stated lle Young, Yaitsy tess to do, for sticcess to be achie Finance is secondary. Sims was grateful for the vitation to this council meeting would appreciate an invitation te who saw that every person receiy She was Mrs. Ada Johnson t or money, for}ever thoughtful member. Her mc he appointed time] personality showed elation over success of the day; her dream realized. sent the invited|lins were presented. ing congr -|encouraging; she briefly suggested a|hostess and her Missionary Bo aids, announced the di d the guests most small tables, trimm urther recommend-| the spirit of Christmas. A most su r was served. E Log, filled with Cashew Nuts Mrs. Pauline Wil-| dinner which consisted of fried nce Social Service| quarters chicken, buttered ske eloquently on| beans, candied sweet potatoes, ho » for our less for-|and butter, stuffed pineapple way, and urged) cake, ice-cream (made in f f, - orl . logs Jemmi-tasse and rm ster in the Connection for| preparedness for this work, that the| logs), demmi-tasse and is to/ light of Christ might be brought into} gala occasion was brou subsequent meetings. Mrs. Wout, next presented Mrs. Santa Clause, The Rev. Stewart, pastor of Reac It then became the supreme pleasure] A. M.E. Church and Rev. W. I ing speech was giver Ider of the District by atulations for the splen Mrs. Edna Gullins,| did work and cooperation demor whose talk was constructive and most] To the delight of all concerr PAGE THIRTEEN Pres.; Edna D. Gullins, She admonished the President to try and attack local that not only is the spirit necessary, but in- formation is a requisite for bettering the work. Missionary workers must have interest, knowledge and willing- ved e in- and > all edia » the »dest the was rer hind This instructive,| with a motion by Mrs. Edna G s suc-| consistent address was brought into an); and seconded by Mrs. Mayme with his business leadership, | reading “Nurses Prayer jrising vote o fore Phe ‘thir sake s none other| need we say passed the Secretaries before] The ‘third speaker was none | speaker | that the recipients op, Mrs Mayme | ae aeae ce erjoyed with the} Subscribe for dream was realized | THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER RY COUNCIL | dents of the ynference were ife of the Pre- ict, Mrs. Addie 1938 while at- conference at members: son,Supervisor ; cretar. Isabelle Young, aplain ; Beckett, Chairman of bers. The of- the president of s., Mrs. Edna meeting Mrs. ted the Council ome in Reading, jon was December 8th BIBLES-$12.00 FOR SALE AT A. M. E. BOOK CONCERN 716 S. 19th Street PHILADELPHIA, PA. —— ae ===== DSC09496.JPG ===== . weet a a a Se > THE CHRISTIAN PAGE FOURTEEN ARY 12, 19 ALABAMA PRESIDING ELDERS’ well pleased with the great leadership COUNCIL PASSES RESOLUTION Bishop Sims is giving the State -and FOR BISHOP D. H. SIMS’ RE- t rapid progress that the Church is mak- He nie : JARY 12, 1939 made and Why We Should Support tions toward the progress ae. - ur THE CHR Our Schools. It is the plan and wish| and would cnae ISTIAN RECORDER h £004 bishop, TURN FOR 1940-1944 TERM. ing that they think it would be Robery State Making Spiritual Progress. Finan-| for the Connection to even attempt to Adopts Resolution 1940-1944 term. Each Annual Confer- | monial Banquet and réception at which time they will show their appreciation in a worth while way for these four years of glorious leadership he has The council passed a resolution pledg- Sims know that they mean for him to come back and serve the State for the ence will give Bishop Sims a Testi- of the Bishop and Trustee Board that| pra i 7 y for all of them. Ty, We the entire Budget for Education, } for your wholehearted Re ae ask Church and Personal will be reported] effort to be the next EDin in his MgeRey. F.C. Hatches All eyes. are turned toward Detroit, Mich. an¢ 1940 for the General Con+| We were all inspired in ony y services Monday evening at 7 . December 26th, at Magnolia A M E Church, when our Pastor, Rev. Wo, Sample preached on the followi F . Ject: “Christ the Saviour of the Worl Text: Isiah 9:6; Matt. 2. cause of enclement weather the air. Everybody wants to go. Bish- op Sims has assured all laymen and ministers that there will be fair elections at the Electoral Colleges and at the Annual Conferences. The Sustentation| Fund is now being raised in each con- ference and sent to Mr. John R. Hawkins, Washington, D. C. our ef- Mas Be. © were troit.) Alabama is going to send up sitors ete Course of Study for Books for Sale by ok Con of The A. M. E. Church, S. 19th St, Philadelphia, Penna. E. Curry, Manager, ar Sirs: sheet. © Phildelphia, Pa, given. Tf any other Episcopal Dis-] ficient Financial Secretary (who will Sawa to have our service Sunday at ‘Pleasedfinid-ericlosed Postal Money Order or Certified (A nef end)” Wis, chan tee cee cama trict gets Bishop Sims they will have] be re-elected by Acclamation, in De-}> 2-™- So it was deferred until Mon- hich please send goods ordered bel h Bae Se AOL ets . Daniel A. Payne—J. R.. Coan to get him by out-doing ALABAMA day 7 p.m, Many out of town y; ae 3 slow to the address at the bottom of : ce OURSE OF STUDY FOR TRAVELING PREACHERS, EXHORTERS AND LOCAL PREACHERS OF THE A. M. E. CHURCH - Doctrine of God—Knudson Principles of Reasoning—Robinson ., ‘I . A. M. E. Discipline (Page 1 to Quarterly Conf.) -+++ Negro Year Book—Ransom .........0......,..,.. -50 2. Course of Studies for the Second Yea Old Testament History—H. P. Smith ............ Psychology of Human Society—Ellwood ....... . New Tendencies in Teaching Religion—Sheridan -.+ Outline of Christian Theology—Newton Clark . Motives of Men—G. A. Coe ‘ rE. | ene i . A.M. E. Discipline (from Quarterly Conference to - History of A. M E. Church—Smith which is nut an easy thing todo. Thea fine delegation who will blayaeher worshiped with us.” 2 Jesus Through the Centries Council passed a resolution pledging! part in helping to elect FIVE NEW Among the many things sai be ‘chee Price of Methods of Teaching Religion—Betts and Hart- the forces of the A.M-E. Church in BISHOPS from this list: Namely :|°"" Pastor in his message, we wis); to Name of Articl aH Sport apace aay | Bete Alabama to work for Christian Unity Revs. J. W. Walker I. H. Borer call your attention to a few of the mog ‘ ‘Presiding idees Record * 175 3. Course of Studies for Third Year now being pushed by the Federal M, H. Leath, C. De Hawien, T. p.| important, he Proved to us that the Steet Charch Record a . Church History—Hurst GADD RE \| Council of Churches of Christ in Amer- Driver, B. F. Mallard, of Alabama, doctrine of Christianity centers no a Eo Giga lratenee ate 4 seenell torneo (rte ly a Rema Fields and Methods of Know BISHOP D. H. SIMS ica also to work and pray for a suit- D. Ward Nichols, S. S. Morris, J.|2 ‘heory of morals nor in a cr ". Class Leaders Record 20. Maat Fes, l The Forty-Eight Thousand members | able’program for the support of Rural H. Clayborn, A. J. Allen, Frank Madi." 2 Person. He said Christ ; POMBE Discipline, 1936-40... 90. History of Religious Educ of the African Methodist Episcopal, Church life among our people. ‘ son Reid, C. E. Stewart, A. D. Avery, foundation upon which all of ou 4 1936-40 Disciplines ber dozen 9.00... BROW pagtecsnmene Merete Fie sage Nie Church, of the Ninth Episcopal District ‘Joseph Gomez, H. M. Collins, Geoulusey Mental) and ‘spiritual structures .. Music Hymnal, Aha 1.50 erate, Bowksste bein unceascd apd oad which comprise the Six Annual Con- Big Founder’s Day Planned W. Baber, W. H. Griffin, A. Way- apHeh he Dui He" challenged a Music Pyocal Sper dozen): ,.....2... a 1200..... pie peeemtaus S07 aa soratuy Caner ane > ferences ofthe State of Alabama, led ; man Ward, J. L. Butler, D. T.’ Bab- Adelty that is being. taught is Y TS AOS 0) 90.00 ‘ ald ete cm ; on by Three-Hundred and Eighty Six Plans have been set in motion al- cock, A. R. Cooper. T: J. Miles, E: homes and schools in these modern Wegeriinhal../........ 90 oaks Judicial Eg eel ; stteessnees ae er Pastors, and Twenty-One Presiding ready to make Founder’s Day, which A. Adams, R. Mo Susie: Aa aii days, especially those who try to de. me et Ge focen eee: er of A ns * vee: ij = Smith...... 0... Elders are happy to inform the world|#s the Second Sunday in February a! Barnes, F. R. C. Durden, G. T, Stin-| 2°Unce the Virgin Birth of Chris: by .. Word Hymnal (per 100) ........ sey 70.00... OP pualith ta the Palos ca ioe and especially the A.M.E. Connection banner day for Payne University. In- son, P. F. Jackson, J. B. Butler, G. says) the! Bible\ proves to us that . Hymnal for Pulpit (leather bound) 3.50. Sree Boake ts be Purchased and Resa that Bishop D. H. Sims is giving an spiration meetings are to be held during Christ was purely man and pure! E. Curry, C. A. Gibbs, J. S. ai pS ac ea Johnson, As man he attended the marriag . Hymnal for Pulpit (Morocco bound and in Gold) . 4.50......||..... 4. Course of Study for Fourth Year excellent leadership for these forces and ji — of January in different ses oa P. Postel, E. J. Jackson, G. S.|/ tc. Galil 5 pGipeeearden(per 100) ....................05. ; f Religions of Mankind—Soper ...: S00 aloes that the recapitulations of the Account- |! the State at_ which time aidresscr Long, F. H. Gow, IT. C. Steady, A.| ole en bia eho nbbasiGod he .. Dollar Money Envelopes, per 100 ....... gar 30,.....|[....-- Church Administration—Leach 100.5 342 ant for the Six Annual Conferences of will be delivered. showing the conte Wilson. All of these men in their ne: Water intolwines,) He. wept |. Pastor’s Salary Envelopes, per 100 -........... 30....-. \| Church History—Hurst 4.00 ll the State show that there were during} bution that Christian Education has! own way have made definite contribu-| "°° BH ieee Bees mer p .. Presiding Elder’s Salary Envelopes, per 100 30......|| Fields and Methods of Knowledg the past year more than 4000 conver- | é 2 But oe oe be raised him from the dead | General Contribution Envelopes, per 100 ......:. 30 |. Ward (Pages 161 to 398) . 4.50... [f+ sions and 3000 persons who joined our : OS enh aa a Educational Money Envelopes, per 100 ..... ah 30 Hermedaititecs Mucky onemaceyckalay cay 4.00 iI. ranks More than $15,000.00 Dollar ] EXTR AORDINARY VALUE , $ any other hu Individual Communion Service Tray, 36 glasses 7.50 up.. eat ‘ esti man, but as God: he-fed five th é Homies Pr a eat Books to be Purchased and Read McA as Gotan iftinta§ tae (0) with only a few loaves of brea! oni ce 1.00 ie History of Negro Church—Woodson 4.50.....44 raised for Christian Education which ¢ fish: ated h h Re . Glasses, per dozen .... > 50) en Adolescence— Averill 2.50 was given for the support of Greater peel Ah ease vaLepayaga Sy it 3 Collection late yee 2 = as Payne University, located in Birming- 2 geen eee erave OF Communion Tray-Cover os POSTAGE EXTRA for Course:of Study Books ham, Alabama, of which Dr. J. R. Burghes, is the very efficient President. victor and took the sting out of dest He was the first fruit of them ‘hat 6.50 up...- Pulpit Bible ..... DT Gis 5 = .. Small Bibles. each The Missionary Forces led on by Mrs. HYMNAL slept, and. now is Sralted Beene riekt h.. Sess Teacher’s Self Pronouncing 0 os aia ae ae ne gee ere eg aa ROL SGN Ne etheataee nS OTe TRESS Ooty M. A. Sims, the competent wife, of! “9 ae eee Seer on. Car .. Christian Workers a. a es BE see ee Oh tee Onis iar ce Li Screen Bishop Sims, has made unusual: and RES OCR RI tO Me. i... Picture of Bishop Allen 12/4 x 10% ..--------- 5 i Ge yeas Print Name) ee VL] . May be assort Please ship to ; progress. All delegates to the Quad-i He concluded es eee . BS Certificate orders must not ory a8 4 dozen. May Liste Street Number County P. O. Box No. enniat Mees & 3 s are rejoicing in this peaceful land, Si ciewards Certificates (per dozen) ....----+--- . vile, Fl er eas om, ae ae i ing, these Holidays, eating, drinking .. Class Leader’s Certificates (per dozen) ha Rost OBICG vasa oeee ota an 3 j : - id making merry with our kindred «nd | Trustee’ Certificates (per dozen) Rich vheeone elected and the funds to defray all ex- poe . Trustee’ Certificates (P Express Office (Fill in if desired to have goods sent by express ...-+.-.++ penses thereto are now being raised TOE LEER fo ae ee Ofer | , Stewardess Becates Apes aa N. B.—We have hundreds of other church supplies, books, etc, lf yon and set aside. Mother E. E. Sims, ‘ a thors nete ap anome: who ar Adult Baptism Certificates (per dozen) - do not see on this sheet what you want just write in and we will get it for the Bishop’s mother, has playéd a great part in the Missionary success as well as the State President, Mrs. Mary E. prived of this golden privilege. ¢ are now enjoying. where canons are bombs are destroying helpless moti howling, where $1.50 Music Hymnal Those ab:oad, 4 Infant Baptism Certificates (per dozen) .-- age Certificates (each d Allen’s Autobiography : “y of A. M. E. Church—Smith you, Prices subject to change without notice. Read your Christian Recorder Weekly for Special Money Saving Sale Pyles toge with Mission and i pte ‘ i { Church Supplies. ie sorted 0 pep the ndiecuaae The and fathers, wives and children, Ic" Methodism—Baxter an pat Studies for Admission h * y ie i Bethle- 1 f ce must have Presidi pee PER for peace in Jerusalem, Pet! Allen—Baxter eache be admitted to the Annual Conference m r f i i oi i en: every preacher to be st esiding Elders’ Council which met $.90 Disciplii.e hatie Where fe than 1900 years 20 of very must have a respectable in Birmingham a few days ago was so Wilberforce University WILBERFORCE, OHIO I $2.40 Value angels sang the first Hymn of Pci’ s = on Earth and good will to men. Let us hot forget that dark con‘! Both For $2.00 nent, Africa, ‘the cradle of art, «0 ; science, where at this very mom" trouble brews. Pray for Bish Slavery to the Bishopric—W. H. Meare -- the Study of the Sctipture—Coppin ----++ : History—Coppin .-.-----ress ‘orders must not be t Ms Outline—Bishop Coppin ‘Commentary on the S. S. Lesson fo: less than 400, May a eas e educ gher, He an eighth grade education or highe knowledge of the Bible, History of A. M. E. Church, by Smith, The Dis- sline of the Church and Life ot Richard Allen, i CASH MUST ACCOMPANY ORDER tion, we are compelled to pay cash vse books are not our publica As, thesk bore aa We would suggest that m and ask our customers to do the same. em and 2 r th a books you can pay for. you order only what The Oldest Educational Institu- r fi I se Robes fads uaehes s buce rns . i in Se Wright, Howard, our own Mrs. | 1 Songs ..----+-: eee nibe Sey, flevesesg 8 oso Pulpit and Choir Rol tion Owned and Conducted gis aw re emt Ts: eid bound ta Lt M. Hughes and those who are givin of Emancipation Proclamation - Choir Caps ...++s++ by Negroes in the World. Cee eK ER ee their lives for the cause of Christ 0" ar History—Woodson .-------- . Phyllis Wheatly Poem College of Liberal Arts, Educa tion, Divinity, High School, Vocations. is D. Ormonde Walker, President 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 asia there. May God bless you and ™*" the peace of the crucified Christ sm" upon you now and forever amen. _ We wish to thank Bishop Young '°' | this God sent minister and his (°" wife. — ; ilies Mrs. Taell Hil ime Collector (per dozen) .--: c Bocca Album (per dozen) - . of African Methodism .--+-+++* ety Church Record - srist”—Stalker .. ue buttons 5 cents each. per doz. -- 9 18 esate gach, pes dom «+rrerr* in at the Bar of Justice . Ethiopia a Saas _, 30 cents each .... Gems of Love .-- ..30 cents each .. . Gates of Praise «.--++ 35 cents each 75 cents each .. . . - Songs (hard back : Salohiah Voices .... 35 cemts each ....03.68 per dom +++--.l]e-.-+s foage of Paradine ...s+++, 29 conte OAC svveccvccceececeseMersnye $3.00 per. doz, .. $3.00 per, doz. $3.50 per doz. .+ Palms of Victory - PAGE FIFTEEN me cial Return Continue to Grow. All| assign him to any other District at the}, FOUNDER'S DAY. rT OR 9 Fas Prea Church Departments Function. State! next General Conference. 5 a Ss 1 An ES Res E chers ter, eh ee Regence es Pi nts, Giv: imonial ir f sophy—Bright; to Give Testimonial Banquet. General ‘Conference HAPPY NEW YEAR. all of yoy PRICE LIST - Work of Pastor—C. EAGin, ightman _ The : . Books to be Purchased and Read ing Bishop Sims unstinted support dur- ference, the forth coming conferences ee KAS == Mae Evangelism — Hannan ......... oe ing the balance of this term and set in| will witress the election of oa ' Brenham District ‘< +» Pastor Preacher—Quayle |! ; delegates - E. Book Concern Quay motion a movement to make Bishop] thereto and much speculation is now in ature 2 a Baptista, se Mereille sti ===== DSC09497.JPG ===== PAGE SIXTEEN THE CHRISTI A GREAT OPPORTUNITY Special Christian Recorder Club Rates!! TION OF THE FIRST EPISCO- PAL DISTRICT AT ALLEN A. M. E. CHURCH. PHILADELPHIA, PA. (Continued from page 1) The price of the Christian Re- corder is $1.50 a year. “It is Bishop David H. Sims has set a high really worth more. During the-!}mark in the promotion of not only month of January we will the convocation of the ministers an GIVE a year’s subscription to laymen who subscribe in clubs of five. To get this bargain rate you must be in a club. laymen of the first district for West Africa, but last June for South Africa as well. The fine response to his call reflects a great leader and shows that at heart, African Methodism is possess- ed with a missionary spirit when aroused that will not be daunted in fol- lowing the captain of our salvation and of obeying the great commission. The church is determined to follow in the | foot steps of the Christ as our fathers found Him leading them to our brothers Editor and Manager The Christian Recorder 716 19tn Street, Philadelphia, Penna. Dear Sir: Enclosed herewith $5.00 for Address Yours truly, Pastor - Church BISHOP E. J. HOWARD The tentative date for embarking on Subscribe to our second visit to West Africa is February 24 1939. We look forward A. M. E. MUSIC HYMNALS THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER ABE WEB RAR MAL A MARE aie Brand new A.M.E. Music Hymnals, Bound in semi Morocco with Head Bands and Beautifully stamped in Gold are offered at these Prices. Single Copy Half Doz. $ 150 $ 6.50 One Doz. — $12.00 \ Mail Your Orders Today We Pay Postage M. E. BOOK CONCERN , ‘116 S. 19th Sty A Philadelphia, Pa. THE WEST AFRICAN CONVOCA-|to that date as epochal in eee Christ the Christran Recorder. Send || and sisters in Africa, bearing to them to: the good news of the gospel of the} trict, $100.00. On arriving home, I Re 9 cy DE ee a ae . Kingdom of God. Name Address CY ne RP ad ore de os wee Name Address ‘ Ne ro AN RECORDER | ty and to the African M. p hurch. In. the words of the a | Bishop Quale of the Methodist “In Americar of our foreign work as Dr. L. L. Berry and Mrs. C. S. Smith:are also pre- paring to accompany us. It will be the first time two heads of our Mission-{. ary Department have planned visiting | our West African work. All hail to Bishop Sims, his good wife and the membership of the great district, over which he presides. His West African © late Episco. Fo. Box to reach Me not 16 1939, Day is the most outstanding gesture) CLEVELAND TENN. and performance as relates to West] = 8 8 ___’ Africa ever recorded in the annals of] The First Quarterly Conference of our church, and I want to express for| the Lee Chapel A. M. E. Church met myself and the foreign work over| November 26-27, with much succes. which I preside, the deepest apprecia-| The Lord blessed us with the return tion and gratification. Bishop Simfs is one of the master minds of our great Connection _as well as an outstanding leader of and for the Negro race. _ Bishop Sims turned over to me $866.54 and from the Mite Sisters of the dis- of our same pastor, Rey. J. C. Mobley this being the fourth year. We love our pastor, also his dear wife and daugher, also our Presiding Elder, Rey. J..M. Brown who is serving his second year with us. We have not lost any members since Annual Conference but have taken in one. All boards ar working and did bring in very go reports. There is a spirit being manifested that hitherto has not been manifeste off start of the year. That Within self give us more zeal to go forward The Missionary Society made a ni report, also some Dollar Money was raised in this First Quarter. The Presiding Elder was paid, an small amount given the pastor. 0 Prayers are that our success might co tinue being led first by Almighty Go. secondly, beloved Bishop E. J. Ho ard and most noble Rev. J. M. Broy Presiding Elder, also our Pastor, Re J. C. Mobley. Presiding Elder preached two stirriy sermons, but the climax came Sund night when he spoke from the tex! “How can we sing the Lord’s song a strange land.” .Every one enjoyed the sermon —Lillie Cloud found a letter from the prince of the historic Sixth Episcopal District, Bishop William A. Fountain, containing a check for $75.00, and stating we would hear again soon from Georgia. 5 Sisters D. Ward Nichols of New York, W. F> Ball of Chattanooga, Adella Baker of Baltimore, and Edna Gullins of LaMott, Pennsylvania, are special solicitors for this work in that section. I wish to express my thanks for the warm support and fine co- operation being given by the Mite Sis- ters, both Connectional and local. We feel sure that each Episcopal district will be registered as showing concrete cooperation in helping the misisonary standard set by our fathers advancing. The call of Africa is a challenge to a SR ee Sea _Stenography, Expert - Typ- ing, Mimeographing Neatly Done Church Bulletins a Specialty Prices Reasonable The Choir ; Christian Recorder Office Pulpit GOWN S 6th Floor . Fine materials. beautiful work, | Allen Building a | 716 South 19th Street Philadelphia, Penna. need and nate of church. vile, 1. | DeMoulin Bros. & 1194 South 4th St., Green Subscription Campaign Now On VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORITE BISHOP As never before the CHRISTIAN RECORDER needs your support. The present Editor and Manager has assumed a great responsibility. He must pay for printing, wrapping, wraps, electric current, mailing, bauling, postage, telephone, clerical help, rent for two rooms in the Allen Building, office equipment, service for cuts, insurance, and inci- dentals. We took over “without a dime,” but like Payne, with faith in God. We thank the Bishops, brethren and sisters who have stood by. The conference season will soon be over. Under the law Allen Day as usually observed will mean nothing now to the CHRISTIAN RECORDER. Before the off-season comes we call upon loyal African Methodists all over the connection to help us in a church-wide sub- scription campaign. Do you love your church a dollar's worth? Sub- scribe, Subscribe! Get your friends, and neighbors to subscribe! Take an offering in your church for so many subscriptions and boost your Bishop. Prove your love for him. The connection wants to know _ the most popular Bishop. You will help preserve and maintain one of our oldest institutions, the CHRISTIAN RECORDER. We must have WILL YOU HELP el Church, Newbedford, Mass. _ Mrs. Alma Mason, Allen Church, | Philadelphia, Penna. | Mrs. Thennie Baten, Bethel Church, Hartford, Conn. Mrs. Alberta Wilson, Jones Tabernacle, Philadelphia, Pa. The Reverend J. A. Dames, Pas- tor of St. James, St. Lou's, Missouri. The Rev. W. E. Guy, Pastor Ft. Wayne, Ind. The Rev. John C. Coaxum, Pas. tor St. Matthews, S. C. ] The Rev. S. T. Boyd, Mt. Pis- . gah A.M. E. Church, Salem, NS. Dean Chas. S. Spivey, Payne _ Seminary, Wilberforce, Ohio. The Rev. George W. Baber, Pas- _ ter of Ebenezer Church, De- troit, Michigan, and host to the 1940 GENERAL CONFER- | ENCE. The Rev. A. D. Avery, Presid. ing Elder of the Raleigh Dis- Conference, Greensboro, N. C. The Rev. Allen R. Cooper, Al- Members of the Hall of Fame are persons who have sent in ten °r more new cash subscriptions in lost Popular Bishop Con- test. On the Honor Roll are j of persons who have sent n jore cash subscriptions. ‘Mame appear next week the LEADERS of the trict, Western North Carolina | y, October 12, 1938, Mrs. on called the Ministers’ ‘est Phila. District at E. Church and organized The following officers neral Supervisor, Mrs. resident, Mrs. Cath- V. Pres., Mrs. A. N. RD ~THESOFFICIAL ORGAN: DX, 1 HIGHLY RESOLVE The year 1939 is here. As a | reader of the Christian Recorder I highly resolve to assist in having our paper enter one out of 5 African Methodist homes. As a Minister of the Gospel I re- solve to get S new subscriptions immediately. As a pastor I high. ly resolve to have each member of my Official Board subscribe to the Christian Recorder. 1 furth- | er resolve to have each club take out a subscription, my Sunday School Superintendent and each teacher COOPERATIVE CHURCH UNITY the value of our “Mother Journal” which has been going forth for 90 years in mould. ing sentiment, encouraging our people, defending the faith, the deepening of personal piety by reading devotional literature, and by fighting every phase of social injustice, and realising too that under the new “setup” the Editor must pay for publishing the paper I finally highly resolve, by the shades of Richard Allen, A. R Green, and M. M. Clark to stand by him. The Christian Recorder must grow and go. In God's name | will help and that right Realizing || OUR FEDERAI | Front t ight Mrs. Lu § W. Williams and row, left t: The Reverends Joseph Gomez Wm. P man Ward, Augustus C. Sumpter, A and Chaplain Harry V o rig Gregg H. Sim Back evenson, A. Way Wayman Jennings, Frank Madison Reid Richardson. | At the Biennial Session of the Fed-,— — eral Council of Churches of Christ in| in on America, meeting at the Statler Hotel,|0" ¢ | Buffalo, New December sixth to| ¢ ninth, much recognition was accorded} Ransom and Jo! A ow, Dav tor: eneral sessio This e were kee York the great world movement for Chris- early tian Unity. One of the most inspiring | the denominations of the race in that roup meetings on interracial relations significant places on the program were} Soup meetings on interracia elatio filled by church life. More and more it is becoming evident | * as presided over by Bishop John A.|h yee distinguished leaders of our | Gre who, of course, won much dis-] sort of unu ation for the church. ca nabled e ASA RICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH, tes) PRICE FIVE CENTS | | some for that oc. him, in the brief LAR BISHOP IN THE CHURCH om PAGE FIVE MOST POPU A The council, representing the efforts | pe s used, to move e sol any of our relig- ” % , peers ae “i sae a ae de-| for cooperative unity among the Pro-| the vast auc € tc nds and rounds pepe apn ones cconons Pe j 3 | testant churches of twenty-three de fany re heard to say fay peas 2PPOn Out abi Oe a PAS. tions, only meets in cities where nly kept pace, but with organized church life of the abet Betas rite Cont oeeieeica lec hue 2 ior s course, : ; pe honand BS pone eect ee and gives much time in helping to ad-| Nearly five hundred delegates, leaders a source of pride to the de hay : Bish- | Vance interracial good will with a full (Continued on page 16) =. C te that Bish-| V¢ g : | the A. M. E. Church to no’ wee! IER eave Dr : op S. L. Greene, who represented the| time eoeee " Her dirtecuPaed : laa f the race at the World| George Haynes, I g T denominations of th aug lsaeenens | Council abroad, had been tet a Perhaps the most thrilling period for} P= teee oT ace 3 ur church was when 3 r er 5 . L. Brown,|the race and our churck The Daily Altar | | Clarke, Treasurer, Mrs. J y cL ancheverdy Cl Rinse Was Sates | Da ee i jan and Music Directress, | Bishop ‘ so Rev: Carlyle Stewas | | Parliamentariat Ilins. Recording Secre-|to speak as proxy for Bishop Greene, eave tnael Tie = fpMts. E- ee Me rae Cooper, Assis-| who was detained by the pressure of EDITORIALS ahs Mrs. M. L. Mims, Cor-| conference business. Bishop se mm "A Fine Spirit Was He / tant Secretary, } ea Mrs. W. P.|led the discussion, building A. orld | Dr. Fosdick’s “Guide” to the responding Secre an of Sick Committee,| Structure For Christian Unity,” as the Bible 4 Stevenson, Chairman of Sick Cc | the race appearing in| Bear H. Owens, Chairman of Pro- | only speaker of the race apes ne The Trouble With Us 4 yens, fi ‘3 A anak e seemed to! Mrs. W. H. | Ww sa eee 16) the General Session. He seemec Y porte Rotate 4 ed E m i are 9 d H Churchman Afield O 1 f an U> | | Letters to the Editor—Birthday or God Ninety Years Service h Sub- ||. Sete 5 ‘+y—Still Carrying on. Each Sub | | young pepe’ Pace 6 manity-sul inti | Allen C. E. League Hes ib r Get a Subscrip 1on | The Christian Recorder Pulpit— scrl ‘Ss ara aE eS | Bishop David Henry Sims. 14
• January 26, 1939
  ===== DSC09473.JPG ===== _ PAGE SIXTEEN es RECORDER HALL OF FAME Bishop Edward J. Howard 14th Episcopal District The Rev. Herman F. Tyree, Pastor St. Matthew, Philadel- phia, Penna. The Reverend J. E. Thomas, P. E., Palmetto Annual Confer- ence, Florence, S. C. T. Jefferson Clement, Pastor Wesley Chapel, Houston, Tex. Decatur Ward Nichols, Pastor Emanuel, New York City. The Rev. George W. Baber, Pas- tor of Ebenezer Church, De- troit, Michigan, and host to the 1948 GENERAL CONFER- ENCE. Mrs. Thennie Baten, Bethel Church, Hartford, Conn. The Rev. Wm. A. Dorsey, Pastor, Woodbury, New Jersey THE RECORDER. HONOR ROLL Evangelist N. H. Jeltz. Mrs, W. Sampson Brooks, Beth- el Church, Newbedford, Mass. Mrs. Alberta Wilson, Jones Philadelphia, Penna. Mrs. Alma Mason, Allen A. M. E. Church. Philadelphia, Pa. The Reverend J. A. Dames, Pas- tor of St. James, St. Louis, Misscuri. The Rev. W. E. Guy, Pastor Ft. Wayne, Ind. Dean Chas. S. Spivey, Payne Seminary, Wilberforce, Ohio. The Rev. John C Coaxum, Pas. tor St. Matthews, S. C. The Rev. S. T. Boyd, Mt. Pis- gah A. M. E. Church, Salem, N. J. The Rev. A. D. Avery, Presid- ing Elder of the Raleigh Djs- trict, Western North Carolina Conference, Greensboro, N. C, The Rev. Allen R. Cooper, Al- bany, Ga. The Rev. E. Harley, Apalachicola, Florida. The Rev. N. H. Leath, Noma, Florida. Mr. R. J. Gardner, St. James A. M. E, Church, Cleveland, Ohjo. Mr. Albert Williams, Michigan The Rev. W. F. Rice, Pastor, Detroit, Michigan. The Rev, Howard A. Garcia, Pastor, Mt. Pisgah, Jersey City, M.S. ‘ The Rev. Edward E, Tyler, Pas. Detroit, tor, Jamaica, N. Y. Members of the Hall of Fame are persons who have sent in ten or more new cash subscriptions in the Most Popular Bishop Con- test. On the Honor Roll are names of persons who have sent in five or more cash subscriptions. Let your name appear next week among the LEADERS of the church. Watch this space. GANDHI SEES VICTORY JUST AHEAD (Continued from page 1) fle has already lived longer than most Hindus, despite the fact that he barely ceeds his body, despite the hardships of many jail sentences inflicted upon him by the British, despite.many long, hard fasts that he has imposed upon himself. Studied at London \Vhen he passes off this earthly scene ind was called to the bar. prefessionally to South Africa in 1893, and while there soon found his life work. South Africa had immigration! The British Governors refused to sanc- laws which tended to restrict Indians) tion this moye. from entering the country. They suf fered from other restrictions likewise. In Prison Two Years He was fined and imprisoned for his work there. imprisoned often for his work in India. For in his. home country he was one of the proponents of home rule for India. He was one of the leading figures in the All-India Congress of natives. He led a boycott of English goods and institutions. In 1922 he was arrested and sent to prison for six years. But he was re leased after two years and in 1930 led the revolt against the salt tax. Once he soon found his way back to jail in 1932 for civil disobedience. But, remarkably, his treatment in Africa did not embitter him. To the contrary, when the Boer War broke out, he did notable volunteer hospital work for the British. Again, later, when the British arranged a round- table conference to settle Indian prob- lems, Gandhi attended. Heeding his preaching of resistance with “nonviolence,” thousands of his: followers have humbly submitted to police charges with clubs without rais- ing a hand in defense. He has lived to see part of his dream come true. The British Parliament has passed laws which give the Indian provinces some measure of home rule. If successful, the British envision a large measure of home rule for the whole of India. The Indian Congress adherents won the Governments in Bombay, Madras, Bihar, Orissa, the Central Provinces the United Provinces and the Northwestern Frontier. Although Gandhi no longer holds ‘fice in the All-Indian Congress, they ‘ook to him for guidance and advice. Only a few months ago the India | Governments of Bihar and the United Provinces resigned. They did so at a nod from Gandhi. They had urged the freedom of certain political prisoners. THE REV. CHAS. W. Nia is not apt ever to see his like] and The Journal of Religious Education. in. Son of a minor Government] He is ripe in experience and has traveled ial and born at Porbandar October] widely in Europe and South America. 2. 1269, he went to London, studied law! Editor Abington is a Virginian by birth He went! and a Texan by adoption. f and our beloved pastor, Rev. R. E. Mound Bayou District, Rev. R. E. Hutchinson, our pastor of Shelby Sta- tion had everything systematically ar- ranged. Sabbath School Sunday morn- ing, Mrs. Cora B. Williams, Supt. The class No. 1 was taught by Bro. E. S. again he was imprisoned. Released, an ae Principal “of Shelby High instructions upon the lesson. ABINGTON Editor of Sunday School literature, The deadlock followed He has been fined aad Bethel A. M. E. Church was held The First Quarterly Conference of ful to Bishop Greene for returning to 3 Hutchinson for another yéar. The 5 The lesson was quite a treat to every one present, address by the P. E. which gave good and wholesome Under Subscription Campaign Now On 4 . “THE CH five. Editor and Manager The Christian Recorder 716 S. 19th Street, Philadelphia, Penna. leadership of our efficient. | ‘ still retain our leadership = Mound Bayou District. Th» p paid in full and a nice sum left , the pastor. . Money raised this quarter $243.72 ‘Mrs. Rosa B. Thy, — Subscribe to RISTIAN RECORDER _ A-GREAT OPPORTUNITY Special, Christian Recorder \ Club Rates!! 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Allen Bui The conference season will soon be Day as usually observed will mean nothing now to the CHRISTIAN RECORDER. Before the off-seasop comes we call upon loyal Africa" conn rch-wide sub- worth? Sub- Methodists all over the connection to help us in a chu scription campaign. Do you love your church a dollar’s ‘seribe, Subscribe! Get your friends, and neighbors to subscribe! subscriptions and tboost your The connection wants to know and maintain one of an offering in your church for so many Bishop. Prove your love for him. the most popular Bishop. You will help preserve over. Under the our oldest institutions, the CHRISTIAN RECORDER. We 2 Pee: WILL YOU HELP US? \ ite “ = During the February Pasty] of 5 E ‘ Over jg Nema It is we will Send — law Allen Take must have PHILADELPHIA, PA. THURSDAY, JANUARY 26, 1939 PRICE FIVE CENTS THE RECORDER HALL OF FAME THE REVEREND T. L. SCOTT E Baltimore, Maryland The Rev. ‘or two weeks, ending Sunday night, Muary 15th the Reverend T. L. t conducted a revival at St. Mat- African M- E. Church in Phila- hia. The pastor is the Reverend F. Tyree. The congregation is largest of our connection in the ity and numbers over two thousand Ommunicants. Each night the audi-| | rium was’ crowded with overflow in he Lecture Room. Over 70 souls were idded to the church and many were Ppily converted in the old fashioned phia, Penna. ence, Florence, S. C. T. Jefferson Clement, Ward Nichols, Decatur ENCE. ‘The connection knows Dr. Scott as f outstanding preacher. He is now brving in Baltimore a new church which fishop M. H. Davis recently received. Scott’s successful pastorates have n in Detroit, Chicago, North Caro- ROLL Evangelist N. H. Jeltz. eat and other places. He is con-|} Mrs. ee ting a meeting now at St. James. | | Philadelphia, F'enna. Mrs. Thennie Baten, tic City, another great church. Matthew is still aglow. Hearts ‘made glad while he proclaimed ‘ord of God. ; @ preacher, sweet singer, man of “winner of souls. Mighty her- of the passion is he. tor of St, James, Missouri. The Rey. Wm. A. Dorsey, Pastor, Woodbury, New Jersey Herman F. Tyree, Pastor St. Matthew, Philadel- The Reverend J. E. Thomas, P. E., Palmetto Annual Confer- Pastor Wesley Chapel, Houston, Tex. Pastor Emanuel, New York City. The Rev. George W. Baber, Pas- tor of Ebenezer Church, De- troit, Michigan, and host to the 1949 GENERAL CONFER- THE RECORDER HONOR Mrs. W. Sampson Brooks, Beth- el Church, Newbedford, Mass. Jones Bethel Church, Hartford, Conn. Mrs. Alma Mason, Allen A. M. E. Church Philadelphia, Pa. The Reverend J. A. Dames, Pas- St, Louis, The Rev. W. E. Guy, Pastor Ft. Mrs The Rev. John C Coaxum, Pas- tor St. Matthews, S. C. The Rev. S. T. Boyd, Mt. Pis- gah A. M. E. Church, Salem, N. J. The Rev. A. D. Avery, Presid- ing Elder of the Raleigh Dis- the c ficent Mr. R. J. Gardner, St. James SOUTH AFRICAN REFLECTIONS MRS. LUCY M, HUGHES’ VISIT Hughes’ trip of investigation Wayne, Ind. ; n Dean Chas. $: Spivey, Payne | | thing that Seminary, Wilberforce, Ohio. European thirty year and inspiration epoch-making 0 s in th has s. Comin phasizes the s achievements, affected is country ignificance of gas America’s most distinguished s have served us as bishops, ar the middle of Bishop Wr it not é he A. M. E. Church over Fe OW saben Noh Catclinn fleece ns ee eo Coiiference, Greensboro, Ni C also eloquent approval of t bye » N.C. | I kas been accomplished during t The Rev. Allen R. Cooper, Ale | |i. years in South Afric ca oe Re AS Arriving in Cape Town in 1 pee : aes ssn eh unassuming ma ; without th orida:, : drum or trumpe The Rev. N. H. Leath, Noma, denne ‘ I ap ‘ lertook wney ca het Continued on the developed into an It rivals any- Non- nore than does at e of the labours of several of A. M, E. Church, Cleveland, Objo. Members of the Hall of Fame are persons who have sent in ten | or more new cash subscriptions in the Most Popular Bishop Con- test. On the Honor Roll are names of persons who have sent in five or more cash subscriptions. Let your name appear next week among the LEADERS of the church. Watch this space. Since 1 SHOP W. A. FOUNTAIN, GUEST OF THE A.M.E. PREACHERS TING OF PHILADELPHIA By Joseph H. Slade Siow which had blanketed or housands of miles up and rn seaboard did not deter of the A. M. E. Preach- inued on page 8) Mother of Popular 348 The Christian Herald. Since Paper With Personality The Daily Altar— Rev. Carlyle F. Stewart School Lesson EDITORIALS: | Election of Bishops | The Case of Lloyd Gaines Sunday In This Issue MOST POPULAR BISHOP IN THE CHURCH Om PAGE FIVE It is Indispensable Lynching In 1938 Pointed Points .....-+ » Afield Letters The Churct Birthday Greetings ° The Editor 1852 The Christian Recorder. Youn Pel ae the Negro Press. A [|News At A Glance | | Transitions Notices abpaae 6 10 11 12 ites ===== DSC09474.JPG ===== os a ee ee 7 THE CHRISTIAN 4 The Daily Altar hk THE CHRISTIAN RECORD ea eo words, love must serve and sutter eed my sheep.” Peter Fae ES. The hardest man to forgive is the]J. W. Walker, since he has been with come ' Pastor. The shepherd must lay ON la ar ctaitttet oT oe “own his lite, suddent Sab ~7| No man has ever expressed his lo K ne tock. The past 9 oF gradually, for| for God any better than when ne did er rk ee oe OF must devote his| some piece of werk he di —Mrs. L. A. McGruder Bies to the Christian tiock. work the Lord wanted Now,] d we know y We e Vira. Ww how well Peter carried out the ER PAGE THREE January 29 CLARES HIS LOVE John 21:11-19 A REMARKABLE DISCO\ SOUTH CAROLINA Mlaster’s commission, A Get-to-Gether Meeti: f the Edi: ; - meta x . ain and again PRAY on ee! ng of the isto RS Stewart “Reter therefore went up lite ier tie con ee eat be gave his] By Weed Cul ce yas By Rev. Carlyle F This is being written the firs ; the net to land, full of great] ooo. an Church. He left al | oS ane ? Minneapolis, Minn. new year; and although it will red and fifty and three:|". heritage of taming » service, ur ‘iteavently rather, we have] The get-together medting of “the fle ted the sheep. vicdgea our iove to ince ang m Lhy Edisto District was held at Mt. Hor This is always the test of love. WOUSE Nave pugnted our ain and loyal- Church on the Mt. Hor District De- much later, I think the philosophy in these anonymous lines, thought pr Love The late Arthur Brisbane was reput + : AN sy Ss e uv ab y. es rver bee sae ember 17, 1938, Rey. S. R. Higgins The Lord is nigh unto all : ‘ : a : i ( Bad break sour fast. Knows only the language of giving y. UUr byes nave never been the same] °S™ i . i a ed to be the highest salaried journalist voking i ' |Tf you have been a Christian, POS Ae = ast And) ove always bears gitt zie ane: smce We laid them upon Lhe altar] Pastors Dr. J. E. Beard, the beloved that call upon him, to all that call ase °"l “ve shut the door on Yesterday: » And the disciples durst inquire of , 8 gilts. Love always]... ater | Pedeidinge i istri i upon him in truth. He will fuléill|'” the world. An incident related in 3 La wandered from the fold, sks what it may do to prove its ex-| net Somsectauion have registered our] |" WS Elder of the District, presided Its sorrows and mistakes; > I’ve locked within its gloomy walls __ Past failures and heartaches; And now I throw away the key To seek another room, = And furnish it with hope and smiles And every spring time bloom. _ No thought shall enter this abode his climb to fame and fortune came to light the day following his death and seems to me to be indictive of the foresight of the man. ~In 1897 he relinquished the managing editorship of the New York World at a salary of 315,000 a year for a $8,000 a year job And drifted into worldliness how, | , When you were converted, Your lijc :, him you sold, waiting to revive you right joy 3 a°Sinner, You over the meeting with grace and dignity from beginning to end. The high esteem in which Dr. Beard is held by the peo ple of the district was evidenced by the large crowd that attended the meeting including ministers, officers, members and friends The opening exercises were conduct the desire of them that fear him; he also will hear their cry, and will save them.—Amen. purposes OL Geyouon to ‘hee and to the work Ot ‘hy churen. some istence. But for service we would not «now that there was love. : Lord. 13 Jesus cometh, and the bread, and giveth them, and s ise. 14 This is now the time that Jesus was manifested to disciples, after that he was risen ‘the dead. © when. they had broken their May we, as in illy holy presence, lest the degree and persistency and understanding of our deyoulon to Thee and to the cause o1 thy truth. heep j The mother serves her child and the wife her hus- band. The loving child watches for chances to help. The lover gives his best to tus chosen companion. The patriot gives his lite tor his country. 5 et Saturday, January 28 iis. A POWERLESS CHURCH us Irom overcon- fidence in, or undue sell-assertion ol, our ‘| You may not be a z nf 2 . my : y Che great Ties eae faith; but may there always be papal fi = ; vide the (New! York a ai ¥ f be tried and true, : 8 soul gives “the last full : ad by Rey. Aa s siste: And I brought him to thy disciples gishtnes x pose Yerptee That has a hint of pain But still some thin, 4 ill ji deste saith to Simon Peter, Simon, | ire of devotion’ to a worth meas-t glowing in us hke an eternal fire the ea Dieta paeoEE Washington see Sere more freedom for experimenting with eee gs will just go wrong ‘ohn, lovest thou me more than @ worthy cause.| 52 b enon F by Revs. I. W. M. Bennett and G. H and they could not cure him.”—Matt.] . « Betis a And every malace and distrust 2 i Love always give. ver ach | Passion born ot an abiding faith that his journalistic ideas. TY Fi r _ some how, ? He saith unto him. Yea, Lord; ys gives. Love never- asks] never loses its hol Ma: Adams pee We may not agree with all that he Shall: never therein £60) You pray both night and morning, An¢ knowest that I love thee rece eee makes any excuses ei ei ae earns y wel Using the words of the last hymn How well I remember a _ sermon Suid “and! did; especially hiss blinduess I've shut the door on Yesterday - sing his praises too, h unto him, Feed my lambs 16 He 1ove gives. Piel ee nee ped and Veit sung, “Must Jesus Bear the Cross preached back in seminary days on the hi ripe * And thrown the key away— ~ | But you'll find him here to bless yo) . & Rained Peter was like a piece of tempered a ss bn ward proof of that inward) a1,ne” the Presiding Elder inspired 7 ¢ is on the race question, but certainly such y e SS YOu ‘h to him again a second time, Simon grace which faith provides. Through % A above text by that incomparable little}; «.. that prompted him to accept Tomorrow holds no doubt for me right now. ' of John, fovest thou me? H th iron—plunged into a bath of hissing) Cyr E 7 the souls and enriched the minds of re E. W k. Hi a‘) promp: um to ept a scene TT eee: A e papaua | dears A teer! Having been Hes al hrist who loved us and gave himseli],. ¥ “he a f giants Festony Ph Onna ae ae position paying a little over half his Since 1 have found Today. s 4 o him, Yea, Lord;, thou knowest er having been heated white-| yor us. Amen his hearers: as “the word was made sage was timely and timeless. People are still coming or being brought to the church for help and cure but tool often must go away frustrated and unhelped because we have lost contact with the source of power. { The Lord’s Prayer: I feel the love of Jesus A burnir - my heart, Friday, February 3 beat 4 AN ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE |! sho ok gall jour, MS ie SETS a eR “Whether he be a sinner or no, IL When I heard the story, To hea. know not: one thing I know, that did start, whereas I was blind, now I see.”—John And I feel the Savior’s presen 9:25. ft . ’ “now. This man who had been miraculous-| _ ly healed of his dreadful affliction of] — blindness, was not prepareg to enter into a-theological controyersary about Christology. He was too supremely happy over receiving his sight and he could not refrain his praise long enough to argue. Regardless of what men said about Jesus, here was a man who was overwhelmed with a consum- ing joy for something that had been done for him. “One thing I know— whereas I was blind, now I see.” It is a fine thing to know the great phi- losophies of life and to have a clearly former salary wins admiration. Bless- ed is that man who can see beyond his immediate situation. Read Acts 26:19. Prayer: We know, O God, that We “do: well. to xentember the. vital Thou art calling for men of faith and words of Jesus to the important dis- vision to promote thy kingdom. May ciples: “Howbeit this kind goeth not] "°t the dollar sign blind our sight to out except by prayer and fasting.” greater opportunities of loving service Read Matthew 17:14-21. that, Phew artigmine, as/—men Prayer: O God, Thy power is never failing and Thy judgements righteous. Search as today and quicken our hearts with the Holy Spirit that we may pos- sess power to do Thy will and work.— Amen in He saith unto him, ‘end my sheep. 17 He said unto him the third time, Simon, son of John, ovest thou me? Peter was grieved be- cause he said unto him the third time, sovest thou me? And he said unto him, Lord, thou knowest all things; thou snowest that I love thee. Jesus saith unto him, Feed my sheep. 18 Verily, ily, I say unto thee, When thou ast young, thou girdest thyself, and alketh whither thou wouldest: but m thou shalt be old, thou shalt ch forth thy hands, and another all gird thee, and carry thee whither jou wouldest not. 19 Now this he pake, signifying by what manner of leath he should glorify God. And when he had spoken this, he saith unto im, Follow’ nie. “GOLDEN TEXT: If ye love me, ye ill keep ty commandments. John RIS: e NATCHEZ, MISS. Tuesday, January 31 Dr: S. S. St Presiding a EXERCISING FEAR = r S~ Stevens, Presiding of the Natchez District, Mississippi \v- nual Conference, held his Minister al Council- at Natchez, Miss. in His Zion Chapel, Dr. I. H. Hunt, pa All pastors of the District presen ported good. Quite a number of sionary Listeners was present As visitors—Dr. J> J. Morant siding Elder of Port Gibson Dis Dr. L. L. Green, Jr., Presiding ! of Brookhaven District, Dr. G “Fear not little flock; for it is your father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom.”—Luke 12:32. Worry kills more people than dis ease. The basic root of worry is fear. The considerable part of our worries never materialize. Fear is an insidious evil spirit taking up its habitation :n our minds: whose malevolent influence Sunday, January 29 KEEP UP THE CHRISTMAS SPIRIT “And the shepherds returned glory- fying God for all the things that they hot im the Master’s discipleship. No wonder he was like a Damascus blade aiter that. Can you see that picture? The Master with Peter alone, upon the | shore. Jesus looks deeply into Peter’s There are both pain and for- ss in that earnest look. Jesus asks: “Peter, do you love me?” Again “Do you love me more than these?’ eyes. giv Fishes or men, business or companions. And yet again, for that final third time: “Peter, do you love me?” is broken. The disciple He can only sob, “Master, you know everything, you know that I love you.” It was enough. The last painful return step has been taken. The Master accepts his disciple and DAILY BIBLE READINGS M. Luke 24:28-35. ft. John 21:15-17, W. John 12:17-19. T. 1 Peter 2:11-21. Luke 7 :36-50. 1 Corinthians 13. John 15:12-21. —The 20th Century Quarterly nuns NILES, MICHIGAN The Second Quarterly Conference of Franklin A. M. E, Church was held Sunday afternoon, January 8. Rey. R F. Washington, our splendid Presiding flesh”, in a real and practical sense While he spoke out of his store house of wisdom and experience. Touching the work of the church from the Sunday School throughout its various depart- ments, the the Christian Church in building the lives of men, works of was depicted in a very clear and grip- ping manner and showed that it lies close to the heart of Dr. Beard The work of the district was planned in a rather detailed fashion The District Conference was invited to meet at Shiloh A.M.E. Church, Rey. H. R. Hughes, pastor The meeting will be held with the said church during the month of May The Sunday School Convention was sends him forth upon his divine mission. Elder at his post of duty. Rev. Di| invited’ to\meet at Graham’ Chapel St Forever after that the heart of Peter was truc. hot flame that never failed tion was undying. Once I heard a great-preacher, in the Revd. fervor of his appeal, say: “I could wish presented, preached a very inspiring Houston and his~splendid choir ot STE es ae Volinia worshiped with us. After Rey. His devo- Eddimy of Cassopolis offered prayer, the Volinia Choir furnished the music Houston, the speaker was E. E. Wash- ington, pastor during the month of July The Missionary Convention accepted the invitation to meet at Jerusalem Church, Wadmalaw, Rev. J. J. Jordon pastor during the month of August Andrews Circuit, Rev z ; ‘ ‘ | defined theology but there is an ¢s- 2 joe “a TI ‘ that some of you would sin a great SiN) «on from St. John 15:1. Iam the} The ministers and laymen of the had heard and seen, as it was told unto and pase emg Bess sti 4 sential knowledge that even the most Winston, Presiding Elder of Gu : lay oo) i a cepadelddl DOWN |... that you might experience @ Fe-l 14.0 vine, and my Father is the hus-| District enthusiastically endorsed the pp Ra ta ae - ee Ogee “Juunlettered disciple must have. Have) Districts eR. A. Stoss Beet B ia pentance like that of Peter.” I would], aman. He stood as a bold soldier| plan outlined by Dr. E. H. McGill, Do you think the Shepherds ever) TOS’ (Car you it? | Campbell College, Jackson, Miss eae, ewer say that the price was excessive. Must} citing ys of many different vines, also| President of Allen University for the forgot the glory of their wonderful Read I John 4:18. Read John 9. ing quite a sticcess.. - Eee we sink into hell so that we may climb of the one called the LOVE VINE; no construction of a library building and experience? They had seen the Christ] Prayer: Our Father who art in ; : —Mrs. M..J. } “Basy is the descent to Ayernus, but) into heaven? Must we deny in order matter what kind of vine it may be| accepted the obligations of raising their Prayer: Blessed Father: . Forgive Tecover the way to the upper air— it is the problem.” Do you remember Dme such line as that in Virgil? Vhether you do or not, it is easy to sin it hard to recover. In the enemy's © Peter denied his Lord, not once hrice, before the dawn. Step by and heard the angels sing! I imagine|heaven, thou art teaching us to be the years left undimmed the vividness] anxious in nothing. May fear be com- of the memory of that eventful night. | pletely banished from our lives because This will be read many days after|our faith in thee is made complete. Christmas. Some may have breathed|In Jesus name, we pray.—Amen- , a sigh of relief that the season is past; but I trust we returned to normal Wednesday, February 1 Ed.: Successful Presiding Fl: the Rey. S. S. Stevens. The rep sent a year’s subscription. Than! eee ane f HOLCOMB, MISS. — eet Must we now eth se thorny or poison the Love Vine will Before: we may know, © white devotion’ } vitwine about and around them, so it} I suppose some men must travel by that is with the Truc Vine pat nGoe 9 served by ‘al roe oe trust and serve him, he will men. For some reason Peter was 81V€M} 4 about us as a ay the assignment for Pentecost. There} It is gratifying to note the admirable was passion in his yoice when he told way in which Rev. R. F. Washington | share of the alloted sum that is being asked, The moving eloquence and glowing zeal of Dr. R. E. Brogden, pastor of Emanuel Church pervaded the work of the district in all phases of our work Words failed us then as they do now our idle arguments about the Christ. May our lips be so full of praise for the things he has done for us that we may always be living witnesses to His power to save Tn. His name.—Amen. er Jesus. lf we be around, - Rev. H. M. Foster delivered @ me down into hell; now, he had to win his way nlight. Before he could routine “glorifying God for all the| “REMOVE THE PUMP HANDLE” things that (we) had heard and seen.” Small wonder President Roosevelt} “Let us lay aside every weight, and urged the people to keep the Christmas| the sin which doth so easily beset us.” Spirit alive throughout the year. —Heb. 12:1. . Read Luke 8:20. In 1855, Dr. John Snow of London, Prayer: Father God, the great ex-] England, in the midst of a dreaded periences of life, we would not for-} epidemic of cholera, traced the spread get. Help us, we implore Thee, to]of the disease to a well into which keep alive in our hearts the spirit of} drained a cesspool which served a goodwill and brotherhood that possess-| house whose inmates had had the ed us at Christmas. In the Christ’s| cholera. When asked: “How can we child name.—Amen. stop this cholera epidemic?” He re- aon plied, “Remove -the pump handle.” Monday, January 30 If we would live gloriously, we must A VISION NEEDED cease to partake of those things which |] fill our lives with diseases all sin: mu “Where there is no vision-the people| be laid aside and we shall live radian’ perish.”—Prob, 29:18. ly. Remove the pump handle! ‘sage in the noon service, Christma: in Mt. Zion A. M. E. Church. : Text St. John 3:16. Subject : “Mak 'room for Jesus.” Rey. Foster sc to have been at his best. He s*\" ' a powerful message, and that is n°’ it was wonderful how he crumbled 3" hat each of us might have a “~ : saa a souls could feast my indly urged that wi pull our y from the common way of celeb P ing Chri birth, and think of b * | bosoming of our Hea" | GRACE AT THE TABLE | ftaeee a ise Milan Let us with a gladsome mind, Praise the Lord for he is kind: All things living he His full hand supplies their nee For his mercies shall endure, ‘Ever faithful, ever sure. Am« ing Peter aside Jesus er, do you love me?” that he did—although, efacedly—the Master vmy sheep.” Three times e. If in three denials he y back. vs the whole story, or less probable rave death in Rome, affection for the are cheap— it is ints and that costs. impresses Peter with love must be deeper than the crowds that they had killed the Master. There must have been ten- derness also. For who that has sinned and been forgiven could lack tender- ness? POINTERS By Roy L. Smith Christianity is the gospel of the second chance. ; e One of the worst things abowt sin 1s that it takes the heart out of a man. If any man wants to make his love for Christ real he will do something} y hrist loved. ‘or those whom C at loved’. 4 “l ove” is the distinguishing charac teristic of a Christian. Jesus did not ask believed, but what wo Peter what he uld he do? Quarterly Conference for | conducts his < of the consider him an executive and attainment, taneously having at Franklin A M E. Church to work harmoniously with him did pastor of whom it may successful con- | ; we a simul- | higher order our splen be said without fear of tradiction that he is a preacher of the| first. magnitude He imparted words of wisdom to the flock, and spoke in high terms of our most efficient pastor and his competent wife, the beloved President our our Missionary Society Our Presiding Elder was paidin full. to tell of the very unusual entertain- ment given us by Dr. and Mrs. S. R Higgins and their fine people. In spite of the cold weather they fed us in abundance and showed tus what real southern hospitality means. We pray God's choice blessing upon them and their laborers The unqualified support every minister and the lay-members of the district was assured the Presiding Elder in his program for the district as he leads the sons and daughters of Allen in the high task of kingdom builing and soul saving. —Rev of H. R. Hughes Money raised during the quarter $173 52, We are grateful to the Heavenly Father for the many bless- d upon us during the past i bestowe vas so for our pastor, Rey, three months, al Subscribe to THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER at ===== DSC09475.JPG ===== Pie * i THE CH = ? : Si : omect a drop fro q D Dae all you'd pias wader aie is far-reaching and will have its cht in ies ee : eg ‘aspiring and rewarding, Aaane bari lift the torch; You did not light! hearing on educational procedure ent that the let 1937, e a ee ye Beate hy Bishops Wm. A. Fons: PERSONALITIES | its glow; . ey igh “Up ang | ‘ or of St.|*in and D. H. Sims, ee | Bi hd : ’Twas given you from other hands you Ladi Me the Siege slave stat S| fe : as due to the efforts f Michigan. A Scott. See aS Fi | irt ay Greetings ae Know: ; ‘ : a a : eee ie Bea ono enact antilynching legislation We q ch Bulletin has} 4¢., ease | - ASSOCIATED NEGRO PRESS ink i mn i scriminate: inst. F a8 ! ( | CAN nes MRWSPAPER | SERVICE I paw, started down its pathway ae _ Missouri are not going to he deceiver with, under our notice, acy the Churchman goes to New H. K. STRAUSER right : may set up a law school at Jeifer-| this apparent lull but cont; p ri ork to see the epoch-making Cot. he M id, “Let th Se : eu b ntinue his people to tead| mission sail 4 ADVERTISING SERVICE The day the Master said, et there} son City. Then some young Ne- press for ecth a Fed 0) Re ee i sai or Havana, and send with Entered at the Post Office at Philadel. be light.” a ; Srey Re ‘ eral Recorder. Article| them the blessings o phia, Penna. as Second Class Matter Bell—KINgsley 0497 Published Weekly at the A.M.E. Book Concern —wNellie B. Bradley ELECTION OF BISHOPS How many Bishops shall we RISTIAN R Would your small gain compare with| school for Negroes. ‘The decision ae la ill be a deterrent to mal ‘ id lynchists. },. : ing a shameful roc). | of six persons, victims of Tape and’ fagot *there should be NOxp gro will desire to study Jour whic ism, engineering, medicine or in}be mob some branches not provided for,] ste< and the state will face again the present decision. i yaining of 20,000 air pilots an- Dear Dr. A £ the 7 RECORDER. aN LETTERS To THE EDITOR | tes is advocating the Noma, Florida | . Nineteenth Street : 1 ae rae Ae ; Pt Si ‘ bi; — delphi elect next May? It will depend] The cost 2 segregation is] Here uncompromisingly we stanj ually. “Negroes are not want-| After cartes greet y i = ter than Set 1 - BES ii ; Fie daw A Bishop Des Sie Prcaens upon vacancies to be filled and re-} greater t the price ot liberty d,.” tha is now. Curry, please be informed. we sat districting the church. At pres- ent there are two vacancies. There is no way of télling “what the fathers of the church will recom- Bishop M. H. Davis, Vice-President Rev. H. H. Cooper, Secretary Contributing Editors: Carlyle F. Stewart, Josephine T. Washington, T. When the taxpayers in Missouri and the other states in the South begin to feel the new “burden which must be borne they will Pointed Points THERE IS NO ROOM or closed the 1st Quarterly Conference on FROM THE RECENT MEET. the Apalachicola Circuit, Rev. W H| ng of the American Physical So- jety comes the information that Torrence is pastor. The Conference was | a decided success. Two members| joined the church, one had never been | N RECORDER Jefferson Clement, Elizabeth M.Jmenq in their Quadrennial Ad-]see the sheer folly of maintaining Drs. C. Hawley Cartwright, Ar-|a member of any church, the othe Thomas, Howard UD. Gregg, Milton S. i Shc Aine place in the church for a ‘boss,’ be ’ RT dW. RWh; y church, the other | J. Wright, G. Wayman Blakley, dress. It has been suggested with] two sets of schools tor American ee RGERe Officer P hur F. Turner, an . R. Whit-|came from the Baptist Church. You | Charles H. Wesley, Juanita E. Jackson-| Cogency of reasoning that South) citizens. ‘Lhe way out is for Gaines ce a . cer, Pre. ney have discovered 'the art of hae ae P. O. money order MR. O. M. TRAVIS = . 2 = 3 Tt. : 1 T, S S, . prueen irs BY ye si tntlone Mitchell, A. Wayman Ward. Harry V.| America, Bermuda, and the Islands] to be admitted to the University a ne S a .. i or Lay. making invisible glass. The two | Se ae ie eee ts the z 77 ‘ = - fs : : 5 5 . . . —l year each pinberitedshiees re Does ile Richardson. should comprise an Episcopal Dis-| of Missouri. If he makes good,— ig Ret ronit oe Pia former working in a different Yours in Christ lasaseth Ss ieee, “Tecate George A. Singleton, Editor and | trict. Should work be establisht] alright. 1f not, let him be dismist. Gack ete i: z prow ig ection fromthe last arrived at N. H. Leath RE Gre the Gechice hehe Fea (cot Hees ee ae a Pie ae WARD Tananes in Cuba as a result of the Episco-| American schools, at least, ought ae 4 A ee in the he same conclusion. Another See Sa Ginily So Heise eect eee ote mee SUBSCRIPTION RATES pal visitation on January 18 it|be democratic. We recall that one Rt diy sets act 9 Hock, milestone in the field of invention Ree Detroit, ba on in his Eat sich For sexta ee 1 Year, $1.50; 6 Months, $1.00; Single} would be included. An additional] of our most brilliant classmates, y § eee Sets, as been passed. ek , : Bbipatabse grin perp Naar cepttin REV. S. T. BOYD 5c : 1 *1 Should he live long enougl 2 Accept my congratulations on the|of the General Conference. Lofty is Pastor Copy bishop could be elected and as-;and often a seatmate was a young Pee se tin. if not i: | splendid issues of your paper which T}his ambition in this church of oppor-| ee ‘Address all correspondence to: The|Signed to South Africa. Okla-|white man from Missouri. We Ley en aie Es ! a in : The th h |notice from time to time. During the| tunities. Some day he desires to be yen Christian Recorder, 716 South 19th] homa, and Louisiana could be put] are still good friends. His name is = iia 4 urcnman Past three years there has been quite|the Secretary of Finance. Mr. Travi MISS AZALEE D. CLARKI Street. Philadelphia. Pennsylvania nie: fe bosses, but Christian brethr: an improvement in news items, and|is a member of the Kentucky Con- Wilmington N. C J phia, sylvania. together, comprising five annual|the Hon. Dewey Short, mem . Afield Rameeaee well arraneed andicottentmup| ference sash get "| conferences. of the United States House o : " nicely. It seems to me with money | ————————— | yrs IT SURY THURSDAY, JANUARY 26, 19: : ‘ u Sr THE SCIENTISTS HAVE : : MRS. CHARITY M. WOODBURY c ene This arrangement would neces-| Representatives. In that instance}. ot .g a new X-Ray machine so and power behind you as Editor of the] THE MOST POPULAR BISHOP Avion he Mtoe, eburel sitate the elevation of five elders} South Carolina, and Missouri met owerful that by use of it we m “Afield the Churchman has been and/ Siar ae ee he “ fig ioe Send in Subscriptions. Vote Your Norristown, Penna : : t P : 1a | Church, you will be able to do grea ; RAS. Weekly Thought to the episcopacy. Some will say,Jin Boston and with no ill effects. ar thru the Empire State |: n the midst of a great revival at St-| wood for our ee and church through- Choice. : REV. D. M. OWENS and rightly so, “How can the| The Christian, American economi_ ae ee ic after 2 while fatthew. Vast throngs crowded into| out the entire country. Thanks for| | Bishop De Hie Simbassss ye\ Pastor Murphy A. M. ELC oe 5 < . . a + o sr . as . ishop A Gregg... 5 2 a church stand to pay five additional] cal, more effective thing to do is eae Agicee thru the ie arse te ag calling my attention to my subscription] 5% ae he nee us ecient Pens “When you get into a tight place,} pj, >» ee Fontes : A ‘ ae ages delivered by the Reverend T. ee tes oy ta iTanhary. So oS ees Se aes =. : >| bishops?” The answer is there i of Missourito open) . heitil ‘ “ apne ue Bis E ra 33. and everything goes against you, till it Ps - X 1 ae hich the Un VQISIty dileed t 3 f minds of men: and read elt ott of Baltimore. ‘We never saw| please find herewith an order for } uA sa me a ely as NEW SUBSCRIBERS seems as if you couldn't hold “on’'af 2° SWo WCSREteS ARES ee eee ee engi by fooemng 2 then. Hon this wise before” was heard on| ¢5_09 and a list of five new subscriptions | 45° peney G. B. Young......... 308 ete minute longer, never give tp then, for} 4¥es three. One in South Africa] the nation into a path which it He already knows our hearts and undreds of lips. lincluding my own. May T wish for you] an ae See, 201 n, Ga.; M. W that is just the place and time the tide] could be paid from what is re-| must inevitably follow. The stars oe heeee | i | continued success Rieti nae Ae ea 980 | Wilson, Gray, Ga. ; A.C. Carlton <i eoate ceived on the field. Last Quad-|in their. courses are fighting The Churchman still hears the speak- Very wh oh | 6. Bishop W. A. Fountain 190 ee 5 = e Pde ; . Aa —Harriett Beecher Stowe} rennium South Africa raised and i EF voice ringing in the halls of mem- —A. Williams | 5 Bishop Noah W. Williams.... 160]°."%) es Sark ee against wrong. DR. W. A. SMART, PROF. OF calli i neue : r ton, N. C.; Clifton Hodges, Burling ES = . AY ing prodigal sons and daughters Pree Ts See oe 8. Bishop S. L. Greene 138ps08 , reported on paper $32,000, more Bibli in the Candler ck to th , s CORDER VISITORS| oy ‘ poe NC Cos D'S Stiber, Tat iblical Theology in the Can © the Father’s house. Seventy-| CHRISTIAN RE E | 9. Bishop D. H. Sims.. 115] ‘© 2 Weeki Poem than most districts at home. This IT IS INDISPENSABLE School of Theology of FPmory were saved and reclaimed. The | i yasig|12: Bishop H. ¥. Tookes ..... 100 sa BW x - it iD A y leaxeg oie eee | University, will deliver the Thir Beral nights added would present a| Bishops Wm. A. Fountain and David)is Bishop R. R. Wright, Jr... 100) es yf CT J. Randolph Po WN paid. “What is needed is more in-| For some reason the Reverend kield Tebehes on Preaching, icture which would beggar description. | Henry Sims, ary : Be oni Bach subscription in Feb. will count] 2 te oo Beier Johnson, S * THE TORCH BEARER tensive ecclesiastical cultivation.] Dr. C. A. Wingfield, Veteran Pre- eH Gepecon and Inter al Chores OS eeage be A oor er, | 10 votes ; Paes Ge. ice eeabenh The right cafibxe and type ot Bistats amet a eae see Goodwill, at Gammon Theol: pke about the “Upper room revival.”|W. L. Johnson, R. 0. Napper Henry|| THE MOST a = agree ¢ D “ . = i , 4 : ee eant r don, oebe Jones art Dur Hold high the torch; You did not light] ops could so organise, enthuse and of the Connectional Council and Seminary, Atlanta, Georgia, Be camelhome from the far country. | Y. Arnett, T. L. Scott Mines Neve Po Mar Bishop Saat is ae lt stimulate the work that the gen-| prominent figure in the general ry 1417. The general tc" becial guests were Mr. J. B. Dean| Lewis and Scott; Mrs. David HI. Sims p ‘ , | [all of Houston, Texas; M Wel "Twas given you from other hands you) ey] increase would provide more] church, has failed to get his week_ He Homers is: “The Signi ee of the North Carolina| and Careve Act ~ebitele ys Lage Pais Georae, Wu wenn, Matt Rade know. : P f the}ot the : Saal al Life Insurance Company which Each subscription will count ly") | od Apalachicola, Fla.; H. D. Lane , of the Mother o e i Social eS 3 ‘ » AT ‘Tis only yours to keep it burning iam esenes at pang stb = ae and oldest paper ficance of Jesus for 7 opened an office in Philadelphia. MOST POPULAR BISHOP yotes in January, and 10 votes in | | pensacola, Fla.; and Mrs. Viola bright, Last year Bishop J. Q. Church,}c! ure press, an per a change” The announcem¢" es | February. The most popular Bish- | | Gaines, Apalachicola, Fla.; Mrs..D. A Yours to pass on when you no morelaside from the regular program publisht by people of African comes from Dean Willis J. Kins n the afternoon the Churchman lis-}_| 7777" op inthe church will behonored in | | Graham, Richmond, Ind. ; Morris Black need light. and legal requirements raised| scent in the world. He writes,to Li. —— Eto @ tieseage by Reverend Mc- Editor George 4. Singleton Dallas, Texas at the Council of Atlantic City, N. J.; Mrs. Emma Coa - For there are little feet that you must] $5000 for extra projects. We wel-| adjust the condition, and says:| 05 pryEREND © | *y of Mt. Carmel Baptist Church.) 716 South 19h Street Bishops in February, and award | | fou, Philadelphia, Penna.; Mesdames guide, a * thea “J CAN’T AFFORD TO BE SNe B05 Service was under the auspices Of| ppitadelphia, Penna. da valuable prize. The bar- Eva Turner and Blanche A Bond, ‘ . come discussion of this important] "J. ; Bin eee Jones of Oakville, Ont. w"™ Young People’s division of the Mit ; ed 4 £§ | |New York City; Mesdames Mary E. And little forms go marching by your " ‘ i ‘THE CHRISTIAN 0} dl foung People’s division of the Mite| pear Sir: ain rates of $1.00 in groups © ¢ y sides matter. Differ sharply with this] WITHOUT cannot afford to miss a C°?* mary Society. caer gain rates old. for laysten. | | Johnson, Alberta Wilko Wako side; , kel in er tiaecn ecceee more!'s ) yu Ae ak pet Their eyes are watching every tear| editorial and show us the weak-| RECORDER.” He sends a check the Christian Recorder. It © akes Please find enclos awe ee Chaplin anual Hicks and Messrs Alexander ine < + = aa 7eS jon: ° a anc cen aywood, tladelphia, and smile, ness in our reasoning. There are|to the amount of $1.50 for re its way into foreign countr'® Pmemmicarco ra ercct |For ....----+-"- Sons ee aries, Presiding Elders, Pastors, Penna/; Miss Valeria Caldwell, Phila- And efforts that you think are not} millions of our people (in the newal. To this Jeader in the Ait of A. Fountain of “ag Christian Recorder. Send Peper! | Workers, now is of ee aie GPauacy Mees WG worth while United States who are non- church the Chri tian Recorder is] THE FIRST: NUMBER. ‘"| ees your colors. Support your Bishop, | |e ball, P. T. Hill, Highland Park, May sometimes be the very helps they : ¢ a fe ea s our increasin: : =; pee of Bethd vy York where he sailed for}tg ........000 00" and help put the Christian eich sai is AGES. William EPS - church members. indispensable. our increasing) 4. “Church Bulletin” © ns ee RC Dae AYateartaerion |i meters jary, William E tbo ots ttsburgh, the Reverend a oa, Oi EE tase corder in every minger Detroit, Mich.; Richard Rob- j Actions to which their souls would > ittsburgh, ss Wages WW. Wile)" . dist home. ‘ inson, Grenup, Ky. ; Rev. Arnold Nearn, give most heed, THE CASE OF LLOYD GAINES reene, pastor, has be"! 1G ard and H. ¥-Tookes;| 1 cast my votes for Bishop sal District George Av Sin Philadelphia, Penna 4 So that in turn they'll lift it high and ase waved He came to the ch Hawkins, Mrs. Esther] o¢ the ....-.0:0°" eee Editor and ages aie PTT J = “ i re 2 . a Ss X i 5 feat order say, The United States Supreme directly from St. Paul in Lex L. L. Berry, G. W-|.a5 the Most Popular Bishop The Crh ae “{ watched my mother carry it this] Court ruled that the University of ees te formally Bereyeison. Vo dia ay 716 So, 1th Oe Subscribe for le burt ruled that the Univer Ky, He was formaby p | Phifadetphia, Penna | THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER a : pools bv admit Loyd ‘of Shorter College '" Philadelphia Preach- seavecneneers irae Gaines to the University’s ae aaa eS: ef onday morning was} —————__—— If brighter paths should beckon you) ~ 2 versity S i on ; to choose, school, since the state has oa ===== DSC09476.JPG ===== YOUNG PEt ELIZABETH M. THo T ERSMEE EES HE CHRISTIAN RECORDER the congregation, valuable way to re of what they belie 8. The Prayers, minister, have th, inspiring all the People t selves, and to follow the spoken prayer This is counted asa SONG OF THE HILL CHILD o'clock with Dr. Jones, presiding. _ : Every report showed much increase from every poitit of view. Much work has been accomplished this quarter, the Presiding Elder was very imuch inspired over the increase in member- ship and the financial reports. All reports beginning with the Trustees and ending with the Choir were highly ap- preciated by the Presiding Elder. The Lord has blessed us to raise ‘ve as Christians. My father wears no high silk hat, usually spoken by the Nor can he write a book, But he can catch the purple fish That swim the silver brook. Chi 's Worship Eph. 5:18-20 and make it their own. by choir or quartet ‘arts of the listeners m to delight in the| of the race He’s never known of Mendelssohn, Of Liszt he’s never heard, But he can call the oriole And quote the mockingbird. —MUSCLE SHOALS] this quarter: kes account of two e closing meeting of ship among Juniors, ning of Christian En- Attempt should be made iors to some phases of local church, and to of the denominational was the annual-Thank. net, Red Letter Day Ra’ Rally and other seek to stir the he and to cause the beauties of words 10. The responsive readings words of Scripture upon the lips of all the worshippers. : In all these things the people haye| a part, either by listening with attention, | | or by using the lips, the voice, and the mind in actual sharing. to see how we may get more from them| as we attend the worship services, and| how we can use them for the benefit | After a favorable fi and the clearing of a fe it was moved by Brother seconded by Brother Atwater that meeting adjourt. \ Bethel A. M. E Monthly Forum was held Sunda: cember 10, at 3 p. E Imes was the principal speaker. 1 meeting was called to order by the} Sunday, December 25, 1938 President, Mr. Chester N. Hayes, di-| rector of the local Crispus Attucks|H. Richardson, Pastor. Community Center. The Lincoln Quar. tet sang several stirring spirituals. - Immediately after his introduction by the chairman. Dr. Imes, Director George Fox, President | Episcopal District; standing on the} Rev. L. E. Mathis P. £ _ Rey. Santee S. Mander, p _ —Wan. Rich IARTFORD, CONN. tee} ‘The Third Quarterly Conference wall e| held at Allen Chapel A. M. E. Church THERE ARE CROWDS Junior Stewards There are crowds that make us grumpy,| Pastor’s Aid There are crowds that make tis sad, There are crowds that give a lonely Stewardessés Ever Ready Club Make you wish for home and ma and] Sunday School | The toto was} plete he Third Missioary Society .. verses the leader should t it there was a time when) the world God was held back from é ople; they had no explanation meaning, and they could not use it asa basis of worship. These verses "tell of the joy of the people when Ezra and Nehemiah made plain to them the) 2. Is it good for the church to use law of the Lord. | Plish some desired object or chasing There are crowds that give a friendly] Junior Missionary .. Questions to Be Answered Is everybody in the church sup- Posed to have a part in worship? Who might be excused? Make you feel that’s where you want eee q Dr. Drake brought to us a ccc | Christmas message from Isaiah 9 / Afterwards the Conference was aij. of ed to.order. Mrs. Emma Jenki: Public Relations at Lincoln University. | lected Secretary, T. Baten, Re; launched into his arresting subject, “the| International Negro.” So engrossed was with the reports. the andience that it was unaware t the speaker proceeded for an hour. An hour which proved the man to be one of wide experience and observatio: was truly a delig’ Total raised this quarter, . $361.45 This has been indeed a great quarter, both the pastor and members were full Things are really moving — es | ere under the energetic leadership of our young pastor, Rev. C. W. Stratton and wife, who came to the pastorate of our church nearly three years ago, and at once our church took of tiew life and nas been a beehive of activity since. He has organized a number of new A Scotchman: heard of an Anti-Tip-] units and stimulated the activit ping Society and made application for] older units. When told that the dues That’s the crowd that’s gathered here this evening, some elements of worship hundreds of It’s the kind of a crowd for me. oy 8-20 is a passage which urges Christians to worship together, especially using music as a means of _ spiritual fellowship. many Juniors enjoy the wor- ship services of the church more than ing Elder was well pi: sed SNAPPY STORIES The Leader’s Talk 1e Do we as Juniors have any concern| M.., Jan; in the special worship features of the| church? We do have a part in family) T and home worship; we find a place for! us in personal devotion. thing true in the formal services whicl | T., Jan our church regularly holds? | The best way to find out is to look at the different parts “service. By understanding its purpose|S., Jan _ and meaning we can decide whether we " ought to use it as a part of our develop-| Sun., As each one is de-| scribed, we will give you all a chance] to ask questions or to express your| 4 feeling about the part we ought to | Daily Verses Lour forces of resistance hat| At the close of the Confere: Church presented a prize to the pistor ~ Mr. Chas. Wright made the pr eT More Economical 23. Reverence for God’s house A. joyous invitation Yours in Christ, Is the same! W., Jan. 25. A happy spirit Seeking God wholeheart a ae ind informing membership. For the past fifteen years we have were 25c per yeat he changed his mind} had a burdensome mortgage on our about joining, saying, “It’s cheaper to] church, but through the plans of our pastor with the support of the loyal] members this mortgage has faded away Worship in the first Acts 2:46, 47. Worship and confession. | THOMASVILLE, GA ; go on tipping.” The First Quarterly Confere: St. Thomas A.M.E. Church, T ville District recorded one of the no successful quarters that has be: eryened. The reports were enc ig. A very cordial welcome w tended to our new pastor, Elder Grant and Dr. H. E. Davis, our | siding Elder, Dr. Davis express: gratitude for the excellent ment the church has made sii Sunday morning church was spiritually refreshed with 4 helpful message cothing from our E. and Sunday night the attdience again thrilled with Dr. Davis’ ma: presentation of his subject. The pasiot and Presiding Elder were both please! with the cooperation of.the member" making the quarter a sticéess. . S. Grant, pastor . Mathis of the Presiding Elder L. E as the morning dew. Bishop Gregg has} Wichita District held his First Quar- } written and promises to.come this way] terly Conference at Bethel January Ist- A Pennsylvania Dutch preacher used] after the first of the year. to assist in}2nd. The business session was held the text, “The devil as a roaring lion] our mortgage burning. All current ex-] Monday evening with much stiecess. Logical Divisions 29. Topic—4. Our Part in the Church’s Worship. (Beginning Christian Endeavor Week.) —Christian Endeavor World 1. We begin with the church itself.| THE A.M.E. PREACHERS MEET- me are more beautiful than % others, all churches seek to make people} feel like worship when they come into ment as Juniors. waiketh about, ete.” His division were:] penses and obligations are ap to date.|Wm. Rich was elected Secretary and| 1. Who the Devil he is; 2. Where the Truly White Chapel is moving on- Devil he is going; 3. What the Devil he is after; 4. What the Devil he is roaring about. All auxiliaries made good VIRGIE P. ADAMS ING OF PHILADELPHIA AND VICINITY tion of our new- ly appointed pastor who took charge of the administration October 23rd the On the second day of this new year of | Church seems to be on an upward trend. Our Lord, the Rey. R. O. Napper, Sr.,] The members of the church with the Presiding Elder, held his 3rd Quarterly cooperation of the people of the com- Conference at Bethel A. M. E. Church,} unity have finished a siiccessful York, Pa. At 8:45 o'clock, the Rev.| quarter from every indication we feet D. V. Kyle, pastor conducted the op.| that the Bishop made no mistake by| ening ceremony by having the members| #Ppointing Rev. Santee S. sing “All Hail the Power of Jesus’| administrate the affairs of-our Zion. — G.|Name.” Following prayer by the pas-| Rev. Mander came to us fr : Fri-ltor, the Presiding Elder immediately hattan, Ka: Harriet Watson| ¢l A M liam Blake were elected to the|three months. The Rev. of secretary and assistant sec-|is a stude West School of Religion a n During the admiritstrat YORK, PA. last quarter. After having passed through the yule- tide season into the New Year 1939, the A.M.E. Ministers from different di- FOURTH EPISCOPAL DISTRICT 2. The church service usually has an organ or piano prelude, to turn the minds of the worshippers toward God. _ $3. There is often a call to worship, ' directed to the people, and an invo- J. A. Gregg, Presiding—Mound City, Mlhinois ae 19th and Pemberton Streets Monday, January 10th for their regular weekly ; The devotional service was A. T. Wilkie and A burst of applauds ensued as Bishop David H. Sims the Trail Blazer of African Methodism en- tered. He was presented dent Dr. M. M. Ward asterly way gave @ fr es and accomplishments and} i isi ii ————— js visioned program in| REAL ESTATE FOR SALE for Homes or Our First Quarterly Meeting was held at White Chapel A. M. E. Church_by our worthy Presiding Elder, Dr. W. Jones of the Cairo District. day night the pastor gave a st lecture on the conducted by Revs € used by us in our own meet- K. G. Keeyes “take account of the union of sas where ke pastored Beth. atl he Presi | ba 2 i by the Presi- E. Church one year and] _. Bishop Sims| the writer view of| with th e. c TONS I took charge. Necessity of the Love and W Feast” after which a soul stirring Love offices Feast was held. i Sunday afternoon Union Service shipper to think of the won- -xpresstons that come in music and poetry _ While not all ee - qually good | most of them set forth God and our need of Him. ding of the Bible should be al than it often is. When the ‘kept away from men, and of Scripture were rare, the tinted it a privilege to hear God, and would stand to} G. Carr of t “reverence when the Bible retary respectively. Bye Reports of the quarter showed eight] Mt. Olive A. M. ere received in church on probation. | Phia. Pa. a As is the custom in respect for the| confiden dead, there was an impressive pause in| the ‘ memory of James Watt. The deceased | chur was a member of Class No. 3, Brother Brewer | James Taylor, leader. After appro- The con_| priate remarks the Sacramental was largely attended} w, conducted with Rev. G. W. Brewer, pastor of Ward Chapel, Cairo and Rev. E, Taborn, pastor of St. Paul Church, Mounds, and their choirs and members worshipped with preached a powerful sermon. gregation raised the sum of $31.26, after| Rey. which the Holy Communion was ad- “Rock ministered to 157 Communicants. At 7:15 Sunday evening, Dr. Jones] a preached an eloquent and inspiring ser-|iaries to sub mon to an appreciative audience. The} comer, the Senior choir furnished the music for the evening. The Quarterly Confer- ence was held Monday evening at 8 a pre-view of h the First Episcopal oe Soe the modern funeral hottie is de-| to provide a place wir | the bereaved family can perfor ng of the Bish-| ops’ Council the Connectional Council | e made by Rev. L. | he Baptist Ministers s Mariforie Penney f£ the Young People’s | hip Church, and th N. H. McGant, formerly 0 Short addresses wer by Brother Taylor and} Steware Napper, the congregation sang bie ecutive Secretary © a Patri is often sung in| thterracia It gets its name] Rey. Dr. “two words in the Latin. |+pe Pittsbure ecp alive the memory] 4 Singleton, ‘of God's nature,—the} tye Christian and the Holy Ghost. | Robinson. Fdit > Creed, or some other| view were also ith, is often recited by| j< heing manifes Sunday School membership showed | Church Among the many auxif-| Yo mit reports was a new-| “Youth Club.” Mrs. Grace) Kyle is sponsor and W. Ca 5} Vice-President. commended th Editor and Manager of Recorder and Dr or of the A M.E. Re- ted in the Bishops’ Pop- Bibs? x ularity Contest being waged by. that brilliant and energetic Editor of the Christian Recorder whereby subscrip- tion are increasing by leaps and bounds. Every member is being urged to read the Christian Recorder which is the oldest and one of the best edited papers ECHOES FROM WEST VIRGINIA Bishop R. C. Ransom and the Third | | threshold of another General Confer | ence, scheduled to meet in the City of | Detroit, May 1940. Many are standing! at the cross road filled with awe. Their} minds centered on the busy cares of life and the church, too many are only PAGE SEVEN asking the return of our dear Bishop” and Big Brother to the Third District — where he belongs. We now join with the poct:: Take up our quarrel with the foe, To you from falling hands we throw The torch, be yours to hold it high. If ye brake faith with us who die —Josephine H. Slade} We shall not sleep, though, Poppies grow in Flanders Fields. D. B. TAYLOR, Presiding Elder Wheeling District, West Virginia ASBURY PARK, N. J New Brunswick District a Bethel A. M. E. Church, Rev. J. S. third quarterly conference was held on December 25th, Brown, Conference. ingrossed in making a living, gaining| this being Christmas day the Church fame or power trying only to accom- some rainbow, that they neglect every- thing else not displaying the slightest| weather to celebrate the Lord and Master interest in fatigue, aches and pains unless they are strong enough to haul us down.| at this service At 11 A. M. our Presiding Elder, the cis Vanderhorst delivered Have we forgotten the advanced theory, that when we begin to live we also Rey started the day with a sunrise service at five o'clock, the choir and quite a few of the members braved the chilly birth of our Our pastor preached | begin to die and that from the moment|a soul stirring sermon of which many of birth until the coffin lid is nailed| souls were made to feel glad that with over our faces all kind of enemies} assail our lives if we do not mar us early, and even though we be good all of the shifting scenes of life we were jall| permitted to meet once more on that They whip| most joyful occasion After the sermon the Presiding Elder generals, the attacking army of tor-| extended an invitation and cast their mentors finally wears us out We pause here and say oh, how time doth} fly the past | met in Cleveland made no mistake in| Immediately after the morning service My mind takes a retrospect of| we assembled for our quarterly meet- The General Conference that | ing; first in order was the election of a secretary of the conference, Bro. Thos. assigning the Bishop Reverdy C. Ran- Nelson who was elected to the office a | som to preside over the Third Episcopal District. Tall massive oak, colorful} y | eminent} figure. scholar, humanitarian | divine, big brother. We can say of} him | Men may come and men may go, our good Bishop shall go on forever in our| memory the good fight never sink. West Virginia hails thee with great delight. It was he who felled the trees, bridged the running brooks, tunnel the mountains, inspired the youths as never before his wise counsel and Godly life have builded a finer social order, both among the min- istry and laity. Morally and religious- “With our dear Bishop back to us ain for another term Wilberforce will be freed of debt, Jed on by that indomitable spirit. D. Ormonde Wal- ket, President. The Third Episcopal District is marching on to victory. The veteran Presi Elder, Rev. A. J Smoot of the Williamson District, and of the Wheeling District ed accordingly Next was the calling for reports of departments as to their Go on dear Bishop and fight} May your golden sun} the Elder commendi our pastor on the manne i and his co-workers enter Year Conference it is not the bi Sisters Mary S Alta Johnson, she West P Investment greatly reduced prices and terms. Teach your Dollars to have more Cents. List mailed upon request. Clear Titles Guaranteed JOHN ADAMS, Attorney 5641 Market Street Philadelphia, Pa. Specializing in Real Estate since 1880. ithful ministry and laity of West Virginia who know no failure, are The disciplinary questions were asked by the Presiding Elder and answered by our pastor and the same were check- works in the past quarter. All were d and commented upon At this the Elder was ready for the pas- sing of characters of which there were Total raised this quarter, which he 1 the Mid- goes to show but the little a big way taken three of our oldest members dur- ing the quarter: Eliza Corbin, and was president of our Missionary De- A very appropriate eulogy on these deceased by our pastor as to their lives and duties to the church THOMAS NELSON hiladelphia quality modern porch front dwellings, Be your own Investor. Lo Enea enna emanmassal ===== DSC09477.JPG ===== THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER Fite ee NE CURES TIAN RS 26, 1939 SOUTH AFRICAN REFLECTIONS members and friends over there have = THE CHRIstrAN RECORDER PAGE NINE Brady, Reporter to the Christian Re- Altar Guild <2 i is.| Corder, Mr. J. A. Vaughn pel Cl 16.0) nee ee Ned! Tows To-night.” The nace thine. Bd a ex OR rrr (Continued frm page 1) Shoe pear seed es oo mo Recorder; ne the sesisg, SS ps a a a 4.15 ie ‘Treasurer of the Finance] years of Cuban Bil ivcrnihint to . i er est mind and our! PROGRAM — COUNCIL OF a sions. he will arouse them as they et f, Cont tnday A’ M. Prayer Band .. 4.2 = , evidenced an increasiigiy lac. sorrow became a blessing, when he BISHOPS AFRICAN METHO- bs : , ; ; _ | Have, fever Beer drotiséd, anid North, | ngss of - oliferetice was transacted, Royal Floral Group ......,. 19.09 — je deceased of the| stayed | eee “ge Part telegraphed to Columbia, South Caro- DIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH her. After just 4 few days in this] South, East and West will herald her all hens rar £ “s Calcio ,° pee Pe esatiy and touch. . ae ae . the| fina, and asked Rey. S. H. Lewis to eroud ob Mothes Ci of bie sub- story with delight because she will talk | i fully All im sphere Chi € also made py the tered by the Presiding Elder litical autonomy are calling BN eee paige SA syman. This great man of To be Held at St James A. M. . continent, a fast-moving train carried as one having both the knowledge and} and conimu: ty are grateful to Sisrért Fhithie B: Mor ¢ a Cres. Up ae a "ng tor religious | God, atid his family came, taking hold E Genk ‘Dil Sook 1 her to far-off Rhodesia, from there she the zeal born of the Spirit. Greene for the return of Dr, - Hill. fo eS Ot : 3 ’ , motored into the more remote regions and covered distances never before un- our First Quarterly Conference apily and we felt we had done of the work and things are moving as Stevens as Pres: never before at Wayman. We, the —Rey. Francis H. Gow i : d | 1. H. Hunt to Zion Chapel as pastor. The leaders of our Methodism haye| duly appreciated the ifvitation to re- February 16-17, 1939 —Ainbroseé Bly nd members of Wayman think we have the 5 A ‘ pe pci ee ERE = RES, a Barn F late African Methodism to thei ; a PROM aes, Bishop J. S. Flipper, Senior dertaken by any general officer of the BISHOP Ww. A. FOUNTAIN GUEST Dr. Stevens preached tro _Steat ser- SAINT STEPHEN LM E E fose Blanche B. Leonard Be kecscunt. tee tear tel Pastor in the Fifth Episcopal Bishop}: Bishap J) Ay, Creve, A. M. E. Church. And everywhere OF THE A. M. E. PREACHERS | mons on Sunday. Dr. Stevénis séeti#éd CHURCH > M. 3 Ble Nee Chae eed pe 2 wonderful Pulpiteer, friendly riers she was received with the utmost cour. MEETING IN PHILADELPHIA to have been at his best. We are Bie) pe 6 B see 4— MORNING COMETH” etna, Beit cote up iro her and interested in every De- sy and t kindly entertained. Of. ing fotward to a great pro; pis} DF: G. BD. Gartes, Presiding Elder csion. What! partment of the Church. We shall al- es ee i Berne pee on § : foaee crue tinity: looms. before: Ne-| ways’ feel very grateful ¢o Bishop Wil PROGRAM ficials of state, men high in the councils (Continued from page 1) conference year. Ys 3 of municipal control, leaders from vast- gro churchmen of the Church of Allen The year 1938 found the Nee ada expressing an ea gesture to- —Mrs. M. J. Brady liams for sending us Rev. Lewis. We ro of Can-| hope and pray Rev. Hale B. Fhompson, Pastor 1. First Hymn—Bishop J. S. Flipper, Senior, Invocation—Bishop S. L, ly varying sections of the people, Para- mount Chiefs and petty Chiefs of the Bantu nations, controlling officers of established churches and of ttHlissionaty institutions all vied to do her honour. She has spoken in public, heaven alone knows how often, but always with words of wisdom, maternal interest, and Christian wholesomeness. The im- Pressiveness of her messages will be} felt for years to come and will yield fruitage long after this corruption shall have put on incorruption and this mor- tality shall have put on immortality. THIRD QUARTERLY CONFERENCE s Pisgah A.M.E. Church Jersey City, N. J. ers’ Meeting of Philadelphia and Vi- cinity from attending their meeting in the Allen Hall of the A. M. E. Book Concern, in large numbers, ‘The meet- ing was opened by Dr. R. B. Smith, a former president, who presided until the arrival of the Vice President, Rey. F. L. Kinzer who had been delayed on account of the snow which was super- abundant. The devotions were con- ducted by the Chaplin, Rev. ALT Wilkie, with prayer being offered by | Dr. H. P. Jones. that the work accom- | plished both spiritually and financially 2 ward religious solidarity along with our}in the next ten years, at least (that mas African Methodism. The present year) Rev, is with us) will be Po GAathes chor the church sends a mission to ( uba in| such that the Bishop will not regret 4. First Scripture Lesson— response to Cuban invitation having sent us one of the best. We| Bishop N. W. Williams. | men of the Negro group in America,| pray that God will give us strength 5. Second Hymn—Bishop R. | | | | Enthusiastic Quarterly Grdfereiics at St. Stephen - nest Lewis of Mt. A more friendly, interesting and ¢) thusiastic Quarterly Conference ¢ he rettietnbered by the Presiding F Rey. G. D. Carties, of the Wilming District and St. Stephen’s Old Rec... lars, as that held Tuesday night, Jan. uary 3rd at 8:15 P. M. - The pastor, the Rev. Hale By Thon son, in his spirited, impressive and dic fied manner conducted the regular cc Young | ih are you able to measure up to the call] comfort and peace, which we cannot ‘Ao Geone for intelligence, consecration and lead-| foresee but which he sends at just the 6. Second Scripture Lesson— ershipa that presents itself? |moment we need it most. I am with Bishop H. Y. Tookes. In this mission to Cuba may be found| thee, is the Promise. So now we, the 7. Decalogue—Bishop R. C. another sign if progress. Great is the} members of Wayman, take the next | Ransom, | work of our Methodism 8. Anthem—Choir. 9. Sermon — Bishop E. J. in Africa.| step forward, under the leadership of led, two} Rev. Lewis Three resident bishops are * | | : rather than one in South Africa. The| —(Mrs.) C. M. McAllister Ses | She has spoken in the finely archi-} Officers Were Elected votional exercises. His ~declamat visits of Mrs. Lucy Hughes and Mrs | ——_—__— 10. Invocation—Bishop W. T. | tectured halls of metropolitan centers, | of gitidance, activity and blessing Christine Smith shoul result in legis- JACKSONVILLE, FLA. econ! | and her voice has been heard in the| At the election of officers which takes GEG Waschesed onthe Bex lation calling for not less than sixteen tudes, or the Sermon on the Mc more humble rooms of out of the way | z ‘, IN place semi-annually, the following per ' : years of continuous opal super-| ph. Pict Quarterly Conference of HOLY rete a7 : et we = - Matt. 5th chapter, which he said is | vision and residence both in West.and} sien Chapel A. M. E. Church was “Herein is love, not that we | schools and mission churches: she has sons were elected: M. M. Ward, Presi-| ee “| Allen Chapel A. } , aye : é 7M. M. Ward, S : hur Sout! frica The heroic service of, esidi Rlde Ww. F but that He loved us, | talked from high ground while eager-! dent E. L. Kinzer, Vice President. Magna Charta of the Christian c South Africa. Th ervice held by the Presiding Elder, Dr loved God, but that He lo crowds milled in an effort to get within Ni The Presiding Elder, who left Kitt: Bishop Brooks the coast sems The busi A. Hilton Secretary, R. L. Lowe, Foster. hearing distance, and then she has stood presiding. and sent His Son to be the propit- Tan 5 | Colfege, Tuesday evening at 6:5 about to be matched by op Wright went over in fine order. The P E || iation for our sins. . . ; i Assistant Secretary, WwW. A. Dorsey, o'clock, was feeling as only the P es > GUY in the South. And yet, vital and ex-| ommended the pastor-and officers for Halovads 60 Godan doved cas ail under crushing African sun, perspira- Treasurer A. T. Wilkie, Chaplain, Kel- siding Elder of the Wilmington Dist WILLIAM FE. G awe CSRS ie aa work; dosdet hasidh eecrr thine initeallor dem eerhe nee eaehialon to lowe one another’ ee iin down her face = she told sey Keeys, Chorister, and E. D. Ford can feel when miles divide him’ fv year 1939 marks ere of forget that Henry MacNeil Turner wa astor, Rey. R. W. Williams is serving No man hath seen God at any of achievements eed a : bees be and A. Augustus, Marshalls. The St. Stephen on stich a night. chaoey Bi ee ee maligned and ridiculed when, ofhis|1i. 4th term to thé delight of the time. If we love one another, Rained; told moving stories_of gigantic} declaration of election was made by ‘ _ The pastor, fully acquainted with an Methodist ae aa of| own yolition and at his own expense, Ne) church. Revs. K. D. White oe God dwelleth in us, and His love struggles against formidable odds, al-| pn, Hodson Waters, a former president. Rev. Howard A. Garcia, Pastor situation, met the occasion like a \ ary the eighteenth a em-| Planted the church in Africa. It is) Moriah A. M. E. Church and S. J le-perfected In ws. Ways reminding her listeners in tones A trised ieee Ren eenrE: bell « ips, ministers and laymen ie - Pee iene ty note that this. latest Holley of St. Matthews A. M. E; Hereby know we that we dwell | > . - ill, “ : x 7 ¢ 1 Beselsoriente at New| Uminauns ee baret Ehncacterized a d rendered A in us, because He | — i and thrill, ‘Tf God be for us: The Bishops Enter The Third Quarterly Conference of| ed. By tine o'clock, Rev. Carnes | ‘Be CS eal Their | missionary movement har ¢ aoe Church ere Saeco aise in re ay ts mgt ") ell es Mareen ee ey he is-afvacti Mt. Pisgah A. M. E. Church was held] arrived and the pastor had the Quart: f oun dives, : Macedonian| by intelligent invitation to whic Mb service in t ne sees Peas me ee : | Mother’ Hiaies, 49.400 i8 3 req | All at once, the meeting rang with Monday evening, January 16th. Al-| ly Conference presenting the picture fade Bore southern breezes| ful response i eusich eet ae Lpre vil each at both services Sat, . ately called over here, has walked in applauds, which meant that’ Bishop ois 5 . Binaaat Gantactnces potted ety oy ae he| and planned prese or The P. E. will preac CELEBRANTS the trail of the illustrious Henry Mc- id Sj he: Presiding Bich ¢ though Presiding Elder, Dr. J. Francis |an Annua onfe , ss Mexico’s Great Gulf from the Peet ref ion of bishops,| 5) Sunday; hear this gospel preacher. Nell Terter Wil) ace ademae toe David : Sims t Presiding Bishop of | v7. derhorst was ill and unable to be Composed of what you ask? All k of the Antilles. This mission 5 eS, laymen who are well-versed |The pastor's wife, Mrs. R. W. Wil- Bishop D. H. Sims, Bishop M. | magento hetoic| cnn nett and Nunth Episcopal Districts Present, the conference was presided| ministers of the church, trustees, ste B with implications. It marks an) ¢lders and lay “The Morning! jjams is visiting her daughter and sister} } yr py. a, Bishop W. A. Foun. | far from the magnetism of his heroic and Bishop W. A. Fountain, the Pre- over by our very able pastor, Rev. H.|ards class leaders, officers of Stic Be Ve etiat of the Negro| it salesmanship 1 Dade City and Tampa: . She’ will fn! Blshow J. A Gregg, Bishop | Personality, and then she took up where siding Bishop of the Sixth Episcopal ae ome ‘ Cae a os ce prema iepartm: h = ie . Bee ac “amore | Cometh.” een illanatt 2 oe Seer nate sash ne te his more recent successors left off. She District enteri Bishop Sims| ; Bei bec ‘ : ican ¢ C.E. League, officer p; ( esremines .P ; ee ae ‘faunched a $300 rally “Re 4 | has seen what has been accomplished in| - taped SEs Pt | After the disciplinary questions were] officers of the A. C.F. eye, e of African descent. : Re 28 2 The church has launched a $3 ly Wright. this great tend? she has heard of the| e psc Nee pers it finished, the various church clubs re_| of Senior and Gospel eros ape aking of Cuba, recall in the first ST. LOUIS, MO to terminate the Second ee us “And He took bread, and gave = Peet : h h Fountain giving a brief review of their sponded with splendid reports. but not least, officers of nine boar ince that with the island’s seventy Je Closes A Successful February; let each captain report their thanks, and brake it, and gave days of misunderstanding w en the) tone years of friendship and the mam- Words of praise and commendation] and clubs and many good members ! nt white population the Catholic, Wayman Temp! rouksiee $25.00. Our motto this year is to let) | ote them, saying, This is my Government suspected as a mischief- moth accomplishments that are being were extended to those who were re-| never fail us. on is dominant. Possessing that ok: the Church roll on in the name of Jesus body which is given for you: this makers, and then she has. heard from wrought in Georgia for the cause of sponsible for the success of the confer-| The new machinery of the conferem fee Rein church might be| me ee > of| Christ. We are out for 25 converts) | eet ene of me that same Government words of com-| education under the masterly leader- epcecin fhe, absencesct We: dudes twas then presented audsplaced: Thi- PeAMMEREGEG a religious mono-| The as Qua \. M. E. Church| this year. We solicit your pears FRR yt Nia mendation and well-grounded confi- ship of Bishop” Fountain. Bishop horst. The need of the church mem-| consisted of six committees, each co! The Macedonian cry to a Pro-| Wayman : oe e y 10th. | Let us have 4 greater church by estes Soins hakying Tiles consis the dence in African Methodism. Mother Fountain. delivered 2 great message! st read SndManhecrines torr curiiniieeicompacen of fue orsmore men ft denomination signifies a rising) was held Tuesda! alled to order by the| ing the gospel of Jesus Christ and bring] | SoTP ee a ahich Hughes has heard the African thank dealing with the great future adven-| “7S - ‘stressed by Rey.| bers headed with a chairman and a s« of intelligence that is lifting all the| The meeting ue 3 Lewis, who pre-|sinners to God, is shed for you.” nthe arsine Ey Mead ae 5 tures of African Methodism. ren Wate ae ib ib d retary of their choice. They were th | nastor, Rev 1. Phillips Presiding] Yours for God in Christ, Reve St. Luke 22:19-20 Church, and she has also seen his eyé Garcia. There were five who subscribe Se = : d the Ne-| sented Rev. R anlal te Dis —R. W. Williams = eo 1 he c lated what thi: for the CHRISTIAN RECORDER. |-Dollar Money, Contingent, a American Negro and tl! Peston of the St. Louis Boonyi : sparkle as he contemplated what this Other Leaders Present F ere offered for the| Presiding Elder, Class Dues, « fei Caba have had much in com-|Wlder of Oe rtment of the church y ~hg ay oes church would mean to-our people in the oY en ae Mrs. V; Boards and Clubs Committees with eS period of seventy-five-years.| trict, Every | hool made their written| > li t days that are to come. She has taken Other leaders present were: Drs. G. nee recovery of Dr. and Mrs. Van- eee Gomnttentiatoaed. in th Me, ee, roi iter the| and Pe ss a ees ee Rata Evange 1s » . ‘ h showing pictures and gathered first-hand infor-| EF. Curry, Mgr. of the A. M. E. Book| derhorst. cac mation as to how money has been ap-| Concern, J. G. Robinson, Editor of the Receipts from the several clubs were middle aisle. The financial slogan wa- report, { any) ncipation Proclamation gave free- A CONSTRUCTIVE PROPOSAL FOR THE gi the|2 whole. The reports exceeded Try AT DETROIT, COME, MAY, : . . r Zi foll : 25, .05 and .05. ‘7 to the slaves of the States, the a . re dueiieae number of years: THis] LAW-MARERS SNeTLET TRE CHURCH Propriated that gracious America has; A. M. E. Review, Geo. A. Singleton,) as OWS : 1,445.67|. When the Quarterly Conference Ro! n Treaty provided for the early! other death entered our ranks and | 1940. Do THIS, been sending over here for more than Fditor and Manager of the Christian| Trustees ...... f - "595.69 was called of the above membershi) cote slavery in Cuba. But just quarter 8 of our loved ones, One MOVE ON! Lay and Ministerial Regis- forty years, and she bas expressed her- Recorder, Prot. E. A. Selby, Setre- Pie ep : ‘00 nd the finance paid or previously pai! 01 or We-holder has sought to| has taken stor, Rev. J. Cs Hicks. On] (1)—All Evangelists, red Church Extension:— pall as comptes eR DMN) tees rg eae ie See woe eee er fie above named committees report«! the status quo'of the Old Bor was ay Merde cie Annual Conference | tered in the heey “Tek Annual Conference. sound investment and that because of| day School Union and T. L. Scott of phage 53 Bu... 70 00 as follows: Dollar Money Committe: |. peonage and oa es iriogiechell 46 ge | Pave Mewes EUROS IRIE oF” is what has been accomplished America Baltimore, Md. usy Dees 4 _ tingent Committee, $5.% gregation, the Spanish. lords | © onve ith bowed heads and sor 24 h Extension, (3) Every might well ‘afford to be wens oe Peep happen mes Teese B eciee $5.40; Presid- ‘signed 74 keep in virtual) W tests 6 submission to God's | Department of eae Offering to this depart- liberal. ZION CHAPEL A.M.E. CHURCH ps kee Pearls .. 1.50 ing Elder Committee, $62.65; Class an Negro. It aa ial Ge “hat our minds seemed to ré en a vor Sew the 8% of Dollar Money Bishop Wright has worked hard and Natchez, Miss. Allen Stars ..>... 31 Dues-Committe¢, $1.25; Boards an! who fought for and won | will, t the separation or sorrow. Y¢ ment, (S) Giving this Department 5 i ple Bice . ccept the s Rie eer | is Department. successfully and the coming of Mother A. C. E. League a : “ ILEbE Sad Denarinents Committee endence. The name fk fein the shock was over it - fe Pe . ae: Secretary of Evangelism. DO THIS Hughes has enheartened him to take The First Quarterly Conference for Willing Workers Ly lading ? x $16.00. Totaling $98.40. Young and iceo lives along with ie than we had anticinated is ta | DR. N. H. J AND LET THE CHURCH MOVE ON! I am a firmer grip upon his program of| the Conference Year 1938-1939 con- Missionaty, Society (including 132.76| old worked side by side on these con’ ‘LOuverture. It es fom always the sorrow or the i nes | “GOSPEL HIGHWAY.” For Revival Dates write me at stabilization and expansion. Mother! vened Monday evening, December 18, Special RON aides sven 37.59| mittees. The Presiding Elder's asses“ to Bring factual ce celf. that causes our are Se Sitread of | | Still on the Hughes will be returning to America 1938, at seven o'clock p. m. with Pre- pastors Aid Clb gems snsece 11.55| ment was raised and paid. The Mis me oe: Stites Tt is the looking ahe as as ea UTH 19th STREET PHILADELPHIA, PA. before long and her own message will] siding Elder S. S. Stevens in the chair. Peep Pee 47.03| sionary money was turned over to i of the cae Tuan| the days to a os SRAM ORGAR leone oc eee mo cng eam epee . speak in words of profound eloquence| Dr. I. H. Hunt, pastor. Conference | Friendly ae a eae 11.23] Missionary Treasurer, likewise was th’ amp) ere ishop, the R allel about this land of an unknown future. rr opened for business. Mr. F. F. Dailey| Men’s Club She will make America feel as our was elected Secretary. “Mts. My J. Senior Choir . ee uet * . ; ‘ < * penis peeneees first installinent of the Dollar Mone ’ at Ti | Beloved B lot Time In The Ne oved ===== DSC09478.JPG ===== PAGETEN > THE CHRISTIAN 2 a ‘ Cartwright were reached independently itpramtiahee MmoAd ic That happens with such marked fre-| dated lands were actual part: quency that it supports the view of] European countries instead ° scientific advance as not attributable ' he a teeships” for civilizing the natives. _ to a few individual geniuses. It is a J . i € the whole social movement guided by all Glass has always been one of the the existing body of knowledge and by most fruitful subjects of scientific re- the industrial and social needs of the search. time. News At A Glance INVISIBLE GLASS Much of our knowledge of astronomy and of the nature of light sprang from early experiments with the properties of glass. Now comes a major development —Philadelphia Record in| PREACHES EQUALITY OF RACES| successful in giving them a land the use of glass itself. Early this week IN U.S. A. oe bie to them nor Dr. Catherine D. Blodgett, of the — : thes : i rel Sena General Electric Laboratories, an-|To the Editor: ut let neither Negro nor Jew allow nounced a process of making “invisible| First one, then the other, now Wil- glass.” Dr. Blodgett’s method is to liam Randolph Hearst, has come for- spread a molecular film of infinitesimal ward with-a proposal to give the Jews thickness over the surface of ordinary|a home in Africa. This proposal is glass. This increases the amount of| further evidence of how low the social light that goes through the glass from} world has sunk--how far below the less than 96 percent to more than 99] ideal of democratic liberty and human percent. equality. Two days later Dr. C. Hawley Cart-| It shows that Chamberlain and Da- wright, of Massachusetts Institute of] ladier, British and French, are not the Technology, who worked independent-| only world leaders who have abjectly ly of Dr. Blodgett, announced a similar} capitulated to Nazism and Fascism. process which enables 99.6 percent of} This proposal is so brazen as to im- yt to pass through glass. ply that there is to be no equality in The uses of this improvement are] white men’s civilization for the Jews; almost as wide as those of glass itself. | the proposal is so base and brutal as to Cameras, scientific instruments, eye-| utterly ignore the existence of the glasses, show windows, all will be im-| great Bantu of Africa, whose ancestral proved by invisible glass which willfhome they are talking about giving climinate glare and reflection. away as if it were their old hats! You There are two other significant as-| will notice that not one of these pro- pects of this discovery. Dr. Blodgett] posals so much as refers to any possible was not attempting to produce an in-] opinion of the African natives in the visible glass. She was studying mole-| matter. S cular film in association with Dr. Irving] Even Hearst, arch-demagogue of th Langmuir, Nobel Prize winner. In-|age, when he mentions Lower Cali- visible glass is another of the myriad] fornia as a home for Jews, remembers practical by-products of “impractical”| the possible objections of Mexicans; pure science. and when he refers to Palestine, he re- The other interesting point is that the] members the Arab. discoveries of Dr. Blodgett and Dr. But he speaks of British and French Buy Them Now gro from human rights on earth. have. ever! S PROCESS; IT’S ALL A MATTER OF SPREADING FILM © By Associated Press - WASHINGTON — The American Physical Society heard today of a meth od of making “invisible glass”—the second announced in two days. i It was described by Dr. C. Hawley Cartwrignt, a physicist at Massa chusetts Institute of Theology, who de- veloped it jointly with a colleague, Dr. Arthur F. Turner. yeh aoe Cartwright’s announcement was made at the Physical Society meeting here only 24 hours after the General Electric Company at Schenectady, N. Y., dis- closed that two of its scientists had dis_ covered as way to make glass “inyisi- ble.” t _ Reflection Eliminated ~ Both the M. I. T. and the General Electric researchers did the same thing —each found that by spreading an ex- tremely thin film over the surfare of a piece of clear class, the reflection from the glass itself could be almost entirely eliminated. ez fea The M. I. T. experiments made their film from sodium or aluminum fluoride. This compound was heated until gas was generated, and the gas was allowed to settle on a glass plate. The film so inch thick and was itself invisible, yet it had the effect of eliminating most of the reflection from the glass. A) Sn fle EOS The New A. MLE, Discipling Originally, only about 96 percent o: Piece of clear glass er flected. _ SINGLE COPY k HALF DOZ. Re =” 2 $4e ONE DOZ pa $9.00 A.M.E. BOOK CONCERN 716 S, 19th Street This talk and all these talkers have himself to be misled by this latest trick of Anglo-Saxon-American “generosity.”. It is an effort to oust both Jew and Ne- At present in the fundamental law of the United States both of these minorities have the same constitutional- legal rights that any other humans That ought to be.the law in every civilized State. That is the only possible objective for self-respecting, far-ahead thinking Negroes and Jews. We should fight it out on that line if it takes for- —William Pickens 2 SCIENTIFIC GROUPS DISCOVER formed was only four-millionths of an}. and false pledges, have been unable to give the Jews back their own original homeland in Western ‘Asia, how in the name of Jehovah do they expect to be hich MAY ADD COLLEGES le. fr ATi: °Se _ RALEIGH, N. C., Jan. The North Carolina Leg; ceived a bill today provid; estab! hment of graduate ani) sional courses for Negro stuq i: Ly by 10 (AB) olleges for the race now Operas rs ~The ic Fecommended by ¢ no Hoey in his biennial mes<, atgs BBC, « a few days after a Negro wom, = an application for entrance + versity of North Carolina school. Her application reached aut} the university close upon ar of a decision by the U. s © the Y, grad SUprey that it was incumbent upon « State provide equal educational fa both races. —_ BOOST BIRTHRATE, BRITOns ARE URGED ~ LONDON, (AP)—British ment took a leaf from the + Hitler and Musssolini today its people to “increase the bir The young Dominions Malcolm MacDonald—a ba Hitler—told the House of last night Britain must find increase her falling birthrat “highest imperial reasons.” ~ “T confess I cannot do anyt it,’ the bespectacled bachelo members laughed. Gove SENATOBIA, MISS - The first Quarterly Confer Senatobia Circuit was he! January 8. The Presiding the Senatobia District, Di Jones was present and at 11 preached a wonderful sermo: appreciative audience; the s; ran high. Sunday afternoon ed to Bethel for service at 3° P The pastor, Rev. R. L. S: asked to preach for the Presi which he did to the delight « ent. After the sermon the Elder electrified the congreg his remarks. ‘Sunday night the Presid preached another noble s¢ were made to rejoice. The | the Quarter was very good siding Elder was pleased. that under the leadership of lace Jones and Rev. R. L. S Presiding Elder and Pastor tha Senatobia Circuit is safe. 3 : MRS. RUBY L. SPX’ Ne Subscribe to THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER - Morris Brown Colles¢ ATLANTA, GEORGIA ; RTS COLLEGE BACHELOR OF ARTS CHELOR OF SCIENCE To NEqy Slature J NG for 4 ents a man fi Court in a case from Missou;: hol fr pastor, the Rev. Dr. Joseph Go- hallow over the scene. Many of the leading missionary wo- irst-Vice President, Mrs. Anna Belle aders who were not present ky—Rev. and Mrs, the proud parents irl born Tuesday : lock. She was named M. 12: Bie pare Wilanna Kathryn. SS See OMAN GONE “teyelan o—Here this afternoon, ember 31, 1938, was closed, the last fe and character of . T. Anderson. was the president of the North 0 Conference Branch of the Wo- n’s Mite Missionary Society. Mrs. derson died as she had lived, zeal- Jy interested in the missionary work the African Methodist Episeopal wrch. Mrs. Anderson had traveled fensively, in this country, and across seas. She could thrill any audience minute details of her vivid de- Fiption of scenes she had witnessed. She was the philosophical companion, her noted husband, in his many rowing experiences. © Her funeral sermon was preached by _ of St. James Church. In his in- table way, he so portrayed her life id character that there seemed to be n of the Church at large were pres- it. They flanked on either side of the pung. And many of the missionary sent legrams and fetters of condolence er relatives, and intimate friends e occasion was made yery touch- g, when it was observed that Mrs fla White, the honorary president, and haps the oldest missionary worker the North Ohio Conference Branch present by special arrangements And thus,was laid to rest by the side her husband in Lakeview Cemetery much beloved president of the North io Conference Branch, of the Wo- sn's Mite Missionary Society, Sada Anderson. _ _(Rey.) Charles Henry Young. Jr 2271 E. 46th Street. DEATH Swainsboro, Ga.—Mt Moriah A. M Church has sad news. Our beloved stor R. N. Thompson. who was sferred from the Siuth Georgia if to the Augusta Georgia We are Praying that our over come. Christian Recorder he got his joy and comfort lost but we pray it is Heaven’ Sleep on Sister Thompson We will greet you one day. —Miss FS Pughsley “Neglec Rey Elder aged Stewart Steware Choir Chorus Allen Sunday ACCC, Ushers Rev f the same church. He me to us a 100 per cent man, and at the head of the District. brought a loying wife, a church rker, and a Christian woman. when they came to us. ed to grow worst. ean: s of medical science, but dneeded her. ry mi Allen December WT by members He is 4 lover of There 4th 11 t.” The members were The Conference wa Our Pr d with the report of the officers] Elder, Dr. S and members and tt and support. takin cuide. The reports w Stewards—1 Stewards—2 Trustees Steward less— Tuior Choir Missionary Stars School E. League Emergency Willing Workers Total A Thought for the Day Rey. J Annie D LAURE: Johnson £ Christ life our Code; Creed Our common glad confe Our deepest wants on } We find our fulfillment R upree H. D. Rt A.M: E. and 2nd. At 9:30 o'clock our She} was opened intendent, Mrs. The funeral was attended the Me M.E. Church. Eu- Morris, P. E. of | V*TY trict. Miss Madric] mon- of self when she olo for the occasion, s. Melvina Pughs- years Rev the First Church, and ! conducted the a tinuing the seryl and then Rev. sou He used] Was reviewed by the| and R , Rev. ridian Dist was present , W. M. hodes f the year at Church, January Ist Ww. rict ed. PHILADELPHIA DISTRICT Germantown, Phila, Bethel A. M. E. Church Aeliy, delivered a very inspiring sermon: text “The harvest is past, the summer is ended and we are not saved.” Subject Tuesday, December 6th, at & p.m the Third Quarterly held with our worthy Presiding Elder, presiding, who labors so earnestly in showing us the Conference was greatly encour- Pastor will the It is our] fe $ gain Our pastor We our Presiding The meeting was called to order by between the two churches. Rey. is where] hea wences climax by delivering a very soul stir- Ting sermon. ject “Faith,” order by Rey has won the loye and friendship of financial standing ference $32.50 was raised and the Pre siding Elder paid in full WAYMAN A. M. E. CHURCH necessity of supporting West Africa] Rev. J. D. Coston Pastor; Dr. S R and being punctual to our duty : all enjoy the teaching of held Thursday evening, J: ries : . t Gregg for sending to us these two Hee paves has lived in the| great men who are spirit-filled. 19 a ¢llowmen for many con-| baskets were sent to the needy by our brought the meeting to al local Deaconess Board Financ’al Report He spoke from the sub-] Brought forward ...- sided. FN89 ai Every soul was revived] Raised this quarter 1,152.23 and spiritual strength renewed. = The business meeting was called to LOtAl> rane . $1,159.56 W. L. Herrington, who | $1,123.81 Disbursements the people of Laurel, and under this Balance in Treastiver. coe Sages energetic leader, there are all evidences REV. J. D. COSTON, Pastor of the Church regaining spiritual and MRS. C. V, LAFFOON During the Con- BLAKELY, GEORGIA W. L. Hessinton = —John H. Powell Pastor a Dr. Jno. W. Dennis, the prince P. E. of the South West Georgia Conference, called the Blakely District in a District CHICAGO, ILL Council in Wesley Chapel Church, ~ Blakely, Ga. Monday, December 19th, 1938, at high noon. After the devotion, the leader of men, Dr ed one of the best addresses it was ever Dennis, deliver- Maguinez, Presiding Elder mine to hear, he touched every depart- ment of the church and their The P. E. dwelt at eth on Bishop The 2nd Quarterly Confe nce was ary Sth needa our ttended| pastor, Rev. T. D. Coston. The Fountain’s long suit (Education). T Elder was| mess session was Held by our Presiding (Week be sold Morris. Brown to the R.M <P ales eee brethren of the above named District, ne cooperation] for his Scriptiire Lesson Hebrews 13:1- and I believe the brethren will sell it d to be. our} 14 to their different congré I be- as: follows We are lieve t Dr W Dennis $ 245.55} of the C 2 aiid on t Bi in this 25:85). Church is rovress | reat Church of ours. I will say more 385.00] under our p J. D. Coston later 5.001 aa re J. Washington. preached a 00 splen at 8:00 o’clock p.m His Cross our Lord in Thee Johnson, pastor L, MISS Meridian District held his terly Conference © Sunday School | by our very capable Supe "«. H. V. Huddleton. It) our beloyed pastor ev. H. D. Rhodes 11 o'clock service was L. HD. Rhodes, P. E of for the past six He delivered a i stirring and A. Riddite, pastor of fternoon Y es of worship meetings ion be est aims Pp. E. of the First Quar-| Second; re) s opened by Henning uplifting ser- loyal followers service con- for another year. Dr Rey 75| tion quarter thro our leader, Dr to have Council gave the P. E his Christmas Dear Editor, We wish to say to you, all good wishes will in time come true The best of wishes I wish for y —J. David Cou a turkey for sur Pre r with us Maguinez and Coston are a source of inspira- Our finance has been great this Coston We humbly thank our good Bishop Buy Direct From Manufacturer and SAVE MONEY! WE MANUFACTURE A COMPLETE LINE OF CHOIR GOWNS PULPIT GOWNS EMBROIDERIES YARD GOODS TRIMMINGS STOLES CAPS GOWNS AND CHOIR’ HATS, VESTMENTS CHURCH HANGINGS ACADEMIC HOODS Ask to see the New Blue and Maroon Robes and Caps 3END FOR NEW CATALOGS National Academic Cap and Gown Co. 821-23 Arch St. PENNSYLVANIA Crosses, Hymn Tablets, Bulletin Altar Appointments. Boards, Communion — Service ===== DSC09479.JPG ===== ye ‘AGE TWELVE = Pee es LT THE CHRISTI Notices EB 4 ae PAGE THIRTEEN The Mid-winter session of the Bish they are perfectly satished to con- : template Compensation 4 the axahachie District held his hrsv * self ops’ Council will be held at St San : isho “ ae ; Or the ills ot Quarterly Contere Dea ; merely to cast flowers, or secking se ~ TEXAS . es ops Cotncil_}) unday morning, Jan.| ‘8° "te tat as here ang : Shes eeeown Ghapett orang tore t yell pleased with the SPECIAL PARTY TO DALLAS, A. M. EB, Church, Dallas Texas, the Tex: as, St Jatties Al Paty St mow i the] A. Ml. &. Church, Peiham, Sea praise, for I am well p Rev. Prince #. Jackson, 620 Street, entertaining pastor. The op- ening session will be at teh o'clock Thursday morning, Febfuary 16, 1939. nd we are in much Tancied nature that is there and yonder e will thank you for ¢ give. vy. C. B. Brontley, station I hold in the local church. 1 believe, if you do your work well, the place will seek the man, and not the man the Meeting of the Council of Bishops and Connectional Council - A. M. E, Church February 16, 1939 Welerrea Dec. mh ane Prince F son, Pastor, Bish = Seoung a si) oe _ 28—Orlando Florida ¢ dl, 1938. Sunday morning Sun- day School openca at the usual hour with the Superintendent ond teachers at thew posts. Review by Presiding happiness 1s the long suit ot the impotent and sluggered. Out torbears im the dark days of slavery, Jack Be B Our pastor is one of fully conscious of their inabilit the outstanding leaders of the con- Any communications fo: pan as hind Patera Bi Onfe be sor benéhts p nadiity to. com-|tlder J. W. Bennet. At 11 o'clock! nec a ats pele t Bethel Schedule: GOING a ni gary Ss r the Council} — ic Lakeland, Fla., 1030 N. p. p a enefits and advantages of this| prayer service OMisS” Catherine Mecloc ee a0g rg a. We tee st ae ; ; Ly New York (PRR train No. 17) Ses as oe dressed to the secretary at ‘St. J. A. Robinson, ed World, cried out in their helplessness, to| Mullen sang a. FERDNE Ways” 1S A ee Seen a : Sabi Ys 5 1150 Washington Boulevard, Kansas}__—dBBishop R.. A. Grant. Central Oklahoma Electoral | the white lord and master “you ay Baie er eae ‘ and situations at Bethel which are not NOSED Sue : City, Kansas, until February 10, and| Feb. 22—South Florida Conf "College Meets have all the world, give me Jesus.” In| prez hed a ‘ j - Sennett} in common with any church in our Ly Washington 6:50 PM after that, 620 Good St., Dalla: Pred ‘ Ft. Lauderdale, FI eretheg, 6 view of their highly wrought em Lhe Se roe : Methodism, and it requires a distinct Ly Baltimore 7:40 PM Bish S. Fi d Spree R » Fla., Box = ean ) Wrought emotions! Evening service 3 o'clock, Rev. Ford| type of leadership to carry on success- Ly Harrisburg 10:13 PM oS op J. S. Flipper, Senior Bishop] Rev. G. N. Collins, he Electoral College of the Central Shatow intellection, ‘this com-|and his members irom Babelone Cir- fallors Th Ou present pesto arene : . : Bishop J. A. Gregg, Secret Bishop R. A. Gi Annual Conference is set|P!acent surrender of will was wholly|c ev. F cached. The Spi ‘ Ni eal gara < , etary rant. thoma An ‘ holly| cuit, Rey. Ford preached. The Spirit TOME lealershin ani abt cache Ly Pittsburgh =e 3:49 AM Tuesday, Feb. 14 a Raat Pa Mar. &—Central Florida Co t April 12th, 1939, twelve-noon}Justiable. But their decendents of the| ran high all dz iw icaaimnaisn ence Ly Columba 4 : : feren mee ; . , Bente ve ncra Rapland pregercn cen er, Organizer and business qualities. If ey te . pes re GENERAL CONFERENCE BULLE. St. Petersburg, Fla. 1912 3rd § alihina, Okla. ay generation, even though they| Night serv ¢, Presiding Elder J. W. Sune continues to rally to our present ee : TIN Rev. J. J. Heath, Pastor pio Beem ecrks, Pastor ast of a militant disposition, often] Bennett preached. Every one enjoyed| leadership, she will regain whatever Aes a sae ‘ py R. A. Grant. a Rt. Rev. H. Y. Tookes, Bishop} ¢vince the same feebleness of spirit by| hearing him. prestige shie “may have fost, and againy agence CREE RENE 5:30 PM In view of the fact that we are build- W. Albert Davis, Secretary | t¢lying upon Projected justice as com-| Visitors: Mrs. J. W. Bennett, Miss| take her place in the sun. Let us pull ahr 9:30 AM Wednesday, Feb. 15 ing a visual exhibit of the African “ ee Pensation for the ills which they suffer] Martha Carroll, Mr. Booker T. Car-| together, as never before, and fight sin 5 RETURNING : ; Methodist Episcopal Ch ee the ‘afternoon. Bethel Church have Recta of New Jersey Conference here and now They are always tell-| roll, all of Waco, Texas. We thank the]}and not one another, and our pews pie =) : MEST tomo 2) 6:00 PM Friday, Feb. 17 estly request that you as itor Sek Bog chosen for this great occas s Branch ing us that justice and righteousness|members of Wesley Chapel M. E.| will be kept filled every Sunday, souls Ar St. Louis 11:45 AM Saturday, Feb. 18 ee Py Se! because it is the shrine of Ata The First Quarterly Meeting of the will prevail tomorrow, while doing|Charch, and Union Baptist Church for|converted, backsliders reclaimed and Ly St. Louis (PRR train No. 30) 12:15 PM elmana etiis . rch (postal card Methodists, the Church having ia wy Jersey Conference Branch Wo- nothing to bring it to pass today. But| splendid cooperation. the kingdom of God extended Ar Dayton 7:47 PM We ais so a picture of yourself. {built by our illustrious father Richa n’s Mite Missionary Society will be|the hard headed, practically minded| We raised this quarter $33.33 —R. W. E. Blue, Steward Ar Columbus 9:08 PM ‘© urge Presiding Elders to send Allen. Sere @ on Thursday, February 9, 1939, at Anglo-Saxon seeks his reward here and Rev. W. M. Carroll, Pastor ———— Ar Pittsburgh 1:28 AM Sunday, Feb. 19 their picture. It is our desire to have] The Bishops in Council at Ki: S Mt. Zion A. M. E. Church, Perry)"ow- He never works wholly for fu-| —J. B. Hawkins WAVERLY MILLS, S. C Ar Harrisburg 6:30 AM on display, the pictures of one thous- College last summer had ety J ireet, Trenton, New Jersey, Reverend| ture generation but for the ben ooo . Ar Baltimore 9:05 AM and or more A. M. E. Churches andj lected Allen Church as the seat of sh “t1, Barker, Pastor. blessings which he hopes to share in his} BETHEL A. M. E. CHURCH The First Quarterly Conference of Ar Washington 9:55 AM their pastors and Presiding Elders. | conclave. The Connectionai Comal Mrs. ‘Annie F. Vanderhorst, Pres. own day and lifetime. There is no} Pittsburgh Pa. the Waccamaw Circuit, Georgetown Air North: Philadelphia 8:28 AM GEORGE W. BABER | will also meet at Allen 7 Mrs. Annie M. Collier, Cor. Sec. silly, conceited asininity greater than| District, Waverly Mills, S.C. sa Ar New York 9:50 AM ir Local Commission Chairman It is the purpose of the L ; : that which claims it is not working for| Our pastor, Rev. T. M. Greene,| vened December Ist, 1939 at St. John 4225 Brush St., Detroit, Michigan! mittee to giv th eect! Cons HE SUPREME COURT AND THE the present but for the future preached to a full church last Sunday] A. M. E. Church. At 11:30 a.m_ the ; : 3 EO BIE ENE ttost elaborate en. The founding fathers ordained the| despite the inclement weather, from the] P. E., Dr. T. J. Miles, delivered a Approximate Fares to Dallas, Texas, via St. Louis: tertainment at a minimum cost : DOOR OF HOPE 5 ; BS e ° ane » » Gi Ist » from Gal. 6:3. It THE BISHOP. UN : Oo Constitution of the United States for| subject: “Nehemiah’s Prayer.” Looking] soul stirri 1 from Gal t His Sere aa delegates and friends. The C y Fi sve decisi the welfare and happiness of “ourselves| down through the many years of my ation and power. He Washington, see eeqer fe ee tee Head-quarters will be est: By thysees four ee Coat and our posterity.” It is only the fool| membership in Bethel Church, I ca 1 the Holy Commun. and ae a een space in the Special/ very shortly. in the Allen B g be reconeboucuon, f . an Neero the| Who claims that he is serving the fu-| truthfully say, I have never seen th was a beautiful church New York Philadelphia __ Baltimore | Bithors cil Edition of the CHRIS | Watch the Christian Recorder {or B scemematoropen zor the Mes ture. There is one thine of which wel future so bright as it now is, under the| going day, and all the pews were filled Round-trip clergy $51.77 $49.07 $47.17 TIAN RECORDER are requested to] further details. por of hope. Although this august sae o aah rites. will be able| leadership of our present pastor. Let|The choi s at its best. At 3:30 - 9 q Bae vetld ay be assured—the future wi able} leadership of our Da 2 “eee First-class “one-way 48.80 46.10 43.25 | Communicate with the Editor at once.| J. L. MIMS, Assistant Secretary o Bbunal.mnay,iccep the gate no yer oto take care of itself without our help|us all say from the depths of our|p.m. He preached at Gordon Chapel First-class round-trip, 5 months limit 83.60 78.20 72.50 ame Local Committee. annot guarantee entrance there at un- Opry a |hearts, the Lord be praised. Every] Text Phil. 3:13, made many hearts iia ge ea ea ee Strive li. Se aes ect ee i rhe : =2¥3 | loyal member and friend of our church| rejoice. The P.. E. was auite pleased Upper testtt Pommama er wes 9.40 9.40 8.20 ss H B push Parough, Be liew fathers fool ise welcan see the steady encrease in attend-| and we were happy to pay our tullas le bs '& (ONOR TO t ee W e call our fathers tools sO wise We} can sec z y : ‘ 3 eee ‘ Lower berth Pullman rate, one-way 12.35 11.85 10.80 sc, asia an will attend the Mid- WHOM HONOR ce: beers heoge al sures eae Bide Avety: Sunday; and feel t eres ee c inter Sesion of the Bishops Council] p.5:- 5 p Dasseueee ope “wiser sons no doubt, will call us| sweeping from the pulpit to the pews,| spiritually alive b Reservations made in the order of application in Dallas, Texas, February 16-17, 1939, Testimonial to Bishop M. H. Davis ould profit by the opportunity. When re i nee oa ue, ‘eich are filled every Sunday. We|to march forward to big are asked to please write the pnteciain’ Presiding Bishop of the Second Epis. fhe waters have been troubled by this z '|have a ndous task before us as| things. i i ‘chi A ‘ ~| copal District, A. 4 i t j ° nL Re oe apace aiortien Rev. Geo. W. Washing aston All parties wishing to make reservations for this trip will please communi-|'"& Pastor, that satisfactory comforts| < : oe i eo. TH See eens i he| And yet 1 would not discount the|a church and our pastor is worthy of Sy Taye dhacdtal Sire cate with— might be arranged, also hour of arrival econd Episcopal District, will demon- sh his own way into the pool if he cs ceping open the door of| our faithful support of the plans he —Mrs. Thomasens : REV PRINCE Ej JACKSON iearce cceaed for its nD, pebriaty Hould be healed. When the supreme h a ; se the coh pa passengers are} offers for the ral activities of the| Sub tbe f ERE - S 2, 1939, at St. ar 9 i verdict. outlawed} 2OP© ©Y*" ie ; oy | knot 3 saying these things jubscribe for Mr. John R. Hawkins, Or Mr. H. H. Lowber, 620 Good Street, Dallas, Texas. Raleigh, as hi ie 4 ca ihe Be ges in the revised|at present able to get throv h 2 church. I am not saying THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER Financial Secretary, Passenger Traffic Dept., PRR : ah ies oC eS : S©C| well that the Negro is not legally barre¢ - = 5 astor. X ituti th, there was| " z s SERS 1541 14th Street, N. W., Broad St. Station, "|FIRST. DISTRICT PLANS AN|" This for the sterling qualities, a: Be dcachoxt Agro-Amer-|from the Military and _ tes Ml Washington, D. C. Philadelphia, Pa ELABORATE ENTERTAINMENT pes lanes mies, although only four Negroes sinc E s 2 cellent qualification, is a token of re- E d iti al oD. on able to squeeze OF BISHOPS COUNCIL AND ndom over the enlarged politic pean nee emancipation have BIBLES-$12.00 I « e spect. portunity offered by the decision; and : ee phe and nob one NOTE—The Pennsylvania RR advises that members of the clergy will be CONNECTIONAL YOUNG PEO. Every. pastor, Presiding Elder, 20d yet perhaps no single Negro in Missis- through ss a a, = i i i é 2 3 * rough Annapolis permitted to buy through round-trip clergy tickets to Dallas, Texas, on pre- PLE’S CONGRESS. inany iatherseas (alll are requested to pv oe Mithematwas able to cast his throug ve . Poste bye the: Aout sentation of Eastern Clargy Permit—Selling dates February &th to 14th. pa ANE OF DON’T SEND NEWS PLEASE READ AND ACT All delinquent subscribers, as well as non-subscribers MUST NOT ex-| TIAN RECORDER ly, write pect us to publish news UNLESS YOU If you have removed give us your ARE A SUBSCRIBER AND YOUR and new address. SUBSCRIPTION IS PAID UP. The’ If you like our paper, circulation of the Samaritan Herald| urge them to subscribe has grown to such an extent that our expenses per week are ranging from $125.00 to $150.00 per week and it is impossible for us to publish your news FREE unless you are a paid up sub- GEORGE A. SINGLETON Editor and Manager PRESIDING ELDERS: Conf, a ¢ i i f . te ac » of fateous ‘ test 1 looked after for| Officers, College Presidents, \'™ vigilance is the. price eu fool's Paradise is the acme ae scriber. s each Bishop, delegate Buss = AES Ministers ec Supreme Court’s decision is he Negro should re-rea' ngs Pastors and Presiding Elders will erences and have reporters a gate and friend. | Chaplains, Presiding Elders, Min's iP folly. The Nes and profit by it's please see that their reporters’ sub.| elected to the Christian Recorder scriptions are paid up in order to as-| please have the conference send sure publication of your news. EDITOR. The above notice was taken from The Good Sdmaritan Herald, and might have been written for the Chris- tian Recorder, which heartily concurs. —Ed. C. R, a subscription If you are not receiving your CHRIS- old tell others and Bishops and Connectional Councils. At the call of our esteemed chieftain, the Rt. Rev. D. H. Sims, Bishop of the First and Ninth Episcopal Dis- tricts, several leading Presiding Elders| ra and Pastors, together with laymen, were organized as'the steering Com- mittee for the 8th Connectional Young People’s Congress It will save expense, Training Institute; and Leadership as well as the Bishop Sims in opening the meeting, The Secretary-Treasurer of the Allen| of the World, and Religious Organi Christian Endeavor League, Dr. S. S. Morris, gave a graphic « 3. | tions, _ Political, Fraternal and Social line of the} Organizations and friends. Please £'"" BS He stated|a donation or give me the privilece ° that the 8th Connectional Young Peo-| speak to your people after your ™°""" |ple’s Congress wot 3 : figure prominently in this great event. The date above mentioned must 10. be over-looked. Each Presiding Elder District is allocated a certain stipend. ch pastor is therefore urged to su? port his Presiding Elder in this signal program. REV. R. L. TILLERY 2508 Middle Street, Norfolk, V2 AN APPEAL. HELP! In the midst of heavy responsibilitis observed that we would be hosts to]and small poverty stricken members ! the greatest number of African Metho- dists since the last General Conference. Plans are being well laid, and the minu-} cannot bear to see our parsonage ‘0! for taxes. So I appear to Bishops, Gene! tvice. Make your check to St, . M. E. Parsonage, 210 W- 10th Horton, Kans. : Yours in His narne, REV. ABNEK DAVIS ote by virtue of this ennobling decis- on. : ‘In the same way, when residential gregation was overthrown by judicial ficcision, segregation in reality began) lo take on new life and vigor. It be- tame more manifest in the North than | the South. Philadelphia, New York,| and Chicago, furnished the} st gigantic instances of segregation | is country has ever known, regard- ess of the high Court’s decree. All of phi to show that the race can- hot look to the Jaw or to any outside r salvation. “The Kingdom is within you.” he jury box to Negroes as nore recent decision guar- ace equal higher educa- of hope concreate real and buoyancy North, opportunities upon his fan The time h prais should pt so long as it | by idly and 1 fellow’s Psalt practical phi “Trust no tu tunities by the states, will the Negroes practical ad in so far as he is able dyantage of his advantage. A yeak will and feeble temper 1 for salvation to some of their own strength. HU Presidin and keeps it alert sists in resting | possibilities with no impressed with the amazir who rejoices for the Negro to mak ement of his lot ish hard upon t Act, act in the livir is that it stimulates the spirit But the danger co expectations ization. I have been oft of the Negro in ¢ although cied privileges as come, and is now he and life stands ajar- joicing in mpotently Trejo! in n of Life, losophy : however pleasant, ture, te ng present. —Kelly Miller ig omen BBARD, TEXAS tt g Elder J, We Benne satished with abstract ng optimism in his theoretical he never realizes e a practical ap- He he door of hope But to stand n- of en he re, his of FOR SALE AT A. M, E. BOOK CONCERN 716 S, 19th Street PHILADELPHIA, PA. ===== DSC09480.JPG ===== Pee ee a Re ee em Oe eas PAGE FOURTEEN ning, Rey. T. Ff. Taylor, pastor of Grant Memorial A. M. E> Church, who delivered a great sermon. Rey.}D. Johnson, presiding. All ‘Taylor also sang “Some day some|made splendi report Each-f where,’ to the delight of the congre-] one dollar gation. There was great joy through- out the service. Other pastors and their congregations present were Rev. RECORDER COCHRAN, GEORGIA —_—__—__ —————$—$—$—$ __<—<—<——oe— : len Day Program “ How many pastors? How many Missionary Workers? 10. How many members? SUNDAY. FEBRUARY 12, 1939 ye ee ’ 12. What are A. M. E. Mission Fields? 13. How many Allen Christian Endeavor Leagues? 14. How many Sunday Schools? ber 9th, 1938, with the The Second Quarterly Conference i was held on the 6th of Jan. at Turner Chapel A.M.E. Church. Reve: C: Be Harrold Presiding Elder. The Poe read the Scripture after which he en- larged on-the Passage read. The Pre- ey res, i30 inspiring», “0 t. Jahn. 24:8 which wa. ~ syed by all. Class reports Ae 0 Oe hye ee the pulpit in a very intelli which every one expected siding Elder pronounced the house open C. C. Calton, pastor of Emanuel A. M.] Rev, Johnsen’ preach eee ates. Paid 993 4 Bishop of A. M. E. Church 15. Some great laymen of the Church? for business. Miss Beulah Pitts was} E. Church; Rey. Jas. Valentine, pas-] sermon, all enjoyed. The mem! ‘or the pastor ; $122 for other wo years ago Richard Allen and his associates 16. Some great laywomen of the Church? elected Secretary. tor of Butler Chapel, and Rev. W. O.] friends of the Minaionaeys tewards, charitable ;, 2M. E. Church in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 17. Some great Young People of the Church? Disciplinary Questions were asked,| Sample, visitor from Gonzales, Texas. |] Atoc A2M.E. Church eee ee ia qenich initiated and EVENING WORSHIP ‘ and no deaths were reported thanks to} Presiding Elder expressed his delight)P. M. at two Sista ae aoa in HY categories ae Combined Church Organizations the tnseen force, God. All reports} of the fine city churches working to- america icy C8 i Richard Allen “An Apostle yess WORSHIP 4 were splendid. A full quota of officers gether in perfect harmony. One came}Mrs. A. E. Burch, presidin; ThelG. TN eal Charch in eae SRR 0. 737 and members answered the roll call. forward for prayer. Collection for the} pastor, Rev. S. B. Wright made a Dr. B.H cee Mer, methel Church, Philadelphia idee i hard a SCRIPTURE The Presiding Elder preached a won-|cvening was $12.85. At 7:30 p-m. splendid talk, encouraging the ladies to Rate ehiae Bryce ot. th year We anraes 716-18 Sash Rie iis deiphin aa APOSTLES’ CREED derful sermon Sunday morning. Theme, service opened on time with the ‘Senior do their whole duty as autveiuranrans Church for Pee uc e SS 2 P ‘Curry, Manager. f , 3 MUSIC “New appetites,” and romp £he wanes CHE rendeone cba selecHons with} ~ . Mrs. A. E. Burch, President J. L. Makins a aise anew the intrinsic qualities of that pionecr, prophet, ORATION—"The Heroism of Richard Allen” ful theme, the beloved Divine delivered] Mrs. D- C. Newman presiding at the Mrs. Lora Crawford, Sec’y. Sec noe ie fe) a ind refresh our memories with the deeds of the fee Hak UE a masterful sermon, full of thought. Piano. Pastor Harvey presented the meee SST bead . 3 : Marterly Conf ee hized the trails, Let us regird ourselv oe “Richard Allen, the Torchbearer” ‘At 3:30 o'clock the Rev. McAllister,] Presiding Elder Young. Dr. Young|THE SECOND EPISCOPAL DIST AUBURN MISS ; ae a of building a better world Dy. building a better Suet = "The Church which Richard Allen Founded” “Richard Allen, the Pathfinder” MUSIC “The Future of the A. M. E. Church” Se OFFERING—Have special offering in envelopes, and from clubs pre- bright. viously organized. This should be a great rally day for funds Dp: Ee are Se ai of as well as for morale, appreciation and committment. Publication A. M. E. Church. DOXOLOGY _ G. E. CURRY, Manager A. M. E. Book MIZPAH OR BENEDICTION delivered another wonderful message. the young pastor of Hawkinsville, Ga One was added to the church roll. and his congregation came over to help in the work of God. The Rey. delivered a wonderful sermon. On Sunday night the Presiding Elder came back with another strong mes- sage, taking his theme, “Knowing God.’ Hillsboro,N.C. ; : 3 oN MeN Sens, The First Quarterly Conference 4 | Monday night was the closing out busi-| The First Quarterly Conference of Ricasane Greek. Pe . “end oy ness of the quarter. 38 classes and 12] the Hillsboro Circuit convened on Jan.| Brookhaven District met eae auxiliaries made their reports to the|7-8 at Dickerson Chapel A: M. E.|31-Jam. 1, with our Presiding tu Y : , ing Elder, African Meth: ism in cooperation with the great Christian move- unas ery unique mission on earth. We have a rich heritage. eads sons and daughters of Allen. Pass on the torch. “3 delight of the Presiding Elder, who Church, Hillsboro, N.C. Rev. G..S.| Rev. S. L. Greene, Jr. in cha spoke in glowing terms of their earnest] Gant. pastor; Dr. B. H. Lucas, Pre-| ter devotion the pastor present A large audience listened as the preach-] labor during the three months. More| siding Elder in charge. The Presiding] P. E. who after the o fe us ~ Concern, 716-18 So. 19th Street, N: B._Envelopes’ may be purchased from A. M. E; Bock ‘Concern er talked td us by the way. The total} than $70.00 was raised in the Quarterly| Elder opened the Conference by hymn ia testioyane: meet ihe (shel ; Philadelphia, Pa. 716-18 So. 19th mde Philadelphi Pa.—Price $1.25 for 500— : raised for the quarter was $19.41. Thus Meeting. More than one thousand|No. 12, “A Charge to Keep I Have,”| Mrs. Reta ee, tal fa E Sate \MORNING SERVICE ? ‘including esas ; ended the best Quarterly Conference in} dollars was raised in three months,]}then prayer was offered by Brother ene Mrs. Carrie ation oi L TO WORSHIP the Hawkinsville District. The mem-] under the unselfish leadership of pastor| Henry Riley of Effland Circuit. “The| the ae ie Bees a IMN—No. 377 DEAR PASTOR: : ) bers are proud of their pastor, Rev. L.} A: Wo. Harvey. , Presiding: Elder | Conference lediin ammping “i ah Chime helt day, our worthy % BY YER After much forethot, I have outlined a plan that I feel will not only C. Curtis a new comer to this Charge.| Young solemnly confirmed all officers. | O Lord,” led by the Presiding Eider bak goal: tiring ein a RIPTURE—Gen. 12:1-9 or Gen. 13:8 put more interest and enthusiasm in our Annual Aare DAY, os Rey. L. C. Curtis, pastor Thus the First Quarterly Conference|The Scripture lesson was read tees were good We fis 1 ALOGUE make it a great time to pacverEaG and sell Aa ee des — Girard Bi Sessions Conference year is how, history. of the evening was taken up. The|was destroyed by a storm a OUNCEMENTS that it shall receive such hearty endorsement that Pastor and Church YMN—No. 327 ——— Dr. A. W. Harvey, Pastor Discipli * : * hi, ; i cutee » Pas plinary Questions were then asked| still marching on. The members : > will cooperate to make it all we desire it to be. zl Bre asa the : ; R sect Ri Freedom; or Richard P SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS Dr H. A. Young, P. E. and organization. Reports were read |to stand by the pastor, pray (or sut- RMON—Subject os. Ge res ace Alp cotieeror THE PLAN F 0 1 Conk ¢ (Mrs.) M. A. Goodwin from all departments of the church. | cess.~ pa ong ae pt re if pe Ge Be ; 1. Select in each Church a Richard Allen Celebration Committee to bat nip cron s oe | | Then the pastor read his list of nomi Rev. James Cotton tor ue rs et i ares ‘ csci be composed of at least one representative from each organization i A . 4 * es J i i stor, 1 Disci- P' : 8 Bethel A. M. E. Church, San. Antonio DAWSON, GEORGIA nations of the Stewards of the circuits:}. epee Greene, Jc. PE ‘] ERING—Precede with an ae i ene cada ea Be eceraeayt . Digtrict, was belt NoNsiner Listes ; all were confirmed by the Quarterly —Mrs. Carrie Cotto: pene Dee e 327) to support A.M. E- Boo Matas! ak Ailen C E 2. Have them to meet at least once annually as soon as possible to Dr. A. W. Harvey, pastor; Dr. H. A. The First Quarterly Conference of| Conference then next was election off | _ - building ay S ee Jung ee Pa ei E plan the Allen Celebration program. Young Presiding Elder; beginning| the Albany District convened at Atoc]a delegate to the Distri t _ HATTIESBURG, MISS emmeegenncay,Scnoo! Union a ee A Pasa rnat idea 3. Program to consist of Great Religious Services the 2nd Sunda Sunday morning, with a lively Sunday} ee eh ee gata couierenee aie aS y) Review, and headquarters of the African Methodist Episcopal in February, and an Oratorical Contest on Allen's Birthday’ or fies School, under the supervision Geely 5 ¥ Tea presidin VV: Church. est convenient week day. Contestants from the Young People’s 2 . B ig Elder, G. W. \\ L. A. Clowers, superintendent, and EXTRAORDINARY VALUE the Gulf Port District, held OLOGY Department her faithful staff of teachers; subject EAE ice Be rion EDICTION 4. The Committee is to plan, boost, advertise, attend 2 = ; x OL ool eal aes AFTERNOON SERVICES ‘ossible to make the Religious Services and of the Sunday School lesson was ‘Hon= G A. M. E. Church at Hattiesbs: ; Be, Atte Dey ae ; ee gate apa ‘ Nevemben ta to z6-7'The repor USICAL SELECTION ey a ae and well-wisher to be asked to help celebrate Allen's ar etal ‘te ea by he BE a oe :AYER ; j phase by celebrating on that day their n Christian birthday was beautifully discussed by the Pre-, On Sunday morning at 11 am RIPTURE and giving one cent a year for every year they have been a Chris fede pa io ges ba HYMNAL parents: 7 qm U tian. Suitable envelopes to be provided by Committee and each opened on time with sweet singing by: resus ~ || ton preached two strong sermon 7 &[RODUCTORY REMARKS........-- By Mistress of Ceremonies Organization represented to get full credit for what. it reports. the Sit ee Saat eee d di one enjoyed the services throus! TE MINUTE ADDRESS—“Richard Allen as a Missi a To be collected on or before 2nd Sunday in February. was presented by Pastor Harvey to art é oe 2 day. We are doing splendid work JSIC—Hymn No. 226 6. Oratorical Contest. Subject, “The Place of Richard Allen in the inva the’ train ee ee ic x year under the leadership of 0 I E 5 f American History.” Not more than 10 minutes. No idi a ; MINUTE ADDRESSES: te Annals of American yn ; np ee ze ees pi DISCIPLINE Sane did pastor, Rey. J. A. Thorn “Sara Allen’s Assistance in the Great Founders Work” manuscript to be used. Two prizes to be given. Committee to urged that every Christian strive to live . ‘ > we are highly pleased with © “Why we should Support the A. M. E. Book Concern. Berane’ 7. Contest to be judged on three points. Subject Matter—Pronuncia- tion—Delivery. Ist Winner from each Church to compete in a District Contest. 2nd Winner to act as Alternate, Time and place : to be arranged. Two prizes to be given. Ist prize: A free trip OL’S OBSERVANCE OF ALLEN’S DAY and expenses to the First District Missionary and Educational Con- : : v i of review period ress to appear On the program or money in cash, Also a picture LAR SUNDAY SCHOOL LESSON—(In place g 25 £0 Ae ¢ Wit and writeup aper. : : Bai Ore ic 1 et boys and girls on Richard Allen. Viz: 8, The first three winners in the District Contest to appear on the ainbridge District was hel: y i program at our next Sunday School Cony ention. Representa- nezer A.M.E. Church. Elde: Mootty Allen’s Conversion t as Judges in the District . aN > ou 0 $08 d Allen as a Slave Boy above reproach; that the unsaved may be constrained to seck life everlasting- The service was enjoyed by all present. At 4:15 p.m. the Union Quarterly Service opened with a°prayer and song service, after which Dr, E. W. Mor- gan, pastor of St. James A MEE Church was presented by Pastor Har- vey, as Master of Ceremonies who in turn presented the speaker of the eve- siding Elder, Rey] G. W. Winston | ©) Rev..J. A. Thornton, Pastot \ _TOGETHER _ . f Zz = —Eva Mae Bolton ic Hysinal : WHIGHAM, GA. is On the third Sunday in 1 and — $1.50 Mus night p : tives from our local Negro Press to ac our Presiding Elder delivered : F ei CHiteh Bree stirring sermons. 5 Both services be s oe erie patnes African ise 9. Will talk to Pastors about a Richard ae carci opre chat i i : ly attended 4 he ea for 25c. Can be used for all occasions such as Picnics, lebrations, Wilberforce University latae featutt pees If there is any one importan' Conventions, etc. LA F ‘ch as Quartet y Offering ANCE srence to District Missionary and Educational Congress, could be s 3 Ve tae OHIO — a al Be iertat ox s AN ewe ee OBSERV. hee ee inkatlox SFOS OU TKS SAE ia hoy Bee e t Educational Institu- é . ante es roast _ OF ALLEN’ p ae spect Cou Owned. uid Conducted bape ces Lagos dit pis es g ; Bde yal 1 ices with program made eS pile. tHe: tOp| Ne: Yours for success, Loko ereoea 3 orocco and Stam in Gol ~ : : ; hool and also an Allen Questionair I. N. PA y se eat ae itor eh MES. : ie? a fine move in the right direction, It was thought- ider this fe t pe Bi stereoe wholly on the basis of the needs of his particular ou ‘ ; aed ee tear ck Galen the: ees iding Elder’s District, but there is possi living? eee chroaghent all Distrists In the A.M. B, Charahy bn part or 01 0 aes hole D. H, SIMS, Bishop let & 9th Districts, whole, ONLY A LIMITED NUMBER OF VO College of Liberal Arts, Educa- AV. es : ; BE SOLD AT THIS PRICE. SEND Y' New ieee ek Sieeh “lil. TO-DAY. WE PAY POSTAGE, = _A.M.E. of the A. M. E. Church are no ‘of A, M. E, Church? ral Officers, their names 2" xe ts? iy d departmen i] as ===== DSC09481.JPG ===== # 7 14 re Ma PAGE SIXTEEN KEWANEE, ILLINOIS Our First Quarterly Meeting was held Sunday, December eighteenth. Our Presiding Elder, Dr. S. R. Maguinez came to us at the evening service at which time he delivered a masterful ser- mon using for his text John 6:68, “Then Simon Peter answered him Lord to whom shall we go thou hast the words of eternal life.” Every one present expressed being pleased. Little Howard Leslie Wright, Jr. aged four months was christened by Presiding Elder assisted by the pastor, after which the Holy Communion was administered. Monday evening at eight o'clock the pastor led a short de- yotional service after which the Pre- siding Elder called to order the business session of the Conference. Miss Tessie Jean Lundia was elected secretary. All ports showed an increase. Formerly Bethel was. in the South District but during the last Annual Conference it was placed in the West Chicago Dis- trict, therefore the Presiding Elder and pastor are new to this charge but they are looking forward to a successful year. The Presiding Elder, pastor and regation are well pleased with the progress made thus far. Total amount raised this quarter $293.00. cor Let us pray that this will be a great; year. The pastor and wife are very appreciative to the members of Bethel and friends of Kewanee for kindness tendered them since their arrival here in October. Rev. Donald H. Folden, Pastor Dr. S._R. Maguinez, P. E. —Mrs. M. S. Folden STOVALL, MISS. Sycamore A. M. E. Church .... Monday, January °9. 1939—We held our first Board Meeting for the Nev Year, which proved a success. Pastor THE Chism in the chair was at his best, in suhng. Meetung opened at 2 ocidck, singing Hymn No. 12 “A Charge to acep 1 Have.” oy bro. B. Strong. Atter some bret remarks by the pastor the house was vpened tor business. Roll called tor au leaders and they answered to their names and made a fine report. - tinance reported from all classes was]. pio.uU. We love our pastor, and will do all in our power to make him go and grow. Bee Officers Ben Strong “Louis Carver, Clerk Oscar Nelson Fred Bailey Mitchell Carver Elbert Carver Frank James. Dr. E. Pullet, P. E, Rey. I. Chism, Pastor —Sister Alma C. Powell THE THIRD EPISCOPAL DISTRICT, Boston, Mass. The Third Quarterly Conference of Charles St. A. M. E. Church con- vened Jan. 3. Rey. A. W. Childers, pastor; Rev. G. J. Drake, Presiding Elder. i Devotional conducted by Evangelist Ruth E. Morris, prayer, scripture Isa. i; The Conference was called to order by the Presiding Elder. Organization as follows. Secretary, Miss Florence Williams, Asst. Secretary, Mrs. Annie Cooper, Marshal, Mr. Cooper, Re- porter, and Subscriber, Mrs. Ruth E. Morris. The minutes were read and approved. All reports showed a remarkable im- provement over Kast quarter. Mr. J. Owens and Mr. Cooper were assigned to the Stewards Board. Sermon on Sunday a.m. by the Pre- _A. M. E. MUSIC HYMNALS pert | y pee nee REE AME gue neENy MERE OU BYBNL ys ig A.M.E.BOOK CONCERN. ‘ Philade!nbia. Pa Brand new A.M.E. Music Hymnals, Bound in semi Morocco with Head Bands and Beautifully stamped in | these Gold are offered at Prices. Single Copy — Half Doz. jms One Doz. Mail Your Orders Today We Pay Postag< CHRISTIAN Prayer was ottered|ioved pastor and Ree te telder the \T OPPORTUNiTy chureh is moving on. Toe Say Rey. O. W. Childers, Pastor - Rey. G, J. Drake, Presidin jPvangeliet Ruth KE. Morris. | corder is $1.50.a year really worth more. month of January It i During th We, wil my a GIVE a rs: “aha! JACKSONVILLE, Preaeeenn Subse i FLA fhe laymen who subscribe ee Henry Gordon Chapel A. M. E. Chureh|| V+ 70 get this bargain.) you must be in a club. The following Order er Ste es is held weekly at Henry Gordon Chapel A. M. E. Church. 9:30 A, M. Sunday School, Wm. Kinsler, Superintendent. ei od Editor and Manager The Christian Recorder i 716 S. 19th Street, Philadelphia, Penna. 11:00 A. M. Morning Worship, Dear Sir: Senior Choir Processional Pecacine: One) Enclosed herewith $5.) for {| the Christian Recorder to: Seng 6:00P. M. A.C. E. League, ~ Mrs. Thelma Wynn, President. 7:45 P. M.- Evening Worship, Choir Processional, Preaching. All services are spiritually alive and Address soul-stirring. The Sunday School is DS oF headed by a very efficient young man Name — and five well trained teachers. The Allen Christian Endeavor League is composed of several committees who have charge of the program each Sun- day and is being very successfully led on by Mrs. Thelma Wynn, who is quite efficient and successful in this field. REV. WILLIAM C. JOHNSON : - Pastor MRS. L'QUESTRA EVERETT = ~ AVERY ___ Subscribe for THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER Yours truly Stenography, Expert Typ- ing, Mimeographing Neatly Done Church Bulletins a Specialty Prices Reasonable The Christian Recorder Office 6th Floor Allen Building 716 South 19th vaiveek Philadelphia, Penna. Pastor - Church < Subscribe to ' THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER Pete on request. St need and natne a church DeMoulin Bros. & C 1194 South 4th St., Greenville, |. EB VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORITE BISHOP As never before the CHRISTIAN RECORDER needs your supr’' The present Editor and Manager has assumed a great responsibility He must pay for printing, wrapping, wraps, electric current, m2il'"s Lauling, postage, telephone, clerical help, rent for two rooms in the Allen Building, office equipment, service for cuts, insurance, and inci dontsls, “ We. took over “without a dime,” but like Payne, with faith in God. We thank the Bishops, brethren and sisters who have stood by The conference season will soon be over. Under the law Allen ‘Day as usually observed will mean nothing now to the CHRISTIAN _ RECORDER. Before the off-season comes we call upon loyal Africa" Methodists all over the connection to help us in a church-wide :v)- scription campaign. Do you love your church a dollar’s worth? Sv" scribe, Subseribe! Get your friends, and neighbors to subscribe! Take an offering in your church for so many subscriptions and boost 5°\" Bishop. Prove your love for him. The connection wants to kno” the most popular Bishop. You will help preserve and maintain one ° - our oldest institutions, the CHRISTIAN RECORDER. We must hav’ new | 5 WILL ‘ou HELP US? gt PHILADELPHIA, PA. oe STE ora, ORGAN: eER THURSDAY, JANUARY 19, 1939 PRICE FIVE CENTS [R. E. A. SELBY, Scc.-Treas. “Many would have given up | pe! they been in his stead While | others talkt he sawed wood. To- | lay his department enjoys in- €reasing prosperity. In the end é church will face a showdown ich will be better for all con- ed. Energies will then be limited and concentrated in de- Veloping the Department of Re- | ligious Education. | “OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLA. Allen Chapel A.M.E. Church, (0 ts) held its First Quarterly Con ce for the 1938-39 Conference yea Yelock as well as the night ser of twenty three accessions unde! “presiding. After praise servic After all reports were in, th gave a_very timely lecture 0 51.03. 201 E. Sth St. ura Alex corner of Fifteenth and Nebraska tunday and Monday night, Dec. | th and 12th. Sunday was a high day in Zion, | Mrs. ally at the eleven o'clock and = The Reverend J, A. Dames, Pas- A spiritual awakening was well lence, with one addition, making dership of our esteemed pastor, t, with Presiding Elder J. H. gular routine of business was} | spiritual outlook of the church. ers for the ensucing year were in- The Finance Committee re- . W. C. Watts, Pastor el Church, S Mrs. r THE RECORDER HALL OF FAME The Rev. Herman F. Tyree, Pastor St. The Reverend J. E. Thomas, P. E., Palmetto Annual Confer- ence, Florence, S. C. T. Jefferson Clement, Pastor ae; s Wesley Chapel, Houston, Tex. troit, Michigan, and host to the E. Romans Decatur Ward Nichols, Pastor 1949 GENERAL CONFER- | — We were all Emanuel, New York City. THE RECORDER HONOR | ~ Evangelist N. H. Jeltz. 4 Mrs. W. Sampson Brooks, Beth- Alberta Philadelphia, Penna. Mrs. Thennie cae | THE REV. D. T Atlanta, Geo é | Matthew, Philadelphia Penna. | | | Dean Chas. S. Spivey, Payne | | | Seminary, Wilberforce, Ohio. Nl akeie The Rev. George W. Baber, Pas- . De tor of Ebenezer Church, De- b The First Quarter vi the Conference LA. M et ENCE. The Rev. A. D. Avery, Presid- ing Elder of the Raleigh Dis- trict, Western North Carolina Conference, Greensboro, N. C. e hi ROLL year we o send our paste BIG BETHEL’S BABCOCK BABCOCK orga ly Conference held I to have our urned {to us The reports t we have had lookir for- s our banner tor, Rev The Rev. Allen R. Cooper, Al- | year ant bany, Ga. D. T. Babcock, from this confer Newbedford, Mass. The Rev. E. Harley, Apalachicola, ence to the Bishops’ bench in 1940 Wilson, Jones Florida. | The Rev. N. H. Leath, Noma, | Baten, Bethel Florida. | Members of the Hall of Fame The Daily Altar— Church, Hartford, Conn, Mr. R. J. Gardner, St. James | Thi | Alberta Wilson, Jones A. M.E. Church, Cleveland, | fl IS iSsue Tabernacle, Philadelphia, Pa. Ohjo. | tor of St. James, St. Louis, are persons who have sent in ten ee Missouri. or more new cash subscriptions Rev. Carlyle F. Stewart 2 The Rev. W. E. Guy, Pastor Ft. in the Most Popular Bishop Con- | | Sunday School Lesson Wayne, Ind. test. On the Honor Roll are | | pp;TORIALS The Rev. John C. Coaxum, Pas- names of persons geen || Narth Caroline beads | i riptions. tor St. Matthews, S. C. in five or more cash subscrip' : Seas Sane The Rev. S. T. Boyd, Mt. Pis- Let your name appear next wee € gah A. M. E. Church, Salem,| among the LEADERS of the Ernest Hall Nii Sie church. Warne this Se Pointed Points ie The Ghurchman Afield > ree ys—Letters to if id. Sees! Birthday Greeting The Christian Hera The Ee Since 1848 Youne People’s Page 1852 League Allen C. I News At A Glance The Christian Recorder. Mother of. the Negro Press, A || transitions Notices Popular Paper With Personality rhe Calendar MOST PO PULAR BISHOP IN THE CHURCH OM PAGE FIVE ahaatse 10 ll 12 12 . ae
• April 6, 1939
  ===== DSC09393.JPG ===== 4 a Na we WHAT MANNER OF MAN IS THIS? “DR. JOHN H. CLAYBORN” By Rev. John Whitmore No doubt you've often heard, my friend That biblical phrase of bliss, Involving one as he ascends— “What manner of man is this?” What manner of man is this, I ask Who breathes of natural air, Who shuns not a single task, That comes in his affairs What manner of man is he who took Our Southern Christian Recorder in thirty-two, While skeptics scorned and cried, “Merge it, ‘it can’t be revived,” What manner of man faced the task, Of a paper engulfed in debt, And now today he smiles when asked, And says, “It’s not so yet.” What manner of man spent awhile Wrapped by rumor’s bantage And yet practical self-denial For dead Southern Christian Recorder's advantage? What manner of man dwells with us Now scaling heights supreme, Who amid worldly lust and greed, Is master of his dream? Wh nner of man is he who raised The standard of our Southern Christian Recorder? While many tried to #hift the praise e This man kept calm and cool What manner of man is this, pray tell us, When knowing that he is praised, Only smiles and answers, “Well, To serve, is the thing that pay.” Who is he who can’t forget, Who seems to understand, lo help the thousands he has met, Has made the greater man? What manner of man, I ask church, Though surely born to rule, Has done his best to educate, Christian- ize, And help to build the A. M. E. Church. What manner of man must we keep To better our condition, The great, the small, the low, the meek, Will call for repetition. What manner of man is this, I say, He’s the John H. Clayborn of today The bench of Bishops greatest gift For the A. M. E. Church, ——— FAIRVIEW A. M. E. CHURCH DENVER, S. C. We are small in number, but numer- ous in the spiritaal lines. Rev. D. C. Brown, our beloved pas- tor with our Elder, Rev. J. C, Quarles held our second Quarter March 12th which was very much a success. Rey. ay THE CHRISTIAN R ECORD Quarles delivered to us a most thought-' SECOND EPISCOPAL DISTRICT | under the dire ful and spiritual sermon, through blus- ter and stormy weather which was — cess. : going on at the time. We raised for the day $61.58. Rev. Brown is a live! terly Conference Sunday, March 5.]an inspirational message to an attent; wire among ; au and financially. He is really a God highly commended the splendid report|church is in a healthy condtion R sent man in every respect. He believes’ for the fourth quarter of the year. He P ys in doing all-a-round work. MRS. STACY I. WILLIAMS RECORDER OBSERVES 91st ANNIVERSARY Princess Anne, Virginia his wife in making the q Princess Anne held the fourth Quar-] | Sunday morning, Dr - Tillery delivereg wires both spiritually) The Presiding Elder, Dr. R. L. Tillery,|audience. We are happy to say Our further expressed his gratitude for the] Rev. H. C. Walker, pastor. excellent co-operation of the people ELIZABETH CASON MUTUAL OMPANY Durham, North Carolina ¢ To our Policyholders and the Public: ch The factors which determine the success of a Life Insurance Company are thought, conscientious effort and the service it is in position to render the public. These have ever been the underlying ideals of North Carolina “Mutual, and account largely for the service rendered the public in its 40 years of continuous operation. ; During the year 1938, payments to policyholders and beneficiaries amounted to $872,312.74, including ae ms Matured endowments $106,813.19 and $130,216.54 cash values of poli- cies surrendered. : =~ Total payments to policyholders since organization $17,364,115.97. ME Federal and state oldage benefit | assessments paid in 1938, $16,710.05 and for = ~=6Unemployment Compensation, $18,786.83 — a total of $35,496.88. ‘ @! Insurance in force, $44,141,607. 00. i C. C. SPAULDING, President Peni Us eet te es I Po Be a ce an 40th ANNUAL STATEMENT December 31, 1938 ASSETS ; LIABILITIES Statutory Policy Reserves Other Policy Reserves . Reserve for Claims U: Outstanding .. on Policies as Collateral ... ‘s 53 Mortgage Loans (including $200,936.40 FHA) 1,598,197.06 Real Estate (Market Value) 1,124,321.96 Interest and Premium: “31,016.39 36,098.34 Employees Retirement Fund 65 Reserve tor all other Liabilitie: 66,091.37 General Voluntary Reserve Surplus ..... teecaes cepeleneete TOTAL LIABILITIES. ............. $5498,188.02 Sil ate ee Er PHILADELPHIA DISTRICT OFFICE 512 South Broad Street OE hehe J. B. Deans, Manager “No Home Is Completed Without North Carolina Mutual Policies” Goal: 50,000 New Subscribers Rev. M. H. Davis, Presiding Bishop. | VOL. XCI.—NO. 3 BISHOP REVERDY C. RANSOM Dhe president of the Board of Trus- tevs of Wilberforce has a great, re- sonsibility. Bishop Ransom, an alumnus, has, lived to see an age-old cream realised. “Awake, O daughter ‘of Zion, and put-on thy beautiful gar- ments!” Disembodied spirits walk the enchanted grounds of Wilberforce. : a “SWEET HOUR OF PRAYER” ~THE-OFFICIAL ORGAN: ? THE AFRICAN-METHODIST- EPISCOPAL CHURCH. \ HERZ» PHILADELPHIA, PA. WILBERFORCE UNIVERSITY ACCREDITED North Central Association Approves DANIEL ALEXANDER PAYNE | Founder and First President THURSDAY, APRIL 6, 1939 PRICE FIVE CENTS r of Ohio and sitting with rd of the N ence, and $1,000 to -P = The Bishop Sims is truly Seminary 1$11—1893 asset to the church “ea PRES, D. 0. WALKER g’elock on Sunday morning , more than three hun- (Continued. on page 13) ~ CONNECTIO A-Telephone Communication Pe tui, A telephone communication “the most phenomenal three years with President D. Ormonde Wal-| since they had known Wilber- ker, and a telegram to Bishop D. force University was under the H. Sims confirm the report that administration of president D.O. Wilberforce University, the pride Walker.” Points of objection had of African Methodism and the] been reduced from 27 to 2, and oldest institution of learning in| they were on educational policy. the world owned and operated by Americans of African déscent has| er than the Christian Recorder, been fully accredited as an “A” has weathered the storms of 83 class institution by the North| years from Payne to Ransom and Central Association of Colleges} Walker. During president Wal- and Secondary Schools. rating committee met at the St.| center of many controversies. Stevens Hotel, Chicago and re-| He made news for the secular ceived the report of the examin-| press. Now he has won. The ttee which said that appropriation for Wilberforce this (Continued on page 13) ing comm NAL YOUNG PEOPLE'S CONGRESS Philadelphia, June 18-22 MISSISSIPPI AND LOUISIANA AFRICAN METHODIST end the seventh year o admir tion in the above name¢ tes. I have (Continued-on page 9) | In This Issue | The Daily Altar- Rev. Carlyle F. Stewart 2 Sunday School Lesson.. EDITORIALS: Wilberforce, eight years young- The Risen Lard ‘ The| ker’s incumbency he has been the Spring Cleaning 4 Is It Me?” 4 Connectional Expansion 4 Pointed Points ...... 4 Churchman Afield .. +) Young People’s-Page 6 Allen C, E. Clement’s Comments League 7 A ===== DSC09394.JPG ===== a PAGE TWO se THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER | aig Myc aaa 7 ; c ‘ 5 Bh iin fae ane. ae: re itual glow and can we say; “Did not eS CHRISTIAN RECORDER Paak THREE our heart burn within us, while be pulp d a De A talked with us by the way?” Prayer: Dear Heavenly Father, we 7 _ Friday, April 1 ‘ Was asked what he most missed wh "THE PERILS OF NEGLE Ne thought of heaven. He replied: The sound of trumpets in the morn- POINTERS By Roy Te Seas Pastor. a The Daily ast The people of St. Luke seem willing to work with him and his good thank Thee for the presence of the} “How shall we escape, if we ne, ag it a : : , lect Lesson Ala 9| 8! ledme. Like the i i Ba caer ; l t & Christ as we trudge the dreary paths of|so great salvation?” Heb. 2:3. PAUL PREACHES THE RISEN It is, of all instruments, ritede pei ica va ay a Mead vac ee es of Soy es Cl an A a life. May our companionship be made] We recently passed thru the lenten CHRIST sweetest, but there are moments when 1 Nethingbidea oo f i hon Tie ae ee ee E RI h eer in the resurrec- ‘ sweet by our recognition oi His eternal} season. presence turn our gloom into joy. Amen. One busy pastor found i, difficult to get his people to conside; seriously the marvelous opportunity Lent afforded for spiritual growth, want to hear trumpets, a This is the victory which overcomes the world—even our faith.” That has @ trumpet quality. The reports as follows: Trustees Stewards .. Senior Stewardess .. tion of Jesus could have kept the church alive through all these centuries, Almost any man who says he is not Lesson Text: Acts 13:16, 23-31, 38, 39, I Corinthians 15: 19-22 «++ $958.10 348.15 ik ; tr It is no ther eet § ¥ By Rev. Contato E- ant Wednesday, April 12 . Most people are more concerned abou Acts 13:16 And Paul stood up, ana|*® keep the faith. It is no dea id Bie sib in immortality for himself) Junior Stewardess one Mineseeses te “THAT | MAY KNOW HIM” their personal appearance'than they are beckoning with the hand said, Men of] ‘© Preach the faith for years. ‘Lo see of hinhdved Be. Bieeet ae FOTN Senior Choi: iy aes. Hts iC} 20.60 about their spiritual growth. To alloy Israel, and ye that fear Go , hearken; the shocks of life; to toil in season and} Jesus stabilloed, the hope of i Gospel Choir 8.50 The Lord is nigh unto all them _Prayer: Help us, O Christ, to se¢] «Tha; I may know him, and the ‘opportunities to pass by without taking 23 OF this man’s seed hath God ac-| O't} to share one’s last crust with those] life for every man Bic mot xvi Teague Choir . 21.60 that call upon him, to all that call Thee more clearly. As: Thou art the power of his resurrection, and the fel-] advantage of them to improve oneseli, cording to promise brought unto Israel| ‘ 8&4; to encourage the down-heart-| the doctrine. elieved in] Joint Usher Pape ae apon him im truth, He will fuléll risen. Christ, help us to: lveun the ges lowship of his sufferings, being made| is neglect. a a Saviour, Jesus; 24 when John had ed; to overcome temptations; to march] It would be hard to think of a more Pastor s-idi No. 1244 2.90 the desire of them that fear him; he/"<> ° Thy power, triumphing vel) Spformable unto his death.” Phil.| This passage is not to the sinner as first preached before his coming the along dusty roads without too much| improbable story than that of the ae Pastor’s Aid No. 2..0.0..0.0., 2.60 also will hear their ery, and will save sin. In Thy name, we pray. Amen. 30. _ | much as it is to the Christian. We ob. baptism of repentance to all the people complaint ; to endure as seeing the in-|rection in such a day as the one in Pulpit Aid»... Zi 40.00 them.—Amen. Easter was a great day in the world. | tain salvation thru faith in Christ. Bu: of Israel. 25 And as John was fulfilling Hisible—to do all this for years and years| which Paul lived, yet it was just that Coal Clabes dangies 13.45 ( Pe) OR ee ee Monday, April 10 Christ arose. We read oi his resur-|We must nourish and cheerish it after his course, he said, What suppose ye Bare this not call for trumpets?|Same incredible story that was to save Shine ng iad, ) a 10 60 ji Saturday, April 8 “PEACE BE UNTO YOU” rection; we are liited by the sweet|having received it. The average that Tami ea not he. But behold, te ee are: they -who have come up| the world. paces BSonsryis -+ | 13.60 UNDYING LOVE ——___—_—_—__——— | strains of harmonious choirs; and great] church member today can be “steamed phere COMBENE ONE after me the shoes ees ae tribulations.” Sound the] That one open tomb is proof of the| Sunday 2 Ace rie 55.00 a Ry Care Peau igre ee midst | preachers tell us of that wonderiul|up” over a bazaar, or dinner, or even a of whose feet I am not worthy to un- vn ve 2 ; fact that every tomb can be opened. aes a: aa bgt heen 31.70 He went to Pilate, and begged the Fand saith unto them, Peace be unto] .yene However, the Apostle Paul did] financial drive, but too few of us mani- = eee children of the a Guu! abe pe eno ut being} NS Braye Nea anent: Light Club, ; Jie e body of Jesus, Then Pilate commanded] ?°4- yoee ae aes B- os not rest the case on what he had heard| fest much concern in the weighty things, Se Gat 7g aiid see SONS vow veterans on Mea Re, they Cal Wise Bre of nis Me pi the body to be delivered.” Matt. 27:58. ‘ae The little band of eleyen disciples had others say, or upon the evidence of] we feel, all too often, like an office a ee he oe word of this They had sits : E ee the south. ERAXER: THOUGHT Sisterhood Ps ce And when Joseph had taken the} "4" themselves behind closed doors 10r} j+ners but an actual knowledge that he] the churc who said: “Revivals are al! ae sey ae : For they that ett saiddecs er as boys; they came By William Chalmers Covert Gah ee 4. ae sy es cheap Maer fear of their lives. A more dishearten-| cessed in his own life. Can we say right, but we just haven’t got tim dwell in Jerusalem, and their rulers, be- fi ged men. They had suf- : ms A ar BSR EY spar a ang: 2 ee na ks tomb | ¢4, deiected, and disillusioned band of ie “{ know Him. The resurrec-| besides, we can’t afford it.” cause they knew him not, nor the ithe “aber As they marched up| 1n Thy glorified and risen self, O RW A 4 ei $1,694.83 cloth, and laid it in his o : yl . . ¥ » jhe & ennsylvania Avenue Ss Chri ve see A own i iat \ SON, which he had hewn out of the rock: ee ey nt wet He Pe: Lwon-) tion is true, not because others have] Prayer: “Good Father, Thou art ¢ = Bla) setepeal i — standing upon the pie ue fest Se ioc asthe. pa) Presiding Elder rolle at stone i need of ever i Jesus ; y awe 3 RI ee Bhan . and he rolled a great stone to the door eta ashe Par pr ae xs pee tis Se. WAS] declared it but because deep within my d f every heart, and thru | Femning BIRR 2Se And shedel tie where minnie-balls had plowed their}@md peace. May mourning hearts, in REV. Wm. LEE FREEMAN, of the sepulchrem and departed.” Matt. spe et ncn pies Sp eEre powers.” : | Christ Thou hast answered the hear bound RONe Be death Gh hin, eH savage way across their checks. this season of Easter hope, find Det Pastor 27 :59-60. 3 Eo eens Jomaiheeee Ge He To be able to say: “I know” is the) °°°FY need. Amen. asked they of Pilate that he thoutd Be Many empty sleeves were apparent! strength with whicl’ to bear the pain MKS. HELEN JENKINS The love of Joseph of Arimathea was} "* ie 5 greatest testimony of all. Jain. 29 And when they had fulfilled and some soldiers were drawn in car-|4nd mystery of death. Gird with en-| Bix : s -desperat ; and now the: ior- a i , s oy unbroken by the tragedy, or what ap- desperate need; and now y ielt all things that were written of him, they riages. At first people applauded—but| abling grace and sweet comiort all sor- T. PETER A. M. E. CHURCH peared to be so, of Jesus’ deaths At}S2ken themselves. Their condition was)" 7.4151 the Name high over all, GRACE AT THE TABLE ook him down from the tree and laid| t¢Y could not keep it up. Then they/¥Owing hearts and crown the faith of| Pickins, Miss the risk of ridicule and censor he begged} °" theironm dots, W Beni Sea In hell, or earth, or sky; SOPs him ina tomb. 30 But God raised him| ‘4 to sing—but the song died upon Thy children who walk beneath heavy |, The first Quarterly Conference was for the body of Jesus to provide for] "> mee eae SONG? Angels and men before it fall, Seana cnT aan Bom (HeMMERUMCA Gia he wae aeen'for their lips. Then, as the men’ marched| burdens with fresh proof of Thy tate ld F yrutary 1 12 Dr. J. W. Hair Him in death what he did not haye in} In the midst-ot this dispirited and ABs ievils teatand tye? Father of Life, bestow upon ws many days of them that came up with| PY» OBly sobs could be heard. It was pan presence in thers heatis. Dui the Presiding Elder in the chair. After the closing hours of his life:—peace terror-stricken assembly, Jesus came joy of those whose lives are hid P a great tribute. dark yeil of ignorance and doubt that devotion, the organization took place. him from Galilee to Jerusalem, who are now his witnesses unto the people. 38 Be it known’ unto you therefore, All reports were good. Sunday morn- ing Supt. Bro. C. Taylor was on time with a live Sunday School and stood uttering: “Peace be unto ryou.” “And when he had so said, he shewed unto them his hands and his Victory—let us think only of victory lies across on Easter Day. Gone are all the doubts; forgotten all the sufferings. “Thanks the unbelieving world, obscuring the light and hope of the aster morning for millions at home Prayer: Dear Heavenly, Father, we Christ in God. Help us to live | f that eterna the .k ledge thou| glory and strength o} ‘ , thank thee for the knowledg which already we begin to possess, and and quiet. Joseph provided the very best in his possession, his own tomb, hewed out of a rock. L wonder what : breth: * * , ui Joseph thought when, after he had roll- side. Then were the disciples glad, pesos asics A reo bal whose secret is that we may know Thee, E MMe ce ee be to God, who giveth us the victory,|and abroad. Bring to men everywhere, |} ; Loot earned Dr. Hair took for ed'the stone against the door, he de-Jwhen they saw the Lord.” Ege oe eee Se we anaes 2 ee only true God, and Jesus ehrist ind. by him every one that tReligked ;,| through our Lord Jesus Christ.” “I who sit in the forbidding shadows and See oan : 2. He sah souls parted. Little did he realize that his}, How quickly the scene changes. From Thursday, April 13 whom Thou hast sent. Lighten all our stited MOREA things, from which ye have no interest, today, in your doubts. | darkness of death, the news of our), a hie change at generous and thoughtful act of en-[sorrow and fear they changed to joy ‘ GROW IN GRACE days with the clear shining of Thy Rul’ gee Weeaiaitned’ by the Law: of I have no time, today, to waste in argu-| Tisen and glorified Lord, that the fear] ctor brought tic bat S 5 : (eae tombing the Master would be recorded’ and faith. I am sure they left the room 4 presence, and may we find the evening ar ments; for Easter spells victory. There} 0f death may give way to the confident}; 40. \otthew 26-41 another message and praised hundreds of years after-| with a new grip on themselves and <ephut aoe ano ptace sanduuit the time bright with the radiance of ‘)° AT CopminameniS HO Tt wethave only| met be some eae spiritual reward Sern ton pee Sir sons Joy abe Thy | crore ouc ie pastor has been with wards. One never knows how long the] possessed with an unbelievable joy. knowledge of our Lord and Saviour endless day.—Amen. hoved in Christ in this life, we are of for fidelity. We are not of all men| ght hand. “Thanks be to God whol... Gur Church has taken on new life. giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.” Amen. most miserable; we are of all men most fortunate, most happy. Do you not like Prayer: O Our Heavenly Father, help us to haye more faith in Thee no mat- little deeds of remembrance in Jesus’ will live on, nor what effect for all men most pitiable. The people are coming back fo the 20 But now hath Christ been raised Jesus Christ.” II Peter 3:18. name g eran Church, the Jackso: istri x good in the hearts of mankind. ter what may betide. We need Thy ee tas ise ee oe ene eaeiaaes era rom the dead, the firstfruits of them that hymn of ours which tells how. the Pa ee ea ern NGS East Meus Ee ae 4 Prayer: Father, in Heaven, we thank] presence every passing hour. May continually from him, as much as ih eae e a ee TEE EEnEl that are asleep. 21 For since by man athlete almost fell, who stroye not al- M... Matthew 28:1 We are on our way back to’take our Thee for the love of Jesus which could] Thy everlasting peace abide with us}'* all May Jong) tom the Lark “a i ou e death, by man came also the| "?* yt eka wheat WG eka Ey RR oa Re place. We thank Bishop Greene for not be holden by the grave. As Joseph] now and always. Amen, at first rat a mt ey eine THE SON ae surrection of the dead. 22 For as in laurel wreath of vaetory was: placed? Ga iisne 15:1-11 sending us this great gospel preacher of Arimathaea expressed his «devotion pani eet % 5 eae ae , dam all die, so also in Christ shall all ES ie ae separ uals Philippians 3i7-14 and singer. Just to hear him sing will for the crucilied Christ, may we today Tuesday, April 11 No one can grow by the mere trying. 1 e made alive, which tells of the good ship which made PP 7-14. thake you dovechin. Dr J. W. Hair, E. Nelson, pas- Acts 17 :16-18. the and manifest our love. For the sake of THE WAY TO EMMAUS Growth comes as a natural process, but] Qur Lord is risen from the dead: GOLDEN TEXT: But now hath harbor, jwith rent cordage Presiding Elder; Rev yumogs Jesus, we pray. Amen. only fully so when in conformity with] Our Jesus is gone up on high; rist BeuRIM segmariiie dead. the shattered deck—but came in successful- Sl opi eile tor. | And it came to pass, that, while they | the laws of growth. For example, we| The powers of hell are captive led, st-fruits of them that are aslecp. I tay 20 5 Ce INEZ TAYLOR : s + ertai ed Is of the sky: + ae f i Life is hard—always has been hard. —The 20th Century Quarterly PR ayAP Sunday, April 9 communed together and reasoned, Je-| Parents are told to give certain types] Dragged to the portals ot Fe orinthians 15:20. We'h ; igh 5; it b RR CHRIST AROSE sus himself drew near, and went with|of foods to our children, foods that| There his triumphal chariot s, e-have no right to expect it to be] To UF & CHURCH Spruce 2680 them.” Luke 24:15. contain vitamins, minerals, etc. in order| and angels chant the solemn lay: HE LESSON BROUGHT DOWN |‘*° ° soft: Tt is & Pattle unending, NEW YORK CITY SS q ates; fe; se k . “LHe j : is rine.” i y the children may enjoy the fullness| “Lift up your heads, ye heayenly 8@ a struggle evermore. Christ makes us CHARLES H. Bie mot bere fons Se Jo, rime! Twos Se, elle et pir wre es ver cestains fooled Ye everlasting doors, give way!” B . ce: 7s ink wanes bigs Reeves paaaceun é , Matt. 28:6. Read Matt. 28:1-15. maus with heavy hearts, were joined| Of gr . ene y John R. Ewers but for strength to carry our heavy The fourth Quarterly Conference of CHEW, Jr. by a third who unfolded the Scriptures| so we are told, will bring about arrested ; be a “Loose all your bars of massy light, “Whom God hath raised up, having I frequently attend the symphony] loads. We know that’ there must be} St: Luke A. M. E. Church, New York A REARRR CERES F zhi i i ‘owth. Likewise, from a . OR ane | aga loosed the pains of death: because it}in a most understanding way. The OG snapROp et Sy Pete ? J fiacenc oncerts. There Kinds of|sickness. failures, disappointments, de- City was held Wednesday evening, was not possible that he should be|stranger turned the gloom of the two spiritual standpoint, if we are to grow| And wide unfold the ethereal °° eee acy a ‘ misunderstandings,| March 8th with Rev. A. L. Wilson sic which I like. Life has many] pressions, losses, hoods and music must endeavor to| hardships; but the Christian spirit is erpret all of them. But there is|the faith that overcomes the world. bmething in me that rises to the sound] “We fear no foe, with Thee. at hand to trumpets. Clear, high, challenging,| bless.” ttain—give me the trumpet. Easter is the day of victory. “I have One time I went to a morning service] overcome the world.” “Death no more Westminster Abbey. I was prepared] has dominion.” Easter is the sound of a great choir, impressive architec-] trumpets in the morning. It is the te, holy memories—and a colorless| day of spiritual victory. “And this is Ton. Imagine my delight, there-| life eternal, to know Thee the only ungish preacher ascend-| true God and Jesus Christ whom ee steps and kindled us with] hast “{ know whom Ihave in grace and in the knowledge of our| He claims these mansions as his right; Word. The men on the way to Em-|Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, then we] Receive the King of glory in! Tho?" maus had read the Scriptures but did| must conform ourselves to the things] “Who is the King of glory? W Mer not understand them, Many people! that will best bring this about. Seek “The Lord, that all our foes os today are walking the Emmaus road in| an atmosphere best suited to your The world, sin, death, and he' their Christian experience. The Em-|growth in the things of the spirit-): threw; a maus road is one of mistrust and gloom:| Prayer, the Word of God, fellowship] And Jesus is the Conqueror’s 12 —a good cause being lost because of the|in Christian worship, practicing the id 3 giant wrong. Faith in Christ will change] presenting of God ;—these and others the way to one of understanding. The} are means for our growth. ; i Holy Spirit will reveal the purpose of| Prayer: Heavenly Father, we thank even the sufferings and disappointments | Thee for thy grace given so freely to 2121-23-25 Christian St., Phila. into joy thru His, explanation of thie presiding. Rev. Wilson gave a splen- did exhortation. The Sunday previous he preached a very constructive ser- mon. Dr. Wilson is really proving to the church that the more he advances in age, the better he is fit for the pulpit, The conference was well at- tended. Bro. Daniel Geathers was elected secretary and the Rey. Julius Major was elected marshall. The re- ports from all departments showed pro- gress. holden of it.” Acts 2:24, Jesus turned defeat into victory. His enemies thought they had brot his career to an end: they believed that the cross disposed of Him, once for all. They were mistaken. Death could not destroy Him, He ever lives! His very disciples and closest friends never dreamed it could happen, No doubt they felt that He had gone the way of all the world. Nevertheless they, too, were mistaken. Morris Brown College ATLANTA, GEORGIA LIBERAL ARTS COLLEGE Courses leading to BACHELOR OF ARTS BACHELOR OF SCIENCE rated by Southern Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools. Lo, his triumphal chariot waits, ‘And angels chant the solemn lay’ “Lift up your heads, ye heavenly gatesi Ye everlasting doors, give way! a King of glory? Whe sent.” | of fife, and a little talk with Jesus will] us. May w live in such Tee, bende Paasicur power possess! owing sermon on “Faith.” He said| trusted and am Ant . bin ogee Soe ek: a Members of Association of “The risen Christ is here today! make it all right. ” sphere that we may ; iy The King Of ints’and angels t°° t afte; cifer had been thrown over| guard what T have committe natal: By Ara Nepean cesses American Colleges. W. A. Fountain, Jr., President Easter has passed with its glorious | Christian stature and t walt Me et Lord and Saviour, Jests Let every heart arise to pray To Him who conquered death and lay A light of life along our way!” battlements of heaven and had lain| against that day . : closing out his third year with us as our ingly upon the earth, he} _ Victory—trumpets! \ ae ae SON ===== DSC09395.JPG ===== bee en , Bell—KINgsley 0497 Published Weekly at the A.M.E. Book Concern 716 S. Nineteenth Street Philadelphia, Penna. Bishop D. H. Sims, Presidenc Bishop M. H. Davis, Vice-President Contributing Editors: Jefferson Clement, J. Wright, G. Richardson. Carlyle F. Stewart, Josephine T. Washington, T. Elizabeth M. Thomas, Howard LD. Gregg, Milton S. Wayman Blakley, Charles H, Wesley, Juanita E. Jackson- Mitchell, A. Wayman Watd, Harry V. George A. Singleton, Editor and Manager e SUBSCRIPTION RATES 1 Year, $1.50; 6 Months, $1.00; Single Copy Se Address all correspondence to: The Christian Recorder, 716 South 19th Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. THURSDAY, APRIL 6, 1939 ~ Weekly Thought My not pledge spi that those who partake of his have passed from death to life. Weekly Poem “I bind my heart this tide To the Gali t ean’s side, To the Christ who died for me. To the brother far away, And the brother near at hand, In this town, and in this land. “L bind my heart in thrall To the God, the Lord of all, To the God, the poor man’s Friends, And the Christ whom He did send. I bind myself to peace, To make strife and envy cease. God! knit Thou sure the cord Of my thraldom to my Lord.” —Lauchlan Maclean Watt. $i - THE RISEN LORD When the Sabbath was over, Mary of Magdala, Mary the moth_ er of James, and Salome, bought spices, in order to come and anoint His body. So, very soon after sunrise on the first day of the week, they came to the tomb ; and they said to one another, ‘Who will roll away the stone for us feont the entrance to the tomb?” i 4 But then, looking up, they saw "Jon the first day’ of the week, He irrection of Jesus, though we comprehend its mystery, is the THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER that the stone was already rolled back: it was of immense size. Upon entering the tomb, they saw a young man sitting at their right hand, clothed in a long white robe. They were terrified. But he said to them, : ‘Do not be terrified. It is Jesus you are looking ior—the Naza- rene, the crucified one. He has come back to life: He is not here: this is the place where they laid Him. But go and tell His dis- ciples and Peter that He is going before you into Galilee: and that there you will see Him, as He told you.” So they came out, and fled from the tomb, for they were trembling and amazed; and they said not a word to any one, for they were airaid. Now when He rose to life early their contribution is ciated.” ciated.’ Too true. cold, cruel, callous. quired: appeared first to Mary of Mag- dala, from whom He had expelled seven demons. She brought the tidings to those who had been with Him, who were now mourn_ ing and weeping. But they, when they were told that He was alive and that He had been seen by her, could not believe it. who rises SPRING CLEANING» Twenty-five years ago Booker TY. Washington founded the Na- the other day: “Why are so many ‘him to se the outstanding leaders in the church dying?” He proceeded to answer his own question by saying: “It is because they work hard and ) not appre. This writer had to run and board an approaching street car but the words of that minister still ring in his ears, ‘Not appre- This world is Some of our best men have gone to untimely graves because of ingratitude. Many spirits have been crusht, many hearts have been broken, yea many a preacher has been murdered because he refused to ‘bow down, and kiss the image.’ When the disciples were in- formed that one of their number would betray their Master they in- “Lord, is it Me?” God forbid that 1 should knowingly mistreat a brother. These lips must speak no guile; these hands must know no dagger; this mind must think evil of no man. I must be loyal, brave, and true. “Do not deceive yourselves. God is not mocked. For whatever a man sows, that will he also reap.” He over the bleeding, mangled and prostrate form of his brother will be cast down as sure_ ly as the inexorable law that lifts the tides. “Lord is it me?”- tional Negro Health Week Cam- paign in Tuskegee Institute, Ala- bama. It falls each year the month of April, The secular press will urge the people to clean up their homes and premises. They will be taught the importance of preventive medicine, sanitation and hygiene. While we are cleaning we should not forget to renovate our church, the house of God. Use a paint brush and whitewash. Re- pair walls, roofs and_ siding. Straighten pillars and build new steps. Plant a hedge around your church, set out flowers and trees. Repair the outhouses. Make the House of the Lord in- viting from the outside and pre- sentable from the inside. “Clean- liness is next to Godliness.” Brush down the cobwebs, repair or cast away old dilapidated furniture. If there is a cemetery at your church, organise a committee and clean it up. Give hoes, rakes, picks, spades, shovels, brooms, paint and white-wash brushes a chance. What we are is reflected by our surroundings. a “IS IT ME?” - The the future. cadence. follow up and develop. progressive. — ‘ A very prominent minister in a if nie CONNECTIONAL EXPANSION Editors of our Church periodicals are stressing Expan- sion at the hope of our Church for Yes, we must expand, for the lack of growth indicates de- But let us do so with great precaution and precision. Let us not attempt greater ex- pansion than we are prepared to _ It is a well ‘known tenet of evolution that expanding life aims ever at creating organs adequate to its range. Much thought and planning are necessary before de- termining how far or how fast we should proceed in this direc- tion. Let us not outreach our- selves merely to be considered After having invested large sums of money in the West Afri- can work and failing for a time to follow up, we are now spending! money making’ excursion trips] over there to satisfy ourselves that the money was wisely in- vested. Allof this information ’ should have been ours through the| young” Bishops assigned. there.: But i Bishop is sent to. West Africa, a jon his way there, meets ‘himself| chief is sister church said to the writer coming back, it is impossible for Rev. ui nd} Wayney Indiana. © PFOPer survey and check up of our work there Yes, let us expand, but |e ‘i do so with a sense of economy, ., f that what we do will not j. mere waste of effort and eae The greatest menace to the 4 petuity of our church is not eri. cism and attack from within ayj from without, we can stand thes, and live gn. Financial waste j, what’s weakening us, - The West Indies, Bermuda, South America, (Cuba is being considered) may well be groupe; into a district. And Canad, though it is contiguous to the Fourth, because it is an Enelis, possession, might be considered |, this grouping. South Africa, two districts, instead of one. Sone re-districting is needed in (ih. home work. But the work that is to be done in this and other 4j- rections should be in progress 9j planning now.° We have already suggested th appointing of a committee on Re- vision of Discipline. We seem to be afraid of the tentative plan cause we fear the committee ap- delegates. Loyalty to the Churc should prompt us to work now, and at the proper time hand the unfinished job to the author ed committee of the Genera! Cn- ference, who would have in wan) instances only to codify. Few individuals go to the Gen- eral Conference with the though constructive We of doing throughout. der in legislation and have t pent when it is too late think to get down to the business of legislating on the closing “J of the Conference—To late! ; —priic, P. Col Pointed Points eae Conference of the Pittsburg! nual Conference April 11-15 | Tarentum, Fa. Theme: ~ ‘Messenger and the Messac' tical subjects are on the agen a very splendid publication )» " - people of Turner aE ‘African M, E. Sunday Scho"! ] ‘The Editor” E, Allen Charlton : 4 E, Guy, frequent contt ty ie pointed might not be elected as have othe; thoughts. That is why we blur RESIDING ELDER jos. W: Jarvis will preside over the 7|st session of the Allegheny i? : N.} at wide range of profound and pr“ “THE VOICE OF YOUT!! © n by the HURSDAY, APRIL 6, 1999 — Roll. ees pastor of Bethel, Woodbury, N. J. is a minister with a broad vision and profound love for the church. Not only is he in the Christian Re- corder Hall of Fame but has en- couraged another to enter with him. More ministers like the Reverend Dorsey would revolu- tionise the church of Allen within a decade. RABBI. LOUIS WOLSEY speaking recently in Temple Keneseth Israel, New York, ob- served that Jewish births are on the decline. For fear of persecu- tion many Jews are afraid to have children “lest they be contributing to the suffering of to-morrow.” “JEWS DO NOT BELONG TO arace. It is not a part of our be- lief. Our scriptures oppose the doctrine that Jews belong to a bloodspure race. When we adopt this belief of race it is ‘defeatist Judaism’ talking, a Judaism which has lost its fortitude and courage.” THE SOUTH AFRICAN Christian Recorder is a credit to our Methodism. The news con- tent, mechanical make-up, and paper, on which it is printed place it in a class by itself among our journals. The chief Editor is Bishop R. R. Wright. Jr. who was Editor of the Christian Recorder 28 years prior to his election to the bishopric in 1936. The South African Christian Recorder sur- passes what the Christian Recor- der was. The Mother congratu- lates the daughter. “THE BANTU © WORLD” comes to the Editor’s desk from Johannesburg, South Africa. It is a five column paper of 20 pages and larger than the Christian Re- corder. Like the above mention- ed paper it too can teach a lot to Negro owned and managed pa- pers. Wish every race man and woman could see the “South Afri- can Christian Recorder”® and the The Churchman A fortnight ago the Churchman visit ed the beautiful home of Gertrude B. Lee, pillar member of Bethel African M. By ber Church, Philadelphia and mem- 1940 General Conference. as the likeness of the im- W, Sampson Brooks, THE REV. W. A. DORSEY’ “other pictures he saw hanging clergyman, lecturer, travelling far from Golgotha or Calvary. In the midst of the holy Eastertide the Churchman for the first time misses the companionship of the great, inspir- ing books of the season. of his waking moments. Every evening in the ; week Churchman took note of the faithful members of St. Matthew at work co operating with the women in an. effort to make Women’s Day a success and gladden the heart of Dr. H. F. Tyree, who is regaining his health at his ances- s The press of material things demand so much tral home in Nashville, Tennessee. On Sunday morning the eyes of the sight. Two sections of the auditorium were One section was The combined The Churchman beheld filled with women. occupied by the men Senior and Gospel! Choirs sang. prayer by sister Oliver was touching and helpful. Mrs. D. H. Sims, wife of the very brilliant and progressive Bishop of the District, delivered a very able address which every African Methodist ofght The Churchman with hundreds of others sat in rapt attention as the read. speaker delivered her soul. en’s. Day. Their thirty dollars. delivered by Mrs Lottie Venters. a / glorious The Churchman sat in the Corner’ thru the evening serv heart was stirred by an original poem Mary Thomas, and when Mrs. Purdy sang “When you bow in the evening at the altar.” The mis- tress of ceremonies in the morning was Bessie Foreman, in the afternoon Miss Ida Woolfolk, in the evening Mrs. In the afternoon the Churchman was inspired to witness a special Memorial service conducted by the young people who were organised to help on Wom- offering was over n ice. THE MOST POPULAR BISHOP pate SEL Act Now' Hurry! Send in Votes! Each subscription in April will count 40 votes. Yielding to urgent requests. from afl sec- tions of the church the Most Popular Bishop Subscrip- tion Campaign is being continued. The bargain rates of $1 00 in groups of 5 or more still hold for Jaymen. Missionaries, Presidents, Chaplains, Presiding Elders, Pastors, Workers, now fs. thé time to show your colors. Sup- port your bishop, and help put the Christian Recorder in every Afri- can Methodist home. GEORGE A. SINGLETON, Editor and Manager of The Christian Recorder 716 South 19th Street, Philadelphia, Penna. eee sien/ eartecenrntt plete ce the ‘Amen His THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER gram resulted in over $625, and one month later March 6, the women raised $900 with belated reports to come in. $1500 within thirty days, over and above the regular offerings, and in the absence of the Women’s Day was Mrs. Alice Graham, a power in the church of God. Dear Rev. Singleton: response to the orders sent in for the Recorder,,from St. John Church get our paper each Monday, and like it fine. Am enclosing the report of our Second Quarterly Conference of St John A. M. E. Church, Springfield, Il! Rev. K. J. Siddall, Pastor. Conversions 11. Finance Trustces Dept. ......$1,018.77 Stewards Dept. ...-..... 309.45 Sunday School Dept. ,.....-- Missionary Dept. 49.01 Trustee Helpers 53.67 A. C. E. 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Vernon, Rtd. as the Mest Popular Bishop. 15. Bishop R. R. Wright, Jr : Youre fer success, Each subscription in Apri! will count ie ee Tavs Meese sou, 14D. votes. Ai ===== DSC09396.JPG ===== APRIL On hill and vale scattered snowflak were sifting, Overhead were gray clouds, drifting— drifting— Late winter's chill was in the air, The oaks and elms still gaunt and bare; But out in the orchard plum petals were falling, And far in the woodland a robin was calling. The wind through the treetops sighing—sighing, But down in the garden the tulips were vieing In the brightness of color array. And through the clouds so-drear and| Miss Anderson is sticking to her plan gray, The sun welcomed in an April day —Julia C. Coons SONG FOR APRIL FOOLS Let us be giddy while we may And scatterbrained on All Fools’ Day We ¢ been sensible too long, Now is the time for prank and song All other days says wisdom rules, This is the Festival of Fools, Where men may walk in merry guis¢ And see eyes. This is the mirthday, dedicated To all the gay and pixillated, A day of giddy pleasantry For foolish-hearted folk like me ! —Anna Mary Lawler SNAPPY STORIES ~. Hard To Get Rid Of A young Irishman was in the con fessional. The father advised him, among other things to get rid of “tha ” “T can’t, father,” he replied, “as long as I have to work in the livery stable.” sir of braggadacio ..Honest Confession .. a “What's your name?” the judge askec the prisoner, a man accused of making illicit liquor. “Joshua. sir.” “Are you the Joshua who made th sun stand still?” inquired the judge who was something of a Sunday Schoo man, “No guh, I’se de Joshua what made de moonshine.” SEATS NOW! MARIAN ANDERSON THE GREATEST LIVING SINGER ONLY PUBLIC APPEARANCE Farewell - n Seats now HALY'S |Weymann’s), 1613 Chestnut St. TS, 1,00, 1.50, 2.00 & 250—Plus Tax ACADEMY or 1 MUSIC MISS ANDERSON’S ANSWER The protest that arose a fortnight ago after the Daughters of the Ameri- can Revolution banned use of their Con-| the church. stitution Hall, Washington, to the world prove the famed Philadelphia contralto, Marian] jn God a Anderson, by last week has become an angry storm that is sweeping the nation, | was the world through children’s | rr D Seed ame oe ee ae en leolealutectehabatochot ttt 4 HERENEEXEEAE ESR EE SESE Yostorbestetostaste tel ttt, y YOUNG PEOPLE’S PAGE |. ELIZABETH M. THOMAS Editor | rs , sags § Ai na Sroup of this day is being Swept b. tidal wave of pessimism, especially 4 this true of the intellectuals who },..° ‘not that expermental sense of the pres. ence and goodness of God in their life, There are millions today who are will ing to become adherents and : of any political philosophy or any king of religion that would assure them ; panacea for their many ills. These are a few of the many problems facing the Negro church in America, irrespective of denomination cleavage or doctrinal adherence. This fact is evidenced in the fact growing religious cults rece organized in different parts country. First to resign from the D. A. R. be-| We ree say that in the aggregate cause of the discrimination was Mrs. | the causes that contribute to this alarm- Franklin D. Roosevelt; in Berkeley} ing situation among Negroes are the Col. Dr. Elsie Reed Mitchell honorary] same as those that contribute to a simi_ life member of the organization, follow-] lar situation among the white races of ed suit. Joining the army of these} America. wiring protests were Mayor La Guardia] But as we attempt to analyze this of New York, Leonard Liebling, Editor} situation among Negroes, we discover of the Musical Courier, Olin Downes,| other causes that are not apparent Music Critic of the N. Y. Times. In} among the causes that contribute to addition over 3000 persons protested the] the practical atheism among the white ban placed on Miss Anderson’s appear-| group. At this juncture we shall at- ance in Central High School auditorium] tempt to enumerate at least, some of for her Easter Sunday date in the Cap-| these causes, itol. Among these were Sen. Henry] In the first -place, I would attribute Cabot Lodge, Sen. Robert F. Wagner,| this cause to the growing intellectualism Leopold Stokowski, Artura Toscanini. among the laity of Negro churches. Today we have a large number of to give a free open-air concert in} young men and women who are college Washington Easter Sunday. and high school graduates from the Her only public recital will be given] various schools of the nation. Many here at the Academy of Music on April] of them were faithful and consistent 13—Thursday night. Christians before attending college, but now, having received their certificates of an education, most of them grow sceptical and indifferent towards the Church and religion. We would at- tribute this kind of spiritual lethargy and church indifference to their faculty education. Even in our church schools Pastor Bethel A. M. E. Church, | we have employed teachers in science ~ Palatka, Fla and philosophy who deny to their classes As we begin this article we wish to| the belief in the existence of God, the make vivid the mark distinction be-| resurrection of the dead, the divinity tween the terms “atheism” and “practi-| of Christ the reality of the soul, the cal atheism.” Atheism is a traditional] divine inspiration of the Bible and all anti-theistic doctrine held by those who] the cardinal doctrines of Christianity. deny the existence of a personal God.| In the second place I would attribute far, able to house half of the populs- This is theoretical atheism and less de-| the trend of practical atheism as it} tion of the Negro race. And. out structive then practical atheism. Prac-| exists among Negroes to their lost of! the twelve or fourteen million Necroes tical atheism does not disclaim the belief| confidence in the Negro ministry. No! of America the Church can only |ay in the existence of personal God, but} one has to use the eyes of scrutiny to; claim to approximately five million and like agnosticism denies that God is| discern the growing degree of disrespect|a half adherents; and a’ large percent personally interested in the general wel-| and abhorence toward the ministry of) of these are only nominal Christians fare of the human race. Nezto churches. Even though it is aj The following facts protray to us the This trend of practical atheism has| fact that the ministry has improved its’ most telling effects evidenced by the been wide spread among other races| moral and intellectual status by a large| presence of practical atheism, namely: throughout the centuries, but only in| percent, it is still held in derision and|(1) a decrease in the membership of recent years has this trend been noticea | disrepute by a large number of our|most of our churches throughout the ble among American Negroes. Ameri- group. 2. _| confines of Methodism; (2) Diminishing can Negroes who were adherents 0 | Yn the third place. I would attribute| attendance of Sunday worshipers: Christianity were formerly regarded by| this condition many new theological] (3) A rampant and widespread rebellion there white brethren of protestantism,| fallacies of religious modernism. Our| by the laity against the law and eccles as_the Church’s most devoted, loyal,| churches are not producing the old type| iastical authority of our Methodism: faithful and enthusiastic constituency. | of Christians that were produced by the| (4) The difficulty experienced by p2* So firm has been this belief by Ameri-| fathere of yester-years. They do not|tors in getting their membership ‘° can protestantism. that many outstand-|on a large scale, possess that definite| finance the program of the local and ing white clergymen and Christian eda- religious experience that characterised| general church: (5) The dearth of the cators, when fearful about the per the experience of our mothers and|genuine revival spirit. Only a small petuity of Christianity in America would] fathers. This is felt very keenly by the| minority of churches have been blest often refer to the Negro Church and] pastor who looses one of those genuine- nt years with the ingathering of religion as a Bulwark of security and] ty twice born Christians by death, for|truly converted souls. Great insp'™ of the hope of American protestantism.| (hey are never duplicated from the other| ational meetings are held occasionally: They often spoke and wrote that re-lrank. ” large numbers have their names place’ ligion was the Negro’s “tebby” and] In the fourth place, T would attribute|6n the Church's. roster. but in a — that it was his special and divine peroga-] thi, condition to the slackening interest] brief period of time the majority © tive to perserve the “faith once de-1 in the MEANS OF GRACE as provided| “church joiners” cannot be found with: livered unto the saints.” Today it is|ty the Church of our fathers. Prayer|in the preaching or singing distanc’ far different: (we would to God that meefings, love feasts and class meetings of the church, (6) The lack of nth! such was the fruth) for it can be ob-|in many of our churches are dead fn-|asm in our religious worship. od served by any casual observer of social| <titutions of the past. Those who do Methodist Christians were fabe ‘y and religions trends that Negro is be-| not attend stich meetin: will ultimately | “Shouting Methodists” and our ae coming more sceptical towards befief in| nq themselyes sunk in to the Abyss of brethren were known as eo ; God less faithful in his Sunday worship, moral and spiritual lethargy. i _ | Baptists,” but today we will have to “i and fess consistent in the activities of] Ip the fifth place, I would attribute characterized by a title that best <" the Church. Tt has been estimated that] this condition to the growing sense” true chur es 10 have devotees ntly of our il. The Effect of this practical atheism on the Negro Church. We come now to the conclusion of this argument, and we invite construc- tive criticism from any one who happens to differ from me in this opinion, how. ever, we should not like to be stig. matized as an alarmist nor as a fatalist, but I should like to be thought of « one who has visualized some of the present social moral and religious trends as they effect the Negro of America in his church life. « Being an African Methodist al! of my life, I am better prepared to speak as an African Methodist minister on the above named subject. We wish to state in the outset that the Negro churches of all denominations have not been thus THE PRESENT TREND OF PRAC- TICAL ATHEISM AND ITS EFFECT ON THE NEGRO CHURCH By the Reverend J. Benjamin Epperson ndition odist the Negro contributes only two percent|the Neoro’s place in our soctal order. | est the ti Warm” Method. of his earnings towards the support of Mthire is cto, tendency on the| These aah Bais i ee ‘This does in a large way part of the Neero—the thinking Neer! Heese nae tase 1 hope '” quality of the Negro’, ; nd in the Church. . help to oh aecepted * ral ALLEN CHRISTIAN ENDEAVOR LEAGUE TOPIC FOR APRIL 9 EVERY JUNIOR A CHRISTIAN eee 5, Easter Makes Worshiping Christians Matt. 28:9, 10, 16, 17; Luke 24:50-53 EASTER Preparation — The Easter meeting should be differ- ent from all others. It may be held at| “A disposition to preserve. and an a different time—a favorite time is in| ability to improve, taken together, would the very early morning. It may be at|be my standard of a statesman,”— a different place,—on a hillside, by a Burke. lake, or in a garden or park. Care ee eeee should be taken that other persons are) GOOD LEADERSHIP goes along not disturbed, especially in the early with this thing called “statesmanship” morning. Some superintendents will] md is the proof, or one of the proofs wish to have this Easter meeting in one| f statesmanship both by substance and of the homes, or in a nearby beauty|¢vidence. There's a Big Thing coming <pot, and then invite all the Juniors to off up the road and we must aot forget an Easter breakfast following the meet-| that the word has gone out from heaven ing. But even though the meeting is|that “it is required of stewards that held in the regular meeting place there} they be found faithful.” Some of us, is ample chance for making it beautiful] Once we get our hands on a little of with flowers, appropriate pictures, or what is termed power, we are tempted an improvised altar. So simple an ar- rangement as a table in the front of the room, covered with a white cloth and a strip of purple velvet or silk on which may rest a copy of the Bible, open to the Easter message (Matt. 28; Mark 16; Luke 24; John 20) with an electric spot-light shining directly on it, can become the center of worship. 1 By T. Jefferson Clement want to thank the Creator for their beauty, or must they be in a sacred place and at a special time? Ways of Worship (The Juniors will tell in’ their own words as a result of careful preparation —each having been given a topic in advance—all the ways of worshipping which may connect themselves with Easter. The following may be some of the ideas used. Dorothy was sick one Easter day, and could not go outside the house. But The service Itself Great caré should be taken to work out the details of the meeting. Many} Juniors should be used, with preparation in advance, so ds to insure their keen} she found a way to be happy, by pre- interest. Not only should familiar Eas-| tending to go to church. She made her- ter hymns he used, but at least one] self to be the preacher, and conducted which is unfamiliar. whose meaning and]a service. The flowers which her message may be explained. The Scrip-| friends had sent her she displayed as ture should not simply be read by one] Faster lilies. and she sang over some person, but with several Juniors partici-| of the hymns she thought they might pating, each taking one verse or one} be singing at church. : ; section of the story. There is worship in seeing beautiful After the leader has explained the| things on Easter. Those who live in meaning of the topic, “Why Easter) the city can go to 2 conservatory, or Makes Us Want to Worship” (see be-|a garden in bloom, or to the displays in low) the Juniors may discuss, in their] flower shops. Those in the country can own words, “Ways of Worship” (see] walk among the trees, watching for below). To make sure that thought] the first sprint flowers, and other signs will be given in advance each Junior} of natural wonder. may have received at the preceding meeting a slip containing his assign-| Our Worship After Easter ae ment. (we worship in silence, we wor Each Junior society Soe ply ship in private devotions, etc.) and the} ward at least three mont s : en superintendent will sce that definite| time. Need the Ce SR ge a help is giyen where it is needed. A|we have now started? A i Bog ues third and necessary part of the meeting] ahead, and help each other. to overlook, ignore, or flout sincerity, honesty and truth. Remember that not all who are called are chosen. you are chosen as well as called you will answer, “Speak, Lord, thy servant years, all sorts and types and kinds of people will be trying and striving and struggling and even conniving to take the reins of leadership in our great chirch. My soul be on thy guard. When heareth.” Next year, as in former eee eae HERE IS A GOOD one from the comment of the great author, Frank S. Mead, says: “Humanity will ever be remarkable for the amount of punish- ment it can take.” In the particular instance he is talking about Adoniram, the tax-collector under David, Solomon and Rehoboam. In another character sketch Dr. Mead closes his account of Solomon with these words: “Men need more than Lebanon cedars to build a lasting kingdom. They need God.” ee ee ae ONE OF THE CHEAPEST rackets known among our group is the one which crops up at about every big meeting around the country and is tremendously the vogue during the gen- eral conference reason. This. racket introduces itself about like this: “I am getting out a special so-and-so. It would be incomplete without your cut and write-up. Kindly send four, five. or seven dollars (as the case may be) along with a cut and a write-up of your- self. Hurry this as we are going to press right away.” I was reading a write-up which IT knew a brother wrote of himself, that, if it had been the truth would have made the man a greater character than cither Bishop. Payne or Booker Washington. Every now and then some other brother decides to write a book. (I am, of course lend- ing dignity to the term “book”. Now any one can get into the book who sends the needed ten dollars. One of the great Dr. Martha Jayne Keys’ theme songs in her revivals in “Come By Here Tord. Come By Here.” aeeeee THR METHODIST MINISTERS ALLIANCE of this city where Your Servant is trying to carry on, Houston Texas. embraces ‘all the Afro-Metho- dist ministers of the city. Dr. High- tower. pastor of one of the leading Methodist Episcopal Churches here. had this to say. in substance: he was mighty afraid, as he stood looking up at the picture of Richard Allen hanging on the wall, that Allen’s type of true, fear less. sincere and honest minister was playing out. He paid our church a very will be the attention paid to “Our Wor-|be the best result of our special Easter ship after Easter,” in which plans wil | work. be made for bettering the society meet- ings and the private worship of the Daily Verses e tells a L ought to be} S., April g. All ‘think only about the best s is was the way ten-year-| Sun., April lorie spoke when she got home eee irch on Faster day. 10, 16, 175 were in themselves make us Rev. 15:3, 4. Christians. Matt. 28:9 24:50-53. (Easter.) ¥ M., April 3. God Hearing NEE | the floor for a speech. He had made ¢; hip. >, Not a political tweedle-dee 1A f shall rship.{2 good one. Not apo Why Easter Makes Us Want to T., April 4. All Cae eo. or tweedle-dum, but a challenge to the Worship Cietpe 8 to| ministry of this day and generation to Sor 41.5. Worship in prayer ee (By the superintendent or leader.) |W. Apr > Cet Tpim.2:8-68. | face the facts Te wat goo tobe there. “Whe I Ro into the church on eu April 6 Worship in thankfulness. Two rc Unity i ro Psi aS ter morning, and see all the beauti . TP 1 Cor. 15:57.J ing the anvil 0 A pe % a abies . Bee : teva gee era ine a4 ac at7 Worship Christ, ph om sparks fying at aoe jon 00) the altar made pe fi Acts 10:24-26. ipfgans. music, something nations shall worship.| THINGS TO THINK ABOUT: Af- 9, Topic—S. Easter Makes] and program: fine and high compliment right there in the presence of his own denomina | tion, Our own Dr. J. B, Butler had dropt in on us and had been accorded rican Methodism. her objectives, plans African Methodism, lead- ership needs for these times: African Methodism, the stability and devotion REY; A.D. TYSON Rey. A. D. Tyson conducts revival at St. Paul, Richmond Ky. Beginning the thirteenth of February and closing wenty-fourth, the Rev. A. D. Ty- of Owensboro, conducted the most successful revival held in this church for several years. five conyerts and twenty sions. Rey. Tyson established himself in this neighborhood as a gospel preach- His mes- sages were powerful and rich with the power of God and showed that Rey Ty There were twenty- even acces- er and a great Evangelist on is acquiting himself as a Gospel There have been thirty-five accessions to the church since confer- The pastor of St Tyson and all who are need of an Evange- list. er ence year began Paul recommends Rey to any R.I Pastor St PARKER Paul, Richmond: Ky African Methodism, NOT the “gran-lodge” but an organization vith the backing of Heaven.****** D Ormonde Walker, president of Wilber- force says, that all students and teach bulwarks ; ers who abide at that university must know something about the man Jesus +<04* Texas’? R. C. Walker says that a thing is NOT a gift as such, when i acquisition is contrived at and schemed for. **#*** Georgia’s Allen R. Cooper is a pungent chip off the old block he declares that get enough votes he shall certainly be consecrated a bishop in this church.*** Virginia’s Charles S. Stewart seems to eke Recently should he have for a slogan “T’ve got religion Samuel S. Morris, truly a great preach er, is keenly serious about the bishopric as his aim and goal.**** Your Servant has never been afraid of fellow candi date. Dr. J. S. Brookins of Alabama, was thru here after the Bist ops’ Council and was my guest speaker He aspires to the REVIEW him however, that I shall not be too small to accord him a place as con- tributing editor.*#** Read the church publications and invite your membership Thanks in advance Houston, Texas now Tassured | to do the same. FT For up-to-date reliable church news read the Christian Recorder. Christian Endeavor Worle {in the hearts of those who man her a aanennnenenine! ===== DSC09397.JPG ===== te PAGE EIGHT MISSIONS AND ITS! LEADERS 1939 M’GRANERY ATTACKS D A. R IN HOUSE Demands Education Barring Miss Anderson By Edward E. Wilcox (Special Correspondent of The Bulletin) WASHINGTON, March 29.—Repre- McGranery carried Daughters of the tive James P le with the an Revolution and the District mbia Board of Education to the of Co floor the House today. He introduced a resoultion calling upon the Board to explain its refusal to per- mit Ma Anderson, Philadelphia Ne- gro contralto, to appear in the audito- He de- manded the records of previous con- rium of Central High School. certs, entertainments and meetings held in school auditoriums. THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER Women In The News Editor----M. Mossell Griffin Quarter of a Century Board Explain 7 MRS. CHRISTINE SMITH MRS. MARY CHASE BECKETT the president of the Women’s Parent| Special Fund Treasurer of the W. P Mite Missionary Society sends pleas- ing news from far off Africa. Branch Institute. = Then, he chided the D. A. R. for “iving in the past.” Discussing reports that Mrs. Roose- velt may not hold her usual reception for the D. A. R tion time, McGranery said Mrs. Roose- velt would be “fully justified in refusing to receive them.” during spring conven- THE AFRO-AMERICAN WOMEN IN VERSE Enna _AN EPITAPH By Mrs. Josie D. Heard When I am gone, Above me raise no lofty stone Perfect in human handicraft, No upward pointing, gleaming shaft Say this of me, and I shall be content, That in the Master's work my life was spent; ba Say not that I was either great or good But, Mary like, she hath done what she could THOUGHTS ON RETIRING By Luey Hughes Brown, M.D. Oh Lord, the work thou gavest me With this day's rising aun, MRS. H. Y. ARNETT MRS. BLANCHE ROBERTSON presents new Educational program to the Philadelphia Conference Branch at the request of Bishop and Mrs. Sims and she presided at Conference. eS Society and the P. C. B. Society. Upon what I have wrought, Shall in its glorious fulness shine, Oh Lord, the work is naught. Through faith and earnest trust in Thee, My Master, it is done. Huntington, W. Va. And ere I lay me down to rest, To sleep—perchance for aye— I'd bring to thee at Thy request A record of the day. presiding. After two woderful sermons on Sunday, the Elder called the Confer ence. After devotions conducted by the Elder, the organization and business of the conference were taken tp. _The church reported a 10 per cent in every Unless Thy power and grace divine, department, and still enjoys the feader- And while I bring it willingly And lay it at Thy feet T know, oh, Saviour, certainly, That it is not complete. CHURCH CIVICS AND URSDAY, APRIL 6, 1939 THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER PAGE NINE = sSISSIPPI AND LOUISIANA sissippi Louisi AFRICAN METHODIST and Louisiana. H e ‘ nore by ait the Beanie tabie ied proven|I received more than the majority ar eee heart, a cool head, well balanced ct. Thel|yotes. The Bishop announced my|mind and the courage of their convic- white as well as th c he colored people hon-| election and Dr. J. W. Hair made the|tion. We should realize that with ‘|Progress Made by Negro Women in the past|°"° GOVERNOR HONORS an active member of the Parent Mite tion of its very fine pastor, the | YOUNG CHAPEL A. M. E. CHURCH} Sunday School The second Quarterly Conference was| Senior Missionary ... held Sunday and, Monday, March 12th] Junior Missionary ... and 13th. The Presiding Elder, Dr.| Conference Claims ... A. J. Smoot of the Williamson District | Junior Church . EDUCATIONAL FIELDS Contnued from page 1) or him a€ being a w : ( e He puts aA ae aagaliae an motion which passed that I should be} suc tice and will sée to it that each ae pean adopted. I, therefore, PahtscarerreeeecChdvin ail ce his, n’s| have the indorsement of Mississippi. ingest’ WHEN He caine tot se) TUR Some of the leaders askedime about the | me there were many knotty Gane district| candidates and I told them that I was} for sheet Buteeteh TS blems to be| the man and all who were delegates to} I lire hethaa fed st we cultivated na- the last General Conference © know lg ree pi een = trouble in leading| where I stood on the first and second ne ta victory. Whatever diffi-| ballots, after the second ee a et ee he has had no Bishop Greene called me in and asked i y Hs Mi een able to settle with] Dr. Stephens, Major Wright and asked| M en ab iain have been food me to come out for this time. 1 did|R. ought for all who have heard him.|as he asked, for had I remained in the] J His words and opinions in reasoning}race no one but God knows where T 1 with us always give higher notions for virtue than der [It F-I-1 I$ VE TERAN NEGRO EDUCATOR 2 “ron would have been in the conclusion. | de ever before seems to have.a spirit Each man}do not regret obeying my chief pastor Bishop Greene is fair worry around him—if you make it you|m deals much in} get it. I have had the pleasure of ac- detail matters—in working with, men.|companying him and his wife abroad a He| and I was treated like one of the family realizes that nature cannot rippen alll For three months I was with him day fruits, because of the lack of vitality in] and night, and I think I know him quite some fruits. of determination No one need to go a step further Bishop Greehe neve whole believes in numbers * x Wm. E. BARNES Since nature cannot re-| well. I have seen him at his best with een a member of the A. M. E. Church] Divine nature mature all leaders ince 1902, and was licensed to preach i 1907. I joined the Central Mississippi nnual Conference under Bishop M. Salter in Yazoo City, Mississippi. IL knows this, still he never discourages ordained deacon under Bishop-E. any of brethren Lampton and was ordained Elder} their gifts. He has much patience with nder Bishop H. M. Turner in 1910. | all the candidates notwithstanding the For thirty-two years I have worked] fact that we haye Only tw authorita nder these Bishops without a dsettion| tive in the district. G. T k following my character Louisiana and W. M. E. Bishop Greene is one of the greatest| Missi sippi. Stinson has had the haracters that the A. M. E. Church| port of Louisiana without any question . as ever known. He is a Moses in our} When Bishop Greene came.to Missis- harch of today. When Moses reached] sippizhe said to all the. brethren, “We Scypt he found his‘people in a strange have four years before us to do our tate of mind. At times they were dis- He allowed each in posed to trust him, but when anything went wrong or against them, they were| from ready to despair and turn upon him as| said whoever lead in the primary would an enemy and‘a traitor. Not so with| be the logical; candidate. Bishop Bishop Greene in his district He is a| Greene called the primary to meet in son of the soil and was reared in Mis-| Mississippi, in February, 1936 A. M. E. MUSIC HYMNALS They| the church and he stood the test. When must-have the spiritua! vitality within}a leader can equal the best and not)a to bea race leader aid is so recognized] fose-his common touch with the least,| 0 order. to be made. 3ishop Greene} it's wonderful. Now all admit that I am courageous- standing with the courage of my con- T came t the from’ exe MISS HALLIE Q. BROWN Miss Hallie Q. Brown, honorary P of the National Association of C Women, has made many trips to Fo Countries, and as a lecturer and te: M. Society addressed the Conference] has traveled the length and breat viction, but I am not egotistic from zero days. I have Jearned my lesson well in the school of experience | and in the schoot of Christ T love the A. M.'E. Church regardless of its fluctuations of opinion. I have suffered for it and with it, and I am willing to go on without complaining, letting all my afflictions"be And MY! ME! the church will give you whatever you merit if. you will trust in God. . We talk about the church going on the rock Why, no, the A. M. E. Church is just a part of the great chutch of Christ that will stand through the ages. When we say that the A. M. E. Church is the oldest, best, and only organization that has been built and controlled by the race, we make no mista To my way of thinking and reasoning, we have : he greatest men in our church and I love them all. Stinsom in Barnes in the U. S. A. and South America oy Miss Hallie, as she is called, 1s oldest Negro Teacher in the U.S. A from the standpoint of seryice. | years she Has been on the teaching staff of Wilberforce University at W) force, Ohio. The Club Wome America are proud of her and year have shown their interest in unusual ways. The State of Ohio gave her an unt! honor*by appointing her to the 5 Board of Moving Picture Censor This position isthe only one on t where a woman member of our ap has been given recognition. To the women who are interes! pushing forward I say follow » footsteps. See that more Gover give more recognition to colored w« in the future than they have in campaign work.” turn to preach, pray, preside and talk conference to conference. He Jackson, some of t that ever lived I, too. use whole numbers in dealing with men, for in so doing one gets the best out o% them. Tam not pessimistic about men and the church. the church has done hip of our Bish- in my ide I am positive that well under the leaders Brand new A.M.E. Music Hymnals, Bound in semt Lord. Frank Ried, C. E Joseph Gomez, Cha off.”| Baber, A. R. Coop ols, W. D. elected, but they form all material fruits, neither can] come of the world’s greatest leaders in Green balck of God from the burr more than the ust Mr. Ja thy will be the illustrated Colonial Tea. Let hh characters there is no wisdom, un- standing nor counsel against the Proverbs’ 21:30. Below are ntioned some of the outstanding men the Bishopric : Diss. aaee yborn, J. L. Butler. Stewart, A. J. Allen, rles Long, G. W. D. Ward Nich- Miller, A. Adams, H. Miles. Ward, Griffin, Walker, . Collins, T. J B. Smith, Gibbs, J. W. B-; Butler, J. S.-J Babcock, W. Hall, Gray, Morant, Hair, Dur- n, +t. Wilson, Stinson and Barnes. e know cannot all be Johnson that we are before you, all good choice M. E. Barnes Now en, make yo BETHEL A.M. E. CURCH PITTSBURGH, PA. / TMe ast. He turned Once again our pastor, Re wave us a spiritual nd tive he likened him unto Moses receiving the command from the subject way of Hust us side, in his* usual ur founder Bishop Allen, bush and held he attention of his audience for It There were two succ yna St., sful Teas given the homes of nd Miss Doro- xt big affair mm Susqueha Talia these ny functions and all attend make the rally a big success. i our pastor was at his bes pieces in oratory n address on the N History, from the nt to this Continent the Congress, and of Col- in every conflict Senate, to bench with hono occt g our President leges, founders and prog leaders in every wa lif 1 has be- gun to take on new iife ually and financially. May God sf Green long to com t he has begun. Rev een holar and a man with a message which he de- added livers with power while souls ¢ to the Kingdom ALLEN CHAPEL A. M. E CHURCH Huntsville, Texas Our second Quarterly Conf held March 11 and 12 All be written reports vas raised The Presiding Elder w with conditions. Our B. F. Grovey, is putting forth every ence was rds made very pleased pastor, Rev. past. ~ 5 ; 1+— Morocco with Head ari wet meneral Officers, Ministers, a4 ship in rank in the West Virginia ©" and Beautifully stamped im J) y ey All the church have made ference under the superb admin‘: Gold are offered at these | ere good men as a whole According Prices. ell] tothe rule, our Bishops are the only B. J. Nolen. authoritative spiritual leaders ve eo Geen ingle Co) _ $ 1.50 } and they are all ours Ww ¢ made them Trustees: i 2... ..-. $531.00 cone fi and if there are any i ea Sha Pastor’s, Salary 329.2 is in the mold that made them. < Other Stewards’ Purposes 377 Half Doz. =e ge should be more spiritual-minded in mak- Local Charity .. 45,1 ing choice of those to take charge of : 43.2) One Doz. — $12.00 our lives and remember that rulers are & : yorks but to evil. League Forum ..--. = not a terror to good works , : 15 Wilt thou then not be afraid of the 3.0 power? Do that which is good and 26.00 thou shalt have praise of the same. 9.0 Romans 13:3. Associate Church 10.1 Mail Your Orders Today Now to the candidates who are’ {n Class Leaders .. 4 We Pay Postage || the room of preparatory work waiting Clubs Expense J. 50.0 © for the day of efection. Go in prayer ro Wis ee ——— and consecrate your lives and ask a Total $1485 A, M. E. BOOK CONCERN He (God) will through Christ give birt! ‘ REY, B, J. NOLEN, Pa "nets So. 19th Street, to the right men {o carry on In this Pe great chnrch of ourkemen with & Gone Philadelphia, Pe. 1A" SADIF P effort to bring up all claims. Presiding Elder preached three s« il stirring ser- Everybody: happily enjoyed the mons service. REV. W. B. BAKER, P. E. REV. B. F. GROVEY, Pastor SISTER EDITH HAGGINS Excellent food well served DUKES’ RESTAURANT 3550 Haverford Avenue Offers you a good quality of food of many varieties Steaks, Chops, Chicken, Sea Food Reasonable Prices Dante! Dukes, Prop. Phews She. 107% ener SOREN ===== DSC09398.JPG ===== a PAGE TEN 2 THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER who departed this life two years Sepabine today, April 9, 1937. ago one sister, Miss Martha Willi News At A Glance DR. C. G. WOODSON WRITES ARTICLE IN NEW YORK ams, re IN MEMORIAM ste “Happy days we once enjoyed, How sweet the memory still, TEACHER In loving memory of my husband and| But death has left a lonliness, our father, Mr. Leon R. Lee who de-| This world can never fill.” NEW YORK—(C)—The New York parted from this life on Easter Sunday Teacher, 114 E. 16th Street, a monthly] APFil 5, 1931. Pittsburgh, Pa. teacher's journal, carried in its March issue an article by Dr. Carter G. Wood-| ! ¢amnot say, and will not say son, editor of the Journal of Negro That he is dead.—He is just away History, Washington, D. C., on “Race With a cherry smile, and a wave of the Prejudice in School Books.” A photo] hand, “The sunshine faded and shadows fell, on the front cover of the magazine He has wandered into an unknown land.| Taking from us one we loved so well showed colored and white children in aj And left us dreaming how very fair It needs must be, since he lives there. IN’ MEMORIAM In loving memory of the late “Deep in our hearts is a picture Of a loved one laid to rest In memory’s frame we will keep it, Because she was one of the best.”. of Opelika District, East Alabama ference. Order of Service: Tuesday, March _21st—12 :00 noon, Enon A.M. E, Church, J. S. King, master of ceremon) Processional—‘Going Home” But there are ties that death cannot “Flee as a Bird to Your M O clo Rey] es, Ount of Norwich, Ontario; and one y} Die O. E. Foston, D.D., Presiding By PAGE ELEVEN THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER é bo . ; i ee with me that pe We hag iad . buy a complete luggage outfit for| liance of Jacksonville, and State officer} We thank Bishop Greene for the re- inistry a “een Siven|the trip to the World’s Fair in New| of the W. H. M. Society. Dr. Gibbs|turn of our Presiding Elder and pas- more colorful career than the two re-| York in June. is a large part of the executive board| tor, ed to in this article. __| Prominent among Bishops and Gen-| of Edward Waters College. REY. G. W. MIDDLETON, Pastor pr. Campbell enjoyed the Peculiar cral Officers attending the Board were: The silence on the part of many in J. E. HOOKER tinction as serving in both capacities | Bishops G. B. Young, G. A, Gregg,| Florida has come about as the result — connection with Shorter College as}S- L. Greene, D. H. Sims, E. J.| of the passing of Bishop Grant, whom} 9 an of Theology and President. In|Howard, Dr. J. G. Robinson, editor|all Florida loyed dearly. Those who , respect he had only two peers, the of the A. M. E. Review; J. H. Clay-| failed to say so knew deep in their Wesson, Missisippi ¢ Drs. Thomas FE. Jackson and A.| born, editor of the Southern Christian| hearts that they loved Bishop Grant.| A great storm swept through the _ Hill, aside from serving Arkan-| Recorder; L. H. Hemmingway, Church Appearantly we have turned around in| Zion Chapel A. M. E. Circuit and in these capacities, he made Extension Department; E. A. Selby,| one place for four weeks. It was the| blew open the parsonage doors with a yery distinct contribution as Presid- Sunday School Union; S. S$. Morris,| most peculiar way the Bishop Rt. Rey.|song and soft sweet music, “When the » Elder and Pastor; having served A. C. E. League Department; A. J-| Grant left us which swept the silence| Saints go Marching Home,” and filled seater Bethel Church in Little Rock Allen, American Bible Society; C. W.| into thousands. As we begin to awaken|the dining room table and safe with Rey BROOKHAVEN DISTRICT Coy ain, classroom. Severe Hymn No. 486—Rey. R. L Ha ght consecutive years, and being re- Abington, editor of Sunday School| there comes comfort from Bishop W. A.| many, many good things to eat. = Pe WAS And you—O you, who the wildest yearn] Love and memories still live forever,” | Invocation—Rev. L. C a, on rned after one year of intermission| Literature. | Fountain, subject of the Eulogy, Robert] Our pastor and his good wife, were NATIONAL NEGRO LIFE INSUR-|For the old time step and the glad o Educators and members of the Board! Grant a Shining and Burning Light yery much surprised when they first Testament Scripture—90 Psalm S REV. A. J. NOTTINGHAM (Husband) | “Oh When I Come to the End ‘ MRS. sige GN, Journey”—Mrs. Florence AYNHAM (Daughter) | Announcement of Tele; grams, R MR. J. W. TRAYNHAM, (Son-in- tions and Letters—Rey. J. R. ‘ ANCE WEEK SEEKS $20,000,000 IN BUSINESS return, Think of him facing on, as dear In the love of there as the love of here, DURHAM, N. C.—(C—A goal of] Think of him still as the same, I say $20,000,000 in new business has been] He is not dead—he is just away. set by the National Negro Insurance Week Committee, according to G. W. Last year this goal was set and. the business realized was $14,000,000. Mr. Cox says the old goal is again being set with the expectation of reaching \itsthis: years the Ggeeks be mother, Mrs. S. Blanche Nottingham May 8-13. A SCIENTIFI€ FACT A total of $175.00 will be spent in three prizes for essays on “The Rela- tion of Insurance Service to the Eco- nomic Needs of the Negro.” And Family. A. A. Goodwin, as a minister—M. J. Jackson. Missed by his wife, sons and daughter. Cox, chairman FUNERAL RITES HELD FOR MRS IN MEMORIAM MARY JANE CISCO Rey. E. C? Hatcher. Obituary— y J. C. Jarettt. Eulogy—Rey. | Funeral services were held for, Mrs. Starkey, Gen. 43:27. Remarks Mary Jane Cisco, who died February Active Pallbearers: 19, in Windsor, from Tanner African Methodist Episcopal Church. Rey. |erson, W. A. Hamilton, E. D “It is the conclusion of the admin-| Charles Penny. the pastor, officiated, as- liams, M. P. Greer, H. G. Morri ‘ istration after more than two years’ ex-| sisted by the Rev. T. H. Henderson. Honorary Pallbearers : First perience that the brewers of malt] Mrs. Cisco was born at Norwich, prize is $100, second prize $50, third) beverages should be placed under per-] Oxford County, January 7, 1848, the} M. Walker, H. C. Coleman. I prize $25. Essays must not be more] mits and regulated in the same manner] fourth child of Robert H. and Harriet Starkey, P cy Daeteeson, s than 500 words long, and may be turned] a, distillers of spirits. It is a scientific] Williams. She was converted at the ‘ Powe Attandonts in between April 1 and May 15. fact that malt beverages as generally| age of ten years, giving to the Christian] Mrs. M. G. Dickerson, W. A understood in the United States are] work eighty-one years of service. Mrs. ilton, Maud Cooper, Margaret B alcoholic beverages.... It is further true] Cisco gave the world its first Afro- EE, W.:Gooks, M. .E. Bs 3 opinion of the administration] American KAFFIR PRIMER. Newsome, Ellen Ezekel. : . : that the social aspects of the beer and} She attended Wilberforce Universi 3V 4 ¢ RICH MOND, Va.—(©C)—The South-} ale indtistry demand as much regula | during the presidency of the late ie al meme ern Aid Society of Virginia has assets} tion as do distilled spirits and wine.”—] Joshua H. Jones. of $902,308.96, of which $122,456.41 is in] W. S_ Alexander, Federal Alcohol Ad- cash, according to a statement of con- ministrator. ! dition as of December 31, last, just pub- x lished. The company has paid claims of $7,752,257.19 since its organization 46 years ago. In loving memory of my wife and ou SOUTHERN AID SOCIETY WORTH $902,308.96; $122,456,41 IN CASH Isaac the Colored Woman's Industrial Unior at Dayton, Ohio, which was financed by the late Rev. Dr. C. J. Baldwin NO epee elec YOU CALL | philanthropist, and was also instrument- LATE REV. J. N. CAMP BELL, D.D. : i Just before Christmas nineteen al in securing the first Y. M. C. A.] dred and thirty-eight it was my pai building for, colored in Dayton. duty to pay a similar tribute to the , Mrs. Ciseo is survived by one daugh-} Dr. J. D. Dennis who passed to in about 5,000 places. They are ter, Mrs. Rose Palmer; one grand- known as buffets taverns, cafes, inns Coffee shops, restaurants, CHICAGO, Ill.—(C)—The Supreme tap rooms, Liberty Life Insurance Company, 3511 EG, feet Ke Paes My u can bi b b: i i SUPREME LIBERTY LIFE WORTH| ;,.,." , Gia ee $2,261,564.83 daughter, Mrs. Dorothy Montgomery;]in the ministry of the A. M drug stores | one great granddaughter, Phyllis Mont-} Church in Arkansas. gardens, clubs, barbecues | yomery: one brother, Isaac Williams: majority of ‘ ; purple parrots, green shutters, golden South Parkway, “the largest Negro} cates red horses, and little giants—any- business enterprise in the North,” now] thing but saloons or bars or w has assets of $2,261,564.83, as of De-ltike import.’ The legislature sapiods cember 31, last, according to the annua | to death of the word saloon."-C. € report, just released by Harry H. Pace | Clifton, Des Moines Register, June 7 president. The company gained}.4937. ; $139,456.10 in assets during the past year, and gained $2,552,297 insurance in force. The company has paid to policy holders $3,611,882.21 since its organiza tion African Methodists COLORED MAN’S DISCOVERY WHAT IS ADDICTION? co a Used and Recommened by Thousands NATURES OWN PRESCRIPTION TAKEN FROM THE EARTH Are you in declining health? Do you suffer from loss of strength and energy? Do you feel TIRED, RUN DOWN, PEPLESS, SICKLY, WEAK, NRRVOUS7 Is your manhood weak? How is your appetite? Do you get up often at night? Do you tire quickly? Are you both- Washington, Mar. 17—A Senate sub-| addiction to alcohol?” Dr. Haven Emer- ered with minor INDIGESTION, DIZZINESS, FULLNESS, SLEEP. LESSNESS? if 90, you might need a good natural iron tonic. committee to consider the Capper-| son, of Columbia University, is undoubt- Why not give Kirby’s M. M. a trial? Kirby’s M. M. helps to rebuild Wagner-Van Nuys anti-lynching bil edly an authorit « " 7 'y, and he says: “By . was named here this week. The chair-| addiction is meant such habitual a your health and aids im rebuilding red blood colle. Am aid to health, dependence apon a drug that its discon- tinuance cannot be voluntarily and Promptly accomplished without appre- ciable physical or psychical distress.” Some time ago Dr. W. H. Mayo, the eminent surgéon of Rochester, Minne- sota, said that one in three of those who began to drink alcoholic beverages would become an “addict.” This raises the question, “What is SUB-COMMITTEE NAMED ON ANTI-LYNCHING BILL man was Senator Frederick Van Nuys of Indiana, one of the three sponsors of the bill. Other members are: Senators Neely, McCarran, Norris and Austin. Hearings on the measure will be held Kirby's M. M. is absohstely guaranteed. Consider the low prise of Kirby’s M. M. Mail $1.00 today for a five weeks’ treatment delivered The addict is not necessarily a “drunk- . sometime after April 1, according tol ard” in the ordinary sense but his con. Ae see he Poon ec announcement from Senator Van Nuys'| dition is not only a personal but a social ey AF Seri Co on Rage Se See Crowder, Law’); QO. C. Foston as a Religious Leader. Rey OF E. Fosiog O. E. Foston as a Presiding Elder Revs. S. N. Blackstone, M. G. Di Reys. G. R: Polk, R. L. Harris, | In 1909, she founded] A TRIBUTE TO THE LIFE OF THE reward after fifty years of active servi Tam sure the cause of the eight year limit. At e time of his death he was serving he second year on his second term Pastor of that great church. He ok of Education present were: Revs, W | Bishop Tookes goes forward like a|heard a sound of the music, but after K. Hope, A. D. Avery, Dr. D. O.| Moses, Courageous He knows the| we entered the house, everybody was Walker, Attorney Ransom; Rev. L.| work and the workers. Bishop Tookes| jolly and much fun was carried on. fm Olu Bete Smi y ai sj South Florida Conferdnce}| 1 $ i thankft 7 s truly a Christian preacher and H. Smith, Dr W. A Fountain, Jr.;| just closed South Florida Conferanc The pastor and wife were than ul rf a hola Bee wmincteen hundred Revs. J. E. Thomas S. S. Stevens | with success, and meets the Central} to the good people of this circuit for pile See E. C. Hatcher, Prof. Kinchion, Revs. | Mlorida on March 8th their hearty support. hirty-six he was Arkansas’ standard pe, R. B. Brookins, R. A. King, Dr. G MRS. A. B. WILLIAMS] REV. G. W. MIDDLETON, Pastor Rey. agmmpesrer for lapel a hection loses a| Fi. Reid: Revs. F. D. Jordan, C, S| — |. E. HOOKER Bn: His UO OSES Ah vey add iFeoM. Dawkins. BROOKHAVEN DISTRICT — _— a reat Gospel Evangel, and Arkansas its Rey. : foremost Gospel preacher and Theo- Vj The Board adopted a resolution pre- sented by Dr. W. Fountain, Jr.,| The second Quarterly Morris Brown College, which qualifys| was held at Zion Chapel A. M: E the A. M. E. Colleges for endowments| Church, February 18-19, with Rey. S from the Rosenwald Fund. L. Greene, Jr., the Presiding Elder in the chair. Granite 2416 Madison 6313 Modern Equipment SARAH E. BROWN Funeral Directress and Embalmer Successor to the late William N. Brown Conference opian. rhe writer wishes to extend sympathy lo his widow, Mrs. A. B. Campbell ‘od bless and keep her in this hour of Hric!, and of him we say, “Peace to} PRESIDING ELDER GIBBS Business session was held Saturday is ashes and rest 49 ns soul.” 18th. All reports were good. Sunday 169-1 (Novek, Seth Stceet WILLARD LEAKE, Prescott, Atk.) po. Carey A, Gibbs, efficient Presid-| morning Supt. J. E. Hooker was on Re V, a ling Elder of the North Jacksonville | time and at his post with all teachers os THE EDUCATIONAL BOARD OF |): + Gast Florida Conference bids|present except one. Lesson was. re- THE A.M.E. CHURCH HOLDS | fair to be elected to the bench of Bish- \ viewed by the Presiding Elder Greene suipit GOWNS Pulpit Fine materials. beautiful work, pleasingly low prices, Catalog and samples on sequest. State your need and name of church. DeMoulin Bros. & Co. 1194 South 4th St., Greenville, Il. At eleven o'clock service Rev by) SUCCESSFUL MEETING AT PAUL QUINN COLLEGE ops 1940. He has made a successful ser : round of quarterly conferences on the | preached 2 soul stirring sermon e District, and is especially interested took for his text St Luke 5:11 se ». A, S. Jackson Re-Endorsed for with the work for the good of the church, | hearts were filled with the Holy spirit At each quarter the membership grew The Presiding Elder gave eee | Tokens of Appreciation Presented Him and powerful sermons delivered by the We desire the prayers of the Christians | By Board Members Elder inspired the congregation. The | for future success. Bishop R. C. Ransom, Presided pastors of his cabinet are: Revs. W. P. Mitchel, Mt. Zion; W. B. Coffee, St. Stephen; S. L Oneal, New Bethel; John Carey. New Hope; W. M. Mon- Paul Quinn College, Waco, Texas, roe, Macedonia; W. L. Sloane Payne was host to the Educational Board of| Chapel; M. Harris. Midway: w.G he A. M. E. Church, Wednesday,| atexander, Wards TtaGonals cE Commission of Education By E. C. Hatcher Buy Direct From Manufacturer and SAVE MONEY! WE MANUFACTURE A COMPLETE LINE OF 10 February 15, Dr. A. $. Jackson,| ciocum, Moores Chapel: H. J. White, CHOIR GOWNS * of the College and Commis-| ¢ James; W. M & tie trot nn PULPIT GOWNS sion of Education of the A. M E.| Gordon Chapel; A. J. aie Tame oe EMBROIDERIES Church, Bishop George B. Young] 4-ows: Grady Rice Tysonia ee of YARD 2 chancellor of the college, had all things) yfrs, P. E. Gibbs, queenly wi f OF GooDs in readiness for the entertainment Of} i. Presiding Elder is showing abun- in the W. H. & TRIMMINGS the meeting. 4 dant encouragement in the ¥" She A large delegation of educational dig-|f_ M, Society of the pane + STOLES nitaries representing the fifteen educa-] ;. president of the Ministers Wives / - CAPS tional districts of the A. M. E. Church opener Typ GOWNS AND headed by Bishop R. C. Ransom, D.D. Stenography, BD hit . CHOIR HATS, ilberforce, Ohio, the erudite presi- ing. MImegetel 8 VESTMENTS dent of the Educational Board, were Neatly Done eatty CHURCH met at the station and escorted to the| | Church Bulletins a Specialty HANGINGS campus of Paul Quinn College where Prices Reasonable ACADEMIC Bishop Ransom called the board in ses- The P HOODS sion and where Dr. A. S. Jackson, ade his twenty-sixth annual report, giving the status of the Fducational Institutions of the A. M. E. Church The report made by Dr. Jackson was informal, edecational and inspirational. inute in every detail and illuminating, the report was encouraging (9 all who eard it, The board of education re-endorsed Dr. A. S. Jackson, for election in De- Toit, Michigan, at the session of the eneral Conference in 1940. The Members of the Board of Education out of appreciation for the faithful services 158 Oakwood Bled. Dept. G. tendered by Dr. Jackson for the past Ciieago, 1 Wenty ars, ae head of this de- | omerenaite Ask to see the New Blue and Maroon Robes and Caps Christian Recorder Office 6th pee Allen Building 716 South 19th Street Philadelphia, Penna. SEND FOR NEW CATALOGS , National Academic Cap and Gown Co. 821-23 Arch St. PENNSYLVANIA Crosses, Hymn Tablets, Bulletin Boards, Altar Appointments. ee | SING GOSPEL SONGS Yl Tell It Wherever I Go—10c Precious Lord, Take My Hand ce a ‘ou? .. ie Freed Orders to THOMAS A. DORSEY Communion Service ===== DSC09399.JPG ===== PAGE TWELVE — THE CHRISTI Notices April 3, 4, 5—Liberia Conference—Mon rovia, West Africa. Bishop E J. Howard. April 12—Virginia Conference—Rich. mond, Va., Bethel, Rev. H. D Gregg, Pastor. Bishop M. H Davis. M. H. Davis. GENERAL CONFERENCE BULLE- TIN In view of the fact that we are build- ing a visual exhibit of the African Methodist Episcopal Church, we carn- estly request that you as pastor send « picture of your church (postal eard| April 13, 14, 15, 16—Gold Coast Confers size), and also a picture of yourself.| We also urge Presiding Elders to send their picture. It is our desire to have on display, the pictures of one thous- and or more A. M. E. Churches and their pastors and Presiding Elders. GEORGE W. BABER Loca] Commission Chairman 422$ Brush St., Detroit, Michigan op E. J. Howard. S. L. Greene, President. April 26—Baltimore Conference—An nopolis, Md., Mt. Moriah, Rev. M. H. Dayis. |April 26—Delaware Conference—Wil SPECIAL TO THE FIFTH EPIS COPAL DISTRICT At this time I am making Episcopa visits to every charge, large and small in the Kansas conference. The neat ness of all churches and the enthusiasm of the membership is very gratifying. Of course the schedule is made by the E. Church, 6th and Walnu Pastor, 1315 Tatnall Street. Bishop D. H. Sims. 26—Baltimore Conference—Bishoy presiding elder who accompanies me. M. H. Davis. I trust that every pastor in the Fifth] May 3—New Jersey Conference—At Episcopal District observes the Disci- lantic City, N. J., St. James A. pline as to Easter Sunday and sends M. E. Church. Rev, M. M. one half of the money raised to Dr. Ward, Pastor, 117 N. Pennsyl- and the other half send to the Treas Sims. ary work in the conference. Dr. L. L Philadelphia, Penna., _ Mother New York, N. Y. Please do not fai San gioaptindla bs 2 gh Foe tor, 5621 Haverford Avenue. Bishop D. H. Sims. May 17—New York Conference—New York, N. Y., Emanuel A. M. E. Church, 37 W. 119th Street. Rev us in this Easter Offering and send i where it belongs 2t once. Do not send the money to me. NOAH W. WILLIAMS, PRESIDING ELDERS: Edgecombe Avenue. Bishop April 19—Church Extension Board Meeting—Washington, D. C., 1535 14th St., N. W. Rev. L.. H. Hemmingway, Secretary; Bishop S. R. Drummond, Pastor. Bishop \ SAMUEL S. MORRIS — _E. A. SELBY _C. W, ABINGTON tle for the Lord.” 12:00 o'clock (noon). Rev. Wm. M. Henry—Pastor Christian Recorder Visitors Mims, J. R. Fortune. New Subscribers : Mrs. William | Washi i L. L. Berry, Missionary Secretary vania Avenue. Bishop D. H-.|burgh, Penna; Mrs Pinna oe Albion, N.«Y.; Mr, oan urer of the conference for our mission- May 10—Philadelphia Conference Cope, S.-C. ; Mr Cee eien, wae Berry lives at 112 West 120th Street Bethel, “Sixth + and Lombard Mesa acces “eal ree 2 inley, Laura Thomas, Martha Treadwell, Mr. Rich- ard T. Stewart all of Philadelphia, Penna.; Dr. John P. Turner, Phila. Mr. Fred A. Anderson and Mrs. Helen LI Lewis of Detroit, Michigan; Melvi poms e a igan; Melvina residing Bishoy D. Ward Nichols, Pastor, 209 Vincent, Frank Vincent, Martha San- D. ders, Eva Gantt, Frank Johnson, Moses Johnson, Wm. Nixon, Robert Vanorkey, tain}. Co-chairman, Bishop Hi ¥, The Calendar} ccs. san: “We stand at Armageddon and bat- OKLAHOMA ANNUAL CONFER. ENCE OF THE A.M.E. CHURCH “ The Electoral College of the Okla- ence—Accra, West Africa. Bish |0ma Conference will convene at King. fisher on Wednesday, May 3, 1939, a Rt. Rey. E. J. Howard, D.D— Bish . , D.D.—Bishop Rev. J. N.B. Wall—Sec. of Conference Evangelists Etta Graham and T. L. Scott, Drs. R. B. Smith, I. N. Patter- son, R. O. Napper, W.-P. Stevenson, mington, Delaware, Bethel A. M.| W- A. Dorsey, A. N. Clark, S. H. Barker, Chester A. Clark, Robert W. Streets. Rev. A. Chester Clark. Cheers, wife and baby of the M. E. Church, Delaware, Drs. S. S. Morris, J. G. Robinson, Mrs. Anna Bustill Smith, Drs. Hodson Waters, J. L. RE-ELECTED Rev. A. W. Ward Re-elect ce Office led to Hig 4 REV. A. WAYMAN WARD Pastor of Bethel A. M. who was re-elected vice-presi the Chicago Church Federation. Signal honor came again to the Rey, A. Wayman Ward, pastor of Bethel A. M. E. Church this we his re-election as vice-president o powerful Chicago Church Fed largest such organization in Ame The Rev. Ralph Wakefield, pa the Irving Park Methodist Church, y named president to succeed Dr € Palmer of the Chicago The Seminary who served two years most successfully. The Rev. Mr. Ward came to the yice-presideacy from the chairmanship When you hold your H. Sims. ee of the Interracial Commis of et SES 2 aed Quarterly May 24—New England Conference— | L<titia Chew, Voneta Austin all of Al-|the Federation, where he did ott elected to the Christian Reco: Springfield, Mass., Bethel A. M.|/entown, N. J.; Mesdames Josephine} standing work to bring the \ ed to der E. Church. Rev. E. L. Blake | Bowen, Fannie E. Morris, Eunice Mel-| Negro denominations to the tront in please have the conference send Pastor, 27 Pendleton Avenue. | Vin, Lillian Mayberry all of Jersey City,} citywide recognition and activi t a subscription or a donation to Bishop D. H. Sims. N. J.; Mrs. Cordelia P. Donaway, At-] quent have been his calls to oddres help with the expense of publish-| to the Mecca of African Methodism ee the -; Mrs. M .L. Palmer,| the city and nation in various pulps ing the paper. June 18-22—Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. f ise ea ie iss. ; Ego Wade, St. Pe-} colicges, and over the radio, wher he George A. Singleton The 8th Connectional Young People’s hoe de he eer 3. has always ably represented his peopl’: Editor and M: Congress, Leadership Training Insti- , Largely through his efforts a Nes? merase WELBURN, FLA. worker has peen added to the Boys tute, Richard Allen Youth Council anc Boy Scout Conclave. The Christian Recorder pe Object ‘ PL EASE READ AND ACT Fellowship, Worship Instructions, In tercession. If you are not receiving your CHRIS. “| Technique TIAN bi ir rami Se write us. Clinic, Forum, Panel Discussion have us your old torns of Hattin Period, Challenging is i and new address. H¢ will save expense. Messages, Evangelistic Appeals. Course di 1¢ P 4 you like our paper, tell others and{jin [Leadership Education comparable urge them to subscribe » D “ . _| with the highest standards: offered by GEORGE A. SINGLETON trained resource leaders. Inspirationa Edit s ‘or and Manager music. Mammoth, glamorous, gloriou * and historic parade. a conquering caval- The Central Oklahoma Electoral | cade of Christian Youth. College Meets A meaningful and purposeful tiek to}. The Electoral College of the Centra | Father Allen’s T Oklahoma Annual “Conference is se‘ ers seo ame ins Les . ip Ringe > tn 1939, twelve-noor] Remember the Post Sesqui Centermia Rev. J. P. Perks, Past - png Meg ad eh tg J. P. . ‘or ethel A. M. E. Rt. Rev. H. Y. Tookes, Bishop] quarters. | aN eal . Albert Davis, Secretary Rev. Henry P. Jones, past 7 . pastor; Rev. “Proparing With Christ for Every |W. L. Johnson, Presiding Elder: Rt. Crete” Rev. D. fo ptrof eens ing pn poet Sponsored ¢ Department of Re Allen Chapel A. M. E. Church re- ported a high day Sunday from Sun- day School through night*services with all officers at post. It was the First Quarterly Confer ence of the year. The Presiding Elder declared a good Conference and splen- id report after reporting to him $26.80, an indication that the churck was progréssing. The Church also ap- pteciates the young group of people eat work in the “a who are doing a. gr church. Rete. Pa. ics p Rey. D. Mayor, Pastor Flder E. D. Tyson, P. E. ° _ Miss Genevia Conely — 4 Sacred Care of the Dead _U3.N. 47th St, Philade Court staff to deal directly and sy’ thetically ~with the many Nest: who appear, before the courts worker, Mr.’ Louise McGee, is ® vanced social worker with superior cial service rating and experienc’ é . LaJUNTA, COLORADO A very successful quarterly confer ence convened Monday night. Presiding Elder Harbert, presidin®: at Hubbard Chapel A, M. E. Church: ‘Every church auxiliary was, represe™ }and with very good reports. : | The Presiding Elder spoke very " ly on the new management 0°! Church Periodicals, after which stb: scriptions were asked for, and two" taken, one for the Christian Reco!” and for the Western Recorder. | We are glad to know of the pro® 4 of the church Publishing Houses an nd ing hand. ae ¥ . + hated H, E. cre wit mie the Oe sWEET HOUR OF PRAYER (Contnued from page 1) {students of Wilberforce University ned the President and Faculty in a antary prayer service invoking God’s| ip in the struggles of Wilberforce for editation. is fitting that a school conceived in ayer, founded tipan faith, and perpet- ted through the consecrated energies jts leaders should realize that man, sspite his astounding abilities, despite phenomenal achievements, needs} o’s guidance and direction in the ynsummation of his every act. | ‘As early as six-thirty students could) seen leaving their dormitories, wend- ¢ their. way toward Jones Memorial} thapel, and six-forty five the majority | the congregation was assembled. ‘The services began promptly at seven clock with an organ prelude “Nearer fy God to Thee,” immediately followed by the congregation’s singing “My Faith ooks up to Thee.” The scripture was ppropriately selected from the closing passages Of Christ’s sermon on the Mount, Matthew 7:7-12—“Ask, and it hall be given unto you; seek, and ye hall find; knock, and it shall be opened nto you.” Then came ten minutes of silent medi- ation while the organist, Henry Garcia, } played “Sweet Hour of Prayer,” “Be ong,” and other hymns with suppli- on as the motive. We will long re- ! the impressive solemnity of this Imeditation period and the sincere sing- ing of the words: “I need Thee, O I eed Thee, Every hour I need Thee; bless me now, my Sayiour, I come to The high point in the service was the pontaneous prayers uttered by several tudents. Provisions were made in the program for ten minutes of audible or inaudible prayer. Several students took advantage of this opportunity—each in his own way—to petition the Heavenly Father to preserve and strengthen us in our work, and to make us worthy of God's dispensation and blessings. Students and Faculty who have felt “keenly the many hardships that the school has recently experienced muét have found comfort anew in the singing of “What A Friend We Have In Jesus” —at least so it seemed to “a weak and heavy laden” member of that congtcga- tion who found refuge in a rare religious experience ! The President’s benediction, a prayer potato. He developed valua THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER PRESIDENT GREETS FAMOUS NEGRO SCIENTIST En route to Warm Springs, and here he is shown in cordial talk with Dr. George Was! and Tuskegee faculty member. has developed nearly 300 useful pro an ble dyes from Southern clay. In additi Ga., President Roosevelt visited Tus hington C egee Institute, in Alabama, arver, noted Negro scientist Dr. Carver, born a slave, has taught the South crop rotation; ducts from the peanut and more than 100 from the sweet ‘on he is an artist and musician. UVALDA, GA. Vidalia District The second Quarterly Conference of the Uvalda Circuit was held at Flipper Chapel A. M. E. Church, February 18th and 19th. The business session was held Saturday with the Presiding | Elder, Rev. W. C. Driggers, presiding. First Hymn No. 123. Prayer by Rev. W. R. Jackson, Hymn No. 108. The Scripture reading by the Presiding El- der, Luke 2:36-45. The - Disciplinary for Wilberforce, closed the service A TELEPHONE COMMUNICATION Pi (Continued from page !) S : eran will be one of the larg- est in the school’s thistory,—about| He was $551,000. A substantial part of the id by| the examiners, R. R.| board in Chicago. enduring foundation was la Bishops John A. Gregg and _ to confer with Gov. Bricker. oc an known how Bis Wright, Jr., as presidents. Bish- connections, op Gregg er on the committee ator enabled him to In the struggle for recognition Bishop Reverdy C. Ransom gave the president loyal cooperation | ern ‘and support. The bishop did not | and be th sident. It may “Hai : Wise hop! old W. U.!" Ouestions answered. by the Pastor. David Henry Sims stood hard by. at the meeting, of the Board of Trustees, conversed with and met the rating His university ® All boards and clubs were present and made their reports, which showed ex- cellent progress. Bro. Geo. Martin was electéd secretary. Bro. Shep Perkins, Marshal. Sister Mamie McArthur, reporter to the Southern Recorder. Sunday was a high day The Presid- ing Elder delivered strong messages at 11:00 A: M. and 8:00 P. M. The quarter closed with spiritual and finan- cial success. This was the best quarter we've had. We are proud to say our church is progressing under the leader- ship of our lovable pastor and Presid- ing Elder. We all are praying that we continue to work and make each quar- fer more successful. REV. W. C. DRIGGERS, P. E. For up-to-date reliable church news read the Christian Recorder ORDER SONG BOOKS TODAY Let The People Praise Him | “Gospel Beacons” Just off the Press. “Gems of Love,” “Palms of Victo ry,” “Notes of Gold,” “Gates of Praise,” “Jubilee Witness.” Single Copies 35c, 1 Doz. Copies $3.50. 100 Copies $30.00. Postage extra on dozen or more. Write: EDWARD C. DEAS REV. H. C. WICKER, Pastor SALLIE M. SHIPMAN 5718 Wabash Ave. Chicago, Il! 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A very fitting testi- ns Miss Arvilla Pat- monial oi thanks was given by Mrs.| work of the Kingdom throughout the andy, Minnie John-| Stata B, Edwards, Second Vice Presi- length and breadth of our Methodism. dent and Mrs. Sumby, Corresponding] The next church which needs help Secretary, was asked to forward a letter is at Palmetto Point where P. E., T. THE CHRISTIAN R Bell was appointe, Courtesy Committe: terson, Mary F. son, Sisterhood. Words of welcome Were extended by finances to help in the futhering of the - _ Rey. Geo. A. Sin, let anid, at ee s Rev. A. E. Morris .... 2.00} Rev. H. E. Wilson ......... 2.00) Rev. E. D. Mitchell AAs Acting Pastor Poe Pa ag year eopitiie pa eae gy Calmcn Aa aston yin Ope. aes Rev. O. C. Reinhart . 3.00] Rev. H. Hayter ..... + 2.50) Rey. O. C. Peace aa tus, Preside: ‘ * Sadie Augus-] ter of encouragement was also requested | py. considered next. I am making this Rev. I, S. Freman ... 3.00] Rev. J. M. Brown . + 10.00)/Revy. G. F Grae The PRE oy mae prmiygrs Mise cS Rn ai appeal’ to: any: individual an» the church 5 SE - S vas made by Mrs. W.] He ek: . Rev. J. N. ter . 2.50| Rev. F. E. Stephens . s 1.50 3K Ra og: A opel ermal BA YREEY ho f. ved t haritable — : fla Scagll loshin ak eee ae al o ae Thomas .. B. Kinzer of Frankford. The church] The Conference Branch cannot be ea iat, see ae SAHA : ee Biiced Rosé 3.00| Rev. B. G. Goodwin 2.00 oe C. W sera wag ° a Tee for the splendid way] too loud in their praise of the hospi-| MIANS to send something to Rev. T. cS ° ane < Suvins ey 2: + G. W. Washington “ yiich it is Carrying on in the abse tali ing| > - ‘ Rey. T. I. Bs. e © absence] tality extended to them by the Acting] p Rev. M. I. Pemberton . $ pes oe . 5 oe A es ee Rey. H. P. Hawkins * is BISHOP H. Ng TOOKES of its pastor, Rey. Herman F, Tyree,| pastor, Rev. Geo. A. Singleton, the i hee Scalar i, = , maa 9 Pa ae $ 1.00 Rev. re E, Geb = . “yy| Rc: George Jones Bleventh oa District who is convalescing from a serious ill-| local auxiliary under their loyal Presi- ae will Psowinize the receipt of ev. H. ahs a See 3 on Bix Tod. Daey “= “S| Rev. H. Geter . e oS ei ness at his family home in Nashyille,|dent, Mrs. Sadie Augustus, the St-| gonations which will be published REV aks Wie I GRVIS. «0 o'oin awe < ae zs é rated . Rev. B, F. Patterson . Twelfth Episcopa istrict Tennessee. The Conference Branch Matthews Gospel choir and the church BISHOP D. H. SIMS First Episcopal District nth District—Bishop R, A. Grant Shop H. Y. Tookes .......$ 517.00 elfth District—Bishop H, Y. Tookes through these columns. Thanks giving and praise are due unto God for our thoughtful leaders who haye already _ $77.75 Rev. J. D. Wilson .. ; Rev. H. C. Scandrick . Rey. C. L. Uptegrove .. hopes and prays for his early complete] in general. recovery. Rey. H. J. Walker MRS. W. B. KINZER. Rey. C,H. Balls. , HRN E NW Naw SSsSsess Mrs. Gullins was assisted in presid- Se NT ST ea ; soy cats ‘ ~ y. Herbert Scott 2.75) ing by Mrs. Bertha Natpese ice laid Plans for the organization o! Ninth Episcopal District Rey An He Haman : Aad price oe bas Ey. AtbereDayisd: 1. sap 0 Bae ie “pies Peas spelen NEVE ean ay ope missionary movement to sponsor the First District—Bishop D. H. Sims Rev. E. W. Newton S50] Syeee ene E. D. Rountree .......... : Hiarecmaes) plies , MME olde dp work in Cuba. Rev. W. H. Jackson 00 Rey. L. W. Bates . iB. PREOn | ice President. The St. Mat- Little River Station Let us hope and trust, ; 3 : F 5D > deh 200) Rey SANE Tones) =| thews Gospel Chorus assisted the Con- Miami, Fla. tch and Philadelphia Conference. ~.-» $1120.25 Rev. R. Er Handy, <soek 1.86 Re M A Mi ference Branch Chorus in furnishing z Paes LL a a rape a ek New: terieh Contiars 83.00 Rev, Elizabeth Kincaid 1.00| Rev: J. M. B. Michelle , : And labour till the Master comes. * y , nce. ... ! 4 , Elizabeth Kincaid ........ 00 Rev. Wo ActRedditte the music. Mrs, Bertha Dickerson,| Information has been received that Sia a elaware Conference . $ 176.00 Rey. J. N. Cherry . 2.10 Rey at Romney director of the Conference Branch|the A, M. E. Church at Deep Creek SUBSCRIBE FOR THE CHRISTIAN New York Conference ........ 183.50 Rey. B. H. Moore ; $ 3.00 Rey LP Bontiexeces Chorus also favored with a soul stirring] Eleuthera Bahama Island, has received RECORDER New England Conference .... 159.00 Rey. A. K. Quinn ... wa’ 5200: Rev. H. N. Griff oa solo. financial help to aid in the completion Bermuda Conference .. BISHOP JOHN A. GREGG Rev. R. H. Hallingworth . $1.60) ney HEL Tee vensht The reports of the committees and]of their church building. Card Writing, Filling in Diplo- Delaware Conference Fourth Episcopal District Rey. B. E. Edwards... 2.00 Rev D. Daniels at hee rg from the various auxiliaries showed| ‘This act of charity has gladdened the| | mas, Marriage License, Certifi- pee Ee aod Arkansas Rey. A. D. Haynes..... 1.50 Rev Wm Poien's r splendid progress and while it fell] hearts of Bro. Nathaniel Thompson and| | cates a Specialty. Prices reason- Total to date....... $1,696.75] Fourth District—Bishop J. A. Gregg Rev. J Does Rccmaat: somewhat below the report for the|the members of church there. We are|} able. Address: 3 a ‘ Rey. C. Wesley Stratton ....$ 4.00 Re x LE 1d pape October quarter when over nine hun-|hoping that in the near future these S. R. HALL (Penman) Ninth District—Bishop D. H. Sims | Rey. T. Reeves . 3.00 nee E E mn ap ex dred dollars was reported, still the sum/ people receiving the proper instructions! 5820 Forbes St., Squirrel Hill Sta. Total -$ 390.00] Rev. W. J. Jenkins 5.00 R Me 0. Cc 2 Le of $640.05 was reported which was|will be awakened to their possibility Pittsburgh, Pa. Rev. H. HB. Black -}o07 cheaters 4.00 ast An Nyk a ee : considered very good for the January} and will be instrimental in putting into Rev. W. P. Henson 2.2.2.4. 2.00 Ps acemec en ae aes + quarter. Under the inspired leadership] the general treasures of the church Rey. W. T. Alexander 2.00 hak ae eens dad of its very capable President, Mrs, Edna D I \ I N | BI RE Rev. C. P. Jones ... 2.50 a otc Gullins. assisted by her able co work: Wilberforce University S e ive] Riv. Ce GuiScere™ 1.00 i IS. ers the Conference Branch is hopeful WILBERFORCE. OHIO Rev. Alfred Knowles . 1.00 Rey. J. M. Coleman ‘ of reaching heights hitherto undreamed dest. Educati og Teltene =| @ @ : ERewench: ee Breweste Z 1.00 Rev. R. E. Frierson . of. The Young People’s Department, he i) a Bint es rae = 5 Rev. J. W. Collins . 1 Rey. C. W. Williams . “ under Mrs. Alma Mason made a splen- tion Own: a 2x Lal 4 i by Negroes in the World. o oO Rev. J. W. Wright . 3.00 Rey. 71. .1)) Dover sek... ... did report. They rendered the program 18 Fibers) ‘Atts)"Edeens | Wn — Rev, HA. Desist 1.00 5 _ | Rev. Cc. L. Mabry .. for the evening session. iil sabenpaa High Beker Revs Alb Pati . 1.51! BISHOP W. A. FOUNTAIN, SR. |Rev- T. W. Wise . BISHOP EDWARD J. HOWARD The many’ announcements attested at Eile i 5 V ae : Rey. J. H. Davis ..... 1.30 Sixth Episcopal District Rev. A. J. Edwards Thirteenth Episcopal District the busy schedule and activities of the Ti as ca Wives“ Poecident i] BISHOP M. H. DAVIS Rev. Wi Re Slewacd 1.50] Total ces eke eae SAO OO eK NS La buye ees... CLES) Wah Disriet Conference Branch. The President an. JP) Oman en Nha =| Second Episcopal District Rev. J. M. Hassell ...., 2.00 “ Rev. J. W. Washington ...... 5.00 Wena aid Oklahoma nounced the observance of the World Second District—Bishop M. H. Davis | Mrs. Mabel H. Hickman . 1.25 : Rev. Wm. Armstead .. 1.0 Thirteenth District—Bishop E. J. | Prayer Day Movement on February | FREE TRIAL ARE Stent Rev. 5S) Henderson oe 2.00 Rev. A: P. Watson .. 1.00 Bie cad 24, by the Conference Branch at Arnett REMINDER BIEGrST Te Se aaa Rev J. S. Harmon ..,.....+ $ 1.50] Rev, Moses Williams............$ 1.50 Rey. W. B. Willis .. 1.5 Steen enEnuerict A. M. E. Church, 49th and Woodland, ; vr HERBARIUM REMEDIUM, Ne. Rev. W. M. Edwards ....-...- 2.00] Rey. H. J. Thompson ........ 2.00 Rev. S. H. Collins .. 2.00 vy. RouAgevihite oc... 1.00] Rev. J. D. Newsome, pastor, the hours We ne you will a ri ture's. Ever-Ready Universal Never-Fail Rev. H. B. Thompson . 12.00} Re Rey. E, F. Powell .. 1.00 1, MR 1.00} being from 11 A. M. to 3 P. M.|) that this firm exists solely to || Speedwell Panaceas for Human Ills. Build her. F. As deals ee Rev. Charles H. Thomas .... $2.00 Reg: WOR THatchingon B . r oR 2.00| She also urged attendance at the Post] | serve our community in its time erin, invizniats Siesieas For Pep, SET oe ental a |: ~ J. a: : TELUS va ia , All c f are de- , Grit, Nerve, Courage, Thrill, Am- Rev. C. A. Stroud 4.50 Total to date $45.14 Rev. E. M,. Smith ...... . 2.0 7. J ieMtadison: .:.. 3.50| Madros Conference on Thursday, Feb. of need. All our efforts are as payee) Rcseitsevainde Winns Vitality, fe 4 weeesew e . Rev LA: Clark 1.00 A Bone Jr 2.00] 2nd, at 10:30 A. M. at Holy Trinity yoted to that end alone. If ever Helps ‘Kidney, Bladder, Back, Stomach, j Fie) FRY Ne seeeeeeneeee tA, 2 horses : ne a Ste f re f help, either at a ie +e ite, Rundown Con 7 ; .50| Church, 19th and Walnut Sts., and for we can be o! Intestine, Loss Appetite, Rundown Co 4 .G. P. Simmons - ; a irst Baptist Church, 17th time of bereavement, for emer- dition, Relieves Cough, Asthma, Pain, 25| tk at First Bap ; Total .. -S. W. Wilson .... ead fig aah Nees ia Distric Vite lance calls, or to give || Catarth, Burning, Scalding Discharges, SENIOR BISHOP J. S. FLIPPER ". M. R. Jackson 2.00|and Sansom. The Philadelphia District gency ambulance ca Is, or to g oe ew taiteks uti clos $1: 92) Seventh Episcopal District 2 RL epacier 3.00] Missionary Alliance under its Presi- counsel on proper funeral pro- Pri loee Medasne Roots. Herbs, Barks, Rey Ee Carters 1 eee 50 3 ' ‘< a eal 6.50| dent, Mrs. Eva Wout, announced a Fact cedure, please call upon us. Powders for all Purposes, Ganon Bist oS ehh a = ey oe Ay ferenc and Missionary WALTER C, BECKETT Agts. Make Big Money giving sample, ishop J. S. Flipper........ -~ $600.00 _W. A. Davis .. . -00) Finding Conference and eee Phila.. P. Taking Orders. — DIVINE SPIRITUAL sa $ 2.50] Clinic on Thursday, March 2, at Metro 216 W. Coulter St., Phila., Pa. ty ~ NJ Be Norton..20..-.-- “)$ 2.50] Clinic ve Sei ana Peet geae HEALTH ALLIANCE, 1617 South St. & Total... ———| politan A. M. E. Church, 20th an PHONE: : Office; 1422 Lombard St., Phila. 27 .23| Fitzwater, Rev. J. H. Slade, pastor, ‘ Total..... ae in the after- we \ the hours to be 1 P. M. in the a Evangelist and the evening session begin- BISHOP R. C, RANSOM Third Episcopal District noon, ER- HE PHILADELPHIA CONF! ning at 8 P. M. Bishop and Mrs. D. FOR THE ENCE BRANCH A CONSTRUCTIVE PROPOSAL BISHOP NOAH W. WILLIAMS H. Sims are to be present and will con- LAW-MAKERS AT DETROIT, COME, MAY, and Kentucky Fifth Epi istri on » clinic. THIS, AND LET THE CHURCH piscopal District The Philadelphi ference Branch} duct the ¢ ; 1940. Do . ‘ ms ae -: iphia Confere: ; Younes People’s. Department tg ammen ete oma R.C. eye « M0 open N. W. dee eld its regular quarterly meeting on) pee ; y ie A: qian Mrs Ain Ma- Saleen getists, Lay and Ministerial Regis- ° » MACE MCTSON sevrsree . ev. « “ atterson ....... x byt $ i t. Matthews | through the seorctary, Mt . 0 = nih 4 A. Nicholas ........ 3.00] Rev. W. E. Washington ..., 2.00 ee eae Summer|son announced the oe ae tered in the — of psa Sree ev. G. Lincoln Caddell 3.00] Rev. Robert House 14.00 eae ee ing | annual institute on Friday, Mé bis Paying $1.00 Annually Thru Annual Conference. te eteeeees Sts., Rev. Geo. A. Singleton, Acting) a . M. E. Church, Evangelist an Agent of the Rev. L, A. Clarke .. - 2,00) Rey. J. E. Henry 1.00 BISHOP S. L, GREENE ; : . at Mt. Pisgah A M. : (2) Every registered ANY Rev. V. DeLeon Shelto ...... 2.00] Rev. C. L. Williams ., 3.00 Eighth Episcopal District “Going Forward with] 40th and Crile i eae” ae Department of eg ag eereagA Sand + = tl deleg Q mn ook . z Daal pe he me EG tee ee sus in Leadership”, was carried out} Pastor, fat in Chicago, were asked peng Til hieone the 8% of Dollar Money sah en Lhe ia ta is . a bs Brice 2.00 yi br iggerd veeteeree$ ee hroughout the devotions and later in . nium a this came church on the same . to this Department. (5) Giving thls Department «he Si Wis ; ev. J. Ry» Carter ., «++ 1,50] Rev. W. R. F. Potter .... 200) per read by Mrs. Eugenia Rice of}tomect Ot Uns. special called ecretary of Evangellsm. DO THIS a Nar ee ve 10,00] Rev. F. M. Stith ...... 1.06} Rév. iT. Casten. 3 ianccvees 50 Union Ra ae E. Church, After de-| date at 1 P. M. ina very sp DR. N. H. JELTZ pet cece poi fs nbn eat as ev. J. W. Curry... 5.00] Rev. E. B. Martin ..., + 2.00} Rev. J. J. Bradford . 1.00 ? i tions, the President, Mrs. Edna Gul-|mecting. aa feature of the Quarter- . IGHWAY.” For Revival Dates write me at omni A § Bo aay de ie Rev, C. J. Skinner .. + 2,00] Rev. 1. A. Henderson 2.00 Tenth Episcopal District ins, took charge and organized com-| An “een the receipt of the regular| | stil! om the GOSPEL H : ev. G. B. Duff ...... veness -00) Rev. C. W. Lowe .. 2.50| Rey. I. S. Taylor 50 hittees. Additions to the committees] ly meeting was ee by the . eres F As Se sbeeee Ps x 4 s to the c al jimes sent by PHILADELPHIA, PA. Rev. E. J. Jones «+,......... 1,00] Rev. L, S. McNeil .......- 2.00| Rev. I. S$. Myrick -..csssece1 1.60) Rev. L.C. Young ....0....-8 3.00 ere made as follows: Mrs. Susie| installment ‘pages Byrd for what ee Rev. H. N. Robinson ........ 5,00] Rev. C. T. Turner .. 1.60 1.50) oe take nce sou. atts, chairman of the Usher Board) nieces of Fated as the Mother] ———— Rev, y capes a 2.00} Rev, D. C. Miller .. 2.00 1,00 j ' ae 0 lor the Conference Branch: Miss Alice they haye inaug Rev, T, A. Collins .......s.. 2,00) Rev. V. J. Barnes vreceseeee 1,00 I a MED ppt Sor ass pm “ps Pea 7 =< a Vee ===== DSC09401.JPG ===== = a Oe ‘PAGE SIXTEEN RECORDER HALL OF FAME iy 4 The Rev. John H. Sheffer, Pastor Union, Allentown, New Jersey. The Rev. Wm. P. Stevenson Mrs. Alberta Wilson, Jone Tabernacle, Philadelphia, Pa. The Rev. J. D. Howell, W. Ray Dezon, St. Stephen, Detroit, Mich. The Rev. Herman F. Tyree, Pastor St. Matthew, Philadel- phia, Penna. The Reverend J. E. Thomas P. E., Palmetto Annual Confer- ence, Florence, S. C. The Rev. T. Jefferson Clement Pastor Wesley Chapel, Hous- ton, Texas. The Rev. Howard A. Garcia, Pastor, Mt. Pisgah, Jersey City, Ni. F. The Rev. George W. Baber, Pas- tor of Ebenezer Church, De- troit, Michigan, and host to the 1940 GENERAL CONFER- ENCE. The Rev. D. Ward Nichols, Pastor Emanuel, New York City. Mrs. Theunie Baten, Evangelist, Second A. M. E. Church, Hartford, Conn. The Rev. Wm. A. Dorsey, Pastor Woodbury, New Jersey The Rev. H. H. Black, Pastor Indianapolis, Ind. The Rev. D. B. Barton, Pastor Calvary, Glen Cove, N. Y. Mr. R. J. Gardner, St. James A. M. E. Church, Cleveland, Objo. THE RECORDER HONOR ROLL Evangelist N. H. Jeltz. Mrs, W. Sampson Brooks, Beth- el Church, Newbedford, Mass. Mrs. Alma Mason, Allen A. M. E. Church. Philadelphia, Pa. The Reverend J. A. Dames, Pas tor of St. James, St. Louis Missouri. The Rev. W. E. Guy, Pastor Ft. Wayne, Ind. Dean Chas. S. Spivey, Payne Seminary, Wilberforce, Ohio. The Rev. John C Coaxum, Pas. tor St. Matthews, S. C. The Rev. S. T. Boyd, Mt. Pis- gah A. M. E, Church, Salem, N. J. The Rev. A. D. Avery, Presid- ing Elder of the Raleigh Djs- trict, Western North Carolina Conference, Greensboro, N. C. The Rev. Allen R. Cooper, Al- The Rey. W. F. Rice, Pastor, THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER The Rev. Edward E. Tyler, Pas- _ tor, Jamaica, N. Y. Miss Lottie G. Wright, Franklin West Virginia. The Rev. Carlyle F. Stewart Pastor St. Peter, Houston, Texas and Editor of The Daily Altar. The Rev. T. J. Davis, M. D. Americus, Georgia. The Rev. M. F. Robinson, Pas tor Bethel A. M. E. oo Conway, S. C. Mrs. J. F. Vanderhorst, Presi- dent Conference Branch Mis- sionary Society, New Jersey. The Rev. Augustus T. Wilkie, Pastor Oliver Chapel, Philadel- phia, Penna. The Rev. John W. P. Collier, Jr., Pastor, Westfield, New Jersey. The Rev. M. J. Hendrieth, Pas- tor Grant A. M. E. Church, Toronto, Ont., Canada. The Rev. A. Q. Norton, Pastor Mt. Zion, Darby, Penna. Mrs, Rosalie Polk, St. Matthew, Philadelphia, Penna. Prof. O. M. Travis, Merchant, Monticello, Kentucky. The Rev. I. N. Patterson, P. E. West Phila. Dist., Philadelphia Penna. The Rev. S. R. Maguinez, P. E. 4th Episcopal District, Chicago, Illinois. Mrs. Winnie Nixon, Egypt, Ga. The Rev. A. Lincoln Criglar, Pastor, Hagerstown, Maryland. The Rev. K. J. Siddall, Pastor St. John, Springfield, Illinois. Mr. W. A. Fisher, St. James A. M. E. Church, Atlantic City, N, J. Mrs, S. A. Nelson, Allen A. M. E. Church, Dayton, Ohio. The Rev. Richard Frier, Pastor Emanuel, New York, N. Y. The Rev. G. W. Gordon, Pastor Carey Tercentenary, Chicago Illinois. The Rev. A. L. Murray, Pastor Burke’s Chapel, Paducah, Ken- tucky. The Rev. L. L. Farmer, Pre- siding Elder, Cottageville, S. C. The Rev. F. Douglass Coleman, Pastor St. John, Nashville, Tenn. Mrs. Jane Payne, Quincy, IIli- nois. The Rev. R. H. Harbert, P. E., Phoenix—Albuquerque District, Pasadena, Calif. The Rev. Wm. H, Griffin, Pas- tor Grant Memorial, Chicago, Illinois , The Rev. Fred E. Stephens, Pas- tor, Tucson, Arizona. The Rev. Wm _ David Miller, Pastor Oklahoma City. Okla. The Rev. Simon J. Holly, Pastor Great Falls,’ Montana. Members of the Hall of Fame are persons who have sent in ten or more new cash subscriptions in the Most Popular Bishop Con- test. On the Honor Roll are in five or more cash subscriptions. Let your name appear next week among the LEADERS of the church. Watch this space, ent Eee The Most Amazin ng! The Most Spectacular! | THE MOST BEAUTIFUL SHOW OF ITs KIND 250 PERSONS PRESENTING | The Great RAINBOW ‘WEDDING i Friday, April 14, 1939 8:30 P. M. O'CLOCK ot Zion A. M. E. Church 21ST & TASKER STREETS MUSICAL PROGRAM . MS THE BRIDES Mrs. M. A. Sims, Guest Speaker Mrs. Elenora Sheppard Mrs. Myrtha King Mrs. Carrie Wilson Mrs. Lillian German Mrs. Carrie Vann Mrs. Maggie Matthews Mrs. Mary Griffin Mrs. Levina Fisher Mrs. Josephine McIntyre VOL. XCI.—NO. 2 WHAT THE CONNECTIONAL COUNCIL SHOULD DO PHILADELPHIA, PA. (b) The Connectional Council should Put in motion a plan to so redeem managing the publication department that it will bring in revenue above run- ning expenses, so as to have a surplus, to assist in the support of Superannuat- ed preachers, Widows and Orphans, as do other denominations. Also, to let the Editor of the Christian Recorder, edit the paper, and not be bothered with the management of the same. (c) The Connectional Council, should JASTHE-OFFICIAL ORGAN- e oped -METHODIST-EPISCOPAL CHURCH. THURSDAY, MARCH 30, 1939 EF. PRICE FIVE CENTS Bishop Wm. H. Heard, 1 do not iavor any “Backward Steps.’ Therefore, the (d) Like the statement, of the late Connectional Council should ask the General Conference to enact a law, giv- ing equal Lay representation in Annual Conferences. (e) The Connectional Council should urge the appointment of a committee, to be assigned the duty of. Clarifying the Discipline so that points im it that tally wth others may be deleted. “THINK IT OVER” Help Your Bride WIN a FREE TRIP to the World’s Fair Admission ey Sage ee 15c oe REV. J. L. MIMS,-Pastor (f) A law should be passed by the General Conference, giving the Senior Bishop authority to adjust and settle (Continued on page 13) formulate plans, to have the General Conference order the Missionary per- iodical, ‘or paper) one only, be printed at the A. M. E. Book Concern. EASTER MESSAGE FROM THE BISHOPS OF THE A. M. E. CHURCH EASTER MESSAGE FROM THE BISHOPS OF THE A.M.E. CHC . \ We are reminded by the seasons and. the changes of Nature that cre long EASTER will soon be here again. - EASTER, which refreshes our memory of the resurrection and ¢) life of all of that which was dead or may die in the Lord. The springi of grass, the budding of flowers, the singing of birds, the floating wh clouds which portend April showers for a fuller expression of life, arre the attention and submissive love to the Great God of everything that exists, is here acknowledged. the sacred cause of MISSIONS, and for the raising of funds to as our Missionary activities in the General Connection, hopes to awaken the conscience of the Protestant world. Therefore, We, the Bishops of the A. M. E. Church, take ¢! method to call the attention of the membership and followers of th CONNECTION to this all important occasion in our Christian World EASTER, April the 9th. This festival is the heart and essence of our spiritual life and th Promise of a joyous resurrection’ to a life eternal after our earth!) pilgrimage. etoy é This promise takes in the world of oaeblns and we believe it our Christian duty to help those who have not been. informed and enlightened as to the open arms of eternal salvation through Jesus Christ our Lord Easter i is set aside for a special day of Missions. Every person who can is requested to do something for Christian Missions, Immediately following Easter, send one-half of Easter Moncy ‘0 | Dr. L. L. Berry, 112 West 120th Street, New York, N. Y. Ever) Presiding Elder, Pastor and Sunday School Superintendent is expected to respect this request which is the Law of the Church. Yours i in the bonds of Christian Fellowship, nf JOSEPH S. FLIPPER, WILLIAM A. FOUNTAIN, REVERDY C. RANSOM, P * JOHN A GREGG, - 4 SHERMAN L. GREENE, GEORGE B. YOUNG, ; MONROE H. DAVIS, os NOAH W. WILLIAMS, ae DAVID H. SIMS, : HENRY Y. TOOKES RICHARD R. WRIGHT, Jr. ‘fea G EDWARD J. HOWARD, ; : ‘yee Bishops 0 of the African Methodtt eset! Church. The A. M. E. Church, having set apart and dedicated that day for | We are reminded by the seasons and the changes of Nature that ERTIE L. DELYLES ere long EASTER will soon be here again. { B EASTER, which retreshes our memory of the Aeysreaceed and the MOBILIZE die in the Lord he springing 3 ‘i life ot all ot that which was dead or may pei as pricier Ne of grass, the budding of flowers, the smging otf birds, the ae, baht With huge urtiies. atchiliciig ‘todby | ‘ ler expression of hie, arres e Sep POMS P ward Cha‘ clouds wich portenia April showers tora ty thronghout Europe, Asia and Africa, deer +S eagowesp ae bee the-lattenupn. and=subaugstye joy ey tothe Aareat, God o} everything that and: with anéther world crisis imminent * eal je 7 : cs ‘ i exists, 1s “here acknowledged. there is ‘an obligation—an urgent obhi Address Delivered at Dallas, Texas The A. M. &..Chureh, haying set apart and dedicated that day - Kote CA Wil tuase Wi alieva iin e Ss assis the sacred cause of MISSIONS, and for the, raising “i gugaine at Siceniherlée of salaratt’ aiid spiritual Mr, President, and members of The our Massionary activities in the General Connection, hopes EY effect ie bUR ee GbiALON Connectional ae of the A.M. E. the couscrénce 01 the Protestant world. Sai NS “ake: thi oi those moral and _ spiritual o c : Gsiers: f) Be h make for peace, goodwill an ‘] others a sters:— Vhereiore, We, the Bishops of t Se a eed P 8 Begs Shep byp apna ipo method to call the attention ot the membership and ‘poe a the eewihes tgvall mankind., The time has t ae Z ee * Christian d- 3 Si Sue the strates si | sider more than I can fill, but shall do CONNECTION to chis ‘all important occasion im our come for recog the tt ee E i f KASTI:R, April the 9th. Muha SNe re-enforoing all agencies that make for * Be area “op battion : Ths festival is the heart and essence of our spiritual life and the a better social order and the enla | * ae a he ics § promise ol a joyous resurrecuon to a life eternal alter our earthly ment of the Areas of the Kingdor ie attempt. ous pe as set in ilgrimage. iit ee ; : : e. Paid ss ES eaters ah This promise takes in the world of mankind, and we gpa Bi (Continued on page 13 ned UL aee Ty of the church to make laws or suggest Christian duty to help those who have not been peony gay ae the making of laws, for the government} as to the open arms ot eternal salvation GA: io gga A ae in This Issue of the church, and to help in all other | Kasteris set aside tor a special wi) stn Marea ways, to develop the church. can 1s requested to do something tor Christian ay S if The Council should do what it can, Immediately tollowing Easter, send one-ha Beh cis The Daily Altar: - to cteate the practice of Decorum, in Dr. L. L.’ Berry, 112 West 120th Street, New York, 2 , es Rev. Carlyle F. Stewart...... 2 tendent Is ¢x z , the deliberative bodies of the connec- Presiding Mlder, Pastor and Sunday School Superin' a $ day School PRU AGL RCHRR AR 3 tion, to respect this request which 1s the Law of the Churc EDITORIALS: I aleoeeee the following and believe Yours :n the bonds ot Christian ages Eugene Howard McGill...... 4 i OSEPH S. FLIPPER, Mighty Men March............ 4 thay i i Council should J esd = ; go yep: aie the same to be WILLIAM A. FOUNTAIN, The Editor’s Bible.. 4 enacted b Stee said General Con- REVERDY C. RANSOM, No Monkeys for ruesies ference, Vie . JOHN A GREGG, re (Editorial of the Week)........ 4 (@) We should place more stress on SHERMAN L. GREENE, Pointed. Points ¢..csseesdereeees 4 Evangelism, Spiritually building: up the GEORGE B. YOUNG, Churchman Afield ......60.0.c085 5 church, Soul faring and receiving MONROE H. DAVIS, “One Man's Opinion”— MS, / ie EAS TO Tembers than we do. I do not mean NOAH W. WILLIA J We. Collier, Jesse... the holding f§ “PROTRACTED DAVID H. SIMS, TMNSItOOSe Ss cctaves cacedsaav ers <4 MEETINGS,” 4 h, but, the return- HENRY Y. TOOKES Dr. Odom’s Six-Point Plan For ‘ing to the f 4 Sc teal Spiritual wor- RICHARD R. WRIGHT, Jr. A Connectional Bureau of ship ch Be Beare: Meetings, Class EDWARD J. patent ee Byatineliempisisecie.cet. il ; , i i hodist Episcopal Church. Depicts Meetings, Love Feasts, the teaching Bishops of the African Met ) Our Church— a 3 y mbers to return to having Family Rey. A. Lincoln Criglar...... s ors me Bible pate: ete. ~ANNIVERSA CELEBRATION e Christian Recorder READ LETTER ON PAGE 1¢
• April 13, 1939
  ===== DSC09386.JPG ===== PAGE SIXTEEN —~ RECORDER HALL OF FAME The Rev. John H. Sheffer, Pastor Union, Allentown, New Jersey. The Rev. Wm. P. Stevenson Mrs. Alberta Wilson, Jone Tabernacle, Philadelphia, Pa. The Rev. J. D. Howell, W. Ray Dezon, St. Stephen, Detroit, Mich. The Rev. Herman F. Tyree, Pastor St. Matthew, Philadel- phia, Penna. The Reverend J. E. Thomas P. E., Palmetto Annual Confer- ence, Florence, S. C. The Rev. T. Jefferson Clement Pastor Wesley Chapel, Hous- ton, Texas. The Rev. Howard A. Garcia, Pastor, Mt. Pisgah, Jersey City N. J. The Rev. George W. Baber, Pas- tor of Ebenezer Church, De- troit, Michigan, and host to the 1949 GENERAL CONFER- ENCE. The Rev. D. Ward Nichols, Pastor Emanuel, New York City. Mrs, Thennie Baten, Evangelist, Second A. M. E. Church, Hartford, Conn. The Rev. Wm. A. Dorsey, Pastor Woodbury, New Jersey The Rev. H. H. Black, Pastor Indianapolis, Ind. The Rev. D. B. Barton. Pastor Calvary, Glen Cove, N. Y. Mr. R. J. Gardner, St. James A. M. E. Church, Cleveland, Ohjo THE RECORDER HONOR ROLL Evangelist N. H. Jeltz. Mrs, W. Sampson Brooks, Beth- el Church, Newbedford, Mass. Mrs. Alma Mason, Allen A. M. E. Church. Philadelphja, Pa. The Reverend J. A. Dames, Pas tor of St. James, St, Louis Missouri. The Rev. W. E. Guy, Pastor Ft. Wayne, Ind. Dean Chas. S. Spivey, Payne Seminary, Wilberforce, Ohio. The Rev, John C Coaxum, Pas. tor St. Matthews, S. C. The Rev. S. T. Boyd, Mt. Pis- gah A. M. E, Church, Salem, N. J. The Rev. A. D. Avery, Presid- ing Elder of the Raleigh Djs- trict, Western North Carolina Conference, Greensboro, N. C. The Rev. Allen R. Cooper, Al- bany, Ga. The Rev. E. Harley, Apalachicola, Florida. The Rev. N. H. Leath, Noma, Florida. Mr, Albert Williams, Detroit, Michigan The Rev. W. F. Rice, Pastor, . Detroit, Michigan. The Rev. Edward E. Tyler, Pas- tor, Jamaica, N. Y. Miss Lottie G. Wright, Franklin West Virginia The Rev. Carlyle F. Stewart Pastor St. Peter, Houston, Texas and Editor of The Daily Altar. The Rev. T. J. Davis, M D. CONNECTIONAL YOUNG PEOPLE’S CONGRESS Philadelphia, June 18-22 THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER Americus, Georgia. The Rev. M. F. Robinson, Pas tor Bethel A. M. E. Church Conway, S. C. Mrs. J. F. Vanderhorst, Presi- dent Conference Branch Mis- sionary Society, New Jersey. The Rev. “Augustus T. Wilkie, Pastor Oliver Chapel, Philadel. phia, Penna. The Rev. John W. P. Collier, Jr, Pastor, Westfield, New Jersey The Rev. M. J. Hendrieth, Pas- tor Grant A. M. E. Church, Toronto, Ont., Canada. The Rev. A. Q. Norton, Pastor Mt. Zion, Darby, Penna. Mrs. Rosalie Polk, St. Matthew, Philadelphia, Penna. Prof. O. M. Travis, Merchant, Monticello, Kentucky. The Rev. 1. N. Patterson, P. E. West Phila. Dist., Philadelphia Penna. The Rev. S. R. Maguinez, P. E. 4th Episcopal District, Chicago, Mrs, Winnie Nixon, Egypt, Ga. The Rev. A. Lincoln Criglar, Pastor, Hagerstown, Maryland The Rev. K. J. Siddall, Pastor St. John, Springfield, Illinois. Mr. W. A. Fisher, St. James A. M. E. Church, Atlantic | City, N. J. | Mrs, S. A. Nelson, Allen A. M.| E. Church, Dayton, Ohio. The Rev. Richard Frier, Pastor Emanuel, New York, N. Y. The Rev. G. W. Gordon, Pastor Carey Tercentenary, Chicago Illinois. The Rev. A. L. Murray, Pastor Burke’s Chapel, Paducah, Ken- tucky. The Rev. L. L. Farmer, Pre- siding Elder, Cottageville, S, C. The Rev. F. Douglass Coleman, Pastor St. John, Nashville, Tenn. Mrs. Jane Payne, Quincy, IIli- nois, The Rev. R. H. Harbert, P. E., Phoenix—Albuquerque District, Pasadena, Calif. The Rev. Wm. H. Griffin, Pas- tor Grant Memorial, Chicago Illinois. The Rev. Fred E. Stephens, Pas- tor, Tucson, Arizona. The Rev. Wm _ David Miller, Pastor Oklahoma City. Okla, The Rev. Simon J. Holly, Pastor Great Falls, Montana. The Rev. J. C. Clay—Rebecca Thompson, Gulfport, Miss. The Rev. G. Horace Jenkins, Pastor Quinn Chapel, Louisville, Ky. The Rev. V. C. Hodges, Pastor Baltimore, Md. Members of the Hall of Fame are persons who have sent in ten or more new cash subscriptions in the Most Popular Bishop Con- test. On the Honor Roll are names of persons who have sent in five or more cash subscriptions. Let your name appear next week among the LEADERS of the church. Watch this space. LOOKING FORWARD. By Rev. W. A. Jennings Vernon A. M. E. Church Tulsa, Oklahoma It has been quite two years since the readers of the Church papers have seen anything in these colums, written by your humble servant. There prevailed a condition over which | had no control and for more than a year, said con- dition kept me from being as active as 1 desired. But thanks be to God for the Physicans and nurses who treated me. I am happy to say that I am well again, and at my post of duty enjoying a very fine ministry here in Tulsa, Oklahoma. We have, for the past 3 years labored in this great City, the Oil Capitol of the World with some degree of success. At this writing Vernon boasts of a mem- bership of 900 people, and to say the least they are some of the finest to be iound in the connection. It is a source of inspiration to be in the services on Sunday and see six or seyen hundred people worshiping in the Spirit of the Christ. Wonderful are the works of the Lord here in Vernon. As we con- tinue to LOOK FORWARD, I am see- ing men, men of Vision and of soul power, men who are consecrated, and equal to the tasks of becoming LEAD- ERS. Yes Bishops and General Offi- cers in this great church of Allen. I see men standing as tall trees in the midst of a great forest. Brillant men, men with service records, worthy of the consideration of the entire family of African Methodism, yes, they are men, who are very able to “keep on keeping on,” they are needed now, they will be needed tomorrow, surely men will be needed to meet in Detroit, Michigan in May, 1940, at which time the General Conference of the A. M. E. Church will be in session. Delegates elected to the said Conference, must be men and women of intergity, who love and re- spect the rules and order of the African M. E. Church. Much worth ‘while legislation will claim the attention of the delegates. Let us not run wild with selfish ambition, and ungodly pride, and do the things that will cause a reflection on the delegates and the Church at large. Leave the loud, babbling un- scruplows men at home, send to Detroit well balance, cool headed and warm heart’d men and women. Send men who can claim the attention of the Presiding Officers, not by the blateing of his mouth, but by the coolness of action the sense of his responsibility to the church who sent him there as a representative of a great organization. Keep the noise makers at home, and send men of action and ability to De- troit. If this is done, the church will be a greater blessing to the world at large. THURSDAY, APRIL », . Joseph Gomez of Cleveland Carey A. Gibbs £ Jacksonville J. L. Butler of Georgia; p.’ Ss Nichols of New York City; Cha Wag Stewart of Virginia ; George W a ie of Detroit; G. T. Stinson of Docican't na; T. J. Miles of South Ca: i a Allen. oes Ohio: ee PEGRAM CHAPEL A. Mr CHURCH Pegram, Tenn, The President, Sister Washingto : the Missionary Society, had Rey ae, uel Waddy, the Pastor of Bellen U. P. B. Church of Nashville nessee and his lovely congregation worship with us at our church i o'clock Sunday afternoon, Marc} a Rev. Waddy preached a wonder{y] mon. His text being from the P, Isaiah “Who is he?”—which was ed by all. The contribution was wonde and Sister Washington, the Pre; of the Missionary Society, a reat worker of the church, is not feaying a stone unturned to fulfill the object which she is to reach. Our loving pas. tor, with his open heart Presented th church to the Rey. Waddy for the ti being. Our church is taking a ney start under this new Pastor, Rey. N p Thompson and is traveling by leaps aaj bounds. Two young men here, Me, Horace L. Woodard and Mr. Alex Woodard used their cars to bring peo ple from miles around in order that he program would be a success. Sister Washington with her broad 1 ad open heart took up an after coll for Mr. Willie Newsom, a man oi community, who has been sick. Sam. n Cn. 12 sere Tophet Sister Mattie Hooten helped Sister 4 Washington to raise this collection {or Mr. Willie Newsom which amount $2.88, from the President of the Mi- sionary Society. May the Benediction of God, Peace be upon Rey. Waddy, who came avd delivered this sermon, that he may lve long and preach the gospel of pea Rev. N. D. Thompson, Pas‘or Sister Georgia Lee Hooten SERMON OUTLINE Theme: We Bear the Name of Cliris- tians. * Text: “And the disciples were called Christians first in Antioch.” Acts 11:20 1. The origin of the name (a) |i was affixed by the Jews or heathen, ! shows that the natural mind has ™ just appreciation of spiritual excellence. (b) If it was assumed by the 4 ciples, it shows that they regard: Christ as the center of their religion (c) If it was imposed by God, " shows that He is solicitous to fix t' proper aspect in which His people * viewed. Yes, there will be five or six Bishops|2. The import of the name. elected, and may be two or three Gen- eral Officers, LOOKING FORWARD, we see standing in line for Episcopal honors. Such men as Drs. John H. Clayborn, Editor of the Southern Christian Recorder, Little Rock, Ark. ; Frank Madison Reid of St. Louis, Mo. ; eae (a) A believer in Christ (b) A lover of Christ (c) An imitator of Christ (d) A servant of Christ (e) An expectant of Christ. REV. Wm. A. DORSEY Woodbury, \ (OLUME XCI.—NO. 4 LOYAL SUPPORTERS BISHOP G. B. YOUNG Waco, Texas Upon our return from the Dallas cil of Bishops we sent out an-ap- for immediate aid-for thes Chris an Recorder in our efforts to develop e paper and put it on a firm financial jasis. ¢ many who promtise to help, and). gyactor of Faith Church of German-| ganizations throughout the cits hose who'wrote encouragingly. Some town, and grandson of the late Bishop} Mr Moore has been legal counsel (Continued on page 12) Benjamin Tucker Tanner, from 1868.to| ior'the African’ M. E."Chureh in many ORTH CAROLINA MUTUAL AS ETS INCREASED FROM $5,108, 72.22 TO $5,498,188 DURING 1938 nsurance In Force From $41,521,952 To $44,141,607, C. C. Spaulding Re- veals On 40th Anniversary. DURHAM, N. C.—The assets of the North Carolina Mutual Insurance Co. creased from $5,108,472.22 to $5,498, 88.02, and the insurance in force in eased from $41,521,952.00 to $44,141, 07, in 1938, according to C. C. Spauld ig, president, who revealed the statu Hf the company to officers and policy olders during the 40th anniversary lebration on October 20, 1938. He also pointed ‘out that the morbid and mortality experience of the Ompany was favorable and that evi- nee of increased interest in the com- ny by policyholders and the general ublic was shown by 104 students in ¢ 1928 graduating class of Tuskegee We thank those who responded Téachers College of Howard University HE-OFFICIAL ORGAN: ECONDER Tit AFRICAN-METHODIST-EPISCOPAL CHURCH. PHILADELPHIA, PA. THURSDAY, APRIL 13, 1939 PHILADELPHIA LAWYER APPOINTED ASSISTANT DISTRICT ATTORNEY »3, and how stupiu ty, a@ young woman be producing’ soy - HON, LEWIS TANNER MOORE Among the most brilliant Jawyers in. very large legal practice, and is active Philadelphia is Lewis Tanner Moore}in civic affairs—President of John M. who maintains a beantifel suite of of-| Langston |aw Club, Chairman of Trus- fices in the Allen Building, where he} tec Board, Faith Church, Germantown, | has been since 1929, He is the son of; Secretary Board of Managers ot Doug- éd many Lewis. B. Moore, Ph.D., Dean. of} las'Hospital, and has repre social or other religious fraternal }884. Editor of the Christian Recorder, }real estate transactions,—with the late and in 1883 first Rditor of the A.M. E.| Bishop. J? -H in purchase of Jones Tabernacle, 20th and ‘Dauphin Attorney Moore was born in Washing-| Streets, redemption of ‘Metropolitan ton, D. C.) June 20, 1899; where he| Church, 20th and’Fitzwater Streets. He attended the’ public schools. In 1921! handled the legal phase of the repur- he received his baccalaureate from Bates College, Lewiston, Maine. He attended the Harvard Laty School, and was graduated from Temple Uni- versity Law School June, 1929, The same year he was admitted to the Phil- Lawyer Moore has a | Review. degree On Mareh 31, 1939 Law- Assistant Attorney G.E. Curry: yer Moore was appointed Attorney by the District Charles F. Kelly at a salary of $3,000 per year, atid is the only Negro mem- i : among nine appointees. adelphia Bar. ber ig PP ns Ua ts history dates back from the close of the Civil War. Many visitors. will attend and witness the election of dele- gates to the General Conference. Two of the leading pastors are the Reverends C.-E, Stewart of Portsmouth, and J. A. Young of Norfolk. Dr Howard D. Gregg is entertaining pastor Bishop Davis will have cause to rejoice when SPRING CONFERENCES BEGIN On Wednesday morning Bishop M. H. Davis conyened the Virginia Annual Conference at Richmond, Va. This will e the first of the series for 1939 and i * : r Bishop D. H. Sims shortly thereafte stg will hold the conferences of the First |The more firs of human sight Ve chase of the Allen Building by Manager|} rN PRICE FIVE CENTS THE PLACE, OR THE MAN THE REV. As J. ALLEN Jews of old felt tha he birth place had to do with his or worth to society, and his oppor ties to do service for Gad, as, “can any good thing come out of Nazaretl Ever since that day, the comes, The Man Not the Place A. M 's to the altruism spirit of akes the place and makes the Man I have. be« he is honored the br his sk es in our hearts tars are tell us that some that their lights the main part of true with men, and Richard Allen is a splendid example (Continued. on page In This Issue | The Daily Altar- - Rev. Carlyle F. Stewart...... 2 Sunday School Lesson... ........- 3 EDITORIALS ; Keeping The Law. . 4 Marian Anderson Episode 4 “Believe It Or Not” 4 How Honesty Pays * (Editorial of the Week) 4 Pointed Points 5 Churchman Afield ...........-2545 5 Young People’s Page Virginia is Epi al District. The ' feat connection reports rise above those of last year stitute, who insured their lives. with) (Continued ‘on page 13) ~ CONNECTIONAL the only conference m the which has two General Officers. Its Philadelphia, June 18-22 ¥ ‘ Allen C. E. League..... BY 7 Clement’s Comments ....... 7 “The Murray Pension Plan’- Dr. A: L. Murray, Jr 7 News At A Glance 10 YOUNG PEOPLE’S CONGRESS ===== DSC09387.JPG ===== a The Daily THE CHRISTIA Wednesday, April 19 coal b THE CURVE IN THE ROAD The Palms derived the water, underlying A man who draws upon the . | wells of God will abide in strengy’ that “drinks of the water TI shajj ,. him never thirst.” “Paul came to a curve in-the road “An ‘ i eles d he shall be like a tree p, 3 a when he cute cpr on thelpy the rivers of water, that bial ante us road, oa e after that was] forth his fruit in his season; his & < eer ee e% also shall not wither; and whats, oad?”—E, R. t ” a ee rr he doeth shall prosper.” Psalm 13 Prayer: Lord God of Heaven, “And as he journeyed....suddenly there shined round about him a light... What wilt thou have me to do?” Acts 9:2, 6. " iCHOOL LESSON ae AUL ESTABLISHES CHURCHES Lesson Text: Acts 14:1-7, 19-23, 1 And it came to pass in Iconium that ey entered together into the synagogue { the Jews. and so spake that a great nultitude both of Jews and of Greeks April 16 ter, not to mention tray. Even the movies cost, I dare you t sit down, take a Pencil and figure pr What you cost your family and the cone munity for one year. | am quite sur, you will be astounded. , Very. well, now take another column and put down how much you give to your family or to ‘the neighborhood How much do you produce? i help the family of which yo el o1 recreation. Do you CHRISTIAN RECORDER hanced Sa ab S There are those who still think signs and wonders more important than char- ity and kindliness. ot Mr. Walter Jones abley acted as” master oi ceremonies. The white robed choir rendered appropriate music. Mrs. The gospel of good will always divide| Edna Bradley, presided at the piano. a city. Those who set out preachers only spread the fire. Prayer was offered by Rey. Ear] Jack- to stone the]}son, pastor followed by Scripture reading 34 Psalm of the Christian Church it is surprising how far hate will go] by Rey. W. P. Chapman oi the Baptist to accomplish its purposes. Some of the most effective preaching Church. Mrs. John Hasty next made the wel- ju are a|being done in this world is being done|come address. In part she spoke of Part? Do you teach? Do yo The Lord is nigh unto them mle eas ‘< 5 t Sani uu do any| by dead men. the church being one of the oldest land- that call a kee eal om RT| meta blessed Saviour, Jesus Christ. |] ‘pag walked life's way with’ an eas knowest our way, thou rememberes believed. 2 But the Jews that were| sort of social work? What kind of ser-| Paul was one of those rare souls that] marks of Oxford, and of the hard strug- ii him 4 par He will faléll wee y frame that we are dust. Help disobedient stirred up the souls of the] Vice do you give to church, school, town? | took fire the more his enemies tried to|gle oi the fore-parents to maintaining 7 3 " Monday, il 17 t abide fully in thee and drink fro, Gentiles, and made them evil affected] UP to this minute have you felt under| quench hi parses ery eas patie the desire of them that fear him; he , April Had‘ followed where comforts and 5 ™. th : i ander} quench him, it because work was scarce and wages alse will bases tule ana wil . THE BITTER WATERS ¥ pleasures led, and} fountain that never runs dry. In Je inst the brethren! 3 Long time|a»y necessity to give anything to any- low, but they never faltered. They 7 ‘soy * name. Amen . therefore they tarried there speaking} body? I know pl f bi gt P Es them.—Amen. Until one day in a quiet place, de re nl 3 Plenty of young people PRAYER THOUGHT gave their time, labor and what money Saturday, April 15 for they i MAN’S EXTREMITY or they were bitter... shewed him a tree.”—Ex. 15:23-25. “Get thee hence....and hide thyself by the brook Cherith....And it came to pass after a while, that the brook dried up.”—I Kings 17 :3-7, Read “It seems to me that one of our hard-J 2 est tasks of faith meets us at Cherith ie the Infinite, but there.is 2 ty growing close by.—E. R. Thomas murmuring come; But fed with heavenly manna, still are traveling home.” Marah’s bitter springs of disappoint- Brook where we have been led by God only to see its waters slowly recede between its banks. But there are les- sons of faith to be learned if we are to have the Carmel victory.” —E. R. Thomas Some of the greatest blessings of life come when we have reached the end of our endurance. “Man’s extremity is God's opportunity” has been proven ain and again. Many times the things we are prevented from doing work out to our best advantage. of Marah were very bitter, bit deed. In an hour such as t must recognize that there is a t£ee close by. Some people have a mustaken idea about serving the Christ. They, seem to fthink that faithful service is a guaran- tee against sorrow and trouble. Not so. The come lot of man embraces diffi- “When we have exhausted our store of culties and disappointments. Faith in God sweetens the bitter waters and we find that His grace is sufficient for us. : Prayer: “O Lord, Our Lord how When we reach the end of our hoarded excellent is thy name in all thé earth”. pexbuirea Thou dost sweeten the bitter waters by Our Father’s full giving is only begun.”|the miracle ot thy grace. We bless thee for all thy goodness unto us. endurance, When our strength has failed ere the Prayer; Our Father, in all our ways, Deepen our faith in Thee, for Jesus’ help us to acknowledge thee who alone|5#ke. Amen. art capable of directing our paths. In =} Jesus’ name. Amen. Tuesday, April 18 THE ALTAR Sunday, April 16 “PEACE BE STILL” “Then Abram....came and dwelt.... in Hebron, and built there an altar unto “He arose, and rebuked the wind, and] the Lord.” Gen. 13:18. said unto the sea, Peace be still.... Hebron was one of the cities of re- Why are ye so fearful?” Mark 4;39,)fuge. Here an accidental slayer might 40. find refuge. Surely Hebron speaks to “Paith has still its Olivet and love its}¥s of Him who is our only Refuge. Galilee.” By faith we stand on the] Hebron was also the place of an altar. shore of Genesart as a sudden storm] Would we have fellowship with our sweeps down thru the valley and tosses Lord? We must meet Him at the place the blue waves into angry billows.Jof prayer.” E. R. Thomas. Many storms sweep across our soul,}) One of the tragedies of this age is but the Master still speaks peace to| that we have lost our sense of security. the waves of circumstances, and again] This can be partly explained by the He asks, ‘Why are ye so fearful?’”’—| fact that we have destroyed the family E. R. Thomas. altar in our hearts. This age has no time for prayer because it does not see anything in it. Accustomed to accom- plishing results thru our own ingenuity and the genuis of great scientific achievements, we have failed to recog- nize that marerial prosperity helps but little in bringing peace to the soul. Prayer: Heavenly Father, in the midst} Prayer: Strengthen the altars of our of our troubled world, grant, us peace}home and of our hearts, O God, we that passes all understanding and knowl- edge. In the name of the giver of! the source of all good things. Amen. “Dear Lord and Father of mankind, Forgive our feverish ways; Recothe us in our rightful mind; In purer lives thy service find, In deeper reverence praise. “And when they come to Marah, they could not drink of the waters, of Marah, And the Lord “To Marah’s bitcer waters we oft have we ment lie on the pathway of every pils,, | people worshiping inus, Our Father, the at 1 was called to a home where tHe mother was stricken with an illness that would doubtless confine her to the Hos- pital for several months. The wiiters n- t one The _—Mary E. Lakesman PIS a Prayer: Help us to make the right Christian Recorder Offi decisions in life, O God, that we may 6th ke always turn to the right way. In Je- Allen ding sus’ name. twelve wells of water, and three score and ten palm trees.” Ex. 15:27. one for each year of our natural life. ‘As thy days, so shall thy strength be.” Such is God’s care for His people as long as we follow Him.” y. Give us security in Thee who art] yeins-of water flowing beneath the Ww. earth, Palm trees grew where water _ - Emet the Master, face to face. _ And I cried, O make me meet to follow Poe ras the steps of Thy wounded feet. My thought\ are now for the souls of men, I have lost mys life, to find it again. Ere singee-vonney, in a quiet place, I Mpiration to be face to face.” nday and see six We give Thee thanks, Almighty ¢ four Heavenly Father, for this yj Thou hast prepared for us. Bless, Lord, these Thy gifts which we , about to receive from Thy bountiy fold, for Christ’s sake. Amen. | mean Wonderf as thou hast made it. In Christy ies may we always be will- ing and ready to live. Amen. NS ee Thursday, April 20 KADESH-BARNEA pea ee crcse op curist 1 In the cross of Christ I glory. T oer the wrecks of time, All the light of sacred story ( round its head sublime. 2 When the woes of life o’er-tak: Hopes deceive, and fears annoy Never shall the cross forsake me: Li it glows with peace and joy 3 When the sun of bliss is beaming Lis! and love upon my way, From the cross the radiance streaminj Adds new luster to the day 4 Bane and blessing, pain and pleas" By the cross are sanctified; ce is there that knows no meas\'4 Joys thro’ all time abide. A-m “And we came to Kadesh-barnea” Deut. 1:19. % “Kadesh-barnea is the place of de- cision. Only a few months out of bon- dage and Israel might have entered into their inheritance, but in unbelief they turned back to forty years of wander- ing. We all have come to the place of decision when we stepped over the line of consecration into a life of victory; or we have turned back ‘to a life of failure.” E. R. Thomas “Let us beware lest we become satis- fied with what is not trily life. What is it that makes man human? Not his body, for physically he is classed by ees scientists as one of the Primates. Only one thing separates him from the rest of the land animals, but’ it is a wife gulf: ‘God created man in his own image’ he ‘breathed into his nostrils the 5 breath of life; and man became a living ing, Mimeographing soul.’ I am a child of God. Let me Neatly Done say it over and over! What shall I do] | Church Bulletins a Specialty today that only a child of God could Prices Reasonable do?” — Se __ nl Stenography, Expert Typ | 716 South 19th Street Philadelphia, Penna. Amen. Friday, April 21 % WELLS AND PALM TREES Moris Brown College ATLANTA, GEORGIA LIBERAL ARTS COLLEGE Courses leading to BACHELOR OF ARTS BACHELOR OF SCIENCE rated by Southern Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools. “And they came to Elim, where were “Palms stand for strength; there is Members of Association of American Colleg: A. Fountain, Jr., —E. R. ‘Thomas Wells show that there were abundant Bice dent : 4 fe , ’ Bae te. e boldly in the Lord, who bare witness mnto the word of his grace, granting igns and wonders to be done by their hands. 4 But the multitude of the ity was divided; and part held with the Jews, and part with the apostles. 5 And when there was made an onset both of the Gentiles and of the Jews with heir rulers, to treat them shamefully and to stone them, 6 they became aware of it, and fled unto the cities of ycaonia, Lystra and Derbe, and the egion round about: 7 and there they ipreached the gospel. 19 But there came Jews thither from tioch and Iconium: and having per- uaded the multitudes, they stoned Paul, nd dragged him out of the city, sup- posing that he was dead. 20 But as the disciples stood round about him, he rose up, and entered into the city: and on he morrow he went forth with Barna- bas to Derbe. 21 And when they had preached the gospel to that city, and thad made disciples, they returned to ystra, and to Iconium, and to Antioch, 22 confirming the souls of the disciples, exhorting them to continue in the faith nd that through many tribulations we must enter into the kingdom of God. 23 And when they had appointed for them elders in every church, and had prayed with fasting, they commended them to the Lord, on whom they had believed. GOLDEN TEXT: As a wise master- builder I laid a foundation; and another buildeth thereon. I Corinthians 3:10. THE LESSON BROUGHT DOWN TO DATE One idea that every young man and woman should fix firmly in the mind that each person is either a builder or a de- stroyer, Says a noted modern psy- chologist : “At the line where one passes from infancy to adulthood, one begins to produce more than one consumes.” Did you ever stop to consider how much you cost and how much you use up? The cost of bringing a baby into the world, these days, is enormous. Doc- tors, hospitals, nurses, equipment, may- be a new house—all cost heavily. Schools in America are expensive from the first grade up to the Ph.D. If you eat fruit, think of the workers, the Transportation, the grocer, as well as the price to you. If you wear clothing made of cotton, silk, rayon of wool, onsider all of the fabricators. Shelter ‘Osts. The item of) rent frequently ‘Onstitutes from one-third to one-fourth the family budget. Transportation by trolly, by bus, by train, by automobile also expensive—and nobody walks hymore. Medical care is no light mat- Who take everything and give nothing— and think nothing of it. They demand as a matter of course, the best clothes, food, housing, cars, travel, fun—but they never think of giving anything in return. Can you not see how fundamentally unsound this is? It must make for unhappiness later on for all concerned. “How sharper than a serpent’s tooth is ingratitude |” Yes, and how stupid for a young man or a young woman to be incapable of producing something needed! Your good work is your part payment for your keep in this world. Otherwise the world itself would <al- ways have an unbalanced budget. Now, St. Paul had been well brought up. He had had an excellent father and mother and he had been well schooled. But having cost much, he was willing to serve much. That is one of the highest virtues that youth can possess. Much is required of the one to whom much is given. Reared as a savage, not much is expected; reared in high civilization, much must be given, to keep accounts even. There was a_ period when Paul (or Saul) was a destroyer, He went about trying to root out the new faith. He bound men and women and dragged them to jail. He was present when Stephen was stoned. He, probably, held Stephen’s clothes when that gréat soul was martyred. There is an old legend which runs: “If Step- hen had not prayed, Paul had not preached.” There was, then, a double reason why St. Paul should become a builder. A convert to the Christian faith, he drove with mad energy all oyer the Roman Empire, building churches, Nothing held him back. Shipwrecks, imprison- ments, scourgings, stonings—nothing could stop that man. .He sought out the toughest spots. Corinth, the New York of that day, attracted him. Athens, the cultured center of the time, drew him. .Rome, at last, hardest of| them all, had to be visited. He preached like an angel from heaven. In private and in public—wherever he could find a person who would listen, Paul preach- ed the gospel. He organized his friends into groups; he built a church. For years he went like a flaming torch over the Roman Empire, and if you want to see what one man, plus God, can do— look af the churches he created! POINTERS By Roy L. Smith people in every list. trouble-makers ffort to have There are some church who will en outside the church in an ¢ their own way- By William Chalmers Covert they could spare assisted by the loyal women of the church. The church was Bring together, O God, groups oj] ¢it an inheritance to future generations them that believe and seek to do Thy will. Cement these faithful units in unbreakable oneness through shedding abroad in all their hearts a pure love of Thy truth and a deep love of one another. May their mutual loving not only enable Thy church to stand strong and triumphant before those who plan to destroy her, but may that mutual love be a convincing testimony to the reality and sincerity of their faith. Pour out upon the persecuted portions of Thy church enduring grace that the evil inflictions imposed by those that hate Thee may be borne with patience. Bring liberty to those imprisoned for their faith. May they too understand tribulations we must enter into the Kingdom of God.” So crown the ‘believing faith of Thy people with all the fruits of the Spirit, that in the midst of sorrows, of exile, of oppressions, of war and the bitterness of scoffing men, Thy name may yet be glorified through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. that “through many DAILY BIBLE READINGS M.| Acts 1471-7. T. Acts 14:8-18. W. Acts 14:19-28. T. 1 Corinthians 3:10-15 PF.) Tsaiah 55:1-5. S. Jonah 3:1-10. S. Psalm 72:7-17. —The 20th Century Quarterly REDEDICATORY SERVICE AT OXFORD, OHIO The rededicatory program rendered Sunday, February 12th, at 2:30 P. M. at Bethel A. M. Church was yery impressive. The newly decorated church. with | stately palms and other plants made it a fitting place for such-an occasion. Rey. Gilbert Jones, vice president of Wilberforce University, Dean of College Education and Rev. R. D. Murdock, the pastor of Bethel came up the isle reading alternately the dedicatory exer- cise ending in the chancel with prayer by Dr. Jones. po Spruce 2680 CHARLES H. CHEW, Jr. FUNERAL DIRECTOR on to hold, to love and to cherish and pass irom one generation to another. During the 82 years God had blessed them. had passed to the Great beyond, but So many oi the loyal workers their work follows them and others have taken up the work. Her words oi welcome were greatly appreciated The response was en by Rey. C saker Pearle of Cine i. He thought it such appropriate time to have the rededication of the church sin it was’ Allen Day. The day set aj » celebrate the life of Richard Allen, the founder and org: zer) Of “the A.) ME... Ch remarks were Mr enjoyed Jackson ti itroduc Rev Murdock who very graciously intro- duced the guest speaker, Dr. Jones. He based his rema on Deut. 20:5. His subject was “Christianity at the Cross-road.” He spoke of how church is being tested! the So many pow- ers are to wn the Christian Religion, but each person right. It i trying br at God had given the spirit to, do > with He also spoke beautiful to the Holy. Land and the significance en by Dr. Hickok of Western Col and Dr. Upham of Miami University. Among the guests present were Revs. Eliot Porter of Memorial Presbyteriar Church. James Thome of United Presbyterian Church and Paul Rugg of the Metho- dist Church and friends from out of town. After the offering was lifted Thome pronounced the benediction Little Dolores Hunt and Carrie Tin- Rev ley passed the programs. Mr. Earl Lewis and Mr. Earl Kelley acted as ushers, MRS. J. HASTY. SING GOSPEL SONGS I'll Tell It Wherever I Go—10c Precious Lord, Take My Hand How About You? ... Send Orders to THOMAS A. DORSEY 75S Oakwood Blvd. Dept. G. Chicago, Ill Choir Fine materials, beautiful work, pleasingly low prices. Catalog and samples on request. State your waevel0e Sets 10c 2121-23-25 Christian St. Phila. need and name of church. DeMoulin Bros. & Co. 1194 South 4th St., Greenville, Ill. ===== DSC09388.JPG ===== 7 - 1 J ASSOCIATED NEGRO PRESS CALVIN'S NEWSPAPER SERVICE H. K. STRAUSER ADVERTISING SERVICE Entered at the Post Office at Philadel. phia, Peuma. as Second Class Matter Bell—KINgsley 0497 Published Weekly at the A.M.E. Book Concern 716 S. Nineteenth Street Philadelphia, Penna. Bishop D. H. Sims, Presidenc H. Davis, Vice-President Editors: Carlyle F. Washington, T. Elizabeth M. Thomas, Howard UV. Gregg, Milton S. J Wright, G. Wayman Blakley, Charles H, Wesley, Juanita E. Jackson- A. Wayman Ward, Harry V. Richardson, George A. Singleton, Editor and Manager SUBSCRIPTION RATES Bishop M. Contributing t, Josephine T. Clement, St Jefferson Mitchell, 1 Year, $1.50; 6 Months, $1.00; Single Copy Se Address all correspondence to: The Christian Recorder. 716 South 19th , Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. THURSDAY, APRIL 13, 1939 I uld be a perpetual flea hunt i ‘ c rbhig o run down all r t Iveracities, insinuations 1 sentations which are yt- tere ‘yainst him Henry Ward Beecher Weekly Poem “My Chum” He stood at the cross-roads all alone, Phe sunlight in his face, He had no fear of the bad unknown, He was set for a manly race. The road stretched east and the road stretched west Rut there was no one to tell him which way was best So my Chum turned wrong and went down, and the victor’s down, down, Till he lost the race crown Fle came at last to an ugly snare Recause no one stood at the cross-roads there Another Chum and another day At the self-same cross-toads stood, He paused a moment to choose the wiy That would lead to the greater good. The road stretched east and the road stretched west Rut I was there to tell him which way was best. So my Chum turned right and went on and on Till he won the race and the victor's crown. Since then | have raised a daily prayer, That I be kept faithfully standing there, To warn the runners as they come, And save my own or another's Chum. KEEPING THE LAW trom tme to ume much has been said about Keeping me law ot Easter has come and was the law kept concerning lunances collected on inat day’ How was the law ob- served with reterence to Allen vay, Children’s Day and Educa- uonal Day? Had the law regulat- ing the election of delegates to the General Conference been lived up to we would not be embar- rassed at present with the im- the church, gone but how $$$ popular 3-3 law. What is the thorises anyone to deduct mission or percentage from sub- scriptions received at an annual conference? When a brother pays! $1.50 for his paper he clears the law, but often when his money reaches the Editor-Manager it is 10% less. No wonder our church papers have to struggle to sur- Someone has said that it law which au- com- vive. would be just as reasonable for the Finance Committee to deduct their “commission” from the Dol- lar Money sent to! the Financial Department,, or from drafts sent the Departments of Church Ex- tension, Missions, the League ae Religious Education. Why not keep the whole law? The law says: “All traveling} preachers are agents for the church periodicals, and are requir- ed to solicit subscriptions in their churches and report the NUM- BER OF PAID SUBSCRIBERS OBTAINED DURING THE YEAR with their annual reports.” What actually happens is common knowledge. The pastors answer for themselves. Disciplinary ques- tion No. 14 is often answered by the conference secretary in an apologetic or perfunctory manner, Again the law says: “‘All travel- ing preachers in the connection are required to subscribe to ONE of the Christian Recorders and cither to the Voice of Missions or the A. M. E. Review.” This law is unfair, unjust and unreason- able. It discriminates against the mother periodical of the race which should have the support of the connection. There is some de. nominational pride and sentiment detached to the Christian Re- corder. However it is passed legislation. over for a wien of a Depart- ch. VANES THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER _ ment which receives 5% of the Dollar Money and another which appears four times a year. It costs. about as much to publish the| HOW HONESTY Pays Christian Recorder one month as] The recent financial statemen it does the Review for a year,|;eleased by the North Boi: without making an odious com-] Mutual Life Insurance Company parison. of Durham, N, C., is an optimistic We must look at the bare, naked] note that rises above the mourn. facts and do that which is right by] ful wail of many of America’s our periodicals, for the strength] business institutions caught in the of the church is reflected in them.] swift current of the depression “Hew to the line let the quips fall] and in a maelstrom of despair ang where they may.” pessimism. -| In his review of the year 193s, C. C. Spaulding, president of the company, pointed out with justi- fiable pride that the assets of the firm increased from $5,!08,472.00 to $5,498,188.02 and the insurance c in force augmented from $41,521 D. A. R. refused to permit her to} ,- : ; 1,607. : sing in Constitution Hall in Wash- PS200 AO eee te nie com ington, D. C., and the District of Columbia Board of Education which also denied her the privilege to sing in the Central High School Auditorium provides an interest- ing insight into the American sit_ uation, The Daughters of a revo- lution in which a Negro was the first to die, refuse to let a member of his group to sing in a_ hall, named after the very thing for which Crispus Attucks died: to organize, control and operate Mrs. Roosevelt’s resignation big business; a story of his de- from the D. A. R. and subsequent] ; ermination to create an economic publicity gave our premier artist! phere of his own out of the wel of song an emminence which pet-| er of apathetic, discriminatory haps otherwise she would not have} ang segregative practices. — Pe enjoyed. The fact that she sang) hans the only redeeming aspect ©! at historic Lincoln Memorial on] | merican race prejudice is the d Easter before a vast throng, in-| fensiye, economic measures int cluding royalty and representa-| which members of the Race ha tives of the government shows the} },.¢n forced. good sense and proper evaluation} Denied the opportunity to shar of our highest and best. in the wealth of the nation © The episode revealed the heart equal footing with his whit and mind of true Americans. Re-| brothers; deprived of the privilege gardless of color the time has!to barter at the tetanic” with th come when the citizens of our re-| “money changers ;’ ” excluded fror public must decide between a ro- international consortium, from the bust and vigorous democracy, and] competitive market, big deals the race-hating social philosophies] federal and state contracts; giv! of Europe. only a beggar’s share in private -lindustry, the black man, from sheer courage, has kept himse!! within the circumstance of this emen EDITORIAL OF THE WEEK MARIAN ANDERSON EPISODE The much publicised Marian Anderson episode in which the pany has paid over 17 million dol- lars to policy holders since its or ‘ganization. Tm addition to giving financial support to local and national we! fare agencies, eight $100 scholar ships are awarded each year through the Merrick-Moore Scholarship Fund. These figures, taken in the ag- gregate, tell an impressive stor) a story of the black man’s ability “BELIEVE IT OR NOT” DURE AR sth ig ae AD ap Se Mr. Miles W. Brown of Panama civilization in the face of tr City, Florida was taken from law|dous odds and against the will 4 officers and shot to death by a his traducers and the design ° mob of white men the early morn-| his oppressors. -* ing of April Ist, after he had been An institution, tike the i convicted of first degree murder Carolina Mutual, that withsto ; under due process of law. Mr.|the storm and stress of the time. Brown was a white man. We that carried on its operation unin wonder what arguments the terruptedly for nearly half a ce . Washington Senators and Repre.) tury, that survived ee sentatives from Florida will now|spasms the exasperating, advance against anti-lynching days of the depression, is an a When a white man jis; quent testimony of the hones mobbed it makes s a deere. Ss ppergs and pupae of the men who dicect its dertiny, as well] ‘ as an inspiration to the youth and a credit to the Race. The city of Durham, with its flourishing colleges and hospitals, with its independent, successful Race business—is by far the most thriving and progressive commun- ity of its size in America. It is the home not only of the powerful North Carolina Mutual, but also that of the 19-year-old Bankers’ Fire Insurance Company—the only Race fire insurance firm in the United States. A company which has paid through the years premiums aggregating $1,138,- 434.41. Much of its success is at_ tributed to the kinetic energy and intelligent guidance of its youth- ful secretary, Rencher N. Harris. Such names as C. C. Spaulding, W. G. Pearson, E. R. Merrick, R. L. McDougald and J. Shephard of Durham blazon forth the fine business acumen and act as tan- gible symbols of the economic po- tency of the Race. To them and their co-workers we offer our con- gratulations. —The Chicago Defender Pointed Points A STATE-WIDE EVANGE- listic Educational Campaign is be- ing conducted in the state of Georgia, March 21-April 11 with programs at eight different cen- ters. Feature addresses by Bish- op Wm. A. Fountain, Sr. and President Wm. A. Fountain, Jr. EVANGELIST E. ALBERTA Pearson is conducting a series of meetings from May 24 thru June 4 at Howard Chapel African M. E. Church, Chattanooga, Tennes-] for Bishop Reverdy C. Ransom. see. The pastor of this new work is the Rev. D. F, Jones. THE BULLETIN OF ST. James, St. Louis, Mo. carries the themes of a series of Lenten ser- nons by pastor J. A. Dames. IN MY HAND IS A COPY OF the A.M. E, Church Review dated October, 1898, H. T. Kealing, Edi. or, and T. W. Henderson, publish- tr. Tt is an inspiration to turn the bages, now yellow with age. The humber contains several well- written articles including: “The Doctrine of the First Resurrec- Hon” by Dr. R. R. Downs, “The egro in Politics” W. T. Menard, i without an ideal” by Na- Young, “Education and in Philadelphia,” by Hon. ED. Basse t, “The Negro in Lit- rH. T, Kealing, and] teen ‘Christian Citizenship by Bishop| A, Grant. There is a serious pos-, sibility that the sons are not keep_ ing pace with the fathers, BROTHER C. H, MILLER, Secretary of St, James in St, Paul, Minn. for 20 years, Secretary of| the St. Paul District Conference since its organisation, member of! the annual conference for 20 years is being considered as a delegate to the Detroit General Confer- ence. BETHEL AFRICAN M. E£. Church, Detroit, under the pastor- ate of Dr. Wm. H. Peck is com- pleting a decorating job, entirely financed by the members. Great is the task but the membership is loyal. Bethel will be one of the centers of interest during the Gen. eral Conference next year. THE | REVG (GE. CURRY) Manager of the A. M.E. Book Concern has returned to his office front an extended trip to South Carolina, and Florida. At Peters- burg he attended the last in the series of Florida Conferences. REV. S. S. MORRIS CALLED to the bedside of his brother, Mer- ritt A. Morris who is critically il in his home at Portsmouth, Va Mr. Merritt Morris is a World War Veteran and trustee of Emanuel A. M. EF. Church. FEW WEEKS AGO WHEN the list of contributors to the Cu- ban enterprise peared in the Christian Recordet the names of the Rey. and Mrs. J G. Robinson were inadvertently omitted. They gave $5 each. We are glad to publish the correction missionary ap: The Churchman was very pleased a few days ago when the Reverend Wm A. Dorsey of Woodbury, N. J. accom- pained the Rev. John H. Sheffer into the offices of the Christian Recorder. The Reverend Dorsey is a member of the Recorder Hall of Fame. He intro- duced the Reverend Sheffer who paid cash for ten, subscriptions. The Churchman gladly the Reverend’s story. He came from the United Brethren, but now takes pride in being an “A. M. E.” preacher, Says he is an “A. B.” man with every as- sessment paid. That is “above budget.” Referring to his little daughter of two years he says, “She isa real A. M. E and born in the church.” It was up- lifting to hear this man of God extol heard 1) Bishop Sims and speak so highly of Dr Dorsey. As the Churchman converst with this white gentleman and minister and heard him say that the Church of Allen was his choice when he found no United Brethren society in noted his heart went Allentown, his pride and loyalty out. Israel. Rey. 100 post card views of the Allen Build- ing and distributed among his people the Churchman hopes, wishes and prays that the church may recapture what of the early fires of faith, some- when giants lived and moved on the land. Palm Sunday. The people were there by hundreds, a great multitude to wor- ship the conquering King The Church- servant of God, Mrs Margaret Johnson sang, “The Palms,’ and Catherine Durant sang, “The Holy City.” Two persons were happily con- man spoke as the were THE MOST POPULAR BISHOP Act Now' Hurry! Send in Votes! Each subscription in April will count 40 votes. Yielding to urgent requests from all sec- tions of the church the Most Popular Bishop Subscrip- tlon Campaign is being continued. The bargain rates of $1. 00 in groups of 5 or more still hold for laymen. Presidents, Chaplains, Missionaries, Presiding Elders, Pastors, Workers, now is the time to show your colors. Sup- port your bishop, and help put the Christian Recorder in every Afri- thodist home. au GEORGE A. SINGLETON, Editor and Manager of The Christian Recorder 716 South 19th Street, Philadelphia, Penna. verted and five added to the church. In the evening the Churchman with another throng listened to the St Mat- MOST POPULAR BISHOP Editor George A. Singleton 716 South 18th Street Philadetphia, Penna. Dear Sir: Christian Recorder. Send paper te .. 1 east my votes for Bishop ............ as the Mest Popular Bishop. Yours for success, a lee een en ae Such faith is not found in all Sheffer said he purchast} On Thursday night the Churchman) attended a Fashion Show at St. Mat-! “lthew. Such an event? always. brings out a crowd. Again the fire burned. An Old-Fash- joned Methodist class meeting. How BISHOP R. R. WRIGHT, JR South Africa Mrs. Beatrice Evelyn Sims, St. John, Birmingham, Ala. W. B. Gadsden, St. James, Newark, N. J Mrs. W. A. Truss. Pittsburgh, Pa Mrs. Helen T. Cobbs, St. Matthew Philadelphia, Little‘ Jan J Chr tian Recorder E LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Wa Dear d Bro Enclosed you will find $1.50 t Sir ar ipply on my subscription; must compliment you on the (Contin thew's Senior Choir si The Sever Last Words.” Monday: he < Sims and sey plans for cclet Recor sary of the Christian THE MOST POPULAR BISHOP Send in Subscriptions. Vote Your Cholee. 1. Bishop D. H. Sims 3990 4. Bishop J. A. Gregg 2854 3rd_“District PCO RCA 1484 5. Bishop N. W. Williams 1065 7. Bishop J. S. Flipper 1018 2. Rishop M- H. Davis... 993 10. Rishop G. B. Young. 823 14. Bishop E. J. Howard 629 8. Bishop S. L. Greene. 428 6. Bishop W. A, Fountain . 356 12. Bishop E. J. Howard (Okla.) | 350 11. Bishop H. Y. Tookes 260 Bishop R. A. Grant, In Moemoty iss fae ccve es 250 9. Bishop D. H. Sims..... aay & 1) 13, Bishop E. J. Howard..... 100 Bishop W. T. Vernon, Rtd. 100 15. Bishop R. R. Wright, Jr 100 Each subscription in April will count 40 votes. rere ert ===== DSC09389.JPG ===== MISSIONS AND ITS ORIGIN OF THE PARENT MITE MISSIONARY SOCIETY oman's Parent Mite Mission- ty was organized May 18, 1874, ng an existence of about thirty ears. From the report of the Board om May, 1883 to 1885, ion we quote the following: \t a meeting held in the financial f the A. M. E. Church in May, it 9 o'clock a.m., the following persons were present: Mesdames Mary \. Campbell, M. L. Brown, H. A Wayman and C. M. Burley. The ob- seting was started by Mrs Brown, who read a carefully d document, showing the design eeting to be the organization of nan’s Mite Missionary Society w the evangelization of the world, and especially the Island of Hayti, and ire the cooperation of their sis- n the ministry in Campbell as President, Mrs. C. M. Burley as Sec- retary, and Mrs. M. A. Wayman, Treasurer The report also gives the MRS. ELSIE BECKETT : Prominent business conducted as District. Wife of J. C. Beckett follows: Mrs. C. M. Burley read and Metropolitan, Washington, D. C. information of a second meeting held a day later d a constitution for the tem- government of the society. By solution this constitution was adopted, PARENT MITE MISSIONARY one thousand copies were printed SOCIETY ELECTED us¢ of the auxiliary societies 1895-1899, resolution the bishops’ wives extend- porar ed the invitation to the wives of the] The first Connectional Convention of pastors and the leading females in our]the Parent Mite Missionary Society arious churches, soliciting their cooper- convened in Philadelphia, Pa., Novem- ation in this missionary movement. Re- ber 7-11, 1895. The following officers solved, Further, That a convention be] presided: held August 16, 1874, in the city of] President—Mrs. Sarah E. Tanner. Pittsburgh, Pa. to 1899. From the year 1875, the first] more. year of monies paid out, the treasurer Secretaries—Mesdames S.J. Ander- estimates that the sum of $19,594.42 has] son, Isabel Temple, first assistant; Mary been received and expended for all pur |G. Beckett, second assistant. Recording Secretary—Mrs. Ida M. poses, home and abroad. MRS. SARAH TANNE op ia RS. SARAH TA? NER Assistant Recording Secretary—Mrs. One of the founders and president [pg Bentley 4 i 4 in 1895 Treasurer—Mrs. Mary A. Campbell. MRS. IDA YEOCUM Assistant Treasurer—Mrs. Gracie P. Recording Secretary in 1895 Offer. THE EDITOR'S PEN Among the added features of the Christian Recorder is the Women's Page. As editor of this page I shall try to give you the best of service. For the past few issues we have carried the Women who have played a part in the Parent Mite Missionary Society. Start- ing with our May issue we will carry MRS. CHRISTINE SMITH feature storys about the Women’s Home Present President, now visiting foreign and Foreign. field To the women of the church, these columns are open for your use. Will : MRS. A. L, BELL +} you send in news from time to time. Prominent N. J. Missionary Society.| Make storys short as we have limited Active in local church, Gouldtown,| space. Send data to The Women’s N, J. and a financier. Page, eee 4 THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER ‘on | Women In The News” 1939 Editor----M. Mossel Griffin Progress Made by Negro Women in the past Quarter of a Century MISS CARRIE SUMBY Officer of the Phila. Congress Band. | Our skins may differ, but from th: ssionary in the Second Member of the Official Board, Allen ‘Active in Parent Migsion_ A sister’s privilege and a sister’s : —Sarah Forter OFFICERS OF THE WOMAN’S ary Society. 1 Vice Presidents—Mesdames Martha Summary of monies received and ex | Turner, Harriet A. Wayman, Sarah J. pended by the Parent Body from 1883| Early, G. T. Radcliffe, Josephine Balti- 3. MRS. EVA JOHNSON First woman elected to the Board of Trustee and Tr. of Allen A, M. E. Church, Phila. Today we are sending out thousands of letters asking for subscriptions. Will]. cieties. you send in thru our page subscription| 2. s and as many others as Let us show Dr. George A. Singleton that we appreciate what he| 3. is doing for us. M. Mossell Griffin] — _ siela _ SUBSCRIPTION BLANK — Name ois c es cieescees eves 4 fe er FIELDS: eet ee A FAREWELL TO AMERic, made, command? Suffer the wrongs which wring our most heart To draw one throb of pity on thy \ claim QUIZZ CORNER partment organized. when and where the first missio: organization took place. 2. Give the name of the first prin of the Bordentown School at Bordentown, N. J. Give the name of the author of [ols LeRoy on The Shadow Uplifted Who was the first woman to pr tice medicine in the State of - bama? What did she establish Tuskegee? tion. State reason. rae Answers” of Lewis B: Moore. . Frances Watkins Harper... . Dr. Hallie Tanner Johnson, ele‘ daughter of Bishop R. T. Tanne She also served as resident p! nat Tuskegee Institute established the Nurse Trainins School and Medical Clinic and P'* ary pensary at Tuskegee. 5. He held the first night school in th Charch building at 6th and 1°" _ bard, ee THURSDAY, APRIL 13, , EASES ESI ER IOC CHURCH CIVICS AND EDUCATIONAL Adieu New England’s smiling mea), Adicu the flowery plain; nd T leave thine opening charms, 0 To temp roaring main, For thee, Britannia, T resign New England's smiling fields, To view again her charms diving What joy the prospect yields! —Phyllis Wheat}, ON THE ABANDONMENT OF PREJUDICE We are thy sisters; God has trul That of one blood the nations h O Christian woman, in a Christian Canst thou unblushing read this When was the first Missionary Richard Allen stand out in edu The unorganized division 1784-9 in November, 1778 became an in pendent missionary group. General Conference in 1840 com missioned the first general miss! ary. The General Conference | at Pittsburgh in 1844 provided ' the organization of missionary ‘° Miss Sarah Tanner, the daughte: Bishop B. T. Tanner later the wi! ‘-HURSDAY, APRIL 13, 1939 NEW YORK CONFERENCE BRANCH MEETS MRS. CHRISTINE S. SMITH On the eve of her sail to West Africa, he womeén of the New York Confer- ence Branch Missionary Society, Mrs nna V. Barnes, president, tendered Mrs. Christine S. Smith an elaborate bon voyage reception at the home of Dr. and Mrs. D. Ward Nichols. The decorations were beautiful; the colors t Patrick. The table was most attractive being green and white symbolizing with its green favors and dishes. in keeping with the color scheme. The center peice was a large decorated| Scake bearing these words ‘Bon Voyage Mrs. Christine S. Smith.” ' The guest of honor was presented a basket containing an article for each day of her voyage, each t being marked and dated. A musical pro- gram of rare talent was presented after} which Mrs. Smith spoke. She men- tioned the fact that she was about to realize her fondest dream, that is going to West Africa. Among other things Mrs. Smith said that she is going to THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER bring back the truth about the field If she thinks it is a good davestneae she will say so and if not she will discourage our supporting se Mrs Smith also stated that New York AoWen in particular should be well versed in two deaths and baptized ten adults. Brother Buchanan, a layman of great thing ready for a good quarter. Every board and club made a report. We had 15 conyerts and 18 accessions, PAGE NINE MICHIGAN CITY, INDIANA On February 26, Rev. David A. Blake held his second Quarterly Con- ference at Bethel A. M. E. Church, Missionary activities as we are right here in the center of missionary en- After a gala evening, everyone joined in prayer, led by Dr. W.-M. Dawkins, for a safe and profitable journey to MRS. FOUNTAIN RECEIVES GIFT experience has been elected to the Electoral College and is a candidate for election to the General Conference. Financial Reports Dte wards Moen wears sere) © $248.75 Trustees. ... 210.55 Class Leader: 2 162.93 Daughters of Conference...... 29.00 MMA trong SMa Sa’ nackte By se) Stewardess Board No. 1...... 24.15 Sundayeschoole 28 foe) aa <2 20.50 Merry Makers.... 17.95 St. Mary’s Club.. 17.90 Stewardess Board No. 15.50 Senior Missionary. Usher Board A. C. E. League A. M. E. MUSIC _HYMNALS A. M. E. BOOK CONCERN 716-18 So. 19th Street, Mrs. C, H.. Fountain, very succes ful pastor of his African M. E. Church, Philadelphia, was presented a complete Easter dress outfit and accessories by the members of the church in attestation of the high esteem in which she is held. Mrs Fountain is blest with a beautiful lyric soprano voice and is of great help to her husband ST. PAUL A. M. E. CHURCH Fayetteville, Tenn. Dr. G. M. Fleming, Presiding Elder of the South Chattanooga District held our second quarter March 26 and 27 On Sunday morning Dr. Fleming f i Junior Missionary wite otf “ e; the) Senior Choir .... eeimreiy foie, he Junior Choir Nw hnsr Oo : % Grand Total.... ... $807.98 Our Church is thoroughly organized and is laboring night and day to put the program over in every respect. NEW YORK CONFERENCE REV..A, J. SIMMONS, Pastor TIONAL DEPARTMENT OF EVANGELISM By Williard Leak, State Evangelist of Arkansas That the General Conference create brought a wonderful {message . filled la Connectional Evangelistic Bureau and with the spirit. Dr. Fleming. is: the youngest and most able Presiding Elder in Tennessee today. In the afternoon he went to Win- chester, Tenn., and on Monday night he was back in Fayetteville. The pas tor officers and members had every Brand new A.M.E. Music Hymnals, Bound in semi Morocco with Head Bands and Beautifully stamped in Gold are offered at these Prices. Single Copy — $1.50 Half Doz. — $6.50 One Doz. — $12.00 Mail Your Orders Today We Pay Postage ja, Pa. elect a competent evangelist as secre- tary-treasurer whose / duty will be to supervise evangelistic endeavors throughout the connection. That the secretary and a committee which shall be appointed by the general conference, work out a sound and prac- tical course of study which all evange- lists shall be required to take, in order to qualify for evangelistic certificates in the various annual conferences, that eventually the bishops shall only issue certificates to evangelists who are regis- tered with the Department, and have taken or at the current conference sub- scribed for the course. That the secretary of the department shall as far as possible personally con- duct revival campaigns in all sections of the church without discriminations . And that the secretary-treasurer shall recommend and assign evangelists to serve in different sections of the church according to the pectiar needs. The department shall recognize and use all qualified evangelists of our church that register with the depart- ment, whether they are male or female. The Department of Evangelism shall endeayor to impose its ideas and aim upon the connection, by issuing tracts, Michigan City, Indiana. Before the conference our hearts were inspired by the word of God brought to us by this able minister. To back up Rev. Blake’s words with his fatherly advice and counsel was Rev. W. T. Henson our pastor at LaPorte who left his church to come and bring his people to inspire our hearts. Rev. Blake expressed himself as being greatly pleased with the progress the work is showi this being one of the best attended quarterly conferences in years. There was an addition of five members to the church this last quarter and the amount raised was 4937 37 $232.37 Everyone expressed themselves as thinking the work is moving rapidly under. the able lead ship of our pastor, Rev. James A. Aiken, and we have great plans for the future LOUIS WHITLOW. QUINN CHAPEL A.M.E. CHURCH Chattanooga, Tenn. The Presiding Elder, Rev. J. M. Brown held the second quarterly con- ference March 19-20 Rey.’ J. Aa 3rown, pastor. We are moving on- ward spiritually and financially. Raised this quarter $452.24. At 3:30 o'clock y, Rev J. Johnson, pastor of Mt. Calvary Baptist Church preached a great sermon. , The Revs. Slate and R. J. Gordon were present. We are 1 to have vist MRS: ESTE IVANHOE, VA Place Honor Where Honor is Due A Race Woman serves well. Mrs. LA MARTIN Mary Scott of Ivanhoe Va gave twenty-seven years of service, as oper- ator of the Central Office at Ivanhoe for the Mutual and Interdcnomination Telephone Company She retired Feb. ough life and at the 1, with a salary t end a bulk ins which is a neat little He who serves and serves well due I be paid to her, compensation will follow Many citi- zens, white and black are sorry that the change came But she still will be called on at times to handle some com mercial business She received letter of congratulations from President of Southwest Division wishing her many pleasures and happi ness the rest of her life She is a Christian woman, a member of Pleasant Hill A. M. I Church and has given many years of service, and the wife of Rev. Lee Scott who passed to the great beyond four years ago He, too, served in the local capacity of Pleasant Hill Church, with much moderately priced, so as to be in the reach of all. The Bureau shall work eventually for a chair of evangelism in all of our Theological departments. The writer shall be glad to receive comments or suggestions pro or con}. regarding this proposal. 606 East Fifth Street, Prescott, Arkansas honor. FREDERICK D. JOHNSON A Church Paper in Every Home Better Home. and Church This Makes a ===== DSC09390.JPG ===== - PAGE TEN - News At A Glance CAPONE EMBRACES RELIGION IN PRISON LOS ANGELES—(AP) has embraced religion and is attending] according to its official circular. “The urch services regularly at the Federal| teacher strives to be n Terminal Island 1¢ Rev. Silas A prominent women. Thweatt, of San| nate it. ‘ public enemy “disclosed | or yicariously rather than through being his need of the Saviour” during a ser-|taught. Books are used to illuminate THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER of the school, along with Mrs. Henry} From the files of old newspapers and| the bark. The Morgenthau, Jr., wife of the Secretary| historical documents, Robert E. Jones, | later of the U. S. Treasury, and other] associates forester of Sequoia National son’s The ideal of the school is “to have] of significant epochs in the State’s his- : children live and work in a cooperative] tory as marked by the now-famous oaks Al Capone} rather than a competitive atmosphere,”| and junipers. member of the group but not to domi-| cliff at Pasadena’s rustic Arroyo Seco as: Bi ete . a : The leading process takes} Park. Fedro, disclose today that Chicago’s place through experiencing first-hand] 600 years. 4 THURSDAY, APRIL. 13, jy, tree was cut down ; years, but the part bearing CG E re name was preserved. Park near here, has retraced the passing ; Tell of Literary Men. These historic trees tell the story of literary men as well as of Oldest of the noted trees is the] of Indian fighters. es an influential] gnarled Cathedral Oak which rides the 5 Two of the most: noted of the trees : sociated with literary men are M. Its age has been estimated at] Twain Oak and Jack London Oak. re Twain Oak grows on Jackass Hil) in Toulomne county. “ Linked With Padres Bereta es it tha i fe & . The history of the tree is bound Se aba yy gyumbing Frog texts to be followed or learned. The} closely with the story of the Spanish] branches of this Z method of study is individual research] padres in California. When Casper de] Unlike the eas Ree and class conferences rather than as-| Portola in 1770 led his party of 66 ARUBA Onis ee ee trees, Jack = °, fhe Nor lessons and recitations.” ; soldiers, muleteers and Indians on the] Sierras nor near a ie etecitaliins ott Little Miss Dennis has been attending first overland trip to Northern Cali-| the heart of the city of Oaldand N x Ph ate Pi 5 cae kindergarten in Harlem for a year. Her] fornia, he was accompanied by Padre de] it rests a didicatoey’aiceat oa : cat mother, Mrs. Ruth R. Dennis, was] Crespi, friend and companion of Padre city officials have dubbed it hee mon based on the biblical passage, “Died| and extend experience rather than as Abner as a fool dieth?” under th. KEEP SOBER AND LOOK Observe party individual mere . as flowing bowl, and] educated at Wilberforce University. Juniperro Serra. don Oak shy i common patter} Students of the school come mainly] The story goes that on Easter morn- z ) ni! whic = bahar “th from wealthy white families. ing of 1770, the band of weary ex- THE SAME OLD STOR ower anc ar less re e go prcieeniede lhe Pins i oo ee 3 plorers stopped beneath Cathedral Oak, og eat ary elp DUBOIS AND ARNA BON-|/ where Padre Crespi conducted the fist} «<; group e portly bus s 5 : . up. The portly business man of 55 TEMPS AUTHORS OF NEW Easter services on California soil. In Paap seal "te ; 3 become increasingly en. ater years the tree became a favorite] trenched in the political life of all com. young buck of 25. The adi- i be . e resting place of the Spanish pedres as A “| a dowager forgets for th tow munities where it ha: ted,” is th seine ate of pega . ae NEW YORK—(C)—Henry Holt and|they traveled from ‘one mission to} conclusion reached aie} E eidin) GR aeA DP in $! Company has announced for Spring]another. A bell was hung from the well, of the Juvenile Protective A a Py ' in Aer! publication a new book by Dr. W. E. B.| branches to toll the hour of the morn- ae peas me behavior at-) Dy Bois, “Black Folk—Then and Now,”| ing mass. recaptur gay a = - shompabichagtt cikd ig ce one a new world history of the Negro; and ¥ clicky Sa tsse sev aateaatene pele: the Macmillan Company has also an- Kit Carson Tree. >= |. that retail liquor dealers organiza. nt ES pa: wilinevss bie nounced for Spring publication a new] To mark the passing of the Spanish tions...are, in fact, a party to the pro- - + novel by Arna Bontemps, “Drums at] reign and the coming of the Americans, gram of ‘political’ corruption Falk shame a four-year olf : : : Dusk,” based on the slave yy De. Edvard uae eoeeeeties : Ss n the slave insurrection] there stood for many years the famed "10 Alcoholism,” Forum, s he is once more, and tries to act BOOKS and her ciation, after a five years’ first-hand in- vestigation of the retail liquor trade in Chicago. “Conditions. ..clearly indicate pts to ng debutante of 30 years ago would a . : ee dishonest business practices, gambling, San Domingo. Mr. Bontemps| Kit Carson juniper tree at the summit delinquency, crime Reese ention inde. A > I ide- | wrote the novel, “God Sends Sunday,” of what te now Carson Pass in the| cent entertainment, obscenity, immor- Sierras Nevadas. ality and exploitation in various de- = Carson, the old Indian scout who aid-| crading forms are encouraged and ¢r- ed John Fremont in his California ex-}}.nced by the tavern... From the pedition, had blazed the juniper as a} patronage point of view one cannot landmark and left his name carved in| overlook the fact that every cent spent 1st, 1938 | | some years ago HARLEM CHILD, 4%, ENTERS} SPECIAL SCHOOL BACKED BY | ANCIENT TREES TELL STORY OF MRS. ROOSEVELT / OLD WEST NEW YORK—(C)—Little Miss Re- nee Dennis, 444, only daughter of Mr. Retain Memories of Kit Carson, Mark } Twain and Spanish Padres. and Mrs. Robert R. Dennis, 388 Man- hattan Avenue, has been enrolled in By United Press Br J % i her X 2 Nx )) W The Little Red School Hause, 196] PORTERVILLE, Calif.—Memories Bleecker Street, in Greenwich Village,| of Kit Carson, Mark Twain and Cali- ‘ special and advanced idea in educa-| fornia’s beloved mission priest, Father which Mrs. Eleanor Roose-|Juniperro Serra, are kept alive by a velt, wife of President Roosevelt, is a! handful of historic trees still standing in nember of the Cooperative Committee | widely separated parts of the State. tion, of COLORED MANS DISCOVERY Used and Recommened by Thousands NATURES OWN PRESCRIPTION TAKEN FROM THE EARTH Ars you in declining health? Do you suffer from loss of strength and energy? Do you feel TIRED, RUN DOWN, PEPLESS, SICKLY, WEAK, N&R VOUS? Is your manhood weak? How is your appetite? Do you get up often at night? Do you tire quickly? Are you both- ered with minor INDIGESTION, DIZZINESS, FULLNESS, SLEEP. LESSNESS? Then if 0, you might need & good natural irom tonic. Why not give Kirby’s M. M. a trial? Kirby’s M. M. helps to rebuild your health and aids im rebuilding red blood calls, Am sid to health, strength, and courage. a FIVE WEEKS TREATMENT POSTPAID—$1.00 The New A.M. E. Discipline Kirby's M. M. te aboohstely guaranteed. Consider the low prine of : ! ik as Kirtry’s MM. Mad 81.00 today ber a fen swondee’ trantmnant daliesend Gate Doe a ee $ 4.89 pega = we | ONE DOZ hag NS $ 9.00 ° } A. M. E. BOOK CONCERN 716 S. 19th’ Street Phila, Pa. JNERAL SERVICE PROGRAMME Mrs, Ada Van Buren Bethel A. M. E. Church Phillip Street, Camden, New Jersey onday, February 13, 1939—at 1:00 p.m Rev. R. B. Smith, Presiding Elder Camden-Trenton District b Presiding. Funeral Dirge—Organist. Hymn No. 630—Rev. S. T. Boyd Prayer—Rev. Geo. H. Crayton. Selection—“Old Rugged Cross”— Bethel Choir. Hymn No. 569—P. E., J. L. Russ. Scripture Lesson—Rey. S. H. Barker. Selection—Bethel Choir. The Obituarv—Rev. J. L. Pot tinger. Hymn No. 526—Bethel Choir. Sermon—Reyv. Wm. H. Hicks. Solo—Mrs. W. O. Jackson. Representative of Conference Branch M. M. Society, Mrs. J. W.. P. Collier. . Remarks, Representatives of P. E. Districts = Newark District—Rey. White. New Brunswick District—Rev. J. H. Wilson, Camden-Trenton District—Rey. Wm. A. Dorsey. Atlantic City District—Rev. H. T. King. Visiting Ministers: For the Baptist—Rev. Chun For the Methodists—Rey. D. S. Quillen. Announcing letters, telegrams, etc. —Rev. D. M. Franklin. Selection—Bethel Choir Viewing the Remains—Sclections by Bethel Choir. Ada Van Buren, daughter of George . and Joanna Newby was born in Smithfield, Va. She was educated in he public school there. At a very wy age she joined Brown A E hurch, where she remained a faithful hristian. Later she migrated to New York, and most of her time was spent between Sea Bright, N. J., and New Alexander It was in Sea Bright, that God saw t to join together in Holy Matrimony Miss Ada Newby and Rev. H. L3 Van Buren, who was then pastoring ere. The ceremony being conducted by Rey. Wm. H. Hicks. They enjoyed )*}of Baltimore, Frank } Worker, a good follower, as well asa fine leader. , She departed this life on Thursday, February 9, 1939 at eleven A/M Her last testimony was “I am not afraid whatever the Lord's will is my will. I know He will take care of me.” She leaves to mourn their loss: Two sisters, Mrs. Ida Spratley and Mrs. Gertie Lee Spratley, Three brothers: James A., Soney S$ Newby of Phila- delphia and Walter Newby of Newport News, Va. Three nieces: Clara, Vir- ginia and Anna Mae Newby of Newport News. Four nephews, Arthur Spratley wby of Noriolk,} I Va., Joseph A. and Theodore Briggs of Baltimore, husband and a friends, and to them we say: host of “The King of Day has driven His steed across the Western Sky And the Golden Dust of His Chariots Has entered the Castle of Evening Gray May the King of Kings keep vigil over] Presiding you as you go, And usher you to.a Brighter Day.” —The Family. —THE LATE ANDREW JACKSON| ministered DODD— When I read, in the Recorder, an account of the obsequise of the Rev. A. J. Dodd, held in Chapel, Louisville, Kentucky, I wonder if those who took part in those exercises knew what manher of man was he, to whom they were paying their last tri- bute of respect? Rev. Dodd as I knew him was a Christian gentleman of the highest type; a true, tried and trusted friend— Quinn one who loved his brother ministers and allowed none to go unrebuked who spoke disparagingly of them, in his presence. He was proud and always appeared in public neatly dressed in the garb of a minister of the gospel. He loved fine horses and was the proud owner of several siJk stocking high steppers, and when, mounted and riding thru the streets of the towns and vil- lages where he pastored, he was the cynosure of all eyes and the envy of many. He was a preacher of no mean ability and a pastor who brought thi pass. Tho never sent to what is “front line” churches, but wherever willingly and as he was sent, he went cheerfully and left the imprint of his noble character upon the communitics in which he labored He was married to a fine cultured woman whom he adored. He provided wenty-three years of happiness, for faithful loving, kind, gentle and de- voted wife. She always stood shoulder lo shoulder with her husband in his Leads Me I Will Follow!” the tayern in the community.” : aa The American people ministry, For twenty-three long years} | oteq like a prince.» The ietost ey treaded the dusty roads of Jerseys and open handed hospitality will ever Moving from charge to charge, CarryMB} 1. remembered as one out that age old saying “Where He She was an excellent Missionary or alcoholic beverages is a contribu- tion to further economic entrenchment drink more leohol in beer than in any other alco- for her a beautiful home situated on a Mrs. Van Buren was an ideal, sincere, prominent street in Louisyille, and sur- rounded her with every comfort, as far as his financial means permitted. I visited them in this home and was Their generosity of the richest Phones Granite 2416 Madison 6313 ‘ Modern Equipment SARAH E. BROWN Funeral Directress and Embalmer Successor to the late William N. Brown th Street 109-11, North S20 os stadetphia, Po. gant) mon. Oasis in my ministerial meanderings. On the death of his wife something fine, rich, noble and beautiful seemed to depart from him, and he fell upon evil days, so, when I last saw him in 1936 at the conference in Paducah, Ky., he was bent with the weight of years, emaciated, trembling, hapless and pennyless, a pitiful shadow of-his former robust self when I slipped a small bill into his hand, as I bade him good bye, with tears in his eyes and a half sob in voice he said: “May God bless and keep you, my brother Farewell, Brother Dodd; look for me,| ber of Bethel, Rey. L will see you soon came to us at the evening services at which time he delivered a masterful ser- His subject: “The Keys of th Holy Communion was ad Visiting min Kingdom.” with the Rey. Jas. Crichelow and pastor, Rev H. E. Charles, assisting Monday evening at-$ o’cl tional service session, The preceded the Presiding Elder ther took charge. Miss Jeanette Harris we elected Secretary. Messrs. Ben Fle Frank Sport, Jr.. as Marshals Charles as reporter.The follow aries made reports: Trustees, Stewards,| Stewardess Board No. 1, Sunday School, | Senior Missionary Society, Sund: School, Sunshine Club, League, Camp Fire Girls showed an increase and were cor SAVE As an 821-23 Arch St. devyo- business All reports CHOIR GOWNS PULPIT GOWNS EMBROIDERIES New Blue and Maroon Robes Crosses, Hymn Tablets, Bulletin PAGE ELEVEN. mended by the Presiding Officer. Dr, W. D. Washington reported $100.00 raised since January 27 for mortgage funds. The following visitors were present: Miss Gladys B. Holmes of Religious Educa- tion in New England; Mrs. Mozelle Drake. wife of the Presiding Elder; Rev. Jas. Crichelou of Salem, Mass. ; Earle Carter. Asst. Supt. of the A. C. A very ice was held ed persons: Mr, ssociate mem- Y. D. Delaney Cooper and Rev. of the Book Con- Boston, Director of E, League in New E and. impressive memorial for the following. dec Hardy P. Nickerson of New York, Rey Baxter, former Mgr P. A. Nichols Xenia Ohio cern, also the late Bishop Grant: Words pS ea a a of condolence and cheer were given by LYNN, MASS the visitors and the Pastor and Pre- ici iding Elder on ‘the life and passing of The third Quarterly Conference of |¢ach one of the deceased. Bethel AloMe i; Church’ was held} .. Phe Presiding Elder ‘presided’ in a Monday evening, March 7th. Our most ¢loquent and); Christ Elder, Rev. J. -G. Drake There were thirty fou ent and four visitors. We thank Rey. and Mrs, Drake for en- »|couraging Remarks. Rey. H. E. Charles, Pastor Evangelist O. Charles ORDER SONG BOOKS TODAY Let The People Praise Him “Gospel Beacons” Just off the Press. “Gems of Love,” “Palms of Victo- ry,” “Notes of Gold,” “Gates of Praise,” “Jubilee Witness.” Single Copies 35c, 1 Doz. Copies $3.50. 100 Copies $30.00. Postage extra on dozen or more | Write: 1 ay EDWARD C. DEAS 5718 Wabash Ave. Chicago, Ill m= Buy Direct From Manufacturer and MONEY! WE MANUFACTURE A COMPLETE LINE OF YARD GOODS TRIMMINGS STOLES CAPS GOWNS AND CHOIR’ HATS, VESTMENTS CHURCH HANGINGS ACADEMIC HOODS k to see the d Caps SEND FOR NEW CATALOGS National Academic Cap and Gown Co. PHILADELPHIA PENNSYLVANIA Boards, Communion Service Altar Appointments. a eae ===== DSC09391.JPG ===== wy PAGE TWELVE — Notices | The Calendar yo ic ee eee GENERAL CONFERENCE BULLEs| 4.31 12 Virginia Conference—Rich- TIN mond, Va., Bethel, Rev. H. D. Gregg, Pastor. Bishop M. H. In view of the fact that we are build- j Eo ing » visual exhibit of the African M. H. Davis. Methodist Episcopal Chureh, we earm-} April 13, 14, 15, 16—Gold Coast Confers estly request that you as pastor send ence—Accra, West Africa. Bish a picture of your church (postal card op E. J. Howard. size), and also a pleture of youreelf.| April 18—Church [Extension Board Meeting—Washington, D. C., 1535 14th St., N. W. Rev. L. H. Hemmingway, Secretary; Bishop S. L. Greene, President. April 26—Baltimore Conference—An nopolis, Md., Mt. Moriah, Rev. S. R. Drummond, Pastor. Bishop M. H. Davis. April 26—Delaware Conference—Wil mington, Delaware, Bethel A. M. on display, the pictures of ene thous- and or more A. M. E. Cherehes and their pastors and Presiding Elders. GEORGE W. BABER Local Commission Chairman 4225 Brush St., Detroit, Michigan The Electoral College of the West]- Tennessee Conference of the A.M.E. E. Church, 6th and Walnu Church is hereby called to meet iin} Streets. Rev. A. Chester Clark Saint Peter A. M. E. Church, 520 Pastor, 1315 Tatnall Street. Franklin St., Wednesday, May 17th Bishop D. H. Sims. Each Mission, Cir-} is hereby notified to 1939 at high noon nd Station M. H. Davis. May 3—New Jersey Conference—At lantic City, N. J., St. James A. M. E. Church. Rev. M. M. Ward, Pastor, 117 N. Pennsy vania Avenue. Bishop D. H. send one delegate. Rt. Rey. E. J. Howard, Bishop Rey. I. T. Jefferson, Secretary PRESIDING ELDERS: Sims. our Quarterly When you hold 7 May 10—Philadelphia Conference— Conferences and en nad a, Philadelphia, Penna., Moth Reco: a nna., a er elected to the Chris Bethel, Sixth and Lombard please have the conference send Streets. Rev. H. P. Jones, Pas- a subscription or a donation to tor, 5621 Haverford Avenue. Bishop D. H. Sims. of publish- help with the expense of p May I7—New York Conference—New ing the paper. York, N; ¥., Emanuel A. My E George A. Singleton Church, 37 W. 119th Street. Rev Editor and Manager D. Ward Nichols, Pastor, 209 The Christian Recorder Edgecombe Avenue. Bishop D. H. Sims. May 24—New England Conference— Springfield, Mass., Bethel A. M. PLEASE READ AND ACT THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER 26—Baltimore Conference—Bishoy | Dear Doctor: your great paper from La Junta, Colo. :} Ansel Frip, Charleston, S. C W. S. Patterson, 3rd St., La Junta,}rence W. Houston, Philadelphia, Pa; Colo. Our people haye been so badly treated] Mrs. Sarah Patterson, Little by former managers when they paid} Ark.; Mrs. Ollie Cross, Blevins, Ark their cash, that they hesitate to sub- scribe. get the paper, for I know that your business methods are different. If you are not receiving your CHRIS- TIAN RECORDER weekly, write as. If you have removed give us your old and new address. It will save expense. If you like our paper, tell others and urge them to subscribe. GEORGE A. SINGLETON Editor and Manager Join the Grand March of the faithful to the Mecca of African Methodism June 18-22—Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The &h Connectional Young People’ Congress, Leadership Training Insti tute, Richard Allen Youth Council ane Boy Scout Conclave. Objectives Fellowship, Worship Instructions, In tercession. Technique Clinic, Forum, Panel Discussion Horns of Hattin Period, Challenging Messages: Evangelistic Appeals. Course in Leadership Education comparable with. the highest standards: offered by trained resource leaders. Inspirationa music. Mammoth, glamorous, gloriow and historic parade, a conquering caval- cade of Christian Youth. A meaningful and purposeful tiek toy Father Allen’s Tomb for a profound and solemn commitment service. Remember the Post Sesqui Centennia Congress June 18-22, 1939. Mother Bethel A. M. E. Chureh the head- quarters. Rey. Henry P. Jones, pastor; Rev. adelphia, Penna, immediately. E. Church. Rey. E. L. Blake Pastor, 27 Pendleton Avenue. Bishop D. H. Sims. W. L. Johnson, Presiding Elder; Rt. Rev. D. H. Sims, Presiding Bishop. Sponsored by the Department of Re ligious Education, Bishop W. A. Foun- tain, Co-chairman. Bishop H. Y. Tookes. Administrative Staff: SAMUELS. MORRIS E. A. SELBY Cc. W. ABINGTON “We stand at Armageddon and bat- tle for the Lord.” OKLAHOMA ANNUAL CONFER- ENCE OF THE A.M.E. CHURCH “ The Electoral College of the Okla homa Conference will convene at King- fisher on Wednesday, May 3, 1939, a 12:00 o'clock (noon). Rev. Wm. M. Henry—Pastor Rt. Rev. E. J. Howard, D D.—Bishop Rev. J. N. B. Wall—Sec. of Conference EXTRAORDINARY All persons wishing space in the Of- ficial Souvenir Program of the Youth Congress and Bishops Council which will be held in Philadelphia June 18-22, please communicate with Rev. W. L. Johnson, 5620 Haverford Avenue, Phil- of my paper with joy. _THURSDAY, APRIT. 13 i LETTERS TO THE EDITOR newsy journal of great inspiration Yours very truly, Rey. 7 aa Simmon, (Continued from page 5) Q ; out; am glad also, that you are making, CHRISTIAN RECORDER vy; a drive on the subscription and hope —— you “get” the goal. You are making/ Bishop David Henry Sims R it the best of our church papers and] Hodson Waters, H. B. int a you should be supported in the effort.| Mims, J. W. Mason, H. P. Toijes S) If only the people could understand] K. Nichols, Wilkie, Henry ic BE what it takes and means to put out]O. Napper, C. H. Fountain, 4 ss ¥ what they want. I’ve been in the]ter Clarke, Delaware, S. H. B a “game” and know what it takes to keep} Trenton, N. J.; D. Ward aa 4 the thing going. Don’t want you to} Portlock, Walton, New York ity ee sacrifice this to become a Bishop, as] trude Lee, Mrs. H. H. Peete vl you have this effort well under way for} Jennie Cooper, C. J. Newsome, Atal its rehabilitation and put it on its feet} City, N. J., Rev. W. L. Johnson ua and the church at large should rally. to] Leila Smith Green, Radcliff Colle " you, if they could only realize what it] Cambridge, Mass., Chappelle C. Coch. will mean for the future of this organ.]ran, Howard University, Washington Keep up the good work and you will] D. C. “a reap your reward later—getting to the Bishopric with a 100% behind you. Yours for continued success, I remain Very truly yours, NEW SUBSCRIBERS Mrs. Ann McDonald, Fayettevili, N. L. Black} Tenn. ; Rev. Simon J. Holly, Mesdame: Agnes Parker, Roy Winburn, Emm, La Junta, Colc.}Smith all of Great Falls, Montana: Mrs. Thelma Bland, St. Louis, \Mo.- Here comes another subscription for J. F. Jones, Edisto Island, S. ¢ Find enclosed order for $1.50.] Mr. William Rhone, Phila., Penna: Rock, I guarantee them that they will LOYAL SUPPORTERS (Continued from page 1) With best wishes, I remain, Yours sincerely, ' sent in subscriptions and their names R. H. Harbert, ... |are in the “HALL OF FAME,” or on P. E. Phoenix-Albaquoique] the “HONOR ROLL.” Dist., Colorado Conference] The following is a partial list : Bishop D. H. Sims ... Fayetteville, Tenn.| Bishop G. B. Young .- Dear Doctor: Bishop Wm. A. Fountain . 10.00 Please permit me to congratulate you] Prof. A. S. Jackson ... 10.00 on the very fine paper you are giving] Mrs. Lucy M. Hughes . 10.00 the church. I anticipate the coming] Mrs. Christine Smith ....-..... 0 It is indeed a The Rev. L. H. Hemmingway BIBLES-$12.00 VOR SALE AT ‘ _A. M. E. BOOK CONCERN : 716 S. 19th Street PHILADELPHIA, PA. SITORS | y, A. I. G, Richardson . Nsation, the company. resident lesident ; Clyde Donnell, M. D., Vice sident-Medical Director ; ll, Assistant Secretary-Comptroller ; y. Joseph 10.00 _ Dp. Ward Nichols .,. 10.00 George W. Baber ... 10.00 y, A. C, Sanders ..... 5.00 _W. M. E. Barnes . 5.00 2.00 10.00 5.00 _W, E. Spillman ... _S. H. Barker ..... NORTH CAROLINA MUTUAL (Continued from page 1) » North Carolina Mutual under 25- + endowment policies in favor of at school and for the benefit of its dowment fund. 1» his message to the policyholders, ulding commented on the onward rch of life insurance both in the ited prid. He referred also to the Nation- Negro Insurance Association, com- sed of a majority of the 48 life in- ance companies under the manage- nt of Negroes in the United States, representing the most tangible evi- ince of the Negro’s ability to develop States and throughout the perpetuate big business. The combined assets of these com- nies at the close of 1938 was estimat- to be approximately $20,000,000, and amount of insurance in force ap- <imately $300,000,000,” he said. g the year 1938 North Carolina yments to policyholders and benefii- ries amounted to $872,412.74 including 06,813.19 matured 30,216.54 cash values of polici dered, bringing the total payments policyholders since organization to endowments and s sur- 4,115.97. During pany paid tax the and the for iederal year te old age benefits in the sum of 6,710.05 and for unemployment com- $18,786.83, a total of 5,496.88. The officers and employees of the mpany have maintained and perpet- ed the spirit of the founders. — In dition to giving their lancial support to every worthwhile al and welfare agency, eight $100 olarships are ~made available each far through the Merrick-Moore-Me- Orial Scholarship Onal scholarship will be added dur- g 1939 for the state of Pennsylvania. The annual meeting of the board of ectors was also held on January 9. here were no changes in the person- moral and fund. One addi- of either the directors or officers The official staff for ensuing year is as follows: Officers - C. Spaulding, President ; Wj. nedy, Jr., Vice-President-Secre- ; E. R. Merrick, Treasurer-Vice R. L. McDougald, Vice- WD. A. Goins, Assistant Secretary; G. Cox, Vice President-Director of nts; D, Cy Deans, Assistant, Direc- of Agents; J. L. Wheeler, Assis- it Director of Agents; A, T. Spauld- Assistant Secretary-Actuary ; Bes A. J, Whitted, Cashier;- J-.S- ighson, Assistant to Treasurer. Directors ~ - C. Spaulding, W. J. Kenedy, Jr. R. Merrick, R. L. McDougald de Donnell, M. D., J. L. Wheeler Cox, A. J. Clement, W. D. M, A. Goins, A- f my THE PLACE OR THE MAN (Continued irom page 1) THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER ie \ PAGE THIRTEEN. the race. According to the record not| would snatch the initiative by bringing state and connection. into union the African Methodist Epis- The men of the East Alabama Con-| 4. °2¢ has been arrested for any crime, | copal Church, the African Methodist Terence feel that Richard Allen’s comet shines in Dr, A. J. Allen ore Alamama boy, Dees Ses Who is now one of our hopes for the Bishopric in 1940, Dr, A. J. Allen, like Richard Allen of old, cares for the little church and the little men in the trenches, He has Siven of his means and time to help make the church grow. The people in his home town not only know him, but love him, because he loves them and knows them, although he associates with the great of all races. Some men want to be Bishop for what they can get out of it and what it will make out of them, others, for what they can-give to the church in propor- tion as God has done for them. This is the motive we have found in our friend and Brother Allen. The better you know him, the more you will love and trust him. The connection needs Allen to work with the great men we already haye on the Bench. Can any great Bishop come out of upon including two buildings rooms and a spacious campus. Alabama? Yes, one of the Greatest the church has produced is now our) own Bishop D. H. Sims of the 9th Episcopal District, who was born in We feel that Dr, Allen would also reflect such credit to the —E. W. Cooke Alabama. Phenix City, Ala. REV. B. R. HOLMES B. R. Holmes, Rey. president of the Holmes Institute of Atlanta, Ga., has held a series of meet- ings in the cities of Cleveland, Buffalo, Jamestown, N. Y., Harrisburg, New York City. The will be held im Philadelphia and W: closing meeting h- ington. They were held under the auspices of the Holmes Institute organized in the heart of the South for the religious, educational and Industrial training of the South, where their educational op- portunities are limited by the program of the County Board of Education. Many of these students have been de- nied the opportunity of continuing their education because they could not meet the financial program of other Institu- tions. ; The Holmes Institute makes a special- his class of students. ty of helping th : housand have attended More than three t the Institute since 0 Many have graduated and are holding positions along all lines and are eG a fine contribution to the progress © its organization. Christian Education. This is largely due to emphasizes placed| Episcopal Zion Church, and the Colored lf more| Methodist Episcopal Church. stress was put upon religious education in all the Colleges, Universities, High| while major Methodist bodies were and Public Schools we would have bet-|striving to remove ter leaders among all races, Dr. Holmes. During the long period of negotiation, the obstacles to stated| union, we still hoped that among the Negro Methodists union might be con- The fifty thousand dollar building of] summated, for among us there were not, the administration building and class rooms, and paid for in full, “Millions of dollars are being spent for the training of the colored boys and girls who are able to pay full board and tuition in Colleges, Universities amount is being spent for the students who cannot pay the high pric “We believe, stated Rey. Holmes, “Every studert should be given an equal oppor- tunity to continue their education and prepare for the duties of life as those who are able to meet high price of board and tuition. No student is turned away from the Institute who is unable to pay , the price. The most successful terms in June in its history. BISHOP RANSOM ON UNION Dear Dr. Singleton: Dr. Dan B. Brummitt, Editor, Chris- tian Advocate, Kansas City, Mo., re- cently wrote me in part as follows: “Three of the Methodist churches in} ma Institute will close one of the the Holmes Institute was destroyed by|and are not, such formidable obstacles fire in 1934. A new site was purchased|as those that confronted our white with thirty] Methodist brethren. We trust the day Theis not far distant when, in our tradi- first unit of the new building has been(tional behavior, we shall copy your ac- completed and equipped and is usedjtion and demonstrate within ourselves for the ability to bring Methodism still further into conformity with the teach- ings of Jesus Christ, its founder. We mean by this that every wall of separation set up in recognition of nationality, race, color, wealth and privi- and High Schools, but a yery small|lege should be absolutely demolished to the end that Jesus Christ be not hin dered in setting up His kingdom beca of these things which, up to now, have impeded the free course of the Holy Spirit in uniting us all in the bonds of absolute equality and ireedom to the e {common Master, whom we all love and serve, We trust when the M. E. Church, M. E. Church, South, and the Protest- ant Methodist Episcopal Church meet to complete the details of their union that the Holy Spirit shall preside over their deliberation, giving them the con- sciousness of the divine presence and the approval of God. You are to be congratulated upon the great patience and wisdom that God has given you in taking this history g step leading to the ¥ oS i founder and ca. | the U. S. are uniting and will complete| these Methodist bodies. The the details of their union at a confer-] of the influence that should be wielded ence in Kansas City, Mo., beginning] by these millions of united Method April 26, next. We are hoping that} upon the spiritual, moral, and we may bave a few words of greeting] life of the nation as a whole should be from you in behalf of the A. M. E.| tremendous Church for use in the special Uniting] May God bless your union and spec Conference issue. which the Christian} you on your way Advocate in several editions across the Faithfully yours country will publish in advance of the REVERDY C. RANSOM conference.” — 3 ia. lam releasing to your paper the reply ATKINSON CIRCUIT I have sent in answer to this request. Atkinson, N. C I trust it measurably represents the| From December 4, 1938 to March 12 attitude of African Methodists 1939 raised for the pastor $112.05 Faithfully yours, December Conference $25.00; Secon REVERDY ee RANSOM. Quarterly Conference $20.00 anc — other purposes $52.99. We are hop are b Dear Dr. Brummitt : to do more next time ¢ Negroes of the United States have/{to have a good Presiding Elder up to now, so consistently followed the }a wonderful pastor. The Lord is goo patterns set by white men in every}to us. realm of endeavor, some of us hoped REV. C. L that in the realm of organized Negro Wm Methodism in the United States they MRS STEVENS, P. E RICHARDSON, Past ELIZABETH DIXON REV REAL ESTATE FOR SALE West Philadelphia quality modern porch front dwellings, for Homes or Investment greatly reduced prices and terms. Teach your Dollars to have more Cents List mailed upon request. Be your own Investor Clear Titles Guaranteed = * Gi JOHN ADAMS, Attorney 5641 Market Street en 4S Philadelphia, Pa. | Specializing in Real Estate since 1886. mines tahemntcsn eet ===== DSC09392.JPG ===== PAGE FOURTEEN ALLEN DAY RETURNS $m Aates py, Concern 716 So. 19th St. Philadelphia, Pa. Rev. G. E. Curry, Gen. Manage; THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER = —_tuurspay,, CORDER of its kind ever made to an A. M. E i z cape! or undertakings that are great in their gathering and the indisputable evidence Uethe nee conception. in growds the geimus is c ger Proi. John k. Hawkins brought to the level o1 the meaocre. lives the Spr) / i © more brilliant he becomes,} The Connectionai Council is the piace and the more helpiul his service, ior he is giving us what the Airican Pearson and Lena Phillips, reporters to the different papers. All reports showed an increase. Four members were added since last quarter. The Conference was largely attended. and meeting where the theory _and ~ ot = Metho-| iniative work, for the good of the church eehariae ae Aw oF e Rev. J. N. Carter . 2.50| Rev. H. E. Wilson .....+...% 2.00; Rev. R. E. Mims .. a} dist Episcopal Church needs, and that} is a Age ley esi eR BE ae papain es a ifica Brome Sims .:. 1.25) Rev. H. Hayter ............ 2.50) Rev. H. W. Henning .. IScacCuracy and: more ;particular atten: | Conference. for hiprovement and .ap- ence raised el ae ae our eae Rev. Bernard Rose . - 3.00] Rev. J. M. Brown ........-. 10.00) Rev. E. D. Mitchell . on to our statistics z feseths el saree ear ae (roast asscasin ents: Une pacer) lags and the preserving|proval by the master minds. in ths!D. Griffin is a wonderful man and Rey. M. I. Pemberton .....--- $ 3.00] Rev. F. E. Stephens «SExy 1.50) Rev. O. C. Peace .. o1 the great history that we are mak-|Connectional Council, the lay members| prez che Ww are d of hi Rev. F. H. Geler .....-++--++ $3.00] Rev. A. L. Simpson . 2.00) Rev. G. F. Griffen .. 2 mg. ‘The extending of our church in]and ministers get some mughty good Pete naar ts Pees at Rev. H. J. Northern. 1.00| Rev. B. G. Goodwin . 2.00) Rey. G. W. Thomas Cuba is commendable, glorious and gives mes ee na hieen ST xi ? ’ Rev. T. 1. W: 2 BISHOP H. Y. TOOKES 8 sand gives} practice. 1n fact and indeed these two] work is harmony and love. Rev. J. W. Jarvis... 4.00] Rev. T. I. Watson . -00) Rev. S. S. Watt . + alg ane: Tise to the need of three missionary] assemblies has been beneficial and help-] We gave our pastor a small surprise no Shae = 2 1.00} Rev. C. D. Toliver ... 6.00. (e) Eleventh Episcopal District bishops which wi able 3 Bie ; : gave our pastor a s surprise Rev. W. H. Frazier...-.- Roa Rey. G. W. Washington (Florida) P h will enable us to bring} ful to Texas, great was the impression] Amounting to $10.0U. Dr. M. C. Davis, Rey. J. M. Williams. ......- 8.00] Rev. G. E. Hosey . . 3.00) Rey. H. P. Hawkins .. Bs hie in and keep our native bishops at home| made >, Jac ; Ride aaa 5 Rey. J R Jo A 6.00 Twelfth Episcopal District Pp: home} made. Allhonor to Dr. P. F. Jackson,Jour Presiding Elder spoke many en- ev. Jc A. Dames ......... i -00) Rey. George Jones Lets y and let us elect natives ior the foreign] to the associated pastors, Revs. H. A.| couraging words to us. hoping we will Rev. J. E. Buchanan ........ 2.00| Rey. H. Gete eventh District—Bishop R. A. Grant} jieids. Car. F. W.G i i Davis: K. Hi basis pa Baile PMs a tae vag (a Revi J.D. Wilsons. 2.00 . . Kwon wen, Bichop Fisev. i Lookes <2... ..$ 517.00 ee ear ; arr, 1. 6 rant, lL. J. avis, i ES contmue to press forward. The East R H. GC. Scandrick - 150 Rev. B. F. Patterson Ifth District—Bishop H. Y. Tookes Pnnectional Council assembled] L. Rice, G. L. Coleman, F. b. Wal-| Columbus District is leading all the BISHOP D. H. SIMS ev. a eS Bs candrick ... 0 Rey. M.)R: Mozee Ae: ; rahe Sto see bee on the Sth and entered at once into liams, the members citizens Dr. M. L.} other Districts. First Episcopal. District Rev. C. L. eee = 7.50 RevicH ye Walker =, af mise Sota , Ace eelor tal proceedings. Lhe address of|Pendergrafi, and Bishop George b.| Sunday, February 12, was a high day, Ninth Episcopal District oo A. H. Hamilton -$ 2.50 Rey.’ C. ct. Balke. er: Ms 5 Reiscce vi | President, Rev. V. M. Townsend was Young, for the superb entertamment|The Presiding Elder :preached an in- First District—Bishop D. H. Sims Se E. W. Newton 1.50 Rey. DC Rat Sk, eV. a master’s Proclamation on points forJoi the Bishops, General Officers and] spiring sermon from Reyelation 1:8. Philadelphia Conference...... $1120.25 Rev. W. H. Jackson mr Ac00 Rey. eA acon: the strengthening and for the improve-]the many visitors in and out ofthe] The Charity Circle Club of our church New Jersey Conference...... 83.00 Rev. R. E. Handy.. 1.86) Rey, ie We Bates. ment of the laws to give greater and|State. My next epistle will be upon|is doing remarkable service. We are Delaware Conference ... a Rev. Elizabeth Kincaid + 1.00) RET: Tones poe more solidity and potency-to the A. M.|the General Officers and the many, praying for succ Dr. M. C. Davis, New York Conference ......-- 183.50 Rev. J. N. Cherry .. a 2.10) Rey. J. M. B. E. Church. The proceedings of the| many candidates. Presiding Elder; Rey. R. D. Griffin, New England Conference .... 159.00 Rev. B. H. Moore oo $ 3.00 Reve “Wado t Redditte... Connectional Council are M. S. making — Pastor. Bermuda Conference: ‘aes SALMO BISHOP JOHN A. GREGG Rev. A. K. Quinn Ste 20500: Rey Jb theme sentiment for the improvement of our COLUMBUS, GA. F. C. CROWDER ea Fourth Episcopal District Rev. R. H. Hallingworth $1.60 Revi Lobe Pordéatesie. existing and for the creation of new : cw a Total... w+ $1,743.75 and Arkansas Rev. B. E. Edwards!... 2.00! nev. H. N. Griffin laws. 3 The 6th Episcopal District ee riting, i ing a oe Ninth District—Bishop D. H. Sims | Fourth District—Bishop J. A. Gregg | Rev. A. D. Haynes.. WEA | eg WEN IS Reed. Our College of Bishops f ; ae ened i caay Patek Gas ee $ 390.00] Rev. C. Wesley Stratton ....$ 4.00 Rev. (OSH. Brown.) 22 ee 2.00 Rev SDH Daniels Our Senior Bishop, J. S. Flipper is The second Quarterly Monierence of ome antics i Sar fT SEES man of great wisdom, wide awake along} Ward’s Chapel A. M. E. Church was aa ae <2 Rey. T. Reeves neo 3.00 Rev. Wm. Portis ; ~ S. R, HALL (Penman) ~ W < i E all lines and looks good for four more4held February 10-12. Rev. M. C. er. ¥ 9 Rey. W. J. Jenkins .......--. 5.00 Rev. J. D. Jenki d : 3 5820 Forbes St., Squirrel Hill Sta Rey. H. H. Black 4.00 pa ghee a 5! quadrenniums. Bishop W. A. Foun-] Davis, Presiding Elder in charge. He Bi e ite Rey Woe Henson 2.00 a8 ni - ee itt tain is actually doing the work of a}led in devotional service, after which eee a ee i : eve Bak. sudiey sreat bisho; He hz eceived the] organization, Bro. C. H. Johnson, sec- Rev. W. T. Alexander . 2.00 great ushop. as receive ie ganiza . »y ——_— Rey. O. C. Ferby Brententeendourmenk erence Welrstary Sister B.C. Crowder, A. Mi a Rev. C. P. Jones aa» 2.50 R greatest endowment ever given to ne} retary; ister . , » fhe D I Vv I N | BI Ril ev. JA. Nyles . 77%. - KR SeNEe Beno Chech) cashOm Me ok Rev. Ce G. Ss a yd 1.00 “1 ? “\. M. Se urch, ishop . . ‘. a o art Alfred Bak 1.00 Rev. Wm, Simmons Vernon should be given another chance, Wilberforce University S “ ~ 5 ¢ va) Rew j C. Brewer j 1.00 Rey. P. S. Atkins .. and the man without fault cast the WILBERFORCE, OHIO 3 he Rev. J, W. Collis = 1.50 Rev. Lonnie Wells ... first stone. Bishop R. C. Ransom,|| The Oldest Educational Institu- || 7 o Ree ce Ww. Wri a 3.00 Rev. J. M. Coleman .. leads the way into Cuba..a new field tion Owned and Conducted oe 5 Rev H A. Davis 1.00 Rev. R. E. Frierson .. with a great promise, the capital idea by Negroes in the World. wo oO BISHOP M H. DAVIS Ree ia R. eats * LSI Rev. C. W. Williams .. eadcs se : organize foster missions, «we must sup- College of Liberal Arts, Educa- Q oth } 2) Di ASRS ate fi u anole : : oe rae aeae i ivinity, High School, Sezond Episcopal District Revs JU FS Davis. tienes 1.30 7 a eb a ?: tend i BISHOP EDWARD J. HOWARD aoe gt Bit wae eiekaa fant tion, aac choo! ee BE. istri i i ev. C. L. . ‘ A Fone ine of our church work: if i —! "4 UNT. r th Episcopal District { @ Secomdl Dintstet heees tee tir rar | Ney ear 1.50/ BISHOP W. eal BO! . AN Rev. T. W. Wise ... ees ee fetri A. Gregg, the worthy secretary of-the D. Ormonde Walker, President = Rev. J. M. Hassell .......... 2.00 Sixth Episcopal District (Tennessee) 14th District : : 2 ; ees = 3 = Rev J. S. Harmon .......... $ 1.50] Mrs. Mabel H. Hickman .... 1.25 Totalacoiie he tea ee $400.00 Rev. A. J. Edwards “i West Africa and Oklahoma bishops, holding the golden becates (| ee gE aD CST a | Rr) Fe: he 3 Rev. W. M. Edwards ........ 2.00) Rev. T. S. Henderson ...... 2.00) © Rev. pra gas a | Thirteenth District—Bishop E. J. EON ee ee mens ean FREE. TRIAL TREATMENT- ae se ‘3 ington ...... tion. ishop Sherman L. Gre Nhe Moun aries loved <oine : BEST PRESCRIPTION Rev. H. B. TI ; 12.00] Rev. Moses Williams......-.....$ 1. pad tees Howard re } jie When you se BIGGEST, BEST PRESCRIPTION es FLA tiaibed Rev H 7. Thompson er Rev. Wm. Armstead ..... as Brourteenth District the apostle for the umification and down those last steps of life that EVER GIVEN DIVINUM ALL-HEAL apie t SF de Se a Saas . P. Watson ..... ier... Rev. F. A. White lS 1.00] iederation of churches and to Puan cai ceids abe bond Wahich ING HERBARIUM REMEDIUM, Na Rey. C. A. Rev. Charles H. Thomas .... $2.00 jesse , ev. F. A. White..... ix Bris a Os tg Ever-Ready Universal!) Never Fail 5 ‘ Rey. W. B. Willis .+......-+-- ‘ Rev. M. R. Bryant . 1.00] this end he is~ assidiously labor- Eaibictnrat ‘go: iyou want to sce ture’s Ever-Rea pbitesvelh Howe eat ia Rev. Wi BurRices A. she aos 5.00 Rev. S. H. Collins .........-.-- Rev. R. J. Gordon . 2.00| ing. Bishop George B. Young, the By aie cal Nea che aos Seong h abs ones! je: $50.14 Rev, E. F. Powell .....-..---- F Rev. J. L. Madison . 3.50| emancipator for Paul Quinn College and manner that conveys your love Snap, Grit, Nerve, Courage, Thrill, Am : Rey. E. R. Hutchinson ......-- Rev, 2.00) a master of courtesies, no task is too fOeiher: ‘andy the family’ and on ty Actiiiy Stamina. Vin, Vital i Rev. E. M. Smith «. oo, Rey. G. P. Simmons ..-- 150 great for hig uuptlectalking: Bishop Me friends who survive. You ‘may Tanai low Reais Rundown Co Rey. L. A. Clark .. Rey. S, W. Wilson = 1.25] H. Davis, the Gibraltar, rock of defense rely on us to do the right thing dition, Relieves Cough, Asthma, Pain, 7 MR. Jackson ..-....- 2:00] firm and reliable. Bishop Noah W. Pie Pe Gariet Bunnings Sealding Discharges: Total -..+-0---0002-0020+-- , Rope ratker .. . 3.00] Williams, the promoter and Executor of : Soreness, Weakness, etc. Price $1, $2 “Tw. pure s. — Bishop Trial 25c. Medicine, Roots, Herbs, Barks, R . aWialt:. 6.50] plans and church problems WALTER C. BECKETT PIE MCAT tbe pai 4 5 ‘ ; 5 3 : s fo poses, Conditions SENIOR BISHOP J. S. FLIPPER . W. A. Davis . 1.00] David H. Sims, the orator, scholar! | 91. 47" Cooter St., Phila, Pa te Mak uiie Matey Giving atuole Seventh Episcopal District . N. B. Norton. 2.50) preacher and a successful leader and if PHONE: GER. 0585 Taking Orders. DIVINE SPIRITUAL Rey,'T. Carter. 3 . S. Lynen 1.00| ayoirdupois counts he is just now be- HEALTH ALLIANCE, 1617 South St. & BISHOP R. C. RANSOM Bishop J. S. Flipper. — | ginning to look like a bishop, his work Office: 1422 Lombard St., Phila Third Episcopal District ne he $28.25 sneae louder than words. weight or = and Kentucky Total.................... $600.50] _———_—memes \M gs size. Bishop H. Y. Tookes, the in- Evangelist Third District—Bishop R. C. Ransom THE A. M.E- tripidity and courage, with pe Sates A CONSTRUCTIVE PROPOSAL FOR THE Rev. W. McPherson ........ $ 4.00] BISHOP NOAH W. WILLIAMS NECTIONAL COUNCILS MORE }j0! declaration grants him ge vee LAW-MAKERS AT DETROIT: COME, MAY, Rey. P. A. Nicholas J pee Fifth Episcopal District COLORFUL MEETING IN a & succeSSH RENO TP ail 1940. Do THIS, AND LET THE CHURCH Rev. G. Lincoln Caddell ...... 3.00] Fifth District—Bishop N. W. Williams TEXAS Wright, the visionary, pore ens Sy K MOVE ON! Rev. LA, Clarke...) 4ertxe 2,00] Rev. T. A. Patterson .......$ 6.00 conception of things ponples ay es (1)—All Evangelists, Lay and Ministerial Regis-| Rev. V. DeLeon Shelto ...... 2.00] Rev. W. E. Washington . 2.00 By R. S. Jenkins full_business bel ehzt hs ae fone tered in the Department of Church Extension: —| Rev. H. A. Beasley ...... es 4.00] Rey. 14.00 \ The 70th A. M. E. Bishops’ Council} for the bishopric. Bishop” re! | Paying $1.00 Annually Thra Annual Conference. | Rev. C, E. Drummer ........ 2.00] Rev. 1.00 Bes : mise February 15, 16,)ard, whose name. was unin ee a y (2) Every registered Evangelist an Agent of the| Rey. A. S. Henri .... 5.00] Rey. 3.00 iL 17 i -. 1 - tf everal events. | left off of the printed roster per nae Department of Church Extension. (3) Every} Rev. A. E. Allen 10.00] Rey 1.50 ~ ; HMR rene bois except} in the Discipline. His great nee Church making an Annual Offering to thls depart-| ss x = 5 bishops ; 4 yay re sing coup | res ee a is by 2.00 be Bla god Me e Bishop R. R Wricht who is now in]ity, charming and sw ps ate 1 Jee ment. (4) Returning the 8% of Doflar Moncy Rev. P. W. Lee .. 1,00 i i , ean ot sons| with the characteristics as a pac Lae to this Department. (5) Giving thls Department ‘ +00] Rev. J. R. Carter,....... 1.50 Eighth Episcopal District . outh Af Second, the sessions y ‘ Bishe Rev. G. B. Duff 1.00] Rev. F, M. Stith .. 1.00] Rev. L. A. Carpenter $ 1.50 Meet cath perfect peace| put him in the front rank a8 & DIT) | hp NH, JELTZ \ an Associate Secretary'of Evangelism. DO THIS ABs oo : +E MG condetess sae a LUA, Catg ceoud ‘ : were characterized with perfect P Pe the bichops of: the world. ‘The AND LET THE CHURCH MOVE ON! 1 am | Rev, A. E. Morris - 2.00) Rey. E. B. Martin .......... 2.00] Rev. W. R. F. Potter 1,00 ’ ; land concord, oneness of purpose and} with the al Council which is the side wAY A Sd A ee aa ier at tee 5 Sos oD reniglh padi ee ee oe i Sk Sa Unanimous accord, Third, twelve oe Sea brillant ideas; but please re- still on the “GOSPEL HIGHWAY.” For Revival Da' Sy | ev. I. S. Freman ..... -00) Rev. C. W. Love ..........+ 2.50| Rev. J. J. Bradford ... 1.00 Tenth Episcopal District ral Offi esent. The his-) show i a TOR eee | “ severe es B pte ( , cers were pr . ber that the crowd never Tal : EET PHILADELPHIA, FA yl bp a oan si ra 7 Torn et Ls | mi i rs pete ; tg i eae ee eres a hatte. yg “ an Ee este plans, methods, enterprises 716 SOUTH 18th STR —_— — i bv ee a Z ev. C. T. Turner a ¥ ev. I. S. Taylor .«. ‘ John R. Hawkins was the best rep coe. Rev. T, A. Collins ..... 2.00} Rev. D. C. Miller 2.00) Rev. I. S . 1.60 te Be) Rey. E. J. Jones ........+6, 1.00) Rev. V. 1.00] Rev. Hi a 50| Total to date.....esceee $ Mf Pe ew re eee ===== DSC09393.JPG ===== 4 a Na we WHAT MANNER OF MAN IS THIS? “DR. JOHN H. CLAYBORN” By Rev. John Whitmore No doubt you've often heard, my friend That biblical phrase of bliss, Involving one as he ascends— “What manner of man is this?” What manner of man is this, I ask Who breathes of natural air, Who shuns not a single task, That comes in his affairs What manner of man is he who took Our Southern Christian Recorder in thirty-two, While skeptics scorned and cried, “Merge it, ‘it can’t be revived,” What manner of man faced the task, Of a paper engulfed in debt, And now today he smiles when asked, And says, “It’s not so yet.” What manner of man spent awhile Wrapped by rumor’s bantage And yet practical self-denial For dead Southern Christian Recorder's advantage? What manner of man dwells with us Now scaling heights supreme, Who amid worldly lust and greed, Is master of his dream? Wh nner of man is he who raised The standard of our Southern Christian Recorder? While many tried to #hift the praise e This man kept calm and cool What manner of man is this, pray tell us, When knowing that he is praised, Only smiles and answers, “Well, To serve, is the thing that pay.” Who is he who can’t forget, Who seems to understand, lo help the thousands he has met, Has made the greater man? What manner of man, I ask church, Though surely born to rule, Has done his best to educate, Christian- ize, And help to build the A. M. E. Church. What manner of man must we keep To better our condition, The great, the small, the low, the meek, Will call for repetition. What manner of man is this, I say, He’s the John H. Clayborn of today The bench of Bishops greatest gift For the A. M. E. Church, ——— FAIRVIEW A. M. E. CHURCH DENVER, S. C. We are small in number, but numer- ous in the spiritaal lines. Rev. D. C. Brown, our beloved pas- tor with our Elder, Rev. J. C, Quarles held our second Quarter March 12th which was very much a success. Rey. ay THE CHRISTIAN R ECORD Quarles delivered to us a most thought-' SECOND EPISCOPAL DISTRICT | under the dire ful and spiritual sermon, through blus- ter and stormy weather which was — cess. : going on at the time. We raised for the day $61.58. Rev. Brown is a live! terly Conference Sunday, March 5.]an inspirational message to an attent; wire among ; au and financially. He is really a God highly commended the splendid report|church is in a healthy condtion R sent man in every respect. He believes’ for the fourth quarter of the year. He P ys in doing all-a-round work. MRS. STACY I. WILLIAMS RECORDER OBSERVES 91st ANNIVERSARY Princess Anne, Virginia his wife in making the q Princess Anne held the fourth Quar-] | Sunday morning, Dr - Tillery delivereg wires both spiritually) The Presiding Elder, Dr. R. L. Tillery,|audience. We are happy to say Our further expressed his gratitude for the] Rev. H. C. Walker, pastor. excellent co-operation of the people ELIZABETH CASON MUTUAL OMPANY Durham, North Carolina ¢ To our Policyholders and the Public: ch The factors which determine the success of a Life Insurance Company are thought, conscientious effort and the service it is in position to render the public. These have ever been the underlying ideals of North Carolina “Mutual, and account largely for the service rendered the public in its 40 years of continuous operation. ; During the year 1938, payments to policyholders and beneficiaries amounted to $872,312.74, including ae ms Matured endowments $106,813.19 and $130,216.54 cash values of poli- cies surrendered. : =~ Total payments to policyholders since organization $17,364,115.97. ME Federal and state oldage benefit | assessments paid in 1938, $16,710.05 and for = ~=6Unemployment Compensation, $18,786.83 — a total of $35,496.88. ‘ @! Insurance in force, $44,141,607. 00. i C. C. SPAULDING, President Peni Us eet te es I Po Be a ce an 40th ANNUAL STATEMENT December 31, 1938 ASSETS ; LIABILITIES Statutory Policy Reserves Other Policy Reserves . Reserve for Claims U: Outstanding .. on Policies as Collateral ... ‘s 53 Mortgage Loans (including $200,936.40 FHA) 1,598,197.06 Real Estate (Market Value) 1,124,321.96 Interest and Premium: “31,016.39 36,098.34 Employees Retirement Fund 65 Reserve tor all other Liabilitie: 66,091.37 General Voluntary Reserve Surplus ..... teecaes cepeleneete TOTAL LIABILITIES. ............. $5498,188.02 Sil ate ee Er PHILADELPHIA DISTRICT OFFICE 512 South Broad Street OE hehe J. B. Deans, Manager “No Home Is Completed Without North Carolina Mutual Policies” Goal: 50,000 New Subscribers Rev. M. H. Davis, Presiding Bishop. | VOL. XCI.—NO. 3 BISHOP REVERDY C. RANSOM Dhe president of the Board of Trus- tevs of Wilberforce has a great, re- sonsibility. Bishop Ransom, an alumnus, has, lived to see an age-old cream realised. “Awake, O daughter ‘of Zion, and put-on thy beautiful gar- ments!” Disembodied spirits walk the enchanted grounds of Wilberforce. : a “SWEET HOUR OF PRAYER” ~THE-OFFICIAL ORGAN: ? THE AFRICAN-METHODIST- EPISCOPAL CHURCH. \ HERZ» PHILADELPHIA, PA. WILBERFORCE UNIVERSITY ACCREDITED North Central Association Approves DANIEL ALEXANDER PAYNE | Founder and First President THURSDAY, APRIL 6, 1939 PRICE FIVE CENTS r of Ohio and sitting with rd of the N ence, and $1,000 to -P = The Bishop Sims is truly Seminary 1$11—1893 asset to the church “ea PRES, D. 0. WALKER g’elock on Sunday morning , more than three hun- (Continued. on page 13) ~ CONNECTIO A-Telephone Communication Pe tui, A telephone communication “the most phenomenal three years with President D. Ormonde Wal-| since they had known Wilber- ker, and a telegram to Bishop D. force University was under the H. Sims confirm the report that administration of president D.O. Wilberforce University, the pride Walker.” Points of objection had of African Methodism and the] been reduced from 27 to 2, and oldest institution of learning in| they were on educational policy. the world owned and operated by Americans of African déscent has| er than the Christian Recorder, been fully accredited as an “A” has weathered the storms of 83 class institution by the North| years from Payne to Ransom and Central Association of Colleges} Walker. During president Wal- and Secondary Schools. rating committee met at the St.| center of many controversies. Stevens Hotel, Chicago and re-| He made news for the secular ceived the report of the examin-| press. Now he has won. The ttee which said that appropriation for Wilberforce this (Continued on page 13) ing comm NAL YOUNG PEOPLE'S CONGRESS Philadelphia, June 18-22 MISSISSIPPI AND LOUISIANA AFRICAN METHODIST end the seventh year o admir tion in the above name¢ tes. I have (Continued-on page 9) | In This Issue | The Daily Altar- Rev. Carlyle F. Stewart 2 Sunday School Lesson.. EDITORIALS: Wilberforce, eight years young- The Risen Lard ‘ The| ker’s incumbency he has been the Spring Cleaning 4 Is It Me?” 4 Connectional Expansion 4 Pointed Points ...... 4 Churchman Afield .. +) Young People’s-Page 6 Allen C, E. Clement’s Comments League 7 A
• April 20, 1939
  ===== DSC09378.JPG ===== PAGE SIXTEEN DR. BENJAMIN F. It is a fact beyond a reasonable doubt that the ensuing General Conference of 1940 will elect from three to five with you,” prayer by Supt. W. H. A Out th Bishops. hast eternal life” The text was preached! Dupree “Then singing. We hada bess ane $50,000 to Morris re Many good men, worthy men are with power. Collection was go00d.| fine Sunday School. 11 o'clock Rev. lege, Atlanta, Ga. “When 1 looking forward, such men as Dr. B. MALLARD ALABAMA’S CHOICE FOR BISHOP THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER MT. PISGAH A. M. E. CHURCH Dale, South Carolina On last Sunday the pastor spoke from the text. St. John 6:68. “And Peter said, Lord to whom shall we go; thou Sunday night he spoke from Isaiah 0:1. “in the year that King Uzziah died, FE CITRA, FLORIDA St. John A. M. E. Church Sunday School was at the usual hour} 9:30. Singing, “Take the name of Jesus John Pree preached a soul stirring APRIL 2 4 BISHOP WRIGHT Conca LATES BISHOP FouNT,,," Bishop R. R. Wright, Jr. Africa, writes as follows abo, ot Sa the large headlines in a half dozen q papers about Morris Brown : ATHE-OF FICIAL ORGAN: KDER F. bayer: of ra ssc LN a Sere y=) chek ene emrent pete, Text Job 21:22. We entered getting $50,000 from the R Coltg ind Butler, of Georgia, D. . Nichols, = : ~] into love feast meeting and had a lovely ‘ Ose A 2 eae pret sui i : ITE My OF THE AF ‘ . N. Y., M. H. Collins, California and POUSIDE: _ the ss waa i je S ee ay meeting. Sister Annie Heath was con- ries Tat once found mysel/ Tejoicig SS oa ICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH. many others. inl Ge ania, well ce eae nected back to her home church again}... iy poe ee! the oa AN OUR BROTH fi een lige But since Alabama has never had} \°™ Bere on BEES mention ¢V-! from Tampa, St. John. Offering by}jaq pera and President Fount < == recognition upon the Bench of Bish- R. E. Brogdon who is running tls Sister Tena Mayo and Bro. Toney 9 been goin toh many Years, ang | UME XCI.—NO. 5 ops, we wish to write just a few Lap eeRESENT! oe # all pray for! \(-Cray, At 8 o'clock prayer meeting a they have had to ;,, vOre - : PHILADELPHIA, PA. THURSDAY, APRIL 20, 1939 PRICE FIVE CENTS fines concerning her choice: Dr. B. F.f ons -a, oe abe age was opened by Bro. Henry Thomas. Pranks me But what's the , z Mallard, pastor Bethel Church, Mobile,[~ 7 srr ae 4S! Prayer by Bro. James Brown. Scrip-]; a SOUR! tha ee EteCTED TOTAL OF Ala. Dr. Mallard is a man of excep- fully able and a fine man who will treat f 1 R it was, “$50,000 on condition tha; PROVISIONAL OR OF $1,316.58 IS RAISED AT gy gicaaee, i eee you and all who come in contact with ee lesson, -Rev< James “James, wake ris Brown raise a similar am ii Sie AME RI U eee tional parts; a scholar, a preacher and x rae 2:17. Hymn 290 was sung after which nount.” 4 of Rain Fail; iri . - him right. He is also a builder and i I reached for my check book ain Fails to Dampen Spirit of great leader. As a graduate of Tal-l1 0... he was sent from God to be a the sermon was delivered by Rev. John] fnishing the paper, wrot, Ok bei THE GEM OF THE ANTILLES SOCIETY Mombets ladege and Obenlin Universities, he] p ‘ aa Pree. Text St. John 1. He preached : BOMmOEE (A check 4 (“Gem of the Antilles” is th tic name for Cub: : : » 3ishop, but is waiting on the chance. : eee, sent it to Bisho antai al sad tort Ee ele By I. P. Reynolds is easily recognized as one of the best}1; you will help him at the General another soul stirring sermon. Friday] “No he hasn’t oe, &@ ig Folie epared men in the church a ae Ee . 4 * . fi yet. He et) , } AMERICU i Say He pes : yee eats ope iors Conference which meets in Detroit 1940 Fes aie er) ae Mee Hever iwet it. ie ae Reese ea ote eee a yeat ago 4 call came to the Bishops of the , Syke US; Ga: Toate mae acy siructive ke adership and church build- DN wpe ae rae Gosia roud of x Pr sid 2 Bide + ae gratulate him, write his nice lette; eaten oa ne My ne ain isa sans Gl pa paar y ie la® es ny ing, a a in Sue betterment, wi us to get our avec Bishop Flipper] P ny a Roe Setar: Cir DP eas congratulatory resolutions a; y Kittrel, N he oon, ay fey a ie eee Bene AM i ty dace Re : z, an ae Big : e mee who] hack’ in) South Carolina. May’ God|4m@ PastOn Dx. Goodie. If we follow} too often do, the $50,000 will go by ss ney Cin August, 1938, a commission was appointed by the ae A ates eoney ceation, Sun- sia ae os aps =a ho un-} bless him. ; these ees we a ee Tn fault. “Hishoptindeeresident a eric rary acai of Bishops R. C. Ransom, D. H. Sims, H. as Mere h eo who oe 2 ea c 1 zly fights s yherever 47 ‘ ove. é hs 4 3 es, E. J. vard, J. A. 2 mie call of their dynamic pastor, Dr. T. J. ata i “a Jeeta ere REV. R. F. DOCTOR. V e and see no alps i ister ohold Fee use WORPEMASE Cound, the cou J oward; J. A. Gregg and Dr. L. L. Berry, Secretary sch al aia ae ce eh ea i he finds it. he cross will be magni pees SS Pe a Stevens connected again with her home] ;, the hardest—to Sa i e nt of Missions. This commission was subsequently enlarged by the ad- Davis, raised a total of $1,316.58, setting fied, the advancement of the as- i ‘ = jet the Negroes dition of Bi Ad Netea ry i illiams ee, an all ti ecord for collections ie tne ooh charth(bleacd fe] 2c ee church from Lakeland as she is here} raise $50,000. If everybody who « Ee re ae ak cow t vale: Cte a) Taek wei sured, and the church blessed if he is Citra, Fla with feeble mother. The sick are all fe ill See oa 6 a r. J. R. Hawkins, Financial Secretary, and Reverends G. W. Baber elected e i f a ean f Ng Brown Coll and W. P. Stevenson. We call upon all delegates who have| ane ane hie aS poe oem 4 oney J. A. Goddie, Pastor ues E00, Sie one yawall be raised The Commission was sent to explore conditions iti been elected and those yet to be elected| 2 Pa “ews, Mile SAN GAS SERS, D: ie i K JL P. E know Bishop Fountain’s great org resented to the Church 0 i ae h E SiN RS ae ena to help us elect this program of men church at ul o'clock. At 7:30 our pas- r. J. C. Kelly, WISE ing genius will bring results; but | hop p i Paes % nh. On ou they were greeted as Heaven sent puecges ROT i a tor, Rev. Goddie gave ie aPOthen one Giesresc laine beratick” apie and literally thousands of people thronged them begging ie : eel f of those soul stirring sermons. He PEARSON, GEORGIA to a received into the membership of our Church. ell, r ditor, you have made a} really preached and is a tome ianinia The Commission read into membership a number of people there and splendid job of it and will be re-elected ter. On A 5 in POWEL CIRCUIT D N left a pastor in charge, and voted to add this “Gem of th illes” ‘ e thing about Rev. Goddie*he R. S. S. MORRIS ge, the Antilles in 1940-for four more years and then|has no apology for sin. We believe Our second Quarterly Conference of Pawel Texas ; to the spiritual domain of the A, M. E. Church. The cause is so to the Bishopric that God’ can use’4 minister like shat the Waycross District and Pearson Cir- The next General Conference ase urgent we found it necessary to take immediate steps to redeem the Sam W.. Nichols, Member We do believe he has taken a real ean cuit was called to order March 4th! Ou, frst Caren Contes year off. Without being unfair tc (Continued on page 13) General Conference 1940 for Jesus. Every Christian ought to 8 P. M. by Dr. D. W. Stephen, Pre} 1939 convened Februar awit D ober eee eS sae . vi h 7 i s (ary aad take, a céat aml ae yan Te ae Gang wider!) Birst (ym Now’ 188 ge eines a a , with church to seriously consider Dr. S. S. ; y 7] z | CAREY TEMPLE A.M.E. CHURCH) not stand for anything bett : Prayer by Rev. S. M. Gordon. Second] ,; ._N. McGrew, Presiding Elder, prq Morris, Secretary-Treasurer of the A.|of the church are. sick. . Without re-|),. Lhe Christian Recorder is-our oldest | Chicago, Illinois Now. Brats y = ng CREE: ¥ TaN 192. Script oe j siding. He preached an excellent s ¢. E. League for 16 years. He is a| flecting upon any individual, I maintain | Organy abd the oldest paper owned and 4 Now Brother Williard Evans is back| "Y™" “°- - Scripture Lesson was! mon at noon—that was enjoyed by al ati ee, opin j isis managed by group: ’ The Editor‘is| re i JO) native Of Virginia, and a graduate from the same opinion now; This is common | Manag your group. The Editor is home again from the Hospital, but not taken from Acts 12:8, after which the) At 3 P.M. Dr. H. F. Cooper, th B Monica : T - | knowledge, and is quite evident in otir finely trained, courageous, loves | th The Second Quarterly Conference| well. Sister Aldoro Mayo is back but above hymn was sung. The Presiding] pastor of Bethel. Corsicana Static ee Pee aie conus Beclees i: i i ey : ae » are} church and works anes iy Ba at was held recently. Inspiring devotionals| in a pitiful condition. Elder gave some encouraging words to cal Seminary. Dr. Morris’ long service] church publications. terhaps w® are ard day and night were lead by the pastor. The loyal members under the leadership of Rev. U. S. Robinson have made great strides toward the development of a bigger and better church. During the We are trying to do all we can for her. Brother Dupree, the Sunday School Superin- tendent just back from the doctor with his wife who has been very ill three months, and doesn’t seem to be im- the Conference, after which he pro- nounced the Conference open for busi- ness. After the organization, the Dis- ciplinary Questions were asked followed by the reports. All reports were good. was at his best in his sermon and hearts were, made glad. ~ The spirit high. Quite a few visitors from Corsi cana, Pelham and Ennis were pr The splendid set of officers and to blame, but the time has come for us | as metropolitan pastor and General Of- | to think seriously, soberly and courage-! ficer peculiarly fit him for the bishopric. | He is a very fine Christian gentleman _and loyes the church. At the General Conference in 1932 he received over ously, about a new program. For example, the Recorder. The, Women’s Christian Recorder has sus-| The Western Re- to give us a worthwhile publication. But he is handicapped. heavily This young man is burdened and merits the sup- port of the connection. The paper is our largest and costs moré to print than any other. All will readily agree that THE REV. T. J. DAVIS The rally featured by the presence bers rallied liberally to make the q 125 Pe tak ri ee eye a ye wi ee iti i ‘ . F S votes when his Bishop, dnd district] pended publication. nS ACO bes quarter there ‘were"thisty, ia i Wee pan a Or Sites aaa Quarterly Conference was called off, success. The Presiding Pldcr F were pledged to tia Under Dr.|corder is good when the Editor is able) *t has been greatly improved by Editor Bishop Wy. A...) Fountain ata * ae three of them sat sae a son Pies Najed little. The Mis-| and opened Sunday 10 A.M., March Sth.) paid in full; and a few dollars \ Mortigh aueesarmehe ere. celebrated| to publish it, but tike the others it suf-| Singleton’s management in appearance, slate ¢ financial gains were very great. sionaries here are still on the job. lay bei a high day on through “ Gre a aie CTPA Pe sey i “This church is t job Sunday being ig! ye : gh|for the pastor. With Dr. Mecbr the Sesqui-Centennial at Memphis,| fers for lack of support. The church| contents, and yalue but he should not hee eh Bidhop “Rotnt ie, the Departments and Clubs in the church reported on their financial ef- forts and a grand total of $1412.00 was REV. J. A. GODDIE, Pastor DR. T. C. KELLY, Presiding Elder Sunday School. Dr. Stephen preached two soul stir- ring sermons to a packed house. The leading the van and with the e tion of the officers, members and ! we are bound to succeed. The Pre! elects an editor, and without giving him any help, expects him to get out a This is not right. Neither is it Tenn. two years ago. This year he will lead us to the shrine of Allen in be expected to make brick without straw. How are we to deal with our publica- fl (Continued on page is a ‘ Philadelphia for another conclave of| paper. * ; raised. j ' ae School was well attended. The| amount of $26.35 was raised. Rev. R.| ing Elder is a live wire. I’m sure tl Pyouth, en subject is Beene, good business sense, or Christian. The|tions? The great United Methodist In This issue Following the reports Attorney A. | foPIc was well discussed under the|T. Brown, pastor in charge; Dr. D.| Corsicana District will hold her ow Lind RNMEEE Stidi well prepared. Ele Southern Christian Recorder is sick. | Episcopal Church which will have T. Blakemore was elected District jleadership of our Supt., Mr. James E. W. Stephen, Presiding Elder. DR. W. N. McGREW, Presiding El The Editor has worked hard and has has vision and depth of soul. He is 8,000,000 members will have ONE OR- Steward to attend the District Confer- eee pote Sunday School ad- SALLIE STANFORD W. E. BAILEY, Patt ignitied ape eully teepresenttative. made definite improvements, but the GAN, “The Methodist.” We will have) The Daily Altar- eth te pase # e poner saree 3 aaa pete Ns % 6 —Dr. S. L. Howard] time which he might have spent in his about one-eighth the number, or) Rev. Carlyle F. Stewart 2 year were confirmed by the Presiding ‘ Bap dinner. Rey. Davis REAL ESTATE FOR SALE office improving and building a credi-| 1,000,000 members. But where they will Sunday School Lesson.. .:....+-+ 3 Elder, Rev. B. ot lage ht oe prt er amis our Pre- OUR CHURCH PUBLICATION table paper he has been compelled by| have ONE paces we have eeenen eee aed ae : ie ke ee M his ae % M Ke = es ae West Philadelphia quality modern perch front dwellings, for Homes or By D. H. Sims circumstances to spend yon the road. papers a ONE cis aan mae “haead Easter War Recruits : sh rs. Anna King, the Rev. We should not elect Editors and then|the “Voice of Missions. THE} A Real Challenge ISRAEL MEMORIAL A. M. E. |J. H. Wilson and his wife and three of Investment greatly reduced prices and terms. z poys out of them. We will| TRUTH OF THE MATTER IS WE| The Church Press 4 CHURCH his officers from Plainfield, N. J. Rev. Teach your Dollars to have more Cents. Be your own Investor } eo ofthis article ae ae some 0 as sued press this way.] HAVE TOO MANY PUBLICATIONS.| Now The Peace...-.-.0ses0-05- 4 Newark, N. J. Wilson was also guest speaker of the List mailed upon request. eral Cree Bee tne ae sete: The A. M. E. Review needs a blood| All of them put together will not total) The City Was Filled With her F 3 afternoon which we all enjoyed. a Titles G by teed ion of our great church upon some of] transfusion. The highly respected and 50,000 subscribers, when the Chersian} Voice— ‘ i jee a prot oiria ger Pith siete. ne No. 6, the ladies . the things which I think we should do} veteran Editor no doubt has sone his ae eee rapa a eel ‘ Naat of the Week) . : was well attended. Our Presiding El-| that served such a wonderful dinner: OHN ADAMS. Attorne for j 2 the ugly part remains that our| The est thing we could do in Detroit] Pointed Points . ays 5 : s Z Ft Ats good. You will remember that} best, Dut thé 6 next year will be to enact some legis-| The Churchman Afield 5 der, Rev. W. H. King delivered a soul stirring sermon while the Inter- mediate Choir fill the choir loft. This Madames Roberta Freeman, Pres dent; Marie Gay, Treas.; Amelia Foote, ‘Sec.; Shallot Bently, Willie 5641 Market Street ' Philadelphia, Pa. magazine does not reflect the religious culture and that of the largest and oldest group 0! organized Negro T said in Charleston, S. C. two years| quarterly 4g0 in the Council of Bishops’ sermon lation giving us a large, strong official organ with an efficient chief editor with This The Christian Recorder Pulpit Rey. Wm. A, Dorsey The Vision of a Seer- Specializg in Real Estate since 1880. dclivered before my collegues, the Con- hectional Council and a large group of orshippers that several departments CHRISTIAN associates and a trained staff. (Continued on page 12) / Methodists in the world, and the church is to blame. RECORDER OBSERVES 91st ANNIVERSARY 50,000 New Subscribers being their first appearance they were Mae McClary, Minnie Wright, Mattie one hundred per cent good. Our Sun-| Gore, Mary Tazwell, Lenora Edward. CONNECTIONAL YOUNG PEOPLE’S CONGRESS Philadelphia, June 18-2200 Rey. W. R. Gullins, Sr Goal: ===== DSC09379.JPG ===== a We PAGE TWO THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER Y <a THE CHRIST] ORDER pas ais: - a .. ee AN R . red: the lighthouse, the light in the tower] al finances, and mores days of connec 7 ee CORD ree ae PAGE THREE e gleams radiantly and defiantly, per-| tional finances, and more days of > Y the fine J. See ee H : ; con. SUNDAY SCHOOL LESSON é ews that we knew ne ale) e h eB D aily | tectly undisturbed by the pounding of| nectional prayer and evangelism, On, fh mired. Then, something dea ie . ree Cay best tests of a Christian] for Christ.” Acts 1:8. We were hap- ‘ wave and wind; and when the mighty! Read Acts 20:32-35. most before we knew it, nearly eee No toon ep u Py to present the Revs: John Mack sea subsides, pursued by a tender calm,} Prayer: PU ae Lesson IV April 23} one was telling some tale of how be haa Chess ai! a me ay man aland L. Murphy, visiting ministers of t a Tr the lighthouse stands triumphantly] “Lord, help me live from day to day PAUL WINS RECOGNITION For | been mistreated by some Jew. Oxclacantese se heart is still filled with| the Baptist Church. Rev. G. Gilbert above the waters, seemingly more se- In such a self forgetful way, GENTILE CHRISTIANS told how he had been cheate. din: thal evoe OnE 1 ph aR i our local minister, Mrs. J. Bennett cure than ever. As we the “straight| That even when I kneel to Pray, Lesson Text: Acts 15:23-29. Galatians| S#!€ of a suit of clothes ; another told| without a willingness to hy church ‘Brown, District President and wife of hard pathway tread,” let us not forget} My prayer shall be for others.” 2:1, 2, 9, 10. how he had been hornswoggled in a| part of all the people © on the} our Presiding Elder, also Mrs. L. C. to be “steadfast, and unmovable, al- deal for a house; another told how he ; Parker Brown, Conference Branch By Rev. Carlyle F Stewart ways abounding in the work of the << Acts 15:23 and they wrote thus by| #4 been jostled by a Jew in an eg PRAYER THOUGHT President. d Misienpole, Mian Lord.” GRACE AT THE TABLE them, The apostles and the elders, tor; another told how a Jew had rushed By William Chalmers Covert Sunday afternoon 3:30 o'clock the Read James 1:1-4. brethren, unto the brethren who are of|#head of him at a bank—and so the asi Bs a ae Pastor of’ St. i 4 pele 4 merry t: i aul A. M. E. Church of The Locd fn nisl, eatel wot Prayer: Blessed God, Our Father, in ae = the cee hes and Syria and nid aS spipescte, until suddenly! We beseech Thee, O God, that Thy| Texas, and his bed fb54 1 ipa that call upom him, to all that call| Hermas wrote as follows: “How then, the strife and tribulation, give as} Lord Jesus, continue to bless us, ang Cilicia Oe porasmuch as. we oe) cried out: “Hold, I thought we| Holy Spirit may so fill the hearts of extions hnideed eee ae w ili upon him in truth. He will fuléll| Sir, shall a man know which of them strength as those “seeing the invisi-) make us thankful for this food and fo, have pe he Bs. ee on har eed oth Ney pice the| Thy believing servants, throughout the delivered the ooastahes ibee "The the desire of them that fear him; he| is a prophet and which a false prophet? | ble. Help us not to be tossed about} all Thy past and present blessing, from us haveryrou ss you with words, ee ought we were trying to|church, that harsh and unholy contro-| Christian and the cathe aire P. in ae their cry, and will eave} Hear, he said, concerning both the pro-| but steadfast in the time of trouble. | Amen. subverting your souls; to whom we gave © good will and understanding.”| versies may not enter in to mar her} 92:12 : as: Saturday, April 22 “NOT WANTING IN DEVOTION” Not slothful in business.”—Romans} 12:11 Good speed translates this passage: Not wanting in devotion.” The word rendered “business” means earnest- We are not to be purpose or ness or diligence zeal m our ¢ is no substitute for devotion; nor can a lazy man be a devout one. All of energy must be directed and focused toward “the will of God” one’s f attain the power and au- thority necessary to triumphant living Siren of the things of this world will pull us off our true course onto the destructive rocks if we do not keep our attention on the true pupose of our living and deaden our crams of a yoices deceptive Religion without pas- ears to the slothfal spirit sion is like form without content. Read Proy. 6:6-11. Prayer: With all of the passion and trength of our hearts we would follow after Thee, O Lord our God, may today with zeal for Thee. In find us alive Jesus name.—Amen. Sunday, April 23 ON FIRE “Fervent in spirit.”—Romans 12:11. No man who does not possess, will ever be able to possess others. Preach- have felt the the spirit will be aflame. Ministers who preach with “hot hearts” will not have worries over empty pews. Laymen who burn with- in will always arouse those whom they; ers and laymen who touch of divine meet. A preacher once complained to a famous actor that.so many people went to hear the actor speak fiction, while he, the preacher, had only a few to hear him speak the truth. The actor replied, “The reason I carry the peo- ple and you don't is simple: you speak the truth as though it were fiction, while I speak fiction as though it were the truth.” Read Isaiah 61-8, Prayer: Our Father, who art in heaven and in earth, may we tarry at the altar until we be endued with pow- er from on high.—Amen. Monday, April 24 SERVING THE LORD ——$—$ ne “Serving the Lord.”—Romans 12:11. | for his kingdom.” atior It all sounds so simple; and talk is! When the storm beats furiously on less days for inga' phets, and as I am about to tell you so you shall test the prophet and the false prophet. Test the man who has the divine Spirit by his life.” Serving the Lord is a wholehearted task. It is to be with “all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind.” Truly one has said: “It does not take much of a man to be a Christian; but it takes all that there is in him.” We all do well to remember the pathetic, inconsolable words of Cardinal Wolsey to the effect that if he had served his God as faithfully as he lrad his king he would not have been cast off in his old age. Read Matthew 5:1-6. Prayer Thought: “A charge to keep I have, A God to glorify; Thursday, April 27 “Continuing instant Romans 12:12. In hope rejoicing, steadfast in the time of trouble, and finally persistent in prayer. helps us to be steadfast in the time of tion of our being persistent in prayer. Our church was recently redecorated front walls on either side of the organ, “Prayer Changes Things.” “Prayer is the soul’s sincere desire, Uttered or unexpected; The motion of a hidden fire A never dying soul to save That trembles in the breast.” And fit it for the sky. Not only prayer, but prevailing pray- - .| er is what we need. Goodspeed trans- Tuesday, April 25 IN HOPE REJOICING “An upright man can do a great deal -| by prayer when he tries.” “Rejoicing in hope.”—Romans 12:12.| need of the hour is not for men and Our hope is not to be watered down| women with money or power but for to a weak, ineffective level; but we are}men who know to be persistent in to be “happy” in our hope. Our hope} Prayer. : is to be joyous because of its power.| Read James 5:13-19. Carey, the great missionary, used to Prayer: say: “Except great things from God;|“O Thou, by whom we come to God, attempt great things for God.” Hope| The life, the truth, the way! becomes the driving force of our ef-| The path of prayer Thyself has trod; forts. Another has said: “You can-| Lord, teach us how to pray.” not put a great hope into a small soul.” A famous preacher explained his fond- ness for gardening by saying that it keep alive in him the sense of expect ancy. “This is our faith tremendous— Our wild hope, who shall scorn— That in the name of Jesus, Friday, April 28 THE DUTY OF BENEVOLENCE “Distribution to the necessity of saints.”—Romans 12:13. There has been a marked decline in benevolent offerings in most churches. The world shall be reborn!” Accordingly to my experience and ob- Read Romans 8:24-25. servation, the officer of the church Prayer: “Increase our faith, con-| who rejoices over increase giving for firm our hope, and perfect us in love.” | benevolence, is an exception rather than the rule. Why? True enough, money for missions has not always been wisely expended by the various departments; business like methods Wednesday, April 26 “STEADFAST IN TIME OF TROUBLE” “Patient in tribulation’—Rom. 12:12.|and economy is a strange word to When we are “in hope rejoicing” we| many of our leaders. But this is only find it easy to be “steadfast in the] half the story. The zeal and Passion time of trouble.” Henry Ward Beech-| for giving are diminishing, mainly be- er used to say that troubles are often| cause we think too much in terms of the tools by which God fashions us for] money rather than men. The wide better things. He went on further to| world is suffering thru the lack of em- say “Instead of cares, burdens, and} phasis not upon money but upon stew- troubles being so many misfortunes,| ardship. Men will realize their duty to they are the influences by which God| others whenever they have been con- means to develop every element of our] verted to a sound view of the obliga- being, and polish it, and make it meet] tion of stewardship and the moral im- plications of following Jesus. We need AS PERSISTENT IN PRAYER | thering of connection-} — pla i ll HYMNS THAT LIVE in prayer. =| (oa Dane a eS ho When I Survey The Wondrous Cros, , 1 If we rejoice in hope, it] When I survey the wondrous cross On which the Prince of glory died, trouble and both rest on the founda-| My richest gain I count but loss, And pour contempt on all my pride 2 and in seeking for a motto for the] Forbid it, Lord, that I should boast, Save in the death of Christ, my God we decided that one of them should be] All the vain things that charm me most, I sacrifice them to his blood. 3 See, from his head, his hands, his feet, Sorrow and love flow mingled down Did e’er such love and sorrow meet, Or thorns compose so rich a crown’? 4 lates the famous verse of James 5:16] Were the whole realm of nature mine That were a present far too small The great} Loye so amazing, so divine, Demands my soul, my life, my all —Amen Phones Granite 2416 Madison 6313 Modern Equipment SARAH E. 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Galatians 2:1 Then after the space of fourteen years I went up again to Jerusalem with Barnabas, taking Titus also with me. 2 And I went up by revelation; and I laid before them the gospel which I preach among the Gen- tiles but privately before them who were of repute, lest by any means I should be running, or had run, in vain. 9’and when they perceived the grace that was given unto me, James and Cephas and John, they who were re- puted to be pillars, gave to me and Bar- nabas the right hands of fellowship, that we should go unto the Gentiles, and they unto the circumcision; 10 only they would that we should remember the poor; which very thing I was also zealous to do. GOLDEN TEXT: A man is not justi- fied by the works of the law, but through faith in Jesus Christ. Gal- latians 2:16. THE LESSON BROUGHT DOWN TO DATE By John R. Ewers The tables are turned; for in our les- Son it was a question as to whether the Jews could admit the Gentiles into the Christian fellowship, and today it is 4 question as to how you and I will *egard the Jews. I may tell you that “or years I have deliberately and by Power of will given myself to the task of trying to create a better feeling and Understanding between Jews, Catholics unto us, having come to one accord, to who themselves also shall-tell you the Then the conyersation came back to the original tack. It was all rather humi- liating, for it showed how, even in the unity or spoil her life with the yenom of worldly and partisan debate. Bring all those who lead Thy church so close choicest group, prejudice may take the lead. Now, this is a vital problem. Unless we want to witness in this land of the free something like we are seeing in Germany, we must be Christians. First of all, we need to remember that Jesus was a Jew. Once we grasp that idea it will steady us. Then we need to think of the Jewish Philosophers, Jew- ish poets, Jewish musicians, Jewish dramatists, Jewish religious leaders— that thought will cause us to set a guard upon our lips. Then we need to consider the grand men and women Whom we know who are Jewish. That should completely settle the problem. This question is acute—it is at the cutting point right now. I refuse to consider anything else in this lesson. There is no use going back two thou- sand years, if we neglect this situation. Get it firmly in your mind that in the early church the Jews were big enough to take the Gentilés in and today you and I must be Christian enough to take in the Jews. Having said this, I will now go on and say another thing: The Jews, here in America, ought to wake up and tell their own people something. Leading Jews should teach their own people to get over any superiority complex which they may have and they should teach their own people to be doubly careful not to present any cause for offense. That is important. Fair and consider- ate dealing is necessary all around. We must be fair to the Jews and the Jews must be fair with us. Ethics in busi- ness must be preserved. There can be no lasting good fellowship unless both Jews and Gentiles practice fair dealing always and everywhere.. Many sensitive Jews are quivering today under the unbrotherly attitude of so-called Christians. Now, it is our turn to ex- tend the hand of understanding to our Jewish brothers and sisters. This must be done sincerely and the hour has arrived. POINTERS By Roy L. Smith 2nd Protestants. I have had many Pleasant and profitable experiences in his business. But prejudices are pre- we High wall are built by preju- dices, ‘ Not long ago we had in our home, one Yening, a select company of men and "omen. We found ourselves discussing . treatment of the Jews in Germany. © all affirmed our conviction that we Ust guard g N Our coun against any such outbreak| “brother” than to think of I We began to talk about | a brother. Some people get their greatest satis- faction in life out of troubling other people. ‘ There are always those self-appointed inspectors of other people’s orthodoxy. There are all too many people in the world who are ready to say, “Let my conscience be your guide.” Tt is much easier to call a man him as being to Christ and let them be so completely imbued with the gentleness and tender- ness of his grace, that although differing widely they may in all things show forth the love of God dwelling richly in their hearts to the glory of his church. Prosper all plans set for the healing of schisms. May Christian brotherhood be hastened by the exigencies of this generation, thereby fortifying the church of God to resist the forces that seek her undoing. Preserve, we pray Thee, every essential thing in the doc- trines and traditions of these families of the faith, but show them how, in the exercise of true love and mutual trust they may draw closer to him who hath loved us and given himself for us. Thus may Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. In Christ’s name. Amen. DAILY BIBLE READINGS M. Acts 10:9-16 T. Acts 15':6-11 W.. Acts 13:44-49 Bre Acts, 15-13-21. F. Galatians 2:1-10 S. Galatians 2:11-21. i} Revelation 22:16, 17. —The 20th Century Quarterly Ballinger, Texas The second Quarterly Conference was held with Tyree Chapel A. M. E. Church February 24-27. The Rev. J. Bennett Brown, Presiding Elder of the San Angelo District, Rev. V. T. Her- ron, Pastor. Services began Friday night. Love Feast was preceded by a sermon from| the Rev. Willie Grimes, assistant pas- tor of Mt. Moriah Baptist A splendid sermon was delivered. Subj. | “Press On.” Phil. 3:14. It seemed, like a spiritual awakening. Many tears were shed, and shouts of joy wit- nessed in this Love Feast. Sunday morning—Sunday School and 11 o’clock services were well attended. The Presiding Elder gave to us a won- derful message. Subject: “Witnesses Church. | Spruce 2680 CHARLES H. CHEW, Jr. FUNERAL DIRECTOR 2121-23-25 Christian St, Phila. | It was indeed a privilage to ha ye one of Texas best ministers and his splen- did choir who furnished the music Collection for the afternoon $11.57 Sunday night 8 P. M. Presiding El- der Brown preached a soul stirring sermon, Subject: “Tell others about Christ.” Mark 5:19. The Lord’s Sup- per was administered to a loyal number. Everyone present seemed full of the Holy Spirfit Monday night 8 P. M.—The business session of the second Quarterly Con- ference opened with Miss Elizabeth Jackson, acting secretary. Mr. M. ( Barnes elected marshal, Mrs. V. T Herron, reporter to Church papers, Elizabeth Jackson, reporter to secular papers. The Presiding Elder compli- mented the members of Tyree Chapel for their peaceful Presiding El Our pastor, Rev. V and —_co-o) spirit n ex- pressed his appreciation to the member ship for their loyal suport. Amount raised in this quarter, $27.17 MRS. V. T. HERRON FLOYD, FLORIDA The second Quarterly Conf St. Philip A. M. E. Chure March 12th, presided over by Rev C. H, Burgess, Presiding Elder of jthe Monticelle District. The Pr Elder was present on Sunda 12th, Sunday School opened at 9:30 with Bro. D. H. Blake, Supt At 11:30 o’clock regular service was opened by the Rey. A. W Saunders conducted devotionals, after which the Presiding ice of was held in charge pastor the Elder was He selected his text from St. John 14:2, “I go to prepare a place for you.” The Church is going onward presented. and upward under the administration of our beloved pastor, Rey. A. W. Saun This very successful quarterly conference. LEILA BLAKE SING GOSPEL SONGS I'll Tell It Wherever I Go—10c Precious Lord, Take My Hand How About You? ders closed a Send Orders to THOMAS A. DORSEY TSS Oakwood Blvd. Dept. G. Citiicago, IN Choir Pulpit Fine materials. beautiful work, pleasingly low prices. Catalog and samples on request. State your need and name of church. DeMoulin Bros. & Co. 1194 South 4th St., Greenville, Ill. ===== DSC09380.JPG ===== THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER EASTER WAR RECRUITS THE CHURCH PRESS We cannot get around the fact According to an Associated 1908-1900 | Press dispatch the British War]that magazines are correct MEMBERS Otfice hoped to get a big mtlux ot} guages or the quality and level ot ASSOCIATED NEGRO PRESS army recruits during the Easter} our rehgious ana intellectual lite, CALVIN'S NEWSPAPER SERVICE yacation. kach of the 10,000 oi- ficers and men who took a four- day Easter leave irom Aldershot was promist $1 and three days extra leave for every acceptable recruit brot in during the vacation. Eyen in this grossly materialistic age such a program does not seem to be in keeping with the spirit of the season. Rounding up young Contributing Editors: Carlyle F.|™en to stick bayonets in the Stewart, Josephine T. Washington, T.] stomachs of other young men, to Jefferson Clement, Elizabeth = M.«| mix human brain with mud, to Thomas, Howard D. Gregg, Milton S.| drop bombs irom airplanes upon J. Wright, G. Wayman Blakley : Charles H, Wesley, Juanita ica old men, women, and children. In this manner Easter was observed! Mitchell, A. Wayman Ward, Harry V. the A. IML E. xXeview, Ihe Voice ot Missions, and the Journal of Religious Education reflect the religious culture of the church at its best. Lf they do not, we have none to blame but ourselves. By the same reasoning The Southern Christian Kecorder, and The Women’s Christian Recorder, The Western Christian Recorder, and the Christian Recorder are the mouthpieces of an organisation which two years ago celebrated its Sesqui-Centennial and repre. sent the best of which the church is capable in religious journalism. H. K. STRAUSER SERVICE Entered at the Pest at phia, Penna. as Second Class Matter BeB—KINgsley 0497 PubEshed Weekly at the A.M.E. Beok Concern 716 S. Nineteenth Street Philadelphia, Penna. Bishop D. H. Sims, Presidenr Bishop M. H. Davis, Vice-President Richardson. in England. Selah. No straight thinking person can George A. Singletom, Editor and -| reasonably deny that our press is Manager A REAL CHALLENGE sick from undernourishment. It is anemic and has the rickets. Who isto blame? Ourselves. We have | put our publications in isolation A. M. E. Church, Allentown, N. J.,' wards and allowed them literally member of the New Jersey Con-|to starve to death. Let us hope Address all correspondence to: The ference is at once a prophecy and! that the next General Conference Christian Recorder, 716 South 19th|® challenge. He has been in the} will deal courageously and fairly Street, Philadelphia, Pennsyivania. church of Allen only two years| with our press, and leave the old but has done more than many of| beaten path of mere political ex- our brethren when he paid ten| pediency. Why make flesh of one SUBSCRIPTION RATES The Reverend John H. Sheffer, | Year, $1.50; 6 Months, $1.00; Single} a white minister, pastor of Union Copy Se THURSDAY, APRIL 29, 1939 subscriptions for the Christian Re-| and bone of the other? corder, and entered the Hall Of Fame, a distinction which only a NOW THE PEACE OO few enjoy. He is a white man, of Pennsylvania Dutch stock, but God is no respecter of persons and cares nothing about the color of a man’s skin. This servant of the Most High, by joining the African M. E. Church’ challenges American Christianity and causes us to see another frontier. Since we have a gospel of the “brotherhood of man,” why not see to Christianise other white people? Jesus drew no color-line and the African M. E. Church does not stand for seg. regation or Jimcrowism. This present writer, himself, has taken white members ito the church. Home's not merely, four square walls, J. F, A. Sisson, a white man was Though with pictures hung and gilded;| ome of the early pioneers and be- Home is where Affection calls— came Secretary of the General Filled with shrines the Hearth had| Conference. He died in Arkansas. builded! aoe Go pao oo emp dove, Feorderege! pone bal gn ers Sailing ‘neath the hea " 5 ° ae where pine aa 2 a tionship to the A. M. E. Church Home is where there’s one to love us. | W@% caused by white members in the former. We have a gospel| Home’s not merely roof and room, ethic which will in the end make It needs something to endear it; its way as the only salvation of all Home is where the heart can bloom, | the people. Upon the platform Where there's some kind lip to cheer it! built by Richard Allen wel staal. What is home with none to meet, None to welcome, none to greet as? We thank the Reverend Dorsey Home is sweet, and only sweet, for having made us acquainted Where There’s one we love to meet| with Brother Sheffer. God bless us! them both. They are worthy. Finally Franco has won the civil war in Spain. He is a dicta- tor of the Hitler-Mussolini ilk, and a Fascist. His victory means a strengthening of the Alleman- Italo bloc and the Berlin-Rome axis. Now the peace affords an opportunity for further prepara- tion to advance the Swatiska and the Fasces against religion and race,—especially against Jews and black peoples. It is too late to lock the stable after the horse has gone. Haille Selassie lifted his voice in the wail- ing cadences of a Jeremiah and called England and France to curb the rapacity of Mussolini. They refused. Now Italy, and Germany have the hypocritical democracies cornered. War seems to be imi- nent. When it comes, the ex- ploited and proscribed peoples will be called upon to save the last vestiges of civilisation. ; EDITORIAL OF. THE WEEK hand THE CITY WAS FILLED WITH HER VOICE Weekly Thought Poverty is uncomfortable, as I can testify; but nine times out of ten the best thing that can happen to a young man is to be tossed over and com- pelled to sink or swim for himself. —James A. Garfield Weekly Poem HOME IS WHERE THERE IS ONE TO LOVE US The concert which Marian An- derson, world-famous Negro con- tralto, gave on the steps of the i x THURSDAY, APRIL, 25 : 7 Lincoln Memorial in Washiy,, S Ston on Sunday was more than a ges ture. It was more than a ine formal reply to the Daughiers a the American Revolution, who ;,. fused to let her sing in Constity. tion Hall because of the color 9; her skin. tt was a victory in the battle against racial intolerance, a so); al thumping victory. ; : Make no mistake about this. No city can remain unchanged aiter such a demonstration by me, and women of good will as took place in the capital on Easter Sup. day. Marian Anderson (the young woman whom they still remember in the high schools of Philadelphia for her singing “in assembly,” ang in the concert hall at Salzburg fo; her singing before Toscanini) stood almost in the shadow of the Emancipator. She sang “Amer- ica,” first, sang of that “sweet land of liberty” in which she had been ruled off a concert stage because of her race. But we are quite sure that there was in the heart oj Marian Anderson no _ bitterness and no cynicism, but only the ier. vent sincerity apparent in every tone of her amazing voice. For this occasion was far bigger than a protest against a fey cials who are not completely sup- ported by the members of their own organizations. It was notan “agin’” demonstration, it “for” demonstration—a stration for understanding and tolerance and the brotherhood of man. The 75,000 persons who stretclet out far as the eye could reach, be fore the memorial to our st man of good will, were thinking 0! far more important things than of a few prejudiced persons. The) were thinking of He who ros¢ 0" Easter morn to reassure the world of the mystery of the oneness © all humanity ; they were thinking of what this couritry means 2m! how much it can come to mea"? leading the world out of the shar dows of hate so swiftly gathers They gave themselves for 2” aft- ernoon to the spirit of hum" sympathy. } The voice a few tried to bar ¥™ heard from one end of the coun!” to the other, and, with the ape proval of the people, filled th streets of the city which previously find no room for We should tell that stoty world; it was the biggest """ event of Sunday; bigger than“ thing that happened in any chat cellery on earth. an —Philadelphia Re“? an episcopal medical missionary THE CHURCH WAS ORGAN- Anniversary with “Six the Albany District. The Anniver- sary progrant is a fine piece of workmanship. DR. L. O. HARTMAN, EDI- tor of Zions Herald of the M. E. Church, "a man too big to be a Bishop,” will deliver the Bacca- laureate Sermon at Gammon The- ological Seminary, May 21, at 4:00 P.M. The commencement speak- er will be President J. B. Watson of Arkansas State A. and M. Col- lege on May 23 at 10:00 A. M. A COPY OF THE SCHEDULE of the Greensboro District of the Western. N. C. Conference has been sent to the Editor by Presid- ing Elder J. D. Cowan, Asheville, N.C. He is a veteran in the cause, and serves as Secretary of the Board of Trustees, Kittrell Col- lege, demon- PRESIDING ELDER G. WAY- man Blakely, who presides over Bethel, Little Rock, Arkansas has charge of the church in the stead of the late Dr. J. N. Campbell. Poised for a trip to Richmond, Vir- Rinia where Bishop M. H. Davis is holding the Virginia Annual Confer- ence. Historic conference in a his- toric city. Delegates will be elected to the General Conference before these lines appear in print. The Churchman is on his way to Allen African M. E. Church, 17th and Bain- Ee Pre-conference meeting of the First Episcopal District by Bishop D. H. Sims. He plans minutely and organ- ses the last detail. Ministers and rep- resentatives will attend from all over the area. coule it. to the 5 The Churchman was in a Love Feast ea a THE REVEREND T. J. DAVIS, of the Christian Recorder Honor Roll, and pastor of Campbell Chap- ce}, Ameticus, Ga. with his people raised $1,316.58 in a rally on Sun- day, March 26. He is a physician and would like to go to Africa as ised in 1877 and observed its 62nd Big Nights” of celebration which cul- minated on Sunday when the An_ niversary sermon was delivered by Presiding Elder W. T. Johnson of bridge Streets, Philadelphia to attend St. Matthew which would have warmed the hearts of the saints long since de- Parted. The house was crowded while. fervent songs, and ardent prayers as- cended to God. Pray for the cold church which has a makeshift Class and Love Feast. Easter Sunday morning at four-thirty the auditorium was filled to overflowing. The crowd in the lecture room heard the service over the amplying system. | Three choirs marched in the Procession and took part in the service: The Sen- ior, Young People, and Gospel. Holy Communion was administered. The church was lighted only by candles and a large illuminated cross Eleven o'clock. Long before that hour the church was literally packt. “If Christ be not risen from the dead, our preaching is in vain.” Such a service! Long will it be remembered. Amid shouts of joy and tears of happiness there were three conversions. Six were added to the church. Several were baptized. THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER in your success. church one of the finest papers ever printed. sum of $3.00 for 2 subscriptions for the Christian Recorder, to be mailed—one] cl, Philadelphia, Penna. |to Pres. R. A. Scott, and the other to Campbell College Library, both to be addressed to Campbell College, Jackson, Mississippi. regards to you. My dear Dr. Singleton: to hand. bute my mite of effort toward the growth and expansion of the Christian Recorder as I have been reading it for| Philadelphia, Penna. nearly twenty years, but I find it more interesting now than ever. ciation on The Palmetto Leader yester- Each person attending church _ re- ceived an Easter egg. The children were happy. Their programs were had in the afternoon and evening. In keep- ing the law of the church the appor- tionment for Easter Day was PAID ON MONDAY morning with a $10 crease. Not to be paid at the Annual Conference. in- Thrilled was the Churchman, in the early evening to hear Marian Anderson sing from Washington, D. C. Her voice came clarion-like over the ether. He also listened to a gripping Easter mes- sage over a Philadelphia station by Dr. W. P. Stevenson, pastor of Jones Tabernacle, whose choir sang. vf LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Campbell College Jackson, Mississippi Mv dear Dr. Singleton: After best regards to you and the hope good health is your and success still crowning your labors, this comes to inform you that your many friends over the church are always interested You are giving the Birthday Greetings Mrs. Vernice Caldwell, Mother Beth- Enclosed you will find check in the Rey. Carlyle F. Stewart, Editor The Daily Altar, The Christian Recorder. Mrs. Jesse M. Chiles, Allen Temple, Cincinnati, Ohio. Wife and son join me in sending best Sincerely your friénd, R. A. Scott Rey Dist., W. L. Johnson, P. E Philadelphia, Penna Phila Atlantic City, N. J Mrs. J. S. Hatcher, Matron of Home Your valued favor of the recent post| for Aged Colored Women, Cincinnati, I am happy to contri-| Ohio. Mrs. Helen Ashe, Episcopal Church, Bertha [ona Lisby, Teacher, Philadel- I automatically turn first to “Pointed| phia, Penna. Points” for which I learned to look forward during our Journalistic Asso- Rey. Delaney L. Davis, Pastor Israel Memorial, Newark, N. J. year. - Herewith I am enclosing several sub-| Thompson, Henrietta Cook all of Balti- scriptions. Our votes are for our dis-| more, Md.; A. D. Jones, Daytona tinguished Bishop Sims, of course. Beach, Fla.; H. J. Kemsey, Ormand, With best wishes for your good health|-Fla.; J. D. Dukes, Port Orange, Fla. ; and the signal success which I think} W. D. Horton, Welaka, Fla.; John you so richly deserve, Pree, Burnell, Fla.; H. M. Brown, Always, always Plant City, Fla.; A. J. Richardson, Your friend, Cosinee, Fla.; A. L. Jones, Punta W. A. Fisher, Gorda, Fla.; W. M. Hutchinson, Ft Steward and Class Myers, Fla. ; M. Henderson Plant City, Leader, Fla.; J. W. Dellafield, Hicoca, Fla. ; St. James A. M. E.\A. J. Beard, Miami, Fla. Church | | CHRISTIAN RECORDER VISITORS NEW SUBSCRIBERS Mrs. Joseph Green of St. Thomas Episcopal Church and Mrs Jas. 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Yielding to urgent requests from all sec- tions of the church the Most Popular Bishop Subscrip- tion Campaign js being continued. The bargain rates of $1.00 in groups of 5 or more still hold for lains, laymen. Presidents, Chap! J Missionaries, Presiding Elders, Pastors, Workers, now fs the . Sup- time to show your colors port your bishop, and help put the Christian Recorder in every Afri- thodist home. eH CHORGE A. SINGLETON, Editor and Manager of The Christian Recorder 716 South 19th Street, Philadelphia, Penna. mesting on last Wednesday night at]! 00 ten ‘ Marth Mesdames M. M. Pinder, Mart™*| THE MOST POPULAR BISHOP Send in Subscriptions. Vote Your Chelee. MOST POPULAR BISHOP 1. Bishop D. H. Sims 4190 \ SG ERA aS penn TA. Grae eh 3rd District ....--..----++ 1724 Editor George A. Singleton 2. Bishop M. H. Davis. 1193 716 South 19th Street | 5. Bishop N. W. Williams... 1065 Philadetphia, Penna. 7. Bishop J. S. Flipper...... Dear Sirt 10. Bishop G. B. Young.. Bishop S. L. Greene Bishop E. J. Howard Bishop W. A. Fountain .... Bishop E. J. Howard (Okla.) 35 Bishop H. Y. Tookes...... 300 Bishop R. A. Grant, In Memory . 238 i Bishop J. A. Gregg (Ark.) 180 Least my vetes fer Bishop .. Bishop D. H. Sims......-- 130 the ...---.55 ... Epleceped District] 13. Bishop E. J. Howard...... 100 as the Mest Popular Bichep. Bishop W. T. Vernon, Rtd al Bishop R. R. Wright, Jr... Each subscription in April will count 4 votes. ===== DSC09381.JPG ===== 4 . ELIZABETH M. THOMAS Editor METHUSELAH pioneering as well as introducing the new leaderships arising thruout home mission fields. The Foreign Mission treatment on Christ in the World Community Abroad will consider the kind of cooperation needed among the Christian Churches of the World for an agressive program. Some of the texts have been outlined in your program, others that maybe ob- tained are: We shall set the pace for a vigorous the} missionary passion and a fresh zeal for the extension of His kingdom. Leadership Training courses will be directed by Dr. W. P. Stevenson, of Philadelphia; Dr. E. C. Mitchell, At- lanta; Mrs. Lu Sybil Taylor, Tuskegee associates; and Dr. C, T. Watkins, Springfield, Ohio. Special Educational features will in- clude programs under the auspices of the Young People’s Departments of the Woman’s Mite and Home and Foreign Missionary Societies. Mrs. Esther B. Isaacs and Mrs. Evelyn E. Miller, re- spective superintendents. The Richard Allen Youth Council; Dr. D. L. C. Ridley of Wilberforce METHUSELAH ate what he found on his plate, And never, as people do now, Did he note the amount of the calory count ; He ate it because it was chow. He wasn’t disturbed as at dinner he sat, Devouring a roast or a pie, To think it was lacking in granular fat Or a couple of vitamins shy. He cheerfully chewed each species of food, Unmindful of troubles or fears Lest his health might be hurt Home Homeland Harvest—Arthur H. Limouge Right Here at Home—Frank S. Meed Home Mission Today and Tomorrow— Herman M. Morse New Frontiers of Religion—Arthur S Swift, Jr By some fancy dessert ; Foreign University, Director; Mr. Andrew And he lived over nine hundred years The Findings from the Madras Con-| White, student, Howard University, —Unknown | ference (Title and Dates will be released| President. later) Christianity in the flicks—V. M. Patton Toward a World Christian ship—Kenneth Scott. Christian Home Making, (Madras Re- house and fell into a can of cream. One| port) Mrs. Robert E. Spears and Con- gave up immediately, and drowned. The] stance Hallock. other kicked vigorously and refused to —Young People’s Meeting ¢ up Mt, Pisgah, Phila. Pa. The Boy Scout Organization: Dr. J. Alexander Valentine, Durham, North Carolina, Director. The Christian Adult Movement and Christian Youth Movement will be given full recognition. Plans are also being made for a bon voyage testimonial to three outstanding youth leaders who will go as representa- tives of the A. M. E. Church to the World Christian Youth Congress meet- ing in Amsterdam, Holland on July 27th. The representatives are: Mr. Andrew N. White, of Metropolitan Church, Washington, D. C.; Rey. Howard T. Primm, D.D., pastor, Visitor’s Chapel A. M. E. Church, Hot Springs, Ark. ; Eastern Con- SNAPPY STORIES es Fellow- Never Give Up wo toads were playing in a spring The next morning the farmer found the spunky toad floating about on a lunp of butter. TO THE BISHOPS OF THE AFRI- CAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL Can’t Live On That CHURCH AN OPEN LETTER ve nothing but praise for the said a wealthy old tight-wad,| Dear Fathers in God: as he passed out the door of the church. The 8th Connectional Young People’s ‘So I observed, “said the deacon who] Congress and Leadership Training In-| Prof. John L. Wilson, Dunbar Junior vad passed the plate. stitute meeting in Philadelphia, June} College, Little Rock, Ark. * 18-22 will give our Methodism a fresh] A clinic will be provided for ministers opportunity to implement with action| and other church leaders who may de- the high ideals enunciated so recently in| sire to engage in a fact finding and the council chambers of our bishops in| critical analysis of our present day prob- Friends Dallas. lems. Because we at the Y. P. D. Council,] The occasion will also offer a new| The commitment service at the tomb realize that our department can only] challenge to those who must hold aloft] of Father Allen will send many a youth do effective work by keeping abreast] the torch of Allen in the coming year. away with his soul aglow and his heart with current trends, | have been as-} There is no doubt but that youth the| pulsating on a frequency of unmeasured signed the task to say a few words re-| world over is “ rarin’ to go” and the| kilocycles of faith in our future and garding the outlook as it relates to the} African Methodist youth is no excep-| devotion to our shrine. courses of study for 1939-1940. tion. Permanent values as a result of} We are addressing this open letter to As an outgrowth of the Oxford and] Connectional Congresses in Washington| the bishops and fathers of the church Edingurgh Conference, which stressed] 1934, and Memphis 1937, which brought] because ‘they carry in fullest measure World Wide Christian Fellowship and] thousands of young people together can-| the burden of the sons and daughters of the place and character of the church] not be appraised in monetary terms. Allen. We are respectfully requesting universal together with International] If Bishop Ransom’s pronouncement is] the fullest possible cooperation in the Missionary Council held in Madras,| correct, and no one doubts it, that] promotion of this worthy enterprise. India December, 1938, delegates 450) “Methodism never faced a brighter day] Please accept the responsibility of from 67 counties, it was thought fitting] than now” truly then these are pro-] urging wide publicity in the district and and proper that the Missionary Edu-| pitious times challenging our Metho-| in encouraging a creditable delegation to cation theme for 1939-1940 be a joint} dism to prepare for “the morning| meet us at the Mecca of African Home and Foreign Mission theme] cometh.” Methodism in June: “Christ and the World Community” at} A few of our anticipations: We an-| The staff of the Department of Re- N Home and Abroad. It is important for] ticipate a period of cordial and pervasivel ligious Education faces its task with the church to realize that this is a he a Christian fellowship. We shall offer aynew courage under the leadership of of Crisis and the church should know’ program of practical courses in leader- Bishops W. A. Fountain and H. Y. about the conditions, face them and do, ship training to meet present needs.| Tookes, whose vision, vigor and valor something about them, or the church) Vocations, Economics, Racial under-| are unexcelled. Bihop D. H. Sims, in- will continue to wane. standing, the Home, Law and Order, as} trepid and indomnitable leader of the One of the ways of doing this is by] well as fresh technique for our educa-| First District has given assurance of a making a study of various materials] tional goals will be included. perfect setting when African Methodism published on the subject. We shall seek high moments of de-| will be on parade in such a significant As in the past we are told there will} yotion before our Heavenly Father and] way as to stir the most dormant and be available material for all groups for] of commitment to our Lord and Master] arouse the most lethargic. the development and presentation of the] in such a manner as to make the occas-| Every general officer, general depart- subject stressing the mission of the] jon unforgetable. We shall strive to] ment and institution of learning will be church at home as it shares in the] encourage the growth of new attitudes requested to share in the epoch making building of a Christian World Com-| of foyalty to Christ and His church, and| conclave. We face the future with munity. Showing also the rich fruits of /to develop Christian citizens for a new] Richard Allen. — ; Home Missions thry a century of! social order. hy. | we stand at Armagedon at ‘T h pastor, ADDRESS DELIVERED BY MISS EDNA UPSHER > nT ee Aare ee we battle for the Lord. rected by Dr. C. W. Abington: be cared for by Rev. S. S. Morris. LINA ness session of the conference. with their regular report. one of the outstanding leaders of connection, and is carrying on at James in a very fine way. distinct type of leadership to carr at St. James. In our present pastor find that type of leadership—an abi: preacher, organizer and possess: business qualities. Our pastor attended the Testim given in honor of Bishop M. H. D held at St. Paul A. M. E. Ch Raleigh. N. C., February 2. He attended the funeral of Bishop R Grant which was held in Jacksor Fla., February 7th. Bishop Grant killed in an automobile accident en to Jacksonville from Oakland. pastor came from Bishop Grant to two years ago. The pastor and wife are very appreciative to the me bers of St. James for the kin tendered them since their arrival We are very grateful to Bishop Dav's for sending him back to us. REV. H. B. BARKLEY, P E./Y. GLE june NC PLA gaat CPEs WHAT OTHERS SAY Among our most treasured pos- sessions are hundreds of letters from families we have served, ¢%- _ pressing appreciation for the con- siderate, efficient, personalize’ manner in which we have con ducted services for their love‘ ones. A funeral director, like any other professional or business man, can best be judged by wh! others say about him. Our rep" tation is based on many years of conscientious service, and prices which meet every need 4" purse. WALTER C. BECKETT 216 W. Coulter St., Phila., P* PHONE: GER. 0585 a ee meee ee ie DR. ODOM’S ADDRESS ia ee ae ee a Friends over the Church are °° quested to drop me a card touch- ing Evangelism. How do you hike my plan? S E. J. ODOM, 3 320 W. Central Ave i Moultrie, Geors ja In the allocation of duties Connectes with the Congress, Prof. E. A. Selby will be responsible for business 4. tails: the general program will be die promotion and administrative details will WINSTON-SALEM, NORTH Capo. The first Quarterly Conference of James A. M. E. Church was held Mop. day evening, January 30. Presiding Elder J. D. Cowan of the Greensbory District led a short devotional servic: after which he called to order the busi. The various auxiliaries made splendij reports and each reported $1.00 along Our pastor, Rev. H. B. Barkle) yy Tt take HURSDAY, APRIL 20, 1939 ( THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER times harder to do than to forgive, for We must confess that we are wrong ENDEAVOR LEAGUE If the A. M. E. Church will continue to grow we must be more in sympathy j TOPIC FOR APRIL 23 Daily V. with our brothers, who are toiling and MARKS OF THE CHRISTIAN LIFE| M. April 17. J ae , laboring at the botton of our Missions. 2. Forgiving Those Who Wrong’ Us ; ri seph forgave his broth-| Our Mission preachers should have Ri ers. Gen. 45:1-5.] more consideration also on superannu- » Ap - David forgave his son. ated preachers, widows and their child- Weir, 2 Sam. 18:32, 33.]ren. I hope this will take an effect +» Apri 9. God cannot forgive the] in the General Conference. 4 unforgiving. Mark 11:25)" 26; REV. L. G. GRADY, Jr. T., April 20. A parable on forgiveness. Matt. 18 :23-35. F., April 21. Always ready to forgive. Luke 17:3, 4. S., April 22. Jesus forgave His enemies Luke 23:33, 34.) PADUCAH, Ky.—As Ministers of Sun., April 23. Topic—2, Forgiving} the Gospel. many of us are feasting Those Who Wrong Us. Matt. 18:21,| sumptously and getting along nicely, 22; Col, 3:13. but are we seriously thinking of the —Christian Endeavor World| day when we shall become superan- Matt. 18:21, 22; Col. 3:13 What Does the Topic Mean? Fathers and mothers know that it is not easy to bring up children, and to ‘train them in the ways of living so that they will know what to be and what to do. A parent loves his child, and even when the child does things which are wrong, and about which the parent has been trying to teach, that love will cause the parent to say, “It’s all right, I will forgive you and will not count you guilty this time.” In other words, forgiveness comes as the result of love. It is often said that a Christian should be ready to forgive every wrong done against him. But there is another side to it. The wrongdoer must want to be forgiven. must feel that he has done wrong, and must come and ask for- giveness. the “THE MURRAY PENSION PLAN” By Dr. A. L. Murray, Jr. CORSICANA, TEXAS nuates and in many instances not a place to lay our heads. One of the most pathetic sights I have ever seen There was a time when the A. M. E,}is a minister of the gospel, who have Church would pay the old superannuated| labored for thirty or forty years with- preachers ..Our preachers have worked | out a decent salary; and finally becomes building churches, going half starved,|superannuated with a compensation his people with half enough food and] that is so small until it is too shameful clothing, have toiled and labored If we love ourselves, our the cold, sleet, snow and rain day and] wives and children, why not prove it night, can hear the rippling streams of| by making all the necessary preparation water and the nightengales, and have| for old age and physical incapacitation. worn out themselves in the service of] Perhaps there are some who'll not be the Lord. The pay they get is too; interested they meager. They get less than twenty-five] are all fixed for old age and others dollars per year. Who can live on| may be pessimistic and feel that it can’t that? We as African Methodists who] be I have a constructive pro- are capable of making our own laws|gram to offer for your consideration and attending own business| and if anybody else has a better pro- shoud see that our old ministers get a| gram, (So mote it be) the General Con- good and regular salary | ference will make no mistake in enact- There in China a great}ing and adopting safd program for the Chinaman who could turn things into] benefit of its superannuates. gold. He would turn a piece of metal into} convinced that the “Murray Plan” is gold. The man replied, “will it turn]the Panacea for superannuates. My back again?” The Chinaman said, “Yes,] program for your consideration follows: but what difference does it make with} At the age of sixty-eight upon re- you a thousand ages will pass before] tirement from active work an annuity it does and you will be gone and for-} of not less than $150.00 nor more than gotten.” The man replied, “Yes, but I $200.00. Ten years after the organiza- would not betray the coming genera-]tion of said department; at sixty-eight tion for my right hand.” As we go|upon retirement from active work, an thru this period of time we should lay annuity of $300.00 more than a foundation that will stand for the} $400.00. The minimum not promised if coming generation. ordination took place at forty or over, Here we come with the Mission} and neither will this amount be pro- preachers. They are sent out on charges} mised to those who are retired in less where there is less than ten members.| than five years after the organization They go and work without one penny of said department. Present superan- to support themselves. The other| nuates will be given $100.00 per annum. Methodist churches put their preachers In the event that the “Murray Pension out and pay them something every] Plan” receive a substantial increase for three months. We are big, broad-]| ten years, the scale of benefits will in- hearted people who are running our| crease substantially the original pro- own business, feeding some too much] mises. Everything will be dependent and on the other hand starving some to| upon the financial status of the fund death. each year. In the event my program Now for the Circuit charges: is accepted by the General Conference, One charge pays just enough to keep the Secretary of our financial depart- life in the body and pays the Presiding ment will be in position to increase the Elder twenty-five or thirty dollars, salaries of Bishops and General Officers, where there are two churches together | providing it is ordered by the General the Presiding Elder will divide those] Conference. d attach them to some give it} METROPOLITAN A.M.E. CHURCH Washington, D. C. the -in| to mention. A Story Which Raises Questions Two men in Newton, Massachusetts, have much money invested in racing pigeons. Not long since someone broke into their pigeon-house and stole thirty- four choice birds, each with a racing record made it valuable. The first thing the thief did was to remove from their legs the metal tags put there by the national racing association, and without which they could not enter-future races, Seven of these pigeons were found in a barn at the home of a boy, who was found to have sold nine other pigeons to a Chinese laundryman. These nine birds which were worth about $200 brought 75¢ to the boy. The Chinese, in turn, not knowing their value, killed them and had a feast on pigeon pie, of which he was very fond. The laundry- man denied that he had bought the pigeons from the boy, but the police found,their feathers in the basement of his laundry. Now in straightening out this affair many questions arise. Why did the boy steal the pigeons? Why did he remove the metal tags trom their legs? Why did he sell them to his Chinese friend, and for only 75¢? Why did the laundry- man buy them, paying only 75c? Why did the laundryman declare that he had not bought them from the boy? Should the Chinese be punished? If so, for what? Should the Chinese be forgiven for his part in the affair? Should the boy be forgiven for stealing? Should he be forgiven for taking off the tags? Should he be forgiven for selling the birds? Who should do the forgiving? Why? This story and its questions should - arouse a lively discussion which will give the superintendent a chance to teach thoroughly several lessons. Special at- tention should be paid to the manner of handling the boy, so as to avoid like acts in the future and to make his character right for all time. Tn addition to the good quality of Stanting forgiveness to those who have Wronged us, we ought to have also the : willingness to ask forgiveness when we} the warning e been. the wrong. This is some- sing the poor, in in my plan, because done A to our Was once I am $$ of nor nha fs 10 members and ission of 5 or cline and assess them $25 or $30, and will make the people angry if the iding Elder preaches and connec-| Over 600 members communed and re- Presiding t anything out of them.| ceived palm on Palm Sindayicn the tion cannot s¢ reachers out on those| pastor, Rev. J. C. Beckett had re- Put the Mission i behind them and] covered sufficiently to take an active works and _ yo, Let us consider] part in the services. At 4 Ps M. the ee ot Am concerning pres-| Washington Branch of the M. E. Con- Oo! 3 ference used the church for its ordina- The Christian Recorder Pulpit ti SERMON OUTLINE Themes A handful of corn. Text: “There shall be a handful of corn in the earth on the top of the mountain,” Ps. 72:16. “1. There shall be corn; the harvests of God have never failed through all the thousands of years. They never will fail until the Lord come. In spite of the increase in population, in spite of our failures to plant, to reap, to distri- bute. to share, God’s abundance has never utterly ceased. Il. There shall be corn on the tops of the mountains. There you expect only rocks and snow. But the harvest of moral and spiritual blessings are on the mountain tops. The mountain of sorrow, the mountain of bereavement, the mountain of lonliness, the mountain of poverty, these have their better corn. Better is the corn of Pisgah than of Sodom and the plain of Sinai than of Egypt. Ill. A handful only? Yes, for earth’s values are measured not by bushels or car-loads, but by handfuls. There’s the hand of the father on your shoulder, son, asking you to be square with men and God. There’s mother’s hand upon your brow, daughter, to heal life’s headache and tears. There’s a baby’s hand upon your cheek, father, mother, that outweighs all life’s values. And the hand of God is measure of all our wealth. The wounded palm of our crucified Lord holds all there is of abiding worth and spiritual satisfaction. —The Rev. Wm. A. Dorsey Woodbury, N. J tion service. The service was so large ly attended that the doors of the church had to be closed to prevent over- crowding. Easter services began with 6 A. M. prayer meeting. 11 A. M. Easter message by the pastor, baptism of children, reception of member 8 P. M. musical by Senior Choir, Miss Maud Smothers, directress. Easter Monday evening, Annual Easter Sand- wich Supper; fashion review and music al. The Annual Conference will meet in Annapolis, Md 26 on April 2 J. C. Beckett, Pastor Andrew N. White Excellent food well served | DUKES’ RESTAURANT 5550 Haverford Avenue Uffers you a good quality of food of many varieties Steaks, Chops, Chicken, Sea Food Reasonable Prices Danie! Dukes, Prop. Phone She. 1075 Established 1890 Telephone EVErgreen 2678 | JAMES H. IRVIN FUNERAL DIRECTOR Sacred Care of the Dead 743 N. 47th St. Philadelphia ===== DSC09382.JPG ===== PAGE ZIGHT MISSIONS AND ITS » LEADERS 1939 THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER Women In ——— The News 2 Editor----M. Mossel Griffin CHURCH CIVICS AND EDUCATIONAL FIELDS MISSIONARY NEWS LETTER It is a new world in which we live with new thoughts and modes of ex- pression, new of service and re- ponsibilities are opening up before us ways on every hand; so that the missionary and present the best methods and encourage who works must be alert to do the cooperation of the organization Various problems confront us which re- quire a reasonable solution and we must constantly keep in touch with ex- perienced speakers and available liter ature which is extremely necessary for the advancement and development of worth-while activities that are needed as avenues of approach or opportunity presents Our churéh papers give Us an ever increasing vision of what is before us and also expected of us as our horizon idens from the impressions of greatly the gr Leaders and great Minds The Madras (India) Conference last December to which gathered 450 dele- at Conferences brought to us by gates reprefenting seventy countries older and Younger generations each respecting the other in ability. Many just from college, others long in exper- ience, and adventure, pulling together This marvelous ather than apart meeting may mark and better day program that event- study ways to promote ad- justment nations, and needs, and preparation for fellowship will among for the coming years ahead much need- ed at the Home base and a road that secks Unity of the Spirit of Christ. Teams of §peakers from the Madras Conference are yet to visit a number of cities, Phila,, has fortunate to have them. ‘The Council of Women for Home Missions was held in Baltimore, Md. January 7-10, a group of our wom- en attended and were richly repaid in- spirationally. A volumn descriptive of the ministry to the families of Migrant labors en- titled “They Starve that we may Eat” is worth procuring. World Day Prayer was universally and successfully carried out by more than 1,000,000, people who bowed in uni- son around the throne for the outpour- ing of God’s Holy Spirit upon the un- seen millions, who know Him Not but who are among “The least of these.” Announcement of the sailing of Mrs. C. S. Smith and Dr. L, L. Berry going to West Africa is good news. —M. S.C, Beckett, Cor. Sec. been COMMENTS ON WOMEN’S PAGE My dear Rev, G. A. Singleton: I am at last enclosing a check for 1 year’s delinquent subscription ($1.50)| mach. also a brief news-letter. the beginning of a} their | MRS. Treasurer of the Philadelphia Confer- GERTRUDE LEE ence Branch and a delegate from Bethel A. M. E. Church. REP. CRYSTAL BIRD FAUCET Who made a strong speech in the Pennsylvania Legislation last week on Relief Legislation. The only Negro woman elected to a State Legislature. Progress Made by Negro Women in the past Quarter of a Century er MRS. SARAH SPENCER WASHINGTON Founder and manager of the Apex Company and an outstanding civic leader in N. J. and leader in the Na- tional Business Women’s Association. HIGHLIGHTS IN CHURCH ACTIVITIES } The Philadelphia Conference Branch will hold a contest on Thursday, April 27. The affair promises to be a great success. Young People’s Department of Phila- delphia Conference Branch held a suc- cessful institute at Mt. Pisgah Church. Mrs. Alma Mason, secretary-treasurer in charge. Reports are in that the New England Conference Branch are making great plans for their spring meeting. Mrs. D. H. Sims spent the Easter vacation in Atlantic City. The Ministers wives of the Philadel- youth. Accept thanks for favors. Sincerely yours, M. 5S. C. Beckett To the Readers: : May issues will carry complete his- torical outlines of the Women's Home and Foreign. Our office has been handicapped because of lack of cuts and other material desired. This accounts for delay, Editor of Women’s Page M. Mossell Griffin Dear Dr. Singleton: I enjoy the Women’s Page very It will mean so much to the Women throughout the general church. The Christian Recorder is improving] It has been intensely interesting and in- weekly. informing and interesting to aged and The Woman's Page is quite} structive, Don't forget our group. —Mrs. Lucy M. Hughes aed aie phia era have recently perfected an organization. It is reported that the membership is now close te two hun- dred women. Mrs. M. Mossell Griffin will visit several nearby points in interest of the Christian Recorder Drive and will or- ganize the Crusaders in New York City. Bishop D. H. Sims is a born organ- izer and from the machinery now at work in the first district. Great re- sults may be expected in the near fu- ture. Thé Executive Boards of the Mite Missionary Society of the Ist District met at Allen Church Wednesday, April 12, at 10:00 A. M. at the call of Bishop Sims. The Women’s Missionary Society of the 2nd District are looking toward the Annapolis meeting. Women from near- by districts are planning to attend. Starting in May we will carry the story of the origin of the Women’s Home and Foreign. The Editor, Dr. George A. Single- ton, received congratulations on the Women’s Page from Mrs. L. M. Hughes, who is visiting in Hot Springs, Arkansas. Mrs. John M. Marquess has been visiting her daughter Jean in Oklahoma. She is on her way to the World’s Fair in California. Caer a AFRO-AMERICAN WOMEN In VERSE God’s Peace. OQ Soul, that wouldst all consolation find, : Love me not only in the pause of strife; Religion be thy every joy through li{c Each day, let this thought only fill thy mind; Say not “T will,” but work and love anj hate, ; Will buy and sell in all life’s busy mart, Drift with the world-and yet keep pure in heart. Nor jot nor tittle of God's peace abat- But know that who my crown would ‘some day wear, My cross and burden shall each day take up; Sins bond woulds’t break. still maketh free, Then striving soul be this alway thy prayer “Help me, O Lord, all ‘evil thought for- bear,” And thus my peace shall still abide wit! thee. My truth —Mrs. N. F. Mossell Patty’s Logic When Patty had sauced her grandma And was sent all alone upstairs; She remembered her grandma’s gentle reproof, “My dear. you should honor gray hairs ;” So when she saw the next day, Her grandma slap the gray cat; She said, “If you honored gray hairs grandma, You wouldn't treat kitty like that.” —Mrs. Effie Lee Newsome Pes Ss Se church welcome the Women’s Page Many congratulatory comments have been received. Accept thanks. As Editor of this page I want to say, this opportunity was made possible by the Editor-in-Chief Dr. George A. Sing!e- ton. Will you show your appreciation by taking out a subscription today— $1.00 per year. Mrs. Christine Smith is due to arr’ in the U.°S. the latter part of May The Missionary Society of Mt. Oliv gave a Mock Conference. Over $50 was raised. President Mrs. Hodso" Waters deserves great credit. ee ea QUESTIONS 1. Where was the First Annual Con- forence after the organization held and when? _ ‘ 2. When and where was the First 6°" eral Conference held and who pr” sided? ce 3. There are five different kinds Conferences. Name them. 4, Who compose the Weekly Co cs URSDAY, APRIL 20, 1939 ence or Official Board, as it is call- ed? What is the business of the Quar- terly Conference? : Who presided over the Sixth Gen- eral Conference held in Baltimore in 1840. s ANSWERS In Philadelphia. In 1817. In May 1820, in Philadelphia. Bish op Allen presided. The General Conference Annual Conference District Conference Quarterly Conference Official Board or Weekly Con- ference. It is composed of Class leaders, the Stewards, Locals, and the preacher in charge, It takes note of the entire affairs of the Church, both temporal and spiritual. Bishop Morris Brown assisted by Bishop Edward Waters: TO REV. HERMAN F. TYREE Dear Reverend Tyree: ] have not written you a letter since 1: have been there, But oh how many tters I sent to God in prayers; For I now the Mail Man from heaven will top there, While we, the members of t. Matthew Church, Are praying for fou here. From A Friend, Mary B. Thomas JERSEY CITY,N. J. Mt. Pisgah A. M. E. Church “Honor to whom honor is due.” On Thursday evening, March 30th, he officers and members of Mt. Pis- fah gathered at the Church, 354 Forrest treet, the occasion being A Surprise irthday Celebration in honor of our lery ¢fficient pastor, the Rev. Howard Mrs. ‘Morristown . Garcia. 716-18 So. Phi All things were made ready, the tables Were spread, invited guests were wait- Ing, an elaborate Program had been Prepared, which began at 9 Pp. when the Rev. Garcia came in usual custom to all programs the church, everyone exclaimed “Happy Birthday!” one could tell from his ex- Pression that it was a real surprise. Program was continued. Among those who took part were Mrs. Fred Hart Mr. D. M. Mayberry and thers. Telegrams and letters of congratulations were numerous. m. and as is his held in wer The following auxil- laries made presentations -—Busy Bees Altar Guild, Usher Board, Senior Choir. The Allen Stars and Mothers’ Pearls presented a splendid Underwood type-writer. The Stewards and Stew- ardess Boards A and B., gave a purse THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER ‘PAGE NINE To learn to love another man. that the work of renovation of the three \ YB | buildings would be started at once. The His way to us was different, Trustees and Presiding Elders at once And ours to him was strange assured the Bishop of the success for And before we understood cach other,|the drive for fifty thousand dollars ta The year had come and gone again.} meet the challenge of the General Edu- But we come to-night to honor this man,| cational Board who will give a likely Who thru the years of toil and|amount if said amount is raised this for a suit for Conference; also presents from friends locally and out-of-town After an elaborate repast, the Mis- tress of Ceremonies, Mrs. Lillian May- berry called on several guests to make remarks. Drs. E. S. Hardge, J. M Hoggard, Mrs. Hoggard, Dr. Fred Curlin of Jersey City; Miss M. Henry, M. S. Edwards, Mr. Sol W Luckie of New York; Mesdames G. Steele, Satchelle, Wise and Kingsland of responded in glowing terms. The affair was suggested by members of Stewardess Board B led by their very capable President, Mrs. Susie Yelver- ton and sponsored by the officers and members of the Church. We are pray- ing for the return of our dear pastor. is an original poem Accompanying read by Sister Lulu Ramsey: “The Man Of The Hour” Just about four years ago, There came a man to our door— Sent by the Bishop we were told, To be a shepherd to our fold. It took us by surprise Although we had expected it. ’Twas so hard to realize, That we must start all o’er again A. M. E. MUSIC HYMNALS Brand new A.M.E. Music Hymnals, Bound in semi Morocco with Head Bands and Beautifully stamped in Gold are offered at these Prices. Ll Single Copy — $1.50 Half Doz. — $650 One Doz. — $12.00 Mail Your Orders Today We Pay Postage A. M. E. BOOK CONCERN 19th Street, Pa —_ _! strife Has won a way into our hearts, That shall last as long as life. Howard A. Garcia is his name, A leader true and brave, We love him and respect him, Of his life we are not ashamed Soon he'll leave for Jerusalem; We know not what shall befall him there; But we dre praying and asking God's blessing, That he may return to us here; We are going to Conference too; We are going to face the light; We are going to tell the Bishop “Garcia is Right, and we want right.” So now, dear friends. this ends our story, Of all we've said and done: Garcia is the man of the hour, And maybe he doesn't want to come back; So now we'll wait and hear his story —Mrs. Annie O. Beck MORRIS BROWN CELEBRATES By Rev. W. O. P. Sherman The Fifty-fourth Annual Founders day celebration of Morris Brown Col- lege, Atlanta, was celebrated Thursday March 9th at Morris Brown College and Bethel A. M. E. Church, Bishop William Alfred Fountain, Presiding Bishop of Georgia was in rare form over the great occasion. Trustees including ministers and lay- men from all parts of the State were in attendance in the one day meeting. Devotion by Revs. F. M. Johnson and W. B. Lawrence at 10 A. M. Bishop Fountain the Chancellor gave a yery able and instructive opening ad- dress. The student body sang with sweetness the College song; Mrs. J. A. Fountain gave a valuable paper on the Historical side and one of the founders, the late Bro. Stewart Wiley. Dr. C. A. Wingfield gave facts on the late Bishop W. J. Gaines one of the founders fifty-four years ago. The guest speaker was Dr. TR Stroud of Jersey City, N. J., the oldest graduate of the College who for forty minutes held the audience spell bound on his subject: “Yesterday is not your friend; Tomorrow is your best friend.” He declared. The speaker paid a glow- ing tribute to the splendid work of Bish- op Fountain and President Ww. A. Fountain, Jr., for their splendid ac- complishments during the past eleven years. He listed their work as a mira- cle. The student body reported rapidly over seven hundred ($700.00) dollars in a brief time after this able message. At 3 P. M. Bishop Fountain held a meeting of the Presiding Elders Council and Trustee Board and did effective work fo the College and annoynced year. At 8 P. M. the Musical Department of Morris Brown College led by Prof. Starling and Prof. E. W. Haithcock rendered a spectacular Musical at Big Bethel A. M. . Church, Rev. D. T. Babcock, pastor, where an overflowing avdience was present. Dr. C. A. Wing- field won the gold wateh fer reporting the largest number of persons; Dr. W R. Wilkes won from the Pastors div sion a similar watch. Dr. Norris was second The Bishop, his cabinet, trustees and visitors were tendered a banquet in the second unit of Bethel A. M. E. Church following the Musical Program by Revs D. T. Babcock, W. R. Wilkes, D Norris, E. H. Warley, R. H. Porter, S. H. Rome and other Atlanta City pastors. “THE RED-BRICK CHURCH ON THE CORNER” |The Allen Chapel A. M. E. Church Sunday, February 19 was a “Great Day in Zion.” It was Quarterly Meet- | ing and our Pesiding Elder, Rev. S. R Maguinez was with us, after giving the | Sunday School a wonderful address, | which was full of instructions and inspi- ration. The Supt., teachers and young people always enjoy the visit of our Presiding Elder. At 11 A: M cong tion R. Rey. filled the auditorium Rey Maguinez Presiding Elder George I. Holt, pastor ascended to the rostrum; the choir in the back ground was at its best; the ere at their posts; the ry n for the Holy C service, and and officers readiness we listened to a most wonderful ser- mon concerning the Beauty of Christ and the glory of the Church. It was indeed a glorious service. Sunday eve- ning at 7:30, w ned for powerful sermc C Religion.” On \ nother rce_ of our Presiding Elder presided the Quarterly Conference, and heard the reports for the second quarter. Our Elder commended the ious presidents and their members for their splendid work. The pastor, Rey. Geo. I. Holt, expressed his appreciation to the Pre siding Elder, Rey. S. R. Maguinez for the wonderful sermon, and fo ence and to the members of the Quar uttendance his pres terly Conference for their and the splendid effort they put forth in making our Quarterly meeting a suc cess. LAVINIA MAE DOSS, Evangelist A Church Paper in Every Home This Makes a Better Home’and Church SUBSCRIBE FOR THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER ===== DSC09383.JPG ===== PAGE TEN J THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER News At A Glance MAUNDY THURSDAY MARKED BY RITES ALL OVER CITY Last Supper and Washing of Disciples Feet Commemorated. Che deepened spiritual feeling which haracterizes the season of Lent is over. Thursday, or Maundy Thursday brated religiously in commemo- ation of the Last Supper and the wash- f the feet of the Twelve Disciples by Jesus Christ on the day preceding i Crucifixion name Maundy Thursday probably ives from Dies Mandati, “Day of the vhen Christ said to His dis- iples: “A I give new commandment unto you, that ye love one another [he ceremony of the washing of the “et is seldom observed any more out- side Rome There the Pope washed the feet of 12 bishops WHAT HELL LOOKS LIKE By G. W. Garwood Philadelphia: If you want to realizé at hell must be like and the kind it houses, just picture a large THURSDAY, APRIL 2», i, i Shock Blamed. Last month she was admitted to Gen- BERLIN—Customs officers have ar-| eral Hospital to have an abscess re- rested 30 Jews who, authorities said,] moved from her neck. Physicians ex- attempted to smuggle out of Germany amined her vocal equipment. gold, silver, jewelry and currency valued} They found nothing wrong. It was at more than 100,000 marks ($40,000).| simply that Mrs. Pearce had been stricken literally “speechless with ter- HOG SHOOTS MAN—AND THAT’S| ror.” Scientifically, the condition is NEWS called aphonia. asst Monday Dr. John Lyon, resident psy- NORTH POWDER, ORe.—(UP).—} chiatrist, and an interne treated Mrs. The man-bites-dog school of journalism| Pearce with sodium amytal, a drug that got a new twist today: A hog shot a| dulls the conscious mind. man. “Clear your throat,” Dr. Lyon told George Looslie was about to slaughter} Mrs. Pearce. a plump porker for a meat market. The] Mrs. Pearce, almost asleep did it. hog squealed, lunged , and struck] “Now cough,” Dr. Lyon said. Looslie’s gun, discharging a 22-caliber] “Now cough,” Dr. Lyon said. He bullet into the butcher’s big toe- suggested she could make other sounds. She’s Going to Catch Up. Yesterday morning when Mrs. Pearce woke up the doctors asked her, “How ree do you feel?” BALLINGER, Texas — (AP) — “Fine,” she answered them. Then, Marcia Garcia, 30 who gained 215] as she realized she had spoken, she: pounds since last December becatse of a| smiled happily— strange glandular disturbance, died to “I’m going to do lots of talking,” she day. said. “I’m five years behind, and I’m Mrs. Garcia weighed 375 pounds. geing to catch up.” NAZIS SEIZES 30 JEWS WOMAN WHO GAINED 215 POUNDS DIES MAINE VOTES SUNDAY FILMS LIQUOR FROM A TO Z pace with all classes of crim- nals there and all manner of God- haters and Christ-rejecters, and imagine this place ve with torments and| flames and you have a fairly accurate picture of hell In hell mercy never and there is no hope for those go ther Hell was made for the and gels, but many people insist on exploring this place which has only one entrance and no exist WOMAN’S HEART FREED FROM STONE ROCHESTER Minn.—(AP)—Her heart a hardened calcium case, Mrs. Matt Lyon. 36, first woman to undergo a rare “stone heart” oper- ation here freed from was reported in a “very sat- isfactory” condition today. 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Fills more jails. Grows more gray hairs. Harrows more hearts. Incites more crime. Jeopardizes more lives. Kindles more strife. One day in 1934 she was crossing a avecstenoreiecine street A small boy darted away from his mother and out into the busy traffic. A truck bore down on the boy, and narrowly missed him. “T called to him to stop—’Mrs. Pearce started to tell the boy’s mother. The woman looked at her curiously. Mrs. Pearce’s lips were moving, but no sound came from them. She was un- passed a House, to legalize SHOCKED SPEECHLESS IN 1934 WOMAN ABLE TO TALK AGAIN By Associated Press KANSAS CITY—Mrs. Homer Pearce can talk again after five years. S M-M been sold for five years, has have hundreds of unsolicited Kirby’s M-M form your daily tasks? Do ttery? Do you have a jaded get the count on you. With . Consider the low price of SINGLE COPY HALF DOZ. Union, South Carolina OnE, Bae Pes! 716 S. 19th Street ‘dist, will minister to the entire chure Buy Them Now =z The New A.M.E. Discipline ‘A. M. E. BOOK CONCERN Maimes more bodies. Nails down more coffins. Opens more graves. Quenches more songs. Raises more sobs. Tells more lies. Undermines more youth. Wrecks more men. X-cites more murders. Yields more disgrace. Zeroes more hopes. Than Any Other Enemy of Man- kind. —People’s Informer UNITED METHODISTS WILL HAVE SINGLE WEEKLY ORGAN It is announced that the publishing jn. terests and the church press of the un. ified Methodist Church will be under the control of a Board of Publication, which replaces the book committee o the Southern church and the board oj the Northern church. The present plants will be continued for the time be. ing. Included in the setup will be lishing agents, elected by the Boerd oj Publication, who will have executive di- rection over the publishing houses. One weekly organ, to be called the M ho- The general section of the pape- be the same throughout, but the juris dictional section in the back page: will deal with specialized and local « and will vary with the several printed. A tentative goal of million subscribers has been set for the new weekly and the editors will be drawn from the staffs of the papers which it now displaces. —Christian Cer ry SUBSCRIBE FOR THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER 90 48! 9.00 Phila. Pa. THURSDAY, APRIL 20, 1939- TRANSITIONS 1 Da MARRIAGE VOWS SAID Mr. and Mrs. Albert Herndon, Spek have the honor of announcing the mar- riage of their daughter, Freeda Kather- ine to Mr. C, Franklin Brown on, the evening of Sunday the twelfth of March, one thousand nineteen hundred and thirty-nine at Hot Springs, Arkansas. ‘At home, 1019 Cross St., Little Rock, DEATH Mr. Merritt A. Morris, brother of Dr. S. S. Morris passed away Wednes- day evening, April 6th in his home at Portsmouth, Virginia Funeral was held Easter Sunday at Emanuel A. M. £. Chureh. Mr. Morris was a World War Veteran, Master Machinist Mate, Navy Yard, President of Sons of Vir- ginia in Portsmouth; Chairman Boy Scouts Com. and Treasurer Trustee Board, Emanuel Church. Dr. C. E. Stewart assisted by Drs. M. E A. Young officiated in the fun- He leaves a wife, Mrs. Davis and J eral services Ella B. IN MEMORIAM our dear Husband and Father, Rev. W. Sth, 1937. E. Hoxter and Sons, Wilbert Aubrey L. Hoxter. Gone but not forgotten. Sadly missed by W adie » and IN MEMORIAM In memory of my Mother, Mrs. Mary S. Jackson, who departed this life April 1$, 1901 at Providence, R. I. A loving mother, thoughtful and kind, Beautiful memories she left behind; Memories are treasures no one can steal, Death leaves a heartache, heal. Sadly missed by John W. Jackson husband; Alva M. Smith, daughter. i ee ed THE VISION OF A SEER By W..R. Gullins, Sr. After the close of the Sesquicentennial celebration in Memphis the dynamic editor of the Southern Christian Re- corder asked an important question “After the Sesgui, what.” He seemed to haye in mind those known lines: no one can well THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER cates the projection of a fine minded Possessed with creative imagination suf. ficiently attuned with the infinite to hear what God the Lord would say. The whole church was called upon during the Connectional Recovery Cru- sade to set up Loyalty Clinics, to make a survey of the present situation, to ana- lyze the factors extant and then de- velop a technique to bring certain ob- Jectives to pass. The* general objectives were to Redeem A. M. E. Prestige Reviye A. M. Morale Rebuild A. M Membership Revamp A. M Reduce A. M. Remove A. M. E. bread line Reorganize A. M. E ligious Education Refute the wail of the pessimist Repel the attacks of the enemy Rejoice in the God of our salvation The specific objectives ward 50,000 conversions 50,000 accessions 50,000 membership increase 59,000 subscriptions to Loyalty Liabilities Ministers from the program of Re- to- pointed our church periodicals $50,000 for Missions, corresponding in-| M E crease in pastor's salaries, super- annuates’ fund, etc. The Sesquicentennial became the in- which forgettable conclave H. Hoxter, who departed this life April thousands of African Methodist leaders | cross the and young people to the Mound City on the banks of the “ to celebrate 150 Negroes in dom a clear testimony of the vision and work Morris among of Secretary “After the Sesqui, what?” Let Us Observe: Church Extension in our church is beginning to experience a new day as Dr. Hemmingway cries aloud and pre- sents | unique program which if heeded will not only bring appease- ments from old debts but a day of re- demption. ; The Missionary enterprise is estab- lishing new frontiers in Canada, Cuba and South America and multiplied ef- forts in South and West Africa are answers to the query and in line with the vision. Bishops Ransom, Gregg, Davis, Wright, Howard, Dr. Berry our progressive Secretary of Missions, Mrs. Smith and Mrs- Hughes have all re- ceived a new baptism in the spirit of are not merely dreaming missions and dreams but bri Our educational program was ne nging things to pass. ever as evi- “The tumult and the shoutings cease, The captains and the kings depart Lord God of hosts, be with us yet: Lest we forget, lest we forget.” Many of our present day prop: have pointed out the goals and « the church onward to realizavion | same. Allen, Payne, Turner ha lived to see a realization had hoped for. Isaiah had visi was bold to declare tiem. The mai has played the role of sect for our Methodism. The Connectional Recov- “ery Crusade inaugurated and sponsor! hets | most outstanding rged phenomenal f the] Brown d visions and dawned a { much they] ing its rig ions and] and marchi n of| music of whom I am thinking and writing to-day in ed| was the seer more encouraging than now the report made recently by DEAS Se Texas. Perhaps the illustration is the at Morris denced by our Educational Secretary Jackson in Waco, achievement x Atlanta. ate jon a new day has Methodism is tak- 1 the front line step to the gh the ages In religious educat nd African Atful place ir ing with eager “Forward throw AOA ‘oken line. : ac Solomon Mortis the bet Rietaive leader of our Young People e lines. doubte h to hho called the chure Many of the i thes D by the Allen C, E. League through its rally on th . ines dom of bl a8 Becca nyel S, Morris indi-| leaders et? Samu ig.) ea eae Mle ings or the soundness of the technique PAGE ELEVEN Dr. Morris always ranked high in suggested but they are coming,to pass| conversions and accesions and left be- under our very eyes, for Bishop Ran- som recently said,” The brightest day that African Methodism has now.” It appears to the writer that when the General Conference meets in De- troit, if the background of men to be chosen for the bishopric is examined carefully and prayerfully, that this man Samuel Solomon Morris who has led African Methodist Youth for so many years, who knows the church by reason of study, travel and experience as pas- tor and Connectional leader, this man had is who is sane safe, steady yet dynamic, progressive and constructive, this man who is courteous, dignified and sympa- thetic cannot be passed by There are many fine men being of- fered: Clayborn, Reid, Allen Nichols, Stinson, Butler, Miles, Adams Baber, Gibbs, Hair, Hall, but 1 know Samuel S. Morris. I was chairman of the district conference committee in Va that recommended him for license to preach. Rev A. L. Gaines, since elected a bishop was his pastor. 1 combined] knew his mother who for 60 years was a Sunday School teacher in Emanuel A Church. Portsmouth, Va This man has never | loyalty, never beat a retreat nor uttered He Dollar a discordant note was In’ saemenegnpying ‘remembrance’ (of spirational rallying point and that un-| Money King of the South as pastor ot} brought| St. John’s, Norfolk being the first to $1,000 mark and the second in| 1 | He held second place| the connection Father of Waters”|on Easter Day reporting $33.00 el rears of religious free-] $175.00 Children’s Day and sending to| America was|the Manager of the Old Book Concern} amount outside the off the largest Philadelphia mortgage. to pay the Buy Direct From WE MANUFACTURE Ask and 821-23 Arch St. Crosses, Hymn Tablets, Bulletin wavered in his hind him in every pastorate a united church. His also included church extension. He secured a mission site in Suffolk, Virginia and burned mortgage on the church. Remodeled church in Richmond and built up a fine membership. folk when pastor of St E. Church. I know that the advancing program passion Secured two sites in Nor- John’s A. M. of Religious Education will have one more able and sympathetic exponent in the Council when he is elected. Wilberforce University WILBERFORCE, OHIO The Oldest Educational Institu- Owned and Conducted by Negroes in the World. College of Liberal Arts, Educa- tion, Divinity, High School, Vocations. Walker, tion D. Ormonde President For up-to-date reliable church news read the Christian Recorder ORDER SONG BOOKS TODAY Let The People Praise Him “Gospel Beacons” Just off the | Press “Gems of Love,” “Palms of Victo- city of old} SAVE MONEY! 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Rev. L. H. . pad Be. Hemmingway, Secretary; Bishop In view of the fact that we are build- S. L. Greene, President. e evening services were de to the children and the Rey, Decker Johnson, Jr., was the speaker. Dr.Davis in his remiatks told o; hi candidacy for the bishoptic in 1940 ;, claring, “I have already pledged ftom cat W of Plains, A PROVISION : 19 AL ORGANIZATION A | Various ones spoke on the topic. Visi-| our great pastor. We thank the Rt. Rev. (Continued from Page 1) | 4 : ne , tors were introduced to the League.|S. L. Greene for sending back to us situation by pees, a eccicty among the women Brother Osea Fennil gave an address|our pastor and Presiding Elder. “The Gem of the Antilles Society.” and also Elder Leath which was enjoyed REV. E. E. HUDLEY, Pastor for immediate meen: £0 support the by all. The choir rendered a half} REV. A. PULLEN, Presiding Eder - yisional National Officers: , hour program. League adjourned for MRS, MATTIE HALL. to be known as Therefore, because of the urgency work, we are appointing as Pro- OUR CHURCH PUBLICATION ing = visual exhibit of the Africam| April 26—Baltimore Conference—An (Conti P leading drug firms enough medica! sup Ms. Emma S. Ransom “AVE AEC SS Anoa Rat cea oar See ae President services. Prayer service opened by —_——— Methodist Episcopal Church, we earn- nopolis, Md., Mt. Moriah, Rev. penned roms Dares) Plies to stock a hospital in Africa.” ; Wilberforce, Ohio Bro. H. J. Davis. Scripture Lesson| ALLEN CHAPEL A M. E. CHURCH estly request that you as pastor cond S. R. Drummond, Pastor. Bishop PA te. A : Dr. Davis, who is both a spiritual atl Mis SeMIBUMICER GS OUNS 5 hase ee ceeds ivawenepe secs First Vice-President by the Presiding Elder. Hymn lined Anderson, Indiana a picture of your church (postal card M. H. Davis. s not mean displacing men or per- medical healer, if elected to the bench, 211 N. S3rd Street, Philadelphia, Pa. by the pastor. Presiding Elder took ' sons who are aspirants and may be miitetcnDeiewace Betht taut elected by the General Conference. Bs Charchics Gis and) Wale There would be an Editor-in chief with Streets} Roe. 7All Chester Clans Associates. The functioning in this Pastor, 1315 Tatnall Street.| t¢2™ Of journalists would result in team- Society was present and praised 5 Bishop D. H. Sims. work of which the church would be] Davis during the services for his ri GEORGE W. BABER 26—Baltimore Conference—Bishoy | Proud. By thus pooling our resources work in organizing Campbell hapa! ALI M. H. Davis. the Paper would carry itself and yield] _ 4225 Brush St., Detroit, Michigan May 3—New Jersey Conference—At | a0 income for the church. To say TYREE CHAPEL A. M.E. CHURCH lantic City, N. J., St. James A.| nothing of its prestige, and standing.| _ Bay City. Texas M. E. Church. Rev. M. M.|It will pay and yield large returns. The| is Ward, Pastor, 117 N. Pennsyl-| present system the editors are not fairly The first Quarterly Conference of vania Avenue. Bishop D. H.J treated, the papers are undernourished ‘Tyree Chapel A. M. E. Church, Bay Sims. and the church has to apologize. City, Texas of the Weimar Distric: 1¢@—Philadelphia Conference— his text from Acts 20th. Officers were installed by the Presiding Elder. Bene- diction by the Presiding Elder. plans to go to Aftica where he can for less fortunate natives. Mrs. W. A. Fountain, connection,| Treasurer of the W. M. and F, 4 Mrs. Helen A. Williams . Correspondi E 4423 Enright Ave., St. Louis, Mo. gee Mrs. Beulah A. Berry 112 W. 120th Street, New York City The headquarters of the Provisional Organization shall be Wilber- force, Ohio. size), and also a pleture of yourself,|APril 26—Delaware Conference—Wil Cate The second Quarterly meeting oi the Conference year was held at Allen REV. N. H. LEATH, Presiding Elder rapa Pe nay A rae Petia REV. A. YATES, Pastor sf he general exchange of pulpits on MARY LYONS this day a guest speaker was furnished by the Ministerial Association for the morning worship which was conducted val by our Presiding Elder, Rev. J. P. Q. | . | Treasurer and or more A. M. E. Churches and thei: tors and Elders. iy pas! Presiding LOCAL CHAPTERS Local Chapters of “Gem of the Antilles Society” may be set up in the bonds of each Annual Conference. The Provisional President of each shall be appointed by the Presiding Bishop. The Chapters shall elect such officers as are necessary to carry out its objects. The membership fee for joining loeal chapters shall be twenty-five cents. Dues shall be determined by the Chapters themselves. All Chap- ters shall be subject to the authority of the Bishop, Presiding Elder, and ST. PAUL A. M. E. CHURCH Houston, Texas Wallace of the Northern District, at this hour. The pastor, Rev. W. K Robertson occupied the pulpit of the Ist Methodist Protestant Church of the City (white). At the conclusion of the sermon the Presiding Elder de- The second Quarterly Conference of St. Paul A. M. E. Church was held March 3-6. Devotion was conducted by the pastor, Rey. J. T. Simpson and others. After devotion the pastor pre- The Electoral College of the West}- Tennessee Conference of the A.M.E. Church is hereby called to meet iin Saint Peter A. M. E. Church, 520 May Franklin St., Wednesday, May 17th a 211 N. 53rd St. and the South West Texas Conferenc Pastor. Members | of local Chapters may become members of the ; ' MEanOe Bord (Presi livered a forceful address to the con- 1939 at high noon. Each Mission, Cir-[ iladelphia, Penna., Mother Philadelphia, Penna. was held February 10, 11,12. The Pre. National Organization on the payment of $1.00. They may pay this fee eg eS UA ane? Beside gregation which was followed by the Bethel, Sixth and Lombard siding Elder J. A. Howard being :t. through their local Chapter, or send it direct to Mrs. Beulah A. Berry, }| im Elder, who made some interesting cuit and Station is hereby notified to Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper. The evening worship was held at 8 o'clock, inspite of the drenching showers of rain remarks. The business session was carried out in order. Sister J. T. Simp- son was elected secretary of the con- ference. Bro. R. L. Yates was elected marshal. Sister Velma E. Ellison was elected reporter to all papers. Sunday morning a model Sunday} School was conducted by Bro. Small. A large number attended. The lesson was reviewed by the Presiding Elder, Dr. W. O. Boyd. At the eleven o'clock service, the Pre- Streets. Rev. H. P. Jones, Pas-| TOTAL OF $1,316.58 IS RAISED AT| Sent, the Quarterly Conference was held send one delegate. tor, 5621 Haverford Avenue Se Wan ek Se mr, ; AMERICUS RALLY by our pastor, Rev. W. E. Thomas oad J ee Bishop D. H. Sims. ‘After Devotion organization toot Rey. I. T. Jefferson, Secret : af a Pee, a J aty-May 17—New York Conference—New (Continued trom pagel) place. Sister Frankie King was elected York, N. Y., Emanuel A. M. E. citing the history of Campbell Chapel.” Secretary. Sunday morning, Sunday Charch, 37 W. 119th Street. Rev " A Negro had the | School was conducted by Supt. ¢ D.. Ward Nichols, Pastor, 209 a ea arenes cmypenrtity Robinson. The lesson was very in- A give the ground. I wonder th ate e ee eptaaiy Avenue. Bishop D. niet arionen alate tale sic ee ae Subj: “Peter Heals a Lam: " . an. May 2¢—New England) Conference largeness of heart today?” ele Springfield, Mass., Bethel A. M. Complimenting the Junior and Senior Mee sased unddy Benge 3! besten re 3 , Ee Py Buk} Chorseihe Cesmerie Uonieeaie ars 11 A. M. Praise service was conducted’ Vee itaee Logg ee ys ee] , Praising | by the Stewards after which the pastor Treasurer, 112 W. 120th Street, New York City. MEMBERSHIP Any female member of our Church, or any woman in good standing in the community may be freely admitted to membership. Men may be admitted as Associate Members. DISTRIBUTION OF MONEY Sixty per cent of all money collected shall be scaredly devoted to the aid and support of our work in Cuba, and sent to Mrs. Berry, the National Treasurer. ‘Twenty per cent is to be sent to the local Church, and twenty per cent to the Annual Conference to aid the work of missions and Church extension. Since this is a provisional organization, we urge local Chapters to Many came to hear the pastor speak on the life of Bishop Richard Aller the history of African Methodist copal Church. 8 o'clock the Presiding Elder conducted the Quarterly Conference were very encouraging PRESIDING ELDERS: When you hold your Quarterly Conferences and have reporters elected to the Christian Recorder please have the conference send a subscription or a donation to help with the expense of publish- On Monday evening at All reports and showed great improvement in our work. This was said to be the most pleasant Quar- terly Conference of this charge in ye Pastor, 27 Pendleton Avenue.| Dr. Davis, who is a candidate for epis- : x siding Elder preached a very good ser- ite = i Rev. W. E. Thomas came forth witi devi yay. 1 t i contingent money for the support of ; v Our board and clubs are very active in: the paper. Bi D. 3 t. . c al honor: t *, ie a i evise ways and means fo raise © ge y vis irNos y bd A. Si Jal matty Le Sims is Bishop aOR i a ee a burning message which left eaci the National organization in order that it may function and be in po- Baty The cg tpl ar aa Fane Services and Sunday School are well George A. Singleton 4 2 ‘ Se ea Cae e) |soulbrejoicing: yd Pai.) "We had sitfantarearry out objectives: Fa earl Ns VERGO A Be MRE ting attended. Burning Gospel messages ar: W. H. and F. M. Society—| for the place and the place was Camp-: Editor and Manager Jacksonville, Fla, Mrs. Lucy M.| bell Chapel.” Prairie at the piano. At 6:45 P. M. the A. C. E. League Union Meeting. Collection for th: WARNING NOTE Peace being delivered at our services afternoon was $18.10. Our Quarter was wonderful. Our aims are to pit over a great program this year. Tot! raised in the Quarter $85.40. Total raised this Quarter $446.00. REV. J. A. HOWARD, P. F REV. W. E. THOMAS, Paster MRS. S. V. THOMAS Hughes, President. Dr. Davis was hailed by the Bishop Frese as the leading pastor in the state. He revealed how the bishopric candidate was the first to pay in full all education- al and conference assestments. On the Sunday before the rally ended 3 of his members paid $100.00 each. PLEASE READ AND ACT W. L. Johnson, Presiding Elder; Rt. el es Rev. D. H. Sims, Presiding Bishop. - ae eee your CHRIS-| Sponsored by the Department of Re weekly, write us. | teious Education, Bishop W. A. Foun- If you have removed give us your old} 125, Co-chairman. Bishop H. Y. and new address. It will save expense. oked: If you like cur paper, tell others and urge them to subscribe. GEORGE A. SINGLETON Editor and Manager Administrative Staff: SAMUEL S. MORRIS E. A. SELBY Cc. W. ABINGTON “We stand at Armageddon and bat- tle for the Lord.” BIBLES-$12.00 Join the Grand March of the faithful to the Mecca of African Methodism June 18-22—Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The 8th Connectional Young People’ Congress, Leadership Training Insti tute, Richard Allen Youth Council anv Boy Scout Conclave. ~ OKLAHOMA ANNUAL CONFER- ENCE OF THE A.M.E. CHURCH “ The Electoral College of the Okla homa Conference will convene at King- Objectives Fellowship, Worship Instructions, In | rs"wy pete pore ns age Med bet ! Rev. Wm. M. Henry—Pastor , a | pales Whats Rt. Rev. E. J. Howard, D.D.—Bishop Hori. ot Wattle Period, Challenging Rev. J. N. B. Wall—Sec. of Conference \ Messages Evangelistic Appeals. Course EXTR in Leadership Education comparable spp lfc Z with the highest standards offered by trained resource leaders. Inspirationa music. Mammoth, glamorous, gloriou All persons wishing space in the Of- ficial Souvenir Program of the Youth nd histori de, Congress and Bishops Council which aoe e peta rane AVA) al be held in Philadelphia June 18-22, A meaningful and purposeful tiek to} Please communicate with Rev. W. L. Father Allen’s Tomb for a profound and| Johnson, 5620 Haverford Avenue, Phil- solemn commitment service. adefphia, Penna. immediately. Remember the Post Sesgui Centennia Congress June 18-22, 1989. Mother ARKANSAS SUBSCRIBERS VOR SALE AT A. M. E. BOOK CONCERN 716 S. 19th Street Bethel A. M. E. Church the head- sieiion! . quarters. Subseription money for the Christian ‘ PHILADELPHIA, PA. . “The Gem of the Antilles Society” is in no sense an attempt to launch, or organize, a new connectional missionary society, but to avoid misunderstanding and confusion, we strongly urge that those who are members of the two conrectional missionary societies be not sought, but on the other hand, be discouraged from joining any of the local Chapters. This is not a rival, or competing organization, but one called into being to meet and grasp a great and unlooked-for opportunity presented by the Open Door in Cuba. This Provisional Constitution is set up under the authority of the Bishops who are signatory thereto, and does not assume to exercise any authority outside of the Episcopal Districts they represent. It is purely voluntary on our part. Other Bishops, all of whom are in sympathy with our movement to enter Cuba may be added to the list as the same is signified by them. Signed: Dated: February 3, 1939 Bishop’ Reverdy C. Ransom, Bishop John A. Gregg, Bishop Noah-W. Williams, Bishop David H. Sims. Reprint from March 2, 1939 Issue The Christian Recorder by request of Bishop R. C. Ransom—Ed. CHATTAHOOCHEE, FLA. Our second Quarterly Conference con- vened at Oak Grove, Mt. Zion A. M. E. Church March 11th held by the Pre- siding Elder, N. H. Leath. The first session was opened by the pastor, Rev. A. Yates at 4 P. M. Hymn lined by the pastor, No. 123. Scripture lesson read by the Presiding Elder, Acts 21 :1- 18. Second Hymn lined by the pastor. Prayer by Rev. A. Porter. The meet- ing was opened for the proceeding of the Quarterly Conference. All reports Were received and adopted. The Con- ference adjourned until Sunday morn- ing. Sunday School at 9:30. Giteaw 3 Sister lure Lesson, Acts 12:5-12, The teac oe ers took charge of their classes, after which the Presiding Elder, N. H, Leath addressed the school which was en- joyed by all. The pastor gave some brief remarks on ‘the lesson. Sunday School adjourned for’ services which convened at 11 o'clock. Prayer service opened Scripture Lesson by Bro. H. J. read by the Davis. Presiding Elder, Joshua Ist chapter. Subject: “Is it well with thee? Is it sell with thy husband? Is it well with thy child?” Elder N. H. Leath préach- eda soul stirring sermon: Collection and Benediction. convened at eae Hazel Harden. 5 o'clock by the Sub- ject of the lesson: A 4 ...|and harmony. are once more enjoyed opened and enjoyed a very nice surprise program. The League is marching for- ward with our President, Mr. George| Wolridge. | Sunday night Dr. Boyd preached. Subject: “Prepare To Meet Thy God.” One hundred and eleven communed. We raised this quarter $$1,148.53. REV. J. T. SIMPSON, Pastor MRS. VELMA E. ELLISON by every one McEGBERT LASHLEY, Superintendent of Sunday School REV. J. P. Q. WALLACE, P. I REV. W. K. ROBERTSON, Pastor PROVIDENCE, R, I. Allen A.-M. E. Church, Rev. A Shack, pastor. At the evening service, Sunday, February 12th Presiding Elder, Rev. J, Drake held his third Quarterly Conference with all reports showing improvement both spiri- tually and financially. The and friends are proud of the wonderful work that has been done by Rev. A Shack with the help of some of the members. We hope that our beloved Bishop Sims will let our pastor and Presiding Elder be with us for years to Allen is indeed proud of them close of the COLFAX, LA. The first Quarterly Conference of St. Mary A. M. E. Church was held March 4-5, by the Rev. I. Miles of Montgom- ery, La. The Rev. Pullen, Presiding Elder of the Shreveport District was not able to be present. He sent Rey. Miles to officiate who preached a most wonderful sermon. All reports were good with an increase from each auxili- ary. | The Presiding Elder was paid Fo and well pleased with the work we are REV. A SHAC K Pastor trying to do under the leadership of LILLIAN EDWARDS hh REAL ESTATE FOR SALE West Philadelphia quality modern porch front dwellings, for Homes or members come. Investment greatly reduced prices and terms. Teach your Dollars to have more Cents. Be your own Investor List mailed upon request. Clear Titles Guaranteed JOHN ADAMS, Attorney | | 5641 Market Street Philadelphia, Pa. Specializing in Real Estate since 1880. “Good Women”. et ANY, pt ee ===== DSC09385.JPG ===== PAGE FOURTEEN ALLEN DAY RETURNS Concern 716 So. 19th St. Philadelphia, Pa. Rev. G. E. Curry, Gen. Manager THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER BISHOP D. H. SIMS First Episcopal District Ninth Episcopal District First District—Bishop D. H. Sims Philadelphia Conference «+ $1120.25 Rey. J. N, Carter ... 2.50 (Rew! GaP Purners =... 5 Miss Emma Sims ... 1.25] Rev. D. C.. Miller , Rev. Bernard Rose ..- 3.00| Rev. V. J. Barnes . Rev. M. I. Pemberton . $ 3.00] Rev. H. E. Wilson ......... Rev. F. H. Geler .......-.-++ $3.00] Rev. H. Hayter .. E Rey. H. J. Northern.........- $ 1.00} Rev. J. M. Brown . S Rev. J. W. Jarvis... 4.00| Rev. F. E. Stephens . 4 Rev. W. H. Frazier.. 1.00] Rev. A. L. Simpson ........ Rev. J. M. Williams 8.00] Rev. B. G. Goodwin ........ Rey. J. B. Stanton . -$ 2.00 Rev. T. I. Watson .. . Rey. C. D. Toliver .. Rev. G. E. Hosey Rev. J. A. Dames: 22.0.2... Rev. J. E. Buchanan ........ Rev. Hv C. Seandrick’” :...1, - Rev. C. L. Uptegrove coe Send All Allen Da turns to the A. M. E. Boo; 1.60 Rev. Henry Ore .. Zuwen ee ee NNENNAWANNNESNNEN SHSSSSESRSuBeEseSSsesseusases Re. Rev. R. E/ Mims .......; Rev. H. W. Henning ...... Rev. E. D. Mitchell . Rev. O. C. Peace .. Rev. G. F. Griffen Rey. G. W. Thomas .... Rev. Seo Wate aicad secu. 1,12 > BISHOP H. Y. TOOKES Eleventh Episcopal District Rey/ D.c Cs Bealx. New Jersey Conference 83.00 Rev. A. H. Hamilton .. $ eu 35 ee recone «5's $ 4.75 Delaware Conference $ 176.00 Rey. E. W. Newton .. - % Rev. L. A. Mason . .. 10 See : New York Conference 183.50 Rev. W. H. Jackson... . a "Rey. L. W. Bates ........-... 1.00 New England Conferen 159.00 Rey a Ru ebandye al seer 16 eoe W. Lz Jones ......e.-6-. 1.25 Bermuda Conference $ 47.00 Rey. Elizabeth Kincaid .. Rev. J. M. B. Michelle 4.00 Total $1,743.75 BISHOP JOHN A. GREGG Se Menthe ts : oy fa heks ait Fr Ninth District—Bishop D. H. Sims Fourth Episcopal District Rev. B. H. Moore .. 0 ee Total 2.92400 $ 390.00 ese es pet eee GUE : Rev. H. N eee ta Ks rs, +% Fourth Dstt“ Bishos'l A. Grose Rev. R. Hi Halk thes ev) HN: Grifftig eases. «1.0 Rev. C. Wesley Stratton ....$ 4.00| Rev. B. E. Edwards.. 2.00] Reve Bs a exer re R T. Reeves .: . 3.00] Rev. A. D. Haynes.... Ti Rev. D. Daniels . 1.0 Rev. W. J. Jenkins 5.00}pRev. O| H.- Brown,.2:....025. 744 Bev. Wm. Portis ++ 2.00 Rev. Hoe es ee 4.00 UE AN Revi FED Jenkins Sateeieeese. 1.00 Reva (Was Pafens sal eens 2.00 Total $113.66 Rey I.E. Fields: x... : Posies 1.50 Rev. W. T. Alexander ...... 2.00 Revereaee andl te Rey. C. P. Jones .. 2.50 Rev. O. C. Ferby 1.50 Rev. ©. G. Spears .. 1.00 Rev. A., Nyles..... 1.0 Rev. Alfred Knowles ........ 1.00 Rey. Wm. Simmons 1.0 Rev. J. C. Brewer 1.00 Rev. P. S.. Atkins .... Rev. J. W. Collins . 1.50 Rev. Lonnie Wells .. BISHOP M H. DAVIS Rey. J. W. Wright 3.00 Rev. J. M. Coleman . S. et tae ee Rey. H.'A, Davis. <.25)010te 1.00 Rev. R. E. Frierson .. Second Episcopal District 4 Raa Second District—Bishop M. H. Davis Rev. A. R. Parks 1.51 Rey. €. W. Williams : : rk Rev. J. H. Davis . nee 1.30 Rey. T. D. Dozier .. 0 B pe | el Ei eceballaragg , Rey. W. R. Steward Rey: Gala Mabryncmee.<css. 1.50 irteenth Episcopal District Rev J. S. Harmon «.-+-42.-. 1.0| per. 5. Meee 1.50 | LS eee Rises A (Tennessee) 14th District Rev. W. M. Edwards . 2.00 ode cinema oy teary a aot ~ Hole eae bees an West Africa and Oklahoma Mrs. Mabel H. Hickman .... 1.25 Rev. A. J. Edwards BY ees, a Rev. H. B. Thompson . 12.00 .25| BISHOP W. A. FOUNTAIN, SR. Thirteenth’ District—Bishop E. J Bev. FA eiahies! 2 5.00 Rey. T. S. Henderson . 2.00 Sixth Episcopal District Rev. N. L. Lumzy .... 2.00 * ey rd ara Rev. C. A. Stroud 4.50| 2%" Moses Williams... 1.50] Total .... .$400.00] Rev. J. W. Washington ey.k¥e Gane 1.00 Rev. H. J. Thompson .. 2.00 Rev. Wm. Armstead .... Rev. Charles H. Thomas . $2.00 Rey. A. P. Watson .. Total Rev. i 5.00 Rev. W. B. Willis .......- ; Total 6.00 3 : q .R. J. Gordon ... ’ 926.00) Rev, 1.50 Rev. S. H. Collins ........ ae Rey Rey. E. F. Powell ....:..- i" Boge! TA BISHOP R. C. RANSOM Third Episcopal District and Kentucky Third District—Bishop R. C. Ransom Rev. W. McPherson 4.00 Rev. P. A. Nicholas ........ 3.00 Rey. G. Lincoln Caddell . Rev, L. A. Clarke .. Rev. V. DeLeon Shelto . Rev. H. A. Beasley .......... Rev. C, E. Drummer Rev, A. S, Henri .. Rey. A. E. Allen Rev. J. W. Curry .. Rev, Fy W.-bee jccavs Yoneda Rev, G. B. Duff .... Rev. A, E. Morris Rev. O. C. Reinhart Rev. I, S. Freman .. Rev. H, N. Robinson .. C Rev. J. E. Roebuck .......... Rev. T, A. Collins .. Rev. E. J. Jones .... Seventh Episcopal District Rev.<.0.¢ Carteries 5 7- tary Bishop J. S. Flipper....... Totals ss aieanes BISHOP NOAH W. WILLIAMS Fifth Episcopal District Fifth District—Bishop N. W. Williams Rev. T, A. Patterson .......$ 6.00 Rey. W. E. Washington .... 2.00 Rev. Robert House .. 14.00 Rev. J. E. Henry .... 7 1.00 Rev. C. L. Williams Pate Hi.) BISHOP S. L. GREENE Rev. E. G. Greene .. i 1.50 Eighth Episcopal District Rev. E, H. Kelly, Jr. dy 2.00| Rev. L. A. Carpenter ..........$ Rev. J. R.: Carter .. 1.50| Rev. W. R. F. Potter ........ Rev. F.\M. Stith .... 1,00 Revs. T Carter. jsvssercscecsies Rey. E. B, Martin . 2.00| Rev. J. J. Bradford .......... Rey. C. J. Skinner + 2,00] Rev, I. A. Henderson .. Rey. C. W. Love .. + 2.50] Rev. I. S. Taylor . Rev. L. S. McNeil .......... 2.00! Rev. I. S. Myrick ...scs..c008 SENIOR BISHOP J. S. FLIPPER Rave Gs WanWashieten 1m (Florida) Rev. H. P. Hawkins a Twelfth Episcopal District ; th District—Bishop R. A. Gran| ao et toe Ta 25) Ae H. Y. Tookes i, ter $ 51 | of Atvican ReveBem Pittesomt 7 twelfth District—Bishop H. Y, Too Rev. M? R. M a : lev. Herbert scott ios... $ Rev. H. J. Walker a Rey, W. Albert Davis ........ Rev. C. H. Ball ... wl 1.0 Rev. E. D. Rountree ... $1 der’s Day program observed on ‘Tues- day mght, February l4th at Greater brown Chapel. br. J. Louis Ransom, president of our Lay Organization, introduced a “Mock Prot. Quiss Contest” in which @ questionaire of 100 questions con- cerning the history and doctrines ol the A. M, E. Church were asked. The doctor is an authority on church history and church law. The contestants were from the Sunday School and Allen En- deavor Societies of the A. M. E. Church. It required considerable re- search on the part oi all to dig out the This history in three periods namely: The pre-civil war, Reconstruction and Modern de- velopment periods. Much good was derived from this novel idea of promoting the study of church history and doctrine. A prize was awarded to the three making high- est grades in the contest. The future of the A. M. E. Church depends upon the education of coming generations in the back ground, tradi- tions, and program of the A. M. E. Church, It appears that the Lay movement is interesting a group of our church who have been un-reached by any program. G. E. HOLLOR, Pastor Greater Brown Chapel, Topeka, Kans. OUR OPPORTUNITY The vitality of Christianity is in its outreach. As a sect of Judaism it was of minor importance. When its activity was limited to Asia Minor its outlook was necessarily circumscribed. But when it reached into Europe, and later into Africa, it drew fresh life blood from the pulsing ‘arteries of expanding civilization. Christianity must give to grow. Paul served not only Macedonia when he and Silas crossed oyer to Europe, he also served the church at home. Too often we forget a truly yital spiritual life is not to be had in a church apart from a deep concern for a foreign mis- sionary program. The recent Cuban mission under the Rey. E. R. Hutchinson Rey. E. M. Smith .... Rev. L. A. Clark .......--+++ Totaly vcs avece vans eos . G. P. Simmons . . S. W. Wilson ... . M. R. Jackson . ~ R.L. Parker . a ip at Stall . W. A. Davis . . N. B. Norton. BEN EHO NE tee gn SSsSssssRnssssss Topeka, Kansas Brown Chapel A. M. E. Church, chairmanship of Bishop Revedy C. Ransom is doing a work of almost un- precedented significance for our church today. If the church will hear them a mighty blessing is in store for us all. Let the church look well and select one of her loyal sons in whom spirituality and intelligence blend in wholesome integration and assign him as Bishop of that work. Let the church in Ameri- ca without regard to sectionalism arise lin zealous support of the enterprise. If it will, we shall experience a spiritual awakening, a mighty ingathering and a heightening of moral such as we have Topeka, Kansas instituted a unique pro- gram commemorating the memory of Richard Allen founder of the African Methodist Episcopal Church. _ The week beginning February 14th was inter-racial and Negro history not known since the days of Henry McNeil Turner. If we have seen the vision, then let the church strightway Macedonia. : FREDERICK D. JORDAN Western University Kansas City, Kansas. the lesson. go forth into under the leadership of our worthy| Secretary and Mr. Eugene Jones, As- Supt., Bro. L. Palmer, was a model for] sistant Secretary; Tellers, Mrs. Nellie timeliness and putting over the spirit of | Woods and Mrs. M. G. Alston, Can- So much so, that we car-|didate row, Mr. L. Palmer and Mr. ried into the morning service spiritual] Hays. atmosphere. Our Presiding Elder with his meek and lamb-like spirit came before us with a message from the altar and| Wilkes Barre, Pa., Rev. J. Gibbs, pas- set our hearts on hallowed fire. God give him a long life to preach such] revival. This meeting is conducted by gospel. The church is in high spirits, the Rev. E. S. Maxberry, Nationally and pledged their support one hundred known, whirlwind, gospel Evangelist. percent. with us in the afternoon service. May | to Rey. J. L. Montgomery was B The The business session was held|* Monday night with the P. E. presiding. > After praise service the regular routine of business was begun. Mrs. M. L. Palmer was elected reporter to all church papers. After all reports were in the P. E. gave a very timely lecture on the spiritual out look of the church, Officers for the ensuing year were in- stalled. The Finance Committee The business part of the Conference} showed an increase this quarter —Miss M. L. Palmer C reported MOORHEAD, MISS. Dr. W. L. Debro, P. E. of the Sun- flower Dist. called an extra session of the ministers and Laymen Council at Sunflower, Miss. Rev. A. B. Brown, pastor of Lee Chapel A. M. E. Church, District Steward, Mr.. L. Palmer and wife, Mrs. M. L. Palmer motored to the Council. The meeting opened at 11 o'clock a.m. Dr. W. L. Debro, Chairman. Song—Rev. A. B. Brown; Prayer, Rev. W. H. Williams, Scrip- J. L. Montgomery, ture Lesson, Rev Address, Dr. W. L. Debro, subject “The Golden Rule,” which was highly accepted. Topic discussed—Revival Objectives, by Rev. A. B. Brown, Educational Objectives by Mr. L. Pal- mer, Report supplemented, Rev. L Hooper, Secretary and Treasurer, Dr. W. L. Debro. was animated over the spirit of the meeting and closed with a warm hand shake. Lee Chapel A. M. E. Church’s election of delegates to the Electoral College: Rey. A. B. Brown, pastor, Chairman, Lillian O. Palmer,| ‘| Evangelist A CONSTR 1940. Do tered in the Department The Bethel to A. M. E. Church, Rev. Rudd, pastor. LAW-MAKERS AT DETROIT, COME, MAY, MOVE ON! (1)—All Evangelists, Lay and Ministerial Regis- Paying $1.00 Annually Thru Annual Conference. (2) Every registered Evangelist an Agent of the Church making an Annual Offering to this depart- ment. (4) Returning the 6% of Dollar Money to this Department. (5) Giving this Department | ‘. PAGE FIFTEEN = Mr. L. Palmer, the winner by After a short devotion,|a majority of votes 19 to 14, Mr. M. the pastor, Rev. A. B. Brown, in very| Hays, alternate. fitting words presented the Presiding Elder, Rev. W. L. Debro. BETHEL IN GREAT REVIVAL A. M. E. Church of r, is in the midst of a great spiritual Many sinners are being converted His|and a number of accessions made. The sermon will not soon be forgotten. The revival is proving a great sugcess for presence of himself and his good people added so much to: our service. quarter went over in a very satisfactory way. ethel, both spiritually and financially. The Evangelist goes to Sewickly, Pa. engage in services for St. Peter's he is accompanied by Evangelist Char- lott Gore of St. Louis, Mo. Those desiring her services may con- tact by writing to 134 West 10th St., ovington, Ky. REV. J. N. GIBBS, Pastor Card Writing, Filling in Diplo- mas, Marriage License, Certifi- cates a Specialty. Prices reason- able. Address: S. R. HALL (Penman) $820 Forbes St., Squirrel Hill Sta. DIVINDU MM Herbarium uni ps way FREE TRIAL TREATMENT- BIGGEST, BEST PRESCRIPTION EVER GIVEN DIVINUM ALL-HEAL ING HERBARIUM REMEDIUM, Na- ture’s Ever-Ready Universal Never-Fail Speedwell Panaceas for Human Ills. 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YOUNG ke cu “sear eee oad The Second Quarterly oe 4tM on the “GOSPEL HIGHWAY.” For Revival Dates write me at SAGA atest white Daily pape Lee Chapel ‘ . . 2.00 wee ies ois 3 the Topeka Daily Capital. Ie resulted Cia Merch “9.20, Sunday School 716 SOUTH 1th STREET PHILADELPHIA, PA. A ol. Cc. ideavereee 4 . { so8 6 the Foun- urch, 4 \ i -50 . $50.00 ‘Mm many visitors attending ; ; 1.60 ——— we ¢ 3.0 Total to dates... c+ * : ===== DSC09386.JPG ===== PAGE SIXTEEN —~ RECORDER HALL OF FAME The Rev. John H. Sheffer, Pastor Union, Allentown, New Jersey. The Rev. Wm. P. Stevenson Mrs. Alberta Wilson, Jone Tabernacle, Philadelphia, Pa. The Rev. J. D. Howell, W. Ray Dezon, St. Stephen, Detroit, Mich. The Rev. Herman F. Tyree, Pastor St. Matthew, Philadel- phia, Penna. The Reverend J. E. Thomas P. E., Palmetto Annual Confer- ence, Florence, S. C. The Rev. T. Jefferson Clement Pastor Wesley Chapel, Hous- ton, Texas. The Rev. Howard A. Garcia, Pastor, Mt. Pisgah, Jersey City N. J. The Rev. George W. Baber, Pas- tor of Ebenezer Church, De- troit, Michigan, and host to the 1949 GENERAL CONFER- ENCE. The Rev. D. Ward Nichols, Pastor Emanuel, New York City. Mrs, Thennie Baten, Evangelist, Second A. M. E. Church, Hartford, Conn. The Rev. Wm. A. Dorsey, Pastor Woodbury, New Jersey The Rev. H. H. Black, Pastor Indianapolis, Ind. The Rev. D. B. Barton. Pastor Calvary, Glen Cove, N. Y. Mr. R. J. Gardner, St. James A. M. E. Church, Cleveland, Ohjo THE RECORDER HONOR ROLL Evangelist N. H. Jeltz. Mrs, W. Sampson Brooks, Beth- el Church, Newbedford, Mass. Mrs. Alma Mason, Allen A. M. E. Church. Philadelphja, Pa. The Reverend J. A. Dames, Pas tor of St. James, St, Louis Missouri. The Rev. W. E. Guy, Pastor Ft. Wayne, Ind. Dean Chas. S. Spivey, Payne Seminary, Wilberforce, Ohio. The Rev, John C Coaxum, Pas. tor St. Matthews, S. C. The Rev. S. T. Boyd, Mt. Pis- gah A. M. E, Church, Salem, N. J. The Rev. A. D. Avery, Presid- ing Elder of the Raleigh Djs- trict, Western North Carolina Conference, Greensboro, N. C. The Rev. Allen R. Cooper, Al- bany, Ga. The Rev. E. Harley, Apalachicola, Florida. The Rev. N. H. Leath, Noma, Florida. Mr, Albert Williams, Detroit, Michigan The Rev. W. F. Rice, Pastor, . Detroit, Michigan. The Rev. Edward E. Tyler, Pas- tor, Jamaica, N. Y. Miss Lottie G. Wright, Franklin West Virginia The Rev. Carlyle F. Stewart Pastor St. Peter, Houston, Texas and Editor of The Daily Altar. The Rev. T. J. Davis, M D. CONNECTIONAL YOUNG PEOPLE’S CONGRESS Philadelphia, June 18-22 THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER Americus, Georgia. The Rev. M. F. Robinson, Pas tor Bethel A. M. E. Church Conway, S. C. Mrs. J. F. Vanderhorst, Presi- dent Conference Branch Mis- sionary Society, New Jersey. The Rev. “Augustus T. Wilkie, Pastor Oliver Chapel, Philadel. phia, Penna. The Rev. John W. P. Collier, Jr, Pastor, Westfield, New Jersey The Rev. M. J. Hendrieth, Pas- tor Grant A. M. E. Church, Toronto, Ont., Canada. The Rev. A. Q. Norton, Pastor Mt. Zion, Darby, Penna. Mrs. Rosalie Polk, St. Matthew, Philadelphia, Penna. Prof. O. M. Travis, Merchant, Monticello, Kentucky. The Rev. 1. N. Patterson, P. E. West Phila. Dist., Philadelphia Penna. The Rev. S. R. Maguinez, P. E. 4th Episcopal District, Chicago, Mrs, Winnie Nixon, Egypt, Ga. The Rev. A. Lincoln Criglar, Pastor, Hagerstown, Maryland The Rev. K. J. Siddall, Pastor St. John, Springfield, Illinois. Mr. W. A. Fisher, St. James A. M. E. Church, Atlantic | City, N. J. | Mrs, S. A. Nelson, Allen A. M.| E. Church, Dayton, Ohio. The Rev. Richard Frier, Pastor Emanuel, New York, N. Y. The Rev. G. W. Gordon, Pastor Carey Tercentenary, Chicago Illinois. The Rev. A. L. Murray, Pastor Burke’s Chapel, Paducah, Ken- tucky. The Rev. L. L. Farmer, Pre- siding Elder, Cottageville, S, C. The Rev. F. Douglass Coleman, Pastor St. John, Nashville, Tenn. Mrs. Jane Payne, Quincy, IIli- nois, The Rev. R. H. Harbert, P. E., Phoenix—Albuquerque District, Pasadena, Calif. The Rev. Wm. H. Griffin, Pas- tor Grant Memorial, Chicago Illinois. The Rev. Fred E. Stephens, Pas- tor, Tucson, Arizona. The Rev. Wm _ David Miller, Pastor Oklahoma City. Okla, The Rev. Simon J. Holly, Pastor Great Falls, Montana. The Rev. J. C. Clay—Rebecca Thompson, Gulfport, Miss. The Rev. G. Horace Jenkins, Pastor Quinn Chapel, Louisville, Ky. The Rev. V. C. Hodges, Pastor Baltimore, Md. Members of the Hall of Fame are persons who have sent in ten or more new cash subscriptions in the Most Popular Bishop Con- test. On the Honor Roll are names of persons who have sent in five or more cash subscriptions. Let your name appear next week among the LEADERS of the church. Watch this space. LOOKING FORWARD. By Rev. W. A. Jennings Vernon A. M. E. Church Tulsa, Oklahoma It has been quite two years since the readers of the Church papers have seen anything in these colums, written by your humble servant. There prevailed a condition over which | had no control and for more than a year, said con- dition kept me from being as active as 1 desired. But thanks be to God for the Physicans and nurses who treated me. I am happy to say that I am well again, and at my post of duty enjoying a very fine ministry here in Tulsa, Oklahoma. We have, for the past 3 years labored in this great City, the Oil Capitol of the World with some degree of success. At this writing Vernon boasts of a mem- bership of 900 people, and to say the least they are some of the finest to be iound in the connection. It is a source of inspiration to be in the services on Sunday and see six or seyen hundred people worshiping in the Spirit of the Christ. Wonderful are the works of the Lord here in Vernon. As we con- tinue to LOOK FORWARD, I am see- ing men, men of Vision and of soul power, men who are consecrated, and equal to the tasks of becoming LEAD- ERS. Yes Bishops and General Offi- cers in this great church of Allen. I see men standing as tall trees in the midst of a great forest. Brillant men, men with service records, worthy of the consideration of the entire family of African Methodism, yes, they are men, who are very able to “keep on keeping on,” they are needed now, they will be needed tomorrow, surely men will be needed to meet in Detroit, Michigan in May, 1940, at which time the General Conference of the A. M. E. Church will be in session. Delegates elected to the said Conference, must be men and women of intergity, who love and re- spect the rules and order of the African M. E. Church. Much worth ‘while legislation will claim the attention of the delegates. Let us not run wild with selfish ambition, and ungodly pride, and do the things that will cause a reflection on the delegates and the Church at large. Leave the loud, babbling un- scruplows men at home, send to Detroit well balance, cool headed and warm heart’d men and women. Send men who can claim the attention of the Presiding Officers, not by the blateing of his mouth, but by the coolness of action the sense of his responsibility to the church who sent him there as a representative of a great organization. Keep the noise makers at home, and send men of action and ability to De- troit. If this is done, the church will be a greater blessing to the world at large. THURSDAY, APRIL », . Joseph Gomez of Cleveland Carey A. Gibbs £ Jacksonville J. L. Butler of Georgia; p.’ Ss Nichols of New York City; Cha Wag Stewart of Virginia ; George W a ie of Detroit; G. T. Stinson of Docican't na; T. J. Miles of South Ca: i a Allen. oes Ohio: ee PEGRAM CHAPEL A. Mr CHURCH Pegram, Tenn, The President, Sister Washingto : the Missionary Society, had Rey ae, uel Waddy, the Pastor of Bellen U. P. B. Church of Nashville nessee and his lovely congregation worship with us at our church i o'clock Sunday afternoon, Marc} a Rev. Waddy preached a wonder{y] mon. His text being from the P, Isaiah “Who is he?”—which was ed by all. The contribution was wonde and Sister Washington, the Pre; of the Missionary Society, a reat worker of the church, is not feaying a stone unturned to fulfill the object which she is to reach. Our loving pas. tor, with his open heart Presented th church to the Rey. Waddy for the ti being. Our church is taking a ney start under this new Pastor, Rey. N p Thompson and is traveling by leaps aaj bounds. Two young men here, Me, Horace L. Woodard and Mr. Alex Woodard used their cars to bring peo ple from miles around in order that he program would be a success. Sister Washington with her broad 1 ad open heart took up an after coll for Mr. Willie Newsom, a man oi community, who has been sick. Sam. n Cn. 12 sere Tophet Sister Mattie Hooten helped Sister 4 Washington to raise this collection {or Mr. Willie Newsom which amount $2.88, from the President of the Mi- sionary Society. May the Benediction of God, Peace be upon Rey. Waddy, who came avd delivered this sermon, that he may lve long and preach the gospel of pea Rev. N. D. Thompson, Pas‘or Sister Georgia Lee Hooten SERMON OUTLINE Theme: We Bear the Name of Cliris- tians. * Text: “And the disciples were called Christians first in Antioch.” Acts 11:20 1. The origin of the name (a) |i was affixed by the Jews or heathen, ! shows that the natural mind has ™ just appreciation of spiritual excellence. (b) If it was assumed by the 4 ciples, it shows that they regard: Christ as the center of their religion (c) If it was imposed by God, " shows that He is solicitous to fix t' proper aspect in which His people * viewed. Yes, there will be five or six Bishops|2. The import of the name. elected, and may be two or three Gen- eral Officers, LOOKING FORWARD, we see standing in line for Episcopal honors. Such men as Drs. John H. Clayborn, Editor of the Southern Christian Recorder, Little Rock, Ark. ; Frank Madison Reid of St. Louis, Mo. ; eae (a) A believer in Christ (b) A lover of Christ (c) An imitator of Christ (d) A servant of Christ (e) An expectant of Christ. REV. Wm. A. DORSEY Woodbury, \ (OLUME XCI.—NO. 4 LOYAL SUPPORTERS BISHOP G. B. YOUNG Waco, Texas Upon our return from the Dallas cil of Bishops we sent out an-ap- for immediate aid-for thes Chris an Recorder in our efforts to develop e paper and put it on a firm financial jasis. ¢ many who promtise to help, and). gyactor of Faith Church of German-| ganizations throughout the cits hose who'wrote encouragingly. Some town, and grandson of the late Bishop} Mr Moore has been legal counsel (Continued on page 12) Benjamin Tucker Tanner, from 1868.to| ior'the African’ M. E."Chureh in many ORTH CAROLINA MUTUAL AS ETS INCREASED FROM $5,108, 72.22 TO $5,498,188 DURING 1938 nsurance In Force From $41,521,952 To $44,141,607, C. C. Spaulding Re- veals On 40th Anniversary. DURHAM, N. C.—The assets of the North Carolina Mutual Insurance Co. creased from $5,108,472.22 to $5,498, 88.02, and the insurance in force in eased from $41,521,952.00 to $44,141, 07, in 1938, according to C. C. Spauld ig, president, who revealed the statu Hf the company to officers and policy olders during the 40th anniversary lebration on October 20, 1938. He also pointed ‘out that the morbid and mortality experience of the Ompany was favorable and that evi- nee of increased interest in the com- ny by policyholders and the general ublic was shown by 104 students in ¢ 1928 graduating class of Tuskegee We thank those who responded Téachers College of Howard University HE-OFFICIAL ORGAN: ECONDER Tit AFRICAN-METHODIST-EPISCOPAL CHURCH. PHILADELPHIA, PA. THURSDAY, APRIL 13, 1939 PHILADELPHIA LAWYER APPOINTED ASSISTANT DISTRICT ATTORNEY »3, and how stupiu ty, a@ young woman be producing’ soy - HON, LEWIS TANNER MOORE Among the most brilliant Jawyers in. very large legal practice, and is active Philadelphia is Lewis Tanner Moore}in civic affairs—President of John M. who maintains a beantifel suite of of-| Langston |aw Club, Chairman of Trus- fices in the Allen Building, where he} tec Board, Faith Church, Germantown, | has been since 1929, He is the son of; Secretary Board of Managers ot Doug- éd many Lewis. B. Moore, Ph.D., Dean. of} las'Hospital, and has repre social or other religious fraternal }884. Editor of the Christian Recorder, }real estate transactions,—with the late and in 1883 first Rditor of the A.M. E.| Bishop. J? -H in purchase of Jones Tabernacle, 20th and ‘Dauphin Attorney Moore was born in Washing-| Streets, redemption of ‘Metropolitan ton, D. C.) June 20, 1899; where he| Church, 20th and’Fitzwater Streets. He attended the’ public schools. In 1921! handled the legal phase of the repur- he received his baccalaureate from Bates College, Lewiston, Maine. He attended the Harvard Laty School, and was graduated from Temple Uni- versity Law School June, 1929, The same year he was admitted to the Phil- Lawyer Moore has a | Review. degree On Mareh 31, 1939 Law- Assistant Attorney G.E. Curry: yer Moore was appointed Attorney by the District Charles F. Kelly at a salary of $3,000 per year, atid is the only Negro mem- i : among nine appointees. adelphia Bar. ber ig PP ns Ua ts history dates back from the close of the Civil War. Many visitors. will attend and witness the election of dele- gates to the General Conference. Two of the leading pastors are the Reverends C.-E, Stewart of Portsmouth, and J. A. Young of Norfolk. Dr Howard D. Gregg is entertaining pastor Bishop Davis will have cause to rejoice when SPRING CONFERENCES BEGIN On Wednesday morning Bishop M. H. Davis conyened the Virginia Annual Conference at Richmond, Va. This will e the first of the series for 1939 and i * : r Bishop D. H. Sims shortly thereafte stg will hold the conferences of the First |The more firs of human sight Ve chase of the Allen Building by Manager|} rN PRICE FIVE CENTS THE PLACE, OR THE MAN THE REV. As J. ALLEN Jews of old felt tha he birth place had to do with his or worth to society, and his oppor ties to do service for Gad, as, “can any good thing come out of Nazaretl Ever since that day, the comes, The Man Not the Place A. M 's to the altruism spirit of akes the place and makes the Man I have. be« he is honored the br his sk es in our hearts tars are tell us that some that their lights the main part of true with men, and Richard Allen is a splendid example (Continued. on page In This Issue | The Daily Altar- - Rev. Carlyle F. Stewart...... 2 Sunday School Lesson... ........- 3 EDITORIALS ; Keeping The Law. . 4 Marian Anderson Episode 4 “Believe It Or Not” 4 How Honesty Pays * (Editorial of the Week) 4 Pointed Points 5 Churchman Afield ...........-2545 5 Young People’s Page Virginia is Epi al District. The ' feat connection reports rise above those of last year stitute, who insured their lives. with) (Continued ‘on page 13) ~ CONNECTIONAL the only conference m the which has two General Officers. Its Philadelphia, June 18-22 ¥ ‘ Allen C. E. League..... BY 7 Clement’s Comments ....... 7 “The Murray Pension Plan’- Dr. A: L. Murray, Jr 7 News At A Glance 10 YOUNG PEOPLE’S CONGRESS
• April 27, 1939
  ===== DSC09370.JPG ===== PAGE SIXTEEN RECORDER HALL OF FAME Mrs. Jane Payne, Bethel A. M. E. Church, Quincy, Illinois The Rev. S. R. Maguinez, P. E. 4th Episcopal District, Chicago, Illinois. The Rev. John H. Sheffer, Pastor Union, Allentown, New Jersey The Rev. Wm. P. Stevenson Mrs. Alberta Wilson, Jones Tabernacle, Philadelphia,’ Pa. The Rev J. D. Howell, W. Ray Dezon, St. Stephen, Detroit, Mich. The Rev. Herman F. Tyree, Pastor St. Matthew, Philadel- phia, Penna. The Reverend J. E. Thomas, P E., Palmetto Annual Confer- ence, Florence, $. C The Rev. T. Jefferson Clement, Pastor Wesley Chapel, Hous- ton, Texas The Rev. Howard A. Garcia, Pastor Mt. Pisgah, Jersey City, N. J. The Rev. George W. Baber, Pas- tor of Ebenezer Church, De- troit, Michigan, and host to the 1949 GENERAL CONFER- ENCE The Rev. D. Ward Nichols, Pas-| tor Emanuel, New York City. | Mrs. Thennie Baten, Evangelist,| Second A. M. E. Church,| Hartford, Conn | The Rev. Wm. A. Dorsey, Pastor Woodbury, New Jersey. | The Rev. H. H. Black, Pastor| Indianapolis, Ind. / The Rev. D. B. Barton, Pastor Calvary, Glen Cove, N. Y- Mr. R. J. Gardner, St. James A. M. E. Church, Cleveland, Ohio. THE RECORDER HONOR ROLL Evangelist N. H. Jeltz Mrs. W. Sampson Brooks, Beth- el Church, Newbedford, Mass. Mrs. Alma Mason, Allen A. M E. Church, Philadelphia, Pa. The Reverend J. A. Dames, Pas- tor of St. James, St. Louis, Missouri. The Rev. W. E. Guy, Pastor Ft Wayne, Ind Dean Chas. S. Spivey, Payne Seminary, Wilberforce, Ohio. The Rev. John C. Coaxum, Pas- tor St. Matthew, S. C The Rev. S. T. Boyd, Mt. Pis- gah A. M. E. Church, Salem, N, J. The Rev. A. D. Avery, Presid- ing Elder of the Raleigh Dis- trict, Western North Carolina Conference, Greensboro, N. C. The Rev. Allon R. Cooper, Al- bany, Ga. The Rev. E. Harley, Apalachi- cola, Florida. The Rev. N. H. Leath, Noma, Florida. - Mr. Albert Williams, Detroit, Michigan, The Rev. W. F. Rice, Detroit, Michigan Pastor, CONNECTIONAL YOUNG PEOPLE’S CONGRESS Philadelphia, June 18-22 ae - THE CHRISTIA The Rev. Edward E. Tyler, Pas- tor, Jamaica, N. Y- Miss Lottie G. Wright, Franklin, West Virginia The Rev. Carlyle F. Stewart, Pastor St. Peter, Houston, Texas and Editor of The Daily Altar. The Rev. T. J. Davis, M. D. Americus, Ga. The Rev. M. F. Robinson, Pas- tor Bethel A: M. E. Church, Conway, S. C. Mrs. J. F. Vanderhorst, Presi- dent Conference Branch Mis- sionary Society, New Jersey. The Rev. Augustus T. Wilkie, Pastor Oliver Chapel, Philadel- phia, Penna. The Rev. John W. P. Collier, Jr. Pastor, Westfield, New Jersey The Rev. M. J. Hendrieth, Pas- tor Grant A. M. E. Church, Toronto, Ont., Canada. The Rev. A. Q. Norton, Pastor Mt. Zion, Darby, Penna. Mrs. Rosalie Polk, St. Matthew, Philadelphia, Penna. Prof. O. M. Travis, Merchant, Monticello, Kentucky. The Rev. I. N. Patterson, P. E. West Phila. Dist., Philadelphia, Penna Mrs. Winnie Nixon, Egypt, Ga. The Rev. A. Lincoln Criglar,| Pastor, Hagerstown, Maryland The Rev. K. J. Siddall, Pastor St. John, Springfield, Illinois. Mr. W. A. Fisher, St. James A. M. E, Church, Atlantic City, N.S. Mrs. S. A. Nelson, Allen A. M. E. Church,, Dayton, Ohio. The Rev. Richard Frier, Pastor Emanuel, New York, N. Y. The Rev. G. W. Gordon, Pastor Carey Tercentenary, Chicago, Illinois. The Rev. A. L. Murray, Pastor Burke’s Chapel, Paducah, Ken- tucky. The Rev. L. L. Farmer, Pre- siding Elder, Cottageville, S. C. The Rev. F. Douglass Coleman, Pastor St. John, Nashville, Tenn. The Rev. R. H. Harbert, P. E., Phoenix—Albuquerque District, Pasadena, Calif. The Rev. Wm. H. Griffin, Pas- tor Grant Memorial, Chicago, Illinois. The Rev. Fred E. Stephens, Pas- tor, Tucson, Arizon, The Rev. Wm. David Miller, Pastor Oklahoma City, Okla. The Rev. Simon J. Holly, Pastor Great Falls, Montana. The Rev. J. C. Clay—Rebecca Thompson, St. Paul, Gulfport, Miss. The Rev. G. Horace Jenkins, Pastor Quinn Chapel, Louis- ville, Ky. The Rev. V. C. Hodges, Pastor Baltimore, Md. The Rev. Wm. Butler, Missouri. The Rev. E. A. Simmons, Pas- tor, Cynthiana, Kentucky. Bell, Pastor THE REV. L. H. HEMMINGWAY Church Extension Secretary At the annual meeting of the Church Extension Board, Secretary-Treasurer Hemmingway made his first report since his incumbency. He has literally resurrected the department and has re- stored confidence. His report was heard with attention. Often it was punctu- ated with applause. Brot forward $4,003.13. Receipts $15,528.68. Total $19,531.86. Expended $16,146.42 with a balance of $13,387.44. Outstanding loans $518,699.91. Total assets $1,022,639.91. The property is free of debt, all taxes’ paid, and the efficient Secretary has been able to effect an operating saving of $4,000 per year. The General Conference will undoubt- edly restore to this Department a larger percentage of the Dollar Money. The President of the Board is Bishop S. L. Greene. The Rev. D. Ward Nichols, Secretary. Ist District—D. Ward Nichols 2nd District—B. G. Grady 3rd District—A. A. Jarvis 4th District—C. E. Brooks 5th District—W. H. Burnett Members of the Hall of Fame are persons who have sent in ten or more new cash subscriptions in the Most Popular Bishop Con- test. On the Honor Roll are names of persons who have sent in five or more cash subscriptions. Let your name appear next week among the LEADERS of the church. Watch this space. 8th District—P. W. Rogers 9th District—L. V. Starkey 10th District—J. H. Smith llth District—J. M. Wise 12th District—Octavia Douglas 13th District—G. W. Andrews BIRMINGHAM, ALA. The second Quarterly Conference of St. John A. M. E. Church of Birmin ham, Alabama was held Friday oo April 7th by Presiding Elder p. 7’ Matherson with Dr. J. M. Davkin, Jr., : pastor. The songs were son stirring, the prayers were reverent forceful and touching and the reports were all good. The report showed the addition of a number of new mem. bers to the church during the quarter Each club and board attributed thei: co-operative spirit to the fine leadership of their pastor, who is doing a Hercy. lean work. With such efforts as are led on by him, they will soon be able to finish up the main auditorium, the following of which has already begun, and the Usher Board, led by Mis Averie Dawkins, has paid $116.00 for the putting in of the rest of the windows in the main auditorium. As is the usual custom of this pastor to pay off his Presiding Elder on the night of his quarterly meeting, so he did at this quarterly meeting, and a nice sum was turned over to the trustees aiter doing such. The quarterly mecting was continued on Sunday morning and all feasted on the masterly sermon which was delivered by the Presiding Elder. It was a high day in Zion, both spiritual- ly and financially. The church was beautifully decorated with pots of palms and baskets of flowers. The attend- ance was an oyer-flowing audience. On Sunday evening at 7:30 there was a music feast given by, both of the choirs; the Senior choir, led on by its efficient chorister, Mrs. Carrie Chiles Walker was at its best and the Junior choir led on by Miss Jessie Heath, gave sermons in songs. In connection with the quarterly conference the churcli had a small financial drive, which amounted to the sum of $1,057.90. The Presiding Elder rightly said that this was the greatest quarterly meeting he has held at St. John. Peace and pros perity are reigning hence much can be expected to come from this band of African Methodists. 4 MIRIAM SIMS TOOKES REAL ESTATE FOR SALE West Philadelphia quality modera perch front dwellings, for Homes or Investment greatly reduced prices and terms. Teach your Dollars to have more Cents. Licey mailed upon request. Clear Titles Guaranteed JOHN ADAMS, Attorney 5641 Market Street Philadelphia, Pa. Specializing in Real Estate since 1880. Be your own Investor. SE VOLUME XCI.—NO. 6 HOST VIRGINIA CONFERENCE THE REV. HOWARD D. GREGG Richmond, Virginia He entertained the recent 73rd Ses sion of the Virginia..Conference, and was elected alternate to the General Conference. The Reverend Gregg is a South Carolinian, a product of State College, Allen University, Yale, Colum- bia, and holds the Ph.D. degree from the University of Pennsylvania. Seo se IS AFRICAN METHODISM LIVING UP TO THE OPPORTUNITIES ~~ — —.—— [THE-OFFICIAL ORGAN: THE AFRICAN: METHODIST: EPISCOPAL CHURCH. NOUR BROTHERD—\_y PHILADELPHIA, PA. = OF THE TIMES AND THE EXPECTATION OF THE WORLD? By W. T. Pope There seems to be a general awaken- ing in the interest of the African Methodist Church and a serious study of its founder, Richard Allen. This is fine for our race group. and is as it should be. It shows that we not only have a genuine appreciation of the worth-while men God has raised up among us, but a high sense of values for the yision of the church almost from the outset: It was but a little while before the Christian Recorder was born; following hard upon it Wilber- force was founded—this was a forward step and following in its wake other schools came until we have them scattered through the connection. These schools are veritable light- houses of our race group and church. Their founding encouraged other churches to do likewise. I am think- CHRISTIAN THURSDAY, APRIL 27, 1939 BISHOP DAVIS CLOSES VIRGINIA CONFERENCE Raises $6,111 Dollar Money Holds Baltimore Conference BISHOP M Last week Bishop Davis held the Virginia Annual Conference at Richmond, Va. The Dollar Money was $6,111, an increase of $195. This week he is presiding over the Baltimore Conference at the largest conferences in the connection, The educational interests of the Second District center at Philadelphia. Kittrell College. H. DAVIS Annapolis, Md. This is one of ranking with the Chicago and ing of the work of the schools and their influence upon the age, particular- ly of Wilberforce. Six of its presidents have been elected to the bishopric: Daniel A. Payne, Benjamin Fn Lee; Joshua A. Jones, J. A. Gregg and R. R. Wright, Jr: who will forget their touch, of course, Bishops Gregg and Wright are with us yet, both great churchmen and both at the despite mandate of their church seryed in the Fatherland-far off Africa. We have bishops who went to their high post from the presidency of other schools ; Bishop Flipper, our Senior, Fountain, Goal: RECORDER OBSERVES 50,000 New Subscribers Sims, Greene—all great churchmen} placing high estimate on spiritual val- ues, Bishop Greene is from Shorter } College as was also Bishop Conner. What Bishop Payne was to Wilber- force, Bishop Conner was to Shorter except he was not its founder, but its builder—Shorter like all of our schools has had its ups and downs, but thank} God it is till carrying on. Making Bricks Without Straw Just now it has at its head as Presi-| dent, G. A. Gregg, a very remarkable} man—coming to us in the midst of the depression he has shown rare courage, is MRS. HOWARD D, GREG( Richmond, Va The wife of Dr. Gregg is a g from Morris Brown and a dent of Bishop D. H. Sims She. aided materially in the entertainment of tt Conference ————————————— an implicit faith anc eat self-control Many humiliating experiences have come to him. but through them all he has exhibited such poise and self control that he has won the respect and admi ration of white and black Just as the founders of the church started our educational program they emphasized the business of the race by establishing departments—these depart ments were the pathfinders of the race’s Continued on page 12 —————————— In This Issue | The Daily Altar- » Rev. Carlyle F. Stewart...... 2 Sunday School Lesson.. ......+++ 3 EDITORIALS: Our Connectional Program { The Golden Rule.......-. ‘ 4 What Price Truth....... Whose Fatherland? (Editorial of the Week’. Pointed Points The Churchman Afield Allen C. E. League. ..... ‘ The Christian Recorder Pulpit News At A Glance.......- 10 Transitions \...,-..- +: ee gist ANNIVERSARY ===== DSC09371.JPG ===== a Br aes Yon o 3 be tal t ise PAGE TWO THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER Rae ‘ Np es epee PAGE THREE THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER but in loving and in being a bless- ing to others. It does not consist in enjoyment, but in giving. It does not consist in having one’s own way, but in denying one’s self. It does not consist in finding one’s life, but in losing it. It does not consist in seeking satisfac- 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. “What this town needs is a man who knows God otherwise — thai hearsay.” : Read Luke 14:15-24. Prayer: Blessed God, Our Father may we be witnesses at home Br abroad of the power of Jesus to saye, Give us holy boldness to go forth jn the hedges and highways to share wit) men our knowledge of thee. In Jesuy’ name.—Amen. ig , SCHOOL LESSON " him she tried to go to the right, but thi Spirit of Jesus suffered him at te go straight ahead meant ates ‘ahs Europe. Then he heard a voice: “Come over and help us.” Guided by the Hol. Spirit, as definitely as by a pillar i cloud by day or a pillar of fire by night the great apostle was led into Hee donia. The hour for transition had ar- heat ee wanted the gospel pro- ; God often leads us by shutting doors ae in Europe. It could not stay] in our faces. on aie 2 expand, God Blessed is the man who can keep his finger pointed a aa oY caNey, ay His| faith in the face of closed doors. ara . Jesus 1p right: “Thy| One of the most direct approaches to i mine be done. any people is through its womanhood. _Modern young people, lacking dis- cipline, seem to think that they can ex- press themselves -in any age They SUNDA Keep a close watch on the man who has a cosmic urge within his own soul. Paul was more ready to answer a call for help than a call of profits, and there- in he differs from some modern Chris- tians. " One of the reasons for Paul’s suc- cess was his habit of making straight courses for his objectives. COMMENDS RECORDER ANNIVERSARY a The Daily Altar ik By Rev. Carlyle F Stewart EZ Minneapolis, Minn. =... i ae April 30 Lesso) PAUL CROSSES INTO EUROPE Lesson Text: Acts 15:36; 16:4-15. 15:36 And after some days Paul said unto Barnabas, Let us return now and yisit the brethren in every city wherein we proclaimed the word of the Lord, and see how they fare. 16:4 And as they went on their way through the cities, they delivered them the decrees to keep which had been ordained of the apostles and elders that were at Jerusalem. 5 So the churches were strengthened in the faith, and in- Le, bh unte all them| ‘The source of our help must come GRACE AT THE TABLE to all that calJ| irom above. Two men may undergo He will fal6B| 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- OS Thanks be to Thee, O Lord, for these and all the blessings so generously pro- vided. We thank Thee in the name of PRAYER THOUGHT By William Chalmer Covert __ | look is bad, try the uplook. Prayer: God of all things and of| Christ. Amen. creased in number daily. have the idea that they can do anything i Saturday, April 29 “Two men looked through prison bars; all times, our frail lives are in Thy 6 And they went through the region they wish. But this is emphatically not Gracious God and Father of all men, GIVEN TO HOSPITALITY One saw mud, the other saw stars.” hands. "Help us to learn the true les- — of Phrygia and Galatia, having been for- true. “The Holy Spirit suffered them MSs sero the triumphs of Thy sav- TRAE TSE: Those who love God when they pass| S0S of living that we may be vessels HYMNS THAT LIVE bidden of the Holy Spirit to speak the not.” Calll it the spirit of truth and you ing grace in every part of our needy riven to hospitality '—Romans 12:13. thréugh (great teials and faruiations fit for our Master’s use.—Amen. word in Asia; 7 and when they were odie gel te vaamelanewer: | Call it the world. For those who first saw the Certain sections of our country are - > come over against Mysia, they assayed spirit of wisdom and the path of duty outreached hands of | their unsaved 1 known for the warmth of their hospi look up beyond the misery of the mo- to go into Bithynia; and the Spirit suf- lies in the same direction. There is no brethren in far off lands and who re- Thursday, May 4 : f - ment to an unfailing source of power, The Changing Year—Spring . - é 4 fan : ; si it Se ane dy asec ae and know that they shall be preserved “REVIVE THY WORK” fered them! not; 8 and, passing by rma Woe lece BAe hah Sonica vis a W rh is ate ee ity a compic io . cf “4 " 7 Ty, =) \ eriorc > omy “| from all evil. The glory of the spring how sweet! Mysia, they came down to Troas. 9 And| Play. but we must work. We would) ion that called Paul, live again before) The Chri an Fielald? founded y e Christian erald, founded in feeling of formality by the genuine- a vision appeared to Paul in the night: like to dally, but we must move for- « . : b Read Psalm 121. Habakuk 3: “O Lord, revive thy work] The new-born life how glad! Be : : z & ess of greeting and the sincere effort: read es i < a i ey oe ss 21) Se church today. Let nations which] 1848, like the “North Star,” founded by ness of greeting and the sincere efforts Prayer: Keep our spiritual vision in the midst of the years.” What joy the happy earth to greet There was a man of Macedonia stand- ward. This friend who is so attractive] } ve no hope be permitted to hear the ae k AN ag é fs are 5 2 exerted toward making them feel at} | ze In‘the Christian Century, Dr. E. x ; ! ing, beseeching him, and saying, Come} 'S mjurious; we must not see him again y ¢| Frederick Douglass, at about the same at! clear and our eyes lifted upward unto a In spring’s bright rai-ment clad! , 7 y y 4 £2in.| jood news of salvation and know the| time Aral thie ‘ j | home. In our extremely commercial thee, O blessed Lord. May no earthly Stanley Jones writes an article under 2 over into Macedonia, and help us. This habit, which is so seductive, we g' ; SAO e|time, were the morning stars that age we have lost, to a large extent, pf : : the caption: “Afterthoughts on a Rass 10 And when he had seen the vision dare not indulge. “The spirit of Jesus joy and peace of our Chrisian faith.| heralded the day of the first literary experience, however, bitter blind ust © Divine Renewer, Thee I bless, i: hs Stir the hearts of Christian men and| steps in the newspaper ! 1d of Ame the friendliness that became such an : ‘ Preaching Mission,” which should furn- ‘i straightway we sought to go forth into will not permit it.” SE Eis UE ae aca 7 x to the source of power and victory. ea ? I greet’ Thy going forth; d women with the poignant needs of, cans of African descent The A. M essential part of the life of our fathers : ish food for sober thought to all Chris- y | j i: Macedonia, concluding that God had| !n the foothills of the Alps there is Gs ee rene oe ind mothers. We excuse our Jack of In His name.—Amen. z I love Thee in the loveliness a i feck Preset eet counted men’s souls today. May there be gen-| 2. Church can neither increase its : LES SS EEO ee for when: E. Stanley Jones|Of Thy renewed earth. called us to preach the gospel unto great mountaineer. | 44. giving of life and service as well] power or prestige, by pointing to the This is the inscription: “HE DIED CLIMBING.” And it would haye been equally true had it read, “He lived them. 11 Setting sail therefore from Troas, Christian charity on the grounds of the pressure of business and the pinch of speaks, the world stops to listen. That 3 we need a’ revival of religion in the as of money, that the agencies for the promotion of the gospel in all the earth| must hold its place and justify its ex- glorious achievements of the past. It Tuesday, May 2 “IF IT BE OF GOD” Creator Spirit, may we be oh Patton ee bac DP seme : world today is not gain-said by any|-still nobler works of Thine; ve eel ROR ORNCHE ee tabing case hig tte oe shall be unhindered. Raise up out of]istence by the things it is doing today. d) or if this counsel or this work be of thoughtful, religious person. How that] pivine Renewer, graciously race, and the day fo lowing to Neapolis, t Be g was his life. Tf) our college consecrated young men and| | endorse and commend your purpose with others, and to make them experi- men, it will come to nought: But evangelism shall be conducted is food] Renew this heart of Sane 2 and from thence to Philippi, which is| °* wish to know HOWE, you are) omen whose flaming zeal for God will] to celebrate the ninety-first anniversary ence the glow of our’ hearts warmed if it be of God, ye cannot overthrow for much hard thinking. Dr. Jones 4 a city of Macedonia, the first of the ask yourself how much ERE: there is} (ouch with new enthusiasm and courage] oi the founding of the Christian Her with friendly interest ia, Use" and) +. Acts 5:28-39- says that you cannot play to the galle-| titi let new life and strength upsprins district, a Roman colony: and we were] YO0- Are you always driving ahead} i,< purposes of a lagging church to-|ald, and trust that the edition will at grace that. Wal: nine be a part of! + oot in the midst of a group of men ries,and expect to get results. “Evange-| Stijl let new joy be given; in this city tarrying certain days. 15 foward someting 41) Bor Caleb life be-) ard the task of saving the world.| tract thousands of subscribers to add ‘ingles onimngincte ae) who were discussing a much debated lism in the future, if it is to get any-| And grant the glad new song to ring And on the sabbath day we went forth) 83? Seger ae when he) «send out, O God, Thy light and Thy | new strength and influence to the grand \ man was complaining to me that ariidte ‘be 1eil ok “one bishops The where, must be sincerely and simply Tigoneh ihe nc Semone nen without the gate by a river side, where got a chance at the hill of the giants. truth.” In Christ's name. Amen old Christian Recorder whos et he did not relish attending a certain good bishop did not have ai te cham,| real.” I have heard and read ovens 1 Sn A EN RRR ED. we supposed there was a place of pray- All his life that had been his objective. and influence have inspired the long church because the people there were) pin, pea may said shat iguchy Tand| >: Sect reancs of the world today] sPOKANE, WASHINGTON cri aad gmetbat down, and spake unto| = Began (0 live “alice ne ecileais DAILY BIBLE READINGS <uccession of newspapers. that have fol all so distant and cold. About all else of ublicity ioe tallstez Heteuerche Buk and they have been a united Se in Bethel A. M. E. Church the women that were come together. giants. I know of avman who wanted owed intits wake. hospitality ought to be manifested in I ea? see ae if a ape ae saying that we are on the verge of a ; 14 And a certain woman named Lydia, to be a lawyer, like his father and grand- M. Acts 16:6-10 lime verdy: GR: peg er stand a under criticism then it is not great spiritual awakening in America.| The pastor held Church Conferenc« a seller of purple, of the city of Thy- See put aye a aie 0 sight ay % T. Acts 16:11-15. Soon James 2:14-18. resting on the right foundation. The Let us pray earnestly for a great revival] yfarch 27, and Submitted his semi atira, one that worshipped God, heard Banana dag Or ana became} W. | Acts:16:16-18 METROPOLITAN A. M. E. CHURCH Payer; O God, Our Father, may pes rl eid eae Re tadividual and let it begin in us. Anne ates a ee us: whose heart the Lord opened to an author, but he could Boe ae eee T. Acts 1619-25. Philadelphia, Pa. we be so filled with Thy Spirit that pale cover up and tremble before criti- Read Romans 8:1-9. Brother F. A. Stokes was lected give heed unto the things which were ae Tein best hes F. Acts 16:26-34. itty wherever we may radiate kindness| . sth ed Shae , Prayer: Dear Lord, send a revival Ban foe th Paestoral’ Colleze Mrs spoken by Paul. 15 And when she was of Bach, but he cond ao stop ere, € Acts 17:10-12. The third Quarterly Conference was and goodwill to all we meet.—Amen. cism either g or bad, is the day 0} talib ae beanie merton ee ick elegate to the ES baptized, and her husband, she besought He became a medical doctor, but God| “¢ Psalm 67:1-7- conducted iby Rev. Dr. W L. John r doom. Old Gamalie’s prudent admoni-| "" - ‘ p | Batis Chapels ee fard us, saying, If ye have judged me to be| S4ve him no restepsleywas only when The 20th Century Quarterly] son, Presiding Elder of the Philadelphia Saichey siecd The Women set a ish ance i he went to the Congo and built a hos- pase Marci District. He paid high compliments ‘Sunday, April 30 GOOD FOR EVIL Ca ee cum tion needs to be often called to mind in days like ours: work be of men, “If this counsel or it will come to Friday, May 5 February 5, when the Church observed “Women’s Day.” : h faithful to the Lord, come into my house, and abide there. And she constrained us. : pital and built his life into it, that he found peace. FOURTH EPISCOPAL DISTRICT INDIANA CONFERENCE to the pastor, Dr Joseph H Slade for the fine crown and the visiable ¢ vidence "Bless them which persecute you: bless i wes PERSONAL EVANGELISM “Men's Day.” é 4 i ao Paice yas and curse not,”—Romans 12;14. pia sh 1 he: : ae a iar Peale ee ee took thei GOLDEN TEXT: When he had seen Bit sa Benen As i eae BISHOP J. A. GREGG of a iL Sakae and well organized ; eaee overthrow it; lest happily ye D& foun y : en “ ted the vision, straitway we sought to go place 208 yoy ; e ae church. oo nl ip Ao eo short are! even to fight against God.” The or- “Go out into the highways and hedges,| rightful places, and truly, Quit fortis reacts Kets Fes i may turn to the right and find a stone Re elOton, Indiana | ‘After the devotion the conference we of the standard of Jesus! The de- and compel them to come in, that my| themselves like Men.” His) Hone : rate wall; you may turn to the left and find : wae organized and electing Mr. J. H. sire for vengeance or the old “lex talionis”, law of retaliation, is still pre- ganization or individual that does not “be of God” will fail no matter how great its history or mighty the efforts house may be filled.”—Luke 14:23. In the aforementioned article of Dr. Mayor Sutherlin, was guest speake! Sunday, May 7, will be Youth's Day —Rey. E. Davis Chappelle, Minis‘ THE LESSON BROUGHT DOWN TO DATE an iron fence, because God wants you to go straight into Macedonia. And when you go there you help to advance We have just closed Revival meetings at the A. M. E. Church in Washing-| Garbett, reporter. Mrs Portlock, secretary and Luenett The membership has been greatly in yalent. Nothing is further from the * es, he says: “This seems - ill| Christiz irit th h ion to ren- to'saveit. Ey taney Jon pase ded P By John R. Ewers 5 ton, Indiana, conducted by Rev. Will} ey Christian spirit than the passion fo Read Acts 5 :33-39. to me to point to the fact that in the , the cause of Christ. You may not stop J. Smith, pastor Gh thecA Me. creased with the many departments, pace ie ae Prayer: We thank Thee, our Father, future the church must not ay all For up-to-date reliable church Strange words: “But the Spirit of by some pleasant Wave Iee me Ou ena Chuch in ‘Mattoon Illinois: moying forward with success He drew a circle that shut me out; The leaders in the Jesus suffered them not.” We know) not tarry in some cool oasis; you must} “)) good was accomplished Radithe} a. Among’ the | younger units of the " ? for the everlasting truth upon which | people come to it. é church must step out of their narrow stream of id Cadets who figure largely in making Metropoli news read the Christian Recorder eta en church are the Boy Scout push on and ever on. God's will must be done. If you follow the Holy Spirit, if you bring heaven to earth, if you Heretic, rebel, a thing to flout ; But love and I had the wit to win. We drew a circle that took him in.” members were encouraged by the inter- esting sermons given by Rev. Smith during the two weeks services, as the that the big fact which we are bound to consider here is the passage of the If the Thou hast established Thy Church. Help us to love Thee and to conform| groove and stand in’ the : tan a great center for young people. place may be God’s Choir Pulpit GOWN S Fine materials. beautiful, work, pleasingly low prices. Catalog and samples on request. State your need and name of church. DeMoulin Bros. & Co. 1194 South 4th St., Greenville, Ill. P the Church after Thy will._—Amen. these group loyalties and appeal to men : gospel from Asia into Europe. > : : Edwin Markham.) 00 through them. If people do not come Morris Brown College new faith had been unable to get into| carry the gospel, you will be forbidden] "78 ns crowded several nights. 1 Among the improvements. is the fin : Read Matthew 5:1-16. : Ls Wednesday, May 3 to church then the church must come RGIA Europe it probably would have amount-| to g0 aside to follow your own caprice. Seay acsanent the Rev: Smith to, tea™ heating plant installed during the jj Prayer: Blessed God, in the midst “SOME THINGS NOT TRUE to them. fobegi ree a LLEGE ed to little. St. Paul became the ve-| “Not my will, but thine.” But suppose any of our pastors who would desire an| P** Urea ug SO, Se SRR Om ape ee Z + of evil rendered against us, may we ABOUT LIFE” My personal experience in bearing LIBERAL ARTS OO) hicle. He had the honor of carrying} you make your own, Poor in ae Evangelist. He explains the Bible so LUENETT GARBETT have the forgiving spirit and the grace __| out this fact that pastor and people Escnet on oF ARTS the gospel to Europe. He was bold and guide—then futility and disappoint- aiciy tise wey one can ay ment. Your small i ith your sin I am pastoring Washington for the compromise with yo! ‘ second time in twenty years, was re- turned to Mitchel, Ind. for second time and the third time to Vincennes, Ind. where I erected a new Chureh at the cost of, $15,000. REV. H. J. THOMPSON nes adventurous. “Religion is an adventure with God,” as Winifred Rhodes tells us. Do you believe that you are guided? Are the Groupers the only present-day People who hold this notion? Here we have a perfect picture of a guided man. St. Paul tried to go to ‘the left and the Holy Spirit forbade ws a to love rather than hate. name, Amen. “4 man’s life consisteth not in the| must band together and go out to abundance of the things which he pos-| where the peeple are: sharing with sesseth.”—Luke 12:15. them whatever religious experience From the Christian Advocate under | they may have and witnessing the pow- the above title appears these words: | ¢r of Jesus in our own lives. What “Tt does not consist in being happy, the church needs today in order to win but inemaking others happy- men is what Thomas Carlyle told his It does not consist in being loved,| young minister who sought his advice : BACHELOR OF SCIENCE rated by Southern Association of and Secondary Schools. Members of Association of American Colleges. . A. Fountain, Jr., President POINTERS By Roy L. Smith We may be 3s sure that : some of the delays as he is in the for ward marches. Monday, May 1 THE UPLOOK oo “| will life ap mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help."— Psalm 121, y ===== DSC09372.JPG ===== And Jesus crouched against a wall and cried for Calvary. Se an OUR CONNECTIONAL PROGRAM J ee What is it, apart from collect- ing Dollar Money? There is grave danger oi our slipping back to where we were in 1928. Local interests are so divisive that the connection suffers for lack of an effective program. Glancing over the Christian Recorder for April 13 we note that two full months CALVIN'S NEWSPAPER SERVICE H. K, STRAUSER ADVERTISING SERVICE Entered at the Post Office at phia, Peuma. as Second Class Matter Bel—KINgsley 0497 Published Weekly at the A.M.E. Book 716 $. Nineteenth Street Philadelphia, Penna. Jishop D. H. Sims, President after ALLEN DAY the total Bishop M. H. Davis, Vice-President |amount reported by — 1,000,000 Contributing Editors: Carlyle F.| members was $4,080.30. When Stewart, Josephine T. Washington, T.| 45 4 matter of fact about forty or Jefferson Clement, Elizabeth |” ees Thomas, Howard D. Gregg, Milton S. hity thousand dollars and perhaps J Wright, G. Wayman Blakley,} more, was raised over the con- es H Mitchell, A Char Wesley, Juanita E. Jackson- Wayman Ward, Harry V. nection, but used for other pur- ; poses. Of the figure the First} dosent a Episcopal District _ paid in George A. Singleton, Editor and $1,743.75. Jones Tabernacle in - rat Philadelphia reported $75. We SUBSCRIPTION RATES are of ini he Book $1.50; 6 Months, $1.00; Single are of the opinion that the Boo Concern would be entirely free ot Addvese all correspoudenive: tos Elie debt in one connectional effort | Christian Recorder, 716 South 19th} WET it entered into heartily. From the tomb the late Bishop Wm. H. Heard speaks: “A di- vided interest will suffer.” \t Dallas President D. Ormonde Walker of Wilberforce offered a resolution that the connection should cooperate with Morris Brown in raising $50,000 to meet the conditioned gift from the General Education Board. We do hesitate to say that local interests and ‘district pride’ will prevent and Georgia will be left to struggle alone. We are at the place where our educational interests have been surrendered by the connection to| episcopal districts. Perhaps such a program was at one time neces- Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. THURSDAY, APRIL 27, 1939 Weekly Thought lifference between a wise nt one is, not that regions m- from com-| not but that he un- ngs which the King Weekly Poem INDIFFERENCE es 7 sary but it is not now and does By G. A. Studdert-Kennedy ie a8 (1883-1929) not now make for building a con- rei taae nectional spirit. At least training When Jesns came to Golgotha they| of ministers should be connection- hanged Him on a tree, al. Until last year Payne The- They drove the nails through hands ological Seminary was left out in bas and feet, and made a Calvary; the cold. And our missionary set- They crowned Him with crown of like “All Gaul” is divid “ thorns, red were His wounds and ih Aan ul” is divided into three parts. Something must be done to re-connect the connection. deep, For those were crude and cruel days and human flesh was cheap THE GOLDEN RULE When Jesus came to Birmingham they simply passed Him by, They never hurt a hair of Him, they only let Him die; For men had grown more tender and they would not give Him pain, They only just passed down the street, and left Him in the rain, Sti) Jesus cried, “Forgive them, for they know not what they do,” And atill it rained the Winter rain that drenched Him — throngh and through ; The crowds went home and left the gtreets without a soul to see, No more sublime rule of human conduct is to be found anywhere than the simple teaching of Je- sus: “As ye would that men should do unto you do ye even so unto them.” Behind this rule however is the attitude and rela- tion of one to God, without which the rule becomes of none effect. We are trying to say that a God- intoxicated and spirit-filled alone can be in position to treat his THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER brother as he ought be treated.| holding the largest areas, A fe Christians who allow themselves] whites rule over 153 million a to mal-treat their neighbors and| ple, whose fatherland these Pihites pass them by on the other side|are exploiting with tomas, are no more than hypocrites and] Nordic zeal and disregard for th. unregenerate sinners. rights of subject peoples. Wh, _—__________—————— | will forget the atrocities of Bq. WHAT PRICE TRUTH gium’s old King Leopold, who o;. take a stand for righteousness 1s brought in more ivory? gi already on his way to the central And you read last week of the cross on the hill. Ezekiel writes struggle for human rights that about @ man nD QRN a the natives of the Kimberly reg. with an inkpot putting a mark OD) ion are putting up against forces the unworthy, which singled them} that are bent upon oppressing out in their shame. 7 have started to read the Christian Recorder, and I do not want to miss a single issue.” Hundreds of other satisfied readers are like er. ‘THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER eads the field of religious journal- ism. The following figures are revealing : y The Christian Recorder, Pages 6, Columns 64, Columnar inches 00; Southern Christian Recorder, Pages 4, Columns 28, Columnar inches 720; Western Christian Recorder, Pages 8, Columns 32, Columnar inches 384. _ Tt has several features and de- oartments. Its news is up4to- date. A popular paper with per- sonality. Dignified, Deeply De- : ; Such 4] them even in their own fatherland brother is needed in the church That makes you think, no doubt today, Too) many ate at ease in| 444 whether or not you have eve: Zion. All is not well, as any close! yearned for the shores of the con. student of our Methodism knows.| tinent from which came your an. lt is quite true that if there is to be stable equilibrium the center of gravity must fall within the basis of support, but our church is so constituted that there can hardly be any leadership in thot and pro- gram unless it comes from the bench. How iar could a Richard Allen get in the church today? ‘Think it over. cestors, you can thank your lucky stars that even your lot in the land of your adoption is no worse than that of the poor native Afri- cans, whose homeland has been pilfered out from under their very noses. yout. “GOD CAME AND LAID CUBA on our doorsteps. We went over and found a nation. Hundreds came and begged us to take them Sometimes I wish that God would turn the clock back, but that would be sacrilegious. God don’t need to turn the clock back. He has better men than me. I have had a full day.” “We are not religious but we want your church. TI believe it is ours to be the spiritual and _ intellectual leaders of the dark peoples of the world.”—Ransom at meeting in Waco of Board of Education. in. —Chicago Bee EDITORIAL OF THE WEEK Pointed Points EY oS WHOSE FATHERLAND? = MRS. ROSA HAYNES Of Muskogee, Okla., sends a tele- gram with names of the follow- ing lay delegates to the General Conference recently elected from the Northeast Oklahoma Conier- ence Electoral College: — Mr. Africa, according to John A. Menaugh, writing in a local daily, Sunday edition, is a land where “might is right.” Africa the land of teeming millions of blacks, the] Willie Fork, Tulsa; Mrs. Octa- land of the elephant, and jungles| via Douglas, Boley; Mrs. Kosa infested with many forms of wild) H. Haynes, Redbird. animal life; the land of gold, of Nothing sweeter than friendship mellowed in the sunshine of the years. It is a fine thing to have friendship elevated and lofty. diamonds—of riches untold—| AT THE VIRGINIA CONFER J Students whose fatherland?, Here in the| ence the Presiding Elders reported Wilberforce i... 0. 3->- 1,022 land of Ham, according to the|Dollar Money as follows: The Allen ss .esesee+: te 632 very ancient records, civilization Reverend R. L. Tillery of the Morris Brown College.... 572 began. Here—in Egypt of Africa Norfolk District, $1,955; ‘he Edward Waters Geeta aia Me 703 _-still stand the imperishable] Reverend I. T. Walker of the Paul Quinn .........- 170 Pyramids as monuments to a gen- Portsmouth District, $1;546; the Westernipe sac ccitcnc os ces 40 ius, a skill, and an architectural] Reverend M. E. Davis of the Rich- Shortermees ccs avvee es 167 sturdiness never yet attained by] mond District, $1,371 and the aa Payne . aes > 110) any other age. But all this—the Reverend R. A. Williams of th ampieliteetcoicte cs, 467 Kittel ace. te: Payne Theological Seminary The Churchman Afield The Churchman is sitting in the 73rd session of the Virginia Annual Con- ference, The President is Bishop M. H. Davis, That peculiar something which pervades an annual conference is in evidence. To the left of Bishop Davis is the venerable Dean Emeritus George F. Woodson. f As the Churchman entered the con- ference on last evening the Reverend Dr. Albert Long was preaching. It riches of diamonds and gold, the] Roanoke District, $1,238, a total 3 Pyramids, and the vastness of the| of $6,110, or $195.50 above the continent itselfi—has become a| figure recorded for last yea': spoil for predatory nations of 4 European extraction. A “THERE NEVER WAS The native African, struggling] battle waged between instinct under the yoke of the white)and ethics that instinct did not European says Africa is his fath-| win.”--David Henry Sims. erland. The American Negro - claims Africa as the birthplace of] IN A RECENT ARTICLE am his forebears. But of all her vast-| this paper the Rev. Williard Leake ness black people rule only a small] stated that the late Revere”! ; portion—in the Republic of Li-|N. Campbell was the pene beria, the godson of the United| bearer’ from Arkansas in 1980. States of America. Moré than| Instead it was the Reveren! DE 11,000,000 square miles of Afri-) A. O. Wilson. Pardon. ca’s territory is claimed and held by might by six white European nations, with England and France| of Lithonia, MRS. CORNELIA GORD” Georgia writes: Pg ee a was a great effort. Preacher Long Many visitors are here. one of the best in Allen’s church. The writer had not heard him since he de- livered the Missionary sermon years ago in the Piedmont, S. C. Conference at Clinton. Dean Chas. S. Spivey of Payne Theological Seminary presided. General Of- ficers C. W. Abington, L. H. Hem- mingway, G. E. Curry; Drs. J. R. is] The Churchman had pleasant fellow- ship with General Officers Morris, Abington, Curry, and Selby; Dean Chas. S. Spivey and Wallace M. Wright of Ohio, and Mr. W. F. Walker of New York, I. H. Alston. Among the many visitors he saw the Reverend and Mrs. H. M. Shields, H. C. Baker, J. T. Bailey, C. A. Gibbs, Mrs. J. T. Bailey, W. A. Thorogood, a lay delegate to the General Confer- Birthday Greetings Rev. E. E. Wittenberg, Indiana. Mrs. Elizabeth Etta Graham, Evange- list. Mrs. W. E. Caldwell, Mother Bethel, Nelson, G. D. Carnes, B. F. Grady, W. C. Clelland, H. B. Thompson, V. C. Hodges, C. C. Ferguson, H. E. Walden, D. E. Rice, J. Campbell Beckett, A. D. Avery, J. D. Cowan, Carey E. Gibbs, Prof. C. G. Gar- rett, Mr. W. E. Walker of the De- partment of Missions, T. L. Scott and family. This is the conference of Sec- retaries L. L. Berry and S. S. Morris. The former is in Africa. The Presiding Elders are the Rev- erends M. E. Davis, R. L. Tillery, I. T. Walker and R. A. Williams. The Churchman sits in the Union Station, Richmond, Va. with thots of yester-year and today. Across (the beautiful hilled city he looks. These hills and valleys were once tilled by abject slaves, with no name of rights. Short while ago the Churchman listen- ed to the impassioned eloquence of Bishops D. H. Sims, and Muy SS; Davis: D. Ward Nichols, Carey A. Gibbs, and Chas. S. Spivey. Charles FE. Stewart, and S. S. Morris. As was expected the conference went ahead of the mark set last year in ence, Sec. C. C. Dogan. ‘ Dear Dr. Singleton: Dollar Money,—$6.111, an increase of $195.00. Tt was an inspirational gathering, and in its entertainment the Rev. Dr. Howard D. Greeg did a fine job with his people. It was interesting to sit in the con- ference and watch the palloting for General Conference delegates. On the first ballot the Reverends M. E. Davis, and J. A. Young were elected. Five ballots were taken before the Rev. Dr. Chas. E. Stewart was declared elected. The deadlock was betweer himself, P. S- Mosley, and Howard ‘Dy. THE MOST POPULAR BISHOP Act Now! Hurry! Send Fach subscription in May will fn Votes! count 30 votes. Yielding to urgent requests from all sec- tions of — the church the Bishop Subscrip- tlon Campalen fs being continued. The bargain rates of $1.00 in groups of § or more still hold for Jaymen. Presidents. Chaplains. Missionaries, Presiding Flders. Pastors, Workers, now fs the time to show your colors. Sup- port your bishop. and help put the Christian Recorder in every Afri- thodist home. gt GEORGE A. SINGLETON, f Editor and Manager 0 The Christian Recorder 716 South 19th Street. Philadelphia, Penna. Most Popular Philadelphia, Penna Miss Mildred J. Cochran, Washing- LETTERS TO THE EDITOR ton, D. C. Bishopville, S-. e Mrs. Leola Carr-Jennings, Flushing, Please find enclosed a money order Ne for $1.50 for a year’s subscription to} WES Vs i the “Christian Recorder.” Due to the Mrs. M. Susie Hill, Allen A. M. E. fact of entertaining the recent annual once Philadelphia, Penna conference being very busy my sub- rae i aN - . Rey. Andrew R Part Shorter scription. did not get in. 3 I would be very glad to get the last Chapel, Oskaloosa, Towa three or four copies. F Ae The Christian Recorder is real in- Mr. William H. Greatheart, Mother Merete) Monae PUTTING OVER|Pe'te) Philadelphia, ‘Penna A GOOD JOB. A SE eS Se (Rey.) A. J. Felix Allen’s ambitious sons are seeking the suffrage of their fellows for honors, CHRISTIAN RECORDER places they covet. Without exception, INDISPENSABLE they are saying they seck “elevation for service.” It is most satisfying My dear Dr. Singleton: when subsequent service justifies their This is just a note of fellowship. of| elevation. .We cannot foretell who appreciation and encouragement for the splendid work you are doing for and with THE CHRISTIAN RE- CORDER. You and our paper deserve more practical support than you are A good way to measure will be’chosen to sit in the h among the princes of the chur we hope they will be of those who have readvyour editorials, share your con- yictions and will labor uncompr getting. ingly for all you have said intrinsic values is to determine how] must strike responsive chords in the easily they could be replaced. How] hearts of all who long for A GREAT- could we, of Allen’s Church, replace] ER, WORTHIE MORE CHRIST- what THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER], IKE A. M. E. CHURCH has come to mean to us? That paper Yours for better days and better js one of our indispensables. Our duty things, is to make it more so. Joseph Garner, Pastor Your timely, courageous editorials of Bethel A.M.E. Church, February 16, 1939, under the caption, Cecilton, Md “These Twelve,” and of February 23, 1939, caption, “Our Potentialities” give the paper a real value, a positive signi- ficance that is greatly needed but oftén sadly lacking in these days of fer- ment, change, crises. Unless we sce things as they are and take a militant yet sane attitude toward things as they should be, we cannot be true to “the faith of our fathers.” THE MOST POPULAR BISHOP These are the days when many Of) g.44 jg Subscriptions. Vote Your MOST POPULAR BISHOP Choice. 1. Bishop D. H. Sims 4190 4. Bishop J. A. 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Wright, Jr... 100 Yours fer success, Each subscription in April will count 40 votes. ee Beet eV hemes ===== DSC09373.JPG ===== “THE POINT OF VIEW” \ [ bought gasoline, { went to a show, I bo t new tubes For my radio With habits so costly, It’s real hard to save, My wife spent ten dollars 1 permanent waye. around begging; SORE, The yurch came It SURI I d tet 1 LOT makes me me alone more a QUARTER LAST Lutheran { gave them YEAR before The Missionary ——_——————————— SNAPPY STORIES _—— Why One Man Walked Out Pastor: “Was your husband ill, that he went out in the middle of my ser- mon?” Mrs. Smit! No s just hi§ ter- rible habit of walking in his sleep.” His Name Is Legion ‘He dripped a penny on the plate, seekly lis eyes the week’s rent was duly paid E nansior n the skies.” SPARKS FROM THE SQUARE DEALER'S ANVIL THE REV. E. K, NICHOLS As a candidate for election as dele- gate to the General Conference and to the Bishopric IT wish tq announce to my fellow members of the Philadel- phia Conference and to the church at large, througly the medium of the CHRISTIAN RECORDER, my views on some of the important issues which will confront the General Conference. I have announced myself as a can- didate for the bishopric on the plat» THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER YOUNG PEOPLE’S PAGE ELIZABETH M. THOMAS Editor form of “a square deal to all.” Iam A VOICE FROM TENNESSEE and always have been opposed to all tendencies toward one-man govern- ment. I stand for equal rights to all, special privileges to none. I believe in the merit system which accords to every man that recognition which his character and ability war- rant. I believe in as full and complete democracy in the church, freedom of speech, freedom of conscience, freedom of the press, on the part of both clergy and laity, as we expect and demand in “Where the spirit of ” our civic life. the Lord is, there is liberty. Should T be chosen as one of the delegates to the General Conference, I would support every measure which in my judgment would contribute to- ward the betterment of the church. Some of the objectives for which I would strive are: DR. F. DOUGLASS COLEMAN 1. The return of Bishop David H. Sims, who has made for himself a place in the esteem of the district unparallel- ed, which none other can fill. And the admiration, love, and appreciation shown him by ourselves is exhibited in like measure by others from the lowest to the highest ranks. 2. T am personally in the race for the bishopric but T shall support the choice of the district, whoever that may be. 4 Nashville and Tennessee African Methodists led on by Bishop Edward J. Howard, are keeping step with the march of progress. In a recent State Meeting, Dr. F. Douglass Coleman, pastor of St. John A. M. E. Church, Nashville, and Accountant for the Con- ferences of Tennessee, was unanimous- ly endorsed for Editor of the Southern Christian Recorder. Dr. Coleman, we believe, would make a splendid suc- cessor to Dr. John H. Clayborn. He has successfully pastored from a Mis- sion of thirty-two members to Metro- politan St. John; he is a Printer of more than twenty-five years experience, and has worked with such outstanding publications as “The Louisville News,” “The Louisville Leader,” and “The Kentucky Reporter.” For several years, he served as the only Negro represent- ative on the Nashville Banner, a white Daily, editing “Activities of Interest to Colored People.” He acquired his education in the Public Schools of Ken- tucky and Kentucky State College, and pursued further courses at Fisk Uni- versity and the American Theological 3. I am for greater security to our ministry. Much can be done to im- prove the status of our ministry, in support, in pension system, in greater protection against unjust removals in the interim of the Annual Conference. 4. T am far law observance, the ex- ercise of strict economy in the handling of our general departments and in all connectional funds. Some of our departments should be combined, as the Southern and Wes- tern Recorders. These two publica- tions could well be combined and issued as a “South-Western Recorder.” This would be a considerable saving and Seminary. He has travelled extensive- ly at home and abroad. He was one of the sixty-seven Negroes granted scholarships at the close of the World War to attend the A. E. F. Univer- sity at Beaune, Cote Dror, France, where more than Ten Thousand White students were registered. He is well qualified and js doing a phenomenal work at St. John, the Mother of Afri- can Methodism in Tennessee. Dry Coleman. always loyal to African Methodism, stood by and for the Gen- eral Church with unswerving fidelity during the hectic days following the election of Prof. E. A. Selby as Secretary-Treasurer of the Sunday School Union during the Trial in Nash- ville. Bishop E. J. Howard, whom he serves as secretary, has no greater’ friend than Dr. Coleman. In August, 1936 when the Case of Selby vs Bryant was called in the Chancery Court, and when it.appeared that the Ministers of Nashville were afraid to throw open their Church Doors to the Bishops and | Ministers attending he Trial, Dr. would give us, with the Christian Re- corder two representative weeklies. 5. We should elect only as many bishops as there are vacancies on the bench at the time of election. We have a sufficient number of districts constituted. If any made, they can be of = as at present changes are to be made without increasing the number bishops. Bishop Sims is serving the First and Ninth Districts at present with marked cuecess, and with no injury to himself. How much more easily could he pre- cide over two neighboring districts. We are still in a period of stress and uncertainty, with high relief and unem- ployment rolls and this is no time for a continued increase of overhead ex- penses without careful consideration of economic conditions. We must con- sider too the needs of our local churches, cut down our present overhead. E. K. Nichols 4006 Locust St., Phila, Penna. Coleman and your humble servant \ye, the first to step into the forefront ae open our doors to Bishop Howard an; those who were defending the Chure} in that litigation. He has and is ety ing like a stone wall for African Meth. odism and its advancement, and \. feel that the General Church has no more worthy son to honor at the forth. coming General Conference. Le, elect him Editor of the Souther Christian Recorder! He will make jt go! In addition to being a writer anq business man himself, he has a wife who is author of several Pageants and Dramas which have been played a home and abroad. His daughter Jamye, who is a graduate from Wil berforce University, will receive her Master of Arts Degree from Fisk Uni- versity in June. His son, Fred Douglass Coleman, Jr., is pursui Pre-Medic Course at Fisk University, fie is eighteen years of age and has a desire to serve the Great A. M. FP Church as Medical Missionary to South Africa. Young Coleman was recently licensed to preach by one of my Quarterly Conferences. He serves with his Father as Assistant Pastor _ A. L. Pinkston, Presiding Elder North Nashville District Nashville, Tennessee ee BRENHAM, TEXAS jaan ie eS The Second Quarterly Conference of St. John A. M. E. Church, Brenham District, Brenham, Texas was held March 5, 6. Rev. J. V- Edkis, pastor Rev. L. L. Reese, Elder. The session was quite a success spit itually and financially. More than $70 was raised. We are very proud of our pastor Presiding Elder. May the Lord bless and spare them to do much work for humanity. a and —(Mrs.)-M. C. Franklin A NEEDED WARNING Time and time again courts have warned the public against various burial association schemes that have neither sound business backing nor dependable exec tive leadership. Yet every ye*! thousands of people are defrauded by racketeering promoters who promise “low-cost, funerals” . those who will pay a regular monthly fee during their lives- Subscribers to such schemes eventually pay much more for funeral services, and in return secure inferior merchandise and service. The countless loopholes offered for unscrupulous business adventurers is the greatest men- ace, for there js no guarante® that the so-called “burial assoc” tion” will meet its obligation’ when called upon. WALTER C. BECKETT 216 W. Coulter Strec! Phone Ger. 0585 to “at all. I guess I don’t hate her. ALLEN CHRISTIAN : | ENDEAVOR LEAGUE TOPIC FOR APRIL 30 MARKS OF THE CHRISTIAN LIFE 3. Loving When It’s Hard to Love Matt. 5:43-48 OF A single seritence makes clear the topic before tis today: “Anyone can love whe it’s easy, but a Christian loves wher it’s Hard” (This seritence on a card at the front of the meeting room or neatly written on the hiackhoard where it can be tead by all will be a help.) Making a List The Juniors will all share in putting ot the board a first list of those who can be agreed on as easy to love, then a second list of those for whotn love does not come without a striggle. the same the little In the first list will probably go such persons as these: mother, father, sis- brother, cousins, atints, uncles, other relatives, schoolmates, teachers, Sunday schoolmate, Sunday school teacher, neighbors, other Christians. The second list may include: those having another country, those having another kind of religion, those who use bad language, those who get’ drunk, those who break the laws, those who are sick, those who are crippled, those who are extretnely poor, those who cheat and fie in school, those who are selfish, those who treat us hatefully. ters, Text: Who is \ eiegdoa oF the greatest in the| being is of no importance. The world leaven ?—Matthew 18:1.) depends upon its genuises and its un- oy as isa phrase in much use today} usual people to get on. which, although it has its place, is at many of its implications. today of “Mass Production.” Thous- ands of automobiles are turned out in a day, each one the exact reproduc- tion of the other. interchangeable. Great corporations unite and buy -up meat market, and we have the chain On some there may be a qiestiott. stotes where we can buy things more eer because of “Mass Production.” The machine today does the work of ten or twenty or forty men. we may not be aware of it, since the change has been rather gradual and subtle, the tendency is to mass indi- viduals together in much the same way. Thus the individual is swallowed up in the mass and tends to become a mere cogwheel in the colossal engine room of our modern civilization. The feeling gradually takes hold of the average man that, after all, he is not of very much importance. only important people are those who THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER do the unusual and the spectacular.|no separate significance of its own, This idea is even more deeply seated|is what Browning calls, “Man's Won- than we sometimes think it is. Some-|derful and Wide Mistake.” time ago a writer speakng about the| A working man once said to William great majority of human beings on| James, “After all, there is very little this earth said, “The average man has| difference between one man and an- nothing to do with progress except to| other, but what there is is very import- hold it back.” The average human|ant.” Exactly so. Just that little difference “between one man and an- other” makes all the difference in the world. In fact, it is that that makes life worth living and work worth doing and gives to everything a new meaning. “No Man is Replaceable” If a man once gets the idea that he has no particular place of his own, that if he falls out of the ranks another will step right in to take his place and A everything will go right on as before, then he will only work with half his strength the half truth of which he has gotten hold. We ought to remember and to believe at the same time that while from one ‘point of view it is true that no man is replaceable. There can be no question as to where the inspiration lies. Let a man once realize that he is unique, that there is only one of him, and he begins to live. Henceforth such a man has but one fine task, just to be himself, doing his own work and uttering his own words. Some one has well said, “God breaks the mould after each one of us is made.” “We never happened before, we will never happen again.” The thought is rather bracing. Just to know that there is only one of you. NO IMPORTANCE And who are our important people? It must be those who are always in the public eye. The people about whom we talk at our dinner table. The peo- ple about whom we read every day in our newespapers. Some night club hostess defies the laws of the land, ap- pears in court and is courteously dis- missed. She gets two columns on the front page of the newspapers and her picture. That makes her of import- ance. Babe Ruth would slame out a home run and receive a salary as great as the President of the United States. That made him important in the eyes of every American boy. A miniser goes along the even tenor of his ways for ten, twenty years and never anybody to look around. He suddenly disappears with his organist and at once the whole world knows about him. We get the notion that because the newspapers make so much of these people that they must be the important ones, and such people as postmen and time rather disturbing in We speak Even the parts are corner gr i grocery store, the corresponding to Although The With the two lists side by side the coveritig title, “God loves all of these,” should be added; then, after discussion to see how it is possible, the second covering statement, “I love all of these.” older and When Is It Hard to Love? aed Alice’s father is a minister. He has a brother who is a teacher in a mission- ary school in China. Alice likes to hear her father read the letters that come from Uncle Dick and Aunt Carrie, for they always have interesting news. A while ago, though, came a letter in which Uncle Dick told of the coming of the Japanese soldiers, first to drop bombs on the school, later to march in and set fire to the buildings, burn the house in which Uncle Dick lived after helping themselves to whatever they wished. Alice couldn’t see any good point to that story, and she stamped her foot and said, “I hate every Japanese person in the world, if they do stich things!” “Do you hate little Aiko who lives down in the hotel and goes to your school?” asked her mother. exes; tavern. er and ious. “I'd too. talk to.” “Well,” at home, having one graders were in a relay race against the fifth-graders, only because they were longer distance. grade team, and was to run around the track on the last lap. Against him was that Sullivan boy whose father ran a Even though was larger, Roger thought he was not hard to beat, and they ran side by side until the finish mark was in sight. But Mike, knowing that he didn’t have strength left to put on 4 fast finish, yery trickily slid over in front of Rog- somehow managed to trip him fair play into that Mike, and I'll do so He’s not fit for decent boys to “this is one of the times when it’s hard to love one who has wronged) litte girls. i policemen, and milk men, the butcher sixth-| and the baker, elders and deacons, presidents and secretaries of mission- ary societies and benevolent organiza- tions. clerks and stenographers, are of | it. really no importance. I stress this the rank and file of our people of which I am concerned. It is the bowed down lifted, the bent backs straightened and their ‘dignity They need to be persuaded that they matter and that what they do and say counts for something in the world. afternoon. The That your work must remain undone unless you do it. That your message must remain unspoken unless you speak Jarger they had to run a Roger Miller was best runner on the fifth- point because it is Commonplace Not Thrilling Perhaps that is the reason, at least one to take into consideration that every now and then from the most unexpected and ‘unsuspecting quarter something breaks out, a terrible deed is done, and then we are quietly told that it was done to get a “Kick” or a “Thrill” out of it. In other words, our modern civiliza- tion has failed to make the common- vindicated. Mike Sullivan When we take a calm view of his- tory we shall find that the world owes more to its plain people than it does discounting the To believe to its geniuses, not contribution of the latter. so that he fell in a heap. Then Mike] place and the everyday thrilling enough| that is to be reconciled to fies? Sven went on in to win the race. When| to capture the imagination of our youth.| {hough there are times Caen cities Roger came in a little later he was fur-| What wonder that often the tempta-| very little to offer us like to beat some sense of} tion to be discouraged and to sulk into REV. H. B. GANTT moral apathy, or even into intemper- Philadelphia, Pa ance and immorality? Anything to give life a taste, a zest! Anything to make it worth living. T was one day walking behind two They were taking monthly One lit-- SUBSCRIBE FOR THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER said his mother that evening Excellent food well served report cards back to school. DUKES’ RESTAURANT I hate her too,” said Alice. But thenl you.” : she oon it Bynes again. “Surely * tle girl remarked that her standing was 555@ Haverford Avenue someone is to blame for having the] Daily Verses not quite so good as last time. “But,” Uffers you a good quality of food Japanese soldiers do such awful things.| M., April 24. Hatred for love. she said, “My father don’t care, so ae say Sic ke geen ey But it cannot be Aiko. I must not hold Ps. 109:1-5.| why should I worry? ‘ a Re cy Sees ‘ble : i : i Mics lieve that there is somet! ing to her responsible for what she didn’t do] T. April 25. By love, peace is kept T be 3 . Daniel Dukes. : “1- * |: aniel Dukes, And Eph. 4:1-3.| think about here. We don’t get nearly a al ANS maybe I ought not to hate the Japanese people, for many of them must be good. Perhaps, too, if I would be one of many to love all the, Japanese, in spite of the things they are doing in this war, I’d feel better than I now do- Ym sure Unele Dick loves them, even if they did burn his house and his school.” F., April ‘boys of Public School No, 8 were w.., April 2%. Love urged for a slave. s., April 29. Lov Sun., April 30 Top’ Tt was a hard-fought track meet that). Jr's Hard to Love. as good work done in the world as we Philemon 8-21.| ought to get done simply because we) 7T.,April 27. Without love, man in| treat people as of no particular import- Telephone Established a darkness. 1 John 2:9-11.]| ance. And right here is where we EVErgreen 2678 1890 28. Love covers sins. make one of our greatest mistakes. JAMES H. ‘ Prov. 10:12.|To lump all mankind together in a I R V I N single mass as though one life were to all intents and purposes the exact reproduction of another; to be fluent in talking of man and afraid to be talking each individual had ¢ meets all conditions . 1 Cor. 13:4-8 (R.V.) jie—3. Loving When Matt. 5:43-48. Endeavor World| of men, just as if FUNERAL DIRECTOR Sacred Care of the Dead 743 N, 47th St. Philadelphia —Christian ===== DSC09374.JPG ===== ta a URSDAY 27, 1939 THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER 3 PAGE NINE nized» Mrs. Vanderhorst was ted president, Mrs. Barnes of New , Vice President; Mrs. Edna Gul- secretary; Mrs. J. L. Link MISSIONS AND ITS LEADERS 1939 Mesdames N. I. Handy, Minnie Whyte, Mattie Ford, Amanda Crauch and Prof. M. T. Preston, all of But- ler, Mo.; Rev. H. C. Baker, Kingston N. C.; Rey. G. D. Carnes, Wilming- ton, N. C,; Rey. Osceola Mills, Ports- mouth, Va.; Rey. I. T. Walker, Suf- folk, Va.; Ella Camphill and Totin 40 Lee of CHURCH CIVICS AND EDUCATIONAL FIELDS joyed by the young people.The Presiding Elder was paid his full assessment. This is the first year of the pastor, Rey. Julius Foster who is trying to do his best to raise the spiritual tone of the Church. | The amiable wife of the Presiding Elder is always by his side to help and and make it an invaluable asset to the race. Women In The News Editor----M. Mossell Griffin His Missionary Vision No one since the day of St. Paul, not excepting David Livingston, Lott Carey and others whose praises have been sung for centuries, exhibited a more profound interest in the work of ‘surel« * ihe perfection of this group was for purpose of getting together for a 4 progressive program and to pro- ca better understanding and last has I Richmond, Va:; Mr. F ai i i issi S) . VIRGINIA CONFERENCE not least igs aid in entertaining the| Herring, Trenton, N. J.; Mee 5 ey encourage him and her presence is Missions, than Bishop Sims. His in- i SOCIETY AND ITS LEADERS rogress y 9 Z FIRST LADY ning council. The spirit of the|King, Greenville, Texas; Mrs Bliza- ie phos si at Unite 4 ea. : ia oe . val Pp Made b Ne ro Women n the past ; ‘ - irae bl See d or restricted The Women’s Home and Foreign So- Quar ter of a Centur y ting was one of the finest and much) beth Alexandef, Fort Worth, Texas;! BISHOP DAVID HENRY SIMS, THE sien a of Hea ay Hi Bega > iexa' V " » ne church. is four years can be expected from it. Harry Steven, Dallas, Texas ciety as orga Le a ep i : = cp a es Bend PROMINENT CHURCH WOMAN | NOTED EDUCATOR AND CHURCH PIONEER LEADER labor and expansive study of the for- ee 893 and the AMO ae ere a ae eign fields, undoubtedly gave hi tendent was’ Mrs, “G.7'E.) Tineanen: Jien Missionary ociety gave a suc-| THIRD s ; net S, edly: Baye him a pti organization grew one tesne aad {ul tea on Wednesday the 19th at EPISCOPAL DISTRICT |By Joseph H. Slade, Philadelphia, Pa- ae to ae ae paths in Kingdom re te ss ° Among tl tay tae church. xpansion in Africa, and the spiritual and in 1916 they organized the pg, the leading edhcatons, we find rs Rt. Rey. R. C. Ransom, Bishop To-day, our minds are gripped as we] strength to shove back the misty screen note with pleasure, the progress in| for a broader horizon and the establish- science and in the marvelous inventions | ment of missionary landmarks to be quite a few in the northeastern section. As we look over the list of distinguished juve le department and it was adopted r he New York Conference Branch 4 their executive Board Meeting in at the general conference of 1920 The second Quarterly Conference of The Wome Home and Foreign has % Graham Chapel A Seah G hie 8 x i 6 : s vom ; : : . 7 Jhapel A. M. E. Ct which mark the extended horizons of| respected by the c re: Nae nna ay Kiba 2a en oe have stood out in the field 4 York City on Thursday, April 20. Rerdville Ot coiyvened.. on ears a intellect. These progressive de frican rs ara SS Oye Or tte home and abroad of education, we find a woman who p meeting was largely attended. March 19, 1939 at 12:30 P. M. in the|velopments are simply the fruits of in- HisiHelprante - ie stands a «NTs apes Thousands of women throughout the nds at the top, in the person of Mrs. presence of a large and appreciable at-| tellectual delving into the deep re-| Close by his side in love for the he Missionary Society of the Vir- t Elizabeth ia z fe RES h Carter Brooks, a resident of tendance. The preaching service was} sources of these fields. They ate ex- church, in sacrificial service for its ad- laboring today for missions To them the Women of the church New Bedford, Mass. who for more 4 Conference Rad/one, of the largest graced with the Presiding Elder, Dr. | hibited not by men sounding their horns vancement, in prayer for Divine guid- must salute This past eat than a quarter of a century taught in pout IpstOhy The meeting was|p 1. Mason, Presiding Elder of the|to pubic! their discoveries and] ance, with a high degree of consecrated been reading the statements of Elliott ove of the leading educational Institu- tuated with a number of PeP| Springfield District who preached a soul| achievements, but are simply exhibited | intelligence and a soul imbued with the velt in regards to the Economic tions in New Bedford, Mass. In this Bs. Minette Davis) was as stirring sermon from the text Luke 8:46,|1n ‘their natural course of progress spirit of missions, is his dear wife, Mrs rming as ever. The local organiza- did a splendid job, every one was Hlighted with the visit. This is evident as studies the| Mayme Sims, who like the heroines of Pioneer Leadership of Bishop David H. Sims. The highly trained layman exhibits his intellect school many of New Bedford leaders have graduated. This school is lo- cated in one of the most exclusive resi- dential sections, and only a few RACE children have entered there during her entire administration. This should serve as an. example to those who advocate segregation in schools, the folly in this program. Mrs.| Mrs. Davis is the wife of Bishop E. C. Brooks also taught in New York,| M. H. Davis of the Second tacopal prior to going to New Bedford, Mass. | District. Her father was the lamented : Now while many know of her work] Bishop W. W. Beckett of South | Edna D. Gullings, Pres in the field of education, there are} Carolina. | Sadie E. Hresten| Sek others who could tell you of the valu- a Bi able service she has rendered to the A. M. E. Church. As an African Methodist “Somebody hath touched me, for I per- ceive that virtue is gone out of me.” The sermon was enjoyed by all. In the absence of the Communion Service, the Presiding Elder, then conducted a Testi- mony meeting, when several spoke, touchingly out of the fulness of their lition one of the south and the prob- yester-years, has blazed a new path and raised a standard of deayor for the women never heretofore now confronting them, yet with missionary en- 2 at their door they are willing to lend a helping hand to our heathen ee The Spring Quarterly Meeting of the jladelphia Conference Branch will held at Bethel A. M. E. Church, ainut Avenue near Spring-Ardmore, nna. The Rev. M. M. Lewis, pas- Thursday, April 27. All mission- workers are requested to be present pmptly at 9:30. through his marvelous discoveries! dreamed of, There is a unanimity of which have prevented a thinking world} from becoming static, and instead, con- tinues its course of upward trend. The advanced steps of Bishop Sims to bring| into view what he visualizes to consti-| brothers and sisters across the sea. purpose and spirit which has already proved a blessing to the work under her leadership Too much credit cannot be given this group of missionary workers and the missions truly had a they decided upon the development of the Women’s 3} So- and missionary MRS. M. H. DAVIS Baltimore, Md. MRS. LUCY M. HUGHES hearts. She has so On entering upon the Quarterly Con- ference business, Miss Julia Miller, one of the Public School teachers in Rend- ville, and a member of the Church, acted as secretary in place of the general secretary who was absent, and Mrs. Lydia Addison, who was elected Re- quarterly conference department of Mrs. Lucy M. Hughes, the dinamo of thrilled the missionaries with her lec- wonderful vision when tures and fine sisterly spirit, that they feel themselves motivated by an un- daunted desire to do more for the great of and foreign. A Mother’s Inspiration Perhaps, Bishop Sims is about the only Bishop in the church who is so wonderfully blessed, with the presence the Women’s Home and Foreign Mis tute present day responsibilities of an advancing church gives him a pioneer position, And this discovery in him is not simply the findings of this writer, put, the big-hearted pronouncements of our different Episcopal leaders, who have graced the Philadelphia Preachers Meeting from time to time with their Home Foreign Missionary sionary Society has given invaluable ciety. service to the church as well as to her aint cause missions, both home the leaders of this group of faith- s of Christ and our church in well doing organization. Her untiring efforts in behalf of Foreign Missions has meant we say art he Women’s Missionary Society of Delaware Conference is looking ward to a record breaking meeting. THE BRIDGE BUILDER porter at the last was at her post- The reports were all in order showing much to the work in far off Africa. VALUABLE HINTS ON FAMILY The development of foreign work has she has} An old man, going a lone highway, BUDGET improved one hundred per cent. This played her part—as a church builder) Came at the evening, cold and gray, i 3 . ‘Ys a coy Ue er ine * : f lov’ Mother. Mother F. R. By Mrs. Harriett Wright Lemon |S due to the“fimancial aid of the above] She has few equals. In every depart-|To chasm vast and deep and wide. NEW SUBSCRIBERS some progress along some lines In presence. He. like his Master, does ‘ah sis a an iN nite ca organization. ment of the Church she has served un-| The old man crossed the twilight dim e eee od os loot ie co ean J neae f ap fi ‘ hou i of inf ate is still % ata Sy i , 4 . Cc i . ¥. r: rom 1s Ts’ n Ts 0 a y. $ Friends: You cannot succeed in| Again the perfection of our home| ng and given the best that was in‘her.| The sullen stream had no fear for him: Mrs, Lucy Moorer, Tallahassee, Fla. pointed the 2nd Sunday in each month] strates it by the advanced se ea ivi of prayerful and spirit- ir. Neal Kirkland, Cottonwood, Ala.;|as Youth’s day, which was greatly en-| which he projects and his ability to exe-|2 living source of praye a p For a number of years she served in She is perfectly active a local missionary society, and also President of the New England Con- ference Branch. ual inspiration in mind and body of bitter sacrifice which must be true 0 wife who would see her children edu- cated, Mother Sims look with a heart full of joy, upon her son who has organization must be attributed to the constant over-sight and supervision of its leader. In Education she also plays an im- portant-role. Our church schools and colleges have in Lucy M. Hughes a But he turned when safe on the other side — And built a bridge to span the tide. getting the most out of life without a A budget is a plan and enables you to get more for your money. A defines an objective and provides a means of method by which it may be obtained. cute it. r many years much denial, f{ the minister’s z His Interest in Youth He has only to call and multitudes of young people flock to the scene because of their knowledge of his interest in them. The writer had the very enjoy- ar budget A. M. E. MUSIC HYMNALS “Old man,” said a fellow pilgrim near, “You are wasting your strength with building here Plays Part in National Readjustment: She has served on many commissions A budget compels a knowledge of friend. She realizes as few do that the Your j ‘ . - 4 P z . ir journey will end with the ending te opportunity of making a close-up : ‘i relative values—a knowing how to boys and girls of today will be the men SEAS pleced Presideny of one of the day, 7 ane 3 Ae vouth programs on Youth advanced, step by step, until he is choose and women of t This i largest organizations of Negro Women é studyy!of yore . he best in Methodism. re- 208. of tomorrow. is is}. % A You never again will pass this way; AME. Music ]| Night in the Philadelphia, New Jersey, equal to the bes : k bud f «| bei in the United States, the National As- : Brand new 4.M.0. 38) > or col Like Mary A budget compels co-operation in| bemg demonstrated by the army of BON £ Col | You've crossed the chasm deep and B +, cemi || New York New England, North Ala- gardless of race or color ike Mary the family: youn *wonien) wihaaHe allied them- igen ria renee pile cia Feiioad wide, A; Hymnals, : Nis ig ds hace and Central Alabama Confer-| the Mother of Christ, in the home and Here are a few suggested subdivisions selves as supporters of this great or- er (adaumustra on the Eee tse wee Why build you this bridge at evening Morocco with Head Band ences. In most of these conferences on|in the care of the beloved John, this on budget headings. ganization. put on a firm financial foundation. As tide?” and Beautifully stamped in Youth Night, there was not standing| mother shares the comfort of her : has pledged in his Bishop son who heart to make Mother happy Her life is still a blessing to the a financier she stands in class A. To those who have not made a study of investments, you should look in at the room, with some of the churches dan- gerously filled. with at least one forth cide unable to gain ad- Mrs. Hughes’ personality has also entered largely into the picture and wins for her numerous friends. Food--Meat, Dairy products, Groc- eries, Fruit, vegetables, Ice, Business Men's Lunch, etc. as she Gold are offered at these The builder lifted his old gray head- Prices. “Good friend, in the path I have come,” lives. as many on the Light supplies Operating Expenses Fuel, Water, Telephone Cleaning Laundry Household equipment Advancement—Savings, Eiducation, Health, Recreation, Gifts and Loans, Church, Charity, Clubs, Life Insurance, Investments, Rent—Rent or Taxes, Repairs, Up- keep Clothes—All Wearing apparel, Clean- ing and pressing. Make a Budget Live as close to your plan as possible. Devise your own accurate but simple system of accounting. Pay as many bills ay possible by check. Save slips from stores charge accounts. to cheek As the leader of the Women’s Home and Foreign she has contributed more through our columns and today the general church than we can tell you is reaping the benefit. Keeping a budget will repay all the time and attention given to it. You will find it interesting and profitable, be- cause a record of the past is the best basis for future planning. Every family should save to provide for sickness, emergencies, pleasures and the things that make life worth living. A fund of ready, cold cash in the bank gives that sense of security that noth- ing else provides. Try regular saving —“paying yourself first.” Home for the Aged at New Bedford, Mass. which was founded by Mrs. E. C. Brooks and a band of loyal and faithful women known as the Women’s Loyal Union of New Bedford. This Institution has purchased reliable stocks and bonds, City Railway, United States Bonds and many other safe securities. All of this was directed through the foresight and judgment of their leader, with the result that today the institu- tion does not know what a financial depression means. Mrs. Brooks is the widow of the late Bishop ‘W. Sampson Brooks who also enjoyed a reputation as a financier and a church builder. As a companion Mrs. Brooks contributed much to her husband’s success in his latter years of service. he said, “There followeth after me today A youth whose feet must pass this way This chasm that has been as naught '° me, To that fair-haired youth may 2 pitfall be; He, too, must cross in the twilight dim— Good friend, I am building this bridge for him!” ri —Selected. ie coeur 8 ene a HIGHLIGHTS OF CHURCH ACTIVITIES At the conference of ‘the first Epis- copal District- the Missionary socicti’s held a joint meeting of all the bch organizations and one large brcy was Single Copy Half Doz. One Doz. A, M. E. BOOK CONCERN 76-18 So. 19th Street, Philadelphia, Pe. _ ‘Mail Your Orders Today We Pay Postage of the Church of Allen. Sims Youth Program one fident that the youth challenge, ¥ tivities of the church the former pastor, Professor, Dean and must be met, can and will be met by fer giving them a definite place on the| op program and a liberal share of the ac- . Bishop Sims,}i Presiding Elder | thing but College President, knows youth: and is leading the way to] Rev. $ 1.50 }| mittance. And the programs arranged and executed by the people in High $ 6.50 School, in College, and even the ad- x m vanced students of Yale University produced an atmosphere of com- — $12.00 placency in which one may satisfactorily | trict was repose as he prognosticates the future| son Spri In Bishop] uary 15, with Dr. becomes con-| chairman. which| showing an increase over the last Con- save this dynamic life to the church The first Quarterly ence. for returning Dr. again as Presiding s spiritually alive and we can’t see any- Dr. church and the race MATTHEWS, GA Conference of the Matthews Circuit and the Augusta Dis- held at Matthews, Ga. Thomp- ing Hill A M. E. Church, Jan- A. P.. Solomon as All reports were good, ful to the Bish- Solomon to us The church We feel great Elder. a great sticcess. A. P. Solomon, Presiding Elder; R. G. Flowers, Pastor. MRS. CORINE BURNETT ===== DSC09375.JPG ===== PAGE TEN News At A Glance POWER OF SUN IS HARNESSED BY DR. ABBOT at a cost of a half-cent per horsepower- hour. BARTLESVILLE, OKLA. Large Crowds At Revival Large crowds are attending each service of the revival at the A. M. E. Church, Sixth and Santa Fe, which will close Friday night. Six additions to Dr. Charles G. Abbot, Secretary of] the church were made Tuesday night. the Smithsonian Institution, has suc-| The evangelist, Mrs. M. C. Burns of ceeded in bridling the horsepower of|Fort Worth, Tex., will go from here the sun and methods of harnessing this|'to Oklahoma City to hold a three-week vast store of energy for competition] meeting at the Avery Chapel A. M. E. oal and water in Smithsonian Scientist’s Solar Machine Expected to Rival Energy of Coal and Water with turning the] Church of 2,300 members of which W. wheels of industry are being evolved. |D. Miller is pastor. Such s the report of the Institution yesterday in estimating he Abbot solar] CCC CAMPS IN 6th ANNIVERSARY machine will produce power at a cost CELEBRATION of about one-half cent a horse-power hour One hundred and fifty colored Civi- lian Conservation Corps Camps cele- The Institution said the use of solar] brated their sixth anniversary in ex- power is “just approaching the practical] tending ‘its regular health program in stage, where, in certain limited fields] the observance of the National Negro it may compete successfully{ frealth Week. Robert Fechner is di- with water power.” rector of the corps, in which approxi- Dr. Abbott has invented several types} mately 250,000 colored youth and war of solar heaters, all utilizing the prin-| yeterans have served. iple of catching heat from the solar] More than 150 enrollees attended the In the progress of his research,| first aid classes in the CCC Camp NP-1, he estimates that with only 15 per cent] Maryland, which is one of the largest of the sun’s energy converted into me-) classes in the corps. Rushton C. Long, the State of New Mex- | focalite, is educational advisor of the ‘co alone could supply from the sun’s) camp. 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KIRBY'S MINERAL PRODUCTS 15 Fike Avenue Union, South Carolina MAIL ORDERS PROMPTLY FILLED >THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER which he estimates can generate power] al department have been taught to ob- serve rules of healthy, clean living and encouraged to participate in religious During the past year 100 were baptized by Lieut. William B. Marsh, chaplain of activities. colored enrollees the U. S. Reserve Corps. 1 AM THE CHURCH PAPER I am the Church paper, the voices of Christian people speaking as one in their tribulations and in their glorious triumphs. I am deeply rooted in the past, yet my heart is expectant with hope com> cerning the future, for I am ever ex- panding and am empowered with the gifts of the Spirit that usher in new tomorrows. I am a teacher bringing the holy les- sons of life and eternity; I am an artist creating the sacred arts; I am more than a teacher and an artist, for I am filled with personal contagion. T am ever a watchman, crying from tower, calling men to awaken, for the dawn is breaking, watching eagerly through the night-watch lest enetiies storm our temples, and lay waste on our streets our freedom and our jus- tice. I am a prophet, setting the people aflame with social passion and calling them unto the holy hill of God, that they may reason with the Eternal One. I am the silent messenger of the Church, calling men and women into all areas of human life and need; send- ing their roots deep into the truths of God; nurturing their growing souls and minds. I lift humanity out of today and carry it forward into the triumphs and victories of Christ for tomorrow. I am the Church Paper. In “The Reformed Messenger.” —T. L. Boesch sr panna SINGLE COPY HALF DOZ. ONE DOZ i <i ul GREATER BETHEL A, CHURCH : Brookhavén, Miss. The Second Quattetly Confers, the Cohfereiite year was held \,,. night, March 13th, at the chure). Presiding Elder, Dr. S. L. Greeye Presiding Elder; Dr. G. W. a Pastor. 9 o'clock the Sunday sa was called to order. 11 o'clock 4 ; Dr. S. L. Greene, Jr.’s sermon a masterpiece, takett from St. ba\j \o4 Theme: “Aid be iiot Coitforined this world: but be he transiorines j the renewing of your tind.” 3 9, Rev. Williams from Avery Chapel 4 livered a wonderful message. 7 ojo P. M. the Presiding Elder preac another soul-stirritig sermon from Luke 5:11, Theme: “They forsook and followed him.” 7 o'clock Mong night the businéss session was led j Presiding Elder. After devotional ercises by the pastor, the Presiding der gave a very timely address to if Conference. All reports were The several Boards aiid Clubs rep as follows: Stewards $155.75 tees $119.36; Fitst Stewardess $1.60; Second Stewardess Board 8.44 Senior Choir $.30;Stinday School 8i Gatdenia Club $27.56; Trustees 4 Club $29.25. Total raised this quar $346.62, Our Presiding Elder the reports highly. There have beett 2 deaths this qua ter, namely, Mrs. Willie Dixon, \ Mahalie Brown. The Conference steq with bowed heads and sang: ‘Neat My God to Thee.” The church is still progressing the leadership of our pastor, 1”! W. Smith. compliment indy and morning under the lighted «ros Dr. G. W. Smith, Miss Laura Benson Buy Them Now | A.M. E. BOOK CONCERN 716 S. 19th Street ———— Be be ee ———_— Phila. Pa. Rev. H. B. Gantt, and her sister, Mrs. Holy Communion was serve’ ‘i ‘day, were held at Bethel Church Fri- HURSDA THE CHRISTIA ANNIVERSARY PREACHER TRANSITIONS MARRIED Ss Essie Maye Crosby became the wife yj Mr. Edward _Carlton. Brock on pursdays April the Twentieth, nine- en hundred and thirty-nine, half ter four o'clock at Bethel African {ethodist Episcopal Church. Walnut Avenue, Ardmore, Pennsylvania, of yhiclv she is the organist. pei oe eee DEWEY JONES DEAD CHICAGO—(C)—Dewey R. Jones, former managing editor of the Chicago Defender and former associate advisor oy Negro affairs in the U. S. Depart- ent of the Interior, Washington, and ore recently assistant at Huil House, died stiddenly Monday morning, April 40. He was 39 years old. THE REV. A. O.. WILSON LITTLE ROCK, Ark.—The Im- proved Beneyolent and Protective Or- der of Elks of the World Celebrated of the the Fifteenth Anniversary of the found- CONVALESCING Olive Drtimmond, wite everend -W. S- Drummond, pastor ing of the Organization Sunday, March lf Morris Brown in Philadelphia has 26th. The Ceremony opened with a returned from the hospital after a spell grand Parade led by Bill’ Dr. H. A Mrs of serious illness, to her home on Powell, Exalted Ruler. The procession Powelton Avenue. moved through the crowded streets with two bands playing at intervals DEATH More than four hundred Bills and pe Daughter El followed the line of march from Ninth at Broadway to the First Baptist Church at 7th and Arch Streets. The sermon was preached by Bill Dr. A. O. Wilson, Presiding Elder of the North Mississippi Annual Conference, Bill Dr. A. O. Wilson announced for a Subject, Dominion, Stewardship BROTHERHOOD and Democracy. It was a high day for Elkdom. Bill Dr. A. O. Wilson is an Outstanding Edu- cator, Orator, and Civic leader of the South. He enjoys the confidence and respect of the people of both races as a safe leader for his group. It is the prayer of all Elks throughout the world that the A. M. E. Church will elect Bill Dr. A. O. Wilson to the Bishopric in Detroit in 1940. aac Ge McComed Rebels eck eS HARTFORD, CONN. Quarterly Conference was held at Allen Chapel A M. E. Church, March 26 with the Presiding Elder, Dr. J G. Drake, who brought to us a beautiful message from I Cor. 15:57 After the message the was called to order Ye Mae cic a pable Bschool of)" 2Aiss Elizabeth Tilby and nifette Aiken, S. C. and also Benedict Col-} Johnson were elected Secretar i Mr. William Medley, the brother of Mrs. H. B. Gantt, passed away at his home in Montreal, Canada last Thursday. Mrs. Gantt. the wife of Stanley Lucas, the wite of Dr. Se. L. Lucas of Atlantic City, have gone to Montreal to the funeral. This is the 2nd brother Mrs. Gantt has lost in the last two months. Our hearts go out to her in sympathy. es reeneee E DR. ISSAC LOVER’S RITES CONDUCTED «st BETHEL Columbia, S. C. Last rites of Dr. Issac Lover, 57 who died in the Columbia Hospital wednes- day. The funeral sermon was preached by his pastor, Dr. W. B. L. Clark. as- sisted by Dr. E. A. Adams, a former pastor. Remarks were made by the Rev. W. R. Bowman of Leesville and the Rey. R. I. Miller of Columbia. Practically all of Doctor Lover's customers were white. He was greatly beloved by both races. Many of his white friends and customers attended the funeral and spoke of his honesty and trustworthiness. The Fourth Conference REV. H. J. BRYANT, VICE PRESI- DENT OF MINISTERIAL GROUP vice president of the Muskingum Coun ty Ministerial Association. sae a t N RECORDER PAGE ELEVEN fill out the unexpired term of Rev. J. M. Allison, pastor of First Congrega- tional Church, who leaves March 1 for Euclid, Ohio. The new vice president of the asso- ciation graduated from Allen Univer- sity, Columbia, S. C., in 1932 and en- tered the theological department of Wilberforce University where he re- ceived a degree of bachelor of divinity in 1935. Reverend Bryant three Rev. Harrison J. Bryant, pastor of t. Paul A. M. E. Church, has become years ago was a delegate to the General Confer- ence of the A. M. E. Church in New York. In 1936 he married Miss Edith Holland at the DrajR.sC;, Ransom,Xenia bishop of the A. M. E. Church and member of the state parole board. home of Wilbertorce. University WILBERFORCE, OHIO The Oldest Educational Institu- tion Owned and Conducted by Negroes in the World. College of Liberal Arts, Educe- tion, Divinity, High School, Vocations. D. Ormonde Walker, President —— ae ORDER SONG BOOKS TODAY Let The People Praise Him Just off the Wis leash “Gospel Beacons” Press. “Gems of Love,” “Palms of Victo- ry,” “Notes of Gold,” “Gates of Praise,” “Jubilee Witness.” Single Copies 35c, 1 Doz. Copies $3.50. 100 Copies $30.00. Postage extra on dozen or more. Write: EDWARD C. DEAS $718 Wabash Ave. Chicago. Ill REV. HARRISON J. BRYANT Moying here three years ago from North Little Rock, Ark., where he was| dean of the theological department ot} Shorter College, Reverend Bryant will with. our reports. At the close of the Conference a nice collation was served by the Stewardess Board which was enjoyed by all. —Sister T. Baten — Buy Direct From Manufacturer and SAVE MONEY! WE MANUFACTURE A COMPLETE LINE: OF CHOIR GOWNS PULPIT GOWNS EMBROIDERIES YARD GOODS TRIMMINGS STOLES CAPS GOWNS AND CHOIR HATS. VESTMENTS CHURCH HANGINGS ACADEMIC HOODS ‘| Ask to see the =| New Blue and lege. He graduated with honors from) D. Davis was vo eae a the School of Chiropady of America] The Disciplinary Questt more than 23 years ago- : ed for He was an officer of Bethel Church] The Presiding for 18 years. His first wife preceeded him to the grave 15 years ag0- Ten years ago he married the late Rey. W. B. Player’s daughter, Annie. He leaves his widow, Mrs. Annie Elder was well pleased DR. ODOM’S ADDRESS er the Church are re- ne a card touch- How do you like Friends ov quested to drop ™ Lover; his mother, Mrs. E. Lover of ing Evangelism. ; jan? Augusta, Ga.; two dauantert). Oe my p! + Galle one brother, Jas- i several grand chil- and friends adopted son; of New York City; dren and a host of relatives who mourn his passing, 5 5 320 W. Central Ave. : Moultrie, Georgia BK Maroon Robes and Caps SEND FOR NEW CATALOGS National Academic Cap and Gown Co. 821 -23 Arch St. Denar VANIA Boards, Communion Service Crosses, Hymn Tablets, Bulletin Altar Appointments. ===== DSC09376.JPG ===== PAGE TVELVE THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER T aes he » Worshipping Congregation yone beheves that People should 80 lo church to Worship God 41S secondary. ; spring into worldly leyeis. THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER | The Calenda rison, J. H. Russell, and R. S. Smith. BULLE. | April 26—Baltimore Conference—An | Please forward your addresses in order nopolis, Md., Mt. Moriah, Rev.|that we may send your papers.—Ed S. R. Drummond, Pastor. Bishop ‘é u es : M. H. Davis. The Electoral Colle; t : ge of the Ken- April 26—Delaware Conference—Wil |tucky Conference will meet in Stan- PAGE THIRTEEN Recorder has been received for the fol- lowing but no address: The Reverends A. J. Rooks, J. J. Brown, J. E. Gar- security? Wh : vent {0F everything when we have in vr hands the instrument of our own fare conductive help? When the sisciples asked Jesus (Matt. 14) “send he people away, that they may go into country round about and into the ijlage and buy themselves bread.” He Notices GENERAL CONFERENCE TIN In view of the fact that we are build- ing « visual exhibit of the African nl Wie up, enriched, made| pew looks to the pulpit for that variety, pp and kind. Persons who neg-| freshness, and originality in its deliver- x od all though the week, cannot| ances that can only be maintained by i. profoundly aware of Him on Sun-|contact with the best minds and finest ay in a church service; perhaps they| literature. Next, and this is very im- could not in heaven itself. There is a]portant. The pew wants the pulpit to schooling oi life in the divine fellow-| Practice as well as preach, and to lead All else the “main- Worship is ‘The reas He iss son or the Church's existence is to bring People together tor worship, A chureh succeeds as the truits ot worship i Sh are| shi f hi saws ! swered “they need not depart give ye}reahzed:; — adorz f are|ship of worship as there is in the|as well as exhort. T! ini Methodist Episcopal Church, we eara- mington, Delaware, Bethel bi M. ford, Kentucky, Tuesday, May 2. eit to eat.” Why should we be in-] reireshing, ee gratitude, yision,( human fellowship of friends. There] inspire the feel to gone p ai exty: soguest, thet 30) 99) Roser — = rae niece as —W. R. Munday, Conf. Sec. ifferent while thousands are turning}God. 11 4 ee courage, upait,| simply must be more of God brought] of all kinds in the church, in false reets. Rev. A. Chester Clar' : 2 ch service doe 5 s a picture of your church (postal card 1315, Tatnall Street > others for help. Why send them service does not] into the hearts and minds of people who| ¢ducaton, in evangelism, carnation size), and also a pleture of yourself. Pastor, Bishop D. H. Sims. 26—Baltimore Conference—Bishoy M. H. Davis. May 3—New Jersey Conference—At lantic City, N. J., St. James A. M. E. Church. Rev. M. M. Ward, Pastor, 117 N. Pennsyl- vania Avenue. Bishop D. H. We also urge Presiding Elders to send} their picture. It is cur desire to have on display, the pictures of ome theus- Churches and their pastors and Presiding Elders. GEORGE W. BABER Local Commission Chairman 4228 Brash St., Detroit, Michigan Sims. The Electoral College of the West bepras ‘ iiadeipbia cone * Philadelphia, Penna., Mother fennessee Conference of the A.M.E. = . Be Bethel, Sixth and Lombard Church is hereby called to meet tn Streets. Rev. H. P. Jones, Pas S, > ! Ad hae , Pas- aint Peter A. M. E. Church, S20 tor, 5621 Haverford Avenue. Franklin St., Wednesday, May 17th 1939 at high noon. Each Mission, Cir- Ma: cuit and Station is hereby notified to send one delegate. Bishop D. H. Sims. meet in Charlotte, N. C. Rt. Rev. E. J. Howard, Bishop May 17—New York Conference—New Rev. I. T. Jefferson, Secretary}. Church, 37 W. 119th Street. Rev D. Ward Nichols, Pastor, 209 Edgecombe Avenue. Bishop D. H. Sims. 24—New England Conference— Springfield, Mass., Bethel A. M. PRESIDING ELDERS: When you hold your a subscription or a donation to help with the expense of publish- ing the paper. George A. Singleton Editor and Manager The Christian Recorder Pastor, Bishop D. H. Sims. July Jacksonville, Fla, Mrs. Lucy M Hughes, President. PLEASE READ If you are not receiving your CHRIS- TIAN RECORDER weekly, write us. If you have removed give us your old and new address. It will save expense. If you like our paper, tell others and urge them to subscribe. GEORGE A. SINGLETON Editor and Manager AND ACT Rev. D. H. Sims, Presiding Bishop. Sponsored by the Department of Re figious Education, Bishop W. A. Foun- tain, Co-chairman. Bishop Db; Bey Dy Tookes. Administrative Staff: SAMUEL S. MORRIS E. A. SELBY Cc. W. ABINGTON “We stand at Armageddon and bat- tle for the Lord.” Pereweae 07 OKLAHOMA ANNUAL CONFER- | ENCE OF THE A.M.E. CHURCH Join the Grand March of the faithful j to the Mecca of African Methodism June 18-22—Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The 8th Connectional Young People’ Congress, Leadership Training Insti tute, Richard Allen Youth Council anc Boy Scout Conclave. Objectives Fellowship, Worship Instructions, In tercession. Technique Clinic, Forum, Panel Discussion Horns of Hattin Period, Challenging Messages: Evangelistic Appeals. Course in Leadership Education comparable with the highest standards offered by trained resource leaders. Inspirationa music. Mammoth, glamorous, gloriou and historic parade, a conquering caval. cade of Christian Youth. A meaningful and purposeful tiek to’ Father Allen’s Tomb for a profound and solemn commitment service. Remember the Post Sesgui Congress June 18-22, 1989. Bethel A. M. E. Church the The Electoral College of the Okla- homa Conference will convene at King- fisher on Wednesday, May 3, 1939, a 1200 o'clock (noon). Rev. Wm. M. Henry—Pastor Rt. Rev. E. J. Howard, D D.—Bishop Rev. J. N. B. Wall—Sec. of Conference EXTRAORDINARY All persons wishing space in the Of- ficial Souvenir Program of the Youth Congress and Bishops Council which will be held in Philadelphia June 18-22, please communicate with Rev. W. h Johnson, $620 Haverford Avenue, Phil- Centennia | adelphia, Penna. immediately. Mother —— head- ARKANSAS SUBSCRIBERS eda! ‘seat quarters. Rev. Henry P. Jones, pastor; Rev.| Subscription money 7 ihe TY a Bae ays inp 7 quested to send to the Editor of the| Dollar Money was $19 ‘over last year.’ jegro Churches of America willl Cristian Recorder a brief historical : York, N. Y., Emanuel A. M. E. If you have no cut, send a mat or E. Church. Rev. E. L. Blake |of 1896 which met 27 Pendleton Avenue. |N.C. —The Ed. 23-31—Quadrennial Convention,) The Second Qu W. H. and F. M. Society—| New Jersey _lan’s Mite Missionary Society will con- aes A. W. L. Johnson, Presiding Elder; Rt-| pastor. den Cs Chstettie cei ial SEND NAMES OF GENERAL CONFERENCE DELEGATES Secretaries of Annual Conferences and Electoral Colleges are requested to send to the Editor of the Christian Re- corder names of ministerial and lay delegates to the General Conference as soon as they are elected. THE REV. R. L. TILLERY, Pp. 5 Norfolk District, Va. Conference : He reported $1,955 from his district Delegates to the General Conference and 100% subscriptions from the min. of 1940, Ministerial and Lay, are re- isters over whom he presides His GENERAL CONFERENCE DELEGATES IS AFRICAN METHODISM LIVING UP TO THE OPPORTUNITIES OF THE TIMES AND THE EXPECTATION OF THE WORLD? sketch of themselves and cut for pub- lication in the “Mother” Recorder. photograph from which we will have a cut made for a nominal charge. Such documents will be priceless in years to come. We read with interest sketches of delegates to the General Conference Wilmington, Continued from page | business endeavor. To-day are proud of our racial achievement in business. ‘What More Can We Do? Why shouldn’t the A. M. E. Church give some heed to the need of our peo= vene Friday, Mav 5. 1939, at the seat ple along health lines? What about of the Annual Conference, in St.| hospitalization? It would give) out M. E. Church. Attantic| physicians a new field and hundreds of City, New Jersey. Rev. M. M. Ward,| our women work as trained nurses and to bless humanity. In the A. \! Ej President] Church we have a government w! in this government. What about Social at we arterly Meeting of the Conference Branch Wom- Annie F. Vanderhorst. Annie M. Collier, Cor. Secretary SS shows Whe: hi ehh eee BIBLES-$12.00 VOR SALE AT A. M. E. BOOK CONCERN 716 S. 19th Street _ PHILADELPHIA, PA. ee a ee + way? Let us husband our resources nd give them to eat. No wonder here are sO many Father Divines epringing up on every side. Why not Histen tO Jesus and give them to eat? Tet their church be their Father's nouse. “He is just the same to-day.” North Little Rock, Arkansas So. READ AT THE MINISTERIAL ASSOCIATION, NEW YORK CITY By the Rev. N. Theodore Garrison Following an Annual Conference, a preacher js received with perhaps more or Jess enthusiasm. His desire for a change from an old pastor to a new and the desire of the congregation to change from an old pastor to a new. may meet On One common ground, may or may not be long lived. The pastor must settle down to work. He must plan, he must organize for his year’s work, In this readjustment, his plans may differ from those of his predeces- sor, and may bring commendation or otherwise from his congregation. But a wise preacher is not easily flattered, nor would he attempt criticism irre- spective of his own conception as to the isagacity or folly of the pastor whom he succeeds. Christian Living Comes First Having settled down to his task, the preacher must bear in mind that Chris- tian living comes first. The relation- ship of daily living to the formulated doctrine of our faith is of great import- ance. There is a type of mind that would have every important belief stated in satisfactory language and sub- scribed to without any mental reserva- tion as to the first step toward living a Christian life. Glen Frank has put the proper order of life and doctrine in the graphic statement that, “We live our- selves into right thinking more surely than we think ourselves into tight liv- ing.” The Scriptures representing a fine body of inspired writing, are living today because they were preceded by and issued from a lot of fine heroic inspired living, daring and doing. Dr. Shaler, one of the great scholars of a generation ago, was asked why New England was not living as heroical- ly and productively as in former days. Life is deeper than opinions, deeper than doctrines. Life must be fed. Formulations may follow more liesurely. If one would know God, if one would Preach effectively, let him live as he thinks God would live. Let him assume tasks that cannot possibly be done ex- cept God help him. When the task is accomplished, he will know God in a sense that no theological discussion could Possibly reyeal him. The need of the hour everywhere, is genuine Christian living, especially is this true among ministers, bring the people ot a congregation lace to lace with God and his Way ol lite then its aim and Meaning i worship. It seems nothing less than al iG : are missed. hoir may sing like angels, and a man may preach like a prophet, but ii the congregation only hears a man speak aud a choir sing, then it is just a human atiair, a kind of entertainment.A poor choir may sing poorly, and the preacher deliver a halting message, but if a con- gregation communes with God and has its motive elevated, then “Heayen comes the mind of men in this day. t The Pew Looks at The Pulpit The Christian Church is passing through difficult days. That its mission to the present age is fraught with many problems is universally admitted. There is a real concern that the message of the Church and its serice to the modern world might be given impetus by a genuine revival of spiritual life and a progressive readjustment to new con- ditions now prevailing. The desire, audible and unexpressed, is moving in 1 i down our souls to greet; while glory crowns the mercy seat.” The preacher is the chief human agen- cy responsible for leading a congrega- tion into the worship of God. Fussy or winning men, in community and demand for the rediscovery of God in| Civic betterment and reform, and in fresh spiritual insights adequate for|Making the church really militant in he present day evil. The Pew Looks to Pulpit for Imagina- tion The preacher, in dealing with folks, must not stop with the practical and real, he must be somewhat of a dreamer and a prophet of the ideal. religion there is the element of mystic- In our sm, and this requires the soul of a poet and the tongue touched with a live coal from the altars of faith. heart is responsive to the great emotions produced by the religious conceptions of human sufferings, life, death and im The human choirs, bad air, barn-like churches, crude| this devout longing. mortality. People are yearning for a congregational customs, or hypocritical] 1” this task the laity has a. large|Presentation with new power of the people may hinder his leadership, but he ultimately sets the standard: Not alone by his sermon and his prayér and, his scripture readings, but by his bear- ing, his ‘personal his in- visible ‘motives, he may lead men into| ™pPlies. In times of depression, when a consciousness of God. This is what| there is a current atmosphere of pessi- the great preacher did for people. And| mism, and when many factors in the since the preacher influences the music, | situation are both distressing and per-| the order of worship, the very Structure| plexing, the laity should assume a great-| of the house of worship, and even the| © interest and get under the heavy piivate devotions oi his congregation, | load which our ministers are carrying. he must be the strongest human factor | In yery few churches can the voice of in creating reality and yitality in public} * trustee be heard to say “Come let us| worship. assume this or that responsibility, so All that the preacher says or does| that the burden of the minister may not} will be colored by his own God con-| be so heavy.” | sciousness, and by the kind of God who| The pew is the recipient of the minis-| is real to him. The greatest good any} trations of the pulpit, and ought to preacher can do and the greatest ser- share in the burden not only of financial mon he can preach, is to give men the| difficulties, but which present apathy) conviction that he himself has just come} and religious indifference impose upon from the presence of God. The great-| the preachers. est compliment a preacher can receive} If anything can be done to ails eR is to have a worshipper declare that assurance in the hearts of ministers of God seems near when he prays. No| the gospel, clearing from their voices forced solemnity, nor pious tones, nor| the note of pessimism, steadying them jin the swirl of new knowledge, and sup- posed knowledge, until they front the stake and they with there ministerial brethren must rise and fall together, in the great enterprise and share the re- sponsibilities and obligations membership in which influence, the Christian Church} mock enthusiasm can moye a congrega- tion to feel the authority of religion or | l , hear the voice of God. Only deep} world every Sunday with a great thrill reverence and burning conviction and| of the coming conquest of the Master bold prophecy from the man who has| Whom they preach it would be a great i i vi | service been in places of solitude with God) s ‘ can do that.) The preacher himself} The pew must produce the warmth must be a profound worshipper, and|and glow and the atmosphere which vorship with, not simply for his con-| must be stimulating to the pulpit. It e tion \ {is not only the word of assurance and ation. : a then is the preacher and his encouragement that is needed, but the V en is : Pennie to cultivate more pro- expression of Baars Sac s ER i e . itual de- found worship in the church service?,| el pate of the people. <P : God is able to use all kinds of ability mand from the pew will stimulate pro- ‘od is able us s Say Ae ee and all types of personality, when truly ductivity from the pulp! consecrated, in drawing congregations of hungry souled persons into commun- ion with himself. Yet we all must ad- The Pew Looks to The Pulpit for Instructions The preacher must be a teacher. If sacramental view of life by which the symbols of daily life may become ve- hicles of religious power and saving grace. The devout worship is anxious to be given a vision of the great world’s altar stairs which slope through dark- ness up to God. The Pastoral Ministry Now, a few word on pastoral minis- try. I would say that outside a minis- r’s own deyotional and intellectual life, the main key to a successful minis- try, I believe is, coming close to the | people. To have a thorough knowledge of the people with whom you have to deal, to become acquainted with their problems, to have them take you in their confi dence, unburden their minds, it bears on the preaching, on the administration of the church, on everything. We have to take people just where we find them The gospel always does that. Jesus did that. When he met the farmers he talked with them about seeds and grains and labour; when he met witl lawyers he talked about the law. The revelation of God itself must start wher¢ people are. The problems begin be solved readily with sermons fitted to the type of congregation. It is pos sible to understand how people reach out to something beyond them, some thing they can climb ap to. We cannot do that unless we come in close con- tact with them, problems day after day good idea to put in an afternoon with one typical man and let him talk him- self out to you, it is my belief that it is better than a king fifty calls. In some way the channels have to be kept open between the mind and the he to their understanding It is a very of the minister, and what is goi in his congregation. In this one may minister in a vital wa from mit that many of our own services, others we have attended, have been largely failures in this central purpose. No task which preachers and people are set to do is of so babi importance as to make worship rea and vital for every last man, woman he is to teach, he must know and speak with authority on the questions he is dealing with, therefore the pew expects the pulpit to have the very fullest pre- paration that the occupant can obtain. The incentive for the training, should be spiritual conviction and a motive and many the pulpit. Out of that familarity with the problems of the congregation, on learns to interpret thoughts to them. from them, the questions they raise as send their own best Take what comes a stimulous and inspiration and back to them their own thoughts at and child of the congregation. Whi pl truly worship God, the| of sacrificial love and service. The en people least in a way that they can understand, ===== DSC09377.JPG ===== THE C CH ni) RISTIAN RECO! wees RDER | a, - PAGE FIFTEEN : NON SS Na ag ater i race rouermex THE CHRISTIAN RI THE CHRISTIAN RECORD ER ie b ‘ « : D Ys ; IL 27 | ALLEN L DAY RETURN Ce All Allen DEG po turns to the ten ey Re Re Pot aae. - WL A. Dave Sa 6.50 on’ or color, tacting the lead t rac c ers of the e, The tacts, regardl 1 less to rac Concern 716 S Miss Emma Sim P 1 Pa. Rev. (GE E C R Sn . M. I. Pemb wene, Q.00) RS . E. Washin, ° Rey F. H. Gele ertON . ss auee- $ 3.00 R v. Robert House gton «+... 2.00 Bi anager Rev. N Rev. H ees tars ev. J. E. Hi Paes ishop J 5 é ¢ Re Se B. Nor! $ <i “ J. Northern Rav ceL aad eu. - 14.00 . S. Flipper ae Seinen ton. : 1.00] Reverend ew. ai R . L. William: SSNS 1.00 is “ ev. G te 2.50 Mr. Hi Rey. W. H. teas ae E. G. Greene revs 3.00 Total... $600 - W. Hodge. . 1.00 se white and ie is recognized b Rev. J ‘razier.. eB HeEKaily, Je : : veers eye ie Rocky Mountai jored people i y| and enjoys a v M. W R elly, 1.50 ey 7 1.00 ntain Re in th very 4 Rev. J B. illiams.. ev. J. R. C y JE e vee eee 2. z + $600. 5) Bilal essence $F ing leader Region as an out: e| association of splendid and friend Reena Soni BORNE Such. eye ia ' tye aree ears $ 29.25 Negro reco} and an ardent oa an aggressiv . younger srt tp e “razier Rey. + Stith ... ae : IZE ¢ : aes enition, a’ i Mem for | w NYE leader - He is nisHDE De San eat a “bol Rev = B. Martin . 1,00 Bat GUURCH ea for all. a equality of op- mare Swit thie ae a very hard First Epi . SIMS Rev. J. H se ge 10.00] 8 - C. J. Skinner i. 2.00 Meridi est of a former m: was the dinner] C successful in oo people. He Fi Ninth Epise aoat Paes ev. Ie = oly oe Rev. W. Love ... 2.00 I read in ee Miss. zi Ree, eee Soe of his Church one ian ia the City and irst Distri “piscopal Diecrict Rev Eo . Bryant... : MS om ase a teteeeseage 2. Bishop Cl e Christian R one DC. of Ma , while in Washi space in the Davi the rent of th Philadel ct—Bishop D _ D. Dok 4.00| Rev: C- T. Sl See -50 ah has. L. Ru ecorder that| WhO 4s ” iss Gennie M ing-| Avenue, i vis Hotel, at 25 he Philadelphia Conf gts ra Ee H ait R . T. Turn cesses 2,00 our chur ssell took ay is a seni ie M. You! e, in which , at 2548 Wall New te erence , Stas fe erman Fl 3.00| <°Y* D rner : oH ches at over one| Universi ior studen ng,| ter i the Com 2 if Bat Coaierench -e++ $1120.25 Rev, A. R See ; 3.00| Rev: v. fe . 1.60 ss sueice eee City, N i. Room Heats uowardytite hae for emg men Delaware Confere 1 93.00) Roe M a 00! ney. HL E arnes 2.00 hen my hea EnIDs ee eee and County C year. Both New York Conf 285 $ 176.00| 8° - M.. Davis 2.00| can TH Ee Wilson 1 new ones I rt went out to gai cay Commission at New EF onference - $ 176.00] R. B. Low 3.00 Rey. H sat -00 th thought O gain some proved there for the y Noah So acne eae a soli ape ge es ‘ irate ore ome nuda Conference ice .... 159.00 gia ee. Yoo sere Re » M. Brown 50 HOP < . a special tri .- MLE ent, and 3 ne-hun- el enc 5 es d A: ¥ BS Sol. tow! tri ‘i pete b very fi 3 praised hi Nias = 25 47-00 Rev. M. M ae es Rev. A a Fy a 10.00 Eighth Epi . GREENE ee G. B. YOUNG pa es ate ey inspected the year ee that he ea a i ' inth District “$174375 M. -Moore. . -W! Re: . L. Simpso: ie Bete: 1.50 iscopal Di Zpiscopal Distri alem. Tt the walls Ci ay is very wide- he past ne —Bish 743.73 Total 5 v. B. G M sss Distri District Q) hen a week alls of ivic, ec 3 e-awake in Ch Total ishop D. H. Si -00) R, . Goodwi 2.00) Rev e ict 2) more EN: week lat : nomic a: : hurch oP ee . H. Sims ev. T. I. Wi in. : Sea” Bo - nd dy minist er with Dr. Hook nd_ politic raat ss sliews mth en sete n, a g sters, Miss G joks sti al affairs ---$ 390.00 Rev. C. D. raiee ies oe Bee W.R. a noone Sooeonenne J t Payne ug M. E. and Rey ee Hettie ington, he fe that while in Ron Rev. G_E«H iver... me eh T Caace) otter 4 Total to date fy inate 4 eis MONA lB Teo Mrs) RUA Reerane eee tek. Senators br Rev. . Hosey . .00| ev: se eeeeee . ae $ y and rente ah n, we boug to: ! ngre OD Rey > A. Dames .. 3.00| Rev. 7 a Bradford .. A) 53.00) 820 our Sand ha rooms and ee a ae Utah, and eee and Sena- Reva: ee Buchanane 6.00| Rev Ls. Henderson 1.0) Sao Wel acetic dyertising for : ae y warm reception. ] gave ‘to him - J. D. Wils s 2 I. S. Tayl Rf 2 have add in our 2nd w Je= ith the U. S . He also visite Rey HOGS. sr ta Rev. I. S igre a 2.0 ee ie ©) Peeuihers seas We Ap ameca LAT Land Commissio ee RoveChTn candrick .00| Rev. He : = WD Fe und ready nd we hav fe W. Johnson ssionety 2G? 2 . t’s d ready t i ave rence : , and was in ¢ Rev. A. H peng 7 1.50) Rev. R oe we x a Bee is; Greene aca a church. hour, a him for aint he Rev. E. W pots ap rat Rev. H. W. at us i. i a Oss Baia request). ah aia Oe ie Re BI Rev. V Re aeirghee -50] Rev. E cond COU ee A) ey. Mrs. L ui Ogde » the: Negro Citizen: iy SHOP JOHN A ¢ R V. H. Jackson 1.50'R . D. Mitchell . 14 Dane arobeay B. Williams tik n take pride in re itizens of Fourth Es . GREGG ev. R. E Sane ev. 0. C Jopewell , e general commend Episcopal aiid Rey ae x Handy... Miphs = /1200| Rey ms : Peace .. . 10 SM ee Au ME. rE aly soca Church this very p ing to Aad wer 3 al aS tars Gi By : ROE — cte y progres- BISHOE: M H. DAVI i nee Saber Rev. J. N x Kincaid oF Rev. G. W as a OGDEN, UTAH whole at big vag Pee as Second Episex . DAVIS Rey. C. —Bishop J. Rev ce erry . .00, Rev. e iomas . 5 INEM) tary-Ti ly for the office of S m. Second Distri K bal Rev: F Wesley Stratto: A. Gregg |R . B. H. Moore -» 2,10,R S. S. Watt . se 1.0 BISHOP H The Reverend H End reasurer of the tf ORES Rev J. & H ct—Bishop M. H. D: a eS Sete ce he = 8 Aiceesiaa : ‘$3 ail oe GW. ere 1.0 Eleventh ce Y. TOOKES Bendedsthe 'S Trellis Elooks ait a ee Teseuetat bi len Christian Rev. W. } Shima e i, Del Tees te jan ee 3 ev. R. H An ara aa -00| Rev. H. P ner ie i piscopal Distri on tt econd Natio » oe inference which wi e next Geners Sh eas Me $ 1 Rey. H ins .. .00/R . H. Hallin; peyo5200)R . Hawkins eee SD (Flori istrict aS ES proble: National Congr droit, Michi hich will convene i ral Rev. H. B dwards 50 .H. H. Black .* 5 eves Bike gworth . ev. Geo < T lorida) Neg ms of the N IBFess it, Michigan i nyene in De 3. Ti Rev. W ck... -00/R . Edward, -.. $1.60/R rge Jone: 1.0 welfth Epi gro Youth ne Negro ¢ - th n in May, 1940 2 Rey, F hompson Wee Pt ee 4 ev. A.D rds....- ev. H Sos v : piscopal Distri has at Washi Broward : Z at he will rhe . We fe . F. A. Hugt vee Rev enso -00 tec cee nr $ 2.00 . Geter 2.90 enth District—Bi: istrict retur Washington, D REV 4 put ove ; e feel Rey c Hughes .....-- co W. T. Alex: ee 2.00 Rev. O. H ynes... Rev. B. F. P: Pikes fshop H istrict—Bishop R. A. Utah ned to his duties LTS Cc. While zs H. HOLLIS # program for the nee a, vigorous ‘ A. Stroud re Rey GiB yor ander ap Rev W es Brown 1.50|Rey. M.R atterson 1,00 Bee Y. Tookes . Grant] a ¢¢ pe Pee aecaed i s at Ogden,| y hile in Washingt 1OOKS Pie Seaa youth of today and bs C. Las : Rev. © reese : . W. H. La wae 2.00 - M. R. Moz i 1 esc Sishos HY 517.00] ; er having nem vigoro} 1] Was entertai 5 on, he mi erik -We have ple Soe Lane aE&Gis 2 Rev. G G26 Rev. H ee a ev. H Bishop H. sya\ hE ig spent seve usly.| f ained by et and|'° subscribe f pledged oursely Reh Ak . Spears 2.50 Ge Wir Jno" 00 . H. J. Walk mummess, 1.09 . Herbert Scot . Y, Tookes Zast and South ral weeks in tk riends, nam y several of his a e for all N selves red Kn 1 Rev. S ‘OSS... 00] Rev. C co ae eA Pa tas rset vist athland, the R the| Cha nely, Drs his old uthors. that we mi Negro. weekl Total oe peer j.c owles -00 _ S. W. Hend 22.08 . H. Ball 2,0 . Albert Davi ag Baleovisiteds in Reverend M harles H. Wi gig. Becket | "> “a we might PRCSee . J. C. Brewei 1.00 Race lerson... 00] Rev. D. C eee by EL DLR vis . Ee in Florida with hi Mr.| On his . Wesley, and M ckett, rthwhile contributi appreciate the ; ceeeee, $26.00 Rey. J. W. Coli ae 00) 2 aie Regie eee 1.00] Rev SG GReahn 1.00 _D. Rountree er, prothers and sist ith his fath-| Chi Ate @ ela eterces pametioe iad ributions and ack -00) Rey. J. V - Collins . £00) S. E. Ed 10.00 . L.A. Ma x rou ffends..- While i sters and a hi Gincreorune vis eden, he sto: = e by these o achieve- - J. W. Wri “ Re wards .00] Rev. L SON ! nile in Washi ost of! th nd visited with pped in CHARI ur leaders * Rey HEAL right . 1.50| Rev. D- G Hi re 3 ee Waa 7 je he was the gues ashington, D the’A. M. E with the Pri alas ES M. JOHNSON Acree R . Hill... .50| Rev. W aa : guest speake PDEC OKT _E. Church tince of| SOcretayTT NSON 5 Renal . Davis ... 3)po) OO ie wore st 10 piWerke Ji a a 75| Politan Fost Rosner at the Me or. A. Wi ch and his fami y-Treasurer of ' . A. R. Park é 1 . Holly.. 00] Rev ones .. dr a ens Sane Metro- ayman W: s family Board ands of the Truste y 2 . catia el deg . esse % C pastor of a E% , nd S 4 ustee Rey. J. H. eas cr nae 1.00] Rev ot eae B. Michelle 1 ressed the Wesle aoe and ad-| ¢} tor of Greater Be ay the heroic Council of th corey of the Oxde Reavy Wats is . 51 Cees ae _W. A. Redditte : 4,00 ‘ : at Howard University undation Group hurch. He is here CUM AE ne National Negro a , Rey. J. lf Peni dy mae es $141.16 pe . Be Thomton bs: 3.86 lees and at iglesias ee aaa conference cate that the next gress ‘ih Mrs. M i sell .. . . L. P. Pond 5 addressed s earwater, Florida his well trai see fit to elev - «2d es - 4 lex! se al of a, and rain a eleva’ _ Ray: re i Hickman a ey a N. ved f Florida a ae the Schools a dynamic Sea outstanding a ay ting Rie aD! ~ . S. Hend Jal i ev. H. | tl i. 4 oughout his The Rev: an to tk <. 2 , Marria : lo- aby R. C. RANSOM i pager Willaras... seeree 2 a Rev. D fe Love ...--.. BN ee the East and Sea 1 traveled eR ae Dr. eres cates a ney Aaya Certifi- ird Episc ; A Rev. H. J especie i . D. Daniels he highest, the E _he praised | a vigorous program f has launch- able. A . Prices rea piscopal Distri R . Thom; vaeeeG 1.50 Rey. W1 Sein leadershi , the very find a Jand is 4 ogram for tl . Address: son- i and strict ev. Ch PSON ss +60 ‘m. Porti allership of Dr.’ M and dynamic| ; s hoping tha r the Church, s : Third PRB ecm | Rey: ey H. Thomas . vs) 2.00 Rev. J. D. Jenkins J thune, and he pe Mary McLeod sabe Josie UR will meet uty $820 eine HALL (Penman) cae Ww. ee R, C. Ransom Rey. T ‘yt Pion seeee bp est I. E. Fields i youth and mate Me all the Negro eh of these eee In the clos- eS oa Hill Sta ev. P. A repiheet iS ah Re . H. Smith Ff -00 | Rev. E. E oo Neg aa s to subscribe f hapel eR Ee Aivaneeberes ES . _N aah et ev. T . . E. Hu 2TO litera ‘ e for rea , a clea i t Embry res , ra. mai G. Caesar pre: pee Rey Ww gt Scott ... --$ 1.50 Wh oO. C. Pid j ciate the tet a learn to oo pe and. 4 Se lin a ben D I I ev. L. A addell . 00] Rey. 7 =. Smith 6.33 ev. A. Nyl Negro | h-while contributi -| Church to | is the aim of Vv N Rev. V, De Clarke . 5.0L n ae i 1 Re yles .... gro leadership. He w ions of) Chure haye the interior of oe U M . V, DeL seereres Re ‘oner .. -00 vy. Wm. Sim of Dr. C “ © was the guest| vurch re-dec erior of th g¢ Rev, H eon Shelto 2.00) Re: He & Si es 4 Re . Simmons SEU te G. Woods guest | vill orated by Eas ae » HLA. B edvews immons 00] BISH vy. P. S. Atki he Washingt oodson while i be done wi y Easter. This c= Rey. C. E. easley ped SMES ae DP OP W. A. F R . Atkins . Avera) and had e iN\ the v e with the co- _ This), 3 re) + €. E.D . 2.00 ‘ . A. FOUNTAL ev. Lonnie W aes going th ad the pleas ‘| the very fir co-operation of R . Drumm 4.00 Sixth Epi 5 N, SR. ie Wells ... g through the ite wold Gane ne membershi mn of - Rev. * S. Henri Pip 2.00 oESOR 7 Total a Distrlet ie te M. Coleman aaa) son, and he is Shae alc Woods ae Church. ership and friends HH g Rev J. W ees i Ey hha a AS EAORCO nae fe Aimed wed ot nee Oat He praised to the el sultant Sie he recently made Con iS i Rev. P. W Ty .. : 00) Rey. T. . Williams 5 c Negro Fede : ghest| tration f National Y : o yy, Wo ke Bee, ea r ev. T. D. Dozi aaa expressed bi eral employees, @ | ration for the S Youth Admime-|- 4 a & & a very wededeas yo Rey. C. L ies thers RISHOR Mee aa Ree EATS for the La President of the ae of Utah. He a o ae a A. E, Morris 1,00 Rey. T. W. Wise os Thineenth ne J. HOWARD gave to each Bcc and women, who Rapes Negro See enact of the Rev. fe - Heinfsrt 2.00 eth Y Nope fe Edwards "Cheaence) 1h District and individually at ae collectively rea as recs ca Super- x 3 _ 1. S. Prema seeeene 3 ev. N. L. Lu es et Atri District the very best Raunt nsideration, and y Center. The C h ‘ommuni- > Pah oo N. ieee Cae 3.00 ly Jaws paaeiran,.. Thirteenth “a Oklahoma which he nln i Bee SAE M age enlarged sorghcs awe Sout SEE Jp Sona , 7. A. Collii dewey ne 2 ev. Wm on ict—Bishop E and aff was one of the b being inerea: Wat reresp lie hee , ST PRESC me Rev. J. E. | oltinis <5 Sn R . Armstead 0 Howard pe. J. afforded him tl est, | class sed. Adult toes R GIVEN DIV 3SCRIPTION TH, be evAEe. ro urteenth Di he pleasure of classes are bei \dult_ education {|} ING HERB INUM ALL-HEAl Rev. E Roebuck 2.00 . P. Watson District con-|; eing conside a > HE "ARIUM REM ULHEAL . E, J. Jone ‘ Rev. W hoien i ev. FLA Phones in the week, red each nigh ture’s Ever-R REMEDIUM N : oe 2.00 . B. Willi . Whit ; , and a lar ach night) § eady Universal N + Na 1.00 BISHOP NOAH W Leet s. H. patie oat 4 a 4 M.R. Bernt ok Pres oi) 200 Granite 2416 a afternoons in ieee cig class, recap tebe Foe rian an Be 14 < AH ,] ee P ae ‘ ay veek , . Build 2.50 Fifth Episcopal WILLIAMS ev. E. F. Powell on pr. Ron Geeio Paes e400. Madison 6313 ye been made to fully eek. Plans| Baer Note Strengthen, Put P Rev. T. A beta jo District SENIOR BISHOP Rey. E. R. Hutehi Pe, ; 1.00 v. J. Le Sahat at 2.00 Modern Equipm grounds this summer y ant the play- _ pie ceerding Thrill. ae Pt i pegs: J Rev f Wats 8 v. A, Pope, Bt , SARAH zquipment | |ty Cente ./ The Comm ¥-| Helps ‘Kidney, | Sninas Vim, Vitality, : creeee eS , 6.00 Seventh Epi: ane FLIPPER . E. M. Smith ‘ , ky Ge ‘ope, Jr 3.50 F E, BROWN 5 ¢ and playgrounds uni-| Intestine, ney, Bladder, Back i Vitaliy, , O. % av, F tenes > s 5 me + : Rev, T. Carter scopal District Rey. L. A. Clark ag 14 # oe Simmons an ca Sco and Embalmer aes of q races, Bevis the}, dition, res ila pe gah neg Vacaupertstcatke oS »S. W. Wilso: i ; sor to the late Willia r, Mr. Hooks : ereed| Catarrh, Burni ‘ough, Asthma, Ps .50| =Total . = ev. M. RL Tacs ee 125 i Bro iam he would attend the ff announced that | Soreness eakae Scalding hurts DRE ae, 4 ae pe ag i ae 109-11 North 58th Street eens tied Naga of Utah Soe’ Medicios, ANE BB $1, $2 aan x f s taking speci Ww , Roots, br ‘ 3.00 Philadelphia, Pa ie his degree in Searane work HELENS oe all Purposes coat arks, # e is loved by ysical education, Taki ig Mone | NER oh eg C ES JAL Office; 1422 eas 1617 South St. @ ard St, Phila, \ ===== DSC09378.JPG ===== PAGE SIXTEEN DR. BENJAMIN F. It is a fact beyond a reasonable doubt that the ensuing General Conference of 1940 will elect from three to five with you,” prayer by Supt. W. H. A Out th Bishops. hast eternal life” The text was preached! Dupree “Then singing. We hada bess ane $50,000 to Morris re Many good men, worthy men are with power. Collection was go00d.| fine Sunday School. 11 o'clock Rev. lege, Atlanta, Ga. “When 1 looking forward, such men as Dr. B. MALLARD ALABAMA’S CHOICE FOR BISHOP THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER MT. PISGAH A. M. E. CHURCH Dale, South Carolina On last Sunday the pastor spoke from the text. St. John 6:68. “And Peter said, Lord to whom shall we go; thou Sunday night he spoke from Isaiah 0:1. “in the year that King Uzziah died, FE CITRA, FLORIDA St. John A. M. E. Church Sunday School was at the usual hour} 9:30. Singing, “Take the name of Jesus John Pree preached a soul stirring APRIL 2 4 BISHOP WRIGHT Conca LATES BISHOP FouNT,,," Bishop R. R. Wright, Jr. Africa, writes as follows abo, ot Sa the large headlines in a half dozen q papers about Morris Brown : ATHE-OF FICIAL ORGAN: KDER F. bayer: of ra ssc LN a Sere y=) chek ene emrent pete, Text Job 21:22. We entered getting $50,000 from the R Coltg ind Butler, of Georgia, D. . Nichols, = : ~] into love feast meeting and had a lovely ‘ Ose A 2 eae pret sui i : ITE My OF THE AF ‘ . N. Y., M. H. Collins, California and POUSIDE: _ the ss waa i je S ee ay meeting. Sister Annie Heath was con- ries Tat once found mysel/ Tejoicig SS oa ICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH. many others. inl Ge ania, well ce eae nected back to her home church again}... iy poe ee! the oa AN OUR BROTH fi een lige But since Alabama has never had} \°™ Bere on BEES mention ¢V-! from Tampa, St. John. Offering by}jaq pera and President Fount < == recognition upon the Bench of Bish- R. E. Brogdon who is running tls Sister Tena Mayo and Bro. Toney 9 been goin toh many Years, ang | UME XCI.—NO. 5 ops, we wish to write just a few Lap eeRESENT! oe # all pray for! \(-Cray, At 8 o'clock prayer meeting a they have had to ;,, vOre - : PHILADELPHIA, PA. THURSDAY, APRIL 20, 1939 PRICE FIVE CENTS fines concerning her choice: Dr. B. F.f ons -a, oe abe age was opened by Bro. Henry Thomas. Pranks me But what's the , z Mallard, pastor Bethel Church, Mobile,[~ 7 srr ae 4S! Prayer by Bro. James Brown. Scrip-]; a SOUR! tha ee EteCTED TOTAL OF Ala. Dr. Mallard is a man of excep- fully able and a fine man who will treat f 1 R it was, “$50,000 on condition tha; PROVISIONAL OR OF $1,316.58 IS RAISED AT gy gicaaee, i eee you and all who come in contact with ee lesson, -Rev< James “James, wake ris Brown raise a similar am ii Sie AME RI U eee tional parts; a scholar, a preacher and x rae 2:17. Hymn 290 was sung after which nount.” 4 of Rain Fail; iri . - him right. He is also a builder and i I reached for my check book ain Fails to Dampen Spirit of great leader. As a graduate of Tal-l1 0... he was sent from God to be a the sermon was delivered by Rev. John] fnishing the paper, wrot, Ok bei THE GEM OF THE ANTILLES SOCIETY Mombets ladege and Obenlin Universities, he] p ‘ aa Pree. Text St. John 1. He preached : BOMmOEE (A check 4 (“Gem of the Antilles” is th tic name for Cub: : : » 3ishop, but is waiting on the chance. : eee, sent it to Bisho antai al sad tort Ee ele By I. P. Reynolds is easily recognized as one of the best}1; you will help him at the General another soul stirring sermon. Friday] “No he hasn’t oe, &@ ig Folie epared men in the church a ae Ee . 4 * . fi yet. He et) , } AMERICU i Say He pes : yee eats ope iors Conference which meets in Detroit 1940 Fes aie er) ae Mee Hever iwet it. ie ae Reese ea ote eee a yeat ago 4 call came to the Bishops of the , Syke US; Ga: Toate mae acy siructive ke adership and church build- DN wpe ae rae Gosia roud of x Pr sid 2 Bide + ae gratulate him, write his nice lette; eaten oa ne My ne ain isa sans Gl pa paar y ie la® es ny ing, a a in Sue betterment, wi us to get our avec Bishop Flipper] P ny a Roe Setar: Cir DP eas congratulatory resolutions a; y Kittrel, N he oon, ay fey a ie eee Bene AM i ty dace Re : z, an ae Big : e mee who] hack’ in) South Carolina. May’ God|4m@ PastOn Dx. Goodie. If we follow} too often do, the $50,000 will go by ss ney Cin August, 1938, a commission was appointed by the ae A ates eoney ceation, Sun- sia ae os aps =a ho un-} bless him. ; these ees we a ee Tn fault. “Hishoptindeeresident a eric rary acai of Bishops R. C. Ransom, D. H. Sims, H. as Mere h eo who oe 2 ea c 1 zly fights s yherever 47 ‘ ove. é hs 4 3 es, E. J. vard, J. A. 2 mie call of their dynamic pastor, Dr. T. J. ata i “a Jeeta ere REV. R. F. DOCTOR. V e and see no alps i ister ohold Fee use WORPEMASE Cound, the cou J oward; J. A. Gregg and Dr. L. L. Berry, Secretary sch al aia ae ce eh ea i he finds it. he cross will be magni pees SS Pe a Stevens connected again with her home] ;, the hardest—to Sa i e nt of Missions. This commission was subsequently enlarged by the ad- Davis, raised a total of $1,316.58, setting fied, the advancement of the as- i ‘ = jet the Negroes dition of Bi Ad Netea ry i illiams ee, an all ti ecord for collections ie tne ooh charth(bleacd fe] 2c ee church from Lakeland as she is here} raise $50,000. If everybody who « Ee re ae ak cow t vale: Cte a) Taek wei sured, and the church blessed if he is Citra, Fla with feeble mother. The sick are all fe ill See oa 6 a r. J. R. Hawkins, Financial Secretary, and Reverends G. W. Baber elected e i f a ean f Ng Brown Coll and W. P. Stevenson. We call upon all delegates who have| ane ane hie aS poe oem 4 oney J. A. Goddie, Pastor ues E00, Sie one yawall be raised The Commission was sent to explore conditions iti been elected and those yet to be elected| 2 Pa “ews, Mile SAN GAS SERS, D: ie i K JL P. E know Bishop Fountain’s great org resented to the Church 0 i ae h E SiN RS ae ena to help us elect this program of men church at ul o'clock. At 7:30 our pas- r. J. C. Kelly, WISE ing genius will bring results; but | hop p i Paes % nh. On ou they were greeted as Heaven sent puecges ROT i a tor, Rev. Goddie gave ie aPOthen one Giesresc laine beratick” apie and literally thousands of people thronged them begging ie : eel f of those soul stirring sermons. He PEARSON, GEORGIA to a received into the membership of our Church. ell, r ditor, you have made a} really preached and is a tome ianinia The Commission read into membership a number of people there and splendid job of it and will be re-elected ter. On A 5 in POWEL CIRCUIT D N left a pastor in charge, and voted to add this “Gem of th illes” ‘ e thing about Rev. Goddie*he R. S. S. MORRIS ge, the Antilles in 1940-for four more years and then|has no apology for sin. We believe Our second Quarterly Conference of Pawel Texas ; to the spiritual domain of the A, M. E. Church. The cause is so to the Bishopric that God’ can use’4 minister like shat the Waycross District and Pearson Cir- The next General Conference ase urgent we found it necessary to take immediate steps to redeem the Sam W.. Nichols, Member We do believe he has taken a real ean cuit was called to order March 4th! Ou, frst Caren Contes year off. Without being unfair tc (Continued on page 13) General Conference 1940 for Jesus. Every Christian ought to 8 P. M. by Dr. D. W. Stephen, Pre} 1939 convened Februar awit D ober eee eS sae . vi h 7 i s (ary aad take, a céat aml ae yan Te ae Gang wider!) Birst (ym Now’ 188 ge eines a a , with church to seriously consider Dr. S. S. ; y 7] z | CAREY TEMPLE A.M.E. CHURCH) not stand for anything bett : Prayer by Rev. S. M. Gordon. Second] ,; ._N. McGrew, Presiding Elder, prq Morris, Secretary-Treasurer of the A.|of the church are. sick. . Without re-|),. Lhe Christian Recorder is-our oldest | Chicago, Illinois Now. Brats y = ng CREE: ¥ TaN 192. Script oe j siding. He preached an excellent s ¢. E. League for 16 years. He is a| flecting upon any individual, I maintain | Organy abd the oldest paper owned and 4 Now Brother Williard Evans is back| "Y™" “°- - Scripture Lesson was! mon at noon—that was enjoyed by al ati ee, opin j isis managed by group: ’ The Editor‘is| re i JO) native Of Virginia, and a graduate from the same opinion now; This is common | Manag your group. The Editor is home again from the Hospital, but not taken from Acts 12:8, after which the) At 3 P.M. Dr. H. F. Cooper, th B Monica : T - | knowledge, and is quite evident in otir finely trained, courageous, loves | th The Second Quarterly Conference| well. Sister Aldoro Mayo is back but above hymn was sung. The Presiding] pastor of Bethel. Corsicana Static ee Pee aie conus Beclees i: i i ey : ae » are} church and works anes iy Ba at was held recently. Inspiring devotionals| in a pitiful condition. Elder gave some encouraging words to cal Seminary. Dr. Morris’ long service] church publications. terhaps w® are ard day and night were lead by the pastor. The loyal members under the leadership of Rev. U. S. Robinson have made great strides toward the development of a bigger and better church. During the We are trying to do all we can for her. Brother Dupree, the Sunday School Superin- tendent just back from the doctor with his wife who has been very ill three months, and doesn’t seem to be im- the Conference, after which he pro- nounced the Conference open for busi- ness. After the organization, the Dis- ciplinary Questions were asked followed by the reports. All reports were good. was at his best in his sermon and hearts were, made glad. ~ The spirit high. Quite a few visitors from Corsi cana, Pelham and Ennis were pr The splendid set of officers and to blame, but the time has come for us | as metropolitan pastor and General Of- | to think seriously, soberly and courage-! ficer peculiarly fit him for the bishopric. | He is a very fine Christian gentleman _and loyes the church. At the General Conference in 1932 he received over ously, about a new program. For example, the Recorder. The, Women’s Christian Recorder has sus-| The Western Re- to give us a worthwhile publication. But he is handicapped. heavily This young man is burdened and merits the sup- port of the connection. The paper is our largest and costs moré to print than any other. All will readily agree that THE REV. T. J. DAVIS The rally featured by the presence bers rallied liberally to make the q 125 Pe tak ri ee eye a ye wi ee iti i ‘ . F S votes when his Bishop, dnd district] pended publication. nS ACO bes quarter there ‘were"thisty, ia i Wee pan a Or Sites aaa Quarterly Conference was called off, success. The Presiding Pldcr F were pledged to tia Under Dr.|corder is good when the Editor is able) *t has been greatly improved by Editor Bishop Wy. A...) Fountain ata * ae three of them sat sae a son Pies Najed little. The Mis-| and opened Sunday 10 A.M., March Sth.) paid in full; and a few dollars \ Mortigh aueesarmehe ere. celebrated| to publish it, but tike the others it suf-| Singleton’s management in appearance, slate ¢ financial gains were very great. sionaries here are still on the job. lay bei a high day on through “ Gre a aie CTPA Pe sey i “This church is t job Sunday being ig! ye : gh|for the pastor. With Dr. Mecbr the Sesqui-Centennial at Memphis,| fers for lack of support. The church| contents, and yalue but he should not hee eh Bidhop “Rotnt ie, the Departments and Clubs in the church reported on their financial ef- forts and a grand total of $1412.00 was REV. J. A. GODDIE, Pastor DR. T. C. KELLY, Presiding Elder Sunday School. Dr. Stephen preached two soul stir- ring sermons to a packed house. The leading the van and with the e tion of the officers, members and ! we are bound to succeed. The Pre! elects an editor, and without giving him any help, expects him to get out a This is not right. Neither is it Tenn. two years ago. This year he will lead us to the shrine of Allen in be expected to make brick without straw. How are we to deal with our publica- fl (Continued on page is a ‘ Philadelphia for another conclave of| paper. * ; raised. j ' ae School was well attended. The| amount of $26.35 was raised. Rev. R.| ing Elder is a live wire. I’m sure tl Pyouth, en subject is Beene, good business sense, or Christian. The|tions? The great United Methodist In This issue Following the reports Attorney A. | foPIc was well discussed under the|T. Brown, pastor in charge; Dr. D.| Corsicana District will hold her ow Lind RNMEEE Stidi well prepared. Ele Southern Christian Recorder is sick. | Episcopal Church which will have T. Blakemore was elected District jleadership of our Supt., Mr. James E. W. Stephen, Presiding Elder. DR. W. N. McGREW, Presiding El The Editor has worked hard and has has vision and depth of soul. He is 8,000,000 members will have ONE OR- Steward to attend the District Confer- eee pote Sunday School ad- SALLIE STANFORD W. E. BAILEY, Patt ignitied ape eully teepresenttative. made definite improvements, but the GAN, “The Methodist.” We will have) The Daily Altar- eth te pase # e poner saree 3 aaa pete Ns % 6 —Dr. S. L. Howard] time which he might have spent in his about one-eighth the number, or) Rev. Carlyle F. Stewart 2 year were confirmed by the Presiding ‘ Bap dinner. Rey. Davis REAL ESTATE FOR SALE office improving and building a credi-| 1,000,000 members. But where they will Sunday School Lesson.. .:....+-+ 3 Elder, Rev. B. ot lage ht oe prt er amis our Pre- OUR CHURCH PUBLICATION table paper he has been compelled by| have ONE paces we have eeenen eee aed ae : ie ke ee M his ae % M Ke = es ae West Philadelphia quality modern perch front dwellings, for Homes or By D. H. Sims circumstances to spend yon the road. papers a ONE cis aan mae “haead Easter War Recruits : sh rs. Anna King, the Rev. We should not elect Editors and then|the “Voice of Missions. THE} A Real Challenge ISRAEL MEMORIAL A. M. E. |J. H. Wilson and his wife and three of Investment greatly reduced prices and terms. z poys out of them. We will| TRUTH OF THE MATTER IS WE| The Church Press 4 CHURCH his officers from Plainfield, N. J. Rev. Teach your Dollars to have more Cents. Be your own Investor } eo ofthis article ae ae some 0 as sued press this way.] HAVE TOO MANY PUBLICATIONS.| Now The Peace...-.-.0ses0-05- 4 Newark, N. J. Wilson was also guest speaker of the List mailed upon request. eral Cree Bee tne ae sete: The A. M. E. Review needs a blood| All of them put together will not total) The City Was Filled With her F 3 afternoon which we all enjoyed. a Titles G by teed ion of our great church upon some of] transfusion. The highly respected and 50,000 subscribers, when the Chersian} Voice— ‘ i jee a prot oiria ger Pith siete. ne No. 6, the ladies . the things which I think we should do} veteran Editor no doubt has sone his ae eee rapa a eel ‘ Naat of the Week) . : was well attended. Our Presiding El-| that served such a wonderful dinner: OHN ADAMS. Attorne for j 2 the ugly part remains that our| The est thing we could do in Detroit] Pointed Points . ays 5 : s Z Ft Ats good. You will remember that} best, Dut thé 6 next year will be to enact some legis-| The Churchman Afield 5 der, Rev. W. H. King delivered a soul stirring sermon while the Inter- mediate Choir fill the choir loft. This Madames Roberta Freeman, Pres dent; Marie Gay, Treas.; Amelia Foote, ‘Sec.; Shallot Bently, Willie 5641 Market Street ' Philadelphia, Pa. magazine does not reflect the religious culture and that of the largest and oldest group 0! organized Negro T said in Charleston, S. C. two years| quarterly 4g0 in the Council of Bishops’ sermon lation giving us a large, strong official organ with an efficient chief editor with This The Christian Recorder Pulpit Rey. Wm. A, Dorsey The Vision of a Seer- Specializg in Real Estate since 1880. dclivered before my collegues, the Con- hectional Council and a large group of orshippers that several departments CHRISTIAN associates and a trained staff. (Continued on page 12) / Methodists in the world, and the church is to blame. RECORDER OBSERVES 91st ANNIVERSARY 50,000 New Subscribers being their first appearance they were Mae McClary, Minnie Wright, Mattie one hundred per cent good. Our Sun-| Gore, Mary Tazwell, Lenora Edward. CONNECTIONAL YOUNG PEOPLE’S CONGRESS Philadelphia, June 18-2200 Rey. W. R. Gullins, Sr Goal:
• February 9, 1939
  ===== DSC09457.JPG ===== ee ee THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER PAGE SIXTEEN zm . a) Grant, Bryn Mawr, Penna.; Rang oh LL OF FAME Miss Lottie G. Wright, Franklin, — | | Ward, Cleveland, Ohio; Har ; RECORDER HA FAM 4 3 old Baty: West Virginia. Houston Texas; D. W. Wii. J Ni The Rev. Carlyle F. Stewart, Jacksonville Fla.; M. -Z. Tho Ee Pastor St. Pete, Houston, gouthwestern a St. Augustine, Flan; Sy ‘ Texas and Editor of The Daily a Ty ‘| | Jacksonville, Fla.; W. M. Com aes rm § bles FECW. Members of the Hall of Fame S$ ce ae 5 aay aah Morse, Ly NJ XI _ are persons who have sent in ten s S Spit ‘ eae : ; We oo Whig 2a or more new cash subscriptions . i BS, Lue. + Kennedy, 0, The Rev. Howard A. Garcia, Pastor, Mt. Pisgah, Jersey City, N. J. T. Jefferson Clement, Pastor Wesley Chapel, Houston, Tex. Decatur Ward Nichols, Pastor The Rev. George W. Baber, Pas- tor of Ebenezer Church, De- troit, Michigan, and host to the 1940 GENERAL CONFER- ENCE. The Rev. Herman F., Tyree, Pastor St. Matthew, Philadel- phia, Penna. The Reverend J. E. Thomas, P. E., Palmetto Annual Confer- ence, Florence, S. C. Emanuel, New York City. Mrs. Thennie Baten, Evangelist, Second A. M. E. Church, Hartford, Conn. The Rev. Wm. A. Dorsey, Pastor, Woodbury, New Jersey THE RECORDER HONOR ROLL Evangelist N. H. Jeltz. Mrs, W. Sampson Brooks, Beth- el Church, Newbedford, Mass. Mrs. Alberta Wilson, Jones Philadelphia, Penna. Mrs. Alma Mason, Allen A. M. E. Church. Philadelphia, Pa. The Reverend J. A. Dames, Pas- tor of St. James, St. Louis, Missouri. The Rev. W. E. Guy, Pastor Ft. Wayne, Ind. Dean Chas. S. Spivey, Payne Seminary, Wilberforce, Ohio. The Rev. John C Coaxum, Pas- tor St. Matthews, S. C. The Rev. S. T. Boyd, Mt. Pis- gah A. M. E. Church, Salem, N. J. The Rev. A. D. Avery, Presid- ing Elder of the Raleigh Djs- trict, Western North Carolina Conference, Greensboro, N. C. The Rev. Allen R. Cooper, Al- bany, Ga. The Rev. E. Harley, Apalachicola, Florida. The Rev. N. H. Leath, Noma, Florida. Mr. R.4J. Gardner, St. James A. M. E. Church, Cleveland, Ohjo. Mr. Albert Williams, Michigan The Rev. W. F. Rice, Pastor, ..Detroit, Michigan. The Rev. Edward E. Tyler, Pas- tor, Jamaica, N. Y. Detroit, in the Most Popular Bishop Con- test. On the Honor Roll are names of persons who have sent in five or more cash subscriptions. Let your name appear next week among the LEADERS of the church. Watch this space. FOUNDERS DAY CHAL- LENGE On the second Sunday sn Feb- ruary we observe the birthday of Richard Allen, the founder of the African M. E. Church, and the apostle of freedom. It is the one occasion when we should more deeply appreciate deeds and contribution of him who in the period of slavery purchast his freedom and that of his family and lead the race along the path of religious freedom. The church which he formally organised in 1816 is his imperishable monu- ment. It is now a far-flung connection with work in Africa, South America, Canada, Bermuda, the West Indies aside from thousands of preaching places, churches, ministers and a million members in the United States. Over this sacramental host thir- teen active Bishops preside. Along with the worship and literary program the various churches are required by law to raise and send funds to the Manager of the Book Cancern. Herein lies the ghallenge. Our connection has become so decen- tralised that it is menaced by district interests. An ‘after of- fering’ is usually taken for the Book Concern or a pittance is reported at the Annual Confer- ence. Should we obey the law in spirit and letter we would be able to clear the Allen Building of its entire indebtedness. The strongest tie that binds us as a connection is the Dollar Money. Let us add to it redemption of the Allen Building, and freeing it of debt. The Book Concern needs your support. THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER. Founders Day should be a time for getting our people to read our church literature. We should get them to support our periodi- cals, and especially our ‘mother journal, The Christian Recorder. Since it has been separated from the Book Concern it must pay its way. Let us reflect credit upon the name of our illustrious and sainted founder by perpetuating what the fathers have handed down to us, The Christian Re- corder needs desperately your prayers, sympathy and aid. nee atl Ne : Fla.; H. J. Jones, Gainesville, Fa COTTON BELT ROUTE ~ A GREAT OPPORTUNITY Special Christian Recorde, Club Rates!! ‘COTTON BELT LONE STAR’ * 4 Leaves Memphis 9:30 P. 'M. The price of the Christian R.. corder is $1.50 a year. |; j really worth more. During th. month of February we ,j\j, GIVE a year’s subscription 1 laymen who subscribe in clubs of five. To get this bargain rat you must be in a club. Arrives Dallas 9:25 A. M. ‘COTTON BELTER' Leaves Memphis 7:55 A. M. Editor and Manager The Christian Recorder 716 S. 19tn Street, Philadelphia, Penna. Arrives Dallas 8:50 P. M. Low Priced Meals Courteous Service Dear Sir: Enclosed herewith $5.00 4 the Christian Recorder. Send to: so 1 eon eed ee Card Writing, Filling in Diplo- Decay mas, Marriage License, Certifi- |]} 4g, 0000 cates a Specialty. Prices reason- 2 Address ple: -Addreiec, 1, ele tae We VE i eee a S. R. HALL (Penman) Namie Se) Forcasse Samir eiHal seas ||| cecasenetarects Pittsburgh, Pa. 3 Address NEW SUBSCRIBERS Wame ~ Mrs. Ona Gibbs, Messrs. George W.|} | Address Young, Isaac Ricketts and Samuel Vin- “ORY Ge ing of Jersey City, N. J.; Mrs. Bessie Name Kingsland, Morristown, N. J.; Everett}} (0 sssrerrcetrtttnn -| Wright, Sr., Mesdames Beulah Carter, Address Margie Wright, of Franklin, W. Va., Ls Ge Se J. A. Gaiter, Mesdames Viola Redman Name and Mary Virginia Gaiter, Peterrsburg,|] 0 <-sstrrtttcrn W. 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Do you love your church a dollar's worth? scribe, Subscribe! Get your friends, and neighbors to subscribe! e an offering in your church for so many subscriptions and Eee Bishop. Prove your love for him. The connection wants a ; -, the most popular Bishop. You will help preserve and maintain . one oldest institutions, the CHRISTIAN RECORDER. We must 10,000 new subscribers! WILL YOU HELP ‘US? ‘ % Sy Leer Ane Sea come + a kl a 1 Basier to condemn the wolf for making fhe “Ewe Bleek for the Lamb” than Which it awakens, May not the nation: | OLUME XC.—NO. 47 HE PLIGHT OF THE JEWISH MINORITY—CAN IT HAPPEN j ; HERE? 4 ‘The barbarious outrages which the erman people are heaping upon their wish minority has startled the civi- d world to protest and indignation ‘hement denunciation is but a naturai action against such inhuman atrocities ondemnation of wrong doing in others fects both moral and _ intellectual johomy, It is easy to magnify the hote in our brother's eye while oblivious i the beam within our own. It is ® psyhco-analize the ferocious nature f the beast of prey. America leads the orus condeming Germany’s mistreat- fent of the Jew as ii smuggly oblivious if her own accusatory record in dealing ith her own racial minorities—the ndian and the Negro. 1 is now high time for the thoughtiu forld to ‘seek the deep-seated under- ing cause of this sudden outbreak of Furror Teutonicous” whose arousal cording to Tacitus might well cause ations and races to tremble. Sober lysis will not overcome righteous dignation but will furnish a more ional understanding of the emotion DW cast a reproach in Hitler's teeth but condeming their own conduct} THE-OFFICIAL ORGAN: e THE AFRICAN METHODIST: EPISCOPAL CHURCH, LFS : PHILADELPHIA, PA. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 1939 PRICE FIVE CENTS ICHARD ALLEN APOSTLE OF FREEDOM TORONTO. ONT., CANADA i Grant A. M. E. Church held its second Quarterly Conference Monday ey s, January 16, following high tual servi Sunday preceding Presiding Elder, Rev. W. C. Perry delivered two very fine inspiring sermons during the day. The Junior =| and Senior Choirs were at their best. red the Sunday music under the direction of Andrew Johnson, one of To- senior choir furnis t musicians ers of Grant are working ults under the able v) pas Rey > was recently erred from the Michigan Con- e. Grant Church is spacious and beauti fully equipped for worship, both in the main auditorium and the lecture room It is equipped with an electric Organ This has all Rapids, f that great Andrew Gregg w st Bishops der a change of circumstances and Inditions. The racial intolerance of Ordic nations is a well established fact he passonate dogma of white suprem y in some parts of this country is it American rendition of the Aryan ith which Hitler has invented to con- te with. The frequent emergencies ithe secret orders in America based Tacial and religious intolerance should Teast put our country on caution uddenness and swiftness with the Hitler dogma has spread to r nations indicates that the anti- ic germ had already infected the ‘Tt spread like wild-fire through- land, Roumania, Hungary, and say Czechoslovakia. Even Whose Catholic doctrine is the and piritual unity of mankind approves _Hitler’s formula, olini puts into instant opera- of his power. nations loudly denounce f aking the Jew a vaga- face of the earth yet none ling to give the Seed of ome and hospitality. But inued on page 16) TO THE MEMORY OF THE RT. REV. RICHARD ALLEN In This Issue First Bishop of the African Methodist Episcopal connection in the United States of America, and Founder of this Church, Who was born in this city, A- D 1760. At the age of 17, experienced and joined the Methodist Society, in the State of Delaware; at the Sana Re LEC 3 age of 22, commenced his ministerial labors, which were extended Wha seh oth Us ak ‘ through various parts of the Middle States. In 1787, he returned to}, ae iy NA ; pee BT Seat his native city, where his unexampled labors will redound to pos- mrt Te ung CSN H terity. He was instrumental in the hands of the Lord in enlighten- | wee ; 3 ° } « many thousands of his brethren, the descendants of Africa, and| pes LAS ak A s the founder of the first African Church in America, which was pk cae att erected in Philadelphia, A. D- 1793. He was ordained deacon in| j \.-D. 1799, by the Rt. Rev. FRANCIS ASBURY, Bishop of the hin an tana BEA aa : Methodist Church. At. the organization of the African Methodist Pointed Points. ....2.erceee vere 4 The Churchman’ Afield.......5s 5 Freedom (Continued on page 13) Birthday Greetings—Letters to TWAT oe . The Editor ..0..e0s- ws Since 1848 The Christian Herald. Since | Peta hay eae hos ake e ° Casual Refle s--R. J. Gardner 6 1852 The Christian Recorder. | |:tensessee state Counci A C. Carpeter Townsend 7 Mother of the Negro Press. [atten C, B, League oR ie e |News. AtrA. Glance. .i.c....6..5. 10 Popular Paper With Personality Transitions ... ORD C ===== DSC09458.JPG ===== Prayer: Our Kather in thank~thee tor the saints € pr race who dared preach an o come to a the salvation of the world. af : nn y ou - prayers a our faith and strengthen our courage. immedia \ * . Wait upon "| in Jesus name Amen, : ae aay & he Lord, and be a The Lord is nigh unto all them/iatred. Fill us with love ior each that call upon him, to all that call}ciier. Hasten the day when prejudice upon him in truth. He will fulfill] segregauon and all racial antagonisms p ; —— |sood cl He shall) streng the desire of them that fear him; he} sali be banished trom the lace of the Wednesday, February 15 1 thy tied at py a pete also will hear their cry, and will save} ¢arth. in Jesus name, we pray. -\men. eres even. ane the fe ‘ ark and them.—Amea. Saturday, February 11 WHAT IS PROFITABLE? i q hav seen.a star. - Rise in the darkest sky, Peatedly; it has not Fa yet. Monday, February 13 A STUMBLING-BLOCK ~Then Jesus Behoiding him love | him, and said unto him, One thing thou luckest.” Matk 10:21. ‘Read Mai 19:16-22, Phar PaO Ae Unive The Rich Young Ruler led an‘exem-| forget ot pliary life, He was a model of morall = T fight His lamp. Ti ' rectitude. Any parent would be glad] erate forstit ‘ ‘i to have a son who could truthfully say} I will be lit ne Gaatre Baty Ceowen that he had observed all the command | Prayer: Lord of Life, grant os. ments from his youth up. Neverthe-| to wait patiently on thy biddinc a less the young man was conscious of a} its in patience to Possess our ee 1 defect in his life. He knew that there Tesus name, Pee ee 7 la “Woe unto the world because of offeuces! tor it must needs be that of- “For what is a man profited, if he} jences come; but woe to that man by gain the whole world, and lose his own] whom the offence cometh!” Matt. 18:7. soul?” Matthew 16:26. Read Matt. xcadq Matt. 18:1-7. 16 24-28. Years ago L had a steward in my A man’s days glid swiftly by. Thefchurch who used to say that he neyer Westminster catechism tells us that the] prayed for God to remove the stumbling chief end of man is to glorify God and] blocks because he was afraid God might enjoy Him forever. As we grow older] move him; for he had known a church}... soméething lacking notwithstanling we constantly rearrange our ideals and] pillar to have prayed such a prayer! he had kept the law. to the letter ek) values. No man can look upon his}aud to have died yery shortly after byesuscbftered “hinary helpful acta _ GRACE AT THE TABLE opinions of seyeral years back without} wards. Such childishness may be) horn out of sympathy and love. You some amusement. Life is varied and] amusing. Nevertheless there was a lit-) know the story. The young man went a mazx's goal may be what he chooses. }tle grain of truth in such a naive atti- away sad and grieved, unwilling to pay If he seeks a fcol’s goal, he will re-]tude. Is it not possible for us to be-| the price. ai OBER ceive a fool's reward. When he cen-[¢ome a stumbling block and not realize} What is coming in between you and ters all of his attention on the material} that we are one: It is well for us to}4 fully surrendered or complete life. he will do so at the loss of the spiritual.] ‘¢member the lines of the poet: Hardly riches? It might De pleasure, There is no profit without the cross. “I tried to save my brother's soul | possessions, or pride. Perhaps you are Life must be lost in order to be found. Believing I knew truth alone; possessed with an uncontrollable temper Some one has said: “You may live But in my blind intolerance cr a fondness for gossip. No matter. without the cross, but you cannot live I lost my own.” Whatever your lacking the blessed “I am free to do as 1 please” retorted] Christ stands willing and ready to help a man whom I chided. for his unwhole-] you gain the victory. some cxample before the young people] Prayer: O Christ of God, take my| of my church. Some where a Godly} fife and empty it and fill it as thou seest man said: “If meat make my brother] jt hast need. Make we willing to be to offend, I will eat no flesh while the] purged. Get glory out of my life for world standeth, lest I make my brother] thy sake. Amen. ; to offend.” A re souls. May we shun the easy path Peer ; when it leads to destruction and bear Poke cae Bi eee ees Sonya) tobe Thosiay, bles hile | coe A the cross with joy and thanksgiving. Pate, ae any © blessed DONTSBE, A FOOL Me utd eadeties OR zcd - Help us to examine ourselves] .—_ ; q nr ; that we may not become a” stumbling Thou fool, this night: thy soul shall block to the progress of the kingdofn. be required ‘of thee.” Luke 12:20. In Jesus’ name. Amen. Read Luke 12:13-21. The least of all compliments is to be And Wath made of one Blomretl a: Tuesday, February 14 called a fool. Jesus did not say the tions of men for to dwell on all the ALLEN DAY man in the text was wicked or immoral face of the earth,” Acts 17:26. Read AE ab! We Hota . Re dishonest or faithless. He was a i Con! $37 et us hold fast the profession of} fool. He was a fool because he did x rep? Lig . [our faith without wavering.” Heb.| not have 5 uch to On Lincoln's birthday it is befitting 10-23. Read Rev. 3:1-10. worthvbile: thine ie WE Bila the that the churches of the land should ia 5 Fi . a talk about brotherhood. The Federa gee, i pa ig 5 ea ff him struck. a major’ chor Council of Churches has selected the human bondage by a stroke of bis pen days for emphasis of interracial fellow in Biv great enfatteiietian Le ee i ship. The Apostle Paul was more far | Ajjon i P a } Day commemorates th ; Wie than many preachers of our day. | of the ex-slave who by he pede iE ith Paul the colored brethren would| courage and faith, freed the American offer no obstacles, for he beleived that Negro from the bondage of religious out of one blood God made all men. It H ‘ : ; é i ve to talk about brotherhood; for! coy, ight pion of liberty te we usually accuse the white man as one aie te wa: ree being devoid of that principle. How cabi ‘ A " abin and reared in ckwoods, 1e| © ever, if we would be fair we must admit} ¢ feast was bie a 2 ? a that there is as much ill-will, suspicion a f and distrust right among our own race tag ican ps ie Ys as there is between white and black. | soul, not to mention the Jesus recognizes only one race—the| withheld from him ; human race. All men are of the same| man privilege. - color,—flesh color. Tt ig highly. Prayer: Heavenly Father, remove| problem ; from our hearts all bitterness and race St. G eo ve Aly P Fis will onnnEEEEEEe - Our divine Father, we praise for the providence that has guide: in the great crises of our history. \ dangers have threatened the id have cherished, then Thou has: up to us those by whose wis steadiness of purpose we hav led out to safety and peace. For great spirits we thank Thee. A: pray that in accordance with the p ples they have taught us, throuz blessing of Thy gracious Spirit, » be guided all our days—Amien. erence” HYMNS THAT LIVE creatively without it.” To some the cross may be a stumbling-block and to others foolishness but to all of those who would find life meaningful and glorious it be- comes the power of God. Prayer: Dear Heavenly Father, help us to seek the things of profit to our THE A. M. E. CHURCH RALLYING SONG A song, I'll sing to you, of men , good and true, | Who labored, battling for the rz With _ righteousness and truth, started in their youth, And never fainted in the fight. y _ CHORUS “Oh! the church is moying on, the church is moving on, a Sunday, February 12 BROTHERHOOD mo more is strove, is moving on.’ day: night and td, and Pay’: SCHOOL LESSON Pay, February 12 ‘S A LAME MAN Acts 3:1-10; 4:8-12 eter and John were going ple at the hour of pray. ninth hour. 2 And a cer- ‘was lame from his moth- as carried, whom they laid : door of the temple which is zB autiful, to ask alms of them tered into the temple; 3 who er and John about to go into le, asked to receive an alms, Peter, fastening his eyes upon h John, said, Look on us, ve omething from them. 6 But r r said, Silver and gold have I none; what I have, that give I thee. In ame of Jesus Christ of Nazarcth, 7 And he took him by the right jand, and raised’ him up: and im- ediately his feet and his ankle-bones eived strength. 8 And leaping up entered with them into the temple, Iking, and leaping, and praising God. ) And all the people saw him walking and praising God: 10 and they took knowledge of him, that it was he that sat for alms at the Beautiful Gate of the temple; and they were filled with Wonder and amazement at that which bad happened unto him. 4:8 Then Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, said unto them, Ye rulers of the people, and elders, 9 if we this day are examined concerning a good deed done fo an important man, by what means this man is made whole; 10 be it known unto you all, and to all the people of Srael, that in the name of Jesus Christ bf Nazareth, whom ve crucified, whom 3od raised from the dead, even in him ith this man stand here before you whole. 11 He is the stone which was et at nought of you the builders, which as made the head of the corner. 12 And in none other is there salvation: or neither is there any other name un- der heaven, that is given among men, wherein we must be saved. GOLDEN TEXT: But Peter said, ilyer and gold have I none; but what I ave, that give I thee. Acts 3:6. i THE LESSON BROUGHT DOWN eee = TODATE By John R. Ewers xford Groupers have something us. Every now and again, in ress of Christianity, we need called to the “inner light.” e” is a fine idea, when not “Sharing” is an excellent » need to share our Christian We need to share our others. Men and women ple would like to be good but they cannot resist ‘e expect too much of re lame. They are un- jronment overcomes heart of the gospel strong bear the bur- “Not to be minister- ‘to minister”—there you snee of divinity. ye find Peter and John »| tetting yourself—and others—down with _ Nearly all sin proceeds from| THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER ® ould the music be thrilling? Would AAS message be timely? Would they see their friends there? Then all at once they met a problem, on the steps of the they saw a lame man. Passed by on the other side, had spoken a parable concer, type of behavior. Something must be done about that poor lame man. The obvious thing him a coin, Right there,| man healed. would have been to give A small coin would have been enough, But Peter and John did} O God, Thou art the gracious Healer not deal in coppers! Please notice that.| 4nd Helper of all those who in their \ ransacked their pockets they, N¢ed trust Thee. found no “silver or gold,” Often, in| tender mercy upon Thy suffering chil- cathedrals, I haye watched (perhaps! dren everywhere. When they ——————_. 1 have an idea that the two disciples enjoyed the sermon much more that morning, aiter they had seen the lame beautiful temple,| There are times when money is the They could have! least we can give. but Jesus} It is a dangerous crime to do a deed ning that! of kindness in some circles. PRAYER THOUGHT By William Chalmers Covert Wilt Thou look in Drs. P. W. Rogers, I. B. Grander- son, and J. M. Brown, were elected — delegates to the next General Confer: ence. Drs, Staves, J. R. Powe, and J. K. Washington were elected Alter- nates, Brethren, let us stand for 18 Episcopal Districts in 1940. Let us elect FIVE BISHOPS. Nothing less. Do not elect weak men as delegates. We need men who know how to think. We are tired of one man telling the entire District what to do. Remember you are the boss of your own ballot.” Elect the one you feel will better serve the Church. We have no Dictators in this Church. For God's sake be Walk again among! men. Elect the person you want. inpertinently) the people putting big those who suffer in hospital beds, and! DON’T BE LEAD. copper pennies into the collection sacks. | !¢t Thy presence comfort 5} Rarely does anyone put in a paper bill Where there is a distracted mind, ve heed unto them, expecting} Or a good sized silver coin—only | Wilt Thou speak the word that will bring} having a great meeting. Dr. J. B. Make all hearts] Butler, the great leader of Texas con- pennies, big Copper pennies. test and quietude. heal. | Great Revival at 8th & Towne Church On my return I found Dr. Collins Peter and John were not cheap; when|*hat bear burdens of anxiety to know| ducting this meeting, Great crowds they gave, they gave.” Not having “sil-]that Thou art the burden-bearer for|every night. Dr. Butler is sweeping. ver or gold” they began to think about] @!! the world. what better thing they might give that sin-sick natures of ours by Thy saving poor lame man, Why not cure him,|&ace- Instill into our lives Thy love so that he would not have to be carried} @nd expel from us all selfishness. each day to the beautiful gate of the| ‘reate and refine our tastes for spiritual tood, and began to walk: and he| temple? Why not turn a sick man into things and purge us of all low desires. of self-suppor of Jesus Christ—walk.” children. M les sare wrought there today. Once we put our Christian hearts into the problem many of these little ones walk again. Love like sun- light, is lavished upon them. It is a beautiful ministry. Back, of all of it is willingness to share what we have. In my city I see crowds of people who shove but few who share, thousands who grab and but few who give. Women who roll in luxury, who go to all the symphonies, who ride in expensive cars, haggle over a petty five dollars for charity. Men who belong to swanky clubs, who fly to New York, who wear clothes tailored in the ‘best establish- ments, whose bill for drinks are literally dole out a paltry fifty dollars ities: Men and women who and of stagge for all.c belong to churches, “grudging necessity” toss out a few dollars for the support of God's house: How many do the church work? How many call upon the sick? How many teach classes? How many do something for the young people? “ Yes, how many attend and sive regularly? What can we do to get this spirit of sharing back into the modern church? . Each, rich or poor, must be willing to give what he can—; leans, La., work, prayers, © calls. Each 1 ea Sg must say, “What I have, that I give. Are you giving your best, or are you money, sweet wife coppers? POINTERS By Roy L. Smith Some people resent it when they meet a lame man on their way to the house of prayer: it disturbs their spirit- ual poise, Any chure when the poor the house ch door becomes “Heautiful” and the needy gather before it. f fan A famous Catholic priest once said, church when the poor enocking at our doors.” cease knocking a J ‘ Some people have no right to go into the house of God until they have divided “God pity the first rank ts with those who hurch, Their minds of anticipations. some of their good have not. a well one, a beggar into a man capable, Let Thy healing in us, Thy children, be Never mind how that, 5° ™anifest to those miracle was performed. “In the name ined, that they may be led to seek ; Thee and accept freely the great pre- whom sin hath We have near us a home for crippled) ¢TiPtion, to believe and live, Amen DAILY BIBI.E. READINGS M. Acts 3:1-10. T. Acts 3:11-16. W. Acts 4:8-12. T. It Timothy 4:1-8. Ft I Corinthians 8:1-5. S. Matthew 12: S. Matthew 11:1-0. The 20th Century Quarterly MY VISIT TO NEW ORLEANS CONFERENCE Drs, J. L. Butler, John Clayborne, A. O. Wilson, Great Preachers O. H. Ben, By Dr. J. L. Glover Last week I entrained for New Or to visit the Louisiana Con- ference. The largest Conference in the Eighth Episcopal District, presided over by Bishop S. leader of men. ton, Texas, Dr. We. talked international character New Orleans by Dr tor of St. James, the mother Church. I domiciled with this great pastor, his I was treated sing through Hous Alexander joined me I was met in J. R. Powe, pas- and children. like a king. great pastor took care of the Confer-, ence in first class shape. 9 Good preaching every day and night. This was one of the largest conferences T haye attended. Thousands crowded standing in every corner of the Church. Dr. J. L. Butler, the leading candidate | the pastor rendering the sermon. The of Georgia; we must elect him in 1940. He preached John Clayborn, the leading candidate from Arkansas, swept the house. O. H. Ben, of Texas, set us on fire. Dr. A. O. Wilson a preacher of the sermon. My what a sermon. be elected in 1940. We need these © and heal these| He is a great preacher. We need him on the bench. Dr. Collins our great leader of the West is pushing toward the bench; all over the Church I can hear men saying: We need Dr. Col- lins. Not only do we need this great man of God, but we mean to elect him. There are other great men, Dr. C. A. Stewart, he swept the Louisiana Con- ference above the we need this great educator. Think of Drs. Joseph Gomez, F. M. Reid, Barnes, Hair, Womack, J. R. Powe, G. T. Stinson, A. R. Cooper, F. R. C. Durden, C. A. Gibbs, D. Ward Nichols, A. K. Quinn, J. W. Price and many others. Let us knock out this THREE DELE- GATES This is unfair, and did not pass the General Conference. I repeat Breth- ren we must bury these Dictators, try- from each Annual Conference, ing to make us do; this can’t be done. 916 E. 27th St., Los Angeles, Calif. SECOND QUARTERLY CONFER- ENCE OF CARY-TERCENTEN.- ARY-CHICAGO, JILL The second Quarterly Conference was held on Monday evening, January 16, , S. R. Maguinez in charge. All boards and auxiliaries reported splendidly. Under the leader- with Presiding E ship of Rev. G. W. Gordon, the church has taken on new life. The spiritual life of the church is running at high tide. The Charch and Parsonage have been roofed and Church basement reno- vated, which brought much praise from the Presiding Elder The amount raised by the Trustees this quarter was $457.95; raised by Stewards $388.59; Total amount raised for all purposes, $1,110.86 REV. G. W. GORDON. ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO Grant Chapel A. M. E. Church held regular morning worship at 11 o'clock with Rey. A. H. Hamilton delivering the subject; “Peace of the River.” The evening worship was held at 7:30 with Joint Board sponsored their Annual Ground Hog Day Dinner, February 2 The Church Conference for Grant Chapel A. M. FE. Church was held Friday evening, February 3 at 7:30. The A, C. E. League was well at- tended by all. Those on the sick list are as follows: Mesdames A. H. Hamilton, Mary Riley? men on the bench, they are great gos- pel preachers. Rosa Longs, and Maggie Marble WILMA DAY, ===== DSC09459.JPG ===== hae THE CHRISTIAN RECO amie. : } ere mre ra ‘ a fee ee eC RSN APO f 3 1UR FEBRUARY 9, 1939 Yet his birthday once again, Atrican M. &. Church, pioneer, 3 oe THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER Causes us to humbly bow our heads and) trailblazer in the area ot Negro} ’ B, Ada: f say; _..- |manh 4 sta ms of the Ne F eS Me We Sonu tender hearted, ood. seit help, and eeiene : se Spokesman was 7 ie Bis hops Wm. A. Fountain,| gift. This layman is not a banker, Be a 5 ewes pragmatist. Richard Allen was 16 ne ; guest in A. Gregg, E. J. Howard, and| only a common laborer. That to you to die was gain, RS peak Asbury African M, £,|D. H. Sims; the Revs. G P, be to your ashes on this Allen] the greatest man in the 18th Cen_ very ew Doral bars < evs) George WV Very truly yours, eace vi ‘ — Retigne neiwac anean ch Ywhere shut Chester, Penna. at 3:30 er and W : P. Stevenson the Pastor A. M. E. Church. SERVICE eee pea ki y es P PoP te che aes €specter oj PM. dat Siloam M. £ Church Churchmas received messages while CALVIN'S. NEWSPAPER REY. S. T. BOYD, D.D. commanding hgure in the Chris- Of ‘Allen’; .,.... " ee. they Were in Cuba, ; era Michigs 4 ol en's Th z Grand Rapids, Michigan. H. K. STRAUSER 3 Ni] e ee Fe ‘ ‘ Spirit hy © respective pastors ” ADVERTISING SERVICE Salem, N. J. tian church since the Apostle Yaul]is needed to res Post ~ at Philadel) \RISTIAN RECORDER AND|saw the blinding light shine round ; Matin: ALLEN DAY about him in the Damascus road. : Bell—KINgsley 0497 flis greatness was not in the need day in the titani, struggle for relig: OUS, SOCial eco, nomic, and political justice. 4), tory will yet accord him his yj ees _ Mr. Geo. Singleton, ida sh ETs Hart, and] On Sunday night the Churchman} Editor of The Christian Recorder, HH. Johns. The Union Gospel} heard an interesting sermon by Brother| Please find enclosed $3.00 for de- Singers from St. Michaels, Md,|Damon Tull at St. Matthew. This is| linquent dues. Please let me know the Published Weekl: the h thi ik ght. were featured. a young divine from whom the church| amount I will need to send you for ‘ublish ly at 4 vs 3 sphere ot eology like Crigen, ful place. Richard Allen, the 4 Si . will hear as the years go by. another grentte aT Satu well: pledced vith A.M.E. Book Concern jn reply to several e tt UEreS UE Augustine, Peter Lombard or matchless leader, product of the i FIVE DOLLARS R WARD Te your paper, and it gives me great pleas- 716 S. Nineteenth Street reference to the Christian Recor- V. x ‘ : 4 Tuesday i o5 ure to know that the Editor and Mana- Thonias Aquinas. It was not in| slave pen, apostle of Reeeomn sday morning the Churchman was| Ure to know ie r an’ n. : ‘to any petson who will send us a|shockt to leatn of the passing of| Ser is one of my own race. I wish Philadelphia, Penna. der and Allen Day it must be) njosophy where stars like Plato,| —————_______ 3 i 5 Be oA ee Mom 3 Bishop D. H. Sims, President stated that the paper does not P Pry. *| THEY SANG AND PRAYED picture of George Hogarth, who| Bishop R. A. Grant. He now sits in| that every home could receive your ; ‘ Aristotle, Kant, Bowne, James, Bishop M. H. Davis, Vice-President | share in the funds reported to the Whitehead and Dewey shine with PE eT 2 15 COS Set rea Book Concern tor Allen Day.| .\., increasing brilliancy with the Contributing Editors: Carlyle F. 5 ‘ i e pa nds alone. . : A Stewart, Josephine ‘I: Washington, T.{ 1 hoe eee Hight of time into the abyss of Jefferson Clement, Elizabeth M. DEMOCRACY eternity. He was not a Scientist Thomas, Howard D. Gregg, Milton S. | ————___ Kepler, Copernicus Newton, J. Wright, G. Wayman Blakley, Fourscore and seven years ago As Farady. Neither was he a Charles H. Wesley, Juanita E. Jackson-| our fathers brought forth on this edited the first magazine in the the seat occupied by the late Bishop! wonderful paper, and read the Daily ‘African M. E. Church in 1841, ane when the Committee of Bishops met| Altar and also the news of other church- 3 a few months ago and the Christian|¢s- I am sure all would be inspired 1 ; Augustus R. Green, Editor of the] Recorder was separated from the man-|to do more for the uplift of God's came that the Cavalier,” a fou hristian Herald in 1848. He agement of the Book Concern. Kingdom and may God bless you in motored airplane was lost thy, founded our church at Zanesville |Your great work. hundred miles off the North A; Ohio. Wasa prominent Gpure te Mourning, sadness, sorrow like a pall| a ag your Brother through Jesus . n o or i. " wast, lantic seaboard. Ten of the thir. ethe General Conference of 1856 in| ** "Pon us. Manager G. E. Curry People were shockt a short while ago when the informatio, : : : mal <q : . _|Wept bitterly. Tears flowed freely AMBROSE CULLINS Mitchell, A. Wayman Ward. H: Vv 3 man gifted with the witchery of] teen passengers and crew were Cincinnati, Finally died during ftom ane Ge a Nabi i Steward in the A. M. E. Community a ell, n ar: is i i % ¥ in y : . . . f J A ' Rene » Sanry ““ | continent a new nation, conceived) |. 4. like Homer, Vergil, Dante,] rescued after having remained jy fa yellow fever epidemic at Vicks-| bitter experience when the Churchman Church iy George A. Singleton, Editor and eas anty pads pod te tte Pee. Shakespeare or Milton. Allen’s|the water ten hours clinging 1, _ burg, Miss. He was the father of] entered Dr. Curry’s apartment to speak | “pip MOST POPULAR BISHOP Manager position that all men are created) ---a:ness is to be found in another] life belts. In addition to the day. Rey. R. A. Green, MD, rege eae penton Goes NANO OF ual, 7 3 Be ARy ai a close . Curry ‘ SUBSCRIPTION RATES “7 Fa Sita er Prope SO ee ene Comned was that si Hock Gaucern, Choice. te es es Now we are engaged in a great danger of being destroyed |) CARLYLE FIELDING STEW. | 1. Bishop D. H. Sims 1443 RE\ » iGonidchet seins FEMS Stogtel evil war, testing whether that| He was a son of slaves whose man-eating sharks which in{-s: art, who contributes the Daily Al-| To North Philadelphia Station the| 4. Bishop J. A. Greer 659 ae ¥ nation, or any nation so conceived, #h¢estry extended back to the ane the area. tar, and a member of the Christian| Churchman went to visit with Dr. | p a J. S. Flipper ... sh Phila ey isles Vases rican Kraal. A child of his envi- : € Sida. ceoteeonan Mpshensteho badeartbeae. 173. (ard District, 37 a can long edure. unates waited Recorder staff has been admitted g ; : : : OIE, RR Address all correspondence to: The r, a = : ie ronment he was ten years old Wore Jee ae i “ ' to the RECORDER HALL OF hour lay-over between trains. Tried} & Bishop Bo)" Bewad ee ae nage I és IM Christian Recorder, 716 South 19th} We are met on a great battlefield Cri ‘Agence rallou Gene hand-in-hand for rescue, they sany o the RE , Ba in vain to be gay as we converst about| 5- Bishop M. H. Davis ...... ad Matthew Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. of that war.” We have come to) woc2 vispus Attucks fell on and prayed. As a general ¢ FAME. In the midst of his work] trip of the Commission to Cuba.| 7- Bishop G. B. Young ........ phi sel i i Street in Boston, the first martyr nd death as a writer, student and busy pas_ i kground was the upsett-| 8. Bishop R. A. Grant ........ 250) dedicate a portion of. that field as ; ‘ when people face danger a , But in the backe P Bo Bich op INCA. OR cuntaic 236 IRS. AZALEE CLARK i for American independence. He i the tor he helps us by sending in sub-|ing thot of Bishop Grant’s illness.| © Bishop Pounta 0) MRS. AZALEE \R a final resting-place for those who P : they reach out by faith for th : p h g g : 10. Bishop Noah W..Williams |. 160 a eee THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 1939 here gave their lives that that must have heard of Patrick Hen- mightier Power outside of th scriptions. When aes Churchman ee pp HR Banuiecih cited oe 138| " Pe Gy: i i ” from the station news came tha e ‘i 2 ea 3 = 5 Ra Fa nation might live. It is altogether] ‘Y $ pes me liberty, or giv€ Me) selves. Years ago when the 7) f 2 1 OF {spirit of the indefatizable working|12- Bishop as . Si Peet Nal DR. A.D, AVERY, F E fitting and proper that we should| ¢¢#th” speech in the Virginia] ionic ran her prow against an MRS. THENNIE BATEN O Bihoe HAL EKER Rohe for’ the ie Bishop . oe 4g te a eee Weekly Thought do this. House ok. Gugesses-cats ey aes berg in the North Atlantic, mo) Hartiord, Conn. has Ae Ben) sites: Fac Kean AgE in Feb), will. count MRS IA. ARKER But, ina larger sense, we cannot| /1@V¢ likewise heard of the social) ,, hoard were dancing, playing unique distinction of being the on_ REC o ates , B . 2 + 4 r ers wi OF | Rid Si Tae cannot consecrate—| Philosophies of John Locke. Tom) .4¢4s and making merry. \V! ly woman in the African M. E. Mths Rehman ea pati (Eis SUAS ike 2 = a; i + 4 . a a ims, IN = , Let us have faith that right makes we ot hallows thi 1 Paine was in his prime, the in- death by drowning was immin ’ Church to be admitted to the Re Sa HEM Gate and “orepate THE MOST Aine hege Me might, and in that faith let us dare to do The brave livi and dead, spiration of the bedraggled ocrs they changed their song to “Near. corder Hall of Fame. She is a1 to entrain for Jacksonville to be present Bi hi v1 ‘ en vite ‘ Churck Sie: duty as, Wwe -wnderstamd, 1, | who struggled here have conse.| Of. Vasnington at Valley Forge} ., my God to Thee.” Both the 1 ardent supporter of the Old. TenWish ae par etal Popular ishop ‘ qemeal yw rabenn Caer cratediit ae Bove our pune paren iain Morristown. Allen’s heart was| tonic and the Cavalier were |! | liable Popular Paper with Person_ LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Act Now! Hurry! Sued is Votes! s. Tenn to add or detract. The world will| fed with an insatiable passion for] 1,.+ words in ocean liner and « ality, The Mother of the Negro rs Ree eo be Sarnii Pkt eR . ; A F Pe garded Press. % « SSRN Shed a DR. EUGI ‘ * Week| Poem little note _ nor long remember liberty. He toiled, saved his money! plane construction and ie eS al popular Bishop in the church | pote cal amt ad ace ae what we say here, but it can and purchast his freedom, an by experts as safe, however bo Enclosed is $1.50 fo ra year’s subscrip will be honored in Dallas | forget what they did here. thot of his family. went to watery graves while poo The Churchman tion for a layman to the Christian Re at the Council of Bishops MRS. LUCILLE E. KING nije gpg gaan a Satie ae cate 4 i 1 ising finally that Go corder. The name is Mr. Richard Rob- in February, and awarded a Tihbie Conference It is for us, the living, rather, to] Under the preaching of Free-|Ple recogni re - Afi ld inson. He is a Great Financier in my|| \ajuable prize The bar. ts When I think, of Richard: Allen be dedicated here to the unfinished born Garretson, Richard Allen was eo Berean ta Ses 4 : le church. Since November 18th this lay- gain rates of $1.00 in Re! yeh MRS. L. L. FRIERSOD And the great work that he wrought | work which they who fought here converted. Himself became a iG man has donated to the anos Dies or more sa ai for Sar St P Wer i : * Te: lay +t 3 ains, s 5 2 thi 7 And the hardships that he suffered by have thus far so nobly advanced. preacher. At the age of 27 he Pointed Points Back to Philadelphia from vy and Ape eo gee akin ce sapauad sag leprat SoA § Delhi, I , We ? e ion bs os aries, s ic — Sin te meee send a challenge It is rather for us to be here dedi- left the M. E. Church because of x Rises BS tatihey Fe susiday pie me oe for his Christmas Workers, now is the time to show MISS ELSIE SLAUGHTER W, is t ini i jim crowism and : : US hile lors. Support your bishop St. Matthew To the Negro college taught cated to the great task remaining segregation and j j hich| ELLA J- GREEN. SHOUL) morning. “Seck ye the Lord while AR BISHOP Ege sie Hib eeheoeban e= | “Reh aa Of this fair and happy land of ours before us—that from these hon- started a church of Christ ay fi know of her whereabouts, He may be found.” The house was MOST POPUL. an di : every African Metho- | 2 to-day. ored dead we take increased devo-| knows no man by color of his skin sea tite the Editor of the crowded. The holy fire came ok LATS an hane : MR. L. 1H. DELPHTA i i i f ‘ ‘ Souls) seed eweecieren te eens : : j tion to that cause for which they] or hair texture. This act alone|Please W Reconden VERY 10 “upon the mountain of the Lord. So ai panty RSE Doce agen Richard Allen caught a vision, gave the last full measure of de-| raises him high above all whol Christian Recorder. oar "were added to the kingdom. Editor George A. Singleto Editor and Manager of © “Biloxh Miss So he started with a few, tans that I « eee ft sa who said®“Out of PORTANT. She was graduat is Cia.) — ‘ 716 South 19th Street The Christian Recorder -* Just to worship ‘neath their own fig | VOUOMs re © mgiy re-|came atter hi i les | from Wilberforce University ' The Churchman was privileged to] ppitadelphia, Penna. 716 So. 19th Street, REV. GL. HAYDEN Gieaad vite: solve that these dead shall not|one blood God created all peoples ee ; r Dr. T. L. Scott one night in the| near Str: prnedohin Banca Me siregy telat Planted Bethel in derision have died in vain; that this nation,| to live together on the face of the) 0°/" val at St. James. Atlantic ey, Pisase find eucloned’$. {ry :r+-dsnnone a St. Paul. Minn Building wiser than he knew under God, shall have a new birth] carth.” That which others might) __ ‘EN i ES TURNER Picturesque and dramatic Me _ Subscriptions to th | CHRISTIAN RECORDER oo 1 And to-day there're millions kneeling! of freedom; and that government] have thot and discusst Allen did.| OW. : AM “are Fee on on “Dipping in Jordan} for ......---++ Bs REV. Wm. A. DORSEY at her shrine f . npc hope of the| Should anyone know of his ys jes.” Without being fulsome] i Recorder. Send paper) = tohnson, By W- Le Pastor Bethel " 7 of the people, by the people, for Not only is he the hope of the) 0 rite at once to the Me a truth that Reyea hee Hy ena ey enter i 7% : American and] abouts, please write a mendation it is Misses Marian Boyd and Grace W) ‘ On the world’s great stage of motion| the people, shall not iy from} Negro, Hes Bet rie ae Ber! Editor of the Christian Record’" r Scott is a man with a message Mrs, Ethel Hall, Phila,; Revs, R. B ‘Vo MACK BROOKER DIRE he ceeenies, aiang: seen, toe on thy eee, Linea worldwide | CH sie ie: 2A He was a student at Wilberfor* livers with power. Smith and M. M, Ward, N. J-s Evan- A obpeiter Cairne Every person young and old must play| Gettysburg, November 19, 1863. | color still remains the supreme |” He soldier fac Babop)).s scons list. Mary 1 Watson, Flushing, pepersry Usiye a part; test of Christianity. Charles | 1872-1875. He was 5 So chinan attended Class Mect | east my votes "°F "po Oat pistrtet| Sy. Drs. G. E. Carry, J. G. Rob- Philadelphia, Penna , e Biker hadi beberle pal GP Atmy ac hore N. ¥.5 AGUS AS Se AONE A ARLES) SUNS AORN EI Then with Allen’s strong devotion, RICHARD ALLEN ee LW is correct when he regar 1, ‘8. Regular ee Ft yy night. The meeting te |of the Bishop. inson, E. A. Selby, W. J. Towns SpdlahRelyh © MLika Gradye: Wis Brown Wesley is correct when he r »| 1875-1880 when discharged 2! aia ival. The newly] as the Most Popa + Patterson, J. W. Mason, W. Li (Boyd, N. J.: Let us humbly work serene, APOSTLE OF FREEDOM Allen asthe ‘Apostle of Freedom. : an old time line Tiles Mt Yours for success, I. N. gies ‘% Nappesy vWodson| TeaitacsWo. B.; | Adame, ‘ New {ieHey i indin the broke na —— ignited i oust e. veaders in their places. 9 .. [Johnson, R. ; : 3 Feton. coer binding up the broken This caption is taken from] It is altogether ei i. ae a 3 4 Bata ol siew life | Gee as Mrs. E. A. Selby, Rev. S. T-| Spokesman, Camden Charles H. Wesley's incomparable] w eS ANUARY 27 lace where the Holy) ae on the fotinder of the| Alle ta at: Me ie \e 4 Years have passed since he departed, | monograph ranger, ===== DSC09460.JPG ===== z Siac , RASREEREERERREERE BSR ERREERERREREEE EE THE CANDID VALENTINE I think of you this holiday And, oh, it makes my heart so gay! You are the one and only dame. . . I beg your pardon, what’s the name? ** © With you alone 1 sense the glory— Or anyhow. That is my story. ** If you love me As I expect You won't mind if This comes “collect.” 7 e+ Just this card to make you feel That I am not a rubber heel; Read it and return it, dear . For use by me again next year! a = If you love me as I love you, A verse like this will never do; The ardor that our love entails Is too hot for the U. S. mails. oe F “T want you,” says This Valentine But that you know Is not my line, Sweet verses I Have long outgrown; When I want you I telephone. SOMEBODY’S VALENTINE I'd like to send out valentines But since they cost so dear I think these few poetic lines Will have to do this year— Because of the Depression I must control my passion (Besides I use discretion By acting in this fashion.) For since my dimes at times were spent On some who would not do This valentine is only meant For one who loves me true— I do not mention THE one (But hope a handsome he one) And only he can be one Who happens to send ME one. Little Polly - SNAPPY STORIES Or Optimist And Pessimist An optimist is a man who, when there js no bright side, will polish up the dark side. A pessimist is one who, @hen he has to choose between two evils, chooses both of them. a Right, At That A little preacher with a little salary] § and a big family was hard pressed financially. The result was his family looked very shabby on Sundays. Tait waste Tor servic on acount A real psi obser Day this or that position, The rte time to check and. text: rayed like one of these.” 81 Oak Street, Springfield, Mass. January 28, 1939 Miss Elizabeth Thomas, 716 South 19th Street, Philadelphia, Pa. Dear Miss Thomas, 23rd: It is agreed that any convention is a waste of time unless it shows definite benefits, points to improved methods which will be of specific values for the individuals who attend. : Our program will serve as a media for assembling and disseminating informa- tion for “Training for Church Leader- ship,” theme of the convention. We hope that the educational trends will; include the correlating, integrating, and appreciation of the work of our De- partment of Religious Education; and, if it produces nothing else, it will stimu- late a conscious—awakening that the only way to future progress in church} ference: activity is by the way of trained intelli-| over Bishop Vernon and he be placed gent leadership. On Wednesday morning, February] bishops. 22nd, the Superintendents’ and Teachers’| ing Ministers and Officers. subscribers Conclave of the New England Confer-| to our Periodicals and possessors of ence Branch of the African Methodist] our Discipline. « Episcopal Church will convene at Bethel Church, Springfield Massachusetts, the| the gospel as the Spirit moves them— Rev. Eustace Louise Blake, pastor. Yours truly, Lola Mae Murray, Conference Superintendent CASUAL REFLECTIONS The General Conference at Detroit,| lation left to suffer. Michigan in 1940 is looked forward to with great anxiety by many. this will be an epoch making one. Large plans are being made for the four times to the General Conference: comfort of Delegates Will the representatives measure up?|0f the North Mississippi Annual Con- High churchmen both Clergy and] ference: Laity begin to write in descriptive tones Secretary, and held the office of State of the qualifications of favorite sons for] President of the A. C. E. League serv In fact, our]ing also as District Superintendent of Church papers begin to form picture| the Sunday Schoo! sheets with faces of men and women| General Conference since 1904, I shall| where articles of thought provoking,| be at Detroit, the Lord being my helper, could be placed. There are many profitable things Ij the foregoing as outlined. _ My prayer would like to see done at Detroit. Among them are: (A)—Due time given| make her go. to the Revision of our Discipline, codi- fying laws workable and visitors. family pew the pastor announced his] our ideals are left out “Solomon in all his glory was not ar-] our churches u No doubt} “JOB” for himself. 1 iy inforcible| Methodi: alike: page 436 article 15 relative to] ship has t general observance; no one pays any| great influx eh members from attention. (B) TI believe an Auditing| into the Industria Committee should be appointed by the church not. ma Bishop’s Council in its Mid- wn form service to. bserve antiquated revise: 2 (E) Laymen given equal rep: tion on all committees in all t ferences. I was at an annual. ence not long ago where this in accordance to. a motion which pre- vailed at New York 1936 referring same to the yarious conferences, for formation or rejection. The confer- ence was nearly equally: divided. The thing that interested me most was thay I hope you will find space to print the| the majority of those opposing were] following before the week of February] ministers who had not been Jong m1 | the ministry. They have yet to learn that they are to pastor faymen and they will succeed or fail in proportion to their ability to work with laymen. (F) A full development of our Young People’s program: -Old Time Prayer and Class meetings with Special revivals periodically: (G)—An increased provi- sion for Superannuated Ministers, Widows and Orphans of these .who have given their lives for the church: | Pink of the number who have been tossed out into the bare world: with practically no means of sup; ort. . De- pending in many instances ‘upon the| small stipend given at the Annual Con- (A) The Cloud raised from upon, the active list: elect three new (I) Teeth in the Law mak- (J) A consecrated Ministry to preach]. fearing only God in the discharge of their duties. The selection of Dele- gates on merit and qualifications only. These things worked out, I believe a great improvement on former General Conferences where the election of offic- ers set aside every thing else and legis- The Writer is not trying to make any He has been honored by his church by being elected Served four years as Chief Secretary Eight yaers as Statistical Ge. Having missed one delegate or not, to work with and for| is for my church and. th means to It has been “adger : Privo great! and Intetlec © OF she m and you know n ok. Bishops ang o embled at Detroit the dd courage to do Yeoman se; His cause. i Jae GARDNER, ‘2174 East 83rd St., Cleveland, Ohio, isi " TALLAPOOSA, GA. On January 13-15, Rev. J. H. Kage Presiding Elder held the first Quarterly Conference at Tallapoosa for the yea: 1939, with success. The members are all lined up with their new Pastor, Rey, C. E. Hudson. We wish to 1) Bishop Fountain and Presiding Ede; for sifting out one among the {| preachers in the North Georgia Coy. ference, to work with us this year, He has already seen four years’ Work in advance here with us. ~ Mrs“ A. L. Edge accompanied Rey. J. H. Edge to the quarter Januar 13-15, We are always glad to get hen oe Mr. and Mrs. ank Grady Chivers en tained at supper January 15th. Pk and Mrs. Edge, Rev. C. E and Steward, A. L. Hall. Mrs. Ida Medlock entertained « 4 Juncheon Sunday afternoon at her bx complimenting the Social Saving Club of Mt. Sinai Baptist Church. The Trystone Club of Mt. Sinai Bap- tist Church entertained a birthday dar luncheon last Friday night at Hall. 12 tables were decorated ‘or each month in the year. Rev. C. E Hudson, pastor of Whites Chapel M. E. Church turned thanks at head of January table in honor of birth month. Mr. W. H. Conyers has. returned home from a three days’ visit to Mrs Mattie Thomas his sister of Chattanoo eS sce! ) - Susie ‘Hall is spending some a ges her son, Mr. Frank Nea! of Birmingham, Ala. Of interest are plans for the | rising star society of Whites Chai A. M. E. Church, conducted by Mrs. Jessie Conyers. “By the help of 6° we hope to have. our church and parson- age painted by. July. Many other p! have b been set by this society. nes - ‘JESSIE CONYERS Hudson penta tribute to a loved onc should be beautiful—and quite that it be free from IDEAVOR LEAGUE FOR FEBRUARY 12 GOOD FOUNDATIONS g the Rules of Health | Cor, 3:16, 17 Topic Means erintendent, or a leader care- red in advance, . the topic in such a way that iors present will find many} . say and many questions to ‘he introductory talk is only to ’ pee and to raise questions.) well enough all the time,” said well; nor how the earliest of Alice’s second teeth were beginning to dec: because Alice would neither eat the| best food: nor give her teeth the best carean How many rules of health can w to boys and girls? should in-| oe never missed a day of school} iow how much her mother was) “concerned because she could not get) © drink milk, nor to chew her ASTER Tn As aA i. | “TENNESSEE STATE COUNCIL” | ward of Faithfulness.’ and c se mes-| Let us think them} THE CHRISTI | Rules of Health. 1 Cor. 3:16, 17. For Episcopacy THE REV. J. W. HALL Sé. Andrew, Memphis, Tenn. | The Bishop, Presiding Elders | Laymen of the African Methodist Epi: think of today that have a real meaning| copal Church met in Tullohoma, Tenn., January 3rd, in a. State-wide Coun and| AN RECORDER | Bishop E. J. Howard and others. Th —Christian Endeavor World| eulogy was delivered by his Presiding) found thinker, Re-| theologian | Elder who used for a sabject “The {a very impressive | sage. | At the close of the message B lest sympathy to Rey. Keith and fami com ° 4 ye him five dollars to help him and x1\ his struggles; and gave the Council Gi © delivered| history as a pastor, 2 ie a ees fe Sood Christian and Ay Organization ’ ferences presented Bishop E. J. How- B What a8 ae a is of health? The council was then organized for ard a generous purse to assist on his — aaa tiey. eet ys 1s meant by the| work which resulted in the appointing! trip to his Foreign field. They also — God?” ody is the temple of! of,the following committees: read a resolution that a reception be oe 1—Annual Conference Program. given the Bishop at St. John A. M. E. . 2—Youth’s Educational Congress. | Church Feb. 3rd, 1939, in loving ap- ane Ny 9 | 3—Committee on Evangelism. preciation of his splendid work in Feb. 6. A healthy boy chosen king.| 4—Church, Extention. | Tennessee. The motion to adopt the i taae 1 Sam. 16:11, 12.) 5—Ways and Means. resolution was put by the Secretary, | T., Feb. 7. Refused to defile his Bei | The council was then adjourned for|Dr. I. T. Jefferson and unanimously Dan. 1:8) dinner. jadopted by the council. W., Feb. 8. Keep from strong drink, | At 1:30 the funeral services of Mrs Dr. J. W. Hall, the very fine, pro- Proy. 23:31-35) Keith, the wife of Rev. J. H. Keith,| gressive and popular pastor of St. |T., Feb. 9. Sin destroys the body, | the’pastor of our church at Huntington| Andrew A. M. E. Church, Memphis. Rom. 6:11-13, OW and Hollow Rock. Rev. and Mrs | Tenn., made the speech of his life on the B., Feb. 10. Training the body to win. |Keith are splendid members of our | wonderful achievements of the A. M. 1 Cor. 9:24-27| church and shine among the beacon) E. Church and its illustrious bench of S., Feb. 11. The body belongs to God,| lights of our ministry. The funeral] Bishops who are leading the Church of 1 Cor. 6:19, 20.| services were conducted by his Pre-| Allen forward amid these distressing Sun., Feb. 12. Topic—1. Following the| siding, Elder, Rev. G. M. Banks,|and perplexing times amid the failures ¢} of other institutions. Hall is a pro- a great pastor and a ability. His a Presiding Elder, and a Connectional figure is one golden \ strain of unquestionable success and of no mean hop| he justly deserves the highest honor | Howard arose and expressed his deep-| that the church of God can bestow up- ily} on him. We are asking that the Bish- cae General Officers and the delega- an| tion of forth-coming General Confer- ele us to place him upon the | ir thies) ence Bee eS t ‘ va e bs opportunity fo express their sympa Ip.u over carefully, and make a list on the| to discuss and devise plans for the ad3 De Ree cre ric oaces || henuh bt BEHGDN 1 hi08 YA | Nanetsont of ovr. Mashesiomy Teh | A resolution on behalf of the Bishop| The Committee on Annual Confer- ve “m as foundati inl nes: he Co il was opened with! SO BoRame to have them as foundations in/nessee. |The Council was opened With) Council was read by the writer of ence Program recommended that the our lives. devotional services conducted by the |“ PM Weg ats nad anieere ae: iHtomngtiat Hatten Services eal A aL ind tha residing. Elders i ial Sermon | this articic,, EXPressing Sih ‘ ¥ as We should always keep in mind that apie Hiece aes Tefferson,| grets and the loss of Mrs. Keith, which| by Dr D L. W paikomaert mr to keep all strong sue well 4 to| Ws as de a a ef ee + pastor of AT.{ Was wnanimonsly adopted by the coun- se Fi ihe Sou ph res make possible our better living in other| the popular and efficien ste cit riivouantiecihe® stake 7 directions. We can use our minds well| fen Chapel A. M. E. Church of Mem- | wives inspiration/:hope andcomfort: to Gia our bodies are strong, and our) ohis, Tenn: sine for & subiect| | pe cajournment of the Couneil {the hundreds of people who attend spiritual natures, and therefore our ser_| “Walking With God.” ‘The message } Avery Chapel A 1 e ¢ ip of viee for God in the world, depend much | was pregnant with thought ae tet illed to order by the Bishop; with| M. E. ¢ Thurch, under th bai Re He e ass ¢ RS ABS ne it son is going fe on whether or not we are well. ation which thrilled the assembly APY devotional: ser t e-| Dr. Withers Joan is going ba g : tthe close of the sermon,the cle- ah leap: ds well as Provi # F Wes ¢ ports of the \ us ¢ > Naan Worenconet: ’ d by D A. F. Davis, What Rules of Health Are Important? | ments of the Stunper, were: COM fC ao Pkt D bye ite best: tual rae ey pe : rats ‘ sumbered among s > (he Juniors should use the following] < 4 Di keeker eported t sae: eerie iT > é n king a 1D T Rab ec t imously adop’ the "3 items to start their own thinking and VE a Te ae tea} Port, was animou if uy Fidares oF the VANS MES further statement.) fig ap ata inate Pa our frac Com ay } n Tennessee: namely Drs. S. J- . A as fl our attention the impo ere e terr ¢ ; Peccould children be careful of} our, ater ; 1 builders's| yore j 1 and G. M. Fleming of the what they eat? Long experience has} Ha okies Aye iain his 1! -¢ Conference, Drs. C. H. found that s¢ me foods. ar ecia ee NSCS ahaa ROE HeanelS: © 1). Howardiviand SA good in building bones, others x peee) iNathodisniy Fel eat z Pinkston of the Tennessee Conference, strengthening the muscles, others in) Ua 3 Sr ERAE CEE) CRETE on tid’ Dre. (S. W. A: Lewis, GM. supplying what is needed for the teeth gee oWoey hel ponte aney Teron x ; W. E. Pruitt and C: C. Town- Some foods are easy to dig ne he ; Fe | statenwide revival be < working harmoniously together with too much fat or too m ie Hoge fhe, Lookout} Month ve April ant acon Sasciuis ard bret ited tenable ; snoke 5 ee v c t pee ec > < cause trouble. There are some SEO eee Mrcuundatne dea Battle a ment of the A. M. E. Church which should be taken in not too Mounts PAN 241 | pralatea spoke aoe iss mf ain Tennessee and starch. | fields, and fertile nlat The Commi _C. Carpenter Townsend quantities, as sugar, fat, ¢ aS x population and the number ofl . + Congr pints oY arp wh it is} of por On, | tional Congress Za $$$ Fruit should be eaten only when it ts}o > the least of routh’s Congress bel sarsans unchurched t y ended that a Youth’s Cong y Davie Fipepand meat only when it is carefully) oocyte et rritories thraniehout | Me! REE GEE Bol HYMNS THAT prepared. | He uraed, that we, adont sville, Tenn. and as < q i joys and) the state £ F a a: ontinued from page 2) cond rule of health for boys @ method by which we micht estab- jar mecting in. the East Tenn. a (Continued j girls has to do with habits. Not many) sor ah im these unchurched |< Conferences, the report was did begin , MBE 2 by strong drink,| lish our church e: BA) Tenne "i To send forth words of truth and might; Juniors are tempted by aes eae caid he “We owe it to ‘ ly adopted. | : . { to be-| territories; for sate 2 unanimously adoy And Shorter, Ward, and Brown, did by) a great number are induce ; jah vite tion. and our At the close \of these reports the} Anc ye ard, rmft ay ow t 1) C498 > labor for the crown, ‘i oking. Its harmtu!) he achieve i vs of the Tennessee. East labor for . : i habit . ia ».” He snoke 9 Ps ie 2 wey_| Presidit Elde eal \ m : nessee Con-| And ceased not struggling for the right sets are easily scen. he Ministers. Presiding inessee, and West Tennessee Ce Ith af the Y Tenne 2 naking good hea church 1a d point in n he right time and Tavmen of our cht os jenty of sleep, at the ris fe in gaereace! of Dollar Money the| 00 7S 6 ah SP t conditions. Grow- ‘tl aamhers and con- the right of sleep at increase of members AA, REAL ESTATE FOR SALE en need long hours | tha pedueine OF indebtedness g,} versions: th Fat av s, for Homes or t. Fresh air. warm caine <a urged that we can do ¢ LBS West Philadelphia quatity modern porch front dwellings, [or e its ure ¢ reat bd . st surroundings give ae | aes yaar. Weare dh) oann OR iis nt greatly reduced prices and terms. Ma Vo dr interest mist not Investment § Be your own Investor. Hon and ow to have more Cents. Be y ts for discussion include} Connecti { huti cerieral and there- Teach your Dollars to n rol focal but ¢ fluence] he meré ook our duty ¥ ‘led on request. scercise, the in set not. avetelook List mailed up Bony and the nervous] fore we must ne Ha Sek “harch :| . dd the radio on bie rations to the ° aif Clear Titles Guaranteed “children, the amount and] and o tyance in ministry adsepect: TO AGVAN SS Sk a atta 1 ADAMS, Attorney . habits of clean-| and € the Rishan's add | JOHN MS, / ) hing worn, t the clase o - heats | and standing posture, and) A band insnired our. hea 5641 Market Street tt} which thritle: tine the oro- "7 i ints touching health. Poasbyation WAR PEN Ate ae eee Philadelphia, Pa. ; | ; a Tes hop FT. Howard, plede’ jalizing in Real Estate since 1880. *i or Spec’ id ; exam of Bis Hon, and. also praving | ons peratior ‘ . 4 + drinking,| hearted coo his reture habits of SE i ed ee General Conference for! bis: ie ce ‘ in chi al ars started in er fot, ye H for anot Promptly at 3 O'clock the council was these conferences ===== DSC09461.JPG ===== =n ~ e. THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER THE PLACE OF EVANGELISM IN THE CHURCH Our Religious Depression 1, The weakness of the Church. Protestant Churches of America churches the Western World. Their public prestige may not approximate that of the English churches in quality, but they hold the allegiance of the masses to a larger degree. Whatever the weakness of the Puri- tan tradition which informs the moral attitude of American Protestanism, it has considerable achievements to its credit. But in spite of these achieve- ments the religious life of America is not in good health. The basic difficulty of the church is that it is not facing the Central moral problems of our era. The church has a gospel of love which ought to have given it the insight to recognize the basic fallacy of the assumption upon which our civilization organized it life. From whence came wars and fighting among us, came they not hence even from your lusts that were in your members? We lust and have not ye kill and can not obtain, ye fight and war and yet ye have not because ye ask not. We are living in a world in which the essential power is economic power. The men who hold this power either cyni- cally or naively, beat back every effort to restrict its force and bring it under social control. However modern society can not b saved by this or that social reform anc selfish individuals are not brought to express themselves in Christlike terms by the advocacy in the pulpit of this or that radical measure, The church may the most vital of THE REVEREND J. W. HAIR i, | well leave specific programs to other agencies provided however that it deal rigorously and honestly with the ethical problems of human nature and human society. It is at this point that the church fails most greviously. The Orthodox Church still corrects people of sin, but the sins of which it makes people conscious are usually not those which are most. significant in our society; and the liberal church takes such a romantic view of human nature that it does not convict its mem- bers of sin at all. A religious institution which does not deal kind and yet brutal frankness with human nature and which does not make an astute analysis of the motives which drive men to actions, may become very dangerous, because it may easily lead to hypocrisy. Now if a religious and ethical institution is unable to deal realistically and honestly with the hu- man motives which express themselves in this power and in the insistence upon its maintenance all of its claims to moral leadership must become hollow pretension. 5! What is needed to make this gospel effective is combination of two qualities, which are not always combined with ease: spiritual vigor and social intelfi- gence. The spiritual vigor is needed to create in men the desire to check their expensive desires and to bring their clamant self-will under the will of God. But the religious fervor which cre- ates the will to live the Christ-like life is not accompanied with sufficient social intelligence to know what the Christlike ethic is. Therefore social education must ac- company religious regeneration. If the 7c church could attack the Problems of our era with vigor and realism it might make greater progress in the important problem of church unity lacking organic relationship to our society the churches are forced to preserve ancient traditions and maintain themselves by the Perpet-| uation of loyalties which have signi- ficance only for the post. . But unity is not achieved as an end in itself. It is always the product of companionship in arms in a common cause. If the church could see the paganism of our civilization in suffi- ciently sharp outline, and could sense the fundamental conflict between its gospeland the damenant woods of our vilization it would inevitably close its ranks for common actions. What’s wrong with the church? “Not a thing,” reply the optimist. “A great deal” say the less cheerful ones. But the diagnosis come in the church weakness and in its strength. The Strength of the Church The church is, we must submit. is et once an instrument human’ and. di- vine In this fact lie her supreme glory, and greatest difficulty. We shall not be satished with the things that are for they are personal religion shown consistant in public places. Jesus preached the sermon on the Mount to a mixed company, but the a measurable understanding of what it was all about, were men who had been captured by Jesus himself. Their lives had been changed, therefore they went forth living new lives and building New World. So it was with the Proph- ets of the old dispensation, they had seen God. They had heard him speak from the burning bush or in the still They faced denounciations , of morality and graft. They orga- nized rebellions; championed the cause of the common people, and over- threw dynasties of a power that had first remade them. Theological liberals have painted out the fact that industries threatened with a strike by unrepresented workers who grew restless under poor living con ditions, long hours and flow’ wages shouted back to the old gospel when Preachers lifted their sights from the best of judges to a judgement twentieth century explanation of children, and the inevitable result of sound Evangelism. small voice. in their Kings men who made a record of that mes- sage, who saved it for us, and who had im- Roman Catholicism is today not only a militant, but a proselating faith in all lands and in all areas of social and in- tellectual activity. Many answers are given to the question. why? Certainly a religion of authority has always a «nique appeal to a multitude of men and women. “Thus saith the Lord” is the message for which millions wait when a world rocks, We hark back for that faith once deliyered to the saints and the fathers. A revival meeting may be of value in strengthening the morals of those who must furn from empty cupboards to crowded bread lines. Certainly it will give comfort to the sorrowing and re- lease saying grace for the sinner. But that revival is a travesty in our day if it remains silent on the sin of power: absurd if it fails to say for every de- linquent David who needs to hear the word. “Thou art the man,” RAINS baie THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 5 A regenerated life, a flaming ,,. evangelist, a man captured by the | of Jesus Christ can accomplish i, » Century Society deeds as mighty , a achievements of Isiah, Jeremiah Jan and John, St. Paul, Luther, , a Knox, the Wesleys, Spurgon, Te madge, Richard Allen, Henry \\,\., Turner and A. Grant, who occu; places in the ecclesiastical evangelism. The Pilgrim fathers sought the \\,. ern World in quest of religiou, fea dom and liberty. John Wesley (, lo ed within their wake, thus | American Methodism. Let me repeat to change ou , order to Christlike _ industry, organize life after the pattern «; sermon on the Mount, we must }.,,. first of all changed men and Changeg women. The newness required New Birth of which Jesus sp Nichodemus. It is the fundamenta| .,, profound experience however ach that remade Saul into Paul. The demonstration of its qual: an ear sensitive enough to he Macedonian cry. Without ME can do nothing, is more than 2 It is a secret. When Christians that secret the world will be evane and civilization will be reborn at DY the, hall REPOSING FULL CONFIDr in the intergrity, education, exp Christian piety of Dr. J. W. Hair Grand Auditor of Jackson, M the Euroka Grand Lodge of Knig! Pythias, No. 1 K. B., and the | sior Court of Calanthe, in annu: sion assembled do hereby commen: to the Christian people of Ameri more particularly the constitu the African Methodist Episcopal (i as a fit person for the office of in the above mentioned Churc! which office, we are certain t will bring dignity and sound Administration. BE IT RESOLVED that the going be spread upon the Jour: the foregoing organizations, and of the same delivered to the Press UNANIMOUSLY adopted by Eureka Grand Lodge No. 1 on th 13th day of July, 1938 at Laurel, \ sippi. W. H. Randolph, G. C. D. Currie, G. Keeper of Record and Seal ' UNANIMOUSLY adopted by F sior Grand Court of Calanthe on ‘hs the 13th day of July, 1938, at Lav! Mississippi. Mrs. L. M. Donaldson, G. WV’. | Moneta Lightfoot. G. Regist: Deeds. HOLYOKE, MASS. The third Quarterly Conferenc: Bethel A. M. E. Church was held J: uary 22nd, Rev. E. W. Davis, p2‘°" and Rev: G. J: Drake, Presiding T'ld"" The Presiding Elder preached an "" spiring sermon to one and all. ~ His ** was: “Be thou faithful unto deal! and TI will give thee a crown of lif which is found in Revelations. The reports were all postponed to‘ fourth and fast quarter. The chor’ is gaining ground. REV. E. W. DAVIS, Pastor REV. G. J» DRAKE, P. F a ret FEBRUARY 9, 1939 i ‘ Philadelphia will have an opportunity ( hear Etta Moten, brilliant Screen, and Radio Star” ir Mon-! | artist laze coln’s Birthday Song Recital f, February 13, 1939 at 8:30 P. M., vowel Memorial Community SWEET SINGER OF SONGS THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER 3 PAGE NINE SENATE EMPLOYEE WwW. B | Editor of the New Jersey Spokesman ADAMS Camden, New Jersey PROGRAM — COUNCIL OF BISHOPS AFRICAN METHO- DIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH To be Held at St James A. M. E Church, Dallas, Texas February 16-17, 1939 Bishop J. S. Flipper, Senior Bishop; Bishop J. A. Gregg, Secretary PROGRAM First Hymn—Bishop J. S. Flipper, Senior. ~ xtensively both at and abroad It will be a rare tre r her TEAGUE, TEXAS Baturday morning at 10 o'clock, th t Quarterly mecting was opened 1 John A. M. BE, Church, R Iker, presiding. Aiter pr: fe he introduced our new pastor, Rey More of whiom we are proud lection foilowed, and Bro. P. I was elected secretary for the year Disciplinary Questions were asked f to the one relating to the pa members, we halted to acknowledg passing of Prof. J. A. Wills cher in our fublic school for more e “ser- and m A. M. E. MUSIC _HYMNALS pa Sst J A. M. E. BOOK CONCERN 18 So. Philadelphia, Pe. School 1 25 years. A high Sund iation for our sins. 1an and an ambitious) citizen. We Quarterly Conference was held with Beloved, if God so loved us, ti “Shall we meet” was sung by] our Presiding E Rey» S. ‘A we ought also to love one another. the Conference. The roll was called. | yfaguinez. We were able to make a No man hath seen God at any [he Leaders, Trustees, Stewardesses,)round report, we are still. spiritually time. If we love one another, and Missionaries responded to the call] ative and we are asking for your God dwelleth in us, and His love wholeheartedly.. No one shirking prayers that 1939 will be an outstandin is perfected in us e whole amour s« year in our WV wé are aski Hereby know we that we dwell edt fulness. Rev. J Chapel was introduce some very timely expressions Avants paid r your coopers | has been appointed page in the State | Senate of New Jersey by Senator 2. Invocation—Bishop S. L. | Alfred E, Driscoll, Editor Adams was Greene. {a lay delegate to the 1928 General 3. Anthem—Choir | Conference which met in Chicago, Ili- 4. First Scripture Lesson— }nois. He is an ardent member of Bishop N. W. Williams. @ | Bethel, Camden, and a foy pporter | 5. Second Hymn—Bishop R. of the Christian Recorder | Ny Grant | eee 6. Second Scripture Lesson— Prarie expressed himself in a pleasing Bishop H. Y. Tookes. way. 7. Decalogue—Bishop R. C. | Sunday morning Sunday School was Ransom. | well attended The house was filled | 8. Anthem—Choir. “ee | eatly for 11 o'clock services whic h all 9. Sermon — Bishop E, J. {OT | enjoyed, we are satisfied with the lead-} Biowend Church, Columbia Aventite at 21st Street. ership: of Onn District Sie Hi 10. Invocation—Bishop W. T. Migs Moten, child of an African Metho- | 2BPreciate the cooperation he dses with) yernony ; g ; all concerned to make his work a suc-} dist parsonage, is one of the greatest] * © HOLY COMMUNION ingers of the day She has traveled? c MRS. L: E MT. ZION A. M. E. CHURCH CHICAGO, ILL we 8, 1939 anuary were vith a spiritual sermon from our be- ‘| toved Presiding Elder, Rev REV. LEE MITCHUM, Pasto MRS. LUCY GILLIAM GILLESPIE | 1e to time favored Magininez “Herein is love, not that we loved God, but that He loved us, and sent His Son to be the propit- in Him, and He in us, because He hath given us His Spirit.” Ist John 4:10-13. 5 CELEBRANTS Bishop D. H. Sims, Bishop M. also.Rev. D. E. Browning of Brand new A.M.E Music Hymnals, Bound in semi Morocco with Head Bands and Beautifully stamped in Gold are offered at these Prices. Single Copy — $ 1.50 Half Doz. — $6.50 One Doz. — $12.00 Mail Your Orders Today We Pay Postage 19th Street, Stenography, Expert Typ- Mimeographing Neatly Done Church Bulletins a Specialty Prices Reasonable The Christian Recorder Office 6th Floor Allen Building 716 South 19th Street Philadelphia, Penna. ing, 1 H. Davis, Bishop W. A. Foun- tain, Bishop J. A. Gregg, Bishop G. B. Young, Bishop R. R. Wright. “And He took bread, and gave || thanks, and brake it, and gave unto them) saying, This is my body which is given for you: this do in remembrance of me Likewise also the cup after supper, eaying, This cup is the new testament in my blood, which is shed for you.” St. Luke 22:19-20 Evangelist 1940. Paying ment. to this DR. N. H. JELTZ OR THE A CONSTRUCTIVE PROPOSAL F LAW-MAKERS AT DETROIT, COME, MAY, MOVE ON! ‘ (1)—All Evangelists, Lay and Ministerial Regis- tered in the Department of Church Extension:— (2) Every registered Evangelist an Agent of the Department of Church Extension. (3) Church making an Annual Offering to this depart- Do THIS, AND LET THE CHURCH $1.00 Annually Thru Annual Conference. Every (4) Returning the 8% of Dollar Money Department, (S) Giving this Department ecretary vange! THIS Associate S of E: lism. DO ‘AND LET THE CHURCH MOVE ON! I am till on the “GOSPEL HIGHWAY.” For Revival Dates write me at 8 716 SOUTH 19th STREET PHILADELPHIA, PA. ===== DSC09462.JPG ===== PAGE TEN THE CHRISTIAN | ” 7 | 5 5 THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER ber of years. Sh > She served a 17 years. She Miss Luci iu 73 ' served me » Miss Lucinda Bell Tt 15 years, and Bredidhat ct a god other relatives and ieveta tone ciety of W. H. and Abts +9C O- their lost. Sleep on dea: Sis ie : f Albion acer : r Sister. The | : : ; th ciety fr Hee eee She a ae Lord called you and he knoweth best. EXTE) i ‘ oO 1 Ww a - reenville District ji ving : ENSION OF SOCIAL 1019 | Capacities : n the following © come angel band iding E i i 8 er Pacis: fon gain y siding Elder of the Detroit District was Mrs. HE. Caro- erintend she was elected District Sup- O, bear m y a, ce ; RIM Rar ma 3. ex jst sa iitendent Of the Stndab ecg eam F © away on your snowy wings, nouncement. Doxology. Benediction, yA a Jay seve . |e RR ti ak my immortal home, Rey. R. F. Washington. served as District Presid oo f lent of A.C.E.}0 | y ing he Franklin Brown, Grandson League 2 years. She was elected Dis-} \ pear my longing heart to Him ST. STEPHEN A.M.E. CHURCH ATES threat of violence to himself or relatives could hope News At A Glance within reach of Nazi authorities. time. ‘OUT WITH THE JEWS’ —NEW NAZI GAME PAGE ELEVEN Ss Stewardess neice THINKS RELIGION WILL BREAK HITLER The Secretary, Rev. Charles Perry, Windsor, Ont., was requested to send the paper to the Christian Recorder for publication. / Rev. R. Francis Washington, Pre- BERLIN, Jan. 13 (APJ—‘Juden’ Raus’ (“Out With the Jews”), a newly patented board game played with dice, has been widely advertised as “a jolly new year’s pastime for young and old.” Das Schwarze Korps, the elite guard organ, however, wholly disapproves of Bruening, Ex-German Premier, Sees Churches as Main Hope of Reich. By United Press BOSTON—Adolf Hitler’s predecessor y believes that ‘M trained nurs te in the 1909 Cengy ter there were , s Chancellor cf Germar tion that Congress amend the Social curity Act to extend the old-age in- the opposition of religious groups Basle surance system to include 6,000,000 ad- trict!’ President of Ww Who bled and died for me; s eventually will break the “diabolical” } © ica. , . ditional wage earners (42,000,000 are ni Soa; pt of W. Hy and-F. M. Whose blood now cleanses f i Detroit, Michi, ; Nazikeote “Not only does it lend itself to all EAE 42,000, m is the same for ) Society and served 4 years. She was w cleanses from all sin, ror ichigan sorts. oft atrouity, mbnpeubemeaneend already covered), to begin the payment] zroes as for white People—the sty faithful to every call. In Wane nd gives me victory, ae The collapse ay not come for 10 ® ‘ ‘ Senta eke ‘3 4 s a . ar , hoy ae Dr. Heinrich Bidets about ‘those poor Jews,” the paper ob- os ha ie roe pear e 1942, and to teachers constituted more 4, _ ea at a married to Mr. Edd Interment at M 3 Ss Pena ee é told the Unitarian Men’s Club at its} S€F¥es, “but we don’t want to make it give added “protection to dependent} half of Negro professiona! orke +, January 20—Stewart L. Baihes of Hinds County, Bolton, Miss. A ound City Cemetery. | St. Stephen A. M. E. Church for the children will undoubtedly réceive \ , Rev. J. R. Oliver, pastor, Officiating. | Close of the year 1938 was held January spread commendation. ; wide- at oie The funeral was largely attended by] 2nd, 1939. Whi © this subject it may \., teresting to note that in 1900 1), appear to our youngsters that the Jew- Peon cor Bishop (R where she lived eight years and proved ish problem can be solved with a dice annual meeting last night. és to be sa ie aid 2 f Wilberforce, Ohio mar. De a loving and submissive wife, a i The general view of the Ameritas lof Negro illit BS nor kind and friendly ne; many friends, and acquaintances. The Conference was presided over ‘ iti baker.” = ; ; ot ? Br erAaCy Was 49 per cent Leyvinia Jones, lovely daugt endly neighbor, and she was ° : cc Only Effective Opposition s Pedersene Hoe oRhG er ted ent ay st, , oP PEST toved:: by those ‘ai : Lean From Route 1, Box 126 |by Dr. David A. Blake, Presiding El- ee were voiced by a 1038 Be lee 2 i ae BS a as a a s and ss Fred Jones, formerly was a AAI aS - aca ieee ea oe i A a Py. . -l section of cas un his city. — ne z ‘ aithtul chu vi b Beh “Now the only effective opposition to] GEORGIA LEGISLATORS MAY~ | 11... Federation, which declared: aaa 2 cada: ira ea Dr. J. D. Howell, pastor of St. Step- t r {classes it is abvious that a oo “We believe that monthly payments} was being accomplished befor (old-age pensions). should begin, im-| 4 H . er in both. Denominati vas a’ those who attended the wedding]. ” mpalions. She was ‘a hen was endorsed by the Detroi M eR R ° Shenae = A ‘as s . > Detroit A. M. ¥ Mrs BRE @liRansom: Rey. aa member of Ebenezer A. M. E Church FOURTH EPISCOPAL DISTRICT a a ape BV ite Bi ey 8 : E. Laymen for the position of Financial Ratisom, Jr., Mrs. Linnie] ©) YON Circuit, Rev. O. S. Hall Detroit, Michigan 5 igious and ABOLISH POLL TAX he said. —- Hitler is céncentrated on re educational questior TLANT ‘ eRe athe even the denunciations i-} ATLANTA .—(ANP) — Georgia i 3 pe 3 E. A dj . : : ‘ >» Hall,’ Siereaed , . e n a denu > gem ae Cee ne ae ce hae se mediately instead of putting upon the _ WORTHY OF SUPPORT aunt of Miss Jones, and abi bal JJ. ily PE; She’ 2 The Amtilershinme Se Seabee : dent Roosevelt can alter Hitler in his sla s c iS sf) ae - ge . ” : 4 J x deecvorteintrars Ug i i : ne) z an ey ship of § ‘ ¢ ; eaed tecabolich dhe Nelktaet cate workers of today the- burden of pro ' dley Thornton of Wilberforce, he church, doing The A. M. E. Ministers Adliance| increased to th RE an | hae course, Dr. Bruening declared, and so complete is Nazi orship and so cruel] fication for yoting and to remove pri- is Hitler’s “modern system of torture,”} mary election contests for United States that no internal opposition to the Na-} congressmen and state house officers tional Socialist regime is possible. from the jurisdiction of the State Demo- a viding for those of future generations. “We believe that.the coverage of old age benefits should be widened to in- clude all employed persons including: self-employed.” ; Representatives of churches orders, trade unions and socia zations journeyed to Was D. C., January 6, 7, and & the Fifth National Congres ee tcl place in the hon, with her might what her hands found of Detroit and Vicinity met at Ebenezer] 1938 a Pipe Or Fee RC. Ransom i to do, On Sunday morning, November Church, Rev. Geo. W. Baber, pastor. | $25,000.00. A b econ ee Lee BD 6th, she and husband went to Sunday The President, Rev. A, T. Williams|r ins on this item. emeracon. Aye lian school and church. There she was so presented Rey. Dayid A. 3lake, Pre-] The records show a ba Mert proceeded in ved ively and played. with the members siding Elder of the South Detroit Dis freasury left over from an was installed for 1ce of only $300.00 ance in the = * i i " last year to OTHER PAPERS SAY— _J mocracy. Meer lbeHorce: Univers si cir cuocer after which che (ee cen Ree ate ee ae praise. service,| spent, for: ‘Nothing has done the Nazi regime} INDIAN PROVINCE FREES (New York Times) “| This Congress should attract the a pand is mow a teacher of Industrial |. e1y isan : ee Bn seb CE a a abiake spoke Briefly on the sub tephen Cl more harm than the persecution of ITS 40,000 NATIVE SERFS femticw at every. Race organ a The newlyweds are at home to a: Fi is, a ee ee tee Goodwill fo Man The inessawe’ vival meetings the entire month. of Jews,” he continued. “I believe that ‘ : It is the finding of the United State] the country. Its program fits t nds at 1430 W. Elm Street, Lima, | nd Sela looy G EE a orga tied Aaa Me a pee noe Japon ; sae i He pers Ps resistance to it is very widespread and By The Associated Press Supreme Court that in the field of pro-| black man’s needs. Its strugeles hy a husband “I ee going to leave you.” He Re ey ek ei. uv naa i shyt ae pas : =e th on wes even within the ranks of the Nazi party.| BOMBAY, India — The Bombay} fessional education there can be moj coincided with the yital interests oi ti — BAe Calton We anne e ela TPO Asao ie ten oe FUGUE RANT Yay AG or SUN a ay sith nas The persecutions do not appeal to an| Presidency, a province of India, today| Missouri compromise. That common- Race in America. DEATH prepared for this years ago.” Ina few] Wright of Ann Arbor, Michigan. Hg ‘Witlard. Ae Tieake ye i sid The even small minority of the people and| freed 40,000 native serfs from centuries-| wealth must provide law schools for] It is against the advance of lasis Phe late Mrs. Edna Claudious, minutes she quietly slept away at 3! presented to address the Alliance upon| public is invited to attend these meet- that is the only hope I have for the| old bondage to landowners. ~ Negroes at home; it cannot farm them] on the American continent It pmas Baines was the fifth daughter|@clock Tuesday morning, November] the subject, “The Dismemberment. of] ings future of my country.” | Their subjection was part of a system|out to other states. Law classes in| against the existence of those ; ler parents, W. J: and Festa, Ann | Sth, 1938. Czechoslovakia and. the Aftermath.”| —W. Ray Dezon Dr. Bruening said it was difficult to| whereby serfs or “halpatis” borrowed] Lincoln University will probably he the which give support to Fascist bmas of Hill House, Cohoma County,| She survived her Father, Brother (W.].A vote of thanks was extended Rev tei ar ea gay make a German tell “what he really} money to get married and repaid land-| solution. y ey in the United States—segreg i Bs. She attended the public schools} /:) Thomas) 38 years. and her Mother.| Wright for this very interesting and Subscribe ta thinks in his heart” because of the| owners at rates so small they never] Nine out of ten Negro ‘students in| crowism and race hatred fe community. later she attended} Sister (Hester Ann Thomas) 8 years. | instructive paper THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER | % ‘ the country attended college for their] At its Pittsburgh Congress ye pol at Mary Holme Seminary, West| She leaves a devoted husband, Mr. Edd FEN LTT own race, Qnly one in ten is found in] ago, ¢ight hundred white RSH. procured av (3 aines, ones step son, Mr. ce ; es A the big universities of the North and|picketed a hatel that dis Meme the year of 199 ‘ Raines, one daughter-in-law, Mrs. Bula we gS West. Against handicaps which need] against the Race delegates h, a confessed religion and joined| Baines, all Bolton, Miss., three sisters, Buy Diz ect From Manufacturer and j h N * not be described the number of Negroes} gress hailed that demonstraion « Slee Church, and was} Mrs: Mary A. Cameron of.1024,South SAVE MONEY! Uy em OW in the professions more than doubled| positive evidence of the det: Orleans St.. Memphis, Tenn., Miss ° tized by Rev. O. Frederick, pastor f tharge of Hill House Circuit of Friar Willie F. Thomas, Mrs. Jessie B WE MANUFACTURE A COMPLETE LINE OF ht District. Rey. S. W. White, Pre-| Black. one brother, J. L. Thomas, one and sincerity with which it the cause of democracy. in the course of a generation. In 1930 they numbered something under 110,000. This was about three per cent of the] The Congress meets Be Elder. She proved to be alister-in-law, Mrs, C. L. Thomas, one fi CHOIR GOWNS whole professional population in the} Fascism, with its Jew-baitin member of the Sunday School PULPIT GOWNS Pcountry, whereas the Negroes were| baiting program, seeks desp:' church. In the year 1899 on Jan- pele AR about 10 per cent of the whole Ameri-| establish a foothold here. ~ 20th, her parents moved from Hill Morris Brown College apg can population. . those who welcome Fascism ise to nd City, Bolivar County, Goops fevoited Pitts Chapel A.M.E ATLANTA, GEORGIA nite Ibert Jackson, Pastor LIBERAL ARTS COLLEGE pea member of this church Courses leading to + She was a very active BACHELOR OF ARTS CAPS Inthe Sunday School and BACHELOR OF SCIENCE GOWNS AND as teacher of classes No. || rated by Southern Association of CHOIR HATS, Sunday School for a num- Colleges and Secondary Schools. VESTMENTS ave, s. Anda large number of Members of Association of CHURCH tone : : American Colleges. HANGINGS sed and Recommen ; igh places have | W. A. Fountain, Jr., President ACADEMIC ESC ts} T ( of Hi “miracle of PRESCRIPTIO TAKEN FROM THE EARTH Hitler a Lee ee Ra TRne” HOODS oss of strength andj 4 “Our lot here today eae ea AN { UC elaget SING GOSPEL SONGS pee | eee L'il Tell It Wherever I Go—l0c siron tonic 1 tore for us. Ask to seo the New Blue and Maroon Robes and Caps S8END FOR NEW CATALOGS Precious Lord, Take My ail ‘to rebuild “support the Con- ay GRC 10c a 6 dG Cc Had io: ||| National Academic Cap and Gown Co. : s a hes ] ‘send its delegates How About You! PHILADELPHIA rae *, a, oe t is time that black Send Orders to 821-23 Arch St. PENNSYLVANIA Dela THOMAS A. DORSEY : ‘OOS fsa 755 Oakwood Blvd. Dept. G. Crosses, Hymn Tablets, Bulletin Boards, Communion Service 1f aloof to too : 1 . hose movements Chicago, | Altar Appointments. a ENTS REN TIA TE Tea igh: ———— its. | Chicazo Defender .<———~ aN Ny) SINGLE COPY _ . oe re ee ee ONE DOZ ‘ A. M. E. BOOK | 716 S. 19th Street te ===== DSC09463.JPG ===== ¥ PAGE TWELVE yar THE CHRISTIAN RI _REC ER Acie palin N otices THE BISHOPS’ COUNCIL RUARY 9, 1939 ¥ <a CIL. ‘ wie tnd aos Ga at »| lor Produc’ THE CHRISTIAN R: : SPECIAL , § - session of pe r aN REY ; If lucing such| Ohio. REc( : sa, : PARTY TO DALLAS, TEXAS Pree will be held a g A E ee Emma N. Haski CORDER at no epee Meeting of t! . M. E. Church, + James < : \ seorge B. Youn una.; Blanche vy skins, Wayne, F PAGE THIRTEEN — me - Bisbee re : Rev. He ey seit a hie! g Elder, M. oe oa Penaaty ner fi Robertson, tite enjoyed a rich spiritual a . M. E, Church treet, entertaini Kson, | Good| . nna; Rosa Le, + E. Sims, Phila ng. The Rey, C ritual CR ing : ; Roe e Mack, Phi -lis the v ¢ Rev. C. H. Carte OSBY, MISS. . February 16, 1939 ening session will tec a BTES ops ince F Jackson ged Polk, Phila., Pen pas Bas : ~*~ eflicient pastor, Hes : Schedule: Thursda: . at ten o'clock | wire, Clyo, Ga. nna.; Francis LORENCE E. CARTE Sunday was a hi co! y morning, February 16, Re M.B , Ga.; James Lewi - CARTER. |The ‘igh day and night Lv N ING Any communicati sary 16, 1939. | 4 - Bonner, Rob nes Lewis, M. © pastor was 5 _ ew York (PRR train No. 17) nications for the Council Young. Malice ee JACKSONVILL preached at himself and he re — Phila. i ae Monday, Feb. 13 tL ed addressed to heveccrels uncil Feb 2 ae a beni ys Seema: ie ti The first Quarterly 5 sca fale ae * ey house which y Washington 11 PM Bahia ee % ¢ ry at Cites z Conf at Daee; » Minn.; Rey. Will Min-| ‘ames A. M. E onference of St.} 1 y all. Text: “Is it I” ¢ 2, Fh D Miéh>- d L ~M. E, Ch :| The Holy C i : Lv Baltimore 6:50 PM City, Kansas, oulevard, Kansas uderdale, Fl Bee of the A. M. E Toit, Mich.; Ada C| ard Leake, 14th 5 urch met Janu; ly Communion was administere until Feb: Rev. G y 018... Box ‘and Friends in G - E.| port, La.; E. w hatman, Sh h and 15th with Rey. W ary|and 65 com inistered Ly Harrisbur 7:40 PM after tha’ ) bruary 10, and v. G. N. Colli ; eneral: »la., EW. Ww an, shreve-| actin th with Rey. W. A. C communed. We are thanki g : t, 620 Good St , | Bisho ins, p, Ae anda ; ‘ inason!'O} ihe: ells, E. T, g Presiding Elder. 1 arr,}to the Bishop f i ankiul Ly Pittsbur; 4 10:13 PM Bish -, Dallas, Texas. | } p R. A. Gran: be elf and patty will sail for the] rie 1 , O. Travis, G. W. Starling ho-| high S er. The spirit ran ishop for returning our past gh ishop J. S. Flip . | Mar. 8—Cen me ‘Field he| rie Terry ¢ Starlings Cs tinday as Rey A and Presiding E! pastor F “ a per, Sen ‘ tral Fl. African Field on or about erry, all of Harti arling, Car- | se v, Carr delivered the} T ng Elder. Ly Screg : nas rr Testa Fa pa Se ea St. Petes os = a of this year This will ae H A aD ce gota ae sakes ee th es Was a great storm in Crosby . Rev pee. 1912 drag visit t “ ihe OLM: . their ne > ¢ officers met at ser Ar St. Louis 9:01 AM GENERAL CON : oa J. J. Heath, Pastor _ oe om ie ed African district ESBURG HAPPENINGS J. W. Carruthers ae pastor, Rey. | Butler and phones ‘me Keme:0} Biot Lv St. Louis (MKT 3:20 PM eS, BULLE ~ A, Grant. iW : yor the General Con-| The s reetinre church with a great ie came to the] which was a il he table 85 pounds A trai 7 . Say e Stop Gap C PA aeie gra 7 3} rise to th . Ar Dallas rainNo.1) —-$:30 PM 5 work in West Africa ilcetiecn wee Plays i fale ar ent parental AP sba ey dhs ta Pete 9:30 AM Wednesday, F In view of crest and attenti commands} capable lea nee Branch, und REV. J. B. BU’ 4 tor for Xmas by B se $ é tt pable lead os , under the 2 EY Sse “ PES - y Brother Joe Brow Ly Dallas (MK&T ithe y, Feb. 15 igh jean be at we are build. | '¢8&, Waco, Texas. on forthe ae of our great] their iia its President, held x aa W. CARRUTHERS Class No. 2, amount was five tea Ar St. Exiia ‘0. 8) 6:00 PM Friday, Feb. 17 Methodist patter of the African BISHOP R. C. RANSOM, Cini ndeavors in that pene re 12th as the cage pile January MRS. DOLLIE E. ANDERSON! D. P. JACKSON, Pastor Ly St. Louis (PRR train N 11:45 AM Saturday, Feb. 1 estly reques I Church, we earn- A. S. JACKSON, » Chai h may be expand of curl ling and Mrs. Slaughter of Edna Gul- RTS LR Nm SAN os oy MUO, gia hea) Ar D rain No. 30) 12: > 8 t that you a: ON, Se ; led. ~We are| tt ighter, of La M Smee, 15 PM a picture of your zppnd pecs eres SP “a in need of funds to carry on fhe the home of Mrs, Slaughter as Sindee * pga Hd Fo size), and also a picture opie: card Fre THE FIFTH EPI ably and nobly begun by saa lg aie laid for Bilis Ga TO THE MEMORY OF THE RT. REV r Pittsburgh “ We also yourself. ‘AL DISTR q ionaries to that field. 1 -| Mrs, Addie Johnson has STAs * : RICHARD ALLEN Ar Harrisburg 1:28 AM Sunday, Feb. 19 their pi wee he po Elders to send ces Pa nity is great and we ine op-| tion of being one of wee Say (« "Awe ie Sere Ar Baltimore 6:30 AM ‘ wr Marken t is our desire to have By Bishop Noah W. Wilh: © the requirement. come] consistent: leaders of perpen 3 ed {rom page 1) Ar Washington 9:05 AM a iy mic fr pictures of one thous- peas” iMamy PRM onerous souls j Branch. For the social ppg yi ts Sa A, D. 1816, he was elec : Ar North Philadelphia 9:55 AM Gasonies . M. E. Churches and Allen Day js the second Sun4 ch rch who are willing to su fs in| tesses invited ug to the dining nee aur by thei: first General cee ie ordained a Bishop for said hy eee 8:28 AM ‘ind ‘Prosiding | Eldces: PAmGC CU aatisking that sind their means Rie Pe ee pune a delectable repast was ., TOON, Bishop in tAmentear which ofic nierence, and was the first African 9:50 AM GEORGE W. BABER tor take up a collection oi y in West Africa. Bishop csi en Hg next meeting will be ae years, with uncommon ze a Us filled for upwards of fourteen Approximate Fares to Dallas, Texas, via Local Commission Chairman and send it to Dr. G. FE of the First Episcopal District had eine phe at the home of Mrs. W Be ment. He was anattec gealy Gey perseverance and sound yaa , s, via St, Louis: 4225 Brush St., Detroit, Michigan South 19th Street, Philadel! st African Convocation in the sal NP ROC eke) Chivistians rte affectionate husband, a tender father, and ¢ pete Fr : Do not send it to F of Philadelphia on December 18 ae one aig thic vitys finished his course in this city, after < cine See om, ——____—_ THE BISHOPS COUNCIL the Presiding Fld me nor ¢ Bee AI donation er 18-19, The Philadelphia District M Rhichihe Goce mime’ hrictiandortitad ty, after a tedious illness . , ler as a Fi ion to me f pends strict Missionary] ir AG rc i $ 0. de, on the 26 ee aay, Re Pers Te Pee ea wee ork inthe sum of a pe aa A lime a i mel pt pea Chae gloriously oie day of March, 1831, Round-trip clergy New York Philadelphia ieee Riese desiring space bn the, Special] there macy send to Dr. Curry cc ame time our Missionary Sisters vee Mrs. Howard Johnson with the hope of a better resurrection th RUE Or Ga ceen ane : Pies inans oneeaen $43.80 $46.10 altimore raters Council Edition of the CHRIS MOO ASIP ERG iinistake, Please fe Mite Missionary Society turned iat Lillian Waters ‘and Mrs. Isa- Jesus Christ. , through the merits of the Lord First-class round-trip, 5 months limi tak 46.10 yee RECORDER are requested to not fail in this as the Beart gto me $100.00. Upon arriving at ade ' ae (Germantown) serving as “T have fought the good fig aN Coach fare, meee s limit 83.60 78.20 43.25 communicate with the Editor at once. in much need. nent fice I found a letter from Bishop oe A kept the faith.” good fight; I have finished my course; I hay« Upper berth Pullman rate, one-way ps 30.41 ze i ——————- oe cad a check for $75.00 Pre ide nt i ns ote eWay Vox P ’ o te aN] other i f Seog sident of the Counci f . ox P j Lower berth Pullman rate, one-way oe 9.40 si BISHOPS COUNCIL CFO Splat BY FIRE F.O ae or i listed :| teresting meeting ce eure oe Vox ae Fae 11.85 : & ‘ ur Church and Pa A. 0 Y , Memphis, Tennessee] stru tive plans see Ah Be PY, ical ‘ ‘ of Reservations made in ee > 10.80} All persons destroyed by fire a fe] M0, Mrs. J. G. Robinson, Philadel-} of ike plans were laid for, he ibenett Reader, go thou and do likewis the order of application ill persons who wilt attend the Mid-| st at 2 ao. .00, Mrs. J. G. Robi alee i - i er Sesion of th = e , at 2:30 a.m. and a ! Syed inson, at the] Ass usual wi MW a ~ Richatd Allen’ Ai pertea oud Pasa ie as e Bishops Council| need of help. We bey Se s Council, $12.50, Mrs. J. W.|tesses Al phese charming hos- R utd All n's bones lie interred in the front « g to make res: i : 5 s, February 16- will the nu f ipton, Laure 2 ee oe had us enjoy their hospi- Motuastates Gtk 'B : 1e fro cate with— ervations for this trip will please are asked to please See 17, 1939,| whatever you will give A ae & “heed $5.00, friend| tality at the bounteous lad hospi Phil cae Bebhel African, Me’ Bu) Churct communi-|ing pastor, e the entertain-| P! 4 .M.E. Church Mineral, Wells,| ’ rf ‘ OHS ORS en hy table *+hiladelphia, Penna Bibie ‘ ds , that. satisfac lease send to Rev. C. B $1 : , Wells,] The next meeting will be February ; PA yon a With. them ‘also.t Mr. John R. Hawkins, might be a otal pastor Allen Chapel A. M. F Ye $1.00, Tennessee| at the home of cre ee Ber Bas Perr enamel Bowing KEKE al ; he a ae Secretary, Or ye H. H. Lowber, ee PRINCE F. gh alies gta ie: trend W. E / Sing gee a gee: St., Frankford. a ved on the face of the tomb. Hundred ; f th Street. N. W assenger Traffic De; Good Str: Je . 7 fe 2 essee 3ethany A. M Ct P visitors journey to this se ; : ae 3 Ne p t. ¢ eet, Dallas. ‘otal amor 4 uurch of ee y to this sé URS Rae Washington, D. C , Broad St. Station, pt., PRR, , Texas. The Central Oklahoma Ele-tordl ist ae abet a Holmesburg ha 4 With deeper consecration w 1 My t xis ly : Philadelphia, P. r College M. is of second| great revival, in his. spiri f ve go forward, and yeas AN APPEA e Meets of conferences which i n his spirit N Lo The 5 which I shall hold| rett, 2 Neate nusalist cote Jeane tal Pres p RR advises that members of thi the midst of heavy occas eiahee Kasiat Ge a ae * Africa this spring, for I expect The ey ae aaa uy through tri . rs of t . an é ities Conference is as state z "diab essages reaped a sentation of Eastern Cheagy, Partie bm tickets to Dallas Cte beter inate ti stricken members I] £° 7° April 12th, 1939, twelve-0 7.19, fed above February 24, is|ereat harvest. “Such as should be it—S elli on z s thi : y 4 a 3 : Caaeer — elling dates February th to 74 Pre-| for taxes, ca eas parsonage sold in oa oe a he Mite Missionary Seu ee saved, were added to the church.” The eT oeae tito Comal A Ee peegeteracnncne| XV INU M BIBLES-$12.00 icers, ‘ollege Presid i Ww. 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Please gi i YNNECTIONAL COUNC! je excelled by any person %. 3 ieee pices news UNLESS YOU] If pie weekly, write us a-donation or give me the peteileze ta one sae eS ane aeren| - SCRI you have removed giv -| speak to e ° i pean : SUEST EE poe 13 PAU UW hd esd nol AMAL fell sied oxiadkl| P Sie lists aaa ccs | Covel ta Dats, Tones, FBS see gratitude for ce a | Seeaiatiad ihe Seieaitiad “RlersSdl ck euag ee a isles to brie att Parsonage, 210 W. 10th 16th, Everybody Going the “| a eS i has grown to such an extent that our urge them to subscribe. and Street, Horton, acs is as e Way to Dallas. All Ait 4 May come in, I beg to r°-| ay ie expenses per week are ranging from _ GEORGE A. SINGLETON Bs in His name ae ae a Missouri, 1M in H — é = 5 Editor “ Ps EV. Lear Nee, ¢ East Going The M. 0: in His name, and Manager — ae ABNEK DAVIS. | Way From Little Be) Aehansss Age Howard FREE TRIAL TREATMENT- ; 2, 2 +} z i : . 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Build oO Vi Speedwell Panac kn cee us to publish your news unless s 5 iia you are a paid up sub- wit cere, Ae Pastors and Presiding Elders will Piiteapitiea co your Quarterly| The Boar COUNCIL OF BISHOPS pAGEA hg pare ite se see that their reporters’ sub-| elected to the have reporters|* ; Stree ay em! erefem, Invigorate, Strengthen, Put Pep, are paid up in order to as- Christian Recorder g : vs (ee E BISHOPS, GENERALO es, Phila., Penna., Snap, G rye, Courage, Thrill, Am- sure publication of your news please have the conference Perr) ie CERS, MINISTERS & LAYM: I, Beulah, Miss. ; Janie bitiion, Activity, Stamina, Vim, Vitality, ee . : send f ‘ ers of the Board) We, yo hosts to the Bishor:’ ©") d Alice Helps Kidney, Bladder, Back, Stomach, The shove’ nétice, was teket Grodi help with the Rig | Weare r he ye present,|are preparing a beautiful Paceatt | -; Dorothy E. Intestine, Loss Appel i's HARM an TOR 7 ad We . woe ae i B. | dition, Relieves Couey sthma, Pain, FOR SALE AT ‘Herald, and ing the . is . 5 inment, Wednestay g ., Penna. } Wil-| Catarrh, Burni ding Discharges, L am abe 3 era pees, a » 15th, 8:30 o'clock * ion, Phila, Penna; Soreness, Weakness, c. Brice ix A. M. E. BOOK CONCERN : urch, and @ D. Summersill, Trial 25c. Le Roots, it oe $, ¥ atk ydel ‘or 8 >yrposes, Conditions, r your ful Se Eset hia ee Big Maney ging ample 716 S. 19th Street . nest Harre Orders _ DIVINE SPI ITUAL : Taking Order cE, 1617, South St & PHILADELPHIA, PA. | leton of Mt. Pleas-| HEALTH ALLIA , Miss Pauline Del Edwards, Xenia, Office: 1422 Lombard Sty Phila, who is know" ===== DSC09464.JPG ===== PAGE FOURTEEN : FOR THE BISHOPRIC REV. S. S. MORRIS Rev. Samuel Solomon Morris was born in Virginia, and brought up under good parents, having been trained in the principals of the A. M. E Church. At the age of fourteen he was converted and joined Emanuel A. M. E. Church, Portsmouth, Virginia. This noble son of Virginia soil is a scholar, 2 lover of education, and a deep thinker having been educated in, some of the best schools, colleges andj universities of this country. Dr. Mor- ris is filled with Christian graces; one who is brotherly, a great character, and a safe leader. He believes in sound conversion. His Slogan is a converted heart, trained hand, and edu- cated head. He is an inspiration to any one who is looking for an honor- able ideal. As a churchman his equal is hard to find. He has a noble, enviable, and unique record as a pastor from a mis- sion in Georgia to St. John A. M. E. Church, Norfolk, Virginia. Dr. Morris has worked faithfully and successfully for eighteen years as Secretary-Treas_ urer of the Allen Christian Endeavor League. He promoted, and directed the Sesqui-centennial __Celebration,' which was a great meeting. Dr. Mor-! ris is the director of Religious Educa- tion for the A. M. E. Church. The General Conference will do a credit to; the connection, and make a wise step j forward if it elects this Dynamic, Pro-| gressive, and Resourceful leader of African Methodism to the Bishopric of the A. M. E. Church in 1940. Dr. Morris is ripe in experience, and is acquainted with the church through- out its length and breadth, He is worthy of any honor the church might bestow. Dr. Morris has a program that is sane, and constructive. A pro- gram modern in every respect, and one that will definitely meet the challenge Wilberforce University WILBERFORCE, OHIO The Oldest Educational Institu- tion Owned and Conducted by Negroes in the World. College of Liberal Arts, Educe- tion, Divinity, High School, Vocations. : D. Ormonde Walker, President THE CHRISTIAN RECOR 2 aie i 2 6 j si er i ice i is 2 ' re RUARY 9, Noes ey } ee ae ee : THE CHRIstTy i r3 A BiLAN RECORDER PAGE FIFTEEN Messenger, Reading of of this day, and generation. The Church} home feeling they had done their best] ciplinary Questions will make no mistake to elect him to] to show Rev. and Mrs. Brewer that] ter Rosa Gr eu Christie, death, the Bishopric. ‘ they were welcome. * Wor motion prevailed that Mr. E. ek er, ‘Supt. of Sunday School be ol for his absence due to a recent Fi * Many leaders in various sections of Notes. , * the country throughout the Church] On Sunday, January Ist the Presiding r Allen Day Program m 8. How many pastors? 9. How many Missionary Workers? 10. How many members? thes . Morris for the] Elder, Rev. G. W: i have endorsed Dr orris waRey G. W. Jones held Ward] Reading of class leaders’ And boss, SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 12 193 11, How many colleges? Bishopric in 1940. Let us stand by Chapel’ first Quarterly meeting for|reports. ‘Then Presiding ‘1, ; ae 12. What are A. M. E. Mission Fiel i se; i the bench. this confe ) 4 % elder ‘ Oy : M. E. Mission Fields? him, and seat itn opr aS ae onf SCS year to a large and| Grew closed the business Session iM RICHARD ALLEN 13. How many Allen Christian Endeavor Leagues? H. CLARENCE WA R, appreciative audience all day. |conference., We were : of Best Bish fA 14. How many Sunday Schoc at Set eee Be Se cm Uh egy ee graced y, en: ishop of A. M. E. Church 5 Princess Anne, Virginia ll _ M. the Presiding Elder Preached two distinguished Visitors : Mre h. eas BAe trycace gi ee 15. Some great laymen of the Church? = al 2 cn At 3 P.M / the| Muckelroy of St. James 4. \ iy w from St. George M. E. Church Fi a and his associates 16. Some great laywomen of the Church? CAIRO, ILLINOIS 2 oups from Mounds and Mound City| Church, Gary, Indiana, daughte, a Pe aieremcht of religious st; 3 iladelphia, Pennsylvania, 17. Some great Young People of the Church? were present. Rev. Elsie Tabor = pas-| Nancy. Dixon and sister of Pi : 4 Were say) other Pen. na oe which initiated and EVENING WORSHIP Wasd Chapel Hones Their New Paste tor at Mounds preached the sermon.]| Grady Corsicana and Rev... Gc." BeeDr!) Charles Wesley call pe lom in all categories 5 : Combined Church Organizations More than 200 persons communed.| pastor of Palmer Circuit dom.” Thi ene ee tihard Allen “An Apostle CALL TO WORSHIP q : The Quarterly Conference was held] Sund: i 5, Biecs< 4 * movement culminated in the establishment HYMN—No. 737 4 Wednesday, January 4th, the mem-| (eon park unday morning, Sunday s African Methodist Episcopal Church in 1816. Richard Allen’ PRAYER } hers of Ward' Chapel gavel ascecention|a ree ae a auxiliaries opened 9:30, Supt. in char; is in Mother Bethel Church, Philadelphia, Rannev| tants : ik SCRIPTURE 3 in ohor of thee new. pastor, RevieG: ee Sp! a ly. The membership] 11:00 A. M. Presiding Book Concern is on 716-18 So. 19th Street, Philadelphig Be APOSTLES’ CREED : Nil, Brewer andwifel Ate. Pane : fg a a = para Grew brought to us an interesting , Dr. G. E. Curry, Manager. a i MUSIC 3 | organist touched the keys of the church] \) “7 ? aT) er G. | sage. us appraise anew the intrinsic qualities of that pioneer, proph ORATION—"The Heroism of Richard Allen” : : ; 2 ; t, : chard Allen LGraanandh the susie’ seemed teeta hes iva ele Rev. G. W.} 3:00 P. M. Rey. Johnson, »; hfinder and refresh our memories with the deeds of a eats MUSIC Kthroughiits miany-pipes bespeakineavel A Bax! and wi Bu Sens for this con | Wesley Chapel A. M. E eroines who first blazed the trails. Let us regird ourselves for “Richard Ailen, th hbearer” } ‘come; ‘Mrs. Mary Kerney. theorean: (somes eae live Bishop Gregg, Pbrought to usa burning Messag task of building a better world by building a better church "The Church whic rd Allen Founded” | ist was at her best. The following pro- long live Presiding Elder Jones. . the 10Ist Psalms. rican Methodism in cooperation with the great Christian move- “Richard Allen, th G. W. BREWER, Pastor 7:00 P. M. The services 4 EDMONIA A. WATKINS | their height, Presiding Elder McGrew brought another burning messav Isa 56. Receipts of the day s REV. N: H. MELTON pP., MUSIC Tas 2 very unique mission on earth. We have a tich heritage ne ip your heads sons and daughters of Allen. Pass Bion eire is bright. ass on the torch OFFERING-—_H i z D. H. SIMS, Chairman of Board of viously. ¢ Publication A. M. E. Church. as: well as ‘gram was rendered with Miss Hattie Kendrick, as Mistress of Ceremonies. Prelude—Organist, devotions by Rev. E Chas. Bowlar, local deacon, proces-}]NORTH EASF TEXAS CONFER- uture of th rch in envelope from clubs 4 Fon rally day for t. nmittr sional choir, Gospel chorus,- appoint ENCE > iIRDV DO? é ments read by Mr. E. W. Hampton. a MRS. L. G. ( a me ee M zer A. M. E. Book ees BENEDICTION : : 3 sg, % % . ss - oncern, 716-18 So. 19th Street, ha res cae oe i Coy ee Grace pe a A. M. E. Church, FORGIVING Philadelphia, Pa. N. B.—Envelopes may be purchased from A. M. E, Book Concern, eed ; : pers he orsicana, Texas IVANHOE, VIRGINIA ; MORNING SERVICE 716-18 So. 19th Street, Philadelphia, Pa.—Price $1.25 for 500— James Cook, (b) Stewards, Prof. J. . E .L TO WORSHIP (including Postage) W. Butler, (c) Membership, Rev. Friday evening, January 13th, the . N—No. 377 SAR PA Bowie: Reve Wink MeGrew - Bresdine Bis If forgetting does not accon er DEAR PA 2 5 ‘ bee giving; then what? Just exa YER Atte Greetings from City (a) Ministeriai] of the Carsicana District held his first \lliance Rev. Warfield. (b) Minis-] Quarterly Conference. Hymn lined by ters Union, Rey. Jefferson. (c) | pastor, Rev. N. H. Melton. Prayer Citizens, Mrs. Rebecca Hart. Selec | by Rev. L. G. Grady, pastor of Palmer tion by the Gospel Chorus. Response] Circuit. Song, Scripture Lesson, 100th by Rev. G. W. Brewer. Song by the] Psalm. Afteg which the pastor intro- choir. Benediction, Rev. Jefferson. |duced Presiding Elder McGrew who MPTURE—Gen. 12:1-9 or Gen. 13:8 put more CALOGUE make it a ISIONARY OFFERING recounting the deeds YOUNCEMENTS history of AN—No. 327 that it t~MON—Subject- s Allen, Apostle of the apostolic preacher said matter, found in Phillipians 3-14 These words within themsely the fact that he (Paul) had from view those horrible « ‘ which he had passed throug! an ished from memory the vil ard Allen, Apostle of Freedom; or Richard will cooperate t th; or Ric Religious Adventurer; or Then the recession to the Assembly] gave us an interesting address and then eee RORCOUITINGH stand | Our Great Heritage. Text: G 1. Select in each Church a Celet Com: Hall, where the Stewards and Steward-] proceeded with the organization. Sis. tote oes aan : (ERING—Precede with an explanation by Pastor, (per law in Disci- be composed of 2 ast esses had prepared a sumptous feast}ter Burrell was elected secretary. Sis- Ree ind today tour s . ine page 327) to support A. M. B00! in the Church for the occasion. Ward Chapel is}ter L. G. Grady, reporter to ChriStiar dep Wycatiks of out Christ «a building containing ‘offices, ass y rooms, hon bs 2. Have. tl proud of her pastor and all returned] Recorder, Sister C. M. Bell, reporte iafece eho iavetiled to tak he 4 eon Sunday School Union, Christian Record E. i ae the Z . |Review, and headquarters the African M t scopal 3 c e S 2 PETRA eS ing from the words: ‘Forgetting thos Purch. in February, srical Cont 1 sB lay EXTRAORDINARY VALUE things which-have passed, « OLOGY est cony Ce hind me,” instead of reachin : DICTION Departme : _ /}} those things which are before j pl AFTERNOON SERVICES 4. The Committee i t will result ultimately in a glor Reet nasy) Ohiter vation of Allen's Day possible to 1 the To their undoing and damnat SICAL SELECTION successful. ! before the eyes of a peris! Ir YER 5 er an . ae time has turned’ the hands oi | [PTURE . HYMNAL 4 backward, and their dim eyes SICAL SELECTION ‘ holding a ghost, or skeleton as ODUCTORY REMARKS...... By >s5 of Ceremonies and emerged from the closet that ' MINUTE ADDRESS—‘Richard Allen as a Missionary’ co agate © be collected on or before passed by for many, many y ‘ C—Hymn No. 226 DISCIPLINE : reaching back with their hand $ MINUTE ADDRESSES: 6. Oratorical them in distress, turmoil MSara Allen’s Assistance in the Great Founders Work” ot I : trying to push back into the sen "Why we should Support the A, M. E. Book Concern.” TV zes TOGETHER of confinement, a ghost tha ZR ne an Paiaeies DAY ni : ; : P ; fone decked mah any. longer = No. 734 (Rallying Song) ae a ne BS ae is ¢ points tS ; 2 - : simple fact that his probation 's IONARY BENEDICTION a ; ae ; oy fue ii Sen ; Sth ear is 5 ; a petition has not been file 2 or RADIO A APG Inna aoe a ag ih $1.50 Music Hymnal |} new hearing. It is fearfully 5) | DAY SCHOOL’S OBSERVANCE OF ALLEN'S DAY TNR MENS, tae Beenie : rg: : down and listen to their pathet! R SUNDAY SCHOOL LESSON—(In place of review period Rie pees ae at ESAS i 2 ; and p It is sorrowfully to detect in th” the following) a oe ee rig cacy A f a : $.90 Discipline - a rebellious spirit ; it is more tha KL TALKS—By boys and girls on Richard Allen. Viz: bia irkal gst itnceetwatieee thet i icant Ona eeeel ebea i ae 3 to console them. Why I cam Richard Allen’s Conversion night program at our next Sunday School Convention. Representa A $2.40 Value give is because I-cannot forget Richard Allen as a Slave Boy satiny MRORCRRET SOE ; Stas 2 j Richard Allen, Founder of the African M. E Church Guntest. +. Richard Allen the Hero 9. Will talk to Pastors 4 “A thought comes today 00 morrow we will live. If a 4 ae or tT) forget and then truly forgive Wurst 3 4 Y oN \ i for 25c, Can be used is ie ‘. FREDERICK JOHNS: G—Allen Day Offering ; bara Dar eha P ¥ Subscribe f HHRISTIAN ENDEAVOR LEAGUE OBSERVANCE SR hcmgee sto! Dineeee Me iNefeinayy Avocet usieeed wect At a ‘ : : Slee pertpp, FOr ; : OF ALLEN’S DAY changed to any meeting or occasion of like interest in any giver Both volumes beautifully and securely bound in Semi | |-rp CHRISTIAN RECORD ties Services with program made up using some ofthe topes bees ain aa a ; Morocco and Stamped in Gold. ee : i in Sunday School and also an Allen Questionaire Soa Roevancenie, ME Richard Allen? I. N. PATTERSON ONLY A LIMITED ROE ee ORDER was he born? I consider this a fine move in the right direction. It was thought- BE SOLD AT THIS PRICE. S | rat ak i “where converted? out by Dr. Patterson wholly on the basis of the needs of his particular s the first Bishop? suit eo Presiding Elder's District, but there is possibility of using the sugges- ny Bishops of the A. M. E. Church are now living tions throughout all Districts in the A. M, E, Church, in part or as a ishops of A. M. E. Church? balay D_ H. SIMS, Biehop lst & 9th Districts Ble otiecr their names and departmente? La a pleasingly low prices. Cal samples on request. t need and name of churc __ DeMoulin TO-DAY. WE PAY POSTAGE. | Mj & . & Co mi Se Greenville, ===== DSC09465.JPG ===== PAGE SIXTEEN RECORDER HALL OF FAME The Rev. George W. Baber, Pas- tor of Ebenezer Church, De- troit, Michigan, and host to the 1940 GENERAL CONFER- ENCE. The Rev. Herman F. Tyree, Pastor St. Matthew, Philadel- phia, Penna. The Reverend J. E. Thomas, P. E., Palmetto Annual Confer- ence, Florence, S. C. T. Jefferson Clement, Pastor Wesley Chapel, Houston, Tex. Decatur Ward Nichols, Pastor Emanuel, New York City. Mrs. Thennie Baten, Evangelist, Second A. M. E, Church, Hartford, Conn. The Rev. Wm. A. Dorsey, Pastor, Woodbury, New Jersey The Rev. Howard A. Garcia, Pastor, Mt. Pisgah, Jersey City, N. J. THE RECORDER HONOR ROLL Evangelist N. H. Jeltz. Mrs, W. Sampson Brooks, Beth- el Church, Newbedford, Mass. Mrs, Alberta Wilson, Jones Philadelphia, Penna. Mrs, Alma Mason, Allen A. M. E. Church. Philadelphia, Pa. The Reverend J, A. Dames, Pas- tor of St. James, St. Louis, Missouri. The Rev. W. E. Guy, Pastor Ft. Wayne, Ind. Dean Chas. S. Spivey, Payne Seminary, Wilberforce, Ohio. The Rev. John C Coaxum, Pas. tor St. Matthews, S. C. The Rev. S. T. Boyd, Mt. Pis- gah A. M. E, Church, Salem, N. J. The Rev. A. D. Avery, Presid- ing Elder of the Raleigh Dis- trict, Western North Carolina Conference, Greensboro, N. C. The Rev. Allen R. Cooper, Al- bany, Ga. The Rev. E. Harley, Apalachicola, Florida, The Rev. N. H. Leath, Noma, Florida. Mr. R. J. Gardner, St. James A. M, E. Church, Cleveland, Ohjo. Mr. Albert Williams, Detroit, Michigan The Rev. W. F. Rice, Pastor, Detroit, Michigan. The Rev. Edward E. Tyler, Pas- tor, Jamaica, N. Y. se Miss Lottie G. Wright, Franklin, West Virginia. The Rev. Carlyle F. Stewart, Pastor St. Peter, Houston, Texas and Editor of The Daily Altar. Members of the Hall of Fame are persons who have sent in ten or more new cash subscriptions in the Most Popular Bishop Con- test. On the Honor Roll are names of persons who have sent in five or more cash subscriptions, Let your name appear next week among the LEADERS of the church. Watch this space. FOUNDERS DAY CHAL- LENGE On the second Sunday sn Feb- ruary we observe the birthday of Richard Allen, the founder of the African M. E. Church, and the apostle of freedom. It is the one occasion when we should more deeply appreciate deeds and contribution of him who in the period of slavery purchast his freedom and that of his family and lead the race along the path of religious freedom. The church which he formally organised in 1816 is his imperishable monu- THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER. ment. It is now a far-flung connection with work in Africa, South America, Canada, Bermuda, the West Indies aside from thousands of preaching places, churches, ministers and a million members in the United States. Over this sacramental host thir- teen active Bishops preside. Along with the worship and literary program the various churches are required by law to raise and send funds to the Manager of the Book Concern. Herein lies the challenge. Our connection has become so decen- traliséd that it is menaced by district interests. An ‘after of- fering’ is usually taken for the Book Concern or a pittance is reported at the Annual Confer- ence. Should we obey the law in spirit and letter we would be able to clear the Allen Building of its entire indebtedness. The strongest tie that binds us as a connection is the Dollar Money. Let us add to it redemption of the Allen Building, and freeing it of debt. The Book Concern needs your support. Founders Day should be a time for getting our people to read our church hiterature. We should get them to support our periodi- cals, and especially our ‘mother journal,’ The Christian Recorder. Since it has been separated from the Book Concern it must pay its way. Let us reflect credit upon the name of our illustrious and sainted founder by perpetuating what the fathers have handed down to us. The Christian Re- .corder needs desperately jen A q THE PLIGHT OF THE JEWISH hope for ind: MINORITY—CAN IT HAPPEN | ie ae HERE? n ihe Negro must Oar r the lamentable plight of the ‘ Vig (Continued from page 1) Germany with sober if NOt 6; at Germany's Teutonic racial intolerance] flection les Mber 9, is re-inforced by dread of over popula- tion. It is the iron law of self preser- vation which excludes alien reinforce- ment “lest there be not enough for you and us.” The great nations of the earth have reached the point of satura- tion with a population which cannot be increased without detriment. For fear of destiny the white nations have estopped non-white — re-inforcements from other lands. Black, brown and yellow peoples are not permitted to too will be Te wi of doom.” Club Rates! month of February it forbode the day iY GREAT OPPORTUNITY Special Christian Recorder rial th th, KELLY yy Ley ! The Price of the Christian Re. corder is $1.50 a year. |; i really worth more. 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An ‘after of- /NSTHE-OFFICIAL ORGAN: Rp eagTIN ‘METHODIST: AS ay Saag SS AN OUR BROTHERD—> UME XC.—NO 46. PHILADELPHIA, PA. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 1939 F GANDHI SEES VICTORY UUNDERS DAY CHAL- . ME nied LENGE On the second Sunday in Feb- we observe the birthday Richard Allen, the founder of African M. E. Church, and apostle of freedom. It is the occasion when we should sore deeply appreciate deeds and tribution of him who in the of slavery purchast his dom and that of his family nd lead the race along the path ent. It is now a far-flung fe and send funds to the erein lies the challenge. Our GORD PRICE FIVE CENTS oo As we go to press news comes! over the wire that Bishop R. A Grant of Florida has passed, the, result of an automobile accident sustained last Sunday while re- turning from one of his confer- Miences. He passed Tuesday after- noon, January 31, 1939 Mrs Grant is prostrate. The churchig prays for her recovery MT. PISGAH A.M.E. CHURCH Savannah District Clyo, Ga The First Quarterly Conference for he New Y ld at Mt. Pisgat A. M..E. Church, January 7th and Sth, with the Presiding Elder Butler in t A- hymn was lined suitable to the fering’ is usually taken for the Book Concern or a pittance is (Continued on page 13) Feported at the Annual Confer- | : = ence. Should we obey the law | | re = = ” “in spirit and letter we would be | This Issue “able to clear the Allen Building _ a brown sprite of a man, he is the hope of India. | Nl 4 tts abe sndebteduess. Bee He has no place to lay his head save ands listen to him with rapt attention. pe orectt 33 Pooeece® the simple hut which he calls home. He His demeanor is modest, even humble : ay Cd Ae oe peoney: has no clothes save a loin-cloth and a but even proud British Viceroys oi} }/¢ 1s Stasect , eet us add to it SS thls cloak of the simplest rough homespun India talk ‘long hours with Aum, dis- | : 7. ike P Ipit f he Allen Building, and freeing material. He might have had riches, cussing the present and future of India, | The Christian ie ulpy : th 7 ‘ \ 2 Schoo! Lesson ’ eof pene The Book; ‘Concern but his only possessions are a spinning Sees End Approaching aaa your support. wheel and a simple bow! which contains} For he is Mohandas Karamchand bay of i ; a his meal of cooked rice. Gandhi, more familiarly known as Ma fo Great-Heig Mere THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER. He is nothing to look at—a brown hatma Gandhi, who enters the 70th At ghee yen : > 5 ‘ 4 peat is life this . And this Attacking Our Leaders.i.....+ ders Day should be a time sprite of a man, who has. lost all his year of his ae this Ha i ayy ee eat 4 getti le to read tecth and rarely wears his dentures j irail man has predicted that he will not) © : Bech 4 for getting our peop! ri o srched a pair of steel-; live to see many more birthdays His | The Chur an Afielc S church hiterature. We should On his nose is pe a pa s [ie ies | Birthday Grectings—Letters to ce cnet ome peciocl- eee ge te ffice, but he has. mil-| “My days are numbered, I am un The Editor 5 4 A ‘ e holds no o 5 ” oung People’s Pag . ay Ae Ch ie oa "iN lions of followers. His voice is weak likely to live longer than a year, Regen . Re Wine ; : Bt nie : slack sic “or ‘ cs Ni hi, es Sy from and he speaks in monotones, but thous- | (Continued on page 16) : We ee g arinieeee e it has been separa' a 2 A s ranklin Hoxte Book Concern it must pay its atte ° | Should P. E.’s be Changed or Let us reflect credit upon ||| Since 1848 The Christian Herald. Since ||" eissin iniefnieis11 4. Per 6 i : || Allen C. RB. League 7 name of our illustrious and | ENS | | Allen } A founder by perpetuating 1852 The Christian Recorder, |< sarin their Courses Help ve Negro—John Clarence the fathers have handed | Th g : to us. The Christian Re- Mother of the Negro Press. 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  ===== DSC09449.JPG ===== ope as AVS gore PT te PTR? THE CHRISTIAN -RECOR SOMERSET, BERMUDA — Scotch Hill Road ! Miss Lottie G. Wright, Franklin, West Virginia. The Rev. Carlyle F. Stewart, RECORDER HALL OF FAME Pastor St. Peter, Houston, February 4, 1939. |, a Texas and Editor of The Daily On Monday, January 23rd, Quarterly} Acts 16:1 Everybody a rhe ’ Altar. Conference was convened by Presiding |lifted by the sermon. gh 9 Elder B. A. Galloway at Allen Temple A. M.E. Church. Hymn sung 608, led in prayer by Bro. Benjamin, Scripture Lesson Genesis 22, was read by Rey. Eugenius Stowe. Hymn sung 355. Introductory Remarks by Pastor, ex- pressing gratitude to God and members. Rev. Galloway gave some cloquent remarks, and expressed his gratitude for God’s blessings, and looks for a good Conference at Somerset, which should help. Text, Genesis 22:2, “Abraham’s sore test of obedience” was very inspiringly explained by P. E., and “his faith in God would provide.” Offering, then the business side of the Conference was entered into. Bro. A. C. Simmons was elected secretary of The Rev. T. J. Davis, M. D. The Rev. M. F. Robinson, Pas- tor Bethel A. M. E. Church, Conway, S. C. Mrs. J. F. Vanderhorst, Presi- dent Conference Branch Mis- sionary Society, New Jersey. The Rev. Augustus T. Wilkie, Pastor Oliver Chapel, Philadel- phia, Penna. The Rev. John W. P. Collier, Jr., Pastor, Westfield, New Jersey. The Rev. M. J. Hendrieth, Pas- tor Grant A. M. E. Church, Toronto, Ont., Canada. Members of the Hall of Fame are persons who have sent in ten or more new cash subscriptions Monday Night: The business of a Quarter was held. The Officers tte) members of Bethel were so highly aa 1 oyer having their new pastor, Rey Butler and the way of Tuling _ Presiding Elder, $63.35 was raise, A ; the close of the business Meeting, 4, Presiding Elder was escorted ,, a surprise Banquet held at the residend of Mrs, Francis Washington, j, .° pastor, Rev. P. Butler and the p;,.. dent of the Junior Chamber of ¢, a mérce, Mr. J. M. Martin and... members, also friends were the , Hair, the wife of the Presidi was at the Banquet. Present, ,... presented to Dr. and Mrs. Hai; j, Mrs. P. Butler, wife of the pastor»), re Hair then expressed how surpris , by CORDER ATHE-OFFICIAL ORGAN: e OF THE AFRICAN METHODIST: EPISCOPAL CHURCH. OUR BROTHER; a PHILADELPHIA, PA. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 1939 DALLAS COUNCIL OF BISHOPS Assembled here in Dallas is the Coun- niM. £ ral Council Flipper is President of i VOLUME _XC—NO. 48 PRICE FIVE CENTS | cil of Bishops of. the Church and the Conne Bishop J. S. ae ) BISHOP GRANT MEMORIAL CHURCH BUILDER MAN OF MIGHT _ EDITION The Rev. T. Jefferson Clement, Pastor Wesley Chapel, Hous- ton, Texas. e of his s Special Bishop R. A. Grant The Rev. Howard A. Garcia, Pastor, Mt. Pisgah, Jersey City, N. J. The Rev. George W. Baber, Pas- tor of Ebenezer Church, De- troit, Michigan, and host to the 1949 GENERAL CONFER- ENCE, The Rev. Herman F. Tyree, Pastor St. Matthew, Philadel- phia, Penna. The Reverend J. E. Thomas, P. E., Palmetto Annual Confer- copder 1s) S1; eae us IE 3s terly Conference for 1939, held at}night, January 31, with victo A. Grant, Bishop H. Ye Tookes , a 2 really worth more. During the Bethel A. M. E. Church, Jackson| Evangelist with her powerful ; was assigned to Florida. Bishop ES eee month of February we will z aa i a John A. Gregg was assigned to Emanuel, New York City. Mrs. Thennie Baten, Evangelist, Second A. M. E. Church, Hartford, Conn. The Rev. Wm. A. Dorsey, Pastor, Woodbury, New Jersey Mrs. Alberta Wilson, Jones Tab- ernacle, Philadelphia, Penna. THE RECORDER HONOR ROLL tor, Jamaica, N. Y. in the Most Popular Bishop Con- test. On the Honor Roll are names of persons who have sent in five or more cash subscriptions. Let your name appear next week among the LEADERS of the church. Watch this space. A GREAT OPPORTUNITY Special Christian Recorder Club Rates!! The price of the Christian Re- GIVE a year’s subscription to laymen who subscribe in clubs of five. To get this bargain rate you must be in a club. Editor and Manager The Christian Recorder 716 S. 19th Street, : Philadelphia, Penna. Quarterly Conference. Sister May Jones elected reporter to Local papers, and church press. The roll was called. Reports of va- tious auxiliaries of the church were read and adopted. Presiding Elder highly commended Rey. Stowe on his year’s work done. Doxology. SISTER MAY JONES officers and members of Bethe! ( for their loyal and kindness to | and wife. The Banquet table w rated with Pansies and cut floy Prayer was then offered by ( tor. —Mr. J..M LEXINGTON, KENTUCKY Dr. Martha J. Keys closed meeting at Quinn Chapel A Church, Lexington, Kentucky, 7 JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI ( Sunday, January 15th, the First Quar- and songs stirred the Commun church was crowded every nic cessions and conversions fourt« a token of appreciation memb friends gaye her valuable pres¢ fering $135.00. The church \ yived and some who had be« for years were reinstated. Rev. S. Lynem, pastor of St‘ thew A. M. E. Church at District, Dr. J. W. Hair, Presiding Elder, Rev. P. Butler, Pastor, at 11 A.M. The sermon was preached by BISHOP GRANT MEMORIAL EDITION Special Bishop R. A. Grant Memorial Edition of the Chris- was and his gratitude to the ave ] | Memorial Edition of the Chris- tian Recorder will be publisht the Third Week in March. Write the Editor to reserve number of Will contain funeral sermon by Bishop Foun- tain, and obituary by Bishop j Gregg. copies desired. EPISCOPAL ASSIGNMENTS Upon the death of Bishop R Arkansas in addition to his super- vision of the Fourth District and Bishop E. J. Howard to Oklaho- ma in addition to Tennessee, and West Africa. FRATERNAL DELEGATE THE REV. JOSEPH GOMEZ St, James, Cleveland, Ohio Second from the door at New York. PREACHER OF THE WORD Towns d is P. s will con rch and ed to the al Officers sider country. They world si will partmen will be THE REV. GEORGE W. BABER Ebenezer, Detroit Host of the 1940 General Conference A TALL PROPHET . tian Recorder will be publisht the | | « hed at Quinn Chape! Evangelist N. H. Jeltz. ‘ n ‘ y. preac Se Weasel Brooks Beth- hen * Third Week in March. Write E. Church, Lexington, Ky., on el Check Wewbadéard), Maas Eoelose, herewith $5.00 for the Editor to reserve number of | |terly-mecting day. Sunday, F Mrs. Aliana Mason! Allen Al 14, the Christian Recorder. Send copies desired. Will contain | | 12th, at 3:30 p.m. His choir E ; Church Philadelphia Pa ; sae funeral sermon by Bishop Foun- | |oregation accompanied him . . nt skhray 5 tain, and obituary by Bishop Rev. G. W. Andrews, P. E The Reverend J. A. Dames, Pas- amie G “@ (at i eter iy. tor of St. James, St. Louis, Sas ING Ja ee eG BTS P Miscou 0 ek tp Sears aeecrenae ra mire oe ea jee Add r The Rev. W. E. Guy, Pastor Ft. a Vee 5 N O Le EN Wishes Texts - «de My ae Cale’ Weigh dg aside spe ie: . ° n neo i rece s (eee ame Subscription Campaign Now a Seiakiaty. Wilbextocear Obi: “bed smtp pakgdeeaaeeen daubeaeces : Pienaes, ; Thi The Rev. John C Coaxum, Pas- 3 ee : . | In iS issue tor St. Matthews, S. C. Karie OE en AE yr ope arn VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORITE BISHOP Hales ee The Rev. S. T. Boyd, Mt. Pis- ‘ ig i mG gah A MOE. Church, Salons, pie tes Hada wala eaeg seeeeees The Nae fia: Ds : i F’ Fone Lah eth ML eee a rt Sunday School Lesson ees: The Rev. A. D. Avery, Presid- Name As never before the CHRISTIAN RECORDER needs your supp?’ 3 y EDI ORIAI S: jute Elia of Sit Realeig be Wis The present Editor and Manager has assumed « great responsibility ————— ee REV. CHARLES E. STEWART Council of Bishops” 4 trict, Western North Carolina Adee Bea Sep He must pay for printing, wrapping, wraps, electric current, - ue Saveetiia manuel, Portsmouth, Va. The Connectional Council 4 Conference, Greensboro, N. C. Cae PW hy 45 nt bauling, postage, telephone, clerical help, rent for two rooms in ‘ A ts REV. FRANK M ADISON RE He is being seriously considered for These Twelve ... -. 4 The Rev. Allen R. Cooper, Al- Name Sc ante sa tel Allen Building, office equipment, service for cuts, insurance, and ah ak R. COOPER St. Paul, St. Louis, Mo. \ BieGation® in’ 1940! Sunday School Union 4 bany, Ga. i dentals. We took over “without a dime,” but like Payne, with {' © ALLEN R. es * ¢ the door at New York e Pointed Points catia 4 Fe, dk, ke EEE AL tee (Oe 5 y ; = ; ._| Third from P 3 The Rev. E. Harley, Apalachicola, Address eg in God. We thank the Bishops, brethren and sisters who have old Doctor Allen R. Cooper serving his ‘ath The Churchman fa ; Florida. ference ill be over. Under the law A'* ee tor of the historic SEU y ‘ Young People’s Page j The Rev, N. H. Lesth, Noms, Yours truly, ak cet aicka oie aes becky now to the CHRISTIAN a = ‘s Church, Albany, Ga. Since 1848 The Christian Herald. Since || csi Reflections—R. J. ( 6 Py Pastor - Church RECORDER. Before the off-season comes we call upon loyal Sesh © of the popular candidates for ine Christi Recorder The hritian Revoir P Ipit ir. R. J. Gardner, St. James e e church-wide *>- mi * Hahn’ Ghariea vivey RM E. Chercy Clean Moshe il wre eres toe Og Be || 1852 The - ee ress A Came i . ibe! Take ‘ Messenger Bishop R. 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MOST POPULAR OM FASS ELVA CHURCH | ===== DSC09450.JPG ===== THE CHRISTIAN a The Daily Altar hk By Rev. Carlyle F Stewart Minneapolis, Minn. pea RE S. Prayer: Deliver us, O Lor the] E real + " Ks H leaven of the Pharisees, that our lives tak s may be thine in all of their phases.| Which th,, Amen. sir ! Cho a - = : Let him that thinketh he standeth} Wj, Soe! memset ey heed lest he fall.” 1 Cor. 10:12 | No! oe Fae aad Of this The Lord is nigh Sane oo ae ee er rees, Chira-lfike foutdet Ot they, ix: ge oa Tay geen Monday, February 20 Hans so long there is no danger off Whose ch Agee E-, that call upon him, to all that call TRUE BENEVOLENCE our slipping on the Highway of Holi- Sig pa urch is God’s own play. upon bim in truth. He will fulfill EI -|Hess. There is always the danger of] And nee us freedom, the desire of them that fear him; Take heed that ye do not your alms} becoming: self-satisfied and careless in We now acclaim. before men, to be seen of them; other- And Bs truah is marching on. wise ye have no reward of your Father which is in heaven.” Matt. 6:1. The Pharisees were publicity experts. There is nothing new about this kind of spirit. But we need to heed the Master's words lest, on that day When }Our works are scrutinized, we hear the Lord say, “Verily ye have your re- ward,” if we have sought the praise of men rather than the commendation of God. our vital touch with God. We will be saved many tears of repentance if we lay to heart the Apostle’s exhor- tation “Take Heed.” Meditation on the Word of God and fellowship with Christ are our safeguards in the Chris- tian life, Cho Written and dedicated to the me: of our beloved Bishop Richard by Mrs. Emma Coafou, 1327 N S8th St. W, Phila. The Daily Altar for this week is pre- pared by Mr. E. R, Thomas, Bible Teacher of St. Peter A.M.E. Church, Minneapolis, La. ALLEN CHAPEL A. M, E. -HURC ‘TAYLOR, TEXAS. “Stand up, stand up for __ soldiers of the cross Lift high His royal banner, It must not suffer loss: aes From victory unto victory His army ‘ shall He lead, {Ti evry foe is vanquished, And Christ is Lord indeed.” J esus, Ye We've just closed a very success year and now looking forward ; more successful one in 1939, The church is spiritually aliy; well as financially SO, and under {| cane of our pastor we expect f go on and up to higher planes Christianity. We haye had a few addjtions to church this year and God being « helper in the future as in the past the name of hope to increase as the year passes Both attendance and collections ha almost doubled since we started on 1 year’s work which goes to say we y be among the leading . churches 5 ; -| Texas. j Say to Archippas, Take heed of the} We are looking forward to our { ministry which thou hast received of Quarter for 1939 on Februar 13th, bag Lord, that thou fulfill it.” Col. ! greater accomplishments in ai hist AZ. of Allen Chapel idin Archippas appears to have been the} influence of ek fovc a 5, Pastor of the flock in Colosse: “A Jenkins, and pastor, Rey. W D \ munister may be in highest honor with| liams. ee eit men, while God is regarding him with displeasure for his neglect in many| things in private life and public min- -| ‘Jesus calls us; o’er the tumult of our istry.” God grant that Our, work and life's wild restless sea life may be a perfect circle before Day by day His sweet voice soundeth, Him. So shall we offer acceptable Wein nea ded -| Saying ‘Christian, follow Me’.” Sere. mene ed unto: vourse ves, lest. ve Prayer: That the ministry be not] Circuit, was opened Saturday evenin forget the covenant of ¢ Lord your \ blamed, © Lord Jesus, grant that we]at 3:00 o'clock, with Presiding Elder, Goa with you.” Deut.| the harmonies of heaven, O Lord. May may live in the ‘way and manner pleas-| Rey. W. O. P. Sherman, in charg Read Deut. 4:23-26 nothing attract us that is not for the|™& in thy sight. Amen. pi nbosts were highly praised by, th: net 1 2 : up-building of the kingdom. In Jesus Presiding Elder. * forgotten the yows we made| fame. Amen. : : ] Tita ‘ pe iis Gon ia hes co Mieke GRACE AT THE TABLE | fr as he Sunday, beginning with been in the hour of conversion, or when a" at 10 0 A. Mt andthe her ri pigs bw the mercy-seat in conse- service Nee he ere es cration, y i i in . ri em Ps tp Soap bales hy in eo ; wv ly SATE. OVER. UB, and may we also con-| 800d. The meeting closed Sunda have fulfilled o : how we Take heed, beware of the leaven of| tinue unceasingly to bless Thee for ail night with $124.00 having been raise ed our promises to the Lord|the Pharisees.” Mark 8:15. Thy Past and present blessings. Amen. | for the quarter. is kept. Forgott ane : | eid wae hte shat bi pe bs betiewity } ee nearly always speaks of cor-| ———_—___—| Many thanks to Bishop Wi A. Foun ider «| Tuphior. i tain for returning our Presiding Elde’ dice Be God to keep His promises; against false teachings and false doc- eee ; . aes eee vows ? not expect us to fulfill our] trines which are flooding our planet. — ee. ‘ In past pays leaven was forbidden in the feasts of Jehovah. If we are to have fellowship and communion with Saturday, February 18 TAKE HEED 0 “Take heed thyself...lest thou forget the things which thine eyes have seen.” Deut. 4:9, Read Deut. 4:1-15. These words, spoken to God’s ancient people, are an admonition we need to hear and heed in our present day. Israel was not to forget past deliver- ances; and it will be well for us to lay up in our hearts and minds our great deliverances from sin, lest we be tempt- ed to return to Egyptian bondage. to “I gave My life for thee, My precious blood I shed, That thou might'st ransomed be. And quickened from the dead; - I gave, I gave my life for thee, What hast thou given Me?” Prayer: “Heavenly Father, make us constantly aware! May we never be- come so complacent that we fail to watch and pray. In Jesus. Amen. SS eS a Friday, February 24 : HEED—THE MINISTRY Tuesday, February 21 THE RESPONSIBILITY OF HEARING “Take heed, what ye hear.” Mark] TAKE 4224. As a rule we seem to think it makes but little difference what we hear, just So we are up-to-date, but our inqui- sitiveness may take us into forbidden paths which Jead to utter a : f ths postasy. Prayer: O God, let us not forget the] “Keeping up with the spirit of ie day of our redemption that the sins of] age,” we say; as for me, I would rath our past may not return to haunt us keep in touch with the Spirit of ia Or trouble us. We praise thee, for all] Ages. é ae of thy blessing. Amen. Sunday, February 19 “LEST YE FORGET” “Dear dying Lamb, Thy precious blood Shall never Jose its power, Till all the ransomed Church of God Be saved, to sin no more.” MRS. G. V. HOWARI _ BETHEL A. M. E. CHURCH Millen, Georgia The first Quarterly Conference the West. Savannah District, Mill Prayer: Attune our hearts to listen to Wednesday, February 22 TAKE HEED—HYPOCRICY Lord, wilt Thou never cease Thy: kind- “Consecrate me now to thy service, Lord By thy power of grace divine God, we cannot mix with our worship] CR P. SHERMAN, P. © Let my sou! look np with a steadfast] the doctrines of men. need You talk about your MISS G. C. MURRAY God as revealed in His V rill save The: the wii ‘ And my will be lost in thine,” us from the deviate ai f vy Prayer: Father in Heaven, we have often tried and failed but thou hast never been unmindful of our weakness. _ Keep ns near the cross for Jesus’ sake. Amen. { February 19 E ALCOHOL AND ITS CIAL PERILS Amos 6:1-6; I Peter 2 Bi, 12; 4:1-5. OS 6:1 Woe to them that are at i jon, and to them that are se- in the mountain of Samaria, the ble men of the chief of the nations, ym the house of Israel come! ye unto Calneh, and see; and ence go ye to Hamath the great; down to Gath of the Philistines: hey better than these kingdoms? s their border greater than your der? 3—ye that put far away the “day, and cause the seat of violence come near; 4 that lie’ upon beds of and stretch themselyes upon their hes, and eat the lambs out of the ck, and the calves out of the midst the stall; 5 that sing idle songs to e sound of the viol; that invent for emselyes instruments of music, like avid; 6 that drink wine in bowls, and point themselves with the chief oils; it they are not grieved for the afilic- ion of Joseph. T PETER 2:11 Beloved, | beseech you sojourners and pilgrims, to abstain ‘om fleshly lusts, which war against he soul; 12 having your behavior emly among the Gentiles; that, where. n they speak against you as evil-doers ley may by your good works, which hey behold glorify God in the day of visitation. j ‘IT PETER 4:1 Forasmuch then as Christ suffered in the flesh, arm ye irselyes also with the same mind; for he that hath suffered in the flesh fath ceased from sin; 2 that ye no onger should live the rest of your time f the flesh to the lusts of men, but to the will of God. 3 For the time past May suffice to have wrought the de- sire of the Gentiles, and to have walked n lasciviousness, lusts, winebibbings, re- fellings, carousings, and abominable idolatries: 4 wherein they think it ange that ye run not with them into the same excess of riot, speaking evil 4 you: 5 who shall give account to im that is ready to judge the living and the dead. GOLDEN TEXT: It is good not to tat flesh, nor to drink wine, nor to do nything whereby thy brother stum- eth. Romans 14:21. THE LESSON BROUGHT DOWN 4 = TO DATE _ By John R. Ewers re two kinds of control: for sake of self, and for the sake of Sometimes we think so much Ourselves that we forget our social ions; at other times we seem to ibsorbed in social concerns ‘overlook the fact that we as ‘als have some influence upon Tae ger ‘oup. Temperance means } ol. ‘Eyery good driver keeps der control at all times. He ster, every minute, of that . There is a new pamphlet “Death Begins at Forty.” hat accidental deaths from n quickly and dangerously he forty-mile-an-hour - death comes close, at ear, at seventy it is “The controlled man fast or too far. There is T Winona @ danger zone in boda te ae yeu tipataa aolsee ui emptation. li desuveticn ne hat clear line of y invite disaster. eae Rana will stand just so much, ae n t see that Iam nearing the limit, Tibjoes be! ate ae tid fights 1 have ‘abide Se ia iw led by smiling at the Proper second! Only a fool crosses the line and loses his temper—and also his client. My tongue has a habit—or What could easily become a habit—oi uttering bad things. St. James com- pared the tongue to a horse that needed a check-bit in his mouth, When that horse became unruly, the bit would bring him to a sudden, painful stop. I need a curb on my tongue. L suppose there may be a few people who can drink only a little, but for one of those, there are a thousand who speed across the danger line under slight intoxica- tion. Inhibitions are broken down and things are tolerated and done which would be quite impossible were one normal, The power of temptations is heightened by alcohol. You have two very bad things at the same time: weak- ened resistance and increased temp- tation. It is like making the ‘walls of the boiler thin while you raise the pressure of the steam within. It is like starying yourself while you add more. work. Drinking does nobody any good and it does millions untold harm—and there you have temperance in a nut- shell. If you have to have whiskey to make you gay you are indeed a sad specimen, and if you have to have liquor to pep you up you are indeed in a bad way. Look out for the danger signal. There is a danger zone in all appe- i Most people eat too much. See how fat and flabby they are. A soft mind often goes with a soit body. Do not talk to me about temperance until you are as willing to avoid the danger line in eating as you are in drinking. More people die of gastric troubles than Sex, also, must tites. from delirium tremens. be held in check. Many young people come quickly and suddenly to the dan- ger zone here. A picture, a show, a story, any sudden temptation seems to sweep them out with the tide. Young people are often most inconsiderate in the ways in which they give or receive incitements. If we are ever to employ, social consideration it must be in this field. There are proper lines beyond which we will not try to pass in speaking, in drinking, in sex affairs, in appetite and in temper. You will instantly think of other realms in which this principle ap- plies, and you may, individually, apply this rule to your own besetting sin or temptation. Your own good demands control, Your social value depends upon your thought of others. Jesus said, “Por their sakes [ sanctify myself. No nobler rule of behayior is known to First’ we establish our own self- us “ e always act with respect and then w | due consideration for all other persons. That is the Christian attitude. POINTERS By Roy L. Smith Woe to those who are sure that al- affect them. esire that compels a ual business aside is cohol will never Any physical d man to put spirit dangerous guest. — ‘ AN . Alcohol and gasoline will not mix; neither do politics and alcohol make a good combination. HE CHRISTIAN RECORDER SHES TENN RE REV. W. D. MILLER, D.D., BD During this critical age world is calling for preparedness an when the institutions of higher learn- ing are requiring that those who sha make up their faculties shall be pre pared, the church is requiring the same, the church is constantly looking over herself for the very best prepared men to fill her highest positions, since we are all cognizant of this fact, we begin to scan the great A, M. E. CHURCH for men, who should fill her lofty posi- ‘3 babs just get some of the old time fire back — a and the people will naturally come back and so will the money. WE really need a spiritually baptized minis- try. ’ WE therefore offer the REV. W. D. | MILLER, who can set the woods afire SO as to speak, and still be intellec- tually inclined. IN view of these most important facts, we as I forestated look at our men, and we ask the many EPISCOPAL DISTRICTS, to consider our man whose life is consecrated and has rededicated himseli fully tothe cause of AFRICAN METHODISM. WE have asked the TWELFTH EPISCO- PAL DISTRICT and the answer comes forth from OKLAHOMA AND AR- KANSAS led on by that intrepid leader, BISHOP H. Y. TOOKES, one of the : BISHOPS that ever sat on the bench, who says, REV. W. D. MILLER, is the man. THE election the fof DR. MILLER to the BISHOPRIC id would bring a type religious leader to the EPISCOPACY which could be used ny as an inspiration to the youth of the church, in every FOR BISHOPRIC greatest when section of our great denomination and would moye our millions of boys and girls to associate themselves religiously and educationally to build “a personality of the highest ying acter of the type. I have no hesitancy in s: whatever is the high ch: religious home fi whom > me CONI Hoh in MAY, abthe, GENERAL CON-|{2¢, CENERAL qonpentae FERENCE, in DETROIT, MICHIGAN elected to the bench, DR MILLER, THE greatest trouble with the church pee eae ak jachpredth and ay: ence of a religious home life, which today is that money has been set as the object, which in the sight of AL MIGHTY GOD is wrong. need to do is spiritualize the church The sense of security that rests o1 alcohol very soon evaporates. Nothing makes a indifferent to the suffering and injus- ticés in its midst than the liquor busi- ness. A generous contribution to the com- munity chest is a poor atonement for the havoc the liquor business causes Sociologically business is a total loss. By William Chalmers Covert Wilt Thou, O God, who art of purer eyes than to behold sin, thwart the growing strength of every evil that marks the race for ruins art able. bears the impress of a noble mother and WHAT we iather, which accounts for his splendid religious character notable and recog- nized throughout the length and breadth of our AFRICAN METHODISM. DR. MILLER is ag TO those who have listened to him, will say that eat preacher community more soned, but possessed the mark of sin- cere prayer and uncomp: ising faith. BECAUSE I know the r minister. i en of AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH I believe that they will say to him at DETROIT, MICHIGAN, 1940 “INAS- MUCH as thou h little things, I will make thee lord over nk and file of the speaking, the liquor t been faithful in PRAYER THOUGHT Enter into a larger sphere of service in the building of the KING- DOM of GOD. I see others who must be considered at DETROIT, 1940; DRS J. B. BUTLER, O. H. BENNS, J. H. CLAYBORN, J. L. BUTLER, JOSEPH many.’ Thou alone The power of human resis- ‘ GOMEZ, C. A. GIBBS, G. T. STIN- tance is but weakness before the over-} 7-70 =" 7 De) se svhelming strength of evil and there is SON, P. I JAC KSON, F M, REID, J. D. HOWELL, A. D. AVERY, G. no defense apart from Thee and Thine indwelling Spirit. of drink that now bind so many in the bondage of sorrow and depression In- tervene to save innocent children from the tragic memories of a home life} mared by drunkenness. barrier of impregnable public opinion) and soul, le,, 3 clense their hearts and keep their lives | pure as unto Thee. Amen. DAILY BIBLE READINGS M. yuma moral nation that our children may be pro- tected from this enemy of body and W. BABER, anda host of others. REV. J. H. HALL Oklahoma City, Okla Break the shackles STRIVING FOR EXCELLENCE Build up aj character throughout our The tion with which a faneral is con- smoothness and satisfac- ducted reflects upon the skill and O Lord, save Thy people, and} sympathetic understanding of the funeral director We make effort that every funeral conducted by us will In Christ's name. SE add to the immeasurable good-will Feclesiastes 11:9—12:1. and prestige that we now enjoy Amos 6:1-6. I Peter 2:11, 12; 4:1-5 Proverbs 23:20-32. Isaiah 5$:8-13. Jeremiah 35 :1-10. I Corinthians 8:9-13. —20th Century Quarterly WALTER C. BECKETT 216 W. Coulter St., Phila., Pa PHONE: GER. 0585 ===== DSC09451.JPG ===== AS - THE CHRISTIAN R. THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER and Willis Nazrey met im the Arst “Counc oi Bishops’ at the close] — : REV. H. B, PTE 5 5 An? ol tne 1892 General Conference in he affairs of the ake GANTT, FORMER| The Churchman hastened back to ; ‘ 2 Ei 1 r i ee 3% @ : , Pastor “in'Pittsbureh Penna. :c| Philadel hia where he heard Presiding B rthd G tt ig ew York City. Since that time}. Grant the ch ; : fe ; hould not be entrust. conned baton Penna, is pet ae La Bia Fi I a reetin: S . “ ; 4 * # 4 4 ge gelistic ca a » 4 the Bishops have met in council] twelve active €pisco, : si the hands of those who do § umpaign ‘ - fatier ; =n for Rev, \W hite in at stated intervals. the same number ot <\posties who]. mnectional vision, and Ohio, the Dallas meeting will bring} sett ai to ‘tolow Jesu the second time during the day. “Satan ee Portsmouth hath desired to sift thee as wheat, but Rev. Gantt now resides in the ve 1 ae nav Tun with Philadelphia, Pa, ae Pe nen Peeve: rave pr s. The hearts of}/may be sigmfcant and pregnant] still the chart the and they have wear. A Entered at he Pas Oe ee | grave problems. ! SPAN Suar 1 e charter wld haye he a Entered at the Post Office at Philadel. 2 z a Se with meaning: it shouic ,| am een how canst thou Morea : phia, Penna: as Second Cl the Bishops are saddened by the rey d be : Fa Matter : Bell—KINgsley 0497 Published Weekly at the A.M.E. Book Concern id at bythe, board 88 requesy tragic death of their colleague,|imcentive to deeper spinitu the General Conterenc, Robert A. Grant. They will close} devotion and consecration, — Sin € it was not’ done there j, ranks and lead on the hosts oi|teft New York with hiteen. Since nothing left for the church ¢ Allen. A solid and united iront}/then Wm. D. Johnson, Wm. H. cpa SEE Ma 2 : » At eleven o’clock P. M. the Church- ae The same. today. The Churchman man, Secretary E. A, Selby, and the —— Reverend J. G. Robinson. entrained DIFFERENCE BE Afield for Jacksonville, Fla., via the Sea Z : . . % Board Air Line. uccess and failure is that > ie: 0 but to’ seek Telief in the Bis : meee other only] Love Feast’ was “vended Gy Wl Ac theses Ge dcke oc he : ; 716 S. Ninet ; ae SD F R ~ March. - een nly ‘Ove east was attended by the| As these lines are being written the IPPER Philadel! mig tice x will be presented a che coe ad asst a re Sant are ae epochal ee pel pe a es. Churchman at St.’ Matthew in Phila~} Churchman looks out the compartment 7th Episcopal District hia, regain control of the Sunday|come pilgrims of the infinite. “Pos i: MStOry of Aj. Bishop D. H. Sims, Presidenc delphia. In too many instances this| window and notices that the train is WM A. BELL Is A is a means of grace sorely neglected. | pulling into the station at Hamlet, ’ oe. ey Tt is a part of the Methodist system Ee , 2 TO THE EDITOR Elder_in_ Bethel, N. Y. He yet some members have not attended Pee the church in 1884 at the for years, A large crowd was-out Restore if 26 years. 'Tho eighty sum-|The class leaders stood’ in imposing} ), Dee Singleton: ers have come and gone he is} fray with their president, Brother Enclosed please find forty-cents to il active. He was ordained in| Joseph Wright. help pay for the printing expense ¢ 02 by the late Bishop Derrick. our conference report School Lnion property in Nash-| As these twelve behold the len's church. For a long time the ville, Lhe missionary enterprise}church it should almost be with} S¥!"day School Union Situation with quickened interest will re-| somewhat of that other Bishop's has been before the house. Tt may ceive MERITD consideration. | passion as He wept over Jeru-|>¢ settled on this date and it m2; General Officers will report for} salem. Father Allen and his suc_]"0t The African M.E. Chore} their departments. For the first! cessors in office from Morris] “8S 10 backing bells,’ THERE time under the new setup the] Brown are with the blessed who Bishop M. H. Davis, Vice-President Rev. H. H. Cooper, Secretary Contributing Editors: Carlyle F. Stewart, Josephine T Washington, T Jefferson Clement, Elizabeth M. Thomas, Howard D. Gregg, Milton S. J. Wright, G. Wayman Blakley, Charles H, Wesley, Juanita E. Jackson- Mitchell, A. Wayman Ward, Harry V WILL BE NO COMPRO) Editor and Manager of the Chris- die in the Lord. From the up- NO SURRENDER EXCEP1 The Churchman observes the good = > 3 Yours trul 3 a was ordained a Local Elder in| fruit of the revival conducted by the aa ic ay sISHOP JA, GREGG ; x ENDE . RUTH EF. MORRI Richardson. tian Kecorder will report to the| lifted plains ‘they look upon the Ce Ben SURRENDER B07 Iiy the late Bishop H. M.| Reverend T L. Scott. The Lord used 4th Episcopal District George A. Singleton, Editor aad Bishops in Council. The fathers church in which they lived and € must fight to control our vn, Masasee and along these lines even do Mirner. Reverend Bell was as-|him in a glorious way A VOICE FROM CANADA will consider the progress of the! died. They see only twelve active istant pastor to the late Reverend 3 ee : n oy. Secretary-Treas. i T sday ght the chme 4 arian A. M. FE. Sunday School. Union, SUBSCRIPTION RATES Quadrennial Address which is be.) Bishops. They also see one De. aaa a EW. Henderson, Reverdy C. Ran_| es Lapin ah B; ee Dr. George Singlet : Pay Miss Vater 1 Year, $1.50; 6 Months, $1.00; Single] 48 Prepared by Bishop John A. partment of the church going to rastukted's | Ded. , Z jm, B. W. Arnett, and A.C] oi Wesley A. M. E. Zion Charch, eo oaua be rel Philadelphia, Copy 5c Gregg to be read at the General] law in the civil courts against! *SPected. It must be dete: Sanders. [the Reverend" Fred Douglas, Pastor.| ty" tne sant i Late = COFFE DONE a] Conterence of 1940, Another will’ another, They see the Babylonian and establisht clearly for all tim ee The church had been host to a day Of Bishop inthe Ch Rev. J Address all correspondence to: The I 9 designated to deliver the Quad- captivity of the Sunday School ae as ener) ae : rennial sermon in the stead of the Union with two Secretaries. They ey eeaver ally One or a 4 diay ok ees C8 ; ‘ ee .;..| Boards and Departments jn ‘| recently late Bishop R. A. Grant. see unwise expenditure of mis- ; TI ic a tay ay church. In very truth the c ihe connection was waiting to ti A 4 Mt ; ch I instead of the S. S. Union | hear his voice which is silenced ot i on trial. This condition tests REV BELL’S MOTHER, SIS | missionary activity. The closing mes E ah i i ie aR ge 7 a \ i and Mrs fer Anna Cristoff joined Bethel in| S@8¢s were brot by Bishop and Mr: es C..C. Alleyne. The Bishop is quite 1841 when thirty years old and an able and representative man. Both ontinued until her death in 1917] jaye served theit church in West Af: fat 106. Her brother was a Class| rica Christian Recorder, 716 South 19th Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. a ree ee ee THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 1929 2 i 1, Chicago, Ill. ; and interesting Bethel, M. E. Church Rev. W. H Dr. W. A sionary monies because of a dual system of societies. They see a Bishop J. A. Gregg deserves to. wear Presiding Elder, Pittsburgh Con . or . ay : ‘ , Bethel. was on 2nd Ri a this honor ; ¢ Coe Vard Weeki Thou hi forever on this side. After having religious press with the blind 5k 1 eader when | ee as 4 art edie staria ne Ave hota briae ne Ouee Shae | ere :. Ha i wee 4 ig s f aT ‘ ivan Str BAe , bea as f ( ‘ via i t y g surveyed the work of the church staggers and suffering for lack of x a hie ens Potreet, later on Me was not able to present Bishop H. ¥ | My. HENDRIT Nema et ? 3 a our Organisation. We canno! She knew all the Bishops except Tookes of Arkansas to'a multitude be | ae ae 0 F such recommendation will be proper care. They see church eS ae ' c., fi Hanes Pottin "Bie: wise. mack as “member tha |... j ae : a : rd We must not fail. Under God we Richard Allen who died ten years Gr s A deren © MOSS Maan mist remember 4h. Fiiaide’ act the Bishops deem best.] houses in need. of repair and 3 ; + : Bie ees ORDER VISITORS Sh while he is a descendant of the Past Trey will also take cognisance of] ch h Eyl ee hor ld oi shall not fail. Thus we sta before, she was born. Bishop sitatec || CHRISTIAN RECORDER VISITORS 1 Racin he is a parent of the future; and that r ree Be oe fi church property which should ds Armageddon. i ee Iaid ihe cortiersténe ofl in J ALA! his thoughts are as children born tof P™esent social trends and point the| freed of debt. A new Peeeree a oI Bie present Bethel on 132nd Street} Churchman presented Presiding F Bishop Cam Bulg of - : him, which he may not carelessly let} Way Of advance along all frontiers needed in the field of education. an 4 . . egy ee of 70 in 1913" He was cabs ee Ms cet 7 A at Sevent eres AAS A i me D H. Sims, J ob die, to hasten the day when the We look to these twelve i They} |-s. ” Pointe Points hoy a Sunday School on 2nd|‘ Bae he Ee Sua CMa |s¢ ite M a as —Herbert Spencer.| citadels of sin shall give way and] cannot do everything but they can , Birece when “mother was a mem-| At three o'clock Sunday aiter ; N | Po! Mary ; the reign of God shall come. ‘It point the way and lead us. God THE REVEREND \\ ae Churchman. bade Bishop D. H. Sinis mes, W, P.| av Runt! Dickerson Evan enaees ee 7 “CO . ” ‘ + : y ‘ he Street Station as f ; . x ne ts Weekly Poem is The “Council of Bishops. bless them and consecrate their Stevenson is serving his seventh anak wd 30th Street S ist : m nD Ruth’ Pressley. A : Merida zi re Sere . s ‘ Se , corer _ | he left for the funera 10) a r 7 Brito 1. Winsmore Mason: Mr | THE CONNECTIONAL — |<Jramiss of leadership to the! year as pastor of Jones Taber PPRESIDING ELDER J. Glin Jacksonville. Hentenatle. Gh Cocneanc, Howkes ta ‘ ; sublime task of guiding the church in Philadelphia. During 3 Rea cian < Bay veer cine Whos I like the man who faces what he must COUNCIL i eh jlosertinad . Sie . i Drake of New Englanc Merb Mae eal slt Po Le ony R versi shingto With step triumphant and with heart of ———_______________} !m these perilous times. period of time the mortgag Withjreference to the West Africa] 3 ia Ps te Roses fen thatie Pot H cheer, Concurrently with the meeting debtedness has been reduced {101 Trenton, N. J., per, Williar - SUNDAY SCHOOL UNION Day returns: “The item crediting} -' Bee eer ure azn Aatean Who fights the daily battle without fear. of the Council of Bishops Dr. V. Day VaR : : : : < i ha’ $28,500 to $16.00. The church to Rev. J. J. Jenkins, Providence AGRE eacaho: The) RevevatdeSeye ei Pe Cer hat ein at ; Sees his hopes fail yet keeps unfaltering M. Townsend will preside over TRIAL several good choirs. The se . I. should be credited to Rev EpemeMPh eBceken.t Minister hire ah: aie Ma ular Bishop trust oi : z : : ; SRC oup i f the best in 3 3 Provi vat isit. this society. The} ; : } : «$i the 5 ‘ Troup 1s one oO A ack. -Allen leasure to vis’ . . That God is God; that somewhere, true| ‘"° acute Spi el “Upon the éall of the Sahih ok n. Last year the pas ee Sha Mee Ten: | pasperaeiaeira taeachieri tn Wiens THE MOST POPULAR BISHOP eran espa Bhar and just, has grown into a very powerfull Docket in the Federal Court, this] Connection. Bs ag dence, R. I. instead of Rev. Bar eters amas Sac Each subscription will count 1 His play works out tor mortals. Not a] Organisation. Here of late it has case (In Re‘ Walden v. Sunday] Visited the Bermuda es; € ins.” The amount is $2.50 force acme uk lc tay ea gend’an § onie t wary The here Hae > 3 ? . Mi y Sims, ‘ et fe re the church tear taken advanced positions in con- School Union) was set for trial] ference with Bishops D. H. Si y MOST POPULAR BISHOP |, pin. po sk 1488] ey * Dilles Is recs Biles fortune, which the world! nectional questions. According to]on Thursday, March 2nd pooo hts John eee, a we HE REV. SIRO Es) 1). SA aN ale a ee 7,. Bishop J . i ve C of Bishops pps eco the program College Presidents} Thus wri w firm of Farm_|he returned from a trip to Cul alee : 2s Ce ae gc aera 4. Bishop J. A. Gr - aivarded Falls from his grasp—better, with love will bet iven ‘five aides each hip shies eas ich. The]as a member of the Commission pringfield, Mass. Sean i «| Editor Geoena Ag Singiensr Sed_ District ; Be eit prize The | bar- acrust, Le & ~ i cvler, Denney and Liftwic pelt Ea eee iand with 2 should be credited for the amount) ire" ot “teth Street Bay Histon. Me dius Dabis AUIAE Ys ees aR Than living in dishonor; enyies not, ihe veneral O cers ‘three min- suit is being prest by the Bishops] APES bishine our church E $5, ‘ Philadelphia, Penna. 14. Bishop E. J. Howard 34 Bee eld fort liemen Or loses faith in man, but does his best | Utes.’ To be sure the gravest! of the African M. E. Church for view of estab i Bue hter of j R BETHEL, PHILA-| Dear Sir: _..,|10. Bishop G. B. Young a eS Presidents, Chaplains, Mission- Nor even murmurs at his humble lot, | problems in the church at this an accounting of all monies re- | there. His wife is a daug Be sy. H. P. Jones, Pastor please find enclosed $ ath ne a | & Bishor W : me . Th pis} artes; Bresiding Elders, Pastors, But, with a smile and word of hope hour center around some of the eenved and « pended by the Sun-| the late Dr. as ac " o Id be credited with $5.00. Foe ave hee Subscriptions to ie R. Srant, 50]. | Workers, now isthe time to show a gives pi: PP shy General Officers, At ‘least the day School Union in Nashville Georgia, and Mrs. Florence 1 ee Christian’ Recorder, Send. papery etn N, W. Willams 208 “cape ak aetna o every toiler, e alone is great . ‘ P ‘ : ce . Pn A) cole eae . VAbette! 3@| |, and help put the Christis - Wehuc his. tie’ Raraie eoagoue tl Editor and: Manager of the Chris_ 1908, he - present. The ley. a en OIS LEE OF BETHEL, EMM dS ec 8. Bishop S. 1 Ge af Darieritn ateuuah trican) Methos : ~-Sdrah K, Bolton. | tian Recorder, the Secretary of : q abi eee ‘THE BETHEL BULLETIN, a. has recently Ps Risa) Oe a wee Suse s . dey 100| | dist home : —————— —.| Missions, the Secretary of Charch . rt the «self iss eB thet Church in Wood of representatives and} = .......-- : Pes Fe 7. anon PaNayene 100| George A soem “COUNCIL OF BISHOPS” Extension, the Secretary of the free ies a list of thes” he Christian Recorder | 1 oa4¢ my votes for eet District} 13. Bishop E. 1. Howard 100) a seni ‘ok eee teegoes ary A. C. E. League and the Secretary gee ane Recorder : of Bethel is the Rev. : of the Most Popular Bishop. itv. Bishop BR. Wnghs a a en 716 So. 19th Street z 73 é : r s ‘ ‘os . y t Rte i ; ‘ Whence the name, “Bishops lof the Sunday School Union andj que : ersh : : tela ARR Hic, and wide ormer President of] as the acgeaaeer ss Bishop W ye \ Le LN A a Philadelphia, Penna. Council?” According to the record the Manager of the Book Con- : y - emicient | Wie a, Wn ee | Nae ription in Ma en Selec. ret . . ML, * re as Tt a ae ofes for which Dr. J. L. Benbow is cern shou heard, “ , : sae in ‘or of St. Paw! Lex. _ Ae such a stickler Le Wm. Paul that the athe id ‘Me aoe rae” | ENO Rae amoalinin is Chairman.” aie E Quinn, Daniel Alexander Payne, ‘3 os 7% ===== DSC09452.JPG ===== SERARRERERER ERE RREEREEE WHY! By Dorothy Irene Ruth Did you ever stop to wonder why the} program with a recreational feature sky’s so bright and blue; Why the glory of the heavens seems to building of our future church. seep with good for you; Why the brightness of a little blade of] worked out would be thru summer grass upon the hill And the beauty of a blossom brings joy beyond your will? Did you never stop to ponder why the] sponsor committee composed of women flowers grow at all; And why the blossoms on the trees ar born—except to fall; And why, when day is waning and the] such a program could be tried out. I dark supplants the blue, The starlets blink in gentle peace,| they would like to aid me in the develop- a’dripping radiance new? Why, if you seck the answer as to why these beauties be, Take you to a mountain height—or] trail at Atglen, Pennsylvania. Here I wander ta the sea; The answer's flashing readily on every rippling rill And every flowery face upturned will] supervision. Again it would offer the preach it, with a will. Then gaze into a baby-face, and in} under supervision of our trained Re- those baby eyes, You'll read the self-same answer to the] but by no means the least add much glory of the skies; The father’s tender constancy, the mother’s thought for you; The sister’s kiss; and friendship’s| Association which is named after Mrs. grasp will make the whole ring true.| Elizabeth Carter Brooks, the widow Now, if you do not understand the] who is an outstanding club woman as answer to my rhyme, Wait, until you've reached, with years,} Last year we carried to the shore, the evening of your time; And when your fumbling soul is freed | perhaps you are asking the question did you'll know the answer true: Sponsoring every breath, my friend, is God’s own Love—for you. Read by the author at St. Matthew] urban churches. African M. E, Church, Philadelphia, Pa., Sunday evening, January 22, 1939.| Society and the Young People’s De- partment and the local church organi- eee | SNAPPY STORIES LLL IT Where Art Thou? Someone has said there are four stages in a minister's life: tireless, tired,| and tell him you are anxious to know tiresome, retired. Hardly A Compliment A rough countryman went to hear the| partment which will take care of your new pastor of the village church, and| request, send stamped envelope for was asked for his impressions the next] your reply. day. He said, “Well, he’s only a boy, but he can preach like the Deyil, THE FUTURE RELIGIOUS EDU. CATION AND RECREATIONAL WORK TO BECOME A DEFI-. NITE PART OF FIRST DISTRICT| The Young People’s Department of| PROGRAM. By M. Morsell Griffin YOUNG PEO ELIZABETH M. mind was what our modern church has to offer our city groups. I see in the near future a Religious Educational which will aid greatly in the health One way this new feature could be Religious Educational Camps which I a] would like to see supervised by the Young People’s Department with a who are interested in this type of work. Several years ago I made a survey of urban churches in our district where e asked the boards in these churches if ment of this plan. In every instance the reply was yes. The church that has more to offer us in this direction is located on the Indian saw the opportunity for the develop- ment of a fine camp where our city children could work and play under mothers a chance to send their little charges away for their summer vacation ligious Educational directors and last to the church finances. For twenty eight years I have con- ducted the Elizabeth Carter Outing of the late Bishop Sampson Brooks, well as a great church leader. country, and parks, 759 childgen. Now they enjoy it. I tell you, they did. Now I am dropping this as a sug- gestion for the Young People’s Depart- ment and the Missionary Groups in our To the women of the Missionary zations I say this is a fine bit of home missionary work. Now from time to time I will send articles on the plans for running small camps and recreational centers for children. ¥ If you are interested write the Editor more about the Religious Educational Camp for children and it will be a pleasure to recommend you to the de- PHILADELPHIA CONFERENCE BRANCH YOUNG PEOPLE’S DEPARTMENT MAKES QUARTERLY REPORT Philadelphia Conference Branch of the A. M. E. Church held their Annual At the Conference Branch on Thurs-| Mrs. Alma F. Mason as supervisor. | _ day there was an Educational feature} Under her ‘leadership the work has enjected on the program as one of Bishop Sim’s future plans for church workers. As I sat thr the meeting I was im- pressed that this new plan would work} ; well with our young people’s group. The second thought coming to my ‘ ; grown in leaps and bounds and many]. new points were reported at this mecting. Bae Biro Now the future of the nt} s assured of success from the interest} 6 ie a Sunday School ..... For other purposes ....... ap se OOLeO go over the top. His plans and organi_ zations in the church and Sunday School thus far, have been accepted and all have agreed to fall in line and follow. Dr. Butler preached two able sermons. Mrs. Butler accom- panied him, and they dined with the pastor and his wife. - G church and friends are praying for the elevation of our beloved Presiding El- ,der, (Dr. J. L. Butler) to the epis- copacy for he is and worthy. Our pastor is a bit ill, but is pulling the grade. Look ee James with a li of subscribers real soon. : ‘ We cer’ Meeting on Thursday afternoon with] siding Elder $43.00. Bey, fers. oa hg ht succeed ds PLE’S PA THOMAS Editor — ARY 16, | G afesfestesdat-ct ot Bectectostac ases | along alt lines, Rey ‘to Be the right May K LS ) on for the’ pur. pose of stimulating interest. From the reports it worked With excellent re- sults. The contest prizes were number] TI total collection for the Hiatt, one, a radio won by Mrs. Mari 1 on The Local License of Rey ilton—-number 2, a bath room set. ee is Was renewed. financial returns to date from sale of] On_ Sunday, January 8, at 9 30 the ticket $31.00; this effort was put on tof Presiding Elder addressed the Sv. raise money for delegates to the Young} S » W.M. Richard People’s Meeting in Chicago in October. 1 Oa Money reported by Y. P. D. by W ittessa; churches for January Quarter—as per| from II Kings 4:26—Subject budget : £ Divine Para Alleles er Retes Se . 0.50] At 6:30 the P. EB, also addressey the St. Matthew .. om League, of which Mrs, He L. Hoyg Reading is President. At 7:30 another sc Tyree Middletown was delivered by the P. E., John 4:24—Subject “Jesus Introdyc; His Father to the World.” On January 6 Brother Hood Le, Sister Ellen Jackson were take: 5 death, and on January 8 Brother Ed Richardson was also taken. Aj! wo, loyal miembers of this church \, —George H.W, Reports by Districts: bs Phila. District . ; Harrisburg .... West Phila .... South Phila. Oe ato vse $116.79] LIBERTY HILL, TEXAS ST. JAMES A.M.E. CHURCH Savannah, Ga. The First Quarterly Conference held at Liberty Chapel A. 31 Church January 21, 22 with Dr. } Jenkins, the Presiding Eldey Austin District. Business session was held Satu evening, January 21. All report: \ good. Sunday morning Supt. T | Miller was on time and at his post all teachers present, and a great Su School. At the eleven o'clock servic Jenkins took for. his text 2 Ti: 1:12 and 2 Corinthians 5:1. His was “the unshaken pillow of the Churc! of God.” Out of this theme cam food for thought. At the 3 o'clock hour the Rev. R. N. Reed m The above Quarterly Conference was held January 20, Dr. J. L. Butler, Presiding Elder in the chair. After devotion, the organization took place. Mr. Joseph Boston was elected Secre- tary, together with other officers and reporters. o Dr. L. A. Townsley who has recently been assigned to St. James, had every thing in order. The reports were full of interest. Four members had been added, while four had crossed the great divide. The church and all of its members and friends esteemed it an honor to have Dr. Townsley and his very efficient and accomplished wife| Georgetown and his people bre assigned to work with them fof this]more sunshine. Rev. Reed took conference year. text Titus 1:5. For this cause From the last quarter, including}thee in Crete that thou shouldest set Dollar Money and Conference Claims:|in order the things that are wantin % The Stewards reported ....... $ 995.00 goats). B. Smith 53.00 CLAY, TEXAS uJ Sunday was a high day at Macedoni2 Total as Ciay ae, as7. 81 250 Oe Aa Ms Fes nites na First Qua S i ; Friday night, we Feast. Sunday With our present pastor, we mean to i ie car send Superintendent, Smith Berry. [Lesso" reviewed by the Presiding Elder R« At 11:30 A. M. the Presiding Flic preached a burning message. Our hearts were filled with the holy spi"! At 3:30 P. M. another burning m°~ sage by the pastor, Rev. W. 0. Sa™ ple. At7:30P, M. Rev. F. D. Ho i way preached a wonderful sermon. a his co-workers preached to a crow’ house. rai , Each board reported a round Report: The amount raised during the ava" a - We are praying to do ae work and better work asking your Tt was a very pleasant affair. The ishop Young for sen/i"é es der fas L. Reece as our Presi” DAN ev. W. O. Sample 2s 0 Our pastor came to us 0” er 4th and up until now, only ate $60 has been “Seale vice each 51” two ae -Ordit! 1"! 939 tot = : ‘ 4 ER RUE MERE hob ert EN CHRISTIAN ENDEAVOR LEAGUE ; FOR FEBRUARY 19 GOOD FOUNDATIONS sing the Best Friends . 18:24; 22:24, 25 ) Seripture Explained this meeting the explanation of Bible verses Provides a good intro- ion to the topic itself,) ee important statements are mi: ring friendship in these fein t, the way to friendship. It is easy to see that every friendship Ives more than one person. For to love only oneself, to do kindness ly of such a sort as will touch no- dy else, is nothing but selfishness. the number of friends any one person may haye. How can one have friends, few or many? The Bible says—"“By being friendly.” Look about you. Who are| "the people who have the most friends? | ho are the ones who always have one! ‘or more persons to talk to in a crowd? Are they not always the ones who are! “cheerful, and full of kindness, and con. yersation? The Bible is right—to have a friend one must be a friend. } Second, take care that you do not have the wrong friends. The angry| man and the furious man spoken of in| “the verse represent all sorts of Persons who have bad characters and who are ‘far from ideal. The ones who lie,| cheat, steal, spread false tales, tell| coarse stories, avoid work, dishonor| their parents, stay away from the! church, mistreat animals, and who do! a host of similgr things, are to be| shunned as friends. Why? The Bible “answers that, too, by saying—“So that you do not become like such a person, | as you will if you make him your friend.” | | Third, there is a higher friendship. | | AThis may mean that any real friendship ay become strong and changeless, uch as that which often exists between husband and wife. But it certainly ¢fers to any person's friendship with Jesus Christ. He is the one that sticks loser than a brother, that never is found wanting, that is always helpful, and that does not desert when His friendship is most needed. For Juniors to Think About and Say One danger in making friendships is Sefishness. “If I become George's iends his father will often take me c trips in their car to the 1 is apt to reason. “T like those friends best who give me the it is on my birthday and at ‘istmas,” says Elsie. “The purpose ving friends is to help you out of h once in a while,” is El- sed. We should agree that of these.is a good reason. friendships are marked by rgiveness, calmness. One , always finding fault, al- blame, always Positive in the right, is not to be friend, nor will he find But while it takes at least two persons to make a friendship, there is no limit!’ THE a5 CHRISTIAN RECORDER © God? Or shall we be found wanting? | That is the challenge of the Present| tion lies in its ministry. We need our The Christi trend. No greater question has faced| organizations, our departments, our . Recorder Pulpit the Negro Church since the day of| officials, etc.; but above our need of oe nN eenhels emancipation. | these is our need of men; holy men, Since coming to Wilberforce Uni-| trained men, who can interpret God to versity, I have traveled continuously| an age like this. We can not depend throughout the First Educational Dis-} upon the mechanics of our organized trict, in the interest of my work as|life. These are powerless, empty Dean of Payne Theological Seminary.| show. We need men who have waited From my observations, I am thoroughly| for Pentecost. We need men who have convinced that there are unmistakable| been with Jesus. Men whose only signs of an awakening interest in re-| business is to preach the Word. We 18 THERE A RETURN TO RELIGION ligion as it is interpreted and offered} need men..........We need MEN! by the Negro Church. The depression, | ! QR GH Fo CNET EA ae the trials of the present economic let- JONESBORO, ARKANSAS down, whatever the cause or causes, our people are returning to the Church. | (A Poem in Honor of Dr. J. H. Clay- In Chicago, last Sunday morning, I} born) worshipped at Coppin Chapel, Dr.| Arkansas has just the one man, Roberts, pastor. Believe me when I| Who in the next General Conference say standing room only was available. | must land, This wide awake minister has not suf-| The north cast, will do her part, ficient room to house and operate his| And not wait until 1940 to start. rapidly growing congregation adequate- | ly. (and that was in Chicago, where| But will work, watch and pray, our African Methodism is reported to| For that one all joyful day, haye seen its day.) When Arkansas, will gladly shout In the afternoon, it was my good} J- H. Clayborn is a Bishop, and that’s fortune to witness a sight which I no doubt By Chas. S. Spivey shall never forget. Dr. G. W. Wil-| Payne Theological Seminary liams, pastor of Arnett in Morgan| This man was born in Clark Co., Ark Wilberforce, Ohio Park, had just closed a revival from that’s the spot, which he received 168 persons into the| And if you will examine the records, There are those who claim that the pendulum swings back toward religion. In support of this optimistic thesis, a long list of evidence is cited, but what are the facts? Are there any real} signs that religion again will take its rightful place in the life of the American church. Of this number, 116 were} you will find no blot, young people. I saw him baptize 63| We will put him on that seat, of them. What a service that was—| Because if elected he will keep sweet 168 in one great evangelistic effort. | (and that too, was in Chicago). On Sun-| He is a real Arkansas son, } day, January 22, 1939. IT was in Louis-| Why look for better when there is none, ville, Kentucky. Here we had all but| We are going to do our best to make eople? Is the return to be a return)... é * the hit o he Church, or to a “churchless?| Yio. shana caipia 8 fore | Because he will grace the bishopric. religion? Will the Negro Church share} one of our most commodious plants had in the fruits of the promised harvest? | purt our pride, But the outgoing con_| He has given the church a full day's Or will the Church among us find it- gregation under the leadership of the work, self again unprepared to furnish com-| Rev. Mr. Haynes was beautifully; And not one time has he shirked, petent leadership when the hour} housed in a new location with less over.| 5° May we work, watch and pray, strikes? head to worry them. The building over| ‘And say hurry on O happy day, If there is to be a return to religion, which many of us wept. was not lost to When the world will say, Bishop J. H. if signs of the new day are real, of} |. For anothes Aevtcan \ Methodist Clayborn this one thing we can be assured, it Wo conpreeation ander the leadership of| W. S. SHELTON bea return to a religion which has) p, Siiliman’ had Cote to the rescue Bee SE 1a} both the vision and the courage t0) and purchased this wonderful plant. It| NEW HAVEN, CONN come to grips with the realities of life was here that I was thrilled completely. | At the close of the morning message,|. The 2nd Quarterly Conference of blind to see “real life issues” or too) 7 extended the “open door;” 60 people| Bethel A. M. E. Chu Sperry lacking in courage to challenge them,| 18 1938 the altar. T shall never forget that| with Presiding Elder, J. G. Drake and here and now For a. religion too} on October 7 a “etl ff |came forward and took their places at] St.. was held in that day will have little to offer those who would return to it. | service. Truly our people are return-| assisted by Rev. T. A. McCoy, pastor Will the Negro Church be ready? Can) ine This story is duplicated in Bethel.| The Presidi we furnish the leadership which such New York, Bridge Street, Brooklyn;| sermon Sunday morning. The quarter an hour will demand? Will we have} p the Indianapolis; in Detroit, Ebe-) was a success spiritually and financial- in our great centers men genuinely) 174, .st. Stephens, St, Paul. and|{y. We have also celebrated the 98th Elder preached a splendid consecrated and thoroughly trained to} Rothe: St. Tames, Pittsbureh. There| anniversary of our church. Amount take charge of this growing, intelli-/T¢ seturn to religion. [ratken cthisienanten | SeiS 07. SWE: este gent, hustling, bustling, restless, nts Again the question comes, What shall] the prayers of the readers that we ing, Negro, to lead him forward with our African Methodism do about it?) may have a greater spares ie year. “2. How far should friendship spread SENG Soap bay a ipneate oe 1 in Junior Christian Endeavor? ership? : Daily Verses M., Feb. 13. A ounce uf na . REAL ESTATE FOR SALE . Feb. 14. A happy friendship. s EsSaen 1s 4 Investment greatly reduced prices and terms. W., Feb. 15. Friends in peter Teach your Dollars to haye more Cents. Be your own Investor. * Acts 18:1-3. 5 T., Feb. 16. A true friend rebukes. West Philadelphia quality modern porch front dwellings, for Homes or List mailed upon request, we avoid having our | playmates as our friends, them are not the best? gt Prov. 27:5, 6. Clear Titles Guaranteed i f Jesus. F., Feb. 17 Friends © Tobn inky JOHN ADAMS, Attorney | ‘ friend of Christ 5641 Market Street S., Feb. 18. Being a frien Aas John 15:14, 15. Philadelphia, Pa. | Ss Feb. 19. Topic—2. Choosing the Specializing in Real Estate since 1880. ivi ARC : 24, 25. Prov. 18:24; 22:24, Best Friends. —Christian Endeavor World ===== DSC09453.JPG ===== — — Business PAGE EIGHT WRITER OF ABILITY THE REV. T. J. CLEMENT Generally conceded to be the next Edi tor of the A. M. E. Review. Re ceived 129 votes at the last Conference SEVENTH DISTRICT THE REV. T. J. MILES, P. E. A South Carolinian to the manor born with a record of success. FLORIDA’S GIBBS . THE REV. CAREY GIBBS Manager, Edward Waters College, General THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER BIBLE S. THE CREV. <A since there | “Allen” on the bench of Bishops 108 years ECRETARY J. ALLEN has been an DALLAS COUNCIL OF BISHOPS (Continued from page 1) All the active Bishops are present except Bishop R. R. Wright, Jr., who is in South Africa. The host of the Councils are Bishop George B. Young | Drs. A. S. Jackson, and C. W. Abing | ton, Mrs Lucy M. Hughes, returning on February 16th from Africa, Pastor Prince F. Jackson, and a loyal member ship and friends in Texas. In the state is Paul Quinn College, pride of the 10th District A TENTATIVE PLAN TO PROVIDE BETTER SUPPORT FOR ALL CONFERENCE DEPENDENTS (By Rev. Willard Leake, D.D.) 606 East Sth Street, Prescott, Arkansa To the Bishops, General Officers Ministers and Laymen of the A. M. E. Church—After ‘much prayer and de- liberate thought I felt ‘moved by the Holy Spirit to submit the following plan to increase the support for the superannuated preachers,, widows and orphans. . THE PLAN—That every pastoral charge be required to report (3c) three cents annually for each full member in the charge and that said money be immediately to the Secretary- treasurer of the Department. The pas tor shall not be responsible for collect- ing this money as for dollar money but he shall be required to organize in his charge a club, known as “The Richard and Sarah Allen Clab” which shall be responsible for collecting the conference dependents fund. “Said club shall report to the pastor and official board; a record of all money collected by it and shall with the-pas- tor, send its quota to the financial secretary-treasurer. ; * The pastor shall not interfere with the money coflected by this club until the full quota for the charge has been reported. Then he shall have full juris- diction over this club ag of all other: sent - clubs and boards in his charge. He shall cooperate with the club and en- courage its effort. © - Duties of the Secretary-Treasurer He shall ackrfiowledge by publication all money received by him as Confer- ence Dependeats Fund by publishing the same in the official organs of the to give each Bishop, Presiding Elder, church Quarterly said publication shall be made by Episcopal districts, so as and Pastor full credit for all money coming from his work. He shall be elected by the General Conference at each regular session and shall travel throughout the connection in the inter_- est of the department. He shall main_ tain an office, which shall be supported by the connection. After all confer- ence dependents shall have been paid, each year, if any money is brought forward for the Conference Depend- ents Fund, the secretary-treasurer shall place that money in a bank on interest to be credited to the regular confer- ence dependents fund. Salary of the Secretary-Treasurer of This Department His salary shall be fifteen hundred ($1500.00) dollars a year and he shall he allowed five hundred ($500.00) dol- lars a year for traveling expenses and office maintenance. Both items to be paid from the money collected by him as conference dependents funds. He shall also file with the Secretary of the Rishop’s Council at each of its sessions itemized statement of all money received and expended hy him as secre- tary-treasurer of the Conference De- pendents fund. a - PAYNE SEMINARY SPEAKS. { Through the inspiring influence and the unuenal sacrifices that are being made bv our Dean, Dr. Charles S. Spivey, the seminary has made a de- cided chance, and we tinquestionably are headed for better things, The gen- THURSDAY, FEBRUARY ib BETHEL'S BABCOCK REV. D. T. BABCOCK “Big Bethel”, Atlanta, Ga One of the most successful pas: the conneetion NEW YORK’S NICHOLS REY. . WARD NICHOLS Emanuel Church, New York Son of a worthy sire, organiser, pr er, metropolitan pastor. Poss elements of leadership. eral atmosphere of the student bod of a high moral tone. have caught the spirit of Amos ancient prophet of Israel, who dared to go out and fearlessly champion cause of his people. 7 The one organization, in our ™' that is dearest to the heart of Pay" Seminary is the John G. Mitchell fs is ary Society. It is the oldest an‘ literary organization on the camp'' “ Wilberforce. Dean Spivey says | “it is hoary with age.” The off that weré elected for this quart’ as slehe P mite Rafus K. Yo Vice Presidént, James A- Roberts. i) Vice realtor Henderson S. D*" Secretary, J. Edward Foster, Secretary, Willie E. Richardson, © Ernest L. Smith, Parliamentar’*" y Benjamin Dove, Marthall, pehomas a Rooks, Musical Director, J, Wi’ Henderson, t mr F ek be They seem ‘0 e last meeting of the Society we , favored with a solo by George yy, and literary selections by Miss a Brown and Vernon E. Carter. ; Mr. Henderson presented the y a song, composed especially for Literary Society by Albert N, y, a junior in the seminary, he members of our famous seminary tet are: J. W. Henderson, bari- e, W. N. Paxton, Jr., Ist tenor, S. Clements 111, 2nd tenor, H. s. bass. he young ladies enrolled this year = Misses Minifred V. K. Simmons. Keep your ears close to the ground more from us, for Payne is yet to pak. Mock and —Troy Foster | Ss LLEN CHAPEL A.M.E. CHURCH 3 Galesbury, Ill., 4th Episcopal District The First Quarterly Meeting of this pnference Year was held at Allen hapel December 11, 1938. The Pre Ming Elder, Dr. S. R Maguinez peached two soul stirring sermons bot! jorning and evening, which were en byed by all present. At both services he audience was lifted to the Mount Spirituality and fed with the Bread Heavén—Shouts, Hallelujahs and] mens were heard throughout each} ce. In the afternoon the Rev WH. Harris of Mammouth, Ill e@ached a powerful sermon This truly was a high day in Zion. | in Monday evening the Quarterly Con- rence was held. The Presiding Elder | Med for from various lepartiaepts and Clubs of the Church. | fhe amount raised -for the day. was| 63.00. the amount raised for the quar | r was $374.80. We are thankful to, he Bishop for sending us residing Elder and pastor Dr. S. R. Maguinez, P. E | Rey. S. P. Johnson, Pastor —J. A. Brown reports the both -our x M. E. BO! 716-18 So. Philadelphia, i THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER LOCKHART, TEXAS St, James is still movin, ward. The Ist Sun: known as § On and up- day in January was Men's Day. The men put forth every effort to make their day worth while. It was a success, But wait until you hear what the womert did, the 8rd Sunday was Women's Day, Oh, how the women snowed the men under, It was what you call a great big success. The women rendered a Program worth any one's The finance was January 29, we listening. Sunday, y carried owt our General Missionary Program which we al a nice sum. ways! try to make every Sth Sunday count Despite the cold and chilly wind you should have seen the Missionary Sisters in white in parade for the evening pro- gram Janu: 25 , the pastor, Rev. C. J Alexander and several members ynotor- ed to Gonzales, to be present in the Ministers’ Council. Those accompan- ing the pastor were Mrs Alexander Mr. W. H. Barksdale, Mrs. Leola Harbert, the District S. S. Supt. and Mrs. Li VB We were honored] With the presence of our own Rt. Rev G. B. Young, Presiding Bishop of the| 10th Episcopal District, in our Min | isters? Council | L. V.. Byars rae yA tan example of his teaching Bethel A.M.E. Church}, Hanover Street Cape Town, S. Africa September 4, 1938 Dear Mother Hughes We, Bethel ereat pleasure in welcoming you to the the children of have shores of ca Twelve long years we have been | ing forward to your coming with longing eyes and had already lost confidence when to our surprise you landed un xpectedly and we thank God that we are among the furtunate ones and have the privilege of to welcoming. you God may grant us the health, the strength, and the courage to follow in the footsteps of our parents so that when they are no more we may be there to take their places and carry on the “Great work of Missions” which you have started and which they have so loyally and faithfully carried on We further more pray that your stay in Africa may be a pleasant and happy one, and that all your ventures may be crowned with success. As we once more welcome you to Bethel, we pray that God’s richest bless- ing rest upon you and that the health and strength may be granted unto you so that you may be, able to carry on to Bi | the end. 2. —(Miss) N. De Voux PUN, ER 3. EDWARDSVILLE, ILLINOIS || 4: Wesley Chapel A. M. E. Church Ss. Dr. George A. Singleton, Editor and | Manager of the Christian Recorder. the s Greatest Messenger Bearer in the A M:. .E Just a few words for the 4th Episcopal Connection 7 est leaders in the African Episcopal Church any minister to serve in the 4th Epis copal\ District and be led by BISHOP] J. A. GREGG. He is a God sent leader | Methodist It is an honor to He is leading a group of men that | love to follow him because he leads in lo the right path are General ia De looking forward to Conference that will convene in troit, Michigan, 1940 with the many w candidates in the race for bishop, DR W. H. GRIFFIN, the pastor of Grant Memorial A. M. FE. Church, Chic: will grace the bench of bishops, he will honor the church, he is the office and successful pastor, he and he i ‘ospel preacher is not hot- veaded, he is easy approached. I wish for him the office of bishop which he seeks Bethel We, the children of Bethel pray that M. E. MUSIC HYMNALS Brand new A.M.E. Music Hymnals, Bound in semi Morocco with Head Bands and Beautifully stamped in Gold are offered at these Prices. Single Copy — $1.50 Half Doz. — $6.50 One Doz. — $12.00 Mail Your Orders Today We Pay Postage OK CONCERN 19th Street, —I. C. Daniel, Pastor . Stenography, Expert Typ- ing, Mimeographing Neatly Done Church Bulletins a Specialty Prices Reasonable The Christian Recorder Office 6th Floor Allen Building 716 South 19th Street Philadelphia, Penna. = To be Held at St James A. M. E Church, Dallas, Texas February 16-17, 1939 shop J. S. Flipper, Senior Bishop; Bishop J. A. Gregg, aS District that is led by one of the great-| 8. 9. Sermon 10. and sent His Son to be the propit- | time. God dwelleth in us, and His love is perfected in us. in Him, and He in us, because He hath given us His Spirit.” John 4: 10-13. H. Davis, Bishop W. A. Foun- tak Bishop. cA® Gregy.:Bishion G. B. Young, Wright. thanks, and brake it, and gave unto them, saying, This body which is given for you: this do in remembrance of me supper, saying, This cup is the | new testament in my blood, which PAGE NINE PROGRAM — COUNCIL OF BISHOPS AFRICAN METHO- DIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH Secretary PROGRAM First Hymn—Bishop J. S. Flipper, Senior. Invocation—Bishop S. L. Greene. Anthem—Choir First Scripture Lesson— Bishop N. W. Williams. Second Hymn—Bishop R. A. Grant | Second Scripture Lesson— Bishop H. Y- Tookes. Decalogue—Bishop R. C. Ransom. Anthem—Choir. — Bishop E. J. Howard. Invocation—Bishop W. T Vernon. = HOLY COMMUNION “Herein is love, not that we ved God, but that He loved us, tion for our sins Beloved, if God so loved us, e ought also to love one another. No man hath seen God at any If we love one another, Hereby know we that we dwell | Ist CELEBRANTS Bishop D. H. Sims, Bishop M. Bishop R. R. “And He took bread, and gave is my | Likewise also the cup after shed for you.” St. Luke 22:19.20 Evangelist MOVE ON! DR..N. H. JELTZ AND LET THE still on the “GOSPEL HIGHWAY.” For Revival Dates write mo at 716 SOUTH 19th STREET iam — A CONSTRUCTIVE PROPOSAL FOR THE LAW-MAKERS AT DETROIT, COME, MAY,| 1940. Do THIS, AND LET THE CHURCH (1)—All Evangelists, Lay and Ministerial Regis- tered in the Department of Church Extension: — Paying $1.00 Annually Thru Annual Conference. (2) Every registered Evangelist an Agent of the Department of Church Extension. (3) Church making an Annual Offering to this depart- (4) Returning the 8% of Dollar Money to this Department. an Associate Secretary of Evangelism. DO THIS Every (5) Giving this Department CHURCH MOVE ON! I am PHILADELPHIA, PA. ee IY Re ===== DSC09454.JPG ===== PAGE TEN ~~ THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER ~ for the past eight years, has just com- pleted a book of selected prose and poetry entitled “Poems of the Soul.” Prof. Oglesby has written numerous short stories and poems that have been published. PHILADELPHIA CHURCH WOMAN HONOR News At A Glance ne ae Se PHILLY NEGRO TEACHERS HOLD MEETING ED The women of Philadelphia co Piet Venter has The meeting was sponsored by the Philadelphia Branch of the Association, her induction into office were Mrs. Suebelle : G with red bands ti fecting Negro labor, passed by the Littlejohn, Mrs. Edmund h nds tied around the whether political or economic, based upon race, color creed or nationality.” School, Miss R. Barrett, Miss M. Tucker, E. Miller, Mrs. Florence B. Evans, Mrs. Beulah Creditt, Mrs. Edith Sheller Bethel A. M. E. Church the leadership of Rev. A. R pastor. Our first Quarterly pee es ee a % ATLANTA,, Ga’—(C)—Atlanta Uni- versity is opening a comprehensive course in Negro history beginning the second semester, in which courses on the Negro in politics and lectures on the Negro press will be given. pee he a EY Seal Sey GERMAN PROVINCE CUTS BIBLE STUDY TRAINING SCHOOL FOR RELIG- IOUS EDUCATION HOLD COMMENCEMENT A CALL TO YOUTH Episcopalians conduct youth training camp this summer at Hancock, Georgia. W. D. Johnson, Presiding Eide Albany District. The Southwest Community Training One of the most progressive moves in] School for Religious work held’ their church organization is taking shape.| graduation exercises and sixty young Arch deacon John H. Brown has been} men and women completed the course. elected director of a religious training] Mrs. Blanch Anderson is dean of the camp tor the youth, this movement is] school and Mrs. Minnie Gay is sec- being sponsored by the Episcopal} retary and treasurer. Mrs. Rosa Tem- Church and will start on July 12th at] ple, vice-president. Miss Hazie Basker- Log Cabin Center, Hancock, Georgia. | ville, a member of the faculty spoke. Among the prominent Educators who Among others on the program were are to appear on the program are Dr.| Master M. Jones who rendered a violin Charles D. Hubart, President of More-| selection. Miss M. Ridley was chair- house College. man of the service committee. Sunday and Sunday night. Ww speaker. We have on a plan | vate our church in the near We are glad to say that by th: God we are moving on nice! are asking all who know the prayer to pray much for our 5) REY. A. R. COOPER Pr REV. W. D. JOHNSON SALLII MUENSTER, Germany, Feb. 2 (AP), —The district governor of Muenster today ordered limitation of subject mat- ter for religious instruction in schools under his jurisdiction. . The order, affecting particularly the teaching of the Old Testament, followed Previous restrictions on the number of hours permitted for religious instruc- FIRST QUARTERLY Mr. Forester B. Washington of the tion. CONFERENCE Atlanta School of Social work, Miss|\ “When America’s keenest minds are} At the same time the government of Bethel A. M. E. Church Esther Brown a New York field work.| using the newspapers, magazines, Anhalt province, which already had for- Egypt, Ga. er movies, and radio to entice youth to} bidden teaching of the Old Testament,} Our First Quarterly Confer CHESTER, S. C.—(C)—Prof. Wilk liam McKinley Oglesby, instructor of French and English in the Junior Col- lege Departmet of Institute Buy Them Now drink whisky, smoke more cigarettes, and make heroes out of criminals, these youths should hear the other side of the argument from Babson. extended the ban to cover the Epistles} held recently. Rev. J. L. Bu of Paul. . E. Savannah District was at some BARMAIDS IN AMERICAN SA- LOONS NUMBER 1,350,000. one.” —Roger pleasure in letting the public ! Brainerd our Presiding Elder. Also According to a survey made by the] pleased with our new pastor | Philadelphia Inquirer in September 1936, W. Moultrie who has been <cr it was conservatively estimated that from the West Savannah Di there were three times as many wom-| Quarter was an unusual succé en employed as social hostesses, wait- along’ the line. The Presidi as were in attendance in high schools, teachers’ normals, and universities. ° The estimate was: Employed in taverns........ Attending educational institu- morning. The business sessio quarter was held Saturday 1,350,000 1940. —Mrs. Winni o » f Used and Recommened by Thousands NATURES OWN PRESCRIPTION TAKEN FROM THE EARTH Are you in declining health? Do you suffer from loss of strength and energy? Do you feel TIRED, RUN DOWN, PEPLESS, SICKLY, WEAK, NERVOUS? Is your manhood weak? How is your appetite? Do you get up often at night? Do you tire quickly? Are you both- LESSNESS? Then if so, you might need a good natural iron tonic. Why not give Kirby's M. M, a trial? Kirby’s M. M. helps to rebuild Kirby’s M. M. is absolutely guaranteed. Consider the low price of Kirby's M. M. Maid $1.00 today for a five weeks’ treatment delivered The New A. MLE. D SINGLE COPY _ oat HALF DOZ, _ a ONE DOZ — ee Miss Marie Chase, principal of the} body. The organization, which is com-| Barker of the City Federation’ of wo- are pets, Please do not kill Martha Washington School. posed of white and colored members,| men’s clubs) and Mrs. Helen Dickens a Among the speakers will be Tanner] Pledged itself to “uncompromising op-| of Philadelphia Association of Business ALBANY, GA. O. Duckrey, principal of the Dunbar] POsition to any form of discrimination,| and Professional Women. ae ence was held November 25, 193¢ Reports were Sunday was a high day at Ret! Elder delivered a wonderful jy, At this opportunity we also take we are well pleased with the ret Tesses, etc., in liquor establishments brought us a great message on S Rev. J. L. Butler-is-a candidet Bishopric at the General Conferer : my os Pennsylvania Association of Colored Wen ae daughter of Major R. R. Wright a 2 Mrs., Sada - Ander “: Teachers met Saturday at the Y. W. WASHINGTON—(C)—The Pourth’ President of the Citizens and Sethe place, Mee acl os around Major Willan Ts ano C."A.; 1605: Gatherine St. Annual Conyention of the Federation Bank and sister to Bishop R. R.| keep far away. Venter ei Prowl, plain U. S. Army to ihe The subject for discussion was “The|°f Architects, Engineers, Chemists and] Wright, was elected a director of thel to the house by ) sort va ay ans also a member of the Parent challenge to the American Teachers in| Technicians, the C. I. O., with head-| above named bank. Magee ie. ose eho hunt et cic Surgle. py fissionary Executive Board. | Present Day Democracy.” quarters at 116 E. 16th street. New! Among those present at the time of] posted signs with th ead ‘he by woman has passed, great as a| York, has just released resolutions af- Bee ae: | 1S Unde 4 tian, great as a musician and mis_ ary worker for in these efforts she} ollé: Iso_a business woman teach- d writer for iiiote thin fity ye Wiroken sérvice. was the foundation on Which I Het career as a writer was fully carried out in her output missionary tracts: “The Two ,” “The Fight of the Boxes", etc., the thrilling Hobie niission Stories promote missidiiary activities. She yplemented the treasury by hundreds dollars. Her clear soprano yoite illed audiences and hospitals as siie ars entral’s never busy, always on the line, time a royal service, Free for one and all— a call, | University, Ohio; Mrs. Luey M lephone to glory, O what joy divine s, of Cameron, Rexass. De. and can feel the current movitig on the Gow, though Z A ine spent nearly 20 years in America. Mrs fuilt by God the Father for His loved Gow was Miss Louise from Richmond, ; , UF Uipled Dy hoy pay 7 a ev Btowniitoliece le may talk to Jesus thro’ this royal| Atlanta, Morris Brown College, and own telephone.” jada J. Anderson was a wornan of re ability and devotion. She stored her lemory with a variety of information nd Preparation was her keynote. Pro. bly no woman of her time had read} widely and with fine discrimination new developments. A generation human life is comprised in the fifty rs of unbroken service with the Onstantly expanding task of missions. he realized the pace of progress grew lore swift each day and the widening} Pportunities enlisted her efforts to ex- tnd service to many who sought her dvice and experience. Honored and beloved by her associ- tes, she knew her field of labor—North Ihio—as perhaps no other woman. ur Young People’s Department re-| Sived her special attention and kindly mmpathy. We quote from her report} P. Department: ‘This perhaps is MOst important department of our ork. To train the young people of branch in Christlike living is the rmost desire of our heart. This} of our work has grown to propor-| Unthought of and yet it is by no s what it should be. We realize, must haye worth while lead-| Mur work in the coming years gee to it now that our people ned under careful supervision 10 can by her own example to the source of spiritual example is a priceless were had been no slowin® hint of relaxing. “From rength” is applicable. Who ace to her ashes; a rich place of much joy on Christmas day may hear from heayen almost any| Here 4 as the guests of Bishop and Mrs hen you get in trouble, Give this line| “¢"S : } Luella White, formerly of Wilberforce | h R. Wright, Jr., and spent a happy-day Beside the Bishop and Mrs speaking eng THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER CHRistmas IN SOUTH AFRICA i j | Convention. =. | prayers led by Bishoji, thes off to Dr. Gow’s Christmas-seryice. noon Church, built in 1904 by Bishop C. S, Smith, and at Lansdowne. the guests, (6 the delight of all gave a fisli dinner to his guests at|¢ians in Woodstock Bathing Beach, where the| were: younger set enjoyed thetitselves in the] list of New York other diniter at Kelk Bay, and an eri-| W- B. Carr of Mount Joy, Pa. Then there Cape of Good Hope and Ca where the two oceans, the Indian and was Mrs. Charlotte Opperma, wife of the assistant. principal of Wilberforce Institute and the only Black woman postmistress in all South Africa t ~~ PAGE ELEVEN [eee eee whish came several miley through the heavy down pour of rainy, IW the aiter-| to attend the Preachers Meeting. The Deep Rever| devotional services were conducted by Rev. D. M. Owens, pastor of Murphy night worshipped at|A. M. E. Church, Chester, Pa-, with At the Episcopal Christ-] Rev. E. &. Kinzer, Vice President, anged among] presiding. A gripping and infornting Dur-| address y defivered by C. A. Scott, ng Christmas Week, Bishop Wright] M. D., one of the best informed physi- Philadelphia Yhe visitors Miss Mary F. Watson, Evange- Rev. R. H. Johnson Also there was an-| of the; British West Indies, and Rev. The services were closed by the President, was a mioftocade to the|Dr. M. M. Ward ¢ Point JOSEPH H, SLADE. ST. JAMES A. M. E. CHURCH Harve de Grace, Md, Under the Thomas, St Fhe eroup had early| many of they all went to \tlantic Ocean. oyable sea bath in the Indian Ocean Atlantic meet, Among the guests also i Rev. Henry James Church is putting 4 aie é om new life, and progress is the motto BISHOP R.R WRIGHT, fr WW atch Night was observed at Bethel Gi Mean REEL Sintes May 23: A038? Gace Church and on New Year's Day, Mrs nearly $3,000.00 has beer dia alt : ape ‘own | Hughes occupied Bethel pulpit. Prof the depts. $468 Pa SD eT: The Episcpal Resitience of the Al White was at Gregg Chapel’ and Bishop bas api cfpetee| M. E, Church of South Africa was a Wright went to Salt River. The party : rept a group of Americans assembled Wricht Prof. A. J. White and Mrs Coan formerly of could not be present because of an important ment in Durban, where at he spoke to the ional Sunday Schoo! Do not forget its glow, It was given you from other hands you know, "Tis only yours to keep it burning bright, Yours to pass on to those who need the light.” | C. S. SMITH, President M.S... C; BECKETT, Cor. Sec and members of the Ex. Board ar Organization. sh the torch, Morris Brown College ATLANTA, GEORGIA LIBERAL ARTS COLLEGE Courses leading to BACHELOR OF ARTS BACHELOR OF SCIENCE rated by Southern Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools. Members of Association of American Colleges. W. A. Fountain, Jr., President Nae EEE SEES Sanne SING GOSPEL SONGS Lil Tell It Wherever T Go—10c Precious Lord, Take My Hand How About You? «....+--++ Send Orders to THOMAS A. DORSEY 755 Oakwood Blvd Dept. G. Chicago, Ill divided when Mrs Hughes Durban and on the last lap 10,000 miles journey Africa went to of her} 5 | 26 new r South South) Churet afl through and new life has n put in C. A. SCOTT, M.D. SPEAKS TO|N THE A.M. E. PREACHERS }t | of all Re Tt but it is omas, pastor ch well the spiritual MEETING OF PHILADEL- PHIA AND VICINITY y Point Tuesday, J 16th, —_— | Rey. H assed an exami The A. M. E. Preachers Meeting of} nation for a Ch e Army and Philadelphia is magnetic in its drawing| we are proud to note, p: d the test power and dynamic in its ability to in-| Rev. Thomas now bec Chaplian ject into the spirits of its attendants| Henry Thomas that. something which makes one a REV, HENRY THOMAS, Pastor xious to always be present. This was REV, ‘SS... R LSON, P \ 4 > MIT CHET T | demonstrated by the large attendance {R. AT R MITCHELI Se Se EE Buy Direct From Manufacturer and SAVE MONEY! WE MANUFACTURE A COMPLETE LINE OF CHOIR GOWNS * PULPIT GOWNS EMBROIDERIES YARD GOODS TRIMMINGS STOLES CAPS GOWNS AND CHOIR HATS, VESTMENTS CHURCH HANGINGS ACADEMIC HOODS Ask to see the New Blue and Maroon Robes and Caps 8END FOR NEW CATALOGS National Academic Cap and Gown Co. 821-23 Arch St. PHILADELPHIA PENNSYLVANIA Crosses, Hymn Tablets, Bulletin Altar Appointments. Boards, Communion Service Se em Sema ——— 4 ===== DSC09455.JPG ===== ie, toes See a Naa A PAGE TWELVE : Notices SPECIAL PARTY TO DALLAS, TEXAS Meeting of the Council of Bishops and Connectional Council A. M.E, Chareh February 16, 1939 Schedule: GOING ‘ Lv New York (PRR train No. 17) Monday, Feb. 13 Ly North Phila. 8:11 PM : Lv Washington 6:50 PM Ly Baltimore 7:40 PM Ly Harrisburg 10:13 PM Ly Pittsburgh 3:40 AM Tuesday, Feb. 14 Ly Columbus 8:02 AM Ly Xenia 9:01 AM Ar St. Louis 3:20 PM Ly St. Louis (MKT train No. 1) 5:30 PM Ar Dallas 9:30 AM Wednesday, Feb. 15 RETURNING Lv Dallas (MK&T train No. 8) 6:00 PM Friday, Feb. 17 Ar St. Louis 11:45 AM Saturday, Feb. 18 Ly St. Louis (PRR train No. 30) 12:15 PM Ar Dayton 7:47 PM Ar Columbus 9:08 PM Ar Pittsburgh 1:28 AM Sunday, Feb. 19 Ar Harrisburg 6:30 AM Ar Baltimore 9:05 AM be Ar Washington 9:55 AM Ar North Philadelphia 8:28AM *& Ar New York 9:50 AM Approximate Fares to Dallas, Texas, via St. Louis: From Washington and New York Philadelphia Baltimore Round-trip clergy $48.80 $46.10 $43.25 First-class one-way 48.80 _ 46.10 43.25 First-class round-trip, 5 months limit 83.60 78.20 72.90 Coach fare, one-way 32.66 30.41 28.05 Upper berth Pullman rate, one-way 9.40 9.40 8.20 Lower berth Pullman rate, one-way 12.35 11.85 10.80 Reservations made in the order of application. All parties wishing to make reservations for this trip will please communi- cate with— Mr. John R. Hawkins, Financial Secretary, 1541 14th Street, N. W., Washington, D. C. Or Mr. H. H. Lowber, Passenger Traffic Dept., PRR, Broad St. Station, Philadelphia, Pa. NOTE—The Pennsylvania RR advises that members of the clergy will be permitted to buy through round-trip clergy tickets to Dallas, Texas, on pre- sentation of Eastern Clargy Permit—Selling dates February 8th to 14th. PLEASE READ AND ACT If you are not receiving your CHRIS- TIAN RECORDER weekly, write us. If you have removed give us your old and new address. It will save expense. If you like our paper, tell others and urge them to subscribe. GEORGE A. SINGLETON Editor and Manager DON’T SEND NEWS All delinquent subscribers, as well as non-subscribers MUST NOT ex- pect us to publish news UNLESS YOU ARE A SUBSCRIBER AND YOUR SUBSCRIPTION IS PAID UP. The circulation of the Samaritan Herald has grown to such an extent that our expenses per week are ranging from $125.00 to $150.00 per week and it is impossible for us to publish your news FREE unless you are a paid up sub- scriber. ¢ Pastors and Presiding Elders will please see that their reporters’ sub- scriptions are paid up in order to as- sure publication of your news. EDITOR. The above notice was taken from The Good Samaritan Herald, and might have been written for the Chris- tiaw Recorder, which heartily concurs. —EA. C, RB. a ae PRESIDING ELDERS: When you hold your Quarterly elected to the Christian Recorder please have the conference send a subscription or a donation to help with the expense of publish- George A. Singleton Editor and Manager t GENERAL CONFERENCE BULLE. _ THE BISHOPS’ COUNCIL _ The Mid-winter session of the Bish- ops’ Council will be held at St. James A. M. E. Church, Dallas Texas, the Rev. Prince F. Jackson, 620 Good Street, entertaining pastor. The, op-| ening session will be at ten~ o'clock Thursday morning, February 16, 1939. Any communications for the Council may be addressed to the secretary at 1150 Washington Boulevard, Kansas City, Kansas, until February 10, and after that, 620 Good St., Dallas, Texas. Bishop J. S. Flipper, Senior Bishop Bishop J. A. Gregg, Secretary eee ee TIN : In view of the fact that we are build- ing a visual exhibit of the African Methodist Episcopal Church, we earn- estly request that you as pastor send a picture of your church (postal card size), and also a picture of yourself. We also urge Presiding Elders to send their picture. It is our desire to have on display, the pictures of one thous- and or more A. M. E. Churches and their pastors and Presiding Elders. GEORGE W. BABER Local Commission Chairman 4225 Brush St., Detroit, Michigan THE BISHOPS COUNCIL — _ Persons desiring space in the Special Bishops Council Edition of the CHRIS TIAN RECORDER are requested to communicate with the Editor at once. BISHOPS COUNCIL All persons who will attend the Mid- Winter Sesion of the Bishops Council in Dallas, Texas, February 16-17, 1939, are asked to please write the entertain- ing pastor, that satisfactory comforts might be arranged, also hour of arrival. REV. PRINCE F. JACKSON 620 Good Street, Dallas, Texas. AN APPEAL. HELP! In the midst of heavy responsibilities and small poyerty stricken members I cannot bear to see our parsonage sold for taxes. So I appear. to Bishops, General Officers, College Presidents. Army Chaplains, Presiding Elders, Ministers of the World, and Religious Organiza- tions, Political, Fraternal and Social Organizations and friends. Please give a donation or give me the privilege to speak to your people after your morn- ing service. Make your check to St. Paul A. M. E. Parsonage, 210 W. 10th Street, Horton, Kans. ’ Yours in His name, REV. ABNEK DAVIS. 1 WACO, TEXAS re The Board of Education of the A. M. E. Church will meet at Paul Quinn College, Waco, Texas, one o’clock p. m. February 15. All members of the Board are earnestly requested to be present. We are requesting that each member of the Board send us at once a small cut of himself. Please do this im- be its ag oe ORCL "Again we wish to urge each member to be present at the meeting February Couneil_; Texas, St. James 4. a pee Rev. Prince F. Jedd son, tor, Bi: : ¢ HEE as Thi George Feb. 22South Florida Conf -Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., a a Rev. G. N. Collins, Pastor Bishop R. A. Grant. Mar. 8—Central Florida. Conferencs_ St. Petersburg, Fla. 1912 3rd St Rev. J. J. Heath, Pastor, Bishop R. A. Grant. ; lege, Waco, Texas. BISHOP R. C. RANSOM, ch A. S. JACKSON, Sec airman Tetary, March 15, 16, 17—Sierra Leone Confer. , enceFreetown, West Bishop E, J. Howard. April 3, 4, 5—Liberia Conference—\j, rovia, West Africa. Bi J. Howard. April 13, 14, 15, 16—Gold Coast Conte, ence—Accra, West Afric i op E. J. Howard. BEWARE OF IMPOSTER Protests Use of Church Name Rev. E. S. Dennis, pastor of I A. M.E. Church, reported to cit that he had received complaints salesman, who represented him: church worker, selling goods { benefit of the church. Rev told police he did not. give authority to use the name of the in selling his goods and that t derives no benefit from the —Lancaster New Era, Jan. 2° Lancaster, Penna MYRTLE MILLER SECRETARY This is to certify that I ha pointed Miss Myrtle Miller, 407 North Liberty Street, Alliance, Ohio t plete the unexpired term of Mrs. Sada J. Anderson as S Secretary of the Woman’s Par Missionary Society. All orders port blanks and literature should » sent to Miss Miller. Signed: CHRISTINE S. SMITH, P The Central Oklahoma Elector! College Meets ‘ The Electoral College of the “ Oklahoma Annual Conference ' © to meet April 12th, 1939, twelve in Talihina, Okla. Rey. J. P. Perks, Pasto™ Rt. Rev. H. Y. Tookes, Bish? _W. Albert Davis, Secret?” ede SES ntral et ALL ABOARD FOR THE BisHor AND CONNECTIONAL COU "A. M. E. CHURCH, (COLORED) BISHOPS PAGEANT|A TRIBUTE UTE To RICHAR E DA LLEN One hundred and nity years There lived a man with cour Who Ed. BISHOPS, GENERAL OF- MINISTERS & LAYMEN; stood lor right against "hosts to the Bishops’ Council, | Aud ius convictions filled by ring a beautiful Pageant for 2 : ae, Wednesday night,} One day when he was unjustly treated 1 th, 8:30 o'clock at St.] And to his brethren unlairness ena : ek E. Church, and asking] He walked out of St. George’s Chur h advance for your full co-oper- a noble man, ai and support. AndibyaGodererace’he 4 is directed by Miss Pauline Dailey : vie Bataan as nsas City, Mo. who is known for] A stand which 7 : ‘ u Was destined to be ity and skill for Producing such} The making eet free ago age bold the might, soul, Ot a church from prejudice Host Bishop, George B. Young Host Presiding Elder, M. L. Pendergraft ‘Host Pastor, Prince F Jackson And we have striy g 2 en to e “ Good Street ¢ abide in the ship Though it has tossed, rocked and dipped, as, Texas The priciples which Were dear to him Have been our Suide, and we have lived He set as it were a ship to sail Upon an ocean to weather the gale. THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER FOURTH DISTRICT LEADER « Allen Jackson, Jr. and his wife, Dora and Benjamin Hearst were killed. dora Mayo Willard Evans is still living but no hope for recovery. A very, very sad time in this town—three dead bodies PAGE THIRTEEN CITRA, FLORIDA Citra was saddened” by a car wreck. Al- ut the same time. It happened Satur They were fuesday 2 o'clock P. M. Rey. J. T. Gaddie, Pastor Emma Mosey lay night funeralized by them. [o the Members oi the A, M. EY & 5 THE REV. Wm. H. GRIFFIN lurch and Friends in General: Some of course have from them strayed ( i Myself and party will sail for the| But we who are loyal have not been dis_ Overt fis pete uae sst African Field on or about Febru- yed, Sua os aay 24, of this year. This will be my] or we have;many who are not true SY RS par a ond visit to my African district Methodist ; Z e the rise “of the General Con-| And often our principles they deny J abe believe we have gained the Ie ee plated |<\,) Sn Tesists That Allen viewed when he his| The work in West Africa commands 6 ane i interest and attention of our great| And often times when divisions are Bu ae Aw , jnnection to the end that our mission made 1 ie ah eis a Ste Shae endeavors in that sector of our} !hey side with the disturbers and give paces ae aah Se lurch may be expanded. We are them their aid. 5 ie 10 atly in need of funds to carry on the “But the true Methodist will ever stand ork so ably and nobly begun by form- True to the heritage left us, to God and missionaries to that field. The op- tunity is gréat and we must come 7 el to the requirement. There are many generous souls in ir church who are willing to support \nd some time among us evil’has been th their~means the missionaries at rife, ik in West Africa. Bishop D. H.J Put we who a Ms of the First Episcopal District had on our kr est African Cénvocation in the Sttiving our Father in Heaven to please. ty Of Philadelphia on December 18-19 |. 8 made a liberal donation to me for | ng we're right we work in the sum of $866.54. A E same time our Missionary Sister ie Mite Missionary Society turned fr to me $100.00. Upon arriving at es office I found a letter from Bishop] ! ntain containing a check for $75.00 d other donations follow as listed fs. F. O. Davis, Memphis, Tennessee -00, Mrs. J. G. Robinson, Philadel la $3.00, Mrs. J. G. Robinson, at the thop’s Council, $12.50, Mrs. J. W. mpton, Laurel, Miss. $5.00, a friend} _ 00, A.M.E. Church Mineral, Wells, Mee fas $1.00, a friend $1.00, Tennessee y Merence $209.15, supplement from] gy rend W. E. Pruitt, Tennessee] 4 00. Total amount received to date| y a un sist in my work during the second of conferences which I shall hold] \ Pe Africa this spring, for I expect fa sail y 24, is a ai above February FREE TRIAL TREATMENT- BIGCEST, BEST PRESCRIPTION EVER GIVEN DIVINUM. ALL-HEAL ING HERBARIUM R {EDLUM, Na. ture's Ever-Ready Universal Never-Fail Speedwell Panaceas for Human Ills. Build System, Invigorate, Strengthen, a we Snap, Grit, Ne rve, Rat a ta Een stivity, Stamin , Vitality, Hiehna Kidney, Bladder, Back, Stomach, Intestine, Loss Appetiie, Rundown Con: Asthma, Pain, our fellowmen. Despite the fact that we’ve had disput- ings and strife are advancing sep forg- y leaders forward led strong we do not believe we've made the rade, Allen looked this stand he made. forward to when DIVINUM H o ite Missionary Society, which Sponsors the work in West Afri- am hoping, wiil strain a point to their allowance for the work as $ possible. Mrs. Smith will be Person, and I want that she hs - excelled by any person ay officially ;yisit the mission oa dition, Relieves Cough, Asthm . i y rf ding Discharges, Convening In Dallas, Texas, aria ing my gratitude for Suiky pus etc. Price $1, $2 16th, Everybody Going the “M €ady received, and all) yn Medicine, Roots, Herbs, Barks, Pp ” Way to Dallas. All Alabamt m me in, I beg to re- Poy “for all. Purposes, Conlon 3 ' ino ; : iz Money giving sample, Geor, Flori ouri, Tin i Agts. Make Big ey Biv" are ae ores m.0.? in His name, Taking Orders. _ DIVINE SPIRITUAL pug eecae. the * - : HEALTH ALLIANCE, 1617 South St. Way From Little Rock, Arkans**: , ade Special arrangements have been ™” dward J. Howard 4th Episcopal Dist. Office: 1422 For the church of Allen must carry on For those who are living and genera tions unborn. Richard Allen was true to his God, And took the path of duty that He trod. NEW SUBSCRIPTIONS: 1939 Hundreds of new subscriptions to THE CHRISTIAN RECOR- DER have been received to date. This is a tribute to the remark- a able interest and diligence of pastors. Many’ of the lists re- ceived indicate unusual devotion | and success. The publisher and editor recognizes with full grati- tude this type of co-operation and fidelity. Lists of renewals and new sub- scriptions are being received daily. | The utmost possible Ppromptness should be given to all lists as subscriptions not renewed will be cancelled. The Dollar Club Plan which has made possible the increased circulation in the past year can be continued only as the sub- scription lists are sustained and | increased. | Gifts of $1 to send The Recor- der to some friend or renew a subscription about to through financial lapse hardship are | among the best forms of steward- ship which present subscribers can bestow | | The Christian Recorder in more | homes in 1939 will aid the local | church program and to the con- gregation an increasing vision | ll He recognized his fellowmen as his Christian Brother And we can be true to him by loving one another. All honor to Richard Allen, all honor to the church he love Hail to the host of Allenites marching to the courts above. —Mrs. Sylvia B. Bynum Ann Arbor, Mich of the mission of our methodism BIBLES-$12.00 Lombard St, Phila |} FOR SA A. M. E. BOOK CONCERN 716 S. 19th PHILADELPH LE AT Street IA, PA. ===== DSC09456.JPG ===== “ieggilend C Pee ae Be PAGE FOURTEEN MY FALL AND WINTER ITIN- ERARY By J. L. Butler, Sr., D.D. During the latter days of September 1938 there appeared articles and edi- torials, galore—’The A. M. E, Church loosing ground, Membership decreas ing, Bishops rule with Big Stick etc., etc., therefore, as a conservative and progressive African Methodist we made up our mind to make some personal observations. Beginning on October character presiding, associated by Wilberforce University WILBERFORCE, OHIO The Oldest Educational Institu- tion Owned and Conducted by Negroes in the World. College of Liberal Arts, Educa- tion, Divinity, High School, © Vocations. D. Ormonde Walker, President 5, 1938, we found ourself in the city of Valdosta, Ga., the seat of the South Georgia Conference. The princely, scholar, preacher and fine business the “Big Brother” from Florida, Bishop Robert A. Grant, October 12th, found us in Fort Gaines, Ga., the seat of the Southwest Georgia Conference, Bishop William Alfred Fountain, presiding. October 19th found us in Ellaville, Ga., the seat of the Americus, Georgia Con- ference, Bishop William Alfred Foun- tain, presiding. October 26th found us in Wrens, Ga., the seat of the Augusta, Georgia Conference, Bishop William} Alfred Fountain, presiding. November 2nd found us in Dalton, Ga., the seat of the North Georgia Conference, Bish. op William Alfred Fountain, presiding, associated by Bishop Edward J. How- ard. November 8th-9th, found us in Hurtsboro, Ala., the seat of the East Alabama Conference, here we found that astute, sagacious, front line leader of men and connectional favorite, Bish- up David H. Sims, presiding. Novem- ber 10th found us in Madison, Ga., the seat of the Atlanta, Georgia Conference, Bishop William Alfred Fountain, presid- : ing. November 11th-12th found us in fe Ss: liar in for the of t the M. to t ship, the improvements made on Church-| any one to be a teller or secretary of es, lect not the Walterboro, S. C., the seat of the]our enemies, grumblers and faultfind- South Carolina Conference, Bishop J.Jers. The enemy. will not believe,|, and Senior, presiding. November 22nd| the story.” Grumblers never work, procedure, cember 7th found us in Palatka, Fla.,] more than paid for time and money] METHODIST CHURCH the seat of the East Florida Conference,} spent in making this itinerary. My JS ea Bishop Robert A. Grant, presiding,| brethren, remember, No Calvary no] A VOICE rated mi associated by Bishop William Alfred] resurrection, and no resurrection no 5. Fountain. January 11, 1939 found us} Life. There is a touch, a destiny that Louisiana Conference, here we saw} this way alone. All that we send into intellect and world traveler, Bishop] our own. How I do wish that space Sherman L. Greene in action.During]| and time would permit me to expatiate tunity to meet and to greet six of our] possessed by the Bishops refered to ;wn Bishops, one of the A. M. E. Zion] in this article and their colleagues, but Church, General Officers, representa-|the world knows they are among the] tive Clergymen, Laymen and Lay-] best of the best. THERE 1S NQTH- .women from every section of our Zion,] {NG WRONG WITH THE AFRICAN and I am writing very conservatively] METHODIST CHURCH, If there is when I state that I have never wit-] anything wrong, it’s where you live? nessed finer cordiality, friendship and| May I beg indulgence to speak of the brotherly love anywhere, and at any| election of delegates to the General time. All of the Church Fathers re-| Conference, by the New Orleans An- fered to in this article presided over| nual Conference, presided over by their conferences with ease, dignity and| Bishop S. L. Greene. It has been my fatherly affection. At no-time did I privilege to see, and to take part in ever hear the rap of a gayel for order,;many Local and General Church elec- in fact, I have not seen a gavel’in any| tions, but I have never seen one con- of our Annual Conferences, in nor out| ducted as this one. In the first place, short in Dollar Money, all went over] third place, the Bishop has every ballot Of course, this release is not for' reach of the presiding officer. In these LOOK! EXTRAORDINARY VALUE e 2 eee Baan, <5 Shah. > > > THE CHRISTIAN RECORD Flipper, that hero, maker of Bishops “though one arose from the dead to tell], “greatest Pere ; n ¢ and I should like to , Alllen Day Program found us in Sylvania, Georgia, the seat}.workers never grumble, and faultfinders] become connectional. _ Ma Ste jf of the Georgia Conference, Bishop Wil-| never take the time to ‘investigate. But Abraham, Isaac and Jac. fed the Gog of _SUNDAY, FEBRUARY liam Alfred Fountain, presiding. No-|if | may write one word that will en-}our Church Fathers and ‘ y Pecalses vember 30th found us in Savannah, Ga.,| courage our sacrificing Presiding Elders,| of Allen His choicest kien, Shure RD ALL Presiding Elders Council, Bishop Wil-] pastors and faithful members to march| % Actions, jy eek ay my sincere prayer. THERE IS Non 5 n Alfred Fountain, presiding. De-|iorward to our Calvary, I shall feel] ING WRONG WITH THE APRicd First Bishop of A. M. E. Charck AY ed and fifty-two years ago Richard Allen and his associate, St. George M. E. Church in Philadelphia, Besa raab: movement of religious freedom, which initiated 4 many other movements for free i 2 Dr.’ Charles Wesley calls Richard Allen “An Apostle edom. This Movement culminated in the establishm t A n Methodist Episcopal Church in 1816. Richard Allen’ a one Bethel Pet Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The . Book Concern is on 716-18 So. 19! i i cay tonne h Street, Philadelphia, Penn- et us appraise anew the intrinsic qualities of that pi pathfinder and refresh our memories with the ao ieee ‘oines who first blazed the trails. Let us regird ourselyes for it task of building a better world by building a better church \frican Methodism in. cooperation with the great Christian mates Phas a very unique mission on earth. We have a rich heritage up your heads sons and daughters of Allen, : future is bright. 4 D. H. SIMS, Chairman of Board of Publication A. M. E. Church. G. E. CURRY, Manager A. M. E. Book Concern, 716-18 So. 19th Street, Philadelphia, Pa. \MORNING SERVICE dom in all categories New Orleans, La., the seat of the]makes us all brothers, none of us go the first time that giant in physique,]the lives of others, comes back into twelve weeks we had an oppor-}|upon the expressions of fine qualities Pass on the torch. LL TO WORSHIP N—No,. 377 YER IPTURE—Gen. 12:1-9 or Gen. 13:8 cALOGUE SSIONARY OFFERING NOUNCEMENTS MN—No. 327 (MON—Sabject—Richard Allen; Apostle of Freedom; or Richard Allen, Apostle of Faith; or Richard Allen, Religious Adventurer; or Our Great Heritage. Text: Gen. 12:12 RING—Precede with an explanation by Pastor, (per law in Disci- pline page 327) to support A. M. E. Book Concern, a six story brick building coritaining offices, assembly rooms, home for Allen C. E League, Sunday School Union, Christian Recorder, A. M.. E. Hitendance to witness the con | RéView, and headquarters of the African Methodist’ Episcopal this spiritual feast. Church. Speaking from the subject OLOGY Dry Bones” the speaker seemed DICTION figured as he electrified his hears] with biblical truisms in this poweritl discourse which was at once timely and conyincing. Not only we: REY. T. L. SCOTT The peerless evangelist Dr. L. Scott, able pastor of our re acquired church at Baltimore, } Jand, and one of the foremost 4 preachers in the nation, concluded ‘two week’s revival at St. James ¥E. Church of which Dr. M. M is the pastor, Friday night wi audience of both white and c he state of Georgia, since the days of] the Bishop has every candidate and his “Old Roman”, the late Bishop H.| friends to understand that every one Turner, I gave special attention} would have “A square deal’. In the he wonderful increases in member-] second place, the Bishop does not allow Parsonages and the remarkable col-| the election who is not a bonafide mem- ions for local and general purposes,| ber of the Annual Conference where one of the conferences visited was|the election is to take place. In the previous year. read, and placed in a receptacle in easy AFTERNOON SERVICES , Missionary Observance of Allen’s Day CAL SELECTION ER [PTURE HYMNAL many converts, but the revival o! § ee ecrion Christians was a redeeming fe b ‘ } : d this splendid series of meetings \ODUCTORY REMARKS... SPAy ee By Mistress of Ceremonies en tual fervor ran high through ema Richard Allen as a Missionary & revival and judging by the nu ymn : : DISCIPLINE EARRA MISE tabinilial” joy, this potyts ADDRESSES : Diy é A St Sara Allen’s Assistance in the Great Founders Wor ine i age ae aa ron “Why we should Support the A. M. E, Book Concern,” TOGETHER already gallant drive to the foreir sows DAY ‘8 1 among the great churches alone the IC—No. 734—(Rallying Song) ONARY BENEDICTION b = ir AY SCHOOL’S OBSERVANCE OF ALLEN’S DAY Eastern Seaboard. . ‘ Among the distinguished out 0! town fos, J visitors were: Dr and Mrs. Geo 5 $1.50 Music Hymnal and. > se Tee wag oe dovt AR SUNDAY SCHOOL LESSON—(In place of review period ay : : e the following) cae Ty Tuesday night to hear Dr. Scott pr<*! stan a ‘ atvEs $.90 Disciplis.e hs ze Mackie: “Naaman go Vash » TALKS—By boys and girls on Richard Allen. Viz in the Jordan Seven Times.” Pea ts Be tos Scott, a modern Elijah, an able meen eS sad cash) ERC Ines 16: ‘st Bert in codipromising sospel ‘ichard Allen, Founder of the African } ologist, ising 2 Aieachee gid stalwart Christian ¢ ard Allen the Hero man is recommended wherever" preaching is desired. __ } fe W. A. FISHER A $2.40 Value x ‘ Lin 2 Both volumes beautifully and securely bound in Semi Morocco and Stampedin Gold. Pe SE eistssh and also an Allen Questionaire ONLY A LIMITED NUMBER OF VOLUMES TO | | PPe="aeay ard ‘Allen? BESOLD AT THIS PRICE. SEND YOUR ORDER I Pulpit e born? TO-DAY. WE PAY POSTAGE. a al ed Seapine : A. M. E. BOOK CON : 2 need and - 7 . a8) ps of the A. M. E. Church are now living? 716 S. 19th Street : ) nt , of A. M. E. Church? al Officers, their names and departments? % ae NC fics Day Offering ISTIAN ENDEAVOR LEAGUE OBSERVANCE OF ALLEN’S DAY : : Services with program made up using some of the topics 2 a rue THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER PAGE FIFTEEN 8. How many pastors? 9. How many Missionary Workers? 10. Ho any members? ll. How'many colleges? 12. What are A. M. E. Mission Fields? 13. How many Allen Christian Endeavor Leagues? 14. How many Sunday Schools? . 15. Some great laymen of the Church? 16. Some great laywomen of the Church? Some great Young People of the Church? EVENING WORSHIP Combined Church Organtzati CALL TO WORSHIP ge aaweon, HYMN—No, 737 PRAYER SCRIPTURE APOSTLES’ CREED MUSIC ORATION—“The Heroism of Richard Allen” MUSIC “Richard Allen, the Torchbearer” "The Church which Richard Allen Founded” “Richard Allen, the Pathfinder” MUSIC “The Future of the A. M. E. Church” OFFERING—Haye special offering in envelopes, and from clubs pre- viously organized, This should be a great rally day for funds as well as for morale, appreciation and committment. DOXOLOGY MIZPAH OR BENEDICTION N. B.—Envelopes may be purchased from A. M. E. Book Concern, 716-18 So, 19th Street, Philadelphia, Pa.—Price $1.25 for 500— DEAR PASTOR: After muclr forethot, I have outlined a plan that I feel will not only put more interest and enthusiasm in our Annual ALLEN DAY, but make it a great time to Advertise and sell African Methuen by recounting the deeds and achievements of our great Founder and the history of the Church he organized. I hereby submit it to you, trusting that it shall receive such hearty endorsement that Pastor and Church will cooperate to make it all we desire it to be. THE PLAN 1. Select in each Church a Richard Allen Celebration Committee to be composed of at least one representative from each organizati in the Church. Have them to meet at least once annually. as soon as possible to plan the Allen Celebration program. 3. Program to consist’ of Great Religious Services the 2nd Sv in February, and an Oratorical Contest on Allen’s Birthday or est convenient week day. Contestants from the Young Peop »Department. Contest. 9. Will talk to Pastors about a Richard Allen Badge that can be sold for 25c. Can be used for all occasions such as Picnics, Celebrations Conventions, etc : *Reference to District Missior changed to any mee District . bn and Educational Congress could be ing or occasion of like interest in any given Yours for success, I, N. PATTERSON I consider this a fine move in the right direction. It was thought- out by Dr. Patterson wholly on the basis of the needs of his particular Presiding Elder's District, but there is possibility of using the sugges- tions throughout all Districts in the A. M. E, Church, in part or as a 4. The Committee is to plan, boost, advertise, attend and do everything possible to make the Religious Services and Oratorical Contest successful. 5. Each member and well-wisher to be asked to help celebrate Allen's birthday by celebrating on that day their own Christian birthday and giving one cent a year for every year they have been a Chris tian. Suitable envelopes to be provided by Committee and each Organization represented to get full credit for what it reports. To be collected on or before 2nd Sunday in February. 6. Oratorical Contest. Subject, “The Place of Richard Allen in the Annals of American History.” Not more than 10 minutes. No manuscript to be used. Two prizes to be given. Committee to arrange. 7. Contest to be judged on three points. Subject Matter—Pronuncia tion—Delivery. 1st Winner from each Church to compete in a District Contest. 2nd Winner to act as Alternate, Time and place to be arranged. Two prizes to be given, Ist prize: A free trip and expenses to the First District Missionary and Educational Con gress to appear on the program or money in cash. Also a picture and writeup on our Church paper.* 8, The first’ three winners in the District Contest to appear on the night program at our next Sunday School Convention. Representa tives from our local Negro Press to act as Judges in the District D. H. SIMS, Bishop lst & 8th Districts, « jhe tp iN Sear ware, a ===== DSC09457.JPG ===== ee ee THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER PAGE SIXTEEN zm . a) Grant, Bryn Mawr, Penna.; Rang oh LL OF FAME Miss Lottie G. Wright, Franklin, — | | Ward, Cleveland, Ohio; Har ; RECORDER HA FAM 4 3 old Baty: West Virginia. Houston Texas; D. W. Wii. J Ni The Rev. Carlyle F. Stewart, Jacksonville Fla.; M. -Z. Tho Ee Pastor St. Pete, Houston, gouthwestern a St. Augustine, Flan; Sy ‘ Texas and Editor of The Daily a Ty ‘| | Jacksonville, Fla.; W. M. Com aes rm § bles FECW. Members of the Hall of Fame S$ ce ae 5 aay aah Morse, Ly NJ XI _ are persons who have sent in ten s S Spit ‘ eae : ; We oo Whig 2a or more new cash subscriptions . i BS, Lue. + Kennedy, 0, The Rev. Howard A. Garcia, Pastor, Mt. Pisgah, Jersey City, N. J. T. Jefferson Clement, Pastor Wesley Chapel, Houston, Tex. Decatur Ward Nichols, Pastor The Rev. George W. Baber, Pas- tor of Ebenezer Church, De- troit, Michigan, and host to the 1940 GENERAL CONFER- ENCE. The Rev. Herman F., Tyree, Pastor St. Matthew, Philadel- phia, Penna. The Reverend J. E. Thomas, P. E., Palmetto Annual Confer- ence, Florence, S. C. Emanuel, New York City. Mrs. Thennie Baten, Evangelist, Second A. M. E. Church, Hartford, Conn. The Rev. Wm. A. Dorsey, Pastor, Woodbury, New Jersey THE RECORDER HONOR ROLL Evangelist N. H. Jeltz. Mrs, W. Sampson Brooks, Beth- el Church, Newbedford, Mass. Mrs. Alberta Wilson, Jones Philadelphia, Penna. Mrs. Alma Mason, Allen A. M. E. Church. Philadelphia, Pa. The Reverend J. A. Dames, Pas- tor of St. James, St. Louis, Missouri. The Rev. W. E. Guy, Pastor Ft. Wayne, Ind. Dean Chas. S. Spivey, Payne Seminary, Wilberforce, Ohio. The Rev. John C Coaxum, Pas- tor St. Matthews, S. C. The Rev. S. T. Boyd, Mt. Pis- gah A. M. E. Church, Salem, N. J. The Rev. A. D. Avery, Presid- ing Elder of the Raleigh Djs- trict, Western North Carolina Conference, Greensboro, N. C. The Rev. Allen R. Cooper, Al- bany, Ga. The Rev. E. Harley, Apalachicola, Florida. The Rev. N. H. Leath, Noma, Florida. Mr. R.4J. Gardner, St. James A. M. E. Church, Cleveland, Ohjo. Mr. Albert Williams, Michigan The Rev. W. F. Rice, Pastor, ..Detroit, Michigan. The Rev. Edward E. Tyler, Pas- tor, Jamaica, N. Y. Detroit, in the Most Popular Bishop Con- test. On the Honor Roll are names of persons who have sent in five or more cash subscriptions. Let your name appear next week among the LEADERS of the church. Watch this space. FOUNDERS DAY CHAL- LENGE On the second Sunday sn Feb- ruary we observe the birthday of Richard Allen, the founder of the African M. E. Church, and the apostle of freedom. It is the one occasion when we should more deeply appreciate deeds and contribution of him who in the period of slavery purchast his freedom and that of his family and lead the race along the path of religious freedom. The church which he formally organised in 1816 is his imperishable monu- ment. It is now a far-flung connection with work in Africa, South America, Canada, Bermuda, the West Indies aside from thousands of preaching places, churches, ministers and a million members in the United States. Over this sacramental host thir- teen active Bishops preside. Along with the worship and literary program the various churches are required by law to raise and send funds to the Manager of the Book Cancern. Herein lies the ghallenge. Our connection has become so decen- tralised that it is menaced by district interests. An ‘after of- fering’ is usually taken for the Book Concern or a pittance is reported at the Annual Confer- ence. Should we obey the law in spirit and letter we would be able to clear the Allen Building of its entire indebtedness. The strongest tie that binds us as a connection is the Dollar Money. Let us add to it redemption of the Allen Building, and freeing it of debt. The Book Concern needs your support. THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER. Founders Day should be a time for getting our people to read our church literature. We should get them to support our periodi- cals, and especially our ‘mother journal, The Christian Recorder. Since it has been separated from the Book Concern it must pay its way. Let us reflect credit upon the name of our illustrious and sainted founder by perpetuating what the fathers have handed down to us, The Christian Re- corder needs desperately your prayers, sympathy and aid. nee atl Ne : Fla.; H. J. Jones, Gainesville, Fa COTTON BELT ROUTE ~ A GREAT OPPORTUNITY Special Christian Recorde, Club Rates!! ‘COTTON BELT LONE STAR’ * 4 Leaves Memphis 9:30 P. 'M. The price of the Christian R.. corder is $1.50 a year. |; j really worth more. During th. month of February we ,j\j, GIVE a year’s subscription 1 laymen who subscribe in clubs of five. To get this bargain rat you must be in a club. Arrives Dallas 9:25 A. M. ‘COTTON BELTER' Leaves Memphis 7:55 A. M. Editor and Manager The Christian Recorder 716 S. 19tn Street, Philadelphia, Penna. Arrives Dallas 8:50 P. M. Low Priced Meals Courteous Service Dear Sir: Enclosed herewith $5.00 4 the Christian Recorder. Send to: so 1 eon eed ee Card Writing, Filling in Diplo- Decay mas, Marriage License, Certifi- |]} 4g, 0000 cates a Specialty. Prices reason- 2 Address ple: -Addreiec, 1, ele tae We VE i eee a S. R. HALL (Penman) Namie Se) Forcasse Samir eiHal seas ||| cecasenetarects Pittsburgh, Pa. 3 Address NEW SUBSCRIBERS Wame ~ Mrs. Ona Gibbs, Messrs. George W.|} | Address Young, Isaac Ricketts and Samuel Vin- “ORY Ge ing of Jersey City, N. J.; Mrs. Bessie Name Kingsland, Morristown, N. J.; Everett}} (0 sssrerrcetrtttnn -| Wright, Sr., Mesdames Beulah Carter, Address Margie Wright, of Franklin, W. Va., Ls Ge Se J. A. Gaiter, Mesdames Viola Redman Name and Mary Virginia Gaiter, Peterrsburg,|] 0 <-sstrrtttcrn W. Va., Grant Co.; Miss Zenobia Address Laws, Chicago, Ill.; Mrs. Minnie Bai- Yours truly ley, New Castle, Ind.; Mrs. M. A. Glass; Kokomo, Ind.; Robert Young, Philadelphia, Penna. ; Mrs. Casey ® Pastor - Church Subscription Campaign Now On VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORITE BISHOP ‘As never before the CHRISTIAN RECORDER needs your suppot The present Editor and Manager has assumed a great responsibilit! He must pay for printing, wrapping, wraps, electric current, ae Lauling, postage, telephone, clerical help, rent for two rooms in ‘Allen Building, office equipment, service for cuts, insurance, and a dentals. We took over “without a dime,” but like Payne, with ‘q in God. We thank the Bishops, brethren and sisters who have stood if The conference season will soon be over. Under the law A i Day as usually observed will mean nothing now to the CHRIST RECORDER. Before the off-season comes we call upon Toyal Afr? Methodists all over the connection to help us in a-church-wide d ““gcription campaign. Do you love your church a dollar's worth? scribe, Subscribe! Get your friends, and neighbors to subscribe! e an offering in your church for so many subscriptions and Eee Bishop. Prove your love for him. The connection wants a ; -, the most popular Bishop. You will help preserve and maintain . one oldest institutions, the CHRISTIAN RECORDER. We must 10,000 new subscribers! WILL YOU HELP ‘US? ‘ % Sy Leer Ane Sea come + a kl a 1 Basier to condemn the wolf for making fhe “Ewe Bleek for the Lamb” than Which it awakens, May not the nation: | OLUME XC.—NO. 47 HE PLIGHT OF THE JEWISH MINORITY—CAN IT HAPPEN j ; HERE? 4 ‘The barbarious outrages which the erman people are heaping upon their wish minority has startled the civi- d world to protest and indignation ‘hement denunciation is but a naturai action against such inhuman atrocities ondemnation of wrong doing in others fects both moral and _ intellectual johomy, It is easy to magnify the hote in our brother's eye while oblivious i the beam within our own. It is ® psyhco-analize the ferocious nature f the beast of prey. America leads the orus condeming Germany’s mistreat- fent of the Jew as ii smuggly oblivious if her own accusatory record in dealing ith her own racial minorities—the ndian and the Negro. 1 is now high time for the thoughtiu forld to ‘seek the deep-seated under- ing cause of this sudden outbreak of Furror Teutonicous” whose arousal cording to Tacitus might well cause ations and races to tremble. Sober lysis will not overcome righteous dignation but will furnish a more ional understanding of the emotion DW cast a reproach in Hitler's teeth but condeming their own conduct} THE-OFFICIAL ORGAN: e THE AFRICAN METHODIST: EPISCOPAL CHURCH, LFS : PHILADELPHIA, PA. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 1939 PRICE FIVE CENTS ICHARD ALLEN APOSTLE OF FREEDOM TORONTO. ONT., CANADA i Grant A. M. E. Church held its second Quarterly Conference Monday ey s, January 16, following high tual servi Sunday preceding Presiding Elder, Rev. W. C. Perry delivered two very fine inspiring sermons during the day. The Junior =| and Senior Choirs were at their best. red the Sunday music under the direction of Andrew Johnson, one of To- senior choir furnis t musicians ers of Grant are working ults under the able v) pas Rey > was recently erred from the Michigan Con- e. Grant Church is spacious and beauti fully equipped for worship, both in the main auditorium and the lecture room It is equipped with an electric Organ This has all Rapids, f that great Andrew Gregg w st Bishops der a change of circumstances and Inditions. The racial intolerance of Ordic nations is a well established fact he passonate dogma of white suprem y in some parts of this country is it American rendition of the Aryan ith which Hitler has invented to con- te with. The frequent emergencies ithe secret orders in America based Tacial and religious intolerance should Teast put our country on caution uddenness and swiftness with the Hitler dogma has spread to r nations indicates that the anti- ic germ had already infected the ‘Tt spread like wild-fire through- land, Roumania, Hungary, and say Czechoslovakia. Even Whose Catholic doctrine is the and piritual unity of mankind approves _Hitler’s formula, olini puts into instant opera- of his power. nations loudly denounce f aking the Jew a vaga- face of the earth yet none ling to give the Seed of ome and hospitality. But inued on page 16) TO THE MEMORY OF THE RT. REV. RICHARD ALLEN In This Issue First Bishop of the African Methodist Episcopal connection in the United States of America, and Founder of this Church, Who was born in this city, A- D 1760. At the age of 17, experienced and joined the Methodist Society, in the State of Delaware; at the Sana Re LEC 3 age of 22, commenced his ministerial labors, which were extended Wha seh oth Us ak ‘ through various parts of the Middle States. In 1787, he returned to}, ae iy NA ; pee BT Seat his native city, where his unexampled labors will redound to pos- mrt Te ung CSN H terity. He was instrumental in the hands of the Lord in enlighten- | wee ; 3 ° } « many thousands of his brethren, the descendants of Africa, and| pes LAS ak A s the founder of the first African Church in America, which was pk cae att erected in Philadelphia, A. D- 1793. He was ordained deacon in| j \.-D. 1799, by the Rt. Rev. FRANCIS ASBURY, Bishop of the hin an tana BEA aa : Methodist Church. At. the organization of the African Methodist Pointed Points. ....2.erceee vere 4 The Churchman’ Afield.......5s 5 Freedom (Continued on page 13) Birthday Greetings—Letters to TWAT oe . The Editor ..0..e0s- ws Since 1848 The Christian Herald. Since | Peta hay eae hos ake e ° Casual Refle s--R. J. Gardner 6 1852 The Christian Recorder. | |:tensessee state Counci A C. Carpeter Townsend 7 Mother of the Negro Press. [atten C, B, League oR ie e |News. AtrA. Glance. .i.c....6..5. 10 Popular Paper With Personality Transitions ... ORD C
• February 2, 1939
  ===== DSC09465.JPG ===== PAGE SIXTEEN RECORDER HALL OF FAME The Rev. George W. Baber, Pas- tor of Ebenezer Church, De- troit, Michigan, and host to the 1940 GENERAL CONFER- ENCE. The Rev. Herman F. Tyree, Pastor St. Matthew, Philadel- phia, Penna. The Reverend J. E. Thomas, P. E., Palmetto Annual Confer- ence, Florence, S. C. T. Jefferson Clement, Pastor Wesley Chapel, Houston, Tex. Decatur Ward Nichols, Pastor Emanuel, New York City. Mrs. Thennie Baten, Evangelist, Second A. M. E, Church, Hartford, Conn. The Rev. Wm. A. Dorsey, Pastor, Woodbury, New Jersey The Rev. Howard A. Garcia, Pastor, Mt. Pisgah, Jersey City, N. J. THE RECORDER HONOR ROLL Evangelist N. H. Jeltz. Mrs, W. Sampson Brooks, Beth- el Church, Newbedford, Mass. Mrs, Alberta Wilson, Jones Philadelphia, Penna. Mrs, Alma Mason, Allen A. M. E. Church. Philadelphia, Pa. The Reverend J, A. Dames, Pas- tor of St. James, St. Louis, Missouri. The Rev. W. E. Guy, Pastor Ft. Wayne, Ind. Dean Chas. S. Spivey, Payne Seminary, Wilberforce, Ohio. The Rev. John C Coaxum, Pas. tor St. Matthews, S. C. The Rev. S. T. Boyd, Mt. Pis- gah A. M. E, Church, Salem, N. J. The Rev. A. D. Avery, Presid- ing Elder of the Raleigh Dis- trict, Western North Carolina Conference, Greensboro, N. C. The Rev. Allen R. Cooper, Al- bany, Ga. The Rev. E. Harley, Apalachicola, Florida, The Rev. N. H. Leath, Noma, Florida. Mr. R. J. Gardner, St. James A. M, E. Church, Cleveland, Ohjo. Mr. Albert Williams, Detroit, Michigan The Rev. W. F. Rice, Pastor, Detroit, Michigan. The Rev. Edward E. Tyler, Pas- tor, Jamaica, N. Y. se Miss Lottie G. Wright, Franklin, West Virginia. The Rev. Carlyle F. Stewart, Pastor St. Peter, Houston, Texas and Editor of The Daily Altar. Members of the Hall of Fame are persons who have sent in ten or more new cash subscriptions in the Most Popular Bishop Con- test. On the Honor Roll are names of persons who have sent in five or more cash subscriptions, Let your name appear next week among the LEADERS of the church. Watch this space. FOUNDERS DAY CHAL- LENGE On the second Sunday sn Feb- ruary we observe the birthday of Richard Allen, the founder of the African M. E. Church, and the apostle of freedom. It is the one occasion when we should more deeply appreciate deeds and contribution of him who in the period of slavery purchast his freedom and that of his family and lead the race along the path of religious freedom. The church which he formally organised in 1816 is his imperishable monu- THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER. ment. It is now a far-flung connection with work in Africa, South America, Canada, Bermuda, the West Indies aside from thousands of preaching places, churches, ministers and a million members in the United States. Over this sacramental host thir- teen active Bishops preside. Along with the worship and literary program the various churches are required by law to raise and send funds to the Manager of the Book Concern. Herein lies the challenge. Our connection has become so decen- traliséd that it is menaced by district interests. An ‘after of- fering’ is usually taken for the Book Concern or a pittance is reported at the Annual Confer- ence. Should we obey the law in spirit and letter we would be able to clear the Allen Building of its entire indebtedness. The strongest tie that binds us as a connection is the Dollar Money. Let us add to it redemption of the Allen Building, and freeing it of debt. The Book Concern needs your support. Founders Day should be a time for getting our people to read our church hiterature. We should get them to support our periodi- cals, and especially our ‘mother journal,’ The Christian Recorder. Since it has been separated from the Book Concern it must pay its way. Let us reflect credit upon the name of our illustrious and sainted founder by perpetuating what the fathers have handed down to us. The Christian Re- .corder needs desperately jen A q THE PLIGHT OF THE JEWISH hope for ind: MINORITY—CAN IT HAPPEN | ie ae HERE? n ihe Negro must Oar r the lamentable plight of the ‘ Vig (Continued from page 1) Germany with sober if NOt 6; at Germany's Teutonic racial intolerance] flection les Mber 9, is re-inforced by dread of over popula- tion. It is the iron law of self preser- vation which excludes alien reinforce- ment “lest there be not enough for you and us.” The great nations of the earth have reached the point of satura- tion with a population which cannot be increased without detriment. For fear of destiny the white nations have estopped non-white — re-inforcements from other lands. 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An ‘after of- /NSTHE-OFFICIAL ORGAN: Rp eagTIN ‘METHODIST: AS ay Saag SS AN OUR BROTHERD—> UME XC.—NO 46. PHILADELPHIA, PA. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 1939 F GANDHI SEES VICTORY UUNDERS DAY CHAL- . ME nied LENGE On the second Sunday in Feb- we observe the birthday Richard Allen, the founder of African M. E. Church, and apostle of freedom. It is the occasion when we should sore deeply appreciate deeds and tribution of him who in the of slavery purchast his dom and that of his family nd lead the race along the path ent. It is now a far-flung fe and send funds to the erein lies the challenge. Our GORD PRICE FIVE CENTS oo As we go to press news comes! over the wire that Bishop R. A Grant of Florida has passed, the, result of an automobile accident sustained last Sunday while re- turning from one of his confer- Miences. He passed Tuesday after- noon, January 31, 1939 Mrs Grant is prostrate. The churchig prays for her recovery MT. PISGAH A.M.E. CHURCH Savannah District Clyo, Ga The First Quarterly Conference for he New Y ld at Mt. Pisgat A. M..E. Church, January 7th and Sth, with the Presiding Elder Butler in t A- hymn was lined suitable to the fering’ is usually taken for the Book Concern or a pittance is (Continued on page 13) Feported at the Annual Confer- | : = ence. Should we obey the law | | re = = ” “in spirit and letter we would be | This Issue “able to clear the Allen Building _ a brown sprite of a man, he is the hope of India. | Nl 4 tts abe sndebteduess. Bee He has no place to lay his head save ands listen to him with rapt attention. pe orectt 33 Pooeece® the simple hut which he calls home. He His demeanor is modest, even humble : ay Cd Ae oe peoney: has no clothes save a loin-cloth and a but even proud British Viceroys oi} }/¢ 1s Stasect , eet us add to it SS thls cloak of the simplest rough homespun India talk ‘long hours with Aum, dis- | : 7. ike P Ipit f he Allen Building, and freeing material. He might have had riches, cussing the present and future of India, | The Christian ie ulpy : th 7 ‘ \ 2 Schoo! Lesson ’ eof pene The Book; ‘Concern but his only possessions are a spinning Sees End Approaching aaa your support. wheel and a simple bow! which contains} For he is Mohandas Karamchand bay of i ; a his meal of cooked rice. Gandhi, more familiarly known as Ma fo Great-Heig Mere THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER. He is nothing to look at—a brown hatma Gandhi, who enters the 70th At ghee yen : > 5 ‘ 4 peat is life this . And this Attacking Our Leaders.i.....+ ders Day should be a time sprite of a man, who has. lost all his year of his ae this Ha i ayy ee eat 4 getti le to read tecth and rarely wears his dentures j irail man has predicted that he will not) © : Bech 4 for getting our peop! ri o srched a pair of steel-; live to see many more birthdays His | The Chur an Afielc S church hiterature. We should On his nose is pe a pa s [ie ies | Birthday Grectings—Letters to ce cnet ome peciocl- eee ge te ffice, but he has. mil-| “My days are numbered, I am un The Editor 5 4 A ‘ e holds no o 5 ” oung People’s Pag . ay Ae Ch ie oa "iN lions of followers. His voice is weak likely to live longer than a year, Regen . Re Wine ; : Bt nie : slack sic “or ‘ cs Ni hi, es Sy from and he speaks in monotones, but thous- | (Continued on page 16) : We ee g arinieeee e it has been separa' a 2 A s ranklin Hoxte Book Concern it must pay its atte ° | Should P. E.’s be Changed or Let us reflect credit upon ||| Since 1848 The Christian Herald. Since ||" eissin iniefnieis11 4. Per 6 i : || Allen C. RB. League 7 name of our illustrious and | ENS | | Allen } A founder by perpetuating 1852 The Christian Recorder, |< sarin their Courses Help ve Negro—John Clarence the fathers have handed | Th g : to us. The Christian Re- Mother of the Negro Press. A Petrie 2 News At A Glance er needs desperately your 2 rsO) ‘ransitions 11 , sympathy and aid. py Popular Paper W ith Pe nality Transit OW PAGE VIVE MOST ‘POPULAR BISHOP IN THE CHURCH | “GRANT DEAD -- - FUNERAL TUESDAY NOON - -- EULOGY BISHOP Wm. A, FOUNTAIN ===== DSC09466.JPG ===== ee them.—Amen. By Rev. Carlyle F Stewart Minneapolis, Mina. The Lord is nigh unto all them that call upon him, to all that call upon him in truth. He will fulfil the desire of them that fear him; he also will hear their cry, and will save Saturday, February 4 “To the saints which are at Ephesus and to the faithful in Christ.”—}. Eph, 1:1, Read Acts 19;1-12. “Who were these saints in that pagan city? Certainly not men and women of| exceptional privilege, for they were just] out of the most degrading idolotry. They were saints because they were}. faithful to their Lord. And to this we are called by the grace of God, through the shed blood of Christ. Christ calls sinners to repentance and thru His precious blood gives power to become the sons of God, heirs of the King- dom E. R. Thomas, Bible Teacher St. Peter A..M. E. Church According to Paul’s category, a man is cither a saint or a sinner. A Saint- hood does not mean sinless perfection. “It does not take much of a man to be a Christian but it takes all that there is of him.” Prayer: Dear Heavenly Father, help us to be saints not in the sense of ar- rogance and boasting but in humilty and loving service to our fellowman and in the purity of our lives. In the name of Jesus we pray. Amen. Sunday, February 5 “Por even Christ pleased not Him self’—Romans 15:3. Read Phil. 2. “We hear mach about the ‘Brother- hood of man.’ In the words of the text the Apostle gives us the conditions for brotherhood. The world has noth- ing to offer that will take the place of unselfishness for the sake of others. Only as we consider Christ and give His Spirit an abiding place in our heart will we know anything about unity of human society.” —E. R. Thomas The brotherhood of man does not imply the brotherhood of white men among white men, or black men among black men, but men among men. When Jesus looks upon us he sees only one race;—the human race. He beholds only one color:—flesh color, The movement among churches to unite is worthy of our commendation. The separation is sin. ing thee. In Jesus’ name. Amen. Prayer: Gracious Lord, take us out of selfishness that our desire shall not be to fulfill the lusts of the flesh. May in all our striving we be wholly thine, not thinking of ourselves but of pleas- THE CHRISTIAN what great sacrifice He made for and realize that we can never repay Him no matter what we do. Many people are constantly looking for | praise for their “good works.” They nothing they can do to merit praise. Prayer: Our Father, teach us thy way of humility and self-effacement. mar the beauty of holiness in our lives. Kor Jesus sake. Amen. Thursday, February 9 “For we walk by faith’—Il Cor. 5:7. ~| Read Heb. 11:1-10. “For consider Him that endured such! “To ‘walk by faith’ is to make faith contradiction of sinners against Him | practical in our daily life. If, like seli, lest ye be wearried and faint in] Abraham, we answer the call of God to ryour minds.”—Heb. 12:3. walk with Him, it will mean separation Read 1 Peter 4. trom old habits and sometimes old as- “Our Lord has not given us hope} sociations; but this walk will lead to for an easy path, but rather one of|closer relationship with Christ and at peril and perhaps persecution. Our} last to ‘sight and converse.’” consideration of Christ is His patient} One does not often take time to think endurance and suffering, even unto|how much faith is employed in our death, will encourage and strengthen] everyday relationships. You go tu us for Christian lite. Looking unto] work for a man for a week or month rJesus we shall receive spiritual energy}on his promise that he will pay you for every need.”"—E. R. Thomas. your wage when the task is finished or ‘To the Christian, life only has mean-| the time has elapsed. You have faith ing thru the cross of Jesus. The cross] enough to believe that when the work talls right into the center of living.]is done and the time has come that you The ceaseless battle of wrong against’ will receive your just recompence. How right, and right against wrong has not] much more are we bound spiritually by but one conclusion. Right will] faith. 3 triumph. This is our faith tremen-| Prayer: Lord, increase our faith. dous. Deepen our capacity for service and en- Prayer: Eternal God, may we not] large our hearts to greater love. In the faint and grow weary but may we be|name of Jesus. Amen. sustained by an unfailing trust in Thee in every condition of life. In the name of Jesus. Amen. Monday, February 6 Friday, February 10 “Have faith in God”—Mark 11:22. “We make such hard work of faith! -| We pray for it and lament our lack of “And it came to pass in those days,|it. Faith is not a cold, lifeless creed, that He went out unto a mountain to] but confidence in a person. We do not pray,”—Luke 6:12. find it difficult to trust a friend who has Read Psalm 124. been true through the years. Jesus “The Lord Jesus did not only preach| Christ is a Friend above all others. about prayer but He lived a life of|Trust Him.” —E. R. Thomas. prayer. Prayer is not so much a mat | A child may be afraid of the dark ter of time and place. If we cannot} when alone but when his mother is in talk with God everywhere, we will not| the room near his side all fear is banish- talk with Him anywhere.” ed and even tho he may not see her he —E. R. Thomas feels her presence and knows that -he has but to call and she will answer. “Speak to Him thou, for He heareth, |Eyen so is our Heavenly Father ever And spirit with spirit doth meet, nigh unto as when we exercise our For nearer is He than breathing, faith in Him. And closer than hands and feet.” Prayer: Our confidence, O Lord, is in thee. We know that thou art able to Prayer: O God, Thou knowest the|keep all that we commit into thy care thoughts of our hearts even before we|and keeping. Help us to be willing to pray. Endow our lives with the rich-| let go ourselves and let thee possess us. ness of Thy Holy Spirit. In Jesus} In His name. Amen. name. Amen. Le ee Te RS ITER TTT ERIE TI GRACE AT THE TABLE | Seca ance ana nena “For ye know the grace of our Lord] God, be merciful unto us, and bless Tuesday, February 7 Wednesday, February 8 yet for your sakes He became poor.”—| ys, that Thy way may be known upon II Cor. 8:9. , earth, Thy saving health among all “Not compulsion but compassion] nations, Then shall the earth yield) py 4. satisfied; “our OWRD) There to meet with loved ones brought Jesus from highest heaven to| her increase, and God, even earth’s deepest woe, that we might| Goq, shall bless us.—Amen. share in His eternal riches. As we consider the grace of our Lord our hearts are moved with love and ador- ation. Henceforth we no longer live unto ourselves, but unto Him who gav all we may have all.” - ' —E. R. Thomas We can never do en for when he possesses us. HYMNS THAT LIVE — who love Him realize that there is] | ‘Lake away from us all that tends to}. ny | Text: Put off thy shoes, for the Moses’ life. Glancing up the hillside Jesus Christ, that, though He was rich,} ys, and make Thy face to shine upon git There I'll join the angels [Pit be satisfied. LIFE’S HOLY LaANnps \ By The Rey. ‘Samuel W. Purvis, D.p Place whereon thou standest is holy Broung Ex, 322.7) Life has its great revealing Moment, —this one, for Moses, was his greatest The place, at the back of Mt. Hore, Moses was leading the flock of Jethro, his father-in-law, the priest of Migi,,. He had been over that mountain pall every day for 40 years. Then cane this day; a mighty turning poin; ia id they were all amazed, and perplexed, saying one to another -meaneth this? 13 But others ing said, They are filled with new But Peter, standing up with the lifted up his. voice, and spake unto them, saying, Ye men of udaea, and all ye that dwell at Jerusa- m, be this known unto you, and give unto my words. 15 For these are drunken, as ye suppose; seeing it is the third hour of the day; 16 but that which hath spoken through ne prophet Joel: 17 And it shall be in the last days, aith God, “I will pour forth of my Spirit upon all flesh: © » And your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, _ And your young men shall see visions, "And your old men shall dream dreams: /18 Yea and on my’servants and on my handmaidens in those days » Will I pour forth of my Spirit; and they shall prophesy. he saw a familiar bush aflame. But marvelous to behold, it was not being consumed. And Moses ‘turned aside) to see the wonder—and as he turned the world turned with him! A Vojc spoke from the bush—“Put off thy shoes, for the place whereon thoy standest is holy ground.” A hillside holy ground! The where he stood was not drenched blood of bulls, goats and sheep, or to altars where sairifices were wor be made. It was not within con/ of Tabernacle, Temple or sanctuary, 0 ground made sacred by the rite men. He had not come on a Sabbath : holy day to pay homage and bow before Jehovah. The ground SS Let all:the house of Israel there- he stood was that where his daily Hore know assuredly, that God hath duties had always led him—and Cod Bmade him both Lord and Christ, this called it holy! Jesu whom ye crucified. I have never been to the Hol § 37 Now when they heard this, they I suppose I used to think of it yere pricked in their heart, and said asa place on the map. In « to Peter and the rest of the apostles, imagination I visualized it as h Brethren, what shall we do? 38 And somewhere between earth and h eter said unto them, Repent ye, and Then came books, and motion pi be baptized every one of you in the and now the struggle between Je ime of Jesus Christ unto the remission Arab, have made it all more rea your sins; and ye shall receive the cidentally, I do not wonder eit of/the Holy Spirit. 39 For to means so much to the Jew. \ (1S the promise, and to your children, people have such a mental and </ i@ tc all that are afar off, even as possession. We Americans hay any as the Lord our God shall call sacred places, historically—P!yrouth into him. 40 And with many other Rock, Valley Forge, Independenc: Tall vords he testified, and exhorted them, the tomb of the Unknown So! Saying, Save yourselves from this crook- Arlington, but we have no Pa! Generation. 41 They then that re- We have lakes, but no Lake of G ed his word were baptized: and we have Bunker Hill, but no “city st € were added unto them in that (Continued on page 14) about three thousand souls. = OLDEN TEXT: Not by might, nor ower, but by my Spirit, saith the rd of hosts. Zechariah 4:6. E LESSON BROUGHT DOWN TO DATE By John R. Ewers D Tl be satisfied; Praising Christ the Savior For redeeming grace and love Till be satisfied. CHORUS | eae Till be satisfied, satisfied I’ll be sat" _ satisfied; When my soul is resting In the presence of the Lord, I'll be satisfied. 2 Ww often we hear Christian people day agonizing over the desire to have her Pentecost! It is a pity that ' Statistician got in his work on that day. Eyer since it has been re- hat three thousand joined the hat day, too many have been in “additions.” We have sed for centuries by the desire ec. We have too often seen the or large congregations and for lay schools. Jesus never h ng of crowds nor did he ested in numbers. But the to have large numbers sponsible for much cheap rk and for a superficial Living in a city ; Where the soul shall never dic. Never-more to.say good-bye, T'll be satisfied. ‘ When mg meet the ransomed O-ver on the golden shore, T’'ll be satisfied; have gone far to brin, 8 it into disrepute 41 nobody had been absta disappointing but we w onder how many| of those three thousand ever did much} ab for the new church. Supposed to have had thousands come Torward along the sawdust trail and li he did much good but the test could] P' not have been in numbers, church, we haye seen great revivals, we Mave seen some church gather in vast But were. we guite as sure that the kingdom was com:ing then, as when a few devoted souls go: together —in Wesley's Oxtord group, in Spen- cers study, in the famous haystack meet- ing at Williams College? never be fooled by size. we should always be glad when the power oi the gospel deeply touches and There is a legitimate psychology of crowds, and within any legitimate field the church has a right Ti crowds make for dan- ger and eyil they may make also ior worthy enterprises. But now we must inquire about the causes of that pentecostal power. primary cause was the reality of Christ. We have that fact yet, but it seems so It is listed among those elements that President King referred to as “the seeming unreality of the Js it not strange that after a while, when we are away, evén our parents’ faces seem to grow dim? Then there was that fellowship of pray- er in the upper room, days and nights of high expectation and deep desire for the coming of the kingdom. Then there was that bold preaching on Pentecost. Halford Luccock makes much of the stood up with the He has it that Peter could My strength is as the strength of Power comes when the entire group stands up together, faces the problem as one man. his disciples had prayed together, they had stood up together; they had done God’s will and the kingdom was com- Like a rushing, mighty wind it changes crowds. spiritual life.” Christ had lived; In the church today the Spirit seems only like a mild strength, no cleansing power. Pittsburgh we have what we call a “smog.” The smoke hangs in an autumn Ww: or winter fog. Our lungs fill up, we can hardly breathe, dirt clings to every- thing, because there is no wind to carry the smoke away from this in- And then the breeze begins to stir the trees and the whole yile smog disappears. ; Our world seems to be in a smog Ideals are obscured. on the materialism and the brutal use of force. We look and our eyes sting. We breathe and we are clogged. ever our world needed the fair winds of Oh, for a rushing dustrial valley. God it is now mighty wind to blow away the d f evil that hangs over us. the church seems inert, formal, earthly. Let us re-establish Singing praises ever more, n of Christianity, which may the powers that brought Pentecost. R POINTERS \By Roy L. Smith There is a type of mind that is never le to understand the spiritually mind- Bully Sunday is}¢d man. The greatest influence in any man’s fe is not the facts he has at his dis- osal, but the vision he has. It is a great art when a man can Feturmng trom Constantinople, baptized tun a crowd of critics into a repeat thousands of Kussians by dipping a pine | S°nstegation. branch in the river and tinging the water far and wide oyer the crowds, be that is why so-called Christiani- ty was so superhcial in that country, Many times in history w Peter had the quality of an artist be- Cause he had the vision of Christ that could not be repressed. All great art 1s vision made tangible. 3 Every preacher has an invaluable ally] to in the conscience of his congregation. It is every. man’s chief business to ation of which he is a part. God never did a greater thing than rest of us could see him. PRAYER THOUGHT By William Chalmers Covert O God, make the power of Pentecost to work in men’s hearts through the Penetration of Thy truth, that they may be convicted of their sins and know assuredly of Thy power and will- ingness to save. May there be re- leased, in the presence of this day's] unbelief and godless scoffing, a new The} Power in preaching Thy truth to the 2 coniused and distressed millions in our land and around the world. May there be no wilting and wavering of men’s faith before the proud boasting of ra- cial leaders and their hateful denials of Christ as humanity’s Savior and ex- emplar. Preserve through forthright preaching of Thy truth, the foundations of our liberty, the sanctity of men’s personality, and the glory of Thy church throughout the earth, that we may be sayed from the evils of the generation of which we are a part. In Christ’s name. Amen. | DAILY BIBLE READINGS M. Acts 1:6-11. T. Acts 2:1-13. W. Acts 2:14-18. T. Acts 2:36-42. F. Acts 111-18. S. Hebrews 10:19-25. S. Psalm 84:1-12. —The 20th Century Quarterly JACKSONVILLE, FLA. The first. Quarterly Conference of Henry Gordon Chapel A. M. E. Church as held on December 31, 1938 with The Conference was spiritually alive Rey. Dr. Cary A. Gibbs of the North] Jacksonville District, presiding, and | Closed January 1, 1939. The Conference was spiritually alive| and the pastor, Rey. William C. John- son along with his officers and members| reported fully ¢o the Presiding Elder. The official staff for the Conference was as follows: Dr. Gibbs, chairman; Sister Wynn, secretary; Bro. Avery, marshal; Miss Edwards, local reporter and = Mrs. Avery, reporter for the church paper. All reports were read, adopted and accepted. Each de- partment presented a written and financial report. The Conference was complete and Presiding Elder expressed himself as having enjoyed being with us and hoped to work harmoniously together. the attendance and financial report were creditable. REV. DR. CARY A, GIBBS, Presiding Elder” REV. WILLIAM C. JOHNSON MRS. L'QUESTRA EVERETT ROANOKE, VIRGINIA S. H. Davis Gives Thanks I take this method in giving thanks my many friends for nice presents and cards during the Holidays. Mother, Dr. W. T. Jones, by families Revs, L. Berry, H. D. Gregg A. A. Gal- vin, S. S. Morris, J. E. Young, R. T. Williams the Gaff- when he became a man so that the] neys, Holts, Hobbs, Williams, Johneses Howards, Pattersons, Tuckers, Hughes, save himself from the crooked gener- jim Crumps, Hampton Davis, Freddie Davis, Theodore Davis, Rosy B r, Nellie Johnson, Edward Baird, ia Davis, Mesdames Dardin, Estel Workers Club, My Church Clubs and others I can’t remem Lord Help Me to be Kind p me to be kind to those who are unkind to me, sionate in heart to those who In me, what they have sought in vain, And may I have a love for those who love me least, A patient tenderness Or understand me in their ways of pain elp me to be kind to those who cannot seem to see, My motives, or plans, nor yet why I Just as I am and nothing more | y | Help me to soon forget the words that Well knowing wounded heart can find, That Thy great Lord, help me to always kind along life’s weary road, That I may never add weight to some one else's load, To some weak one who bears a heavy Grant that I may never add a tear to those that fall, Nor cause a heart to ache life’s bitter gall, Because I played a careless, selfish part Lord, help me to be kind to those who | Succeeding, where I fall, however hard heart rejoicing in their good success, | And may I cheerful be, ever content to No matter what may come, if Thou but walk with me Through life's dark shade or sunshine, joy or Distress, REV, S. 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FEBRUARY 2, 1939 Weekly Thought Do not keep the alabaster boxes of your love and tenderness sealed up until your friends are dead. Fill their lives with sweetness. Speak approving, cheering words while their ears can hear them and while their hearts can be thrilled by them.—Henry Ward Beecher. Weekly Poem “THE DREAM-BEARER” . THURSDAY, Where weary folk toil, black with smoke, And hear but whistles scream, I went, all fresh from dawn and dew, ¢ To carry them a dream. I went to bitter lanes and dark, Who once,had known the sky, To carry them a dream—and found They had more dreams than I, —Mary Carolyn Davies. TO GREAT HEIGHTS The African M. E, Church rose to great heights in her mission- ary endeavors, which already em- brace West, and South Africa, South America, Canada, Bermuda and the West Indies Islands, when an episcopal commission sailed for Cuba on January 18, upon in- Bishop D. H. Sims, Presiden vitation to ascertain the likelihood| dents. We ask for no special of bearing the flag of Allen to our} privileges, but simple Christian brethren there. For the first time] justice. ” ‘ nee in the history of the church since 1787, and 1816 do we have so many Bishops and General Officers a- broad in the interest of missions. In the commission appointed by the Council of Bishops are Bishops R. C. Ransom, Wm. A. Fountain, John A. Gregg, H. Y. Tookes, D. H. Sims, and E. J. Howard. Ac- companying them are Bishops M. H. Davis, and Noah W, Williams; Drs. L..L. Berry and John R. Hawkins, George W. Baber, and W. P. Stevenson. Bishop R. R. Wright, Jr., and Lucy M. Hughes are already, in South Africa. Nine Bishops, and three connectional leaders are abroad with Bishop Howard, Dr. L. L. Berry, and Mrs. Christine Smith preparing to sail for West Africa. Certainly a new emphasis has been arrived at in the Missionary interest of the church. Sometime ago we called atten- tion editorially to the need of an enlarged and expanding program of missions. According to the record we once had a foothold in Central America but the move- ment seems to haye come to naught. We hope that the visita- tion of the commission in response to the invitation from Cuba will result in lasting good. We must next turn our faces toward India, and the Far East. Truly the Afri- can M. E. Church has the message that is needed by all the people at this crucial hour: “God our: Fath- er, Christ our Redeemer, and man our brother.” “God is no respec- ter of persons.” “If thy heart be as my heart, give me thy hand’ This alone is the hope of the world. The church can rise to greater heights still. The Cuban visit is Prophetic. God wills it. AT THE CROSS-ROADS The South is at the cross-roads on the question of color as never before since Lee’s sun went down on Appamattox Court House. The recent Supreme Court decision in the Lloyd Gaines case has thrust ‘it into the fore. Totalitarian arrogance in Europe, and the atti- tude of communistic Russia to- “ward people of color have agra- yated it. Missouri, Oklahoma,] the Christian Recorder has stood) North Carolina, Maryland, and]a bulwark of defence for he South Carolina are attempting to| church, the episcopacy, our do provide ‘equal’ educational oppor-| trine, dogma and usages. It stands tunities to Negro students. These| there today. Let the | alcontents states seem to be eager to estab-|and disgruntles either take their lish law schools. We serve notice| letters or fall in line. We say to ‘now that the chance to study law] our leaders, “Be strong and of a Daas is not all that we desire, but] good courag od tae oie tet 9 | EVERY course offered white stut-| follow Sauenaeat! (* is reflected in the reported att tude of students at Missouri, and bury, North Carolina Univer. since 1865 are devoid of the prejudices which embittered the say “Let down the color bars, let Negro students come.” this nation cannot long exist half} $1.00 P : Segregated and Jim Crow educa- philosophy or religion. idea. ful, sinister and sinful, It needs to repent and to be baptised in the He has made and er? it will do him good. The South is} Doroth at the Cross-Roads. " ‘ ATTACKING OUR LEADERS - The chief stock in trade of some people is attacking ou: lf the object of unjust criticism is not the pastor or presiding elder the it is the bishop. Their minds are] P©° incapable of a constructive thot] P0S¢s- or a helpful suggestion. It is the pastor this or the pastor that, the bishop the other. On the whole our leaders are doing their bes ; to preserve the church for the Hower next generation. Some members don’t want the pastor to receive a decent salary. Some will not pay the presiding elder. There are other purblind souls who.wou have our chief pastors as medi- cants. They are jealous, and en- vious. The bishops are our legally elected representatives. | Who villifies them attacks us and tends to weaken our organisation. For four score years and elev flower, library qe, The attitude of the new. South z THE Dorsey, slave, and hali free. It was true] his peop in his day. It is no less true now.] minded. Id | Was sent NR) is being edited, i bring in line all the orces, both in our own church and} bench of Bishops by votes, Lin-Jus have iption { : : pet t your subscription for coln was right when he said that} Christian Recorder in clubs of er year.” EVEREND Wy, pastor of Bethel, \, ¢ N. J. has sent us N t S:[his church “Bulletin,” These young people, born long following — statement “Bethel is working hard BISHOP DAVID spirits of their forebears. They] most POPULAR BISHew A Od. a copy of Tn it the appears: to make P on the the five, He is making le Christian Recorder. . PRESIDING ELDER Maguinez of the West Chicago District, Chicago has held the r“leadérs,| Second Quarterly Conferenc: Wayman. The energetic pastor, Reverend J. D. Coston and hi ple raised $1,152.23 for all tion has no logical place ina dem-| 4 COPY OF THE FIRST Is ocratic commonwealth. They are}sue of “The Tabernacle Heralg” in the course of gradual and ulti-l_ monthly magazine of fone: mate extinction. No basis can be} Tabernacle in Philadelphia Z found for it in science, reason,} made its appearance. It is staft and d ! managed by the young peop The South is struggling to up- Dorothy M. Jenkins, Editor : Sal- hold an effete, outworn, relegated lye Alexander, Associate Eilito: It does not know what to] Eleanor Primeaux and Helen |. do. Its system is wrong, shame-| max, circulation. has EVERY WEDNESDAY E\E spirit of the historic Jesus. Then ning classes in Christian |’ 3 follow Him, Are we greater than] tion are conducted at the chur) God to attempt to separate what Mby ‘a competent faculty. Of ti ned to-geth-|sroup are Mrs. Pauline Williams Strong medicine for the} Miss Evelyn Powell, Mrs. Livi weak brother but if he takes it,)stone, Misses Audry Bullock «ni y Jenkins. S.- 8. Christian Recorders sold weekly in his church. | bro, Presiding Elder of the 50" District held his Quarterly Conference at recently. ! raised $68. The Reverend J. Montgomery, pastor. The repo" by Miss Esther Onea! Miss. THE REVEREND W. L. 0° I Li THE PHYLLIS WHEATL™’ Jiterary Society of Jones Taber: nacle in Philadelphia is a new oF ganization. On October 20th its was dedicated. A magazin’ THE REV. M. H. ROB! is the successful pastor of Greenwood Circuit, Green ‘Miss. The work is well, org! progressing Sister Mary “hoping to solic dify youth and oc-| Our immediate community. a . NSON the ood, nize! nicely, acco" Ella Thurma" Let ; chman went to New York City hand in a heavenly benedic- the episcopal party ‘and dele. hich sailed on the “Oriente’ ba last Wednesday evening to nt the church in an effort to it in the island. Ar iving the night before the Church- Was met at the station by the end J. A. Portlock, pastor of hel. Again it was a wonderful ildren attend Class. Fa IT a Soldier of the Cross?” ile sitting in the presence of the ng people, from the main auditorium e the sound of this noble hymn as sung in the old tune which fathers mothers of other days were familiar, Vhen they came to: “Sure I must fight f I would reign” something warmed the listener’s heart. He still hears measured stamp of feet on the loor in glorious cadence. “T’ll bear the toil, endure the pain supported by iy word.” : Over the wire came voices of Bishop} E. J. Howard, the Reverend D. Ward| Nichols, Walter White, the militant N. A. A. C. P. Serretary, then sleep With the morning light there was a visit © Bishops John A. Gregg, and M. H. Javis; thence to the Mission House. Phe Bishops of the church were there: Wm. A. Fountain, R. C. Ransom, ih W. Williams, D. H. Sims, H. . Tookes and FE. J. Howard; Dr. ohn R. Hawkins, and Secretary of| Missions L. L. Berry. Pictures were Made, dinner served and the party ‘ored to the pier where newshawks erly wrote stories for their respective Papers. Photographers were much in vidence. With the party sailed the Reverends ree W. Baber, host to the 1940 eneral Conference, W. P. Stevenson, itor of Jones Tabernacle in Philadel- , and Mrs. Esther Hawkins-Wilson ston, Mass. As the ship steamed ne deck were Bishops Wm. A. intain, D. H. Sims, and E. J. How- Drs. L. L. Berry, George W. rand W. P. Stevenson. | the pier the Churchman saw others Mesdames D. H. Sims, . Selby, J. A. Portlock, D. Ward Is, L. Berry, and her daughter , C. W. Walton, Secretary E. A. The Reverends FE. E. Tyler, FE. Vichols, M. E. Jackson, Barfield, ‘ountain, I. N. Patterson, J. pteau, W. TL. Johnson, J. A. and D. Ward Nichols: and mry Robinson of Bridge Street, The ship quickly was lost cloudy, cold distance bearing ‘ops, two General Officers and |W. Thornton M. M. Tewis. from the pier, waving from the] - commission is Bishops Gregg, Spanish- have no} eing landed at Havana. s, and Williams are both American War Veterans and ‘ot been to Cuba since 1898. At that time they~ landed at Santi : which will be visited, sae LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Elora, Tenn. ear Dr. Singleton: We are all sure pleased with our Papers. We feel certain there is no one else who could put out a better Paper. May you live long to carry on for our great church of Allen, Your brother and customer, J. W. woops Shiner, Texas. . Geo. A. Singleton I am sending a write up from my church. Kindly print same. Also I’m renewing my subscription. Thanks, MRS. M. A. GLADNEY Shiner, Texas CHRISTIAN RECORDER VISITORS Thomas F. Griffin. Mrs. D. H. Sims, Revs. R. O. Napper. H. Y. Arnett, T. W. Mason, Prof. E. A. Selby. Mrs. Sadie E. Hoxter Prof. W.. Franklin Hoxter,, Revs. H. A. Ivev, J. M Stenteau. J. T.. Mims. B. W. Arnett, I. N. Patterson, W. L. Johnson, M. NEW SUBSCRIBERS Mrs. Mattie Jackson. Sewell, N. J.; Thomas Waples, Sr.. Mesdames Lillie Fisher and Laura Kennard all of Wood- THE CHRISTIAN "RECORDER E. Church. ter his wife. preached by Rev Ecorse, Mich.; Mrs. Eva A. McComes, Ann Arbor, Mich. ; Charles Taylor, Detroit Mich.; Mrs. Lillie B. Hill, Detroit, Mich. ; M. : leans, Fort, Dr. M. 'B. F. Bell, New Or La.; Denola Morris, REE 86S SS CITRA, FLORIDA The first Quarterly Conference of the New Year was held at St. John A. M. Tt was an excellent quar- Sunday School was opened on time and the Superintendent could not! |e be present because of the illness of Brothers W. H. Dupree and A. W. Jackson filled his place and the lesson was well discussed. : afternoon all enjoyed a dinner at the! | church. Rev. Whitfield and his con-| gregation were with us and the sermon} Whitfield was won Minnie Leonard, Elizabeth Hayden, T. C. Walls, Rev. Wm. Jen- kins, all of Houston Texas. Sunday bury, N. J.: Mrs. Florence Stewart Wenonah, N. J.; Mrs. Anna Patter- son. Xenia, Ohio: Mr. Marion Wilsor and Clarence Fernanders of Woodbury N. J.: Miss Helen Johns, Wenonah N. J.: C. R. Rahming, New York City; Revs. T. €. Steady. Preston A. Hope. J. Bolongun Richards, H. M. Steadv. John Ademu, W. H. Ketter W. T. White all of West Africa Messrs. Hubert Wright, Oneal Robin- son, Elijah Collier. Jacob M. Poweil all of Jamaica N. Y.; Mrs. Susie Yelverton, Agnes Wright, Jessie Wheel er, Mr.. Fillmore Beck all of Jersey City, N. J.; Mrs. Maggie Smith, Bay- onne, N. J.: Mrs. E. A. Vivians, De- troit, Mich); Mrs. Percy Vincent MOST POPULAR BISHOP Editor George A. Singleton 716 South 19th Street Philadelphia, Penna. Dear Sir: Please find enclosed $ Subscriptions to th Recorder. 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E New York GEORGE W. JONES Presiding Elder : Illinois A PITTS Albany REY R. COOPER Pastor Georgia 4 Albany, H. A astor St IVEY Tohn REV R. DIXON, J Alexander Ind REV. M Pastor Evansville REV. WALTER K. ROBERTSO® Bethel Crawfordsville, Ind PERSONALITIES MR. ALBERT WILLIAMS Mic Detroit Twelve years Superintendent of St Paul A. M. E. Sunday School and nineteen years a Trustee. He is Presi dent and founder of the Detroit A. M E In the fast General Conference he served on the Episcopal Committee offered Bill for Equal Lay Representation in the Annual Conferences. He like to be a member of the 1940 General Laymen’s. organisation and a would Conference. His name appears on the Christian Recorder Honor Roll, having sent in five new subscriptions with votes for Bishop John A, Gregg ===== DSC09468.JPG ===== a : a , REDE EEE: SE “PLAYTHINGS” The streets are full of human toys, Wound up for threescore years; Their springs are humbers, hopes and| it is foolish for music students to throw joys, : And jealousies and fears. They move their eyes, their lips, their hands; They are marvellously dressed; And here my body stirs or stands, A plaything like the rest. The toys are played with till they fall Worn out and thrown away, Why were they ever made at all! Who sits to watch the play! —Robert Louis Stevenson GET TOGETHER The more we get together, together together The more we get together the happier are we. F For your friends are my friends And my friends are your friends The more we get together the happier are we. SNAPPY STORIES GOOD REASON FOR OBJECTING A big church wedding was on. The minister asked if any person present objected to the union. A little fellow got up in the audience and said, “I ob. ject! I object!” The astonished minis ter asked the man why he objected. “I want her myself!” was the answer. Sufficient Explanation A preacher was taken to task by his official board for preaching such short sermons. He explained that he had his teeth pulled and it was difficult for him to preach under the circumstances but promised longer sermons as soon as his new teeth were in. Soon thereafter he started preaching extra long sermons, an hour and a half, and even longer. Again the board had to chide him for going to the other extreme, and again he had an adequate explanation: “You see, brethren, the dentist made a mistake and gave me a set of women’s teeth.” CAMERON, TEXAS Bethel A. M. E. Church The First Quarterly Conference for 1939 convened January 6. Friday night Love Feast. On Saturday night the business of the Quarter was conducted in peace and harmony. Sunday morning at eleven o'clock the P. E., Rev. E. M. Bracey preached a soul stirring sermon, subject, “Keep- ing Your Promise.” We hope that under the leadership of our new pastor, Rev. S. J. Mathews and his lovable wife to lift high the Banner of King Emmanuel. We are praying for success materially and spiritually. Rev. E. M. Bracey, P. E. Rev. J. S. Mathews, Pastor THE CHRISTIAN RECOR YOUNG PEOPLE’S PA pas eS ? mm SCLLLEOL EELS ELIZABETH M. THOMAS Editor = Yat ast Louis, Mo, Re BLACK MUSIC OR WHITE? By W. Franklin Hoxter who do see eye to eye with Presiding| J. Elders at District Conferences c A lady remarked in my presence that writings I have advocated that a bishop| siding. The devotional should know his field so well that he| conducted by Mrs. need not be told anyching, to the| Mrs. Lilla Williams. merits and ability of a charge after he|for business. Minutes of Conve has been on the field one year. I still] were read and roll called. believe this should be so. If this is] Excellent teports were made by |, known then Presiding Elders would Soéieties and various Committees. not attempt to play tricks on bishops. I have known this to happen. I do not wish to be unkind. In truth I hope to say nothing that I would not say were I Presiding Elder or Bishop. — ‘Whether I am a delegate to the Gen- eral Conference or not Iam hoping that the delegation and the ministerial dele- gation will see that Presiding Elder’s term of office shall not be longer than eight years if indeed that long. Min- isters seem afraid to say to the bishop| interesting and full of inform what ig too often true, that the people} At this point the Quiet Hou are so weary of the same old face and| conducted by our they wish a change of Presiding Elder. | Eulala Herron. The truth is this has been said to me} At 2 P. M. a very interestinc more times than T have fingers and|ship program was rendered. to say it, Our little meat and bread] “Peace.” jobs make cowards of many of us,| Each took part and then a so! away money studying with colored teachers. (I AGREE WITH HER). I think it is foolish for music students o“THROW AWAY THEIR MONEY” with any teacher. If the teacher isn’t efficient, don’t waste time an money with him. If he is thoroughly trained, well experienced and competent, what does his complexion matter? If you have chicken for your dinner what difference does it make whether the chicken had black feathers or white feathers? If he chicken is good, you'll eat it. If it isn’t you won't When your dairy-man leaves your milk in the morning you don’t question whether the milk came from a white cow or black cow. It’s the quality of the milk that’s important. It seems to me that the fellow who wastes his time and energy arguing about the color of the cow that gives the milk, or the color of feathers taken from the chicken that is seryed at his table, or the complexion of the teacher that gives him lessons, is going to be so selfish and narrow-minded in his mental processes that the best teacher on earth couldn’t possibly develop him into the kind of student he says he wants to be The’ simple fact of being white doesn’t make a man efficient. nor does the accident of Negro birth doom a man to ignorance. COMPARE MEN BY THE REC- ORDS THEY HAVE MADE. DETERMINE THEIR VALUE BY THEIR ACHIEVEMENTS. MEASURE THE WORTH OF A MAN’S METHODS BY THE RE- SULTS. HE IS ABLE TO OBTAIN. If I am UNTRAINED, INCOMPE TENT, don’t support me, don’t pat- ronize me. If I am competent, maintaining standards recognized by highest pro fessional authorities, don’t COMPARF ME as a NEGRO—COMPARE MF as a MAN. —Miss Minnie Ross. (b) need—\ A. Canty Hamilton. (c) How for—(d) Mission Churches of Mj Conference—-Mrs. Blondell Hurd Study of Constitution : (a) Sarah E. Tanner Fund. (b) \,, F. Handy Vund—Mrs. T. J. 7. toes, but I have never had nerve enough} Sermonette—Miss families to support. _ | Evangelist of Union Memorial \ Another detrimental result that come. | Church, St. Louis, Mo. Her from this is, that a pastor is held on a| “The Gift of Gifts” 2nd Cor. 9 charge long past the day of his ability| stated—God was known as the « to carry on, simply on the basis of,| of gifts. “If you don’t tell on me I wont tell} This message was full of t on you.” So the charge loses mem-]and inspiration. bers and the bishop and church won-| The meeting closed in hic! der why. TI have had more than one] until the 2nd Quarterly Meeting MI member report that a distance of thirty:| 17th, 1939 at St, James A. \' five or forty miles had been traveled | Church, St. Louis, Mo. for years to avoid Presiding Elders and Julia Collins, Pastors that were past due for moving. Corresponding Secreta Let the church wake up and put ona modern and a God-given program ip the people will rejoice and come an : heat the Wand of ee Lord. Can the|’ The Fourth Quarterly Confer: church afford to resort to ancient} St. Luke A. M. E. Church, - methods of. “You pull for me and T|Fla.. was held January 13-15 will pull for you and all wil! be|A. L. Harrison, pastor; Rev. well.” No man like pulling together] Long, P. E. better than I, provided it can be done} The Quarter was a success for the good of the advancemert of the| pastor and members have fi Great Cause, otherwise I had rather| parsonage and made much in; stand alone. But! thanks be to God,| ments on the church. Visiting » I am not alone for there are many| present on Friday night were Revs brethren who think about it as I do.|W. Smith, N. Leonard, F. G. 5‘ And T believe they, with the great/son, S. E. James. Jaity of the church who have to pay the bill after afl. will see that these changes are effected in the next Gen- eral Conference, and not leave this most embarrassing job for the Bishop and the focal church. _ It will be a most helpful situation for TAMPA, FLORIDA SHOULD PRESIDING ELDERS BE CHANGED OR REMAIN INDEFINITELY? By H. A. Perry i - ee) ie We hesitated to write on this subject selling the Christian Recorde long past the time I have meditated upon it, lest some one would think I am talking for personal reason® I usually write what I think best; even though I have to suffer on account of Sense my plain talk. But if I think some| the Presiding eee apes and} | — ! . one will be helped by my suggestions I] the people that Presiding dere Crop kb / : Me is go ahead and make them hoping that hack into the ranks of the brethren| | © The thought of death the church may be made stronger, then! ever so often, lest they should fose that lems accept the consequences. So we are! sympathetic and common touch so] | age when men os times off: FOR THE GOOD OF THE necessary for any wise leadership. If] | bravely, one mac = Sn. CHURCH I THINK PRESIDING EL-|T have sald wrong, brethren, please} | think of the ending oft DERS SHOULD BE CHANGED AT forgive me. Tf not you say more. || well as its deily tials LEAST AS OFTEN AS. BISHOPS} = —— — i bla ae any aspect ARE CHANGED. If this is not done| ime cate many Presiding Elders become dic- sey BEI OL A WALTER C. BECKETT 6 W. Coulter Street tri- Ited the church. Sometimes Presiding El-| The ders use their office to get even with] \fissou their less fortunate brethren who vote aM RR RM, Ret LIAL ERSNEW RT ERAEE L. Boyd, pastor; Mrs. Ella Murty 1 and| Local President and Mrs. Eulata other like meetings. In all of tmy]ron, Conference Branch President, pe _ Setvice shay Katie Ross, ahd Meeting opened | Ation cal The visitors were then Presented, | Then Papers on Home Mission jn 4 | M. E. Church were read (a) me aning ary send. All of these subjects were y ca ion President, Mrs especially is this so when we have] “Sweet Peace” by Mrs. Fannie Cu:- Ruth Brown The P. E. assisted Rev. E. L. 01 one that’ all avoid. Yet, in this | THE CHRisTia jous from getti ‘ ing bu: aS the society? siness training in How ma . t be ‘overcome? y these things Fifth Junior: : cannot be overlos ee ay cies sionary training. Christian Endeavor !s itself world-wide, and it urges a Go. pel that is world-wide. It believes in missionary reading, Praying, giving, and Practical missionary service. : Questions: Why is concern for the whole world an important Part of a Christian’s life? What may boys and girls do in the line of missionary work? Sixth Junior: The word-picture se Christian Endeavor is not complete without use of the term fellowship, which binds together the members of | every society. Then there is that larger! tie that makes us feel much in common| with the members of other societies in other churches Beyond that we have} |the larger unions bringing together | many denominations and churches. And b around the world are a hundred or more d through 58 years, at feast one nations all having young Christians ial musical number, and a Period of | working together “for Christ and the rayer. The Juniors will have their Church.” ks and discussion centered around Six Points to Christian Endeavors Star” (see below) and the questions Daily Verses ittached. (Helpful literature will be M., Jan. 30. ound in (1) the Christian Endeavor ‘ Week Packet 25 cents (2) the Junior init, “For Christ and the Church,” 25 One star point that oked is that of mis- ian Endeavor is 58 years old. all societies may well spend time in talking about Christian vor, and in planning to have its d points made more effective among * members.) following items should have} es in the program as worked out by iperintendent and the devotional] ittee ! Several well-chosen hymns ' to worship, repetition of the gnior Christian Endeavor pledge, a on the founding of the first society, brief description of what has hap- Question; What happens if a society does not practice fellowship? Christ, the Foundation. LiCoe. SALE: {T.. Jan. 31. Christ—Head of the Church. . Eph. 1:21-23. | ts, (3) “Golden Years in Christian) \. Feb. 1. Christians—Body of | Endeavor.” Scents to cover postage| Christ. 1 Cor. 12:27. | nd handling. Send to International) T. Feb. 2 Abiding in Christ. | Bocicty of Christian Endeavor, 41 Mt.| John 15:4, 5 fernon Street, Boston, Mass.) LF.) Rebs. 3. Strength dn Christ. ix Points to Christian Phil. 4:13.| _ Endeavor’s Star |S., Feb. 4. Service for Christ. (Six Juniors may each take one of following expressions as a starting|Sun ,Feb. 5. oint for participation. Besides, each} heme may be a discussion subject, as} shown by the question given.) | First Junior: I present prayer as a| PRE a) tO, trong point in Christian Endeavor.| THE STARS IN THEIR COURSES some of us have learned to pray at HELP THE NEGRO lome; a few of us have learned to pray| New Deal Spending Brings Public Im-| the services of the “church; all of provements for Colored People haye been urged to pray both silently By John Clarence Petrie ind aloud in our Junior society. Ouestions:” How can Juniors learn) some weeks ago I was at a band con- t to pray for? What is the value} cert in Daytona Beach, Florida, where Prayer in public? T usually spend my summers. The band Second Junior: Christian Endeavor] 1011 js a gaudy stricture. Tt is cheap @ speaking society. Its members}1,..in¢, Furthermore, the seating ca- all supposed to talk about what pacity for the audience is mere than feel in their hearts. In particular] 4qq9 yet this huge floor is perfectly are to tell other boys and girls} },..;zontal so that people behind the it their love for Jesus, and the] ¢..+ few rows can see only with diffi- vs of living for Him. culty. It is of a two-million-dollar Questions: How may Juniors be pre | wpa project, which required more to speak in the society meetings? | than two years for completion. Besides hat may boys and girls do to help} tne shell itself, there is a long embank- riends to accept Christ? ment replete with walks, porticos, sub- d Junior: A prominent point in ways to the upper street, Kiosks, clock work is its making of leaders. “}.er, booths for “concessions, inelud- a Junior leads a meeting, when]; 2 beer joint, a bingo game, a Mickey elected to an office, or when he] y¢ouse gamble, a penny tossing game, | committee, he is learning th | 444 such like. “of working with other people.| wrhife the bars are full, and the cheap training is among its most valuable gambling devices do attract hundreds, : and the “night spots” still others, yet ons: Why are some Junior |44. yast majority of tourists ees “accept places of leadership? | nend a nickel at any of them vr ei s one place of leadership hel, | 5, the board walk at night in the Mi r sea breeze and accept the ane: funior: I think we ought tc} sqewalk gambling just as eae é t the business training which] | .rif¢ marring of Florida cghaah es ‘society work. All of us highways by ugly advertising asi 0 keep minutes and records | ‘The fatest projected dream in J Matt. 25 :34-40. Topic—“For Christ and the Church.” Rom. 12:1-12. (Chris- tian Endeavor Day) 7 —Christian Endeavor World) itr N RECORD nial, “in field, auditorium, | ple to visit South Sea Islands, I could is, tennis courts, and/not quite understand. every other conceivable attraction for| Another day and I again met the the entertainment of tourists. There) woman and her children and again the is to be a yacht basin and boat house} conversation fell upon the subject of to allure the floating palaces of the mil- Negroes. To my great amazement she lionaires. That this island does not| began expressing sympathy with their now exist makes no difference, since plight. She said that their Mammy one can be built. Federal funds are be-| was “one of the family,” and then con- ing sought for this vast dream’s reali-| tinued, “You can have no idea of how zation. things have improved for the colored Yet that is not the main line my) People since I was a girl. They have meditation Started out to take. To go|}much more freedom, many more ad- back to where I began, at the concert) Vantages now. For example, Day- there were four little white girls ac-|tona Beach, with the aid of federal companied by their Negro maid. One| funds. is going to build them a fine of the two policemen always on duty|recreation center, playground, and at night at the shell spotted the Ne-| swimming pool over in their section of gress. Up he went and ordered her out. | town.” Of course the girls must go also. My| My Memphis papers were mailed to blood boiled. All this vast expenditure} me during my vacation. In the midst of money—waste of money in great part} Of the news of the hot election fight —and the most depressed section of our| between Goveraror Browning and Boss People, those most deprived of cultural| Crump of Memphis I read of Mr and recreational advantages, those most| Crump’s claims that his administration Prone to find their entertainment in| has done much for the colored people drinking, gambling, and philandering| Yes, I reflected, it has. What could may have no part in it Twenty miles} Mr. Crump do without Negro votes? of the most magnificent bathing beach| In addition to the WPA-built Crump in the whole wide world and no Negro| stadium therefore, a very modest, but may use it. At times a maid on the| nevertheless satisfactory stadium for beach with her white charges has been| Negroes was erected. A year ago the seen to wade out about her knees—| Negro swimming pool was closed and dressed. of course, in her strect clothing! there was small hope of a new one tak- or maid’s uniform, for she would not) ing its place. Yet in this hectic election even be allowed on the beach in a bath_, year not only has it been reconditioned ing suit—but the moment she has been| and made sanitary but the city admin- spotted by a motor cop out she has| istration has announced the building, come with a good stiff warning | with Government funds, of a new park The eviction from the band shell was) for Negroes containing still fresh in my mind a day or two later | things a magnificent new pool when out in front of our cottage on the} Somchow, in my mind, much of this beach there descended from a loca! car| Progress has a connection with the a white woman, several children, a| theme of the Daytona Beach bandshell. broad-heamed Negro mammy and her} Government projects are procured by little girl. TI entered into conversation | oftice-holders in response to the pres- with the white woman and mentioned| sure of the voters. More and more the the lack of Negro bathing facilities. | political machines of Southern cities The woman said that there used to be|are depending on the colored a chance for the Negroes to bathe some| Negroes thus come into the position of miles down the shore but that the|asking for crumbs falling from the privilege had been taken from them.| tables of their “betters.” This pro- “T don’t sec why.” T said. “Tcanunder | cedure seems a roundabout and costly and why some white people might] way to some slight improvement in the object to Negroes bathing with them inj condition of the colored man; yet his- Rut white people never| tory may record the distinct connection en New Deal boondoggling and among other vote large numbers swim down there “No,” said she quick as a flash, “but white people driving by on the beach the Negro leaders are as wide awake as have to see them!” I think they are, pressure is “What of if?” I asked in astonish-| brought to bear not only upon local spoke gram-| Politicians but also in Washington it- self. Be that as it may, a Yankee person in ” ite Negro progress. In fact, if being ment, for this woman matical’ English with the accent of a cultured person. r a “What of ft!” she exclaimed. “Why]a Southern church rejoices when there they were down there with beach um- are signs that Negroes are receiving a brellas and bright-colored bathing suite] little more of the good things of this and made it into a regular South Seas world. Islands.” Knowing how the steamship panies profit by the desire of white peo- (Zions Herald) Pastor, First Unitarian Church Houston, Texas comi- REAL ESTATE FOR SALE West Philadelphia quatity moderm porch front dwellings, for Homes or Investment greatly reduced prices and terms. Teach your Dollars to have more Cents. Be your own Investor. List mailed upon request. Clear Titles Guaranteed JOHN ADAMS, Attorney 5641 Market Street Philadetphia, Pa. | Specializmg {n Real Estate since 1888. lect money and pay it out | ¢onq Beach isa ten-million-dotlar eae motions and second them |; the Halifax River, which “ ae the mainfand part of the city from What things hinder Jun-| cach proper out on the long key. Here tt ===== DSC09469.JPG ===== The First Quarterly Conference of the Canton Circuit was held January 14- 15 with Dr. J. F. Moses, P. E., pre- siding and Rey. E. P. Yarpp looking after the interest of the church. All reports were good and showed an in- ‘rease over last quarter. The P. E. was paid in full and nice little sum left for the pastor and Dr. Moses preached three We all are thank- ful to our Bishop for returning to us our P. E. and Rey. E. P. Yarpp, a gospel preacher and a Christian gen- Trustees. wonderful sermons. tleman who loves his work and church With these two great gospel heroes to guide us, we see nothing but success Our eyes are now turned towards Athens, and to Athens we must go with 100% reports, God being this year. our helper. Dr. J. F. Moses, P. E. Rev. E. P. Yarpp,. Pastor —H. W. Ware WOODVILLE, MISS. The First Quartery Conference for the New Year was held at Allen Chapel M. E. Church, January 8th, and 9th, with the Presiding Elder, Dr. S. A. S. Stephen in the chair. The meeting was largely attended by the members and visitors. had for sometime. The Conference was in mourning for the lost of one of our beloved mem- bers, Bro. W. L. Polk. Bro. Polk was Secretary to the Steward Board, Trustee, Class Leader and Supt. of Sunday School for a num- her of years. We feel that he is our loss but Heaven's gain. The Presiding Elder preached two soul-stirring sermons, Sunday morning and Sunday night. All were uplifted by hearing these two sermons and went away, with their heart with joy. Paid to the Presiding Elder this Quarter $25.00. Raised for the pastor since the last quarter $60.00. We are happy to say during the past quarter our church has been Paid out of debt. We are praying for a successful year on our district. Dr... SS Stephen, P. E. Rev. W. R. F. Potter, Pastor —(Miss) I. M. Sweeney CN GST SEM OP SN DR. MARTHA J. KEYS CLOSES REVIVAL IN QUINN CHAPEL BEFORE VAST CROWD Louisville, Ky. Dr. Martha J. Keys closed a fifteen days revival in Quinn Chapel, Rev. G. Horace Jenkins, Pastor, before a vast crowd Sunday night. Despite the in- clement weather every seat in the large auditorium was taken, and both the cast and west choir lofts were crowded with choir members robed in white. The unique feature of the service was that the sermon was preached in the dark. The lights were put out and the lighted cross hanging in front of the pipes of the organ was the only thing that relieved the darkness. Her text was taken’ from St. Luke 24:29 “abide with us for it is toward evening and the day is far spent.” Tt was the best Quarterly Conference that we have } i ‘s burning Hill, N. feresting remarks. have our elder wit found him to be a mai brother, willing to share with others. ever bless him. 2 Preached an inspiring sermon from St. John 4:29, subject: “Come see a man course. Another soul stirring was brought to us at 7:30 P, M. splendid analysis of the text and de-| for the Past three veloped her theme in a logical manner, | Stewards .... THE CHRISTIAN RE CORDER xe jerlin and Prague | sloyakia are doit ‘ ae Then with a sincerity that was self| Trustees 4 romising Fepubi,. to modify their at fair I must ail nacre pies pula aia cig peel Sas scab Esbees Araceae cvident and an eloquence which thrilled|S._S. Bee nverted into a pitiful litt}. Ey the congemmromise| responsibilty is not theirs. This coun-| the Godless hords of the &, sig iy | Dp EPISCOPAL CHURCH the large congregation she aes Ne weteecd s Club . io) zechoslovaki,' up. Ay oa conflicting par try always wanted to hebudsnt ce baee cae pic Lies ae og meaning of the text to modern life an ASSIONAFY: Mare ok ih. ‘Teached. main a strong hol eyit : her yeccant appeal. Helping Hand 2 “Aa Was dy le trouble Was brewing in Central leche: wae ar ae fat Pa Ut iakh toes To be Held at St gees M. The service in the darkness closed Dollar Moueyis 6.50| France, Over 11,000 eauece * a Early in May Henlien| for Democratic ideals, ready to die for Catholic secking to preserve the Faith ee repeat with the impressive singing of “Oh| Presiding Elder . 33.00 land, at least one fifth of her ia epcreead Eevends Fep-| them ; it was not Permitted to do so be-| once delivered to the saints. Hoorery ae Yi 4! When I Come to the End of My Jour- 3 _ area, together with all. its Ria ic ae een ac-| cause a Powerful Sroup in Great Britain The dismemberment of Czechoslo- Bishop J.-S. Flipper, Senior ney.” Men and Women cried out os 5; So SG SER 21 public utilities and transportatia Ing : led for a ple iscite. This the agreed with Germany's diagnosis that yakia and the ruthless slaughter of the Bishop; ‘Bishop J. A. Gregg, “Hallelujah.” Then while the lights| Total raised from last Quarter . 225, manufacturing facilities were deliver’ Beant: Alarmed] this “democratic Dest" in the ‘heart ofl Jews’ hias ‘stoused Aimeries ¢3 the sense Saar were turned on the audience rose and Z ie ke ——— over to Germany. This Perito d FOop movement near the Europe must be eradicated. The oper-|of her imminent danger. And it is sang the chorus again. People came] Grand Total ......., s+s40$ 592.21} rich in’ Natural resources. TY iy id by street 1s and clashes ation was successful. Chamberlain and significant that at this time this time forward to join the church. The pas- A. M. Enoch | Te contains border strongholds iy < oe oe Spotag Halifax, as consultants, Confirmed the] of all times this time hallowed through PROGRAM tor, Dr. Jenkins said “Sister Keys is A cope form of natural mountain ee e oe : ¢ ee in diagnosis; Runciman supplied the ether the Centuries by the Birth of the Prince 1. First Hymn—Bishop J. S. -| in a class by herself.” T can tell the|“THE DISMEMBERMENT oF well as man-made fortification. {ae hare ry] and Hitler did the carving up.” of Peace should mark the birth of a PEWS. Genie! world that the method of Martha I CZECHOSLOVAKIA, AND THE structed by Coechosiovatiia eo 2 ged an : bee i Fe Tet us note some of the immediate re- | new freedom conceived in the idea of 2. Invocation—Bishop S$. L. Keys will work anywhere, You cannot AFTERMATH” from 150,000,000 to 200,000.00 st o sa Pe : fy the men care sults of this carving up of Czechoslo Liberty Equality and Justice And a Greene. | drive people into the church. — * a even “es _ aie vakia. Czechoslovakia was in the e y | Rededication of our Nation and all its SPAR thoes O8 oh: | Tam asking people to come to class September, 1938 brought the greatest ze ae Ren mete of German expansion B os ge cress to these Mee } i y%, First Scripture Lesson— meetings not to collect dues but. tol crisis in world affairs sin ous nee ue It no longer is such an obstacle; in fact _The Map Makers of Europe will again Bishop N. W. Williams. it God to have a definite place in| War. Europe hovered on the brink of eee i Sovernment as Over night it has become a useful coms | sit in secret council to draw maps of 5. Second Hymn—Bishop R. aude ‘i 2 negotiation, contending that] necting link connecting Germany with] their desires and seck to carve them RO Gees your lives. Rte chaos, as its nations bound by alliances j zech Government was trying to both cast and south cast. The Tast| oatSeiek saeea’ RPE aons ce Dostana ‘ Bee Seite eee The rig fant! of fellas bin Was twitched ee Fate. Of one that of all, And many other resources Upon which e the German group. The elec- vestige of barriers are down and once must become the Magna Charter of ; Bishop H. Y. Tookes. given to the: new RUDE: while the| managed to salvage a dubious peace by| the little republic relied. Polang “passed off quietly. Hentien’s more, the ‘dreaded. Hlns are#ion (the! this “Hemisphere: Notih ‘ America® and 7. Decalogue—Bishop R. C. choir sang God Be With You Till] eleventh-hour diplomacy. 5 = boldened by the Munich decisio. polled from 80% to 90% of the] March. To whet their appetites for] coith America erusteeither hank? tos} Rey. We Meet Again” and the people shook Czechoslovakia, relying on its alliance seized rich mining and industrial « the Sudeten districts. Ne- Hlood and lust in the coming Holo- gether or be hung separately. The] 8. Anthem—Choir. hands with France and Russia and: upon its| tricts, and Hungary has been or, ins between the conflicting par-|caust. They have bepun a mass mUr.| 4 nerican Bill of Righes niuct, he chore 90) Secon Bishop Ey The revival resulted in fifteen con- partners ‘in the Little Entente, was| {and. Finally there is sad cont re deadlocked so in July Hitler der and robery of the Jews in Germany than a historic document. It must be Howard. versions, backsliders reclaimed and new determined to resist to the last moment ‘resulting from the influx of tho sted a four-power meeting to| under the zovernment programs of an‘i-| 4) PSIice Pun ce Kacial Becwiaice 10, Invocation—Bishop W. T. additions to the church. $185.00 was Germany's decision to annex the Sude-| of Czech refugees from the lost 1 hten matters out. Britain, France,| semitic purge. Millions of Tewish and Religious Bigotry must die. bs eee the offering the evangelist received for! ten territory which lay along the Ger-| and ‘the unhappy prospect of } fees and Italy, to'be represented at) -cfusees dispossessed of property and stranglization if America is to stand| | her fifteen days of service. pray border and contained a large Ger-| levies by Germany upon the nati ymeeting. This idea did not appeal helongings forced to flee have become Armly united against this tirade of D: j HOLY COMMUNION | The very fact that at the Cosine ser= man population. » The Reich was more treasury. the British, however, and they de- a problem of international justice We! potism and Greed. Now is the time for} “Herein is love, not that we | vice Sunday night, members of other | than ready to throw the might of her} The opening scene in this six n to take a more active part in the face T fear but the b innings of er eae |the American Negro to reap the re- loved God, but that He loved us, | Mcthodist Churches and of Baptist] huche military machine against her long drama which ended with fecedings. On July 25th they an- corrow. Where will it all end?) With wards of his patient labour and loya and soutHiniSanita hoake ueicie! Churches attended the revival indicated little neighbor republic. France though | memberment Of Czechoslovakia yr anced that they would dispatch Germany strenethened ac never before eastern GhETe -tHae> demands 4 Poa Rr aaat LTR i that’ it had impressed the entire city. | anxions for peace, was willing to come played at Carlsbad on April 24; F mint Runciman, former president! ttah- and Tanan armed with might and Germany must not kill the Jews pvett Beloved, if God so loved us, The Union Gospel Chorus led by! to the ‘Czech’s aid and Britain and} Congress of Nazi Sudeten leaders Con e British Board of Trade, to! <hod with heartless peru neMOn Ca A Votewaceito idllthe Negro,” He wr’ | | we ought also to love one another. Mrs. Artie Brown with Mrs. Harriet Russia were prepared to support | rad Henlien, who for five years had heen gue to act as an independent medi-| press ¢heir demands with armed pose dames Justice for China must ae No. manshath neon God ek cay: | Ford as soloist, Mrs. G. H. Reid at) France. A conciliatory course -was} busy rousing the national co: t and advisor. This action marked! T< there any place on earth safe "I Tustice to the Negro tee ce time. If we love one another, the organ and Mrs. Lelia Thornton at taken by the British Premier, Neville) ness of Czechoslovakia’s German min fitain’s assumption of responsibility | Nemocracy, How can the ea 3 will back us in these sn acai God dwelleth in us, and His love the piano, ably supported the evange- Chamberlain with Hitler which averted ority of 3.£00,000 admitted op: the fate of Czechoslovakia This| -ane who heard the cri ye stig the territorial teeny, ne foree,| | i Perfected in us. eb list. Miss Merrille Smith served as|a war and settled the problem at issue. | the first time that his organizatior fission met with failure, in fact itl andl refused her aid ei dap them. |2 28y_ stronger’ than yi ete cs Hereby know we ¢3 we mn Secretary to the evangelist. The justice and’ wisdom of this course|a Nazi party. Stating that the ¢ the way for the Czechs disaster. |ment ther yan Cat 4 Cen arate i“ ide Sih SAN Sunk anal Him, and He a ye i Farly in February, Dr. Keys will at- posterity will have to judge. tens could no longer tolerate {1 0: loting from the Nation Mesaane sree Ona ha His aBient peo- Boe nee Until then there can | ity Raia ae tend the A. M. E. Bishops’ Conncil in: Was Hitler justified in demanding the| minion of the Czechs. Henli mber 3rd issue ; I quote seal bi He hie a A ae nui basis oh eae ity. John 4:10-13. Dallas. Texas and will then tour the Sudeten territory? Tts present Popu-| jected Premier Milan Hodza’s ; advance that this article he Neh ple from NG fie bd Sorina ota |e nO Rev. J. W. Wright CELEBRANTS South West and the Middle West. Wa is predominately German in| for legal establishment of thei: indictment of many things, of almost) had scattered them 4 J —Rey. William H. Harris NORTH CAROLINA Durham District Rey. B. H. Lucus, Presiding Elder of the Durham District held his First Quarterly Conference at Hunter’s Chap- el A. M. FE. Church December 31 H s of Czecho |} ould judge those Nations. The hoth race and svmpathv. Furthermore | ority rights, and set down a proern ything, that the rulers of Czecho }ffe would judge Ann Arbor, Michigan the area was given to baie Nello at|for governmental reform. the close of the War with the tnder- He demanded: (1) absolute ev standine that the Germdns dwelline| for all Sudeten Germans; (2) 4 there, together with other national tation of the Sudeten area and its <> minorities in other sections of the|nition as a German settlement: (3) Self country showid he concitiated and well| government within this area: (4) a treated. .That the Czechs were stern pointment of Sudeten Germans to >!! A. M. E. MUSIC _HYMNALS : 1938 to Tanuary 1, 1939, The Conference was opened by sing- ing “And Are We Yet Alive.” Scrip ture lesson was read by the pastor, Rev. D. Williams, prayer Bro. Thomas McAdoo. The Presiding Elder pre- sented Rev. C. S. Stroud, pastor of St. Paul-A. M. RB. Church, Chapel C. who gaye some very in- It is a pleasure to h us. We have n of God, a big a great leader, one who is May God At11 ALM. Sunday, the Elder sermon) The Elder spoke of the fine work that A graduate of Wilberforce, a Doctor ef Divinity, Dr. Keys sustained her reputation as a preacher. She gave a had been done in the past three months. Hoping that the officers and members will continue in Peace and harmony. The following is the financial report oat eget of Versailles. the abandonment of the League of Natio f dis armament pacts and agreements the return of t the diplomacy of and Taflera if not actually harsh, in their treat- public offices in their territory: ( ment of these minorities is attested by Protection for German racials dw the Runciman report on the Sudetens| outside the Sudeten district; (6) ¢ and by the recent demands of most of| sation of mistreatment suffered 5» these other minorities. for increased| German minority at the hands o privilezes or for complete separation | Czechs since 1918. and the payme: Brand new A.M.E. Music Hymnals, Bound in semi Morocco with Head Bands and Beautifully stamped in YR AL: PMERE e from the Czech state. On the other reparations for this: (7) the cr ay Gold are offered at thes: hand this territory had never belonged |within the area of a branch of Be oH Prices. to Germany. but was taken from Austria man Nazi Party; (8) freedom 4 " at the close of the World War. and | Sudeten Germans to act in accord" i Single Copy — $1.50 stern measures on the part of the cen-| with the principles of the ae a tral covernment of a newly established Philosophy. He also denounce’ aif Half Doz. — $650 state with a number of unruly minorities hoslovakia’s alliance with France aa ks mav well be considered not unreason-| Soviet Russia, and demanded Be ig — $12.00 able. re alist \ |be abrogated. An emergency s¢s: One Doz. What-aifl heicthe: reste: of Ae | of the Czechoslovakian ann. Munich Conference? Possibly the in-|called The geen indicna” creased: cordiality among the four| rejected” Henlien’s program. he Dowers involved may find expression| fused to recognize him as a“ 5 puscs oe is eo voiced which told me all things that ever T\in the Timitation and control of air negotiator in the affair. ict {ail Your Orders Today did is not this the Christ?” All were forces. the return to Germany of the Breet AN ype hs. foreign highly henefited spiritually by his dis- colonies she fost in the World War in the character of the Chez and We Pay Postag: Rthe ‘ene tior 7 ficy, and appealed to Britian short the renonnciation of the Treaty skeet aa eat. mits rested a suggestion that Britian be perm’ | to a the dispute. i. ?— ‘tates to|being coldly received aia si at el Bait Aidinerth representatives wer { in ns, the shelving of A. M. E. BOOK CONCERN 716-18 So. 19th Street, Philadel bie Ee ooh Bishop D. H. Sims, Bishop M. H. Davis, Bishop W. A tain, Bishop J. A. Gregg, Bishop G. B. Young, Bishop R. R. Wright. “And He took bread, and gave thanks, and brake it unto them, saying, This body which is given for you: this do in remembrance of me Likewise also sappert saving, Thies cup, ta: tbe new testament in my blood, which is shed for you.” St. Luke 22: Foun- Stenography, Expert Typ- ing, Mimeographing Neatly Done Church Bulletins a Specialty Prices Reasonable The Christian Recorder Office 6th Floor Allen Building 716 South 19th Street Philadelphia, Penna. SASS and gave is my the cup after 19.20 ° elist | pute A CONSTRUCTIVE PROPOSAL FOR Ebay LAW-MAKERS AT DETROIT, COME, _ 1940. Do THIS, AND LET THE CHURC! oR ease Lay and Ministerial Regis- tered in the Department of Church Extension:— Paying $1.00 Annually Thru Annual besierv doen (2) Every registered Evangelist an Agent = Department of Church Extension. @) very Church making an Annual Offering to this depart- (4) Returning the 8% of Dollar Money to this Department. (5) Giving this a senghea an Associate Secretary of Evangelism. DO : AND LET THE CHURCH MOVE ON! I am ment. DR. N. H, JELTZ till on the “GOSPEL HIGHWAY.” For Revival Dates write me at | , PA. 716 SOUTH 19th STREET PHILADELPHIA Te Saseab alten ie oA SIN Se ncamrhennei ===== DSC09470.JPG ===== oe ao = oe wa THE CHRISTIA for brides” throughout Japan in an News At A Glance effort to provide wives for colonists in the North Manchurian frontier region. placed from their jobs in Harlem and substitute t other Negro areas by the appointment remarked. Comment 1 a iting on St of regular teachers from newly pro-| tor p ‘ia pi 2 ay a or Jacob J. Schwartzwald’, Substitute teachers in New oss Seng, Te ques Gray, SOUTH CAROLINA RUSHES TO yesterday to Dr. Frank p. DANIELS SEES FAITH GAINING tute State Commissioner of Educat; CREATE LAW SCHOOL IN MEXICO numbering ee thousands, often] a State investigation of a ve nea -| serve in re i . peri ; 1 ; Chae ee ‘ular vacancies over a period tn NEW YORK, (UP). — Josephus Daniels, U. S. Ambassador to Mexico, of years. They do the same work as judiciary committee of the South Caro- regular appointees but are paid, on. a lina legislature on January 18 voted | “Iam sure that a-State iny ‘a } said today that Mexico “sets an example] per diem basis, at a much lower rate] }, Cstigating 22 to 0 to sponsor a bill to set up a A . s eye t | body would end up by complimeny: for the United States in church attend-| and do not enjoy tenu: Pposi- entin school of law at the state Negro college, OR A soo re in their “| us on our treatment of the N, J ance.” Daniels, on a visit here, said religious tolerance was increasing in Mexico, and that church services now are permitted in every State. “You can hardly go into any church in Mexico that is not crowded,” he said. tions. They are not under contract ao Sing and may be replaced with candidates who have passed the usual examinations at any time. When white substitutes are displaced, they can have no legal cause for complaint. Why then do the Negro substitutes seem to be asking, contrary to the policy of all responsible Negro leadership, for special treatment? The apparent inconsistence will be cleared up when we Point out that there is little chance of many of these colored substitutes being re-employed in white areas. As in so many other fields, Negro teachers appear to be dis- criminated against because of color. Worse, when they are given places in our educational systems, they are gen_ erally (if gently) segregated into Negro districts. We do not challenge the contention that the Negro teacher who understands the problems of the colored community is often the best teacher for Negro pupils. Yet, we doubt that a policy of en- forced segregation in an educational system works out for the best interests either of the Negro or the white. South Carolina A. and M., at Orange- burg. The committee acted unanimously and hastily after House Speaker Sol Blatt made a speech in which he declared that the University of South Carolina faces “a critical situation.” Speaker Blatt spurred action in the judiciary sub-committee by stating that the National Association for the Ad- vancement of Colored People was plan- ning a legal move to have a Negro stu- dent admitted to the University of South Carolina law school on February 3, the beginning of the second semes- ter. tion in Mount Vernon.” aie en RABBIT’S EYE WILL BE USED SO THAT MAN MAY SEE AGAIN ee By Associated Press HAGERSTOWN, Md.—Anotire; tin bit of a rabbit's eye may yet help Frank L. Hoffman to see again. d Dr. Paul N. Fleming, Hager, eye specialist, said he planned « operation on the 61-year-old laborer similar to one last September jn which he transplanted the cornea of , rabbi to Hoffman’s right eye. The laborer was blinded last May when lye and carbolic acid from 2 spray. ing machine spattered over him. “As soon as he recovered from a < cold,” Fleming said today, “we are to try another operation and | | will enable him to see well eno: get around again.” Since the first operation, Hoftinay can tell when window blinds are drawn anj can distinguish when someone w- ks in front of him, Fleming said. i) ee TWO MEN THE RACE SHOULD REMEMBER THE NEGRO TEACHER tom COnd (Interracial Review) Negro professional men and women, are perhaps, much better off from the point of view of vocational opportunity The bill, approved by the judiciary| than the unskilled colored worker. This committee, stipulates that “the state] is undoubtedly due to the fact that board of trustees is hereby empowered] Professional people are much less af- to establish a school of law forthwith] fected by the whims of employers than and to. prove for proper instruction] those in other fields. The Negro law therein,” yer to a lesser extent, are often their The South Carolina legislators feel}Own bosses and can support themselves tbat any application by a Negro now] With more or less difficulty, depending may be answered with the statement] #Pon their own professional skill and the that the state has directed the seting| economic status of their clients. up of a law school at the Negro college] The Negro teacher has a more diffi- and that he will find facilities there.| cult row to hoe. In large urban areas —N. A. A. C. P_}in the North, where he is a member of a civil-service teaching staff, one should expect that he should receive the same consideration and the same opportuni- of| ties as the whites. Yet, in New York City recently, Negro substitute teachers complained that they were being dis- NIPPON SCHOOLS BRIDES TOKIO, (UP).—The Ministry Agriculture and Forestry today an- nounced plans to establish 35 “schools We cannot have interracial justice until we have an interracial civilization. A bi-racial plan will not do. = The name of Arthur A. Scho: and the name of James Weldon | son, called from the stage of p action among us in 1938, must ¢ ¢ kept fresh in our memory. ith 2! they achieved, tens of thousands of their own race do not yet know them Each left monuments of literary and cultural achievement; each spent his best years in season and out that we might enjoy the more abundant life; that we might feel proud of our racial ‘identity. Each day, directly or rectly, we receive beneficial reactions from their life work, but we take th as a matter of course, and seld: ever, pause for a thought of grat Arthur Schomburg was a bi For years he was an official of Bankers Trust company in New ' City in charge of foreign mails de; ment with scores of white em under him. But Schomburg’s glor hobby was collecting from every tion of the world, from ancient ' to the present, everything in any v2! touched in production by black han¢s whether it be books, pictures, stat manuscripts, unquestioned records a JOP _ Morris Brown College ATLANTA, GEORGIA LIBERAL ARTS COLLEGE Mehr a sal Jing to _ BACHELOR OF ARTS _ BACHELOR OF SCIENCE rated by Southern Association 0! Colleges and Secondary Schoo! Members of Association of A. Fountain, Jr., President BACKS OPPOSITION TO NEGRO TEACHERS Head of Mount Vernon School Board Gives Views Special to The New York Times WHITE PLAINS, N. Y..—Frank be Nardozzi, president of the Mount Ver- non Board of Education, expressed agreement tonight with Dr. William H. Holmes, superintendent of Mount Ver- non schools, that Negro teachers should not be employed in the local schools except for classes in which Negro chil. dren are in the majority. Dr. Holmes’s statements were made yesterday at a legislative hearing in New York City on the condition of the urban Negro pooulation. “An inquiry would show that Negro children are accorded the best of treat- ment in our schools.” Mr. Nardozzi said: “After all, are we to consider first the plight of two or three unemployed Negro teachers or that of. the 700 Negro pupils in our system?” = He pointed ont that Nathan Hale School, with a Negro population of about 40 per cent, was the newest school building in Mount Vernon and that it “is staffed by as competent a group of teachers as any school in the city.” _ He concurred in the opinion of Dr. Holmes, who testified at yesterday’s hearing that many white persons would move from the neighborhood of any Buy Them Now The New A. M.E. Discipline SINGLE COPY - — HALF DOZ. _ _ $489 ONE DOZ _ - $ Mount Vernon pseu in which a ia 4 teacher had a position, and realty values A. M. E. BOOK CONCERN BENE | ners pom he ie 716 S. 19th Street Phila. P a. ; ; “There was a storm of protest from) w er aiid ititéle, Willian Ty id Monday foriiitig, January ia Penna. EY M. DENNIS and Family. MORY of the late Rey. f, bell died January 27, 1938 a nce, R. I. s passed by and recall shter shores prepared for all bly fought, the crown to win here in bliss shall live again faith believed his promise trite se greatest joy it was to seek, Master's mission to complete. mul who with triumphart song ll meet the glad celestial throng ngels shall pour forth the strain E~ B. CAMPBELL, Widow me ee “APPRECIATION” he late Mrs. Sada J. Anderson wa dow of Major William T. Ander ipians also a member of the Par worker! for in these efforts she el led; also a business woman, teach- inbroken service. k achievement in any form. His stilts became so famous that more W York purchased a portion of his This Was th built. Met career a Her miss s coiitribution of “The Manuel” 1onary tracts: “ ri “The Fight of the SH lege thrilling Home mission Stories méral’ was held Friday |™°te missionary activities, at 1:00 o'diock P. M. mented the treasiry by hund: idence, 2040 Turner Street | !@"s- Her clear soptatis v audiences and hospitals as “Central’s never busy. line, THE CHRISTIAN gE ¢ foundation on which she ri $a writer and ete., also the to pro- She supple- reds of dol- Oice thrilled she satig— always on the You tii4y hear from heaven almost any time ‘ Tis a royal service, Free for one and all When you get in trouble, Give thi a call s lin Was} our Organization, we he a ss 3 AGE ELE CORDER ch fruitage to our Organization. ference convened with 2 large number of officers.and members present. The Conference was opened by sing- “Hold high the torch, ing Hymn 295 from the A. M. E. Do not forget its glow, Hymnal “And Are We Yet Alive)” It was given you from other hands | scripture reading from the Ist Ps, - you know, after comments on the scripture and Tis only yours to keep it burning} remarks by the Presiding Elder the bright, organization was perfected and the Youts (6 pass on to those who] business session of the conference was need the fight.” carried out in a most successful man- C. S. SMITH, President |ner. The Presiding Elder was loud in M.S. C. BECKETT, Cor Sec'y. | his praise and commendation to the and Member of the Executive Board| pastor, Rey. E. C. Foreman and Con- Soe ference for the showing made shortly ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA after the Annual Conference. The of ae) ficers were then confirmed; the sum The First Quarterly Conference for] of $48.73 was raised. Bethel A. M. E. Church, Alexandria,| We thank the bishop for sending us Louisiana of the Central Louisiana An-| these two efficient men of God. sual Conference. Alexandria District Rev. W.H. Hall, P. E was held January 8-9 by the newly ap- Rev. E. C. Foreman, Pastor Telephone to glory, O what Joy divine ho strove the Savior's will to do| | 27 feel the current moving on the line Built by’ God the Father for His love: and own We may talk to Jesus thro’ this roya telephone.” Sada J. Anderson was a woman o1 rare ability and devotion She’ storec 5B 2 é «| her memery ‘with a variety of informa iH done; thou too.shall live again ‘ ; tion and Preparation was her keynote nation for new developments A eration of human’ life is comprised in the with «vm y the fifty. years of unb the constantly expanding task P. Department: ade most important denartment of our Gade ago the public library of work. To train the Young People of our branch in Chistlike living is the roken Ex-Chaplain U. S. Army to the} °F missions. She realized the peace ; of progress grew more swift each dav "Mite Missionary Executiye Board.|7"4 the widening opportunities enlisted sreat woman has passed, great as a]"°" *fforts to extend service to man fistian, great as a musician and mis-| WhO sought her advice and experience ‘ Heerored and beloved by her associ ates. she knew her field of labor—North a i s Ohio—as perhaps no other woman ind writer, for more than fifty years PNR Ap caelehs less ctmenince ceived her special attention and kindly nathy. We quote from her report “This perhans is ection for $10,000 and officially uppermost desire of our heart. Med them “The Schomburg Collec ” 135th street branch. rica must forever remember Arthur chomburg, who died with less 2 hundred dollars in cash money. at a contributien! Ss Weldon Johnson, student, , author, poet diplomat, eternal stle of human-justice and pungent an] of prejudice, left a record in Y books. All America, black and read his “Negro America: ow?” as the Christian Scient Baker Eddy’s “Science It is brief but glitters like diamonds. He said he _see it. A hundred mil- see it, word by word. His eavily upon us, and it in- 1 of all. All America part of our work has grown ROUT ODOE Where they are now assembled tions unthought of and yet it is by no means what it should be. We realize tater Schomburg was made curator that if we must have worthwhile leaders The collection, given ample means]; oyr work in the coming years we “pursuing his researches, and much must see to it now that our people are Iuable material was added. There]j,ained under, careful supervision of no more interesting study dur-| 4y¢ who can by her own example lead © New York World’s Fair. All] jem to the source of spiritual know! ighest service. ~ —Chicago Defender. strength to 4 Who is ready? Peace to her ashes strength” edge : Rs iri celess Her inspiring example is a price ; legacy. There had been no slowing leg: i ing. “From down, no. hint of relaxing From is applicable SING GOSPEL SONGS ll Tell It Wherever I Go—10c Precious Lord, Take My Hand ».-.-+++> ; About You? .....--+++ aN Send Orders to THOMAS A. DORSEY 755 Oakwood Blvd. Dept. G. Chicago, Il service |. R. CAMPBELL, Jr., and Family, (Probably no woman of her time hac " J|read so widely and with fine discrimi- gen This a Pauls’ Letter to the Romar Sth verse. “But God con nointed Presiding Elder, Rev. W. H Miss Anna V. Veal Hall a CS Slee tae The Presiding Elder preached two in spiring sermons. Sunday morning he “REV, R. CLINGMAN” reached from the 5th chapter of An Able Evangelist nd the Danville, Ky endeth his ae were} The St. James Sunday| Rev. C. T. Buchan age} C'Os¢d a succes 35th] Conducted by I gman of ate ‘us from the| Louisville, Ky. ‘ove towards us in that, 0 in . Christ died for us 1 another fram the 8th ch erse. “Who shall love of Chri distress. or persecu light of nakedness or peri Theme, “Lc Holy Cc friends by the Presiding Elder assisted} chi would appreciate by Rey, Hawkins, pastor at Glenmora| which are carried out ir and Rey. Johnson, Conference Evange list On Monday evening at 8 o'clock the| Sixth St. Phone Jac business session of the Q y Con } ville, Ky FI ES 6 ERR Buy Direct From Manufacturer and SAVE MONEY! WE MANUFACTURE A COMPLETE LINF or PULPIT GOWNS EMBROIDERIES > YARD ) GOODS TRIMMINGS STOLES CAPS GOWNS AND CHOIR’ HATS, VESTMENTS CHURCH HANGINGS ACADEMIC HOODS Ask to see the New Blue and Maroon Robes and Caps =| CHOIR GOWNS | SEND FOR NEW CATALOGS 10 10c National Academic Cap and Gown Co. 821-23 Arch St. PENNSYLVANIA Boards, Communion Service Crosses, Hymn Tablets, Bulletin Altar Appointments. ===== DSC09471.JPG ===== TT TRE CHARTS ery N 0 tices ; _ THE BISHOPS’ COUNCIL ; _The Mid-winter session of the Bish- ops’ Council will be held at St. James A. M. E. Church, Dallas Texas, the Rev. Prince F. Jackson, 620 Good Street, entertaining pastor. The op- ening session will be at ten o'clock] — ei Thursday morning, February 16, 1939. | YS Any communications for the Council | Fe! may be addressed to the secretary at]. Monday, Feb. 13/1150 Washington Boulevard, Rising 8:11 PM City, Kafigas, until February 10, and 6:50 PM after that, 620 Good St., Dallas, Texas. ie Calendar — February 16—Bishops Couneit. x Texas, St. James A. ra Church. Rev. Prince p } son, Pastor, Bishop Geo, Young. RB b. 22—South Florida Cons _-Ft. Lauderdale, Fla, Rev. GN. Collins Bishop R. A. Grant, SPECIAL PARTY TO DALLAS, TEXAS Meeting of the Council of Bishops and Connectional Council A. M. E. Church February 16, 1939 Schedule: Lv New York Lv North Phila. Ly Washington GOING (PRR train No. 17) erence Box Pastoy, Railroad, The Frisco] check with acific Railroads to con-| vance the { delegation and all who} are interest ith them to the above] your thru t ai rebuy. Be , Hebruary 14th—Leave At- board 6:35 a.m. C. T. Ar-]T. & P. ¢ irmingham, 11:00 a. m.; Leave] route up to ed. ving A Atlanta Terminal] is via the Official ro Atlanta, Seaboard t co Memphis, Mo, am Frisco, 12:15 p. m. Ar-|ern Ry. to At} ; k THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER your ticket agent in ad- are quoted in which you li unable to purchase jeer hubs Fi various boards and auxiliaries were call- ‘anta and] ed ‘for by the Presiding Elder. showed a tremendous improvement over sure to see that your ticket ute, namely beyond ° Birmingham, iy Pac. Texarkana and 0 Dallas, returning same Birminghar the last were as anta. Sister Rosa Wells, With 75% present. tis-| The boards and Raised by; m thence South-| Stewards : Mar. 8—Central Florida Lv Baltimore 7:40 PM Bishop J. S. Flipper, Senior Bishop] St. Petersb ees Ly Harrisburg 10:13 PM Bishop J. A. Gregg, Secretary Ri pereburg, Fla. 1912 3,4 St Ly Pittsburgh 3:40 AM Tuesday, Feb. 14 : . ! ate ; her Pastor Biss P . . nt. - = “ps er GENERAL CONFERENCE BULLE. A vy Xenia B TIN — Ar St. Louis 3:20 PM Ss Ly St. Louis (MKT train No. 1) 5:30 PM In view of the fact that w. : lege, Waco, Texa: re are build- i ” Pes Ar Dallas Bi AER 9:30 AM Wednesday, Feb. 15}; 1° . visual exhibit of the African mee Ky . Chairmay M scopal _ Sse SON, S Ly Dallas (MK&T train No. 8) 6:00 PM Friday, Feb. 17 me. sari gt ae a nie ee, Ar St. Louis 11:45 AM Saturday, Feb. 18‘ bs peocead wn g| SPECIAL TO THE FIFTH EPiscn Ly St. Louis (PRR train No. 30) ‘12:15 PM » Renee, of rome shesh) Gmail ord PAL DisTRIct Ar Danio - 7:47 PM size), and also a picture of yourself. Ag : We also urge Presiding Elders to send ' a Ar Columbus 9:08 PM “ pe Bre mn 1:28 AM Sunday, Feb. 19 _ | their picture. It is our desire to have = Bishow Nesk W< Willan, re . . 6:30 AM on display, the pictures of one thous- “ ay ‘ Ar par fy 2 AM and or more A. M. E. Churches and res sii s a fan Ar Washington 9:55 AM tele, valet: (Sed Remee EMS acd cicto, pn et Ar North Philadelphia 8:28 AM reat and puree “a Dr. ae oe he Ar New York 9:50 AM Local Commiss airman 4225 Brush St., Detroit, Michigan Approximate Fares to Dallas, Texas, via St. Louis: Ppa THE BISHOPS COUNCIL Washington and Persons desiring space in the Special New York Philadelphia _ Baltimore | Bishops Council Edition of the CHRIS Round-trip clergy $48.80 $46.10 $43.25 TIAN RECORDER are requested to First-class one-way 48.80 ‘* 46.10 43,25| communicate with the Editor at once. First-class round-trip, 5 months limit 83.60 78.20 72.50 : Coach fare, one-way ~ 32.66 30.41 28.05 BISHOPS COUNCIL Upper berth Pullman rate, one-way 9.40 9.40 8.2 . Lower berth Pullman rate, one-way 12.35 11.85 10.80] _ All persons who will attend the Mid- Winter Sesion of the Bishops Council in Dallas, Texas, February 16-17, 1939, are asked to please write the entertain- ing pastor, that satisfactory comforts might be arranged, also hour of arrival. REV. PRINCE F. JACKSON 620 Good Street, Dallas, Texas. Reservations made in the order of application, All parties wishing to make reservations for this trip will please’ communi- cate with— Mr. John R. Hawkins, Financial Secretary, 1541 14th Street, N. W., ¢ Washington, D. C. Or Mr. H. H. Lowber, Passenger Traffic Dept., PRR, Broad St. Station, Philadelphia, Pa. AN APPEAL. HELP! In the midst of heavy responsibilities and small poverty stricken members I NOTE—The Pennsylvania RR advises that members of the clergy will be| Cannot bear to see our parsonage sold permitted to buy through round-trip clergy tickets to Dallas, Texas, on pre-| for taxes. sentation of Eastern Clargy Permit—Selling dates February 8th to 14th, So I appear to Bishops, General < } Officers, College Presidents. Army Chaplains, Presiding Elders, Ministers of the World, and Religious Organiza- tions, Political, Fraternal and Social Organizations and friends. Please give a donation or give me the privilege to +] speak to your people after your morn- old. ing service. Make your check to St. DON’T SEND NEWS PLEASE READ AND ACT All delinquent subscribers, as well as non-subscribers MUST NOT ex-| TIAN RECORDER weekly, write us pect us to publish news UNLESS YOU] If you have removed give us your ARE A SUBSCRIBER AND YOUR| and new address. It will save expense. Paul A. M. E. 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DESTROYED BY FIRE Our Church and Parsonage both were destroyed by fire Sunday morning Jan Ist, at 2:30 a.m. and we are in much need of help. We will thank you for whatever you will give. Please send to Rev. C. B. Brontley pastor Allen Chapel A. M. E ¢ Sidon. Miss. The Central Oklahoma Electoral College Meets The Electoral College of the Oklahoma Annual Conference t to meet April 12th, 1939, twelve-noon in Talihina, Okla. Rev. J. P. Perks, Pastor Rt. Rev. H. Y. Tookes, B’sho W. Albert Davis, Secrets Meeting of New Jersey Conferenct Branch The First Quarterly Meeting New Jersey Conference Branch '\” man’s Mite Missionary Society \' held on Thursday, February 9, 195°. # the Mt. Zion A. M. E. Church, Pers S. H. Barker, Pastor. 3 Mrs. Annie F. Vanderhorst. ef Mrs. Annie M- Collier, Cor set AND CONNECTIONAL OUNCE. _A. M. E. CHURCH, (COLORE ara 16th, Everybody Going the M y P.” Way to Dallas. All Alsbane Georgia, Florida, Missouri, ior and The East Going The M. © Special arrangements have been ™” cs ers and relics of importance in his-| The roll was called, The reports of the Each report. auxiliaries reports follows : bia Swim Cea Ru A Ce de oe $ 614.04 \ngeles 1es Editor and Mrs TOR J. H ary 9th the veteran Californi ied to Mar Fr es : Trustees 35.18 nphis, 7:00 p. m., Leave Mem-] For further information, 4 e SKS - Sak Pac. 10:30 p. m. Wednesday, Cop Ay Wingfield, alee Nene Pe ee 4 mes ith, Arriye Little Rock, 1:25 tion Transportation Committee 140 Brevaot ats foot ia aving Little Rock, Mo. Pac. Wine ‘Street,’ SW, “Atfanta, Ga. whol Stevardece Bota No, fs ca aici Dallas, T. & P. Mab you in securing your clergy Stewardess Board No. 3 7.22 ning—Friday, Feb. 17th—Leaye| Connectional Transportation Commit aly de : a Saturday, | fee? HY Arnett J:'R, Hawkins | Stewardess Beard Nut 8 W8th, Arrive Memphis Mo. Pac.} Washington, A. C Sumpter, Ohio; % Pastor’s Aid eas as m., Leave Memphis Frisco 8:00] C- Brewer, Ill. W. 4. Burnett, Mo. Pulpit Aid 2 a te Acrive Birmingham, 2:40 p..m.|D. 1.. T. Robinson, Georgia, T. J.|Prayer Band 5.00 irmingham, Southern Ry. 2:45] Miles, G. T. Stinson, La J, B. But | Rose of Sharon ia 7.90 rive Atlanta 7:40 C. T. key Cos Gibbs Pla). HY Clayborn | Willing. Workers 1.50 bilization—Delegates from Geor-}Ark. N. W. Reynolds, Tenn., H. H.|Senior Choir 29 48 South Carolina and Florida and| Lowber, J. C. Coe, Md.,G. T. Sims|Usher Board 25.25 1 F contiguous States are asked to| Ala., and V. M. Townsend, Ark Missionary ..... heen % 32.00 i eorgia in Atlanta in time to leave GEORGE A. SINGLETON Men's Club. RG cee 273 wee schedule quoted above. Alabama Editor and Manager of Calender Club : 1.35 equested to join the party in Bir- The Christian Recorde:. Junior Choir oa 4.50] S , Tennsesee in Memphis, Ar-} -— Trane — Trustee Aid ...... 6.00], as in Little Rock and Texas and)MT. PISGAH A. M. E. CHURCH| Nickel Club 1.00] 7 States enroute. Delegates from ———— ~ : ouri, Iowa, Wisc., Illinois, Indiana, (Continued from page 1) |. Total raised $1412.19] id happine higan, Ohio, etc., can also join our | —— Grand Total for all purposes rede darin ation, leaving Little Rock, Ark.| occasion, Scripture lesson, after which this third quarter ~ 1412.19 1:45 a. m. Wednesday, February | , on schedule shown above. | he Trip—The route selected will verse many beautiful scenes natural Otherwise, including mountains, | nd rare in value, thus affording th additional pleasure to the trip. he Bishops Council is a meeting of Fathers of the Church to discuss Ms for the furtherance of the A. M. Church. It's great to see them ction. he Connectional Council is an as-| ibly of thought, as it is composed of standing characters of the Church, f ministers and laymen. This being year for election of delegates to General Conference a large at- ince is expected. ARES—The following are the one coach clergy fares, based on One f per mile. At Dallas, rebuy for n trip: ~ inta .... annah on, Ga. ville Fi 10.80| (Mrs.) Pearl §. Johnson on | Sees 11.90} SS | Nes 12.65 NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 12.40 — 11.00| The Third Quarterly Conference of 10.80] Isracl Memorial A. M, E. Church of 9.95| the Newark District was held Decem- 10.20] ber 6th, 1938 in 11.10] Rev. W. H. King, presiding. . 14,20] . The Presiding Elder called the Con- 7.10| ference at 8:30 P M. Hymn No. 12, 7.985, “A Charge to Keep I Have,” was an- 6.75| nounced by the pastor, Rev. D. L. 9,25] Davis. Brother J. S. Brown led us i in prayer. Scripture lesson St. John 10:1-10 were read by the pastor. The the Presiding Elder made his address which was enjoyed by all. A. M. After the organization of the Con- ference the business session was carried out in an orderly way The meeting was largely attended, | continu All reports were good from the various We i departments of the church Raised for the pastor since the fast] who ar quarter, $138.15. derful Paid the Presiding Elder this quarter | Past 40,00. The p Sunday morning the P. E preached | all the from the subject “Commit Thy Way | Church Unto the Lord,” from this subject the} Year speaker electrified the congrega all went away praising the speaker and their God. | Sunday ched another| soul stirring sermon which was enjoyed | by all. | We are thankful to God and the Bishop for the return of our Presiding | Elder and pastor for another year night he pre I foel that success will be ours this year tnder the leadership of our Chief- tain, Dr. J. L. Butler. | We pray that he will live long | continue to preach God’s word | Drei ye) a. Butler, (Pe Bt Rev. Wm. Holleybrooks, Pastor | and | 2 ires quoted are based on | fares from your home near it. Be sure and congregation then sang, “Draw Me Nearer.” Rev D. L. Davis then turned the meeting over to the Presiding El- der, who proceeded to elect a secretary, We, the members of Israel Memorial E. Charch do humbly’ submit The bus the above report fs say that God has blessed us in’the past years, and we are praying that He will} Dr. S. R. Maguinez, P e to bless us in the future. the sessior both our pastor and Presiding Elder, We can “ruthfully}terly € My E.: ( nyoke the blessing of God upon ganized a e to be commended on the won-]! work they haye done in the] der vastor, Rev. D. L. Davis wishes members and friends of Israel} a happy and prosperous New] ha Sister Rosa Wells —Norma T. Littles Clerk | Rey exhortatic JOILET, ILL n [ Confere his Conference Ye \ FOR SALE AT 716 S. 19th Street PHILADELPHIA, PA. BIBLES-$12.00 A. M. E, BOOK CONCERN Pearl H 1 Recorder m success toot ===== DSC09472.JPG ===== "PAGE FOURTEEN (Continued from page 2) on a hill,” as Jerusalem; we have moun- tains, but none sacred as Mount Zion; & we have Little Round Top at Gettys- aA burg, where thousands of brothers gave their lives in fratricidal battle, but no Calvary, where the world’s Redeemer gave His life for His fellows. The sanctity of battle fields of France is that human blood was shed there. The sanctity of Golgotha is not the skull- shaped rock, place of ardinary execu- tion, but that the blood of Jesus of Nazareth, Son of God, was there shed. I suspect that when a place becomes sacred to men it is either because -a great spirit dwelt there, or some great deed, physical or spiritual, was_.there performed. Some saint or hero has saturated it with his personality. The soil itself has no sanctity, except, per- haps, it is blood stained by hero, or trodden by saint or scholar. There is no sanctity in buildings except as places where God and man meet. No ma- terial things are holy, except as they have been in contact with holy men and holy God. The Sanctity of Common Places God is not only the God of the sacred place, but of the common place. It does not detract from the holiness of the House of God to say that every place ought to be holy to the man of God: in every place he ought to be true to his God. Our God will meet us in the street as well as in the formal place of worship. Our altar fires and our home fires may be burning not far apart. People come together and say, “Where two or three are gathered to- gether in His name, there will He be in the midst.” But He is alsoin our pri- vate devotion. Jesus counseled His disciples when praying to go into their closets and close the door. I surmise that we need to learn what Moses learned, that God is not con- fined to place. I am afraid that Paul shocked his audience when he declared, “The Most High dwelleth not in tem-; ples made with hands.” And Jesus startled the woman of Samaria by say- ing that “neither in Jerusalem nor on Mt. Gerizim” was God to be found, but wherever man lifted up his soul to his Maker. The runaway boy, Jacob, found God at ‘Bethel, not at his father’s altars; Moses found Him at the barning bush, not in the massive temples of Egypt; Gideon found Him at the threshing floor, not by the ark at Shiloh; Hagar found God in the wilderness, Elisha at his plowing, Saul tending his flock, Manoah at his fire- side. Finding God at unexpected places? Who would have expected to find God in a Bethlehem manger? Where the heart has reached _ its Wilberforce University WILBERFORCE, OHIO The Oldest Educational Institu- tion Owned and Conducted by Negroes in the World. College of Liberal Arts, Educe- tion, Divinity, High School, Vocations. D. Ormonde Walker, President a CHRISTIAN RECORDER PULPIT] decpest and highest, and where the .-hief and only places where men may] the center of the camp was the Ark of THE CHRISTIAN RECORD . with heaven,” sang Browning, “and every common bush is aflame with God.” Teale as! ives Holy andes For Moses, as for us, the pre God makes the ground holy, “Every thinking man in his progress through life has his elect spots, un- noted of others, which are shrines t soul finds its utmost wealth of in- ner experience, there also is God. Saul, of Tarsus, may find Him on the road to Damascus, Saint Augusti-ejnay find Him in the garden at Milan, Jacob's rough stone pillow was better for him as a Diyine remembrancer than any costly temple. That is why simple me, any many other, he Present in the Old Te times for Jews only, and in New 7." ment days, and later, for the Chris al very largely. His principal day is 5,” lay, or its equivalent. We think — God was more present in the feed at | tol tury than in the 20th. Lo, and ste iolks may find rude bench, uncushioned] him. Poor is a home if there isn’t some} some day we m ‘ : and fifty-two years ago Rich ; Z ; i ae ak “isome day we meet Him out q ‘ ago Richard Allen and pew and bare meeting houses as sacred quiet chamber where man may meet} ventional seas aie si a all con, om St. George M. E. Churchi in Philadelphia ox pers as gorgeous cathedral. Stark sim-} alone with his God. The hot and dusty : ‘ € Jacob ‘moyement of religious freedom, taeK) ylvania, : initiated and | many other movements for freedom in all categories a Sgumcoee $ 2 inated in the establishment African Methodist Episcopal Church in 1816. Richard Allen’ in Mother Bethel Church, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania The E. Book Concern is on 716-18 So. 19th Street, Philadelphia P. i Dr. G. E. Curry, Manager. janes ‘us appraise anew the intrinsic qualities of that pi athfinder and refresh our memories with the Abate en ‘oines who first blazed the trails. Let us regird ourselves for t task of building a better world by building a better church rican Methodism in cooperation with the great Christian move: has a very unique mission on earth. We have a rich heritage. p your heads sons and daughters of Allen. Pass on the torch uture is bright. : D. H. SIMS, Chairman of Board of Publication A. M. E. Church. G. E. CURRY, Manager A. M. E. Book Concern, 716-18 So. 19th Street, Philadelphia, Pa. \MORNING SERVICE TO WORSHIP MN—No. 377 YER IRIPTURE—Gen. 12:1-9 or Gen. 13:8 ;CALOGUE ISSIONARY OFFERING YNOUNCEMENTS ¥YMN—No. 327 (RMON—Subject—Richard Allen, Apostle of Freedom; or Richard Allen, Apostle of Faith; or Richard Allen, Religious Adventurer; or Our Great Heritage. Text: Gen. 12:12. OFFERING—Precede with an explanation by Pastor, (per law in Disci- ; page 327) to support A. M. E. Book Concern, a six story brick building containing offices, assembly rooms, home for Allen C. E. League, Stinday School Union, Christian Recorder, A. M. E. Review, and headquarters of the African Methodist Episcopal Church. lwe say, “Surely the Lord is in this p| and I knew it not,” and we are ae ‘The bush may burn for you in a, wa expected place. Very likely yoy be a little timid about speaking of findin, God in such surroundings, or in a chi of very opposite beliefs from your own, ‘for fear your orthodoxy, or your faith is questioned. That is a great day {, -you and your idea of God, however. Th Fine Grace of Reverence “Put off thy shoes—holy groung» | What does that mean to yone me? Simply this: Cease treat ‘daily round of life as a common It is holy ground—the only ground you have. Look; for ey is aflame with the presence Hear; for the Voice speaks to yx the common bush, even though your 7 busy eyes fail to see and your dinnej A ears fail to hear. As comrades of the \ Carpenter, we work-folks must recog. nize that our humdrum, wea monotonous daily task is holy ¢ not unlike that of the little cs shop at Nazareth or Capernaum. |} distress and necessity is but a son. Every pang of pain i remind us of the grace of God dure. Life itself is but a prel life eternal, and is holy becaus present privilege. To the Oriental Moses, taking the sandals in holy place was reverence. Not in outward { in inward reality, we should trea universe with feet unshod. H : shallow man who isn’t reverential i F Seah the worshipping place of another. | 7 take off my hat, not because | belies as he does, but because I res; belief. How do I know but that voice is speaking to him fro plicity, so offensive to art, but so mighty] paths, likewise, the rough and rugged tor life. To such, religion is not so]roads our feet must needs travel each much services to be attended, rites to] day, may become a meeting place, glor- be observed, ritual to be performed, as a} ious, even though the path be in the ‘ife to be lived. wilderness back of Mt. Horeb, if we “The place where thou standest.” Not] can but realize that the ground is holy some other place, but “where thou} there the soil marked with Divine foot- standest.” God is in Philadelphia, or} prints. 5 your bome town, as well as in Jerusalem] To the ancient Israelite God was to or Rome. Great cities, splendid cathe-} be found only in certain places, at cer- drals, inspiring music, trained singers,}zain times, and at certain rites and cloquent preachers, stained glass “where| ceremonies in Tabernacle or Temple. aghts like glories fall;” are these the} God was in the camp of Israel, and in nnd God? Many go through life with-| the Covenant and the Holy of Holies. vut such aid to devotion and worship.] Theoretically, we have long since out- No; “Where’er they seek Thee thou} grown such beliefs; practically we haye art found, and every place is hallowed] not. We are still inclined to localize ground,” we sometimes sing. God. In spite of large and brave uni- In every age men have been choosing} versal creeds—in statement—there is a special places, and declaring that in]tendency to build a fence about Him. them God was especially present. The] He is a God of the white race, a man— lofty mounds which the Chaldees erect-|a white man, of course. A member ed on the plains round about Ur were] of our particular church, with a slight intended to help men get nearer their| side interest in neighboring churches deities. So we are apt to believe that] and creeds. He is our Particular, in- some church or cathedral is especially} dividual God—when we happen to be favored of the Most High, and we can-] in trouble, or need Him for display pur- not worship aright unless we copy that] poses, or to prove that we have ex- building. Moses had to learn that there} clusive possession of the Great Archi- was no spot of desert sand so dry and] tect of the Universe. desolate, but might be the abode of the] God may be worshipped in all places Eternal; no thorn bush so withered and} and in all forms, by all men, of all color, worthless, but that from it might speak] creed and condition. God is not only the voice of God. “Earth's crammed] “the friend of Abraham,” but His Son is S$ L 0 0 K ] EXTRAORDINARY VALUE e * AFTERNOON SERVICES Missionary Observance of Allen’s Day USICAL SELECTION AYER RIPTURE HYMNAL Poe a. ISICAL’ SELECTION at ground, jthen, is) Holy’ RODUCTORY REMARKS............ By Mistress of Ceremonies and that which has been consecrat [E MINUTE ADDRESS—‘Richard Allen as a Missionary” dedicated to His worship ISIC—Hymn No. 226 wherever the souls of men ha rE MINUT , ; wherever : E ADDRESSES: DISCIPLINE shipped, in cathedral, church, 0 Sara Allen’s Assistance in the Great Founders Work” t] ing house; at crossroad chapel side shrine; in paths where saints! walked, or where dreaming boys walked and talked in quiet on campus; in silent woodland or i hillside, or mighty camp by the s in factory, shop, store or offic _ “Why we should Support the A. M. E. Book Concern.” RING FOR ALLEN’S DAY IC—No. 734—(Rallying Song) SSIONARY BENEDICTION seen) OF. SCHOOL’S OBSERVANCE OF ALLEN’S DAY ILAR SUNDAY SCHOOL LESSON—(In place of review period TOGETHER $1.50 Music Hymnal and may be God’s holy ground. Y fre following) °$.90 Discipline and may be besnied jon tbe n° \L TALKS—By boys and girls on Richard Allen. Viz: - ike «Yas difficulty, on the south by trov! chard Allen’s Conversion the east by adversity, on the Ri ‘ hardship, but it is your, holy sr" Bees eas acslave, Boy hard Allen, Founder of the African M. E. Church A $2.40 Value ~ tan Both For $2 00 || There the bush a te lard Allen the Hero ol “3 es, at ees —tHvent! ue = a ig ? tae ‘ to e ISTIAN ENDEAVOR LEAGUE OBSERVANCE Lia Dice Ree ue Ne came Cox : ‘THI IRISTIAN RECORD LEN’S DAY ; Both yolumes beautifully and securely bound in Semi — fal pa Bey a, cme made up using some of the topics Morocco and StampedinGold. ONLY A LIMITED NUMBER OF VOLUMES TO — BESOLD AT THIS PRICE. SEND YOUR ORDER | \ TO-DAY. WE PAY POSTAGE. | Na 2 hire ‘ A. M. and name of church. 716 S, 19th Street. where converted? the first Bishop? al of the A. M. E. Church are m! hops of A. M. E. Church? eral Officers, their names and departments? ow living? ay loulin Bros. & Co- < a ~ ‘ : : HE CHRISTIAN RECORDER me 8. How many pastors? 9. How many Missionary Workers? 10. How Many members? ll. How many colleges? ie What are A. M. E. Mission Fields? “i es many Allen Christian Endeavor Leagues? a Ow many Sunday Schools? 1S. Some great laymen of the Church? 16. Some great laywomen of the Church? 17. Some great Young People of the Church? EVENING WORSHIP Combi Cate Rawonsine bined Church Organizations HYMN—No,. 737 PRAYER SCRIPTURE APOSTLES’ CREED MUSIC ORATION—“The Heroism of Richard Allen” MUSIC “Richard Allen, the Torchbearer” "The Church which Richard Allen Founded” “Richard Allen, the Pathfinder” MUSIC “The Future of the A. M. E. Church” OFFERING—Haye special offering in envelopes, and from clubs pre- viously organized. This should be a great rally day for funds as well as for morale, appreciation and committment. DOXOLOGY MIZPAH OR BENEDICTION N. B.—Envelopes may be purchased from A. M. E, Book Concern, 716-18 So. 19th Street, Philadelphia, Pa.—Price $1.25 for 500— (including Postage) DEAR PASTOR: After much forethot, I have outlined a plan that I feel will not only put more interest and enthusiasm in our Annual ALLEN DAY, but make it a great time to Advertise and sell African Methodism by recounting the deeds and achievements of our great Founder and the history of the Church he organized. I hereby submit it to you, trusting that it shall receive such hearty endorsement that Pastor and Church will cooperate to make it all we desire it to be THE PLAN 1. Select in each Church a Richard Allen Celebration Commit be composed of at least one representative from each organ in the Church, 2. Have them to meet at least once annually as soon as possib plan the Allen Celebration program. 3. Program to consist of Great Religious Ser in February, and an Oratorical Contest on Allen's Bi I est convenient week day. Contestants from the Young People’s Department. 4. The Committee is to plan, boost, advertise, at possible to make the Religious Services ar successful. 5. Each member and well-wisher to be asked to help celebrate Allen's birthday by celebrating on that day th own Christian birthda and giving one cent a year for every year they have been a Cl tian. Suitable envelopes to be provided by Committee and eacl Organization represented to get full credit for what it reports To be collected on or before 2nd Sunday in February. 6. Oratorical Contest. Subject, “The Place of Richard Allen in the Annals of American History.” Not more than 10 minutes. No manuscript to be used. Two prizes to be given Committee to arrange. 7. Contest to be judged on three points. Subject Matter—Pronur tion—Delivery. 1st Winner from each Church to compete in a District Contest. 2nd Winner to act as Alternate, Time and place ices the 2nd Sunday 1 and do everything d Oratorical Contest to be arranged. Two prizes to be given. Ist prize: A free trip and expenses to the First District Missionary and Educational Con gress to appear en the program or money in cash. Also a picture and writeup em ear Church paper.* 8. The first three winners in the District Contest to appear on the night program at our next Sunday School Cony ention. Representa tives from our local Negro Press to act as Judges in the District Contest. 9. Will talk to Pastors about a Richard Allen Badge that can be sold for 25c. Can be used for all occasions such as Picnics, Celebrations, Conventions, etc. *Reference to District Missionary and Educational Congress, could be changed to any meeting or occasion of like interest in any given District. Yours for success, I, N, PATTERSON I consider this a fine move in the right direction. It was thought- out by Dr. Patterson wholly on the basis of the needs of his particular Presiding Elder’s District, but there is possibility of using the sugges- tions throughout all Districts in the A. M. E. Chureb, in part or as a whele. D, H. SIMS, Bichop let & Oth Districts, ===== DSC09473.JPG ===== _ PAGE SIXTEEN es RECORDER HALL OF FAME Bishop Edward J. Howard 14th Episcopal District The Rev. Herman F. Tyree, Pastor St. Matthew, Philadel- phia, Penna. The Reverend J. E. Thomas, P. E., Palmetto Annual Confer- ence, Florence, S. C. T. Jefferson Clement, Pastor Wesley Chapel, Houston, Tex. Decatur Ward Nichols, Pastor Emanuel, New York City. The Rev. George W. Baber, Pas- tor of Ebenezer Church, De- troit, Michigan, and host to the 1948 GENERAL CONFER- ENCE. Mrs. Thennie Baten, Bethel Church, Hartford, Conn. The Rev. Wm. A. Dorsey, Pastor, Woodbury, New Jersey THE RECORDER. HONOR ROLL Evangelist N. H. Jeltz. Mrs, W. Sampson Brooks, Beth- el Church, Newbedford, Mass. Mrs. Alberta Wilson, Jones Philadelphia, Penna. Mrs. Alma Mason, Allen A. M. E. Church. Philadelphia, Pa. The Reverend J. A. Dames, Pas- tor of St. James, St. Louis, Misscuri. The Rev. W. E. Guy, Pastor Ft. Wayne, Ind. Dean Chas. S. Spivey, Payne Seminary, Wilberforce, Ohio. The Rev. John C Coaxum, Pas. tor St. Matthews, S. C. The Rev. S. T. Boyd, Mt. Pis- gah A. M. E. Church, Salem, N. J. The Rev. A. D. Avery, Presid- ing Elder of the Raleigh Djs- trict, Western North Carolina Conference, Greensboro, N. C, The Rev. Allen R. Cooper, Al- bany, Ga. The Rev. E. Harley, Apalachicola, Florida. The Rev. N. H. Leath, Noma, Florida. Mr. R. J. Gardner, St. James A. M. E, Church, Cleveland, Ohjo. Mr. Albert Williams, Michigan The Rev. W. F. Rice, Pastor, Detroit, Michigan. The Rev, Howard A. Garcia, Pastor, Mt. Pisgah, Jersey City, M.S. ‘ The Rev. Edward E, Tyler, Pas. Detroit, tor, Jamaica, N. Y. Members of the Hall of Fame are persons who have sent in ten or more new cash subscriptions in the Most Popular Bishop Con- test. On the Honor Roll are names of persons who have sent in five or more cash subscriptions. Let your name appear next week among the LEADERS of the church. Watch this space. GANDHI SEES VICTORY JUST AHEAD (Continued from page 1) fle has already lived longer than most Hindus, despite the fact that he barely ceeds his body, despite the hardships of many jail sentences inflicted upon him by the British, despite.many long, hard fasts that he has imposed upon himself. Studied at London \Vhen he passes off this earthly scene ind was called to the bar. prefessionally to South Africa in 1893, and while there soon found his life work. South Africa had immigration! The British Governors refused to sanc- laws which tended to restrict Indians) tion this moye. from entering the country. They suf fered from other restrictions likewise. In Prison Two Years He was fined and imprisoned for his work there. imprisoned often for his work in India. For in his. home country he was one of the proponents of home rule for India. He was one of the leading figures in the All-India Congress of natives. He led a boycott of English goods and institutions. In 1922 he was arrested and sent to prison for six years. But he was re leased after two years and in 1930 led the revolt against the salt tax. Once he soon found his way back to jail in 1932 for civil disobedience. But, remarkably, his treatment in Africa did not embitter him. To the contrary, when the Boer War broke out, he did notable volunteer hospital work for the British. Again, later, when the British arranged a round- table conference to settle Indian prob- lems, Gandhi attended. Heeding his preaching of resistance with “nonviolence,” thousands of his: followers have humbly submitted to police charges with clubs without rais- ing a hand in defense. He has lived to see part of his dream come true. The British Parliament has passed laws which give the Indian provinces some measure of home rule. If successful, the British envision a large measure of home rule for the whole of India. The Indian Congress adherents won the Governments in Bombay, Madras, Bihar, Orissa, the Central Provinces the United Provinces and the Northwestern Frontier. Although Gandhi no longer holds ‘fice in the All-Indian Congress, they ‘ook to him for guidance and advice. Only a few months ago the India | Governments of Bihar and the United Provinces resigned. They did so at a nod from Gandhi. They had urged the freedom of certain political prisoners. THE REV. CHAS. W. Nia is not apt ever to see his like] and The Journal of Religious Education. in. Son of a minor Government] He is ripe in experience and has traveled ial and born at Porbandar October] widely in Europe and South America. 2. 1269, he went to London, studied law! Editor Abington is a Virginian by birth He went! and a Texan by adoption. f and our beloved pastor, Rev. R. E. Mound Bayou District, Rev. R. E. Hutchinson, our pastor of Shelby Sta- tion had everything systematically ar- ranged. Sabbath School Sunday morn- ing, Mrs. Cora B. Williams, Supt. The class No. 1 was taught by Bro. E. S. again he was imprisoned. Released, an ae Principal “of Shelby High instructions upon the lesson. ABINGTON Editor of Sunday School literature, The deadlock followed He has been fined aad Bethel A. M. E. Church was held The First Quarterly Conference of ful to Bishop Greene for returning to 3 Hutchinson for another yéar. The 5 The lesson was quite a treat to every one present, address by the P. E. which gave good and wholesome Under Subscription Campaign Now On 4 . “THE CH five. Editor and Manager The Christian Recorder 716 S. 19th Street, Philadelphia, Penna. leadership of our efficient. | ‘ still retain our leadership = Mound Bayou District. Th» p paid in full and a nice sum left , the pastor. . Money raised this quarter $243.72 ‘Mrs. Rosa B. Thy, — Subscribe to RISTIAN RECORDER _ A-GREAT OPPORTUNITY Special, Christian Recorder \ Club Rates!! 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Allen Bui The conference season will soon be Day as usually observed will mean nothing now to the CHRISTIAN RECORDER. Before the off-seasop comes we call upon loyal Africa" conn rch-wide sub- worth? Sub- Methodists all over the connection to help us in a chu scription campaign. Do you love your church a dollar’s ‘seribe, Subscribe! Get your friends, and neighbors to subscribe! subscriptions and tboost your The connection wants to know and maintain one of an offering in your church for so many Bishop. Prove your love for him. the most popular Bishop. You will help preserve over. Under the our oldest institutions, the CHRISTIAN RECORDER. We 2 Pee: WILL YOU HELP US? \ ite “ = During the February Pasty] of 5 E ‘ Over jg Nema It is we will Send — law Allen Take must have PHILADELPHIA, PA. THURSDAY, JANUARY 26, 1939 PRICE FIVE CENTS THE RECORDER HALL OF FAME THE REVEREND T. L. SCOTT E Baltimore, Maryland The Rev. ‘or two weeks, ending Sunday night, Muary 15th the Reverend T. L. t conducted a revival at St. Mat- African M- E. Church in Phila- hia. The pastor is the Reverend F. Tyree. The congregation is largest of our connection in the ity and numbers over two thousand Ommunicants. Each night the audi-| | rium was’ crowded with overflow in he Lecture Room. Over 70 souls were idded to the church and many were Ppily converted in the old fashioned phia, Penna. ence, Florence, S. C. T. Jefferson Clement, Ward Nichols, Decatur ENCE. ‘The connection knows Dr. Scott as f outstanding preacher. He is now brving in Baltimore a new church which fishop M. H. Davis recently received. Scott’s successful pastorates have n in Detroit, Chicago, North Caro- ROLL Evangelist N. H. Jeltz. eat and other places. He is con-|} Mrs. ee ting a meeting now at St. James. | | Philadelphia, F'enna. Mrs. Thennie Baten, tic City, another great church. Matthew is still aglow. Hearts ‘made glad while he proclaimed ‘ord of God. ; @ preacher, sweet singer, man of “winner of souls. Mighty her- of the passion is he. tor of St, James, Missouri. The Rey. Wm. A. Dorsey, Pastor, Woodbury, New Jersey Herman F. Tyree, Pastor St. Matthew, Philadel- The Reverend J. E. Thomas, P. E., Palmetto Annual Confer- Pastor Wesley Chapel, Houston, Tex. Pastor Emanuel, New York City. The Rev. George W. Baber, Pas- tor of Ebenezer Church, De- troit, Michigan, and host to the 1949 GENERAL CONFER- THE RECORDER HONOR Mrs. W. Sampson Brooks, Beth- el Church, Newbedford, Mass. Jones Bethel Church, Hartford, Conn. Mrs. Alma Mason, Allen A. M. E. Church Philadelphia, Pa. The Reverend J. A. Dames, Pas- St, Louis, The Rev. W. E. Guy, Pastor Ft. Mrs The Rev. John C Coaxum, Pas- tor St. Matthews, S. C. The Rev. S. T. Boyd, Mt. Pis- gah A. M. E. Church, Salem, N. J. The Rev. A. D. Avery, Presid- ing Elder of the Raleigh Dis- the c ficent Mr. R. J. Gardner, St. James SOUTH AFRICAN REFLECTIONS MRS. LUCY M, HUGHES’ VISIT Hughes’ trip of investigation Wayne, Ind. ; n Dean Chas. $: Spivey, Payne | | thing that Seminary, Wilberforce, Ohio. European thirty year and inspiration epoch-making 0 s in th has s. Comin phasizes the s achievements, affected is country ignificance of gas America’s most distinguished s have served us as bishops, ar the middle of Bishop Wr it not é he A. M. E. Church over Fe OW saben Noh Catclinn fleece ns ee eo Coiiference, Greensboro, Ni C also eloquent approval of t bye » N.C. | I kas been accomplished during t The Rev. Allen R. Cooper, Ale | |i. years in South Afric ca oe Re AS Arriving in Cape Town in 1 pee : aes ssn eh unassuming ma ; without th orida:, : drum or trumpe The Rev. N. H. Leath, Noma, denne ‘ I ap ‘ lertook wney ca het Continued on the developed into an It rivals any- Non- nore than does at e of the labours of several of A. M, E. Church, Cleveland, Objo. Members of the Hall of Fame are persons who have sent in ten | or more new cash subscriptions in the Most Popular Bishop Con- test. On the Honor Roll are names of persons who have sent in five or more cash subscriptions. Let your name appear next week among the LEADERS of the church. Watch this space. Since 1 SHOP W. A. FOUNTAIN, GUEST OF THE A.M.E. PREACHERS TING OF PHILADELPHIA By Joseph H. Slade Siow which had blanketed or housands of miles up and rn seaboard did not deter of the A. M. E. Preach- inued on page 8) Mother of Popular 348 The Christian Herald. Since Paper With Personality The Daily Altar— Rev. Carlyle F. Stewart School Lesson EDITORIALS: | Election of Bishops | The Case of Lloyd Gaines Sunday In This Issue MOST POPULAR BISHOP IN THE CHURCH Om PAGE FIVE It is Indispensable Lynching In 1938 Pointed Points .....-+ » Afield Letters The Churct Birthday Greetings ° The Editor 1852 The Christian Recorder. Youn Pel ae the Negro Press. 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• February 23, 1939
  ===== DSC09441.JPG ===== PAGE SIXTEEN RECORDER HALL OF FAME = 7 > The Reverend J. E. Thomas P. E., Palmetto Annual Confer- ence, Florence, S. C. The Rev. T. Jefferson Clement, Pastor Wesley Chapel, Hous- tom, Texas. The Rev. Howard A. Garcia, Pastor, Mt, Pisgah, Jersey City, N. J. The Rev. George W. Baber, Pas- tor of Ebenezer Church, De- troit, Michigan, and host to the 1940 GENERAL- CONFER- ENCE. The Rev. Herman F. Tyree, Pastor St. Matthew, Philadel- phia, Penna. Emanuel, New York City. Mrs. Thennie Baten, Evangelist, Second A. M. E. Church, Hartford, Conn. The Rev. Wm. A. Dorsey, Pastor, Woodbury, New Jersey Mrs. Alberta Wilson, Jones Tab- ernacle, Philadelphia, Penna. The Rev. H. H. Black, Pastor Indianapolis, Ind. The Rev. D. B. Barton, Pastor Calvary, Glen Cove, N. Y. THE RECORDER HONOR ROLL Evangelist N. H. Jeltz. Mrs. W. Sampson Brooks, Beth- el Church, Newbedford, Mass. Mrs. Alma Mason, Allen A. M. E. Church. Philadelphia, Pa. The Reverend J. A. 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Send to; Name perce Oecd sat Fie es ne9 VOR 2. cate dew senaamee Heebisesedores Name oe P ctnevecsaceees F Aas feren sbeeebeVerehrusetoous Name ‘a deusedcccveees eee Vie duedeesvelecsugrieees Name rk Neevevceadecness Sato ds Vesey peuv ap tN aaet ante Name Yours, truly, THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER opened Monday night at 7:00 o'clock, January 13th with the Presiding Elder, .» Methodists all over the connection to help _PROVISIONAL ORGANIZATION _ as icone ee lpi page 1) Fi Men may be admitted as Associate Members. a a DISTRIBUTION OF MONEY ‘ Sixty per cent of all money collected shall be sacredly devoted the aid and support of our work in Cuba, and sent to Mrs. Berry, i National Treasurer. Twenty percent is to be sent to the local Chur, h and twenty per cent to the Annual Conference to ZS the work of Pen and Church extension. y Since this is a provisional organization, we urge local Chapters {o devise ways and means to raise contingent money for the support of the National organization in order that it may function and be in po. sition to carry out objectives. ore WARNING NOTE “The Gem of the Antilles Society” is in no sense an attempt to launch, or organize, a new connectional missionary society, but to avoid misunderstanding and confusion, we strongly urge that those who are members of the two connectionai missionary societies be not sought, but on the other hand, be discouraged from joining any of the local Chapters This is not a rival, or competing organization, but one called into being to meet and grasp a great and unlooked-for opportunity presented by the Open Door in Cuba. ; This Provisional Constitution is set up under the authority of the Bishops who are signatory thereto, and does not assume to exercise any authority outside of the Episcopal Districts they represent. | It is purely voluntary on our part. Other Bishops, all of whom are in sympat by with our moyement to enter Cuba, may be added to the list as the same is signified by them. Signed: M Bishop Reverdy C. Ransom, Bishop John A. Gregg, Bishop Noah W. Williams, Bishop David H. Sims. Dated: February 3, 1939 —— ST. JAMES A. M. E. CHURCH Gary, Ind. Second Quarterly Conference Rev. S. R. Maguinez from the Chicago District in charge. ports were highly praised by the I The siding Elder. The Holy Com: ; r a total of $497.97. BISHOP GRANT MEMORIAL ~~ Rey. S. B. Washington EDITION Special Bishop R. A. Grant Memorial Edition of the Chris- tian Recorder will be publisht the Third Week in March. Write the Editor to reserve number of copies desired. Will contain funeral sermon by Bishop Foun- tain, and obituary by Bishop Gregg. —Mr. Lamar oe ll Card Writing, Filling in fe sed Wrillee Pilling in Dit | mas, Marriage License, Ce cates a Specialty. Prices rea able. Address: S. R. 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Jack- f Education of the Education I t called the’ Boa Church made his annual showed the amount expended by this e the past year, as well as the number of sttdents enrolled, the number of members of the faculties, i the physical equipment and of the connectional} nD shows the Educa- Fifteen Episcopal E. Church. yw, standing, left to right) \. Scott, Pres. Campbell Col- Miss.; J. B. Calhoun, tional. lee Districts of the A M lege, Jackson, |Dean Payne Univers sity, Birmingham, | Ala - Prof. L. B Kinchon, T: Drs. J. M- Dawkins, Dean of Divinity School, Payne University, Birn mingham, a =. C. Hatcher, of Alabama, who! ¢ the Director of. Publicity of the Edu- Et ADER Aerie AFRICAN: METHODIST: EPISCOPAL CHURCH THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1939 PRICE FIVE CENTS A. M. E. EDUCATIONAL BOARD MEET! NG AT PAUL QUINN COL LE PRES. A. S. JACKSON MADE REPORT ~ oA eerie cation Board; S.S sippi; F. D. Jord University, Quinds Thomas, of Allen Universit S. C., Acting W.. A... Fot Brown Col , Auditing Committee; D Gini onde Wal- ker, Pres. Wilberforce University Ohio: A, D. Avery, of Kittrell Coll N. C., Chairman of the Auditir mittee; C. S. Spivey, Dean of Payne Theological Seminary Wilberforce, Ohio. Bottom Row- Pres. » Kans.; J. E Columbia, Mrs. Lucy M of Texas, Pres. W. H. & F. Missi ary Society; Bishop D. H, Sims, of Philadelphia, Pa.; Bishop Noah W. Williams, of St. Louis, Mo.; Dr Authur S. kson, Seeretary-Treas- urer of the I ational Department, A. M. E. Church, Pres. Paul Quinn i Geleee: Host to the Board; Bishop S. L. Greene, W. A. Fountain, Atlanta, Ga., Bishop R. C, Ransom, of Wilberforce, Ohio, President of the Board who pre sided at the meeting. Little Rock, Ark; Bishop and Other members A STAR IN ZION ephen, of Missis-| repre Western} tendom ig Com-| 0° t ) In This issue The Daily Altar- Carlyl ITOR 1852 The Mother of the Since 1848 The Christian Herald. Since Christian Recorder. Negro Press. A Popular Paper With Personality MOST P Missionary M ass Meeti at Wes! 4 White African Methodist 4 Our Potent es 4 The Christian Recorder (Editorial of the Week) 4 Pointed Points y i a 4 Churchman Afield 4 Young People’s Page... 6 Transitions Better Housekeeping In African Methodism—Rev. J. HH. Slade 10 Commission of Visita of The A. My I. Charel Re public of Cuba- A Gregg, Secretary 14 , ISHOP IN THE CHURCH OPULAR Bo ===== DSC09442.JPG ===== Kead Li Cor. 4:7-1 es Prayer; Blessed teay Bains, ° ‘ ij ‘ é ly Father, eee y Sasi i, } ‘ HOOL LESSON numbers andssalaries? Do we ever ne- ¢ a Slect the sheep Woe wi é 3 : We go olf in quest us to kuow that ther .Or lat iccture ices: A PRESIDING ELDER HATCHER| souls. Such is the leadership given b CONDUCTS GREAT REVIVAL | Kev. Dr. Reid, who says, “We Di too great tor Thee. Give us . : Bras thane Cree ge ecg sVce cel AT ST. PAUL CHURCH, the church and the Kingdom by claim- : A E he 26] tat our month & et ane * sige ie once delivered to the “Samts” tha un. 2 ‘ eds a od : a wats are: stopped because, or ST. LOUIS , ing and reclaiming human personalities ee Fother’s soul i N SAMARIA te source OL some O01 our income? Dare We say tO any ncn man who tries to aietate to us, thee: whose souls flame with a burning pas- sion for service to God and man. This alone is the task.” lt was because of his vision that in the last two years St. Paul has had two of the greatest revivals in its history and more than seven hundred accessions have been recorded. St. Paul moves forward! W. L. HARTGRAVES Steward. St. Paul. St. Louis. ever do thy will, in Jesus name—Am in my lerance CAREFUL HOW YOU JUD “Judge not, that ye be not judge Matt. 7:1. : gehen k The Lord is nigh unto all themyour sense of propriety by seldom eX | The fault we fall into most easily that call upon him, to all that call| pressing any appreciation for benefit is the one of passing judgment ypon upon him in truth. He will fulfill) oF favors rendered to him or family. our brethren, harshly. Ignorant of the desire of them that fear him; he|\ thanktul heart is a fine Possessions) circumstances, motivations, and desires, also will bear their cry, and will save lips of praise always follow the thankiul! \e see an overt act, and: offtimes, | heart. eae forthwith voice an opinion: thus pas- Read Psalm 95:1-7. sing a judgment utterly uniair to others as* well as revealing in our- selves a fundamental lack of Christian grace. Even justice should be tem- pered with mercy. We do well to re- member the admonition of Dr. Samuel Johnson when he said, “God Himself, sir, does not propose to judge man until the end of his days. Why should “Ly stiver perish wath moved by outer circumstanc knew truth alone; sine leeaase BE By Rev. Carlyle F Stewart Minneapolis, Minn, Simon, the sorcerer, wanted to buy ates that Py the the churchs endorsement. The church { a nurse who ¢ 'S among saints, 4,1 d to liy must never, lor the sake ot money, place its endorsement upon Wrong thing. the ¢hurch must be very careiul what i backs, 1t must be independent ot ali er yet it was fallen upon none of] 89Yument. ‘Lhe state and the church : only they had been baptized into} @4St Temmam separate. The struggle ne of the Lord Jesus. 17 Then}! Wie German pastors to keep iree their hands on them, and they {rom nazism is about the grandest spec- aved the Holy Spirit. 18 Now] ‘cle our age is privileged to behold. é saw that through the lay- the bnglish churck would profit ii it of the apostles’ hands the Holy had the courage to stand on its own ae given, he offered them| !¢¢t and declare complete independence hey 49 saying, Give he also. this|° the throne. it is a strange case pwer, that on whomscever 1 lay my when the prime minister can appoimt ands , he may receive the Holy Spirit. bishops, ln Austria today the Catholic Shut Peter said unto him, Thy/silver church is suttering because in the past ish with thee, because thou hast|!t Was too deeply SO AWEeS BETHEL A. M. E. CHURCH | Springfield, Mass. |» Prayer: Eternal God, who ar the Light and the Truth, deliver us ind easy and make us mighty defendc;; F the truth and thy righteousness. }j,; us to face any and all fact in a spirit of humility and eager leary; In Jesus’ name.—Amen. aan EERE EEEEEDSEaERneeninmeeeme eT GRACE AT THE TABLE them.—Amen. Saturday, February 25 : WHERE JUDGMENT BEGINS Prayer: Dear Lord, Our gracious Heavenly Father, we praise Thee for the time is come}thy wonderful gifts to us who realize nent must begin at the house} how undeserving we are. We would BS] not take anything for grant@d but I find myself referring to}ever be grateful and praise thee from of the Church” submitted] whom all blessings flow.—Amen. ral Council at its recent] The Third Quarterly Conference of ‘Bethel at Springfield, Mass., Rey Eustace L. Blake, pastor, was convened the }on Monday night, January 23rd. Dr. J. G. Drake, Presiding Elder of the New England Conference presided or Gf) “or ach department of the Church had h Presi- ndered very interesting reports God of our fathers, the ideals o; American people are summed up in») dent was praised for the work r | by the clubs during the quarter, - ‘ ri me fought to obtain the gift of God with|2°vernment. In ltaly we see the same . Monday, Feb: 27 you and 1?” names—Washington ahd Lincoln. 21 Th Kther Seart| tome. = Eleven members were added to the ing. Here is a paragraph ‘> ruary R Matthys h t th ‘ ; money. 21 ou hast neither part a RE\ ~ HATCHER 4 iid’ coder THE MIGHTY MINORITY ead Matt. 7:1-5. | character of these men, in whom hor lot in this matter: for thy heart is] {iis Js a delicate subject and one on oe eo 6 a) church d the quarter Most of Fi cecthcast’ Baan Prayer: Heavenly Father, we too| mingled the qualities of great leade Gt right before God, 22 Repent |W!ch we may find some difference of these were children. The Pres ce 0 e ¢ a a = Because strait is the gate and nar-! often look beyond the plank in our}|—dignity, wisdom, sympathy, c 3 MPO tow is the way which leadeth unto] own eye to behold the splinter in the! and reverence—is the symbol . ld motives of true religion, life, and few there be that find it-’—*eye of our brother. Forgive us, we] nation’s life; for a people is kno men in humility and] Matt. 7:14. beseech thee and grant that we shall|the men it reyeres. May our ; contrition to God as their everlasting} us: we not remember that vita |rest our judgment in ourselves, thus| ism ‘manifest itself in labors {or portion, is, of course inexplicable. But} Christianity has always been the re-| making peace on earth with good will true prosperity of our nationa herefore of this thy: wickedness, and| °C?!" but in general the church must Another pinnacle of spiritual achieve-| pyger said that we should not pray the Lord, if perhaps the thought pay her own way and maintam her com- bi thy heart shall be forgiven thee. plete independence. Any one at all 3 For I see that thou art in the gall of amiliar with the history of the church Bererieee and in the bond of iniquity. knows ‘that it hds lived through several er cet on -answered and said: Pray political and economic systems. It measure of reliance ment was reached in the life of historic! yp). smallest child wh St. Paul, St. Louis, pastored by Dr. frank Madison Reid, in the Revival just closed which was led on by Dr £. C. Hatcher, Presiding Elder of come church and professes to know J the $ for the Master vior of is sou has said, “Suffer little children to come {unto me and forbid the for of A if ee E ates alae J ESE 4 ji , . Alabama, who leit his imprint on the ~K 402 waiter cbs bie many, clus /er beso of geen Federal Coun-} toward men.—Amen. eae peu: bye for me to the Lord, that none of the ved under Roman: emperors; it lived pie a OR aiees gospel | nh ase ios pais depending too largely today upon the} i] “The State of the Church.” - : ey things which ye have spoken come upon under feudalism; it survives under “!Y ft aes ' re Ht sf Page Alin a sent ter rT ot | ai i 1 S = : - > eMeS a - S} Ken C »: singer ali a powerlu instrumen in rs acl C 16 ich maintain clubs,} Christianity was intended by its Thursday, March 2 — g i |403 members conne to the church. capitalism. ‘It remains to be seen wh es, 25 They therefore, when they had testified and spoken the word of the anthropies. They feel] jounder to be a world-wide movement, A GOOD FIRE INSURANCE | HYMNS THAT LIVE that they must furnish novel attrac-[ put not an all inclusive one. The “Thou shalt love the Lordeehy-4 ” es and ph the hands of God. eege ts Almost from the start+to the closing} Saino | g 2nd, the Pre- » Ja jer spc ther nazism and communism will bey able to quench it. ‘Communism puts B, 4 Ds: is x f e te ay effort. the large| opie « = ‘ tio entertainment and organized] -cljoion of Jesus may become a divisive ET! G MITCHELL | a premium upon atheism. Nazism seeks neh es pace a pie. ne “ATSC! service and his text was iu ih ay Vi ecdble thiesta Tart Ege ae =| Luke 11:27. ag A TRIBUT TO JNO. = Lord, returned to Jerusalem, and (olput tis cHHCcH under ats totalitarian auditorium was filled to capacity, the} of the field . activities tha oe nable them fe com-| force making a man’s foes those of A young man whose opinion in some : Bpreached the gospel to many villages of oe ae peel ali joer al spirtt ran high and more tham sixty) {oi not neither do they spin, yet Sol pete itt Rocnie aN: anizations, And] his own household; but it is dynamic.|realms of thought I valued very ‘high-| He gave to us a heritage we nc the Samaritans. oy eds oo Sayer yes accessions ‘including twenty or more| oy in all his glory was not arrayed lik the members of our churches,’ when) The Kingdom of God is composed of] jy, once confessed to me in one of thdse forget, f ius ew aoriaakadld en conversions resulted from the revival. | ne of these.” x ert church support, give too} wewly born souls whose lives have] moments of intimate conversation, when) A glorious society of truth and «: GOLDEN TEXT: Come ye, buy,'and| 7° riage will praia a Much elated over the services of Dr.) There has bees > 1 } > iv : - rad 03 A ar a C S as >, 5) esca th the motives} heen interrupted by a tremendous fact.| frj : " * eee, buy wine and milk: with-| ye eee en 5 *S Hatcher, the Pastor’s Aid, arranged a} gi. ok 4k pay Ere ; eee act.| friends partially unbare their souls tol. ness, Gta) ahaa any sea gets into it. The church is 7 ; hen 1 vith which they give to a philanthropy] \WWe may be a minority group but it isl each other: “I don’t know much about| And though he is not with us » put money andwithout price. Isaiah} 3) Ja what is spiritual cannot farewell banquet-in honor of him and} an, who pass« to a club.” : a5 ibility is mii * is .6 ne i ae FR e services rendered, at which time| jx, : I mot r Sai hearty Amen. I the tensile, scsnoneiiy Sea ae theology” he confessed. “There is so Eve show regret, Sit. be sold for money. A preacher may Eel eyo ES Bt, Gases cannc rel a Se ys en. q é df gj s _ i pole sis N W. Williams was honored} 94.), yy 4 minority to save the world. Are we|much pro and con. But I feel about| For his spirit marches on. Hoelueil his Gouin aieemaur a paeacher) res Nor EAB pare a Ned be Ra ne am sorry that this inditement is true,| willing to give ourselves to the call? the Christian religion that I would] CHORUS: “THE LESSON BROUGHT DOWN | | ois Christ, and a church may not eueaty ane es extended: bon) veyaee| and (Mr. > Lucius or at least, in a large part. We have! The stirring words of Phillip Brooks] rather b Christi h k > : : i ¢ TO DATE + a Se gc w Geeta 1 vorldl greetings of the mother church of Afri-| 39th, We all mour es cag 4 Soul ei Meal , i rather be a Christian than to take a] p,aise him, praise him, John G. } fe its life for anything worldly. |~ vcethodism west of'the Mississippi. BANG Oe ceased bein oul saving station”|~ give you: “Oh, do not pray for| ch: Ne Th fay Bete p By John R. Ewers can 4 s : : pray that their s have 5. “eithectawy’ gee 4 CHANCE OR DEE WORE, ere might! praise him, praise him, John G. \ St. Paul Church is blessed in having} ing place with Cl 1 have to “entertain” people} easy lives; pray to be stronger men.|} hell aft 11.” My BAe ee i i POINTERS St. Res ing place with into the kingdom. The judgment of] Do et k It Se aide io BON Oe ‘ Praise him, praise him, John G. This is a most interesting story. The 5 as its pastor an individual whose one) memory of those de aE a aa ag o not pray for tasks equal to your} It seems to me my friend was driven] Fo, his spirit marches on. 2 By Roy L. Smith Ber sen Scans lta. be athe: galvation .Ofl ot enaton sang rly disciples were meeting with al- ronounced upon Us-} powers; pray for powers equal to|by a morbid fear rather than drawn . x 2 a your tasks. Then the doing of your|by a high moral and spiritual commit-| We're going’ to keep his preceps ; essed Lord, we pray for] work shall be no miracle but you}ment in which he could say pf Jesus _ we're going to keep his vow> the coming of a great revival of re-| shall wonder at yourself, at the rich-| with Browning: “That one. Face,| The faith of John G. Mitchell s Read Isaiah Prayer: Ble | Mrs. Drake, the wife of Dr. Drak *|was present and spoke briefly on ___ | sionary work preaching conviction and converting} Pye Presiding Elder who is on most magical results. There we Peter and John were helped as much Strange, new power in evidence. There by the Samaritans as the Samaritans Was a contagious joy and a perfect fel: were helped by the disciples. ligion in our day, Whether or not] ness of life which has come to you by| (which) far from vanish, rather grows,| _ written on our brows, Howship. Now a sordid-souled man) 4.44 many people would be very) jower. May the preachers of our day,}41¢ Cabinet to the Bis! ( we need the old fashioned ‘moaners’| the graceof God.” Or decomposes but to recompose, | And when we shall have mae named Simon saw these results. En-) |... ii money could buy piety. before whom are passing this generation] j,.,0< to leave for Texas bench, Thou knoweth. We need con-| Read St. Luke 10:1-17. ° his praises then as now, jously he saw Peter and John healing) yy, ;,an realizes how impotent money 4¢ wel] endowed and spiritually alert| st Become my universe that feels and 12 And we hope trition and repentance. Break us up! Prayer: Blessed Lord, we know that nae Tass hile his spirit marches on. the sick, leading te ae ) be is until he gets into the realm of great’ auth, effectively press upon their minds| | oo and pleasant jo until we be done with sin and upright-] one with Thee is a majority May|R WA Se om ge f Sea: ae K happy and miraculous fellowship. e}y ‘and hearts the rational claims of Jesus| FI t . ead John 3:1-16. ie $ « Hkerasy $0 eee! ; : ; and hearts tion f } eousness, In Jesus name.—Amen. we not grow weary in well doing but aa eae all else, we would The ? obnsG Mitchell Berkerasy offered them money.” Once Peter ne 1al power costs a price that 4. the Lord of their lives. Establish and| i p : a lives today, known a man who offered money. He 4 rich man is entirely unwilling 5. .4i¢) all. who stand to witness for God | —__________- continue unto the end with faith that] follow Thee alway, For Thy love con- a ben 2 Renee, dy (any, ay BET aS y % fortify all who s ness fc sh AA eh overcometh the world.—Amen straii id Thy Holy Spirit fills} ved. before, it shall live took it too—and hanged himself with), pay. before a world where unfaith and god-| A THANKFUL HEART . . poe dees bs : ony. yee s shall liye for aye, a fe very belt in which he had hidden!) co.0 people make righteousness such) jijecs are rampant and where the ¢on-| THE GREATEST TEACHER ih hgh vod thing to give thanks dibensers ie ioe 0 Ge ae, ag iaane ny sah ye ow iy torgite ven amc 3° his ducats. That man’s name was Jt-|),.-4 work! fessions of Christians are scoffed at| pile A nied bi Hivae pe AMAZING PARADOXES ; a 3 inary sje as foe “2 shall ng das. What ‘wonder that Peter flamed Many people would rather have ans by men in places of power. Let Thy Experience is truly a wonderful slew! forth: Hw) lavingkinduiay saeahel sy bled rin oa page| SS Awen ty i That its spiri hil condemnation when! tation for holiness than the re-|jioht shine in the hearts of the young] | j.ocher! We have learned much sco vica: asta adamant ¢ are Ls ed on every side, yet| sake, we pray.—Amen. | ‘ ; 3 sred him money if the power). onsibility of being holy. that life for them may not be darkened! | qucing the many years since this " gy. } y| not distressed.”—II Cor. 4:8. ae Friday, March 3 eae. : - - afd working were given him-| When spiritual power is put on the by the tragic consequences of godless Ren chie ca swras\ founded: ad night.—Psalm 92:1-2. What the Apostle Paul was able to} — Ac STANT DANGER “li 5 : perish with you, becaus¢| ..+Ket it loses its power. living. In Christ's name we pray. Seaton ehubicnis teitiel A difficult task that faces every accomplish against seemingly insur- F 5d 2s) hare af ; hought to obtain the gift of i Amen. ter serve our clients. Every de mand aoe ey eas child to mountable odds is nothing short of “And ye shall know the truth, and : ee hm 7 / PRAYER THOUGHT ty tail is handled carefully and ef a say: “Thank ob children eager-| miraculous. He was sustained with] the truth shall:make you free AB E ', ‘Ss go Dr. Fosdick cried, By William Chalmers Covert ‘DAILY BIBLE READINGS ficiently; eliminating for the fami ly reach for profered gifts; accept|an overwhelming faith that “moved| = ‘ Le ee eta Beliiar gales" and his|)\ on AA ANT Os Sait WoropalesiiesHetalls it} a + Thee, O God, f £ y gratuities; and take for granted favors| mountains.” He never thought in ie hoed around the world. ead hed word, and for the} M. Acts 814-16, 25. bestowed upon them. It is only after| terms of taking care of myself” which} dak a3 ee toe all} of Phy. preacne®, = Nes a) T. John 4:27-42. i 7 4 : v are easy marks ¥ hae its joy-giving an Sec 4 constant reminders that they can belis so often heard, today:—“though ; : bd 2 4 0 aking schemes. The demonstrations of strony men. We]. W. John 2:13-22. WALTER C. BECKETT brought to the place where invariably| outer man perish, yet the inwar: } ‘and EE ducany | cise des fans accepted by many soul-saving i ree at eltiy aed Oeatnt. CAG 8:18-24. Pe WLGelittey Sti Phila.,' Pa they will express their thanks. is renewed day by day.” : : sturbe c dinly make them seem euch aval’ win and hig moral faile|Uok ;) Boclestastes aan GER. 0585 We were discussing a mutual ac-| True eriough, the C “eyes of self-respecting Bt bet oy @ and came into a certi- By hae Te a < i ‘ Z > =| ares,) Peter arose © S. Malachi 1:6-14. qnaintance who seemed to possess full of paradoxes; and be it from me to con je of faith and a confidence of ee cues Ones splendid qualities and to give evidence} Paul ought to” ble | ny y ministers, but are] tuc ath through grace that gave to his a ut who. ¢ j led “on” iy. Side: ed i ‘ . 5 bes f ing about! stren ; of acumen but wi o constantly jarred| are troubled on le, ye ald essay t : from boasting : ; # rr of BEALS ap pi Ae ee ===== DSC09443.JPG ===== ee Hi phia and Baltamore Contierences. heme: “Witnesses tor Christ.’ At the evening service a very able sermon was delivered by Bishop allyene and music was iurnisht by the Senior Choir of St. Mat- thew Airican M. E. Church. Officers are Rev. M. L. Blalock, P. E.; Mrs. A, Lucille Alleyne, Supervisor ; Mesdames Cynthia G. Watt, District President) W H. and F. M. Society ; Mary E. Tay- lor, District Secretary Young Women; Bettie E. Blalock, Dis- trict Superintendent Buds; Ade- laide Fassett, District Supply Cap_ tain; Mary B. Douglass, District AD’ Entered at the Post Office at Philadel. phia, Penna. as Second Class Matter Bell—KINgsley 0497 Published Weekly at the A.M.E. Book Concern 716 S. Nimeteenth Street Philadelphia, Penna. Bishop D. H. Sims, Presiden Bishop M. H. Davis, Vice-President Rev. H. H. Cooper, Secretary Contributing Editors: Carlyle F. Stewart, Josephine T. Washington, T. Jefferson Clement, Elizabeth M. Thomas, Howard D. Gregg, Milton S. J. Wright, G. Wayman Blakley, Charles H, Wesley, Juanita E. Jackson- Mitchell, A. Wayman Ward, Harry V.] Chairman, Life Members Council; Richardson. Martha Bell, District President George A. Singleton, Editor and | Home Missionary Department; Manager Henrietta Ienderson, — District SUBSCRIPTION RATES 1 Year, $1.50; 6 Months, $1.00; Single Copy Se Address all correspondence to: The Christian Recorder, 716 South 19th Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Vice President. The honored pas- tor of Wesley is the Rey. F. D. Douglas. The closing address was delivered by Mrs. Alleyne, an able woman and a pleasing speaker. The Bishop lead the con- gregation in a tribute to the late Bishop R. A, Grant. A message of condolence was wired. WHITE AFRICAN METHO- DISTS ee THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1939 Weekly Thought No people can be bound to acknowl edge and adore the invisible hand, which conducts the affairs of men, more than the people of the United States. Calvins’ Newspaper Service of recent date carries a story about via ery ee they have advanced Miss Lila Coon, a white woman, to the character of an independent ho k p IePachy Nation, seems to have been distinguish- ies nas been appointed y 3 OP ed by some token of providential agency.| Wright as an Evangelist to North- -—George Washington (“First Inaugural Address.”) Weekly Poem OCCASIONAL MISFORTUNE I have, in life, feared things; ern Rhodesia. Incidentally there is more Christianity in Africa than there is in America. The Bishop could not have made such an ap- pointment in Georgia, his native state. But we started out to say that the presence of white people in the African M. E. Church is noth- all too many THE CHRISTIAN mass mecting oi the W. H. and t. MM. Secety, Loung Women, Guds of ’romise and Home Mas- sionary Department ot the Phua_ delphia District of the Philadel- i UUK FUTENTIALITIES Bishop RK. K. Wright, Jr. thot-provoking sermon, the text ot which ess is that in thy band?” One does not have to be a biblical exegete to understand that the preacher has in mind us- ing what we have. Moses had a| rod in his hand. When he made use of it results came. Sys Marvellous are the potentiali. ties of the African M. E. Church. fad we the vision and spirit of cooperation we could build a new Airica Methodism within the next two decades. The Book Concern could be entirely freed of debt in one effort. Thousands of new sub- scribers could be gotten for our periodicals which could also be improved. Churches and schools could be liquidated. Our ecclesias- tical house might be set in order, wise laws enacted and religiously observed. But we will never be the church we should be and realise our potentialities until we rise above selfishness, egotism, greed for gain, and passion for pelf, power and prestige. Per- haps Moses had not thot of his rod until his attention was called to it. ste EDITORIAL OF THE WEEK THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER editor has been made both editor and manager. It is a step in the right direction—one that R. R. Wright fought for in vain. The Recorder is looking different— a-ready. Some of us believe Brother Singleton knows how to go about it—we’ll see. That other department would be going smoothly too, if the leaders would get their heads together, with a desire to unravel the kinks down there, as they did up there. See? —Tampa Bulletin. Hiram _ He was one 9; the secretaries of the Ohio Annual Conference, September 7, when nvened at Washing; Ohio. i © was an African Biri! dist preacher. AUGUSTUS R. GREEN \y\s a member of the General Conter. ence of 1844 and was elected Edi. tor of the Christian Heraly 1848. Was the father of R \ Green, M. D., and M. A. Green, Editer Green died at Vicksbur. Miss., in the seventies durin. yellow epidemic. The Green son. seemed to have settled in New ( Dy leans. We are still very anxious to find a photographyof Augusi: R. Green. He and M. M. Cin! with Daniel. Alexander Pay were among the most able ; of the church in the days ai Richard Allen, and Stephen | In AUGUSTUS R. GREEN SE] to have founded an Independ Methodist Episcopal Church. | teturned to the church of before he died. He left be: of personal ambition and \ Bishop in his new denomina This was in 1876 at Richmod, When he returned he gave uj bishopric and was readmitt: an elder. © A. M. GREEN, HIS SON, \\ elected Editor of the Sou! Christian Recorder in 1892. ‘i appears to be the only cas: record where father and served the church as editors “NOT SLOTHFUL IN B j ness” is the motto of the Edis District of the South Caro! are present except 1 R. R. Wright, Jr, ith Africa. Bishops v. mis A’. Fountain, John L. Greene, G. B. Young, was EJ. Howard, Noah H. Y. Tookes, and D. Ht. + Shaw of the A. M, E. All General Officers are « H. Wilson. ineral cortege moved from . Lee Seminary Building, hous: of people lined the sidewalks, stood on corners, and peered from up- tairs windows and porches. The owd in the church is immense. Leaders are here from all sections aside from nearly every minister in Florida. © The Churchman casually glances around and sees Presidents W. A. Fountain, Jr., and E, H. McGill, Reys. D. T. Babcock, Frank Madison Reid, G. Wayman Blakeley, J. A. Dames, H. T. Prim, O. Sherman, A. C. Clark, C. E. Stewart, E. A. Adams, W. B.-L. Clark, A. P. Spears, T. J, Miles; C. G. Garrett, I. H. Bonner; Mesdames K, Bertha Hurst, E. C. Hatcher; Revs. E. C. Hatcher, J. W. Hall, W. F. Ball. “Servant of God, well done, Rest from thy loved employ.” Solemnly the vast throng is singing. So distinct. ly do we hear the mellow voice of Bishop J. A. Gregg. The ranks of the class of 1928 are broken, Left are Bishops S. L. Greene, G, B. Young, and M2 H. Davis. The golden Florida sunlight streams softly thru the richly stained glass win- | dows while the organ plays. Bishop E Davis is praying. The heavenly theme is let down. “Oh, when I come to the end of my journey” being sung by Mesdames_F. 1. Collins. So much feeling, so touching. While<we are here the entire church is praying, from the lakes to the Gulf, Africa, the isles, and from the sea to shining sea. “He was a burning and shining light.” Bishop Fountain is preaching. There is a terrible tenseness over the house ‘Hearts are stirred. There is subdued Weeping. Tears flow freely. Behind the writer comes the voice of Editor John Clayborn in staccato “Amens.” Servant of God, well done. “Going home” is being so feelingly LETTERS To THE EDITOR Hodges, S. Mr. George Singleton, ‘5 Editor of The Christia Dear sir; nd the Christian Recorder to Mrs, Janie Lomax, R. F D. 4, Box 53, Greenwood, Ss. (es set This 1S a new subscription and my favorite Bishop is Bishop Flipper. Respectfully, REV. JESSE SPEARMAN. Ss a Bordentown, N. J. Dear. Mr. Singleton: T wish to renew my subscription for the Recorder also my sister’s, Mrs. Cora Allen of Buckystown, Maryland. Iso I want to thank you for getting my Christian Calendar for me. T an enjoying it very much. Wishing you success and a Happy New Year. MRS. ELLA KENNEDY. SEES see Ee i) Bethel A. M. E. Church, Lynn, Mass. Dr. George A. Singleton, Greetings: Accept our sincere congratulations on the wonderful work you are doing with the oldest paper of our group, and the POINTED POINTS they are so helpful. Enclosed you will find a copy of our_church program, feel free to comment. May God’s choicest blessings rest upon you and crown your efforts with success. n Recorder, fo Your brother, H. E. CHARLES THE MOST POPULAR BISHOP Act Now! Hurry! Send in Votes! Each subscription in March will count 50 votes: each subscription in April will count 40. votes, Vielding to urgent requests from all sections of the church the Most Popular Bishop Subscription Campaign is being continued. The bargain rates of $1.00 in croups of 5 or more still hold for laymen. Presi- dents, Chaplains, Missionaries, Presid- ing Elders, Pastors, Workers, now is the time to show your colors. Support your bishop, and help put the Christian Recorder in every African Methodist home GEORGE A. SINGLETON, Editor and Manager of The Christian Recorder DR. L. L. BERRY Secretary of Missions New York, N. Y. Tampa NEW SUBSCRIBERS Miss Octavia W. Hayes, Ralei N.-C.;' Bishop C. C. Alleyne, P delphia, Penna:; Rev. S. H. Davis Newport N Ta.; Mesdames Stella Hasty iz Powell, of Oxford, Ohio; W. A. Fisher, Atlantic City, N.J.3\ Messrs.. F. D. Loyd, C. A Jones, G. H. Buck, John Page, and Mrs. A. C. Lewis of Conway, S. C.; MISS SARAH JANE COOPER i Public School Teacher | Philadelphia, Penna REV. R. H: HARBERT Presiding Elde Pasadena, Calif Salter Cochran, W ) Rey. W. Church ; s¢ Pastor Elmwood P Rey. C. H. Boone, P. E ith Na ville District, Nashville, Tenn R C. Wesley M Be I have been timid of the world and of| ing new. What about the elected F . Annual Conference. hy. >. sting by Mrs. Aurora Anderson. Seem- 716 So. 19th Street THE MOST POPULAR BisHoP | \\°" \/0" armed nites 3 a h, p = > G te VD iu Is ajar. ‘1 ja. Pi E ele ton, Mother 3ethel Philadelphia is Pipe Waste aueane, WOE but unconsecrated Bishop Daniel Pointed Points rs Wee prided over bY, Be 4 his rely ae ‘ae Be nearer i mers aa Re ele Send in Subscriptions. Vote Your | 5.11. - Mrs. F. L, Boucy, Mt. Lel afraid of love, Coker or C. T, Shaffer? J. F. A. : L. R. Nichols at the time of ! & epg fast close by.” (at Choice. fone Dade Wess. Gs Ray. Mane Of hate, of petty angurings Las ; aoe : , idi Elder “ist weeps. Yes we are going home. AR BISHOP ; H. Sims.. WRN Biggs U NY ol Se ain tate ta ieRetg 4 ; ; lecease. The Presiding POPUL 1. Bishop D. H. Sims... BONE.) Bort. Scott Dee By which we trace the contours of Sisson was a white man and Sec- MRS. MARY E. JENKINS RE- i ise the Reverend Jesse E me 4.) Bishop J. A, Gregg... 699 ee Gonfertace, Douglas Ro e tomorrow— retary of the General Conference. ports a successful Quarterly Con-|1s now the q : ‘ PR NNR See artea sk yorheentod Wek 7. Bishop J. S. Flipper... 668] 4. ro Williams, Harrisbure. Penna But, most of all, I was afraid of srorow.| Several white people were mem-| ference with Ward Chapel African, Beard. % F John A. Gregg sits at the right] | 440, George A. Singleton Beas a irike W \aece aD RS 459 ai ‘ ie — ef Mrs, Grant with hand around her|_1_ 6.1 19th Street 2. Bishop M. H. Davis....... 387] Mrs, Mahala Thomas, Birmingham I have grown wiser with the passing| bers of our church in Canada. The: M. E. Church at Connelly Springs, ; shoulder. There is so much sincere, Philadelphia, Penna. 4. Bishop Bus hea Flatrateces 333! Ala.; Messrs. W. R. McKelvey an years, writer has seen them in northern|N. C. The sermons were de- The Churchman BPHEER sympathy. ane a TOP ene Be Meane Ce REIS Rank GM Robecteous and Myre) lion And now I do not turn aside and flee | states. Bishops Sims, and Gregg|livered by the Reverend J. R.JfJ = = : fi. mt Please find enclosed $...-... 025-0504 6. Bishop W. A. Fountain,.., 286] beth. Morris all’ of Tucson, Aes oie kas shadow looms to tell us of many in South Africa. Bridges. einen Be wee ‘ Bs Afield _ Bishop B. G. Shaw of the A. M. E. [ SEE RAGNRAD VST Subscriptions to th Bishop R, A. Grant, In wa Heo ens a erin ir ; : * . : nik Be Chur Sih tino? d en- Womb yu bis Bove pcns se em ush, E Burleigh), Hannal s There is, I fowls x talisman in tears This Wareey himself has received = “a ee : tf ae Weer, eve iy him-| Christian Recorder. Send paper} _ Bee. N. W. Williams.... 205] Mary L. Lewis all of Americus, i That makes men stronger; thus I do| them into the church, Incidental- CHAPLAIN WI “Going home” is being played ae se fron fi Bch UC 23) A I GS ACE Aa 8. Bishop S. L. Greene. 153] gia: Mesdames Kathryn Bounds and = importune ly a white congregation desired| Coston, of the Bal ‘Jon the pipe organ in Mt. Zion, Jac Sith wrest anauttarspeor i s.)e 9. Bishop D. H. Sims........ 130} Maggie Brown, pe airy ne hy i) , - nf y ae ’ - wan begs Os x Ri 2 ee ee cadena y . > m, I : Mrs tie B | ¥ God for some occasional misfortune. | him to be their pastor in Illinois.}ence has started sonville, Florida. a” mt The house is broken.| 9 ......---ee00 8089 11. Bishop x ao roel th SOR FENN a Re es deka Rut- i? sa yi ; in th f ; Be yccn | MRT he neo vicbcscceede 2. Bishop J ORE hans ey Jones, L anch, 2 ar Sa ea oll Commie nought in the ee ants" Me pee “ sooheg hye yee! 1 District A i TE. J. Howard....,. 100} ledge, Gainesvile, Fla.; A. F. Alexan- MISSIONARY MASS MEETING sight of God. The African M. E. mater De Smee ‘ enter _ [of the... poe st Eee Ttic 14. Bishop R. R. Wright, Jrv... 100) der, Gainsville, Fla, ; T. E. Yant Ta AT WESLEY Church is one church which prac. high all walle. thru the valley in| as the Most Popu' cess, Bishop W. T. Vernon, Rtd. 100] hassee, Fla.; A. H. Hunter, Talla- tises no segregation jurisdicti nal ¥ is himself shall be os Youre for ste Each subscription in March will count] hassee, Fla.; L, D, MeConnell, Ver- - lictional- |. ; [aa Ti aE RSI UCC SS Bika , Fla, On February 2, there was held] ism, or jimcrowism. Allen’s c ee iq lee BEDE a TASER, i ssettna vet"! [59 votes. non, Fla Z cate is 2? Jaters qu ‘ Meee eee ee SmEITNLE TT at Wesley A. M. E, Zion Church, says: “Whosoever will, 1 3 % is 2 Philadelphia, Penna,, an all-day| come.” wo ===== DSC09444.JPG ===== MASTER DONALD MIMS Zion A. M. E. Church Philadelphia, Penna “A little child shall lead them.” He ig the youngest CHRISTIAN RE- CORDER sales agent in the African M. E. Church, and disposes of papers every week to his patrons in Zion which is pastored by his father, the Rev. J. L. Mims. The little agent is striving to sell more papers in Zion than are sold in any church in Philadelphia. He is a hustler. He is saving his profits from CHRISTIAN RECORDER sales. A NOBLE GIFT (69) Oh, what a noble gift it is To fare’a-world of cruelties, ty force of circumstance and fate, To live contiguous to hate. (2) To view with meck tranquility Treachery’s mad futility; Yet, with confidence divine, Be freed from bitterness of mind! (3) Tt soothes the spirit, calms the heart Waning ambition gives a start; And emulates im large degree, That blessed Man of Calvary, —D. Martyn Dow SNAPPY STORIES | SOMETHING WRONG WITH THE MIS-BEHAVERS A youth talked continuously in church and otherwise misbehaved. The new preacher tolerated it as long as he could, then stopped preaching and YOUNGEST RECORDER AGENT | A CONTRAST: DOUGLASS—SLAVE AND CITIZEN > By Josephine T. Washington Picture a little slave boy. his mother almost at birth, there was on another plantation; then, at five, he was given over with other young »slave children to the cruel care of “Aunt Katey,” herself a slave. Of his mother, | he remembered but little. He saw her | infrequently, and then only at. night. A tall, shadowy figure would bend over him and lift him gently from the cabin floor; covering his face with kisses as she rocked him in her arms. Some- | times she brought him a cooky. Then, for one brief moment, Fred knew the thrill of “belonging” and of being loved. Soon she would steal away, trudging back the nearly twelve miles she had walked from her master’s plantation. At ten years old the boy was sent to Baltimore, to live with Mr. Agld, his master’s brother. Here his work was simply to take care of Tommy, the little son of the Aulds. At Fred’s re- quest, Mrs. Auld, a kind-hearted wom- an, began to teach him to read. Proud of her pupil’s aptness, she told her hus- band what she was doing. He forbade her going on with the lessons. So Fred- erick (in those days Frederick Bailey) learned that slavery was slavery even when tasks were light and treatment kindly. c The boy had heard his master’s re- mark to his wife: “Learning unfits a slave for his position. Soon he will be wanting to run away.” So Fred decided he would go on learning. Frederick, grown to sturdy manhood was sent back to plantation life. Wher the brutal overseer attacked the young man he resisted so effectively that he “was sent back to the city. This time he was hired out in the shipyards to learn the trade of calker. asked the youth to leave the room, which he did, accompanied by his|master, who thought well of his slave, father, who happened to be a prominent] found for him another position where Tt developed|he made remarkable progress, soon later that the lad was an idiot, and the| being permitted to hire his own time. member of the Church. new preacher felt very sorrowful about the affair. church for fear I'll hit another idiot.” HARD ON DAD “Mama,” asked a child, “am I de-| after came the change of name. At seended from a monkey?” “I don't know,” replied Mama, “I) reading Scott's works, he didn’t know your father's people very| “Frederick Douglass.” Doing with his well." Exchange. “After that,” he said, “I}means of a paper called a “sailor’s pro. never chided anyone for misbehavior in} tection,” he made his escape. Attacked by white fellow-workers, his But he was not yet free. At last by One of the first acts of this ex-slave was to send for his wife, who was a free woman of Baltimore. Shortly the sugkestion of a friend who had bee became might what his hands found to do, THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER YOUNG PEOPLE ELIZABETH M. THOMAS Editer Torn from a brief interlude with his grandmother THE REALNESS OF GOD ey By THOMAS A. DORSEY There has been much discussion and much doubt among the people of this day and time as to the realness of God; pet Sa a EI ‘thankful for the opportunity for self- support, the young man could not yet. be content. He thought of the suffer- ings of his brothers in bondage. The day was near, however, when he would render service to them and to the nation. Being present one evening at an anti-slavery mecting, where he was known as an escaped slave, he was asked to speak. Thus found by Garrison and other workers for abolition, Douglass soon “found himself.” He developed into an effective speaker. Going to England at the earnest solicitation of friends who feared for his safety in the United States, especially after he wrote the narrative of his life. Mrs. Douglass made many friends in Great Britain, who wished to keep him among them. He believed, that his work in behalf o freedom could be done more effectively in America; so he returned. Soret Where he differed in policy from leaders with whom he was_associated, he was true to his own convictions. His entrance into the field of journalism was the result of the urge to voice his own opinions through the written, .as well as the spoken, word. By this step he gained influence, but lost money. Emancipation and the close of the War did not mark the conclusion of Mr. Douglass’ public career. As Mar- shall of the District of Columbia, Minis- ter to Hayti, Recorder of Deeds, orator, *S PAGE EEE EET ee POR IIE OE RR A, SD RII not only does the doubiousnes; ,, among the prolititians but amo, a high learned and cultured element The students of science have de! deeply into the stratas of the earth searched so far into™the heaven: they can call ali the heavenly boii, sh name from the largest planet { F smallest speck of stardust, in the } ness of his observation he yet {, see, the realness of God. The poor common man and have treaded the rocks down the way of time, sometime up and son, down, sometime with and somcin, without, sometime with friends , 4 sometime forsaken, sometime they in such poor circumstances that could not see the way clear but 1 unheard, mysterious power br: them out, yet they fail to see th ness of God. But my friend, I’ to tell you regardless of what the < tist thinks, the professor thinks, or the masses think, I declare unto God is real. O how can a man be 50 Blind oi inebriating beauties of God; hold the green field, the beauti ers with their lips kissed by the summer breeze that ushered in | changing seasons which moves command of God’s mighty exquisite foliage, luxurious vec: the rolling hillsides, the wide st: valleys, the majestically snow mountains, the huge craters wh only remnants of belching vole: was active more than two million ago; and many other aspects th firm the theme of my text that G real. Many occurences that happened life from time to time serve t me know that God is real. Lam recalling a vision I had o: just before day, I dreamed great line of folk, a hugh mass manity, a multitude of people ; down the wide road. This great passed on as I stood on the side of the road asking for help, the line ; on, marching, matching, on thr time to eternity, I still cried o & the Ved ayy thar author, lecturer, he maintained his repu- tation for integrity and high efficiency. When, on the twentieth of February 1895, the end came, it. found him still fighting in the ranks of freedom—now for the emancipation of womanhood. In his home at Cedar Hill, in the pres- ence of his devoted wife, the Sage of Anacostia quietly, without warning, laid down his arms, at the Divine call. What contrasts in the life of this slave who became citizen! A thine, a chattel, property to be bought and sold— a man, subject only to his own con- science and the laws of the land. Born (without home or name, he made for himself a name that became honored throughout the length and breath of his own country and in far-away places; a home beautiful and stately, renowned Cedar Hill a mecca for Colored Ameri- cans and for all admiters of a man who has been termed “the greatest Ameri- an.” f A great man, viewed from any stand_ point, was Frederick Douglass; a truly remarkable man when adjudged with reference to the depths from which he rose and the heights to whith he as- cended. ea : / + F e help as the crowd marched on } one heeded my plea. I looked closely that I may recognize some old but all faces wére strange, the marched on. Then a man came by in the cro thought :I had known him bef stepped in the line beside him an‘ my good man your face resembles of an old friend of mine, he spoke I spoke again, your majestic strid like that of a mighty king I hav: about, then he spoke, then I sai’ voice emulates that of Jesus; 7 my Son I am He; my heart was 100?" my burdens flew away on fleetin= He caressed me in His arms, ! ! head on His breast, He said yo" weary my Son, you are tired, com* ' me and I will give you rest. Then I awoke from my dream, ‘"" swere running down my face, they °" seemed to saturated the pillow, my" was palpitating, while my sou! unlimited source of untold joy- My friend if you have ever *" Jesus you will recognize Him ar’ iy ; if its in the mighty crowd of * metropolis, or if its in a Jittle urchir the streets, or an old man or ; ~ known . "nearby entrance. "ALLEN CHRISTIAN ENDEAVOR LEAGUE is TOPIC FOR FEBRUARY 26 Laying Good Foundations 3. Habits to Be Avoided - Eph. 4:25-32 m Suggestions ‘The center of interest in this meeting ay well be in a simple dramatization of e topic, in which Juniors may take he parts ef the habits which are so langerous to young lives, and which present the development of Christian eharacter. e Topic Made Clear ) We haye been thinking and talking bout laying the best foundations for pur future lives,—health and friendship. low we are going to lay some other foundation stones which we shall call lour future lives—health and friendship. Idoing that we are to stand on guard lagainst a number of stones that want] io be in our foundation but have no We are to discover them ic this letter was listing as bad. Second, ought to know and follow Stones That Hurt a Foundation “(One at a time thesé Juniors shall} orders Weaara totter step to the front, or come in through G| Each should bear a bent by the burden and toil of the years, Fyou will know Jesus wherever you see Him. | If you have ever walked with Him He| will walk with you any time any where| and not be ashamed of you; whether | it is in the gross darkness of failures| and disappointments or in the illumi nating brilliancy of successful achieve.) ments, He will walk with you just the same. ; If you have ever heard His voice you will know it any where, it is the voice of God relayed through His Son handed down to us with a gospel message to be promulgated throughout the land, ac- cepted by all mankind, proclaimed by all nations, and lived by the whole world | } | The prophets came through the dark ages of night With grit courage and zeal neatly-made card an nouncin; listen.—e. g., LYING, BAD TEMP etc. voice either the words given her additional or’ different ones, speaker finishes he should take a Pposi-| tion at one friend to boys and girls,-for [ help them} out of many difficulties, hit at so many places. when a boy has disobeyed his mother Fsome of our Juniors are to step before| start in us and are to tell us of some points we) your father you won't do it; cz and sometimes his sisters and brothers THE CHRISTIAN | i who he} elec > this will be an aid to those who) higt Each should then speak in clear] insp ¢ or As each| Ger : tha de, but not far away.) T 1. LYING, Lama vety convenient pre ing It is not hard oF me to get into their favor, for I For instance, | in Re and has gone to the movie instead of to| Blu school, his mother may make him ve uncomfortable if she he has been. and I quic me, use me; asks him where| bo But I am always ready,| W whisper in his ear, “Use! wi \L her you were at school.” | cui Andy when he says he was at school|yanced guard. is keeping pace e verything is lovely 2. BAD TEMPER We shall not forget you in the coming again. The strange | Orders. thing is that the more I can induce them|a new church has been erected there's | to use me the better they like it, and after a while L don’t need to whisper any more, for they lie and tell what is not the truth from force of habit Winding Gulf Circuit—R. A. Most boys and| He is doing well, will be in the A and quite an addition to Africz odism. Tams Circuit—M. M. Mitchell, | young preacher, cons: Widen Circuit—M. L RECORDER PAGE SEVEN tion of the present Editor. The| succeed your self, and if any Bishops nh class Editorials, the Churchman | are elected we will be for Joseph Gomez, ER,| Afield are some of the high lights that| and their choice if they are enough to pire us onward. }go around. ~-(Rev.) A. J. Smoot, Sr., P. E. neral Conference if we are again in FTF Rae RS 2 COLD WATER, MISS. t delegation. The Williamson District over which I side as Presiding Elder is progress- nicely. is not far to think The General Conference beginn of and we are Williamson, the head of the District,| Seriously, the first thing that comes to with Rev. I. H. Gary, pastor, is much) My mind is Bishop S. L. Greene who has led us so wonderfully and wisely, s done so much for our School tune to the Allen spirit. Eckman— v. E. L. Patterson moves forward. | 4 ld—John F. Little, Young and) (C ell) ” and has y| full of the true spirit of progress, has made such a great sacrifice for our ught a parsonage. Goodwill Circuit,| Church in this 1d his queenly 1 to the uit the State. M. Saunders, pastor, has an invalid, Wife who | Missione Giatto Cir- fe, but moves upward. it—W, E. Clapp, leading the ad- want him with lis equal Limar Circuit—S. A. Simms, 'S igle He Meth-| his rated, and loyal Lewi ighierese girls are acquainted with me. Once in| Conference with a full report. Lester| the at and throw them out. ja while someone drives me away, but| Circuit, G. W. Patterson. True and] }et ss pray that the Lord will guide us To help us all to ect a firm under-| most of the time I just stay on and on,| tried, doing his work in an orderly) The thi agile: standing Of what these undesired hibits| aq grow in strength until the boy be-| way. e are we are to do two things. First, the| comes a man or (he girl’a woman. I} Beckley—G. I Bennett if re Y 1urches criptiire verses, Eph. 4:25-32, £0) do my best work when there is a quar-|‘church has been built here and the ‘at ones s Y be read slowly to us while we all try) rej, when’ father or mother gives a| foundation of the A. M. E. Church)" : to find the things which the writer of! command, or when someone else says or\in this section. of the aC is built) ° foes something unwelcome. Then I} around this City. Rale ( 3 ag “Get mad, John,” I say; “tell| V. Truitt. He has done a t work ie a j ll your|so far. We hope for his continued " | brother,names, and start to swing your| success. Carlisle Circuit—J. H. M ‘ \ fists; show them you won't be taking| well. Loved by his people, has som« John responds, ,of his Conferet money in hand Pend organized take my advice. too. My aim is to get|been very successful, or He afr the habit started: then it wil eare|church since Conference. Mad of itself Circuit—J. D. Ja x STEALING The unhappiness | ward in the old fashi in the world comes because people do not have what they w ill are following it.. My. big job is to show ther te JT just watch my ¢ say to them ont one. “Find time when the owne looking. and take what you want.” Sometimes stealing isn’t easy at first, but a little practice helps along. and when I can get people to make ita habit my work is done and I can go to 5. Once started, the habit of stea ing is very hard to break In the same way other bad habits | may. be impersonated, such as UN CLEAN SPEECH, SMOKING MAL-| ICE, CHEATING Daily Verses M.. Feb. 20. The lazy habit te Prov. 6-11 ey Feb, 21. The anger habit | Matt, 5:21, 22) Some had to die for what they thought] was right, ‘ Believe it or not but God is real. We have onr trials, our ups and downs No one seems to care how we feel Receive our knocks we get our wounds Out ofall of that, friend God is real se ¥ The trees bud out in summer sun The flowers have their appeal, Believe it or not but God is real. Page Throw open the windows of your soul His spirit try to feel You'll have a joy that can never —Chicago, Minois Tr sings a song as on she runs be n and find Him, for God is The “tongue” habit James 3:6-8 The drink habit | W., Feb. 22 \p.. Feb. 23 Prov. 20:1 + Feb. 24. The covetous habit oe Exod. 20:17 5 25. The lawless habit “Sha 1 Tim, 1:89 Sun., Feb 26. Topic—3. Habits to tded.—Eph. 4:25-32 Fs ‘niet ian Endeavor World FST VIRGINIA ECHOES FROM W) h tmost top—It has been a Dear Fditor b bs rears since T have said any thing wah ur very fine Fdited Paper. , ; . There can be no doubt in the minds o two through yo O. A. Burks, Pre none can do better. I a ote Giats, “Old Guard” nothing but success s to be his motto. Mc-|——— ue ienth en) Awe ORDER SONG BOOKS TODAY | ine vir ington—B. J. Nolan Recut " ad ‘i ne nee of Let The People Praise Him his people. Bishop R. C. Ransom is Mey the Director of this force We, are Pres | solidly behind our Chieftian, and where) |G, he leads we will follow. The men of this District are asking in advance for ai : the next General Co nce to send Sitiele Copic | Bishop Ransom back to us. There is PR much that I could have said, but to my 100 Copies $30.00 mind the men who read the Grand Old / APE GR Recorder would rather hear something | writ about what the men are doing in the ; trenches than so much about!!! PROF. EDWARD C. DEAS Mr. Editor, print this for me ta the people that the West Please and say Virginia Conference will be for you to 5718 Wabash Ave Chicago, Il REAL ESTATE FOR SALE \West Philadelphia quality modern poreb front i © Hom Investment greatly reduced prices and terms 5 Be own estor Teach your Dollars to have more Cents. 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We often think of the old and new] changing condition of But as IT view the situation in world today as it was yesterday, I find people doing things in a new way The white and black peoples are be- ginning to speak one language as they have never before spoken. The spirit of Christ is getting nearer to the hearts of men and women everywhere and progress can be clearly seen from many angles despite impending dangers of selfishness and greed, I am glad I am identified with the Negro race, and that I am a member of that great A. M. E. Church which has always demonstrated one great factor— manhood. Our church today in South Carolina is in peace and harmony as it has not been in years. This can be attributed to the splendid leadership of our fearless leader, Bishop Flipper, his| loyal colleagues, and their members,| who are working together for the ad- vancement of our Master’s, Kingdom. Then, too, may T say a word about Allen University and its president and his de- voted wife, Dr. and Mrs. McGill and their teachers who largely belong to South Carolina and who are making it one of the best colleges in the state. Not only should the members of the A.M. E. Church give their support to Allen University, but the white people and the entire Negro. population of the state should lend a helping hand. Another four years have rolled aroand to elect delegates to the General Con- ference to make laws for our church. Every member in the A. M. F. Church has as much right to go as any other} member, it is true, to elect represent- to say a our people in gene schools and the things the atives for our church; but they should elect men and women who are best qualified to represent them. We should not elect a man for secretary who can not read or write, or a man to preach who does not possess the spirit of Christ and whose knowledge of the Bible is limited, simply because we like him. South Carolina is known by the delegates she sends to the General Con- ference. Let us try to send repre- sentative men and women who stand for principles and not dollars; unselfish men who have a vision in selecting bishops and the general officers. Only in- dividuals of this caliber will be eligible to lead this great host of ours up to the gates of heaven and there deliver them into the hands of our Savior that He, too, may say, “Well done, thou good and faithful seryant. Enter thou into the joys of thy Lord.” To the delegates of the South Caro- lina, I am appealing to you, in select- ing your delegates, not to pledge your- selves to any man or group of men until you get to the electoral college. _ Do not be bought, or sold, or coerced, be- cause we hope to place before you the whole situation, at which time you your- self may select whom you wish to represent you. I am a delegate to the ensuing Gen- eral Conference which meets in Detroit, Michigan. past record as a worker in faithfulness to my group and especially to my church. I have differed with people, ministers, and even with my presiding elder, but I have never caused one to beg bread or be mistreated. I have looked deeper in my feeling of things. Mv sympathy goes out to those humble and sincere persons of the ministry who are trying to serve the Lord and give their best to the people. TI am against any individual or group of individuals who undermine the decision of the bishop and elders to satisfy their own selfish ambitions, As a parting word, I should like to say, “May the God of love help and keep you.” sYours for up-look, J. S. Shanklin, Principal Beaufort County Training School Burton, S. C. HOW TO ADD 256.000 MEMBERS TO OUR CHURCH Once we had reported to the Depart- ment of Commerce of the United States 800,000 members. Now the report is about 100,000 fess. Yet we have a more ambitious program than we had yester_ vear. No wonder we hear so much about “Retrenchment.” Retrenchment means “drawine wn”—eetting hack within limits. No. Let ms not draw up. Tet us stretch out and add at least one-quarter Million members to our church in the next eicht years. How can we do it? T was talking with Dr. FE. J. Odom, formerly of Alabama, but now of Georgia. and he wave me the stthstance of a plan that will accomplish this cain for onr Zion Bethel. He thinks fhat the Church should adopt a tentative constitution which he will introduce to the next General Coriference. thts establishing a Bureau of Franoclism under the Board of Céntrof of one of the already established Departments, invite all ministers, hoth mer en. who wish to do fall-time work, to register with the hea NY leat F ig iy There I shall stand on my; ns ae ot list (called Connectional Evangelist This Bureau will be clase oe for this type of work for the A. M. E. Church. Pastors desiring the aid Evangelists will write this Bureau an name the type of evangelist wanted and will be assured of getting same when wanted and as long as wanted. — i Dr. Odom says he will take the work without salary from the General] Church. Now for those who do not| know him, let me say, above bold, that the Connection has no minister in it with more of a passion for souls than Dr. Odom. He, too is one of the most powerful preachers on earth. Then, also, he is a trained man that is gifted— educated in our Connectional Schools, also, in Miles Memorial College, Bir- mingham; Garrett Biblical Institute, Northwestern University, and Atlanta University. He holds A. B. B. D. and D. D. degrees and has done most of his work on his Master’s. Yet I say he is a preacher of preachers of the evangelistic sort. Have you heard him? If in doubt about him, just ask those who know him. Ask Bishops Fountain, Tookes, Young, Gregg. Ask the Ala- bama, Georgia, and Florida Regulars. Let us elect Dr. Odom in 1940 and thus add 250,000 members to our mem- bership by 1940. y : REV. P. T. MATHERSON, P. E. Birmingham District, N. Alabama Con- ference Ea FORT WORTH, TEXAS Dr. J. S. Smith Appointed Represent- active of the Church Members Relief Association of Indianapolis, Indiana ——— y At the last session of the North Texas Annual Conference of the A. M. E. Church, which convened in Dallas, one of the representatives of the Church Members Relief Association was pre- sented and received several applications for policies. Bishop Geo. B. Young, said in re- sponse to a talk made by this repre- sentative, “The Church Members Re- lief Association furnishes splendid pro- tection against sickness. accidents and death, but it does seem to me that your Association should have a minister of our own group to represent your As- sociation among our people.” At the conclusion of the Bishcp’s remarks. a motion wes made that the Church Mem. bers Relief Association be asked to ap- point Dr. J. H. Smith one of its repre- sentatives. .In reply to this request, Dr. Smith received an appointment this week, 4 it on Mrs. Willie Ezell-Sanders FORT WORTH, TEXAS cha First Presbyterian Church Observed Race Relations Week; ey A fa's Giges _ Smith, Speaker a On the invitation of Dr. James K Thompson. pastor of the First Presby-| terian Church, white, Dr. 1, TH. Smith, Presiding ¥ the Fort Worth Dis- E. Chines. delivered wiff}| mon’ 7—Deat ey; two sisters, Mrs may ls be e university campy ufton Brawley, of Lo tke and removed fon mis Brawley, ofTalla t most distinguishes . nm G. Brawley h he = f his demise, professor of English at the uniye ‘Dr. Brawley died at his hom Howard street, after a brief jl} He was the son of the Rey. M. and Margaret S. Brawley, a; born in Columbia, S. C., April 22 He attended the public scho, Nashville, Tenn., and Petersburg, and in 1895 entered the acaden Morehouse college, Atlanta, from CS institution he received the bachelo; arts degree in 1901. From the age of 14 he was ¢ self-supporting, and served as fore, of the college printing office at } house. He devoted considerab| to extra curricula activities, been quarterback of the footba!! manager of the baseball team, cor tor to literary periodicals, and ber of Pi Gamma Literary He was also commencement sp In 1900 he took a second b |degree at the University of ( jand in 1908 he won the master degree from Harvard univers 1927 Shaw university conferred him the honorary degree of D Litt, and in 1937, his alma mater, } house college, also conferred up the honorary degree of Docto » In the autumn of 1902, after < teaching experience in Georgetoy and some months of study t ton School of Expression Harvard summer school, Pr Brawley was called as teacher of lish and Latin in the Acade: Morehouse college. In 1910 Pr Brawley was invited to Howa versity where he served two years first as associate professor and head of the Department of Englis the second as full professor. On July 20, 1912, he was marr Hilda Demaris Prowd, of K 4912 was invited to return to A catio e Republic of Liberia. N. C., and since 1931, had beer fessor ‘of English at Howard univ Professor of the thor and lect Jamaica, and then in the autun to become dean and professor of | lish at Morehouse college. Tn 1919 he became president of the Associa’ Colleges for Negro Youth, and i! uary of 1920, working under the aus of three cooperating boards, he * with Mrs. Brawley for a study of ed the and ‘social conditions in From 1923 to 1931 he was profe of English at Shaw university, P’ Brawley was an-ord . clergyma| id once serve’ Was Selby, wife of the A. M unday School Union Secretary as., left for Knoxville, Tenn., be e of the passing of her aunt, Mrs ‘W. Hurd. 1 DEATH Rev. D. M. Baxter, retired Manage sity; 129) Va. of of iladelphia, Penna. ODAY FOR C. M. E CHURCH. , MAN vated to Episcopate at Lane in 1922 Well Known for Leadership in Business Affairs MEMPHIS, Tenn.—The death o shop Joseph C. Martin here Monday prning after a prolonged © ilines fought sorrow to the Colored Metho st Episcopal church throughout the} Sherman, Tex St, James, Tyler; ntry and to countless thousands| Martin Administration hall, Texas col- 7 th whom he had been intimately] lege, Tyler, xas; Martin Temple, fated in the religious and business prid. ry mn., wnere he grew to manhood © a number of years he was a public fhool teaaher in his early manhooc in. € immediately showe at prommence and had a } ability anc most rvived by his widow, { Birmingham, and ‘Stewart, of Atlanta, and Edgar Brawley, of Al. the A. M. E. Book Concern Passed ay Monday night, February 13th in OLD FUNERAL IN MEMPHIS The deceased was born at Trenton, d entéred the ministry as a young spec- tular meteoric rise in the ministry the C. M. E. church, which finally! of THE CHRIST ended with his eley, of the church, th, the gift of the c He held some + | Prominent appoi E. church, outst: are: ation to the bishopric € highest office within hurch, May, 1922, of the major and most ntments of the C. M. c Prominent among the ‘anding Pastorates which he served Historic Collins Chapel here in s} Memphis, long the most prominent -}church of the denomination ; Metropolitan church, Washington, D C.; admitted to be the most exchisive and aristocratic church of the C. M E. denomination for many decades: -| Sydney Park church, Columbia, S. c Israel ‘ach of these churches is noted as having been served by outstanding min- -| isters, some of whom later were elevated to the episcopacy. He was presiding elder for several years following his illustrious career in| the pastorate, | The distinguished churchman w as best known for his business genius and his ability to finance and liquidate difficult chu obligations. Chief among his contributions is the long list of costly churches constructed under hi administration as bishop in the annual’ conferences oyer which he presided. ; Here in Memphis he supervised the building of Martin Memorial Temple named in honor of his family; Mt {) Pisgah, also of Memphis, one of the s| church ~) Street edifices of the South; Boll rch, Dallas; St. John church, Monroe, La.; a fine church at Baton Rouge, and most of the newly com pleted Israel church, Gary, Ind., which -|is now rated one of the largest and most modern Negro churches of Amefi 1 at busines genitis building and ‘suc out difficult church problems, Bishop M sobriquet, “The Busin the Negro Church.” | church eting workin n won s Wizard the | (then Dr. Martin, publishing agent) | Memphis AN RECORDER One of the things which brought him to the forefront in the general church was the part he played in rehabilitating the C. M. E. Publishing House, which had gone in the “red,” for sometime and was on the verge of being closed. When his predecessor in office re- signed, the General Board and bishops asked him to accept the position. He came to the rescue of the church at that critical time in the life of the publishing house nearly 30 years ago, and brought it to a financial position in the business world which it has not occupied since. In 1922 at the C. M. E. general con- ference at Lane Tabernacle C. M. E church, in St. Louis, Joseph C. Martin was elected to the episcopacy on the first ballot along with Drs. R. T. Brown of Alabama, and J, A. Hamlett of Kansas. Dr. John W. McKinney of Texas, was elected the fourth mem- ber of the episcopal class of 1922 on a subsequent ballot. Of the class of 1922, only two now survive: Bishop J. A. Hamlett and Bishop J. W. McKinney, the latter be- ing in poor health at present He is survived by a widow of the home address, 40 South Parkway, East a foster son, also of the home address; a brother, Dr. R. G Martin, prominent Chicago physician finest, best equipped and most costly and one sister, Miss Cora Martin, Phoe nix, Ariz Funeral service was held here Friday Tt is planned to carry the remains to his old home, Trenton, for interment morning at the family church where he built the church in honor of his father and mother, having paid the entire cost building. MARRIED Mrs. Elise V. Dorsey, popular social- ite of Washington, D. C., to Rey. H THoltis Hooks, N. Y. A. state consultant in Utah. The ve in Og- don, Utah, couple ‘ { A.M. E. MUS tlanta WR Ne 1 e left 1 » pros si frurch A. M. E. 716-18 IC HYMNALS Brand new A.M.E. Music Hymnals, Bound in semi Morocco with Head Bands and Beautifully stamped in Gold are offered at these Prices. * Single Copy — $ 1.50 Half Doz. — $650 One Doz. — $12.00 Mail Your Orders Today We Pay Postage BOOK CONCERN So, 19th Street, Philadelphia, Pa. REV. W. A. LEWIS HOLDS SUC- CESSFUL PASTOR’S COUNCIL By Rey. A. H. Harris Clarksville, Tenn. Rev. W. A. Lewis, one of the pion- eers of the A. M. E. Church and old- est active Presiding Elder of the West Tennessee Conference, who is now pre- siding over the Clarksville District, called the ministers of the said district in council at our church in Lone Oak, Tenn. on December 7, 1938 to lay plans for a big day’s work this Conference year. | Evangelist — 1940. Do (2) Every Department (4) DR. N, H. JELTZ AND LET 716 SOUTH 19th STREET MOVE ON! (1)—All Evangelists, Lay and Ministerial Regis- tered in the Department of Church Extension:— Paying $1.00 Annually Thru Annual Conference. Church making an Annual Offering to this depart- to this Department. an Associate Secretary of Evangelism. DO THIS The ministers, laymen and friends of the district were on the grounds be- fore the Council opened happy and ready to go in to work. Presiding Elder Lewis called the Council to order at 10:00 A. M. sharp, after the devotionals, he delivered his annual address to the Council. Among the many good things he said was that “No Presiding Elder District of the great A. M. E, Church can rise higher than it’s leaders.” He urged the min- isters to liye clean, high valuable lives for the people to exemplify and follow. He said to the laymen, “Stop, buying, selling, working and breaking the Sab- bath Day. The Lord God Almighty wants us to keep the Sabbath Day Holy, six days shalt thou labor and do all our works, but the Sabbath Day is a day of rest.” The Rey. W. T. Couch and Mrs, W..T. Couch were elected Secretaries The Rev. J. R. Reid was elected to act as Chairman of the Finance Com- mittee and Rev. A. H. Harris repor- ter. There were many good thoughts and plans brought to the council by the Revs. W. M., Oliver, W. T. Couch, J. R. Reid, E. E. Keys, O. W. Wa ington, N. D. Tho: B. M. We BD. 2B B. F. Borrwous and The Ebenezer A. M. E. tees elected church in which to hold the next District Con- the Rev. W. T entertaining pastor ference | the | The pros this Couch being ram Ww as well planned for 1 all indica- year's w and from Clarksville District is going to top the other districts this year in tions the Soul Saving and adding new members to the churches in the West Tennessee Conference A deliciot pastor, Rey inner was served by the and the good people of Lone Oak BETHEL A. M. E. CHURCH Easton, Md The Fourth (¢ was held in Bethel 29th-30th, by Rev. J siding Elder of th which found the churc! ishing condition spi cially. Seventeen departmer reports which showed that $619.79 was collected during the quarter and that seven copies of the Christian Recorder were sold each week, The entire ¢ was loud in their praise in return of the pastor, Rev. M son for another year Mrs. Hattie E. T. Nickson, Reporter A CONSTRUCTIVE PROPOSAL FOR THE LAW-MAKERS AT DETROIT, COME, MAY, THIS, AND LET THE CHURCH registered Evangelist an Agent of the of Church Extension. (3) Every Returning the 8% of Dollar Money @) Giving this Department THE CHURCH MOVE ON! I am still on the “GOSPEL HIGHWAY.” For Revival Dates write me at PHILADELPHIA, PA. ===== DSC09446.JPG ===== GE TEN THE CHRISTIAN RECORD pe Beas ; — CHRISTIAN RECORDER eT PAGE ELEVEN PA = : a nn aS ey 7 DS 7 ter which eet . % ; hance of a longer life than| became quite noticeable to churchgoers TEATHER 'CASTS To er which has at least Methodists, includin eyen less chance: BE . those with epis-| ness in our Zion, we will get nowhere, college students white and black. Two is Tom some quarters} though we elect fifty new bishops. great Methodist bodies are in the pro- expansion instead of| Dr, Singleton says that the number cess of'merging. What does all this enlargement” rather “ded grounds for dual manager- i{ naturally disappear of its ‘self. | hold to a teat as sweet School Union Sugar _ ISSUED DAILy copal aspirations. the ery is for “retrenchment,” ‘ i hat more |that the organ and choir were haying formerly. He explained t 1 at t ‘ ho! Pyke ; N WwW A A ance iving in the “heart disease] a difficult time harmonizing. The che eee =“ : eo pia (anll they were| was beyond reproach, so-the Rey. Gid- WASHINGTON—(UP)—P. a al TA, G C)—The Atlanta} saved from the “acute diseases of child.|‘eon Montgomery, of Philadelphia, visit. Weather Bureau, which is 69 ATLANTA, Ga.—(C)—The ? s. than “curtailment.” ©, : of bishops we should elect next May mean? It certainly cannot mean that Years olf a i as possible, and any| recently a 3 ey ‘ ne of our bishops | “Will depend upon vacancies to be filled an era of plenty is just around the cor- th h.” ing rector, decided to investigate the| today, is planning t0 issue four ing. ing mortal will catch at a straw. | chould cera nc, ist the ‘church | and redistricting the church.” Irrather' ner. The future is quite uncertain, : en een Ree me 2 al ge ata organ. | of two daily forecasts. 4 ‘ 0 return to the eighteen episcopal| think that it should depend on HOW ' which was organized in '35, now has 211 ——— 5 5 ica— t took it apart yesterday,| i ital of 56 ANNESBURG, Softth Africa An exper t day, smbers and paid in capital of $2,156.50,, JOHA ; ee Eyecam at the annual meeting| (C)—Wilberforce SSA aie peter hab pit pei - e yaton : ; t i a Talker Street school on Thursday.| school located at Ey si Balks can e W = 2 6 fined to members| now has the only native African woman last ere rehearsal was the b« ir The union has c ; i Satay $8,620 and a dividend of 5% will be} postmaster in South Africa—Mrs. | months paid ne hundred dollars is the maxt Charlotte Opperman, who was educated ; r 2 ‘ at Wilberforce heo. Mareka, who S HOT RIDE mum loan ‘Ib. r farek hi SNAKE GET T Commander Francis W. Reichelde, fer, new bureau chief who was tral ferred from the Navy, reveale; the new plans for the first time Iti | contingent on “Congress granting a -jincrease of $100,000 in the bureauy Oudget for the year beginning July |. i ‘ The forecasts would be issued a f y years the only native je ' i - TTR ys Beagle tev: ge South Africa, When his ¢ar refused to pull smooth- Me M., oe Lay 1:30 P. M. ad DU RHAM, N. C,—(C) 2 Pz Re t llocated at Wilberforce, where he was] ly 10 miles out from the garage, Jodi) Ax80 ae Me By are made now 4 chanics & rca Bee enti wast also educated, was recently transferred] Smit of Matesville, South Africa, found| 9:30 A. M., and 9:30 P. M St... DEo 0b. . Spau Z, Sl > For that reason I think we need more dynamic leaders to carry on in such un- certain times. The greater the perils that face our people, the greater is the need for leadership. There are many ways, however. to meet the expense of additional epis- > | district standard, Another bishop said] FAR THE CHURCH IS WILLING in substance—“If the next General Con.|TO GO IN THE PROMOTION OF will elect a lot] THE SOCIAL, ECONOMIC AND RE it So the argument for ad-| LIGIOUS N S OF THE PEOPI ditional bishops and episcopal districts! If the church is in earnest, provision can 1s not lacking for stpport. | be made, through honest re-adjust- i | ments, to accommodate five new bish- copal leadership. There could be for : real, sincere program of righteousness ops. Elimination of wasteful expendi- instance: (1) A slight reduction in 1a : to lift despairing people to new heights| tures would in itself serve to pay the Bishops’ and General Officers’ salaries; of hope, then five new bishops, dedi-| salaries of several bishops. Five new. (2) Holding one Bishops’ Council a cated to this task, would be a decided| bishops would be of greater value to ference has any sense. it of bishops.” Should the church elect to launch a 4 3 year, and other economies; (3), Far- led d the asset to Zion An intensive Seay church than some of our “out- marking 45% of Dollar Money; (4) Bates a seyen-foot snake curled aroun ; z 7 ee saving, church reviving, character build_| worn” institutions, This question of Elimination of waste; (5) Substantial now has resources of $1,354,082.28. The] to Vereeniging, a larger place engine. The reptile had been roasted BETTER HOUSE KEEPING ing program, su we need, would| salary, as. Dr. Singleton ee sted some addition of members. As for No. 1, bank has deposits of $1,058, 790.04, sur- ‘pOG SAVES SHEEP to death by the heat of the engine, IN AFRICAN METHODIsM itate new -blooded,” “{wo-| might raise, is an éloquent argument the salary figure could be around plus of $30,000, ee of 3 which showed several specks of poison By Joseph H. Slade fisted,” uncompromis shops to com-| against additions to the Bench, if things ' $4.000, depending upon the approval of $4,419.07, and reserve of $30,500.40. : ke had struck at it. Sie cs mand its strategic positions. When one] are’to remain as they are. Conside No. 3. I am not particularly advo- : Brings Back Ae ole Hed Ate pad eg Lewes 3. It does not require the aid of ag considers the ee ace there are multi-| this point further: When considered in. cating a reduction of s s. but this NASHVILLE, Tenn—(C)—The Citi Died in Snow 2 NEGROES FLOGGED BY CARO-|occulist for one to see the need of plied thousands of nominal church mem-| the light of the present financial and. is 4 ay.” No. 2, sugg one way zens Savings Bank and Trust Co.,H. Py Aticheep dos LINA BAND better house keeping in our Methodism, bers who for one reason or another,| economic condition of our people (the, the church could economize to meet this A. Boyd, president, and J. C. Napier, Condon, DES es rH : pad tied Taken From Jail at Gunpoint; Grand| Other groups are brushing away thei by ve have grown lukewarm or cold toward | few upon whom we may depend for needed supervision. There are many cashier, had assets of $292,024 on De-| that carried on wie = sae to “4 Jury Plans Inquiry cob webs of spirittial seperation and arg ‘ | the program’ of the church, that there| revenue) And the thor of no} No. 4, conforms wi cember 31, last, according to a report petit ae ee ea fa Babe singing the songs of Union. They arg }are hundreds of thousands of non-| paying church membe rf fa of to the Superintendent of Banks. The] ranch yard yesterday, ‘ under 2} GOLDSBORO, N. C.—A small band] burying the hatchest of petty di bank, which is 36 years old, has in |to a remote section where, s church members throughout the coun five new bishops “seems” unwise, to Se ICAGAIT Keats ot ; i i i i \ i high¢ try, that there are hundreds of com-| put mildly, (excluding the possibility s well as spiritual f f , r 2 y y men seized two Negro prison-| to set their stakes upon echt : Pee -posits of $117,592, and saving | mound of snow, they found the body of | of white n seiz 0 ila the theund Fe Ra nln a peg ee el erating sr noel dividual deposits of $117, | Joe Peters, 40. ers in the city jail early today at .gun-|Some groups, hes ‘ ‘ i i ae TORY Me ACETAL leecanio (he real Divide.) PTT SUR ae a “aight “a 2 : herder had died when his} point, took them into the country, beat| united advancement, have ¢ JOSEPH H. SLADE Church, and that certain foreign fields! oF Cros 2 is! ography, Expert Tyy he ee 2 The sheep herder ha t : h y verely and then set them free up denominational identity Our Missionary Work are sorely in need of spiritual emanci- There are yet millions of people un FUME men eer oh ine : é , i i i f xT SAYS LIFE-SPAN IS SHORTER | heavy clothing aber fire Se ne ae The Soe Kirby Baldwin and Floyd) we congratulate ourselves upor Nothing reflects more discredit upon) pation and development, the election of employed and signs point to; mor Neatly Done : nie pee ee eee Edwards, each about 30, were found] in the vanguard for a Unite as we advance towards union on the) five new fearless and truly eunceinets eri Pei past Br ee h Bulletins a Specialty rae ORGAN IS NEST later by officers, the former at his|dism, it appears that it on fiside than the lack of U ap on the Spsitd would ha hi oe ea ead ih . edt WOT ig ape Proce Ressonable : : = ; i pt . i “i v rta y i r c t 1 a Ne and a rac > 0} d c: yut, anc ¢ one Sen are being saved by ical | ore esos Ei lh ace eae ert - - Lap oe a a cae 83 paint P puaeebare Pa greatly in| knows that means. The people The children ape EO SOT ee i i Smiles from Goldsboro.| steps towards better house house keeping and at the same! Undoubtec the church is greatly in} k that | a Ht sp see than ever before, but the life-}] Sour Notes Cansed by Chipmunks wn) of his eplns et to Probe which would enable us to p he reduce our enormous expense of/ need of a new awakening, a revival of have the eh whatever that es Clitstinn Recorder Office span of the man of today is no longer Saree er ie Pan reas word of the Incident| greater spirit of solidarity wi ration By removing its lines of dup-| true character and religion. The “Faith| The Federal and pereeveae 6th poe than ever, acco" ote i vo Societies| of our Fathers” has been supplanted in] ments are wielding the axe of economy len Paldins | ever, according to Dr. Robert FF , an-| own ranks. . and making our two 5 ties | of ov he as n Hanted sit) are oR Rapnny La: ae bur He medical college of} DOYLESTOWN—Many a church has spread, Secwiotidae Ail kets aes The Sunday School Union BODY, operating under the im-|a large measure by the skepticism of| The railroads are Sart aad 716 South 19th Street ihe Uni y of South Carolina. had bats in its belfry, but chipmunks in| nounced shee ‘: o ei to open’ an| The Problematic conditior iate direction of the General Sec-) their sons The lustre of this stream ee g ¢ ‘ ' 5 eet Philadelphia, Penna. «Medic al sci hasn’t done one|the organ is the note of paieaty eee > SeEdag uo eolatsyion which foll bry of Missions. As it stands now,|tined age, with its inc rp acl ‘ Ak ; ih i earthly thing to hen the span of| achieved ‘by historic Trigty: Pence sag and Edwards were jailed) in the wake of the New Yor head of each of the dual branches ment sine os nd invent ye human life; we, are saving children,”| Church, Buckinghar. i Wi : It tees growing out of an| Conference, does not exhibit | naturally usurp, though not in- ee 1 tid pandas LP ue sai : Ob Been BOS ee ena os we i nti f the rights of our) pensable to val solidarity 2 fra-| E he said. ae puee eits past oh weeks. It| attack last Saturday on Mayor J. H.| equal. to es ees eo oF ieee one Vhmecy | earis ieciils peenisston oF the Buy Direct From Manufacturer and Dr. Wilson sz rf has. the Hill, Goldsboro emanating from the : Miss i xbie | eae ae esha Redon . ? i inded fucing the importance and value of I o shine throug | ' Hi apsd a sistement fda denier jour order BG fen I a ead ince wal cst SAVE MONEY! he floggii Sunday School Union prob |position. The dividing line s is im ing the floggings. 3 lobliterated and the laws governing) combat the glamor of this materiali if Missionary work should be changed | cra. The \ rf 8 | c i made to harmonize with a less ex-' move fc WE MANUFACTURE A COMPLETE LINE OF must get togethe ] 1 Flogged With Saplings a problem of ownership. but Bu y hem OW Baldwin told officers the five white| of managership: and there men in the party lashed him and Ed-|thing as a problem reachi s one. Unless we era- arc Tee CHOIR GOWNS = c, am : ne ti dicate the present confusion and bitter-| OWNS ith sapli ‘nd tree branches. | of automatic self dissolu sive set up, aiming ne the same es ate the Pp) e PULPIT G sad hadp ah se kk ant. vancing to a certain place in ‘ts perfect a more fruitful eperet: \ EMBROIDERIES Sate Ee a Pe a, the of development. The chart il we become United within our Morris Brown College YARD i ne Ay ‘ 4 st i able to give So ay ae er an early today} doubt concedes the ayers pe n House, we will not ¥ A ehihate | CT | GOODS ee oe he cells inj] A. M. E. Sunday Schoo! \' stantial assistance on are a ATLANTA, ieee TRIMMINGS f demanded. and got keys to the he A. M. E. Charch; and‘! ; 723 South 20th St LIBERAL ARTS CO aaa which the Negroes were locked up. the A. M. E. ay Philadelphia, Pa Céieids Tending to a ay BACHELOR OF ARTS CA UNTO THE CHURCH IN BACHELOR OF SCIENCE GOWNS AND _ PHILADELPHIA rated by Southern Association of CHOIR HATS, By Vance De Leon Shelto Colleges and Secondary Schools. VESTMENTS eo ey Members of Association of CHURCH question of major importance was aig mar Colleges. HANGINGS ed by the resourceful editor of the | w 4. Fountain, Jr., President | ACADEMIC we Slee yee d fstian Recorder, in an cditorial APRESS. Ai HOODS ° Thousands Md “Election of Bishops.” Dr.) is bo vie'tha X Used and Recommeneé by -. vein EARTH leton passes on the suggestion tha! New Blue and \NATURES OWN PRESCRIPTION TAKEN FROM TE a creation of three additional epis | Miartoa Robes ‘Are you in declining health? Do you suffer from lous of strength il districts would “necessitate the) SING GOSPEL SONGS tion of five elders to the epis- ae considering of course, that “at SICKLY, su feel TIRED, RUN DOWN, PEPLESS, SICK!Y, ye WEAK, NERVOUS? le your roshood weak? How You a4) Do you get up often at night? Do you quickly? ; and Caps Tl Tell It Wherever I Go—l0c D FOR NEW CATALOGS ESTI LEP e sick.” 1] | precious Lord, Take My SEN’ minor s it there are three vacancies. I Precious i ‘al ee iis rable epi ‘ natural var i . t ke the senti- Hand pai: - Go: Co. task i Kirby’ ble? ne i palp o : esa of African How About You? (vate National Academic Cap and oe ae he New E. Discipline fete ee, COWNS Sea oni || 821-23 Arch St pe fi . : OER nate hoir a THOMAS A. T N A. M. . IScip fl 4 AID—$1.00 Pulpit Go Nic 755 Oakwood Blvd. Dept. G- essa ibid IRAs Bune | Beles, Veainanion Service : ; © oe ae SINGLE COPY - terials. beautiful, work. Mi wcece. Catalog and ‘on request. State your ‘and name of church. Mth ‘St, Greenville, tm. , Chicago, Ul HALF ogg Mn - - ONE - - A. M. E. BOOK CONCERN 116 S. 1%th Street Phila. P Eye LJ Altar Appointments ===== DSC09447.JPG ===== by bain! The Calenda Notices Feb. 22—South Florida Conference— Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., Box 39, GENERAL CONFERENCE BULLE-|: = p-y. GN. Collins, Pastor. Ri Bishop R. A. Grant. i fE Mar. 8—Central Florida Conference— In view of the fact that we are build- St. Petersburg, Fla. 1912 3rd St. ing a visual exhibit of the African Rev. J. J. Heath, Pastor. Bishop Methodist Episcopal Church, we earn- Re A: Grants lege, Waco, Texas. a picture of your church (postal card) pisHOP R. C. RANSOM, Chairman size), and also a picture of yourself A. S. JACKSON, Secretary. We also urge Presiding Elders to send) arch 15, 16, 17—Sierra Leone Confer- their picture. It is our desire to have ence—Freetown, West Africa. on display, the pictures of one thous- Bishop E. J. Howard. and or more A, M. E. Churches and| 4,313, 4, 5—Liberia Conference—Mon- their pastors and Presiding Elders. rovia, West Africa. Bishop E. GEORGE W. BABER J. Howard. Local Commission Chairman | Apri] 12—Virginia Conference—Bishop 4225 Brush St., Detroit, Michigan M. H. Davis. ———— April 13, 14, 15, 16—Gold Coast Confer- BEWARE OF IMPOSTER ence—Accra, West Africa. Bish op E. J. Howard. April 26—Baltimore Conference—Bishop M. H. Davis. RRS Ria ees at ee “Preparing With Christ for Every Crisis” Protests Use of Church Name Rev. E. S. Dennis, pastor of Bethany A. M. E. Church, reported to city police that he had received complaints of a salesman, who represented himself as a Join the Grand march of the faithful church worker, selling goods for the progressives to the Mecca of African benefit of the church. Rev. Dennis} wethodism, June 11-15, 1939. told police he did not give the man} 7. gn Connectional Young People’s authority to use the name of the church Congress, Leadership Training Tnsti- in selling his goods and that the church tute and Richard Allen Youth Council. derives no benefit from the sale. Objectires —Lancaster New Era, Jan. 28, 1939. Fellowship, Worship Instructions, In- Lancaster, Penna. - tercession. So Technique MYRTLE MILLER SECRETARY Clinic, Forum, Panel Discussion, Horns of Hattin Period, Challenging This is to certify that Nae sae Messages, Evangelistic Appeals, Courses pointed Miss Myrtle Miller, 407 North in Leadership Education comparable Liberty Street, Alliance, Ohio to com-| +1, the highest standards offered by plete the unexpired term of the fate trained resource leaders, Inspirational Mrs. Sada J. Anderson as Statistical magia: Hiammothe elamorous, porous Secretary of the Woman’s Parent Mite aad Wistane parades conquering caval- Missionary Society. All orders for re- cade Of Chrtesan ioutte port blanks and literature should be sent to Miss Miller. Signed: CHRISTINE S. SMITH, President i ee See oe The Central Oklahoma Electoral College Meets The Electoral College of the Central Ree eae) Sones vestore Rew Oklahoma Annual Conference is set W. L. Johnson, Presiding Elder: Rt. to meet April 12th, 1939, twelve-noonl RT 4, Sims, Presiding Bishop. in Tafihina, Ota. Sponsored by the Department of Re- Rev. J. P. Perks, Pastor ligious Education, H. Y. Tookes, Co- Rt. Rev. H. ¥. Tookes, Bishop} fo" W. Atbert Davis, Secretary DON’T SEND NEWS All delinquent subscribers, as well as non-subscribers MUST NOT ex- pect us to publish news UNLESS YOU ARE A SUBSCRIBER AND YOUR SUBSCRIPTION IS PAID UP. The circulation of the Samaritan Herald oa hoth <eue has grown to such an extent that our When you hold y Quarterly from| Conferences and have reporters $125.00 to $150.00 per week and it ig| elected to the Christian Recorder impossible for us to publish your news| please have the conference send FREE unless you are a paid up stb-| 9 subscription or a donation to seriber. “"HF | help with the expense of publish- Pastors and Presiding Elders will ing thé papers” oy please see that their reporters’ sub- 2 scriptions are paid up in order to as- A meaningful and purposeful trek to Father Allen’s Tomb for a profound and solemn commitment service. Remember the Post Sesqui Centennial Congress June 11-15, 1939. Mother Bethel A. M. E. Church the head- 1] Tuarters- ‘ Administrative Staff: Rev. Samuel S. Morris, Prof E. A. Selby Dr. C. W. Abington "We stand at Armageddon and we battle for the Lord.” PRESIDING ELDERS: THE CHRISTI urge them to subscribe, = GEORGE A. SINGLETON PHOENIX, ARIZONA Ke he a wt The Second Quarterly Conference of Tanner Chapel A. M. E. Church was held Jan. 8-9, Dr. R. H. Harbert, Pri siding Elder, presiding. Dr. Harbert addressed the Conference and com- mended the members for their service]. and expressed a desire that the New Year would bring a greater chureh year for Tanner Chapel. ? , Mrs. Katie Strelin was elected Sec- retary of the Conference. Mrs. Chas. Fish reporter. Memorials were held for Mrs. A. C. Harbert the wife of Dr. Harbert who passed away Decem- ber 24th at their residence in Passa- dena, Calif. Mrs. Harbert was a member of Tan- ner Chapel, Dr. Upthegrove com- mended on the life of Mrs. Harbert and her desire to keep her membership here. Mr. I. Silvers, and Mr. M. B. Denton also spoke on the life of Mrs. Harbert and her devotion. Mrs. Har- bert was loved by all. ‘ Sunday School, and Christian En- deavor reports were read by Mr. J. Ford. Dr. Harbert commended Mr. Ford for the fine service he is rendering. Our Young People’s Dept. had a fine report. This Dept. was very successful by raising money to beautify the altars with velvet drapes. \ Weare thankful to have a large group of young women working in our auxil_ iaries. “ : All auxiliaries reported for this quar_ ter and all were increased since last quarter. Tanner Chapel is moying on with our energetic and enthusiastic leader, Dr. Upthegrove. Trustees paid $248.46 on the interest, $85.00 on the principal. — This shows that our mortgage has decreased to $8,950.00. With our pastor and the cooperation of all members, Tanner Chapel will continue moving on. —Chas. Fish BIRMINGHAM, ALA. The First Quarterly Conference of the Birmingham District held at St. John A. M. E. Church, this year which heads the Birmingham District. The Rev. P. T.. Matherson is the highly esteemed Presiding Elder over this District and the Rev. J. M. Daw- kins is the honored, capable, and highly appreciated pastor, whose lead the membership delight in following. There is far more in the man than jn the land which has been and is being evidenced in the carrying on of St. John. Vix Persons unite with the Sabbath. : : % ‘ Every department made a creditable report. The assessment is $75.00 per quarter and the amount ‘church each raised was 2 The ‘Olive ckson will be a candidate in 19 Episcopal honors. We are pray; his success. He is well fited ; Dr. Glen C. Bledsoe, our pasto; a) man of the hour. He has erected ye lovely two story parsonage at 2 com $3000 and burned the $1000 mo on our church that has been | the past 10 years. He has added § new members to the church, pais general claims to date and for the Conference which mee: 8th at St. Petersbure. Dr. B a candidate for the General in 1940. We hope he will } and that he and Dr. Jackso; returned to us for another y —Miss Lucy M 4) § ng fq or tf NATCHEZ, MIS3 Zion Chapel A. M. E. Chore! The First Quarterly Confer the Conference year 1938-10 vened Monday evening, Decem! 1938 at seven o'clock with P Elder, Dr. S. S. Stevens pres I. H. Hunt, pastor. Confer ened for business. Mr. F was elected Secretary. Mr Brady elected reporter to th Recorder; Mr. J. A. Vauc Southern Recorder. After the business of the confe transacted, reports good The entire membership of toric Zion Chapel and com grateful to Bishop S. L the return of Dr. S. S Presiding Elder of the Natc! and Dr. I. H. Hunt, pastor Chapel. Presiding Elder preached two great sermo he seemed to have been at his | —Mrs. M > Dal ST. PAUL A. M. E. CHURCH Gulport District Mississippi The First Quarterly Confer’ Gulport District of the A. Church was held January 15-1° " i Paul A. M. E. Church. 7! siding Elder, Rev. George W at his best in the way of ©" service. At eleven o'clock © of Biloxi Station preached * mon to the delight of al! tl! m4 him. At 7:30 our Presidinc brought another fine messac° On Monday night the Business * ; our work was presented. ports were fine, showing w° ve in full. Stewards'made fine fine had 0 Conference. P. E. pam work of the members to th’ " Under the leadership of ot" agin dir Nation. CLARES SHOP J. SIME ON FLIPPER UMBIA, S. C.—Concluding a of successful conferences bh Carolina recently, on Flipper who presides over the] ),., B00. ne State” said, “there is no greater] ge, {| force in the world than love.” this inspiring theme as the basis masterful oration fittingly delivered e Senior Prelate of the African jodist Episcopal Church and known bghout the religious world for his thiess leadership, Presiding Elders, ters and numerous lay people as- led in the spacious Trinity Church auning were happily informed of eat increase in conference claims the previous years. | Chancellor of Allen enowned religionist spoke briefly ie progress of the Columbia (S. C.) tion that has made such rapid ess that today, among the foremost institution of it learning’ in the more students enrolled at Allen} year, andthe splendid spirit of} ation that is existing between the Elders, Ministers and others sted in the educational progress ir youth, Bishop Flipper sees ahead, fight future for Allen University.” knowledged gratefully, ~ terms, the gift of a $25,000 from an outst lina citizen, whose contribution is to be unequalled within recent hs. Senior Bishop of the A. M. E. , the Rt. Rev. one everything possible to main- the high religious ideals of his de- His record of achieve- is evidenced by the is held, not only by the many ding Elders and vast numbers un- jurisdiction, bu S of other denominations with he is constantly in touch for the of the Negro race as a whole. almost 60 years, in omy is said to be iccess these many Wanderhorst; H, A. got New Jersey; in Bishop J. University, is taking its south. With! and in} anding South J. S. Flipper the esteem in t also by the | this unselfish has been His belief these days of arby, Penna. j ‘ Woodley Whaly, Concordville, J. Julius Johnson, Al- a z Rev, ETA eg Wilkie, Dr, + Wells, Mr. James Scott, Careve D Sims, Ri = Bristol, Penna, va dak St Na 3:2 _The First Quartert St. James A, Station, January Elder, T. Wert WEIMAR, TEXAS ly Conference of M. E. Church, Walter Yoakum — District convened 28-29, 1939. The Presiding FB, Ferguson, presiding. Rey, Perry, pastor in charge, Mrs. £. P. Ward, Secretary. One of the most pleasant mectings it ours to at but peace and harmony pteyail reports were good. mon Sunday morning by the Presiding Elder was the opening ynote of high spiritual feryor. or ke Sunday a d Elde mess Mt. son and his members and the Rey, Roy of the city all worshiped with us. Rey. Henderson brought to us a burn- ing messa much to us. Sunday nite the Presiding brought to us. another burning g¢ and our souls felt happy. mecting went up in a blaze of cordiality and good feeling. raised thi has been tend was this session, Nothing led. All A. splendid. ser- at cleven o'clock iternoon the Rey. Fulton and people of Glidden, Rey. Hen- age. Their cooperation ment The - THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER \TER MORAL| Mrs. cC. 1. WORLD THAN Penna.; Mrs, SENIOR] bany, \. y, ON FLIPPER @ Parsonage. We are taking on new life, yet lot of our members are on the sick list. Miss Minnie M. Spencer, District Evangelist is rendering great service in helping to push on the work, also Brother Homer McCullar, local preach- er, Brother John H. Rivers is coming on to the top with Allen’s League workers, and night under the lighted cross. We are indeed glad to have Dr, and Mrs. S. L. Greene, Jr., and little daughter, and Dr. and Mrs. G. W. Smith back with us for another year, DR. G. W. SMITH, Pastor MISS LAURA BENSON Rey. S. J. Connor, Pastor -S. SUBSCRIBE FOR THE CHRISTIAN —Minnie Mae Spencer RECORDER re NEW SUBSCRIPTIONS; Hundreds of new subscriptions to THE CHRISTIAN RECOR- DER have been received to date. This is a tribute to the remark- able interest and diligence of pastors. Many of the lists re- ceived indicate unusual devotion The publisher and editor recognizes with full grati- tude this type of co-operation and fidelity. Lists of renewals and new sub- scriptions are being received daily. GREATER BETHEL A. M. E. as CHURCH Brookhaven, Mississippi The first Quarterly Conference of the Conference year conyened Monday night, December 12th, at the Church. Our Presiding Elder, Dr. S. L. Greene, Jr., presiding; Dr. G. W. Smith, pas- tor. The Conference attendance was large with an inspiring spirit. The several clubs and boards of the Church reported this Quarter as follows: and success. Stewards, paid the pastor, $143.36; The utmost possible promptness Trustees, report $60.72, First Stew- should be given to all lists as ardess Board, $11.66; Second Stew-| subscriptions not renewed will be ardess Board, $14.50; Sunda : ard a chool,| | cancelled. j The total amount] $15. Disbursement, $7 lance} The Dollar Club Plan which | 8 quarter was $211.96, in Treasurer, $8.31, Missionary. So-! | has made possible the increased | Rey. T Ferguson, P. E. . ciety, $1.80; Senior Choir, $1.95;)Gar- circulation in the past year can | Rev. W, Perry, Pastor denia Club, $28.67; Disb i | AD ot » $28.67; sbursement, be continued 1 th b- —Mrs.. E, P, Ward aes bashed a $11.94; Balance in Treasurer, $16.18; | | scription liststare sustained and Tritstees Aid, $11.00; Balance in Treas- increased. PLEASANT, TEXAS Just closed our First Quarterly Con- ference of 1938-39 with our new pastor, Rey rived He en wor $27.00, fo: are movin. from West -d into his work with a spirit] as haell J. Connor, having just ar- Texas Conference. litions the pastor had the in hand, raised for parsonage r+ other purposes $117.00. We g forward, our aim is to build DIV Werbarium FREE TRIA BIGGEST, B : EVER GIVEN DIVINU ING HERBARIUM ture’s Ever--Ready Speedwell System, Invigorate, Snap, Grit, Nerve bitiion, Activity, Helps Kidney, Blac Intestine, INUOM Wn ps way L TREATMENT- EST PRESCRIPTION ALL-HEAL- REMEDIUM, Na- Universal Never-Fail for Human Ills, Build Strengthen, Put Pep, ~ Courage, Thrill, Am- Stamina, Vim, Vitality, jder, Back, Stomach, Rundown Con- Asthma, Pain, Panaceas Loss Appetite fea em alding, Discharges Soreness, Weakness, etc. ts % e Trial 25c. Medicine, Roots, Naemnontt Powders for all Purposes, Con us " Agts. Make Big Money giving ben Taking Orders. DIVINE tee ery HEALTH ALLIANCE, 1617 Sou! Office: 1422 Lombard St. - | people | was sent to hold the quarter. turer, $25.00; For Presiding Elder’s Sal- ary, $50.40; Grand Total raised this Quarter, $339.37. 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BOOK CONCERN 716 S, 19th Street PHILADELPHIA, PA. ===== DSC09448.JPG ===== PAGE FOURTEEN < RESOLUTIONS From the Detroit Laymen’s Organiza- tion to the 52nd Session of the Michigan Annual Conference Grand Rapids, Michigan Thursday, Sept. 1, 1938 BISHOP JOHN A. GREGG To the Rt. Rey. John Andrew Gregg, Presiding Bishop of the Fourth Episco-| pal District, of the African Methodist Episcopal Church, Dr... TL: ; Berry, Secretary of the . fissionary Depart-| ment, Pastors, Meml ers, and Friends of | the Michigan Annu.| Conference. Greetings: ’ At the last meeting of the Detroit Laymen’s Organization held at Ebene- zer A. M. E. Church, Wednesday, | August 10, 1938, I had the esteemed | pleasure, privilege, and honor of being) chosen by the members of that organ-} ization to bring greetings to this August body in session. The members of this organization not only} desire to bring greetings and best wishes! but it is their desire that your delibera- tions here will be profitable and produc- tive and of much good, and that at the) culmination of your business sessions, and when all reports are in, this confer- ence year will go down in the records and archives of the Michigan Annual Conference as having been the greatest conference ever held in this great Com_ monwealth of ours. Just recently, to wit: Sunday, Aug. 28, 1938, the Detroit Laymen's Organi- zation observed its Fifth Anniversary. As we look back ovér these five years of organized effort, we are happy to report, Bishop Gregg and Dr. Berry, that there has~ existed between the Laity and Clergy of the conference, the finest relationaship of Christian | Brotherhood that can be found any- where, and that today the members of this organization are happy in the fact that they enjoy Love, Good wishes, and Christian Fellowship with the fine Min- isters, who constitute the Michigan Annual Conference. This fine fellow- now . tana e Ministers of this Conference are in sympathy with the Laymen in their desire to achieve not only their fullest saffrage in the General Cunierence of the Africon Methodist Church, but also equal suffrage in the Annual Confer- ences. To this end, I desire to submit on behatf of the Detroit Laymen’s Or- ganization, the following Resolution for your consideration and deliberation : WHEREAS, It is the deliberate opinion of the members of the Michigan Con‘erence now meeting in its 52nd Annri1 Session at Grand Rapids, Michi- gan, this Ist day of September, A. D., 938%, taat the welfare, progress ard future development of the A. M. E. Charch will be greatly enhanced by the granting to Laymen of Equal Rights and Suffrage in the Annual Conferences of our Denomination, and WHEREAS, We desire through this method of expressing our sympathy with said Legislation and Recommend that the delegates from the Michigan Annual Conference to the next Quad- rennial Session of the A. M. E. Church | pledge themselves to support legisla- tion to this effect, and WHEREAS, We believe that the action of the Michigan Annual Confer ence with respect to this matter is of wide-spread significance and far reach- ing effect in its influence upon the ac- tion that other Conferences may take, with respect to this legislation, now, Therefore, BE IT RESOLVED, That the 52nd Session of the Michigan Annual Confer- ence officially endorse the above pro- position to wit: That Laymen be ac- corded Equal Right and Suffrage in the Annual Conferences of the African Mcthodist Episcopal Church, and BE IT RESOLVED, That the Detroit A. M. E. Laymen’s Organization wishes to have the Michigan Annual Confer- ence endorse the return of our Bishop, LOOK! ship and Christian Brotherhood is so firmly cemented and established that it has become traditional among the men of this Conference. i The Laymen of this Conference have always supported wholeheartedly the program of our Churches ‘as set fortis by ottr religious leaders. Not only have they always supported whole heartedly thes¢ Religious Program, but they stand committed to always support and foster the program of the Church. In turn, we believe that the 0. ee «i Both volumes beautifully and securely bound in Semi Morocco and Stamped in Gold. 4 ONLY A LIMITED NUMBER OF VOLUMES TO. BE SOLD AT THIS PRICE. SEND YOUR | .. FODANe WE PAY POSTAGE ad) 58 ot 716S.19th Street THE CHRISTIAN RECOF _ | COMMISSION OF VISITATION OF | EXTRAORDINARY VALUE forces of the Republic of Cuba. THE A.M.E, CHURCH TO THE > ssion made a toy, of REPUBLIC OF CUBA ~ 7 Cuba where i Governors, Ma : Military Commandants mith me diality and given an open doy, t ¢g each place visited, the Commissi literally thronged by thousands < and enthusiastic Cubans aa a six Pr received Our Commission composed of Bishops R. C. Ransom, D. H,. Sims, H. Y. ‘Lookes, E. J. Howard, J. A. Gregg, W. A. Fountain, M. H. Davis, N. W. Williams, Drs. L. L. Berry, J. R. : Hawkins, G. W. Baber ee ey aw of Niohs ; Stevenson, accompanied by Mrs. Esther ti Tere . epeicome by the resp Hawkins Wilson, and Dr. and Mrs. Ae gs acy Brcke Biven at ef Frank Jones, left New York January Laat Reo es s “ed Which the ¢, i8th and arrived at Havana, Cuba Jan- di ee nted the African Met uary 21,1939. ~ s ' ist pipconay Church, which was We were met at the pier by the per- ple oie and enth sonal Adjutant of Colonel Batista who Tecbares pate Lo . Picached welcomed us on behalf of the military] 4¢ the Ce 9 vanous menb There]: ae was a great throng of Cubans, headed ce eee cata peccnts G by Mr. John A. Deveaux, composed of! of the Cubans aca ahh soi leading professional, business and trade) tation of Bishop Joht ef _ men and women of Havana and the| oan W. Williams aN a cr 884 Republic, who formed a reception com- Spanish-American War a ‘ mittee on the wharf. ation of Cuba, and especially. : After being domiciled at our respec-) tiaco where they visited be. he s tive hotels, led by the local committee,! Ground, A happy Bice Cg we proceeded in a body to lay floral] tye intelligence Peeeived th: wreathes at the statues of Marti, Go-! Ransom had recruited, fin mez, Mariana Maceo and Antonio presented to the 8th Illinois Maceo, who made great contributions Company oy Ceeaanded s to the Republic of Cuba. A wreath! Roots Racine Prapeame ag was also laid at the memorial which) Returning to Havana, the | commemorates the sinking of the Battle) ing of the series was held Ship Maine. odist Episcopal Church, under t torate of Dr. O. K. Hopkins. Folk ing a sermon by Bishop Will Bi op Ransom the chairman of the Cq mission, presented the open doc a large number responded read into the membership of the A. E. Church by Bishop Fount was but a type of all the former mq ings on the Island, where t were eager to join the churc! hearty welcome to African Met Too much praise cannot b Dr. L. L. Berry, the effici tary of Missions and Dr. J kins the versatile Secretary « who proved to be towers of st every turn. Bishop D. H vice chairman, gave outstandi by presiding at the meetings t! N6 BISHOP D. H. SIMS First Episcopal District Ninth Episcopal District rl John A. Gregg, to the 4th Episcopal District in 1940, and y BE IT FURTHER That the Secretary of Annual Conference be authorized to communicate the action of this con- ference to the Church Periodicals. Respectfully submitted, W. RAY DEZON, Chairman A. Williams, Pres. S. Walker, Secty. Wm. Entzminger Sy Atty. Herbert L. Dudley RESOLVED, the Michigan BISHOP M, H. DAVIS Second Episcopal District Provinces. ‘ GREENSBORO, N. © and ; The First Quarterly Confer ag = this conference year was held Be Ly gaseoatoor A. M. E. Church Monday night.) uary 22. } TOGETHER The Presiding Elder, Rev. / Cowan; Pastor, Rev. w.c The Conference was opel pastor, after which the me turned over fo the Presidins 4 Mrs. Beatrice Reid was ¢! BISHOP R. C. RANSOM Third Episcopal District “and Kentucky $1.50 Music Hymnal. and retary of the Conference. T 90 Discipli he ; 5 Tin. reports were read from the © : be eR et departments of the church wert good. The Presiding Elder ed each for the splendid repo” A short niemorial was !“¢ © five members who dicd this 9 ‘Each class leader gave a ¥°") talk on the lives of those departe™ | ‘| The pastor then asked for "i leaders’ reports which wer’ a ‘The stewards for this firmed by the Presiding ward there were remarks SO Stat i ‘The Conference adjourn diction by the Presiding El" comm _ A $2.40 Value _ Both For $2.00 for 2 ad RDER © OHN A. GREGG piscopal District Arkansas Philadelphia, Penna. i ie S. Publ BISHOP NOAH W Fifth Episcopal BISHOP W \ | Sixth Episcop e T Ra a ae HE CHRISTIAN ALLEN D AM Allen Da 19th Street race ALLEN BUILDING WILLIAMS District A FOUNTALN, SR. 1 District The A. M. E. Book Concern, Headquarters and yn Department of the African Methodist Fpiscopal Church, 716-18 So. 19th Street, Phila., Pa | SENIOR BISHOP J. S Seyenth Episcopal District BISHOP S. L. GREENE Bighth Episcopal District RECORDER AYRETURNS y Returns to the A. M. E. Book Concern Philadelphia, Pa. | Care of REV. G.E. CURRY, General Manager LIPPER | BISHOP G. B. YOUNG 3 BISHOP EDWARD J. HOWARD Thirteenth Episcopal District I4th District West Africa and Arkansas (Tennessee) ===== DSC09449.JPG ===== ope as AVS gore PT te PTR? THE CHRISTIAN -RECOR SOMERSET, BERMUDA — Scotch Hill Road ! Miss Lottie G. Wright, Franklin, West Virginia. The Rev. Carlyle F. Stewart, RECORDER HALL OF FAME Pastor St. Peter, Houston, February 4, 1939. |, a Texas and Editor of The Daily On Monday, January 23rd, Quarterly} Acts 16:1 Everybody a rhe ’ Altar. Conference was convened by Presiding |lifted by the sermon. gh 9 Elder B. A. Galloway at Allen Temple A. M.E. Church. Hymn sung 608, led in prayer by Bro. Benjamin, Scripture Lesson Genesis 22, was read by Rey. Eugenius Stowe. Hymn sung 355. Introductory Remarks by Pastor, ex- pressing gratitude to God and members. Rev. Galloway gave some cloquent remarks, and expressed his gratitude for God’s blessings, and looks for a good Conference at Somerset, which should help. Text, Genesis 22:2, “Abraham’s sore test of obedience” was very inspiringly explained by P. E., and “his faith in God would provide.” Offering, then the business side of the Conference was entered into. Bro. A. C. Simmons was elected secretary of The Rev. T. J. Davis, M. D. The Rev. M. F. Robinson, Pas- tor Bethel A. M. E. Church, Conway, S. C. Mrs. J. F. Vanderhorst, Presi- dent Conference Branch Mis- sionary Society, New Jersey. The Rev. Augustus T. Wilkie, Pastor Oliver Chapel, Philadel- phia, Penna. The Rev. John W. P. Collier, Jr., Pastor, Westfield, New Jersey. The Rev. M. J. Hendrieth, Pas- tor Grant A. M. E. Church, Toronto, Ont., Canada. Members of the Hall of Fame are persons who have sent in ten or more new cash subscriptions Monday Night: The business of a Quarter was held. The Officers tte) members of Bethel were so highly aa 1 oyer having their new pastor, Rey Butler and the way of Tuling _ Presiding Elder, $63.35 was raise, A ; the close of the business Meeting, 4, Presiding Elder was escorted ,, a surprise Banquet held at the residend of Mrs, Francis Washington, j, .° pastor, Rev. P. Butler and the p;,.. dent of the Junior Chamber of ¢, a mérce, Mr. J. M. Martin and... members, also friends were the , Hair, the wife of the Presidi was at the Banquet. Present, ,... presented to Dr. and Mrs. Hai; j, Mrs. P. Butler, wife of the pastor»), re Hair then expressed how surpris , by CORDER ATHE-OFFICIAL ORGAN: e OF THE AFRICAN METHODIST: EPISCOPAL CHURCH. OUR BROTHER; a PHILADELPHIA, PA. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 1939 DALLAS COUNCIL OF BISHOPS Assembled here in Dallas is the Coun- niM. £ ral Council Flipper is President of i VOLUME _XC—NO. 48 PRICE FIVE CENTS | cil of Bishops of. the Church and the Conne Bishop J. S. ae ) BISHOP GRANT MEMORIAL CHURCH BUILDER MAN OF MIGHT _ EDITION The Rev. T. Jefferson Clement, Pastor Wesley Chapel, Hous- ton, Texas. e of his s Special Bishop R. A. Grant The Rev. Howard A. Garcia, Pastor, Mt. Pisgah, Jersey City, N. J. The Rev. George W. Baber, Pas- tor of Ebenezer Church, De- troit, Michigan, and host to the 1949 GENERAL CONFER- ENCE, The Rev. Herman F. Tyree, Pastor St. Matthew, Philadel- phia, Penna. The Reverend J. E. Thomas, P. E., Palmetto Annual Confer- copder 1s) S1; eae us IE 3s terly Conference for 1939, held at}night, January 31, with victo A. Grant, Bishop H. Ye Tookes , a 2 really worth more. During the Bethel A. M. E. Church, Jackson| Evangelist with her powerful ; was assigned to Florida. Bishop ES eee month of February we will z aa i a John A. Gregg was assigned to Emanuel, New York City. Mrs. Thennie Baten, Evangelist, Second A. M. E. Church, Hartford, Conn. The Rev. Wm. A. Dorsey, Pastor, Woodbury, New Jersey Mrs. Alberta Wilson, Jones Tab- ernacle, Philadelphia, Penna. THE RECORDER HONOR ROLL tor, Jamaica, N. Y. in the Most Popular Bishop Con- test. On the Honor Roll are names of persons who have sent in five or more cash subscriptions. Let your name appear next week among the LEADERS of the church. Watch this space. A GREAT OPPORTUNITY Special Christian Recorder Club Rates!! The price of the Christian Re- GIVE a year’s subscription to laymen who subscribe in clubs of five. To get this bargain rate you must be in a club. Editor and Manager The Christian Recorder 716 S. 19th Street, : Philadelphia, Penna. Quarterly Conference. Sister May Jones elected reporter to Local papers, and church press. The roll was called. Reports of va- tious auxiliaries of the church were read and adopted. Presiding Elder highly commended Rey. Stowe on his year’s work done. Doxology. SISTER MAY JONES officers and members of Bethe! ( for their loyal and kindness to | and wife. The Banquet table w rated with Pansies and cut floy Prayer was then offered by ( tor. —Mr. J..M LEXINGTON, KENTUCKY Dr. Martha J. Keys closed meeting at Quinn Chapel A Church, Lexington, Kentucky, 7 JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI ( Sunday, January 15th, the First Quar- and songs stirred the Commun church was crowded every nic cessions and conversions fourt« a token of appreciation memb friends gaye her valuable pres¢ fering $135.00. The church \ yived and some who had be« for years were reinstated. Rev. S. Lynem, pastor of St‘ thew A. M. E. Church at District, Dr. J. W. Hair, Presiding Elder, Rev. P. Butler, Pastor, at 11 A.M. The sermon was preached by BISHOP GRANT MEMORIAL EDITION Special Bishop R. A. Grant Memorial Edition of the Chris- was and his gratitude to the ave ] | Memorial Edition of the Chris- tian Recorder will be publisht the Third Week in March. Write the Editor to reserve number of Will contain funeral sermon by Bishop Foun- tain, and obituary by Bishop j Gregg. copies desired. 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  ===== DSC09869.JPG ===== PAGE SIXTEEN —— day right and wrong. It maki HAITIAN fresh roasted R.R.WRIGHT SR. IMPORTER. 19TH. & SOUTH STS. PHILA. PA. week for a year. Haitian Coffee. HERE EERE REE EER RE : Weebl beibeeitetetebbobbeldetebeto bebe tetetetobob belted betetoboforbafedeforbeefefelefobebebetetefntrffefne speak to the Counection, through “Just A Few Dots,—That's All.” Here I go. As I see things, I feel that we should elect five more Bishops, at the coming General Conference, Of course there is much talk and written about “BALANCING THE BUDGET” — What ever that may mean. Well, in my opinion, the Church of God was néyer set in motion to “Balance Bud- gets: but to save souls, and help in “Kingdom Building,” A Spiritual King- dom. But, if we must buckle down to “Balancing the Budgets,” the more compact, we arrange the supervision of the church, the quicker will the Budget be balanced. Five more Bishops, added to the number that will be active, jn 1940, and the Episcopal Districts ar- ranged for that number, will do more to save, and serve the church than any- thing else we may think of. sauce for the Gander.” JUST A FEW DOTS—THAT’S ALL Connectional Problems As I See Them By Dr. J. G, Robinson Editor of The A.M.E. Church Review - As to our Missionary wor! There is much talk about paving the Recently I have read several articles under the caption, “As I think, I write.” “Believe it or Not,” “The Spy Glass,” “Clement's Comments,” and others, so,)# way the church has been conducted a-| and Foreign Missi ce, at breakfas better. And it’. oe anced aprnee - And it's the perfect finishing touch to a delicious di you can quite sympathize with the Scandinavians who a fac and cakes for the English afternoon tea Tha , able to present to our subscribers this genuine is really a delicious beverage. People who are v. sl know that to all you real co! important. 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Bo to’ charges, and an amount for their} them be known, as salaries has been printed in the Discip- line, and they have spent terms as such] one be known as | pastors, and Presiding Elders, and have| sionary Society, ! been changed from place to plage, with-| have a local soci out receiving often less than on half} church in the con the amount printed for them, as salary. But, they went on, and were told by the Bishops: “Your failure to get your sal-|- ary was because the people could not] work, I believ th pay.” “But, you can’t sue for it.” They have all these years, gone ion, and let “Back Salary, “Go to the winds.” Now, the Bishops and General Officers, (except three) are Methodist preachers. We should consider, anything that one set of Methodist preachers have to un- dergo, all should be willing to undergo. That which is sauce for the Goo: sionary Societ As to'the re-ar South Africa, as it Ptrict, and West A!r and all the othe a Missionary Dist ‘three Bishops who r to go there, and re™ Yeast one Quadren” what is called “Hos Our Educational ‘be so managed, that Education be giv’ manage our schools, 4 out “Let or hinde of the Connection. can work that out. the once more carrying out what one “Back Salary, we owe’ the Bishops, and | General Conference ordered. i.e. Com-. General Officers. Welly'as, one of the| bine our two Women’s organizations, General Officers, I feel that there is| “The Woman's Parent Mite “Mission- no “Back Salary” due, according to the | ary Society, and the Woman's Home}\ _ : nary Society,” and) Iam not in favor‘ long the Salary line for One Hundred | order them to be aa sak ah the} ance of, a single and Fifty years, Thousands of pastors, | control of our Missionary Departmen t, | have today, nor the _ have taken up my pen, to once more and Presiding Elders, have heen sent or, if we wil have the two, let on fj one, with another B00d coffer ;. t, between rahe Vitaly” a rin, m taste just that 4 — ubstitute eof == - pe) Why Tm so sia SOD FATHERS Haitian Cott a OUR. =. feefo, « see rr ery critical say that x a is UME LXXXIX—N is that FS IS groyy THE OLD GRAY By Rev. E. Philip Ellis all the coffee the class of men I ant advocating for the bench. Bishop Davis did not aspire for the Bishopric in his church to get money, Consult the tax books in South Carolina and Maryland and you will find that he was independent and would have ended his days a wealthy man had he never been elected a bishop in his church. So you can readily see that he does not belong to the cheap class of church fathers, whose mitts stick to every dime that passes through them. He is above graft and stealing. Put more of his kind on the Bench, Bishop Sims did not aspire for the of- fice for popularity, He was popular long before he was a bishop, Popular as professor, pastor Presiding Elder, College President and gospel’ preacher. He was indeed a noted exception in that he could go directly froma meeting of college presidents revival seting’ in both city or rural district EN AND NOT BOYS FOR p ~ BISHOPS a bit amusing but more disgusting te the many young men aspiring F the bishopric in*the church today. ys who have nothing to their credit, college diplomas, and a few wreck- pastorates in their church careers. fow there is absolutely no wrong com- itted on the part of a young intelli- rent minister who has ambitions to reach the highest place in his church That's his privilege and no one should ek to discourage him. But his intel- ligence should make him sufficiently Byise as to know that the office of a ishop carries with it such responsi- bilities that aside from book learning None should spend years in the school Pof experience. It is sad to believe that THE ONLY OBJECTIVE FOR ssist in saving souls by the scores OF THESE YOUTHFUL AS-| to the Kingdom of Grace and Glory. PIRANTS FOR THAT HOLY OF-] He never caught the “Big Head” RICE IS TO GET MONEY AND se unto this day. Now if your PAUTHORITY. In no way are they| candidates can measure up to these re- figuring on being an ments, trot them out. Mbench, They don’t have a single pro- pressive idea whereby. , the Hwould be benefitted by their selection / They just want to be bishops. But their election just now would reduce the dignity of the Episcopacy in the estimation of the general public. If tian Cof, time the especially Own home apers, s that for a long ropean countries, DER ead into a asset to the REV. G. E. CURRY, Concem 716 S, 19th Street Philadelphia, Pa BISHOP FLIPPER hurch Bishop J. S. Flipper well deserves the title of being called the “Mystery Man.” His superior is not to be found through- out all Methodism. Asa gospel preach- er and platform speaker none excéls they have so much to give the church him, As Sunday School scholar and "the pastorate is a mighty good place| business man his equal is hard to find; ito receive it, If it is a question of ser- he is a saving of hundreds of dollars Vice there is no place «in the church Where more efficient service is needed "than where they are. The many rea- “sons cited by their advocators for their ‘election are the best reasons for them “to remain in their present positions. It Used to be that the bishopric was look- ed upon as such a sacred and fatherly "post of honor in God’s church that hildren would dare not play with such n exalted position, From the fact of “their being put forth shows just how Jittle respect the people have nowadays for the high scat in our church Well the church can continue its experiment With unholy and inexperienced men on bench but when it gets through un- ‘ocking some for graft and taking oth- ers out of jail for foolish big speeches iil begin to elect its church fathers n a different type. to each of t nnual conferences. Pri- vate secretaries and conference ac- countants have no jobs in his annual conferences. He dispenses with both the adding machine and its operator at his conference seats. He stays on his job and/is at every call where he is needed. His presence is at every Pre- siding Elders Council, Trustee and executive board meetings and preaches every Ordination Service in his confer- ence aside from that he conducts all of his ordination services himself, writes all of his ministers’ appointments and credentials for both deacons and elders by his own hand. South Carolina chal- lenges the Denomination to name an- other bishop doing similar work, Furth- ermore the state is pleased as never be- fore with his wonderful leadership. A collegue coming on his district unex- pectedly and uninvited, arriving after sundown and leaying the same night between moons may not know that the Presiding Bishop was only one block of where he was “at.” Those of us who were familiar with the circumstances do not blame. his comrade for beating such a hasty retreat from his district but when they speak of their visit they should not attempt in private or public to tell of existing conditions, of which earerts may undertake to off- [my argument here by citing Bishops mroe H, Davis and David Henry ms who were elected in their youth nd are rated among the best bishops € . E. Church has ever elevated. eminent prelates are con- of the qualification of Now, hat z, MERIT REWARDED When the General Conference clect- ed Dr. George A. Singleton to its oldest and leading organ it elevated a man who really merited that high post of His election was well pleasing in the sight of God. Because he was most faithful in every church life. honor, they knew nothing, In fact they could not tarry long enough to learn. truly said that the King’s business re- quires haste but their’s on that occasion required post-haste, on soft pedals when it comes to their visit and the affairs of that district and thank God that they were able to make a safe getaway, When his church called him to pastor a mission he answered “Here am I.” an instructor in college subjects he When called to Metro- politan Stations whether in or out. of his state he answered the call gladly. Ii called to serve his country as soldier he put on his uniform, Thats why he} SI took the chair. When he was needed as SSTHE-OFFICINY * ee OF Vie AFRICAN: METHODIST-E WS REMAN OUR BROTHER: be It is They should put walk of his an Annual since I left there and I took advantage of the opportunity to do so this year. I left Chicago on January 3 going by way of the Illinois Central Railroad, and arrived in New Orleans Tuesday evening, the 4th, immediately went to PISCOPAL CHURCK \ PRICE FIVE Conference in Louisiana my stopping place, which was at the home of one of my former members, Mrs. Henrietta Dufauchand. and on the following morning, I made my way to the seat of the Conference. This was the Seventy-Third Session of the Louisiana Conference. and was presided over by Bishop S. L. Greene. The Bishop is a.member of.the Execu- tive Committee of the Federal Council of the Christian Churches of the United States of America; during 1937, he attended the two World Conferen- ces, one held in Oxford, England and the other in Edinburgh, Scotland. As an actiye member of this body, he pro- ceeded to hold a “Follow-Up” meeting in New Orleans. Since his Conference is classed among the best editors of this 20th century, eral Conference at New_ York with} Baptist Minis ‘merit, ability and experience to his} Orleans, Dr, Luke 4 He went to the Gen- credit for his elevation and the church’s action in electing him:stamped its ap- proval’ upon sich qualifications. Dr. Singleton did not pase himself a mod- ern Noah and’ ask the General Confer- ence to-elect him because he had built several arks in the form of church structures or annexes that were under the sheriff's hammer as. others have done in the past. And as soon as the Noahs went up their old arks went down because it was only proped up, on stilts while they were there, Mark my prediction Dr. Singleton, will never be denied any request by his church The state is presenting Dr. T. J. for the Bishopric in 1940. I Miles Like Dr. Singleton he has worthy achievements to his credit and like Bishop Davis he is independent and will not stoop to grait, ing souls and will never be infested Then too like Bishop Sims he is an evangelist when it comes to sav- with the “Big Head.” Carey “Let us Advance on Our Knees.” A VISIT TO THE EIGHTH EPISCOPAL DISTRICT H. E. Stewart, pastor A.) Axe femple, Chicago, Ill. Some years ago I was a member of the Louisiana Conference, serving there for five years; three years of that time} A, C. E. was spent as pastor of the old historic | From Other Papers St. James Church on Roman Street; | one year at Bethel, in Baton Rouge, | Notices .. and one year as Presiding Elder of the | Calendar North New Orleans District. “hi It had not been my pleasure to attend Tramsitions .......05 wEine ayant nO.” included the area of Louisiana and invited Bishop A. P w of the M. E. Church, Bishop G. haw of the A. M Dr. R. Mississippi, he =. Zion Church S. Coleman, president of the lliance of Yew it of the State; Baptist Convention of Louisiana and Mississippi In making the call for this unusual cause, the bishop stated: “For the One- Day Discussion and Pray Unity rs’ r for Closer nd Federation among Christian in Louisiana and Missis: Thought it to Be Good as n Initial Step in This ‘Dire and Also for the Mutual Benefit our Re- spective Churche this Area, to Spend a Day Together in Discussion and Prayer.” Continued on page 12 Pellet belelbedetetebebebebetetebebe deb beicb | In This Issue feet beeelebiebickte ied The Daily Altar—Rey. Carlyle F. Stewart Reicks 3 2 Sunday School Lesson mm Pd EDITORIALS Jesus and The Church Peale. | We Go’To Montgomery ...... 4 Bishop. Tookes and Editor Clayborn 4 Pointed Points : 4 Letters To The Editor .......-.. 5 Churchman Afield erase A Suggestion—Dr, C, P. Cole...... 6 Young People’s Page 6 League ... ee Ai aimee 7 Birthday Grectings ..........e0ss0e g 8 9 The Christian Recorder Pulpit Ji WW i a a aie | ===== DSC09870.JPG ===== a The Daily Altar By Rev. Carlyle F. St&wart Minneapolis, Minn. The Lord is nigh unto all them that call upon him, to all that call upon him] js full ‘ ‘i ly and wholly consecrated . a a will fulfill the desire of! him.” Richard Allen is one of om that fear him; he also will hear} greatest men ever to have lived: their cry, and will save them.—Amen. ‘ “A man sent from God!” Saturday, Feb 19 not Read I Cor. 13, DAY BY DAY wonderful heritage thou hast “Give us day by day our daily bread.” Luke 11:3. vants who have followed thy The other day in a meeting of my] ance. not least among whom is t officiary, I inquired as to how many] revered founder of oan read their Bibles daily. The response} pray that Thou would grant us t was just about as I had anticipated:| “faith of our fathers” to be a very small minority testified. This would not be worth mentioning, were| In Jesus name, Amen it not a situation that could be multi- ; (RRR EEE through and in and by the man who was a mighty channel through which PRE flowed the marvelous power of God. Prayer: Father in heaven, what a : given us! We bless Thee for all of thy ser- guid- church. We : instru- ments of effective service in thy hands. uffer wi for them with undaun ; remember Washington because _ risked his life and limb and all in ___ Friday, ruary der to serve a common catise. The THE DAN OF : judgement of future generations shall = be passed upon our present day lea- ders in the revealing light o thei service. Let us lose ourselve ir good, ‘ i mae rs Prayer: Gracious God, we thank thee for the noble fathers: of all t i who have left. to us such fine pees We pace ples of unselfish and sacrificial ser- vice. May we be willing to forget our- selves in serving our fellowman; and 7 _ “These ought ‘ Ye to hay sp to leave the O have dg Other Undone” ~ “Tf religion stands, ag it mS OVer agains: ;) and interests of the worlg “8 commissioned to sa the world and its o Ve, it will WN soul.” to thus be serving thee. In J i esus na: ft FR a Amen. me,| Status quo is no Where m, = than in religion. When 2 r ee ee laiterested! “in religion Wedeosiag; 2 iS sake he substitutes the hit: MEANEST THIEF ends; he cannot see the : the trees; and he enery. gious life. The scribes —— oe time, because the at ae ee earcyi days are evil”—Eph, 5:16. tae : as hind dt ae eee neglected the spirit of it morning, writing for the Daily Altar, fae Suis ages than when a brother minister broke into my ‘ sd Pet th room, breathlessly imploring me to aes rush him to the depot to catch a train, erie pes scheduled to leave’in exactly fifteen ft aaa algae siidnted “TR ne ae tie pen eaven, hallowed be thy at I he he plied throughout our modern Church life. Now understand me: I am not pleading for bibliolatry, book-worship ; but I am urging people everywhere to turn again to the Holy Book for devo-| them, and be ye separate, saith tional and spiritual food. Day by day | Lord, and touch net the ances thi we need to bring our lives into the} and I will receive you.” atmosphere of heartsearching and soul ; revealing power. Monday, February 21 ABSORBED BY THE WORLD II Cor, 6:17. j The daily use of the Daily _ Altar} terms characteristic of the age.” is a step in the right direction, if we rch” use it as a starting point. ~Perhaps| Council, the Bishop was near to the truth when| The Church which set out to he said: “If you want to know what | quer the world has in turn, been toe is the matter with the church t go home] quered by the world. iasti and look in your mirror.” seit LE Read Psalm 119:25-40, Prayer fess today with the affairs of life and have ne= glected to feed the inner man. us, we pray, and grant that day by day] poor and yet aboundin: we may seek thy counsel and walk] God forbid that in thy statutes. In his name, Amen, ic. Sunday, February 20 A MAN SENT FROM GOD we shall continue to be absorbed by the world. We must stand, out, clearly and mistakably, as champions of the way that is diamatri- cally opposed to the selfish and greedy “There was a man sent from God”] So soon forgotten John 1:6, Remember: Russia‘ ao pore pg God! In another] Read Romans 8:1-13, ace it is said of John that he was Prayer: From thi i a bright and shining light, He was a] cloying worldliness bow tae ent man, sent. The natives, in mission] Lord, deliver us, Help us toda te fields, often refer to the missionary as| all our days to live above the eek sod man:” that is to say, God sent] ing things that would entwine us, saj 3 man, Not every man who is classed as| Ping our spiritual strength like ay fant a preacher, ordained or not, can be} Malignant tumor. In the name ae truthfully called a God sent man, Re-| and for His sake, Amen moo cently we celebrated the birthday of Se GRC nN Se Richard Allen, who was born 177 years Tuesday, February 22 ago a slave, What Allen accomplished] WE REMEMBER WASHINGTON for God and humanity is well nige ee eee beyond belief. The illustrious D. L, Read I Cor, 13. ' Moody whose one hundredth anni x ni- The greatest men i versary he celebrated February Sth} been lovers of their kind py on 4 prleeeg cafes oe life of Rich-| ders of men have it Faith in ial i i + tor had he been, he could} love to men are i faili scl 7 made that famous state~| true greatness.” ie Wills fae i _ Ses Pd world has yet to see} Out of the legend that pasa y) will do with and for and} George Washington comes 4 . “Wherefore come out from among ng:' “The church too frequently has esti- mated its success in the materialistic “The State of the Church”, Federal cal bodies have sinned and come short of the glory of God. The religi : : F igion of Heavenly Father, we con-. Jesus is a dynamic for living. Estima- - that we have been busy] ting the life of Jesus in terms of ma- terialistic success, his was a disappoint- Forgive} ing failure. You may be desperately ig in wealth, and sinful way of this world. Have we! the Reformation, ' } Prayer: Dear Lord, Our. Heave Father, Help us to be temperate in all things, In this age of stress and the fact of' nervous : , blocks from my home and the streets ieee. tT slippery. It is hard to turn down a beeper et deceit friend; though I doubted seriously I could make it. We reached the ter- 1 30 seconds to spare. station master was obliging enough to hold the train long enough to allow my friend to purchase’ his , ticket aboard the train, ; “Time and tide wait for no man.” | “Procrastination is the thief of time.” I returned to my study thinking how wise it is to do the things we ought| to do without delay. For we will not always be so fortunate as ‘was my friend. . : Read Eccl. 321-8. of what Thou would ha In His Name, Amen, eee GRACE AT THE TABLE ~ We thank Thee, O God, { ory of him whose birth | We thank Thee that Thou to this man the broad visi mighty inspiration that was lead our nation to independer tinue Thy guiding of our all may have the courag: sight to work out Thy might in this Thy promised land « The glory shall be Thine — Thursday, February 24 A WORD IN DUE SEASON | “Be not drunk with wine, wherein ; is excess; but be filled with the spirit.” Eph, 5:18. | z : Our meditation today is presented by.one of my stewards, Brother Ed- , ward R. Thomas: “Man has an in-|_ stinctive craving for excitement. / HYMNS THAT LIVE FAITH OF OUR FATHERS , , Observation shows that excitement] Faith of our fathers! living sti! is a necessity of our nature. Look at] In spite of dungeon, fire, and 5 _ Society, either as it ‘appears on thel O how our hearts beat high wit!) page of history or as it surrounds you| When-e’er we hear that glorious "0"! now in, all the activities of life, and] Faith of our fathers! holy fai! you find that the love of excitement] We will be true to thee till dea! explains much of the world’s restless-}_ ness. Man ‘has recourse to improper | Our fathers, chanined in prisons “*"* expedients for excitement. ‘Be not} Were still in heart and conscie"< drunk with wine.’ Wine stimulates ex-] How sweet ‘would be their ci!’ citement, quickens the pulse, heats the fate, blood, fires the passions, But our real] If they like them, could die {0° ‘! duty is to ‘be filled with the Spirit.’| Faith of our fathers! holy ‘it! Is there not sufficient excitement here? | We will be true to thee til! deat! For to be filled with the Spirit is to be] $ filled with the Spirit ideas, with the} Faith of our fathers! we will lo Spirit’s purpose. with the Spirit's love.” | Both friend and foe in all ovr 5! a Read Eph. 5:1-18. | And preach thee, too, as !¥° nly how, F By kindly words and virtuous |" ; Faith of our fathers! holy faith’ tension, help us to be stead=/ We will be true to thee tills" ‘ Wisp ¥e =e “th Gale . headin 3 Ke GER OF COMPLAcey he ray tande 7 the present, selfcontainca = ands af We 8 om day Schoo 20th Century Quarterly aj Ma te February 20 JOSING COMPANIONS IN _ SERVICE Mark 3:7-19, 31-35 sson Tex Dany And Jesus with his disciples with- to the sea; and a great multitude jalilee followed; and from Judea, rom Jerusalem, and from ea. and beyond the Jordan, and e and Sidon, a great multitude, what great things he did, came him. 9 And he spake to his dis- es, that a little boat should wait him because of the crowd, lest they tld throng him; 10 for he had healed Ay; insomuch that as many as had Izues pressed upon him that they! ght touch him. 11 And the unclean its, whensoeyer they beheld him, fell fou art thé Son of God. 12 irged them much. that they should tt make ‘him known, M3 And he goeth up into the moun- fin, and calleth unto him whom he imself would; and they went unto him. ‘And he appointed twelve, that they might be that. he feht send them forth to preach. 15 ind to have authority to cast out de- is: 16 and Simoon he surnamed ter; 17 and James the son of Zebe- . and John the brother of James; them he surnamed Boanerges, Which is, Sons of thunder: 18 and drew, and Philip, and Bartholomew, d Matthew, Thomas, and James, the of Alpheaus and Thaddaeus and m the Cananacan, 19 and Judas ariot, who also betrayed him. 31 And there came his mother and is brethren; and, standing without, y sent unto him. calling him. 32 And with him; and “satanic power.” wn before him, and cried, saying, ' And he, THE CHRISTIAN must be true to his trust, ; Jesus had crowds as his friends. the work grew Jesus began to bY) for its continuance, disciples together an they would have “authority to cast out demons” and “bear must fruit” only did he appoint them becaus: the magnitude know he would Work must go on, mainly interested in loyalty, not in simi- for the disciples. John was the dreamer, aes ; | under group influence. Let us examine | _ As| this a bit; clothes—we dress: like the lan | people with whom we habitually work; He gathered his| food—we eat exactly what the people id told them that] in our’ set’eaty 4H with the same’ table manners; amusements—we go to the Not| shows, (games) parties that our group e of|'frequetits; ‘our morals—precisely the of the work, but he] same as our group. whether we swear, ore an not be long in the} drink, are uncleanssteal, are snobbish ae t : Bish it he must pre-| aiid aff'that, depends upon our constant or the day of his death. The} associates; language — whether choice T ae: Spee and elegant or commion and loose again he disciples were his friends, though] derives from our group; the ethical they had different qualities. Jesus was] standards of private and public life— ‘. oh as always the patterns of our group. So larity of ability. Philip was a good] that it may truthfully be said that our business man who did the calculating | choices are made within groups and that if we are part of a good group James was quiet and retiring. Peter} our choices will be good. was impulsive. Judas was ambitious. them, and yet they served Jesus well. the members joined in criticizing him as “beside himself” and of having their loyalty. “These judgments show Jesus from those who should have . If this is true, we ought to be able What a difference there was among] to make another affirmation: that the church group, being the best group, Jesus’ family would naturally be sup-| our choices will be of the best possjble. posed to be friendly to Jesus, but when|| A leading educator told me recently that the major objectice in all education 5 | today is the creation of “purpose.” A Jesus questioned | good education will develop the highest purpose and around that purpose every how wide was the gulf that separated| good element will crystalize. Between POINTERS By Roy L. Smith It is quite possible that some of the | “best people” did fot go out to hear Jesus because there were so many of the “riff-raff” there. ‘ One of the reasons why evil fights so viciously is because it recognizes mastery. It is quite possible that some of those who went up into the motiftain quit following him after that because they Were not put on the committee of twelve. Don't think of those twelve disciples as unimpressive ne’er-do-wells. They were, in several instances, rather suc- cessful young businessmen. It is always a tragedy when a loved one calls us out of some great service. There is a kinship that goes deeper than blood. Jesus was not disrespectful toward his mother; he was only conscious of a wise choice within the group and known him best and from the religious] the development of that wise choice the fact that there are ties that are more binding than family ties PRAYER THOUGHT By William Chalmers Covert O Thou, who did’st love all men circles whose training and life should| under the name of purpose, there is} without regard to race or station, brood = prepared them for the understand- Such erroneous declarations must] stated. have deeply wounded his sensitive na- ter. ture. was so high that he could not step ren religious family. any one of us: Who are the friends of Jesus? of us who enter into the spirit of his life and try to walk in his way. Friends, or Quakers, deserve high cred-] into the truth. Christ and their loyalty in carrying der” at first: on their work. So many nominations give their loyalty to the} Phil Sunday morning Womans Alliance, but do not. give} every statement. multitude was sitting about him; and hey say unto him, Behold, thy mother ind thy brethren without seek for thee. And he answered them, and saith. Vho is my mother and my brethren? 4 And foooking round on them that ‘round about him, he saith, Behold, mother and my brethren! 35 For ‘osoever shall do the will of God, the me is my brother, and sister, and other, GOLDEN TEXT: For whosoever lall do the will of God,.the same is my other. —Mark 3:35. are GRIPS WITH THE LESSON By Albert Buckner Coe the sensitive man, was now re- ore attention than he could dure. His fame as a teacher and d gone abroad. Crowds fol- im. Had he consulted his own he would have run away from t he had a “sense of mission” g to be set aside. He must h with it. The poor people ‘come to him for help must elp. God had g iven him rs for healing and he n's their waking hours. If Christians] called him, were n every sense the friends of fe,” Jesus, day by day and hour by hour, war would be no more, race prejudice } ot would be no more. We would see the} present. Kingdom of God come. “For whoso- tholomew) we ever shall do the will of God, the sam is my. brother and sister and mother. he was He reappeared and THE LESSON BROUGHT DOWN TO DATE By John R. Ewers Modern psychology is stressing, most a principle which is as old as the hills. I asked a man who is sup- posed to head up the most up-to-date- minute Sunday School in this commun- ity, what his technique is. He replied: “We are seeking, in a two hour ses- 19 lead the children to make wise earnestly, grace upon the sion, t : decisions in groups. So that is the last word? We must admit that it is excellent; it would be iffi tt difficult to suggest @ be! f far from new or original. It is the old} to i: idea of associations. As a matter of ety in sa fact we have always made our decisions] * aga lad with the loaves: The| petuous, but warm natured, blundering James and John. pros-] that our friends and neighbors sharing it for their loyalty to the ideals of] perous fishermen, were Plain men they in our de-| and valiant defenders of their Master. | +“ f ot ip brought Nathaniel to Jesus, but; give our harsh unfriendly spirit which themselves to constant service during}. custom-house official. was skeptical, even demanded positive proof. James, the son of Alphaeus, Thaddeus, and Simon the Canaanite have left no authentic records; we may. only, gtess at them. But’ they must have been to a degree worthy, and, so far as we know, brought no dis- , er, but it is] build his kingdom. much upon such “brethren,” loved God were his mother and his} group of inner disciples is interesting. | in their people brethren. His conception of mission down from a high definition of “breth-| them, coming from one or two groups. ' The disloyalty of his family only] Some were relatives. emphasized the importance of a united] these men we may find one who is 1 Andrew was the go- Allfgetter. He found Peter. He found!the| seek to achieve. May we as Christians Peter. was im-| let our own personal life and influence If we look service or to the} he was cool and wanted a proof for had been When Jesus with the words, “Follow Matthew he unhesitatingly followed: made a feast for his Master, at which her tax-gatherers and free spirits were Of Nathaniel. (probably Bar- know little except that e| he was guileless and a choice soul, »| Thomas was a faithful pessimist. was always entering a depression. But villing to go and die with Christ. Jesus when group. Of the named, that cannot be affirmed. was the black sheep. ten after his name four fateful words: “who also betrayed him.” Twelve men—chosen : When infinite faith , frail should-, who haye nothing else to do but study “if Gad be for us, who can, UP something against the Negro need “sons of thun- were Judas has writ- very little to choose. This is modern! with Thy Holy Spirit upon our world and appreciation of his true charac-| education, as far as it can be simply , of hate and bitterness and bring again into the human heart the secret of true Jesus created his group and within that | fellowship May we know how to build group twelve men made their choices, | up our own nation without engendering Forced to give a definition of his] Judas failed utterly—all of the others] the spirit of hate toward others. May Jesus said that all who| made good. The composition of that| rulers of nations learn how to grow that true and lofty It now appears that nearly all of these | patriotism which will strengthen inter- nen were friends before Jesus called| national unity and bind our world to- gether in peace and harmony. May we at| choose wisely our companions and cola- ike] borers in the things of our home and in the social and industrial careers we be so enriched, maintained and directed in its outgo will be led to desire as the ideals of their life the principles of our Lord which we seek to promote. For- may wound men as well as mar our in- fluence as Thy followers. In Thy name we pray.—Amen, He DAILY BIBLE READING M. Mark 3:7-19. T. Acts @:1-6. W. Aocts!9 :10-19. T. Acts 1821-11, F. Mark 331-35. S. I Cor. 3:1-9. S. Isaiah 55 :6-13, He ANDERSON AT FRANKFORT Charles W. of the race and of the S8th Legislative District has not only introduced three or four bills which are of vital interest to the Negro in Kentucky but during this week he took up the fight against a bill which would segregate the race Anderson, representative last On busses. He, Every now and then some crank in- troduces some such measure in order to get his name in print, The last ‘of these kind of bills was introduced by a Louisville fellow to segregate the races by Jesus to, bres: 5 on the city street cars, These fellows (Continued on page 16) _ Se ===== DSC09871.JPG ===== REY T —e et 1848-1938 MEMBER NATIONAL NEGRO PRESS ASSOCIATION eR ee eae Entered at the Post Office at Philadelphia, Pa., as Second-Class Matter PUBLISHED WEEKLY BY THE A. M. E. BOOK CONCERN 716 3. NINETEENTH ST. Philadelphia, Pa. Se ee ee eee ae BISHOP D. H. SIMS, .,..........Presiden Kev. H. H. Cooper, Secteiary; Reve H Hy Thomas, Rev. A. J. Smoot, Rev. M. M. 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God --BISH wee give them grace to gaze st Time but adds splendor to fame so fair, Weoog ak: naiee ia and Years but test greatness—and now} C°Urage to suggest the needed} _ A week or two SS remedy heedless of friendship, or] read in many Miq a Sleeps he in peace on Mt, Vernon’s hill,| sympathy. “If your hand should an article which i oe iin the hearts of his country-] cause you to fall, cut ‘it off. If Tookes to appear ag : . your right eye causes you to fall,| AS usual we Suspended jxq tear it out and away with it; it] Pending the acquisition. - is better for you that one mem-| facts. Now before the te ber should be destroyed rather] release from the pen ee True to his vision of long ago, . Proud of the hand that so shaped her the Write, —B. Y. Williams Editorials Ment than that your whole body should] John H. Clayborn of thc Siu Aer Sy, be thrown into Gehenna.” We} Christian Recorder, 2.) i . ‘7 JESUS AND THE CHURCH | £° to Montgomery. = ment by eyewitnesses rebick ll h repin ‘ Nee A year ago when the council] diate, and completely .. < bah dt = gre Sani os met in Charleston, South. Caro- naught the ae. ae at a Doctor. No eters fata Teds ibs David Henry Sims in prophet- = Se ere aber articles “a ic utterance told us of our sick] According to Editoy ¢),,, upon His:-loly head. He was patient. In drawing room, parlor| release Bishop Tooke 2 anointed” of the Father. When] and in sequestered places the| popular in i one thinks seriously about Jesus, remedy is discust but the strong homa. He has ee the Apostles and early fathers of physician is yet to. appear -who thoroly and well Du the Christian movement one de- will administer it. We wonder] nual eenterences he s Plores the spirit of the Pharisees! what has been the degree of im-land in the first Bick in which-has pervaded the church to] provement since last February, or] the bishop and Pi ; the extent that one hears on all] has there been relapse? The Gen-| dered a reception }) 4 sides, “Doctor this and Doctor] eral Conference named a commit-| Twelfth Episcopal rf that.” It is-at times nauseating.| tee to revise all charters and| a4 6 a Perhaps it is permissible to use] bring them into harmony with ae in academic circles and] the African M. E. Church, We] PH hr He HH + when writing for learned maga-| know of not a_ si yle. instan ae 7 inte zines. The Pharisees delighted] where this has foes done. "OF Pointed Poin 19 in the title “Rabbi ” what benefit is a piece of property S a But this is to say that Jesus was} to a man when he cannot control] — % aeres a layman, a child of the church] it? : Se A BRAUTIFUL AN )M- which was fronted away from the] If we are going to have Boards, modius library buildin: of real issues of life, mercy and so-| let them be Boards, not figure-| ¢Te¢ted on the campus o : cial sympathy. The ruling pow-|heads. The respective Boards| ©°llege, Columbia, S. C, and ers of the church were opposed to| ought authorise major depart-| 2@med “Starks Librar 7 Him. They were riled and dis-| mental activities and be conver-| President. The General pleased with His first sermon sant with details. The member-| tion Board contribute: when he preacht to the poor and] ship of the church ought be in-| ©@¢h dollar raised by t! against race prejudice. Finally| formed from time to time of what| tio. Dr. Starks is the fi Jesus said to His immediate fol-]is going on, Boards should in-| President in the history lowers : “I will build MY church.”| vestigate and see to if that their | Stitution. Soe ie A new religious movement was departments measure u A : : ip and do] , ss Petter trtt+ttttrtrr | thus begun outside of the Jewish| the work effectively for which] . auk ae T siding elder of the Gree: America has furnished to the* world chureh, which under the leader- they were set apart. Let all the character of Washington, and if ship of Paul spread thruout the things be done decently and or- our American institutions had doe nothing else, that alone would have aul titled them to the respect of mankind. —Daniel Webster Seb hritetteettrt | up-setting spirit of Jesus is reg-| leadership. From Montgomery; ™S - Weekly Poem Tere WASHINGTON Long are the years since he fell asleep | Personality cannot find place in the them insight an Where the Potomac flows gently by, There where Mt. Vernon’s green} must proclaim the Fatherly God African Me uN » stretches sweep : | see ethodis Under the blue Virginia sky. Warrior and statesman and patriot true, Well had he wielded both sword and pen, Truly, they said as they laid him to trict, Mississippi held an 1 Mediterranean world and has last-| derly. ; oo op 4 a can M. E. Church on Febru ed until this day. tn, Memohi ee eee ; phis the Bishops spake | ‘ a The church that has survival] as one and church took heed. An we Beegesominent s value is that church in which the| united leadership is an effective| WeTe Programmed. T) g elder is newly appoin nant. All manner of social and|the voice of the Bishops will} = } personal sin cannot exist where| teach to the most far aia it out-]} AN INTERRACTAL he is Lord. Dishonesty, greed,| Posts and frontiers of the church} 4m was conducted )) | graft, selfishness, disregard for|°f Allen. God illumine their] H-N. Jeltz on Feb. 13 01 law and the sacredness of human| Minds, warm their hearts, give] Penna. Churches from ye zeal to speak Devon, Mt. Pleasant, and church of Jesus. The church the necessary enema || Mawr participated. cf. ere Mecit1, PRES! His justice, His peace, WE GO TO MONTGOMERY ly await th to Montgom wrong things righ Aeneas MeN _ | things straig The Bishops of the church will. Noa Wel meet in Mid-Winter Council for! ed a few Allen University. ee P Was guest sper" yriiat) York on Febrit” D, Ward Nich Be CONTEST BE- n Baptist and Beth- Churches Albany, Ga. La of January and the citizens of the|., ion with $109.30. The| ir ‘Bethel is the Rev. A. R. id Rev. H. M. Smith is A. WATERS COL- -establisht in 1886 observed ers’ Day from Feb. 7 to the The address was delivered ing President Abram Simp- Bethune Cookman College, tona Beach, Florida. Charles aner Long, Jr. is the President. HE 16th ANNUAL. LYRIC ight was observed at Murphy A. £. Church, Chester, Penna. on first Sunday evening in Feb- y for the benefit of the organ , the Organ, and Central Rest pcial Clubs. The last named is i group of young men who are sed on the wens. The groups casion $118.29. ay $163.29. ie “The Churchman Ati Total for the WPrayer Mecting, an Official Board, fen’s meeting and Love Feast in hich there was a conversion. After benediction there was a baptism Yan adult, The fire burns! On Sun- morning the Churchman stood tween the living and the dead,” bree new members and a convert at altar. “Him who comes unto me ll never drive away.” 497 persons ined, » The Churchman hurried away from Matthews, Philadelphia to St. Atlantic City where the spacious orium, was crowded for an edu- tional-missionary mass meeting. Pas- ¢ M. M. Ward had arranged an elab- e program The choirs, and a new- ned orchestra of young men took Inspiring scene. Pastor Ward eceived into St. James 130 new ‘s within the last few months. rch is alive. Jantic City the Churchman ed for Chester, Penna. lelphia to speak in the stead hop D. H. Sims at Murphy, Ches- Pastor Owens was in the e 16th Annual Lyric Night efit of the organ fund. The ‘crowded on the main floor Sans and choirs in the connection, Pre- siding Elder, and Mrs. J. L. Link were Present. The Churchman spent the] My dear Doctor Singleton: at 8:30 was the guest spea Frederick Douglas Junior High School and logical reply to Rey, J. G. Robin- Week, 623 pupils. Principal W. R. Valentine has been at his post for 33 years; Mes- damss Ada Griffin, and Mary Lee have] fully and Es a the faculty almost as long. The} cause of the church and race, TI have urchman was invited by Miss Clara| drawn on every nook and corner of my De Shields, teacher and member of} thinking capacity and I cannot deter- Murphy. i Rey. George A, Singleton, Editor, Christian Recorder, 716 S. 19th Street, Philadelphia, Pa, md. Cooperating were the Ly-| My dear Dr. Singleton: letter from the Detroit A. M, E. Min- hristi i Robinson, pt Christians but are loyal to] with the matter of his recent editorial | e church. Bishop D. H. Sims] in which he has taken a position of op-, am fas unable to be the guest speak-| position to the passage of the Anti- The pastor is the Rev. D. M.] Lynching Bill. commended your stand against his po- 716 South 19th Street, Philadelphia, Pa. Murphy has one of the Beat Pipe or- ight in Ch ii ester and Monday morning] J] am writing this communication ker at the} congratulating you upon your timely n the observance of Negro History| son, Editor of the A. M. E. Review denouncing his attitude relative to the anti-lynching bill. You were elected editor of the Christ- ian Recorder because the church thought that you would thought- bravely champion the The school has twenty teachers, and nine why the editor of the Review would use the A. M. E. Review, the “cream- jug” of the A. M. E. Church to en- dorse lynching. Dr. Robinson should be dethroned as Editor of the A. M. E. Review, and the church should not wait until the next General Conference to do so. The Bishops’ Council should take this matter up when it convenes in Montgomery, Alabama this month, The writer is led to believe that Dr. Robinson was prompted by no other reason than selfishness and self-ag- I am enclosing to you a copy of a| grandizement for taking this unscrupu- lous attitude as to endorse one of the most barbarous crimes in the annals of history. With best wishes for your success, I LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Commends Recorder Editorial Detroit, Mich. sterial Alliance addressed to Rev. J. G. It deals, as you will see, Yours for the advancement of the church and race, W. B. Adams, Editor ne ill note that, the Alliance has ea, The Spokesman sition, and I wish to join with them in]_ my personal endorsement of the thought expressed in your recent edi- torial, Surely, as we look back over the pages of A. M. E. history, we can join] star in Christendom’s flag. with you in the conclusion—“how the] little men to become big, and big men to grow larger. Already some of the favorite sons are polishing their swords for 1940, acclaiming their pent up long- ings, by acclaiming to the world, that Rey. A C Sumpter (3rd District) Rey. J, C. Brewer (4th District) Rev. W. H. Burnett (5th District) Reys. T, J. Miles and J S. S. Coe (7th District) Rev. G. T. Stinson (8th District) TEXAS TIPS By I. S. H. Curry, LLB. The old Church of Allen is a great It causes mighty have’ fallen.” Very truly yours, Wm. H. Peck Pastor Bethel A.M.E. Church Little Rock, Ark. My dear Dr, Singleton: Kindly correct the note in last edi- istri tion which you state was sent in by] Rey. E. C. Hatcher (9th District) the Rey. T. J. Brown, of Mound Bayou, | Rev. J. B. Butler (10th District) Miss, Rey. C. A. Gibbs (11th District) ‘ The purpose of the conference to Rey. J. H. Clayborn (12th District) which I was appointed by Bishop Flip-] Mr, N. W. Reynolds (13th, District) per was to select ten outstanding A-}1 ama candidate for “Beesheep. merican Churchmen to serve with a Has anyone in the last past two de- World Committee of Sixty to formu-} cades, heard a candidate say, I have late plans for a World Council of] fasted and prayed, and I believe the Churches as proposed by the Edinburgh] Lord has annointed me for a holy of- and Oxford Conferences of last sum- fice.” Very strong talk for a young i scribe. who hopes some day to fill the * hae pleased to say that I was de- | journalistic shoes of Tanner ark signated by said Conference as Ks of} Singleton, Robinson, Clayborn, or Cle- mbers and we are to leave} ment. ec May instead of January) Time marches on. Seven heed yes as stated in said note. this writer, fresh isd! the es ° Enclosed find also a full account of one of Pennsylvania's great colleges, he aforesaid meeting. with his coveted degree in his bag, non Fraternally yours, arrived in Paducah, Ky. Going out to ni S. L. Greene Rowlantown, in company with Mrs. Sie ea DANES Maggie McGill, Mrs. Dawson, and Prof. Marion Lunderman, he came to West Kentucky Normal Institute, and was introduced to a brilliant journalist, competent teacher, and able pastor of St. JShn A. M. E. Church, That man Camden, New Jersey February 4, 1938 } | Birthday Greetings PPODODOLSPOO GOO POSS et " BISHOP J. S. FLIPPER “Seventh Episcopal District BISHOP JOHN A, GREGG Fourth Episcopal District MRS. CHARITY M. WOODBURY Mt, Zion A. M. E. Church Norristown, Penna. MISS VALERIA CALDWELL WILLIAMS Mother Bethel Philadelphia, Penna. MRS, SUSIE E, LAWYER St. Paul A. M. E. Church Cambridge, Mass. REV. J. D, COSTON Chicago, Illinois MRS, NETTIE MARIE COOPER Albany, Georgia REV. M. R, DIXON, JR. Pastor Alexander A. M. E. Church Evansville, Ind REV. WALTER K Pastor Bethel A. M. E. Crawfordsville, Ind ROBERTSON Church MR. L. H. DELPHIA Layman St, John A. M. E, Church Crawfordsville, Ind. fearless, and progressive editor of the e moving hand. writes, Recorder. “TI and having writ passes on.” Easter! Easter! The most glorious day of Allendom is almost here. Whilst the sons of Luther, Varick, Calvin, atid Holsey. rejoice and sing. Allelujah! Christ is risen. How and what shall the sons of Allen sing? Can they sing with the melancholy waters of trouble roar- ing With disaster in the Sunday School Union? Can the dream of Bishop Smith arise early on the first day of the week? Should the Reverend Fathers roll the stone away, all the communicants of Allendom will sing, Allelujah! Christ is Risen!!! Can a car function with its gas tank in New York, its tires in Washington, Dr. George A. Singleton, Editor of the Christian Recorder, was George A. Singleton, the now able edt spi ee uly ade Ria ala fie Continued on Page 9 ===== DSC09872.JPG ===== Young People’s Page THE CONCEITED COINS “I'm just as good as silver!” The Nickel proudly cried; “The head of Madam Liberty Is stamped upon my side; I am as white and shining As any dime can be— He needn’t put on any airs, I'm twice as thick as he.” “I’m every bit as good as gold,” The penny blustered loud; “That tiny, thin gold dollar, He needn’t feel so ptoud; For all his airs and graces I do not give a fig; “I’m burnished just as bright as he, And half again as big!” But when the Cent and Nickel Went out upon their way, Alas! The world still held them cheap; ‘ Whatever they might say. if The Double Eagle smiled, “You'll find,” He said, “that par is par; It doesn’t matter how you boast Of what you really are!” —Priscilla Leonard. SNAPPY STORIES HABIT It is said that a certain minister moved so regularly every year that when he came home from conference his chickens always laid down on their backs and held up their feet to be tied. APPROPRIATE A little preacher with a shrill voice was about to preach to a lodge of big. brawny men. He piped out his text, “Tt is I, be not afraid.” A SUGGESTION AS TO THE UBI OR WHERE OF THE NEXT GENERAL CONFERENCE By Dr. C. P. Cole If we are really sincere in our ad- vocacy that the place of the next General Conference shall be selected solely on the basis of economy for the church, then our sincerity should goa step further. We have long talked economy, The time now is for us to act it out. If we are going to discuss Church economy, let us begin at the proper place. The expense considerations as to the where of the next General Conference is not significant to us as are some other expenses which are causing stagnation, If the General Conference is held in Los Angeles, those who travel from the East will not have to pay more to reach it than those of the West paid to come to New York, ‘ ee re bs tog + EVANGELISTS = MARRIED—I15—YEARS! | ¢ aS as TOPIC FOR FEBRUARY Lye a 20 What Things Should We p, ' Forin Our Country? . Isa. 5:11, 12, 20-23, Presenting the Topic If there was enthusiasm one. out the good things in our cous, 8 we did a week ago, we shou}, seriously pay attention to the which make us hang our shame. No country is perfec; things which are not best , challenge to all citizens, of ., The Juniors Taking Part (The best plan will be to hy, several parts committed to me; spoken by Juniors, with the ot! ing notes and preparing to ead tions or to make further commen 1 advance assignment is not these brief parts may be r meetifg as a basis for talks.) Ist Junior: I come from almost any large America and I know what it mean poor houses to live in. In t g where I live there are twenty-one fami. lies in five stories, and nc more than three rooms eight in my family, and we rooms; we also use a bat the hall. We have no yard street. but we can play | five blocks away. (Questions: Why are ther: people living in tenements i: What can anybody do ab: 2nd Junior: My place i to | get people of all kinds tc of the holy Sabbath day. I ! most successful as I have people, even Christians, to ¢ g pleasure trips in their automi! and to attend games of sport o1 ‘The laws which used to opera me have been weakened } year, and I come pretty near ng my own way. WTHRONE AND MRS. LUCELIA DR. NATHANIEL a RIGHT JELTZ 1938, we will celebrate our 15th Wedding Anniversary. We have been constantly engaged in Evangelistic work since the day we married; and the Lord has blessed our efforts with more than 15,000 converts to His Church, . . This is a broadcast to those converts and other friends throughout America and Canada and Everywhere. We want to cele- brate this Anniversary this way: We will be in Revival services here in Philadelphia. The Book Concern is our Headquarters. . -All of our mail goes there... AND WE ARE MORE THAN INTERESTED IN HELPING OUR FRIEND, DR. G. E. CURRY REDEEM THE ALLEN ; BUILDING. ..SO WE DECIDED TO DO THIS—WE ARE ASKING ALL OUR CONVERTS AND FRIENDS TO SEND US AN ANNI. VERSARY PRESENT OF FIFTEEN CENTS (15c) IN COIN OR ; i STAMPS... AND WE ARE GOING TO GIVE ONE HALF OF ALL i THAT IS SENT TO DR. CURRY TO HELP HIM PAY FOR THE We were married February 17th, 1923 . . .So, on that day this year ALLEN BUILDING! THANK YOU IN ADVANCE! PASTORS OF CHURCHES WHERE WE HAVE CONDUCTED REVIVALS WILL PLEASE ANNOUNCE THIS. SEND ALL MAIL TO US AT 716 S. 19th ST., PHILADELPHIA. PA. Dr. and Mrs. N. H. Jeltz should (Question: Why people be ashamed of the Lord’s Day is used in America 3rd Junior : My name I am one of three great troub|: ‘in America. We three have dec ing strong in recent years. to fool the people into be liev we are their friends and will he and many of them believe us of course, we do not help them only help those who make our ence possible. I rob people, and old, of their best senses, and them lose their self-respect. ! 4° ticular haria to children and to in general. Let me introduce friends. Tobacco and Gamblins 4th Junior: My name is tobacc T have grown quite popular in | 4 a ‘| in a few years. I make it a P° reach as many boys and girls as * ‘nis dy which Let us administer the remedy whic ee ehertiiclieve 1 am their and that to get along they must ”* will help save us, and centralize the finances of our Church, however y Re stringent it may be. And at this time seated Be then ‘ iat. oe “teal te Beit heaton 1 undermine ; 5 ‘ other econorinyr- we Nhat at Jest oe be ge health and prepare the way gor 4 ins | of our crew, Disease. Besides, ‘ fsb ‘most of my friends dreadfully selfs Whether it is held in the extreme West, or in Detroit, or in Atlanta, or elsewhere, they who have business there will find a way to reach it. The worry about reaching the seat of the next General Conference is a ‘mere headache which will pass off when the nerves are quieted by the decision of the General Conference Commission. effect a cure. All of our Departmental Boards are but headache pills for-the Departments. And whenever there is a Board meeting, the Department is worse off than it was before the meet- ing. We suggest: ie 9 ONE CONNECTIONAL BOARD, which shall act as a sort of CERTI- FIED ACCOUNTANT to the. various Departments, - 4 AJl of our Departments are now run} as if they were APARTMENTS, all separate from each other, with every little relationship, except that there isa COMMON LAND! ORD, the Gen- eral Church, ‘y ‘ But there is an expense sickness, a deep-seated disease in our church which will not pass off by repeated doses of headache pills. About this we are tre- mendously concerned. At Charleston, almost a year ago, at the session of the Bishop's Council. Bishop Sims in his sermon expressed the thought that all of our departments are sick. And in this he expressed a truism. $ The sickness in our Departments will not be cured by the treatments ye are) giving, because the medicine does not reach the disease, If the trouble is} systemic, mere headache pills will not helt and the AFRICA SETS BUYING - PEAK IN U.S. APETOWN, South Africa, (AP),— spending $73,200,945 in the United tes in the first nine months of the rent financial year, the Union of ith Africa has set a new record as omer of the United States, American purchases in the Union a- ed to $6,154,195, leaving South | with an adverse trade balance th the United States of $68,046,750. REICH LIMITS STUDY OF HEBREW SBERLIN, (AP)—The Ministry of ducation today banned the teaching | Hebrew in Germany’s Gymnasia. uninor colleges) where the subject s they find they cannot get along shout me. Junior: My name is Gambling. I pake friends with all those who want fomething for nothing, and who are wil-4 ng to take money from someone else Without giving an equal value. Of purse, I urge some to steal so that they may pay me, and I urge my friends to lie, and I break up happy homes, ibut the people want me, and I am dining ground in America. (Questions: What damage does al- fohel do to our country? Why should imiors despise tobacco? Is gambling Ver right?) Daily Verses i 1 Feb. 14. Corrupt politicians —Isa. 1:16-18. } Feb. 15. Gangsters—Prov, 1:10-16. V., Feb. 16. Gambling—Prov. 13:4-7, 11. f Feb. 17. Alcoholic drink—Prov. 20:1 } Feb. 18. Unjust employers—Prov, 1141, 5 Feb. 19. Wrong uses of wealth— ‘I Tim. 6:17-21. m., Feb, 20. Topic—What Things Should We Be Sorry for in Our | Country ?—Isa. 5:11, 12, 20-23. _ —Christian Endeavor World. “ec eniainpaeniee el een i ieee a ea PROGRESS _ A wide gulf separates the mod- ern funeral director from the indertaker” of fifty years ago. lay we have a highly trained fessional man, using all the vanced methods of science and ering a multitude of services ich were never expected of his lecessor. 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All persons who plan to attend The Bishops’ Council in Montgomery, Alabama on February 24, 1938, please notify Rev. George T. Sims, Box 481, Mont ry, Alabama. From Coach Clergy Montgomery, / 5 a = NE Gath : Rates: Room and meals $1.50 per day.| New York..-....-. $41.60 $39.30 . bn Afsican ME. Chiorch Philadelphia............ 38.00 Spee coes eae S fs Baltimore}2372, es) dee 34.20 33.80 Washington............ 32.60 32.60 Music by Rev. J. S. Hatcher deceased may be obtained from Mrs, Gertrude One Way Pullman Fares : z From Lower Upper D. Room} Ly. H. Hatcher at 13344 Lincoln Avenue,| — | Cincinnati, Ohio. New Ore Ses $8.00 $6.40. $28.00 Philadelphia..... 725 580 26.00 e ‘ : Myce Baltmiore........ 6.00 480 21.00 The Bishops’ Council of the African Washitigton oe. 6.00 480 yaa Ly Methodist Episcopal Church will meet in regular mid-winter session Febru- ary 24-27, 1938, at St. John Church, Montgomery, Alabama, Rev. Geo. T. Sims, 809 Madison St., entertaining pastor. The opening session will be at ten A. M., Thursday the 24th. J. S. FLIPPER, Senior Bishop J. A. GREGG, Secretary Council. eral Conference Commission For further information, reservation, etc., consult: Mr. H. H. Lowber, Traffic Depart- phia, Pa. Mr. J. R. Hawkins, Financial Secretary, 1541 14th St, N. W., Wash- ington, D. C. EVANGELISTIC MEETINGS The Ge is hereby c t i t. John ts : 4 ey ty : pM oa ee atin If you want an old time revival, soul- A. M. E. Church, Montgomery, Alaba- saying meeting or Bible write Evangelist, F. D. Holloway, Field address Chapel Hill, Texas, Home ad- dress 112 Pecan St., Waco, Texas. Wednesday night at 7 P. M,, February 23, 1938, all Cities wishing the General Conference will eady to presént their claims upon th ccasion. J. S. FLIPPER, Senior Bishop to hav De Rev. S. S. Morris, General Secretary official address Department of Relig- The Connectional Council of the Afri-] ious Education: can Methodist Episcopal Church will, A. M. E. Book Concern 716 South 19th Street Philadelphia, Pennsylvania BISHOPS’ COUNCIL AND GEN- ERAL CONFERENCE COMMIS- ; SION Home Address og, ia Box 357 or j ‘ Montgomery, Alabama, February 23-26, 1404 Hawkins Street 1938 Nashville. Tennessee Going Schedule—Train No. 35 Phone Belmont 9436, 8:10 A. M. Tuesday, February 22, Leave Philadelphia 30th St., Pennsyl- vania R, R—9;:59 A. M. Tuesday, February 22. Thanks. L. G. DUNCAN P. E. Mobile Dist.. Leave Baltimore Pennsylvania R. R—| ALL ABOARD TO THE BISHOPS’ 11:51 A. M. Tuesday, February 22. Leave Washington, D. C. Southern Railway—l1 :25 P. M. Tuesday, Feb- ruary 22, Z Leave Greensbore, N. C., Southern Rail- AND CONNECTIONAL COUN- CILS AND GENERAL CONFER- ENCE COMMISSION OF THE A. M. E. CHURCH TO CONVENE IN ST. JOHN A, M. E. CHURCH, way—9:00 P. M. Tuesday, Febru-! MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA, ary 22. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 23, Leave Charlotte, N. C., Southern Rail- 1938 , way—11:45 P. M. Tuesday, Febru- ary 22, Leave Spartanburg, §. C., Southern Railway—1:40 A. M. Wednesday, February 23. Arrive Atlanta, Ga., Southern Railway —5:50 A. M. Wednesday, Febru- Special arrangements have been made with the Atlanta and West Point Rail- road and other lines to convey delegates to the above named meeting, leaving the Atlanta Terminal Station, Wednes- day morning, February 23rd, at 6:20 ary 23. A M., arriving Montgimery at 11:35 Leave Atlanta, Ga., A. & W. P. Railway | A. M., in due time to be present at the —6:20 A, M, Wednesday, February | initial session of the Connectional Coun- 23. cil, which has been called to meet Arrive Montgomery, Ala. A. & W. P.| Wednesday noon, Railway—11 :35 A. M. Wednesday, Mobilization February 23. Delegation from New York, Philadel- phia, Baltimore, Washington, North Carolina and South Carolina and other states of the East and New England States, as well as many sections of Returning Schedule f Leave Montgomery, West Point Route Fj —6:20 P, M. 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Round-Trip Clergy Fare—$7.00, Permit therefore each at-once to the Chairma A.M. E. MUSIC HYMNALS ARES ARE: BYR AL: REM Single Copy ae Half Doz. —_ One Doz. _ Gold are offered Prices A.M. E. BOOK CONCERN . oe | Philadelphia, Pa. ae ~ For further information ¢ reservations quoted above H. H. Lowber, Trafic Pa, Dr. J..R, Hawkins, Fj retary. 1541 14th Street, N. \y \ One-way coach fares from . Baltimore, Penn. R, R—11:51 A. M.| Augusta, Ga, .. How To Buy Your Ticket The low fares quoted abo siring to use pullman cars using Eastern or Southea pullman is urged to make or Southeastern Passenger Brand new A.M! Hymnals, Bound in > Morocco with Head Bai o tn be Aw and Beautifully stamped ent, Tepresen, are as f ee eee ome | | | | | | | | | | | ! | | Wingfield, Chair- i, Whose address he will gladly render you possible in secur- See your local ticket jo that a check may be day on February 13, Stating that there is “ consciousness in our. m the Message continues, : tional Sroup is quite rea f 1e $1 vice on another nation’s r. yn the fares and schedules quoted] We jn America have f z said much about the tre in Germany. More America “has expre. odern world,” “but each na- dy to give ad- acial problems, elt keenly and atment of Jews than one group in Homes and Board ‘sons expecting to*attend these are advised to write Rey. T. Sims. the entertaining pastor, 1, Montgomery, Ala., that ample sion may be made in advance of rrival. Rates: Room and Meals per day. Arrangements can be for those desiring sleeping quar- sie MEMRALA writs Roy American churches must bear a share 3 : *| of tl ibility for’ i Me iinatelii General: Chaicman' of he responsibility for the failure to petition, 140 Vine Street, §. W Prevent unfair and unjust treatment d Mees © "| of foreign a in every secti Bae either of the following reign groups in every section of the A . 5 . | country, says the Message, whi Y ons representing the various dis-| |. .., ve stage, which con the policy of Great Britain in India, On the other hand, any church as- sembly in Great Britain can be aroused by the un-Christian treatment of Ne- groes in the United States. Each na- tion is amazed at the un-Christian at- titudes of another in the matter of race relations.” “Any real solution of race relations requires that each nation face its own problems. Before we in America can fell other nations what to do we must confront our own distressing,situation, It is not an easy thing for a nation like the United States to assimilate so many foreign-born when some insist on main- taining too close a connection with their native lands. We must remember however, that each national group has made a lasting contribution to our composite civilization. . The churches can do much to interpret that contri- bution and make it an integral part of the community life. They can also do to prevent unfair and unjust treatment of foreign groups in every section of our country. National politi- cal blocs under unscruplous leadership, the housing of poor foreigners in dirty phex;debacles. “Hear my, prayer. tenements, and the contemptuous atti- Lord, ieee} mY: cry come junto tude ‘toward other races are things for which the churches must bear a share of responsibility. -H, Y, Arnett and Mr. H. H. Low- ber (1st District) John R. Hawkins (2nd District) TEXAS TIPS Continued from Page 5 license plates in Nashville, its wheels Philadelphia, and its engine in Balti- re? No, the car must have all of parts together. The A. M. E. Church that car, scattered America, th cumbersome and entangling laws each state, causing the A. M. E. lurch “car to be lost.. The e has arrived for the A. M. E. firch to have a “Headquarters,” with departments, operating under one ite law, to insure our heritage from over parts” much P. O. Box 102 Milford, Texas matt “There are some small minority coast and the Mexicans along ll as Negroes, offer a serious race ‘ Seay southwestern frontier. While many ar- tions problem in this country, ac- rding to the Message of the Depart- nt of Race Relations, Federal Coun- 3 mr of Churches, to thousands of church| mains true that there is something de- Feist bh Race Relations Sun-| cidedly un-Christian and unstatesman- See OLE OLED OY SD SPECIAL NOTICE ‘ The New Way to get the 3 CHRISTIAN RECORDER 1. Subscribe for one year by mailing your erage * and address with a Money Order for $1. A.M. E. Book Concern, I sas Pa. 3 2. 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 r ‘ ey afternoon preceding the date of the a Hie for under ten copies eed at fhe cepalan retail price of 5 cents Become an Agent in Your Church A. M. E. BOOK CONCERN ‘ : B iness Manager. REV. G. E. CURRY, Busi Philadelphia, Pa. —poapoeerer rE arr ae. like about our Oriental Exclusion Act. a keen racial] Most of the churches show little concern about this because no Orientals are in their churches and their members never see any except the Chinese laundryman, Seeing few evidences of poverty in a southwestern ‘Are there no poor people here?’ A Prominent layman in ssed its opinion of| church answered. ‘none—except a few Mexicans,’ Later the visitor saw, on the outskirts ‘of the town, rude habitations of planks, tin and canvas which housed these Mexicans in dirt and squalor. The churches cannot escape responsi- bility for such living conditions.” pealing to the ministers and people of the Newport District to rally to the call of our beloved Bishop on Allen's Day. Dr, Curry has immortalized himself by making the supreme sacrifice to re- purchase the creditable building erected by Dr. Baxter. our posterity, we owe it to our day and "Mexicans in the southwestern sec-| groups whose right to any decent stan-| Church to the Negro Race is a supreme of the country and Orientals on| dard of living has been seriously chal] opportunity for development ‘western coast of the United States,| lenged: the Orientals on the western} yancement we cannot, we must not 4 oO ” % our | fail. euments are advanced about the diffi-| could say a word here that would a- culty of admitting Orientals, it still re-] rouse our church to united action so The Calendar 8 February 23—South Florida Conference —Cocoa, Florida, Rev. J. R. Rich- ardson, Bishop R. A. Grant. The General Conference Com- mission—St. John African M. E. Church,. Montgomery, Alabama. Bishop J. S. Flipper, President. The Connectional Council — St. John African M. E. Church, Montgomery, Alabama. Rey. V. M. Townsend, President; Rev. C. A. Wingfield, Secretary. Liberia Conference—Grand Bassa Liberia. Bishop E. J. Howard: February 24-27—The Bishops’ Council— St. John African M. E. Church, Montgomery, Alabama. Bishop J. S. Flipper, President; Bishop J. A. Gregg, Secretary; Rev. George T. Sims, Pastor. March 9—Central Florida Conference— Arcadia Station, Rey. L, J. Kincy, Pastor, 256 Orange Street, Ar- cadia, Fla., Bishop R. A, Grant. March 23—Gold Coast Conference,— Accra Gold Coast. Bishop E,. J. Howard. April 27—Delaware Conference.—Sea- ford, Delaware, Rey. G. E. Mat- thews, Pastor, 506 North Street. Bishop David Henry Sims. April 27—Virginia’ Conference — St. James A.M.E. Church, Berkley South Norfolk, Va. Rev. Louis M, Thompson, pastor, 313 St. Sunday send in one hundred per cent. ate Faron ors he paused bi Newark, N.J., Rev. A. C. Saun- Building would do credit to any people. ders, Pastor, 95 Union BETEES. We cannot afford to stand idly by and Bishop David yes Foam to our, May 4—Baltimore Conference A. M. E, Church, Rey. D. pastor, 417 Laurens Bishop M. H. Davis. 11—Philadelphia .Conference.— Harrisburg, Penna., Rev. P. C. town. a visitor asked, a Protestant Federal Council of Churches ALLEN DAY AND THE BOOK CONCERN ; Providence, R, I. I take this method of prayerfully ap- We should not falter nor fail in’this effort. We owe it to generation to see to it that our quota is raised Knowing the ministers of the New- port District as I do, I cannot conceive any possibility of failure. Every man will undoubtedly stand by his guns and make the Bishop’s heart glad and will not delay but will on the Monday after assessed them for this worthy cause. The Connectional Book Coneern Payn Rice, Street, allow this building to be lost Church and race. We must under God lay our lives on the altar and give this heritage to our children and to gener- ations yet unborn. The African Methodist May Episcopal Williams, Pastor, 622 Briggs and ad- Street. _ Bishop David Henry Sims. May 18—New York Conference—Free- port, L.I., Rev. G.W.M Pastor, 59 Helen Avenue I would be extremely happy if I David Henry Sims. Continued on page 12 COLORED MAN'S Used and Recommened by Thousands NATURES OWN PRESCRIPTION TAKEN FROM THE EARTH in declining health? Do you suffer from loss of strength and ee ‘Do you feel TIRED, RUN DOWN, PEPLESS, SICKLY, WEAK, NERVOUS? Is your manhood weak? How is your appetite? Do you get up often at night? Do you tire quickly? Are ves pole ered with minor INDIGESTION, DIZZINESS, FULLNESS, SLEEP- LESSNESS? Then if so, you might need a good natural iron pan Why not give Kirby's M, M. a trial?) Kirby's M. M- helps to rebui your health and aids in rebuilding red blood cells. An aid to health, strength, and courage. FIVE WEEKS TREATMENT POSTPAID—$1.00 iy i i low price irby’s M. M. is absolutely guaranteed. Consider the i revit " M. 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We appeal for your continued encourage-| have been able to get out his Quarterly ment. on time, and have received many com- First of all I want to thank you for} pliments for the class of work we have the very fine way you have supported} done and are doing. us. I was called upon to take charge} We have succeeded in meeting every of your Book Concern as manager, on) pay-roll since I have been elected. I the 15th day of February, 1937. At that} pave paid $1,300.00 on delinquent tax time we had lost almost everything and | to the City of Philadelphia. We want the building we were in was sold just}to thank Dr. John R. Hawkins. Fin- a month before my election. I found] ancial Secretary of the A.M-E. Church, that they owed the employees over} for the yery hardy support he has given $7000.00 back salaries. The machinery] 45. He has answered every call that was all gone down, and there was an| we have made to him. He is indeed a overdraft on the bank of $20.00. All} jover and supporter of the Church. I credit was about gone for the Book} can never forget him for his friendly Concern everywhere, but taking God] aqyice and assistance along all lines. for our guide, with a number of hope- Now, dear Bishop and Friends, the less employees. we took hold immed- story is too long to write at this eae iately. I paid Mr. Wright his $20.00 but it suffices to say that God has over-draft, and the expenses of the] ptessed our efforts and we have a- members of the Board that was called bundantly attained a high degree of se your humble servant to the} success, But we still have a long way ottice. to go and I am calling upon every loyal African Methodist and friend to help us now because it is a needed time. Will you help me? Please do so in His name. The load is heavy but I would not call upon you until I had accom- plished something that would show you that there is hope for this department. On the 13th day of this month is our Allen Day celebration. And in the Book of Discipline, page 327, section 8, the law reads that this day shall be set apart to raise funds to pay on the Allen Building. Some of our ministers have already planned to do their best at that time. If you will kindly carry out this section of the Discipline for at least one time, I will assure you that our building will be paid out of debt. : The Allen Building was built at the cost of $212,000.00. Today we owe a- bout $23,000.00. This can be paid off in one year if the church will help us. I will have been manager for one year, on the 15th day of February, 1938 This, of course. is our first anniversary, and we are asking our friends to send in at least one subscription as an anniver- sary contribution. Bishop Sims, President of the Board, has been standing by us, and endeavor- 4..| | ae 2), ae REV. G. E. CURRY Then I went immediately to investi- gate whether or not we could repur- chase the Allen Building, and thank God my efforts were not in vain. I found that the building could be re- purchased, but to do this I had to se- cure $4000.00 cash. I asked God for it and He gave it to me, because it was my full intention that the blood of the members and friends of the A. M. E. Church should not have been shed in vain—to erect a building like this, and then let it go. Then I had to move back into the building and this cost me $2,600.00, Here I want to thank Rev. C. D. Dixon who assisted largely in this effort, and Bishop R: A. Grant of Florida, who sent me $1000.00 to help us in the struggle. Now we are in the building and do- ing business at the same place for which we are thankful to God. For it was His hand that led us thus far. We have received many encouraging letters ing to do everything in his power to help us put over this wonderful propo- sition. He has answered every call. Mrs. Sims, his wife, has helped us in so many ways. The missionary work under her supervision js rendering a great service to us. T am hopefully waiting to hear from the hearty supporters of our cause. And now, may the blessing of God and the love of Jesus Christ, His Son, and the Communion of the Holy Spirit be with you and upon you. Amen. Yours in His name, G. E. Curry, Manager of the A M. E. Book Concern f THE CHRISTIAN friends for the very fine way they i THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER : ~ x EXTRAORDIN ON HYMNAL oa . and DISCIPLIN VOGETH | k | $1.50 Music Hymn E ; and 3-40 Discipline A $2.40 Va Both For $? 01 Both volumes beautifully and securely bound in Semi \\ and Stamped in Gold. ONLY A LIMITED NUMBER OF VOLUMI's 1 SOLD AT THIS PRICE. SEND YOUR Ok! DAY. WE PAY POSTAGE. A. M. E. BOOK CONCERN Philadelphia, Penna. ROOMS $1.50 UP PER DAY || FOR QUIETNESS AND GOOD FOOD COME TO THE NEW BALTIMORE HOU: | UE : : 2 bb) “Exclusive But Not Expensive’ | _ SPECIAL PLATTER LUNCH 25 CENTS | 716 S. 19th eo RIOE | | | | FROM 12 TO 4 O'CLOCK (Except Sundays) j - \L. J. 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Sunday, February 13, 1938 3 By 5 G. E. Curry ; SUNDAY MORNING—9:30 Sunday School Have a group of boys representing Allen Life Guard conduct the Sunday School, one acting as Superintendent, Have one boy read a paper on the boy- hood life of Richard Allen, the founder of the Church. Select several girls to represent Sarah Allen’s Stars and have one read a paper on the early life of Sarah Allen. Have one sing a solo. Have these boys and girls teach the Sunday School lesson, and let the teachers sit in the class. Have a boy write a-paper—Subject: “What Has The A. M. E. Church Done Educationally?” Have each class raise a penny for each year the A. M. E. Church has been organized. SUNDAY MORNING—11:00 tet Morning Service Have a processional with the Pastor leading. and the choir following 5 then * the Stewards and Stewardesses, the Class leaders, the Sunday School Super- if intendent, the President of the League, ‘ the teachers, and the group leaders all following in the procession. Let the membership follow singing, “O For a Closer Walk With God,” (A. M. E. Hymnal, Hymn No, 192.) After all are seated sing the first hymn, “Lord in the morning Thou shalt Hear.” (A. M. E. Hymnal, Hymn No. 381.) Let all the Stewards and Stewardes- ses be dressed in their uniforms; the Stewards wearing black suits, white gloves and white rosettes in their lapels, the Stewardesses wearing white dresses. Have Stewards seated on one side and the Stewardesses seated on the other. Have all the teachers sit together in a group and let the Sunday School Superintendent be seated on a front seat with the teachers, Have all class leaders sit in a group. Have prayer followed by hymn “Where Jesus Leads me I Will Follow.” Have responsive scripture reading First Corinthians’ 12th Chapter. Have a competent person prepare and read a paper on the “Progress and Achieve- ment and Opportunity of the A. M. E. Church.” Sing Hymn, “God Moves in a Mysterious Way” (A. M. E. Hymnal Hymn No. 28). Sermon—Text: First Corinthian 12: 27. Sing hymn, “On Christ the Solid Rock I Stand” (A, M. E, Hymnal, Hymn No, 219). _ Invitation for the acceptance of mem- bers. Offering for Allen Day. (Using Allen Day ai wi NOTE: This service may be held morning or evening. If held in the Evening, the Taliste chan xt gh mint | ies EEE ne a Kingdom Lord” (A. M. E. Hymnal, Hymn No. 284.) Have each member contribute one penny for each year the Church has been organized. N A VISIT TO THE EIGHTH EPIS- COPAL DISTRICT Continued from Page 1 The call met a hearty response and Bishop A. P. Shaw and Bishop G, B. Shaw, assisted in presiding over the meeting. Bad to my mind, this was one of the!most remarkable meetings that it has been my opportunity to at- tend during my entire ministerial life. As I see it, this meeting is a‘ fore- runner of a new and better day among the Colored Christian Churches in this country. Richard Allen paved the way for the Religious Freedom of the Ne- gro, when he withdrew from old St. George M. E. Church, and established the African Methodist Episcopal Church; and now Bishop Greene has opened a door for the cooperation and Christian unity of all the Colored Re- ligious bodies in this country. - This was the first time, to my know- ledge. that a meeting of this kind has ever been called in America; three bishops, all of distinct denominational differences, uniting together. as one man, working, praying, preaching, sing- ing, and religiously and enthusiastical- ly cooperating for the upbuilding of the Kingdom of God with prayers, sermons, addresses, and songs, which stirred the whole city of New Orleans and marked a new day among the Ne- groes in that area. You might be able to get a better idea of the scope of the meeting from the program that was rendered and the subjects of some of the Dapers which were read: - First, “Affirmation of Unity and Re- marks Concerning the World Message to the Christian Churches, from the Ecumenical Conference, on Faith and Order,” by Bishop S. L, Greene. Second, “The Message from the Ecumenical Youths’ Commission,” by Miss A. B. Taylor. Third, “Some Conditions that Create the Demand for Greater Unity than Now Exists,” by Dr. J. W. Hair. Fourth, “Some Progress Made During the Last Ten Years Towards Church Unity, Both Structural and Spiritual,” by Dr. H. H, Dunn. ? Fifth, “How to Cultivate and Promote’ a Better Spirit of Unity Among the Churches,” by Dr. J. R. Powe. Sixth, “What an Adequate, Educa- tional Program Might Do towards Securing Better Church Unity,” by Dr. W. S. Nelson. president of Diflard Uni- versity. % Seventh, “What Theological Schools Might Do in Bringing a Closer Ac- cord in Doctrine and Practical Church Administration,” by Dr, R. W, Coleman. Eighth, “How That Cooperative Work in Such Spheres as Benevolence, Missions, and Social Activity Might Further Church Unity,” by Dr. R. M. Davis. pastor of the First M. E, Church. Ninth, “How a More Frequent Inter-. Change of Pulpits, and How a General _ Modification of other Ecclesiastical Course of Sta _ Preachers udy for 2 PRICE LIST _ Books for Sale by c A.M. E. Boo seeees A.C. E. League buttons 5 cents each. per doz. .. - Usher buttons 10 cents each, per doz. . COURSE OF STUDY FOR TRAVELING PREACHERS, ‘EXHORTERS AND LOCAL PREACHERS OF THE A. M. E. CHURCH Course of Studies for the First Year -. Introduction to Philosophy—Brightman - Work of Pastor—C. Erman.. - Doctrine of God—Knudson .. Principles of Reasoning—Robinson Books to be Purchased and Read Evangelism — Hannan . 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R, Sims was on ablest defenders of our Ch Race the Church has ever and it is wery significant tha ceeds to the high and great Bishop. He cottes prepared well as ititellect. | him as he leads the way for hartnony and good wi bury strife. and envy so dc never fiear the: trumpet sot the Declaration resound ‘| our domain “Glory to God est and on earth peace anc World-Wide Effort to Unite All Chris- tian Forces,” by Dr. J. D. Couthen. There was also an address by the Right Reverend John M. Moore, of Dallas, Texas, presiding over the A M. EF, Church, South: "Pollowing this great day of ncaa sions and sermons, the Seventy-Third Session of the Louisiana Conference opened on Wednesday morning, Jan- uary 5, and deep interest and enthu- siasm was manifestedrduring every ses: |} 1 St, Philadelphia, Penna, Urry, Manager, 2. Course of Studies for the Second Year Old Testament History—H. P. Smith - Psychology of Human Society—Ellwood . 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History of Religious Education in Recent Times— Books to be Purchased and Read The Technique of Public Worship—Odgers ‘and As I see. it, this Annual Conference set a precedent along several lines, notably, first—In the manner and meth- od used by Bishop Greene in presiding over the body; and Second,—In_ the high standard set by the Conference in}’ refusing to admit men into the Itineran- cy unless they were thoroughly pre- pared, intellectually, morally, and spirit- ually. All applicants who failed in their examinations were sent back for fur- ther study; this was specifically trite been a member of the Louisiana Con ference, but this was a revelation to| me, and indicates a new day in the A. M. E. Church in Louisiana and Mis- sissippi, under the masterful hand of Bishop S. L. Greene. The Bishop and the members of the conference, and many, many old friends of the churches I pastored while in that section, extended to me a very hearty welcome and every courtesy, and genuine hospitality, such as is only known in the Southland. I had occasion to speak several times during the Conference and took to them greetings from the Fourth 7pisco- pal District, On Sunday morning. I preached at St. James and was ac- corded a real ovation there, and then I attended the Conference againuat me afternoon and evening. — The’ Conference adjourned very highest praise for the Bishop, and appreciation for the brotherly and Christian site he oi ited toward Judicial Practice—Butler History of A. M. E. Introduction to Reflective Thinking .... English in the Pulpit Books to be Purchased and Read 4. Course of Study for Fourth Year Religions of Mankind—Soper Church Administration—Leach .... Church History—Hurst Fields and Methods of Knowledge—Piper and Ward (Pages 161 to 398) .. 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Now he asks the pathetic question—“Are you the Messiah we expected, or shall we look for Him in some one else?” And John wasn't fickle: others might be mer curial—John was granite. If any one wonders at this partial eclipse of J ohn’s faith, he need not. Faith is not infre- quently beset by doubt; nor is it a sin. John was-caught in the swirl of a back eddy. Some of us have stood in John’s ‘ shoes. The Church and the old faith Service seems swept backward. We’ have a different question in the storm than we do in the sunshine. John’s cry is not unlike that of any posed? : Jesus is my co other human in the dark, with no flesh, did that sway me language but a ery. Hear the patient} Job in his afflictions: “O that I were, as in months past, in the day when God preserved, me!” The cry came from Elijah, when he prayed that he might die because God’s cause had apparently failed, and he alone was left on the Lord’s side. It came from David when he moaned in the beclouded 77th Psalm, “Will the Lord absent Him- self forever?” And hear Jesus on the cross, “My God! My God! Why hast thou forsaken me?” In youth and i 3 } ) Chech dent; when it turns, we lim; When the stars in their cow fight against us, timorous, we grow distrus our convic "Hear John, then, reaso himself during the long and even about i nthe middle of His ; “Can it be that I w that day by the Jordan i istry: ing Jesus the ancier that descending dove a p Was the Voice thunder e hour Shapes That Haunt t stories of His wonder-work aggerated? If Jesus were t the spi tions and intuiti months; for noy as the Christ? nt Scriptures the Deliverer of Israel. why ¢ come and release His | He, John had done his duty! the lustful Herod anc I Salome—for that death him in the face—and Jesus ! no concern! by Jesus’ expected different of the M: had. proclaimed More than that! method of wor! co the John is { ar a ee ST Di RMU AEC RDO —— MORRIS BROWN COLLEGE ATLANTA, GEORGIA Wm. A. FOUNTAIN, Jr. President ——o0o———_ Courses leading to Bachelor oi Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees in the following divisions: Science, Social Science, Education, Languages, Philosophy, Commercial, Home Econo- mics, and Music. ——200o——_ Rated by Southern Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools. Member of Association of American Colleges. = —000—— For further information write to the President, W. A. FOUNTAIN, Jr. great and terrible day © The Messiah that he ha‘ about had a winnowing ' hand. He was going to threshing floor. He would 2 into garners, and the chaft health. in prosperity and success, out- doors in the sunshine, the soul can shout bravely. But when the body is in physi- cal distress, the soul in prison, shadows on the stone wall turn to ghastly spec- ters. John near: the headsman’s axe a Be cachable and Jesus on the cross, and Beery u a Bi the 1 you yourself, give such perplexed cry. Wou Bs bi ce tha Don’t be ashamed—it is part of a high- | aTees i me ie Ses wou strung nature to be thrown out of key. bring aif MA Ba eeites ‘There were several causes that pro- Se eka Bee Mess duced John’s doubt. He had been in f ge iat Et slitical, prison for about a year in the Black, a saver Tower—the fortress Machaerus — on™ itary, rat a. x The, tual. He thought 4 the east side of the Dead Sea. ‘ ae observation. eagle that was accustomed to freedom, ee aes and. fight was now caged. He was 2 9 ae Seah ‘ é c jssed | than ‘spiritual. Bedouin of. the desert. He misse Be folin's exrest® the rush of the water over the fo S| a Hae sent Where of the Jordan, the song of birds, the) pores Bs ‘rising and setting of the sun. He felt By where « ' physical confinement seriously, Trou- i ee ae bles of the body soon reached the soul. | Pe akcpiing + Fil The color of the desert left his face,| a6 ‘ Chicas. fish the croon of the wind his hearty the Behe collectors Bad light of the stars a Now} ressers, > ames ‘the winds are memories, ses at ncaa ea Ae ats. are dreams. Physical _gloom soon i ecaed an yy eee Os ae } while here in the dungeon ° that ina siek room it ‘ é ( forerunne™ 0! tient to keep @ stm ceful fire 00S: ful The th WE MANUFACTURE A COMPLETE LINE OF ON ee “a : . i y STS eR eee y 4 CHOIR a By The Rev. Samuel W. Purvis, D.D. PULPIT ‘ EB | As taan’s aie? are colored 7 EMBROIDERIES John’s Question—Jesus’ Answer |less by his | environment. a YARD —_ | been taken from the full outdon s GOODS Text: Art thou he that should come;| of noon to the cold and damp ,.. ‘a TRIMMINGS or do we look for another? Go and] midnight of a dungeon. The 4... STOLES show John the things which ye do] jong the nights longer. Prison eee hear and see—Matt. 113-4. ness chills the spirit, Prison The question is surprising because of gets into the soul Prison shaia GOWNS AND Baptist. The answer was given by through the brain. In solitude wa CHOIR HATS, Jesus of Nazareth. feeds on itself. Behind bars hop, a VESTMENTS The question is surprising because of out, doubts, Beeed and multip| ; 2 CHURCH the man who asked it. He it was] which look solid and sure jn ¢j HANGINGS who had firstvof all discerned in Jesus} jight become flimsy fancies ACADEMIC the person of the Messiah. He was} distinct light of prison cell HOODS the one man in the whole world who] world is memerouL Way we are He wo oot ot eres” a re a ;]8 { mii ell, his P that the TRANSITIONS THE CHRISTI a | ONE HUNDREDTH ANNI- BIRTH OF SHOP BENJAMIN W. ARNETT, RSARY OF THE D., LL.D. MARCH 6th, 1938 Pstudy of Biographies is one of most profitable and es of information. doubt, many who knew Bishop ft and many persons who have Pot him will welcome the oppor- Hto obeserve the One Hundredth ersary of his birth. The A. M. E. th gave him an opportunity for ® and bestored upon him its high- mors. lop Benjamin William eenth Bishop of the A. M. E. ) was born March 6th, 1838, at Wille Fayette County, Pennsyl- Arnett, of the Ohio Annual Confez- convicted under the preach- Rey. Jeremiah Lewis, Feb. ‘isoner. Pharisaism, that he ed a nest of vipers, was still bed. “The kingdom of God is "Where was it? Jesus’ min- evidently a sore disappoint- hn. The Baptist expected, work in his way. Folk do that “The way of service, the lity and grace, the way. of ot to their liking, Christi- Christ way, or it is not ity. would commend that of my co-religionists. inspiring | as baptized by Rey, Samuel G. | 10, 1856 and converted Feb. 14, receiv. ference. Licensed to preach Marc! 30, 1865 by the Rey, J. the Baltimore Conference, Washin ton, D. C., he was received on prob ference, at Lexington, Ky to Walnut Hills, Cincinnatti, Ohio ! April 19, 1857; ordained deacon April 30, 1868 by Bishop Wm. Paul Quinn | at Columbus, Ohio, Ordained elder 12, 1870, by Bishop Daniel A. Pas at Xenia, Ohio. He was assistant secretary General Conference, 1872; of the Secre- tary of the General Conferences 1876 ‘and 1880, ference at St. Louis, Mo. and re-elected in May by the General Conference at Baltimore, Md. the A, M. E. Church on the first ballot at Indianapolis, Ind.; ordained May 24, 1888. ( He presided over the Seventh E copal District comprising South Caro- lina, and Florida, 1888, 1892, Arkansas and Mississippi, Ohio and Western and Michigan. 1900-1904 Ohio, Cali- fornia, and Western Penna. 1904-1906, New York, Mass., Connecticut, Rhode Island, New Jersey, and Eastern Penna. In 1893 he was 2 member of the Par- delivered six addresses and presided over the Parliament Sept. 15th, One of .« his outstanding sentences was: I greet Ag ee bie Needs into the church Feb. 17 by the Rev. Leven Gross of the Ohio Annual Con- D. S. Hall, of tion April 16, 1867 by the Ohio Con-j tz Appointed In may, 1880 elected Fin-} ancial Secretary by the General Con-} May 19th, he was elected Bishop of | ‘Penna. 1896-1900 Indiana, Illinois, Towa, | 4 liament of Religion at Chicago, Ill, he | + the children of Shom, I greet the obits} : i A dren of Jepheth, but I want you to under stand that Ham is here.” He was sec- retary of the Bishop’s Council, Trustee of the Archaelogical and Historical Society of Ohio, Vice Pres, of Anti- Saloon League of America, Trustee of Wilberforce University, Ohio for 33 years. Trustee of the United Society of Christian Endeavor, (his son B. W. Arnett, Jr. succeeded him in this po- sition.) Trustee and Vice President of of the State Normal and Industrial Board of Wilberforce University ; Sta- tistical Secretary of the ‘Ecumenical Conference for the Western Section, 1891-1901; Chairman of the Statistical Committee for the Western Section, 1901-1911. He presided at the Ecumenical Con- ference, London, England Sept. 7th, 1901, Chaplain of the National Republi- can Convention at St, Louis, 1896. Pre- sented to President McKinley, for the | A M. E, Church, the Bible upon which { he took his oath. The church present- : ed him a gold medal for the part he took in behalf of the church, at the Parlia= ! ment of Religion, in 1893. For 24 years he edited the “Budget of the A. M. E. Church and 46,000 copies were printed. Total copies of all pub- lications was 80,000, and total number of Galaxies printed of) Bishops and wives, General officers and Ecumenical (1,117,000,) one million one hundred and seventeen thousand. Bishop B. F. Lee often remarked “That all the papers and churches are Arnettixing their literature of the | Race and journals.” He organized at | Brownsville, Pa., “Sons of Hannibal,” | ters of Protection,’ “Mutual Aid 1. Society,” “Brothers of Loy nd Charity,” “Faith and Hope League of Equal Rights.” Organized a 1 joint Stock Company and started a Conierence Delegates, ‘etc. and Sisters store, He recruited men for the Colored Regiment during the Civil War, and the Public Schools of Walnut i i, and Toledo, Ohio, astoring at these places. of the Brownsville hh when he was a young man and rd returned to hold the Pitts- Annual Conference in the church of which he had been the sexton: He pastored at Toledo, Cincinnati, Urbana and Columbus, Ohio, was elect- on ed to the Ohio State Legislature to rep- resent Greene Co, 1886-1887, the only Negro ever elected as the sole represen- tative of an entire cdunty. He deliver- Er i se SOs 33 PAGE FIFTEEN = a ed addresses before the International Christian Endeayor Conventions at Montreal 1893, Cleveland 1894, Boston 1895, Washington 1896, San Francisco 1897, Nashville 1898, Detroit 1899, Cin- cinnati 1900, also'an address at St. James Hall, London, England, Sunday, Sept. 15, 1901, and at the Wesleyan Church, Paris, France. He was married May 25, 1858 to Mary Louise Gordon, at Brownsville, Pa., she was a great inspiration to him throughout his remarkable career. 7 Their union was blessed with nine chil- : dren, four of whom are living, Rev. B. % W. Arnett, M.A, D.D., LL. D. of Philadelphia, Rev. H. Y., M.S.D.D., of ‘Philadelphia, Alphonso Taft, of Washington, D. C. and Daniel Payne of Toledo, Ohio. Bishop Arnett died at Wilberforce, Ohio Oct. 7, 1906 at the age of 68 years. Mrs, Arnett died at Wilberforce, Jan. 1, 1917, 77 years of age. Both are buried at Wilberforce University, Wilberforce, Ohio B. W. Arnett 302 Marks Ave. Darby, Pa CHARLES E, WHITE GOES HOME Charles Edgar White, member of St Paul, Orange, N. J. passed away in a convalescent home in New York City on January 7, at 2:20 am, He was con- verted during the singing of “The Ninety and Nine” by the late Bishop Abraham Grant. The Rev. H. H. Thomas, presided at the funeral and the eulogy was delivered by Pre ng El- der R. B. Smith. PROMINENT BOLIVAR COUNTY MINISTER AND AGRICULTUR- AL LEADER PASSES Cleveland, Miss, The funeral of Rev. A. M. Snowden s held from Solomon’s Chapel A. M. E. Church, with Bishop S. L officiating. Snowden was quite Ww Greene Rey. a prominent minister and influential leader of the county, and his funeral was largely attended by members. of ; Co i inti-b WILD ROSE HAIR GROWER Formerly East India, now Wild Rose } Will promote afull 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. 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Snowden received his literary training at the Magnolia High School, at Vicksburg, Mississippi, and his agri- cultural training at the Arkansas State College, Pine Bluff, Arkansas, and Tuskegee Institute, Alabama. He was engaged in ministerial work as pastor in the North Mississippi Conference for the past eighteen years. He had just been re-assigned for the second year to the pastorate of Disney Chapel A, M. E.. Church, of Greenville, Mississippi, by Bishop S. L. Greene, in the Annual Conference recently held at Mound Bayou. He began his ca-! reer in the pastorate of the A. M, E. Church in 1919. | After serving as local minister under the late Bishop William H. Heard, he joined the Conference of the A. M. E. Church with a class of nine. In 1915 Rev, Snowden, realizing that THE CHRISTIA © R.R.WRIGHT SR. IMPORTER. . 19TH. & SOUTH STS. PHILA. PA. panionship, help and guidance, on April 18th took unto him a wife, Mau- rien Anna Johnson, who stood with him and served him until the end. The tivo, remembering the bidding of Al- mighty God, worked together as one. Rev. Snowden was ordained Elder under Bishop William W. Beckett. In 1919 he reteived his first appointment, White Stone A. M. E. Church, where he served successfully for three years. From White Stone he went to Helm for three years; then to Hooper’s Chapel two years; St. Peter’s two years; House Chapel three years; Medcalf — three years; Shelby Station five years; Dis- ney Chapel, Greenville, one year and three weeks, During the five years at Shelby he built a brick vencer church and paid for it before leaving. In 1927 it was found that Rev. Snow- den was fitted for tasks other than the ministry and agriculture; he was chos- en Supervisor of Negro Schools of Bolivar County. The Bolivar County Negro School System«owes its growth and present development to him. A college graduate was placed at the head of each of the large schools of the county, Under his supervision were: hee N RECORDER !-FREE — FREE — FREE — FREE. ....1 know that to all you real coffee drinkers, good coffee j, important. It makes all the difference, at breakfast, between ae i day right and wrong. It makes a good luncheon taste : better. And it’s the perfect finishing touch to a delicious you can quite sympathize with the Scandinavians who substitute and cakes for the English afternoon tea, That’s why I’m so Ria, ae able to present to our subscribers this genuine Haitian epkfen " is really a delicious beverage. People who are very critical sa a ‘ without question the best coffee they ever tasted. Ree Perhaps one reason for the excellence of Haitian Coffee is th, Haiti, where coffee is one of the largest on small plantations worked by the natives. 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Snow- den and his family moyed to the Delta Cooperative Farm, at Rochdale, Mis- sissippi, to assist in ministerial work and religious education and become supervisor of the poultry farm and can- ning plant. Here, in the short space of three months, he won the respect and confidence of all those, both white and colored, with whom he had occasion to deal, He was also prominent in fraternal circles of the county and state, being Past Exalted Ruler of I. T. Mont- gomery Lodge No. 664, of Mound Ba- you, and Past Master of the Masonic Lodge of Renava, Mississippi. He was a trustee of Campbell College, Jackson, County Colored Trustee _ Association, and he served in 1936 as Presiding El- der of.the Mound Bayou District dur- ing the illness of Dr. S. P. Felder. Rev. Snowden, as he was more fa- miliarly known, was at important fac- tor in encouraging better relations be- tween the races in Bolivar County, for which he enjoyed the confidence and esteem of the leading citizens o Manager, A. M. E. Book Concer ‘good, and The Leader £ both | Horace Jenkins, pastor. a ta ae RY Y, iy bi Vitally A ng the Just that much, dinner, In fact t in crops, all the coffee js rtowy REV. G. E. CURRY, 716 S. 19th Street rien Anna Snowden of the first nine-mont! school in Bolivar Cou Cooperative Farm, anc Carter Snowden, a st 1 College, Jackson. ANKFOM ANDERSON AT FR (Continued from | = to be stopped before Anderson for pausing ™ "'° ‘own bill to try to mp tr in the bud. { Charles W. Anderson * byob and’he needs to DC Negroes over the State ‘*" ‘his fight for his ow" pill him words of encour: ‘can help. him in his f bus segregation pill by ie ‘representatives and ie 1a them to also oppose ET he Lou's Ed.—Representativ¢ ane alumnus of Wilberforce i an ACTIVE MEMBE Chapel, Louisville, Ky j SOD ouR FATIH BISHOP RICHARD A 3 ERAN = cHrist OUR ASTHE-Urricit. > GAN: OF THE AFRICAN-METHODIST- EPISCOPAL CHURCK. \ REDEEMEDSS ST OUR BROTHE RS R2=—> ee ZZ \ean= DS heme NU PRICE FIVE CENTS LLEN-Founder Birthday, February 14th., 1760 of the African Methodist Epicopal Church,
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  ===== DSC09885.JPG ===== PAGE SIXTEEN ———$—<$—<—$Es——— THE 6TH EPISCOPAL DISTRICT By Rev. W. O. P. Sherman Bishop W. A. ‘Fountain, the Presid- ing Bishop of Georgia, the Sixth Epis- copal District was a special guest speaker at the Evangelical Ministers Union in Savannah on Tuesday, Jan. 18th, at 10a.m. Rev. W. O. P. Sher- man, President; Rev. S. R. Dinkins, Secretary. At St. Phillip A. M. E. Church, Rev. .S. R. Dinkins, pastor, Savannah, Ga. A large number of members and visi- tors from néar by points turned out to hear this fearless and intrepid leader. Bishop Fountain electrified the as- sembly in a matchless message on the theme, “Christian Leadership.” At the close of this matchless address he out- lined the full program of the Church work of the A. M. E. Conferences in Georgia for 1938 and it touched every phrase of the work and the vast crowd present pledged a hundred per cent. cooperation, Other speakers included at the meet- ing were President W. A. Fountain, Jr. of Morris Brown College, Atlanta, who spoke on Christian Education; President Fountain was eloquent in this message throughout and like his ° R.R.WRIGHT SR. IMPORTER. 19TH. & SOUTH STS. ‘3 hens e 4 Tyo ke HE CHRISTIAN FREE — FREE ins who substitute coffeg er i ee able to present to our s cribei ears * is really « delicious beve: People who are very critical sa pe : without question the best coffee they ever tasted. ...., le Perhaps one reason for the excelle nce of Haitian Coffee is th, Haiti, where coffee is one of the largest crops, all the coffee is 2 on small plantations worked by the natives. For generations these ae have been proud to maintain the quality of their coffee so much ie, they have never lacked for a market. The enly réason that cists, i F e fee is so-little known in the United ‘States is that for a long tine ei output of Haiti has been absorbed by European countries, “hes France. But now you can enjoy this wonderful drink in your own si 4 and at the same time enjoy reading one of the best Church papers a HOW TO GET IT Just fill out this blank and send $1.50 and you will receive one pound of Haitian Coffee at once and THE ‘CHRISTIAN RECORDER each week for a year, : This is a New Year’s compliment added to the Book Concern, in PHILA. PA. Enclose please find One Dollar and Fifty Cents ($1.50) for one years Subscription to Christian Recorder and FREE GIFT of one pound of Haitian Coffee. : : REV. G. E. CURRY, Manager, A. M. E. Book Concern 716 ‘S. 19th Street Philadelphia, Po Terrell, pastor; Deacon W. Lampkins, Master of Ceremonies; Deacon Nathan Roberts, Chairman. : The following assisted in the service, Revs. W. W. Stevens, C. A., Wing- ficld, J. A. Lindsay of Atlanta; eee Biltler presented the Bishop to the vast audience. The spacious Bryan Church was in a rock with humanity to hear this great Prelate. Bishop Fountain amid great applause and selected his text from Hebrews 13:8; “Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and today and forever.” Theme: “A retrospective and prospec- tive glance at the unchanging Christ.” The Bishop was at his best and ina few minutes had the vast audience in his grip with deep emotion, they re- joiced. Fully five hundred people stood on the outside that could not enter for need of room to hear this wonderfu! and gripping message. ea Letters of commendation were read~ at the meeting by the pastor, Dr. bp ke M. Terrell from President F. D- Roosevelt, Governor E. D. Rivers, and Mayor Hitch of Savannah. mi “Dr. L. J. Jordon the Connectional Missionary of the Baptist ~Churc! father was loudly applauded at the close of the address. « The First Quarterly ‘ held at Allen Chapel A. M January 16-17 with the P: Rev. W. H. Hall presid The Rev. Hall on S delivered two inspiring s’ ing and evening. On Mond business. session was insp!t! Presiding Elder gave s: on the laws of the A. The following persons “ ed by the pastor as stern’ Jones, A_R. Alexander, S uy é i or Ceaser Southa®s The Bishop and President were ac- companied by Revs. J. A. Lindsay, W. R. Wilkes, C. A. Wingfield, and W. W. Stevens of Atlanta, who also ex- tended brief greetings. The response on behalf of the Union was made by Rev. J. L. Butler, Presiding Elder of the Savannah District. Out of town visitors included Revs. G. H. Stokes of McIntos; L. W. Lane, Sylvania; H. B. Broomfield, Guyton, Ga. Arch Deacon J. H. Brown, Revs. J. H. Wiggins, and J. L. Garrison spoke for the Episcopal, the C. M. E. and the M. E. Church. Members in attendance Revs. D. S. Saunders, A. J. Glanton, F. W. Wash- ington, J. S. Jenkins, J. H. Brown, B. L. Waiters, L. Washington, J. L: Butler, J. S. Manard, J. H. Wiggins, L.. We Lane S. R2Dinksas, C32: Hobbs, H. Williams, R. Richards, A. B. Figorow, D. W. Stephens, J. W. Maxwell, G, H. Stikes, W. “O. P. Sherman. | Harry Jones, Jackson, Butler Lee, ‘ and Henry Shanklin, S'. ‘their loyal support. hte 1 : Rev. f. B. Ve piflips All Pas Evangeline P! IEE TAA BAESSESSE “i INSTON INTERN og BLACK EBACE! cl Af PORN pish 4 hk Bibles fi and pers ord ted At 8:30 p.m. Bishop Fountain was the guest speaker at the Sesqui-centen-| Philadelphia, Pa, was among. the nu ‘i nial Anniversary at the First Bryan] ber who occupied a seat Ont ther 08 Sal ae ee ey Baptist Church Savannah, Rey. L. M. to the Presiding Elders, Pastors. and Greetings : S some of those who are cooperating “that it is necessary to write Allen Day a big day for the _ Book Concern. - throughout the : Done of the best business men in our | race, and that he is a h lest we forget, I am writing this letter as a reminder. on you to help me to carr. that we have F mee SS LUME LXXXIX—NO. 46 ___ PHILADELPHIA, PA. Bishops Make Appeal For ri Cin, uae OF THE AFRICAN-METHODIST-EPISCOPAL CHURCK rAN OUR BROTHER? eee RDE aAN: THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 1938 PRICE FIVE CENTS Allen Day Bishop D. H. Sims’|Bishop D. H. Sims, Letter to the First| Bishop of the First And Ninth Episco-| & Ninth Episcopal pal Districts Districts, Makes Appeal for the A. M. E. Book Concern (Note: Please. read 1936 Discipline page 327, Par. 8) To the Bishops, Presiding Elders, Ministers, Members, and Friends of the African Methodist Episcopal Church: This comes to remind you of the Allen Day celebration throughout the church ‘As president of the Publication Board Members of the First and Ninth Epis- copal Districts, entire Connection for the Book Con Dear Co-workers, we met some 280} Rey G, Ey Curry. business :manager lesson, and let the teachers sit in the and organized for a strong rally OP} and since that timé I have had close Cae : Allen Day for the Book Concern I supervision over the affairs of the con- Have a boy write a paper—Subject Shave already had some very encouras-| c¢rn, Therefore I am prepared to giv ing statements from some of the Pre-| facts even in detail of the rapid pro Psiding Elders and Pastors. ¢ pecially | o yess that has been made in the busines fi: to this present time. I do not feel this letter with me along all lines. The entire system has been revise and the work is going forward by leap because I fell that you will rally and Hae sue that you will do your best in making A. MeE. and bounds. Brother Curry ceeded in paying the help in full fror He has kept up the payments on th mortgage It is needless for me to say that the manager, Rev. G. E. Curry is working hard to rebuild this department, be- “cause of the fact that it known Connection that he is ery and equipment so as to be able t do mor! a sacrifice in bringit and Brother let us rise up and give one strong pu now, dear Co-worker ard worker. But} ¢4 help him pay off the one time in giving the Book Concer I am depending day’s collection on Alle y out the plan Please notice that one whole organized] the debt I am praying already am éxpect- jing Elder hat hroughout the District. I 'Z a report from every Presid nd Pastor at the time and place t have designated at the Council. fi Yours in His cause, D. H. SIMS, Presiding Bishop of the First and Ninth Episcopal ‘ Districts. _. iL SALEM, VIRGINIA Bethel A. M. E. Church his wh bration Yours in His cause D, H. SIMS, Episcopal Districts. Bride say come, this text he tirred our Y he came ba other hot message f forbid that I should and old Bethel was made (Continyed On Page 16) Fro ery souls ar Bethel. unday was a high day with ¢ r pastor wag at his best. that is we mut every time he comes to tis is charged with the Holy spirit. + was, “And the Spirit and the glory save in th ” to cross, Lam making this special appeal to the cern. On February 15, 1937, 1 chanced to be in the Board meeting that elected the beginning up to the present time. and has bought new machin- e and better work, He has made ig back our heritage, mortgage of the Book. Concern. Let us keep the law Day and I ‘am sure that if this is done Book Concern will be cleared of that each one will do ole duty in this Allen Day cele- President of the Board of Publication, Presiding Bish- op of the First and Ninth Sunday evening with an- rom Gal, 6:14. “God Suggested Program for Allen Day Anniversary Sunday, February 13, 1938 By G. E. Curry SUNDAY MORNING—9:30 Sunday School Have a group of boys’ representing Allen Life Guard conduct the Sanday School, one acting as Superintendent, Have one boy read a paper on the boy- hood life of Richard Allen, the founder of the Church Select se Allen’s Stars and have one read’a paper eral girls to represent Sarah _|on the early life of Sarah Allen. Have one sing a solo. Have these boys and girls teach the Sunday School “What Has The A. M. E. Church Done ” Have each class raise ch year the A. M. E. has been organized. SUNDAY MORNING—I1:00 e Educationally a penny for ¢ d Morning Service Have a processional with the Pastor m i ‘ and the choir following; then the leadi the Class leaders, the Sunday School Super- intendent, the President of the League, Stewards and Stewardesses: ie ° the teachers, and the group leaders all following in the procession, Let the membership follow singing, “O For a Closer Walk ‘With God,” (A. M. E Hymnal, Hymn No, 192.) After ax are seated sung the first tt hymn, “Lord in the morning Thou shalt Hear.” (A. M. E. Hymnal, Hymn No. 381.) Let all the Stewards and Stewardes- the white n n ses be dressed in their uniforms ; W black suits, Stewards ing gloves and white rosettes in their lapels, the Stewardesses wearing white dresses, Have Stewards seated on one side and the Stewardesses seated on the other, Have all the teachers sit together in a group and let the Sunday School Superintendent be seated on a front eat with the teachers. Have all class leaders sit in a group m Have prayer followed by hymn nd | “Where Jesus Leads me I Will Follow.” Have responsive scripture reading First Corinthians 12th Chapter. Have he} a competent person prepare and read Bishop John A. ; Greggs Makes Ap- a | peal for Allen Day i for the Support of ‘4 the A. M. E. Book Concern Mini Afr and To the Presiding Elders, Members, and Friends of the Methodist Church the Ministers. of the Fourth Episcopal Episcopal to District in particular : After best wishes to you and yours I take this method of calling your at- tention to the Allen Day, which is bet- ter known as Founder’s Day, in the Church 7, paragraph \irican Methodist Episcop The discipline, on page 3 8, says that the mone collected Allen Day shall be s on nt to the manager of the A. M. E. Book Concern to pay on the Allen Building. I am sure if this were done one time through Allen Build ing would be cleared of debt the entire Connection. the (Continued On Page 16) Heep EE Ere | In This Issue a paper on the “Progress and Achieve- (Continued On Page 16) The Daily Altar—Rey. Carlyle B, Stewart 2 Sunday School Lesson 3 EDITORIALS | An Untimely Death 4 | The Future of the Church 4 | A Good Church School 4 Pointed Points 4 i Churchman Afield 4 Birthday Greetings 5 Letters. ..svcinees 5 Young People’s Page Allen Christian Endeavor League From Other Papers The Calendar Transitions Notices ===== DSC09886.JPG ===== By Rev. Carlyle F. Stewart Minneapolis, Minn. The Lord is nigh unto all them that] js sufficient for all our ills. in truth. He will fulfill the desire of} rows and troubles, In Jesus name, them that fear him; he also will hear their cry, and will save them.—Amen. Saturday, February 5th GOD'S HIGHWAY Monday, February 7th GOD’S REQUIREMENT “And an highway shall be there, and] duty of man.” —Ecc. 12:13, a way, and it shall be called The way Read Micah 6 :6-8. of holiness; the unclean shall not pass over it.”—Isaiah 35:8. Read Is, 40:3-11. become acquainted with May 24, 1938 marks the 200th anni-| government what is required to make versary of John Wesley’s experience] a good citizen. Men do not like to be at Aldersgate Street when he said that] told of their duties, however. But there during the reading of Luther’s Preface} are certain things we must do in order to the Romans his heart was strangely] to be good citizens; laws to be obeyed; warmed. Wjth flaming zeal Wesley ac-} taxes must be paid; the rights of others cepted the world as his parish and] to life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness preached the gospel of holiness as the| must be maintained, foundation of Christian religion. God has certain requirements, too. As we approach the anniversary of| They do not often conflict with those the day, all major bodies of Methodism| of our earthy kingdom but are higher are planning to celebrate by united] in nature and degree. His children must movements to recapture Wesley’s spirit | always go the second mile. and spiritual power. Scanning the pa- “He hath shewed thee, O man, what pers of our own church, we scarcely | is good; and what doth the Lord re- see any mention at all of the occasion.| quire of thee, but to do justly, and to Nevertheless, the Gospel sets up God’s | love mercy, and to walk humbly with highway on which we must walk if we thy God?” are to please Him who has called us. Prayer: O Christ of God, grant us Prayer: Father in heaven, as thou the knowledge of what thou dost re- hast set up a highway for our feet to quire of us that we may walk in thy tread, grant that we shall ever walk way and obey thy precepts. May we therein. May our hearts be sanctified] not gain all else and fail in the most by the Holy Spirit that we may be important: to be obedient to thy call to chosen vessels for thee, for Christ’s] our hearts. In Jesus name, we pray. sake. Amen. eee Sunday, February 6th Tuesday, February 8th HELP FOR THE BROKEN- SPIRITUAL SLIPPING HEARTED ~~ Tn lo en a BW e ought fo givexthe more eaciest “He hath sent me to bind up the] heed to the things which we have heard, brokenhearted.”. —Is, 61:1. lest at any time we should let them The great preacher, Jowett, once said slip.”—Heb, 2:1 Read Heb. 2, at the close of his wonderful ministerial We were administering the commun- career that if he had his ministry tofion to the sick and shut-ins when we relieve that he would preach more to] came to his house, where both he and the broken-hearted. his wife, a devout woman, were ill, A week out of the experience of al-]. When we asked him would he like to most any average clergyman will bear] partake of the Lord’s Supper, he flip- testimony to the need of spiritual pantly replied: “No, it therapy. Scarcely a day’ goes by with- enough !” out someone coming to me for help in You can imagine the embarrassment solving the disappointments and heart-| of his wife. And yet, was not he ex- aches of life, As a matter of fact the Pressing in words a disregard which 4 majority of my time is spent in helping | many of our members manifest by their people to regain spiritual and mental] actions, The communion table is surely «balance for’ which I know of no more neglected by professed Christians who effective way than thra the gospel of| seem to have forgotten that unless w Jesus Christ. Deep and distributing as] partake we can have not Part with him, men’s troubles are I am convinced that Prayer: Forgive us our neglect, O “earth has no sorrow that heaven can-| Mord; grant that we may identify our- not heal,” selves with thee in thy suffering so é Prayer; Dear Heavenly Father, heal| freely born for us. In Jesus name,! __ the broken-hearted with thy balm that] Amen, : ; isn’t strong 4 Make us call upon him, to all that call upon him] more thoughtful of others in their sor- —— “Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is the whole} Our public schools present courses in “Civics” in order that the pupils may the future He continued: only in degree from those who. ‘the fold of the church, rob | conforms with his outer talk. many questionable practices in order to keep open her doors, Let us cease from robbing God'and give to Him that which is rightfully his. Then watch the church grow. * Prayer: Our Father, help us to be honest before Thee and men: giving unto Thee that which is rightfully thine that the gospel be not blamed. For the sake of him who gave all for us, | Amen. : { eee Thursday, February 10th SPIRITUAL GIFTS © “For I long to see you, that I may im- Part unto you some spiritual gifts, to the end ye may be established.” Ro- mans 1:11. Read I Cor, 12. The need of the world today is for spiritual gifts. Our material accom- plishments have outrun our spiritual growth. If we are giants from the standpoint’ of pregress along lines of mechanical genius and material ad- vancement, we are babes in things of the spirit. For the skill of science is not only being employed to prolong life thru marvelous research but it also being used to destroy the very foun- dations of our modern civilization, Hawthrone ih one of his books de- scribes the leading character, Ethan] Brand saying that “Ethan Brand be- came a friend. He began to be so from the moment that his moral nature had ceased to keep the pace of improvement with his intellect.” _ NE Prayer: Blessed Lord, give us spirit- ual gifts that we may better know how to be a true friend. 4 a Friday, February 11th — CRIME DOESN’T PAY “Be not deceived ; God is not mocked : for whatsoever a man soweth. that shall he also reap—Gal. 6:7. The daily paper constantly reaffirms a truth that every minister knows from his experience with others and his own |}. observation is undeniably true, Not- withstanding the folly and futility of it, more young men are turning to a life of crime and dishonor than ever before. I visited our state prison a few days ago and noticed that they were knocking out the entire end of a large cell block law. One young man writes that the prison routine is « ig him crazy I Tha places a t sanc- torium of the church. But despicable] , as he may be, this kind of thief differs | within} others.” h it of its] Praye . i rightful _tithes and offerings. All our » sc peek ae PrHPeietiptep | Profession of loye is but babble until earnesth a our pocketbooks are converts along] church Ae ra Bes, with our hearts. Dr, Fosdick says that a man is converted when his inner life Because of the dishonesty of her members the church has resorted to to accommodate more violaters of the! The church is rallying “leadership of the pastor, Rev. Ly"? who w : she Tauncheq life, The judge dismissed ainst him saying that he ba Punished sufficiently and further zs a Y has { een Om. ught in the meshes of crime, ye » We that 4 may be more fully aroused f its great task of Preaching the of redemption. Saye our you Jesus name we Pray. Amen, ——_—— GRACE AT THE TABLE SOspel th, iy The earth is the Lord’s and the full. ness thereof. We praise T} holy name that out of Thy plenty so well remembered our necessit Amen, HYMNS THAT Live A WORKER'S PRAYER By Mrs. M. A. Sims Lord, Speak to me, That I may Speak (Tune: Just as I Am) Lord, speak to me, that I ma In living echoes of thy tone; As Thou has sought, so let me see! Thy erring children lost and lon O lead me, Lord, that I may Icac The wandering and the waverin O feed me, Lord. that I may fe Thy hungering ones with manna sweet O strengthen me, that while | sta Firm on the Rock, and strong I may stretch out a loving hand To wrestlers with ‘the troubled sca O teach me, Lord. that I may te The precious things Thou dost imps And wing my words, that they may reach The hidden depths of many a hear! O fill me with Thy fulness, Lor: Until my very heart o’erflow Jn kindling thought and glowing wor! Thy love to tell, Thy praise to show. 7 ST. MATTHEW A. M. E. CHURCH Midway, Kentucky + Rev. S. Lynem- Minister _ Sunday, December 5 marked the « clusion of the First Quarterly ©°% ference at St. Matthew this yoo". “! was profitable both spiritually *"¢ financially. _ The Rey. B. Spillman, presiding ° der, was at his best with spiritual erred throughout the day, and financia! ye port of over $400.00 for the Quarter" cluding the amount taken for the which was $83.00. i under the Opelessly para, | vars A a Century Quarterly [| ° P a ENGING THE SOCIAL ORDER Text: Mark 2:13-22. ii I he went forth again, by the ; and all the multitude resorted and he taught them. 14;And ed by, he saw Levi the son sus sitting at the place of toll, aith unto him, Follow me. s¢ and followed him. nd it came to pass, that he was t meat in his house, and many s and sinners sat down with and his disciples; for there were ‘and they followed him. 16 And ibes of the Pharisees, when they that he was eating with the sinners publicans, said unto his disciples. i t publicans and sinners? 17 And Jesus heard it, he saith unto them, Pthat are whole have no need of a cian, but they that are sick: I p not to call the righteous but sin- And John’s disciples and the fisees were fasting; and they come say unto him, Why do John’s-disci- "and the disciples of the fisees fast, but thy disciples not? 19 And Jesus said, them, Can the sons of the bride- them? as long as they have the room with them, they cannot i 20 But the days will come, when bridegroom shall be taken away them, and then will they fast in day. 21 No man seweth a piece Ndressed cloth on an old garment: that which should fill it up taketh “it. the new from the old, and a fe rent is made. 22 And no man sth new wine into old wine-skins, the wine will burst the skins, and ine perisheth, and the skins; but put new wine into fresh wine-skins ILDEN TEXT: I came not to call righteous, but sinners—Mark 2:17. [ GRIPS WITH THE LESSON 7 By Albert Buckner Coe is broke many customs. Careful le who study this lesson should { at if Jesus were living today i re to make changes as dramatic ‘he made in Bible times, he ‘called “communist” or “so- “the same curl of the lip d in thoughtless people to the tories of that day stir eth. up the people”? had a verbal ee. i th would no dot By yolutionary in the truc d. He cast aside old “forms quickly and exacted taxes of various the inhabitants of’ Palesti meat, salt were all subject to ta there was also a road tax, tax, robbers, brigands, ruffians, February 6} OUrts of law was money could not be accepted as alms.” (Abingdon Bible Commentary) Jesus broke custom and sat down to eat with Levi, one of these taxgatherers, When a physician, but they that are sick.” The world will never be made right by letting unjust and unmerciful people go. And] turning about unjust and unmerciful people. There is a feeling with many ble are worthy of a pew. There are too many smug people who want to nd not mucl w n wonder. “The Romang we have communism right now in our kinds from highways and public parks. We have ine. Water, socialism right now in our public xation ; schools, water-works and police sys- a city tax,| tem. We have modified capitalism, as| tr ie ee ia as - poll] in the wide ownership of a railroad filles Paes y ic os lectors system. We have absolute capitalism] wi ene . ‘ar from| as in the ownership of a farm or of a en. They were ranked as small store. Even in Russia, those who murderers] know tell us that the social order is whose evidlence in] nearer state capitalism than any other invalid and whose| known form. You sce the entire pic-} h ture is blurred. th house tax, as were nd _reprobates Democracy is fighting for its life in England, in Frace, in the United States, Fascism seems to be setting the stage in modern society. Dictatorship seem to be prevailing at this hour. This means that one man, backed by the military, runs the entire nation, They tell us that there are forty dictators now. operating, 1 esus saw their amazement he said: am sent to help those whe do wrong. They that are whole have no need of ° Pp n It will be made right by Cc Again. perspective for this problem is gained when one realizes that the Christian church has been existing in various kinds of society for nearly two thousand years, Christ actually faced, n our churches that only the respecta- day. to want to save the cheat and the sin- fs it that he eateth and drinketh) attitude towards fasting, John’s disci- ples Jesus’ disciples did not} came ner, ‘¢ Jesus was also revolutionary in his fasted. Why is this? w the query of John's disciples. h. He must find { convincing those about him that he held a distinct relationship to God—that he was not merely another his place as the Me For illustration he drew upon man. the marriage customs of his day. attendants of the bridegroom did not fast until the bridegroom had departed. Jesus suggested that he himself was the bridegroom and as long as he was living there was no need of fasting. occasion for fasting on the part of his followers. that his religion was new. Wec skins. They don’t get along. Jesus remembered how Isaiah cried: “Your new moons and your appointed feasts Old and empty cus- ny soul hateth.” ed the toms must go. New customs were order of the day. “JT came not to call the righteous, but sinners.” Jesus ushered in a great new day of benevolence and magnanimity. THE: LESSON BROUGHT DOWN TO DATE By John R. Ewers THERE is much talk today about “the social order. h we mean by that term? in mind ‘ of created by the economic. political and acti y giv ay an moral practices of any given day / You have one social order in nother in Japan, still another You have a social order have a social order n capitalism place? Russia, a1 in Germany. in England, and you Do you mea f the hated groups in he faxgathering group. The] obtain in years Here was a suggestion off -,4 his coming death, but no one grasped'it.| whole thing changed and right soon, Jesus was revolutionary in insisting} too. You want Christ to step out with It must] a brand new social program definitely not be connected directly with the old.} printéd and ready to be adopted at a not put undressed cloth on an] mass convention. The more I see of old garment or new wine in old wine-| paper programs, the less I think of enjoy a pointless religion and too few] first of all the social order of Rome. who take their religion seriously enough POINTERS , By Roy L. Smi Matthew would make a good deal of ouble for Jesus in some churches to- Those who had paid him taxes ould be apt to call him a hypocrite. Some preachers do not dare become too friendly with the sinners of the town, The sinners followed Jesus because somehow inspired them to believe hey did not need to be sinners always. The only safety for the Pharisaical nind is in isolation, 5 The only time the Pharisees approved f John was when they were trying to ut Jesus on the spot There is a great deal of old wine in ew bottles today—old sins in new dis- guises. After all, it isn’t the bottle that hanges the wine, but the wine that changes the bottle. PRAYER THOUGHT By William Chalmers Covert We beseech Thee. O God, help us at What did he do about it, actually? He| Thy throne of grace to put aside every said: that are Caesar’s.” But he did much more, he created a new spirit in society ; he gathered a group of men, who be- is | much to the contention of the Oxford as yeast in society. There Jesus had assumed Groupers that only changed men can) change society. In Geneva they told me of a changed Christian who took an diplomatic post, and who, important in a few weeks, by his Christian spirit, got results that others had failed to A Christian senator, even a Christian representative, a Chris- tian mayor, a Christian businessman— think of the power of even one per- son. But I know what you are saying; and your schemes by any such talk of the d individuals; you want them. Look how men disagree over paper programs! Something must be we all agree upon that— but what? Christ is the key to permanent solutions, Christ in the labor groups, Christ in the big parties. Christ among the liberals. Christ among the conservatives—then you might expect something done and done immediately; All through the ages Christ has been 1 at work, his spirit has been active W e see it in education, in hospitals, in in- Render unto Caesar the things | human Prejudice t the infinite values of our fellow men! May we. think and at may blind us to and spiritual needs feel on behalf of others as widely and deeply as God loves, and be led to pray all barriers of sect-and creed, across race or nation, for those blessings that all men everywhere need. Bring to an end, we pray Thee, all harsh and hate- ful methods in our industrial life where- by the behests of true brotherhood are forgotten and the law of love violated Let men who labor and men who em- in true mutuality ploy labor discover, Christian the way to distributed everywhere highest welfare of and fellowship permanent peace and widel prosperity. Let all men sincerely seek the their brethren, thus to do the will of erhaps when he died there would be]. will not allow us to side-track you| God. We ask in the name of Christ— P PD: Amen DAILY BIBLE READINGS Acts 8:27-38 M. Mark 2:13-17 F. T. Mark 5 W. I Cor. § T. Luke 20 :21-26. ALLEN CHAPEL A. M. E. CHURCH Laurel, Miss. Rev. Wm. A. Redditte, pastor. The first quarterly conference was held December 5 and 6, 1937, with Rev. H. D. Rhodes, presiding elder of the Meridian The morning and evening service of Decem- ber the Sth were largely attended and the Presiding Elder delivered two won- derful sermons to the delight of all. District in charge stitutions for the poor, in the activities of the church. Yes, we are disappointed l that so little seems to h ave been ac- ‘complished ir 1 so many centuries, but What, exactly, do human nature is hard to overcome; it) Do we have, | the particular type of society | succeed in actually changing men’s | Jast quarter $197.62 is stubborn, selfish stuff. Unless you \hearts you cannot get anywhere for slong. You must make men unselfish, paper upon which they are written Christ still has t in America. Do yo ident? Our, creative spirit, and Democratic preside! eep it active, pe ie Sie ig very much confused, for duty to keep social order I» you must change their hearts, or all of your paper schemes are not worth the he enthusiasm, the and it is our Christian The business session was held on Mon- day night by the P: ding Elder, as- sisted by our most efficient pastor, Rev. Wm, A. Redditte All reports were good. Paid Presid- ing Elder in full. Total raised since We take this | method to thank Bishop S. L. Greene for the return of our Presiding Elder and pastor. We have planned to put over a great program this year with God being our helper. We can’t fail with the leadership of Rev. Wm, A. Redditte. | MRS, FANNIE GARNER, tac eae ===== DSC09887.JPG ===== 1848-1938 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. oe Bik nd ease eee a eS BISHOP D. H. SIMS, ...........- President Rey. H. H. Cooper, Secretary; Rev. H. H- Thomas, Rev. A. J. Smoot, Rev. M. M. Ward, Rev. J. D. Cowan. Laymen: Mr- H. H. Lowber, Mr. Arnett Rombeau. GEORGE A. SINGLETON, Editor CONTRIBUTORS, TAKE NOTICE! FIRST—Let ali 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 out. 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Sa ee ee ee eee ee ee | Weekly Thought EEE EERE EEE EEE “Tf money is the only thing you are getting out of your business or your job you're hot getting enough.” Weekly Poem RRR EEE EEE “Tf all the members CAME like you?” Would there seldom be a vacant pew? Or would the opposite be true, “Tf all the others came like you?” “Jf all the others GAVE like you, Then how much giving would your Church do? Would the bills be paid as they fall due, : If all the others gave like you?” “Tf all the others WORKED like you, Then how much service would your Church do? ¥ x pe: through, v If all the others worked like you?” The many admirers, associates, and former students of the late try. Finely trained and progres- Ohio where he was-serving quite acceptably his fourth year. who was interested in the revis- ion of the A. M. E. Hymnal. The] ing himself with able officials and welfare of the church was on his] inviting to his pulpit outstanding heart. A friend in life, a friend in death, His work was not fully completed. “But to yield our breath, Life’s purpose unfulfilled ; This is thy sting,— O Death!” ————000———_—_. THE FUTURE OF THE CHURCH “The future of the African M. E. Church,” recently remarkt | David Henry Sims, “depends up- on our relation to issues of today.” The bishop is correct at the point where the church must come to grips with life situations in a con- stantly changing social order, The survival valué of the church rests upon its ability to meet the needs of its members, and devotees, It cannot afford to lose caste and respectability. ; The future of the church also depends upon its own dynamic, inner life. Jesus is the center, “the mark of the prize of the high} calling of God.” His spirit must ever abide. So long as the church moves along the trailyof gospel] Zion A, M. E. Church, Charleston, grace blazed by the Jesus of his-|S. C. reports an inspiring service tory, and is true to the Christ of] the first Sunday in the month. faith its future will be assured.| Largely attended. — Less than this is not ‘the church,] is the Rev. W. ‘M. Ja and will not éndure. The com- bined forces of evil and hell itself shall not prevail against the| pastor of Pegran Caesarea Phillipi.. A GOOD CHURCH SCHOOL r In many ways the most pro- Sis gressive Church School in the of ye hi ba Would the Master's plans be carried by members see Morris Brown, graduate stude Reverend P.. S. Hill’ of Ohio teas pede mourn deeply his tragic death. He} Annual Women’s Day) Ra: ford: represented the highest, noblest} WW. Loean, Ph.D. (Howard) B. and best in our Methodist minis- i Mays ' Ph. D. (Chacaga) Deen sive. For several years Dr. Hill poeuige areca Are was a member of the faculty in] 4 yaje), Director of Leadership Payne Theological Seminary.| Training, A. M. E. Church a When he left the institution he] professor of Old Pestacient The- was appointed pastor at Dayton, | ology in Turner Theological Semi- nary, Morris Brown. The pastor of Allen Temple is The writer-has several personal| the Rev, A. C. Sumpter, D.D.. He letters on file from the deceast,| is serving his sixth year. He is adept in the rare art of surround- ministers of the African Metho- dist and other communions. Fe et es Da SO . ; a ies Pointed Points Se ttt a 2c Da St Dat at ee a Da _EVANGELISTS AT WORK: Martha* J. Keys is conducting a successful revival at St. Paul, St. Louis, Mo. U. S, Robinson is at Metropolitan, Washington, D. C. H. Nathaniel Jeltz is with St. Mat- thew, Philadelphia, Penna, C. Baker Pearle is at Quinn Chapel,} Louisville, Ky. J: G. Robinson is at Bethel, Albany, Georgia. Ida Mae Miller is at Grant, Chicago and soon Willard Leake will be- gin at Alfen, Philadelphia, Penna. ON THE FIRST SUNDAY IN the new year the guest speaker at Bethel, Chicago was Bishop W. J. Wall of the A. M. E. Zion Church, A. Wayman Ward, Min- ister. oy oe EASE OF a “SISTER KATE D the beginning ¢ church, The irchman money to Senators Wagner vyho are fostering the Bill, At the evening ‘as a sacred concert by d The people again ause of the N. A. A.C, P. is of the opinion that . P. is the fighting army been told! 1 ne 10:7. Preciates what Rey. ! Schedule of ¢ tre M.C. A. he vannah ‘District, th, Sh similar“position in Atlanta, Geor-] P. Sherman, P rE oe gia before coming to Cincinnati, | a is Superintendent. A glance at er AN UNTIMELY DEATH | the list of speakers for the season is revealing: Dean C. L. Hill of| | delivered by th ahoney, L. W. reston Hobbs, J. \y Scott Dinkins, and Sj. Mrs. E.C. Sherman j. President of the W. H ught*be supported. What St. Matthews may be done r in the connection. Sup- million African Methodists ‘a penny each for justice and t, Matthews leads. THE REV, M. R. DIX, Pastor of Alexander Church, Evansville, {4 that he and his wife enio, Pleasant hours week), The Christian Recorder” Rey. M_R. Dixon, Sr. is pasty, St. Luke, F. Sf. Louis, thins, reachers Meeting and listened ddress by Prof, E. A. Selby lepartment of Religious Educa- sh has publisht the first num- he Journal of Religious Edu- id justifies the wisdom of the s The children must be saved, UNION_A. M. ETTER TO THE EDITOR Philadelphia is cel it 178th birthday of Rich a on the evening of Fel speaker is the Rev. H Clara Davis, Genera! | the Rey, C. H. Fountai: Parkersburg. W. Va. fave been scrutinizing the Christ- Recorder very closely since you been elected as Editor of this fine | You have not only kept it fine, ou are making it superfine. scholar, a Christian gentleman, ithe courage of your convictions, mough qualifications for the pa- p be an asset to the church instead bility. With all of that you need ation; and that is what I am en ST. MATTHEWS Church, Philadelphia closed a revival conduc H.N. Jeltz. The follo each night there was « tion with the mortgag on Friday night. The Buchman | sending you my Church Bulle- fat you may see the method I am Tell me what you think Rey. Alonzo Ware The Christian Recorder } Christian Recorder—My church every’ African lodist should say, “My Church Pa- “I am sure every loyal one does “My Church Paper.’ aid, say it now by subscribing for y be at a loss as to what is go- Keep abreast with the time: is what this paper does. S you, try me. This is what The Churchman still thir recent visit to Murphy, Che The church has been ren is a thing of beauty. Fire « organ but it was amply cover d surance. The minister is the * Owens, President of the Phil Preachers Meeting. The message | to you: such as The Daily Altar, ay School Lesson, Weekly Poem, day Greetings, Young People’s The inspiring message it brings time to time from our leading hmen; I can’t call the roll of all; vill not permit. Look with me in hristian Recorder Jan. 6, 1938, on Surely we agree excellent Editor what he has said ni shop and Mrs. Reverdy som; Fifty Golden Years. Be- é ou see? The Race says | man; The Church says I see a reacher; The son says ! he children’s children dfather; The Parole tatesman ; The Fra- Churches say I see jueenly woman says husband. What do ge St. Jamés. Atlantic City perhaps the largest Sunday gregation of any church in tl tion, Pastor M. M. Ward in his ® unassuming way has won the city. had not been there a year bu! into the church over 120 new ' The Churchman that he wa minister | Tennessee. There were clov’ hews, Philadelphia ‘Herman F, Tyree is ill and fo" fi ecutive nights the Churcl lucted the week of celebrat! mortgage burning. Beauti(! oye and loyalty on the Editor The Christian Recorder ap- F Ware i: i increase its Circulation, Ae sa39 Be Sister Reader, Please get and us Just one new subscription, Fae ee aS AN OPEN LETTER TO THE GEN- ERAL CONFERENCE COMMISSION send to Pontiac, Michigan 14 Auburn Avenue al gies January 17, 1938 Five weeks from to-day, converging from all sections of the country, the leaders of the A. M. E. Church will be assembling in Montgomery, attending the Bishop’s Council and the call of the General Conference Commission, Para- mount in the minds of those who will attend this meeting, and in the minds of many of those who remain at home, is the question of the place for holding the 1940 General Conference, The cities and two Episcopal Dis- tricts have made known their desire to entertain the General Conference. Los Angeles, located in the Fifth District, and, Detroit, located in the Fourth Dis- trict. There are those who only think in terms of seeing the country and in| Goeooec cco ooo eee Greetings CPOPDPP OP OP OP OOGOOD Birthday REY. E, A. ADAMS Columbia Conf., S.C. political pull. Every where you turn you hear men and women saying, “J have long wanted to go to California, -but just couldn’t afford to make the trip; “but if\the General Conference is held in Los ‘Angeles, this will be my opportunity.” \Many who are planning to campaign for election as delegate to the next General Conference, will have no thought of the important work to be done. nor of the weighty responsi- bility which will devolve on their shoul- ders; they will be consumed with the thought of the scenery of the trip, with- out one moment’s thought of the great waste of money at the expense-of the church. This thought is next to crim- inal if it takes precedent over the eco- nomic, during these perilous times when the finance of the church is al- ready under par Those whose duty it is to elect the meeting place of the next General Con- ference are face to face with a chal- lenge, which will evidence their inter- est in the wellbeing of the church, and on wisely test their ability to re frugally in an economic crisi to ‘do the right thing, which will save thousands for the church, and for the many members and friends of the church, rather than to be swayed by popular applause and common lust for a sight seeing trip a- prove their cour: cross the country. The’ best minds of the country are wondering what the Commission will do about this matter—whether they will exercise the courage of men whose one ambition is to Safeguard the economic spiritual wellbeing of our Zion, or and 5 ¢ pt off their whether they will be swe feet by the common cry which has al- riven our church to the very ready di he v threshold of bankruptcy. This isa challenge which each member of the js confronted with, How Commission nge, the chureh you will meet the challer waits to see. ug Michigan and the Fourth Episcopa District offers a proposition of sane, x che cuage of the Queen raing the Churd gua | yiting the Genera nseen spiritual hel saving and business-like economy, 11 | Conference to meet REV, MONTROSE W. THORNTON Pastor, Philadelphia, Penna. - Illinois Conference Springfield, HL REY. A. WAYMAN WARD Pastor Bethel African M. E. Church Chicago, Illinois = MR. ROBERT B. HORRY Mother Bethel Philadelphia, Penna REY. A. D. BURTON, P. E Lawton District Oklahoma Conf., Okla REV. ALLEN R. COOPER Pastor Bethel Albany, Georgia wealth of the country, next to Wall) Street, is centered in Detroit gress of the’ Negro in Mic lenges that of any city in Ame offer as many and as nice homes as any | section of the country. The hospitality of our people in Detroit, in both races, cannot be excelled anywhere. accommodations within easy reach of our people chal- lenges that of any city. When we meet romery, we will offer as rea- rms with as muclr free enter- any city in America can A more loyal, well- afford to offer and successful group of minis ters and people who offer themselves as host to the 1940 General Conference found than those in Detroit. We haye no axe to grind. We only weat A. M. E. ar ability and willingness to and our interest in the economic wish to prove to the ¢ a whole! to cast your vote for Detroit as the éntertaining city of the 1940 Gen- eral Confe On. behalf of the interest of the A, M E, Church, Ty am Yours in His name A. T. Williams, Pastor Newman A, M. Church Pontiac, Michigan ence. President of the Detroit Ministerial Alhance LOUISVILLE, GA. Swainboro District Rey. W. M. Morris, the P. E. of the Swainboro District held a successful Quarterly Conference at New Hope A M, E. Church Jan, 8-9, 1938 Elder Morris selected for a_ text, “Come unto me all you that Labor,” He preached a soul stirring sermon which will be of long remembrance to those , who heard him well being of our church of the Detroit Ministerial Alliance, Tam g@ to you as individuals and as Money tfaised $7.30 * Rey, G. J. Jones, Pastor ===== DSC09888.JPG ===== » Young People’s i Page PRAYER FOR A YOUNG YEAR Help me to walk a quiet way Through this world’s turmoil and distress ; Help me to do some good each day, For this is happiness! Help me to speak a kindly word! May all the bitter quarreling cease, May I forget the slander heard, For this is peace! . The year is young; the days unfold, With weariness and care I plod, Help me to see the sunset’s gold, For this is God! ANNE CAMPBELL, “I have only just a minute, Only sixty seconds in it, Forces upon me, can’t refuse it. Didn’t seek it, didn’t choose it, But it’s up to me to use it. I must suffer if I lose it; Just a tiny little minute, But eternity is in it.” SNAPPY STORIES INTENTIONS WERE GOOD “I'm sorry I don’t have a fee to give you,” said the bridegroom to the pas- tor, “but if you'll take me down into your celiar I'll fix your gas meter so it won’t register in full; I work for the gas company.” AN ATHEIST Mike looked at Pat in his casket and laughed out loud. “Here,” said the undertaker, “ this won't do, what do you mean?” Mike explained: “You see, Pat didn’t believe in a hereafter, and there he is all dresed up and no place to go.” CLEAR THINKING IN CON- FUSED TIMES s Rev, James S. A. Mitcham It has been my privilege to have read every article appearing in our church papers from the two sections of our church inviting the General Conference to meet in their respective cities in 1940. namely, Los Angeles and Detroit. It has been well said each city ex- tending the invitation will certainly be a most excellent host. The writers from each section assure us that all parties concerned will certainly see to it that cach delegate and visitor will be royal- ly entertained. This fact we accept without question, The Western city says, that we need this great law-making body of our church to meet with us, because of the healthy, wholesome influence she will leave us, Thus speak also the voices “from Detroit, This, too, we also ac- cept. Detroit, Canada, and this great industrial section in which so many of our churches are located also need the helpful influence that the General Con- ference should leave in its wake. The distance and expense, contin- gent upon reaching the respective cities have also been raised as an item of consideration: One writer says, that Detroit offers a greater savings in railroad fares to a far larger majority of the members of the General Con- ference because of her more central location, than does Los Angeles. A writer from the far west assures us that the reduced fares to the Golden West so greatly minimizes the expenses, meals, etc., that the railroad expense is not a great barrier. Another writer says, that since the Baptists have held their National Con- vention out in California twice in six years, surely the great A..M. E. Church can develop sufficient leadership to hold her General Conference out there once in 150 years. To all these and. other inducements, coming from the respective sections must be given our most thoughtful considerations. x Yes. both cities, and both sections of our church need the healthy, inspira- tional influence of this next session of our General Conference to be held in 1940. Now, in these confused times, to which city can the church really afford to go for her next General Conference session, and really do the greatest good rto all concerned? In these days of political, social, and industrial unrest, from which our people cannot separate themselves; amid these conditions which very definitely effect our people, and shall for some years to come, which city’s invitation can the church accept and return with more strength, courage, self-respect, as a result, of having gone to the one city rather than the other? Can this item of distance and the cost of covering it be lightly consider- ed? The fact, as has been stated, the expense of the delegates, to and from the General Conference must be met by the people, remains. If the city of the Golden West is considered, the annual conferences, having to raise such a large additional sum of money to reach it and return. will most cer- tainly send a much smaller sum to the Financial Department for sustentation, etc. The Department of Finance will be embarrassed because of the lack of funds provided to meet the expense of sustentation, and will be compelled to reach into some other fund to pay the expenses and then some how refund that treasure later on. Is such a pro- cedure clear thinking? Is it good busi- ness practice? The Missionary and Financial De- partments will have an added expense of transporting the African, Bermuda, and other foreign delegates all the way across the continent, from New York City and back, a one-day distance of more than three thousand miles, with an expense of not less than $75 per delegate, over against about five hun- dred miles to Detroit from New York City. This added expense also must be met by the people. Can the church af- ford it? i yon Can our men and women make the long trip across the continent, from those far eastern and southern points to the General Conference, as repre-| sentatives of the church, with limited, tions as they could exercise at Detroit |’ tain to have, beca e of the: the long distance, with dependence of thought, and — C5 al with more money of their own to sup- port themselves, because of less expense in reaching the seat of the General ‘Con- ference? is aoe Has the man a long way front hom without money, broke, the same in- tlependence of thought, the same cour-. age of his convictions, as he would be, not so far from home, with money in his | _ pocket to support himself? Can we dismiss this thought from our minds, lightly? After all our delegates will be pastor of the Williston Con teen ane people acrosé the con See srcetland, paaine. n= |. i tinent to a session of the General Con- et are taki ference, entailing an expense which we will not be prepared to meet, an expression of true leadership? Is there not a danger of pulling down upon our heads criticisms from within the church as well as from without? Is not high-pressure leadership as disaster- should use their own skill in ous as high-pressure salesmanship? | , prograin that will be est: If Detroit is chosen as the seat of} ¢, members and visitors the 1940 session of the General Con’ include several, perhaps all ference, I believe a far-larger percent lowing items: the reasons of the delegation will be able to reach Chiristiari Endeavor socie her, with more personal independence, ' more self-sufficiency, and therefore in a frame of mind to properly represent the people of the church, and consider her problems with a mind free from4 want and need. : ; And when ‘the conference is over, a far larger percent will return to their homes, to their churches with no self- condemnation as a result of dependence upon others. With a greater faith in God, and a higher regard for his fellow- ‘man; and a larger vision for his church. “No one need say that we are not in the midst of confused times, and that we shall not so remain for some years to come. In the light of this thought we must do some clear thinking, as we approach the intricate problems of this cur great church, and when we are called from labor to reward, we shall hear the “Well done.” St. John A. M. E, Church Indianapolis, Indiana. Topi J ¥ at) How Can Our Society B __- Bossible Society? I Cor. 12:14.27 _ (Christian Endeavo; p The first society of Chris, vor came into being on Febry at a meeting held in the ho Day. Program suggestions. |); printed devotional program, a good society; good p society; what our society | improvements may come Hymns to be sung. Fron three or four may be cl ing taken that the mea words be brought out: Whole-hearted;” For the the Earth”; “God, Who To with Beauty”; “Saviour, T« by Day”; “With Happy \ ing.” Jnnior societies follow th: observing annually the Christian Endeayor with a s cake gleaming with candles the story of Christian E Instead of having fifty there may be the number 57 candles on the top of the ca! “this party the Juniors may MR. C. SYLVESTER JACKSON ON HOUSING BOARD HARRISBURG, Pa., Jan. 11.—It was announced here today that Mayor Hall “had appointed Mr. C., Sylvester Jackson to the Housing Board;- the other appointee being former Mayor George A. Hoverton. Aside from being secretary of the Boyd Estate, Mr. Jack- son was recently appointed temporary Executive Secretary of the Foster St. Branch Y. M. C. A.; for many years Secretary-Treasurer of Bethel A. M. E. Church; Lay-delegate to two Gener- al Conferences of the A. M. E. Church; Real Estate and Insurance Broker; high up in fraternal circles. Mr. Jack- son is a leader in all worthwhile inter- prises affecting the Negro. The appoint- dent has told the story ‘ Christian Endeavor Day. God, among all the things given us to enjoy in our in His work. May its bie The Topic Presented further they speak.) "| ) as AR: (8) aid to the, church, eet y interest, (10) good deeds | F. nunity, (11)_ preparation ‘ivity in the church, ty will be the best possible hen it puts all of its efforts O nt. No matter how good its ¢€, it must also emphasize |: tee work; no matter how issionary zeal, it must also t the work of the church of which » Feb, 4, By obeying € FOR FEBRUAy,, S. Feb. 5. By learning t Sun., © the g iors in the Meeting inder careful guidance some of the should come prepared to make ions at points where improye- be made in the society. They try not only to say what but Me of Sepa the 57th birthday occasion, . ro, on Sunday is known as Christian fy Many strong societies place a deal of emphasis on the pledge basis of membership. They ex- it as new members make applica- to join, and continually urge that ifferent promises be kept from lowing in order the various iten, 4 meeting committee and ti, ’ The best societies are always faking plain to the Juniors the value deciding to give their lives to Christ, that no Junior will reach the point graduation without having settled his great point, interest should bel trong in Juniors and in their societies, ir society can be best as we read out missions, give missionary gifts, ‘ite missionary letters, have mission- ry meetings, and pray much for the Developing an interest in other Bople is a sign of a good society. lay be cheer to the lonely, kindness to lose of other races or religions, and a Bechapie a Birthday party Bod word to those who have a hard i. The keeping of the Quiet Hour, th a definite time daily for Bible tidy and prayer, is a good practice Mong Juniors. & best because our leaders understand | there is to know about Christian ideavor, but because all of us know uch about Christ. the Christian Endeavor mon short talk on “What I Like Ab tian Endeavor,” after the s Jan. 31. By knowledge of the Bible. , Feb. 1. By ready service— q Luke 10:25-37. » Feb. 2. By training for church A prayer for use in the meeting we appreciate most those \\' us and give us strength and P for later life. Today, we at © for Christian Endeavor, whic! so many boys and girls and } ple to Christ,-and has made th’ _ A NEW SPIRIT | There has been a great change n funeral customs since the days f our grandfathers. Many of the practices decreed by custom at that time were needlessly cruel the bereaved tinue in countless lives as 01!" ; | of valued service come and £° its human leaders every" Jesus’ sake and in His name. relatives and tries in every way to emphasize the mood of hopeful- } rather than that of gloom. zhtens the burden of the ithout detracting from r reverence for those | (The superintendent or e* outline briefly some of the ie places | the best possible society, ? e2stions which the Juniors ™ | No one feature makes a good § of Christian Endeavor, for it na of many things, and ‘of them, must be / LTER C. BECKETT . 1B: GER. 0585 high purpose 3) planned mote work.—I Tim, Suly 2; Feb. 6. Topic—How Society Be the Best Possible So- ciety ?—I Cor, 12: 14-27, (Christian Endeavor Day.) —Christian Endeavor World. A 8TH EPISCOPAL DISTRICT Philipp, Miss. The First Quarterly Conference was held Jan. 8-9 at Bethel A. M. E. 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The Con- Elder, who is an outstanding figure, not only in the church but connection and a spiritual preacher. quarter $152.87. First organization, roll call and re- ports from auxiliaries, each made al P. E. and pastor. May they live long wonderful report with an increase. On Sunday morning the Sunday ‘School was well attended by many, and inspir-] est in the Connection, ed to do a greater work for the Master. By keeping the Quiet Hour, I Tim. 4:12-16, the law— Rom. 13:1-4, 0 pray.— Dan. 6:10, low price of Kirby's Five Weeks Treatment natural iron be delivered to your home At 11:30 o'clock the pastor preached .for the Presiding Elder, Text, “When times go well with thee think of me, make mention of me unto the King.” The sermon was full of inspiration and delivered with power. 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Wingfield History reveals the. fact that for many years the African Methodist Episcopal Church in Georgia has stood at the head of the column of Africaii Mcthodisin and its constit ies have been justly styled “the Géorgia Regu- lars” for great atid maryelous have Been} 389; Accessions 363; Full \ their acconiplishments under the lead-| 9,869; Dollar Money $2.51 ership of the many stalwart Bishops crease $305.00), i who have séryed as episcopal heads Total Dollar Money for the Stat in Georgia. They have all wrought well] Georgia, $31,538.68; Total 1 and passed on to other fields. A few years ago their mantle fell upon Bishop William Alfred Fountain, a son of its soil and a graduate of its educational institution, Morris Brown College, the pride of the state. That BISHOP M. HL. DAVIS, D.D. Bishop Fountain has worked wonders in Georgia is but mildly putting it. Phe Rt. Rey. M: HL Davis, D.D.J] of these church dignitaries did their} Some salient facts will be revealed rived at Georgetown, British Guiana.| specific work with great satisfaction.| from the following report, gathered America by the Lady Drake on} We sincerely thank the Mother Church | from the eight annual conferences held December 31, 1937 for her deep interest in the work here. | throughout the state this fall: Later in the day he convened the On 5 a.m. on Sunday, Jan-2, 1938, the North Georgia Conference—Co)j\\ér-' Guiana Annual Conference. Those} Bishop left for Trinidad by the boat,| sions, 316; Accessions 363; Full mem- present were Rey. D. P. Talbot, Pre-| Lady Drake, on which he came. bers, 7,028; DoNar Money, $2,723, (In- siding Elder of the Guiana District; The next Annual Conference will be | créase $65.00) hoes Aa Rey, C. M. Adams, pastor of Smith A.| held at Paramaribo, Dutch Guina. The Augusta Conference—Conver the several conferences fo for education and general ch poses, $62,408.30. The amount raised for th« F. M. Society, $2.462.40.The\ Brotherhood, — organizatio. in burying the ministers w! by the wayside, reported $732 treasury. The t6tal niimber of con bered 5,001. The total memb: the state as reported, is 93 By M. E. Church, Vergenoegen, West} Rev. J. Trenton Field will be the enter- | °="= i tomtom = soene: a acc Coast Demerara; Rev. J. R. S. Jeff-| taining pastor. ‘ aaa : Sie A.M. E. MUSIC HYMNALS rey, pastor of Turner Monumental D. P. Talbot Church, Wakenaam, Essequibo; Mr, A. s Morris, pastor of Ebenezer A. M. E. Church, Georgetown; Mr, G.- H. eek eo Clarke, pastor of Shiloh. A. M. E,|_ the. bishop of the Second-Episcopal Church, ‘Nickerie, Dutch Guiana, and] District writes a self-explanatory letter also Lay Delegates, as follows: The Rey. J. R. S. Jeffrey was’elect-| Canadian National Steamships ed Secretary. The Rev. J. T. Field R. M.S. Lady Drake despatched an Air Mail stating his in- December 28, 1937 ability to attend owing to steamship communication. Dear Dr, Singleton: Piaeoeuew Ml | The Bishop preached a very soul-} 1 4m now in South America and will na peronnd ; stirring sermon on Old Year's Night | hold the British Guiana and the Wind- ES a ee Morocco pa Head Bar |. to a large congregation, ward Island Conference the first and eas i Single Copy = — On Saturday, January 1, 1938, the| Second weeks in January, 1938. I was Be e Half Doz. og Conference continued. The Committee} 0 the sea Christmas Day. Hope to be on Second Year Studies examined back in time for the Bishops Couricil ; and Beautifully stamped George Horace Clarke and found him | ™ February. 46 iy I proficient in his studies, and therefore Best wisties, . ee recommended him for deacon’s order, M. H. DAVIS 4 were j He was duly ordained, and fhe Holy Bishop Davis has what the late Bish- “ “+ Communion administered. The Bishop| op A, L. Gaines used to call the largest ‘ in a forceful address then spoke in| district in the church, It includes con- glowing terms of the rehabilitation of} ferences in North Carolina, Virginia, é * Kittrell College, Kittrell. N. C,, and em-| Maryland, South America, and the : phasised how well the men in the Sec-| West Indies. Kittrell College is the g ond Episcopal District rallied around] pride of the district. Bishop Davis de- ee ; him for the accomplishment of same. livered the Sesqui-centennial sermon in e | The churches in these parts have] Memphis last June. He was named @ ats been blessed by the recent visits of two| chairman of a committee of bishops of the distinguished sons of African] to investigate and report necessary Methodism, namely, Rev. L, L. Berry,| steps which the church may take to D.D., Secrefary-Treasurer of Home} regain control of the Nashville Sunday }- and Foreign Missions, and the Rt. Rev.| School Union property. Other members M. H. Davis, D.D.) Presiding Elder| are, Bishops W. A, Foyntain, Sr and | of the Second Episcopal District, Both] D. H. Sims, Vie Sa Mail Your Orders’ T Whe Pay Post! gos i BO re he ‘ 4 “ 100.00), : Cnet money’ $30,840.30; Increase Dollar Money, $608.20; Total cash raised 3j ‘a ow. H. M. Pick: the year was 3,658 and access M- hundreds not reported due to tok D. Counts, D. s, Saunders, E. C. Saunders, A. p, Hardeman, H. I. yale Hev, Greene, D. W, Wiggs; 1 , 2. F. Mosley, M. C. B : ae state had! Scott, S. F. Andrews, L, age tei pate PSE “cert reports, J. P. Lampkin. D. §, Solomon H.E ws ! c Thornton, W. €. Davis, R. A Porter W . Be Carter, J. Frank Roger, R. L. Smith, H. J. Peeples. J. H, Hall Jr. and m; I ¢ iiot $1.00 from or for thought that the! ich larger number, the report showed that Ey eorgia Confe enceé—Reys ; - W. Thoitp- ell. E. B, Anderson, J. deman, R. L. Griffin, W. eA Daun, E.\S. Saun- Johnson, H. Jackson, J. Mc- Williams, E. Burse, L. W. L. Griffin. est Ga. Conference—Revs. J. J. H. Hall, J. A. Brown, any others whosé anies are not clear before me while réléasing this article, reg’ The State is being well manned by the following presiding elders: Georgia Conference—Drs, J. L. But- ler, L.A, Townsley, J. W. Maxwell, W. O. P. Sherman, and M. T. Robin- son, ; North Georgia Conference—Drs. ye F. Moses, J. $. Downs, J. H. Edge, G. B. Lancaster. Macon Conference—Drs, G. H. Down, T. W. Evans, J. N. Miller, E. Griggs, A. L. Brewster. Atlanta Cofiference—Drs. R- Roman, J. A. Lindsay, W-. Boyd, Lawrence, C. A. Wingfiefd, B. V. Thornton. Sosthwest Conference—Drs. A. A. Duncafi, ¥.-M. Johnson, M. C. Davis, J. W. Dennis, D, W. Mormon, J. H. Hall, up tis Conference—Revs. LOE U: g. Johnson, A. M, Roberts, §. 8. Wrigtit, RL, Renfro, oper, gusta Conference—Revs. J. R. E. P. Yopp, J. F. Rogers, G. berts, J. R. Moore, M. Wilcher. rth Gedrgla Conference—Revs, J. fcCain, J. S. Grant, ¥, 1. Brown, | Harris, L. N-. Williams, J; G. mn, W. W. Stephens, J. S. Me- Her, C, W. Peters, L.. C. Clack, » Curry, G. C. Hoke, L. C. Curtis, ek Wooley, H. I. Bearden, G. S Feifittil; 2; G: Clements, Augusta Conference—Drs. A Manta Coilferetice—Revs. D, T.'Solomon, E. Reese, W. C. Drigge Brock, W. R. Wilkes, B. €. Cars-] W. H. Morris. fl F. B. Wright. Hazel Brown, C South Georgia Conference—Drs. I. WM. Myrick, E. H. Waf-] G. Glass, H. E. Davis, B. W. Jones, J. © Vining, J. R. Coan, D. B.J E Lowery, Frank Moore, C. C. Crouch. art, S. H. Rhone, Ameri¢tis Cotiference—J. E. | F. Ridley, A. H. Arm-| J. H. Bryan. U. S. Johnson, J. T. Leath, y. M. B. Keene, C. S. | all of whonr are vying with each other ight, W. M. § O. F: Madde: ‘ Maddox, G. B. Hannan, H. M. Par-] Resolutions ‘of confidence and praise N.C. Carswell, F eby, <1 to Bishop Fountain for the noble work fell W. L. Reynolds, C. Berry, M.| he is accom 3. C, C. Ealey, Paul Fountain,| shared praises p <2 Brown, C. Jones, presiding elders. edn Conference—Revs. DeWitt| ments as head of Morris Brown Col-|t oe: Harris, J. W. Teal, M. D. ? 5 ae Mines ti W, C. Davis,| ¢fiicient Conference Accountant and Siiith, W. M. Stembridge. State Supervisor of the WH. & F) xeor Pia €otiference—Revs. 1. J. John- 1 J. P. Lampkiri, A. Js Glatiton, A McClendon. M. of the Sixth Episcopal District, were passed in the recent meeting of LD f i . presiding elders in council. The iS as bs a eS ay ie kL au oMiens were not unmindful of nith Be onc, R. f Bown, S: the wonderful UML AS - at BesancenG. B. Flemiii¢, J. Smith.| G. H. Du ny State President 0 i 2 Bee W. Lane, A) 7.1 B&F M. Society and her corps of ti oe j er Hall, S.| workers. President Fountain reported tin, J. A. Elliott, Turner Hall, S. the #2 acres of land. adjoining eee ea aie aaa the fact +t. Washington High School he above reports disclose $5 vas paid for in full. ; idi valued at $50,000 was paid ; atric eae The presiding elders in council also er of the Atlanta District, led the Raine return Bichop Fountain ite in one-hundred per cent men, « State another Quadrenn- h Drs. € A. Wingfield and Jaf. ' oses close seconds. ftvas also revealed that Dr. D..T. THE CHURCH OF RICHARD ibcock, pastor of Big Bethel Church, ALLEN SHALL LIVE Hanta, Ga, is the “dollar money kine By Eddie Prophet state, with Dr, D. W. Stephens, Morgan City, Fla. or of the Mother Church, Savannah, si Booker to serve th jum, he condition of the Fountain for his marvelous achieve- | ripé lege and to Mrs, Julia A. Fountain, the] ¢ = men the race has ever produced, He is Ps Allen must not trail the du: such prelates as our Senior Bishop, Right Reverend J. S. Flipper. and our own courageous and dynamic Bishop in the person of the Right Reverend S. Greene, the Church of Allen shall live, not mention the other great men of our group. Which the other ten (10) Bishops all great personels jn Allen’s ime, All are stalwart leaders of their respective Episcopal Dioceses. Our church founded upon the true Principle of Christianity, God our father, Christ our redeemer and man our brother, must continue to hold the torch of redemption and light of liberty. for our ra¢e, It must con the standard of Negro greatness through the years. From victory to victory his banner ‘'till every foe is vanquished and Christ is Lord indeed. I agree with Bishop R. when he said, “The Church of Allen, is the Church that shall survive.” BISHOP J. S. FL edited paper there appeared an article for leadership a$ one-hundred percent| by one of the master minds of South Carolina praising Bishop J. S Flipper. for his wonderful work in the State. The bishop has won his spurs among lishing in Georgia, with] the great men of his to President. W. A.| The connection honor 1 urship, digt Christian char sch he fin varded as one of the n known as a big: brother humblest among knowingly “treat the us wrong; but to my ¥ it jsn’'t_ necessary into the lime light now paringly of his prede Bishops live. in a < different from the rest sible not to see\ as th to agree with all they but I am firm in my of the church at hea of them would bankruptcy. They are It isn’t helpi turing one 4 all human another one The great burden administration is will take money not ig in second place. Perhaps one the greatest accomplishments of the ‘ors in the state may be accorded ve ticl_and falter, I am rem ae Said ee Cane of our Blessed Lord and Savior Jesus was destroyed by 1 id his rock byt ve gaid | Christ when he said, vege Aone * $40,000, of which it is s@ T will build my church and the g@ jor part is paid. ‘vail against it” How , hell shall not preva! RONG a on ose encouraged J am that this Pte : » HANS ERE thurch of Richard Aven. ; pakice aah Pe cluded the Church Cute ote: pe | The Church that I love e sc ae Dinkins, es no) ares and battles may be me ny Bryan eS Ss a A continue to five and carry 3 5. H. Cars- _H. Rome, H. iG Warley, J. H. Edge, J. As I look upon t ondi various groups of organizations flunder M ninded of the words war fi it shall ¢ ' Great group that we are, \ the Banner of | the bish' doing g can’t hear what I'm s only three charges } five hundred dollars town, was one of the other charges equally cally and financially, boosters who paid f; this amount. : op's adminis In a recent issue of your splendidly to try to bring him phere and view things trom all the bishops have the seek to put a district into , our cause any by pic- as an angel of light. tain it, One writer has said; is speaking so Joud the world Peay ser AS NaH OLN ORAL: a | $5000) for fe Minutes cation, Bethel A. MM. E. Church, George- NOWIREADY The best. way to defeat tration and make Peano eee) him the laughing stock of the con~ nection is to accept the best pastorates, spend all your time in boosting him and trying to belittle others and come up at the end of the year with a paltry hun- : dred or two @ollars for Christian edu- he cation, Being long in praise and short in claims will not help. I choose rather to be short in praise and long in rais- ing claims. There are scores and scores of good men in this state who both love and honor Bishop Flipper. Men who are willing to make any kind of sacrifice for his success. It is very unfortunate that a few, for sinister motives, are trying to impress the bishop otherwise, but knowing him as I do, I am sure they will fail in their diabolical plans. Bishop Flipper and whoever succeeds him will need not the cooperation of the few but the united support of all the good men to succeed. It is not the opposition from without ; but the deception and jealousy from 4 within that’s retarding the growth of ee 4 African Methodism Hai W. B. LOVING CLARKE, Pastor 1 Bethel A. M, E. Church, Georgetown, S. C. Candidate for Secretary-Trea- st; and with tinue to hold . C, Ransom, surer Church Extension. MINERAL WELLS, TEXAS The First Quarterly Conference of Mt. Olive A. M, E. Church was held Dec, 31, 1937 to Jan. 3, 1938. Presided over by Rev. J. M. Bolding, P. E. of the Mineral Wells District; was one of test quarterly conferences held APPER the g in this Church for some time. The Pre- siding Elder was present. on Friday night, Dec. 31 in love feast and inspired the congregation with his spiritual up- lifting address which was on the origin of the Love Feast and how it had given life to the church in the days of the Fathers. He urged the members to keep the spiritual fire burni Sunday 2, the P, E. was present day and time s him for his ed culture cter. He most methodical morning in the Sunda all in his inspiring remarks He preach- School, and- encouraged who would not eda great sermon at 11 a.m, and also at night. At 3:30 o'clock. The Rev TBs Brooks of the C. M. E, Church preach- ed in the union service. Many came out to hear him; the sermon was spirit- ual and logical, a great impression was gation, The vay of thinking, by writing dis- sor. lifferent atmos- an angle made upon the congr: of us. It is pos- ¢ business session’ on Monday _ night ey’ see, and not do at all times; conyiction that best interests showed that a great work had been done during the quarter Our pastor, Sister I. Z. Chance knows how to reach rt. and not one] the hearts of her hearers; ‘she has made a study of the word of God and knows how to deliver the message in a way that is inspiring and uplifting to all. None infallible e f night and Raised in the Quarterly Conference NS BEE $48.20. Paid P. E. in full x ; £ Bishop Flipper's Our pastor, Sister I. Z Chance is in } Allen University. It} the hearts of her people and is leading .gg boosting to main-} on the Church of Allen. ‘ “What Pm Mrs, C. L. Bonner aying.” Last ye**) General Conference n the state paid three. There are id as strong numeri- ‘ Ee nok powneal pastored by great A, ahaa eae Sirk ‘ar less than half pa ===== DSC09890.JPG ===== Lay ag 1S From Other P Papers eee eee epee ebteinteleebded WILBERFORCE IN SOUTH DO YOU WANT TO KNOW THE GENESIS OF THE A. M. E. POLICY OF | CHURCHWOMEN asx ¥ ee DRINKING BAN —_—_—_—— 2 : Ociety of ‘) e Methodist churches of this distaig it posing the frequency with which dri ing scenes appear in motion i today, It condemned the inclug; ‘ such scenes in pictures, i Bishop R. R. Wright, Jr., of the A. M. E. Church has announced the receipt of a letter from the Transval Educa- tional Department, stating that Wilber- force Institute in the Transvaal had been registered by the government. This means that Wilberforce in South Africa is the first institute or teachers training college on African soil to have an entire black staff. Prof. Amos J. White and Mrs. White were brought to South Africa by Bishop Wright in July when the entire insti- tute was reorganized. Prof. White is a Harvard graduate and an Ohio State graduate, holding an A. B. from the former and an A. M. from the latter. The Indomitable struggles of Bishop Payne? ; The wise sayings of this Father of African Methodism? SECURE A COPY OF is Daniel Alexander Payne Christian Educator By Josephus R. Coan SPECIAL REDUCED PRICE $1.00 a FAMILIES LIVE ON $316.09 A uth Carolina. YEAR-IN SOUTH se IND GIRL WINS SAY CONTEST PRIZE WASHINGTON, D: C. (ANP)_, the result of a survey conducted tye Department of Agriculture jt Was a nounced this week that the typicg) a nual income for Negro te ee a ee ee ence encencencencencencand) EXTRAORDINARY VALUE LOOK! | can villages (white) had an inc about $1,100 during last year The Department estimate on a study of incomes of 22,644 ‘in, 140. representative villages out the country. The lowest fj $916 in the wheat belt where conditions prevailed. The typical PUBLIC AID SEES 10 P. C. OF PEOPLE GETTING] Washington, Jan. 12—(AP)—WPA Administrator Hopkins estimated, in a report today, that 10 per cent of the in Russia by Lenfilm Prod: released by Amkino, “Youn; ‘a full length talking pictu part of the life of the er ‘ It added that local sponsors of WPA projects were carrying about 64 per cent of the non labor cost of their Independence, J. E. Fields Kentwood, Chas. Fisher McMikeal. A. J. Edward eonard Chapel, W. E. Major Natalbany, H. Geter Big Creek, B. D. Gordom eorgeville, C, C. 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(UP) Washington Walker, 89, a forn stood beside’ the oil gusher on and hoped “for his childr that the wealth from the w would provide for their futur ness. . Drillers brought the gusher in 4 depth of 3625 feet. The fact t! well will bring Walker riches the far surpass the wealth of his master, who was a Missi planter, will not change his ' living with his wife and th : en. who haye farms and in the vicinity, he insisted. 716 S. 19th Street Bethel at Baton Rouge—J. w. Penna. CRS moe ceo aoe meee ee eee ee re nes PASSSRASS SEER SEERA EY RAMS SESRSAES EERE KINgasley 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) DAILIES’ CIRCULATION PUT AT 41,400,000 Net paid circulation of daily news- papers published in the United States ; was estimated at 41,400,000 by the editors of the 1938 edition of N. W. Ayer & Son’s Directory of Newspapers and Periodicals, which was Babuslted today. Of this total, 25,800,000. represented evening papers ada 600,000 morning papers, according to ‘the directory. While the number of newspapers declined in 1937 by 221 from the previous year’s total, there was an increase of -ninety-one in the number of periodicals published in the United States. There were 128 monthly periodicals listed for the fiat Hee, Hf this, increase was DON’T KISS CHILD ON LIPS Dr. Shirley W. Waynne, presidet! of the Children’s Welfare Federation in New York city, says: “You should never kiss children ° on the lips. Hundreds of diseases at % tractable this way. Not even ? should. Kissing Seiitctinily d om ocky Hill_J. M. Coleman for young children because their _ cil Memorial—H. A. Belan vitality makes them susceptible | lay's Chapel—S. G. R. Tickles disease. Don’t let admiring friends pick up the child and hol if There should be a minimum of « a from relatives outside the imme? family. BISHOP L. S. GREEN Eighth Episcopal District tt—W, M. Banks relatives and higt L. J. WATERS, Proprietor 1438 LOMBARD STREET PHILADELPHIA, PA. AA NA, IIL—(ANP)—Styles Hut- AFRICA ACCREDITED | ell-known barber of Matt CHRISTIAN EDUCATION SUG : EERE, ca Cm) ~A rg eaten. ae A The Origin of Choral Singing in the A. M. E. Church? WOODSTOCK, C. P., South Africa— Pasian’ Midiénary 4 © Wom Negro lawyer to be admitted bar in the State of Georgia, it learned here this week. A recent Urbana’s Sunday Courier car- picture of Lawyer-Barber Hut- ins inspecting an ancient document i his name and admitting him to yra ctice before the Supreme Court of! New York City.—Francis Berry, a lind girl of Brooklyn, was last week resented by the nation’s oldest cham- er of commerce the first prize in its yinual city-wide essay contest. About 300,000 pupils in parochial and public chools in the five boroughs competed jn the contest, submitting essays on! an “What Are My Responsibilities in the Occupation Which I May Choose.” The girl who lost her eyesight in an accident, uses a typewriter in all her writing, | Dorothy Chapel—E. Dilworth She also attends the movies and enjoys Clear Creek—C. S. Johnson THE LOUISIANA ANNUAL CONFERENCE APPOINTMENTS $1.50 Music Hymnal projects from July, 1937, to October. | poet, was given its New Yo aie pment Ed at the Cameo theatre last : Hey Orleans District and BILL SEEKS END OF | V. Litovsky in the title roic f W, ee perriemezelder ss ¢ ae é ‘ & James, J. R. Powe & 96 Discipline JIM CROW TRAVEL. Boeve is BK BO reendurgh, T. Tucker —. ies Tangi J A $2.40 Value WASHINGTON. Jan. 14—A bill call-] EX-SLAVES FARM See ont Dr. J. K. Washington, P. E. Washington = Chapel—O. W. Robinson ne hapel—H. P. Perkins s Chapel—G. W. Washington , Knighten HYMN AL people in the United States received! come in the central states pictures by sound. some form of public assistance during ph05. The blind winner, who received $40 and September, 1937. in prize money, travels 25 miles daily The report also estimated that be- ‘RUSSIA FILM ON between home and school, the Wad- DISCIPLINE tween 30 and 36 per cent of all unem-] PUSHKIN RELEASED leigh High School. 114th Street and] ployed in the period from November, | as ae oh 2 iC, branes it 1935, through May. 1937, were given NEW YORK, Jan. (AN has special facilities for teaching blind TOGETHER jobs on the Federal works program. tudents. APRON SOCIAL This heat little a And this is w Measure you, And see tha Pinch, Pron is given to you hat we want you to do: rT Waistline, inch by inch, t the measure shall not For each small inch you measure around In the pocket a Penny round Then bring to the social at quarter Past 8. The 25th of January remember the date, While the money freely pay, Will be used by the Mite Missionary In the wisest way, your pockets so Fine program. Refreshments. Sister Missionary: Have you tried Apton Social? Lots of fun and finance for your society. C, R. Scottlandville—L, H. Hall Clinton—L. A. Clark Heard Chapel—G, W. Reid Darlington—T, J. Johnson Slaughter—S. A; Lofton North New Orleans District Dr. L. M. Staves, P. E, St. Peter—L. N. Lumsey Payne Memorial—E. W. Whitfield Hammonds—E. F. Powell St. Peter (2)—J. W. Howard Ponchatula—Paul Escano Slidell—J. B. Rogers Morris—L. Luscion Bethel—A. J. Crowley St. Luke—W. M. Morrison Garyville—T. Jenkins St. James (2)—I. S. Wilson Central New Orleans District Dr. I. B. Granderson. P. E. Union Bethel—J. M. Brown Salter’s Chapel (Bogalousa)—S, H. Collins St. Paul (Bogalousa)—J. R. Brown Coyington—Dr. H. Milton Mickens ‘ (Ala) St. Algiers—N. W. Granderson Silver Creek—P. S. Atkins Chrystal Springs—T. H. Morgan Folson—J. W. Knighten Belleville—W. Marshall Madisonville Mission—Jas Cypran Dyson Mission—A Dyson Suddsville—S. Briggs St. James Mission—C. J, Foucher Mt. Olive Mission—Jas Zeno Sun Mission—I. i Pa ssion—M. Blac ope THOMAS J. BROWN General Conference MINUTES ARE NOW READY ON SALE AT THE FINANCIAL DEPARTMENT and will be mailed out to any one sending $1.10 to JOHN R. HAWKINS, 1541 14th Street, N. W, Washington, D. C RECORDER WILBERFORCE UNIVERSITY WILBERFORCE, OHIO 75 Years of Devoted Service to the Training —of— Young Men and Women ——o0o——_ THE COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS offers General Courses in the Arts a Social Administration, Pre-Dental, Pre-L nd Science; Special Courses in Journalism and Music, also Pre- Medical, Law and Pre-. -Engineering. THE COLLEGE OF EDUCATION 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 offers 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 who are able to pay in advance. 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 deposit, or books. Freshmen register on September 22nd, upper-classmen register on September 27th. For Further Information Address: DR. D. 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Jennings, Bishop R. A. Grant. February 2—Sierra Leone Conference— Bishop E. J. Howard. February 17—New Jersey Conference Branch, Mt. Zion A. M. E. Church, Perry Street. Trenton, New Jersey. Carolyn S. Thomas, Pres., Annie M. Collier, Cor. Sec., Rev. S. H. Baker, Pastor. February 23—South Florida Conference —Cocoa, Florida, Rev. J, R. Rich- ardson, Bishop R. A. Grant. The General Conference Com- mission—St. John African M. E. Church, Montgomery, Alabama. Bishop J, S. Flipper, President. The Connectional Council — St. John African M. E. Church, Montgomery, Alabama. Rev. V. M. Townsend, President; Rey. C. A. Wingfield, Secretary. Liberia Conference—Grand Bassa Liberia. Bishop E. J. Howard. February 24-27—The Bishops’ Council— St. John African M. E. Church, Montgomery, Alabama. Bishop J. S. Flipper, President; Bishop J. A. Gregg, Secretary; Rev. George T. Sims, Pastor. March 9—Central Florida Conference— Arcadia Station, Rev. L. J. Kincy, Pastor, 256 Orange Street, Ar- cadia, Fla, Bishop R. A. Grant. March 23—Gold Coast Conference— Accra Gold Coast. Bishop E. J. Howard. April 27—Delaware Conference.—Sea- ford, Delaware, Rev. G. E. Mat- thews, Pastor, 506 North Street, Bishop David Henry Sims. April 27—Virginia Conference — St. James A. M. E. Church, -Berkley South Norfolk, Va. Rev. Louis M. Thompson, pastor, 313 St. James St. Bishop M. H. Dayis, May 4—New Jersey Conference— Newark, N. J., Rev. A. C. Saun- ders, Pastor, 95 Union, Street. Bishop David Henry Sims. May 4—Baltimore Conference—Payne A. M. E, Church, Rey, D. E. Rice, pastor, 417 Laurens Street, Bishop M. H. Davis. May 11—Philadelphia .Conference— per copy. 716 S. 19th Street A a 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 - 6 A, M. E. Book Concern, THE CHRIS Harrisburg, Penna. Rev. P. ce Williams, Pastor, 622 Briggs Street. Bishop David Henry ims. May 18—New York Conference—Free- port, L. I, Rev. G. W. Maybanks, Pastor, 59 Helen Avenue. Bishop David Henry Sims. ARDMORE, PA. REV. M. M. LEWIS Third Quarterly Conference report from Bethel A. M. E. Church, Ardmore, | Total cash raised this quarter $$3058.53 Pa., Rev. M. M. Lewis, Minister. Sunday, January 9th was a red letter] erected at the! cost. of $1200.00, and day in Bethel, Ardmore. The Presiding Elder. Dr. Isaac N. Patterson brought the morning message. Text—“For I determined not to know any thing a- mong you, save Jesus Christ, and Him Platform. The message was filled with inspir- ation and illumination from beginning to end. And a great congregation re- ceived the message in a joyful manner. In the afternoon, Dr. Chas. W. Stew- art, of the People’s Institutional Metho- dist Church of Brooklyn, N. Y, brought another great message to a capacity house. The building was literally pack- ed, up stairs, down stairs, stairways. and vestibule. Dr. Stewart was accom- panied by his Senior Choir, Gospel Chorus, Jr. Ushers, and a large num- ber of officers and members. His message was a message of praise and encouragement. For years to come 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 Become an Agent in Your Church A. M, E. BOOK CONCERN “REV. G. E. CURRY, Business Manager. “epceemcemo emcee cams heard it, Rene eA et men On Monday night, January 10th, the third session of the Quarterly Confer- ence was called to order, Dr. I. N, Patterson, Presiding Elder jn the chair. Devotional services Were conducted by the Pastor, Dr. M. M. Lewis. Bro.| Horace Thomas made motion that Mrs. Florence V, Johnson be elected setre- tary; motion carried. Roll was called and 95 per cent. of the officials were in their places. Disciplinary questions were answered as follows: Conversions and accessions for the ‘quarter fescue Death. saya | Baptisms Increase in membership .,... Departmental reports as follows: Trustees raised this quarter . $2099.87 Stewards! si Foxes Geereemee 1695105) Gospel Chorus ..... 153.17 Senior Choir 61.00 Lady Ushers 57.00 Sunday School ...... 29.86 Senior Stewardesses 9.19 Junior Stewardesses 14.25 Male Ushers ...... Bete 10.50 eart is gone, pray honor to Dr. P. W.R A.M. E, Church will ma to elect | the Churc’ fight, mined to work them oiit, til April, Mary F. Handy M. M. Society - 1185] Dr. P. W. Rogers carved his name a Heart and Hand Coal Club .... 11.82] bove all others, at the last Ge Allen Stars Allen-C. E. League Mother Pearlsigra tate A new stone organ chamber has been every dime of it paid for. The interior of the Church beautifully decorated, and the whole front rearranged, that also has been paid for in full, Instal- this. “Keep Your Faith.” On.” The Presiding Elder was liberal has a fine executive ability in his praise to both pastor and people for the splendid showing made~ this quarter. : ‘ Florence V. Johnson would make it materialize, gl terribly into a man’s heart as does lost | by the fathers. faith—especially faith lost in a friend— J.-B, Villia, a friend who has let you down. It’s a Pastor. Greater St loss for which no material offering can A. M..E. Church compensate. And once this faith has * Hammon been lost it can never be fully recover- y, "§ COLORED MAN'S DISCOVERY - Used and Recommened by Thousands NATURES OWN PRESCRIPTION TAKEN FROM THE EARTH Ar in declining health? Do you suffer from loss of strength and plas Do you feel TIRED, RUN DOWN, PEPLESS, SICKLY, WEAK, NERVOUS? Is your manhood weak? Hee > a cane ? * Do you get up often at night? 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No one can conquer without firm faith. It’s the one Suiding sta, that upholds a man and which ai him courage and strength to win ite ieee Introduction to Phi losophy—Brightman 1 Phildelphi, Business Manager Roesen Book Concern of The A. M. E Chor 16 S. 19th St., Philadelphia, Penna, G. E. Curry, Manager, AO, Evangelism — Hannan BE stators wih rie wh dtd Cone UNO: All problems have an element oj Cis. EN! NN RR cy AN Ma Be 2a 8 so a Se ‘ni ares ons couragemient in them before they take form and substance under the intelfj. gent and courageous mind of one Please find enclosed Postal Money Order or Certified Check f for which please send goods or Saat dered below to the address at the bott the clouds look dark and storms thr en, people often feel frightened become confused. Clouds and will pass. Keep your faith and w: Banas Old Testament History—H. P. Smith .......... i Name of Article Presiding Elder’s A. M. E. Church Record Quarterly Conference . Class Leaders Record . 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Let the board eli lation of the new pipe organ will begin I know of no finer exhortation crucified.” Ist Cor. 2:2. Theme, My] sometime this month. “Bethel Marches gers Daniel A. Payne—J. R.. Coan .. .-.... History of A. M. E. Church—Smith make the Church Extension | ment succeed and would bring business ability, vision and insig Snvelopes, per 100 enyelopes, per 100 . S Envelopes, per 100 Se eS be a blessing to the whole “KEEP YOUR FAITH” Therefore as a candidate for this p ee tion in the A. M. E. Church, we Nothing cats quite so deeply and] board to follow the custom estal - Small Bibles. we : S. S. Teacher’s Self Pronounci . Christian Workers Testament ...--...6.--260055 Picture of Bishop Allen 12% x 103% Certificate orders must not be less than 4 dozen. Ma | Stewards Certificates (per dozen) ....-.-- . Class Leader’s Certificates (per dozen) .... . Stewardess Certifcates (per dozen) . Adult Baptism Certificates (per dozen) ....-.+:- . 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If you do not see on this sheet what you want just write in and we will get it for you. : ; Prices subject to change without notice, i Read your Christian Recorder Weekly for Special Money Saving Sale of Church Supplies. : Studies for Admission Every preacher to be admitted to the Annual Conference must have an eiahth grade education or higher, He must have a respectable Wowedee of the Bible, History of A. M. E. Church, by Smith, The Dis- cipline of the Church and Life of Richard Allen, CASH MUST ACCOMPANY ORDER As these books are not our publication, we are compelled to pay cash for them and ask our customers to do the same, We would suggest that you order only what books you can pay for, ===== DSC09892.JPG ===== PAGE FOURTEEN * THE CHRISTIAN Re ee Buy Direct From Manufacturer and SAVE MONEY! WE MANUFACTURE A COMPLETE LINE OF IN MEMORIAM. REV. J. F. WILLIAMS, D. D. Who went home to God—Dec. 6, 1936} New Blue and Maroon Robes and Caps January 20. She is a faithful Sunday School scholar, and organist for the church. Her father is one of the best officers in the connection, class leader, and steward. SEND FOR NEW CATALOGS National Academic Cap and Gown Co. i MARRIED 821 23 A h St PHILADELPHIA a: rec ;: PENNSYLVANIA Rhuben Elwin Lamb was married to Susie Garrette Tookes, daughter of ‘ Tablets, Bulletin Boards, Communion Service Bishop and Mrs. H. Y,. Tookes, Wed. a banyan ic cy pig fe Appointments December 29, 1937 at 5718 Wabash Avenue. Chicago, Illinois. Mrs. Lamb : e is a graduate from Wilberforce and ¥ Columbia Universities and is a teacher : at Shorter College, Little Rock, Ark. DEAD REE RE ita 4 .D., vet- CHRISTIAN RECORDER SUBSCRIPTION an Gee aoe DR A. M. E. BOOK CONCERN ‘ ‘i #* REV. G. E. CURRY, Business Manager. 4 i IN MEMORIAM + 716 S. 19th Street Philadelphia. Ps ; t Please Renew my Subscription for One Year ( ) Check In memory of our dear son, brother Please enter my name for a new Subscription for One Year (_ ) Check and father Salter Josiah Cochran who NAME sy bod 05 wel Cache gd ee ee ee : Passed away in Washington, D. C.,| a his home, January 18, 1937. We loved you but God loved you best, Mother, bi remy Sisters,| Brothers. and Children. Inclosed find Money Order for $1.58. Se os Soaaies oneiens oad oe anand ANOTHER OLD VETERAN PASSED I want the connection to know that misuabsceedaleags aoecvencescessancescent, | in the passing of the Rev. G. W. Giles, ? the A. M. E. Church has lost one of MORRIS BROWN COLLEGE its most useful servants. Few men of these days can point to more real ATLANTA, GEORGIA achievements than can be accredited Wm. A. FOUNTAIN, Jr. President to Rey. Giles. He joined the annual con- ference 48 years ago and was never out of line since that day. Faithful and true to methodism, he labored as if each day was his last; that the church might grow and that the kingdom of God might fully come into the lives of the nations of the earth. He was not s) by any means an educated man in the sense which we term education, but he always knew how to bring results in soul saving and gathering revenue for the church, He was one of the happy men in the common ministry | # Courses leading to Bachelor oi Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees in the following divisions: Science, Social Science, Education, Languages, Philosophy, Commercial, Home Econo- mics, and Music. . DeeegORa aes Rated by Southern Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools. Member of Association of American Colleges. = —o00o——. his efforts to ser During his: long a tenure of pastorate Appo to: several places a he pastored are: For further information write to the Presideat W. A. FOUNTAIN, Jr. Ponce | Lahaven Circuit, Greenwood Circuit, Post Oak twice; Holmes Valley Circuit ~ | post he died. He was then se friends and acquaintances will fond memory the fine service and the splendid fellowship istic only of Rev. Gilbert \W. His body was laid to rest in \\ Cemetery, DeFuniak Spring ‘The funeral of Dr. P. S. Hill of Allen Chapel, Dayton, Ohio, ‘church, January 14, 1938 with H. Mason, presiding elder in ¢ who introduced the following order exercises: 1. Hymn—“Seryant of God, We! On 5. Obituary ....Mrs. Edna Woodsé 6. Remarks: and would not allow anything to baffle| tY. | beautifully several of their D2" RY 3, ii uit, t ice, Caryy; a. i Tyvill Circuit, Freeport Circuit, on | Circuit, twice; Vernon <s ‘Leon Circuit, Millvitl, oe Mt. Olive Circuig Circuiy at Which : Se Say TVing his CHOIR GOWNS “Thou’rt gone, Beloved, | a ow Beet that Cireyi PULPIT GOWNS The abyss of heaven 8 bones \ : ES Hath swallowed up thy form; _ a é B as Pastored and ya, EMBROIDERI Yet on our hearts ; is ee crs aecess in the ming, YARD Deeply has sunk the lesson ag hte a cariy him from the Point of meses thou hast given, ; mn dine cauechy and Patsonages ang TRIMMINGS And shall not soon depart.” petping convents) a nd ‘in Taising funds STOLES E He was never mindful of himsel he CAPS Tucille Wie Willamette ce fonene church,” GOWNS AND Lois Williams Rabb |. apsenee af the last confcreng Favorite Hi was perhaps the most noticeable of an CHOIR HATS, a (Favorite sl » .| for many years. He leaves to ao VESTMENTS OC MOVES LS ve CLOSE amelie pascmeea devated wife who suffer. CHURCH ed with him through all the years f HANGINGS GRADUATE his ministry. and two daughters, thes d child frien ACADEMIC Margueritte Moore, daughter of Mr. Rae pitt ee ,.. ee HOODS and Mrs. Royal Moore, St. Paul at} 4 nnyal Conference Bs A orida Ask to see the Springfield, Illinois, Thursday evening a W. Walker his affectiona ey ing elder delivered the funeral Eul and the writer performed at th His body was honorably hand Edding Funeral Home of Panar Florida. Sleep on Elder Giles till the resur- rection And then awake in His like-ness To enter into the joy of heavenly per fection, And remain foreyer in the portals of rest, REY. N. Z. GRAHAM Tallahassee, Florida HE WAS A GOOD MAN tragic death was conducted f Done”. 1.2: Dr J. H. M Presiding Elder of Cincinnati RP TayeE Acie sees +» Dr. G. L. Hicks . Scripture Lesson— , Dr. George F. Woods" = 4. Resolutions and Telegrams— ; Dr, T. D. Scott Presiding Elder of Youngstows District. Drs. Hicks of the A. M. © ion Church; W. H. McCallum, 0! The M. E, Church; P. H. Hill, of Ke " Baptist Church; C. S. Spivey." of Payne Seminary; L. ©. Ridley: of Wilberforce University. Pye dlogy a. 1/1 Bishop) R. C. Ranse? All of the speakers were fu their praise of Dr. Hill as a C! gentleman, a lover of his som 1 pristia? fellowmam abilie as ae preacher, and pastor of ab sang e great choir of his church “4 “selections which melte! nigregation to tears. ine hundred and eighty"? the Christian Re- church, birth month, pee who plan to attend jishops’ Council in Montgomery, ma on February 24, 1938, please Rev. George T. Sims, Box 481, omery, Alabama. ss: Room and meals $1.50 per day, bn African M. E. Church, ‘ic by Rev. J. S. Hatcher deceased obtained from Mrs. Gertrude cher at 1334% Lincoln Avenue, nati, Ohio. 7 Bishops’ Council of the African dist Episcopal Church will meet | Jar mid-winter session Febru-| M-27, 1938, at St. John Church, | gomery, Alabama, Rev. Geo. T.| $09 Madison St., entertaining . The opening session will be at M., Thursday the 24th. J. S. FLIPPER, Senior Bishop J. A. GREGG, Secretary Council. | General Conference Commission eby called to meet in St. John , E. Church, Montgomery, Alaba- Wednesday night at 7 P. M., fary 23, 1938, all Cities wishing Bye the General Conference will ady to present their claims upon ecasion. J. S. FLIPPER, Senior Bishop ‘Connectional Council of the Afri- Methodist Episcopal Church will, in its twenty-eighth annual n Montgomery. Alabama Wednes- loon in harmony with the date fthe Bishops’ Council. The main m will consist of the reports Vatious committees and the ,dis- n of them, hence the various nen are urged to see that a report de from every committee. If he himself unable to attend, send tport to Secretary C. A. Wing- 40 Vine Stree, Atlanta, Ga., in or him to receive it before § for the Council, If you know } time that you will not report, the kindness to so inform me, “May arrange for the report. ion of all Negro Methodists given prominent consideration | | Program. Let every earnest T come to help. - M. TOWNSEND, President J. D. HOWELL, Vice-Pres. C. A. WINGFIELD, Secretary , PS’ COUNCIL AND GEN- _ CONFERENCE COMMIS- _ SION I sylvania R. R— day, February 22. th St., Pennsyl- THE CHRistIAN RECORDER Leave Washington, DEC Southern Rallway—125 P. M. Tuesday ten] FERENCES, WRITE FROM eran ae TWO TO THREE PAGES, BUT Way 9 bets: NC, Southern Rail. | NO MORE; AND FOR ANNUAL Es 00 P.M. Tuesday, Febru- CONFERENCES, WRITE NOT t MORE THAN FIVE PAGES OF inst Rail-| REGULAR NOTE PAPER; FOR Aa ay, Febru-! 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M, Tuesday, sylvania R, R— February 22, vaniaRailway—10:33 P. M. Satur- day, February 26. Arrive New York, Pennsylvania Rail- way — 12:15 A. M. Sunday. Febru- Fares to Montgomery Round Trip Railroad Fares From - Coach Clergy New York.... $41.60 $39.30 Philadelphia. 38.00 36.60 Baltimore... 34.20 33.80 Washington... 32.60 32.60 One Way Pullman Fares From Lower Upper D, Room New York..../... $8.00 $6.40 $28.00 Philadelphia..... 7.25 5.80 26.00 Baltmiore........ 6.00 480 21.00 Washington..... 6.00 4.80 mn For further information, reservation, etc, consult: Mr. H. H. Lowber, Traffic Depart- ment, Pennsylvania Railroad, Philadel- phia, Pa. Mr. J. R. Hawkins, Financial Secretary, 1541 14th St., N. W., Wash- ington, D. C. CONTRIBUTORS, TAKE NOTICE! FIRST—LET ALL CONTRI- BUTORS WRITE ON ONE SIDE OF THE PAPER ONLY. SECONDLY—DO NOT AB- BREVIATE, 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 EM OUT. THIRDLY_MAKE YOUR MANUSCRIPT SHORT. WE HAVE FOR GENERAL CHURCH NEWS ONLY ABOUT A PAGE AND A HALF. FOL- LOW THIS RULE: FOR QUAR- TERLY CONFERENCES, WRITE ONLY ONE PAGE AND A HALF; FOR DISTRICT CON- BEATRICE I. FRANKLYN Anyone knowing the whereabout of Beatrice I. Franklyn or a Rev. Mr. Franklyn, minister in our church in 1915 please communicate with the Edi- tor of the Christian Recorder at once, 5828 Race Street. Philadelphia, Penna. The woman resided at 221 Queen Street, St. John, New Brunswick, Some money is available for them.—Ed. EVANGELISTIC MEETINGS If you want an old time revival, soul- saving meeting or Bible assembly, write Evangelist, F. D. Holloway, Field address Chapel Hill, Texas, Home ad- dress 112 Pecan St., Waco, Texas. EXPLANATION & INFORMATION By Rev. J. L. Butler. D.D., Sr. To the pastors, officers and members of the Waycross District, Georgia An- nual Conference A. M. E. Church. My dear Friends: I take this method of in- forming one and all that, the Annual Conference Minutes for the 1935-1936 were turned over to your present Presiding Elder, the Rev. L. A. Townsley, D.D. A number of the years § Will promote a full growth of hair i PAGE FIFTEEN brethren have written to me for min- utes, therefore, you will please bé ad- vised. The entire batch of minutes for the Waycross District was turned over to Rev. L. A. Townsley, Presiding El- der, just as they came from the printer to-me, Sickness has prevented your Presiding Elder from getting around to give the minutes out. I am sure you may have them by writing or calling upon him. Iam your brother, J. L. Butler, Sr. P. E. Savannah Dist. Wanted: Reverend John H. Massie to write the Editor of The Christian Recorder at once. Anyone knowing his address will please send it immed- iately. Very importance. George A. Singleton, 5828 Race St. Philadelphia, Penna. persons had passed and for the last time looked upon his face as he lay in calmness amid a profusion of flowers sent by loving friends and organizations, he was tenderly borne to the grave by loving friends. Thus ended the life of a good man of God. —P. A. Nichols. Xenia, O. LA MOTT, PA. With a membership of only 150. children and adults, La Mott A. M. E. Church, City Line at 15th Street, Phila- delphia has raised $1038.48 in a finan- cial effort, recently concluded. Thru the untiring, sacrificial leadership of the followiug was this yery successful endeavor accomplished: Leon Jones, Stanley Berry, Jacob Matthews, Vin- cent Burley, William Moore, James Burley, Fred Williams, Ruth Griffin. The Rey. W. R, Gullins, Jr., is the pas- tor. Indeed can we say, “The Lord hath done great things for us, whereof we are glad.” WINSTON - i Aner ‘s Li Circult bound Bible, S« * v2 Jor IMustrated Catatog of Bibles WILD ROSE HAIR GROWER Formerly East India, now Wild Rose Will also restcre the Strength, Vital- ity and Beauty of the hair. One Jar 50 Cts, Soldwby 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 RNATIONAL ===== DSC09893.JPG ===== : — fresh | roasted R.R.WRIGHT SR. /MPORTER. 19TH. & SOUTH STS. PHILA. PA. V e SALEM, VIRGINIA Rev. W. Boyd Lawrence who was as- ne pata signed to the Monticello District at the last Annual Conference. Madison along with other churches wring. We are proud of our pastor.| on the district has pledged to Dr. W. But not able to do for him as we wish.| Boyd Lawrence its unstinted support. We are praying that the Lord will] The entire district feels that in Dr. help us in our struggle as we have one} Lawrence, they -have a. man with a among the best in the State and our| keen insight on the great ne¢ds of the church has come out so much under him} A. M. E. Church, one who will be a this year. great asset if he is given his rightful Our pastor’s wife is having her vaca-} place, that as a bishop. tion. She went first to Jersey City, N.} Madison, one of the most historic J. to spend Xmas with her sisters and| churches on the district, has taken on from there she left last Sunday for St.| new life under the leadership of its Paul, Minn. to spend some time with} pastor. Rey. C. K. Knight who is both her daughter. We hope for her a}a pastor and a preacher. We are in pleasant trip and stay, But we are miss-| line for a bigger and better church and ing her so very much, Bethel is still] another 100 per cent. year, proud of her pastor, the Rev. M. C. The reports for the beginning of the Williams, and it would be a treat for} year showed that the church had a very you to hear him sing, pray or preach. | fine organization and the forces at (Miss) Elizabeth Price Madison are being marshalled to the tune of success. A teception for the return of the pastor and the coming of the Presiding Elder, a very, very unique affair, was given at the home of Mrs. The First Quarterly, Conference for} L. M. Curgile. Many members and St, Paul A. M. E. Church, Madison, ! friends in and out of town were present Ga. was held January 14, 1938 with its] alongwith the pastor of Covington, most efficient pastor, Rev, C. K,] Rev. C. M, May. The members and Knight and the new Presiding Elder, friends of Madison extend thanks to 4 (Continued From Page 1) MADISON, GA. « cy ate FREE — FREE — FREE — FREE. ....I know that to all you real coffee drinkers, good coffee is important. It makes all the difference, at breakfast, between startin th day right and wrong. It makes a good luncheon taste just that . ‘ better. And it’s the perfegt finishing touch to a delicious dinner, |, you can quite sympathize with the Scandinavians who substitute aah and cakes for the English afternoon tea, That’s why I’m so glad ny i: able to present to our subscribers this genuine Haitian Coffee—fo, ; is really « delicious beverage. People who are very critical Say that is without question the best coffee they ever tasted. ..... ........... Perhaps one reason for the excellence of Haitian Coffee is that j, Haiti, where coffee is one of the largest crops, all the coffee is grown on small plantations worked by the natives. For generations these People have been proud to maintain the quality of their coffee so much 50 that they have never lacked for a market. The only reason that Haitian Cf. fee is so little known in the United States is that for a long time th. output of Haiti has been absorbed by European countries, especially France. But now you can enjoy this wonderful drink in your own home and at the same time enjoy reading one of the best Church papers. . HOW TO GET IT Just fill out this blank and send $1.50 and you will receive js pound of Haitian Coffee at once and THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER each week for a year, — This is a New Year’s compliment added to the Book Concern Vitaly os UME LXXXIX—NO. 45, REY. J. MCKENZIE HARRISON The Good Samaritan Herald, found- ed, owned, and edited by the Reverend J. McKenzie Harrisor umter. S. C.,, recently appeared in 28th Anniver- sary. It contained pictures of Sumter as it appeared in the early days before 4he automobile, the city council, and letters of commendation from various leaders in church and civic life. Editor Harrison is one of the most | substantial citizens in South Carolina 4 Bishop J. S. Flipper has appointed him as Book Stewart for the State. He is official representative of church peri- odicals for the Seventh Episcopal Dis- trict. He is a life-trustee of Allen Uni- _ versity and gives a $10.00 prize each year at commencement to the member of & the Freshman Class who most highly " distinguished’ himself in scholarship. Enclose please find One Dollar and Fifty Cents ($1.50) for one ye 's Subscription to Christian Recorder and FREE GIFT of one pound o Haitian Coffee. REV. G. E. CURRY, Manager, A. M. E. Book Concern * i 716 S. 19th Street : AD Philadelphia, Pa Hi Mrs. Gregg and I accor op D. H. Sims to Ber: dance of his Annual Con! Yours in His caus JOHN A. GREG Bishop W, A. Fountain for these lead- ers and pledge to him their confidence in his integrity of character and their support of his great program. | Loyalty is our slogan. ¢ - A. Bynum, Sec. MATTOON, ILLINOIS ‘SPRINGFIELD DISTRICT ILLINOIS CONFERENCE pee BISHOP JOHN A. GREGG MAKES APPEAL FOR ALLEN DAY FOR THE SUPPORT OF THE A. M. E. BOOK CONCERN. SUGGESTED PROGRAM ALLEN DAY ANNIVERSA! The Second Quarterly Conference of the Springfield District was held at the A. M. E. Church Sunday, January 9, 4 with the Rey. Charles E. Brooks presid- ing elder in charge. _ The pastor, Rey. W. J. Smith preach- the eleven o'clock service and Dr. s delivered a wonderful message afternoon service. His sermons and addresses have always been heard ly, and his willing services in all of weather, accepted with genuine (Continued From I ment and Opportunity © Church.” Sing Hymn. “C° a Mysterious Way” (A. “ Hymn No. 28). ; Sermoh—Text: First (°° 27, Sing hymn, “On Christ Rock I Stand” (A. ™ I Hymn No. 219). Invitation for the accc? bers. Offering for Allen Allen Day envelopes) NOTE: This service may be he" evening. If held in the | first hymn should he, Kingdom Lord” (A Hymn No. 284.) eb Have each member cor ut penny for each year the been organized, (Continued From Page 1) The manager, Rev. G. E. Curry, has wrought a miracle in buying back the beautiful building that we had lost and he is\working hard to pay for it. I have talked with him about the plan and find that everything is on a sound | basis. If we stand by him, I am sure that we will be out of debt in a very short time and I am calling upon the Presiding Elders, Ministers, and mem- bers of the Fourth District to raise their Allen Day money and send it to Rev. G. E. Curry, Manager. 716 South 19th Street, Philadelphia, Pa., Monday morning following the Allen Day ser- vices, In the meantime, send me a card reporting the amount sent to him for my record. Dr. Brooks stands high in the com- District, State, and national work of the African Methodist 1 Church and is a tireless work- s district. ; orts were given in as an im- Ne first district conference JC to er, REY. WILL J. SMITH x PHILADELPHIA, PA. ACTHE-OFF i SS —— —__. aAN: AU es OF THE AFRICAN:METHODIST-EPISCOPAL CHURCH. eM AN QUR BROTHER, REV, G. L. HAYDEN, SUCCEEDING AT ST. JAMES A. M. E. CHURCH St. Paul, Minn, _ Coming from Turner Chapel A. M. E. Church, Ft. Wayne. Indiana. by amicable arrangement and authoriza- tion of our prudent and sagacious Bish- op, John A. Gregg, Rey. Hayden ex- changed charges with Rey. Wm. E. Guy, our former pastor. Rey. G. L. Hayden arrived at St, Paul, Saturday, October 9, 1937 and preached his first sermon Sunday morning, October 10, 1937 to an expectant but nonchalant congregation. From then on, his. work can best be told in the following lines: He came in good faith, a Godsend, With a family amiable forsooth; He came with one purpose. explicit, Preaching purity, wisdom, and truth. He came with a message, undaunted, Full surrender to the will of our Lord; Put aside entanglements that hinder Be steadfast in the service of God. \lthough in a huddle, disquieted; He bade us haye patience and faith, And bask in the sunlight of charity, Where peace and harmony awaits. This preacher, teacher, and master, For the youth of today he pleads, Success is just a step farther, If they follow in the path he leads, St, James is moving forward, United in spirit and work; With Rey. Hayden as our leader No duty or service should lurk, Ambitious for souls, St, James has indeed experienced a spiritual awaken- ing; from October 10, 1937 to January 2. 1938, 61 accessions including 24 con- yerts and § reclamations, and 30 from rches. Our financial revenue has notably increased under Dr. Hay- den’s administration, From October 10, 1937 to and including January 3, 1938 more than one thousand fifty-one dol- lars ($1,051.00) have been raised, and a goodly part of our floating indebted- ness is being liquidated. The church clubs and trustee department under the supervision of Dr. G, L. Hayden will soon launch a financial drive to wipe out the entire indebtedness, All the official departments of the church, including the church clubs and choir, are standing unitedly in support of the pastor’s. program, working like bees, other clubs in the act of formation. The prayer and class service has also taken on new life, surrendering to the other cl reyealin| a Christian life as preached and exem- plified by our pastor. \ Old St. James is realizing the dreams that the faithful prayed for in past years, The conquering power of Jesus Christ has changed our dreaded fears. g inspiration of God's word and] __ THURSDAY, JANUARY , 1938 DR. D. L. GRADY HOLDS FIRST QUARTER AT ST. STEPHEN A. M. E, CHURCH Greensboro, N. C. The Quarterly Conference was open- ed with devotions conducted by the Presiding Elder, Dr. D. L. Grady, after which were yery inspiring remarks by the Presiding Elder, In his remarks, he spoke of the relationship of the members to the church. Also the duty of members in making the work of the church a success. In other words. the necessity of cooperation. Mrs. L. A. LeBoo was elected as secretary for the year. Reports were from the follow- ing: The Sunday School, Stewards, Trustees. Stewardess Boards, Nos. 1, 3, 5, 6, and 7. Woman’s Home and Foreign Missionary, Ushers, Choir, A. C. E. League. The P. E. thanked the boards for the splendid reports given. Also for the excellent work of each board dur- ing the past year. The following per- sons were elected as stewards: Messrs. L.. D.- Middleton, ‘William Hawes, Dayid Neal, James Hayes, William Prid- gen, Richard Howard, L. M. Sim- mons. Edward Flood. Mr. L, D. Mid- dleton was elected as delegate to the District Conference. Mr. David Neal, Alternate. After the report of classes, Memorial Services were conducted for the following persons who passed from time into eternity: Mr. Edward Quick, Madames Legusta Hawes, and Kate Bryant. Doxology. Benediction, Dr. D. L. Grady. Rey. C. A. Stroud, pastor Mrs. Laura Powell | INDIANOLA, MISS. Our First Quarterly Conference for the year 1937-38 was held with Bryant Chapel, December 20, 1937 by Rey. R C. Perry, presiding elder of the Le- land District. Sunday, the 19th, the Presiding Elder preached to a large audience both forenoon and evening. Our pastor, Rev. G. W, Thomas, had everything in readiness, Our spiritual howed their strength and actiyi- ty. very department gaye written re- ports. The Presiding Elder was pleased with the outlook. Our pastor and wife, Mrs. C. P. Thomas, have just recently been returned to us for their seventh year. Collection for the Quarter was $198.75. fore Mrs. E. R. Crawford May the God of Love, justice, and mer- cy continue this bountiful blessing and crown our feeble efforts with success. Cc. H, MILLER Church Clerk ELIZABETH, NEW JERSEY The third quarterly conference of the New Brunswick District convened January 4, 1938 at the A. M. E, Church in Elizabeth. New Jersey, Rey, F. Van- derhorst the Presidi New Brunswick’ Di: sided over the conference; the opening service was given to devotion. Immediately and after the devotional service the g Elder of the rict p) secretary and reporter were clected. The Presiding Elder called for all reports of the various boards of the church and day school; their reports were commended very highly. The Charity Club which only made its debut in-this church recently has not only proyen s sful in the fina n- cial field, but is aid also. 1g spiritualistic Dr. F. Vanderhorst in closing com- mended pastor and rch or speedy progress. “In order for church to succeed PEACE, HARMONY, and love must (prevail; m will haye to sacr any times one life for peace s doing splendid ership-of Your sake. Your chu work=arttder the Tea pastor, but mind you in any church or organization where peace domin the old adversary u on the out side waiting pa oppor- tunity; the t will overcome | The Chu of the obstz I inspite h of God will 5 les that confr them for righteousness, will overcome some day and be crowned for its endurance.’ MISS EZEL-COLLIER In This Issue | The Daily Stewart ... 2 Stinday School Lesson 3 Editorials : The Fifth Episcopal District.. 4 Allen Day: o.s.6s4. 05 tel 4 Ts your Church Insured?. 4 Baptists as Good Samaritans.. 4 Pointed Points 4 Churchman Afield .. 5 Birthday Greetings 5 Young People’s Page ...::..:++07 6 Allen Christian Endeavor League... 6 The Christian Recorder Pulpit.... 6 From Other Papers. se 10 TRE CAINE B. tcl tine rye nea rete Fe Do you Know the History of your RGOECERA Na tex deco > eh eae 13 National Negro Hour—Rey, Joseph Gomez Transitions .... Notices ..... The Man of The Hour—Rev, W, TODES vesiees GN Wea CN sane ie A ROE PRICE FIVE CENTS
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  ===== DSC09877.JPG ===== by Sa PAGE SIXTEEN ee (hhebhbibeebekbhibbhbbebbbebt bebe bbe feof ebb tte : = ~ Philadelphia, ?2 - ; tee beh PHP E ERE REPRE EEREEER EERE EERE REE PEER EERE RE EEEEEEEREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE PEER EEE 1D Ts ee both races in the ministry, as in all other sacred developed the host of young men who | races. : j Mississippi, on August 2, 1884, and died ]-undertakings, a man must haye com-| are at the head of the colored school} He is survived by his December 24, 1937, at the Delta Cooper- ative Rochdale, Mississippi, where he was serving as pastor togeth- er with Rev. Sam H. Franklin of the community church located on the Farm, Farm, which is operated by Dr. Sherwood Eddy and associates as an experiment in race relations in the heart of the deep South, Rev. Snowden received his literary training at the Magnolia High School, at Vicksburg, Mississippi, and his agri- cultural training at the Arkansas State College, Pine Bluff, Arkansas, and Tuskegee Institute, Alabama. He was engaged in ministerial work as pastor in the North Mississippi Conference for the past eighteen years. He had just been re-assigned for the second year to the pastorate of Disney Chapel A, M. E.. Church, of Greenville, Mississippi, by Bishop S. L. Greene, in the Annual Conference recently held at Mound Bayou. He began his ca-! reer in the pastorate of the A. M, E. Church in 1919. | After serving as local minister under the late Bishop William H. Heard, he joined the Conference of the A. M. E. Church with a class of nine. In 1915 Rev, Snowden, realizing that THE CHRISTIA © R.R.WRIGHT SR. IMPORTER. . 19TH. & SOUTH STS. PHILA. PA. panionship, help and guidance, on April 18th took unto him a wife, Mau- rien Anna Johnson, who stood with him and served him until the end. The tivo, remembering the bidding of Al- mighty God, worked together as one. Rev. Snowden was ordained Elder under Bishop William W. Beckett. In 1919 he reteived his first appointment, White Stone A. M. E. Church, where he served successfully for three years. From White Stone he went to Helm for three years; then to Hooper’s Chapel two years; St. Peter’s two years; House Chapel three years; Medcalf — three years; Shelby Station five years; Dis- ney Chapel, Greenville, one year and three weeks, During the five years at Shelby he built a brick vencer church and paid for it before leaving. In 1927 it was found that Rev. Snow- den was fitted for tasks other than the ministry and agriculture; he was chos- en Supervisor of Negro Schools of Bolivar County. The Bolivar County Negro School System«owes its growth and present development to him. A college graduate was placed at the head of each of the large schools of the county, Under his supervision were: hee N RECORDER !-FREE — FREE — FREE — FREE. ....1 know that to all you real coffee drinkers, good coffee j, important. It makes all the difference, at breakfast, between ae i day right and wrong. It makes a good luncheon taste : better. And it’s the perfect finishing touch to a delicious you can quite sympathize with the Scandinavians who substitute and cakes for the English afternoon tea, That’s why I’m so Ria, ae able to present to our subscribers this genuine Haitian epkfen " is really a delicious beverage. People who are very critical sa a ‘ without question the best coffee they ever tasted. Ree Perhaps one reason for the excellence of Haitian Coffee is th, Haiti, where coffee is one of the largest on small plantations worked by the natives. For generations these peopl have been proud to maintain the quality of their coffee so much so i they have never lacked for a market, The only reason that Haitian oF fee is so little known in the United States is that for a long time the output of Haiti has been absorbed by European countries, eos France. But now you can enjoy this wonderful drink in your own Leas and at the same time enjoy reading one of the best Church papers. : HOW TO GET IT Just fill out this blank and send $1.50 and you will receive one pound of Haitian Coffee at once and THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER ea:) week for a year This is a New Year’s compliment added to the Book Concern, Street Enclose please find One Dollar and Fifty Cents ($1.50) for one year's Subscription to Christian Recorder and FREE GIFT of one pound of Haitian Coffee. system. On September 16, 1937, Rey. Snow- den and his family moyed to the Delta Cooperative Farm, at Rochdale, Mis- sissippi, to assist in ministerial work and religious education and become supervisor of the poultry farm and can- ning plant. Here, in the short space of three months, he won the respect and confidence of all those, both white and colored, with whom he had occasion to deal, He was also prominent in fraternal circles of the county and state, being Past Exalted Ruler of I. T. Mont- gomery Lodge No. 664, of Mound Ba- you, and Past Master of the Masonic Lodge of Renava, Mississippi. He was a trustee of Campbell College, Jackson, County Colored Trustee _ Association, and he served in 1936 as Presiding El- der of.the Mound Bayou District dur- ing the illness of Dr. S. P. Felder. Rev. Snowden, as he was more fa- miliarly known, was at important fac- tor in encouraging better relations be- tween the races in Bolivar County, for which he enjoyed the confidence and esteem of the leading citizens o Manager, A. M. E. Book Concer ‘good, and The Leader £ both | Horace Jenkins, pastor. a ta ae RY Y, iy bi Vitally A ng the Just that much, dinner, In fact t in crops, all the coffee js rtowy REV. G. E. CURRY, 716 S. 19th Street rien Anna Snowden of the first nine-mont! school in Bolivar Cou Cooperative Farm, anc Carter Snowden, a st 1 College, Jackson. ANKFOM ANDERSON AT FR (Continued from | = to be stopped before Anderson for pausing ™ "'° ‘own bill to try to mp tr in the bud. { Charles W. Anderson * byob and’he needs to DC Negroes over the State ‘*" ‘his fight for his ow" pill him words of encour: ‘can help. him in his f bus segregation pill by ie ‘representatives and ie 1a them to also oppose ET he Lou's Ed.—Representativ¢ ane alumnus of Wilberforce i an ACTIVE MEMBE Chapel, Louisville, Ky j SOD ouR FATIH BISHOP RICHARD A 3 ERAN = cHrist OUR ASTHE-Urricit. > GAN: OF THE AFRICAN-METHODIST- EPISCOPAL CHURCK. \ REDEEMEDSS ST OUR BROTHE RS R2=—> ee ZZ \ean= DS heme NU PRICE FIVE CENTS LLEN-Founder Birthday, February 14th., 1760 of the African Methodist Epicopal Church, ===== DSC09878.JPG ===== a The Daily Altar kK By Rev. Carlyle F. Stewart Minneapolis, Minn. took her Mpg ee Saal. In our day of regimentation we are growing more and more impersonal -eyen in our spiritual relationship as well as our physical, Often within the a church, members worship to-| ma; gether, sometime for years, without] y, : knowing each other, pe fas, heen to| ones ee ow flamin become acquainted. People will never l pray in the ie a be reached very effectively until we] that their wound pepe of make our evangelization personal. One| af ee cet great soul-winner has said that the|~——|—\————---— pee as is that of one so that __ Friday, February 1 is no mistake who is meant when JUSTIFYING OURSELyr the speaker says “Thou art the man.” bet ‘ | Prayer: Giye us, we pray of Lord.} the personal interest in Thy children, But ‘he. willing to justit Help us to lift up the fallen and| Luke 10:29. strengthen the weak with a hand- /casp of sympathy and a touch sincere interest. In Jesus’ name. Amen rans ear Lord, ther ny eople today who have 4 & ton, EEE REE EEE EEE spare not; declaring in no uncertain terms that the “wages of sin is death.” No one can speak lightly of sin when he has witnessed the utter desolation and stark tragedy that accompanies it as an inevitable result, . “When you have done an evil thing No matter what its size, No matter what reward it brings; Something in you dies.” Prayer: O, Heavenly Father, we strive to achieve things in this life many |. times without realizing the need of thy power to free us from sin that in all of our strivings we have a conscience ¥ void of offense before God and man, purpose of the church ofttimes because} Forgive the mistakes of the past and we become emmeshed in the machinery that runs it. A church cannot go “high- brow” and be the church of Christ. We see churches restricting the membership to people of a certain class or group. Highly organized many churches are completely lost in promotion and finan- cial efforts to keep open the doors. A church that does not reach out to save sinners and to bring in those lost to God 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, Februa: 12 : sa ae = es Xe Psychologists call the process reasoning in which we excy selves from the blame of our ; deeds as “rationalizing,” In ; fmon misuse of the word “a better known as “alibing.” How many of us are willing, hioy to give ourselves the real ce that we deserve, Let us be hc our selves in all our de thine ownself. be true; and j as the night the day, thou . be false to anyman,” God gr prayer maybe for honesty to o —Amen, “IT came not to call the righteous but to repentance.” Mark 2:17. » Read Mark 2:13-17, It is easy to lose sight of the real sinners Wednesday, February 16 THE OVERCOMING LIFE help us to live righteously in the fu- ture. In Jesus’ name. Amen “TI write unto you young men because you have overcome the wicked one.” I John 2:13, Read I John 2:12-17. It has been said that the New Testa- met Church was a successful church because its members were overcoming something. Sin and evil was ever a constant and immortal -enemy, easily at the best can scarcely be called a oe, ee EGE fat Beg eres een our { finer ees The life of Richard Allen was one of people tect ed Gist wena oe peak eet Pecdor In a town where I once pastored a] unselfish service for others, Born un- ply lost in a fog of per; fexat - and Pee anescn ns guey.nd ‘eran minister of a very prominent church} der the most adverse and trying cir-| doubt of the reality of vhele Chri ti Be eee te st re fused membership to a colored fami-| cumstances his unselfish service and| experience. A ae m: kc ie pee ae ie aoe the Great ly on the grounds that they ought to] genuine conversion to Christ impress- today “How ie I pel re ine Bete eater ask it ine affiliate with a church of their own] ¢d all who knew or met him. The fact Christian?” at aaa a him aie “as racial group when the family lived sev-| that he was able to bring his own mas-| tell me how he k that h eae ae eral blocks from the colored church] ter to Jesus Christ gives an insight into} love : ga Pe Se oh aera but only a short distance from the] the heart and passion of. the man. — Phere are as 5 reat victori t b a: Seialiaat “ church that rejected them. Let usf— What Southey said of John Wesley} won today b: ae Daple pk ae never forget that the chief mission of] can be said of Allen: “He was a man| there Sars in de ” i rae ic a Jesus and of His church is to seek] Of great views, great energies and| Ever outh ould an he and to save those that are lost. great virtues.” Of him well could it ae a oie Wise mda aon Prayer; Dear Lord, grant that wel] be said “He carried a lighted candle in- 0 } may never set our social standards in} to my soul.” the church beyond the inclusion off Richard Allen is revered today be- men and women lost in sin. Help us] Cause he served. He idendified himself to remember that we are all sinners] With the struggles of his Pp Monday, February 14 HE SAVED _ GRACE AT THE TABLE * “He saved others,” Matt, 27:42, Read John 13:1-17. HYMNS THAT LIVE When I can read my title 45 r . mansions in the skies, Siren gues wot Vil bid fare-well to every fear, nl § y E iy mathe a pace eto ee devil's leavings.” f Prayer; Our clear 10 Should earth against my soul ence And fiery darts be hurled, gracious Heavenly eople. His] Father, we ise Th fc i " rita ste : bade , We praise Thee today for the tan’s rage, ur a: on ne beg: how much] Was the spirit of Thoreau who having] overcoming grace that thou dost give ai cape no a a * : ay have achieved by Thy grace.| suffered himself to be imprisoned] to those who seek it Help us to rise} ic Bate aa a —Amen. rather than to pay an unj on i 1eiey =~ Just tax was] to greater heights of spiritual living. ike a wi And Sunday, February. 13 y ere?” protested Emerson, To E My So I but safely reach my home God, my heaven, my all. > 4 ‘There shall I bathe my weary sou!" seas of heavenly rest, And not a waye of trouble roll my peaceful breast. which Thoreau replied with fire: “Wal- do, why are you not here?” Prayer: As we review the life Thy “Blessed is he whose transgression} S"¢@t servant and founder of our fs. foneseetic whan ai meonccen ORAS beloved church, O Heavenly Father, Psalm 3211-7. 4 grant us power to serve our generation Sin. deerible, Te Beheee vepeoncls with willing heart and hands as did he, d both on the sinner and upon those who| '” Jesus’ name. Amen aN, DELIVERANCE FROM SIN Tiare Felesiary 17 GO, AND DO THOU LIKEWISE Across : and “Then Jesus said unto him, Go 0 thou likewise.” Luke 10:37, se i : Luke 10:23-37, — |S CYRENE A. M. E. CHURCH a chbaeke Mba 7 ‘caper the ; ————___________| [| never hear a familiar passage of Rey. R. N. Nelson pastor : napper, who wis ‘ Pe Rov, ns Tuesday, February: 15 Scripture used by another preacher) # ai Piqua, bio i kis Sscuedare ri ep - segs and CHRIST’S TOUCH without eceiving fresh ins; iration from fel a DE ced thay ot Urey eee voaee his interpretations of the text. Tonight | GREAT REVIVAL sobbed that she was glad her boy was] | heard a minister speak fcom the para- Eas caught for her worries about his where- a Gye A. M, E, Church enjoyed * “pound| great revival. The evangelist was s ae: Rey.. Mr. Ww. A. ‘Coleman, pasto! LY the A, M. E. Church, Rossford, a The meeting started January 3 1938 *” “(Continued on Page 3 Col 4) ; “He came and took her by the hand] ble of the Good Samaritan emphasizin abouts and misdeeds would be over.| and lifted her up;” Mark 1:31, Read the fact that the Samaritan } ad reduces men helow the level of] Mark 2:29-39, 4 up his wounds: 4 ay rutes, From the record of M: ‘Said t faker in su Th : ; 4 ark weMearn| Said the speaker in substance: “There : With crime on the increase it be-| that the second miracle of pak are lots of peopl coves the church to cry aloud and}the healing of Poter’s mother-in-law Nandi alee ‘ we 4S thouety r) P them, y, yy ne oi Y himsels I heard a minister speak from the Dara Of faljy Lesson 20th Century Quarterly » VIL February 13 [SERVING THE SARBATH _ FOR MAN son Text: Mark 2:23; 3:1-6 nd it came to pass, that he was r the sabbath day through the infields; and his disciples began, as went, to pluck the ears, 24 And risees said unto him, Behold, do they on the sabbath day that js not lawful? 25 And he said them, Did ye never read what id did, when he had need, and was mn , he, and they that were with im? 26 How he entered into the house od when Abiathar was high priest, ate the showbread. which is not ful to eat save for the priests, and also to them that were with him? #7 And he said unto them. The sabbath Was made for man, and not man for the ‘abbath: 28 so that the Son of man is ord eyen of the sabbath. ) 3.1 And he entered again into the Synagogue; and there was a man there Rvho had his hand withered. 2 And hey watched him, whether he would Meal him on the sabbath day; that they 1 ight accuse him. 3 And he saith unto Mthe man that had his hand withered, tand forth. 4 And he saith unto them, § it lawful on the sabbath day to do od, or to do harm? to saye a life, or io kill? But they held their peace. 5 PAnd when he had looked round about fon them with anger, being grieved at ithe hardening, of their heart, he saith nto the man, Stretch forth thy hand. "And he stretched it forth; and his hand Swas restored. 6 And the Pharisees Went out, and straightway with the Herodians took counsel against him, how they might destroy him. | GOLDEN TEXT: And be said unto them, The sabbath was made for man. Mark 2:27. AT GRIPS WITH THE LESSON By Albert Buckner Coe Our Puritan forefathers had their rits and their demerits. They were bath, Jesus broke th. with his disciples ¢ fields, hrough the grain raised their eyebrows an their opposition, Jesus met their objection in two ways. First. he justified his action by refer- one time enter the house of God and eat the shew-bread, which is not lawful to eat save for the priests? reference to history made some im- Pression upon his history-bound critics. Sabbath is made for man, not man’ for the Sabbath. Human beings get “a break” from Jesus. Before his coming man was 4 mere tool. placed upon the pedestal and all in- terest was centered in him. Jesus further emphasized his defi- sacred day the withered hand of a man. This last act of Jesus was too much. The Pharisees had seen too many of their rules slighted. Jesus must be put out of the way. “They took counsel how they might destroy him.” During the World War a minister friend of mine told his people one Sun- day that he was a conscientious objec- tor. Under the spell of war propaganda the members of the church “took coun- sel how they might destroy him.” They That was not the result of an act on the Sab- dismissed him from their pulpit. the spirit of the rigid Pharisee. We should keep the Sabbatlr. or the Puritan. TO DATE By John R. Ewers Sabbath was made for man, That was a revolutionary idea, It was full of a whole ritualistic system. free, happy, human period. In Jesus’ day the Sabbath, had be- igid in their morals and often they ere cruel, Without realizing it they “suppressed the blithe spirits of their 6, They themselves were repressed, 'erhaps their actions can be accurately ced to their hatred of what they call- “Popery” or the Roman Catholic rch. The Puritan reversed every phasis of the Catholic, The Catholic celebrated Christmas, the Puritan did not, The Catholic celebrated Easter, Puritan neglected it. The Catholic de free use of Sunday, the Puritan Ke pt Sunday pound in ice. A Puritan i ust not so much as laugh on Sunday. Pharisees of Jesus’ day ¢ the Puritans of a later day. The sees were so bound on the Sab- a they could scarcely walk for To them man was made to and he must obey Sunday. r him to die in agony than for were reak the rigid rules of the Sab-, come a burden, it crushed human life, it made for smaller existence. . not have any sort of fire to cook one’s food on that day. ¢ rule and walked} Jesus? oe They even plucked th i ¢ grain | } and probably ate it, Again the Pharsees i d whispered] front? Shall we use port wine or » &tape juice or water in the commun- ion? Shall we have the anthem be- : ‘ day morning? ence to king David. Did not David at morning coats or business suits? Shall the preacher always wear a black neck- tie? Shall the pastor call before two or Such a} after five? divinity hood on any day except Easter Sores s or Christmas? These are some modern » he gave them a new thought| examples of “weighty” matters which concerning the Sabbath. He said: the| the dear people discuss. sometimes with more heat than light, The final test for everything is whether it is good, in the long run, for the people. school exist for the child or the child After he came man was| for the school? to keep an institution alive or for the good of the man, wife and children in ue that home? nition of-the Sabbath by healing on the| ment, exist for the man or the citizen My] Why we call it “Sunday” own rule about the Sabbath observance] story, Let us get it firmly fixed in our is to do something on the Sabbath that} minds that our holy day is a day for I do not usually do during the week. AJ life. Anything which makes for richer, life trained in reverence will not need] fuller life is right upon that day, and, the rigid hand of either the Pharisee} while all days are holy, this one must THE LESSON BROUGHT DOWN |a cleve pronouncement when he said that the} human activ TNT. It could blow into smithereens} needs’ rest. Instead of] week men are obtaining much more being a rigid institution into which the] leisure, but only man must be fitted, the day becomes a employ it fruitfully, ane Today we still find too much of that air-splitting sort of religion, Shall we utton our collars in the rear or in Shall the ushess wear Shall the minister wear his Does the Does the home exist Does the state, or goyern- for the state? that question. Hitler has his answer to Americans have also. And the church—does the church exist for its own sake or for the good it can do for the individual and society? That is a big question. There is no Sabbath, strictly, in the Christian church, We dropped the ancient Saturday and took over the first day of the.week with the advent Christianity. We no the day when, the Creator rested, but the days on which Christ rose from the dead. This is of organized longer celebrate bath, but the treatment meted out in| quite important, for Sunday becomes a day of life, and eternal life at that. is another be made particularly so. “Remember the week days make them holy” was sally by an American wit. He also struck a trtie chord, but only a half-truth, for we need one day espe- The Master set forth a fundamental] cially set apart for the highest possible Not even a machine n days a week. three hundred and sixty-five days a year. It With the shorter work- ies can work s a few know how to Above: everything else today our society needs spiritual stimulus—are we getting it? Can we get it? Has One could} Sunday anything to offer? That Sun- day is a failure, whatever else it pro- One could not even] vides, which does not minister to our put a halter upon his cow, for it was] souls! esteemed a burden, If a sheep fell into a pit, one could not help it out. To : f a withered hand on the cure a man ot Sabbath was a_ sacrilege. To pluck wheat and rub it out in one’s hands as one walked along, was working on the Sabbath and therefore to be condemn- ed, Ina word the rigidity of the Phari- absurdity. o about keeping the rules, about obeying the! laws, but when it comes to mint, e and cummin—the whole concep- anis ; We admire people tion breaks down. in every case. but we have only scorn for any artificial religious system of good works, which comes: to the petti- ness of the ral saical system had been reduced to plair| ology It is well to be punctilious ourselves. who endeavor to do the correct thing] re) POINTERS By Roy L. Smith Personality is always more sacred than institutions. If Jesus was right, about everything the Pharisees lived for was wrong. It is sometimes harder to see our the- attacked, than to be attacked Nothing hurts some people any more than to see some other people doing a good work, It is a small mind indeed that cannot oice in the sight of suffering re- lieved, into our hands if we would take the trouble to stretch them forth, © who privileges of this blessed day. shall be the glory. More of us would find healing coming ‘PRAYER THOUGHT By William Chalmers Covert Dear Lord,’ wilt Thou spread like - sunshine about the world the beauty and glory of the Sabbath day! its quietude rise from within our hearts, rather than from the rigid rules of our home or the statuies of our common- wealth, May. May we understand the prec- ious privileges of the day and truly measure its spiritual values to all life. Help us to resist the tide of godlessness and immorality modern life and undermining reverence for Thy day and other sacred inheri- thnees, sweeping in upon Give Christian people the courage to accept and sincerely use as the essential need of their spiritual natures the means of grace the Sab- bath provides, that they and their chil- dren may preserve and pass on to those come after them, the precious Thine Amen, DAILY BIBLE READINGS M. Mark 2 T. Mark 3: W.. Exodus T. Jeremiah 17:2 i Acts 16:10-18. S. Luke 13:10-17. S. Psalm 122:1-9. CYRENE A. M. E. CHURCH (Continued from Page 2) ended Sunday, January 16. Rey. Cole- man, ‘captivated the audience the first night, and held sway, and full command during the entire meeting, It is a very mild way of saying it, but Rev. Cole- man is an earnest preacher. He preaches with ferver, and all the power he has The Lord wonderfully used him during his stay at this church. Hearts were gladdened, souls converted, and back- slidders returned to the fold This Church is pastored by the Rev R. N. Nelson, he preacher of the first, m and He verything, astor, tude. is energetic, industrious i A leader and organizer of ‘ mean ability.” He is now serving his fourth year in this pastorate. Great has been the accomplishments under his leader- ship, and wise counsel. He is regarded and looked to as thi racial, political, intellectual, and spirit- the leader in every movement of community, civic, ual. His connection with the (white) has brought personal letters of commendation to Ministerial Association him, as well as Newspaper comments, Cyrene A. M, E. Church ‘s taking her place in the ranks of the churches of the Cleveland District. Rev, Nelson, came to this pastoral charge a little better ‘than three years ago, He sur- veyed the field, and found the people scattered. discouraged, divided. and But undaunted by the heart sickening plight he took charge, and master of the situation ever since, He is constantly being called to teach the (white) Men’s Bible Class of the Pres- byterian Church, He is the first Ne- has been One cannot but wonder what that gro to speak to the white High School man with the withered hand did’ with assembly in this city, 4 bbinic hair-splitting of the well hand afterward. (Continued on Page 6) ===== DSC09879.JPG ===== And weariness of all the world Is hard to charm away. 1848-1938 wings, Will wrap him around and apart; MEMBER NATIONAL NEGRO PRESS I must make my touch so soft ..... ASSOCIATION so fight ..... Entered at the Post Office at Philadelphia, | That my fingers may stroke his heart. ‘a., as Second-Class Matter PUBLISHED WEEKLY BY THE - A. M. E. BOOK CONCERN 716 S. NINETEENTH ST. Philadelphia, Pa. BISHOP D. H. SIMS, —Gladys Oaks Editorials President My tenderness, warm as the down of SEER EEE EEE EEE not fit to eat.” Mrs. Payne suc- PI cessfully explained to the non-|, plust hostess, peut This is the colossus who strides the centuries, the matchless per- sonality whose presence “the church,—author of the co ence course of study, founder and purchaser. of Wilberforce, the a the city where thousands of mt hallenge to the 800 estant pastors. It ative chalienge to the Ne church in Philadelphia, ay) °° African M. E. Church in i OY more Pro 1S an impe, Tenses iy, hh Seek eee ie spearhead of the African Metho-| ies cae Ward. Rev. J. D. Cowan. Laymen: Mr. peste : : etho-| lar. It reveals a definite Need { Hi H. Lowber, Me. ‘Arnéte: Remibean, DANIEL ALEXANDER PAYNE dist movement in the south after] a Department of Church py 4 GEORGE _A. SINGLETON, Editor the War of the Rebellion, presby-| sion that extends. If we a : : t not CONTRIBUTORS, TAKE NOTICE! 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Singleton, 716 South 19th Street, Philadelphia, Pa. Acceptance for Mailing at special rate of postage provided for in Section 118, Act of October 8, 1917, authorized on July 16, 1918. REV. G. E. CURRY, Business Manager The CHRISTIAN RECORDER is issued every Thursday. Subscriptions, $1.50 per year, $1.00 for six months, in advance and may be commenced with any issue. Remittances should always be made in the safest manner available to the remitter. Post Offce and Express Money Orders are always safe and may be sent at our risk. Communications should not be lengthy, but must be accompanied with full name of the writer and written only on one side of the paper and in ink. A few nights ago the writer listened to an interesting address by Dr. H. P. Jones on some out- standing characters who were his contemporaries: Daniel Alex- ander Payne, J. A. Campbell, and Paul Lawrence Dunbar. Payne was compelled to leave South Carolina in 1835 because of a law enacted by the state legislature against teaching people’ of color. He came to New York and _ ar- rived with only $3 in his pocket. With two other young men he divided his money equally. They were Frederick Douglass, and Alexander Crummell- who later became a mighty champion of Ne- gro freedom, and a renowned scholar respectively. Payne mat- riculated in the Lutheran The- joined the African M. E. Church and in 1852 was elected to the episcopacy. Some years ago Dr. Jones was Money for subscriptions Bag sop tos 4 4 d all other business letters, to i i ‘ m dine and all ventions grunt bea ies, 9 an address at Wilber- d d to th usiness Manager, orce dyerned tau ther Biainets Meee niversity and referred to Philadelphia, Penna the five men whom Payne took Subscription Rate in Foreign Fields, § ‘ 22. South with him after the fall of A. M. E. BOOK CONCERN, N6 S. 19th Street Philadelphia, Pa. | Fort Sumter. T. G. Steward was on the platform, and cried: “And I am the only one left.” He too has long since departed. Payne was small of size and very eccentric. He wore boots that reacht up to his knees. Dur- ing a commencement at Wilber- force University fully 10,000 peo- ple gathered. The exercises were held on the campus in the open. When Payne arrived in the pro- cession every seat was occupied | save a chair. In it was the hat of C. H. Stepteau. Payne lookt at the hat and said in his shrill voice: “I say this is no place for-a hat,” and immediately sat down, crush- ing Dr. Stepteau’s new “Boston dipper.” The mortified’ student put in a claim against the Univer- sity but record does not show where he was re-imburst. Bishop “Payne did not like Le Weekly Thought BREE EEE “He who feeds on Christ becomes Christ-like, as the silk-worm takes the hue of the leaves on which it browses.” —Dr. Alexander Maclaren. Weekly Poem $ bee ee MATERNALIA I must wash niy body in rose water And creep to where he lies, I must bathe my lips in fragrant dawn That I may kiss his eyes. I must take the beat of me into wine That he may drink of light, And calm the flutter beneath my breast That his pillow be smooth and white, ological Seminary at Gettysburg, ter, elder and episcopos by the grace of God. , = meet the demandg of the like Christian crusaders an the spirit of our sainted {, heaven will hold us accoun in the day of the Sreat assize New frontiers beckon to US ~the church in the city and the church in the rurals, In several states and Counties where Negroes live in large num. bers there is no church with , definite organisation and a wal. laid program of moral ani ligious instruction. And in s: al areas hundreds and thousands ‘of our people are unchurch: long we have put over emp upon funds for education \ t corresponding zeal for building new societies and increasing numbers. Too many churcl No; we do not have enough there is no immediate danger -having too many. hour d in thers table THE JOURNAL OF RELIG- IOUS EDUCATION* During his student days in the field of religious education under the late Walter Scott Athearn at Boston the writer was awakened to the importance of a system of education which would give prop- er recognition to religion. It was deplored that the church failed to keep pace with modern trends and needs. The situation was relieved in the last General Con- ference when Bishop Fountain’s enabling resolution to form a Department of Religious Educa- tion was adopted. ; The task of forming the depart- ment was intrusted to Dr. S. S. Morris, Secretary of the A. C. E, League, Prof. E. A. Selby, Secre- tary-Treasurer of the Sunday School Union, and Dr. C, W. Ab- ington, Editor of Religious Liter- ature, Prof. A. S. Jackson, Secre- tary of Education cooperating. Progress has been made. There came from the press this week Volume I, Number 1 of The Jour- nal of Religious Education com- mitted to the task of building Christian character and saving the youth of African Methodism. The ‘magazine is artistically at- tired, due to the mechanical abil- ity of Prof. Selby as a master printer. There is a staf of able editors and the contents of the first monthly number cause one to regard this publication as the “cream jug” of the “connection, The Christian Recorder hails with rapturous delight the Journal of Religious Education, and prays for it abundant success. © ° ver- | Pointed Points: RUTH GRANDERSON ports a successful quarterly con- ference at Paine Chapel, Natchez Miss.. The pastor is \the Rev. Hare, the Rev. S. S. Stephen, | siding Elder. DR. RECENT VISITORS: and Mrs. D. E. Rice of Baltimo Md., Evangelist U. S. Robinsor Detroit, Mich. ~ DR. R. C. HENDERSON, PA~ tor of Bethel, Indianapolis 4 lv- ered the dedicatoty address °" January 23 at the installation service of a new pipe organ in“ chapel of the Jacobs Bros. Func al Home, Indianapolis, Indiana THE REVEREND J. Q. XO" Ng ie lton, West Chester, Penna. has + Pablished mot hly by the De-|t onor and rare distinction 2 partment of Reli Educatio the: ficat subscriber '0 | ei things seasoned with black pep-| of the A. M. E. CI Religious Se For the man I love is a tired man, per. Once he was invited to a 19th Street, Philadelphia Penna. a loyal Africa Tired by night and by, day, lady’s home for dinner. On the| $1.00 a year, 10 cents per 3 aie f ioe ae toe a ae ta! FRE ay ple live without a church, j,; “4 Tis, UARY 10, 1938 ashville, Tenn. to Phila- _ It will be housed in the uilding, 716 South 19th CIPAL OTTO SIPLEs|' : St. Mary School, Caryville, feports the fine work that eing done at St. Mary Church Rey. J. W. Allen. The members and friends re- surprised the minister and fe with a shower of money and REV. G. L. eeds Rev. Wm. E. Guy as tor of St. James, St. Paul, apnesota. Since Oct. 10, 1937 le church has had 61 new mem- srs, 24 conversions, 8 reclama- yns, and 30 from other churches. Within the same period more $1,051 has been raised. HAYDEN / MISS MARY DAVIS, DAUGH Mter of Bishop and Mrs. M. H. Davis, Baltimore, Md. feive the degree of “M.A.” at the will re- me convocation from the Uni- ersity of Pennsylvania The Churchman Afield During the illness of Pastor H. F. Tyree the Churchman is assisting at Matthew in Philadelphia. Last k he attended Class and Prayer neeting. " Guest speaker at Mt. Zion, 21st and Pasker Streets, Philadelphia at a Southerners Day last Sunday. The Pastor is the Reverend J. L. Mims. He $ doing a fine piece of work and landling the church obligations in a lendid way. 5 new members, 2 con- The Churchman met Mr. William tarks, a Steward, son or the late Rev. . Starks of South Carolina, former of Conway, the Misses Sarah Voodbury and sister all of the town gave us birth. ie afternoon the Churchman he young people’s Thank Of- ervice, Allen African M. E. , Philadelphia, Mrs. Emilirie i sins, President of the Young Wo- Auxiliary presented Miss Dor- ongo who conducted the pro- i Rey. J. Winsmore Mason m inister. St. Matthew. 4 WEEKS Service for the day. Mrs. Higginbotham p gue, now merged | spoke in the morning, program in the partment of Religious afternoon and Sister Arrington in the n, will have removed] °vnins: ning service the Church- The Mis- had charge of the worship FA THE CHR A welcome visitor was Dean C. H. Spivey of Payne Theological Seminary Wilberforce, Ohio, He delivéred a very brilliant and challenging address. An offering was taken for the Semi- nary, The Churchman attended the Phila- delphia Preachers Meeting on Monday. Special guests were the Rev. M. L. Sheppard, pastor of Shiloh Church, and Member of the Pennsylvania Gen- eral Assemibly, and Mr, Claude Wil- liams formerly a Presbyterian Minis- ter from Arkansas, a representative of the Southern Tennant Farmers Asso- ciation. He is a man with a message. The ministers responded with an of- fering and pledges for $100, The Rey. Archibald J. Carey, son of the late Bishop and Mrs. Archibald J. Carey of Chicago, has been admitted to the bar as a practicing Attorney-at- law in Chicago, Illinois, He is able, brilliant and a young minister of promise. He is pastor of Woodlawn African M. E. Church. LETTER TO THE EDITOR Race to Read The Recorder Due West, S. C. Dear Dr. Singleton: : I am writing you to congratulate you upon your gift as the worthy successor of Bishop R. R. Wright as Editor of the oldest Negro Journal of the world. My wife and self race each week to see which of us can read your Editorials first. Keep the you have and God will place you among the great Bishops of the A. M. E. Church I am your Brother in Christ Jesus, F. L. Bouey, Pastor Due West Sta pace The First Quarterly Meeting of the Missouri Conference Branch Women’s Mite Missionary Society Gregg Chapel A. M. E. Church December 17, 1937 ISTIAN RECORDER ‘ORD = PROPS EA. Sec.-Treas. Sunday S$ Philadelphia. Penna. chool Union MRS. AZALEE CLARK Wilmington, Delaware MRS. CORDELIA M. BARKER Mt. Zion A, M. E. Church Trenton, New Jersey MRS. LUCILLE E. KING Carrier Mills, Illinois REV. HENRY P. JONES, Pastor Mother Bethel Philadelphia. Penna. DR. SAMUEL NANCE P. E. Orangeburg District South Carolina MRS. LOUISA P, SEATON RUMFORD Allen African M. E. Church Philadelphia. Penna SIMS Penna MRS EVA E. Philadelphia need of consecrated women for mis- sionary workers. Mrs. Ada Lacey Ist Vive-President of the Conference Branch made a timely response. This was closed by singing, “Silent Night.” We then adjourned by repeating the Missionary Benediction. Until Second Quarterly meeting in March at St. A. M. E. Church, St. Louis, Peter's Mo. —Julia Collins, Cor. Sec. Why The General Conference of 1940 Should be Held at Detroit, Mich. The first Quarterly Meeting of the Missouri Conference Branch Women’s Mite Missionary Society was held Dec. 17, 1937 at Gregg Chapel A. M.*E. Church. Rev. E. Bagsby, pastor, Mrs. Mamie Gray, local president. Mrs. Fannie S. Stanley, Conference Branch President, presiding. The devotional services were conducted by Mrs. Katie Ross and T. J. Townsend. The meeting was then opened for business. : After forming necessary committees and planning the work for the year, quite a number of local societies made financial reports. At this point the president introduced the visitors. 2:15 o’clock—Re-assembled. After a spirited song service by the Conference chorus, a careful arranged program was rendered, each taking part. Then Mrs. Redding, evangelist of M. E Church, Kinoloch, Mo. gave us a very in- spiring message. She stressed on the By J. W. Collins, pastor Bethel A.M.E. Church, Davenport, Iowa There are a great many reasons why the General Conference should be held in Detroit, Michigan, but we think that a few good ones should convince those in authority to accept the invitation ex- tended by the illustrious pastor, Rev. G. W. Baber and his people and of course the City officials and community. First, it is just about as centrally lo- cated as any place of it’s size. Second- ly. there is a large number of people of our group living in Detroit and em- ployed, owning beautiful homes and are ready and happy to entertain the large number of delegates who willl attend the Conference. In the third place, Detroit has proven that it has all the facilities to enter- tain because it has entertained all of the outstanding organizations of our group. We hope that the General Conference pass to hold: the next General Con- ference at a place where convenience and expense is taken into consideration, HALCYONDALE, GEORGIA William Chapel A. M. E. Church Rey. H. E. Scott, Pastor First quarterly conference since the Annual Conference. January 15-16, 1938. Business session was held on Saturday evening, 2 o’clock, Presiding Elder in charge, he led in the devotional service The confer- responded, after which organization auxiliary ence and every Money raised since last conterence $36.41. Paid Presiding Elder Pastor $31.97. Sunday A. M. sess Sunday School opened on time with the Supt, in charge, Bro, James Jen- kins. A very enlightening lesson, sub- ject: “Beginning A Life of Service,” Mark 1:14-28, instructed by Sister Eyerlyn Jones. Collection $1.85. 11:00 o'clock the Presiding Elder preached a wonderful sermon which was enjoyed by all. He spoke from the subject: “The Second Touch,” St. Luke 8:25. Rey. H. E Scott is a wonderful man and preacher, We are proud Our new pastor sweet wife and children of them, simply because they are ours. Sunday night session 7:00 o'clock Prayer service led by Rev, H. E. Scott ilder preach- after which the Presiding which was “The Our many visi- ed a wonderful sermon very heart touching, subject: Three Great I am’s.” tors and friends are helping in rebuild- ing our church which was blown down June the 19, 1936, Commission will not let this opportunity NAOMI MARY JENKINS ===== DSC09880.JPG ===== ‘Young People’s Page FEBRUARY fang cdeatnt + The mercury’s at lowest ebb, The sun’s as chill as gold dust. Use extra blankets during Feb. : The shortest month, and coldest. THE CANDID VALENTINE The rose is red, The violet is blue; Rs ; If you’re for me ‘ Then I’m for you. This Valentine Ts so much tripe; I'm not the cute and Lacey type. On verses I Would put a blight Kid, how about night ? Tomorrow With love for you ~ I’m all aglow; Say Do you love me? 2 Yes or no! FE ABRAHAM LINCOLN ; Born, February 12, 1809 Died, April 15. 1865 Born in a lowly log cabin in the wil- } derness of Kentucky; raised in direst poverty; having but few even of the pore crudest comforts available to pioneer : b settlers; with less than one year’s total S schooling up to his eighteenth year— id but with an insatiable desire to learn Pa and to become a useful citizen—Abra- } ham Lincoln struggled through the first half of his life in preparation for the second half, or achievement period. From a place in the Illinois Legislature in 1837 he gradually moved onward and upward to the Presidency—and to im- mortal fame! Upon leaving Springfield for his first inauguration in 1861, he said, “TI leave not knowing when or wheter ever I may return, with a task me’ greater than that which rested upon Washington.” Then * came the four terrible years of war and the end of slavery. After that, the noble words from his second inaugural address; “With malice towards none, with charity for all. with firmness in the right. as God gives us to see the right, let us strive on to finish the work we are in’—and six weeks later that great heart stilled forever by the: as- sassin’s bullet! But in his country’s memory he shalf live forever— “THe belongs to the ages! now before SNAPPY STORIES NEW OFFICIALS Parson: “And breddern, we needs two new cuspidors.” ; Deacon; “I nominates brudder Jenkins and brudder Smif fo’ de office.” IF A young licentiate had just made a miserable failure of his first attempt to preach, due, largely, to over con- DR. NATHANIEL HAWTHRONE AND MRS. LUCELIA WRIGHT JELTZ 2 nd 1938, we will celebrate our 15th Wedding Anniversary. We have been constantly engaged in Evangelistic work since the day we married; and the Lord has blessed our efforts with more than 15,000 converts to His Church. . . This is a broadcast to those converts and other friends throughout America and Canada and Everywhere. We want. to cele- brate this Anniversary this way: We will be in Revival services here in Philadelphia. The Book Concern is our Headquarters. . .All of our mail goes there... AND WE ARE MORE THAN INTERESTED IN HELPING OUR FRIEND, DR. G. E. CURRY REDEEM THE ALLEN ALL OUR CONVERTS AND FRIENDS TO SEND US AN ANNI- VERSARY PRESENT OF FIFTEEN CENTS (i5c) IN COIN OR STAMPS... AND WE ARE GOING TO GIVE ONE HALF OF ALL THAT IS SENT TO DR. CURRY TO HELP HIM PAY FOR THE ALLEN BUILDING! THANK YOU IN ADVANCE! PASTORS OF CHURCHES WHERE WE HAVE CONDUCTED REVIVALS WILL PLEASE ANNOUNCE THIS. . ; SEND ALL MAIL TO US AT 716 S. 19th ST., PHILADELPHIA. PA. ; - Dr. and Mrs. N. H. Jeltz CYRENE A. M. E, CHURCH out as you came in.” : = Continued from Page 3) All honor and praise to-God for the kind, gentle, intelligent Christian lead- ership of our pastor. We wish to thank the former presiding elder, Rev. C. J. Powell, and the Rev. R. C. Ransom. for their wise choice in selecting Rev. Nelson, to pastor our church, The pres- ent Presiding Elder was thrilled and elated at the last Quarterly Conference, because of what he heard and saw. We believe he is a worthy successor to Rey, Cc. J. Powell. The people are rallying BS the pastor as never before. We are getting ready for the entertaining of the North Ohio Annual Conference in the fall. We also feel that Mrs. Nelson, is an important . new sta! this church, but since rising on the hor ship to see this elevated to the bishopric in are praying that Rev. A. be elected. so the great | will have another and we firmly beli well. The voice from this hero will be iy eee fidence. At the door an old brother gave him this fatherly advice. “My young brother, if you had come in as you are going out, you would be going’ 4 4 ; ¥ i tins ¢ We were married February 17th, 1923 . . .So, on that day this year BUILDING. ..SO WE DECIDED TO DO THIS—WE ARE ASKING factor in this great program. Her work with the Young People in the Church, is far superior to any thing we have had in many years. She is truly a help- mate. This couple is a source of blessing and inspiration to the Church and com- munity. Mrs. Nelson supervises the young with grace and ease as well as dignity. She does not stop with the young people, but her activities are carried over into the Missionary Society and all other auxiliaries of the Church. There has been a period of silence, yon of African Meth odism, in the person of Rev. Nelson, we feel it our duty to speak, It is the pray- ers and desire of the entire member- and good man 1952. We ct aoe hey Topic for February 13 ‘Things Should We Be p in Our Country? ‘Ps, 33:12-22 (This meeting and the two ,, are designed to. give Junior. : thoughts on their duties as Citizen to turn those thoughts into Fotior birthdays" of Lincoln and Washi bring out many fine traits of tho; sonalities—especially in the and these may be used as ide the Juniors as they survey the surroundings.) ‘Presenting the Topic For Americans the names oj ham Lincoln and George Was) stand at the top of the list of cj who served their country well | countries have their own leaders equally good. one which Juniors just take for of free education. The *public did not happen in America; the with much toil and hardship, ost every boy and girl in our up to the age of sixteen can ¢ good school, with a trained and often with free books. A second cause for pride is i the nature of our government | LincoIn to be “of the people | people, for the people.” There tyrants or dictators here, and t Mficers of the law are to aid the /rather than to make their ex harder. The plan by which all officers, even-our president, arc ‘by the voting people is an excel! Thoughts for the Juniors (The best Participation of will come as the result of previ signment, each Junior being pre to tell about one thing of which icans should be proud. These wi gést other things which may be di ‘ed informally, Care should be | that our own country be no praised or set up as superior to The following are examples. ‘ points to be discussed :) ’ 1, We should be proud of ou men and women of the past and ent, The best of them have been acters. In addition to Washinsto Lincoln, there might be named \ row Wilson, Theodore Roo Clara Barton, Francis E. Clark, | .|. L. Moody, and many others. } 2. We should be proud of the bea of our country, with mountains, rivers, forests, lakes, seashore. flowe' orchards, cities, and villages. 3. We should be proud of our Fands. of church: i y. We should be proud of o! other institutions for t ENDEAVOR LE AGUp Toud of S defini, 0. The hools— ir own Perhaps the first thing to mention ; and do not appreciate. It is a sy in their faith and firm in their ‘ Thomas A. Edison, Frances pillar Henry Ward Beecher. Daniel Webs!” , each standin will | the best things God has to give to” ii of | sands of schools *" young people fo : follow 8, and Tgton T Der. the St: for IS for now Negro Abra. ngton tize, Zens Other dynching fuestions for Answer in the Meeting 1. Who puntry’s history? 2, Why st points . How hout our country? ily Verses | Great patriots—Lincoln. M., Feb. 7 Feb. 8. ” q cb. 10 ! Feb. 11 Feb. 12. \ tt scvel that to the ht yy the ig tof nat us p r the r hos he aid articularly offensive to find livan campaigning against en- ‘of a Federal anti-lynching bill, ivan is spokesman for those in- which have consistently used ‘fourteenth Amendment to inter- vith the rights of the States when- less enterprise. de—via a Federal anti-lynching bill use the Fourteenth Amendment its original purpose, protection of the cry of “States’ rights,” PENALTIES IN LYNCH BILL Viob Victims’ Relatives Could Sue ~ Counties for Damages Be diieton, Jan. 22-(AP)—The an- peaties where lynchings occur and Feb. 9. —Christian Endeavor World here has been a great change in funeral customs since the days ur grandfathers. Many of practices decreed by custom ends, ctor tries in every way to hasize the mood of hopeful- s rather than that of gloom. ates sought to use those the effective regulation of that an attempt is being in the South, Mr. Sullivan —Phila, Record bill is designed to penalize was the best person in our Why? is it good to look for the of one’s country? far should we go in boasting Heb, 12:1, 2 Great patriots—Washington. 2 Sam, 5:17-19 Religious freedom. John 4:21-24. | Freedom of thought. Rom, 10:18: . Hospitals for the sick. Matt. 10:8. Our work for world peace. Rom, 10:12. , Feb. 13. What Things Should We e Proud of in Our Country? Ps, 33:12-22 laf ttt tt A NEW SPIRIT time were needlessly cruel bereaved relatives and The modern funeral htens the burden of the ‘without detracting from oper reverence for those re passed on. TER C. 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Vance De Leon Shelto sand it is to be hoped that the church will “give dae considetation to this all im- of the Gospel. im the history of the church, was there a gré#fer need for economy than it is that statement. The “hard-earned” money of our ‘constitueiits certainly should be han- riled 18 only economically but honest- ly. We owe it to the thousands of our “ertainly to God, to reshape our pro- gram so as to DO MORE AND BET- ‘TER THINGS with the funds that ‘come into our lands, The time has ‘come when it ts not enough to boast ‘of the past Biory or the church. We cannot survive on past glory. The people want the A. M, E, Chili to DO SOMETHING TODAY, Tay, the church that expects to live ¥a the hearts of the people must be keenly solicitous of thetr welfare. social- ly, spiritually, amd economically. And, this solicitude must not be merely in words expressed, lest it become “sound- ing brass and tinkling cymbals.” But, there must be some tangible, concrete evidence of our desire to make our legion of followers happy and content- achievement of] to have thet adopted. teenth ed. What we need is a program of MUTUAL HELPFULNESS on a Con- nection-wide scale As a Connection, we require tribute from every member throughout our borders. But. when it comes to meeting the needs of the peo- ple, as a result of economy and other crises, we leave it to the episcopal dis- tricts or the pastors to meet the situa- tion the best they can. The spirit of the Connection at such times, is one of un- pardonable apathy. The mission of the church does not stop at preaching sermons and singing songs. It goes infinitely further than that, The real shurch will do real things for real people. Christ, the great Head of the church, set the example. He fed the hungry and bound up broken hearts not merely with words, but with deeds. permanent home. tary. The college : A. M. E, Review. In this day, “Here is a dollar” means more than “Have faith,” to persons in dire circumstances. Ina larger measure and in a.more tangible way, the Con- nection MUST CONSIDER THE PEOPLE. President Roosevelt has be- come famous, whether we agree with his ideas or not, because of his efforts to help the people and save them from exploitation by selfish and unscrupu- lous men. The A, M. E. Church, with its great organization, could easily become the most attractive church for Negroes in the world, if it would take time to plan and act for the general well-being of the masses, But to do this, will take courage, We have listened too long to the oratory of SELFISHNESS and the music of FALSE PRIDE. In the lan- guage of Dr, Wallace, we should “Face the Facts”, and act accordingly. If the feeble to earn a livelihood, designed to help the people in the time of distress, it could have carved a niche for itself on the monument of service, ¥ ‘ during the Gia8trous flood of a year age. ‘ut, having no program, its im- ‘potency became all too apparent. , Se The Bishops owe it to the church to There has been considerable men-| start a righteous movement for economy tion of Economy jin ‘the press of late,| and true Christian service, in the terms This »will call for at east a partial portant qitéstion. Perhaps, at no time] reorganization of the church to theet the needs of the church today, At their Coutieil (Ar Month, they should ap- Noday. We have been spending as if] pomt a commission composed of bish- ‘d%r money “grows on trees.” I don’t} ops and elders to study the structure think you will find a doze& persons| of the church in the light of present in the church who will honestly deny] economic conditions. They should ali thorize this commission to take Wwhat= ever changes ii the present “set-up,” that would produce the greatest good to the greatest number of people, and report their recommendations to the ‘Iaynen, to ourselves as leaders, and following Council. If these recommenda- tions include ‘elimination of this’, and the merging of ‘this with that’, and the Bishops think it advisable to do so, jet them go to the General Coiifereiice united, and use al! honorable means Right here, I would suggest in the intérest Of economy, that the Thir- Episcopal District, as it now stands. be eliminated. Tennessee could be placed with the Ninth or Twelfth District, and Kentucky with the Third District. As far back as I can remem- ber, Kentucky and Tennessee, as a district, have been more or less a “foot- ball,” or better still, they have been like two “orphans” set down in an un- wanted house until something happens, then they are awarded to “Foster par- ents” for a season, only to be taken up by the “Court” and placed together again. So to keep from abusing Ken- tucky and Tennessee, let them have a Next, eliminate the office of Secre- tary of Education, and let the con- ferences send their edtcational monies direct to the school which they support. For the sake of record keeping, one of the presidents could serve as secre- presidents could meet annually somewhere during the summer and make up a report for all schools. The quadrennial report could be coftpiled the same way. Next, let the Financial Secretary handle the affairs of the Church Extension Society. Com- bine the Christian Recorder with the Combine the Western with the South- ern Christian Recorder. Merge some of the schools. Set aside ten per cent of the Dollar Money for a “Social Service Fund.” Out of this fund some assistance could be given to the pover- ty stricken families, and aged persons of the church who are too old and too Perhaps every conference in the con- nection has too many presiding elders. This brings an additional burden on the churches, To relieve this situation, let there be one presiding elder for each annual conference. I think that one or two visits by the presiding elder to each charge in the conference, in the course of a year, would be sufficient, In his sweeping article a few months ago. Bishop Greene declared that the church was suffering from too much overhead expenses. This is all too true, Why not bring the Missionary Depart- ment, the Book Concern, the Financial Department, Christian Recorder, the Review and the Church Extension Dept. all under one to build up the proper sentiment for| economy. And last: but not least, in My t keeping with the question of economy,| Church on ¢ ; Howi , the logical thing’ te do, is te Help see « following Lora THE NEXT EBNERAL CONFER: ENCE In DEPROTE 0 4 = an ae ae “HONORING MOTHERS” By Rev. J.B. Harewood F: é = « Be Treasure, lurch to take 3 day, 5. That the Contents of th re Cue een & d by vote of a box COMMittes ti Tt was Anna Jarvis of New Jerse, t think who Brought aBout the célebra- tion of Motliers’ Day, thruout — this country, and now the Second Sunday in May is being regularly “observed each year as a special observance of that occasion. : A Connectional Suggestion — Tn the interest of the A. M. E. Church and of the Connection I am writing to suggest that we a¢ 4 are Strickly iii need ‘ er they are members of the ( not, who are living moral anq , lives in the comimunity. 6. That the box.be named Memorial Box of the A, M. [: to which it belongs. 7. That the contents of the | reported at the Annual Confer nual Conference. 8 That the movement be -, by the bishops of the several at their Annual Conferences SRendville, Ohio wonderful name on earth eXcept the name of JESUS, the name MOTHER: beginning with this New Year 193 3 not for one day only. but perpetually ; so as to keep in sacred memory the BEING who gave to the world the e box i a in helping the sick oa or Gecent } care g | report its contents ry ob th Mothers Churey DON he 4 Chice, ang generally, | one-tenth of all amounts realize, due ing the ¥ear, Be paid By the Chiurci , Church dé special Honok t8 that tlost| the Missionary Department of the Aue 0 Tse greatest child that was ever born on MONRO, LA. carth—JESUS CHRIST THE SAV- ’ TOR AND REDEEMER OF THE] The Ministerial Council of the Jon: WORLD. To.put this movement into] roe District was held Jan. 11t! operation I am suggesting the follow- residing Elder, Rev. G. T. 5 ing: presiding. All present said 1. That in every Church of Atrican| best meeting, of the kind Methodism at the entrance of its audi-] Many distinguished visitors \ torium, a box -be installed with the] ent—Drs. J, A. Jackson ai words in legible chatacters printed on| of the Shreveport and Lake P it, REMEMBER MOTHER, districts, respectively; bot! 2. That in that box with an opening | made inspiring addresses, in the corner, there will be dropped] the highest terms of the ac : whatever the depositor pleases, from|of our tnsurpassed Bishop S a dime to a dollar at whatever time, he | Greetie. pleases on entering the Church—((wo-| However tlie most otitsta: men and children are included). ture of the meeting was the add Specemcen ene em amen nes envemcess SOO: A.M. E, MUSIC HYMNALS “/ - i" Brand new A.ME. Musi¢ Hymnals, Bound Morocco with Head Bai Gold are offered at thest wn seit Single Copy — $1.2 Half Doz. = $ 6.50 One Doz. — — $12.00 and Beautifully stamped | ey : | | | | LEE Ses SE ae ee ee ‘ Sad | ¢ wife of the dis- f Mississippi and address was a master- =F a mpressed himself upon people of this state, both laymen and ministers, in such a way as to gai i ‘ Be: Sain their respect, laced her among the confidence and love. It is the first “5 of the Church, No. meeting I have ever attended, the first Bishop or pny other | state I have ever entered without hear- Nion; has: ing one single adverse criticism of the Bishop. After the pastor Provided such entertainment as he could for the mem- o T the bers, the business was completed and ¢ Recorders it would be) one of the most peaceful, dignified and| Fep, ble value to the church~ constructive councils was closed it has ‘ - hopes tliat she will in due] been our pleasure to attend, Church what she told the E. €. Foreman id not appear “boosting” { ak of the dignity, ease and our Presiding Elder, Dr. Stin-} I trust éverybody both bond and free have always thought him to] had a great Christmas and a happy lent man; but we are now| New Year. As we stand at the threshold ‘that he is fully worthy and] of another year. The past is irrevoca- Wor the honors he has] ble. The Lord grant pardon for all its 4 the past few years. It was re-| sins and short-comings. I recognize t6 seé hii and Dr. R. A.| the future is before us. We may not i Suécéssfil anid progressive | draw the curtain. It is a true terra in- t of Campbell Colfexe, sit to- cognita—and unknown land. May God n fhe same platform—tike | prepare each of us to go into it in His Hoth aiming for the same ind yet speaking in glowing terms! At the close of the South West other. Whatever anyone else} Georgia Conference of Edison, Ga. hink or say, Drs. Scott, and Stin-| We find ourself at Wesley Chapel Sta- ye sold themselves to the State} tion, Blakely, Ga. I wish to say we isiana; and if Mississippi atid] found things in a splendid condition, jana trot these two men outit will* ,otwithstanding the people were look- “THINGS AS I SEE THEM” name, Rogers was spoken of, and his) then, but another came. the Bishop applauded we feel needed the Rey. M. C. Davis tion with the Church Extension! 6) the East Columbus District. He when mentioned in THE CHRISTIAN RE ORDER The Calendar February 17—New Jersey Conference Branch, Mt. Zion A. M. E. Church, Perry Street. Trenton, New Jersey. Carolyn S, Thomas, Pres., Annie M. Collier, Cor. Sec., Rev. S. H. Baker, Pastor. ruary 23—South Florida Conference —Cocoa, Florida, Rev. J. R. Rich- ardson, The General mission—St. John African M. E. Church, Bishop The Connectional Council — St. Bishop David Henry Sims. South Norfolk, Va. M. Thompson, pastor, Bishop David Henry Sims. Bishop R. A. Grant. Conf. Com- onference Com pastor, 417 Laurens Montgomery, Alabama. Bishop M. H. Davis. J. S. Flipper, President. Williams, Pastor, April 27—Virginia Conference — St. James A.M.E.Church, Berkley Rev. Louis 313 St. James St. Bishop M. H. Davis. May 4—New Jersey Conferenco— Newark, N. J., Rey. A. C. Saun- ders, Pastor, 95 Union Street. ford, Delaware, Rev. G. E. Mat-. , thews, Pastor, 506 North Street. May 4—Baltimore Confererce—Payne A. M. E. Church, Rev. D, E. Rice, Street, May 11—Philadelphia .Conference— Harrisburg, Penna., Rev. P. C. 622 Briggs John African M. E. Church, ‘ 3 Montgomery, Alabama. Rev. V. Street. Bishop David Henry M. Townsend, President; Rev. Sims. C. A. Wingfield, Secretary. Liberia Liberia. February 24-27—The Bishops’ Council— St. John African M. E. Church, Montgomery, Alabama. J. S. Flipper, President; Bishop ee AL George T. Sims, Pastor. March 9—Central Florida Conference— Arcadia Station, Rev. L. J. Kincy, Pastor, 256 Orange Street, Ar- cadia, feam hard to beat. At many times) jg for Rev. Davis to be returned to] March 23—Gold Coast’ Conference.— Accra Howard. April 27—Delaware Conference.—Sea- Conference—Grand Bassa Bpep ares David Henry Sims. vere Faxrockaway, N. Y. Gregg, Secretary; Rev. Rey. C. W. Walton in charge Fla:, Bishop R. A. Grant. Gold Coast. Bishop E. J. boards. did not make 100 percent, but he is serving on the District acceptably we I am sure tment for La. regards him as the Successor to the late Dr. A: J. nl. are told.: God be praised. ; I've never better received, I am happy f: Ww I, there is not a fair-minded per- hs ) the church but who thinks as} we began where the ex-pastor left off,| G Rink about that—as one of the out-] we found one side of the church i ibn b ding, inen of the State puts it—who-] which is the first done oh ie helps Rodgers helps Louisiana, | in 18 years. We are told. e@ 3 talking church enhancement to the congregation which is so much needed aE they say they are ready, Lead. God be praised. Dr. you will hear from Fouisiana will not forget them a juther up the road sall of the thirty years we have in the pastorate, we have never ‘Laymen so interested as were the fen here. They made the assess- t for Education, and pledged them- to bring it up. As for the Min- of the District, we have never us again. Dr. J. W. Dennis, presiding elder called the District Council or Carnegie, Ga., December 20th, 98 percent of the brethren were present; it was a great finer set; all of them speaking in Council. Presiding Elder’s address was erms 0 eir a g ¥ r i happy and ighes hei ieftai ood. The brethren were se St “ -— pledged to stand hard by the District. Stinson. 2 i ie is at home handling men, 1 t their attitude to-| Dr. Dennie 1s ! [ re Greene has| He would make a fine Bishop, one does aad peoceoaneeoes" i OOD SET SPECIAL NOTICE The New Way to get the © CHRISTIAN RECORDER ey Subscribe for one year by mailing ha ee ‘and address with a Money Order for $1- A.M. E. Book Concern, peaadiihin, Po Subscribe for six months by sending Money Order for $1.00 to the above address. B an agent by ordering ten or Lage my niet 3 cents each on or before Tues AS aft x" n preceding the date of the ager e faved. Orders for under ten a charged at the regular retail price o "per copy- ___ Become ; A. M. E. REV. G. E. CURRY, an Agent in Your Church CONCERN bape Manager. ’ Philadelphia. P+ not have to be Mr. big “A” for him to treat you right in his home or else- _you always find him to be “O.K.” has two candidates for the he €0 ishopric, not accept the position. play with the position too much. Well, the District Conference comes) xx to Blakely in March. W. M. Conven- a tion goes to Hilton, in May, Sunday School Convention goes to Columbu Dr. as I see it success is as- sured for the Blakely District under leadership of its prince Presiding Elder, Dr. J. W. Dennis JACOB D, COUN n July. I am informed: Butler, and Allen R. Cooper. Of course it will be hard to find a man who would tor, Rev. Davis. I think we} $474.29. BETHEL A. M. E. CHURCH May 18—New York Conference—Free- port, L. 1, Rev. G. W. Maybanks, Pastor, 59 Helen Avenue. Bishop The Third Quarterly Conference of Bethel A. M. E. Church, Far Rockaway, N. Y., was held Dec. 21, Presiding Elder Deyo- tion was conducted by Rev. Shaw. Rev. Walton was very much inspired by the reports coming from the various : He commended each member for their interest in the church; ex~- pressions of appreciation were made for the sacrifice and unselfish service that is being rendered by our loyal pas- Bethel is holding her place among Drs. J. L.| the leading churches of the district. Seventeen members were added to the church this quarter. Amount raised Julia M. Moore ‘SELF-PRONOUNCING frations svitable for children , Blakely, Ga. 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Book Concern, Makes Appeal for Allen Day for The Benefit of Liquidating The Debt of The Allen Building. To the Bishops, Presiding Elders, Pas- | tors, Officers, Members and Friends | of the African Methodist Episcopal Church: Greeting: Dear Brethren and Co-workers: I take this method of thanking you for the past cooperation that you have given me in this work and making an) appeal for your continued encourage- ment, First of all I want to thank you for | the very fine way you have supported from all over the Connection, even from Africa, and the Isles of the sea. I haven’t words to express my thanks to. the many ministers, members and friends for the very fine way they have encouraged me in carrying forward this work. We are now printing the Sunday School Literature for Mr. Selby. We have been able to get out his Quarterly on time, and have received many com- pliments for the class of work we have done and are doing. us. I was called upon to take charge of your Book Concern as manager, on | the 15th day of February, 1937. At that | time we had lost almost everything and / the building we were in was sold just a month before my election. I found that they owed the employees over | $7000.00 back salaries. The machinery was all gone down, and there was an’ overdraft on the bank of $20.00. All credit was about gone for the Book Concern everywhere, but taking God for our guide, with a number of hope- less employees. we took hold immed-! iately. I paid Mr. Wright his $20.00 over-draft, and the expenses of the members of the Board that was called to elect your humble servant to. the office. ; LK REV. G. E. CURRY Then I went immediately to investi- gate whether or not we could repur- chase the Allen Building, and thank God my efforts were not in vain. I found that the building could be re- purchased, but to do this I had to se- cure $4000.00 cash. I asked God for it and He gave it to me, because it was my full intention that the blood of the members and friends of the A, M. E. Church should not have been shed in vain—to erect a building like this, and then let it go. Then I had to move back into the building and this cost me $2,600.00. Here I want to thank Rev. C, D. Dixon who assisted largely in this effort, and Bishop R. A. Grant of Florida, who sent me $1000.00 to help us in the struggle. Now we are in the building and do- ing business at the same place for which we are thankful to God. For it was His hand that led us thus far. We have received many encouraging letters , ancial Secretary of the A.M.E, Church, We have succeeded in meeting every pay-roll since I have ‘been elected. I have paid $1,300.00 on delinquent tax to the City of Philadelphia, We want to thank Dr. John R. Hawkins. Fin- for the very hardy support he has given us. He has answered every call that we have made to him. He is indeed a lover and supporter of the Church. I can never forget him for his friendly advice and assistance along all lines. Now, dear Bishop and -Friends, the story is too long to write at this time, but it suffices to say that God has}' blessed our efforts and we have a- bundantly attained a high degree of success, But we still have a long way to go and I am calling upon every loyal African Methodist and friend to help us now because it is a needed time. Will you help me? Please do so in His name. The load is heavy but I would not call upon you until I had accom- plished something that would show you] that there is hope for this department. On the 13th day of this month is our Allen Day celebration. And in the Book of Discipline, page 327, section 8, the law reads that this day shall be set apart to raise funds to pay on the Allen Building. Some of our ministers have already planned to do their best at that time. If you will kindly carry out this section of the Discipline for at least one time, I will assure you that our building will be paid out of debt. The Allen Building was built at the cost of $212,000.00. Today we owe a- bout $23,000.60. This can be paid off in one year if the church will help us, I will have been manager for one year, on |- the 15th day of February, 1938. This, of course. is our first anniversary, and we are asking our friends to send in at least one subscription as an anniver- sary contribution. Bishop Sims, President of the Board, has been standing by us, and endeavor- ing to do everything in his power to help us put over this wonderful propo- sition. He has answered every call, Mrs. Sims, his wife, has helped.us in so many ways. The missionary work under her supervision is rendering a great service to us. I am hopefully waiting to hear from the hearty supporters of our cause. And now, may the blessing of God and the love of Jesus Christ, His Son, and the Communion of the Holy Spirit be with you and upon you. Amen. Yours in His name, G. E. Curry, Manager of the A M. E. Book Concern and Stamped in Gold. “A.M. E. BOOK CONCERN KINgsley 8278 FROM 12 TO 4 O'CLOCK (Except Sundays) L. J. WATERS, Proprietor 1438 LOMBARD STREET : @ a Dr. E. P. Read, originator of the term viyinur all heal Remedium mT = EXTRAORDINARY VA] ONLY A LIMITED NUMBER OF VOLUMES 7° ty SOLD AT THIS PRICE. SEND YOUR ORD! DAY. WE PAY POSTAGE. Philadelphia, Penna. FOR QUIETNESS AND (egal FOOD COME TO | THE NEW BALTIMORE HOUS: “Exclusive But Not Expensive” SPECIAL PLATTER LUNCH 25 CENTS Ryne > FE) SRUARY hy Uk “HYMNAL atid DISCIPLINE TOGETHEI: $1.50 Music 11, and »-YU. Discipline A $2.40 Valtic ROOMS $1.50 UP PER DAY | PHILADELPHIA, PA Both For $2.0) Both volumes beautifully and securely bound in Semi Moro 716 S. 19th Street } | Herbarium FREE TRIAL TREATM “BIGGEST, BEST PRES(| EVER GIVEN DIVINUM Al ING HERBARIUM REMEDIU™, ture’s Ever-Ready Universal N Speedwell Panaceas for Human pe System, Invigorate, Strengthen, ° Snap, Grit, Nerve, Courage, Thr bitiion, Activity, Stamina, Vi a Helps Kidney, Bladder, Back Intestine, Loss Appetite, Run dition, Relieves Cough, Asth y och Catarrh, ‘Burning, Scalding 0 a Soreness, Weakness, ete. Pric’ * Trial 25c. Medicine, Roots, H Powders for all ig Agts. Make Big Money iv Taking Orders. DIVINE S: HEALTH ALLIANCE, 1617 5” Qfice: 142% Lombard St PAGE ELEVEN , Building brought bac help him pay for it. Send in your Allen Day collection at once. k i the church by the new manager, Dr. G. E. Curry. eee EE eee ===== DSC09883.JPG ===== ae ee te cares of Study for pal Districts To the Presiding Elders, Pastors. and Members of the First and Ninth Epis- copal Districts, Greetings: Dear Co-workers, we met some ago and organized for a strong rally on Allen Day for the Book Concern. I have already had some very encourag- ing statements from some of the Pre- siding Elders and Pastors. especially some of those who are cooperating with me along all lines. I do not feel that it is necessary to write this letter because I feel that you will rally and that you will do your best in making Allen Day a big day for the A. M. E. Book Concern. It is needless for me to say that the manager, Rev. G. E. Curry is working hard to rebuild this department, be- cause of the fact that it is known throughout the Connection that he is one of the best business men in our race, and that he is a hard worker. But lest we forget, I am writing this letter as a reminder, Please notice that I am depending on you to help me to carry out the plan organized throughout the District. I am expect- ing a report from every Presiding Elder and Pastor at the time and place that that we have already we have designated at the Council. Yours in His cause, D. H. SIMS, Presiding Bishop of the © First and Ninth Episcopal Districts. Bishop D. H. Sims, Bishop of the First & Ninth Episcopal Districts, Makes Appeal for the A. M. E. Book Concern (Note: Please read 1936 Discipline page 327, Par. 8) To the Bishops, Presiding Elders, Ministers, Members, and Friends of the African Methodist Episcopal Church: Z " This comes to remind you of the Allen Day celebration throughout the church. As president of the Publication Board. I am making this special appeal to the entire Connection for the Book Con- 9| cern. On February 15, 1937, I oa Hymnal, Hymin No 192.) Bishop D. H. Sims Letter to the First And Ninth Episco- .a penny for each year the A. M. E. Preachers and PRICE LIST Books for Sale by e A. M. E Book Concern treet : : ng would be Cleared of debt to be in the Board meeting that elected, After all are seated ing the first | yahe manager, Rey. G. Rey. G. E. Curry business manager “hymn, “Lord inthé morni g Thou shalt “wrought iracle in buying bat and since that time I have had close Hear.” (A. M.E. » Ha ; ae ilding that hd supervision over the affairs of the con: 381.) ‘ is working» hard to pay i cern. Therefore I am prepared to give! talked with him abou, Fi ; facts even in detail of the rapid pro-| ses be dressed in their 1 unjforn find” that everything is on," gress that has been made in the business’ Stewards wearing black its; i . If we stand by him, laa to this present time. loves and white rosettes in their lapels, | that we will be out of deb The entire system has been revised the Stewardesses wearing white dresses. short time and I am cal! and the work is going forward by leaps ' Have Stewards seated on one side and Presiding Elders, Ministe and bounds, Brother Curry has suc-j the Stewardesses seated on the other. | bers ‘of the Fourth Dis strict ceeded in paying the help in full from, Have all the teachers sit together in their Allen Day money and cell the beginnihg up to the present time.| a group and let the Sunday Schoo! Rey. G. E. Curry, Manager 716 § He has kept up the payments on the, Superintendent be seated on a front] 19th Street, Philadelphia, Pa, Mow mortgage and has bought new machin-j seat with the teachers. Have all class morning foliswing the A ery and equipment so as to be able to} leaders sit in a group. vices. In the meantime, do more and better work. He has made} Have prayer followed by hymn reporting the amount sent a sacrifice in bringing back our heritage, | “Where Jesus Leads me I Will Follow.”] my record. fens. E. Curry, Business Manager «. Place nm of The A. M. E. Church, ‘St, Philadelphia, Penng. Irry, Manager, id enclosed Postal Money Order or Certified Ck lease send goods ordered be} SSE aro Aone Meeeriders Record’... » M. E. Church Record .. Duarterly Conference Record, Hass Leaders Record .......... Bristian Recorder, 3 months .................... Gliristian Recorder, 6 months Christian Recorder, 1 year A. M. E. Discipline, 1936-'40 936-40 Disciplines, per dozen usic Hymnal, Cloth one time in giving the Book Concern] ment and Opportunity of the A. M. E. JOHN A. GR one whole day’s collection om Allen] Church.” Sing Hymn, “God Moves in Day and I am sure that if this is done} a Mysterious Way” (A. M. E. Hymnal the Book Concern will be cleared of; Hymn No, 28), i debt. s Sermon—Text: First Corinthian 12: I am praying that each one will do} 27, Sing hymn, “On Christ the Solid his whole duty in this Allen Day cele- Rock I Stand” (A. M. E. “Hymnal, bration. Hymn No. 219), . gpeevate*e Yours in His cause. Invitation for the acceptance of mem- AS WE THINK, WE wait: By H. P. Patton After three and onte-ha have decided to break 1 reporting what has been Three years have spent i D. H. SIMS, bers. Offering for Allen Day. (Using charch here in Tompk Mceeimnal (per dozen President of the Board of; Allen Day envelopes). which was blown ee” Music Hymnal (per 100 Publication, Presiding Bish-} NOTE: ai % in 1933, killing many anc s Word Hymnal pastor, Rev. Ctaig and wife th died soon after. There \ ta one in’ the West Kentucky Conf would go to take up the \ Tookes asked me to go fr Tennessee Conference these three years. T have. under God built ment 18x20 ft. walls 8 building is 24x36 ft. long; is boxed and covered wit! and doors framed and rea the glass and the floor; uy owe $40.00 as soon as the \ mits, we purpose to finis! with rock. - This work without sal Ransom gave us $40.00 to covering the church for wiich thankful. » We have been and are 0 about looking after run-c\ houses, especially in the material spirit in our min hundred percent ahead < _saving spirit. i In reading the Church pe? ems that one-third of the misil! think they are called to be | The highest calling of man is so the 2 aed souls. God Word Hymnal (per dozen) Word Hymnal (per 100) minal for Pulpit (leather bound) Hymnal for Pulpit (Morocco bound and in Gold) fass Cards (per 100) Dollar Money Envelopes, per 100 . Pastor’s Salary Envelopes, per 100 . Presiding Elder’s Salary Envelopes, per 100 .... General Contribution Envelopes, per 100 . Educational Money Envelopes, per 100 . eh Individual Communion Service Tray, 36 peters Tray and 44 glasses Glasses, per dozen .. Bolection Plate ........... é Ommunion Tray-Cover Ee 1 Mereries GACH |. ..-.--- 622 -en seer eee ee es d 5. S. Teacher’s Self Pronouncing Bible . 5 istian Workers Testament ........-.---+++- Picture of Bishop Allen 12% x 1034 op of the First and Ninth Episcopal Districts. This service may be held morning or evening. If held in the Evening, the first hymn should be, “I Love Thy Kingdom Lord” M. oes Hymnal, Hymn No. 284.) . Have each pa contribute one} penny for each year the Church has been organized. Suggested Program for Allen Day Anniversary Sunday, February 13, 1938 : a 3 Bishop John A. | G7E Cary Gregg Makes Ap- peal for Allen Day for the Support of the A. M. E. Book Concern SUNDAY MORNING—9:30 Sunday School Have a group of boys representing Allen Life Guard conduct the Sunday School, one acting as Superintendent, Have one boy read a paper on the boy- hood life of Richard Allen, the founder of the Church, Select several girls to represent Sarah Allen’s Stars and have one read a paper on the early life of Sarah Allen. Have one sing a solo. Have these boys and girls teach the Sunday School lesson, and let the teachers sit in the class. Have a boy write a paper—Subject : “What Has The A. M. E. Church Done Educationally?” Have each class raise Stewards Certificates (per dozen) . class Leader’s Certificates (per Fane Tr istee’ Certificates (per dozen) wardess Certifcates (per dozen) ..... It Baptism Certificates (per dozen) . fant Baptism Certificates (per dozen) ... x lage Certificates (each ..-.-.-----sssret007 * itd Allen’s Autobiography -.. ays listory of A. M. E. Church—Smith . ery to the Bishopric—W. H. Heard .. e Study ‘of the Scripture—Coppin ...--- 7 1 History—Coppin oD saieaasg anes ns : s orders must not be less than 400, May neste ip § Outline—Bishop Coppin ..-..:-+++-+ : ee pemgentary on the S. S. Lesson for 1938 1.15.. rls Song Book Proclamation - Methodist Episcopal Church and to the Ministers of the Fourth basse ien - District in particular: a After best wishes to you and yours I take this method of calling your at- Morning Service _ tention to the Allen Day, which is b bets Have a processional with the Pastor| ter known as Founder’s Day, af, leading. and the choir following; then} African Methodist Episcopal “eorgha the Stewards and Stewardesses, the| ‘The discipline.on page 327, paragraph Class leaders, the Sunday School Super-| 8, says that the money ‘collected’ on Church has been organized. SUNDAY MORNING—11:00 Emancipation our History—Woodson Dime Collector (per dozen) ....++ CE $1.00, Postrel a E. BOOK cUNceR stificate orders must not be less than 4 dozen. May be assorted. Phildelphia, Pa. ‘ow to the address at the bottom of ae and now, dear Brother Co-workers,| Have responsive scripture reading} Mrs. Gregg and I accompaniy ; MEE! S let us rise up and give one strong pull] First Corinthians 12th Chapter. Have} op D. H. Sims to Bermuda j Price of to help him pay off the mortgage of] a competent person prepare and read] dance of his Annual Conference Name of Article ha 7 the Book Concern. Let us keep the law] a paper on the “Progress and Achieve-} Yours in His cause, otal intendent, the President of the League,| Allen Day shall be sent to the ‘manager | the teachers, and the group leaders afl of the A. M. E. Book Cot following in the Procession. Let the! on the Allen membership follow singing, “O For a this were done one Closer Walk With God,” (A. M. E. oe vila io} ollection Album | (per dozen) . So. 19th Street . “Life of Christ”—Stalker Catechisms (Revised) -. Curry’s Pastor’s Record . - Curry’s P. E. Record ...... Curry’s Safety Church Record .................. Richard Allen Buttons 5 cents acre per doz. .. ie A. C. E. League buttons 5 cents each. per doz, .. SRR Usher buttons 10 cents each, per doz. .. COURSE OF STUDY FOR TRAVELING PREACHERS, EXHORTERS AND LOCAL PREACHERS OF THE A. M. E. CHURCH 1. Course of Studies for the First Year Introduction to Philosophy—Brightman ......., S28 oss ies - Work of Pastor—C. Erman - Doctrine of God—Knudson Books to be Purchased and Read Evangelism — Hannan ........0.0.ee0c0ee.2..0- MOO soya ||eveca, +)Pastor “Preacher—Quayle, .......,.. 24... 2.15. “Baptism Mentill. Au ie ee eed ah | W252 A. M. E. Discipline (Page 1 to Quarterly Conf.) .90. gro Year Book—Ransom .............ee0see005 as 2. Course of Studies for the Second Year eee Old Testament History—H. P, Smith ............ 3005. 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FOUNTAIN, Jr. President FLATT, aah es Courses leading to Bachelor oi Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees in the following divisions: Science, Social Science, Education, Languages, Philosophy, Commercial, Home Econo- mics, and Music. - —200o——_ Rated by Southern Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools. _ Member of Assoeiation of American Colleges. mn — —o00o—— w For further information write to the President, © W. A. FOUNTAIN, Jr. on i % Two years have passed since that sad > Se Daniel Coker from Baltimore, William Paul Quinn. It is sai r Se as a lad he was present when the ; church was organized in 181 was elected to the episcopacy LSS2 Bees zi 3. 84 years. when the General Conference in Pittsburgh, Pen: c representation was granted in 1928] when the General Conference met in Chicago., The enacting resolu- tion was read by Bishop J, S, Flip- per. bos Philadelphia. The site is on a short street near Bethel between Fifth and Sixth from Lombard. ~ (Harvard) Presiding Elder of the ~ Potomac District, and Head of De-|_ in Howard partment of History University, Washington, D. C. se ED [ TRANSITIONS | IN MEMORIAM — Rev. B. A, Bailey who passed away Jan. 26, 1936. : és date, ; \ The one I loved was called away. God took him home, . It was His will. But inmy, heart, 9 2° eee, I love him still. Wife and Daughter : 7: Mrs, B.A, Batley -. Mrs. Annie. Hert CARD OF THANKS Cleveland, Miss. We wish to express. our sincere ap- preciation to our many friends for their kindness and for the floral offerings | during the illness and: at the death of our husband and father, Rev. A. M. Snowden, who died December 24, 1937, and was laid to rest December 29, 1937. Maurien Anna Snowden And James C. ‘Snowden IN MEMORIAM > ; In sad, yet loving -memory, of our dear Brother. Rev, Julius E. Jones, pastor of Mt. Moriah A. M. E. Church, Maple Heights, Ohio, who passed away in heaven. TORY one year ago, Feb. Ist, 1937. A year One year aniong the Angels, dear Bro, thou hast been, One year has heaven's white portals | shut back the sound of pen. — And yet no word of pen, comes floating _downfromthee, Across the mighty waves of the blue: sed, Ses) egy oe : To tell what glad_ Murray Chapel, now Mt. > Olive.| The Rev. Charles H. Wesley, Ph.D. rr pao e Missions. ver. came - and Rhetas Carte Carter of Mannin ed January 21, 1937, wien Far beyond the sunset ang th She has gone to rest a \1 Leaving memories of loving : the sweetness of her atte i o> Mrs. Martha Col 1 ~What is the definition . x Ans.—By the term meant a sending. It is the Latin word, whose participle is “some one sent.” 3. 2 What is the meaning Mission, and what fou | signify ? *Ans.’ By Christian meant the sendings for ( poses. it signifies four Jesus Christ, the sender the Christian man or w: sent, whom we call the \M third is the heathern Christ, and the fourth is t! give the gospel to the whole final purpose of Mis | accomplished until ever atid child accepts Christ theory, ‘but in’ practice : 3 What is the differe: Christianize and Evyange! _ Eyangelize comes from meaning “to carry good © we have carried all over t good news of Redemptior Christ for all mankind, w« whom we carry it, acc now they are not Ch they practice the life of Chs'’ from Christian princif The task of the M preach to the heathens 4 “acknowledge” Christ. Country, where the 0 preached, we have a diff Some of our people ackin’ n Missions, and ie Vat ome Missions is ¢ weet Country y G hours immo 1 eaven the Pe and Sister A, Jones Rober N MEMor| ‘AM remembrance of oy, loves &S.¢ Ne sf ile, MISSIONARY STUDY coy Extract From 1st Volum By Mrs. R. A. Grant *Missus gelized the world, provi’ but do not practice the have therefore, to conver practice, that is to fully Ch ‘A Naty 4 d What are the two great D' wh ear 2 ns. Home and Fores! 1 0 real f on MS ched at home, and Fors! ‘0 reach the unevans" s - x TIC es. February 24, 1938, please George T. Sims, Box 481, labama. I and meals $1.50 per day, African M. E. Church, yy Rev. J. S. Hatcher deceased obtained from Mrs, Gertrude er at 1334% Lincoln Avenue, i, Ohio. f hops’ Council of the African t Episcopal Church will meet. ar mid-winter session Febru- 27, 1938, at St. John Church, omery, Alabama, Rey. Geo. T. 809 Madison St., entertaining . The opening session will be at M., Thursday the 24th. J. S. FLIPPER, Senior Bishop id A. GREGG, Secretary Council. ¢ General Conference Commission by called to meet in St, John {| E. Church, Montgomery, Alaba- ednesday night at 7 P. M,, ary 23, 1938, all Cities wishing aye the General Conference will fady to present their claims upon ‘occasion. J. S. FLIPPER, Senior Bishop e Connectional Council of the Afri- Methodist Episcopal Church will, Christ gave ‘his last command to lisciples, and ascended to heaven ad been-with them for nearly three and had taught them his prin- and the principles of Religion fad been persecuted and had died S¢ principles, so they knew some Pof the theoretical side and the ical side. He had been sent to ‘now he sends them to the world. 28 :19-20; Mark 16 Alc 6 fat is the first book on Missions? ; The Acts of the Apostles. This includes the Missionary Activities days immediately after the as- 2 lat was the Mission field to which ord pointed his disciples? . He left the world as a Mission Or his disciples, “Go ye therefore, €ach all nations. baptizing them ame of the Fathe® and of the ind of the Holy Ghost, teaching © observe all things whatsoever commanded you: and lo, I am always; even unto the end eh aie 8 t had the gospel extended? Inly in Palestine, a little Imost one hundred and forty 4 ‘om 25 to forty miles Omprising about 6000 square ttle of Perea on the east ‘dan. All the rest of the ye, Asia, Africa, Australia America, were as id unknown to the cht th + hea to the Christian Re- church, birth month, jons who plan to attend Council in Montgomery, poe TH: HRIST pint in its twenty-eighth annual Ssion Montgomery, Alabama Wednes- ‘ay noon in harmony with the date set for the Bishops’ i Ps’ Council, Th i Program will consist of iors from various commit! cussion of them, chairmen are urged to see that a report be made from ever: e Yy committee. If he finds himself unable to attend, send said report to Secretary C, A, Wing- field, 140 Vine Stree, Atlanta, Ga., in time for him to receive it before leaving for the Council, If you know at this time that you will not report, do me the kindness to so inform ine, that I may arrange for the tenors The union of all Negro Methodists will be given Prominent consideration in the program. Let every earnest member come to help. V. M. TOWNSEND, President J. D. HOWELL, Vice-Pres. CLA. WINGFIELD, Secretary the reports tees and the dis- hence the various BISHOPS’ COUNCIL AND GEN- ERAL CONFERENCE COMMIS- SION Montgomery, Alabama, February 23-26, 1938 Going Schedule—Train No. 35 Leave New York, Pennsylvania R. R— 8:10 A. M. Tuesday, February 22. Leave Philadelphia 30th St., Pennsyl- vania R. R—9:59 A. M. Tuesday, February 22, Leave Baltimore Pennsylvania R. R— 11:51 A. M. Tuesday, February 22. Leave Washington, D. C. Southern Railway—I :25 P. M. Tuesday, Feb- ruary 22, Leave Greensbore, N. 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Conferences in Georgia for 1938 and it touched every phrase of the work and the vast crowd present pledged a hundred per cent. cooperation, Other speakers included at the meet- ing were President W. A. Fountain, Jr. of Morris Brown College, Atlanta, who spoke on Christian Education; President Fountain was eloquent in this message throughout and like his ° R.R.WRIGHT SR. IMPORTER. 19TH. & SOUTH STS. ‘3 hens e 4 Tyo ke HE CHRISTIAN FREE — FREE ins who substitute coffeg er i ee able to present to our s cribei ears * is really « delicious beve: People who are very critical sa pe : without question the best coffee they ever tasted. ...., le Perhaps one reason for the excelle nce of Haitian Coffee is th, Haiti, where coffee is one of the largest crops, all the coffee is 2 on small plantations worked by the natives. For generations these ae have been proud to maintain the quality of their coffee so much ie, they have never lacked for a market. The enly réason that cists, i F e fee is so-little known in the United ‘States is that for a long tine ei output of Haiti has been absorbed by European countries, “hes France. But now you can enjoy this wonderful drink in your own si 4 and at the same time enjoy reading one of the best Church papers a HOW TO GET IT Just fill out this blank and send $1.50 and you will receive one pound of Haitian Coffee at once and THE ‘CHRISTIAN RECORDER each week for a year, : This is a New Year’s compliment added to the Book Concern, in PHILA. PA. Enclose please find One Dollar and Fifty Cents ($1.50) for one years Subscription to Christian Recorder and FREE GIFT of one pound of Haitian Coffee. : : REV. G. E. CURRY, Manager, A. M. E. Book Concern 716 ‘S. 19th Street Philadelphia, Po Terrell, pastor; Deacon W. Lampkins, Master of Ceremonies; Deacon Nathan Roberts, Chairman. : The following assisted in the service, Revs. W. W. Stevens, C. A., Wing- ficld, J. A. Lindsay of Atlanta; eee Biltler presented the Bishop to the vast audience. The spacious Bryan Church was in a rock with humanity to hear this great Prelate. Bishop Fountain amid great applause and selected his text from Hebrews 13:8; “Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and today and forever.” Theme: “A retrospective and prospec- tive glance at the unchanging Christ.” The Bishop was at his best and ina few minutes had the vast audience in his grip with deep emotion, they re- joiced. Fully five hundred people stood on the outside that could not enter for need of room to hear this wonderfu! and gripping message. ea Letters of commendation were read~ at the meeting by the pastor, Dr. bp ke M. Terrell from President F. D- Roosevelt, Governor E. D. Rivers, and Mayor Hitch of Savannah. mi “Dr. L. J. Jordon the Connectional Missionary of the Baptist ~Churc! father was loudly applauded at the close of the address. « The First Quarterly ‘ held at Allen Chapel A. M January 16-17 with the P: Rev. W. H. Hall presid The Rev. Hall on S delivered two inspiring s’ ing and evening. On Mond business. session was insp!t! Presiding Elder gave s: on the laws of the A. The following persons “ ed by the pastor as stern’ Jones, A_R. Alexander, S uy é i or Ceaser Southa®s The Bishop and President were ac- companied by Revs. J. A. Lindsay, W. R. Wilkes, C. A. Wingfield, and W. W. Stevens of Atlanta, who also ex- tended brief greetings. The response on behalf of the Union was made by Rev. J. L. Butler, Presiding Elder of the Savannah District. Out of town visitors included Revs. G. H. Stokes of McIntos; L. W. Lane, Sylvania; H. B. Broomfield, Guyton, Ga. Arch Deacon J. H. Brown, Revs. J. H. Wiggins, and J. L. Garrison spoke for the Episcopal, the C. M. E. and the M. E. Church. Members in attendance Revs. D. S. Saunders, A. J. Glanton, F. W. Wash- ington, J. S. Jenkins, J. H. Brown, B. L. Waiters, L. Washington, J. L: Butler, J. S. Manard, J. H. Wiggins, L.. We Lane S. R2Dinksas, C32: Hobbs, H. Williams, R. Richards, A. B. Figorow, D. W. Stephens, J. W. Maxwell, G, H. Stikes, W. “O. P. Sherman. | Harry Jones, Jackson, Butler Lee, ‘ and Henry Shanklin, S'. ‘their loyal support. hte 1 : Rev. f. B. Ve piflips All Pas Evangeline P! IEE TAA BAESSESSE “i INSTON INTERN og BLACK EBACE! cl Af PORN pish 4 hk Bibles fi and pers ord ted At 8:30 p.m. Bishop Fountain was the guest speaker at the Sesqui-centen-| Philadelphia, Pa, was among. the nu ‘i nial Anniversary at the First Bryan] ber who occupied a seat Ont ther 08 Sal ae ee ey Baptist Church Savannah, Rey. L. M. to the Presiding Elders, Pastors. and Greetings : S some of those who are cooperating “that it is necessary to write Allen Day a big day for the _ Book Concern. - throughout the : Done of the best business men in our | race, and that he is a h lest we forget, I am writing this letter as a reminder. on you to help me to carr. that we have F mee SS LUME LXXXIX—NO. 46 ___ PHILADELPHIA, PA. Bishops Make Appeal For ri Cin, uae OF THE AFRICAN-METHODIST-EPISCOPAL CHURCK rAN OUR BROTHER? eee RDE aAN: THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 1938 PRICE FIVE CENTS Allen Day Bishop D. H. Sims’|Bishop D. H. Sims, Letter to the First| Bishop of the First And Ninth Episco-| & Ninth Episcopal pal Districts Districts, Makes Appeal for the A. M. E. Book Concern (Note: Please. read 1936 Discipline page 327, Par. 8) To the Bishops, Presiding Elders, Ministers, Members, and Friends of the African Methodist Episcopal Church: This comes to remind you of the Allen Day celebration throughout the church ‘As president of the Publication Board Members of the First and Ninth Epis- copal Districts, entire Connection for the Book Con Dear Co-workers, we met some 280} Rey G, Ey Curry. business :manager lesson, and let the teachers sit in the and organized for a strong rally OP} and since that timé I have had close Cae : Allen Day for the Book Concern I supervision over the affairs of the con- Have a boy write a paper—Subject Shave already had some very encouras-| c¢rn, Therefore I am prepared to giv ing statements from some of the Pre-| facts even in detail of the rapid pro Psiding Elders and Pastors. ¢ pecially | o yess that has been made in the busines fi: to this present time. I do not feel this letter with me along all lines. The entire system has been revise and the work is going forward by leap because I fell that you will rally and Hae sue that you will do your best in making A. MeE. and bounds. Brother Curry ceeded in paying the help in full fror He has kept up the payments on th mortgage It is needless for me to say that the manager, Rev. G. E. Curry is working hard to rebuild this department, be- “cause of the fact that it known Connection that he is ery and equipment so as to be able t do mor! a sacrifice in bringit and Brother let us rise up and give one strong pu now, dear Co-worker ard worker. But} ¢4 help him pay off the one time in giving the Book Concer I am depending day’s collection on Alle y out the plan Please notice that one whole organized] the debt I am praying already am éxpect- jing Elder hat hroughout the District. I 'Z a report from every Presid nd Pastor at the time and place t have designated at the Council. fi Yours in His cause, D. H. SIMS, Presiding Bishop of the First and Ninth Episcopal ‘ Districts. _. iL SALEM, VIRGINIA Bethel A. M. E. Church his wh bration Yours in His cause D, H. SIMS, Episcopal Districts. Bride say come, this text he tirred our Y he came ba other hot message f forbid that I should and old Bethel was made (Continyed On Page 16) Fro ery souls ar Bethel. unday was a high day with ¢ r pastor wag at his best. that is we mut every time he comes to tis is charged with the Holy spirit. + was, “And the Spirit and the glory save in th ” to cross, Lam making this special appeal to the cern. On February 15, 1937, 1 chanced to be in the Board meeting that elected the beginning up to the present time. and has bought new machin- e and better work, He has made ig back our heritage, mortgage of the Book. Concern. Let us keep the law Day and I ‘am sure that if this is done Book Concern will be cleared of that each one will do ole duty in this Allen Day cele- President of the Board of Publication, Presiding Bish- op of the First and Ninth Sunday evening with an- rom Gal, 6:14. “God Suggested Program for Allen Day Anniversary Sunday, February 13, 1938 By G. E. Curry SUNDAY MORNING—9:30 Sunday School Have a group of boys’ representing Allen Life Guard conduct the Sanday School, one acting as Superintendent, Have one boy read a paper on the boy- hood life of Richard Allen, the founder of the Church Select se Allen’s Stars and have one read’a paper eral girls to represent Sarah _|on the early life of Sarah Allen. Have one sing a solo. Have these boys and girls teach the Sunday School “What Has The A. M. E. Church Done ” Have each class raise ch year the A. M. E. has been organized. SUNDAY MORNING—I1:00 e Educationally a penny for ¢ d Morning Service Have a processional with the Pastor m i ‘ and the choir following; then the leadi the Class leaders, the Sunday School Super- intendent, the President of the League, Stewards and Stewardesses: ie ° the teachers, and the group leaders all following in the procession, Let the membership follow singing, “O For a Closer Walk ‘With God,” (A. M. E Hymnal, Hymn No, 192.) After ax are seated sung the first tt hymn, “Lord in the morning Thou shalt Hear.” (A. M. E. Hymnal, Hymn No. 381.) Let all the Stewards and Stewardes- the white n n ses be dressed in their uniforms ; W black suits, Stewards ing gloves and white rosettes in their lapels, the Stewardesses wearing white dresses, Have Stewards seated on one side and the Stewardesses seated on the other, Have all the teachers sit together in a group and let the Sunday School Superintendent be seated on a front eat with the teachers. Have all class leaders sit in a group m Have prayer followed by hymn nd | “Where Jesus Leads me I Will Follow.” Have responsive scripture reading First Corinthians 12th Chapter. Have he} a competent person prepare and read Bishop John A. ; Greggs Makes Ap- a | peal for Allen Day i for the Support of ‘4 the A. M. E. Book Concern Mini Afr and To the Presiding Elders, Members, and Friends of the Methodist Church the Ministers. of the Fourth Episcopal Episcopal to District in particular : After best wishes to you and yours I take this method of calling your at- tention to the Allen Day, which is bet- ter known as Founder’s Day, in the Church 7, paragraph \irican Methodist Episcop The discipline, on page 3 8, says that the mone collected Allen Day shall be s on nt to the manager of the A. M. E. Book Concern to pay on the Allen Building. I am sure if this were done one time through Allen Build ing would be cleared of debt the entire Connection. the (Continued On Page 16) Heep EE Ere | In This Issue a paper on the “Progress and Achieve- (Continued On Page 16) The Daily Altar—Rey. Carlyle B, Stewart 2 Sunday School Lesson 3 EDITORIALS | An Untimely Death 4 | The Future of the Church 4 | A Good Church School 4 Pointed Points 4 i Churchman Afield 4 Birthday Greetings 5 Letters. ..svcinees 5 Young People’s Page Allen Christian Endeavor League From Other Papers The Calendar Transitions Notices
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For generations these mal have been proud to maintain the quality of their coffee so much 5, ki they have never lacked for a market. The only reason that Haitian cat fee is so little known in the United States is that for a long time the output of Haiti has been absorbed by European countries, especial) France. But now you can enjoy this wonderful drink in your own Wwe and at the same time enjoy reading one of the best Church papers, ee - HOW TO GET IT Just fill out this blank amd send $1.50 and you will receive one pound of Haitian Coffee at once and THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER aac, week for a year, This is a New Year's compliment added to the Book Concern, / ‘Street Please type or print Enclose please find One Dollar and Fifty Cents ($1.50) for one years Subscription to Gleristian Recorder and FREE GIFT of o: Haitian Coffee. und of ( : REV. G. E. CURRY, + Manager, A. M, E. Book Concer F \ 216 S. 19th Stree 4 fe Philadelphia, Pa OUR NEXT BIG JOB! MOTHER RECORDER!! DR. N. H. 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Drive id do it" ve N68, 19th Street, Philadelehi® Pr FREE — FREE), Ptor, Rev. J. L. Madison of St. Peters -A.M.E.,. Harrodsburg, Ky. P. E., B.| ed for us a sermon long to be remem- "pastor it was d "Christmas tree on Monday night, when], SS VOLUME LXXXIX.—NO. 49 NEW DAY IN ST. PETER AME. "CHURCH Harrodsburg, Ky. (By Mrs. Maude Smith) Under the able leadership of our pas- Spillman held his first Quarterly Con- ference Dec. 26 and 27. We were grac- ed with Rey. V. B. Polk from Salvisia Church, who was at his best-and preach- bered. his choir rendered excellent music; a number of his members were present. Rev. W. M. Stephson and his good wife and members were ent also:the spirit was high and we ed for this quarter mouths $176.46, our church is growing spiritually alive. Al! ed. We haye had t additions added to our roll, Rev. Madison is not leaving any stone unturned in trying to help St. Peter make this our banner year The church can best organized Men’s clubs or (Brother | Hood) club any State They made a well rounded report, much enthusiasm and interest exist and they are really putting things over in a b way. ending in ‘two the clubs: report- boast of one of the where in this LUMPKIN, GA. Council convened at St. James A.M.E. Church, Lockhart, Texas, December 23, 1937. a order at 11:00 by “Close to Thee,” was sung by Dr. A. | trict were se LOCKHART, TEXAS San Antonio District Dr. H. A. Young, P. E. The San Antonio District Ministerial The meeting was called to the P. E. Young. W. Harvey, pastor of Bethel A.M.E. Church, San Antonio. The spirit of this song showed that Ministers and Laymen are interested in doing a great service this Conference year. The con- dition of the weather also lent strength to this council, as the cloud had van- ished and the sun shohe bright, a great contrast with the weather of the pre- Hymn was lined by Rey. E. T. Taylor, prayer by Rev. Goodwin, Scripture ‘by Rev. E. W. Morgan. Rey. J. E. Valentine preached. Sub- ject, “Christian Spirit.” A great time The council was organized for business. vious days. was had Rey. Alexander was e- lected Secretary. The winter assessments for the Dis- t, the total being $125. The total E ional assessment was set at $400. as offered by Rev. J. Ex Valentine endorsing the admin- \ resolution istration of the Tenth Episcopal Di , and | education. The said resolution endorsed The First Quarterly Conference of the Lumpkin Circuit was held with Dr. A. A. Duncan of the Columbus District presiding. The business session on Fri- day night was splendid and well repre- sented by members of both churches. Every one was enthusiastic and ex- pressed high hopes of a very successiul year since being reunited into a circuit as here-to-fore, and see no reason why they should not go over the top under the able pastorate of the Rev. J. S. McAlister, especially after listening to the soul stirring sermon delivered by him at eleven o'clock Sunday, and an- » other of Dr, Duncan's great sermons at night rendered in his own inimitable "way. Many hearts were made to re- joice. Afterward a very impressive me- Dr. H. A. Young Secretary of Mis- sions; Drs. A. W. He Morgan for, the Bishopric The reso- Jution was adopted. Rey. Jas. Valentine A BITTER PILL WHICH THE SOUTH MUST SWALLOW—THE ANTI-LYNCH BILL” The famous English poet Campbell who flourished about 1852 (during the time when slavery was at its height as an institution, penned the following words: “TO THE UNITED STATES OF NORTH AMERICA” United States, your banner wears morial service was held, each church having lost a member since the conven- ing of the Jast Quarterly Conference. The receipts for the day were $35.42. Tfany proof was needed to show the ligh esteem that the people had for the demonstrated at the the members and friends of Lumpkin vied with each-other in presenting gifts ¢ pleasure and comfort of the pas- and his family, accompanied with a ‘ontribution. ‘Dr. A. A Duncan, P. Fe, Rey. J. S. McAllister, pastor (Mrs.) Mary E. Smith Two emblems—one of fame, Alas, the other that it bears Reminds us of your shame. Your standard’s constellation: types White freedom by its stars But what’s the meaning of its stripes? They mean your Negro’s scars. The continued lynching of Negroes in the South has not disgraced our country in the eyes of the civilized na tions of God's world but has now be- come a matter against which Senator Wagner of New York has chosen to enter a protest, To-day on the floor of the U, S.S¢gnate an unrelenting: ef- A. S. Jackson as commissioner of; NCTHESOFFICIAL ©? SAN: N Roe THE AIC N-METHODIST-EPISCOPAL CHURCK SAAN OUR BROTHER: PRICE FIVE CENTS fort is being made to put a definite end to the year around open session for shooting and cremating Negroes in ter- ritory just south of the Potomac. It is not at all surprising to learn that the high command of the senators from Lynchland have selected as their gen- eralissimo in their campaign against the 3ill, Senator Pat Harrison of Missis- sippi has considerable to feel concerned about. Pat Harrison is eyer conscious of the fact that his State of Mississippi is the most populous Negro State in the Union, and he is undoubtedly aware of the fact that Mississippi, more than any other of the Lynching States be- low the Mason-Dixon, has always been the most vicious in its practice of lynch- ing. Pat Harrison et al) make demands upon the government, which demands, will of necessity, be preciself¥ the same in all their essentials as the same demands made by the white citizens. In their desperate attempt to defeat the Anti-Lynch Bill the Southern gen- tlemen contend that such a measure of protection is Any girl familiar wth the 5th amendment to the Federal constitution knows that it actually im- unconstitutional. grammar school boy or poses upon'the Federal government the duty of protecting every person within the legal domain of the United States inst the deprivation of w. This amendment in it~ of America process of self is an Anti-Lynch law, which is con- tinually being violated by the Sonth. The fact that Mississippi takes the leadership in-opposing the Bill is not astonishing, for only ten months ago Mississippi introduced into the gentle art of lynching, anew mode of tortur- The men of the South now try to ap- pease our minds by calling our attention to the fact that lynching is definitely on the decline and offer some tangible evidence as an endeavor to make us ing God’s created man, i.e. lynching by | believe that they are sincere in their de- torch burning of a Negro. who was ac-| sire to erradicate the practice of mob cused of killing a white man, but the} murder. They tell us in statistical world had good reason to believe that| language that not 0 are the State the yictim of this cremation committed i dily de- what Pat Harrison and his Southern Law punishing lyt s ago the number gentlemen, call the crime. of being born} per year, was upward of 100. In 1919 a Negro. Now God learns that he must | it was 84; in 1920 it was 61; in 1921 it find’ out from the South the color in} was 52; by 1930 it had decreased to 21; which God is to créate his man. in 1936 it was ar it was 8 Sober minded white men and. women have Negroes, I can drink fully of the genuine signifi- are cance of this Anti-Lynch Bill, and they should also pray that God (creator of man in his own image) aid Senator Wagner in this noble fight for humanity ready mentioned presenting in every walk of life. adually themselves A society. to function as one entire —a house divided against itself must fall. We cannot expect nor must we attempt to in his fight for both human and hu-| compel any one group of people con- mane decency, stituting 10% ‘of our population to live Of our total population 130,000,000 constitute 13,000,000 or 10% of our na- tion's people. Pat Harrison and_ his southern cohorts of the so-called white } but numbering | segregated as a society living wi inhabitants. the Negroes| society or a nation with in a nati The Anti-Lynch Law may either abled for e South or b future ¢ ideration, eventu: bitter be com- skin must never lose sight of the fact that N bloody Civil War progressed in every pelled’ to swallow the pill—so close of the zroes since the why not now William Feinsinger RACE aC SCRE MEO | In This Issue | ae The Daily Altar— Rev. Carlyle walk of life in precisely the same man- ner as the whites. There is hot a sin- gle function in any field of human en- deavor performed by the white man and woman that the Negro man and woman can’t do. Negroes have established the truth and soundness of my contention, F. Stewart 2 even to the satisfaction of the whites Sunday School Lesson oS Ae who have been blinded by prejudice and} EDI TORTALS whose minds have been perverted by The Next ¢ al Conference 4 passion which has confounded . and “Men and Measures” SO he, darkened their understanding of the The Local Church if Negroes. St. James of Cleveland Mrs, J. T Since the close of the Civil War Washington . aS : 5 some seventy odd years ago, American Young People’s Page.... 6 Negroes have been on a constant and An Appeal—Bishop William) T yninterrnpted march of progress, They Vernon |... tee have learned to live in exactly the same Allen Christian Endeavor League 6 manner as do the whites and it is now} From Other Papers ey Wi) quite natural that people living like hu- The Christian Recorder Pulpit... .« 14 man beings (for the Negro is human, Just A Few Dots—Dr. J. G, Robin- in spite of the dogmatic conception of yeaa ===== DSC09862.JPG ===== a The Daily | Altar ok them that fear him; he also will hear their cry, and will save them.—Amen. Ls a SS ee OD Dt ee sized type they be printed in. “Large” cabulary of conscience. two words—right and wrong.” - Alexander MacLaren “In the morning came the word of Prayer: Heavenly Father, help us to the Lord unto me.” Ezek 12:8, be faithful over few things that we may “My Father, I am coming. Nothing] be ruler over many in thy kingdom, in on the mean plain shall keep me away] Jesus name. Amen. from the holy heights. Help me to climb fast, and keep Thou my foot, lest it fall upon the hard rock! At Thy bidding I come. so Thou wilt not mock my heart. Saturday, February 26 Tuesday, March 1 “Herein is my Father glorified that Bring with Thee honey] ye bear much fruit.” John 15:8. from heaven, yea, milk and wine, and “What a possibility, what an inspir- oil for my soul’s good, and stay the sun] ation, that we can enhance the glory of in his course, or the time will be too| “our Father!” Our hearts leap at the short in which to look upon Thy face, thought.” and to hear Thy gentle voice.” “How can this be done?. By bearing “Morning on the mount! It will make} “leayes,’”—a profession of loye | for me strong and glad all the rest of the| Him? No, ‘That ye bear much fruit.’ day so well begun.” Joseph Parker In the abundance of the yield is the joy, Prayer: “Let the words of myj|the glory of the husbandman. We mouth, and the meditation of my heart, should, therefore, aim to be extraordi- be acceptable in Thy sight, O Lord.” nary, “hundred-fold” Christians, satis- “Try us, O Lord, and know our] fied with none but the largest yield. Our thoughts.” Amen, lives should be packed with good deeds. -| Then at harvest time we can say, ‘Fath- er, I haye glorified Thee on the earth.”” W. Jennings “Blessed are they that have not seen, Prayer: Dear Lord, we would be and yet have believed, John 20:29, bearing much fruit for Thee. Grant “The seen are shadows: the substance | that our lives may be full and rich in is found in the unseen. _No doubt in} Thy service. Amen. Christ, the foundation of our faith is unseen, but so is that of yonder tow- er that lifts it tall erect form among | — the waves over which it throws a sav- Sunday, February 27 Wednesday, March 2 ¢ v “And Moses, was in the mount forty ing light. It appears to rest on the roll- days and forty nights. Exodus 24:18. ing billows; but, beneath these, invisi- “The life of fellowship with God can- ble and immovable, lies the solid rock} not be built up in a day. It begins with on which it stands secure; and when] the habitual reference of all to Him, the hurricane roars aboye, and the] hour by hour, as Moses did in Egypt. breakers roar below, I could go calmly] But it moves on to more and longer to sleep in that lone sea tower, Found- periods of communion; and it finds its ed on a rock, and safer than the prouds{ consummation and bliss in days and est palace that stands on the sandy surf- nights of intercession and waiting and beaten shore, it cannot be moved. Still holy ntercourse.” F. B. Meyer less the Rock of Ages! Who trusts in Prayer: Help us, O Gracious Father, that is fit for death. prepared for judg-| to wait on Thee until our strength fs ment, ready for the last day’s sounding | renewed by the power of the Holy trumpet, since “The Lord redeemeth the] Ghost. Amen soul of His servants, and none of them that trust in Him shall be desolate.” Thursday, March 3 Guthrie = Prayer: “Lord increase our faith.” “They shall mount up with wings as 7 a n nmeenniene | eagles; they shall. ran, and. Wots be Monday, February 28 __ FO Is. 40:31, “He that is faithfh! in that which is} ‘This, my soul, is the triumph of Thy least,-is faithful also in much. Luke} being—to be able to walk with God. 16:10. Flight belongs to the ‘The least action of fife can be as] the romance of religi surely done from the loftiest motive as} out weariness belongs to the lofty soul; the highest and noblest. Faithfulness] it is the beauty of religion. But, measures acts as Ged measures them,| walk and not faint belongs to the weary; they shall walk, and not faint.” ion. To rub with- Pere. ere beep | wilt send.” Exodus '4:13, The Lord is nigh unto all them that} True conscientiousness deals with our h si call upon him, to all that call upon him] duties as God deals with them. Duty| “#8 8S Much as to say, ‘Since Thou art in truth. He will fulfill the desire of js duty, conscience is conscience, right determined to send me and I must un- is right, and wrong is wrong, whatever and “small” are not words for the vo- It knows only Nearer to gain the crown. The wayes of that deep sea Roll dark before my sight, But break. the other side, * Upon a shore of light. Oh! if my mortal feet Have almost gained the brink, : If I am nearer home 4 : To-day than e’en I think: elt be Father! perfect my trust, — That I may rest, in death, On Christ, my Lord, alone, 7 re aad 7 Rev, J And thus resign my breath. * | ial and our Presiding ang tiring young soul; it is] (Rose R, Alexander, Westbury, N. Y-)| for Bethel. He shall never be forgotten, ee to} Ne’er shall hi emory fade; a Today his voice speake tone ay stained thoroughfar Ountered along th fe of self denial ey, Oar ig us this blesseq day. 3 thou hast surpassed the flight of the eagle! George Matheson a he SO REE? 6 — — Friday, March 4 “And he said, O my Lord, send, I pray| ’Mid fierce and s thee, by the hand of him whom thou| H. Through tears, pain: The Rewect yah te ea cm To lead His people to freedom In serving a loving God, , 5 4 trong OPpposit . € conquerer in the strif,. For God heard the ; hful wife, 5) He purchased his own fr dertake the mission, then let it be so;} Carried out his master’s a | but I would that it might have been an-]| And after long and Weary year other, and I go because I am compelled.’| He then became a free man, So often do we shrink back from the 6 Y sacrifice or obligation to which God| But the welfare of his peo le calls us, that we think we are going to] Caused his heart to Dleed - our doom. We seek every reason for| He saw that a place of Morship evading the divine will, little realizing] Was a very urgent need, ‘ that He is forcing’ us, out from our 7 quiet homes into a career which in-] He worked with zeal and aj; cludes, among other things, the song | Consistently prayed night and of victory on the banks of the Red Sea;] God in mercy heard his pr: the two lonely sojourns for forty days] Rolled the barriers away. in converse with God; the shining face; gs. the vision of glory; the burial by the] His road was long and tediou hand of Michael; and the supreme hon-| And yet he faltered not; or of standing beside the Lord on the| Until the church called “Bei! Transfiguration mount.” _F. B, Meyer] In Philadelphia was boug! 9 Thank God today for Allen, Let every heart now say; Almighty God, Thou art“the Source] For the spirit of Allen still {i and Fountain of all our benefits. We] In the hearts of men today, are truly thankful for these blessings. and. pray that Thou wilt crown them with Thy spiritual presence —Amen. GRACE AT THE TABLE MORGANTON, N. ¢ 4 Shiloh Circuit Dr. R- C, Holt, Presidi the Morganton District | g Quarterly Conference at S! ‘| Sunday, Janhary 2, 1938: Chrrch. The Holy Commu 'given by the Presiding | leaders made excellent repo: HYMNS THAT LIVE - NEARER HOME One sweetly solemn thought Comes to me o'er and o’er; I'm nearer home today - : Than e’er I’ve been before: Quarterly Conference. ; Charles P Nearer myFather’s house, Where the’blest mansions be; Nearer the great white throne, Nearer the crystal sea; CHATTANOOGA, TENNE | The First Quarterly Coniere: the North Chattanooga, East Tennessee Conference, in ‘Bethel A. M. E. Church 16-17 with Rev. J. M. Brown ing Elder in Chair. The lovely spirit of cooperation existed in the membership, rest! a yery fine report from all depa Three members were added ‘ Nearer the bound where we Must lay our burdens down; Nearer to leave the cross, church with new pews and pul! is with a capacity of 500 or mo the happy support of the memb hoping to do more and greate® The Conference reported raised, trusting God: to do bette Under the Christian leadership our most worthy and sacrificing pa tor and wife whom the Bishop “ i ed to us, whose welcome was most © +p ge ae ae ae M. Brown and wife whose “" ei will never fail, success will alwa 1 «Rey. J. M. Brown, Presiding Elder ; : “Rey, R, J. Gordon, Past M roll, and the pastor has beautified (i nit § ches, Ns, “ i 2 , Praye: Tt was a very grudging assent. It] And Sarah, his fait Vers Of Allen The officers were confirmed by the of 13 Hl {- here THE SPIRIT OF ALLEN LIVES ON| ¢fforts to upbuild God's King(o" February 27 SURING A MAN’S WORTH esson Text: Mark 5:1-17 And they came to the other side of sea, into the country of the Gere- nes, 2 And when he was come out F the boat, straightway there met him it ofthe tombs a man with an unclean it, 3 who had his dwelling in the smbs ; and no man could any more ind him, no, not with a chain; 4 be- ise that he had been often bound with tters and chains. and, the chains had rent asunder by him. and the fet- ers broken in pieces: and no man had trength to tame him. 5 And always, ight and day, in the tombs and in the mountains, he was crying out, and cut- ing himself with stones. 6 And when he saw Jesus from afar, he ran, and worshiped him; 7 and crying out with b loud voice, he saith, What have I to do with thee. Jesus, thou Son of the Most High God? I adjure thee by. God, torment me not. 8 For he said into him, Come forth. thou unclean Spirit, out of the man. 9 And he asked him, What is thy name? And he saith into him. My name is Legion; for we Mare many. 10 And he besought him} much that he would send them away out of the country. 11 Now there was here on the mountain side a great herd Hof swine feeding, 12 And they besought him, saying, Send us into the swine, that we may enter into them.13And he Bave them leave. And the unclean rits came out, and entered into the Swine; and the herd rushed down the steep into the sea, in number about wo thousand; and they were drowned inthe sea. 14 And they that fed them d, and told it in the city, and in the country. And they came to see what it was that had come to pass. 15 And ey come to Jesus, and behold him that was possessed with demons sitting. clothed and in his right mind, even him that had the legion; and they were Liraid. 16 And they that saw it de- tlared unto them how it befell him that was possessed with demons, and con- cerning the swine. 17 And they be- in to beseech him to depart from their orders, GOLDEN TEXT: How much then is /man of more value than a sheep! y thew 12:12, GRIPS WITH THE LESSON By Albert Buckner Coe he healing of Jesus thus far re- in Mark emphasize the triumph faith. In the story of the Gerasene oniac the chief concern is with wonderful power over demons. he story is vividly told. A man hain was strong enough to |he had been boun asunder.” He had a C i : igs; they | p tore -himselé. and cut himself. So vio- sked the Master to get out of their) life for men— we dare not waste tha’ d the chains were “ rent | quence to the owners of the pigs; they loud voice. He a bees eer sheet. a. territory and leave them undisturbed] p lent did he become on one occasion that | with their property. it a herd of swine took fright, rushed down the. hillside and into the water é the ¢ siti : : we face the eternal opposition of prop- where all were drowned, ‘ pied hike prop *y ‘ erty yalues as against human values. he swine were costly and many peo-|"By how much is a man better than a lair city, hearing of the drowning, pig? There is the real point. Suppose rushed to the scene for first-hand infor- you ask about the worth of a man when mation. After the swine were gone] accident “insurance is being placed by Jesus Sams upon the demoniac and jin! the head of a corporation. Perhaps ten his own miraculous way cast out the| thousand dollars is a maximum. Sup- evil spirits. pose you ask the life insurance agent Treealize that I have not told this story | who comes to. sell you a policy, how as it is recorded in Mark. Rather 1] much your own life is worth. He will have told it as it would appear to have gauge that by your probable income. happened but for the coloring by the Suppose you ask the dictators, who are disciples and the other people. They breeding men for cannon-fodder, how wanted justification of the flight of the] much a German or an Italian or a Rus- swine and placed the evil spirits in them.| sian is worth. »They would answer in Our way seems the more natural, that} military terms. Suppose you ask the the swine were frightened by the rav-| government what the value of a man, ings of the maniac. Jesus did not need| woman or child should be and the an- the swine. . When the people saw] swer comes in terms of relief. Suppose the maniac healed and the swine gone} you ask a “killer,” a member of a gang they blamed the loss upon Jesus. of bandits, the same question and he “One of the great obstacles to work| might kill you for fifty dollars. in heathen centers has been the material loses which a community suffered g : Pees when Christianity.was adopted in place| by the years of service leit in chim. of a heathen cult.” Just how Chris- One of the most pathetic sights I have tian is our world? Are we, willing to}seen lately was that of a man who was take losses in the application of our! “fired” because he was over Attys EAD Christianity? Isn’t it true that most! Parently men over forty-five are too | people take the easy course n Chrsti- | Old. Dr. Osler asked whether or anity, forgetting the principles for should not me chloroformed at sixty! which it stands and seeking only the} He is outmoded, for now we cast men ountor ante off, like broken wheels or worn-out There isa social advance made since| Shoes, at forty-five. ay: hen WE en the experience of Jesus with the de-| at the houses in which many people Or the yalue of man is determined What is good for the person—that is Here is a pointed story indeed. Here] Jesus’ question. a ton Nate reme value of a man. Jesus gave his rice. Human stuff is eternally preciou: POINTERS : . By Roy L. Smith The representative of Jesus will never be long out of the presence of some needy one. ‘Evil always carries within itself the seeds of self-destruction. Jesus was probably“listed among the radicals because he interfered with the pig business. It will always frighten a certain type of person to see one who has been devil-possessed clothed in his right mind. We do not know exactly what the devils were which possessed the man, but we know that Jesus believed the man had a right to possess himself. It is so easy to get wrapped up in pigs that we lose sight of men. Intellectual power often goes ahead of moral character. PRAYER THOUGHT By William Chalmers Covert Almighty God, our Heavenly Father, may we take the measure of the hum- blest of our fellow men with the shadow of Christ’s cross, falling athwart our Forbid that the slight and unworthy standards by which a selfish judgments! world judges men should in any way cheapen our views or pervert our no- Enable us wise- moniac. The rocks and caves were the| live; when we see the food that many | tions of true manhood hospitals then. Ndw the world is full people eat; when we look at the clothes ly to poscrmunaye | and pana i ; fort| that many people wear; when we in-| search for those quilities of worth which if el ac Lee sd ae rie In| vestigate the associates that many peo-| Thou hast implanted in all those made Ae ice pine Mere S ple, have—we wonder ‘what estimate of | in Thine image. May our interest in tbess mrstlrentunned basiitals' Hoe. the yalué society does place upon them.) humanity be specific and sincere, en- uae as) ale wonters iy Aue Human stuff is cheap, dreadfully cheap, | abling us, to rise aboye all social bar- we ole ria PTA RGA FOL oa We might truthfully say that when we riers, racial prejudices and the unloye- the poor, mental dere § On other occasions when | And today there are ways of healing look at the ech abt Bi oul ly obstacles in the heart and go toward inds that are amazing. The latest cneany men ‘put upon themselves. | cas : 4G : hock” given {iif is cheap. “Many men are not worth | cei ibiae te i nett Eat much, when you c onnsider what they | aes Se Apia gusta: have} Produce. Many men are na sal been cured and the, medical profession. much, when you consider what _ they ; | A in the community. That is what : Bi . ffective: | ence om y hes high baa y aepiare.¢ we say, but it is altogether contrary ness in this held. oe i values The emphasis of this lesson is upon io coe idea, for he put human values mdh’s worth. “Not a sparrow falleth at the top. f to the ground without your father.” In Sparta they used to leave the old And not a single soul, however insane,| people and. the female infants out ‘upon is lost to your father. the rocky hills to die. It is.a far cry from that day to this, when.a governs THE LESSON BROUGHT DOWN] ment provides for its poor. Has Chris- TO. DATE tianity had anything to do with this By John R. Ewers new attitude? What do you say? But we are also bound to say that man-power was never so cheap as in modern war. Here Christianity has not The golden text asks, in the words of Matthew. 12:12. “How. much then is a 2” man of more value than a sheep i : The context, if you remember, concerns done much- ae eT i ; i ye spen illions uw! of a sheep fallen into a] and we Ron #1 Seats argument is that if it is| armaments. and we go wild in oat 8 i a save a sheep on the sabbath | revolutioms. Why should I cu ee re is much better to save a man. my precious children in my Sun is ‘ wo the Jesson has to do, not School and church, if i ae Lane 8 owe ee : i with sheep, but with swine. It seems] off to bit W crf aes fo abe that Jesus and his disciples were passing | them into ae x ce ag ae the coast of the Sea of Galilee become killers? How c sis insane man approached him. lowers of the Prince of aici sii He waved his arms frantically and. bend every effort to ee we pts yelled with almost more than human! Are we Christians or savages* our fellow men in need wherever we find them. We beseech Thee to allay the harsh racial antagonism that con- tinues to separate citizens throughout our nation and bring into a truer mu- tuality all our people, without regard to color or class In Christ’s name.— Amen, DAILY BIBLE READINGS M. Mark 5:1-17. T. John 8:1-11 W. John 3:14-17. T. Acts 16 316-23. F. Matt. 18:1-6. S Romans 5:1-11 S: Psalm 8:1-9. FORRESTON, TEXAS St. James A. M, E. Church careful- ly watched the old year out with songs and prayers, after the pastor, Rev. V. S. Washington preached from Rev. 21:5, which was beautifully outlined. He stressed the need of starting with a new vision; after which invitation was ex- tended, two joined the church, An offering was taken for the sick. The service closed with an old time class meeting. We thank the Bishop and the Pre- i i Vw k, of how much greater value isa 1 ; took fright at, We aS%, : nee Ws Bitaelee and fished man than a sheep? The most rere ae rhe alco and into the sea, That | tionary teaching of Nad eBoy oui beet healed the man was of little conses we haye not yet grasped—was | siding Elder for sending our pastor back “tous. Mrs. Viola Clark a ===== DSC09863.JPG ===== In the hours o: 7 To every one that trust this friend, © He will be a friend indeed. : This dear friend will bring relief If only we will trust his name. Then in the hours of trials and grief, Or in death, we will not be ashamed. 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 716 S. NINETEENTH ST. Philadelphia, Pa. » BISHOP D. H. SIMS, .... ~ Kev, H. H. Cooper, Secretary; Rev. H. H. A. J. Smoot, Rev. M. M. Rev. J. D. Cowan. Arnett Rambeau. Mrs. J. Mobley Chattanooga, Tenn, , Editorials CONTRIBUTORS, TAKE NOTICE! FIRST—Let ali one side of the paper only SECONDLY—Do not abbreviate, but spell out all words, It is easier fur you to spell the words than it is for me to pay extra to have som: one go over the mauuscript to spell them out. THIRDLY—Make your We bave for general about a page and a For Quarterly only one page and a hall; THE NEXT GENERAL CONFERENCE Contributors write oo According to-the General Con- ference Journal of 1936 a law was enacted which reduces the. mem- bership of that body by allowing six delegates per Annual Confer- ence,—three ministerial and three The Sesqui-Cen- tennial Council of Bishops meet- ing at Memphis, in reply to a re- quest for a ruling and interpre- tation from the Christian Record- er Editor took the position that the law as it appears in the Book of Discipline will be upheld and pages, but no more; and for Annual Con ferences, write not more than five pages of regular note paper; i one paragraph ought to suffice lay delegates. remember that there dred others who want their artic! year the same week t all of them must ian Recorder to Acceptance for Mailing at special rate provided for in Section 1108, Act of October 8, 1917, authorized on july 16 REV. G. E. CURRY, Business Manager The CHRISTIAN RECORDER is issued Subscriptions, $1.50 per The law has the advantage of reducing the size of the General Conference by three hundred or more members. agreed that the body was too large and unwieldy, which contri- buted to much noise and confus- It made sane legislation al- There is yet nd may be conimenced with any issue. available to the Post Offee and Express Money It is generally Communications should not be lengthy. t must be accompanied wit and written only on one side of the paper and im ink most impossible. room for improvement., It must be stated that under the presi- dency of Senior Bishop J. S. Flip- per waste and loss of time was re- duced to the minimum. ~ : We roughly calculate that the next General Conference will be composed of 655 delegates and members as follows per episcopal district: First, 43; . Second 70; (The strength of the Second Dis- trict delegation depends upon the number of representations from the islands, The home conference delegation will be 33) ; Third, 43; Fourth, 39; Fifth, 69; Sixth, 57; Seventh, 39; Eighth, 45; Ninth,! perish with thee, O son of Beelze-! should be so amended 41; Tenth, 65; Eleventh, 46;' bul.” Only loyal, church-loving,' pastor will receive a pet Twelfth, 55; Thirteenth, divided’ law-respecting Christians can be| while he serves and @'' between the Third, and the Four-! entrusted with the task of leading annuation. The minis! teenth. The Fourteenth, 43; and Allen’s hosts now and in edaya! all other business ! to the Business Manager, CURRY, A_M. E. Bi A. M. E. BOOK CONCERN. Philadelphia, Pa. RH eit Weekly Thought Se ae oe ee ee “‘Not good if detached,’ read the railroad ticket. do not detach yourself from the Church.” HERE RRREEREEE EEE E EEE Weekly Poem eet eit MY FRIEND AND YOURS When ever you feel you are alone There is a friend that is near To help you along life’s rugged road With ‘the load you are trying to bear, the Fifteenth, 37, This calculation tocome. —* includes all persons who are mem-| ; bers of the General Conference, Jesus is the friend who is near except the Secretary of Church He will help to lift your load You can share with him your cares, The law m serie If you pray as you travel the road, nc ihsg ie rights large conferences which lead in connectional claims and Dollar You will always find this friend near A ] Money, namely, the Chicago, parity with the Bermuda € ence which reported $526.96 1 year; the Puget Sound with $1, 116.75 and the Ontario with $427 The new law follows the meth of selecting United Stat ; cals ence? The average delegate to the General Conference of 1940 will know-he has taken part in an e- lection. The result should be more freedom and care in elevat- ing brethren to places of leader- ship and grave responsibility, and in enacting laws for the church. A brother ought not be elected merely because he “announces” himself but because the delegates believe he is the PROPER PER- SON FOR THE POSITION. In the church of God “THE PLACE SHOULD SEEK THE MAN, AND THE MAN SHOULD NOT SEEK THE PLACE.” In the early Christian community Joseph Bar-Sabbas, and Matthias were “BROUGHT FORWARD” to fill the place of Judas, the traitor. The latter was elected. It does not ‘appear that these two brethren were “CANDIDATES” for al. place among the twelve. The Gen- eral Conference must rise to the heights of Christian manhood and stop its ears to the Siren songs of the church politicians whose su- preme desire is an exalted place | which will enable them to ex- ploit the people, fleece the unstis- pecting sheep and lord it over| God’s heritage. Let the church say to Simon Magus, who would buy the bishopric: “Thy money as 1 iy 0 lamented Dr. Jeff Ran the caption one on Se Meant so muc splendid paper s. I await it eagerly read it all the way men who a Fe not prepa, der the mo: ‘oN st effective sery flect credit upon the ch a oe Urch, | General Confe 1940 must, in the’ n and for the good of Allen, turn a deaf cay 4, of the money chang politicians, This hérita Precious and sacred to jy He. away for a megs of pottas. » church is not for sale 4 man who is no bige¢ state or his episcopal ar big enough for the bisho, false step may be disasty, us not make it. 1 know the kind of bishop 4) J. Q. Church would m ine his record as a pa siding Elder, College P General Officer. you simply give hin portunity either to | church in love and pe: a modern czar whi the preachers and px _ The time has church to seek out di best men to be Bish eral Officers and ek gardless of their INDORSEMENT. does not need measu Mitcham, pastor M. E. Church tors, not that of members of he House of Representatives. But what shall we do, permit the basis of representation to remain as it is; base it upon the amount of Dollar Money reported at the An- {nual Conference the year preced- ing. the election of delegates, or base it upon the number of church members within the Annual Con- ference area? Would represén- tation be based upon lay members or preachers in an Annual Confer- ES OF CLEVELAND By Josephine T. Washington Her. the church building is destroy- is was beautiful St. James when it down in flames the first of the| | fas the church itself been destroy- Can fire or flood or any such thing | k the church? p, a thousand times, no! The church pt alone the church edifice The church is of the Its worth cannot be com- i in terms of brick and wood and or their equivalent in dollar fs. It is made of lovir the faith that animates then fed pastor and people; of Hons, of earnest efforts consec sacred cause. lantless memories bind these few freils of people together; a com- lity of interests, as well as.a com- ity of sacrifices already made, have lec them into one. ft of fire, still leads this body on. Ae image of the church in which we ‘wont to gather cannot be interior side. We remember the interior isfying beauty, the inspiring mus- é soul-stirring pulpit appealed to the intellect as well as he emotions, the raft attention of choosir THE LOCAL CHURCH Our system of chu ment in its operation is ly to lay an increasing emphasis upon the to the impairment of | The local churc! timate unit. When i healthy condition church will-not suffer muist be paid, and the p2s for first. If the pastor {a'! thing fails. Our syst formed by the teaching } men and maidens have taken the that began the establishment of lomes, infants have been baptized; adult members received. Fen of the Suitday School have | upon the rostrum and recited, in hing simplicity, their first “pieces.” ites have been performed over s of dear ones before they me out from among us to return set the example of coope land mutual € memories, with other elit s, hopes, beliefs, as- titute the church, the real it ve need, too, a church church made with hands, a n of an invisible faith. egation kindly sh missionary sisters" flee by Mrs J. Iping to rebuild | mission points !" | is a laudable ef!" ‘ {ism home where we can » Not only to the mem- bers of St Ja t ~ James, but to Clevela; well, Conspicuous ai a is the Forum, whi campaign of adult educ: the Presentation and disc lic questions. Speakers o| utation, as well as some talent of the city, form of St. James. mong such activities ich has conducted a ‘ation through Ussion of pub- f national rep- of the leading @ppared on the plat- But these were not the only ways in which this church served. Organiza- tions of worthy aim, many of them na- tional in scope, building. M temporarily for the furtherance of some desirable aim, often met here. Of sucha character was the gathering that hon- ored our venerable and esteemed citi- zen, Attorney John P. Green, Senator Green, on his ninty-second birthday. held meetings in this ass Meetings, unitingcitizens What is to be the. future of, this church of monumental service? It will go from one good degree to another. To the membership this catastrophe is a challenge. They have accepted it, for they know that the chief responsibility for rebuilding is theirs. But they need the help of all friends and well-wish- ers. A Committee of One Hundred leading citizens, white and colored, is making plans for rebuilding. Contributions are coming in. This is hopeful; but to raise the amount needed is no small task. It can be done. We believe it will be done. Won't you help? SOME THINGS AS 1 SEE THEM By I. T. Jefferson, Memphis, Tenn. —SOME THING WE NEED— First of all, we need some one to tell us not to keep burdens upon the hes and conferences from which irc we can easily refrain: In the matter of I i place for the next General Conference, we should consider the ex- pense, consider fhe difference of traveling to California and that of go- ing to Detroit or some of our Middle- t Cities, then choose accordingly. Next, at the General Conference to be held in 1940, we will need to elect at least four Bishops. As I run over the ist of great men who are asking to be elevated, I can see: Rey, S. S. Morris of hyille, Tenn. Secretary-Treasurer of The A. C. E. League, preacher. or- ganizer, man of culture and Christian sst dye. Rev. George. A. itor of The Christian Re- of the dee Singleton, corder, one of America’s best intellect- ually prepared men,a man who not only |, has sat at the feet of great teachers in our great institutions but who has sat at the feet of Jesus and came forth a- dorned with a halo of righteousness. Rey. J. W. Hall, popular pastor of St. Andrews A. M. E. Church, a scholar, the man of a holy life, a min- ister in whom there is no guile is Ten- nessee’s choice for the office of bishop. He is worthy; fit, and ripe for honors. The church will make no mistake, but do itself honor if Dr. J. W. Hall is made a bishop in 1940. No list is completed which docs not include the names of Rev. R. A. Scott, President of Campbell College, Jackson, Miss.; Rev. G. T. Stinson, Presiding Elder of Monroe District, Louisiana. Rev. J. H. Clayborn, Editor of the ares | Southern Christian Recorder. Rev. A. 0. Wilson, Presiding Elder), of Hot Springs District, E. Arkansas Confer- Continued on Page 6 R. RECHE WILLIAMS, Md. Delegate General Conference Tampa, Florida REV. WILLIAM J. TOWNSEND Pastor, Elmwood, Penna. Pastor St. James St. Paul, Minn. Wm. A. DORSEY Pastor Bethel Woodbury, New Jersey MISS SARAH JANE COOPER Public School Teacher Delegate General Conference Philadelphia, Penna. DR. L. L. BERRY Secretary of Missions New York City MASTER SALTER COCHRAN Washington, D. C. MRS. ESSIE MAE TOWNSEND Arkansas MRS. J. LEO: POTTINGER Camden, N. J. RT, REV. E. T. DENBY The Protestant Epis. Church Memphis, Ten. MRS. L. L. FRIERSON St. Peter Delhi, La. THE REV. A. L. CRIGLAR Hagerstown. Md. The pastor and members of Ebenezer yyy Russel Williams A.M.E. Church wish to express to the x many friends our profound appreciation | \f{rs. Sadie Tucker ........05 2.98 and-thanks for their contribution to our] yfrs Annie Sullivan ......... 3.05 Financial campaign recently closed. Our membership is less than two hun- | Wise Male Chorus » 26,35 Yet we raised $873.75. this amount we cleared up most of our] 49 W, Bethel, Hagerstown, Md, back debts. the interest on our first mortgage, and a substantial amount on the principal. This was the first paid on the principal in eight years. The amount raised by each zone directot follows: Rev. A. Lincoln Criglar Mr. & Mrs. J. D. Foxworth . Mr. Chas. Galloway ....... . Mr. Henry Kelch .. Mr. J. M. Caldwell. Mrs. Katherine Jone Mr. & Mrs, E. Patrick Mrs. Martha Hall i Dr. & Mrs. A. B. Wilson .... Mrs. Rebecca Mack & Son . 11.50 Miss Celena Harmon ...... . 110.62 Mrs. Mennie H. Williams ..... 32,25 Mrs. Annie Moore ........ 3 Mr. & Mrs, Edward Jackson Mae Stewart + 13.50 Mrs. Marctha IF. Franklin .... 29.00 Mrs. Sallie Sanders 20.20 Mrs. Annie & Miss 33,75 Mrs, Estella Stewart ........ 20.85 38.10 Mr. & Mrs. D Banks. 25.83 20.00 Mr. Joseph Griffin . 17.65 Dar AFCO ee ces weeks 4.05 A. Lincoln Criglar, Minister ===== DSC09864.JPG ===== ras F i - Young People’s Page + RRR EHR ER EEE EEE @ “SEZ 1 TO MYSELF—” Sez I to myself, as I grumbled and growled, “I'm sick of my church,” and then, how I scowled! “The members unfriendly. the sermons too long— In fact, it seems that everything’s wrong. I don’t like the singing; the church—a disgrace, For signs of neglect are all over the place. Vl quit going there, I won't give a dime ; I can make better use of my money and time.” Then sez my conscience to me, sez he, “The trouble with you is. you're too blind to see That your church reflects you, what- ever it be. Now, come, pray and pay and serve cheerfully ; Stop all your fault-finding and boost it up strong. You'll find you'll be happy and proud to ‘belong.’ Be friendly and willing and sing as you work. For churches aren’t built by members who shirk.” —Amy C, Haight. SNAPPY STORIES IT MIGHT HELP Liza complained to her pastor that she was having domestic trouble. “Did yo’ eber try heapin’ coals of fire on his head?” asked the spiritual adviser, “No. sah, but dat won’t do any good. ease I tried scaldin’ watah once and dat didn’t do him any good.” WORTH THE EFFORT A young theological student was call- ing upon a young lady. After arriving it began to rain in torrents and it kept up. He had no rain coat or unbrella and lived a mile away. At a late hour the young lady asked her parents if the young man might stay all night in the spare room, They consented. She re- turned and told the young man, then went to tidy up the spare room a bit, Upon returning to the parlor she found the young preacher gone. Fifteen min- utes later he came in out of the rain, drenched to the skin, with a little bundle under his arm, “I ran home after my pajamas,” he explained. LORAIN. OHIO St. Matthew A. M. E, Church Rev. S. C. McMillan, pastor The First Quarterly Conference of the Cleveland District convened Decem- _ ber 26, 1937, with Rev, R, C, Ransom, Jr. our newly appointed P. E., presi in E, members know to do. ed and honored pastor and officers had every thing in fine shape; all reports were up and over last quarter; $450.00 was raised during the quarter. The members are very grateful to our be- loved and highly respected Bishop Ran- som, for returning our pastor’ back for the 4th year; when he came to us three years ago every thing looked very discouraging to him; the members had grown careless and indifferent the most of them toward the church, and our church was threatening with a fore- closure; being a business man as well asa God-called preacher, prepared by training to serve the church in any community of whatever import he suc- ceeded in saving our church and we have the large threatning debt paid down.to less than a third. The officers and mem- bers delight to work with our pastor because he has workable and construc- tive programs that take with the peo- ple and he is honored and respected by both races and all communions. The membership deplored the idea of giving up Rev. C. J. Powell-as P. E, be- cause of his large brotherly attitude toward both pastor and member, but a lover of all. a man who had been well nurtured on milk of human kindness; but since the Bishop saw fit to change him, we are glad that he out/of his wide, experience appointed his son Rey; R. C.. Jr. The officers and members to- gether with the pastor assured him that they would work with him just as well, for the good of the church; because each of us realizes after all the pastor is the man behind the gun when it comes to promoting the common inter- est of the church and that is what our pastor is committed to. He knows no Alps, and with his lovable and easily intreated far seeing wife, there can be no failure, MISS MARY STEVENS AN APPEAL By Bishop William T. Vernon On reading the Journal of the Gen- eral Conference session held at New York 1936, I find reference to my trial by the Kansas Conference as follows: We the Episcopal Committee, have had before us the transcript of the trial of Bishop W. T. Vernon by the Kansas Conference, of the Fifth’ Episcopal Dis- trict, also charges and specifications. After carefal study and analyzing the facts in hand, in view of the present condition of his health, in fairness to our church and justice to said Bishop W. T. Vernon, we recommend that the charges be lifted and his character pass ; and he be located without salary or as- signment, taking the quarterly confer: ence of his choice with the understand- | ing that if his healthishould break down or he become otherwise incapacitated, that he be permitted to ask for and re- ceive superannuated relations. \ Adopted by the General Conference of the A. M. E. Church May 16th, ’36. SIGNED: j J. S. Flipper, Senior Bishop _ ‘ek after preaching a soul stirring sermon] the business of the quarter was taken up. Despite the fact it was the next day after Christmas holiday, two-thirds of the membership turned out to pay. homage to the quarter as good A. M. Our well beloved and highly respect? BERMUDA ANNUAL |. . for | Bishops’ Council _ I WAS NEVER A MEMBER OF THE) KANSAS CONFERENCE: . My membership has remained in the Tennessee Conference. from which I was elected to the bishopria, THE SENIOR BISHOP HAS RUL- ED OVER. HIS SIGNATURE: _ Quote—"I do not know: of afly law] that, allows the location ‘of a bishop. “Your trial-at the Kansas Conference was illegal because they had no juris- diction as you were not a member of thatconference at the time.” Based upon these two statements of, the Senior Bishop, I hereby APPEAL. my case'to the session of the Bishops’ Council (which is the General-Confer2 ence ad interim): scheduled to micet: at Montgomery, Ala., February 24th, 1938. ence; Rey. Frank M. Ried, pastor of St. Paul, St, Louis, Rev. Joseph Go- mez of St. James, Clevend, Rev. Clark fof Texas and J, S. Johnson of Florida. These are the men who if lifted to the holy office would give God a chance to visit their Conferences and have a little say.in making the path for the church. Rev. D. L. Witherspoon, pastor of Avery Chapel, Memphis, a man with a program, a preacher, scholar, humani- tarian and great. organizer is the logical man for:the Church Extension; Brother O.M. Travis is the right man for Fin- ancial Secretary of the A. M. E. Church. I have predicted the out come of every election since 1912 and named the best material. The men whom I have recommended have all made good: We must make better provision for the support of our mission preachers at home: No: church can survive the competition of this day unless it takes Lcare of the hore ‘mission fields, We need. to coordinate out’ schools. We don’t have too.many as such, but rtoo many for 800,000’ poor people for which to care. be , 279 Essex St. CONFERENCE ra Splendid history was made by Afri- can Methodism in the 54th’ session of the Bermuda Annual Conference of the A. M. E. Church. The Conference was Bishop David H. Sims, presiding: with the episcopal. party, Mrs. D.’H. ‘Sims; Bishop and Mrs. J. A. Gregg.-Leader’ of the Fourth District; General officer E. Curry, Manager of the Book Con- cern; Dr! and Mrs» D. Ward Nichols of Emmanuel A. M. E. Chutch, New| York City; Dr. W. P. Stévenson, pa: tor of Jones Tabernacle, Philadelphia and Mrs. Lucy Brown, President of th New England Conf erence Branch of the W.M: M. Society, it is ported it as the General Conferetice of the A. M. E. Charch, It was'andoubt in session January. 12-16, (1938 with | strange that one local newspaper re-| edly the nearest approach to a General |S., Feb, 26, Paul's patriotism ‘TOPIC FOR FEBRUARy », “4 Living’ as Christian Citizen, te Matt. 22:15-22, Fea (Phis is‘ the’ third and tast 1 the series on Training in Chri zenship. While the blessings ave been pointed out as ¢} our country, it remains fot to develop the ways in w ‘can act as citizens) Necting jy Stian Cig. and evils NY exist ig this Meeting hich Juniors "The Topic Presented ~ Boys and Sirls should not look alieay to, their period of citizenship, {o, ‘ies are already in it. The duties tow one’s country do not begin at tho ne pof twenty-one; they exist ail through the period of childhood and y: Ther are two parts to our about this topic: (1) living as ; (2) living as Christians. We find out what differences exist and nlake our plans according us place on the blackboard the ; that any citizen in our country -to have: (If the Juniors can be led suggestions, all the better, bu will appear somewhat as follo Industry, Honesty, Obedienc Voting (for those old enough), Support cials, Respect for the flas other citizens, Community spir Now Jet us place also on t Board’ ‘the ‘qualities to be shown by 2 Christian. * (The same method to be us fore.) ~ Industry, Honesty, Obedience to law Voting, Support Of officials, Worship Sabbath observance, Respect for th flag. Aid t6 others, Community spir Brotherhood. Forgiveness, to God. In talking about these lists, the fo: lowing questions may be of he'p j a. What’ double duty did | on ‘every Christian citizen? (See 22:21.) 2. Isa Christian bound to obey ruling or law that his governm make? 3. Why is a Christian expected to be a better, citizen than one who a Christian? * 4. What are some opportunities '® come ‘to us every day to prove Ship? ~ 5. Why should Christians be ex! ples to other citizens? © 6. What may we do for our cowl? right “away? Daily Verses | 4 M,, Feb. 21. Live peaceably— Kom © a> 17-21) ,, Feb. 22. Christians differen! others —Tit. 2 :1-14. oe W., Feb. 23. The Christian obeys '" lawTit, 3:1-2. oie T., Feb. 24. Living the life o! love 1 Cor. 13 1-7. > ia TF, Feb. 25. Respecting others" St 7120 Rom 91-6. igi Feb, 27. Top—Living a5 ©" fat Citizens—Matt. 22:15 -—Christian Endeavor Woe ue, re in the history it sat in much a on‘its second day— le raced by at a speed hour; yet Bishop Sims _steddy helm through ci alike. Despite the vari- f the physical elements there cy of good moral and spirit: phere. All that was done was by that excellent atmosphere. s preached were as follows: rmon by Rey. C. M. Morgan, tor of Richard Allen A.M.E, t. George’s. Text John 6:88, jucational sermon was by the . J. Stovell, pastor of Heard A. M. E: Church. The text being 2 Tim. 1:7, and the theme, given Equipment for Service. The onary sermon was a treat on Re- ibilities, by Dr. G. E. Curry, Man- f the Book Concern. That treat nuda will not forget. he Sunday morning sermon was by jp John A. Gregg, Not only by sical appearance, but even more by fitual fervour and power Bishop m that same pulpit 41 years and 6 nths ago. Bishop Gregg selected as text Deut. 33:16. The theme being: he good-will of Him that dwelt in the ish.” The concluding sermon was hed by Bishop Sims just before if the appointments. In it he em- zed the spirit of Isaiah experience this words, “Here am I, send me.” idently good preaching was the order ie Conference. bless. The six young men standing je remembered. In that also Bishop t's appearance there nearly half a itury ago was duplicated. the addresses delivered during the Merence were timely and very in- fing. On the opening night Mr. J. Outerbridge, M.C.P., extended a lcome on behalf of the people of the sh; Rev. J. M. Sproule, minister ithe Wesleyan Church, welcomed on |‘ lalf of sister churches; and Mrs. Ada bot on behalf of Bethel. All ex- ed heartiness and sincerity of wel- fe on behalf of the episcopal party PROGRESS wide gulf separates the mod- ern funeral director from the Undertaker” of fifty years ago. Poday we have a highly trained anced methods of science and ring a multitude of services hich were never expected of his decessor, As the time of great need. WALTER C, BECKETT |W. Coulter St. Phila,, Pa. _ PHOD : GER. 0585 a i tickle The congregations ‘ the rail in response to the appeal of shop Gregg’s sermon were a picture | +- and conferenc: Rev, W. P. 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Sims, Box 481, Montgomery, Alabama. Rates: Room and meals $1.50 per day. St. John African M. E. Church, Music by Rev. J. S. Hatcher deceased may be obtained from Mrs. Gertrude £ H. Hatcher at 1334% Lincoln Avenue, , Cincinnati, Ohio. The Bishops’ Council of the African Methodist Episcopal Church will meet in regular mid-winter session Febru- ary 24-27, 1938, at St. John Church, Montgomery, Alabama, Rev. Geo. T. Sims, 809 Madison St., entertaining ¥ pastor. The opening session will be at ten A. M., Thursday the 24th. J. S. FLIPPER, Senior Bishop J. A. GREGG, Secretary Council. The General Conference Commission is hereby called to meet in St. John A. M. E. Church, Montgomery, Alaba- ma,. Wednesday night at 7 P..M., February 23, 1938, all Cities wishing to have the General Conferénce will be ready to present their claims upon this eee J. S. FLIPPER, Senior Bishop The Connectional Council of the Afri- can Methodist Episcopal Church will, BISHOPS’ COUNCIL AND GEN- ERAL CONFERENCE COMMIS- SION 4 Montgomery, Alabama, February 23-26, 1938 Going Schedule—Train No. 35 Leave New York, Pennsylvania R. R.— i 8:10 A. M. Tuesday, February 22. zi Leave Philadelphia 30th St., Pennsyl- vania R. R—9:59 A. M. Tuesday, February 22. id Leave Baltimore Pennsylvania R, R.— 11:51 A. M. Tuesday, February 22, Leave Washington, D, C. Southern Railway—l1 :25 P. M. Tuesday, Feb- ruary 22. Leave Greensbore, N. C., Southern Rail- ad way—9:00 P. M. Tuesday, Febru- ary 22. Leave Charlotte, N. C., Southern Rail- way—11:45 P, M, Tuesday, Febru- ary 22, Leaye Spartanburg, S. C., Southern Railway—1:40 A, M. Wednesday, : February 23. Arrive Atlanta. Ga., Southern Railway- —5:50 A. M. Wednesday, Febru- ary 23. : Leave Atlanta, Ga., A. & W. P. Railway —6:20 A. M. Wednesday, February 23. Arrive Montgomery, Ala,, A. & W. P. Railway—11 :35 A. M. Wednesday, February 23. Returning Schedule Leave Montgomery, West Point Route 6:20 P, M. Friday, February 25, Please mail in to the Christian Re- All’ persons who plan to attend © The Bishops’ Council in Montgomery, AJabama on February 24, 1938, please Sars Washington, D. Railway — 7:25 P. M. Saturday, February 26. Arrive Baltimore, Md. ~ Pennsylvania Railway—8:43 P. M. Saturday, Feb- ruary 26. Arrive Philadelphia, 30th St. Pennsyl- yaniaRailway—10:33 P. M. Satur- day, February 26. Arrive New York, Pennsylvania Rail- way — 12:15 A. M. Sunday. Febru- Fares to Montgomery Round Trip Railroad Fares From Coach Clergy New York.:......-+-+: $39.30 Philadelphia 36.60 Baltimore. ......+----s- 33.80 Washington........---- 32.60 32.60 One Way Pullman Fares For further information, reservation, etc., consult : Mr. H. H. Lowber, Traffic Depart- ment, Pennsylvania Railroad, Philadel- phia, Pa. Mr. J. R. Hawkins, Financial Secretary, 1541 14th St., N. W., Wash- ington, D. C. EVANGELISTIC MEETINGS If you want an old time revival, soul- saving meeting or Bible assembly, write Evangelist, F. D. Holloway, Field address Chapel Hill, Texas, Home ad- dress 112 Pecan St.; Waco, Texas. Rev. S. S. Morris, General Secretary Allen C. E, League announces ‘as new official address Department of Relig- ious Education: A. M. E. Book Concern 716 South 19th Street Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Home Address ‘ Box 357 or Lg 1404 Hawkins Street Nashville. Tennessee My address will be 300 Prichard St., Prichard, Ala. Thanks. L. G. DUNCAN P. E. Mobile Dist.. ALL ABOARD TO THE BISHOPS’ AND CONNECTIONAL COUN- CILS AND GENERAL CONFER- ENCE COMMISSION OF THE A. M. E. CHURCH TO CONVENE IN ST. JOHN A, M. E. CHURCH, MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1938 _ ; Special arrangements have been made with the Atlanta and West Point Rail- road and other lines to convey delegates to the above named meeting. leaving the Atlanta Terminal Station, Wednes- day morning, February 23rd, at 6:20 A M., arriving Montgimery at 11:35 A. M., in due time to be present at the initial session of the Connectional Coun- cil, which has been called to meet Wednesday noon. e Mobilization “a Delegation from New York, Philadel- | phia, Baltimore, Washington, North | | Carolina and South Carolina and other states of the East and New England | States, as well as many sections: Ko Seen From Lower Upper D. Room. New York....... $8.00 $6.40 $28.00 Philadelphia..... 725 5.80 26.00] Baltmiore........ 6.00 480 21.00 Washington..... 6.00 48 wo Phone Belmont 9436. || is the quickest cere best schedule and Balt the lowest day coach clergy nd pull-| man fare rates available as quoted from ‘ several important points below. __ The Schedule — Ly. New York, Penn. R. R—8: 16 AM, ET Tues. Feb. 22—Rou ip} Coach Fare—$41.60, oe Trip) . Clergy Fare—$39,30, Ly. Philadelphia, Penn. RR— 59 AM. ET, Tues. Feb. 22—Round Trip! Coach Fare—$38.00. Round Trip Clergy Fare—$36.60, ve Ly. Baltimore, Penn, R. R—11:51 A. M, ET, Tues. Feb, 22—Round Trip Coach Fare—$34,20. | Round-' -Trip Clergy Fare—$33.80. : Ly. Washington, Sou Rwy.—1 :25 P. M, E.T, Tues, Feb. 22 — Round-Trip Coach Fare—$32.60. Round-Trip Clergy Fare—$32.60. : 3 Valdosta, Ga. - Vv. Greensboro, Sou. Rwy. —9:00 P. M. Thomasville, Ga. E.T, Tues. Feb. 22 — Round-Trip| Cuthbert, Ga. ..... Coach Fare—$2120. Round-Trip| Douglas, Ga. . » Clergy Fare—$21.20,. Cordele, Ga. .. Ly. Charlotte, N..C., Sou. Riy-it :45| Fitzgerald, Ga. ne ol P.M., ET, Tues. Feb. '22—Round-} Bainbridge, Ga. Trip Coaah Fare—$17.40. Round-4 Forsyth. Ga. . Trip Clergy Fare—$17.40. Griffin, Ga. Ly. Spartanburg. S, C., Sou. Rwy—1 :40| ~~ : “A.M, ET, Wed. Feb. 23—Round- Trip Coach Fare—$14.40. Round- Trip Clergy Fare—$14.40 Ar. Atlanta, Ga, Sou. Rwy.—5:50 AM, CT, Wed. Feb. 28, Ly. Atlanta—A. & W. P. RR-6 20AM. CT, Wed. Feb. 23—Round-Trip Coach Fare — $7.00. Round-' -Trip Clergy Fare—$7.00; ; Ar. Montgomery, Ala. A. & W.P. RR—| chal 541 14th: Street, N. W ,W. One-way coach fares from eprese, tative points in Georgia are as folloy eels Ga care a... a Augusta, Ga, .... . Athens, Ga. Albany, Ga. Savannah, Ga. Rome, Ga. Cartersville, Ga. .. Waycross, Ga. : How To Buy Your Ticket The low fares quoted above on day coach fares which will not honored in pullman. All! pe siring to use pullman cars wil using Eastern or Southeaster Permit therefore each pers pullman is urged to make ap at once to the Chairman of t! or Southeastern Passenger A : x A.M, —. MUSIC HYMNALS Brand new A.M.b. 3! Half Doz — ~=§: 6.50 One Doz. — _ 41 2.00 and Beautifully ystamped 1 Gold are offered at these |Prices A.M.E. BodK CONCERN AG 3 Sta en Fe oat ees, Philadelp hes _ kes hone ington, D.C b jody Hymnals, Bound in sem Morocco with Head Bands Single Copy mer $ 1.25) We Pay Posts: g° | [Chi % ae concerned, Rey. Dr, C. AL Munro, adly render Giairman of the Wesle Church wy iS alter a a possible in secut- ynod, reciprocated similar convictions on the 7 your local ticket | Sime Principles set forth by Bishop Sims. hat a check may be nd schedules quoted The pastoral reports were commend- ed by the bishop. Increases were evi- dent at most of the points, although the need for more emphasis on membership increase was Pointed out by him, That Rey. B.A. Calloway has done well both as pastor of St, Pau?’ ‘Ss and as Presiding Elder of the district was well evidenced. In organizing Rey. C. M. Morgan, was elected secretary and reporter to the local press, Rev. R. J. Stoyell sta- tistical secretary, and Rey, J.D. Smith ¥ Teporter to the church papers and hi + a nformation write Rev. torigrapher of the conference, ld, Sa Chairman of]! On 5 sak the Conference Branch of ion, 140 Vine Street, S. W.,] the W. M. M.S. had right of way for or either of the following most of ae day: Their: sessions were senting the various dis-| evidences of a strong and enthusiastic branch. It elected delegates to the ~|.quadrennial convention, to meet in De- troitnext year, as follows: Mrs. Blanch A. Calloway, President of the Confer- ence Branch, and Mrs. Gertrude Sto- yell, treasurer of the Branch and presi- dent of the Rosalie Johnson. society. Miss Phillis Clarke was elected to at- tend as visitor representing the Y. P. D. in Bermuda and Board ting to attend these ised to write Rey, the e entertaining Pastor, tgomery, Ala., that ample ye made in advance of Rates: Room and Meals Arrangements can be hose desiring sleeping quar- Arnett and Mr. H. H. Low. (ist District) . Hawkins (2nd. District) d of Education of the A. M. will convene at ten A. M., /22 in Birmingham, Alabama ater Payne college. We are members of the Board to Pnotice and to govern them- : 4 Music was furnished during the con- cordingly. ference by the Senior, Junior and Sun- Signed, beam choirs. The people of Bethel OP R;€. RANSOM. Chairman] found much pleasure im entertaining be CKSON, Secretary what is conceded to be the Bermuda - oy Conference’s greatest session. PLAINS, GA. Appointments P. Elder—B. .A. Galloway; (for Prayer—Earnest Prayer ed for the seat of the St. Pz next} ple Allen Tem- PSC) Sogo ys . A. Galloway; To be supplied; Mt. 3 Conference 1940. Church is} Johnson; Vernon Temple, F. A. Laps- pray. ley: Heard Chapel, R. J. Stovell; S for the catise of Christ in His ’s, Mr. Lionel Harvey; St. John’s, pplied; Richard Allen, C. M. ENCE > D. JOHNSON, Pres. W.P.U 1; St. Luke's, J. W. DeShields ; | Prayer changes Things” J. D. Smith. | ; ; j MUDA ANN ONFER- | pee DUBLIN, GA. Rev. G. A. Roberts, pastor of Ward i 7) Ontinued from page 7 Chapel A. M. E. Church of Augusta, Mational, inter-racial and in- | Stowe. a ewe een ee: een D OT SPECIAL NOTICE The New Way to get the CHRISTIAN RECORDER a Subscribe for one year by mailing sha en and address with a Money Order for 4 A. M. E. Book Concern, Philadelphia, Pa. | Subscribe for six months by sending Money Order for $1. 00 to the above address. ns dering ten or more P Become an agent by att ce bekare Tuesday pers ts each \ tell iescding the date of the issues a dered. Orders for under ten hie eid harged at the regular retail price o' r cOpy- Become an Agent in Your Church 4. M. E. BOOK CONCERN i Manager. iy. G.E. CURRY, Busines philadelphia, Pe. pn anaemia ' | | | | | | | | | | service, and the choir was at its | best; we had some very distinguished minis- ters in our morning service which made it a big day. Swainboro, Ga, D. T, Ballard, ‘pastor at Bruton, Ga,, N.S. Johnson, fhe Pre- siding Elder of the Hawkinsville Dis- trict, Ward Chapel, preached. our young people at church that were at home from school, spending the Christ- mas holidays, to the delight of their parents and friends. | Bivaatiogal’ activities. about Ga ched a soul stirring sermon at | ] aca Re St A. M. E. Church Sunday | @ | his conference cannot but be|~” °. ; Hana eI | numeraries, W. A. Ratteray and| ™OT™S: at eleven o’clock, is mek y and) Teaiah 9:4, St. Matthew 4:16, We had ry large au The Cale February 23—South Florida Conference —Cocoa, Florida, Rev. J. R. Rich- ardson, Bishop R. A. Grant. The General Conference Com- mission—St. John African M. E. Church, Montgomery, Alabama. Bishop J. S. Flipper, President. The Connectional Council — St. John African’ M. E. Church, Montgomery, Alabama. Rev. V. M. Townsend, President; Rev. C. A. Wingfield, Secretary. Liberia Conference—Grand Bassa Liberia. Bishop E. J. Howard. February 24-27—The Bishops’ Council— -St. John African M. E. Church, Montgomery, Alabama. Bishop J. S. Flipper, President; Bishop J. A. Gregg, Secretary; Rev. George T. Sims, Pastor. March 9—Central Florida Conference— Arcadia Station, Rey. L. J. Kincy, Pastor, 256 Orange Street, Ar- cadia, Fla., Bishop R. A. Grant. March 23—Gold Coast Conference.— Revs. Hurley, pastor at and G. A. Roberts, pastor of Augusta, Ga. who We also had a number of Alice Jackson WHAT KENTUCKY THINKS OF DR. G. A. SINGLETON Kentucky knows that Dr. Singleton is her son by service end adoption. He served us as pastor and profession in our College at Paducah. Kentucky struck the first blow for his election to the Editorship of the Christ- ian Recorder; He was elected from the Ky. Conference of which he is still a member. Kentucky knew that he could and : Accra Gold Coast. Bishop E. J. would put the job over, and we were Pr ean not disappointed. Kentucky fought in Aphil 27-Delaware) Gonference——Sea- Cleveland and.in New York three 4 k ie ford, Delaware, Rev. G. E. Mat- weeks, day and night until they said it is finished, he is elected, then we shout- ed for joy. He is ours. Dr, Singleton, we are with you 100% —Sail on; Ky. Ky. thews, Pastor, 506 North Street. Bishop David Henry Sims April 27—Virginia Conference — St. James A.M.©E. Church, Berkley South Norfolk, Va. Rev. Louis M. Thompson, pastor, 313 St James St. Bishop M. H. Davis. 4—New Jersey Conference,— Newark, N. J., Rev. A. C. Saun- ders, Pastor, 95 Union Street. Bishop Dayid Henry Sims, A. W. Jackson VISITORS TO THE A. M. E. BOOK CONCERN May Messrs Harry I. Wood and Thomas Stillwell Y.M°C.A., Orange, New Jer- May 4—Baltimore Conference—Payne Wik A. M. E, Church, Rev, D, E. 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When. a sale is made, a card ‘punched-to Tee semble the spots on a domino, taken] .- from the article sold, is‘ slipped: into ee oe, Smytt the transmitter, along with two punched: Mion was fe ee ae : tokens. one identifying her and the] that Thomas Rigen As other the cashier. his home, Monticello, will Sales: Cards’ Sorted. of the Indian and buffalo o: The. transmitter automatically sorts] nickel to be issued this year these, telegraphs. the information to By recording. machines‘ in a central*office sign. on any coin oftener ‘th and pushes out a domino-like. card Kevery 25 years. The time limit which is the customer's receipt. i On the card is the date and-amount of sale. The domino’ putiches area] and dime expires in 1941. The Linc enny has been used since 1909 price, , } GRAIN OF RICE BUFFALO NICKEL TO BE RE- ' A newspaper item from PLACED Tenn., states that R. L. Higgen = 36-year-old Negro, has wri Washingtin—The American public] Lord’s prayer on a grain of ri before the close of this year. It, will] grain of rice, and says he ca be the first time since 1913, when the Lord’s prayers on an ordinar Buffalo nickel was introduced, that] stamp. The writing is done, there has been a change in the de-] with an ordinary penny pen anc 2 sign of the coin. ‘ - cent bottle of ink. Secretary of the Treasury, Henry Morgenthau, Jr., announced that a|13 COMMANDMENTS FOR Nazis likeness of Thomas Jefferson, third ARE LISTED president of the United “States, - will replace the bison of the Western plains | First Is That the Fuehrer |+ Always that has been used for 25 years. Right and Right Is Whatever A national competition for a design Profits Nazis will be held, with a first prize of $1,000. Mrs. Nellie Taylor Ross, director of| Wireless to The New York ee the mint, and Sidney Waugh, Albert] BERLIN — The National Soc! Stewart and Heinz Warneke, well] Year Book for 1938 publishes the ee known sculptors, will act as judges,] teen commandments for National 5” but the final choice lies with the secre-| cialist party comrades as follows’ tary: hiniself. ‘ * - 1. The Fuehrer is always rish' On the side of the new nickel wi 2. Never violate discipline. Jefferson’s likeness will be the wor 3, Do not waste your time in <I#t “Siberty” and the date. On the reverse| ter and self-complacent criticism side will be a representation’ of Jeffer-| lend a hand in work. son’s home, near Charlottesville, Vay| 4. Be proud but not arrogant: and its name “Monticello.” There,also|.. 5. Let the party program be ' will be the legal requirements—the in-| dogma; it demands your utmost (*" scriptions “E Pluribus Unum,” “United | tion to the (National Socialist) ‘ a ke nd a ministerial dele; Cohference! ai ate to the General ich met in Louisville, He wes once city Editor ublished in Columbia by and associate edi- ut Voice, published Prot. C/G. tor of The Piedmor e ille, S. C,, by Rey, W. efore entering the ministry He had devoted much time in t school and Insurance business. during the first te , appeal is made. Through unit y alone 59, died at his berry, S. C., January 27, 1938, 5 Iness covering a long period ed by his widow, arper’ Martin, three child- and Thomasena, Lillie M. Gilder, one nephew, artin, a host of neices, rela- among men. Through unity alone can the world believe and know that the ather has sent Jesus Christ to reveal Him to the whole human race Like all of God’s calls it is an invitation to cooperate with Him. His will is part of His nature, and set once for all times, Ag luadg administration of tice D. Chappelle that he joined ae Conference at Ander- n rlé was given hi pointment at this conterthae Gait Hs then until 1932 he was actively eng: i in the ministry until his health f. which caused him to retire in 193. He is waiting our cooperative response which will lay hold of his will and make it our own, to the Ve ‘transcript is a part Other ae: js tie James’ Martin, the second f Burrough and Maggie Melts tf | near Goldville: S. C., ens County. He grew up as sually grow and at an early age sd the public school of that coun- i fater Allen University, Colum- It was during the pastorate G. L. Coleman, D.D., that he sted himself with the Mt Zion & Church of which his mother ther were members He was then 12 years old and began an active in the Sunday School. He served ‘al church in many capacities. luring this time that he attended School Convention held in Pleasant Grove A Church near Newberry, S Mthe Presiding Eldership of Dr Wall and F Y, Dendy the Dis- onference honored him as secre- r seven years. strict Superintendent of the Dis- and infanyd During that time he served eight years as Superintendent of ALG ES League. and a trustee of Allen oa versity several ‘years, The following : Ospital for several months in order te aie are the appointments oy him: Grace Chapel, Abbeville, S. C.; Second , Mt. Hebron Church, Calhoun where he built churches tors, dg Ri ee ‘WE WANT LINCOLN PRomorzy) 5 Lian aati gil) Property at ie : are Fk uit. Paid the debt at a , Due West, S.C. Erected an eight room parsonage at Mt. Pis- gah. Greenwood. S. C., at the cost of $2000 and two church laboritories in- stalled fight and furnished parsonage Matthew, S. C., and Live Oak Circuit. Vance, S. C, and Bethel, Laurens, S. C, was the last charge which $150 was raised on Easter Day which was the climax of his work g that year as his health failed The last Scripture recited by him were |, Sanctify them through thy truth, Thy word is truth, St. John In the beginning was the word and the word was with God and the word was God, St. John 1:1, and Let not your heart be troubled, ye believe in God believe also in me. In my Father’s house are many man- sions if it were not so I would have told you, I go to prepare a place for you.— St. John 14:1-2, His favorite songs were: Every Hour, Old Rugged Cross, Mas- ter the Tempest is raging, and I Love Thy Kingdom Lord. lenry ges ment the following: first laymen m6yement in S. C him as one of its first secreta jon which he filled many as a lay member of the General Bence in 1912 at Kansas City. Mo., ‘The law prohibits changing the de You are the representative of the > eae 5 — Act and behave yourself ac- code. identifying goods and inventory] WRITES LORD’S PRAYER ON A Let loyalty and unselfishness be Practice true comradeship—then Fe a true Socialist. Treat your racial comrades as you will jingle a new nickle in its jeans| has also written the 117th Psalm oné Th struggle be enduring and si- Choir—‘Master Courage is not rowdyism. Right it whatever profits the movement and ith Germany—that is your peo- Hymn—I Love Thy Kingdom Lord, Rev. M. G. Williams. Prayer—Rev. J. S. Martin. Choir—“Every Day, Every Hour”. Scripture—Old Testament — 90 Psalms—Rev. J. C. McClellan. New Testament—1 Cor. 15 :35-58—Rev. S. M. Hasley. Choir—‘Old Rugged Cross.” Obituary—Miss Freddie Syles. Resolution and Telegrams—Rev. S: mal Socialist) nk & to these com- Nents and you will be the true of your Fuehrer. Act according ey 9RTS INCREASE TO CHINA AND JAPAN SHINGTON—(UP)—Both China apan bought more goods from ited States in the first 11 months han in the same period of the Commerce Department re- Remarks—Rev. R. J. Jefferson, Solo—Rev. E. E. Gaulden. y—Dr, E. H. McGill. D.D.— Text—If a man die again.—Job 14:14. ‘ Master of Ceremonies, Dr. Japan aggregated $271,843,- 000, an increase of $6,759,- ame 11 months of 1936. ‘0 Japan aggreyated $271.843,- of $83,928,000. China over the same | $98,624,000, an increase The United States 000 from Japan, an in- pb te ROWLINGFORD,,MISS The Call to Unity We are here at the call Christ.. We haye come with age he) be prayers, and _de- envying and strife, and divisions, are The Asi hd a Christian cunity.| ye not carnal and walk as men?” es ‘ nity is primarily from God| For while one saith I am of Paul, and ‘an. It is for our good that the] another, I am of Apollas, are ye not dan nea carnal? For other foundation can no ingdom’ of God be set up| man lay than that§is laid which is Jesus Christ. Division among men is not the carliest teaching of Apostle Paul. Now'‘he said, “It is the human body that is. the symbol of which Christ and His church represent the reality.” For as the body is one and hath many members, and all the members of that one body, so also is Christ. For by one spirit we are all baptized into one body whether we be Jews or gentiles. whether we be bond or free, we have been all made to drink into one spirit. For the body is not one member, but. many. Now ye are the body of Christ, and members in particular. Again it is as a household that the Church is speaking, built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets. Christ Jesus Himself being the chief corner stone, or as a temple or as the holy city, the heavenly Jerusalem, In every instance the symbol has unity as essential to its He lays no compulsion on us, 6 REV. W. M. E. BARNES, P. E. If unity has slipped away from our roup, it is the common fault of the Christian world ,and if it is to be re- gained, it must be by the concerted ac- tion of all Christians. Every section has shared in shattering unity; so every secton of the Church must share in the effort to restore it to its oneness that God may be glorified in the unifi cation. 5 The World Conference is a message Of peace. Paul said to the Phillippians, 4th Chapter, 7th verse, ‘And the peace of God which ‘passeth all understand- ing shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.” To perfect this unity, we need the peace of Gid to keep our hearts. We may not understand the meaning of the unity, but if we havé the peace of God, we are dead and our lives are hidden with Christ in God becatise we have the peace within (unity), It is the call of Christ which arrests us. What he said then with human voice he repeats now through his indwelling’ spirit. The general need of unity is set forth by Him who said “Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation; every city or house divided against itself shall not stand,” This is as true today as when it was first uttered. It has been accepted by the world of men as applying to every de- partment of life in its separate group- ings, political, intellectual, scientific, and social. And in increasingly wide circles men are striving for unity. The Christian religion provides the only en- during cement for unity. So Paul writing when the gospel was oral, strikes sectarianism of all ages by calling diversions carnal. He says “For where as there is among you existence. As light and heat are to the sun, so is unity that it cannot admit of no racial, sex, or social distinction, But all are one man in Christ Jesus, but there are still greater heights to- ward which we must r ise either in the words of our Lord Himself, of the spirit of our Lord speaking through His dis- ciples in the early second century, it is all one. The kind of unity which the church must exhibit is that which unites the Father to the Son. He said, “Neither pray I for these alone, ‘but for them also which shall believe on me through their word that they : The christians are not in revolt all may be one.” gainst christianity, but are against ¢ vided christianity. Jesus Ch yealed by His life on earth exactly what the unity was between Himself and His Father. It is not so mystical as to be unintelligible to the simple hearts. We are not left as workmen without a pattern for our task. The kind of oneness exhibited by Christ with His, Father on earth is clear be- yond dispute, If individ were to practice these principles, dis- st h and groups union would fade away like snow fore a summer sun, When all christians recognize God as‘father, and look on the things of others as of brothers in Christ, the family of God will be complete a glori- ous church without spot or wrinkle. God calls man to unity His ideal, Man calls to God for unity. Churches which have no real reason for holding apart, should unite for the glory of God. It is God who takes the lead in this united effort for the good of all, His will is that they ill may be one, must eventually be man’s will. We are living in a world that has lost its way without the Christian re- ligion, Paul in addressing the nation as the Ephesians said, “I therefore the prsoner in the Lord beseech you to walk worthily of the calling wherewith ye were called,” Note the moral qualities essential for unity with all lowiness and meekness, with long-suffering, for bearing one an- other in love, giving diligence to keep the unity of the spirit in bond of peace. There is one body, and one spirit. Even as ye are called n one hope of your (Continued on page 14) ae ee ee ===== DSC09867.JPG ===== * Suggested «Program for Allen Day . Anniversary Sunday, February 13, 1938 By s G. E. Curry SUNDAY MORNING—39:30 Sunday School Have a group of boys representing Allen Life Guard conduct the Sunday School, one acting as Superintendent, |. Have one boy read a paper on the boy- hood life of Richard Allen, the founder | of the Church, Select several girls to represent Sarah Allen’s Stars and have one read a paper on the early life of Sarah Allen. Have one sing a solo. Have these boys and girls teach the Sunday School lesson, and let the teachers sit in the class. Have a boy write a paper—Subject : “What Has The A. M. E. Church Done Educationally?” Have each class raise a penny for each year the A. M. E. Church has been organized. SUNDAY MORNING—11:00 Morning Service Have a processional with the Pastor leading. and the choir following; then the Stewards and Stewardesses, the Class leaders, the Sunday School Super- intendent, the President of the League, the teachers, and the group leaders all following in the procession. Let the membership follow singing, “O For a Closer Walk With God,” (A. M. E. Hymnal, Hymn No. 192.) After all are seated sing the first hymn, “Lord in the morning Thou shalt Hear.” (A. M. E, Hymnal, Hymn No. - 381.)- Let all the Stewards and Stewardes- ses be dressed in their uniforms; the Stewards wearing black suits, white gloves and white rosettes in their lapels, the Stewardesses wearing white dresses. Have Stewards seated on one side and the Stewardesses seated on the other. Have all the teachers sit together in a group and let the Sunday School Superintendent be seated on a front seat with the teachers. Have all class leaders sit in a group. Have prayer followed by hymn “Where Jesus Leads me I Will Follow.” Have responsive scripture reading First Corinthians 12th Chapter, Have a competent person prepare and read a paper on the “Progress and Achieve- ment and Opportunity of the A. M. E. Church.” Sing Hymn. “God Moves in a Mysterious Way” (A. M. E. Hymnal Hymn No. 28). Sermon—Text: First Corinthian 12: 27, Sing hymn, “On Christ the Solid Rock I Stand” (A. M. E. Hymnal, Hymn No, 219). Invitation for the acceptance of mem-| ference was held at Bethel A. M. E. bers. Offering for Allen Day. (Using| Church. We were delighted to have Allen Day envelopes). NOTE: This service may be held morning or evening. If held in the Evening, the first hymn should be, “I Love Thy Hymn No. 284.) Have each member contribute one stirred Bethel as never before from sub- penny for each year the Church has ject: “This Country too Hard for Me.” been organized. , DR. U. S. ROBINSON EVANGE- LIST HOLDS GREAT REVIVAL AT METROPOLITAN A. M. E. CHURCH Washington, D. C. A successful revival was conducted by Dr. U. S. Robinson, Evangelist, of Detroit, Mich. January. 2nd to 16th in- clusive, at Metropolitan A. M. E. Church, Washington, D. C, Rev. J. C. Beckett, pastor. The attendance was good during the entire period; the membership was spiritually revived and there were thir- ty-five conversions and accessions. Nightly, pastors, choirs and members from other churches attended. The Gospel Chorus of the church, directed by Mr. James L. Hunt, gave splendid service in song. The local preachers, class leaders and stewardesses led in helpful devotional services. It was the unanimous opinion of those attending that the church was truly helped by the earnest, thoughtful, in- spirational sermons of Dr. Robinson and a spiritual atmosphere created that has not been felt before for a long time. God bless the Evangelist and may he live long to quicken, inspire and help spread the Gospel. The pastor gladly recommends Dr. Robinson to any pastor and congrega- tion desiring an intellectual, spiritual Revival Service. He can be reached by mail at his home address, 1546 Chestnut St., Detroit, Mich. J. C. Beckett EL PASO DISTRICT Lubbock, Station The Fourth and last Quarterly Con- our worthy P. E. Dr. J.: Bennett Brown. On Friday night he delivered a powerful love feast sermon to an ap- preciative audience. Sunday 9:30 A.M. Prof, E, © Scruggs, Church School Kingdom Lord” (A. M. E, Hymnal, Lseie: had a model S. $.1 Bennett Brown was at himself Heb., 11:16, At the close of this pow- erful message the Presiding Elder led} in singing, “O They Tell Me of a Home]. Where no Storm Clouds Rise.” You should have been there, - Collection $7.60. At 3:00 p.m. “the Union quarterly services were held with all the city pastors, and theit congrega- tions present. Elder J. L. Langston, pastor of the Church of God in Chu preached the sermon. A great hour in- deed. Each church responded in a big way. Offertory $25.17. At 8 p.m. Dr. Brown delivered his parting mes- sage. Words, “In what direction are| you looking.” Text, Dan. 6:10, It look- ed as if all Lubbock wanted to hear Presiding Elder Brown, in his last tnes- sage. To say the least! the good Elder swept stake. Monday 8:00 p.m, All Bethel was present in the business part of our last quarter. The P. E. made a strong address on the fidelity and loy- alty of our Bethel in this the records will show us 100 per cent. along all lines. Again and again! we thank our bishop for returning to us our worthy, Presiding Elder who has brought the old El Paso District out of the dumps! Just'a word concerning our pastor, Rey. M. C. Young: Little if any thing was known of Bethel but to. day Texas knows her. Our fuarter was a mam- moth success. Our Fall Revival and Mal caving meeting is now in progress at Bethel A. M. E. Church. Our own P. E. is doing the preaching each night. Great sermons, people of all walks of life are attending. Mrs. L. Glover’ P A. M. LE BOOK CONCERN called. for. fer. Davis. Lofton Circuit Wrens, Ga, Rev. s. G. Davis, t Quarterly Conferg since ne Annual a ; Moris, Pr . The lille attended, All reports were real The Presiding Ei -pressed his satisfaction in the complished during ast Con; Year. Then the Conféretice business. All necessary offiec elected. After the Disciplinary [tions the auxiliaries and ¢ | all made splendid reports for ¢} Sunday at 11 o'clock Dr; preached a wonderful sermon, < he preached at Springficli: , sheard him hearts were tad Iam happy to report that th; | Circuit has taken on new life vi leadership of ott pastor, He is thé type of tcadcr the Pastor Work Pen ll church needs today, one kro do that which ought to be d has one of the finest minis that has ever been on the |. cuit. Rey. Davis is the yc we have ever had,it was too young for the task thr: when he was sent to Fountain, “But Rey. s has more during his (3) three year any pastor we have ever liz us Da me good reports, has organiz Circuit as never before; churches out of debt and pa he and Springfield and put new them, and paid for them an in the treasury, and has adi bers to the Circuit. Rey, Davis is a good preac Christian gentleman. and stronger each year. quarter $397.60. 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Samuel W. bi abating now come, will PEVEr be known jogether, to a net gather-| some of their Bills ive ns Woden John’s Question—Jesus’ Answer rr esethegey when all things are 9 every kind, and to a supper at een fruit- The demand of this nent part in the affairs of men—one complex calls for-:men who was interested in missions. He therefore, had great Pleasure, on be- half of the Churches of the various re- ligious bodies, to welcome him and wish SAVE MONEY! — : WE MANUFACTURE A COMPLETE LINE OF — CHOIR GOWNS hour of religious of manly courag. tions, who will cessful Pine : aC less. The schools of r ligi A. Titley, and P. Giddings, while among | him a pleasant stay here. He hoped that ‘ — eBut Trecko tts worthy and aneerth &* religion must cor-| others Present were the Hon.’T. Lee| when he left the countr he would : Art thou he that should come,| Known But m that J 4 i | rect our social evil -thinki 6 ae Od PULPIT GOWNS cowie sealed te another? Go and| knew the human heart so vil ught that in the church Philosophy of Sit Ae eo ae To 2 Naa eehert| ahs trey A ea Sh Ce Moke ES show John the things which ye do that that Would satisfy Jo}... hag good and wicked servants, dealings. Is th Blas heod square} Ogle, J. T. Clarke; R. S, Miller, H. D. | whom he had made contact, and that EMBROIDERI ‘ 5 3 * JONN's troghd ieee 2 = z S_ the religious training in| D * etiw ; eae ARD hear and see.—Matt. 1 spirit, s of the apostles, Ananias and] our church schools suffici t Re: Be ee ee ngs eee al we % 7 ca 5 ae § Ie) eve: v is ¥ Z (Continued from last issue) — | The Bible is an honest Book were members of the church the competition of de is eames J. W. Barker, D. Wason, G. Hodge,| wherever he went. sere ial a } | of Johnis doubt. It shows yy,” salem. The inclusion of members| The Present status of etigfous edad ae eo htchereS. A. pelea H mae A Some TRIMMINGS ‘ man evn a propl * tat a re not holy does not destroy the] tion is inad oe ociigious educa-} Whyte Cameron,, and S, N. Harper. In a spirited address, Dr. Berry ex- STOLES The Disposal of Doubts ieee a ba ie ae vol net, may haye J eine church. noc Bese when on Sduate to cope with the new! Felicitous speeches were made by the Pressed his appreciation of the warm There is no threat nor complaint in} Coubdts_ Wiestioning. Noupy hag aking spiritual progress. A ¢ , Pe of the great Public school system’ Revs, Talbot, Dingwall, Deane, and| welcome he had received from the re- CAPS Sr Ra esieed DETRMiadnis ldcube! generally been Connected wit} ua mi iS Spar ‘ Progress, Tee} of our states and nation, The systema- Pollard. Presentatives of the various churches ir GOWNS AND ioe ‘e Aa x asinine dolutian:t tion. Doubt isn’t good as 4 ’ ave some et branches and] tic methods and economic consideration] Rey “Talbot expressed the pleasure | the community. He said that if ces te ut he kn 2 : a8 : q : * » aie ‘ ; > y. CHOIR HATS, He fortunately did not brood over of mind and spirit. but it May be gg on eee oe sah buildings and equipment have] he had in introducing to them so dis-| Was inclined to feel lonely here or had VESTMENTS his doubts until they had hatched out | 3s an early stage of truth. Dog ‘ ie head Shi re ing her | over-s hadowed the school system of re- tinguished an American citizen as Dr. Previously felt himself to be a Stranger eae = nose MRSC GBUaR adh enced questioned the flatness of the aa mn on - pen it Jesus Christ, ligious training. We mean to say: The] Berry who was also a. distinguished | within their gates, that feeling was now we HANGINGS o ig d of all good. He did not further discoveries proved jts ¢o, dnd oft a a, . lack of our ability to employ more quali-] unit of the African Methodist 8pisco-| dispelled, and he felt\as one of them, and hai es" t, nor send apologies to} Mem thought the earth the Caan our Lor ee ie on earth, the} fied teachers with sufficient salaries, | pal Church. After giving a brief resume| He felt mightily happy to be among i ACADEM sulk, nor i Wai. Salome, And| Solar system; the telescope sion was in 4 ee He told this | accreditation, standard libraries, science | of the various bishops connected with | them. HOODS Herod an oh sracle” he did not} even our sun to be that hed : kt ey at vf would give| buildings, and some form of endow-| that denomination, the Rev, Mr, Talbot] After referring to the able work the Ask to see the since John i pha the meshes of| basn’t changed its form, baa the kingdom through sending out ment, observed that Dr. Berry was the first | Moravian Church was doing in the : New Blue and extricate himself roue he allow his| Knowledge of it has chance ostles to the whole world and to Secretary of Missions of the A. M. E.| United States, the speaker gave an Wickens! Roker binding cords. =i use es jae pe BR Eeeth fave not « “ated ead the world. But as Church who had visited these shores.| amusing illustration of how glad he : to destroy his belief in r! n which God created is one and 4 and Caps doubt fd ie’ jadi are the same today. yesterd e ‘ cate a 7 -}] ing of a Messiah, nor did he indi : me for the whole world, so also saching of the truth everywhere ens every man who desires to o the knowledge of the truth, neither will those among the h rulers who are mighty in speech otherwise than this. nor will those ¢ less powerful diminish the con- ff the tradition for in that the faith y one, He who is mighty in speech add to its greatness, nor can ho is less powerful diminish it. where the church is, there is the Of God also. Paul said, “For I am shamed of the gospel of Christ He therefore could not adequately ex-| was to see them—as they were to see Press his joy at having him there that| him. afternoon. : ie ‘ ever—but men’s conceptio: SEND FOR NEW CATALOGS disbelief. in Jesus’ work. He did not aided Fae chateca seek Temple officials—just Jesus. National Academic Cap and Gown Co. John’s difficulty was that Jesus was} John’s question was s it ever been your own? i in the method that Is J PHILADELPHIA * not doing the work in t EE Oe he be. 821-23 Arch St. PENNSYLVANIA [> he, thought a Messiah should. It was Re Chcistians acaestion of method.” It-may. be: the final, dominant religion disciples of the two met now and Gce If jee is not fe 1 and compared notes. John’s disciples is there any other? Wha fasted often; those of Jesus did she Peetetee! thal deliverc ni is disci - forms o John taught his disciples ete oe any their Master to do that. John was an Bee ian Naziicn life. People noticed the difference, and He said that he felt the opportunity On Tour Of Inspection to serve his people was directed by God, Dr. Berry was on a tour of inspection | and he was happy to carry out the work and had an itinerary which was very| as designed by the African Methodist extensive, He left New York on Nov, 10| Episcopal Church. That work was be- and visited the Islands in the French] ing conducted throughout Africa, and Dutch West Indies, touching also} America, Canada, the West Indies, and at Barbados, Trinidad, and Surinam,| South America Now he is here. After exhorting his hearers to form Rey. Talbot went on to speak of his| a solid phalanx to work together for personal acquaintance with Dr. Berry| God, he said there were two phases of and his amiable family whose hospitality | missionary work. In Africa, where a he had enjoyed for nine months, when] large portion of the ie 2 i Service Tablets. Bulletin Boards, Communion ppg cir 2 Altar Appointments. people were he was in the United States, heathens, they had to teach them about igehec. t id the wisdom o ie Seay Dr. Berry, he said, was given a very| God, because they had never heard Jesus’ enemies made much of it TRS a sy answer ca ada i These and more are some of the pre-| cordial Maal ‘that tae ei the name of God; but in highly cul- He BNE CREA LAUT Sota Ea) ot IST falsely called Him a glutton andaivane: is be theological yes. or n requisites that will confront the Board] he met Major Bain Gray; and he had] tured places they had to teach race f CHRISTIAN RECORDER SUpree as pspbes ple sig publicaie an baslots be Jesus's answer, “Tell w! ps !_ON TO DETROIT of the Department of Education when been received also by the Governor of| consciousness. The missions also did t A. M. E. BOOK CONCERN would go into the kingdom before some seen and heard?” W! ‘ IN 1940, —-FLASH!] it meets in Greater Payne College,} Surinam. work and the people were f REV. G. E. CURRY, Business Manager. of the religious rulers, Small wonder, anity as a whole done for as Birmingham, Alabama, Not A Racial’ Body also taught to cooperate with Govern- 9th St et EBs ea then, that: publicans and sinners flock- For you and me? TRIP TO DETROIT IN 1940”] Bishop. Reverdy C. Ransom, D.D.,]. The African Methodis Episcopal ment. ed ss Wie “i One Yi (ee Check ed to hear Him; that one woman poured answer! What more co q a Presiding Bishop of the Third Episco-| Church was not in their midst to excite] Concluding, Dr. Berry said that he Cicase Kenew my Subscription for BS, ae Check perfume on His head, and- another doe | Free Trip” to Detroit is ac-| pal District and President of the Trus-] racial feelings among the people, but sfrom the 800,000 Please, cover my nae for © em SubeaNe ae ee eee shed tears on His fect and wiped them The Evening Bulletin, P! shed with the purchase of any| tees Board of Wilberforce University,] to endeavor to let persons know that ne! of the African Methodist <reees i i i Id climb u H + Beh F i asi of this Board, Prof. A. S.| they were doing their best for the} Episcopal Church in America and the WAM cue cuveeieemereeecu ity dé pedicunss ootede or neueebe omens ie with her hair. Children cow Ai eee lichigan made automobile, is President of this AG tle sf ce of the cause of Christ. | various Universities throughout the is lap. He said of such was the ’ THE HIS: R aa Jackson, A.M. One Among the most] fur herance of the cause o ist. arious: | Brcritt iroughout ‘ Ss geseca se baen see wes ee rs ps heaven. That wasn’t John’s DOUOUDENOW ae oe ag ios ei fed ae out-standing Lay-General Officers the] Rev. Dingwall, who was the next to United States ADDRESS: ). ssc. cceasee Jivevcpeeccvesece lessee king s heckinedont! TORY OF YOUR CHURCH: g ae ef - 23 : z A. M. E. Church ever elevated, whose! speak. observed that Dr. Berry’s name] Rev Talbot mentioned that Dr. Berry Inclosed find Money Order for $1.50. adear9 9 - ne Sea ? 5) ee E Sy Se oS Sarees epo! and recommendations | was not strange among them, as most} would be leaving I jana today ltt tate What did John do in his doubt? He This in no wise changes your} annual reports & : Nee Deh: Boh Ects sane BOR SR RE Se ea tC ort street ariaatiois Bhi i e ‘+ in| are all masterpieces is the very popular | of them knew of his activities in the| by the “S Difeany Ce ‘ send yh ene ientific iri i the basis © pees your car in fficient Secretary-Treasurer of} work of the A. M. E. Church, and of he Daily Chronicle That is the modern scientific spirit.| 1. What ee a Ger ome town. fae, é aes ort ai beabiy dis-'| the prominent place he occupied in the orgetown, British Guinana aaRRREEaT ee nanict oie Ima Te OT Ou {RON By MRA PAS EN ae oa 44? Se sre! Ox come in| tris Boar: tl i ‘ fale Board including | economic world. South America give, pl ap meiplenbycg they ang on saad ¥ ¥ R wv. A. I : pit’ as you ame 2 tclivery | sss “ i ie Wilberforce and Mor- They always felt glad to have in -— eda re rm errant | Cuestion their way to clearer light. 2, Identify the Rey p new car and drive it home. i ae : st. there Cada x | John wanted to know moré. .And how] 3. Who was the er, 4 difference between the cost of| ris Brown. Yet if pa Ns Aree eR RRR ERE EEE EIA EEE EEE EEE HEA EEE EEE W ; i ion? He the History of the Dr ihe kh 4 d in De-| will be yet one thing thou % did Jesus answer John’s question? H E : i lehome town. an ; MORRIS BRO N COLLEGE | didn’t expound the prophecies concern- Church and a cluding the freight and other| More oe Oui WILD ROSE Veh apt bate hee a ol \ ing Himself. nor unfold a aver nea Re ch. q charges Bepometrort,) which A member of the Board HAIR GROWER Wm. A. FOUNTAIN, Jr. President — { philosophy. He couldn't give a ah 4 a Be E., eet eliminated gives oy than a Florence, S. C.,618 N, Coit St. Becher east Talia sk Wald Rose m. » Jr. ini imes and w a amount to pay the expense i f hais cal account, as ministers some ichard Allen : Will promote a full growth of hair ——000——— must do, He did not answer, ‘I have] 5. When aie . Your local dealer will tell os Will also restove the Strength, Vital- | A d Bachelor of Science traveled so many, miles, preached so} | when did he dic: 4 ‘act amount you save by this THE aes pees Fee ee ckthe: ba ii i achelor z a i i a ———— 8 Courses Jeading tq. Pacteigs 2) aes PER Ge many times, interviewed so many peo-| E Be oRD, MISS 4 é B One Jar 50 Cts. | degrees in the following divisions; Science, 1, H Beco) ple, visited so many homes, healed RAWLINGFOR © local dealer discourage nitar Sold by Druggists Education, Languages, Philosophy, Commercial, Home { quite a number of sick. Work in the ea ng this transaction, come to! -poRGETOWN. Tues., Dec. i Hip Mamas NGS mainte a ie eee | | Palestine parish is progressing.” ecentigue Peeraueatrange aj direct] 9 ors of religion peerage Sends fon Golesnles Price I pip owes) he » cath, of i inational bodies in E. B. LYONS —»00 —_ 5 ited. And the messengers ‘ fa ; 5 ous denominationa _B. mae Jesus at His work. bc <e ce Geer of allt | Converition & Guiana, warmly welcomed Rev. L. me 518 N. Central Oklahoma City, Okla. eS oe hed A od a , r Rated by Souther Asvociatiqn, of Calecesaeltiegee aaa Then He told them,“Go back to John sak a Sed through all f Berry, D.D., ene perperetaie' 4 Wild Rose Hair Grower Made In iati i fice im what you have see ie ag : issions of the A. M. B. ( kiahoma City—Sold Everywhere r of Assoeiation of American Colleges... hat have seen and] Over” the t Missions 0} : Oldahoma City—So! very Schools Membe: ms ‘ % and tell him wl Our Lord > A¢ cleat! s welcome meeting held at St. pw} a EMPL! OIL ERsF DARICENING agate iat Breit and one SM M. E. Church, Queenstown, yester THE HAIR - —000-—— ; one fi io S of fternoon. ‘ Y) 4 9] the question — acidic an ex. | the apostles also spoke ° . Alabama. : Talbot, superintendent o eens feteiniei-teteteteteieteehsiee te i-teteetisteteiteteleteie to For further information write to the Presideat a Even now the Lord doesn't fix an so ‘in which the unity of i vd M s of the Parochial uae in ile A.M, E. Churehes of ¢ Pi Les eee ae sure oe ‘ealled ‘tived from the onencss aan it the call of the hour.) Minister 3 W. A. FOUNTAIN, Jr. > x ieee Fade yy a t or be c ss For by one s?! : 1% So ee en the church, For i Ns - ree ===== DSC09869.JPG ===== PAGE SIXTEEN —— day right and wrong. It maki HAITIAN fresh roasted R.R.WRIGHT SR. IMPORTER. 19TH. & SOUTH STS. PHILA. PA. week for a year. Haitian Coffee. HERE EERE REE EER RE : Weebl beibeeitetetebbobbeldetebeto bebe tetetetobob belted betetoboforbafedeforbeefefelefobebebetetefntrffefne speak to the Counection, through “Just A Few Dots,—That's All.” Here I go. As I see things, I feel that we should elect five more Bishops, at the coming General Conference, Of course there is much talk and written about “BALANCING THE BUDGET” — What ever that may mean. Well, in my opinion, the Church of God was néyer set in motion to “Balance Bud- gets: but to save souls, and help in “Kingdom Building,” A Spiritual King- dom. But, if we must buckle down to “Balancing the Budgets,” the more compact, we arrange the supervision of the church, the quicker will the Budget be balanced. Five more Bishops, added to the number that will be active, jn 1940, and the Episcopal Districts ar- ranged for that number, will do more to save, and serve the church than any- thing else we may think of. sauce for the Gander.” JUST A FEW DOTS—THAT’S ALL Connectional Problems As I See Them By Dr. J. G, Robinson Editor of The A.M.E. Church Review - As to our Missionary wor! There is much talk about paving the Recently I have read several articles under the caption, “As I think, I write.” “Believe it or Not,” “The Spy Glass,” “Clement's Comments,” and others, so,)# way the church has been conducted a-| and Foreign Missi ce, at breakfas better. And it’. oe anced aprnee - And it's the perfect finishing touch to a delicious di you can quite sympathize with the Scandinavians who a fac and cakes for the English afternoon tea Tha , able to present to our subscribers this genuine is really a delicious beverage. People who are v. sl know that to all you real co! important. It makes all the differen: without question the best coffee they ever tasted. Perhaps one reason for the excellence of Hail Haiti, where coffee is one of the largest crops, on small plantations worked by the natives. have been proud to maintain the quality of thei iat they have never lacked for a aoe ao aaa pe oa fee is so little known in the United States i 5 output of Haiti has been absorbed by Ew France. But now you can enjoy this wonderful drink in your and at the same time enjoy reading one of the best Church p HOW TO GET IT . Just fill out this blank and send $1.50 and you wl receive of Haitian Coffee at once and THE CHRISTIAN RECORDee For generations the: This is a New Year’s compliment added to the Book Concern 3 ay Enclose please find One Dollar and Fifty Cents ($1.50) for one year's Subscription to Christian Recorder and FREE GIFT of one pound of Manager, A. M. E. Bo to’ charges, and an amount for their} them be known, as salaries has been printed in the Discip- line, and they have spent terms as such] one be known as | pastors, and Presiding Elders, and have| sionary Society, ! been changed from place to plage, with-| have a local soci out receiving often less than on half} church in the con the amount printed for them, as salary. But, they went on, and were told by the Bishops: “Your failure to get your sal-|- ary was because the people could not] work, I believ th pay.” “But, you can’t sue for it.” They have all these years, gone ion, and let “Back Salary, “Go to the winds.” Now, the Bishops and General Officers, (except three) are Methodist preachers. We should consider, anything that one set of Methodist preachers have to un- dergo, all should be willing to undergo. That which is sauce for the Goo: sionary Societ As to'the re-ar South Africa, as it Ptrict, and West A!r and all the othe a Missionary Dist ‘three Bishops who r to go there, and re™ Yeast one Quadren” what is called “Hos Our Educational ‘be so managed, that Education be giv’ manage our schools, 4 out “Let or hinde of the Connection. can work that out. the once more carrying out what one “Back Salary, we owe’ the Bishops, and | General Conference ordered. i.e. Com-. General Officers. Welly'as, one of the| bine our two Women’s organizations, General Officers, I feel that there is| “The Woman's Parent Mite “Mission- no “Back Salary” due, according to the | ary Society, and the Woman's Home}\ _ : nary Society,” and) Iam not in favor‘ long the Salary line for One Hundred | order them to be aa sak ah the} ance of, a single and Fifty years, Thousands of pastors, | control of our Missionary Departmen t, | have today, nor the _ have taken up my pen, to once more and Presiding Elders, have heen sent or, if we wil have the two, let on fj one, with another B00d coffer ;. t, between rahe Vitaly” a rin, m taste just that 4 — ubstitute eof == - pe) Why Tm so sia SOD FATHERS Haitian Cott a OUR. =. feefo, « see rr ery critical say that x a is UME LXXXIX—N is that FS IS groyy THE OLD GRAY By Rev. E. Philip Ellis all the coffee the class of men I ant advocating for the bench. Bishop Davis did not aspire for the Bishopric in his church to get money, Consult the tax books in South Carolina and Maryland and you will find that he was independent and would have ended his days a wealthy man had he never been elected a bishop in his church. So you can readily see that he does not belong to the cheap class of church fathers, whose mitts stick to every dime that passes through them. He is above graft and stealing. Put more of his kind on the Bench, Bishop Sims did not aspire for the of- fice for popularity, He was popular long before he was a bishop, Popular as professor, pastor Presiding Elder, College President and gospel’ preacher. He was indeed a noted exception in that he could go directly froma meeting of college presidents revival seting’ in both city or rural district EN AND NOT BOYS FOR p ~ BISHOPS a bit amusing but more disgusting te the many young men aspiring F the bishopric in*the church today. ys who have nothing to their credit, college diplomas, and a few wreck- pastorates in their church careers. fow there is absolutely no wrong com- itted on the part of a young intelli- rent minister who has ambitions to reach the highest place in his church That's his privilege and no one should ek to discourage him. But his intel- ligence should make him sufficiently Byise as to know that the office of a ishop carries with it such responsi- bilities that aside from book learning None should spend years in the school Pof experience. It is sad to believe that THE ONLY OBJECTIVE FOR ssist in saving souls by the scores OF THESE YOUTHFUL AS-| to the Kingdom of Grace and Glory. PIRANTS FOR THAT HOLY OF-] He never caught the “Big Head” RICE IS TO GET MONEY AND se unto this day. Now if your PAUTHORITY. In no way are they| candidates can measure up to these re- figuring on being an ments, trot them out. Mbench, They don’t have a single pro- pressive idea whereby. , the Hwould be benefitted by their selection / They just want to be bishops. But their election just now would reduce the dignity of the Episcopacy in the estimation of the general public. If tian Cof, time the especially Own home apers, s that for a long ropean countries, DER ead into a asset to the REV. G. E. CURRY, Concem 716 S, 19th Street Philadelphia, Pa BISHOP FLIPPER hurch Bishop J. S. Flipper well deserves the title of being called the “Mystery Man.” His superior is not to be found through- out all Methodism. Asa gospel preach- er and platform speaker none excéls they have so much to give the church him, As Sunday School scholar and "the pastorate is a mighty good place| business man his equal is hard to find; ito receive it, If it is a question of ser- he is a saving of hundreds of dollars Vice there is no place «in the church Where more efficient service is needed "than where they are. The many rea- “sons cited by their advocators for their ‘election are the best reasons for them “to remain in their present positions. It Used to be that the bishopric was look- ed upon as such a sacred and fatherly "post of honor in God’s church that hildren would dare not play with such n exalted position, From the fact of “their being put forth shows just how Jittle respect the people have nowadays for the high scat in our church Well the church can continue its experiment With unholy and inexperienced men on bench but when it gets through un- ‘ocking some for graft and taking oth- ers out of jail for foolish big speeches iil begin to elect its church fathers n a different type. to each of t nnual conferences. Pri- vate secretaries and conference ac- countants have no jobs in his annual conferences. He dispenses with both the adding machine and its operator at his conference seats. He stays on his job and/is at every call where he is needed. His presence is at every Pre- siding Elders Council, Trustee and executive board meetings and preaches every Ordination Service in his confer- ence aside from that he conducts all of his ordination services himself, writes all of his ministers’ appointments and credentials for both deacons and elders by his own hand. South Carolina chal- lenges the Denomination to name an- other bishop doing similar work, Furth- ermore the state is pleased as never be- fore with his wonderful leadership. A collegue coming on his district unex- pectedly and uninvited, arriving after sundown and leaying the same night between moons may not know that the Presiding Bishop was only one block of where he was “at.” Those of us who were familiar with the circumstances do not blame. his comrade for beating such a hasty retreat from his district but when they speak of their visit they should not attempt in private or public to tell of existing conditions, of which earerts may undertake to off- [my argument here by citing Bishops mroe H, Davis and David Henry ms who were elected in their youth nd are rated among the best bishops € . E. Church has ever elevated. eminent prelates are con- of the qualification of Now, hat z, MERIT REWARDED When the General Conference clect- ed Dr. George A. Singleton to its oldest and leading organ it elevated a man who really merited that high post of His election was well pleasing in the sight of God. Because he was most faithful in every church life. honor, they knew nothing, In fact they could not tarry long enough to learn. truly said that the King’s business re- quires haste but their’s on that occasion required post-haste, on soft pedals when it comes to their visit and the affairs of that district and thank God that they were able to make a safe getaway, When his church called him to pastor a mission he answered “Here am I.” an instructor in college subjects he When called to Metro- politan Stations whether in or out. of his state he answered the call gladly. Ii called to serve his country as soldier he put on his uniform, Thats why he} SI took the chair. When he was needed as SSTHE-OFFICINY * ee OF Vie AFRICAN: METHODIST-E WS REMAN OUR BROTHER: be It is They should put walk of his an Annual since I left there and I took advantage of the opportunity to do so this year. I left Chicago on January 3 going by way of the Illinois Central Railroad, and arrived in New Orleans Tuesday evening, the 4th, immediately went to PISCOPAL CHURCK \ PRICE FIVE Conference in Louisiana my stopping place, which was at the home of one of my former members, Mrs. Henrietta Dufauchand. and on the following morning, I made my way to the seat of the Conference. This was the Seventy-Third Session of the Louisiana Conference. and was presided over by Bishop S. L. Greene. The Bishop is a.member of.the Execu- tive Committee of the Federal Council of the Christian Churches of the United States of America; during 1937, he attended the two World Conferen- ces, one held in Oxford, England and the other in Edinburgh, Scotland. As an actiye member of this body, he pro- ceeded to hold a “Follow-Up” meeting in New Orleans. Since his Conference is classed among the best editors of this 20th century, eral Conference at New_ York with} Baptist Minis ‘merit, ability and experience to his} Orleans, Dr, Luke 4 He went to the Gen- credit for his elevation and the church’s action in electing him:stamped its ap- proval’ upon sich qualifications. Dr. Singleton did not pase himself a mod- ern Noah and’ ask the General Confer- ence to-elect him because he had built several arks in the form of church structures or annexes that were under the sheriff's hammer as. others have done in the past. And as soon as the Noahs went up their old arks went down because it was only proped up, on stilts while they were there, Mark my prediction Dr. Singleton, will never be denied any request by his church The state is presenting Dr. T. J. for the Bishopric in 1940. I Miles Like Dr. Singleton he has worthy achievements to his credit and like Bishop Davis he is independent and will not stoop to grait, ing souls and will never be infested Then too like Bishop Sims he is an evangelist when it comes to sav- with the “Big Head.” Carey “Let us Advance on Our Knees.” A VISIT TO THE EIGHTH EPISCOPAL DISTRICT H. E. Stewart, pastor A.) Axe femple, Chicago, Ill. Some years ago I was a member of the Louisiana Conference, serving there for five years; three years of that time} A, C. E. was spent as pastor of the old historic | From Other Papers St. James Church on Roman Street; | one year at Bethel, in Baton Rouge, | Notices .. and one year as Presiding Elder of the | Calendar North New Orleans District. “hi It had not been my pleasure to attend Tramsitions .......05 wEine ayant nO.” included the area of Louisiana and invited Bishop A. P w of the M. E. Church, Bishop G. haw of the A. M Dr. R. Mississippi, he =. Zion Church S. Coleman, president of the lliance of Yew it of the State; Baptist Convention of Louisiana and Mississippi In making the call for this unusual cause, the bishop stated: “For the One- Day Discussion and Pray Unity rs’ r for Closer nd Federation among Christian in Louisiana and Missis: Thought it to Be Good as n Initial Step in This ‘Dire and Also for the Mutual Benefit our Re- spective Churche this Area, to Spend a Day Together in Discussion and Prayer.” Continued on page 12 Pellet belelbedetetebebebebetetebebe deb beicb | In This Issue feet beeelebiebickte ied The Daily Altar—Rey. Carlyle F. Stewart Reicks 3 2 Sunday School Lesson mm Pd EDITORIALS Jesus and The Church Peale. | We Go’To Montgomery ...... 4 Bishop. Tookes and Editor Clayborn 4 Pointed Points : 4 Letters To The Editor .......-.. 5 Churchman Afield erase A Suggestion—Dr, C, P. 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• October 6, 1938
  ===== DSC09194.JPG ===== t DIRECTORY tt OF BISHOPS AND GENERAL + OFFICERS Grant ansa General Officers fanager of the oh Street gieton, Editor and as tian Recor t, Philadel- fey 3 secretary of Mis- i } Oth Street, New ¥ in it : i Hawking, Financial DAL lth Street, No W W aat ) vf \rthor ; >. Jackson, Secretary of ox 1033, Waco, Texas ev. J. G. Robinson, Editor of the A.M.E. Review, 235 N Farson Street, Philadelphia, Penna t. E. A. Selby, Secretary of the Street, Philadelphia, Penna Rev. L of Church Street, N. W., Washington, D. C Extension, Rev. J. H. Clayborn stian R Little Rock Arkan Western Christian Recorder, raid Holmes Ave , Los Angeles, Calif Rev. S. S. Morris, Secre of the League, 71 Street Pt Jelphia, Penna Rev. R. S. Jenhins,) ( Secretary 2367, Dallas, gious Litera 19th Street, Philadelphia frs. Lucy M. Hughes, President W H. and § M. Society, 900 W S Texa f President Mite mi M t 9-E Eliza- Michigan Thomas, Editor of the ionar Recorder, Drak Ave Orange, N lw | : Associate Missionary Ave., ‘ood President of Ministers Coun- Little Rock, nsend, th Street, | WASHINGTON, TEXAS > ind Bible In- District cor Spring A.M.E. Brenham 25-26 began at 10;30 a.m. No. 12 lined by Rev. | as. Thomas. Scripture lesson Mark 4, Rev. W Jones; prayer, | Re i D. Moore; song by choir; P, E. presented Rev. J. R | berts of Saur pel Station to | Preach Text, “T ow Me.” A soul stirring sermon was preached. Rev. F D. Holloway omplimented the sermon He extended the invitation for the reception of members and sin- ners, four camg and accepted prayer. \ short period of praise service ‘was miven to the unsaved Revs. W. J. J. Jones and tae, 9 Edkis were called tot lift the offeri session Reassembled at 3:30 P.M., praise services were opened by Revs. J. H Walker; Scripture lesson John 7 1-10] by Rev. M. L. Williams Organization Sisters Lucille Burrell and M oA aggie Langham were elected secretaries The inside casin of 3rd window bar ‘of S 5. Convention. Brothers W. M.M Donald and Eugene Ferguson iiketed marshals. Sister H. L, Swearenin RN. elected reporter to Christian Re. corder, Bro. Eagene Ferguson olécred Sunday School Union, 716 &. 19h gia’ reporter to Southern Christian Recor sa Rename ers pe es Donald and Mrs. R. J.. Bracy; Com- Editor of the corder, 513} ments and annual dues. _| report was made, all were to report Wilson, Editor of the 5213 .|F. D-. Holloway; Solo, Bro. Eugene ‘ sermon was preached.» ‘After reviewing of reports broug our meeting to a close. Eac ministe made a fair report; the P. E, full of smiles. He invited all to go , Waco, Texas to the S.S. Congress. Rey. Jack, Johnson, Past Rev. J. V. B. Goins, P, 9 Miss Hattie Lee Sweareng Subscribe For THE CHRISTIAN RECORDE} rapt GOW Pulpit § Hangings, Bible Markers, ete Fine materials, beautiful work. pleasingly low prices. State you; needs. Catalog and samples on request. DeMoulin Bros. & Co, _1194 S. 4th St., Greenville, 1, der. Committee on Annual Dues, Rev. M. L. Williams, Bro. W. M. Mc- Revs. W. J- mittee on Assessments “TJones and J. V. Edkis. The P. E. called the roll for assess- A pleasing We progress during the Conyention. adjourned for night services. Reassembled at 8:30 p.m., opening hymn No. 1 lined by Rev. F.. D. Moore; prayer by Rev. J. V. Edkis; Mark 14:1-14, Rev. Scripture lesson Ferguson. The P. E. presented Rev. W. J. J. Jones, of Clay Circuit to preach, who selected John 18:37; Subject, “To this end was I born.” Text “Life Purpose.” A soul-stirring sermon was preached. Rev. F. D. Holloway complimented the sermon. He extended the invita- tion for the reception of members and sinners, four came and accepted: pray- er. Bros. Robert Johnson and Chas. READ! ‘THINK! ACT! Many subscribers to the Chris. tian Recorder are behind. Please | McClellan lifted the offering, © $3.55 send us your RENEWAL siven. We adjourned for the 2nd day’s ance ee ETS: afford to st x session ; 4 : : Ms ding the “Mother Recorder” Praise services were opened_at 7:30 neater $ am : hich i ill i a.m. We had a spiritual praise service, whi beter eee ee creasing in value and popularity This is a notice that we will be compelled to drop the names of all delinquent subscribers after _two weeks from this issue. Please afterwards our Bible Institute began, it was taught by “Revs. F. D> Hollo- and J.. V. Edkis. Everyone was led with new ideas and inspirations. We adjourned for night services. Ww Reassembled at 8:50 p.m. had a gp aes pest ae hee onse™ spiritual praise service. The P. E, i aeaGe THI : NK!- ACT! presented Rev: Cornelius of the Bell- ville District-to preach; a soul stirring Buy Direct From Manufacturer and SAVE MONEY! WE MANUFACTURE A COMPLETE LINE OF CHOIR GOWNS PULPIT GOWNS EMBROIDERIES YARD GOODS ~ TRIMMINGS STOLES CAPS GOWNS AND CHOIR’ HATS, VESTMENTS CHURCH HANGINGS ACADEMIC HOODS Ask to see the New Blue and Maroon Robes and Caps SEND FOR NEW CATALOGS ay: National Academic Cap and Gown Co. 821-23 Arch St. rire A PENNSYLVANIA ies * Crosses, Hymn Tablets, Bulletin Boards, Communion Service. Altar Appointments, i, emer aios ~— b 7 Tr) “FATE GOD ouR FA — VOLUME XC.—NO. 29 » OLE a BISHOPS DAVIS AND SIMS REPLY TO BISHOP FLIPPER Flipper. by Bishop Flipper. Philadelphia. “The A.M.E. Church won't ‘have] there -enough bishops in the connection to save him. “Any organiza- tion outside of the A.M. E. Church that wants Bryant may have him, be- cause we are defi- nitely through with him. Bryant doesn’t be lieve that, let him meet us in Detroi -in 1940 and Vll-show him that I mean and Bryant any more BISHOP DAVIS business.” Stealing a Department “Of all the thieving charged to var- jOus members of the church, no one has ever attempted to steal an cntire de- partment from the connection as Bry- ant did in his refusal to turn the S. S. Union over to Dr. E. A. Selby as the last general conference of the church directed.” Regretable, Says Bishop Sims Bishop Sims: “It is most regretable that Bishop Flipper, a beneficiary of all the- Church has had. to offer, should have taken the stand he has. mie to concede that Bishop Sims . him, must have been ‘greatly aggravated | cern by the church can be easily veri- from some source ‘to have made such| fied by Lewis Tanner Moore, attorney, statements which reflect on the whole|and the Fidelity Trust. Company of church, I refuse to believe that he meant | Philadelphia. ‘S4, all he was quoted as saying.” Future Action Possible “The report of the interview hasn’t he said. “Approximately $4,000 for the done anyone any good,” Bishop. Sims] support of the project has come as of- continued. “I, at times, have taken the|ferings from the various districts this initiative in bringing about peace and ‘at | year, and of this amount the district of our last council, meeting, all of his col-' which Bishop Flipper presides con- _ legues expressed good will toward him. tributed approximately $300, i The following release first appeared in the Afro-American. ‘Bishops Davis and Sims disagree sharply with Bishop The former takes issue in the Sunday School Union controversy, while the latter regrets the stand taken ‘Bishop Sims, as chairman of the Board of Publication, also expresses himself clearly on the ownership of the Book Concern in blunder of publicity. “J, as one bishop | Publishing House in Philadelphia no have always held him] longer belonged to the church was al- in the highest es- | so declared false by Bishop Sims, who teem and now have|is chairman of the Board of Publica- no prejudice against | tion. ——S aren't dism. cago under the late DR: HF. TYREE church. capacity. Since coming into For two weeks Dr. H. F. Tyree has been confined to the Presbyterian Hos- pital having suffered a stroke of pa- somewhat improved. and Tennes for his] cessfully leading is} Oklahoma African ralysis. He jis And if] fhe entire connection prays and complete. He the (| recovery full pastor of St. | a church of at least 2,000 members. = Arkansas. Because of the dilemma in which we are placed as a denomination, it may result in a conference with him.” ed by Dr T would never be one in the A.M.E. Church.” A.M.E. Church Okay On this score, Bishop Davis told the * AFRO that the connection at this time is in a better shape than it has been in the last twenty-five yeats. And while folks are leaving the church others are joining. This happens in all de- nominations, he said. Bishop Sims asked if there were any ties which bound Bishop Flipper to the church, stated: God. for him friend, true and tried loves the church It’s hard for he, whom I’ve known “There is no law, custom or senti- ee ae pert meh -all my life, would | ment which prevents the senior bishop Bek Ais R Kees step into such a} from resigning if he so desired.” © ee SN Bishop Flipper’s allegation, that the Ww Reading, Sheraton The Second Evidently he| He stated that ownership of the con- Saturday. _ “Dr. Curry merely acted as an agent he sermon for the A.M.E. Church in the deal,” that was in Christ.” home of Mrs. Edith Bee : \LTHE-0FF og oo Re | OF THE AFRICAN-ME 5 W) OUR BROTHER, og Bishop Bethel was always the Bishop Tookes has served in Kentucky At present he is suc- and The | divine effluyia, a potency which literally melts the hearts of his hearers and wins men and women to the Christian way of living. Such a preacher! POTTSVILLE, PA. Union Services were held A.M-E Rev. Wm. White, pastor. Patrick was guest speaker choirs rendered the music. Quarterly benefit of the church. Sunday, Sept. 25 was Rally Day at : a Bethel AGM. Be Church, An Occasional Letter—Bishop J.- BISHOP H. Y. TOOKES Bishop H.” Y. Tookes was elected to the episcopacy in 1932 when the Gen- eral Conference met in Cleveland, Ohio. For several years he had been a promi- nent figure in Florida African Metho- While pastor of Bethel in Chi- Gaines he raised the largest amount of “Dollar Money” in the history of the filled to Arkansas Methodi Matthew in Philadelphia,} educational interests of the district cen- ter at Shorter College, in Little Rock, In the same city is located the’ Southern Christian Recorder, edit John H. Clayborn, Tookes is co-chairman with Bishop R. A. Grant of the new Department of Rev Pottsville 134 episcopacy Bishop speech, Thank 3ishop Tookes has a large heart, like his. frame and at Shera- following Church, A. C. Patrick, pastor, Bethel A.M.E. Church, Reading, Rev J. F, Stewart, pastor and Sheraton, ALC Conference was held at Bethel A:M.E. Church Rey. W. L. Johnson, Pre- siding Elder of the Philadelphia District presided over the meeting. was preached Sunday morning by the Rey. W. L. Johnson. His text was, “Let this mind be in you A spaghetti supper was held at th Si sees che : t the | Transitions Foster for the WIAD OT GAN: Ax Py Bishop Flipper was quoted as re- oe ° y marking that “the church has gone Religious Education; U MRS. A, E.\ HEATH down so until if I were not a bishop, As a preacher of the gospel, BishOP'| ciate President of the W. H, & I Tookes is a marvel He possesses a Missionary Socicties of the Eleventh Episcopal District her department at the Tri August 16,21, 1938 yention in A women of the State of Florida. In This Issue The Daily. Altar—Rev. Carlyle F Stewart Sunday School Lesson Editorials : By This Sign - Napoleon J. Frederick Build Smaller Churches ......- The Sunday School Union Agant (Sani. Ween oe eNnens Jealousy—( of the Week)... Pointed Points ...... Churchman Afild Sts Young People’s Page—Miss Eliza- beth M. Thomas .. es Allen Christian Endeayor League Bishop Flipper and South Carolina —Rev: W| R| Bowman News At A Glance .... The Christian Recorder Pulpit .... Stray Shots—Rey. John Harmon.. vena seeder tener THODIST-EPISCOPAL CHURCH. She reported Over a thousand dollars from te Con- She is a great worker and is well loved by the ans No 7 10 14 14 15 ‘AS ===== DSC09195.JPG ===== AY, 0€1 RDER THE LESSON BROUGHT DOWN] to material things. We have erected STROUDSBURG, PENNA. TO DATE false standards. We have squeezed By John R. Ewers the sweetness out of life. We have) The First Quarterly Conference of Believe it or not, I was a student in| jostled each other; we have crowded | Little Bethel A.M.E. Church, Strouds- college before I ever perceived that together; we have lost our politeness;}burg, Pa. was held August 21st, Rev. God is a spirit. It came to me, one day | ¥© haye become rude, cruel, tough. W. Henry Owens, pastor and Rey. I. in class, as a distinct shock. I had to Where are the gentle souls? Where is) N. Patterson, presiding. é go apart and try to think that shatter- melody in music? Where is loveliness Rey. Owens, who has been at this ing fact through. God—not a benevol- in art? Where is refinement in social charge for only ten weeks has made Ene oli gentleman, net something to} aHairs2)! Whexe-can one find nobility.) rapid “progress and), advancentent an be seen with eyes, not something ob-| tnd manners, leisure for culture? | every department of the church, which jective on his throne or in the heavenly Where? Already discerning men are} has been in a deplorable state of ne- landscape—but a spirit. I tell you styling our age as the most cruel in| glect and spiritual loss; the pastor that was a revolutionary discovery on history. : : Presented the Presiding Elder wno gave cn EE eA adjust- It is something to discern these facts,| an inspiring and soul-gripping Seon ments. “God is a spirit and they that| ‘© 8™4sP the point of view. Therefore | —Judges 11:35, his topic being “No worship him must worship him in spirit] W° ™USt set ourselves deliberately to Retrenchment. : ; t and in truth.” That was the statement acquire spirituality. “The spirit which At the conclusion of services the El- was in Jesus must now be resident in| der declared the Conference open for THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER THURSD. never been that successful. The devil has always succeeded in lodging in some department or individual. Joshua gave the people the only advice that will rid them of Satan and bring “wonders” among them; namely, sanctification. Cleanliness of heart and hands, consecration dcep and abiding and absolute obedience will bring victory to any individual or SUNDAY SCHOOL LESSON — ag Lesson II } October 9 We tharik Thee, Lord, for this our food, ; But more because of Jesus’ blood. {.et manna to our souls be given, The Bread of Life, sent down from people. % heaven. My annual conference just closed. Many people attended earnestly scek- ng to lift their church by requesting a |new pastor. What good will a new wards in our band, | ,astor accomplish unless the “old” con r colors fly; gregation has saictified itself b:‘»re the Lord? Ue a a a et SD i DD ic DD De ey By Rev. Carlyle F. Stewart SPIRITUAL WORSHIP Lesson text: Exodus 20:4-6; 32:1-8; amen: John 4: 19-24. Minneapolis, Minn. Exodus 20:4 Thou shalt not make unto thee a. grayen image, nor any like- ness of any thing that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, HYMNS THAT LIVE Saturday, October 4 THE UNFAILING PROMISE will be] W ot afraid to die.” Prayer: “Create within me a clean t or that is in the water under the earth:] 11,44 changed my. universe. I think I sil thee, nor] The secret of prosperity is found| heart, O God, and renew a right spirit ‘THE JUDGEMENTS OF OUR 5 thou shalt not bow down thyself unto felt like eee Pr enier discovered us.” We must become sons of God. | the business at hand and after hear- / y cour-| “ithin me.” In Jesus name.—Amen. GRACIOUS KING them, nor serve them; for I Jehovah Ree ietar hiewEdicon when he wade We must be born from above—anew.| ing the splendid reports praised the a law of — > | keene test Common Meter y jealous God, visiting the i . ‘ Everything else must be made second-| officers and members for their efforts : law of Ss \ thy God am a jealous pi SNS the filament glow in the electric lamp Pe, 7 ae annot prosper Thursday, October 13 Dedicated to Rev. W. P. Stevenson iniquity of the fathers upon the chil-) 6... moved up into a spiritual univer: a ary. We get what we want, and not|in maintaining our capable and hard nab ) courage GOD’S SERVANT EXALTED i he third and w the . H Werse- | intil we value the spirit of Jesus above] working pastor and wife for paying gn courage to dren, upon the third and upon The resurrection, also, was spiritual, : ‘ eget wd and not turn| — _ - 1 fourth generation of ‘them that hate everything else will we obtain it. No| every assessment, and stressed the ne- there was nothing material about it. Life took on a new dimension and a new quality. The spirit was what mattered. one becomes a saint who does not aim] cessity of one mind and one purpose me, 6 and showing lovingkindness unto Y at sainthood. for more success in the second quarter. thousands of them that love me and the left. Many “On that day the Lord magnified The Judgements of our Gracious King Joshua in the sight of all Israel.”—| Vill on our hearts descend; : 1ey are so easily purpose -of| Joshua 4:14. Lest we take heed to every sin keep my commandments. LAR oe Oe ee ; Dr. Patterson is a friend and counsel- and women| Read James 4:6. And humbly make amend. 39+ 1 th: : POINTERS lor. ii ” 32:1 And when the people saw that} 95 “things.” Soul, alone, was supreme. the saints of the church And whoever shall exalt himself 2 oses delayed d tr h Fe SMa de E By Roy L. Smith Rey. W. H. Owens he a hall bi based: His mercy like a flowing st: Mose ae ec Lea cromince: smart 1b is, the spirit of a man, of a woman, M..W. Benedict € not faltered in the] shall be abased; and he that shall Will wast fi ig stream Mount, the people gathered themselves] ++ makes the difference. Beauty is} The only interest some people have in one have learned that the | | mble himself shall be exalted.”— 4 280) CURE UR AWS, together unto Aaron, and said unto skin-deep, sometimes not’ even that|a preacher is in the arguments they 4 s the beginning of} M2tthew 23:12 . end Sit: we have been all made him, Up, make us gods, which shall go} geop. it - the soul that registers. The} can start with him BOWLING GREEN KY, , “The L ifi ”N. clean af e ; 5 : O Lord | the creak Rea es He'll mold our hearts of cla befor GS AOR a ious aac cayacre spirit holds one in a beautiful bondage The woman thought Jesus was a Our 4th and last quarterly meeting : he Behe be ag , but the 2 2 y: man that brought us up out of the land) jon after earthy attraction has van-| prophet because he could tell her what) «7 4. Conference year was held at ‘ d i Dig souahe pg ae. eters re He'll fashion us like unto Christ * Egypt, pie ence what is become | ished. Therefore, with all thy getting, | she “was; the test of a prophet is his Taylor Chapel A.M.E. Church Sun- | te 1 z a ee forthwith di S iste Caos If we the cross have b . OF inn Ue ee esc es eae SELEY get a spirit. Someone has observed ability to tell us what we can be. day, August 28, ) ine R. H. Reid / 1 all our works, be Pays isquali ed himself for Tesi 5 DOG Break off the golden rings, which are] that it is hard to be natural without a| Some people are never able to wor- Y> ig 28. ae Se . é y ind ended in thee “we | leadership. His interest would have self has died it will suffice 3 2 \ Le i ; pastor ; Sunday morning he brought the l fi al-| been transferred f I Till Resurrection mort in the Garsiof Your Wives) Of YUE s0NS,/ nature. In the. same breath we rnayi| euiB cecen ttt er piace amines (taer message to a large appreciative audi- I x oh btair & io ec i{h mself. But bata i; ‘i ae 3 4 iy and ofyour daughters) and) bring them say it is impossible to be spiritual have been accustomed to worship. ance, Text Matt. 8:27 y ain everla | himself. s 3 J + O1e/. sther, w , u Jesus Christ, our 1 ee Pid serving the people, God ee ares In Him there is no jot of sin to eat ee ay (He Peouls Drake without a deep, true spirit, derived] No man has worshiped who has only “But the man marvelled, saying, what : . -ord. ae ceeded ‘ae bead im a No qveahnest on hones off the golden rings which were in their | ¢-om God. Christ, lifted up, draws all] listened to the sermon. manner of man is this, that even the 2 —_——--._| Attending some of our montero Tee we will hide ourselves in Him i pies oy et spiritual people unto him. He is the No congregation has any ee to} winds and sea obey him,” subject, “The z| Tuesday, October 11 asd conventions and observing the| ”° Shall be ever blest. 7 Ane ne received wt at tei Hand, anc’ | steel magnet—all steel responds. Dust ask its preacher to make careful prep-| \yan of the hour.” In the afternoon, & se.| OBEDIENCE TO LEADERSHIP | inordinate ambition and pee fi 5 me Ai patt aa have {00}, aad does not answer; bits of wood remain | aration porn oa nay cur en ae a8 |p. E., B. M. Hughes brought another | -._. | Place and favor, one wonders if he Dominion is for Christ along—- 7 aie ere ae Enea cy said,| inert; pebbles feel no subtle influence. unwilling “to make spiritual prepara-| ....11 stirring message, Text, Heb. 11:10 at thou commandest us we t of Joshua has left the church “Your Spirit set us free These are thy gods, O Israel, which) Christ attracts and holds, by his spirit,| tions for listening. “For he looked for a city which hath : brought thee up out of the land of No one really worships who does not] s..,dation whose builder and maker spiritual people. Prayer: It is hard to be spiritual in our big junday October 9 and HE UNPAILING PRESENCE We WI g r thou sendest |} Not our, own, but thine, Your blood did for our sins atone,— 1:16 may we seek O Lord. Help us to lose Lord make us one with Thee.” forget himself. is One cannot be worshiping and check- Egypt. 5 And when Aaron saw this, is God.” Subject, “Jesus and the City.” d I Samuel 15-19-22 |ourselves for Thy sake. Humble us —Wayman Hewlett Bouldin a i ae altar before it; and Aaron] commercial cities. Life seems to be|_ 2 " In the evening his text was Luke 19:42 age : 1 great example of “fellow-| iM spirit and grant us grace to serve Jones Tabersane ma Spies, and said, To-mor-) organized against us. It is like singing ing up on his neighbors at the samé} “and Jesus said unto him, Receive thy 1 Vhat past ot leader is there| [hee with our whole heart. In Jesus Philadelphia ia ee es ec) “aan bal boiler-factory; it is like writing | !'™°- s sight: thy faith hath saved thee.” sub- i wit 1 yuld not rejoice to| !@me.—Amen, they rose_up early on the morrow, and} poetry on a slag-heap; it is like study- a Bea one. ject, “A pi@meer of faith.” Each service y William Chalmers Covert offered burnt-offerings, and brought was largely attended. ing stars through clouds of smoke. A gOCet vers encourage et a ————_—___—— id a & \Jl that thou iad Friday, October 14 CER i GH tae peace-offerings; and the people sat) thousand years from now some histor- Wilt Thou, O God, _whom to know] Our pastor has meant much to our , 18 we will do, and whithersoever thou | A PREACHER’S FRIEND Te members of the’ Ri : 4 i re ttre ee che cectnmmmcle Of ids oe and because of 3 © seddvtrad WeViaciden saith as reg eal cis fF PRE Na Sin he penn Cir= 5 ‘o play. country. What will he have to say|>reak through the narrowness of this! hi, splendid leadership and counsel ; "4 ve Jeader and willing-| Only Luke is with me.”—II Tim thee Conference f ioe a one 7d Gpclancuane bass Moses, | about our crass philosophy? How crude materiale thet ae us in and rise) given by this man of God we are in- at in to submerge our wills into his} 41! Hl apemianen ey i bed proud’ of Go, get thee down; for thy people, that] jt will seem to him! How false it will| t©Watd Thee in our daily thoughts and) spired and determined to go ferward. ane alities that will carry « people} ne of the lay delegates of our an-| The Rey. L Aa 68 ip. 2s thou broughtest up out of the land of| appear! A time when beauty was de-| *SPirations. May our hearts not wait}, Taylor Chapel is to be host of the { Dp ward to great accomplishment, Jeal- nual conference of a few days ago waa laitit Elite py NOE Carce sour Pre- Egypt, have corrupted themselves: 8 spised, when music was jazz and| PO" the accessories of public worship} West Kentucky Annual Conference, me one kin | Ousy obedience, and self will, defeat | **Pointed superintendent of the Church Bf Yeasts Gr, ak Pte o Al fe ec ee Coen aes Was wareell and wily, ee ation ear ailing promise is| Progress and destroy our chances for|SChool for Sunds : ‘ e district. the way which I commanded them: i : forms of speech in ritual-and hymn. | wy, autifyi chure d par- ailing Rlthodkh we | sites hances for | announcing a nega : Misa of our Quarterly Meetings have been of they have made them a molten calf, and oe la liberty born of our love and cae PMc oat scared ae m him we can feel] Aristotle said: “Wicked men obey | ‘Tied out of the church eta re ia interest. People come from far have worshipped it, and have sacrificed| when money ruled, when leisure was|cdge of Thee and of our experience] are responding to the pastor’s program. vatural for the ’m tear; good men, from loye.” | “Way two days later without pe aa aerigee pe Ny dengmphations, a unto it, and said, ‘These are thy gods,| unappreciated or wasted in silly recre- of Thy grace in hours of need, may} We are so filled with inspiration and g HM and sound but} !'rayer: O God, Our Father, we are|™¥ chance to return to his flame! iad dant Ce a see Ce ap, CHE aE tions, when greed brought about un-| "° ge anes iat ope estar bas given ually and fi i x ‘ 3 nancially because they are watches of the night or in the crowded] us during his stay with us until we are the land of Egypt. ight grateful for the great redeeming love When the news went the ron a i employment, when men’s cruel hearts all ; pad cd nag tiers whee A gps and pray that we may nd was ill, his pastor said ie bes dd Lnenieenn iy s ce ase eg Woe Bee ee a remer ee wat Serenity, ‘when. the ae aa i i ene 7 vith eat ee and perseeutiow with aw unbslinns. | ¥8Y For ring ice oe ae Be ition pene man who is a preacher's) The Rev. A. P. Pearce i ffi ie Perceive that thou art a prophet. | church was ignored, when children souls have spiritual fellowship with | “Co-operation is our watch word.” © fortitude and courage stiles i erm Lakers sh his pe 4 nigies 30 difference who| cient pastor. Heis rother é ate : m Ot naa Beebe’ an this| were not brought up to study the Bible eet ee ioe boas Thy pres-|May our Heavenly Father pour out - ide en stained by Wahangu ec ie is pean is, he will never lift a hand| siding Elder. An ides ee ¢ Pre- scar! and ye say, that in Jeru-|and to pray, when pleasure was su-|‘°"°° ‘7 OUr hearts in unlikely places upon our pastor and Presiding Elder er; Thought And He wall SPIRITUAL PREPAD 7 oy pn Having served faithfully | tleman, a scholar of no mean abilit ae A wee See llers peep eae rig ea megane cou Was) bummed: into, the ae a ca cade ae STUB an aca apnea stamina ice xd tt oho hs pte Mel ATION ial ae bins for thirty-eight years,|a forceful gospel sn ie tes Me po Jesus saith unto her, Wo-| background. The future historian will eae ae through the still) and abundant Grace. We have paid We me f am His ows ‘And Jost: eal % ees oF y intendent of his own Church | churchman feleves tutte it ‘ is in, believe me, the hour cometh, when | not have much to say about the peace, small’ voice. 0} ine own spirit that our P. E. in full for the four quarters. nto the people, | ‘boo! for the e old paths of neither in this mountain, nor in Jeru-| culture, beauty, meditation, joy of liye [ho Tey, More perfectly do Thy will} On our last quarter the good people Past seventeen years, he | Methodism @ mig , and the Ch 7 aman of great usefulness who will | its way back. ws anetily yourselves: for tomorrow the | “* s finding salem, shall ye worship the Father. 22 ing, consideration of others, spiritual |'" all things. Through Jesus Christ. | of Taylor Chapel mailed to our P. E. Monday, October 19 Lord will do wond. be 4 y ef { THE SECRET OF PRO: lite # lo wonders among you,”—| "° sorely missed. Mrs. Ed " € worship that which ye know not:| ecstacies of the early twentieth cen- Amen. prior to his coming one week before our ies DaPERITY te ri mo I think of the thousands of foyal| tor is the peter wife of the pas- we worship that which we know; for | tury. ; DAILY BIBLE READINGS quarter a check for his full assessment ial be! thon: dicate one pect} nm 17 :15-19, men and women throughout the church | ceased Pieiga er of one of our de- salvation is from the Jews. 23 But People today, in general, do not know $37.50 Our financial report tor the ageous, that thou amd Joeerve 1, |® play prensa san ago I witnessed | “"° ie giving their lives and stand- | able woman “At hehe one the hour cometh, and now is, when the| spiritual happiness. They live on a| M- Exodus 20:4-6. ~ [day was $85.00. @ according to all the maaeeren den fertaieed < Oe in our oo a ee ek oe ip the program| church activities s but few equals in Boe Le shall worship the] tension; they are insecure, recked by o es aie Rey. R. H. Reid, Pastor from & fo ¢ : 7 minister, and t ‘ ‘ ner : i ji Ate: h . ohn 4:19-26. kh th f the right hand of to the The title was “The Devil in "%, may desert but “Luke Hecarsh Covers | 78 te ort ome way to Fayetteville i doth ate yaks and Hayth Ags argh | maledjustments,. feartul of, ey ae T. John 4:27-42. . Bre ante Pi » that thou mayest prosper whith. | Church.” In this 4 nl OR ¢ is with me.” |N. C. where the N. C. Contec, th the Father seek to be his wor-|mented by lack of opportunity. Our} —° Jou "i/"0 M. B. Abell, Clerk «SRR RVER thou goest."~Joshua iy “ber it, the devil pote Be by temem- y toy? of God, well done meets in October Hope to neta 4 ee i gnred, Boiss and. they | chalizstion offers ‘tse: Yo youth-—-not a i meee hag : SUBSCRIBE FOR Read Posien 1 ©’ | from the church terri om your loved employ M. Hy Davis say bial rile) "7 t worship him must worship in| even jobs. We have been feeding upon| >° 2022 7:28-39. HE CHR , Pe expelled tT - H. Davis say, “Well Dotie™’ ae: ‘ha abe Snk geet 4 Bede a eding upon | THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER th actual wich ¢ battle | The battie’s fought, the id 4) Ree te A -|aghes. We have heen giving our minds Sy Psalm 8421912, H < 4 Teperianes, however, T hayg| ater the Master's jay," ; yeiet 5 vd ewe spirit and) truth, =~ + ===== DSC09196.JPG ===== 1BAB- 1938 MEMBERS ASROCIATED NEGRO PRESS 3 NEWSPAPER SERVICE MH K STMAUSER SDVEMTIBING SERVICE Eutered at the Post Office at Philadel. ghia, Penns. as Second Class Matter Boll—KINegsley 0497 Published AME ris 3 Weekly at the Book Concern Nineteenth Street Philadelphia, Penna. ngleton Editor and Manager HURSDA OCTOBER 6, 1938 tte b tbtectotert tape ttt ttt tte eal anc Weekly Thought + sl, has filed his their teeth and the fo are about to ride thru the eart Erstwhile peaceful China is and Spain is charne}! house. Europe is an arme The Church of Aller Ward, shambles, camp Pay s sorely tried troy the greatest heritage of th race, and make us a reproac smong the people. Personal: loy alties and opinions must not our is left out o ts restore Hitt 1 00o- NAPOLEON J. FREDERICK \ n N. J. Frederick, a Colum- ittorney-at- losed his eyes in death a few defender of omist for so- vay of all He was an alumnus sity of Wisconsin before the bar in National fame 1s acquired when he defended 1¢ infamous a few years. back. like the deceast are eeds more who the mould of unsel- 1earts rest the woe of the peo- of the first rank, final ‘ is last case. The f I etto Leader has aledictory editorial influence of and persist “ss eternal until the nd the shadows flee Turner and Parks Some would de- lead] THE SUNDAY SCHOOL church. It is and “By this f totttttte tte © Weekly Poem 000 feb tetetttttttettdtttettnetdtte te Friendship BUILD SMALLER CHURCHES with Egbert T successful prz g king Scott, h very ticing phy- Prtebtttetettepatdeatrnrfnonnin Editorials ; fttette teste BY THIS SIGN ty % old that at the Bat tle of M ay lige in 3 Con 1 © 3aW 4 cross in the clouds Abewe were the words By th igy onquer For politica a sev ore than loyalty to Je- 1e embraced the Christian re \ * contusion today in church and state. Nations are armed to eran in a northern city a short hile ago the writer was interest ed m his keen insight into relig- ous and social problems. The (loctor advanced the idea that Ne- ) religionists should build smal- ler churches and larger parish houses or recreational and social He is thinking making contact with people centers about the young In this day the religious program both urban must he and rural more than a one-day actiwity Churehes like the Roman Cath- oles and Episcopalians are. mak- mer overtures to our pe are attracted ople who hot so much by their doctrine but by pageantry dramaties, and their social pro. grams. The Negro church is be- ing challenged as never before by the triple hat ceremonials vest- 4 =f ay sonal opinions are minor consid. erations and shade into ins ficance oyer against the church, It will be remembered tha: ments. Shall'we meet the chal- lenge? We still have time to re- vamp our program and corral our youth. The Negro must work out his own salvation. Build smaller] . and larger parish} “Cause is God’s and must prevail houses, Not less em\phasis upon] In spite of all its foes,” ee vital religion but a more varied h. a a d a, te churches, fi e} emphasis. b 000: EDITORIAL OF THE WEEK UNION AGAIN Bishop J. S. Flipper’s alleged in- terview which appeared in a con- JEALOUSY => Petty Jealousy is one of the most irksome, loathesome, ,and 1 temporary weekly a fortnight ago has stirred a tempest in a teapot] abhorrent diseases known to the and brings into focus again the| human soul. It is personal, pro- Sunday School Union controver- fessional and vain. Personal sy. The Christian Recorder is not jealousy may fill the ‘soul on ac- count of some real or fancied ex- cellence on the part of the victim. Should I find that there is some trait, some circumstance, or some credit, or virtue in,another which concerned the least in personal opinions as to who is the great- est man in the church, but it is everlastingly and eternally con- cerned about the church, is superior to my own estimate of myself, I immediately feel a hateful hell-fired attitude toward him, or her. Jealousy as it ap- We have arrived at a point of} Plies between man and man is al- Thru it we shall} Ways exhibited by the one who emerge a greater, stronger and a| feels his inferiority. It is as cruel as the grave. Get rid of it today and never let it again rest in your “Our fathers’ church—our moth-] tree: It is fatal. ers’ church It is humiliating. Is just the church for me: Professional jealousy is usually Our fathers’ church—our moth-} 1" the realm of personal and pro- ers’ church— fessional Success and failure. The Mine evermore shall be.” jealous teacher had rather let the Individual persons may come pupil go ignorant than that some and go but the African M,E,| teacher help him. The jealous Church, like Tennyson's. brook doctor had rather let the patient will go on forever. die than have another doctor The task before us is the work| ‘Tat him successfully, And the of the Committee on Charters, jealous preacher had rather a per- and the committee of Bishops ap-| 5°? die and go to hell than have pointed to use available legal re-J@nother preacher evangelize him sources to regain control of our} SUCcessfully. The whole spirit property in Nashville. The Chris. | Of jealousy is vanity and must see tian Recorder maintains that the ambitions burst like a bubble on Committee on Charters must the water. Shun it men.’ Eschew prosecute its task with all char-|'t like as if it were poison. ~Itvis ters wherever they are out of|OMtrary to the Golden Rule and harmony with our law, be they] *he end of it is death. as departments or churches. In the —The Star of Zion second place the committee of EERE eee eeeeE Bishops headed by Bishop Davis . i a has entered suit for an account- Pointed Points. ; This : é H ing and to set aside the recalci- L3 trant board in Tennessee. * is. the action of the church.| “CHILDREN’S DAY IN Whether it is liked by. some indi-| Bethel African M.E, Church, Ba vidual or individuals is quite be-| timore, Maryland, Sunday “June side the point. This is no time] 10, 1883. Draw and Engraved ex. lor personalities or animosities| Pressly for Our Sunday School but clear headed thinking and| Review” is beneath a picture of courageous’ action. Neither is it|the Bethel Sunday School in the a time for a divisive leadership on| study. of the Reverend Dr G the bench. There are rumblings | Ferguson. Tt is of historic val of a determination to sét our ec- é + ms clesiastical house in order. The Sunday School Union, and per- “For her my tears shall fall For her my prayers ascend.” transition. more glorious church. It is betraying. REPORTS FOR CHRISTIAD Recorder substriptions have S Ltt : the j ps John. ms, and|,The » rc sions all night. There is a place in’ om. In Octobe the conference season will begin p s with the divine. in earnest: ee : i 6 v ‘; HE REVEREND DR. J. Q. Johnson is in his 75th year of age has 4h . York last week. Fully 5,000 crowded and, has been ‘3 member of the into the casino where the last General | West Tennessee ‘Conference 49) conference was held. Bishop D. H.| years. For eleven years he served | Sims was the speaker. A: presiding elder. He makes his 2 ‘ home at 1023 N. Manassas Street, Memphis, Tenn. : The Churchman attended the Phila- ‘and presented the claims of the Chris- tian Recorder, in the new set-up. A motion was unanimously passed pledg- ing full support and co-operation in obtaining subscriptions. ~ THE REVEREND J. H. STEP- hen went to Elizabeth African M. FE. Chutch, Homestead, Del. nine months ago and found two mem- bers. He now has gathered 41) man filling the pulpit at St. Matthew congregation of thirty-five, and|in the absence of Dr. Tyree. The has added five. His worshippers house was crowded with people stand- number from 60 to°75-each Sun- ing. The Senior Choir sang the In- flammatus acapella and dedicated. it to Mrs. D..H. Sims. It also sang the very popular ‘I’ve got heaven on my mind.” The Churchman’s text was, “T push on,” Philippians 3:14. ~ Sunday morning found the Church- day. FIVE MONTHS AGO THE Reverend M. E. Hamiter was sent to White Oak} Station. Eutala,)» ; 2 \la. There were 60 members. The pice Sy uparescrvice: x found a g de ¥ a Churchman afield at Morris Brown, charge now has 70. The church) which is pastored by the Rev. W. S. building has been straightened-up| Drummond. Miss Alice V. Means and a:new roof. has been con- had charge of the ‘service. Editor structed. at a cost of $75, all of Adolphus Lewis. and.» Thomasina enna Ka ept $11 Entzminger-Lewis made a brief ad- bi is ae eee pay t oecee “*| dress. Mrs. Lewis is an Allenite and 25. He reports nine converts. a former resident of Columbia, S. C. Shh tt THE CHICAGO DEFENDER : / fuerters TO THE EDITOR of last week carries an interesting story about the ministry of the Rev. Dr. H. E. Stewart, pastor of Carey Temple, Chicago. He has in the itineracy over fifty ‘ Columbia, S. C. Dear Editor : it again ifthe opportunity was]! feel proud of you. é afforded him. He is the father of pincerely. yours: Carlyle F. Stewart, contributing Editor to the Christian Recorder, kewise he attended prayer meeting. De! Dougla: ‘Master prayed on several occas-' Philadelphia. eS our lives for communion and fellowship p, C. Holmes, Philadelphia Alice Graham, Philadelphia ’ Valonia Bronston, Philadelphia At the last minute the Churchman W, ]. Myers, Bishopville, S. (oui was unable to attend the great choir Willie Carter, New York festival at Rockland Palace in New Alice v. Means, Philadelphia. 3 ; I wish to congratulate you upon your years and says that he would do} strong editorials, as your old classmate, W. R. Bowman Chicago, Illinois reais S Pais Wesley M.E. Church, Subscribers BONHAM, TEXAS Rev. M. P. Harvey, the P. E. of the Bonham District, held the/Fourth Quarterly Conference with the Cain Chapel A.M.E. Church, Rev. J~ T. delphia Preachers’ Meeting on Monday | Langham, pastor. This quarter proved successful, all around quarters ever held in the sixty-two years of Cain Chapel’s history. Closing, out Sunday night, Rev. Harvey delivered to a large congregation a wonderful ser- mon. Selected for the text: “How shall we sing the Lord’s' song in a strange land?” Psalms 137-4. “Rev. Harvey hid himself behind the cross of the crucified Savior. He closed out a very pleasant and sue cessful year’s work; and, it is beyond contradiction, that this was the best all round quarter in the history of our Church. We were glaced with visi- tors from Denison, Rev. J. E. Austin, our pastor of the Quinn Chapel A. M. the! E. Church who also gave us a soul- stirring message, he was accompanied by one of his officials, Bro. Swinger. Rev. F. S. Stephen, our pastor of Honey Grove, Bro. Beckner, of Okla., Prof. E. C. Ervin, the principal of our High School, and several other friends we will not mention, all went away singing the praises of Rev. Langham and his members. Rev. Langham is a tireless worker, and too much cannot be said for this splendid pastor. The amount raised in this Conference $155.00. They were unanimous in asking the return of Rev. Langham for other year,.Rev.. M: P..Harvey, as Se Sip Bro iGo. Bro. M. Popnaugh, Sec. Stewart ST. JAMES A.M.E. CHURCH Pratt City, Alabama ‘Birthday Greetings REV. D: M. BAXTER Mgr. Emeritus Book Concern 1717 N. 11th Street Philadelphia, Penna MRS. O. C. DUNHAM AND CAMILLE. G. -DUNHAM Double Branch A.M.E. Church W. Columbia, S. C. REV. H. T. PEMBLETON Philadelphia, Penna WALLACE M. WRIGHT Pastor Trinity Springfield, Ohio REV. REY...C-£. BROOKS P. E. Illinois, Conference Champaign, Illinois REV. JOHN HARMON Atlanta, Georgia REV) W. Ho LACEY St. Louis, M6 MISS SUSAN BAILEY NICHOLS and author of “The Daily Altar,”| Dear Dr. Singleton: The 4th and last Quarterly Confer- a weekly feature. E =e I am sure you keep quite busy all of| ence of this conference year was held ' : the time,’ but you accomplish some-] ast Friday night with the P. E., Dr. \ iS : Le -~ thing: Yes, we breathe a prayer con-| Pp. T. Matherson in the chair. Dr. A. BISHOP D. Fi. SIMS, OF | stantly for your success. We enjoy|C. Calhoun, the efficient pastor, had Philadelphia assisted Bishop. R.| reading “The Recorder” weekly. The] every thing well arranged. The pas- C. Ransom in holding the Pitts- first thing I look for is “Pointed|tor conducted the devotions. The P. burgh Conference last weeks cat Points” and “The Churchman Afield” E. was introduced and delivered a fine . 2 “ % both of which are always interesting. | address on Religious activities in the Wiens: PeqUR This week Best wishes for continued success to] local church. The reports from the Bishop Sims is presiding at the you. 5% various departments showed that much Mid-year ‘Conference of the First : Sincerely yours, \ progress is being made under the lead- Episcopal District “att Asbury Roxabelle Maguinez | edship of these two great leaders. Park, N.J. } z Se Le y Sunday morning at 9:30 Supt. L. K. CHRISTIAN RECORDER VISITORS Pert Aw of Sunday School workers. The P. E. At Il a.m. ae eS : A a - : gave a very timely review. 2 The c Churchman _ Bishops W. A. Fountain, R. A.| The pastor presented the P. E. to a af Mes Sees : Grant, S:. L. Greene, D. H/ Sims, H. } large audience and he selected his text ape = Eenear” Y. Tookes, E. J. Howard, Dts. S$. S.| from Jer. 23:29. Subject: “The word ita cies ‘Afield Bg ae eS ‘Morris, C. W. Abington, L. H. Hem-| of God as a fire and a hammer.” Dr. pe Lee Gee i | ingway, J. H. Clayborn, G. E. Curry,| Matherson preached a powerful sermon, i £ E. A. Selby, .J. G. Robinson,} in fact he will fit anywhere the church The Churchman attended Class Meet_ Mesdames Bertie DeLyles, D. H.| sees fit to place him. ing at St, Matthew. A good crowd] Sims and Lola Moseley, Revs. J.\H. * At 7:30 another splendid group greet- was out and the spiritual tides ran} Slade, B. W. Arnett, E. H. Newsome,|¢d the P. E. Again our hearts re- high. We must not neglect this means|J. W. Mason, A. T. Wilkie, M. H_ | joiced as the elder spoke to us from the of grace. It is the way of the fathers| Jones, R..W. E. Irvin, J. C. Spivey, | Subject: “Wise, but rejected.” The ‘a goo! Giese ee : Dr. E, P. Reed, Mr.S. S. Morris, Jr.,{ S¢tmon was both logical and profound S Kindred as usual greeted a large group |” Emanuel, New York City REV. 0. SHERMAN Presiding er Central Arkansas Conference REY. J. WINSMORE MASON Pastor Allen Philadelphia, Penna MRS: BLANCHE JACOBS St. Matthew Phifadelphia, Penna Our pastor is a strong gospel preacher, splendid pastor and a Christian gentle_ man. We are highly pleased with the pastor and his good wife and are pray- ing that our good bishop wilh return to us this ‘strong team for another year. The Birmingham District is safe Meet us at St. Luke 16th, D. V. Mr. Editor we are praying for your election to the Bishopric in 1940. Thus closed one of the greatest quar- terly conferences ever held in old St. James. November More anon. —F. A, Blankenship ===== DSC09197.JPG ===== THE CHRIST YOUNG PEOPLE’S PAGE ELIZABETH M. THOMAS Editor LAN RECORDER | stobedostod tack. <4 eee eae Sfonkesbecfochonfesfsfocfosfucferfoshesfcteofeafectostitaabeat fuofosfeoteatoctoctoctecloefeetestoetectscbestostostect x foafonfeofonfecfeofurtoofonfoofonfeofaefsofssfecfecoctictacfsd. ER RET TET STEHT TES SO ee ee reereewenene foe oe Sa eo SE SRS SSSOSSSSEEESEES aed i Bort was highly praised] Trustees Aid . 5.00 OCTOBER aoe — a a them, but cgay colrvreae Sag The teal pads ae ait, ‘ a eee gy pred of you have evér wanted] raised this quarter $898.26. The ge Mien cd } es * ? oe the Market to correspond with someone across the] day school is doing pce tess Soy . ee 3.68 “3 sea, or across the continent or in an-| leadership of Mrs. Elizabeth Jones. _| Evangelists ...-....-...+.+-...+ 1.00 i round asfother state? Here's your chance.| Sunday, Sept 11, Grand Breaking, United Club : $5.00 ong - ; Z bh Let’s have a mail box through which] 5:30 p.m. The Rev. George A. Single-] rom Intertainment 4.20 ; we can exchange correspondence with] ten, Editor of the Christian Recorder ; —. \.M-.E. youth all over the world. If] delivered the message giving Us the Total raised’... chy ser 0s $172. 5 ecelit fie to a correspondent,| i’story of the A.M.E Cae ae its —Sarah Brown ea letter to _ in care of the| leaders. Text St. Matt. 16:18. “Upon : a ae Str trs Recorder, and we will pub-| this rock I will build my church.” He] NEW BRUNSWICK DISTRICT i Fish ic dasa tee hoe acd oerhaps| presented with ititense wartith of feel- MINISTERS’ MEETING - a sith on| an inter-national friendship will be] ing a wide range of practical sugges- sepa an : é tarted. Bombard me with your let-| tions about the church. The cotibined] The Reveretid W. S. Slade and his -ae 7 choirs furnished music for the cccasion,| good people of Middlebush, and Miss Ida Lofton, Directréss: I Millstotie; New Jersey were the a age ling desire to burst into print? | Grand march led by the pastur, Rey.] hosts of Monday, September 12, »pportunity is presenting itself} K. G.-Keeys, Locals Choir and stewards}to the regtilar session of the sale fis ‘the: Be : now. If you have any opinions of | to the yard of the church where the] New Bruriswick District. Ministers’ RS ay TE rent problems, or have written any} Ground Breaking address was made by| Meeting. The tieetitig was opened with i short stories essays or the} Mr, Hobson Reytiolds. The Com-}a devotiorial service iti which all present ike, —let’s have thems! mittee for the Ground Breaking—| enthusiastically joined. The president, 4 ch for my ideas, now I'm wait-] Messrs W. Coff, Jesse Clarke, Rich-] Reverend J, W. P. Collier, Sr. was in | for : ng for yours. Let's make this page]|ard Allen, Wm. Kinard, Miss Mary] the chair. Dr. Solotiion Portor Hood, © biggest and the best one in any| Grice, Miss Cora Goodwin, Mrs. Mary| chairman of the progratn Committee ape Are you with me? Hamilton. ‘ presented Dr. D. J. Brown who read a Aree | Yours for service, Each person received a souvenit atid] most ‘etilightened paper entitled “Tu iq ‘ Elizabeth M. Thomas, | every one that contributed $5.00 in the] What Extent Is God Influenced in His t SNAPPY STORIES : Editor cround breaking offering received a| Actions by Prayer?” Those present, id ee kedt : eel eee gold cross. after hearing this paper, prepared and + HYMN STORY ea celiyeréd iti Dr. Brown's inimitable Factions In The Church Blest Be The Tie That Binds Rat aes a as 8 way, could not help but feel a desire Revs. K. G. Keeys, pastor .... $ 5.00 * Mee 1 . 3 : idd ae = “Agi War Keatea 5.09 © cnsoy more fully the fruits of a fer- and| 1 small village in England, John "4 C i vent and active prayer life. Unanimity ue. aweett, pastor of the Village Church, aha Cape Bee prevailed as a rising vote’ of thanks | Pret ured to take on the duties of a ap cen By 3.00 was extended to Dr. Browtt. q|'arger charge in London. He went aes ge aes tf athe 0 Fspecially fortunate were the Mit- a |b duties in his usual inanner,| “#3 he: si ieee fal: ““Jisters assembled in having as their 1 s advisor, <geiaelor yee isheer 7 Riche: 8 21 66 visiting guest, Dr. Nathaniel Haw- y 1 spiritual leader, When he]... WISMEP- ++ ene pane Peon \s . ey Moamelan aps la d ie a Agee ay 3 sok Be Hobson Reynolds (wellwisher . 1.00 anos Jeltz, ho #8 ‘conductifig, ee a seh ‘ his people helped Mrs. Kinkaid \(wellaishes) 1.00 gelistic campaigns within the District. rey ye ¢ iz wee aoe 5 tess Hen a Reese McDonald Grellwither te 1.00 Dr. Jeltzc was: presented to BENG % | . were loaded, he and his George we ethate 1 09| Message which he did to the manifest = divi ° the — and there as- ie pees. Sie 1.00 delight of all present. “Friendship” h ‘sep yes 3 rider f= Fishk MesGe 5.09| “2S the theme on which he elaborated ) ; a gt teiiny easel: push oe Elfen’ Cut 5 oan ee eee 2.28 with unusual eloquence and power. It Pe ! vegged the pitas not 5 George W. Coff . 2.00 a> as eune MEE: caugDe uP suddenly in, oe hee em. Without a word to ea [Ets Copley as 5.09| 12° arms of Him who is the persontifi- ! ~ thesed Waa Ro We Thowtese! 1.50 cation of Power. After ably describ- : amt: is Auta ichanienne: 1.00 ing the value of friendships existing . or colleseeil : ae & be Ataey Gaeehieon 150 between young and old, man and man, r ¢ wrote Rachel Hoabec ae oe 1.00 aid woman and woman, he-caused our ae ; : Richard Davee 1.00 hearts to wax warm as -he pictured the ® ab t be the tie that binds Etta “Mostey <t: 5 ee 5.00 Christ whose place as a friend has been ‘ le a r ts in ¢ bristian love Sophia Robinson .............. 2 40 tnsurpassed in the annals of human his- ‘oe. dia thes ¢ rwship of kindred minds fleanora Thomas .............. 5.15 tory. Great were the expressions of ms [ io. thet kGewe.” Auberw Mick are 1.00] (Ommendation which could not be held : Pics 5. EON Ela Tote 3 5.00 back at the conclusion of this wonder- mow THIS WEEK’S TREASURE Wm. Moses 2.50} {ul message.” ‘ ape: toa td oe; Hattie Jories: 2.50 Mrs. Annie F. Vanderhorst, together anita i ols and | And ‘ ee pride day bravely Pheobe Walker ... 3.00 put wives of the ministers of the dis- cue \re we paying for these] | shall walk mr ea 8 ~ hose Thomas 1.00 trict, brought words of greeting which ne» with cole that i areater shen re m more bravely more Maude Moore 1.09] “ere well received, They are organized wold—the gift of ourselves Beenie d teeta Marty Mickens .. 1.00 Met efficiently advancing the work Here again we are going tobe given as w I walk this day, with Susie Clark ... 1.00] ° kingdom building within the District. the opportunity. We are to lure emia Sethuter 1.00 ay ee ae DFJ Francis awe in the grandest weekly, the of a Ree Mamie Grice ....... PS C erhorst, reminded the brethren of aper owned and published by = bre coe CHURCH | Josephine -Hutchinson 08 the Educational Chautauqua, As_is groes, the Christian Recorder. [pix eae crate, Rdentirg 1.00 creragea ah erie kaa at a - on whieh to record our thoughts,! With the Psalmist we ap aa re pret i 2.55 © Gere work By him to - ' » our opinion Let's! Lord hath done tet ¢ be amilton reins <, S08 Ese ur District might hold its ake Wt s@ dynamic that when the pa where of we ; great things for us; Sarah Washington ........, ae 28| Place in the vanguard of African Meth- per 8 placed in. the hands of ity read mehr are glad ~Psalm 126:3.| Aibert Miller (wellwisher) .... .50 odism : id ry the YOUNG PEOPLE'S ‘p a The Second Quartérly Conference of| Dora Hall After routine business matters were WILL BE THE prper \GE| Trinity A.M.E, Church was held Fri-| Janet Pope ...... a) disposed of, th cS STR 3 dhe nd bs FIRST PAGE| day evening Bent: Site a ri t Pope 25 of, the meeting was adjourn- Pagigg 9 AND READ, We cant} Mei pcs y be Rev. W. Carrie Fisher ./..,, 50 ed. All Present were then invited to pia a. heave the enthusiasm thar Uhiladelphia. District ms of the Sys Ayres ey : S66 partake of a-sumptuous meal which dis- president ai ‘aoe POs over alusual order Miss Shen Be ed pe Pint _— Ps, te rg crue: o Barden 61g 4gop vietory sabihainty W het team tol clected Secretary of the Conier ae Ste eres KS fin ag those who Prepared it as, the tons” A" MAKE a Dame) Mtree Suste Few vonterence ; . wardesses Board “A” $ 2.60] Masters of the cuisine. Be AONE ps Qn, pastor's secre- | Stewardesses Board I have a few ideas You have many, tary; Mr. Wm. Moses, Marshal. The various boards and auxiliaries made ex. The ‘next meeting will be hel “Bp Stewardesses Board “C” 19.99 | Highstown with Reverend E.G. Stewardesses Board “D” ties 2.38 den as entertaining pastor, f t' John W, P, Collier, zc ALLEN CHRISTIAN 3 ENDEAVOR LEAGUE Topic for October 9 | Training in Friendship For the Moslem World 2. What Do Moslems Believe? Heb. 1:1-4 If You Were a Moslem— What would you believe, and how would you come t9 your faith? It is not hard to be definite, for practically all Moslems have come to the points of belief, and their belief and practices are so woven together that the creed is universal, and is not capable of pri- vate use. These are the six articles of the creed: I believe: That there is no god but Allah; I believe: In his angels; his books; in his apas- tles, and that Mohammed is the last of them; in the Last Day; in the pre- destination by Allah of good and evil. Some people think that because Mo- hammedans believe so strongly in one god they cannot be very far from Chris- tianity. But the character which they attribute to him is far different. Toa Moslem, Allah is arbitrary, absolute. He controls every port of man’s action. He is in complete charge of good and cvil, and man-can do nothing about it. There are three kinds of spirit be- ings: angels, jinn, and devils. These are ever present, and keep their sub- jects in. fear and dread. When any- thing dreadful does happen, or there is some undesired condition, it is easy to say “Allah willed it and sent a jinni.” The Koran is considered by Moslems as the perfect revelation of Allah, and is the climax of Godis message to man. It és a little smaller than the New Testa- ment, with 114 chapters, but it has no logical order or arrangement. Some ot its chapters read like the psalms, but many are vague and meaningless. (It weuld aid the meeting if a copy of the Koran could be held up before the Juniors. Many public libraries have at least one copy, which they would be giad to lend.) ge Islam recognizes many Jewish and Old Testament persons, including Adam, Noah, Abraham, and Moses. It also gives a place to Jesus, but it isa place below that taken by Mohammed, who is the “last and best” of all the apostles. Future reward for good and punish- ment for evil are very real to Moslems. The Last Day will see the decisions of Allah, and heaven will be a delight while hell will be torment forever. Belief that God orders the minutes details, without man’s being able to do anything about it, relieves man of ac- cepting responsibility. “If God. wills” becomes a condition to every agree- ment, and explanation for every suc- cess or failure. _ (The superintendent will sec to it that, as these points of belief are pre- seited, there will be a careful compar- ison made to the Christian point of view.- E 5 Daily Verses 2 ‘ ay CE: 3: Moslems believe in One _ God. — ; Deut. 6:4. T., Oct 4. Moslems believe in Jesus as a prophet. Matt. 13:57. W., Oct. 5. Moslems believe in fore- ordination. I Peter 1:20, € Veh BISHOP FLIPPER AND SOUTH CAROLINA By Rev. W. R. Bowman eyery thing but the League Depart-| and tata ty Pageant of Afri ment and give us just one bishop. Dr. | Methodism under management of ? Spears is the popular presiding elder of] J. R. Burgess, visitors and dele; the Marion District, President of the] were directed to an elaborate Gard It's most remarkable how nature] Mutual Burial Undertaking Company] party at the home of Mrs. Hazel Col. teaches us great lessons. What's true|and one of the best financiers in the| burn, in Vineville, on a beautifu! lawn, today, may not be the same tomorrow.| Church. His ministers in his district | with lovely surroundings, a sumptuous This is a changing world with non-| will almost die for hm and wherever repast, given by the Ensley and Besse. standards. Any one who has ,read| he is known, the people irrespective of] mer Districts, Revs. G. R. Polk and Hugo’s “Toilers of the sea” wiil never] denomination are offering their prayers] J. W. Walker, Presiding Elders re: forget Gilliatt's encounter with the | and good wishes in his behalf. Vote for] spectively of the West Alabama Con- devil-fish. Bishop Joseph Simeon| Spears. ~ ference, was heartily enjoyed. The oc. Flipper came to South Carolina during} . Young Giants casion was broadcast from the garden “Stormy weather.” All kinds of propa-| South Carolina has scores of young] by Bishop Sims over the West Alabama ganda were in the air as to our good| giants who are on the road to “higher broadcasting facilities. bishop’s plans, but he made ‘t plain things.” Among them are Drs. E. F.| Thursday night a choir and oratorial upon his first arrival in Florence at] G. Dent, L. D. Gamble, R. I. Lemon,| contest were held—music and oratory the State League Convention that he] R. E. Brogdon, J. E. Thomas, I. W.]ruled and enlivened the large congre- deplored sin in “high places” and that] Janerette, W. E. Richardson, J. S.] gation. In the oratorical contest, it he was only interested in the progress| Coe, S.1R. Higins, J. W. Witherspoon | appeared that the fountain of youth had of the Church and that nothing but| and others. * | been found. little men would carry malace in their — Friday night was Coronation night. hearts for his brother or sister. In] THE RELIGIOUS. EDUCATIONAL] Mrs. Alice Sconiers of Enterprise, Ala- every pulpit or address he would stress INSTITUTE OF THE NINTH was crowned Queen, and the Rev. G. peace and love and today we can truth- EPISCOPAL DISTRICT R. Polk was crowned King of the Gol- fully say under Bishop Flipper’s ad- . den Jubilee of Greater Payne Univer- ministration, South Carolina is happy The 1938 Institute of Religious Edu-| sity. : and the ministers and laymen are sing-| cation of the Ninth Episcopal District] Appropriate resolutions were offer- ing hs praises as never before. is now history. ed, and adopted unanimously. Closing Bishop Flipper is a philosopher. He} It was ‘held/in the commodious and] remarks were made by President Wal- is not easily found in any beaten paths. | convenient Industrial High School] ker, thanking the host, the pastors of He is a source of informatio::, hard| Building, Birmingham, Ala. by grant|the B’ham area, Rev. J. B. Carter worker, convincing preacher, warm|0f the’ Honorable C. B. Glenn, Sup-] who so ably cared for the lunch room, heart, brilliant mind, very studious,|¢rintendent of the City Schools of Presiding Elder Matherson, Polk, and hard worker, very courageous and out-| Birmingham, August 22-26. Tompkins and all who in any wise con- spoken and fully understands the The participating units were: A. C.]| tributed to the success of the meeting. Church’s program. Bishop Flipper E. League, Sunday Schools, W. H. Dr. Hatcher, chairman of Publicity re- claims he is only 83 years young, but|@nd F. M. Societies (Senior and Jun-] ceived special mention, then visionary ior) Boy Scouts Assembly, Camp Fire] the future, predicted a bigger and bet- Girls, Presiding Elder and Pastor Clin-] ter Institute for 1939. Bishop Sims ic, Church officer Clinic, Competing] made final remarks, having the dele- choirs, Golden Jubilee of Greater Payne | &ates to form a circle around the audi- University, the rural Church. torium and joining hands, sang, “Blest The general theme was: “World| be the tie that binds.” Benediction by Christian Fellowship.” Bishop Sims. Bishop D. H. Sims, chairman Ex. J. C. Bonner, Ensley, Ala Officio, President James W. Walker, Mrs. L: S. Taylor, chairman of the Board of Directors and _ assistants. Mrs. Mamie Sims heading the Mission- Chapel A.M.E.~ Chu ary Department, and her assistants, Brookhaven, Miss., Rev. L. V. Fos- prepared a well arranged program,| ‘¢r, pastor, Rev. S. L. Green, Presiding which was faithfully executed during Elder held its Fourth Quarterly Con- the four day session. Bishop D. H. ference of Wesson Circuit The Sims, our far-seeing Episcopate ‘gave meeting was an old time spiritual specific instructions to President Wal-| ™¢¢ting; the first sermon was preached ker, a month previous, who called|>y the Presiding Elder; the evening weekly-meetings of ministers and lay-] Sermon was preached by the Rev. P men thus keeping the machinery well T. Thadison, of St. James, First oiled and in fine running order up to Baptist Church, of Brookhaven, Miss the opening of the Institute, when he Money raised $43.65. The Confer- said to Bishop Sims, “We are ready to| "ce was highly spiritual and inspiring execute the Program.” in every way. his work in South Carolina wiil com- pare favorably with any bishop on the bench and South Carolina is proud of him and will stand by his program. Allen University We can’t-close: this article without mentioning the great work of President and Mrs. E. H., McGill. He has out- stripped himself and surprised thous- ands of his supporters and friends when they discuss the great work he is doing at Allen University. Dr. Ellis is our State reporter and will tell you later in more detail concerning the gymnas- ium which is one of the bes< in the south and other activities around the school. We shall not trample on our efficient reporters ground. President McGill is.on his way to the bench. Candidates > Our candidates for the bishopric are Drs. T. J. Miles, E. A. Adams.and J. E. Beard. All are very strong men, if either is elected or gets the endorse- ment in our primary will honor South BROOKHAVEN, MISS Avery rch, & Hy ies —L. O. Goodwin Carolina wherever he is sent. South Ue Hee Sasa sg ale evs, et aS : A eth -_| New York was a masterpiece. At- Carolina feels and believes this is their Red fndele sat fate term and time at the bat. Jf the Gen- Beer eyes RON Tog MeN orS. Was PROGRESS large. Prominent among visitors were: Bishops W. A. Fountain, E. J. How- ard, B. G. Shaw. General officers, Drs. Geo. A. Singleton, J. H. Clay- born, SG! Morris, L. H. Hemming- ‘ way, Prof. E. A. Selby. Other visi- tors, Drs. Abington, Dawkins, Nichols, Stewart, Allen, Miles, Dent, Gibbs, Stanton, Moore, President W. A. Fountain, Jr., and Mrs. L. M. Hughes and Mrs. Nichols. Bishop Sims and President Walker. escorted the visitors to the nineteen rooms of instruction, who observing the work being done placed the work of the Institute in the highest bracket of any similar Insti- tute they had visited. The schedule of the Institute, re- quired 50 Supervisors and Instructors and assistants, who did creditable work. Wednesday night, after a beautiful eral Conference elects four or five bish- ops and fails to elect one from South Carolina, I, and no one else will be in Position to say just what will happen after then. League Department Since Dr. Morris has decided to go higher, South Carolina is backing Dr. A. P. Spears to be the man for the League Department. So far as South Carolina is concerned you can-have A wide gulf separates the mod- ern funeral director from the “undertaker” of fifty years ago. Today we have a highly trained professional man, using all the advanced methods of science and offering a multitude of services which were never expected of his Predecessor. As the result of this advancement, the public re- ceives protection and comfort in a time of great need. T., Oct. 6. Moslems believe in having several wives. Gen, 6:2. F., Oct. 7. Moslems believe inn heaven _ and hell. Matt. 25:45, 46. S., Oct. 8. Moslems believe in prayer. hee Luke 18 :9-14. Sun., Oct. 9. Topic—What Do Mos- Jems Believe? Heb. 1:1-14. —Christian Endeavor World WALTER C. BECKETT 216 W. Coulter St. Phila, Pa. PHONE: GER_ 0585 ===== DSC09198.JPG ===== THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER | COLLINS LEADS CONNECTION i prom. | and Towne for t | church, and has pastored seve 1 Mid- af —_ ee oe ‘ RECORDER KING.” will catch the N Ine one? lie Christian Recordef, and wear the crown of “CHRISTIAN It is hoped and expected that other: Nichols-Babcoek-Cle- ment-Colling spirit abd assist in making California Bank «<= amount Methodist | DANDRIDGE IS THE SECRETARY and has to put & drill on ORGANIZATION RECREATION and DE a high class col- The followitig were a few of his trown University, Dr Dawkins, of Flushing 7" our Christian Recorder @ mighty: to 4 million African Methodists. presiding bishop over Dr. | Coll St. Louis, Missouri, | Added to last year’s record is also the of “Easter Money King” for the largest Easter offering received for the Dollar Money is name work of missions. for education and general church pur- Dr. Collins is one of the leading can_ didates for the bishopric at the General Money | Conference in Detroit in 1940. He read snsecutive year his report on the opening day of the N. Y. The room was crowded each day Elect Dr. J. T. L. Dandridge Secretary-Treasurer of the -A.C:E. League 1940 and our youth Dept. will be one of the best among all Christian organizations. Miss Exie M. Watson, Flushing, N. Y. “THE RED-BRICK CHURCH ON THE CORNER, THE ALLEN CHAPEL A.M.E..” Rockford, Ill. \ugust 28th was a glorious day. In our Church being’ the last Quarterly Meeting for the year, everyone was looking forward to a great day in “Zion.” The weather was wonderful and the attendance was large, our P. E., Rev. S.. Re Maguinez and our pastor, Rey, Geo, I. Holt graced our 1 Southern California Conference last week and the check was borne to the rostrum for presentation by church stewards George City and J. H. Joyce. Rey. Collins enters the third year of his pastorate here. Sunday morning when Dr. Carl F. Flipper, pastor of the Ebenezer A.M.E. Church, Kansas City, and son of Bishop J. S. Flipper. preached. 8 % Sacred Rostrum. The Choir was at its best and the congregation feasted as the P. E. brought a powerful message _ on “Running the Race” with patience; surely the Holy spirit came and blessed us, a large number communed and the been done the whole year. Allen Chapel stands out as a light | house in Rockford. Our Quarterly Conference was well attended, the re- ports were splendid for the year; our P. E. commended the pastor and his officers and’ members for their very splendid reports and the entire Official Board and the many Auxiliaries have asked for the return of our pastor, Rev. — Geo. I. Holt and our P. E., Rev. S. R. Maguinez as the Elder, Pastor, of- ficers and members have had such‘a pleasant year’s work together. But we are hoping to do more next Year jae (Evangelist) Lavinia Mae D church is Bishop Noah W. Williams, many visitors were presented as have — \ few weeks ago Miss Juanita E. ; their home in Minneapolis, Minn, upon jackson, a very popular and brilliant | their return from a honeymoon in Ber- oung lady of Baltimore, Maryland be- | muda. Mrs. Mitchell isa contributing ume Mrs. Mitchell, They will make] Editor to the Christian Recorder. CARRABELLE, FLORIDA Apalachicola District Holds Successful Sunday School Convention ae ee ee Pastors and delegates from the Sun- lay Schools, and A.C.E. League De- partments together with a number of distinguished visitors assembled in Mt. Olive A.M.E. Church, Carrabelle, Fla. of which Rev. J. Haglar is the pastor. Dr. N. H. Leath, Presiding Elder on September 7th to the 11th was in one of the greatest’ conventions held on the District for some time. On Wednesday evening after the Council the Presiding Elder, Dr. Leath, presented Rey. J. W. Walker, Presid- ing Elder of the Panama City District to preach the introductory sermon, it was full of power and food for thought. Thursday morning: he presented Dr. R. W. Whitehurst, Presiding Elder of the Pensacola District, who preached the Annual Sermon; it was a master- piece, after which the Holy Eucharist was administered by the P. and his associates to tne pastors and dele- gates.and members, followed by organ- ization. 3 i Mrs. H. L. Howe was elected sec- retary. Reporters to the Church Periodicals were: Christian Recorder, Reys. J. R. Dayis; Southern Recorder E, Harley; G. R. Taylor, Secular Press: Among the high points of the con- vention was the annual address of the Presiding Elder who stressed need of education. He was at his best when he spoke in, high praise to Bishop * is Mrs. Juanita Jackson-Mitchell Grant, and what he is doing in Florida for the church. The Institute was conducted each ‘day by Revs. E. Harley, JoR- Davis and Mr. Wm. Richardson, seemingly enjoyed by all. \ Mrs. Odeal Speed, H. L. Howe and Lola Jenkins sang ‘solos. Surely they were at their best. ‘ The Educational sermon was preach- ed by Rev. E. Harley. He preached as never before, the Missionary Sermon by Rey. W. H. Torrence, was one of delight, followed by a solo by Mrs. Willie L. Gainer. Drs. Whitehurst, Walker and J. S. Johnson were helpful to the convention and gave us some wonderful instruc- tion. This closes a successful convention. ‘3 Sei avis BROOKHAVEN, MISS. Greater Bethel A.M.E. Church The Fourth and last Quarterly Con- ference convened Monday night, Sept. 12th, at the church. Our Presiding Elder, Dr. S. LL. Greene, Jr., presid- ing, Dr. G. W. Smith, pastor. The Conference attendance was 100 per cent.. Each Board and Club made a round report. as follows: Stewards report: raised this quarter $81.98, year report of the Stewards paid pastor $390.00, Donation $8.00, Contingent $30.00, Education $85.00, Presiding Elder $140.00, raised for oth- er uses $665. Total raised for this con- ference year $660.56: Trustees report: raised this quarter $47.97. Disburse- ie ments this quarter $28.04. Amount re- ported for the conference yearbegin- ning Noy., 1937, ending Sept. 12, 1938: First Quarter, Feb. 14........ $ 68.89 Second Quarter, May 9 ...... Third Quarter, July 11 $143.24. a Fourth Quarter, Sept. 12 .... Total Trustees: paid out this conference year $346.00. Balance in treasurer Missionary Society report: raised this year $32.18. Sunday School report: raised this quarter, $21.80, Disbursements $12.00. Balance in treasurer $8.80. First Stewardess Board report: rais- ed this conference year $16.41. Second Stewardess Board report: raised this quarter $11.32. Total raised this conference year $24.12. Balance in treasurer $13.12. Trustee Aid Club report: raised this Quarter $8.16. Total. raised this confer- ence year $46.46. Balance in treasurer $28.06. Gardenia Club report: raised this Quarter $3.89. Total raised this Con- ference Year $76.70. Disbursements $72.68. Balance in treasurer $4.02. Total raised this Quarter $175.12. Grand total for Quarter and year $1,- 367.47. Our Presiding Elder thought that each report was good also compliment- ed the pastor on his splendid work ac- complished this year. Our church has progressed and has put on new life, each member working in harmony one with another under the leadership of our pastor, Dr. G. W. Smith; he is a genius. We have paid our Presiding Elder in full, and pastor up to this date. morning and night. We hope that Bishop S. L. Greene, Sr. will send them both back for an- other year. —Miss Laura Benson DENISON, TEXAS 10th Episcopal District The 4th Quarterly Conference of TRY MY HEART PILLS. Quinn — held Sept. 3-4. P. E. The work of the Conference was in action Saturday night with all reports good. Ett a great preacher. at 3:30 Revs. Langan\of Bonhan and Holy Communion was served both Ss es hurch Dr. M. P. Harvey, Sunday a.m. the P. E. was well at himself bringing to our appreciative audience a great message, subject, “The Lord’s Song in a Strange Land.” Those who heard him can truthfully say he is Sunday afternoon Jackson of Sherman and their congre- gations made up the union quarter. An- other great message was heard from Rey. Jackson. At 8:30 the P. E. brought us another great message, sub- ject: “Hope and Promise.” It will live long in the minds and hearts of the people. The P. E. was paid in full. This was done through the keen pas- torage of Rev. J. E. Austin and the support of the loyal members. Never before has a P. E. been paid in a business session of the Quarter. Since our last Quarter we have had 5 acces- sions and the church is spiritually re- vived. All bills paid up. Paid P. E. $33.00. Money raised this Quarter $463.54. M Mrs. S. L.. Coleman and Mrs. T. N. Watts prepared very nice dinners for the P. E. of which the pastor and others enjoyed along with the P. E. We are hoping the Bishop will send our P. E. back to us for another year because we feel no other man could have brought this district where he has, during the short time he has had it. We are getting ready to send our pastor to the Conference asking the prayers of the righteous for our suc- cess. —Mrs. S. L. Coleman sup GOWNS Pulpit Bible Markers, etc. Fine materials, beauti Ik pleasingly low prices. needs. Catalog and samples on request. DeMoulin Bros. & Co. 1194 S, 4th St., Greenville, Ill. Hangings, ANY KIND OF LEAKING. HOW TO GET WELL —TRY— Mme. Emma E. LUNG AND CHEST BUILDER. Walton’s Tonic CURE ASTHMA. 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FOUNTAIN, Jr. President Courses leading to Bachelor oi Arta and Bachelor of Science degrees in the following divisions: Science, Social Science, Education, Languages, Philosophy, Commercial, Home Econo- mes, and Music ——000——_. Rated by Southern Association of Colle; ‘ ges and Secondary Schools Member of Association of American Colleges. - —o0o———. For further information write to the President, W_A. FOUNTAIN, Jr, TO- 716 S. 19th Street ROOMS $1.50 UP PER DAY NEW BALTIMORE HOUSE PA ro. tp eee News At A Glance CHURCH’S ASSETS ALMOST $100,000 NEW YORK—A grocery, refuge, cafeteria, funeral home, print shop and other property with assets upward of $100,000 were reported owned by the Apostolic Churches of America during the recent convention here. FILIPINOS ADOPT JAPANESE RITES MANILA, Sept. 24 (UP).— Japa- nese spiritual and cultural influence is growing among residents of the Ba- tanes Islands, northernmost group in the Philippines, according to Secretary of Interior Elpidio Quirino. Quirino visited the seldom-seen is- Luzon and Formosa, to investigate reports of Jap- anes incursions in the Philippines from the north. The secretary returned with a Ris- ing Sun flag bearing a Japanese in- scription. He found it being used in a religious ritual in a Filipino church, He found some of the inhabitants wor- shiping images given to the Batanes people by the Japanese. lands, between northern KING COTTON’S DOMAIN About 3 per cent. of the world’s soil, that of the south, produces 60 per cent. of the world’s cotton. THE FOREMOST FOOT Robert L. (Believe It or Not) Rip- ley was condoling with a New York playwright over a play’s failure. “Look at Wagner,” he said “The greater the masterpiece Wagner turned out, the greater the ridicule heaped on him by the critics. “Look at Bizet. His opera of Car- men was such a failure that he died of disappointment a few months after its production. “Tis ever thus. When you put your best foot foremost all your enemies tread on it.” a ee MOUNTAIN SINKS INTO EARTH TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras, Sept. (UP).—A mountain called “Diente Blanco” has sunk into the earth near Goascoran, on Fonseca Bay, causing widespread alarm among the natives, it was reported today. The sinking was accompanied by terrific noise and huge columns of smoke. No casualties were reported. ws a A FARMERS WILL RULE CHINA Agrarian Ascendency May be a Result ~ of Present War 21 When trouble with Japan is farmers wifl rule China; writes in Asia magazine. These men have long suffered “yi of oppression and of Over-taxation for no benefits received. This they had to endure because their great scarcity was arms. Their governments, new as well as old, have always been as anx- ‘ous as any other government to forbid Pearl Buck ears over,} the people arms, in order to k peace. 3 “ “The Chinese farmers will go on liy. ing in their thatched mud huts for long time to come, and it will take , long time to teach them to read and write and many of them will neve; know. But after the war is over they will find they have skipped a lot of his. tory that other common people haye had to struggle through-to get their rights.” FREEDOM IN THE FREE STATE Maryland conservatives have been in a lather lately about the danger of dic. tatorship, the suppression of American political institutions, individual, rights, State’s rights and so forth. The Balti- more Sun, in a series of vigorous first. page editorials in support of Senator Millard TFydings, did all it could to en- courage this hysteria. , The President’s visit to the Eastern Shore, where he made a mild speech in which he expressed a wistful prefer- ence for Tydings’ opponent, was hailed by the clique for which the Sun speaks as the climax of campaign to crush liberty in the “Free State” of Mary- land. i On that same Eastern Shore last week the town of Snow Hill ordered all unemployed Negroes to leave im- mediately under pain of arrest. Not all of them did. The police went into action Saturday nighf on the streets of Snow Hill. One Negro was killed by a police man’s bullet, another was wounded. In its news columns the Sun explains that Snow Hill employers attracted migratory labor “from other States” and when the canneries closed the town authorities wanted this labor to go back where it came from—quick The Sun says: if “Byrd, a wholesale merchant and Mayor here for 22 years, said ihe city had officially notiled the owners of two restaurants for Negroes here to close at once.” That doesn’t leave much doubt as to Snow Hill’s attitude toward the liber- ties about which the Sun\ was scream- ing a few weeks ago. But what is the Sun’s editorial atti- tude toward the Snow Hill outrages? Buried on the third column of its edi- torial page is this: “But even Snow Hill, as harassed as she may be and doubtless is, should not accept as inevitable the quick gun-play of police officers, which seems to have been the outstanding feature of her Present unpleasantness. One Negro has been killed by a policeman. An- other has been wounded. The ¢ir- cumstances surrounding one and pos- sibly both: of these ‘incidents’ are of a sort which makes it not unlikely that they will be useful for making a scan- dal.” A scandal? Dear, no. A scandal might hurt the “Free State's” reputa- tion for freedom. K —ThePhiladelphia Record ee BISHOP RUSSELL TAKES IN CHURCH JERSEY CITY, N. J., Sept. 15— Bishop Charles L. Russell, former pas- tor of the Chestnut Street. C.M.E. hurch and who was elected bishop , at the General Conference of Hot Springs, Ark., last May, took over the Calvary Independent Methodist Church, of Jersey City, formerly an A.M.E. Church, for the Colored Methodist Episcopal Church, Thursday _ night, September 8. The church withdrew from the A.M.E. Connection four years ago on account of some dissatis- faction, and ran as~ an Independent Methodist Church. Bishop Russell preached at this church the first Sun- day night in September, and the entire membership joined the C. M. E. Church the following Thursday night. It is a beautiful $40,000.00 brick struc- ture. It has a six-room parsonage, and has 500 members’ on roll. When the church pulled out from the A.M.E. Connection four years ago it had a membership of 700. Bishop Russell says he will assign a pastor to the church in a few days. LOCAL NAACP TO HOLD MEETING That members of the local N. A. A. C. P. and other interested parties may know the precedings and general trends of this national organization, the Louis- ville branch has planned a unique echo meeting of the Annual Conference which convened in St. Louis last month, at the Fifth Street Baptist Church, Sunday night, September 18 at 8 o'clock. Mrs. Anna J. Hughes, chairman of the program promises an interesting session, especially featuring Dr. T. R. Spillman, Mrs. B. S. Etherly, Anslie Kenzer and other dele- gates to the Conference. NOTE IN BOTTLE GOES 1000 MILES NASHVILLE, Tenn. (UP).-—A note sealed in a bottle and tossed into the Cumberland River has started a friend- ship. between two boys more than 1000 miles apart. It, began a year ago when Carl S. McMurray, Jr., sealed three identical notes in three bottles and dropped them off the Woodland St. bridge here in the Cumberland River. The notes request- ed.their finders to communicate with McMurray. The bottles drifted down the river with the current. One of them was washed ashore on the west bank of the Mississippi at Plaquemine, La. ‘ There “it was picked up by Percy Herbert, who unsealed the bottle and answered the note. ATLANTA LIFE COLLECTS $1,193,024.37 IN 6 MONTHS ATLANTA, Sept. 7.(C)—Atlanta Life Insurance Company, N. B. ‘Hern- don, president, had income of $1,193,- 024.37 in the first six months of this year. The company has assets of $3,149,462.18; insurance in force _/of $47,000,000 and paid up capital of $250,- O00 2 ae y YOUTH CRIME RATE The Chicago crime among the youth in Negro communities has reached such]. a high rate that the Works Progress Administration has begun a study which might help for the purpose of determining the factors which are con- tributing to the problem of crime and juvenile delinquency among Negro youth. youth over the more and more Crime among the country has become alarming during the last few years, and it has not been hard to present statistics to refute those who attempt to argue that vice and crime among the young people of today is no worse than if was among those of yesterday. The situation in Chicago is so alarm- ing and baffling that more than one hundred qualified persons are making a study of cultural and racial factors which enter into the problem >f crime among youth. ‘ It is stated that the WPA project which has already proved its value is now serving as a model for similar studies in other cities. To this ,The Leader gives sanction, and we hope that our own community may be in- cluded in the study. W.H. & F.M. SOCIETY STATE CONVENTION NEWS Greenwood,’S. C. By L. R. Jennings The State Convention of the W.H. & F. Missionary Society met in An- nual Session at Greenwood, S. C. Sept. 8 and 9. The Rey. B. H. Gray was the entertaining pastor. The wel- come accorded our beloved President, }- Mrs.-S. L. Flipper and the large num- ber of delegates was hearty and so sincere that one felt like it was real home. There were representatives from all parts of South Carolina. The dear old State is following, a great leader with a great program. Thurs- day morning the annual sermon was preached by Rev. J. L. Benbow, P. E. of the Kingstree District. He selected as a text Acts 16:9. His theme, “A Cry For Help.” Following the sermon that vast number of delegates dressed in white knelt and partook of the Holy Communion. Organization perfected and Committees appointed. After appropriate remarks by the President, the Convention was set in action. The convention always looks forward to the presence of the P. E. and ministers and they were there fully one hundred percent in their contri- bution to the success of the meeting. They were introduced and made wel- come by Mrs. Flipper. Some of the subjects discussed were “Reaching the Unreached in Church Circles,” “What Shall Be the Place of the Cross in the Religion of the Twentieth Century?” “Facing the Hor- izon.” Each participant did credit to herself and the Convention was greatly bene- fited by these rich discussions, well, | some said it’s just good to be here, and | we were not ready to leave. - The State Quartette, headed by Mrs. 6 V. E. Murray, added, much to the con- vention, the selections were tich in. harmony and rare in interpretation. Mrs. M. L. Witherspoon, the song bird, was heard occasionally. Mrs. V. T. Ellis had charge of the art cor- ner, The high points of the first day eye- ning session were the president’s an- nual address and the local program. Mrs. Flipper had a message and Mt. Pisgah Church was thronged with eager listeners to receiye it. This masterly address was presented in such a force- ful manner that South Carolina was convinced that Mrs. S. L. Flipper is tention to the Youth Movement; so much is wrapped up in the young peo- ple that too much space cannot be given them. They are our future. She said they must be guarded mor- ally, educationally and religiously; this we can do not by precept, but by setting example and making them a matter of prayer. She emphasized the interest in Mission work, said she, true relig- ion in our Missionary work will pro- duce a revolution in our Missionary field. The Convention was very cordially welcomed by local talent. : Friday morning was given to discus- sion. of subjects, reports, meeting of executive committee, and plans were made for the Quadrennial Convention. Mrs. Annie Sanders was elected State leader. Some of the pleasing features of the afternoon were, the Dramatization of temperance by. Mrs. Ruth Dinkins and others; Demonstration of “Home and its Care’—by Mrs. Rosa Gadsden. The session was fittingly brought to a close by the State-wide Oratorical Contest with Mrs. Carrie McGill, sup- erintendent of Young People’s Depart- ment in charge. The program was most creditable and proved that con- clusively that the young people had been well trained. The winner, Mr. William Miller of the N. E. Confer- ence. A donation was sent to the churches at Camden, Conway and Abbeville. The President thanked all for their cooper- ation; South Carolina promised their moral support and financial aid, to this our great leader. Thus ended a great meeting. A success from the time of the opening hymn Thursday morning to the Benediction Friday afternoon by Rey. P. M. Gary. We adjourned with Newberry as our host for 1939. le CAMDEN, N. J. Bethel A.M.E. Church, Camden, N J. held their First and Second Quarter- : evening, ly Conferences Wednesday Sept. 7. After quarterly conference convened, we were lead to God through prayers by Brother John Cooper. Sis- ter Amy Pierce was elected Secretary of the Quarterly Conference, upon tak- ing her seat, roll was called. Incle- ment weather caused the attendance to be small. Reports from various boards were read. Presiding Elder Smith laud- ed the Church upon its spleudid re- ports for the first and second quarters, also emphasis was placed upon the church’s standing, spiritually as well as financially, splendid remarks fell from the lips of our pastor, Rev. H. L. Van Buren. Quarterly Conference was dis- missed by singing, “God Be With You ‘Til We Meet Again.” BLAKELY, GA. Rey. F. M. Johnson of the Cuthbert District and the Southwest Georgia Annual Conference has served in the Church from the humblest Mission to | Presiding Elder in our Church and with so much dignity and love over the ministers and laymen of his District, and is loved by all. The connection would not make any mistake in elect- ing him one of our Bishops at Detroit in 1940. The Scripture teaches us that he that desires the office of a bish- op desires a good office, but he must be blameless. The husband of one wife, sober, ruling his house well, all of which qualities Dr. Johnson posses- ses. \ REV. E. MARCH, Pastor River Bethel Circuit, Cuthert Dist. 8 Subscribe For THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER Buy Them Now The SINGLE COPY HALF DOZ. ONE DOZ 716 S. 19th Street one‘of the best thinking women in the connection, The president cailed at- New A. MLE. Discipline A. M. E. BOOK CONCERN Phila. Pa. : $ 9.00 ===== DSC09200.JPG ===== PAGE TV'ELVE the Calendar 2a—Indiana Conference— Evans- a2 ec. Ind. Rev R. Dixon, Je mw East G treet. Bishop hn A. Greag 2a—Nerth Ohio Conference — ‘ ih Rev. RB. N. Nelson, wt gC Ransom i Davis, Associate. Mexico and Rio Grande Conference hrsatt T tev. J. R McGee, Pas- ~ 774, Bishop George B. eanhg 5-Ohio », Rev Conference—Zanes- }. Harrison Bry- Bishop R. C. Ran MH Past Davis, 16-—Missiasippi Conference — 6 Street Greene —Spring- Idall, 415 Ilinois Confere ctober & Bishop John reas Nebraska Conference 409 Kiowa Ried liams. Central Okla Conference | | | Northeast Okla Conference | | a | 12—Palmetto Conference— Char estan Morris Brown emon, Pastor, t. Bishop J.S Kansas Conference Kansas, 416 Weget f St © f tor hop R. Gardner P suntain THE CHKISTIAN RECORDER Jabra Mee pA ie! So NN a EE ' Felix, Pastor, Box 422. Bishop Walterboro, S. C. Rev. Lee A. | Logan, Ossian 5 Fishburn St. ' Bishop J. S. Flipper- 16—Central Arkansas Conference J. S. Flipper. see Renee: Conference— Mor S. Dennisy HY kes Eldorado, Ark., Rev. Wm. Bose ata Georcis Conference Eason, Pastor. Bishop Hee —Wrens, Ga., J. L Shropshire, Tookes. ec Pastor. Bishop W. A. Foun- 16—Central Mississippi ee = tain 2 gh st Mets peat e— ise. Bishop d * ee gare H 23—North Mississippi Conference— oe 9 Edmonds Ave Shaw, Miss., Rev. G. F. Griffin. Bishop S. L. Greene. 16—Macon Georgia Conference— Milledgeville, Ga., Wesley Chap- P. Carter, Pastor, {.} Church el, Rev. W. 309 Liberty St. Bishop W. A. urch, Bis H. I s Fountain. 27 — Columbia Conference — 16—Northeast Texas Conferenc® Winnsboro, S. C. Rev: V- A. —Corsicana, Texas. Rev. H. F. Janerette, Pastor. Bishop J. S Cooper, Pastor, 105 N. *h Street. Flipper Bishop George B. Young. East Tennessee Conference — 17 — Piedmont Confe.:.-:e — Laurens, S. C. Rev. 4. J. Thomas, Pastor, 234 Norti « =*0- Knoxville, Tenn. Rev. T. E. West, Edward J. How- Bishop Pastor. Texas Conference Rev. T. B Bishop Geatge B Brownwood, Texas Reeee, Pastor Young 1%—Americus Georgia Confer- Ga., § B Bishop W. A. once Ww Fountain E}laville, ight, Pastor; 12—Kentueky Conference—Mid- Rev, S. A Ly- Pastor, Bishop R. C, Ran- Bishop M, H. Davis, Asao- way, Kentucky, nen som clate 1% Oklahoma Obla Pastor Conference Rew WwW. D Bishop H. Y Awe \%—East Tewas Conference— Marshall, Texas. Rev. A. lL. Hen ley, 402 Boulevard Ave Bishop George B Young 1%—West Kentucky Conference —Bowling Green, Ky., Rev. E. R Reid! Pastor. Bishop R. C. Ran- som, Bishop M. H, Davis, Asso clate 20—North Bast Conference— Rishopville, S. C., Rev. A J ard lina St. Bishop J. S. Flipper. 26—Tennessee Conferenc.—Saint 23—East Arkansas Conference— tke, Nashville, Tenn., Kev. J. S. Brinkley, Ark., Rev. E. A. Pastor. Bishop #tdward MeDade, Pastor. Bishop H. Y. Howard Tookes. 26—Southw®st Texas Cont*rence 23—Western North Carolina Wharton, Texas. Rev. W. E Conference—Chape! Hill. N. C., Thomas, Pastor. Bishop George Rey. J. E. Holt, St. Paul, A. B. Young M. E. Church, Bishop. M. H; 26—North Missouri Confer*nce—Glas- Dayis. Mo., 600 Commerce Street, 23—Georgia Conference—S H. Ward, pastor. Bishop ia, Ga., St. James, Rev. L ah W. W Land, Pastor. Bishop W. A. 26—South Alabama Conference Fountain. Enterprise, Alabama. Rev. R. 30—Northeast Arkansas Confer- L. Upshaw, pastor, Bishop D. ence—Jonesboro, Ark., Rev. W. H. Sims S. Shelton, Pastor. Bishop H: | November 2—North Carolina Confer- Y. Tookes. _ Fayettville, N. C., Rey. |30—Northwest Mississippi Conference \ 530 Culberth Street, —Sunflower, Miss., Rey. A. Tay- atch. “Bish- lor. Bishop S. L. Greene. { H. Da 2—South West Missouri 2—North Georgia Confer- Conference—Kansas_ City, Mo., ence—Dalton, Ga., Bethel A. M. Bethel Church, 2446 Paseo Street. Church, C. W. Peters, Pas- Rey, T. H. Wiseman. pastor. Bishop W. A. Fountain Bishop Noah W. Williams. 2—East Mississippi Confer- 2—Alabama Conference— ence—Laurel, Miss., Rev. Wm. A. Atmore, Alabama, Rey. W. M. Redditte, 514 East 4th Street. Bonner, pastor, P. O. Box 54, B Greene Bishop D. H. Sims. 2—Texas Conference— 5—South Georgia Conference Huntsville, Texas. Rev. B. F. Valdosta, Ga., St. Paul A. M. Grovey, Pastor. Bishop George E. Church, Rev. H. D. Harde- B. Young. man, pastor, 415 Ashley Street, 2—West Arkansas Confer- Bishop W. A. Fountain. _ ence-—-Hope, Ar Rev. Ei iF 9—East Alabama Conference— Davis, Pastor op H. ¥ Hurtsboro, Alabama, Rev. J, B. es Alexander, pastor, Bishop D. H. Arkansas Conference— Sims. Monticello, A Re . ' mre ap by: gt ae o 4 14—Central Louisiana Conference arabe mh ee Louisiana, Rev. J. $Nortbiast : Wiad slat Cocke : Mihasd Sy Street. Bishop ence—Columbus, Miss., Rev W, Williams, 612 South 10th Street, Bishop S. L. Greene. 9—West Texas Conference—[as- trop, Texas, Rev. T. H. Moore, Pastor. Bishop George B. Young. %—Atlanta Georgia Conference— Madison, Ga., St. Paul A.M.F Church, C.K. Knight, Paste: Bishop W, A. Fountain. —West Tennessee Confer ence—Greater Bethel, Jac Tenn, Rev, C. H. Harden, 1 tor Bishop Edward J. Howara 10—South Carolina Conference— 16—North Alabama Conference— Birmingham, Alabama, St. Luke Rey. C. D. Hayden, pastor, 2817 2Ist St. Bishop D. H. Sims. 16—Missouri Conference — St, Louis, Mo., Wayman Temple 4309 Enright Ave. Rey. J. C. Hicks, pastor. Bishop Noah W. Williams. 23—Central Alabama Conference ~-Selma, Alabama, Ward Chapel, Rev. A. W. Thomas, pastor, 1017 Lauderdale Street. Bishop D. H. Sims. 30—West Alabama Conference All persons contemplating ‘attending the North Ohio Annual Conference, that convenes Sept 28th to Oct. 2nd) will kindly notify the pastor of the same, that ample provision can be made for your comfort. REV. R. N. NELSON \ 114 College St., Piqua, Ohio. © RCS es UL All Bishops, General Officers, Mis- sionary Workers, Crusaders and per- sons Whose names do not appear on the roll of the East Tennessee Conference planning to visit said Conference, Oct. 19th, 1938, will please notify the pastor, that suitable homes may be obtained. » Rey. T. Gene West. pastor 328 Mulvaney Ave., Pe Knoxville, Tenn. Ensley, Alabama, Mt. Zion, Rev. J: C. Bonner, pastor, 1521 2st Street, Bishop D. H. Sims. 23—North Texas Conference— Dallas, Texas, Rev. F. W. Grant, Pastor, 2413 Metropolitan Street, Bishop George B. Young. 24—Central = Conference—Man- ning, S. C., Rev. D. J. Gadsden, Pastor, 213 Rigsby St., Bishop J. S. Flipper. 30—Central Texas Conference— Austin, Texas, Rev. A. W. Wil- liams, Pastor, 1105 E. 10th Street, Bishop George B: Young. December 7—North Louisiana Confer- ence—Monroe, Louisiana, Rev. E. D. Wilson, 515 South 10th Street. Bishop S. L. Greene. January 11—Louisiana Conference — New Orleans, La.. Union Bethel, Rey. J. M. Brown, 1323 South Liberty Street, Bishop, S. L. Greene. $ } PITTSBURGH CONFERENCE APPOINTMENTS Bishop Reverdy C. Ransom Scranton District W.H. Truss, Presiding Elder Me Scranton, C. N. Thompson Wilkes-Barre, J. N. Gibbs Bittston, H. ib Northern Bloomsburg and Danville, G. A- Bry- ant Milton, S. M. Cooper A Williamsport, A. E. Morris Jersey Shore, Oscar Horne Bellefonte and Lock Haven, Evans D. Brown Mt. Union, E..J. Jones Lewistown, P. W. Lee Huntingdon and Everette, H. J. Col- lins i Ms Tyrone, F. E, Bowser Phillipsburg we Curwensville, Ss Wright ~ * Clearfield, G. B. Duff id Johnstown, Jas. A. "aitie te ‘Altoona, J. B. Easley . Latrobe, Luther Owens Greensburg, A. C. Brogdon St. James, Pittsbucehi A. E. Allen Wilmerding, Aaron Nelson Penn Township, Cele “Leonard pe J. A. Betha ae Mark, Wilkinsburg; A E. ae Bae 1h J. Izzard Moweene, Luther Peay Slickville and Truxall, Emma Simms. EVANGELISTS—Nannie Hawkins, Mattie Washington, Frances Summers, a C. Anderson, Harry Miles, Mrs. . B, Coleman. Pittsburgh District’ J. C. Anderson, Presiding Elder Uniontown, J. N. Carter Masontown, Huston Miles Edenborn, Butler Williams Smook, Morgan Oliver Palmer, H. H. Horton 3rownsville, H. B. Grant Maxwell, W. T. Lee Connellsville, H. D. Lober Belle Vernon, D. T. Thomas. Donora, S: F. Wilcox Canonsburg, J. M. Williams Waynesburg, W.. B. Burnett Washington, E. L: Liggins West, Middleton, Mazie P. Kelly West Newton, J. B. Wheeler Price Dale, A. A. Jones Bentleyville, A. G. Garling Monessen, tobe supplied Elizabeth, to be. supplied Bethel, Pittsburgh, to be supplied St. Paul, McKeesport, Jas. iE. dridge Scott Haven, Henry Hawkin$ Trinity, Pittsburgh, B. W., Ford Charleroi, J. S. Smith Pike Run, to be supplied Station Street, Pittsburgh, A. D- Brown § Dan- Allegheny District }. W. Jarvis, Presiding Elder Bradford, E. H. Newsome Oil City, W. H. Shaw Titusville, W. H. Spears Franklin, O. C. Rhinehart Tarentum, F. W. Thompson New Kensington, W. B. Wright New Brighton, G. F. Williams West Bridgewater, L. A. Cousin Midland, I. S. Freeman Meadville, J. W. Curry Erie, W. H» Frazier Allen Chapel, Pittsburgh, T.-A. Col- lins , Ellwood, J. H. Clarke * Butler.. William Ricks Kittanning, to be supplied Brown Chapel, Pittsburgh, Hughey © i Duquesne, J. O. Edwards Clairton, G. D. Choice Homestead, J. H. Mack Farrell, Charles H. Davis New Castle, J: H. Dandridge St. Paul, Pgh., J. W. Storms Aliquippa, W. A. Lattimer Monongahela, J. E. Roebuck ‘a W. Elizabeth, M. S. Parrish ‘Gg EVANGELISTS—N.. D. Temple, Bes AS Temple, Mrs. R. H. “Morris, Martha Crunkleton, Elizabeth . Collins, Grace Wares, Roxie Simpson, J. W. eee Fred Freeman. poe aoe eae Es ee a _ KINGSTON, NY CHa The Fourth Quarterly Conference of Si saaee A.M.E, Church opened at by the Rev. W. Agnes Minor, Josephine Fitch, “fsabelle f 8:30 pane with Dr. G. W. Res cckip P. E. .in the chair. Devotionals were conducted by the pastor, Rev. H. C. Baker, who recently came to us from the Virginia Conference. _ The reports read were as follows: Trustees . ‘receipts for the _ Quarter ending Sept. 9, $105.95, while the ex- penditures were $95.38, leaving a bal- ance of $10.57 in their treasury. The Stewards reported having spent $163.73 for local purposes. The S. School reported $25.55 raised while their, expenditures were $17. 45, with a balance of $8.55. The Ladies Auxiliary; Stewardesses and Usher Boards also reported haying done good work. The W, W. T. C. Club proved to be the outstanding working organization, reporting $36.00 turned over to the Trustee Dept. for the quarter. The Presiding Elder commended the excellent work done during the past four months. His return and that. of the pastor was the unanimous areguess of the Church. —Willie A. Foy SHADY DALE, GA. (The Mirror) Rev, W. Maryland Smith The Monticello District News, as re- flected by the Mirror : The Sunday School, A. C. E. League and the W. H. & F, M:- Society Con- ventions were the greatest ever held on the District since the depression. This meeting was recently held at Coving- ton, Ga. Dr. W. Boyd Lawrence, P. E.-was at his best.. Mrs..L. M. rence ably presided over the sisters with Mrs. M. B. Maddox assisting: Mr. Robert Russel, the District Supt. was at his best in carrying out the model Sunday School. Aiso Miss Victoria Simmons, Law- the District Presi- cent of the A.C.E. League was very ‘interesting in the way concerning the League. work, caring for the young people. The Keynote Sermon was preached P. Foby, subject “The Optimistic View of and Pessimistic and Fifer: : We were graced with the presence of Dr. W. A. Fountain, Jr., who gave us) a wonderful address on Morris Brown College. Many wonderful papers were read and discussed. The finance went above last year. The high light of the Con- vention was a Resolution read and adopted endorsing the return of Bish- op W. A. Fountain for another four years to complete the great work he has begun for Morris Brown College and the State at large. We adjourned to meet at Shady Dale, Ga. for the next convention. The ‘Monticello District News as Re- flected by The Mirror Dr, W. Boyd Lawrence has begun to swing around the District on his last round before Conference. All the pastors. have put their plans in action getting ready for “the Annual | Conference. x 21. Griggs-Cross Road Circuit: A very interesting quarter was held at Cross Roads. stirring sermon, Reports were good. Sunflower and Pounds Circuit, a very | A very good quarter was held there, on |. Sunday 3.p.m. Dr. C. C. Ealy, pastor of Monticeflo Station afternoon sermon. good. ent and preached. The session on Fri- were good. Sept. 3-4 Adgateville-Fredonville Cir. We are glad to state that we are preached, the The reports were} Revival: Rev. S. W. charge, the services were largely at- tended both day and night. We pray that God will keep Rev. S. W. Bates as to preach, His word through his Monticello Station. The writer -and his congregation werevasked to be pres- day night preceeded by a sermon by the | preaching. Many were added to the writer. The reports showed increase|church. Rev. Bates is in charge of 100%. our church at Penton, Miss. The Stewards Report . $117.46| third Sunday in August was a high Stewardesses No. 1 18.30] day at Harrison A.M.E. Church. The Stewardess No. 2 16.45 Sunday School opened at 9:30, teachers Willing Workers 9.00] present. . Sunday’ School was largely Trustees 34.00] attended. Money raised for Sunday Sundavischools.. ase he ios 8.46 | School $1.00. At ten o’clock Rev. W. 3 M. Holmes Baptized. Rev. S.'W. Total for the Quarter ........$203.67 | Bates preached the Baptism) sermon. There were several boards hadn't, re- ported at this writing. : P. E. preached a great sermon, St. Mark 15:43. The writer again preach- ed for’the.P. Es at 3: p.m. St. John The text was “This is my Beloved Son, in Whom I am well pleased.” Saint / Matthew 3:17. Communion was administered by the pastor and others; 50. persons com- 12:aLs muned. zs The P. E. preached another great Mrs. Dellia Thomas led in song sermon. “Death Cannot Make My, Soul Afraid If God Be With Me.” The spirit was’ high and we closed with an old shake of the hand. Mrs. Farris presented to the Rev. S. W. Bates W. M. Holmes one box which ) they both were made to feel glad. Rev. W. M. Holmes, pastor Martha Tenell Thus closed out the 4th quartérly conference at the Monticello Station. The high light of. the Conference asking for the return of their pastor for his sixth year, and for the return of the P. E. for his second year. Subscribe For THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER Your Drink ToHealth Virginia Medical Mineral Health SPRINGEZW ATER TO GET WELL! STAY WELL! 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Bates was in ~ ===== DSC09201.JPG ===== PAGE FOURTEEN ] a edie ERR FRANSITIONS The Christian Bo ________'+ Recorder Pulpit DR EICHELBERGER WEDS BEAUTICIAN By The Rev. Samuel W Purvis, D.D. THE RICH MAN AND LAZARUS Text: There was a certain rich man, and he was clothed in purple and fine linen, faring sumptuously every day: and a certain beggar named Lazarus was laid at his gate, full of sores, and desired to be fed with the crumbs that fell from the rich man's table—Luke 16; 19-31 ether this story ement is a parable or matters little acident it would, in the a parable, and if a parable, it was thereby The outline it must incident esus, be t wa ) turned into history basis of a truth In with v actually exists. parable is The Hebrews and of the age Judaic THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER THURSDAY, OCTOBER \ ir Sheol or]To be prosperous and have money Hades as the abode of all souls after] not a crime. Offer a icone to Hebrew distinguished Para-|of us, and see if we refuse : — vars henna as the respective Nor is it a passport to blessedness ms es Eo sof the righteous and] to sink to a beggar’s condition. Laz- RPimy he ers bosom” was a]arus was not carried to Abraham's pe sa. for the final home of the | bosom because he was poor. ie faithful. The ministry’ of angels in}is not piety, But ae a conyoying departing spirits thither was was, did not steal rom ae Zs Be a part of the popular faith in Jesus’] epithets at him, nor set” . He day. Jesus seemed to employ pre- barns. ie endured patiently. 1 vailing beliefs in many things, physi-] there isn’t a beautiful ote a cal, moral and spiritual, if they served | ally, about the appearance o meri: the larger purpose of His teachings. | just rags aud sores and inet Fi, Since this parable ‘was first spoken] I can’t think of a single beauti ul thing the wealth of the world has increased. | to say of abject Poverty. If it were not Charitable and philanthropic institu-| for the dogs soothing his sores, paints tions have multiplied. Much has been]ers couldn’t find a purchaser for their done. and is being done, to relieve the} work on such a scene. To this day sick, the hungry and the desolate. How-| modern pest-houses are called Lazar- ever, the poor and the unfortunate are} houses or Lazerettos. That these two still with us. Neither legal enact-|men might ultimately change places ments, social reforms and education,| would seem a fair thing in our sense of nor yarious philanthropies have ban-] the eternal fitness of things. ; ished poverty and misfortune irom the} The time-point in the parable _ is world, The tramp still knocks at the} death, not life. That's “significant! door of the teiling farmer, and city|I supposed the principle of the para- owners post in doorways, “Beggers not|ble is this, that good things abused allowed in this building.” turn to evil, and evil things used turn Life's contrasts are startling. Princes | to good. Dives in his lifetime received and paupers jostle one another in the}good things. They were really good the Greeks alike had theii streets. Brand new A.M.E, Music Hymnals, Bound in semi Morocco with Head Bands and Beautifully “stamped in Gold offered at these are Prices Single Copy $ 1.50 Half Doz. $ 6.50 One Doz. —, $12.00 fail Your Orders Today We Pay Postag A. M. E. BOOK CONCERN . 6 S. th St, Philadelphia. P> t t iu ee tteteicteettetebbateblntbettetnt babe lntebeetteintbentpefetttet tery A man who has done nothing] and enjoyable. Jesus so represents but fare stmptuously rolls in luxurious} them. I do not read that anywhere car, and another who has done nothing He ever disparaged temporal blessings. but work wearily waits on the crossing] To be clothed in Tyrian purple and for the machine to pass. Shacks and| fine linen and fare sumptuously every - mansions stand within a block or two| day would seem desirable—for a time from each other. “Progress and Poy-|at least. Many so believe it that they erty” was the title of a remarkable| Will have it at any cost.’ But such lux- book, the object of which was to show] Uries get into the blood and may be- that luxury and ease implies desti-| Ome a curse. When used for self and tution. “The tramp came with the|Selffishly they become an abomination locomotive, and alms-houses and pris-| in the sight of God. The good is apt ons are as surely marks of material|t© turn to evil, and the possessor wake Progress as are costly dwellings, rich|™P.in mental torment. I’ve seen it warehouses and magnificent churches, | that way. Upon streets lighted with gas (now electricity) and patroled by uniformed | ¢h policemen beggers wait for the passers- by, and’ in the shadow of college, li- brary and museum are gathered the], more hideous Huns and fiercer Van- ‘his misfortune, and gets strength out dals of whom Macaulay purchased.” of weakness, then his evil things may Look on This Picture—and on This’ somehow turn out to good. Out of How far may we understand that Lazarus in his lifetime received evil ings. To be full of sores, clothed in rags, and seeking scraps of food is a great misfortune—makes life hardly worth living: But if one is able to bear after death the parable conditions are reversed? This parable of Jesus teaches us that mone case they were. Dives and Laz- arus exchanged places. But Abra-} ham in Scripture history was also al rich man. He had flocks, herds, ser- vants and great Possessions, yet it was in the bosom of this very Abraham that poor and suffering Lazarus found comfort Evidently, then, something more than mere poverty and riches de- termine: destiny here and hereaiter. A Evangelist Nathaniel Hawthorne Jeltz, D.D. Pledged to help Dr Hemingway extend the De- partment of Church Extension to include Evangelism looking forward to official action on this in 1940 Sery- ing meanwhile anywhere in the connection Im conducting Revivals and ‘arge Interracial Services. For dates writer THE A. M. E. BOOK CONCERN DR. JELTZ The Preacher 716 So. 19th Street esasaaeaaetandasansacenet treet eT TTI deep instinct in us, one may call it conscience or sense of justice. insists that men shall be dealt with according to character: that they shall he judged by deeds done, and rated, not ‘or what they possessed, but for what they were. Reading between the lines, all this ‘ppears in the parable, The rich man, as far as the narrative tells, was by 16 means a monster. He was not in tor- ment because he was grossly wicked, as the world calls wicked. S spoken of, No crime n He had done no injus- ice. His wealth was honestly come by. The begger was not molested ; "e was only left alone, The ability 6 dress well is not a sin. To fare sump- ‘uously may not be to one’s discredit, ‘tribulation may come patience and ‘experience, hope and character. It ‘doesn’t always happen—indeed, seldom \—but I have seen it. Consequences Are Unpitying The scene shifts ‘in the parable from the world that now is to that which is to come. * = Between Dives and Lazarus there is now a great gulf of fixed character and }destiny. No bird of hope could fly across that gulf. That gulf exists even fin this world, but is not yet visible. | Two men may live under the same roof, } sit at the same table, sleep in the same room, work in the same place, and yet be as far apart as the two Poles. “Two men will be in the field—one will be taken the other left.” Not many barr! © impassable as between two such, “What fellowship have righteous- ness iniqui ( i oe iguity, or what community and darkness?” of the Corinthians. Jesus’ parable teaches as its central trath—an awful truth fete to be lost sight of—that retribution 's certain, if not here, then beyond the grave. However, | think that. even here, retribution in some form overtakes the transgressor, Sih and — consequence are berries growing ask Paul 4 on, (eee same bush. “And in Hades the n man lifted up his eyes, being in|. STRAY SHOT’S pment.” Exactly! How could it be] 1 was thinking if the bishops would herwise? Can we escape penalties| bear down on the pastors and have crossing the line between this world] them make a full report of ten per cent nd the next? How do we know but] per member as the law Prescribes on bat the duty left undone, or the wrong Superannuates, widows, and orphans, one, will not rise to confront us on an-| we might get somewhere. her shore? Will not those who have] The pfesiding elder question is rising en cruel, bitter, selfish, unjust, find up again, and it is not certain what’s the world to come what they did not going to happen. The church of | here—righteous retribution? If not, yesterday is now the church of today; ben there’s something wrong with] there is a new deal of thought. These d’s moral universe. But if it is so,}mammouth religious movements, the en Jesus’ parable is true. Something | growing spirit of the youth; this new ould be loose and out of joint, if the leadership that is arousing the inter- te were wiped clear, and wrong was| est of the youth of the church is work- wared, by a big civil’or military fun-| ing a mighty change of thought among al, a fulsome eulogy and an imposing| the youth. Bishops Fountain, Grant, ausoleum. That somehow wouldn’t] Greene, Tookes, Williams, Howard, pell right! I wish that I could shout Gregg, Sims, Davis, Ransom, Flipper, at from the housetops in Europe and| Young, are driving toward the new day ia, and sometimes in America! and we who have not turned our faces Text Easy to be Believed to the rising sun are not in it. This “God is not mocked”—although some| has been one of the greatest years of plks think that He can be—“for what-| the church in fifty years. If the Bish- Pever a man soweth, that shall he also] ops will continue this program, our ap.” ; A zion will not only come back, but will be greater than ever. , § i Ee It looks’ as if all of our present set st. Like produces like. The vicious up will be re-elected. The many e paid back in their OW Re SOI He friends of Mr. Hawkins sympathize ho sows the wind will reap the whirl- with him in his physical weakuess, but fnd—which means a tornado. It ap-} 11 of us need to remember we are ics to mations as well as to individ- headed down the same road and we ls. Punishment comes as naturally | ought be happy that lives that long harvest. The penalty of violence life, to be one of the old veterans. I more violence. |The penalty of lov- pause here to make a little survey that g darkness is darkness. A selfish may help some of the candidates for ai will at last be left to himself, a the BENCH. For your information, I nalty which is really so fearful that am dividing the connection or groups e tormented soul will listen in misery | 4),., they might stop long enough to « the faintest sound of companion- consider. You see, that’s the law of the har- THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER é ace et ee Bes Ss 14 and take notice. In this crowd are Drs. Clayborn, Wilson, Campbell, Barnes, Durden, Morant, Hair, J. B. Butler, they are sharp shooters and know the road. We come now to the Fourth and the Fifth and the golden west, what about them?,; watch and see them pull down some of the hon- ors. Here we have Drs. Griffin, Reed, Baber, Peck who is ripe and ready to pull Ward one of the princess of our Zion, they are all peeping in. Get out of there; there is a young crowd) just behind. Five bishops will be elected, the man who has the power of organization and can coral forces will win. Be Sweet, John Harmon 983 Harwell St. N. Atlanta, Ga. Wi AN OCCASIONAL LETTER Bishop J. A. Gregg, Sept. 1, 1938 Last Sunday night, at Davenport, lowa, we closed the third series of the Conferences of the Fotrth District. That means’ that are just half through. I am yery glad to report that every Conference reported over last year, in spite of the fact that there were two heavy falls off in the North- western Conference. Even this Con- ference as a whole, reported some six- ty dollars over last year. Not a single point inthe Ontario and Michigan Con- ferences reported a decrease from last year. May the other three Conferences do as well. Although death has invaded our ranks, two of his visitations have come we ip, and the touch of some cooling Ist group: -fifst, second, third. panthe just ahead of the Annual Conference. beer to his parched tongue. Love]these four districts will most. likely gets love—usually; but hate always | stand together on all lines because of eed hate. Anger nursed always] their bishops. Our second group will akes the spirit more wrathful. Thelbe the seventh, sixth, eleventh, and a ing that is reaped is the very thing] part of Okla. and Ark. Third groups at was sowed, and is likely to have] will be Texas, Miss., La., Ark., and en increased a hundredfold. That's} Okla., Tenn. é law of any harvest! And ve care-| Our next group will be the West in- , t00, how you plant thorn bushes—]|Cluding the Fourth. There are going are apt to be scratched some day | to be many changes and Swings but as a rule they have stood that way in the H think i cated Vey i ee link that the idea of restriction Kentucky may swing to the third &s out of the human heart as well] sMit up between the Fourth and Fifth. out of the Scripture. It~is part of Part of Ténn. may go with Bishop r sense of justice, and is as inde- Howard to the Tenth. One thing is uctible as human nature itself. Di- sure, the successful candidates, will f was comfortable in purple and fine | haye to be diplomatic to win. I have en, and faring well, but he could’t looked over the field as I know it, I ‘pe from himself. Into the world of } can’t just fathom it out. But it will ment he carried his own special] take organization and hard work to ment. In his own breast he had}win. ie nursing a gnawing worm, and In the first group are Dr. R. B. ning a quenchless fire. Far more} Smith, the big hearted Avery. That ‘diul than any fire and brimstone is! sptendid young builder, Nichols of N. Rt of infinite terror of a soul within Y., Dr. E. K. Nichols of Pa. S. S. ‘lf, of which in this world we have Morris, H. E. Walden, Dr. J. €. ly dark and terrible presentiments. | Beckett, all a mighty brigade to go up he “torment” to be. avoided is the] against. Don’t side step Dr. Gomez, ment of having done wrong; of hav-| Dr. Allen, and Walker of Ala.’ R . spirit from God, with igh as-} Coming into the second unit we come ‘tions, and be conscious of having | in contact with Dr. T. J, Miles, Drs. lled and degraded it.’ There is a tor-| Adams, J. L. Butler, D. T. Babcock, nt of darkness in having quenced a| A. R. Cooper, F. M. Johnson, all of ht brighter than the sun’s; of hav-| Ga. and then.comes Drs. Gibbs, John- E done to another an injury that can son, Long, of Fla., a dangerous crowd ¢r be undone. — It brings’ infinite, | to meet. — dening remorse. And there is} Well we must reckon with Tex., who hell always of ktiowing that it need| has one of the big politicians and a ‘have been. It wouldn’t surprise | wizard who knows all the ropes, see him to know that this is the wrath to| if you want Teas. | Ai *. And that seems to be the deep-| Our next unit hits Miss,, La., Okla., teaching of this parable of Jesus, |Ark,, Texas, Keep your eye on them, the very thing you planted! "be ee Gi: oe The Rev. R. H. Hackley, of Des Moines, Iowa, passed away on August 21, the second week ahead of his Con- ference. To attend his funeral and get back to the Ontario Conference, I Was compelled to take plane from Des Moines to Chicago, a part of the time flying a bit over six thousand feet high, making the trip with stops at Iowa City, znd Moline, in two hours and twenty | minutes. PAGE FIFTEEN SR have been away. I shall -wait until the close of my Conferences before sending the report on to Bishop Wright, so that one report to him will suffice for all who make contributions. These names which follow are in addition to those already published: Revs. J. W. Edgehill, Gary Indiana, $1.50; W. D. Shannon, Richmond, In- diana, $2.50; John H. Hassell, Marion, Illinois, $2.00; J. W. Kelly, Metropolis Illinois, $5.00; W. R. Stewart, Cedar Repids, Iowa, $1.00; J. H. French, Bloomington, Indiana, $2.50; W. F. Ogleton, Keokuk, Iowa, $2.00 and Mus- catine, Iowa, $2.00; T. D. Scott. Quinn Chapel, Chicago, $9.50; I. S. Snelling, Detroit, Mich., $1.25; L. L. Lawrence, Michigan City, Mich., $5.00; Nelson Pryor, South Bend, Ind., $1.00; J. L. Poole, Mt. Olive, Chicago, $1.00; J. A. Alexander, Evanston, Ill., $5.00; M. R. Rhonenee, Flint, Mich. $2.50; Ed- ward King, Carrier Mills, Ill., $1.50; W. T. Coleman, Motine, Ill., $2.00. ELLIOTT, MISS The Fourth Quarterly Conference was held with Union Hill A.M.E Church with the Rey. A. W. Jackson, Presiding Elder, Rev. J. H. Wier, pastor Grenada District, North East Mississippi Annual Conference. The service was opened by the pas- tor assisted by Rev. D. W_ Wilson, pastor of the Rabon Circuit. ~The P E. addressed the conierence with fit- ting words touching all parts of the arduous task confronting the work. The business proper of the confer- cnce was taken up, all reports were highly complimented: saying well done, Fie preached a strong sermon at 11:30 a.m~-at—-Umon~Hill shouts of approvai. On to Winters Chapel, here he ably assisted the pastor, baptizing, receiving members administered the Lord’s Supper to a large congregation Promptly at 7:30 p.m. after a spirit ed praise service by the officers, Rev Jackson preached a soul-stirring ser mon to a large assembly Church, amidst new and The finance Thefore the Probate Court, closing an ‘ ran satisfactory, Rev. D. W. Wilson As I write this letter, the Rey. Ro ecare preserited and he spoke, highly _E. Wilson, our pastor at Milwaukee, complimenting the P. E. and nastor is being buried, having laid down his and encouraged the members to do armour last Friday the 9th. A tase their whole duty. As a token for their high apprecia- tion for service rendered the Official Staff led on by Mrs. A. L. Wier pre- sented the P. E. a nice well selected Bouquet, and asked the return of their pastor for another term, the P. FE ably responded. The Presiding Elderdeft for nome all -smiles. Estate of which I-am Executor, called for August 31, was postponed by the Judge today, because of my Confer- cnce then and the fact that I have this date open, keeps me from attending br. Wilson's funeral, which I certainly would have done, otherwise.* Both these men were outstanding as pastors and ministers in our Methodism, and ‘ —A.L. Taylor Church will long feel their loss. I desire to thank and publish the ae names of some other ministers, who Subscribe For have sent in contributions for the Eliza Gregg Hall in South Africa, since I THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER SERRE ER EEE EERE EEE EEE EEE EEE EEE EEE EEE EEE EE tt & CHRISTIAN RECORDER SUBSCRIPTION te GEORGE A. SINGLETON, Editor and Manager ‘ 716 S. 19th Street Philadelphia, Pa. Please Renew my Subscription for One Year (_ ) Check Please enter my name for a new Subscription for One Year ( ) Check MIN AE eo Re Canis ton bac vs ch sae Re otek on cau veds i FATS DROSS ene ives acs CULPRIT STLS ci habe ceayadcasnes Inclesed find Money Order for $1.59, “Phila, Evening Bulletin they are a mighty force and like a | elabebteetettetstesthtetstbtetstebhtebtsteteetobsbtebteiisbts ett uA ===== DSC09202.JPG ===== PAGE SIXTEEN BOXES SENT BY MRS. LUCY M Arkansas and Oklahoma HUGHES, PRESIDENT OF W. H | Right Rev. H-Y Tookes, S. a & F MISSIONARY SOCIETY, | Little Rock; Rev. J. Campbell, A.M.E. CHURCH, TO SOUTH | Pastor ; Si AFRICA | 2 Boxes of School supplies, maga- f ii | i ines —kindness of Mrs } T. Asi Texas lord, Miss Annie Gilham and Mrs } Alma B. Campbell. . Young, Presiding | / Tulsa-Oklahoma vf 4 Rev. Jennings, Pastor Mrs. B. L. De Lyles, Sewing Ma- | me Boley _— Mrs. Octavia Douglas, 2 50 for astor sterial. “Dickeys”. A full box of nm anc ing for children . of— . Mrs. I Fannie Johnson Ki Oklahoma City Cameron Rev. W. D. Miller, Pastor . of Mrs. Miller :—Young um, Mrs. L. M- | 5 ootes’ Department—A box of thread, Z , s material for embroidery, hooks lott g mi **l and eyes, clasp, thimbles r cad, 2 eo North Carolina t Rev. M. H. Davis, Presiding— North Texas Conference North Carolina Conference Presiden Mrs. K. T. Boland, President Dallas ad, 15 hoops, needles, cloth, pins, and mble Alabama ght Rev. D. H. Sims, Presiding s. Dandridge:—A large box of Tennessee J. Howard, Presiding ight Rev Ss —Box full of medicine. NASHVILL matt Cacoline Right Rev. Jos. . Flipper, Presiding Kindness of ce Sei bs Flipper—6 bolts of cloth for girl's uniforms. Kindness of Mrs. A. E Sanders, Mrs. S. S. Rice, Cop, Pp, D., Mrs. Jessie Pope, Y- P- D. Donation from Mrs. W ells and Rev. Spears. : 30x of clothing material for clothing. Louisiana Right Rev. S. L- Greene, Presiding New Orleans M. B. useful Henry :— articles, Kindness of Mrs \ large box of many stockings clothing, socks, Sixth Episcopal District Bishop William A. Fountain, Presiding Mrs. J. A. Fountain Supervisor Mrs. G. H. Dunn, State President Contents of Box No. 1 1 spread 100 pillow cases 75 sheets Contents of Box No. 2 150 pillow cases 75 sheets 1 spread ] lady suit, white linen ] man suit, white linen 2) bath towels Contents of Box No, 3 Buy Direct From Manufacturer and SAVE MONEY! WE MANUFACTURE A COMPLETE LINE OF CHOIR GOWNS PULPIT GOWNS EMBROIDERIES YARD Goops TRIMMINGS STOLES CAPS GOWNS AND CHOIR’ HATS. VESTMENTS CHURCH | HANGINGS ACADEMIC HOODS Ask to see the New Blee and Maroon Robes and Caps SEND FOR NEW CATALOGS National Academic Cap and Gown Co. 821-23 Arch St. PHILADELPHIA PENNSYLVANIA Crosses, Hyma Tablets, Bulletin Boards, Communion Altar Appointments. Servis 2 spreads 1 man’s suit 1 lady suit 3 bath towels 1 luncheon set 233 pillow ‘cases 47 sheets Total Articles From Ga. Spreads. iiss, aseweoseeen ents 4 Pillow: Casses . 473 Sheets? 5 yicia i ax ayeuses Oraran 197 Towels ee fi sae Man’ sispit=2 32. 525 us p acantenn 1 Man's) coat ocd va Ae eee 1 Woman’s dress 4 Luncheon set 1 Total articles This report is very incémplete for many boxes were sent to my office aft-| er I left, they have been sent on to New York Many Boxes [ did not open but sent directly to Pier, but when I'm in South Africa, I'll check all and hope to give each District credit for everything sent. B Donated by Dr. C. W. Abington, three hundred or more copies of the Religious Journal, Rdited by Dr. Ab- ington, ir Dr. G. E. Curry, Myr. of A.M.E. Book Concern donated Personal Cards, Quarterly Conference Reports, Pas- toral Report Blanks and many other helpful Books. I'm also taking one thousand Cate- chisms, five hundrel- Books of Dis- ciplines, one thousand A.M.E. Hym- nals. I'm told no Mi jonary repre- senting the A.M.E. Church ever left American Shores with more helpful supplics and articles than this, your humbie servant, “God to be praised.” I'm just happy over the wonderful co-operation given me in my appeal to Memb-rs of Executive Board, and Episcopal Supervisors, TO ALL who did the least to make me so happy to THE CHRISTIAN RECORDE THURSDAY, OCTOBE | day as I sail upon this Big Shi God forbid that T should glory aye in the Cross of Him who died for us all, I can now understand mori the fullness of that beautiful “Caption” often released ‘by Dr. Guy: Morning Cometh.” Yes, to me, what. soever has been the sacrifice, The “Morning really cometh.” Ocean Link Number | , Yours for greater service, Lucy H. Hughes EDWARDS CHAPEL A. M. E. CHURCH Coldwater, Mississippi The Fourth Quarterly Conference Convened at Edward Chapel Sept. 4 5, with Dr. Wallace Jones, Presiding Elder, and Rev. J. M. Campbell, pas tor. The devotional exercises werd conducted by the pastor, a large crowd of members and visitors was present The P. E. preached a great sormo, and our hearts were made to rejoicd The door of the church was. opened and one came forward and joined thd church. * At night the P. E. preached and baptized four. We had a grea May Dr. Wallace Jone: live long to continue the great. work $185.00 was raised during fhe quarter the P. E. was paid in full. - Unde the leadership of Dr. J. M. Campbell he church is taking new life. He i the Prince of pastors, may God bles him and his companion, Mrs. L. A Campbell. We are looking forward « the Annual Conference that convene at Columbus, Miss. » All. we waa from that Conferenée is our pastor and Presiding Elder back, and we feel 4 will be well with the Senatobia District —Perlee McDonal day in Zion. ST. PAUL A.M.E. CHURCH Rev. R. L. Parker, Pastor Richmond, Ky., The Fourth Quarterly -Conferend was held August 8th with the Presid ing Elder, Rev. W. K. Marshall, pré siding. He stated that he was please ‘to find that- we were still moving {0 ward. He complimented the admit istration of the present pastor, becaus he really has a program that is settit the pace in’ the Kentucky. Conferencd The Conference went on record endorsing the pastor as a delegate | the General Conference. Total amou raised this quarter $603.99, 243 perso’ communed this quarter. - (Mrs) Lillian T. Cobb GREENSVILLE, FLORIDA Madison District De: AL. J Richardson, P. E. he his S. S. Convention in Arnett Chap A.M.E. Church, Greensville, Fla. of his preachers were present i made their reports. All were O. K Endowment Committees made > checking up the’ finance. 5 The Missionary Committees w busy, | All the Committees weré on #! job and made their reports, , > Our beloved Bishop was with us 4 that was inspiring. 5 Quite a Religious feast, men and men shouting the salvation of God. Solomon Gibbs Subscribe For VOLUME eRe —NO. 28 BISHOP J. S. FLIPPER BISHOP FLIPPER SAYS BRYANT 1S OKAY, SAYS HEADS ARE WRONG. ~ (By Southern Negro Press) ATLANTA, Ga,—Because he refus- ed to serye as president of the board of the -A.M.E. Sunday School Union does not mean that he is not with Ira T. Bryant, Bishop Flipper, senior Bish- op_of the church, stated in an interview at his home this week. Regarding the law suit which Bishop Monroe Davis brought against Mr. Bryant to recover the Sunday School Union property at Na ashville, Bis Flipper says: he is taking no part. Tra Kia Bryant is the best man in the A.M.E. Church, the senior bishop site “He is honest and he has~not published any lies about the bishops. lf they are lies, why don’t they sue him? “The reason I refused to. serve on the bdard as president is because the bishops including myself asked to have the Sunday School Union charter changed. At present, and under the present charter’ the A.M.E. Church lias nothing to do with the election of secretary-treasurer of the Union. The board elects him. We voted in 1924 to change that charter, and it hasn’t been changed is why I refused to serve the board as president. _ -“However, this has nothing to do with my friendship for Mr. Bryant. He is absolutely right in his fight. At the general conference he put up no fight to be re-elected because the church couldn't re-elect him. I told Selby at the General Conference after his clection that if he got in at Nash- ville ‘the: courts’ would put him in, “What does Mr. ‘Selby know about the A.M.E. Church? He hasn’t been in it long enough. Hei is having trouble . in Philadelphia ‘right ‘now, and came to the Bishops’ Council at Kitirell, for help. ‘ “The, Sunday School Union under Bryant has done more than any other department i in the church. Right now if the church got into trouble the Nash- We ignored it ‘completely. - yille property could save it. ‘ ‘partment. See Gop OUR FATHER QD OUR! “This. is not true of any other de- Take for instance the book (Continued on page 3) 4 PHILADELPHIA, PA. “BIG BETHEL” DR. D. T. BABCOCK Bethel African M.E. Church in At- lanta, Georgia was founded in 1865 on Jenkins Street. The first building was erected-in 1868. The second in 1891, gd. completed in 921 during the pas- torate 0 who would have been elected to the bishopric had he lived. For years the (Continued on page 8) WHOLE DISTRICT QUITS A. M. E’s Philadelphia Afro American for Sep- tember 24th claims: “Dissatisfied with the administration of Bishop W. A. Fountain, the stewards and trustees of the Lowell Circuit, Cuthbert District met here last week and: voted unani- mously to withdraw from the Sixth Episcopal District until his’ term has expired.” The article is misleading and is a glaring example of yellow journalism. At once a “whole district quits.” Again the stewards and trus- tees meet and yote. Grant that they did meet, they are not the chureh. Evidently _ the article is designed to e Tate Dr. Ru Singleton.p— Loretta Erwin in an article to the | -ORDE THE-OFFiCiN oes OF THE: fat AFRICAN- ‘METHODIST: EPISCOPAL CHURCH. mA AN. OUR BROTHER, .THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 239, 1938 BISHOP FOUNTAIN REPLIES TO MALICIOUS PROPAGANDA BIS > W, A. FOUNTAIN 7s ante 4 5 SENIOR BISHOP WRONG Dr. J. ‘R. Nelson, P. E : tember 15, 1938 Atiantny, Goergia; Septet yer Centerville District, Baltimore Conf. As I read the exclusive release in the ees Afro-American under Caption “Bishop Flipper-for Ira T. Bryant,” Tam forced to. say that I do not believe our great Afro- 3ishop Flipper is for Bryant,” I saw an article in the American entitled “T and said “Bryant is the best mat. in the ers in reflect upon two bishops in the African M. E. Church and to have the church appear in a bad light. We welcome the truth but we resent shady, mis- leading releases by irresponsible re- to disrupt the church of our fathers. The church is not going to be destroyed, but will last thru the years when we pre gone. The call is for loyal sons ef Allen to stand on guard. The hour of decision has come. We called the bishop of Georgia a few minutes ago and he says that things on the circuit mentioned are all right. porters whose highest aim seems to be He preacht there last Sunday and the spirit of God is in the hearts of the people, Let the church pray for her Church.” Out of. 800,000. me the A.M:E. Church Dear Bishop Flipper that Mr. is the best man in the A.M.E. Senior has sensed. the grave responsi- bilities he has inherited from the past as being the spiritual father of a great and “For, instead of try- ing to. compose the difference in his spiritual family, he to every opportunity to widen the breach. If it is true, my 3ryant growing: church. Church, Bishop, will you answer some questions? What did you mean in 1932 at the General Con people ought to leave it seems seize I havé always thought that a-real| ference at Cleveland, Ohio, wh you sincere, Christian leader should weigh,| said that the Church had no. Sunday carefully, his words before rushing into] School Union? And now you say the newspapers to air grievances. T have| A.M-E's. haye property at Nashville been unjustly abused and criticised $0} worth over -a quarter million dollars, much by modern Samballats and To-| H A.M.E’s. have it and can’t con- You said the Heads of the Church are wrong, and the Bishops are prejudiced to Bry- ant’ and yourself. And that is why you can’t do anything about these mat- ters, Well you have branded ail of the (Continued on page 8) biashees that Lam hardened to it now. | trol it, what good is it then? I always consider the from which the attacks, come and dismiss them with the thought that, “I am do- ing a great work and. cannot come down.” (Continued on page &) source PRICE FIVE CENTS — wate eee
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  ===== DSC09186.JPG ===== White and ¢ been d dollars. lot on tower- borhood, Majesty and the petitions have a liams for f Rev. H. C Charge in . under his rapid cent ad- PIQUA, OHIO S 1 the North the A. M. E FORTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF THE FOUNDING OF North Carolina Mutual Life Insurance Co. Marks the Opening of its Newest Office to Serve Philadelphians Has Proved the Ability of Negroes to Manage and Operate An Enduring Life Insurance Company. sible union of great strength fluence for good. Be It Resolved that this session 28 to October 2, and presided over by Bishop Reverdy C. Ransom, the fol- lowing resolution, presented by Dr. tor of St. James rs cil Ohio, was] M. E. Church urge renewed efforts for union on the part of these three réligious bodies and particularly call upon the Bishops’ Council of the A. M. E. Church and the Special Com- mission appointed at its recent Session to exercise greater diligence and em- ploy all available machinery to realize this desired union. F Rai adei hc Se MT. PLEASANT, TENN. unanimously adopted: Whereas, there is imperative need for union on the part of the Church denomination of the world; And Whereas, this need has been an- swered in a great measure by certain denominations with membership, pre- dominantly white; And Whereas, the Negro people suf- fer irreparable harm in waste and dup- lication of efforts on the part of Negro Church Denominations ; And Whereas, the African Metho-| Jones Chapel A.M.E. Church met dist Episcopal Church, the African] September 9th, was opened” by Rev. Methodist Episcopal Zion Church, they, yy. Boddie. II Cor. 10:1-18 was Colored Methodist pclae ae. read. Song, “And Are We Vet Alive.” € i y, gover! a ee A oo PR aes a pos- Invocation, Rev. John Goodloe, Sere, “Shine On Me” by the congregation. The Presiding Elder gave some very inspiring and wholesome remarks which were highly appreciated by the lovely audience. Organization. Secre- tary, Charles Black; Assistant, Mrs. Black; Finance Committee, M. L. Love, Henry Woodfork, James Farrel and Mrs. M. C. Smith. Questions were taken up, and answered Written and financial The 4th Quarterly Conference of Disciplinary per Discipline. reports from each department of the NDRED TWO THOUSAND, SIX HUNDRED church showed great increase along all 2 DOLLARS IN BUSINESS PLACED lines. Total amount raised this quarter ONTHS OF THE YEAR 1938. , $375.75, increase of full members 16. ) IGHT HUNDRED FIFTY-SEVEN (90,857) NEW Jones Chapel A.M.E. Church wants )DED DURING THIS SIX MONTH’S PERIOD. Dr. S. L. Howard to continue as E 193 AN AVERAGE INETY-FIVE DOLL PAID VAS APEGUARD THE FINANCIAL WITH A ae LIFE INSURAINC) C. C, SPAULDING, President ae Bits. 39 ad }. B. DEANS, District Manager MEET OUR STAFF OF “No Home Is Complete Without ARS AND FIFTY- EACH WORKING DAY IN ) 5 AND BENEFICIARIES. , FUTURE OF YOUR-FAMILY BY INSURING COMPANY THAT HAS STOOD THE TEST OF TIME. MUTUAL OMPANY Durham, North Carolina (Member Company of National Negro Insurance Association) PHILADELPHIA DISTRICT OFFICE — 512 SOUTH BROAD STREET INVITED TO VISIT OUR OFFICE AND REPRESENTATIVES orth Carolina Mutual Polictes” Presiding Elder of the Columbia Dis- trict, and Dr. S. F. Dudley as pastor of the church, according to a unanimous resolution adopted at the recent Quar- terly Conference of the church. The Resolution will be placed in the hands of Bishop E. J. Howard asking their return. OF TWO THOUS- —Mrs. A. C. Boddie. NEW SUBSCRIBERS Damon Tull, Philadelphia; Charles Harris, Woodbury, N. J.; Friendly Society of the A. M. E. Church, New York; Vernon Ward, Long Island City, N. Y.; Harry Robinson, Brooklyn, N. Y.; Sadie Johnson Far Rockaway, N. Y.; Cora Wallace, Bridgeton, N. J.; Hulda Dunn, Salem, N. J. ; Mrs. Frank Anderson, Moorestown, N. J.; C. C. Harris, E. Orange, N. ite Laura Bra- zile, New Orleans, La. ALE READ! THINK! ACT! © Many subscribers to the Chris- tian Recorder are behind. Please send us your RENEWAL at once. You cannot afford to stop reading the “Mother Recorder” | _which is better today and still in. _ creasing in value and popularity. This is a notice that we will be — compelled to drop the names of all delinquent subscribers after two weeks from this issue. Please cooperate with us. The burden is great. mile ‘ READ! THINK! ACT! _ the North Ohio Conference of the A. | VOLUME XC._NO i) UR RED STHE-Orricin * y is HE or METHODIST-EPISCOPAL CHURCK Rs OUR BROTHE| a le AN: PHILADELPHIA, PA. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 13, 1938. More than three thousand people attended the Convocation of the New York Conference of the African Methodist Episcopal Church, Dr. D. Ward Nichols, pastor of Emanuel A.M.E. Church was chairman of the meet. Commissioner Bishop David H. Sims of the District; Henry Craft, Secretary of Harlem Y:-M. Mansfield E.. Jackson, pastor of Bridge * Street A.M.E. Church, Brooklyn; Rev. Presiding Eldet of the Manhattan District, and Dr. James A. Manning, Pre- you see, seated from left to right: C. A. Standing left to right: Dr. siding Elder of the Buffalo District. FIVE THOUSAND AFRICAN METHODISTS ATTEND = ROCKLAND PALACE MEETING; More than five thousand African Methodists turned out at Rockland Palace last Monday evening, despite the inclement weather, to be present at _the Convocation , and to hear Bishop David Henry Sims deliver the Regepal address. “The scene here tonight,” said Bish- op Sims, “thrills me and inspires me to carry on and give the best that is with- in me. African Methodism in this _ section of the country is coming back. The continued progress in ‘respect to additional members, churches returning “\ to the Conference, improved financial conditions, augur well for the future.” Hubert’ Delany Speaks Hubert T. Delany, Commissioner, READ! THINK! ACT! _ Many subscribers to the Chris- tian Recorder are behind. Please send us your RENEWAL at | once. You cannot afford to stop reading the “Mother Recorder” _ which is better today and still in. creasing in value and popularity. This is a notice that we will, compelled to, drop the: names of _ all delinquent” subscribers after ! Church, also spoke. AGAIN LEADS BISHOP JOHN A. GREGG In this group of Texas, Hubert Delany; The Chigago Conference again leads the Connection in “Dollar Money” claims having raised a few weeks ago under the inspirational leadership of Bishop. Gregg $10,565, an increase’ of $332.15. The Philadelphia Conference held the lead since last May with $10,- 556.25. The Chicago Conference is now $8.90 in advance. The Philadel- phians claim they will easily eclipse Chicago next May. The law calls. for “a dollar from or for every member.” The church has not dwakened to the Churchstone Lord, Dr. A. L. Wilson, HEAR BISHOP SIMS welcomed the Convocation on behalf of the City, representing Mayor La- Guardia, who was absent from the-city | possibility of this fund which is its attending the Legion meet in San| life-blood. Chicago leads! Francisco. Secretary Henry K. Craft ° atthe YM .C.A.“Als6 appearedon the Parker Thursday ‘ morning, who program, "The bishop was: introduced brought the Convention greetings : Ait- by Dr. J. A. Portlock, pastor of Bethel er the devotions Rey. D.. J. Gadsden We deiticeh and theRey. Wi anes) eee ene semeture), ang: eaves_worth Kinley. Dawkins offered the, benedic- while comments on the same. The or- Hone Mnongtthe dictingnichedsguecot ganization was set up at once, Miss Edith Ragin was elected secretary as- sisted by Prof. A. Maceo Anderson, The secretaries were appointed to re- port to the papers. Committees named. The Conyention moved off all charges making full reports. Rey. Columbus Burgess brought the mid-day sermon. The souls of all present were touched. Much credit must be given these young men who have prepared themselves to carry the gospel to the world. Din- ner was served at the church. The a¥ternoon séssion was begun’ on time and the business was soon completed. Visitors were introduced to the au- dience, Prof. C. G. Garrett, outstand- jag layman of the State and Connec- tion» gave an address. Rev. E. F. G. Dent, Presiding Elder of the Co- lumbia Conference touched us all and made us think, Rey. E. E> Richburg, pastor of the Orangeburg District gave words of encouragement. Rev. J, W, Seals, pastor of the Wateree District gave timely remarks, Rev, By F, gi MS \ town visitors was Prof. E. A. Selby of the Sunday School Union. Rey. D. Ward Nichols, pastor of Emanuel A.M.E. Church, was master of ceremonies. Rev. M. E, Jackson, pastor of Bridge Street A. M. E. ~The feature of the services was the singing of the choirs of Bethel of. New York, Macedonia of Flushing, Bridge Street of Brooklyn, St. John of New York, Metropolitan of New York and Bethel of Far Rockaway, = ok ‘et THE MANNING DISTRICT SUN- DAY SCHOOL CONVENTION REACHES A NEW HIGH . The Sunday School Convention met at Liberty Hill A.M. E. Church, Sum- merton, South Carolina, Rev. M. J.| Sumpter, Pastor, September 22, 23-25, The Convention was called to order by the Presiding Elder, Rev. BE, A, % CHRISTIAN RECORDER VISITORS Mmes. Bertha Dickerson, Margaret Maynor, Carrie Tyree-Lewis, Nash- ville, Tenn., Laura F, Wilson and Ada Sanders, Lancaster, Pa., J. S. Janu- ary, Austin, Texas, Rev. and Mrs. J- Leo Pottinger, Camden, N. J., Revs. C. C. Ferguson, Bethel A.M.E., and H. E. Walden, Waters A.M.E., Bal- timore, Md., E. S. Dennis, Lancaster, Pa., Mr. Mack Robinson, Mrs. Min- nie Stoner, and Rey. and Mrs. E. C, — Lindsay, Waynesboro, Penna. Subscribers Ada D. Griffin, Chester, Penna. H, L. Duckett, Philadelphia Hazel Crawley, Philadelphia Ernest T.. Wright, Philadelphia Leon Oliver, Philadelphia Jane Payne, Quincy, Illinois Isaac Williams, Long Beach, Calif. J. A. Spivey, Philadelphia J. T. P.- Cross, Philadelphia Sumter, spoke to those present. At evening session Rev. W. P. Hammitt delivered the annual sermon, setting the Convention on gospel fire After the. sermon -Rev.-M. J. Sumpter, the entertaining pastor presented Miss Edith Ragin who had charge of the reception program brought before the conyention a fine group of young peo- ple well trained who made every one feel at home in welcoming us Friday morning the high that. people gathered long before time to open Rey. G. B read the scripture and while comments... The quickly handled. Rey nee, Pre- siding Elder of the Dis- trict addressed the convention very elo- (Continued on page 5) spirit. was so Burgess gave worth business was Orangeburg In This Issue Allen Christian Endeavor League’ 7 “The Morning Cometh’”—Rev. 5 William sccGay ts ct cee Bats race News AtiAGlatice : <0. es Rigan ty 10 PEFANAUOUE ch va t'g sy. vanes vba. cha ne Ee “As I Think I Write"—Rey. Wm. RK, Burnette css rrvivcveveny: 44! $ The Daily Altar—Rev. Carlyle F. SaheWante Up nares tt Chaaaiak a Se 2 A Macedonian 'Call—Bishop E. Je loward ions 37s. ah ee Sunday School Lesson...../....-. 3 EDITORIALS: Veteran Advertiser,.........-. 4 General Conference Repre- SGutanOMresoroa a cea VEE 4 The Pendulum Swings 4 Pointed Points ..:....... 4 Churchman Afield <.. 4 Young People’s Page~ beth Me Thomas. coetiiy cil. 6 ===== DSC09187.JPG ===== By Rev The Lord is sigh unto all them that eall upon bim, to all that call upon him He will fulGll the desire of he also will hear and will save them.—Amen im truth them that fear bien; thew ory Saturday, October 15 PHE SEPARATED LIFE The Daily Altar *h Carlyle F. Stewart Minneapolis, junday, October 16 THE COMMAND AND PROMISE THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER Mina. 3:8. Read Il Cor. l:- Pt Phil. y. attainment has its price. al excellence is won with great aecrifice and suffering: Too often emoan our fate and curse our ill- when within our power is great ment, ding we are willing pro y the price. ninister of many years ac- ¢ attributes his lack of recog- 1 in the church and his failure to to a place more in keep- be promote ing with his preparation to lack of pull to have someone behind him. ailure came through to pay the price of sit, dear Brutus, is not in our ourselves, that we under- Within us O Lord, are those to be dowments great Thee and humanity, From , deliver us, and and sacrifice to win Amen. hrist. In name Tuesday, October 18 COUNTING THE COST For which of you, intending to build and he have Luke 14:28. not down first, cost, whether finish it 902 Luke church that had served a Having | worshiped in the basement for a num- ber of years because the building pro- coal” tan ,|gFam stopped before they were able t the harken dil- - ote ney of God hiew with all ‘cir souls urrendered to the wed in harmony of the have forgotten quires all of g soul and strength Many ve ve } e give all we gain all far » start the upper auditorium, | am keenly aware of the significance of the | words of Jesus in the above passage. 5 The well-meaning builders did not n | #1 down first and count the cost. The thing is much worse and deserving of greater pity, fails in life for the lack of counting the cost. when a man or woman How many lives have come short of completion because of lack of foresight and perseverance, The cost may be dear for the Christian but it is worth it. Prayer; Lead us, O God into the Place of prayer, where we may find Dries strength, courage, and vision to do Year Heavenly Father, thy commandments we. We would Promise through « We bles are fel grievous unto ! lam every precious uF obedience to Thee. ™ Jes0s precious name, 1 Anven Thy work and will, In Jesus name. Amen, Wednesday, October 19 “THEY ALSO SERVE” Monday, October 7 PAYING THE PRICE T count all fhings but loss for the exeelleney af the knowledge of Christ Jesas my Lora for whom I have guf- fered the joss of all things, and do Sount them but refuse, that | may win “I cease not to give thanks for you, making mention of you in my prayers,” Eph, 1:16, Read Luke 11 1-13, Our thought for today is selected from a poem by Olive Lair Smith entitled: “They Also Serve,” “Upon his bed of pain he cried, Lord, give me tasks to do! RRR EEE The world’s sore needs are beckon- ing, I long to work for you. The Lord came to that darkened room, Gave heed to sight and quest, He gently whispered, ‘Faithful one, , Who prays may serve me best. We toilers in the heat and strife, Felt pulsing strength that stayed Our hearts, and cooled our fevered brains ; Someone for us had prayed.” Prayer: Dear Father, Thy love and wisdom are ever manifest in our lives, help us to pray without ceasing that Thy will may be done on earth as it ; In Jesus name, Amen. is in heaven. Thursday, October 20 MAKING A PREACHER “Who hath saved us, and called us with an holy calling.” II Tim. 1:9. Prof. Ernest J. Price, of Yorkshire College makes the following ‘state- ment concerning the making of minis- ters: w “Great churches,” says he, “makes great ministers” quite as often as great ministers make great churches. It is related of one of our great leaders of a generation ago, that he attributed his success as a preacher to the fact that he found himself in charge of a church which included a number of finely-cultured and spiritually-minded laymen, who, as he said, could all, of them preach a better sermon than he could preach himself. He had some- thing to live up to, and in living up to it, by the grace of God, he became the preacher he was. In like manner, many of our ministers today would be doing much better work if only they had a congregation to live up to.” Church members think it over! Prayer: Help us, Dear Lord, as members of thy great church, to live on such lofty plains of spiritual living that we may be source of help and power to all we meet. In Jesus name. Amen. Ffiday, October 21 WHY WORRY? “Be anxious for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.” Phil. 4:6. Read Phil. :1-8. Winifred Rhodes in speaking of the worries of life expounds: “Problems, disappointments, setbacks, uncertain- ties, upsets-these are part of life. To think about problems is necessary. Worrying about them does no good, Worry is an emotional indulgence. It is easier than constructive thinking and working, but is subversive in its essence. ‘I’d be all right if I could find the solution of my problems,’ said a woman the other day. Of course! But are you going to let yourself be all wrong if you can’t find the solution? Are you going to let your health and happiness and the quality of your per- sonality depend wholly upon things outside yourself?" Here you have a forceful present- ing of one of the major evils of our modern life. The Apostle advice is an admirable one: “Have no anxiety about anything, but make all your” wants known to God in prayer and entreaty, ee vines “THURSDAY, OCTOBER and with thanksgiving.” ‘ Prayer: Heavenly Father, help m to walk with Thee today free of worry and anxiety; for thou art able to guard and keep all I commit unto thee. Jesus name, I pray. Amen. SERRE REE EEEE EE EEEEEEEEE Grant, we beseech Thee O Lord, Thy blesSing upon this provision of Thy bounty to our use, keep us ever faithful and constant in Thy service 3 and pardon our sins—Amen. HYMNS THAT LIVE THEME SONG 1. Following Jesus . Ever day by day Nothing can harm me | When he leads the way Sunshine and shadow \ Whate’er befall Jesus my Saviour » Is my all in all. - 2. Following Jesus \ ‘I will journey on Tho the night be dismal And the day be long Put your trust in Jesus Whate’er you do He will not forsake you He will take you thru. Ella Taggart Jones Tabernacle Philadelphia, Penna. A MACEDONIAN CALL | To the Connectional President, Con- nectional Officers, Members of the Executive Board, Conference and Dis- trict President, Presidents of Local Societies, Officers and Members of the WOMAN’S MITE MISSIONARY SOCIETY of the African Methodist Episcopal Church. Esteemed and Dear Sisters in Christ: You are aware of the conditions ex- isting in the social, economic and re- ligious affairs of society, at home and — abroad. The uncertainty of the pro- gram of human progress presents a~ problem which baffles the minds of the world’s greatest leaders in church and in state. The less advanced races and the minority groups in various na- tions are the greatest sufferers. The economic and industrial problems as vital as they are to life, are not more serious than the necessity of the re- ligious, moral and mental enlightenment of the races of men. The millions of unemployed, present but one aspect of the conditions which are more or less prevalent. throughout the world. Of all sufferers, are those of our own, | who are living in the shadow of heath- enism. a yet, been blessed with a singlé ray of Christian enlightment. The women and children in our for fields, ‘Suffer the greatest handicap. There is nothing new in the statement that th € social status of the women among primitive people, is low. Our sisters in West Africa yearning hearts to their sister, America for help, pin Mee (Continued \ page oe In- ° yi GRACE AT THE TABLE i i Millions of whom have not as — eign missionary Lesson III 3 October 16 REVERENCE FOR GOD Lesson text: Exodus 20:7; Matthew 5:33-37; ‘12:33-37. Exodus 20:7 Thou shalt not take the name of Jehovah thy God in vain; for Jehovah will not hold him guiltless that taketh his name in vain. Matthew 5:33 Again, ye have heard that it was said to them of old time, Thou shalt not forswear thyself, but shalt perform unto the Lord thine oaths: 34 but I say unto you, Swear not at all; neither by the heaven, for it is the throne of God; 35 nor by the earth, for it is the footstool of his feet; nor by Jerusalem, for it is the city of the reat King. 36 Neither shalt thou ear by thy head, for thou eanst not make one hair white or black. 37 But let your speech.be, Yea, yea; Nay, nay: and Whatsoeyer is more than these is the evil one. 12:33 Either m&ke the tree good, and . fruit good; ‘or make the tree cor- rupt, and its fruit corrupt: for the tree is known by its fruit. 34 Ye offspring i vipers, how can ye, being evil, speak od things? for out of the abundance the heart the mouth speaketh. 35 ‘© good man out of his good treasure ngeth forth good things: and the ! man out of his evil treasure bring- 1 forth evil things. 36 And I say us.o you, that every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give account reof in the day of judgement. 37 for by thy words thou shalt be justi- |, and by thy words thou shalt be idemned. P GOLDEN TEXT: Owr Father who art in heaven, Hallowed by thy name. Matthew 6:9. . THE LESSON BROUGHT DOWN TO DATE By John R. Ewers You and I are living in a period of vile, vulgar profanity* Until the time of the World War, I confess that I never heard the name of God taken in vain without an intense inner shudder. \fy father and the men among whom | grew up never used profanity—they despised it. It was cheap, a kind of talk used only by inferior people. Men who were evidently low might: use it, but no woman Was supposed to soil her lips with such expressions. Why do men swear—did you ever ask your- self that? No doubt the best expla- nation is that men, by using big, boom_ ing words, think to add“to the impres- siveness of what they are trying to say. If they were actually impressive and if what they said carried any weight, the use of profanity would be superfluous. Jesus said: “Let your “yes” be yes, and let your “no” be no. In other words he told us to use honest, clear, straight speech. : Liicmeog Last night I sat at a great banquet. Before and during the dinner I heard much careless talk. Finally the ora- tor of the evening rose and began to speak. Perfect stillness fell upon the vast hall, rapt attention was given him, for he eps English that was all but perfect. His manner was easy, his his words clear as crystal, Be whoa his use ann ST zenith of impressiveness. i CHRISTIA = of language. If he speaks beautiful words with cultured finish, if his voice is rich and clear, if his articulation is sharp as Angelo’s chisel, then we know that a genfleman, an educated gentle- man is speaking. We do him homage. He is sufficiently rare to attract and hold our attention. How quickly and accurately we judge radio speakers by the quality of voice and choice of words. Profanity is a blotch. It is to a speech what a blot is on a letter or what a stain is on a wall, It is a striking blemish. Profanity is ugly, in- jurious, repulsive, disgusting. Lord Chesterfield used to say, “No gentle- man swears.” What would he say to- day? Have ideals degenerated so much? ¢ Within the last eighteen years we have become quite used to profanity. Consider our plays. -Shocking. Pro- fanity is now allowed upon the stage. Has it added anything? Has it made the stage more impressive? Has it even caused a ripple of laughter? Plainly it is a\sign of degeneracy. Call it ‘realism or whatever you will, the fact is unchanged. “Many novels have printed such rank profanity that it is a wonder the very paper was not burn-" en by the hot, sizzling words. The language of the saloons and the broth- els has been spread all over the pages. There is no excuse for this: Such words should be forgotten, not printed so that they can burn themselves into our mind and become a part of us. What has happened upon the stage and in the books has naturally occured in companies of people. Not only men, but also many women, use profanity. Carelessly, colorfully, stupidly, reckless- ly God’s holy name is blasphemed. “Thou shalt not take the name of the Lord thy'God in vain.” “Our Father— hallowed be thy name.” Reverence and profanity are direct opposites. An age given to profanity cannot possibly be an age of worship, but rather a time when the churches are neglected. Look about you and you will find that this is true: Worship tends to become formal—robes, candles, processions, chants, stained glass, gothic architec- ture, chancels, pulpits, reading desks, formal ushers and the like—but how real is God made and how deeply do the people feel their need of him? We do not speak lightly of our moth- ers, if we love them. We do not use the names of our children flippantly, if we care for them. Shall we then take the name of the Deity uselessly, with- out due reverence, harmfully? It is high time for many of us to set a guard upon our own lips. It is also time to move out, having conquered ourselves, against the vile\use of profanity upon the stage and in books. This is the hour to cultivate a true appreciation for clean, straight, beautiful speech. The next ,step in American culture is in this direction. How we do appre- ciate fine language! It is so rare that we appreciate it the more. Do you want to cause men and women to lis- ten eagerly to you? Master the art of beautiful speaking in words which are like “apples of gold,” for this is the nnn nn a aa a Se : POINTERS. By Roy L, Smith Profanity is a sign of intellectual 4 strengthen it. most profanity sounds? profanity is a lack of respect for God N RECORDER o \ Did you ever notice how awkward No oath has ever strengthened the statement of a man who is known to! the Swainsboro Circuit, who knows no be honest. S Many oaths are evidence that the swearer is not quite sure of himself, preacher, pastor and scholar and will and swears to strengthen his own con- victions. No man can use the name of God profanely who really appreciates the} will bring in a one hundred per cent goodness and\beauty of God. Profanity and worry are twin sins: and worry is a lack of faith in God. PRAYER THOUGHT By William Chalmers Covert Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God Al- mighty ! The earth is full of Thy glory! Let all the people’ praise Thee! .... Almighty God, unto whom, all hearts are open, all desires known and from whom no secrets are hid, cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspir- ation of Thy Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love Thee and worthily mag- nify Thy holy name. .... And unto him that is able to do exceeding abuntantly above all that we ask or think, accord- ing to the power that worketh in us; unto him be glory in the church by Jesus Christ throughout all ages, world without end. Amen. DAILY-BIBLE READINGS M. Exodus 20:7. ; T. Matthew 5:33-37. W. Matthew 12:33-37 T. Luke 7:36-50. F. Revelation 7 :9-13. S. 1 Timothy 6:17-21. S. Psalm 99 :1-9. —The 20th Century Quarterly A SENTENCE OR SO FROM THE SWAINSBORO DISTRICT By Rev. W. H. Morris, P. E. , Hello friends everywhere! It has been a few weeks past since you have heard from us through these columns. We are so much impressed with the State Meeting which convened at Ma- con, Georgia, August last, until we have been meditating over the same. It was one of the best meetings of its kind that it has been our pleasure to attend anywhere. Everything was beautifully arranged for the occasion. Dr. D. L. T. Robinson, pastor of the | Stewart Chapel A.M.E. Church with the assistance of the local ministers of the city, gave us a fine entertainment. Tuesddy night, August 9th, was a big occasion for the ministers and lay- men of the State of Georgia. The splendid: program was rendered in honor of Bishop Wm. Alfred Fountain, our great bishop of the 6th Episcopal District. He is worthy for any favor- The men of the Swainsboro District have worked very untiringly this year to meet the requirements of the bud~ get. Rev. J. R. Hurley, our pastor of fear and will make a round report at the Annual Conference, is a great meet the budget one hundred per cent. Rey. J. D. Dixon, our pastor at Wad- ley, Georgia, is on the battle field and report at Wrens, Georgia, October 26th. Watch him go over the top! Rev. J. W. Means, the efficient pas_ tor of the St. Matthew A.M.E. Church, Louisville, Georgia, who is marching with his force on the front- iers of life. He has pledged me a one hundred percent report. May God’s richest benediction rest upon this splen- did pastor. Rev. S. G. Davis, our pastor at Lofton Circuit, is a ‘war horse in the time of battle.’ He knows no fear. He is honest, upright and con- servative. He has pledged us a fine report at our Annual Conference. Spring Bethel is pastored by that powerful preacher and praying man, the Rey..A. C. Clark. This is a very excellent charge and he has promised to punch the budget without fail. New Hope Circuit is pastored by that young Goliath and gospel preacher, the Rev. B. L. Johnson. He is a sweet singer and a gospel preacher and a man of his word. We have his pledge of a one hundred per cent report at the Conference. Flemmiag and Dixon Circuit is pastored by the Rev. Pres- ton Singleton, that Christ-like type leader, notwithstanding he has been building a church this year, yet in the face of this condition, he promises a one hundred percent punch on the budget. I am also giving you the names of our Mission pastors of the District, who have set their targets at the bull’s eye; Revs. C. E. Greene, Canooche Mission; R. D. Lawrence, White Branch Mission; Ulysses Barber,Ros- ier Mission; G. J. Jones, Marxley Mission#J. M. Hooks, Stellaville Mis- sion; S. W. Sims, Mungeon Mission and W. Gibbons, Avery Mission. We will meet you at Wrens, Georgia, October 26th with our banner floating high in the air. _ 1547 12th St., Augusta, Georgia ANGUILLA, MISSISSIPPI Dr. W. M. &. Barnes, a great man I have known for many years. He is a man that I believe was called to lead people, a man that I believe is doing right. You can depend upon him as a man of his word. He is serving his sixth year as Presiding Elder of the Vicksburg District. He has never fail- ed, does his work well, is loved by his able consideration that can be given] ‘people not only his people, but loved by from the hands of ministers and lay- men of Georgia. other ministers and members of other He is a matchless} churches; is a man who has succeeded. leader of men, who has a vision of| Dr. Barnes is a man that I believe was leadership. years ahead of his followers. the Napoleon of his age. The old church is safe under his leadership. May he live long and continue to work with us in Georgia. We wish to make special mention He can see one hundred} called to preach, he is a wonderful He is] preacher, deals with his people fair. He will not fail because he trusts the Lord and we all would do better if we would | get our minds and hearts to trust the Lord. Dr. Barnes is in the race for the Bishopric in 1940. Let us pray for of Dr. Wm. Alfred Fountain, Jr., our| him, help him, he has stood like a man President of Morris Brown College, who has done more for it than any president we have ever had. We wish for him a long life, health and pros- Perity. j ; : a he has lead and is leading the state to- day; so let us think in our minds. Let it be right. Vote for Dr. W. M. E, Barnes. Mrs, J, H, Hudson Vicksburg District ===== DSC09188.JPG ===== 3 by 7 an i wa . + - THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER THURSDAY, OCTO! ek ¥ Their inclusive member- ened Tyler. Among the ers were President D. Or Walker of Wilberforce Univ rs: ty, and Dwight O. W. Holme Morgan COHeEE Other, spe was elected District Supt. and] REPUBLICANS OPEN Mrs Etta. Barr, Assistant Supt. Dr. PENNSYLVANIA CAME DIGN, _F. Andrew, pastor of Gaines Chapel | 5 ; M E. Church, who is now 84 years} Phila., Penna.. —The Campaign for . . old delivered the Annual Sermon and] the election of Senator James J. Davis 5 Ma it was enjoyed by all who heard it. land Arthur H. James for Governor, i ee oe ‘ g together with that of the whole Re- - —_— . Thursday night, July 28 the City- publican ticket, was formally opened ‘ Dr. E. P. Read. His relationship adults. ne of the late| ship is 21,322,688. The Baptists i when he was} have 10,332,005 and the Metho- Manager of the Book Concern. dists follow with 9,109,359. 1AAd- 1938 ‘ : ae : MEMBERS br. R t heen a practicing It goes without saying that the ASSOCIATED NEGRO PRESS years, a resi-} African M. E. Church shares in CALVING NEWSPAPER SERVICE 7 rty-| the increase proportionately. In Hes Savage H. B. Bar! dates from the sections of distric ing Elders “are. the Reverends Jae: Drake, New England Conference; uke L. Link, Delaware Conference; R. O. Nappenii Ww. Arnett, F. N. Patter-| son and W “alae Johnson, hiladelphia Bishop J. ¢ Hw. «. STH a der ADVERTISN VICE % ; ¢ * —_—— ae oe Pe ~ yearseach annual conference there is}of North Carolina; Y. L. Sims Conferentes R.B. woe ter P } ’ Toieved at the Post Office at Philadel ; d < x esa gee wide Sunday School Mass Meeting] last Thursday. Senator Davis mad pia, Penna. as Second Class e ha the Chris-] reported an increase of accessions. } and Edmund D. Ward. * Me i . oe poe i Vander-] Union under auspices of the Sunday|the key note address. adie the Metter “t ! Dr. Read] It must be stated that we have : , Galloway 0 Beni: erences B. | School~Convention, under the leader-| other speakers were Jay Cooke, Re- Boll—KINgaley 0497 ywner y valuable mineral] not been over careful with statis- ST. JAMES,'ST. LOUIS, . oe a 7” ; hs of Prof. E. E. Moore was in-| publican City Chairman; Frank F. Published Weekly at the springs near Fa «. Vireinia.| ties. Consequently we have suf-Jis preparing to stageithe Annual ; ; eed inspiration to the old and young} Truscott, Thomas C. Egan and Her- E : amet * = From Aha Park ie Churchman lik Th ; ve F as 4M EB. Book Concern ; j j 5 ; ae a rae alike. e Convention was graced|bert E. Millen. Sheriff. Will ; 4 shor ctarice from. the} tere . arison. ‘ S le =a grace eri illiam J. Saige ae wer uri 1 the | fered y es mparison. It is coe Veiled Prophet Pageant. it sis motored back to Philadelphia with Dr. | with the presence of our beloved Bish- , Hamilton presided. : ; Philadelphia, Penna Houston a Farmville | monly agt eed that. we have ata thing of beauty and yields large J. W: Mason and family, and C. W. | op W. A. Fountain, who electrified the Mr. Millen spoke in an eloquent ——— — = pring vate as been-|least a million members. financial returns for the church, Abington, Editor of the Sunday School Convention in his message to a packed| and forceful manner and it was con- " expert ch ts sn Students of philosophy and re-] A queen will be chosen by ‘the bie ifn A audience. He made a strong plea for ceded, on all sides that he made the rt fit edicinal and. therapeutic | ligious thot know that at certain] Veiled Prophet from the “Maids the leaders fo have a broad vision, in) address of the ere neni tad sole 4 F. | ! ytfeste Persons | periods in the long history of the} of Honor. pee eA: nit the Churchman at- Spe ee en best for their. people ae he. was given an ovation. t . . Zh ? ; ‘ pane ; 1 tende ove Feast at St. “Matthew. at all times. ir. J..L: Butler, Pre- ay Cooke, Republican City Chair- uf : oo. y eh ns cn 3 ar @D: INLEC RUE CG ES Te aaa ee <1 It was a glorious occasion. The Gos- siding Elder of Savannah District and]™man announced that Mr. Millen had s Wa j interests in. things spiritual and ‘ THE 40th ANNUAL SESSION | pel Choir lead'the singing. A glorious |" aspirant for the Bishopric, delivered| been” chosen to take charge of the “ ‘dvertise.| material. The commercial and ]of the West Philadelphia District season of refreshing from the Lord: | # 8f¢at message on “The Fatherhood of| activities of the campaign as they \Write Dr.| financial revolutions, with the use Conference. will be:held-in-Ward ; re : God” and urged the members of the affect the colored people. His head- 22 I d Street.Jof big business and modern scj-| A. M. £4 Church, 46th and Aspen ae He heey reported $360 at' the Canseeh a eae a ae ss erica ea ' ae fe ice as } ence caused men to be overmas-] Streets October 12, 13. The Pre- Mid-Year Conference for St. Matthew } bs utiles. 38.4, Bospely BincaG ya eer e-gnave., Deena 4 corgs A. Singleton, Editor and Ox ccred RoHS hoes tae iding Elder is R , : we and Pastor Tyree. Bishop Sims, and preacher, and an educator and a great , Stream of men and Women offering gi SaM = tered by the sheer force of things-} siding Elder. 1s Rev, I. N. Patter- the conference were loud aeaon J leader. The Convention anticipat d their services to: hel t h @ SE s zs : ud in pates an lp put over the Sy ? ss > " : oe CONFERENCE Now the pendulum has swung}son. Rey. M. W. Thoraton, pas- tion of a church which ae We pobpyon ol udec Jams ana the whole ie s Bcc: ae REPRESENTATION to “the opposite of the face] tor. : ‘real ee le Republican ticket. tua ah Sages of the clock. Finally the na- a , b 2 The candidacy of Magistrate Edward ice uhm © al uC ons decided to try the — Jesus THE. REV. A: CHESTER Sunday morning the Lord’s Supper | tion by Mr Ae Aa Coser hist DUE BADD Ib and, EVANGEIINE »f thre Zi f-prave® a x - : y ini 2 - f iwi SKINS f three | way of praye: and rely upon/in-} Clark and Bethel Church in Wil- bee pees following a sermon spared to secure his election to aes i JESS 1 isible spiritual- forces, This is|mington, Delaware are’ complet- 74 ene ee 1 ay los gress from the Second congressional Broyden ce A 1 fe thesdav aes a aay - g way: neve ay cpraes / i he day of God, the day of Christ, [ing the second story unit of their crane eee oe eda’ district. In a statement to the press MRS. GERTRUDE LEE AY OCTOBER 13. 193 eneral Conference.| the golder Wart ay. t. tee z : : ¢ ’ 3 church. Mr. Millen had thi Pe z 5 3 é 3 veers noble emer oe ectenee ra aw as i ‘ ai i. ‘ FM opportunity” of the | beautiful church edifice which was - Hazel Stokes-Currie sang: “The Lord lection to Gb siancar ae ae ess teg MoMies Beticl | eee este i w | chureh his is to say that the] destroyed by fire a.year ago. On ss my light and my salvation.”, The of our group in the comin teak Piitladeiohia,” Penna: Weekly Thought } ; : om been| church is not. dying, byt firm as] Sunday night, October 2 they con- oe ‘congregation: “He’s real.” means that I shall work uisiets en ef np eR ae aes may she ever stand when} cluded the first section of their re glory of the Lord filled the house. Resp auntaithie oils close ion Noveinherd M Poe eee Rare Toten nbn bmpralie i e- : nee ears shall cease to move.| tally by raising in cash $2,550.35. i oe I want the help and cooperation of ; Gey oO Detroit nstead it is the time and seas Whe oF + aes : Nal Ay SESE SPR IA 5 : 2 son en completed th i ; ; Re Scere ERDIE JISE: FIE a : this law. The] for a great awakening. be APS e coe wi . LETTERS TO THE EDITOR ig Republican ipauty returned to pow. pices eee re ag i mort cag be ining oP heank aie Wa! and a om 5 er, its rightful place in Pennsylvania. | is Aaa cia ae : : 2 eauty. “It can be done.” s) We hay id: hana oi Sa ee Se et y: e done. e-haye candidates for whom we need > ater = % : : : DR: E. F. G,. DENT, P. E. é t . i 4 K “% Murfreesboro, Tenn. not apologize. In common with all Columbia Kee a if rictintetettot | ee oy ointed Points MR. A. B, HENDERSON, Dear Dr. Singleton: other citizens. of the Commonwealth rae tied We Kl ? : get uthors of ae t brother Of tenateaRee John, M- I read your fime paper each week we must help drive from power those i ey: ee y oem 5; a ef ‘ the Henderson, was’ teind! enou i A vith a great deal of interest. who-have'prostituted:their high offices MRS. FE..A. DAVIS we seeking less MR. AND MRS \LBERT g Very sincerely, and betrayed the electorate of Penn- ¢ - we t ‘ . e a hig a let us have’ the lib Lo se Sg Murfreesboro, Tenn roewaree finess Phis reaainevs bel Pasta i s ibrary of the Sire eo Dati sylyania who placed’ them there.” ined 1s to be | Porter are both trustees in Bethel] author of “Midnight Mu 4 : eos “An i ive f nk Every Cup: of Jey Nena AEB Church Ss mentee Miglnight Musings.” pape Roe eae peaba eon eve deanea uamigse who tert. REV, JAMES S. BROWN weed bal dur problem and task is to find} Park, N og a ie . Asbury | In the collection is a priceless bust THE 32ND SESSION OF DoE cre the Republican party.and “Pastor Bethel : ni dquttab ae eee Park, N. J. They have two child-|of the immortal Richard Allen - THE WAYCROSS DISTRICT | Bre ee ere Doth balay oe ae Ls ; pO ; und fair basis}ren, Harry and Evelyn in 7 B and| We gaze upon it and , d ; Georgiz: ee | ___—__— pee! | 5. offered, them by the nomination’ of NE EY aie AS sity own of representation.|6 B respectively. Bont ij " : ete DR J. L. BUTLER Magistrate Henry for Congress. I} and 11 verse: “None greater than John é ae ristian Recorder suggests HR E EEE EERE PPE S. S. Convention passed into history. as ays call on all members of the race to rally | born of women. yet the least in the ing ' ’ ia , me ministerial delegate for e- P Bech : 4 i Th reer aera } fess to the Republica <i » Conte ane 5 6 te- | 9 000 church x 1 h gate 2 each PHE REV. BRADDOCK GAL- The o ure man B phet Coane ean ae Annual|ijs praying for his election to the nals oh cri sea van dipaadad oo as aia SR aa a ope Wren members within the} low: siding € ee very success} Bish 194 sol rie see gress an sass seo latte onor,|) F¢Ographical area of He, os ~ © y Ly, pres ee elder of Bermuda ae ful Sunday School, W.. i. & F. So- ae ae 24: Me dae ne a with him the entire Republican ticket.” | We had to close and the visitors. Pre- ame . » " itt annual pand pas 5 > a . ° ‘ ee s t urs x 2 one ie a : E _ [conference. No conference pees a pW ea Paul is serving Afield ieee Petesste Convention, vers¢. Dr. W. O. P. Sherman, Pre- Be ees sare ae ot Ny Marion’ District, ~~ nde d ambition, full—Thave less than three heads an? ibe ze) nas New hit aa ‘Ga: ae : fa eae Way-. siding Elder of the West. Savannah THE MANNING DISTRICT SUN aaa eae gt ya ee i wha wretch. | gates e has been infused in the work A ohnson Pastor | District ch d the C - son, of. J rioleau anc bdwen By no means should Me 4 h istrict charmed the Convention with DAY s: i ray x a : rank ¢ 1 oy,’ heard tation be hited: cap fica He has recently raised $2500 on| From Philadelphia the Churchman ie oe ae feuke. Pre: ‘his gréat message. The following visi- ees x Saar Ries ae fou ek acre aatin, mt ~ eae ' ay stabi finance, }a cassavant organ which is in-4°4™° to Asbury Park, N. J., to attend thiaie t ee ¢ pastor had every tors were introduced: Rey. S. R: Din-| / ish sii! SA noe ee heen ; : ars ago the fathers followed] stalled in th y . | the Mid-Year’ Conf : g in readiness and the business was| kins, J. E. Grant, M. W-~ Wilson, F Taber Agca sts Bag parkas At the meutiscssion Rey ik carly, deeply drank: | this form of : ¢ @ in the church and dedi- Epi ar’ Conference of the First dispatched with ease./ The Con Sa (Continued from page 1) J.,A. DeLaine delivered the Educa- shits aati: * saeigested represen-|cated. James Richard, a member cade District. At the station the tion was called to order at 10:00 om Cal eee oS eee es : Dorey se enginia Cece segs a SPOKE tate fd #3 ? ‘ : t s ‘AL 5 in. ay ‘- ” tg iS Ss mitiony might haved turn to it will do well to re-| gave 600 pounds or $3000 on the pe Partie eines E. Stew- by the Presiding Elder. He requested eee eae th quently after which institute work | the word of God and set the church on or re owe instrument which cost $5500. In- Clayborn was % hi a. Dr. John H. F. Anderson, T. J. Isom and], athe Missionary Anniversary Friday began. The subject “What are the heavenly fire. The Convention was Buse there Was nO more RE, Om ated : . on his way to Piqua, Cooper, to condu t th hight, July 29, under auspices of Mrs. |7¢duisites of a well organized Sunday| Closed but until Sunday. - Elder Parker THE PEND! stalled and dedicated a bell at a} Ohio to be with Bishop Ransom ct the de-| 7 ney bats “School?” R aoe alee J : eM SWINGS Cost Of. Oe Gane hose! 2 id J. Johnson and Mrs. C. E. Bennett | 9°10! ev. David James led this | thanked the people for their lovely 3 Becbestetetetebe tebe bot fof pounds. ‘ : j 0 ie e and delivered, hh ‘Annual we the best i in its history. Rev. S. W. SAMO Rev. © Edward. Frasier,| Spirit of cooperation. Sunday morning . \ecording : 3 essage. ‘Tt d ee rant | delivered the Mi brought the mid-day Rey. Parker took the palpi ce ‘ ix. to 5 is Chris é eee was indeed ; 3 issionary ser- \s ay sermon on the ok the pulpit and talked tian} A WO . The Churchman sits i “and it y : subject “Love.” aie 3 vit i e 5 Editorials Herald's annual report of ices: | Casal ORLD SERVICE AND | tion with the MMe Ps Ho crc hee by afl who heard it mon ; ; nee aN oh The interest was so pit Bol ie she Rev..0. A statisties, prepared itn Sg ee Education Chautauqua] Nichols, and. Wm Shei ce ae lee Adams_ a elected |S © Willgchoochee, Gir tas See a Eee ee Ke ae ie aor aa x came through a time sy at er-| was held d : \ ins. * a - M. Martin led the discussion yening ‘service Sister allard man y under t as t ‘ i VETERAN ADVERT Carl Weber there iad & gain | Brocka I r the auspices, of | choir stall is filled. On the ‘platfo . he seat of’ the next Convention. | off on the subject “What are the worst |losed out preaching the church into ISER im church Jast year of church ooks Memorial M. E. Church, Poe Bishops D. H. Sims and E ake sia able ze efficient Presidiug Levils confronting our young people | t¢ts: Much credit is due the members : sitesi ch | ai % er, i ’ as The aldea members of 754,138, The nd Allen A. M, E. Church at oward, Mrs... ie Sims. is presid | hin tele ha b ee expressed today?” Rey. M. J. Sumter came next and pastors for this new high spirit t patron and adver-| total is 63.848004, T grand| Jamaica, New York the week of ing over the ngs eck oF Sen oy eing well pleased with the | on “Under what principles are infants | 2n4 Our beloved Elder is ready to make Hiser in the Christian Recorder is| Catholics lead ith b An September 18-25, Pastors Rich m Ch of the Convention. baptized?” Then followed Rev. D. J. {2 “tops” report. w 492,016 : 0 han Gadsden “St. M. . Sur . ard A, MeGerthy urchman has Ads on “St. Matthew, 11 chapter iss Edith Fehss Re and Edward’ of Mi wou stg ' : / me f . nS 4 ===== DSC09189.JPG ===== a — ee - us THE CHRISTIA N RECORDER seta esa er 225 THURSDAY, OCTOB Fur CHRISTIAN RECORDER G00 ee ———— VOUNG PEOPLE'S PAGE | ard of Mosléin goodness it: “Does one| was unanimously adopted. It is on] ten, local soprano, to take over the ERIN NR RO ALLEN CHRISTIAN ~ Bray five times a day? Does one keep| the way to adoption’ by the Detroit} rector-ship of the senior choir. - pee S$ Editor a ER EE ENDEAVOR LEAGUE #1 Ajiah’s other commands?” General Conference in 1940. This will| ‘This addition alone, to the offici = see caansneeeensae® preereerrytcor ver 5 \ . Going to Mecca. The pilgrimage to] be a great forward step in our Metho-| staff of the Sri tena h —— Preeti titi vork being | Winnipeg—Lena Robinson ¥ f _ }the shrine of Islam is a special ‘act of] dism. It will evidence clan! of ne ee hiss tees es well quasiean Pry THE NORTHWEST CONFERENCE | very psa mie i = Dr. D.| Ft. Dodge—W. L. Johnson / , Topic for October 16 worship. In one recent year the num-| the Negro Church toward its manifest] (radio singer WM ed SLOWNE done by Payne m) By Anne Mary Lawler he| Cedar Rapids—W. R. Stewart Moslem World — and many of them travel hundreds of| strument for his own self help. Bey) choirs in the city. a ee ; a see sar ee = cn Waterloo W. ae ea . 3. How Do Moslems Worship? miles on foot. “It creates a sense of} 1. When laymen equal the ministers friends of the a b have f her e tor 8 ar uy Davenport, greatest addresses heard by Bo bra Yankton—S Da.—Grant Page Phil. 2:5-11 brotherhood and an international spir-]as de facto members of our Annual] great liking to her, because o: ° : f i No one listent 2 Das g ‘ ference im years. + take By Andrew R. Parks sf woud : there should be effort to recognize the| Christians if we would pray five times| made for an economy of time afid for}a zeal for ee ee e “_— in this] made by the Negro for social and Re- ay strong missionary obligation. Islam] a day? = the removal of the emphasis placed on] the future well- pa PTS ie ass stern| ligious recognition and the part-played W. H. Ogleton, Presiding Elder is studied not because it is interesting] 2. Would we be better Christians if| finances. Believe it not, it does seem safely guarded. ae a ae ibe e™ I increase in| by the A.M.E Church in the struggle. elie poiecte or is different from our religion, but| we followed the same prayer words] that the Annual Conference being ae Rae ie Chapels S e | And so in} Dr. Carlyle Fielding Stewart, pany St. Paul’ Des Moins—H. C. Boyd that this powerful truth may be brought'} over and over again? ‘| held chiefly for the purpose of “getting ae i = is well kept and is in an Pa s out with] of St. Peters, Mantes pens, patos B thel East Des Moines—H. JeePar- out: that hundreds of millions of people] 3. In contrast to Moslem worship,| in the money.” Valuable Hine ag spent : h e ig ae et the leadine Perret retteereererrrres | : ‘ » and] the Recorder’s “Daily Altar” and cas e! oe s ’ Senate ie ewe iontntahammedtniem | whatitestices Of Christin worship dain “checking” and double “checking. sad ee ie fas coe " SNAPPY STORIES | It|of the Northwestern Conference oa Newton—R. C. Campbell present a challenge to all Christians to] you appreciate most? A lay visitor to one of our conferences s ode Bee edie inte ae f o hear many re_| Episcopal honors, brought pee Burlington—C. F. Spears make our religion more real, to enjoy| Daily Verses gave the following suggestion for mak-_| possibility a CHEER | s in Dollar| messages during our midday quiet] Burlington—C. F. = A Pa STS Ormonde Walker then electrified the could hardly have failed to catch a new s Moving] inspiration as ‘this master of bask when it] told something of the heroic struggle hours. His messages were charged with Wildwood, Sask—W. T. Romain Huron, S. Da.—J. A. Bradford i Sioux City—Paul Moore 5 Des Moines District Ft. Madison and Mt. Pleasant—C, H. Training in Friendship for the To Feature in the Meeting As in the two previous meetings, its blessings more, and to take it to it. ‘i Are There Some Questions? 1. Do you think we would be better M., Oct. 10. Worship in a mosque eye y ‘ ae ch oe ber of pilgrims wasyestimated at 85,000, | destiny as the Negro’s most potent in-| to promote one of the greatest church Conferences you may look for certain] ability to direct and her magnetic per- in our Annual] sonality. : Detroit will be} The people have a mind to work and constructive charges Conference program. ing financial reports:—(1) Pastor’s re-| church. ii idi: Jders on Tues- Rey. L. B. Johnson is the pastor for Educa- Y h (temple) Acts 3:1.| port to their Presiding E z i a aeality Copeland ‘ the ends of the earth. Paes and also the rector. He has served Maybe True, After All y| his deep spirituality and pina Clinton—W. M. Majors Particular attention should be paid] T., Oct. 11. Worship in mosque| day, the ina the aguas es ne i ee “ = Se : er Keokuk—W. F. Ogleton to the Scripture, pointing out the will- schools. Luke 2:42-52,| opens. (2) he printing or mim # m conducted the institute, using as theme, Jesus and His Ministry and Its Muscatine—W. M. Berry ing sacrifice of Christ and the true W., Oct. 12. True worship. John 4:24. graphing of these reports, (3) The de_] pastor and members are co-operating . Powe cae 5 = 7 or less fora busi-}| nicely and are looking forward to a | Challenge, The ordination sermon was| Albia and Osceola—L. L. Johnson place sare si se gal T., Oct. 13. Bowing in pe ye es ee kit een fh nciced cae thy in| preached by Dr. L. L. Berry who was Clarinda—B. F. Moses : a of Bod h a < Slt ie Pee F,, Oct. 14. Worship at regular hours. | that time copies of these printed re- 3 iF : e was| masterful as he challenged the minis- Fairfield and Washington—A. 5 tention 3 ou e calle Ake , Date 6 Aol waetewiit be thetnbtted'ts every ment: WRENS, GA ks ‘ e dying, was} **V°ra vas it blessed with| try to true consecration and self sub- Preston F 8 Bt (S etRL DEN ES eas h words S., Oct. 15. A call to worship. ber of the Conference. Both laymen f sd z , i ror ation. Dr. Berry’s text was taken Ottumwa—A. J. Ervin heart and may be put into such words 3 ‘ and minister will be able to have in} The Fourth Quarterly Conference of ad. Hie sage yan, Missouri| fom Isaiah 621. Those ordained El-| Oskaloosa-—A. R. Parks as best express the desires of the one : ale cth aa ra epee aeieack only his own} Wrens Chapel A:M.E. Church of the ago. Ill Missouri| from aie Pe ee 5 ; who ig praying. Sun., Oct. 16. Topic—How Do Mos- t but the report of every church] Augusta District was held Sept. 9-11, 2 Se Sas pai nae Local Flder Fred GALVESTON, TEXAS hs bes Mesto Wi crehips = phase Jia ati ts the aicatiice Figures do not lie. | Dr. A. P. Solomon, P. E., presiding. Sat ee med oe Coleman® Biaattenite fourth eeamerra j When? How? Where? asa: uke ee ere: World The “check” and “double check” will]On Friday night the business session : reer le Walker, bien MB yde Patrick and Henderson] The Fourth and last Quarterly Con- answers to these questions give us an ‘ bemtade was held. All reports were read, High Z at pl Ree sae Albert was admitted} ference of Reedy Chapel African Meth- insight into the real power of Islam. THE MORNING COMETH” 2 Three days will be left. They} Which Showed the church js on the/up- | wah See ae Deaconesses consecrated| dist Episcopal Church of which the 1. When a Moslem worships. It By William E. Guy bhi provide fine opportunity for in.| ward march. After ‘the session, the Woodson, Drs aS, Sisters Patan Hubbard and Lula| matchless Rev. G. E. Browne is pas- ought truthfully to be said that a de- ree jecting into laymen any ministry Some-|Junior Stewards and Stewardesses y joie Missions and Biktehey ae tor was held by the little Giant Dr. L, vout Moslem is at worship all the time.| The men of the Michigan Conference thing of the real genius of our Metho-| Served a very delicious repast SICTATOR'S WAR LORDS ¢ illustrious edi- rh Ge rd and progress being|J- Sanders, Presiding Elder of the He believes that Allah is so powerful,| have formed a Ministers’ Protective dism. Missions, Religious Education| On Sunday the P. E. preached a r of the 3c n Christian Recor- 4 ee 2 ee fie “ ce ‘i 2 Galveston District and newly organ- so personal, that he is watching one’s Association. It is a movement among. ad ater the Church Mehoot aad the soul-stirring sermon which was enjoyed Attention - John A Alexander, Ss ee y gle He Z ai. eae ie ized by the Rev. George B. “Young of every move, listening to one’s every| the ministers to provide for themselves ain Pew le’s Work could be featur-| by all. At 8:00 p.m. He again brought enting the Chur« h Extension de- AR Sa foe wet, a ne the I0th’ Bgistopal, Districe of Taney word. A few Christians have a sense| and their families when shall arive the a a ahntlig and) Gnformiative ‘pro.|us another’ burning message’ which by ’ j Dartment and Dr. W.-H, *Griffm, of Gress eho: woth ne Gis hee cae This was the first yearn of the existence of the nearness of God and of His| proverbial “rainy day.” It is a PRO- grams. The Annual Conference would} Will live long in the hearts of all who : oi = deaved himself in the Heer of the peo- of the district and it has made history concern in all human affairs. But eee SGRINST THE | CONNEC. aevacn into a seminar or chatauqua. heard him. The church was loud in im the ling Elders, ene More dadtocnine eople of} 8° Said the Presiding Elder and pastor. Christians are apt to divide their time] TION’S MEAGER AND INADE- The Conference Program Committee] its praise of its most worthy and effi- # a4 z and B. Taylor of this Section ware Teenie ne e ete High in their praise were both Rey. into compartments, each separate from| QUATE PROVISION FOR SUPER- would command the services of relig- cient pastor, Rey. J. L. Shropshire who Bradford of the a ee att Ae nee ete oe hid other: eS OWS AND. onp.| Mould comma Peat eet pita hast done iso. Much ia repairing. she ana Another disting- oie as bie Chee ee xs of the membership of the church for " Moslems have many set times for| HANS OF MINISTERS. The Reyer- considered from the view point of the] church and adding to its membership 2 ie Dr George E. one of the outstanding characters of| their loyal co-operation to make the ‘Prayer, set times for fasting, and the| ends A. T. Williams, J. A. Williams, ideal and objectives to be attained as} He is a great organizer, having the ecret » Committee onf race and nation. The Conference | ¥¢2"’s Work what it should be and was. goal of coming at least once in a life-|J. A. Charleston and J. A. Dean are well, as the results accomplished. Noon| Church organized from A to Z. They e ace Re ral Council this yeac tented a cesolahed ne. The organization of the Conference time to Mecca. The times for prayer | leading spirits. tay Palit services. Song aa are most earnestly requesting the Con America, who tition ‘his return. for heen Oud took place with, the following officers: are five each day: before dawn, just] Much has been written and more has from our colleges Went Conference | ference and Bishop for his return , age and con- seniiete ets TRE GConterendceae aes Prof. J. W. Coleman, Secretary; after noon, two hours before sunset, been spoken about the necessity of Saesiens alt develop into Transfigur-| The Presiding Elder's full assessment : F Be ap tm ws ir i bicaxed La Bishop Gregg Midediby His Prof. A. W. McDonald, reporter: to just after sunset, and two hours after Dersioning faithful “Soldiers of the ation-mount experiences, The Connec_| for the year has been paid vas: ond ‘ot in highly a ae very capable assistants, Presiding E1-| Church Paper; Rey. Mr. Sanders, re- geunsets Zl Bae Ea a ON Ca Sacre petese atinerante are about tion will become connectionalized. —Eva Jean Stone 4 4 sid | ational messages eat dieing sites ders W. H. Ogleton of the Des Moines | Porter to circular papers; G. L. Mar- to the mosque, if that is possible, or to| seventy-five per cent of our ee 3. The task of the minister will be 2 a é nica i Wedel the Beathais ofa he District and T. B. Stovall of the St.| Shall, was elected Marshal of the Con- face toward Mecca and go through the re They ee oe es have? left idhteneihe einen will ascumestthe Subscribe For slog d d there were messages which brought | P24! District, who have the confidence ference and the Sth seat. was fixed a ets ala Of prayer. 2 ys nei a Byrne Ste role of bearing the burden the pastor] THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER to" lsh saver a: Wighee Peas =a of their men and people. They have bar of the Conference. Many of the 2. How? There are six definite iy ef ee ce eminence in the now bears in raising Connectional fi- attle ‘ppreciation of the Sons of Allen who| Sven many years of useful service to gcc were present upon roll call and postures to be taken during prayer, and | church. ee OMe (tp charge they nance. Young men of ability and vis- ROAR. Se e 4 tre spreading far and wide the gospel| the church and especially to the North- | S°™© Came soon thereafter and several He a Sia cea He Worla:spOk- moved ere deserting: “all vot ithe ion will be attracted to the service of PROGRESS arwa 4 1 f the Fatherhood of God Suid the western Conference. Were, absent according to duty else- Pee a EWES nln Heat hee raise Salary Supine eenlthe church in larger numbers. The 4 a ' 1 wil ke | Brotherhood of Man ; In these days of pessimism and doubt Eee io oe Sanders Da Bageot Tsalms ad the ritual part must} on them. peo twenty-five dollars per pastor will be made to spend more time ee le t eap e Conference opened on Wednes.] #5 the future of the church, it is a aio, Soul pete sermons during he Be iad ae oe Dasbe eae emostune | Yeat | awaits enn ae fee pena in his study. Necessity will compel ae re Sept. 7th when the Rey. W truly heartening experience to look in Quarterly Meeting, Sunday payer) . ehauges mathe exch pants The whale Des eked ects bec edicts of him to preach more effectively, to be- A wide gulf separates the mod- ae i. "8 at wart of Cedar Rapids delivered | "07 the Northwestern Conference. a lifted ls audietice with Ge sonic hing Re gone vastcen papea ences. | charity, aud poe come a veritable prophet of God. A ern funeral director from the greater than he that masterful sermon from Nehemiah 2 on, The men that it presented this year}; ie oe Shall We Go? and ons: gion at cach time of prayer—or seven- The men of Michigan would remedy rising tide of Evangelism will sweep in- Moet words 08s Rey. Stewuré:-whotls one of ey teers and their messages gave ailple aseare ittle girl moved her membership to the five times a day. this situation. They would wait no abet M Thomas I MARKS, MISS luminaries of our Methodism, hurled | 2° of the A.M.E. Church’s place in challenge tnto the church that feces. the sun. Truly, the Church is moving sider its task in the great work of king- | OP The appointments were as fol- church from out of town. Dr. San- ders said-this was the largest attended Conference that he has ever held at _ 3. Where? All over the world the Practice is the same. Preferably in a “Mosque (if not there, then at home or longer for adequate General Confer- ence Legislation. They would form “undertaker” of fifty years ago. Today we have a highly trained Professional man, using all the to the church the unchurched thous- ands. The new Negro will no longer be classed with the intelligentsia. He ee A dvanced methods of science and : and Association for their mutual pro- will become a dynamic force in the Bast i i dom building. The Missionary hha lows: pits Chapel. He urged the member- "at_work) stop. everything, face toward | tection. They would help-themselves. Negro church. Verily “The Morning OF SS) ara aed hé Ind Quarterly Conference of the| was delivered by the Rev. 'G. 1 ea iin ‘© co-operate with the pastor and “ Mecca, and begin “La jlaha illa-llahu, | The Association is to be chartered. The Goniethe predecessor. As the result of F it was n Allen Chapet| den of St. James, se toe Za St. Paul District oO! gels to close up a great and good | - Muhammadu rasulu allah.” (“There is Secretary-Treasurer is to be bonded. —Fort Wayne, Indiana this advancement, the public.re: A.M.E, Church Sunday, Sent. 18-10. |hroughe on scteiet sind Gocagas a work. $64.45 was raised during flo god but Allah and Mohammed is] Provision is to be made for substantial fis ceives protection fake comfort in ; mference was opened by the} sage on the tnlehal peemdenene - T. B. Stovall, Presiding Elder the Conference and all boards were the prophet of Allah.”) ‘ assistance in time of sickness or death, NOTED SOPRANO, DIRECTS VER. Rotineiohnrbar hea ig Elder of the Sunflower Dis. | Missionary Endeavor. “Dr. L. L. 3 or : high in their praise concerning the ef- _ 4. Why? The religion of. Mo- Truly “The Morning Cometh.” NON CHAPEL’S CHOIR ii he ; ; the Rev. J. L. Montgomer, ilso gave a highly instructive py St. James, St. Paul—G. L. Hagden oe of the Pastor and many of them hammed is built upon definite beliefs] In another respect the recent session Detroit, Michigan WALTER C. BECKETT preached a wonderful sermon | Pleasing resume of hig Tecent visit Gregg Mission, St. Paul (west)—M . ey Nei hiss anor: wea and definite practices. They are God's} of the Michigan Conference made his- 216 W. Coulter St. Phila,, P; . hie wee enjoyed by all wha heard|the Islands, The Educational pa Boyde Patrick conde hee was confirmed as commands, given to Mohammed. To] tory. Ray De Zon, representing the De_ Vernon Chapel A.M.E. Church, Phat - : — oe was 50.) was delivered by the Rev. W tr | St: Peters, M’pls.—Carlyle F. Stewart ,_ the highest office in the A. Oney raised for the Presiding & : ’ Ider this Quarter was $20.00 Rew | Hooper, pastor —Mr. A.M Jordan Jenkins who jn a finely prepar Sage, stressed the imp dom and Endeavor ed mes Wayman, M’pls.—E. A. London ig. | 5t- James, M’pls.—Hend. Reddick importance of wis- i Wie ees understanding in Religions Dean Spivey also Rave a ker yh Riline. ek Allen Chapel, M’pls.—Alexander Ba-|. M. E. Church, it is stated. : —A. W. McDonald _ carry them out is to please God, and troit Laymen's Alliance, presented a resolution calling equal lay representa- tion in the Annual Conference. It ‘, \ Ny Ms; PHONE: GER. 0585 Norwood and Grixdale Streets, is very fortunate in getting Mrs. Beatrice Al- ===== DSC09190.JPG ===== ey! THURSDAY, OCTOBER PAGE SIGHT THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER. NORTH CHATTANOOGA bist APPOINTMENTS OF THE WEST mighty love the hearts of the people BISHOP GEO B. YOUNG RAISED Central Texas Conference he Fourth Quatterly Conferedce te VIRGINIA ANNUAL j Ni, ev. E. E i this new borned idea of Bishop} The Four bab - me a a PSY peop n< West hi p> . eae 991.35 es B. Young, is not only attracting| the North Chattanooga District of the ‘ District, a ome Saat ae pie aH ele eg CONGRESS; $19,071 16 FOR poly, PE ; 2 - hae ee seg. but it is catching | East Tennessee Conferetice ofthe 13th © ° aspirants elegate to the General] Williamson, W. Va., Sept. 14-18, 1938 YEAR UP TO PRESENT DATE Rev. R. S. Jen- the people of Texas; bu . = ccopal. District. Was, Held in Bethel Conference, and who leaves no stone} 902.50]a hold and electrifiying the entire A. M. E. Church, bringing goodly re-|A.M Church, Chattanooga with — sults both spiritual and financial. Rev. J. M. Brown, Presiding Elder in Whereas, With the Triumphant ac-| charge, September 18th, atid 19th. tivities we are putting the program of] With continued spirit of love and co- m. The nday|§ t jist., Rev. H the church over, passitig through the] operation of Christian fellowship of the er were é g. P 946.00] gloom, .depression and — opposition, niembership, very fine reports were , more than $10,000.00 raised in this} made from all departments. : Congress this year is sure Triumph. ~ Under the great leadership of out + _ Whereas, The importance of the] most sacrificing and worthy pastor and 522.90] cause is imperative and grants no, re-| wife, with Christian principles of in- lease nor excuse and therefore we beg} terest, God has blessed the church. every pastor and delegate to come next | With the many sacrificing, efforts and” Stewards : year to remain until. the Congress| interest shown the church through our Mission == ‘ and not to ask'to be excused Presiding, Elder and wife, success will A.C.E. League Whereas, The Glorification: Is our] continue. : Sunday School 260.80] highest esteem and praise to Bishop] special request of the Rope Trustees Geo. B. Young, for the Congress idea} for our pastor and Presiding Elder to ~ 558.00] and the great interest put in the event. | return again to ts. : To our President A. S. Jackson, for] The State Missionary. and Young ~ the finance and excellent management. | People’s Convention with Mrs. Rober- _ To Prof. I. B. Kinchion, for the] son of Dyerberg,President, Mrs. Davis ~ - 37.25] means to make the greatest. attraction | of Memphis, President of the Young and comfort for the religious services| People’s Department were highly ent.’ and periods of rest. To Bishop R. A.|tertained here in August with the at- Grant, presiding Bishop of the ~L1th] tendance of 60 delegates, visitors and _ 525.00| Episcopal District, for -his prolonged friends. The hospitality of ~ the and helpful visit, lectures and great| churches and friends was appreciated sermon. To Bishop H. Y. Tookes,}@nd will ever be remembered. The for his glorifying look in upon us. To] Convention was honored with our most 3 By R 3 Jenkins unturned that the Church of Allen in Wheeling District this community might go forward to| Rev. D. B. Taylor, Presiding Elder | the end that} both, the general and Wheeling, B. Ross local church might be looked after, in| Clarksburg, to be supplied The 3rd Quarterly ‘Contesince! of|a way and manner that stamp is at} Parkersburg, R. E. Taylor \lexanderia District was held at Bethel] once one of the most out-standing lay-| Weirtdn, S. H. McBee |\.M. Es Church, Rev. Louis’ Benson,| men in the Central Louisiana Confer- Morgantown, M. D. Spiller or, Monday, night, Sept. 19, 1938 | ence. : x Elkins, W. A. Johnson Following the public offering the| Buckhannon, to be supplied Presidmg Elder, Dr. Hall, ministered] Wellsburg, J. D. Keszee the Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper as-,] Weston, C. W. Johnson $65.41] sisted by Revs. D. Daniels and Ellis| Charleston, C. E. Johnson 11.86| Jones. Forty-seven persons commun.| Duffield Ct., J. C: Kemp 3.15| ed. It was. indeed a great service and| Franklin Ct., J. H, Flewellen inspiring conference. The Presiding} Mannington & Grant Town, W. E. Fa- 28. 10 Elder, Dr. W. H, Hall preached one} vors of the greatest sermons that ever fell] Meriden, C. T. Green Total Monies Raised.... $131.62 from the lips of man; he is really the} Everettsville, C. T. McNeill We paid our P. E: in full; Mv arenia right man in the right place. Bishop] Allen Chapel & St. Albans, C. C. cports were made from each Dept. S. L. Greene was certainly exercising Richardson his “Godly Judgement” when he ap-} Evangelists: J. W- Barrett, Jas. pointed Dr. Hall Presiding Elder of| Gipson, E. Mosby, John Lewis, ‘Leah vements. Each one is using every| the Lake Charles District. | May he py ane, ae poe Grayce Bige- effort: toveooperdtenwithe fe pastor in| live long to preach the gospel and to| low, Jennie Foster, Lilly’ Mason, Mrs. 1s untiring work; we make special do good as he is now doing in the Lake] B. J. Nolen”) : mention of our ‘loyal pastor in his Charles District. Williamson District cavement of ‘his devoted, sweet} And while it is on my mind-I desire Rev A. J. Smoot, Sr., Presiding Elder ec, he did not: falter, nor fail, he| ‘to say right here that, among the can- ise Irvy. H. Gary < patienty marching on. We com-|didates for the Bishopric and General untington, Benj. J. Nolen Pp 855.00 DE QUINCY, in Southwest Conference ‘ past witht the P. E., Rev. Paul Baptiste in he chair; reports were made by the ‘oils wine meena 5 Northwest Conference clos: North Texas Conference - congregation is taking a notable rest and showing remarkable im- THE REV JAMES S. BROWN For seven years the Rev: James S. Brown has been pastor of Bethel at Asbury Park, New Jersey where the Mid-Year Conference of the First Episcopal District has been recently East Texas Conference a if Eckman, E.-L. Patt 1 ae s4g.20] Drs. J. S. Clayborn, Frank M. Reid,|Worthy and. efficient Bishop Ei J. nd* him to press bravely onward| Officers, Louisiana is solidly Bond Bluefield, J. F. me = held. The church edifice and parson- I rN J. S. Johnson, E. H~ Zeigler, Mrs. | Howard of the 13th Episcopal District. in, vain.—The good which blood| Doctors G. T. Stinson, P. W. Rogers Beckley, G. L. Bennett { eyo claglinn shi aia ealeiied and W. H. Hall. Dr. Stinson for the ull. find. ‘ Bishopric, Dr, Rogers for Church Ex- he pastor of the Leesville Station, tension Secretary and Dr. W. H. Hall . L. V. Blount preached two| for Editor of the Western. Christian ng ‘soul-stirring © sermons during | Recotder. Louisiana is behind ~ these Conference, every one was up-| men not because they are running nor 2.59] W. D. Johnson, founder of the World| One member added this quarter of Prayer Band. Rev. .M: H.. Mickens,! Which we were grateful.. We have 294.49] World’s’ greatest missionary; Dr: §. S.} raised $543.82; and $115.00 Conference Mexican and RioGrande Conference | “Orris, the head of the Department of e} i Diet Redc a Religious Education; Prof: King SR I ee res, State Superintendent of Sun- A GREAT OPPORTUNITY ed could not gain, his. peaceful zeal thoroughly reconditioned and mod- ernized. The church is in the heart of the city. Rev, Brown is one of the outstanding civic Jeaders. There are 153 members. Last year the church had six converts and raised’$95 Dollar Goodwill & Corretta, Wm. Saunders: Giatto. & Freeman, W. E. Clapp Mullens & Lamar, S. A. Sims Tams & Glendaniel, W. M. Mitchell Winding Guld & McAlpin, R| A. Lewis Lester & Slabfork, Geo. W. Patterson 100.50 | Elugt PI 117.50] day chools ; Dr. Hagan, State Presi- Special Christian Recorder bi ed; two were added to the church.| because they haye offered ie tas RalbeN @Mabeco Co WoT Mone! diido475i tors Bdacation’ Uni- | 212 on} % of the A.C,E. League and M Glub Rates!! \c solicit your prayers, that. We may for these Positions; but because they 3 : e que in its record on the board of | 218.00} ten rs. lub Rates!! ra 3 Carlisle & Ameagle, J. H. Maxwell | : citer born for their work and instruction do more in. the future. ~ 3 ate worthy and will prove an asset to Madison & Logan, J. D. Jackson | trustees. are Mr. and Mrs. Albert ‘ “ j s x Ful fee 6 son : | : navi ir the work of the Congress among the The price of the Christian Re- Mrs. “A. J. Beard, Reporter a Se mene met aceieced Tham Stirratt & Omar, O. A. Burks Borer juno stenysuaschibers) £0... te Rev. L. Benson, Pastor . wondering if the church is studying the people. “Dr. P. F. Jackson,|¢° corder is. $1-50 a year. It is CHRISTIAN RECORDER, and Mr Holden & Mallory, N. Burton } ame Lampases rer of the Trustee Board for really w = : character and capabilities: of the men é and Mrs. Senior Bennett. | : G. H. We Wal ae announcer The ministers who GIVE a year's subscription to e Plaquemine, Louisiana ipeaH iene ceria’ Deus Widen & Sutton, Mitchell Pendleton abc olosice) Bemety ee people atl ind Friendship. Cir:| oes the inspiring sermons as per laymen who subscribe in clubs of oy third Quarterly Conference was ets we i es now i mae Ryangeliste: Hadetic Wateon J anxious for his return. He aspires to | aed pen Po Mrs. M. Jones, State five. To. get this bargain rate i d Sunday and Monday, September | ‘‘" ee Wee sere 4 ee Jackson, J. M. Stratford Mary E. be.a delegate to the General Confer- rlson to| resident ‘of the Woman's Home and you must be in a club 19, with Dr. W. H. Hall, Presiding tors Ha Renee tinson. wil = Smith, MS. Hasty, Fronzo |Davis ence. rt vba Foreign Missionary Society. To Mrs. Elder of ‘the Lake Ghreies District, elected along with such men as Doc- s oH Katie Warren, State President of the presiding. The Conference’ opened tors J. H.* Clayborn, G. A. Singleton, fer. Mary E. Williamson, Marie E. Gary, Piliorana Manasc Belle Pitts, J. H. Carter, Janie Shaf- andes Rey. I H. Gary, Conference Se \ 7 Wichita Siewartor Boards and the Boards of The Christian Recorder Sunday morning at 6:30 with an old|F: M- Reid, Gomez, Wm. E. Barnes, plied esc satiee Ils ges y Folihoa both the Missionaries, Stewardess,|%@ 716 S. 19th Street, ‘i time class meeting followed by the cele- J. W. Hair, President R. A. Scott, ai ‘ rt Worth, Re Re hee ae Sunday Schools and Leagues. To the Philadelphia, Penna. . ration of the Lord’s Sffpper by the J. B. Butler, and a host of others 4 % Solicitors and helpers, to the Citizens wi whose names would be recorded if Presiding Elder. Sunday night strictly at 7:30 the ser- ; ! ; : * of Waco. Be It Resolved That we Dear Sir: Brother Joseph Israel were writing we fo | eal poeta TRY MY HEART PILLS. ANY KIND OF LEAKING. | tender to each and, all our heartfelt Enclosed herewith - $5. 00 he vice was opened with: devotions con-| ‘his hee, Sar pela amar ‘ f thanks implorin: \ 1 to see Drs. Stinson, Rogers and Hall jeveriehtec¥ f & greater hel a the Gt ducted by Rev. Ellis Jone: Me : Sees I I Flew Cindacesus deibinincilagrtdacaaagsl MRR PE SP ; ip and hristian Recorder. Send p is Jones and Rev. Mectedrosile thuksenleonishetme that HOW Oo GE WELL j ation-Thanks To The E peration for our next aniels, Pastor of St. Mary A.M. Cc. Louisiana was considered by the Gen-j4 eral Church. Oftcets etl Pete ducational and Sunday School Con- &ress in 1939. Respectfully submitted. - Church, Addis, Louisiana,’ who was me. by his choir and quite a hird Sunday School and | Adopted —TRY— tt ongress | bi. few of the members of his church. ; ‘The: To say the least the third Quarterly . 450; W teeming thousands of a gts > 2 Presiding Elder was presented and| Conference of Bethel Church was a 2 ’ : toe | visitors, ministers and members of the| alter lining hymn No. 188 A!M.E.| good one along all lines. It seemed Mme. Emma E. Walton 8 Tonic Hoantsvitte : : | A.M.R. and other churches, have in Subscribe For Hymnal which was sung by the choir} Up to June the 30th sin had invaded ‘ in oo [record breaking throngs in their per-| THE CH and congregation with the spirit and|the ranks of the old church; but ves ‘ 14.00] ambulation crossed the threshold ‘andi RISTIAN RECORDER understanding, the Presiding Elder an.| through that God-sent man Dr. W. H. LUNG AND CHEST BUILDER. CURE ASTHMA. paraded the holy grotnds of Pant | 4 nounced his text: Isaiah 35:5—“Then| Hall, who has proven a Moses to us, TRY MY HEART PILLS FOR LEAKING OF PALPI- \ }o College Campus to their souls Ste : the eyes of the blind shall be opened, | the old church has once more hoisted ing » wl ying each day’s session of otenogre pine Expert Typ- and the ears of the deaf shall be un-|-her sails and is making jit in to port in TATION OF THE HEART. I ent y School Congress (a) mage a imeographing stopped,”” “upon which hi majestic fashion and, is leading in every 2: ee 27 ag| Continaance we tniplore-oar poe and Neatly Done powitiyi Enid | Stt-aGhmenrctca. chedl War TRY Lake ‘Charles District. The TRY MY TONIC FOR GAS OR ANY INTERNAL e Di j | ing sermon that Chinn eee jcrudite Bishop Geo. B. Young, to Church Bulletins a Specialty moved the people from the pulpit’ to| Teports Monday night showed that : ; ‘ * Py tay ag] Continte the Educational Sunday Prices oe the door, at the conclusion of which | $166.47 had been raised during the * COMPLAINTS Northeast Conference + ai Congress another year four ‘persons were happily converted quarter, and four members added to z Corsicana Dist, Rev. | W | Whereas, the achievements of im and united with the church, +> j| the church, the Presiding Elder paid : mnett PF 466.10| parting the religions knowledge cre- Christian seca Office ‘After the introduction of many of in full and the General Church Claims Mme. E. Walton Rowhany Dist. Rey MP risind 4 _ greater religions and social fees Floor our, out-standing visitors of St. Mary Paid up to date. Pray for us that we : , ; Harvey, P. | 26.00] ccnshiP for all the’ religions denomi.- 216 Sous Buil A.M.E, Church of Addis, Rev, D.|May do more in the future than we] 1368 LELAND STREET DETROIT, MICHIGAN ' Texarkana Dist. Rey f. ] | main na as well as that of our own de- South 19th Street Daniels, pastor, he public offering was| Haye done’ in the past. ee Simpson. PL Ff “an Namination and these achievements are Philadelphia, Penna. lifted by Rev. “Daniels and Mr. E — Dr. W..H. Hall, PE, Whe hooks of steel, catching with a ce ete Little ===== DSC09191.JPG ===== —— 7 HYMNAL ' and ISCIPLINE TOGETHER 31.50 Music and A) Discipline A $2.40 Value Both For $2.00 4 ! } volumes and Stamped in Gold. ! / oe j - j } | } ’ yeautifully and securely bound in Semi Morocco r )NLY A LIMITED NUMBER OF VOLUMES TO BE SOLD AT THIS PRICE. SEND YOUR ORDER TO AY. WE PAY POSTAGE. | A.M. E. BOOK CONCERN Philadelphia, Penna. 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Ninety-seven per cent of these are bought at news President, received laurels for he, untiring efforts in behalf of the mo, wood’s beautifully appointed Mt. Pj, gah Church, last week. The affair wa largely attended by visiting minister, ders. and others. Mrs. Flipper, an Atlantan and graq_ uate of Morris Brown College, taught for more than 28 years and has haq much experience in the field of relig. ious education. She*has rendered in. valuable assistance to the Society fo; a number of’ years, and it is interesting to note the splendid program that jg beimg-put over by an energetic group ({ Christian workers who are not Only striving to build up the W. H, & F. M. S., but are continuously rendering assistance to various churches in this making liquor defrauds labor. Er Assistance rom 2 financial point When ane ig spent at: manubscedene of view had been given to more than Siroady repaire sHooriete four churches recently, including Ab. ieY oy beyville, Camden and Conway. wage earners and salaried workers re- ’ Bie $64 81nd” nf He Gee Rey. J. B. Benbow, Presiding Elder a vedere ls ; of the King Street District, delivered $44.64 is spent for materials and energy. ae : Used in producing textiles, laborers Je Peincipal edaress during the con- zet $27.01 of the $100 and the producer | Yention, and“ cthers who took Part cof muteninle and enece eee Ree were Mrs. .E. H. McGill, Superinten- : . * dent of the Juvenile Department: Mrs The producers of alcoholic beverages A Hildeb Es A returned to labor $14.75 out of each ee idebrand, Mrs. Lisbon, Mrs $100 AE, Sanders of the Ways and Means Liquor manufacturers collected $44.56 ComnniLt eas Mrs, EA, Adams, Mrs a Viola Ellis, Mrs. R. L. Brown, Mrs out of every $100 for profit, taxes and Mabel G M Papin) cther expenses’. ail caulpaceuaeanee! abel Green and Mrs. Hattie Perrin. $19.35 for textiles, $20.80 for forest UES tos (see Dae products, $16.46 for leather goods and| DR. CARVER AND J, w. JOHN. $20.61 for rubber products. One mil-| SON MENTIONED IN Nig Y lion dollars worth of liquors give em-] HIGH SCHOOL WEEKLY ployment to 95 wage’ earners, while a Saas million dollars speht in making leather} NEW YORK — (C) — “Scholastic,” goods employs 275 persons. the American High School Weekly dollars are cheating dollars. News Magazine, 250 East 43rd Street, et BS has mentioned Dr. George W. Carver THE GREATER REICH ~ of Tuskegee Institute and the fate By United Press . James Weldon Johnson of Fisk Uni versity and New York University, in BERLIN, Sept. 30.—Adolf Hitler,| T¢cent issues. The issue of Sept. 17 in less than six years of bloodless con_] Page 12 under “Following the Films,” quest, has created a Germany greater | viewed the M-G-M short of the life than the nation ruled by Kaiser Wil.| of Dr. Carver, saying it “j K is a fine rec helm IL before Germany was crushed] rd of the life and achievements o/ in the World War. our greatest Negro scientist.” \ statistical comparison of Germany] The issue of Sept. 24, Page 21-E, in j before the war, after the war and at} the “Poetry Corner” carried a phot: present shows: of the late James Weldon Johnson 1914—Population, with a comprehensive review of his 209,000 square miles. works. Concluding, the review reads: 1919—Population, 60,000,000; “The title poem of his last book of 181,000 square miles . : Poetry, ‘St. Peter Relates an Incident 1938—Population, 78,500,000; kee; of the Resurrection Day,’ is one of his ae square miles, including Sudeten- Top Tt was written with bitterness lensed; and sorrow over discriminatj i Other European Powers: Negro Gold-Star mothers. He imei France, 212,659 square miles; 41,800,-| that on Resurrection Day all the ‘Hun, 000 population (not including colonies). dred Percenters’ Parade and wave f : Italy, 119,700 square miles; 43,000,000] © the grave of the Unknown Soldier Population (exclusive of colonies) . who, rising from the earth, prov fo European Russia, 1,492,000° be a Negro.” ae miles; 108,000,000 population. All New York hig The United Kingdom (Great Britain] 27¢ expected to and Northern Treland not including the] "8tlarly. British Indian Empire, the British Do. stands. A small thumb-high glassful of alcohol has in many instances on the Council records been enough to slow up’a driver just that fraction of a second which has -spelled death for the driver, his passengers and innocent persons nearby.—Safety Radiogram, April 4, 1938, National Safety Council. HOW DRINK CHEATS LABOR Every dollar of capital employed in prices in a ceive The liquor 67,000,000; ) area, area, square h school students read the magazine minions, nor the British colonies), 95,- ROOSEVELT CALLED UP 7 000 square miles; population, 44,500,- DECLARE FOR NEGRO an. 000 “| FRANCH : ISEMENT IN THE % DEEP SOUTH WOMEN my "S W.H. & F.M. SOCIETY ENDS SUCCESSFUL MEET IN Negro SOUTH CAROLINA New Deal supporters here a et calitay 7 inistration to th GREENWOOD, s. C.~(C)—cy.| fact that (what they call) “the ipsa maxing the most brilliant Program ever] Democratic solidarity of SHEEN, held by the Women’s Home and For.| Yt” is seriously imperiled,” oe lina, Mrs. Susie Lisbon Flipper, Stat. t successful convention, held at Green more than 150 delegates, Presiding Ry_ A MACEDONIAN CALL (Continued from page 2) BISHOP E. J. HOWARD Fifty years ago, Bishop Henry Mc- Neil Turner, with faith in God; inspired | with’ the holy zeal, went forth un- dauntedly to carry the light of the gospel of Jesus Christ, to our African brothers and sisters. The Woman’s Parent Mite Missionary Society has given whole hearted cooperation in supporting the missionary program of the church at home and abroad. As a result of your constant devotion to the cause of missions, through your God given efforts, the light of Christ has not ceased to burn wherever it has been planted by the missionary pioneers of the African Methodist Episcopal Church. This is an urgent appeal to the Woman’s Mite Missionary Society and through them to the Bishops, min- isters and members of the A. M. E. Church and to every friend of Christian missions for prayers and assistance for our work in West Africa. The needs are urgent and various. The follow- ing is a brief summary of several more prominent missionary enterprises: The girl’s industrial school and the boy’s school at Freetown, which haye made a splendid record down through the They want “President Roosevelt to take some action or make some gesture that can be labelled “Roosevelt’s liber- ality toward enfranchisement of the Southern Negro. _- These Negro advisers point to the recent majorities given “Cotton Ed” Smith, in South Carolina; and “Red Suspenders”, Talmadge and gentleman and scholar” Senator George, in Georgia, all of whom represents the Bourbon forces of the South always imical to Negro interests or Negro ad- vancement. r 3 The fact that those Democratic sen- atorial candidates ably campaigned on the issue of “white supremacy” it is ‘said “most disgustingly.” It is feared that these revived cam- Paign tactics also revives memories of all the vicious issues and outrages prac_ tised by the defeated slavocracy against innocent Negro populations of the deep South in former years. } The aforesaid “Negro Advisers” after a get-together point out that something must be done by the Administration to offset “the perils of the present sit- uation.” LS years and which haye gained respectful \ recognition by the Authorities, are greatly in need of sup- plies and equipment. The girl’s in- dustrial school, aside from ing utensils-and other articles neces- ‘| sary for instruction in the department of domestic science. At Port Lokkoh in the Protectorate, we must assist in completing the concrete school build- ing that is in course of erection. In Liberia, a very respectable church building is being erected out of con- crete blocks under the pastorate of Rey. P. A. Hope. This church will be known as the New Eliza Turner Memorial Church. It is planned to open a primary school in the City of Monrovia. There are twenty other preaching points and schools that are calling for consideration.. In the Gold Coast, a most fertile field where sub- stantial beginnings indicate bright Prospects forthe Church. The Gold Coast' alone has a population of 3,160,- 386. 79.9 percent of the children of school age receive no school adyan- tages. The present immediate needs for our West African work, requires that we at once make special efforts to raise funds to be applied directly to this work. As Bishop of the 14th Episco- pal District, which embraces Sierra Leone, the Republic of Liberia, the Gold Coast, and Nigeria, and haying visited three of these countries, being the first of the A.M.E. Bishops to visit the Gold Coast. Our appeal for help is based upon first hand informa- tion of the conditions, the need and future out-look of this mission field. We are calling upon you, my dear Sisters, as a Missionary Society, and may I repeat for emphasis, upon the church as a whole ani all friends of the cause for help. May we suggest, that aside from what the Women’s Parent Mite Missionary Society might do. through its regular channels, con- cerning the work in West Africa that each local society make a special do- nation in this emergency call. Your prayers for cooperation will be a bless- ing to our dear brothers and sisters over there. God will certainly smile upon your sincere efforts to fulfill the injunction of the GREAT COMMIS- SION. “Go ye therefore and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world. Amen.” Donations may be sent to E. J. Howard, 1122 Chestnut Street, Waco, Texas and we shall give you due credit by giving receipt for same and the publishing of the names of all donors. in our church papers. THE GREAT RE-OPENING OF ST. PAUL A.M.E. CHURCH Scottsboro, Alabama ' Rev. T. Oliver, Pastor This great small church of about eighty-eight members, under the lead- ership of our pastor has done eredit- able work to our great Connection. We consider our pastor a God send. When he returned to us last Confer- ence we were practically worshiping out of doors. He bore with us until THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER British School program. very finest white lumbermen of Scottsboro, a true and tried busi- ness gentleman, a truly wonderful character in the advancement of good citizenship and Christianity. We think of him whenever we enter our church building and hope to ever sing his praise. He it was who through the untiring efforts of our pastor and his few faithful followers, agreed to prepare for us a place of worship. There are numerous white friends of our town who’ have extended us their helping hand and to a large and great extent helped to make our place of worship possible. Our pastor has been untiring and very patient in his effort to make this accomplishment, such has been made in the face of such opposition as would have brought despair to the heart of a leader less brave, less courageous and less thrifty. We have had pastors to come and go. who brought plans. But stood idly by while few of our church leaders washed away their plans and ideas and left us standing in the rain. Rey. Oliver stood by too, watched and pitied our ignorance, then went bravely and manfully to werk, often making brick /without straw with the results we see them at this present. What are these results? We have a church building to be valued at not less than $2,500.00. In- surance covering loss by storm or fire to the amount of hundreds of dollars. We have in treasurer at this present $76.58. Whenever we look out upon the scenes of our inheritance we are compelled to thank God for our good leader and our good white folk of our little town of Scottsboro. In The project by extension| thinking of these we are compelled late spring. Then launched a building|to forget those who tried so hard to finally netted $587.46. The goal was} make themselves ridiculous in the pro- ; ordinary|not yet reached; our pastor went ject. supplies, should be provided with cook- to Mr: R. R. Patrick, one of offr We: feel that this is the time to make merry. So we have come for- ward to join in and make this little mémbership one of the greatest on the Florence District. There are few throughout the con- nection nursing the idea.and cherish- ing the propaganda that the African Methodist Church is failing. But we, who are well aware of the fact that “The Church cannot loose with what it has,” must leave these folds to their own ignorance and look for- ward to such men as our very own dear honorable Bishop D. H. Sims (may God bless him) who rises to a heavenly statue, when we discern him in all his array, coming up through the pages of history, laying the foun- dation and the way for true unerring Methodism, with honor and credit to this race. We see another coming on the scene to grace the Bishopric, Dr. J. H. Clayborn, of Arkansas. May God spread his advancement. May God give us more such men as our own dear young Presiding EI- der, Dr. C. L. Wright, who preached our opening sermon. A young man and a Christian gentleman with won- derful business tactics and a noble preacher. May God give us more such pastors as Rev. T. Oliver — men who are patient, untiring leaders to guide us as we advance in true Methodism. May the Ministry be -graced with more such womei as Mrs. F. Oliver to whom we feel Rev. Oliver owes one half his credit. She is truly a wonderful character and a typical ex- ample of true womanhood. G._L. Finley and M. T. Taylor Buy Them Now ‘SINGLE COPY aa = The New A. M E Discipline HALF DOZ. ONE DOZ $ 4.89 $ 9.00 A. M. E. BOOK CONCERN 716 S. 19th Street Phila. Pa. ===== DSC09192.JPG ===== PAGE TV. ELVE The Calendar K. J. Siddall, 415 treet. Bishop John Uciober & 5—~Nebracka Conference — , 409 Kiowa Central Okla Conference Northeast Okla 13—Palmetty Conference— Char- forris Brown Pastor, Bishop J. S Kansas Conference Fort hop ee See ea se ISTIAN RECORDER THE CHRIS1 Laurens, S. Cnoxville nn. Rev. T. E. West, ee Thomas, Pastor, 234 Nort Bishop Edward J. How- Y¥, Tookes 30—Northwest Mississippi Conference —Sunflower, Miss., Rev. A. Tay- lor. Bishop S. L. Greene. North Carolina Confer- November 2- I ( Rey Conference—Kansas City, Mo. 2—North Georgia Confer- Bethel Church, 2446 Paseo Street. Bethel A. M }—Americus Georgia Confer- once ia 5. B Mid Kentucky ynference — Oklahoma Conference — oxas Conference Rev. A. I. Hen Bishop exas Conference exas. Rev. T. B. Bishop George B North East Conference— pville ( Rev. A, J. Pastor, Box 422. Bishop Flipper Conference— Mor i Arkansas Dennis, 26—Augusta Georgia Conference Wrens, Ga., J. L. Shropshire, vst Bishop W. A. Foun- 26-—Baltimore Conference— | Md Rey A H ake Street A.M.E Church op M 1. Davi 24—Virginia Conferenee—Huamp- a., Rev. J. EB. Harris, 106 Lincel t Beth \.M.E 27 — Columbia Conference — Winnsboro, S. C. Rey, ¥ A Janerette, Pastor Bishop J. § Filpper ee East Tennesses Conference — T. Peters, Pas- Rey. T. H. Wiseman. pastor. ko“ Pontes Bishop Noah W. Williams. Bi ae Mississippi Confer- 2—Alabama Conference— ce ae Rev. Wine A Atmore, Alabama, Rev. W. M. 514 East 4th Street Bonner, pastor, P. O. Box 54, "Ls Greene Bishop D. H. Sims. o--Toxne, Conferenceat 5—South Georgia Conference untsville. Texas: Revs Buk Valdosta, Ga., St. Paul A. M, Grovey, Pastor. Bishop George E. Church, Rev. H.. D. Harde- Young man, pastor, 415 Ashley Street, 2—West Arkansas Confer- Bishop W. A. Fountain. ence—} ELF 9—East Alabama Conference— 1. ~y Hurtsboro, Alabama, Rev. J. B. , Alexander, pastor, Bishop D. H. 9—So. Arkansas Conference—| ~ Sims. A De‘ @2. Wi 14—€entral Louisiana Conference B pH. Y —Thibodaux, Louisiana, Rev. J. B. Villia, 608 Green Street. Bishop 9—Northeast Mississippi Confer- S. L. Greene. once—Cofum! Miss.” Rey 16—North Alabama Conference— Will 12 South 10th Street, Birmingham, Alabama, St. Luke op S.. US. Gretne Rev. C. D. Hayden, pastor, 2817 9—West Texas Conference—Bis- 2Ist St. Bishop D. H. Sims. ror s, Rev. T. H. Moore, 16—Missouri Conference — St, Pastor. Bishop George B. Young. Louis, Mo., Wayman Temple 9—Atlanta Georgia Conference— 4309, Enright Ave. Rev. J. C. Madison St. Pau! A.M.F Hicks, pastor. Bishop Noah W. hurct Knight, Paste: Williams. shop ,W..A. Fountain. 23—Central Alabama Conference Selma, Alabama, Ward Chapel, Rev. A. W. Thomas, pastor, 1017 Lauderdale Street. Bishop D, H. Sims. 30—West Alabama Conference— Ensley, Alabama, Mt. Zion, Rey. J C. Bonner, pastor, 1521 21st Street, Bishop D. H. Sims. 23—North Texas Conference— Dallas, Texas, Rev. F. W. Grant, Pastor, 2418 Metropolitan Street Bishop George B. Young. é 24—Central Conference-_Man- ning, S. C., Rev. D, J. Gadsden, Pastor, 213 Rigsby St., Bishop J. S. Flipper. 30—Central Texas Conference— Austin, Texas, Rev. A. W. Wil- 16—Macon Georgia Conference— liams, Pastor, 1105 E. 10th Street, Milledgevil Ga., Wesley Chap- | 5 pit wake Bi Young, el, Rev. W. P. Carter, Pastor, ali ga ee Conte fee, k son, reet. 3 a * Ss. NOV, ’ ie eam Cooper, Pastor, 105 N. Street. New Orleans, Ta., Union Bethel Sat Gna he Rev. J. M. Brown, 1323 South, 17 — Piedmont Confe..-« aie 4 Street, Bishop §. L, ureene, —West Tennessee Confc: Bethel, Jac Tenn. Rev. CH Harden, 1 tor Bishop Edward J. Howara 10—South Carcélina Conference— Walterboro, S. C. Rey Lee A. Logan, Pastor, 5 Fishburn St. Bishop J. S. Flipper 16—Central Arkansas Conference Eldorado Ark Rey Eason, Pastor Tooke 16—Central Mis. ence—Greater Wm Bishop H. Y} ppi Conference Hollandale, Miss., Rev. T. W. Wise. Bishop S 23—North Mis Miss., Rev. G. F. Bishop S. L. Greene. Shaw, Cc. Rev: 4: J: “ATO- Lange | lina St. Bishop J. S. Flipper. 26—Tennessee Conferenc.—Saint 23—East Arkansas Conference— Luke, Nashville, Tenn., Kev. J Ss Brinkley, Ark., Rev. Bias Foxall, Pastor. Bishop #dward) McDade, Pastor. Bishop H. xy J. Howard Tookes : 26—Southw®st Texas Cont¥rence 23—Western North ; Carolina Cit Rev. S. J Conference—Chapel’ Hill’ N. C.; ; Pastor. Bishop: Geo Rev. J. E. Holt, St. Paul’ A. I 1 M. E. Church, Bishop M: H. 26—North Missouri Confer®nce—-Glas- Davis. w, Mo. 600 C rce Street, 23—Georgia Conference—S H. Ward, p r. Bishop ia, Ga., St. James, Rev. L ah W. ms Land, Pastor. Bishop W. A. 26—South Alabama Conference Fountain. -Enterprise, Alabama. Rev R. I Upshaw, pastor, Bishop D. H. Sims S. Shelton, Pastor. Bishop H. General Officers and Ministers: who are expecting to attend the North Carolina Conference November 2, 1938 will please notify Rev. I. H. Alston, pastor, 530 Culbreth St., Fayetteville, No. Car: . All Bishops, General Officers, Mis- sionary Workers, Crusaders and per- sons whose names do not appear on the that suitable homes may be obtained. Rev. T. Gene West, pastor 328 Mulvaney Ave., ey Knoxville, Tenn. WRENS, Ga.—All persons planning 2—South West Miss our ilto attend the Augusta. Ga. Conference which convenes October 26, 1938 at Wrens, Ga. please, notify the pastor in order that homes may be provided for you. i Rev. J}. L. Shrophire, Pastor P.O. Box 562 Wrens, Ga. 5 BONITA, LA. el The 3rd “Quarterly Confereace con- vened in St. Joe A.M.E. Church Sept the 11th, presided over by our very efficient P. E., Dr. G. Ty Stin- son, a candidate for Bishop in 1940. The Conference was a success through- out the sessions altho we were hinder- ed Sunday night by the rain. \All re- ports showed a mark of increase. The Stewards. Report. showed Amt. collected=-s2. . $197.19 First Stewardess Board ...... 15',90, Mattie Thompson, President Sécond Stewardess Board .... 20.40 Susie Dantzler, President . Missionary ,Report .......... 13,50 Susie Dantzler, President Trustee |Report} sea es 7.69 W. F. Thompson, President Sunday School Report ........ 20.02 S; S. Watt, Supt. Total for the Quarter ..., $274.70 Our Pastor and his good wife are still well beloved by all the members” and friends. They are laying well a foundation for Annual ‘Conference Claims. We ate hoping to report round in the Annual Conference God being our helper. The PR hard Ss bag to put the Monroe District ack to its rightfu s ; will be adc aang ai aoe Wm. Watt, Secretary Te ER Sel Se See Kio ST. PETERS A.M.E.° CHURCH New Roads, La. oa Rev. B. A. Gibson, Pastor __ julie th, The Third Quarterly Conference of, the St. Peter A.M.E. Church of the. Lake Charles District was held with Dr. W. H. Hall, Presiding Elder, Sept: 11, 1938, the Conference was op- x ae yi o'clock a.m. by the Pastor, ev. Gibson,, i y “KO Charge to Keep ae ee x Presiding Elder which hearts were up- : ) Rint be fox roll of the East Tennessee Conference~ 30—Northeast Arkansas Confer-| panning to visit said Conference, Oct. ence—Jonesboro, Ark., Rev. W-| 19th, 1938, will please notify the pastor, . that is Dr. C. G. Scrivens, Presiding : I Have” No. 12. A, splendid sermon was preached by the a: eit “mea \ifted, and there was a good old gospel feast. Afterwhich the x was organized; Mase Cobbs was elected Secretary. After remarks by the P. E. reports were called for and all were good. The Church is moving on by the leadership of Rev. B. A, Gibson, a great preacher and sow winner for Christ. The Presiding Elder was very pleased over the work, we have a good and true Presiding Elder and may God bless him and his family. We lost one of our best members, Sister Lusendia Chestnut, age 99 years 10 months 2 weeks old. She served the church 85]’ years. We love her but God loves her best. ‘Miss Eola Stafford Rey. B. A. Gibson, Pastor Dre Wi Mall PAE, Ed. Would like to publish a sketch of Sister Chestnut’s life. A GOSPEL FEAST Leplore, Miss. Our meeting began August 28th, the pastor did all of the preaching. To say the least he is a great preacher and from, the outside asking for prayer. Evangelist. The spirit ran “high each night. Sinners would’ come running Gamblers who have lived here for a long time and never were seen in a church were converted in this meeting. Many nights the people were held spell bound from his preaching. Rey. Foster is a gospel preacher and a great eader. The sinners here have great espect for him, \ Members added to the church 33, and or the Circuit 45. He came to us two ears ago. We hope to have him back ior 2 more years, , A. W. Jackson, P. E. Rey. H. M. Foster, Pastor Eve Tenson G. SCRIVENS FOR THE Southern Recorder Singleton: in the air and read DR. C. Dear Dr. I hear much much-in the paper about Dr. J. H. Clayborn, going to the bishopric in 1940, and I have been casting about in my mind the proper man to follow him in that office. He has done so much with the Southern’ Recorder until it will be hard to get a man to fill his place but I have in mind one of the finest men in the|church to fill the place made so. honorable by Dr. Clayborn, the race leader, high churchman, a logical reasoner, a phi- losophical genius, and a magnanimous Philanthropist Fresiding Elder and Elder of the Greenwood District, of the East Miss. Annual Conference, treasurer of Campbell College, mem- ber of the executive and trustee board. He is a great and good man, an educator, a college graduate and fully prepared to folloy Dr. Clayborn., He is a scholar and writer, a man of much influence and well experienced, he’s the proper man for editor for “the Southern Christian Recorder. Dr. Scrivens has paid one hundred dollars for a poor struggling girl to enter Campbell College. He is a great asset to the church and race. All the men of the 8th Episcopal District love and reyere him and will stick by him until he’s elected, Dr, Clayborn will ‘ 4 Conference |’ | THE CHRISTIAN RECOR pig i ER C.M.E. BISHOPS Bishops James A. Bray, and Arthur | elected Episcopates at the recent ses-| both Bishops Bell, and Russell Hamlett are conferring with Drs. W.} sion of the C.M.E Y. Bell, and Chas. Russell, newly WAVERLY, TENN Fourth Quarterly Conference of Sal- ter Chapel A. M. E. Church was held Sept. 25-26. Rev. J. H. Caldwell, pas- | or; Rey. G. M. Banks, Presiding Elder. Dr; Banks was at his best as you know he is a power, behind the Throne. 4 In the afternoon Dr. Banks was ac- companied to Johnsonville by Rev Caldwell and wife, and the Stewards of Salter Chapel, Rey. Caldwell preached a wonderful sermon. He used as his text: Phil. 3:13:14. At 8 p.m audience assembled Banks preach- full of the a large and appreciative at Salter Chapel and. Dr ed another great sermon Holy Ghost. The people were made to rejoice. Dr. Banks was pleased with reports, paid Presiding Elder in full. —Mrs. §.'B. Caldwell be elected bishop in 1940, there's no doubt about that, he is well seasoned and ripe for that position. Dr. Clay- born is wise in Council, simple in man- ner and courageous in-battle, he is the man to be elevated. Dear readers, the church will make no mistake in electing Dr. Scrivens as editor for the South- ern Christian Recorder. J] have known him for years*and he is honest, up- right, reliable, and able, alt of Miss. and the connection, I am = sure will stand by Dr. Scrivens for this worthy post, let's all pull for Dr. Scrivens. Dr. Singleton, I hope you will remain where you are as editor of the Christian Recorder. You have made a great editot and the whole church has ac- knowledged that. Dr. Scrivens is your friend and will stick with you to the ditch, I am thy brother, and ser- vant, ‘ * Henry 8. Gardner i 1 The General Confer-| professor must be proud of his dis- linguisht pupils ence. At ong time Bishop Bray taught GET32,400,000$ UTOPIAN CONSERVATION BENEFICIAL + BUSINESS TRUST Wanted: Incorporators and Investors in 27 Varieties Mineral Health Giving Springs Project $6,480,000 YEARLY IS LOO MUCH MONEY TO LEY GO TO WASTE. TH UTOPIAN Conservation Trust Estate, has a Co-operative Mutual Benetsi Plan. If used, will save the above amount and yide it among {ts associates. At present they have group of Mineral Health Giving Springs, A Free Git From Nature. If these Springs produce 5 gallons of water per minute at 50 cents each, and the water is not saved, the loss is $150 per hour, $3600 per day $108,000 per month, or $6,450,000 per year. Understand this is NA- TURE’S FREE GIFT. We don’t have to buy material to manufactur the water. Nature gives us that part in her own way, from her ow Laboratory and sends it up to us to eatch, bottle, sell, and keep the money, which we now let go to waste at the rate of $32,400,000 in 5 years. It is impossible to divide the springs into well detined clas as many Mineral Springs hold in solution a dozen other elements be sides the one giving the water its mame, and while they are all heal- ing they are non-injurious, The chief reason why physicians prescribe the Natural Minerai Waters is because they are known to contain, in a natural State, a tive remedial substances. A Mineral Water which is manufacture. and offered to the physicians under the guise of a natural water is deception detrimental to the patient. The Sanatorium and Minerai Springs Co. offers the Best of purity and strength, of natural mineral waters from Nature's Laboratory Used and recommended for human ills; for internal medication, both heat and cold; also mud and water baths for restoration of health The late Mrs, Peyton Miller, near Farmsville, Va., after having been given up to die by the Doctors failed to take their opinion, in- stead she tried Nature’s plan, she drank water from some of th« many springs on her newly acquired place, and immediately began to Improve, and in a short time she was healed of disorders that had | 4 wrecked her health for years., Thus, this Accidental Discovery of +> Mineral Springs and marvelous recovery of this invalid was heralded = everywhere, aud millions have been helped back to health. Mrs + Miller, a highly respected colored lady, left many children. Among £ them Dr. Miller, of Farmville. Va. Since 1574 the Miller 3 Yamily owned these Mineral Springs, until Dr. E. P. Read purchased 7 them some time ago for the Eureka Sanatorium Health Restoring t Association. Philadelphia Office: 1422 Lombard St. KINGSLEY 206! 5! ¢ The UTOPIA CONSERVATION group offers to each purchase? ‘t one of its Beneficial Interest at $5.00, an equal share of profits made | from. this wasted wealth. Surely no colored person should permi this great money-saving plan to pass, ‘ ===== DSC09193.JPG ===== a MARRIED Miss Lillian Vernita TRANSITIONS THE CHRISTIA sil lca Greene, only | and to teach self-help amon) Mrs. S. L. Arkansas was : Sep- N RECORDER made of Richard Allen a (Negro) for the Religious freedom manhood rights dom, 18) he Religious race group. The African Methodist Episcopal Church has no Mother Church in America; just four years Iston, son] after the M.E. Church North was or- 40TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY * Rock ch “AS I THINK I WRITE” By Rev. Wm. H. Burnette Methe New a doubt the M. E. MUSIC HYMNALS a: d new A.M.E. Music uls, Bound in semi Head Bands ifully stamped in with rocco d Beaut Id are offered at these | Single Copy — $ 1.50 Half Doz. _ $ 6.50 One Doz. — $12.00 Mail Your Orders Today We Pay Postag ~ A. M. E. BOOK CONCERN . = Te S. 1th St, Philadelphia, Pa. Evangelist Nathaniel Hawthorne Jeltz, D.D. . Pledged to help Dr Hemingway extend the De- partment of Charch Extension to include Evangelism looking forward to official action on this in 1940 Serv- ing meanwhile anywhere in the connection Im conducting Revivals and large Interracial Services. For dates write: THE A. M. BE, BOOK CONCERN 114 So. 19th Street DR. JELTZ The Preacher _ Philadelphia, Penna, | living together in family and communal TERE eee. be: if they do not bring forth now Rad also promi- “ and kson, teachers s solem- tor Pearl t Episcopal was started in 1787 and -ctional Organization in greatest s kind in the world ganized Richard Allen organized the African Methodist Episcopal Church. Thus the African Methodist Episcopal Church could not have a Mother Church in America and at the same time have ‘a founder. So she has no Mother Church in America, for Richard Allen was the founder and first Bishop of the African Methodist Episcopal Church. And too, the M.E. Church North was just four years of age when Richard Allen organized the African Methodist Episcopal Church, so by that fact the M. E. Church North was too young to be a Mother, and can only be the elder sister of the African Meth- odist Episcopal Church which she is. It is significant I think that we should teach our membership and especially the children throughout our entire race group in America, Africa, the Islands and for that matter the people of the world, that Richard Allen was the ex- © and conclusive founder of the clus. enti | os frican Methodist Episcopal Church, which has no Mother Church in Amer- ica, but an elder sister in Methodism and in the Lord. There is a deal in the organization of the African Methodist Episcopal Church that is sacred, which makes it very dear to us. This is as it should be. The most outstanding example of Negro ability for self-government to- day in the United States, comes out of the fact that the African Methodist Episcopal Church has existed as a for- midable organization for nearly 151 rs, which is not only significant, but attestation of the above statement as being a fact. The African Metho- dist Episcopal Church has developed a leadership throughout the years that the race supports and according to the Census has acquired more than $36,- 000,000.00 worth of property, has more than 6000 Organizations scattered over the United States, gets out five publi- maintains two publishing houses and ten colleges with Western University Divinity School of Religious for the training of the Ministry; has a resident Bishop in South Africa and a resident Bishop ‘in West Africa, main- tains work in various, sections of the country. With all this being true, yet today the history of the African Meth- odist Episcopal Church suggests thaf we should continue as in the days of cations, the early fathers of the Church to pre- sent through our beloved Church an aggressive CHRISTIANITY, with 4 forward-going record in extending the borders of the great African Metho- dist Episcopal Church, both at home and abroad. The true mission ‘of the Church in this or any other country, is an out- growth of spiritual life in service and example. Therefore, the Foreign Mis- sion fields are an integal part of our Denominational life, and also the Home Mission work. For instance, what do you think the future of the world would be and of what value, say in a hundred years, would the labors and sacrifices of men and women of today who are \ |e ee. She THURSDAY, OCTOBER any children by their union? I manner, no Denomination, or Chi congregation can be said to be truly potential in religious quality, unselfi »] and universally charitable and saving: to humanity, unless it extends beyond something else saying just being promi- nent. It must go forward in Missions and in Mission Fields, and should sup- port the same among the less privileged and neglected of human beings, both in the Home and Foreign Mission Fields in all possible parts of the world. In keeping with the Command of our — Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, the Fathers of African Methodism have ex_ tended their activities in the advance- ment of the Redeemer’s Kingdom through our beloved Church—in which responsibilities we share at this time not only to our Country (America), but - to South and West Africa, South and Central America, the Islands and for that matter, as above stated in all pos- sible parts of the world. Bishops Wright and Howard are making good in Africa: But as Bishop Wright has said, because of the terri- tory with its great population, together with the pioneer work and teaching yet to be done, South Africa should be di- vided into two Episcopal Districts, with two Bishops to live in South Africa to, Supervise that work. A Bishop should be assigned to West Africa alone, so- as to properly supervise the work of that Episcopal District. South and Central America, Bermuda, West In- dies and the Virgin Islands should be made an Episcopal District and a Bish- op assigned to that Episcopal District ard live there, with something put be- hind him in a financial way, with which to make his administration a. success. By so doing We would more substantu-. ally extend the borders of our beloved Church, The African Methodist Episcopal Church has a great opportunity in South and Central America and the Islands to do service for the Master and humanity, and for the advancement of our great Church. Close Episcopal Supervision and Christian Education, play a very great ‘part in the advance- ment of the Redeemer’s Kingdom a-— mong men. The Church as a Connec-_ tion in Methodism, that fail to give sufficient Episcopal Supervision and Educational interest for the training of its Ministry for spiritual leadership among the people will not be-continu- ously successful in the advancement of an aggressive Christianity. I, think that after 151 years of progress that the African Methodist Episcopal Church — has made as a formidable Organiza- tion, she should now take her rightful. place in all Foreign Fields where our people are populated. Therefore, to begin this aggressive forward move- ment to the front line of service for God and humanity at the forth-coming — General, we should make 18 Episcopal _ Districts and elect five new bishops. — The three new districts could be made as follows: Viz, make Oklahoma and Louisiana an Episcopal District, divide | South Africa into two Episcopal Dis- tricts, make South and Central Amer- ica, Bermuda, West Indies and the Vir gin Islands an Episcopal District. Then with 18 Episcopal Districts and five new — Bishops under the undying influence of our immortal Richard Allen, we wolc raise the BANNER of the great Afri \ | $ . 3 . Tae , Episcopal Church with a renewed yancement of aggressiveness, to still forward in the expansion of our be- ed Church toward the unknown fu- ie. ‘. G fi me one has said that we should talk about making 18 Episcopal siricts and electing five new Bishops, t it is unwise to discuss it. Well y said 151 years ago that it was plish for Richard Allen to think about banizing the African Methodist Epis- pal Church and in order to prevent m, they carried him into the courts, Richard Allen by the grace of God ( the help of a few FRIENDS won and went forward. Shall we do I answer no, a thousand: times | am for aggressive expansion of African Methodist Episcopal at mie and abroad. The leadership of African Methodist Episcopal pirch is having competition, such as ever had before and‘if it is not wise vill not be able to hold the interest the new generation and too, oth the hy generation and our Church will fer for the lack of the necessary ership; Which -should be given ough and by the African Methodist iscopal Church. The Negroes every. ere in the world are coming to a usness of a kind, that the one 4 program more suited for the rocs betterment than the African thodist_ Episcopal Church, but we st carry it to them in a progressive order that they may know it. present Bench of . Bishops have nobly, but they need to be as- |» the leadership of the Church Koce, by Other strong and vigorous s oi Allen who meet the Pauline re- ement_of a bishop. is Ps he Church should make 18 Episco- Districts and elect five new bishops. us not only consider our present us, but let us consider our resources, Por'unities, the numberof unchurch. People of our group, and the great sin the Almighty~God. To. not Ke 18 Episcopal Districts and elect ‘ew Bishops in the Church at this , would.T think, be a calamity upon luture of the great African Metho- Episcopal Church. The Church ld still Jose in Prestige, it would '‘n membership and would thereby ‘rancially. It would make it more leult for the Presiding Elders and fors to hold in tact the present mem- Sp of our Church, much less to add © members to our beloyed Church; there are those who would take He in pointing to the African Metho- Episcopal Church, as going back- d, and as being a failure and under i condition how could we hope to in tact our present membership? ' could we hope to have new mem- S unite’ with our churches? What ld become of the leadership of the Can Methodist Episcopal Church? hat will become of the prestige of Church? The prestige of the rch would be. crippled for ‘always the entrire leadership of the ch would be relegated, which ld reduce! the African Methodist Scopal Church and its leadership to : less importance in the field of “n development at home and a- ’d; for there are those who through Years have h the Africa uch ji dc the Teade “e THE ’ who would be more than glad to point out a fact, the African Methozdist Episcopal Church being a failure in its Jeadership and program. Therefore, let us “HOLD FAST” the leadership of the African Methodist - Episcopal Church and its program by an aggres- sive ,¢xpansion, seeking earnestly and prayfully to redouble our membership with a better trained Ministry for the spiritual leadership in the development of Christianity and good citizenship among our people. Such training as of- fered by Western University School of Religious with President F. D. Jordan at its head, under the dynamic leader- ship of Rt. Rey. Noah Wellington Wil- liams, Presiding Bishop of the Fifth Episcopal District, who in hs travels throughout the Fifth District has caus. ed the Flag of African Methodism to be hung out emblazoned with the fire of matchless ambition and leadership, with his wiwfe, Mrs. Helen A. W. Williams, who in her travels with him carries sunshine throughout the Dis- trict. I'cannot see how we can afford not to elect five new Bishops and make 18 Episcopal Districts at the forth-coming General Conference in’ a time like this, when we must face and fight our hard- est battle to maintain the formidable leadership of the African Method Epis- copal Church. There are many fine young men of splendid training, of tried and true loyalty, with progres- sive leadership qualities who would make excellent bishops. Some of them who are being considered for the Bish- opric in 1940 are as follows: Frank Madison Reid, John H. Clay- born,,C. A. Gibbs, A. J. Allen, S. S. Morris, A. D. Avery, Joseph Gomez, Wrote Griftine C.- 2E. Stewart, A. Wayman Ward, J. O. Haithcock, R. B. Smith, D. Ward Nichols, H. E. Walden, T. J. Miles, J. C. Beckett, D. T. Babcock, E. A. Adams, G. T. Stinson, A. R. Cooper, J. L. Butler, Geo. W. Baber, P. F. Jackson, J. S. Johnson, Chas. Long, J. N. Campbell, CHRISTIAN RECORDER. | from Wilberforce and Yale Universities PAGE FIFTEEN trends in the thought and actions of | Rey. F. Shipes of Franklin, Ky. Very our group. He has received degrees interesting topics were discussed all through the meeting. The guest speak- and has also done graduate work at the er for Wednesday night was Mrs. Ohio State University. He has contribut Irene Perkins, the Secretary-Treasurer ed much to the progress of social work} of the Young People’s Division of the among Negroes. To cite some of his| West Ky. Missionary Society. Thurs- contributions he, with others, was day night the speaker was the Rev. founder of the Ohio State Conference T. S. Leadbetter of the Plymouth , on Social Work Among Negroes; help| Congregational Church, Louisville, Ky. organize The Columbus League in 1917; The following officers were elected: founder of the Colored Big Sisters, in Miss Mary B. Tyler, Dist. Supt. of Columbus, and The Friendly Service Sunday School, Elizabethtown; Miss Bureau, which has become a pattern Margery Pool, Secretary of S. S.’s, for crime preyention organizations Browling Green, Miss. Bertha Steele, throughout the country. “Mr. Allen Secretary League, Louisville; Mr. evolved the idea of a national service Herbert Ralston, Supt. of Leagues, club among Negroes and has built Louisville. such an organization known as The + The financial part of the Convention Frontiers Club. These are a few of Syas also improved. his outstanding achievements. Every one left having had a wonder- Mr. Allen, son of the late Dr. G. W. ful time and paying tribute to the Rev. Allen, former editor of the Southern Carter and good people of Woodburn. Christian Recorder, is a prominent We are hoping to have our splendid member of*long standing in the AME LP. E. Hughes and others with us next Church. year. Rey. B. M. Hughes, P. E. Rey. J. L. Carter, Pastor (Miss) Mary B. Tyler LEE A.M.E. MISSION Dixon, Ill. The Lee A.M.E. Mission was dedi- LOUISVILLE, KY. cated on Sept. 18. A beautiful service] A great Quarterly Conference closing was held and all enjoyed it who were] the 3rd year of Rey. L. A. Haynes, Present. The service was opened with] as pastor of Sty James’ A. M. E Bishop John A. Gregg and Presiding] Church. We would not close our con- Elder Maguinez reading the dedication ference year without letting the many services, after receiving the key of the| readers of the Christian Recorder know church they marched to the front. “I just what we are doing at St. James. Love Thy Kingdom God” was sung by| Our 4th Quarterly Conference which the congregation. Bishop John A.|was held Sept. 16th was a glowing suc- | Gregg then gave a wonderful talk after cess, with Dr. B. M. Hughes, Pre- which a chorus of thirty voices from siding Elder of the W. Louisville Dis- Rockford, Ill., directed’ by Rev. G. trict, presiding. After the devotion by Holt of Allen Chapel A’M.E. Church, | the pastor, the P. E. selected the 103rd gave a splendid program of songs.| Psalm and exhorted therefrom. After Bishop Gregg was accompanied to Dix=] which Mrs. S. B, Smith was elected on by Mrs. Gregg and the Presiding] Secretary and Mrs. M- L. Bass re Elder Maguinez and wife. Many oth-| porter. The P. E. opened the Con- er visitors were present from various ference, by asking the disciplinary surrounding cities. Mother Allens_] questions. All reports showed progress worth of Chicago, Mrs. Holt of Rock-| There were 5 deceased this quarter. ford, Ill. and Rey. Simmons of the} Each report read asked in very em- R. A. Scott, J. B. Butler, J. W. Hall, | Second Baptist Church of Dixon. The phatic and positive terms for the return Milton Mickens, J. J. Morant, O. | Rev. Charles Enoch of Lee A.M.E.] of Rev. L. A. Haynes, who is untiring A. Wilson, J. W. Hair, A. P. Postell, C. A. Carr, F: M. Gow, J. R. Powe, Gish: Cole? I. Steady, J. Y. Tansti, E. H. Beard; E. J. Jackson, F. R. C. ‘ Mission was presented a gift from the| in his efforts. The P. E. was paid his Missionary Society~in appreciation of| full assessment Friday eveni his work here. after which he was host to a lovely recep- Many beautiful flowers were brought} tion served by the Industrial Club. | problems of our Church and Race. /WINGS OVER JORDAN Program: veted the. place held| the Marginal Power.” Methodist Episcopal] Mr. Allen, because of his training | ° Durden, Wm. Barnes, J. W: Walker,1t© beautify the church. To those who| Visiting ministers were Rev. A. T. GBS E Bounee! G. R. Polk, E. Driver, | had never witnessed a dedication ser-| Clark, P. E. of the Louisville District, W._ EK. Hope, W. D. Miller, A. P. vice it was a memory to cherish in|\Rev. F. H. Shipes and our own Dr. Gray, H. M. Gollins, A. I. G. Richard-] ¥¢4ts to come. M. J. Keys. Sunday morning Dr son. All of these men are eminent and Rev. Charles Enoch, Pastor Hughes addressed the Sunday School have splendid leadership qualities, some Stella Ashford waice Was inspiring and uplifting. At of whom should be elected bishops for : IL o'clock’ Junior Church opened. ser- larger service, that this oldest and most vices . Ore Hughes, exhorted from the influential Organization among us theme, ‘Pioneers of Faith;” there was might go forward and attract intelli.| Dhe West Louisville District Sunday one addition. The P. E. was encour: gently and vigorously the present day School and League Convention closed aging in his remarks, Prayer changes Thursday night after a very successful | things. BT Re MAU COCA Gs tiie meeting of 2 days. Total raised this quarter $677.91 for St. Louis, Missouri] The meeting was opened Wednesday| the year $2,616.69, More Anon, | with an. inspirational message by the ~ WOODBURN, KY. x —M. L. Bass i COLUMBUS, OHIO y CHRISTIAN RECORDER SUBSCRIPTION : y GEORGE A. SINGLETON, Editor and Manager 716 S. 19th Street Philadelphia, Pa. Please Renew my Subscription for One Year ( ) Check Please enter my name for a new Subscription for One Year ( ) Check Sunday, October 2, at 9:30 a.m., over the CBS Network, Mr. N. B. Allen, Executive Secretary of The Co- lumbus Urban League, spoke on THE He discussed “The Negro Discovers IND MG ian Cv r yn savune hes sino sbaanencesudaweevksbmesactassaveiea. : Inclosed find Money Order for $138. 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Hughes, President W H. and § M. Society, 900 W S Texa f President Mite mi M t 9-E Eliza- Michigan Thomas, Editor of the ionar Recorder, Drak Ave Orange, N lw | : Associate Missionary Ave., ‘ood President of Ministers Coun- Little Rock, nsend, th Street, | WASHINGTON, TEXAS > ind Bible In- District cor Spring A.M.E. Brenham 25-26 began at 10;30 a.m. No. 12 lined by Rev. | as. Thomas. Scripture lesson Mark 4, Rev. W Jones; prayer, | Re i D. Moore; song by choir; P, E. presented Rev. J. R | berts of Saur pel Station to | Preach Text, “T ow Me.” A soul stirring sermon was preached. Rev. F D. Holloway omplimented the sermon He extended the invitation for the reception of members and sin- ners, four camg and accepted prayer. \ short period of praise service ‘was miven to the unsaved Revs. W. J. J. Jones and tae, 9 Edkis were called tot lift the offeri session Reassembled at 3:30 P.M., praise services were opened by Revs. J. H Walker; Scripture lesson John 7 1-10] by Rev. M. L. Williams Organization Sisters Lucille Burrell and M oA aggie Langham were elected secretaries The inside casin of 3rd window bar ‘of S 5. Convention. Brothers W. M.M Donald and Eugene Ferguson iiketed marshals. Sister H. L, Swearenin RN. elected reporter to Christian Re. corder, Bro. Eagene Ferguson olécred Sunday School Union, 716 &. 19h gia’ reporter to Southern Christian Recor sa Rename ers pe es Donald and Mrs. R. J.. Bracy; Com- Editor of the corder, 513} ments and annual dues. _| report was made, all were to report Wilson, Editor of the 5213 .|F. D-. Holloway; Solo, Bro. Eugene ‘ sermon was preached.» ‘After reviewing of reports broug our meeting to a close. Eac ministe made a fair report; the P. E, full of smiles. He invited all to go , Waco, Texas to the S.S. Congress. Rey. Jack, Johnson, Past Rev. J. V. B. Goins, P, 9 Miss Hattie Lee Sweareng Subscribe For THE CHRISTIAN RECORDE} rapt GOW Pulpit § Hangings, Bible Markers, ete Fine materials, beautiful work. pleasingly low prices. State you; needs. Catalog and samples on request. DeMoulin Bros. & Co, _1194 S. 4th St., Greenville, 1, der. Committee on Annual Dues, Rev. M. L. Williams, Bro. W. M. Mc- Revs. W. J- mittee on Assessments “TJones and J. V. Edkis. The P. E. called the roll for assess- A pleasing We progress during the Conyention. adjourned for night services. Reassembled at 8:30 p.m., opening hymn No. 1 lined by Rev. F.. D. Moore; prayer by Rev. J. V. Edkis; Mark 14:1-14, Rev. Scripture lesson Ferguson. The P. E. presented Rev. W. J. J. Jones, of Clay Circuit to preach, who selected John 18:37; Subject, “To this end was I born.” Text “Life Purpose.” A soul-stirring sermon was preached. Rev. F. D. Holloway complimented the sermon. He extended the invita- tion for the reception of members and sinners, four came and accepted: pray- er. Bros. Robert Johnson and Chas. READ! ‘THINK! ACT! Many subscribers to the Chris. tian Recorder are behind. Please | McClellan lifted the offering, © $3.55 send us your RENEWAL siven. We adjourned for the 2nd day’s ance ee ETS: afford to st x session ; 4 : : Ms ding the “Mother Recorder” Praise services were opened_at 7:30 neater $ am : hich i ill i a.m. We had a spiritual praise service, whi beter eee ee creasing in value and popularity This is a notice that we will be compelled to drop the names of all delinquent subscribers after _two weeks from this issue. Please afterwards our Bible Institute began, it was taught by “Revs. F. D> Hollo- and J.. V. Edkis. Everyone was led with new ideas and inspirations. We adjourned for night services. Ww Reassembled at 8:50 p.m. had a gp aes pest ae hee onse™ spiritual praise service. The P. E, i aeaGe THI : NK!- ACT! presented Rev: Cornelius of the Bell- ville District-to preach; a soul stirring Buy Direct From Manufacturer and SAVE MONEY! WE MANUFACTURE A COMPLETE LINE OF CHOIR GOWNS PULPIT GOWNS EMBROIDERIES YARD GOODS ~ TRIMMINGS STOLES CAPS GOWNS AND CHOIR’ HATS, VESTMENTS CHURCH HANGINGS ACADEMIC HOODS Ask to see the New Blue and Maroon Robes and Caps SEND FOR NEW CATALOGS ay: National Academic Cap and Gown Co. 821-23 Arch St. rire A PENNSYLVANIA ies * Crosses, Hymn Tablets, Bulletin Boards, Communion Service. Altar Appointments, i, emer aios ~— b 7 Tr) “FATE GOD ouR FA — VOLUME XC.—NO. 29 » OLE a BISHOPS DAVIS AND SIMS REPLY TO BISHOP FLIPPER Flipper. by Bishop Flipper. Philadelphia. “The A.M.E. Church won't ‘have] there -enough bishops in the connection to save him. “Any organiza- tion outside of the A.M. E. Church that wants Bryant may have him, be- cause we are defi- nitely through with him. Bryant doesn’t be lieve that, let him meet us in Detroi -in 1940 and Vll-show him that I mean and Bryant any more BISHOP DAVIS business.” Stealing a Department “Of all the thieving charged to var- jOus members of the church, no one has ever attempted to steal an cntire de- partment from the connection as Bry- ant did in his refusal to turn the S. S. Union over to Dr. E. A. Selby as the last general conference of the church directed.” Regretable, Says Bishop Sims Bishop Sims: “It is most regretable that Bishop Flipper, a beneficiary of all the- Church has had. to offer, should have taken the stand he has. mie to concede that Bishop Sims . him, must have been ‘greatly aggravated | cern by the church can be easily veri- from some source ‘to have made such| fied by Lewis Tanner Moore, attorney, statements which reflect on the whole|and the Fidelity Trust. Company of church, I refuse to believe that he meant | Philadelphia. ‘S4, all he was quoted as saying.” Future Action Possible “The report of the interview hasn’t he said. “Approximately $4,000 for the done anyone any good,” Bishop. Sims] support of the project has come as of- continued. “I, at times, have taken the|ferings from the various districts this initiative in bringing about peace and ‘at | year, and of this amount the district of our last council, meeting, all of his col-' which Bishop Flipper presides con- _ legues expressed good will toward him. tributed approximately $300, i The following release first appeared in the Afro-American. ‘Bishops Davis and Sims disagree sharply with Bishop The former takes issue in the Sunday School Union controversy, while the latter regrets the stand taken ‘Bishop Sims, as chairman of the Board of Publication, also expresses himself clearly on the ownership of the Book Concern in blunder of publicity. “J, as one bishop | Publishing House in Philadelphia no have always held him] longer belonged to the church was al- in the highest es- | so declared false by Bishop Sims, who teem and now have|is chairman of the Board of Publica- no prejudice against | tion. ——S aren't dism. cago under the late DR: HF. TYREE church. capacity. Since coming into For two weeks Dr. H. F. Tyree has been confined to the Presbyterian Hos- pital having suffered a stroke of pa- somewhat improved. and Tennes for his] cessfully leading is} Oklahoma African ralysis. He jis And if] fhe entire connection prays and complete. He the (| recovery full pastor of St. | a church of at least 2,000 members. = Arkansas. Because of the dilemma in which we are placed as a denomination, it may result in a conference with him.” ed by Dr T would never be one in the A.M.E. Church.” A.M.E. Church Okay On this score, Bishop Davis told the * AFRO that the connection at this time is in a better shape than it has been in the last twenty-five yeats. And while folks are leaving the church others are joining. This happens in all de- nominations, he said. Bishop Sims asked if there were any ties which bound Bishop Flipper to the church, stated: God. for him friend, true and tried loves the church It’s hard for he, whom I’ve known “There is no law, custom or senti- ee ae pert meh -all my life, would | ment which prevents the senior bishop Bek Ais R Kees step into such a} from resigning if he so desired.” © ee SN Bishop Flipper’s allegation, that the Ww Reading, Sheraton The Second Evidently he| He stated that ownership of the con- Saturday. _ “Dr. Curry merely acted as an agent he sermon for the A.M.E. Church in the deal,” that was in Christ.” home of Mrs. Edith Bee : \LTHE-0FF og oo Re | OF THE AFRICAN-ME 5 W) OUR BROTHER, og Bishop Bethel was always the Bishop Tookes has served in Kentucky At present he is suc- and The | divine effluyia, a potency which literally melts the hearts of his hearers and wins men and women to the Christian way of living. Such a preacher! POTTSVILLE, PA. Union Services were held A.M-E Rev. Wm. White, pastor. Patrick was guest speaker choirs rendered the music. Quarterly benefit of the church. Sunday, Sept. 25 was Rally Day at : a Bethel AGM. Be Church, An Occasional Letter—Bishop J.- BISHOP H. Y. TOOKES Bishop H.” Y. Tookes was elected to the episcopacy in 1932 when the Gen- eral Conference met in Cleveland, Ohio. For several years he had been a promi- nent figure in Florida African Metho- While pastor of Bethel in Chi- Gaines he raised the largest amount of “Dollar Money” in the history of the filled to Arkansas Methodi Matthew in Philadelphia,} educational interests of the district cen- ter at Shorter College, in Little Rock, In the same city is located the’ Southern Christian Recorder, edit John H. Clayborn, Tookes is co-chairman with Bishop R. A. Grant of the new Department of Rev Pottsville 134 episcopacy Bishop speech, Thank 3ishop Tookes has a large heart, like his. frame and at Shera- following Church, A. C. Patrick, pastor, Bethel A.M.E. Church, Reading, Rev J. F, Stewart, pastor and Sheraton, ALC Conference was held at Bethel A:M.E. Church Rey. W. L. Johnson, Pre- siding Elder of the Philadelphia District presided over the meeting. was preached Sunday morning by the Rey. W. L. Johnson. His text was, “Let this mind be in you A spaghetti supper was held at th Si sees che : t the | Transitions Foster for the WIAD OT GAN: Ax Py Bishop Flipper was quoted as re- oe ° y marking that “the church has gone Religious Education; U MRS. A, E.\ HEATH down so until if I were not a bishop, As a preacher of the gospel, BishOP'| ciate President of the W. H, & I Tookes is a marvel He possesses a Missionary Socicties of the Eleventh Episcopal District her department at the Tri August 16,21, 1938 yention in A women of the State of Florida. In This Issue The Daily. Altar—Rev. Carlyle F Stewart Sunday School Lesson Editorials : By This Sign - Napoleon J. Frederick Build Smaller Churches ......- The Sunday School Union Agant (Sani. Ween oe eNnens Jealousy—( of the Week)... Pointed Points ...... Churchman Afild Sts Young People’s Page—Miss Eliza- beth M. Thomas .. es Allen Christian Endeayor League Bishop Flipper and South Carolina —Rev: W| R| Bowman News At A Glance .... The Christian Recorder Pulpit .... Stray Shots—Rey. John Harmon.. vena seeder tener THODIST-EPISCOPAL CHURCH. She reported Over a thousand dollars from te Con- She is a great worker and is well loved by the ans No 7 10 14 14 15 ‘AS
• October 20, 1938
  ===== DSC09178.JPG ===== REV. GLENN THOMAS SETTLE 1, and foun- RG MISSISSIPPI rganizatic a splendid report, say that the entire praying, meets here stor and. his for the year g Elder, Rev has accomplished a 1 and he has the the fold many Char ictory oyer Brand new A.M,E. Music lymnals, Bound in | STATE MISSIONARY Little Rock, Arkansas | the W. H. and F. Missionary of the Twelfth Episcopal District A. M. E. Church convened at Bethel | \.M.E. Church, Little Rock, Arka sas. September 20-21. The meeting opened Tuesday morn- ing at 10:45, the regular op |} ceedure of Prayer, Song, | etc following which Rev. Je Ne Campbell presented H. Y. Tookes, Bishop. of the, 12th Episcopal District | arose and,in a very Christ like manner preached a powerful sermon to a very large, audience. Every eye was shedding tears. The subject was “COME.” The Bishop forgot he was disobeying the orders of the physician. He then consecrated the elements of the Sacrament aided by Reverends J. who E. Lunon, L. S. Overall, Wm. Win- ston, G. B:. Ashford, J. R. Lowrey, W. T. Eskridge- The Bishop then raised a collection of $34.40 for the Missionary Society, and not being contented with this, there was a blind man in the audience (Mr. Wm. Hunter) and he raised $3.11 for him The Bishop then presented Mrs. H. |S. Trent, President of the Convention. The regular routine of business was carried out until time for dinner. The evening was opened with devotions, Minutes read and com. mittees appointed—Assessments—Per- sonal | Dues—Resolutions—Memoirs. Many interesting thoughts presented: Second morning “Quiet Hour” con- ducted by Mesdames Morgan, and Fowler Mrs. Bertha Owens, first vice president, presented Mrs.°H. S. Trent. who gave a wonderful annual message on “Sharing Our Influence and Skill” Mrs. Campbell then gave a very interesting -talk and many gave ex- pression as to their feelings regarding her talk. We wish to thank the various min- isters who came and took part in var- Rey. Clayborne came in late buttgave a very inspiring talk. Mrs. M. P. Tookes, Supervison of the District was presented to the au- dience with cheers and song. After a few remarks she spoke to the audience session jous ways en the subject, “Africa Our Chief Mission Field) What Do We Know \bout It?” Very interesting and in- formative Miss Williams, teacher of Shorter College made a very interesting talk on the duty of the young folk of today in the Church. f ] semi f Morocco with Head Bands f ind Beautifully stamped in ‘| Gold are offered at ‘these : Bie | Single Copy — $1.50 Half Doz. — $6.50 One Doz. — $12.00 f Mail Your Orders Today We Pay Postag A. M. E. BOOK CONCERN . ‘we 3. ith Se, Philadelnhin Pa Phe night service’ was int charge of the Missionary » Society with music furnished by the'choir, Presi- dent Gregg gave an excellent lecture | on “Our Duty To Shorter College.” The meeting was full of thought and alue Local Officers President—Mrs. H. S. Trent Secretary—Mrs. H. A. Lunon Treasurer—Mrs, M, B. Thomas Pastor—Revy. J. N. Campbell tishop—Rt. Rey.'H. Y. Tookes Reporter—H. E. Carolina BIRMINGHAM, ALA. The Fourth Quarterly Conferenge of the St. James A.M.E. Church, Avon- dale, was held Friday night, Sept. 23. The meeting was opened at 7:30 p.m. } The State Missionary Convention of] mor: Society | day ening pro-| which began at ll o'clock a.m. |] Decalogue,| text I Corinthians 2:2. “For I am de- with the Presiding Elder CONVENTION everything was carried out be: ful throughout the meeting. The m ing was then adjourned until Sun ning beginning at 9:30 a.m, Sun- School was then opened the Pre- siding Elder was present in Sunday School, and made himself a visitor of n-]each class during the 30 minutes of lesson. After Sunday School he then took charge of the morning services termined not to know anything among you, save Jesus Christ, and him cruci- fied.” This was a soul stirring sermon, it was enjoyed by all. ~~ Raised this Quarter $186.80. Dr. P. T. Matherson, P.. Ee Dr. A. W. Patterson, Pastor Mrs. Salle H. Jones — Fe 5 x CHICAGO, ILL. eee The. First Quarterly Conference of Wayman A.M.E. Church conyened on Monday night, October 3rd with the Presiding Elder, Rev. S. R. Maguinéez presiding. Wayman is the first church on the West Chicago District, there- fore the Presiding Elder starts his round at this point. j This is the beginning of the pastor’s seventh year of service with these faith- ful people and , the Presiding Elder’s sixth. year. We were happy to return and ‘find a sign over the door reading, “Welcome Rev. J.D. Coston and Rev.-S. R. Maguinez back to Wayman.” Way- man Boosters. i g In view of the fact we had only one day to raise finance we are not making any mention about, money but we do ‘want the entire Connection to know of the genuine, sincere welcome that was extended us in this our return. “The spirit of harmony, peace and love per- vaded the entire session of our Quar- terly Conference. : Es Dr. Maguinez and I have gone through the years with clasped hands without any misunderstanding, not only as Pastor and Presiding Elder, but as brothers, friends and pals. Dr. Maguinez is an unexcelled Presiding Elder. 4 With this type of spirit existing a- mong people, pastor and elder, we can make the declaration of the Psalmist ours as is found in the 122nd Psalms, - verses 7 and 8, “Peace be within thy walls and prosperity within thy palace. For my brethren and companions’ sake, I will now say, Peace be within thee.” . —J. D.<Coston: % READ! ! THINK! ACT! Many subscribers to the Chris- tian Recorder are behind. Please send us your RENEWAL at once. You cannot afford to stop reading the “Mother Recorder” , which is better today and still in- creasing in value and popularity. | This is a notice that we will be compelled to drop the names of all delinquent subscribers after two weeks from this issue. Please , Ms cooperate with us. The burden — is great. ey toe _ READ! % i THINK! | act! VOLUME XC—NO. 31 ANN TH \_THE-0 ae PHILADELPHIA, PA. North Carolina Mutual Observes Fortieth : _. Anniversary OCTOBER 20th A MEMORABLE DAY Company Proves Ability of Negroes to Operate Big : Business. 4 OCTOBER 20th marks a memorable occurrence in the history, of NORTH CAROLINA MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY of Durham, N. C. It was on this-occasion forty years ago that John Merrick in O aaciatiGn with Dr. A. M. Moore called about him a small group of men for the purpose of organizing a company, the purpose of which was to stimulate concreted effort and thus set in motion an agency that would safeguard the financial interests of the underprivileged. Out of this meeting grew what later was to be known as the NORTH CAROLINA MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY. From year.to:year the company broadened its sphere of operation, until today it offers to the public a line of modern, approved, legal reserve coverage that is complete in every respect. Since its founding, the company has shown steady and persistent growth, having paid to policyholders and beneficiaries over seventeen million dollars in benefits. At the end of 1937 insurance in forcé amounted to $41,521,952, with assets Over five million dollars. Both sums have increased materially during the present year. The institution had its beginning at a time when few Négroes had any true conception of what life insurance really meant to the family life. As a result, its growth was not phenominal, yet its progress was steady and consistent. It is to be noted that during the past ten years, admitted assets have more than doubled as the schedule of income and admitted assets will indicate. Income Year - Assets $a, 96. 1899 $ 350.00 26,910.28 } 1904 8,077.00 220,100.76 1909 93,540.42 404,766 .90 1914 152,927.95 1,267,093 .62 1919 755,016.00 2,030,357 .74 1924 2,321,085 28 2,078,711.12 1929 3,560,030. 66 2,014,141 .62 1934 4.139,513.75 2,187,474 .32 — 1936 4,716,602 .98 2,424,631 .97 -- 1937 es 5,108,472 .22 In the beginning, the company was founded on a sound, conservative basis. From year to year for nearly a half century, it has increased in strength and > (Continued on page 9) Bishops from the Council of Bishops at the Allen Building, Philadelphia on September 27. Bishops present: W. Board of Publication and the Sunday} A. Fountain, R. A. Grant, S. L. School Union with a Committee of] Greene, D. H. Sims, H. Y. Tookes, ‘ * |and E. J. Howard. General Officers: G. E. Curry, George *A. Singleton, L. H. Hemingway, S. S. Morris, John H. Clayborn, C. W. Abington, and E. || A. Selby, Mrs. Bertie DeLyles. The Committee from the Council of | Bishops approved the details of the arrangement whereby George A. Sin- (Continued on page 8) A JOINT BOARD MEET There was a joint meeting of the READ! THINK! ACT! Many subscribers to the Chris- tian Recorder are behind. Please send us your RENEWAL at -ence. You cannot afford to stop reading the “Mother Recorder” which is better today and still in- THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20, 1938 PROF HAWKINS REPLIES TO DR. WALLACE In this issue of the Christian Recorder is a reply of Prof. John R. Hawkins, Financial Secretary, to the. Rev. J. P. Q. Wallace on the relation of our pension law to the National Old Age Pension and Social Security law. This reply “will prove helpful to all concerned.” Our pension pro- vision does not in any way inter- fere with the operation of the Social Security Act. VERY IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR THE ENTIRE CHURCH Answer to open letter to Prof.John R. Hawkins, Financial Secretary, from Rev. J. P. Q. Wallace FACING THE FACTS Open Letter to Prof. J. R. Hawkins Washington, D. C. Dear Sir: I am desirous of information relative ‘to-the relation our pensien-law sustains to the Old Age Pension and Social Se- curity Laws enacted recently by the National and several State Govern- ments I think the Church-at-large should be informed, so this open letter, knowing that you are in a position to give such information. - I am hereby requesting that you answer the following question: Does our present law bar or affect our sup- erannuates and widows from being Feligible to their benefits because they Signed, J. P. Q. Wallace Financial Department. of the A.M:E. Church 1541 14th Street; N. W., Washington, D. C. \ October. 5, 1938 To Dr. Wallace and the Church-At-Large : Replying to the open letter of Dr. P. Q. Wallace with reference to our Pension System, I have pleasure in submitting the following information as secured from the Social Security Board, Washington, D. C.: Sa Social Security Board Washington, D. C. (Continued on page 6) creasing in value and popularity. _ This is a notice that we will be compelled to drop the names of all delinquent subscribers after two weeks from this issue. Please cooperate with us. The burden “is great. — Ninety Years Service for God and Hu- manity-Still Carrying on. Each Sub- scriber Get a Subscription ORDE cores Privihe 2 AN-METHODIST: EPISCOPAL CHURCH. * Ler aANS” MR. GEORGE W. COX Vice President and Agency Director North Carolina Mutual Life Insurance Company. Mr. Cox is in the North Carolina Mutual offices at 512 So. Broad Street, Philadelphia helping to set up the bu ness of the company in Pennsylvania. He is an. able and experienced official Mr. Cox is a trustee and choir member of St. Joseph African M. E. Church, Durham, N. C. He devised ways and means for the erection of an annex to St. Joseph at a cost of several thousand dollars to be used for religious educa tion, BISHOP D. H. SIMS On Sunday, October 23 from 4 to 4:30 P. M. Bishop D. H. Sims will speak WPEN, Philadelphia The eyent will be African Methodist Day, during Negro Spiritual Hour. Place of the broadcast, 22nd and Wal- nut Sreets. RRR RRR EEEEEEE EEE In This Issue over Station The. Daily Altar— Rev. Carlyle F. Stewart.... 2 Sunday School Lesson......---+++ 3 EDITORIALS: Other Sheep ..------+:+52-+7° 4 North Carolina Mutual An- : niversary The 1940 General Conference. . 4 Pointed Points . 4 Churchman Afield .- 4 Young People’s Page—Mi beth M. Thomas...-.---+--++> Allen Christian Endeavor League... 7 New Deal In Connectional Claims, Rev. P. A. Nichols...------+ 7 News At A Glance 10 An American Negro Looks At The German Jew—Lewis K. Mc- ¥ ===== DSC09179.JPG ===== Se fhe Lord is sigh anto all them that 4) oe, ze all upon him, to all that call upon him a a trath. He will fulfill the desire of thees that fear him; he also will hear| 42 burning sla ab ceretnl Se Saar pote ES) in Jesu: ame. Amen Monday, October 24 Saturday October 22 THROUGH HIM” WE ARE: ONE. >... be ee Ee Se ee x @ hd. (ibid) ities of our Chris_ ion 4m America, r 200 different Pro ‘ 1 equal ine un- oufused by nity ve evident rival- among us. Ditfer though tis He who has broken i“ wall of partition be- d. Do not our divisions © pr of Jesus as 1¢ Sev 1 chapter 1 I r keep thru ¢ whom thou . ¢, tha may be one, as ayer; Sanctify them through Thy y word is truth.” Tuesday, October 25 Sunday, Ovtober 23 WITNESSES OF Read Romans 12.4.8 The Daily | Altar >h By Rev Carlyle F. Stewart Minneapolis, HIM maist in the THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER et Wednesday, Uctober 20 “a COMMUN MLND” Mian. “FULLNESS OF UNITY” in Christ Jesus, ye who sometimes were far off are made nigh Eph, 2:13. We humbly acknowledge that our to the will of ist, and we pray God in His mercy vy the blood of Christ vinions are contrary horten the days of our separation and to guide us by His Spirit into ful (Ibid) t not strange that the very thing that should bring us together has tend- unity.” | to keep us apart For many years the colored branches of talking Methodism about a have been united h, and yet today we seem to be no iearer hure now than we were several years azo when I was a boy fe it that our selfish ambition and false pride are keeping us from the of unity 80 necessary to the wress of the kingdom Read Eply, 2:13-17 Prayer: O God of grace and truth, bring ua together in spiritual unity, we pray, that Thy kingdom may not be divided and that we may have the blessed fellowship of Christian union In Jesus name, Amen, bor we are laborers together with uod: ye are Gods husbandry, ye are sous puuding.” L-Cor. 5:9. We are thanklul that during cent years we Nave been drawn gether prejudices: have been overcome, musunderstandings removed, and real re- to- ir umutea progress has been made to- ward our goal ot a common mund. (ibid) Ynose of us who have been tortu- nate enough to be reared as members ot large tamules, realize how wide a range of ditterences of opinions, tastes, temperaments, and what not there are among the tamuly group. And yet, we are conscious of that “common mund nat is the possession beautitul) o1 the group. Although we do not think a- uke, we have a common purpose to- ward which-we moye and which gives us a fine spirit of sympathy and toler- ance. £ = kKead Romans 8:9. Prayer: Lord, grant, thee, us power to rise above our preju- dices and petty misunderstandings un- tl we reach the place of living in the realms of brotherhood of all mankind. In Jesus name. Amen. we beseech Thursday, October 27 LEARNING FROM ONE ANOTHER And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good work. Heb. 10:24. é “In this conference we may grate- fully claim that the Spirit of God has made us willing to learn from one another, and has given us a fuller vis- ion of the truth and enriched our spiritual experience.” (ibid). We have all met the man who knows so much that he cannot be’told any- thing. I know a minister-who has a word of criticism for everybody and everything. He feels that his opinion is the last word on every issue. Con- sequently, he does not get along well with his fellows and closes his mind to that help he could derive from the opinion and views of others. We remember the old saying: “Sometime it is well to take a fool’s advice.” Prayer: Dear Heavenly Father, we thank Thee for what we have learned from others. May we always be eager to accept the truth and gloryfy the Father. Friday, October 28 A COMMON CHRISTIAN OUTLOOK “Be filled with the Spirit, speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the.-Lord.” Eph. 5:19. “We have lifted up our hearts to- gether in prayer; we have sung the same hymns; together we have read the same Holy Scriptures. We recog- nize in one another, across the barriers of our separation, a common Christian outlook and a common standard of values. We are therefore, assured of a unity deeper than our divisions.” (ibid) In proportion as we come together with others who share our faith in the Christ, and read from the same Scrip- tures and Sing the same song we more fully realize that our common Chris- THURSDAY, 0 tian outlook is a greater unifying for than our differences are a forcé to of all faiths, so we in our own commu. nites can accomplish in a smaller way in our own willingness to follow with others. Prayer: Dear Lord, we pray for a hastening of the day when Christians shall be united in spirit and in truth. May our racial group set the example in common brotherhood and faith. In Jesus name, we pray. Amen. RRR ER EEEEE EEE EEE Ere GRACE AT THE TABLE i PPE EREE EE EEE EEEEEEEEEEE O God, the Father of lights from whom cometh down every good and perfect gift; mercifully look down upon our frailty, and grant unto us such sustenance as Thou knowest to be needful for us. In body and soul may we ever serve Thee with all love and Dratitude. Amen. HYMNS THAT LIVE Lore kD 22 MC 2 MCAD Me Dat ac eo I KNOW I’M A CHILD OF HIS 1 . ‘ I'm going a-long, o’er-flowing with song, I know I'm a child of His; I'll tell of His love on earth and above, I know I’m a child of His. CHORUS I know I'm a child of His, An heir to that beautiful’ home, The heavenly dove is leading above, I know I’m a child of His. 2~ I'm happy to knw, as onward I go, That Jesus is mine for aye: When lonely and sad, His love makes me glad, I know I'm a child of His. 3 All glory to Him, He gives me the bliss, To know I’m a child of His; An heir of our God, a joint heir with Christ, = 1 know I’m a child of His. COLUMBIA, TENN. The fourth and last quarterly con- ference of Columbia District, Bethel A. M. E. Church was held September 30th, with the Rev. S. L. Howard, presiding elder. At 8 o'clock he called the session to order, and asked the Rey. A. Ji Leath, pastor of Culeska _ Circuit to conduct the deyotional ser- vices. The Presiding Elder then made a very brief talk and praised the Lord, — for keeping and bringing us safely thus far. He also commended the pastor for being an efficient leader to have léd the members as Moses led the children through the Wilderness, and building the beautiful new Bethel on corner 11th and Glade Streets. This has been our banner quarter, we raised over $500 for building purposes, and paid our Presiding Elder in full, also gave our pastor a liberal sum. Many good things were said of our pastor and his good wife. We are asking their return to us, and our Presiding Elder also who has been a great help to us. We hope to complete our church in the early future. All visitors are welcome to visit us. us REV. W. R. GREENFIELD, Pastor separate us. What the Edinburgh Con- ference did in bringing together men- 3 MRS.G,M.FLEMING . no wise lift herself up. SUNDAY SCHOOL LESSON Lesson IV October 23 OUR DAY OF REST Lesson text: Exodus 20:8-11; 13:10-17. . Luke ~ EXODUS 20:8 Remember the Sab- bath day, to keep it holy. 9 Six days shalt thou labor, and do all thy work; 10 but the seventh day is a sabbath unto Jehovah thy God: in it thou shalt not do any work, thou, nor thy son, nor thy daughter, thy man-servant, nor thy maid-servant, nor thy cattle, nor thy stranger that is within thy gates: 11 for in six days Jehovah made heaven and earth, the sea, and all that in them is, and rested the seventh day: wherefore Jehovah blessed the sabbath day, and hallowed it. ~ LUKE 13:10 And he was teaching in one of the synagogues on the sabbath day. 11 And behold, a woman that had a spirit of infirmity eighteen years; and she was bowed together, and could in 12 And when Jesus saw her, he called her, and said to her, Woman, thou art loosed from thine infirmity. 13-And he laid his hands upon her: and immediately she was made straight and glorified God. 14 And the ruler of the synagogue, being moved with indignation because Jesus had healed on the sabbath, answered and said to the multitude, There are six days in which men ought to work: in them therefore come and be healed, and not on the day of the sabbath. 15 But the Lord answered him, and said, Ye hypocrites, does not each one of you on the sabbath loose his ox or his ass from the stall, and lead him to water- ing? 16 And ought: not this woman being a daughter of Abraham, whom Satan had bound, lo, these eighteen years, to have been loosed from this bond on the day of the sabbath? 17 And as he said these things, all his ad- versaries were put to shame: and all the multitude rejoiced for all the glor- ious things that were done by him. GOLDEN TEXT: Remember the sabbath day, to keep it holy. Exodus 20:8. , THE LESSON BROUGHT DOWN : TO DATE By John R. Ewers Our business is to bring the lesson “down to: date.” In this entire ques- tion of Sabbath observance, or the modern, use of Sunday, we face a rather new factor—the so-called “week-end.” It is an importation. It is distinctly European. There, for many years, many people have taken Saturday aft- ernoon and all day Sunday to get away from home, either into the country or to the home of friends. It was a re- action from the teeming, overcrowned, high-tensioned city. For ten years the habit has been growing in our country. A new impetus has been given to it by the shorter work-week. Few people, relatively, now work on Sundays, and the majority of shops close down on Friday evenings. All of Saturday and all of Sunday, therefore, are unoccu- pied; and the temptation to run away from the locality of one’s more or less unattractive work becomes irresistible. Roads are congested with automobiles, hotels fill up, beaches and golf clubs become crowded, as millions speed a: oe Aaa! “nome. -1nis has become a most serious prob- jem. copie are not content to take Saturday on} tmey want Sunday also. apims im tne mountains and upon the suores OI lakes multiply. Many cnurcn members now have country nomes o1 various Kinds. Many nave bougnt Iarms, otners belong to tar-aistant ciubs. Many dash OF to visit relatives. dney justity this by the ratner talse jaea that modern lite is increasingly trying that men have to work more in- tensely while they work, and that the Tisks, insecurities and tensions ot mod- ern business consume their energies. jthus they excuse themselves. ‘Lhe “week-end” has become a well estab- ushed institution among us, and public worship sutters. ‘lwo little lads stood an the door of our Sunday School building. A fine, big car swept around the corner tull of laughing men whose golf clubs were apparent. One boy said to the other: “Gee, I'll be glad when 1’m big enough to go golting on Sunday.” A leading railroad official asked his rector if he thought there would be any harm in his playing golf on Sunday. Lhe wise rector replied: “No, I do not see any great harm in it, but please re- member that you are one of the most admired men in this town. All of the boys will want to imitate anything you do.” <A strange look came into the big man’s eyes and then, after a while, he said: “Yes, 1 see what you mean— church.” And he kept his word. Our city sees an exodus ol men, women and children over the week- ends. That means empty Sunday School classes, empty pews, empty treasuries. The week-end is wrecking the modern church. We have not learned how to use leisure. We abuse it. Probably we shall continue to run away from our obligation until a deluge of banditry, dishonesty and rotten mor- alty will drive us back to God. Plainly the week-end habit is perfectly selfish. It means that we use the city alto- gether for business—to make money. It means that we disregard the church as an organization of any value. It means that we allow other people to operate the church while we run away to enjoy ourselves. Is that a Christian attitude? It is the very antithesis of Christianity. Moreover it creates a class consciousness. People who do not have cars or who cannot afford the expensive week-end are compelled to stay in town and to run the church. This is not right. We know that the modern commer- cial city is a monstrosity. Already we are trying by slum clearance, by su- burbs, by swimming pools and playing fields, by new boulevards and the like}. to make it a bit more lovable. We know that the modern city is a thing to escape. But in the interval the church must not be allowed to suffer. The modern church year begins in late October and ends at Easter. May, June, July, August, September—these five beautiful out-of-door months are the week-end months. One of the best churches I know is closing this year for all of July and August. Has it come to that? Right now one third of the average city church membership is lost through the week-end habit. “Remember the Sabbath to keep it holy.” Yes, Sunday is made for men |—but we must take a long look or Sun- RISTIAN RECORDER — way, on rubber wheels, to any piace but | day wall be obliterated and forgotten. Chapel A.M.E. Church, Clarksburg, POINTERS W. Va. Rev. Taylor gave a good ac- By Roy L. Smith count of himself as he held the interest No man can keep his religion and| of the Conference. waste his Sabbaths. The organization of the Conference , Sunday is not a day for letting down, | was as follows: Irvy H. Gray, Chief but tor toning up. and Recording Secretary; W. A. We have talked too much about do-| Johnson, Statistician; Dr. J. C. Pow- ing our religious duty on Sunday, and ell, Accountant; Mrs. Emma S. Ran- not enough about taking advantage of | som, Secretary to the Bishop; R. E. our religious privilege. Williamson, C. W. Johnson, Marshals; Rest that does not re-create is not] Irvy H. Gary, reported to local and rest. Church papers. Some ‘people can even go to church Two unusual occurances of the Con- on Sunday without keeping the Sab- ference was the honor bestowed upon bath holy. Mrs. Gay McGhee, the wife of the Perhaps if we kept the week day a late Rev. C. Take McGhee "who was a bit more holy it would not be so diffi-| veteran minister and Presiding Elder of cult to keep the Sabbath holy. the West Virginia Conference another Sunday is “the only day we have a was the election of Mrs. Mamie C. 3 chance o get out into the country” and Lyles, radio singer of Bluefield, W. Va. : it is also the only day we have a chance and also a delegate to the Conference, to get to the house of God and join} S Conference songster. 3 A C Among the visitors were: Dr. D. O. « eeking God. & on other yoneapets anes e Walker, president of Wilberforce; Dr. PRAYER THOUGHT Jos. Gomez, pastor St. James A.M.E. c By William Chalmers Covert Church, Cleveland, Ohio; Dr. Lendell ig Wilt Thou enable Thy children, O}C. Ridley, professor at Wilberforce God, so to safeguard the sanctity of}and éditor of the Negro Journal of = the Sabbath Day that all its gracious} Religion. These men while gracing benefits may be preserved for the} the Conference with their presence de- spiritual uses of men. Prevent, we}livered addresses to the Conference. pray, the intrusion of godless influences] One of the features of the Confer- that rob the day of its holy significance } ence was the devotional addresses of and hamper its power to enrich and| Dean C. S. Spivey which were given conserve the best there is in this life. | twice daily. Hold back the greedy forces of money- At this Conférence the candidacy of making men who having no reverence) Dr. Lendell C. Ridley, Editor of the for God and no awareness of man’s} Negro Journal of Religion was launch- higher needs prostitute the holy hours] ed as Editor of the A.M.E. Review. of the Sabbath for worldly gains. Give | The launching of the candidacy of Dr. to great organizations of labor and] Ridley has the backing of Bishop business both vision and strength that} Reyerdy C. Ransom and the consent they may see the need of rest for the] of the West Virginia Annual Confer- body and quiet for the mind of men. | ence. May they have courage to stand} A resolution requesting the return of against the trends and customs of the} Bishop R. C. Ransom as presiding modern world of business and pleasure] Bishop of the Third Episcopal District that enslave the spirits of their fellow] for another Quadrennial was presented men. Let there be joy and good cheer} by Dr. A. J. Smoot closing every hour of the Sabbath, that] Session of the Conference, the same being adopted by acclamation One of the cutstanding utterances of Bishop Ransom was that, “Some men are ministers, but are not in the ministry.” Much given to the Conference by Bishops Ransom and Davis as they addressed the Con- different The presence of these two Bishops will long linger in the minds of the people. Mark 1:21, 22. The Conference went on record Psalm 122 :1-9. establishing the Williamson District —The 20th Century Quarterly | Charleston which bore the name of one SS of the Districts in the Conference for THIRTIETH SESSION OF THE}, number of years was absorbed by WEST VIRGINIA ANNUAL CON-}the Wheeling District. The veteran FERENCE, WILMINGTON, W.] Presiding Elder Dr. A. J. Smoot who VA., SEPTEMBER 14-18, 1938 now enters upon the eighth consecutive year as a Presiding Elder was appoint- “Successful, Beneficial, Construc-]ed Presiding Elder of the Williamson tive,” may adequately describe, the 30th | District. Rev. D. B. Taylor who has Session of the West Virginia Annual} seen many years of service in the Con- Conference which met at Williamson, | ference was re-appointed as Presiding W. Va. in the St. James A.M.E.| Elder of the Wheeling District for the Church, Rev. Irvy H. Gary, pastor. } second time. . These two Presiding El_ This was the first of the Conferences | ders work in harmony and form a team of the Third Episcopal District as pre-| as they guide the destinies of the Con- sided over by Bishop Reverdy C. Ran- | ference. son.- Associated with Bishop Ransom] St. James A.M.E. Church, William- ‘in the conduct of the Conference was] son, host to the Conference was show- Bishop M. H. Davis, presiding Bishop | ered with congratulations for the very of the Second Episcopal District. The] high class entertainment given the presence of these distinguished men Conference. The next session of the sly added dignity to Conference will meet at Bluefield, W. Va. at the in homes and churches, hearts and lives may be filled with refreshing and happy experiences. We pray in Christ’s name. Amen. DAILY BIBLE READINGS M. Exodus 20:8-11. Mark 2:23-28. Isaiah 58:13, 14. Exodus 16:21-30. Luke 13:10-17. * wisdom was ference on occasions working harmoniou the Sessions of the Conference. The Annual sermon was delivered by Williamson, W. Va. % ‘the Rev, R, E, Taylor, pastor of Pride . —Irvy H. Gary, ===== DSC09180.JPG ===== PAGE FOUR Zatered anaes have no rightful place in the lead- graph carries a double page’ of © SSSOCIATED NEGRO PRESS -fforts ership of our Bethel. eS tee has directed the church in the] Colored People” H. &. STRAUSER : hey “ sexve HARRIS’ Toast; He will not desert His own morning, Post Office at Philadel. ader phis, Penns ss Second Class Matter Boil Pubbshed A.M.E Manager DAY ICT A ' Hohe te| Weal Thought batted a ladeiphia, BE Nincteenth KINgsley 0497 Weekly at the Book Concern Street Peana Editor and Weekly y Poem , ae tottatbetettntetetettetetetetete | colebrates it LAWMEN ARE MARCHING anesa weve men eral Officers is of are ca © leaders ¢ politician and opportunist. now, Fability who station. Spirit. be so placed. rights of need to be protected, irs that St ji ome cit It appe Remember Cleveland. pastor of Presiding a hand in work The 2000 on his Alex- / | ler Payne gave it 25 years | 4 elson had year for the good case. Serious work ahead. irch is dying “alvary said it Pointed Points NIMROD ALLEN, Daniel to MR. death. He died in 1ZO the} Southern Christian Recorder, postponed a score] G. W. and let} A. J. error or ars or more Come ellowship our new lis name ing, 000 October 2, Columbia Broad- casting System. r the city of of Philadelphia,| ports Vice President John N. nd the state Pennsylvania Christian Recorder ‘lebration by taking out a policy| ly happen. m members of our family or on mbers of our churches for the CHARLES C. BECKETT, | Arnett hurches. We help the church|“A.B.” from Wilberforce and. und build the race “B.D.” from Yale has been award- | 000 ed a fellowship by the Urban THE 1940 GENERAL CONFER. League. The young minister is ENCE a son of Dr. J. Campbell Beckett, — pastor of Metropolitan, Washing- vere 18 serious werk ahead for]ton, D. serious-minded delegates at the | next General Conference. Those vho seek a mere outing in De troit or a Th t THE REVEREND C. C. FER- guson, pastor of Bethel, Balti- sere pleasure ride should} more, and Chaplain H. E, Walden be re elected as delegates Only | of Ebenezer, Baltimore, Mad., lead- - and keep] ers in the Baltimore Conference up with the church can qualify 4s] were pleasant callers at the offices gi! in our supreme body.!of the Christian Recorder last j The election of Bishops, and Gen- | week, They were accompanied se who love, support great import.| by Dr. S. S. Morris and Prof. The times demand that no heed] A. Selby. be given the mere eccleiastical Such God] ‘Personal and Social News - for Elevate good men of proven} ton. are representative| carries the likeness of the Revs: without regard to birthplace or} David Norris, pastor of Turner Men full of the Holy] Tabernacle, and Douglas L. T. It should be our aim to appear | beautiful at our best on all occasions, and| Chapel, was honored on the first see to it that men most suited}anniversary of his pastorate. for certain committees and duties Our laws need re- vision and properly codified. The} at Milford, Del., 3ishops and ministers] Trenton, N. J.,and Flushing, N. Ye The for-] passed resolutions mer should be given ample time} the administration of Bishop D. for preparation of their defence, A minis-] egates to cooperate with the First ter suspended two days after his] District program and to work for annual conference has to wait a] his appointment to the district the settlement of his] by the 1940 General Conference. SON Evident-| of the late venerable editor of the great-demonstrations of the Holy | Dr. Allen and brother of Dr. Allen, was the “Wings over members] Jordan” speaker on Sunday morn- Mr. Allen is the] Bridge Street, Brooklyn is with | NORTH CAROLINA MUTUAL| Executive Secretary of the Urban] pe, goa in New ane while ~ Ohio and} he js pursuing graduate work in has been a member of the General history in Columbia University.- ANNIVERSARY League in Columbus, lorty years ago the North Car-] Conference for several quadren- | Life Insurance Com-] niums. vas born, This week it — 40th Anniversary by} ACCORDING TO PRESS RE- Garner of Texas is being boosted salutes| for the presidency. His nomina- President C, C. Spaulding, this | tion by the Democrats will ensure rthy institution, and premier} defeat; his election would be a ice enterprise, Let us share the] dire calamity. Neither will fecal THE, MACON, (GA.) TEL: each Sunday , edited by Minnie Single- The issue for Sept. 25th The latter, pastor of and historic Stewart Robinson. THE ELECTORAL COLLEGES Devon, Penna., commending H. Sims pledging the elected del-. THE REV. W. W. EVANS writes interestingly about the work of Rev. J. A. Portlock at historic Bethel, New York. There are 43 class leaders. The class meetings and Love Feast are Spirit., Bethel is on the way back _ to leadership of the connection. MRS. JOHN W. RILEY, SIS- ter of the Rev. M. E. Jackson of Prof. Riley is on a General Edu- cation Scholarship and teaches at Virginia Union in Richmond, Va. 00o——— - The Churchman field =f 4 Be In company with the Rev. H: Y.— the Churchman motored to Devon, Penna., to attend the Electoral "4 College of the Philadelphia Conference. The Churchman remarkt to Bishop Sims that the large crowd assembled and the zeal manifested was a reply to those ecclesiastic pessimists who claim that the church is dying. From Devon the Churchman feturned to Philadelphia with Bishop, and Mrs. D. H. Sims and next morning motored to Trenton, N. J., for the New Jersey Conference Electoral College. Dr. R. B. Smith was endorst for the oe pacy. 7 Again the Churchman returned to — Philadelphia with Bishop, and Mrs. to Flushing, N. Y., over the great PAnsihes fine BS ian Tri-Burough Bridge. : Gladys Quinnland. electoral college was held. the World Council of Churches. Another signally important disclosure = Delaware Conference 7| was that the publishers and owners of After the ‘college was over the epis-] Alonza Jordan, Millie McNatt, Edwin | Christendom, an internationally famed i copal party’ with Rev. and. Mrs. D.] B. Gibbs. Ward Nichols, Rev. and Mrs. J. A. | Alternates: Portlock, Rev. and Mrs. M. E. Jack- son and Mrs. Riley, sister of Dr. Jackson were entertained with a din- ner by the Rev. and Mrs. Wm. ®M. Church Review, has been donated out- Alberta] right to the North American Section of the proposed World Council of 2 Churches, and following the next is- New Jersey Conference sue, will become its official organ and C. C. Harris, Alonza Shack, Pauline sole property. Daniel Brown, Grace Terry. Scott, Dawkins and family. a Puryear. Of interest to people of color, it should ss $2 : i Alternates ; Daniel Scott, Alberta] be said that the Negro Churches again Last Sunday morning the Churchman} John Marshall. have given signal recognition in the spoke at St. Matthew. “Where two i) = appointment of Dean Mayes of the or three are assembled in my name.” there will I be in the midst of them.” There were five accessions and two conversions. : New York Conference Howard University, School of Religion, Henry Robinson, St. Clair Edwards,}on its editorial.and managerial staff. J. H. Andrews. The Staff is made up of 25 or more of ip Alternates: V.M. Chambers, Vernon] the most widely known religious execu- G. Ward, Cooper Early. tives, scholars and economists, through- out the Christian World. We should mention also at this junc- ture, the financial report for the year just closed of the American Section only, which indicated that the total ‘Another Negro Named to Important receipts embracing contributions from -Post—Dean Mayes on Educational |‘¢nominations, churches, individuals, Staff Christian Unity, sales of literature, etc., $16,909.25. And that the total expendi- Since my Tast release on the move- tures for its vast operations netted an ment of the two outstanding ecumenical] Gver draft of only $1,267.94. religious organizations, viz: The World A Continental drive, among all par- Conference on Faith and Order, and ticipating denominations to not only the World Conference of Life and] wipe out this small deficit within the Work to form a World Council off next two months but to double the re- Churches, there have been two more| turns for another year, is being planned. very significant convocations, one in| Tq this our race churches will find an | Europe and the other in the United) axcellent opportunity to accelerate the States. cause of the Negro Peoples in many During the month of August, the] phases of international relation. By Executive Committee of Faith and Or-| a1] means it should become the concern der convened in Europe in the City of} of ys all. Clarens and among other things adopted] The Executive Committee went on with but slight reservations, the Utrecht record as -approving Lay-representa- Constitutional draft for a World Coun-} tion in its membership. including men cil of Churches. It might be said that} 444 women and among the noted speak- the Executive or “Constitution Com-| o,. addressing the assembly were, Drs. mittee” decreed that Faith and Order John R. Mott, W. Adams Brown, Floyd would continue its study—work on Tomkins, Henry S. Leiper. H. Cavert, Doctrines and Orders as a standing Chas. C. Morrison H. Paul Douglas, commission of the proposed World| wm. H. Faulkes Roy McCorkle, Wm. Council of Churches. The ‘said Com- MacCarthy, Deane Edwards, Misses mittee reappointed the Bishop of rroendt and Ruth House newly elected Gloucester, despite his advanced years] president of the World Y. W. C. A., as General Chairman of the Commis- Bndket courses We Scribe who among sion, faith Dr. Newton Flew of Wesley Ste tines pledecderonshis paciicdlar House, Cambridge, England, as Chair-} genomination an increased appropria- man of the Sub-Commission on the] tion for the ensuing year. study of the church. This means of] _ BISHOP S. L. GREENE. course that Faith and Order will con- (attic! Rosle oars tinue unaltered as the interpreter and collaborator of all matters pertaining strictly to church doctrines, orders, etc. In the afternoon the Churchman en- trained for. Washington, D. C., to par- ticipate in the 100th Anniversary of Metropolitan African M. E. Church. Prof. E. A. Selby accompanied. It was an inspiring occasion. For two weeks the Rev. J. Campbell Beckett, and people have been celebrating. The Anniversary Booklet is a credit. The historical sketch was written by Charles H. Wesley, the famous his- torian. BISHOP GREENE REPORTS ON WORLD COUNCIL OF CHURCHES The Churchman returned to Philadel- phia with regrets that he was not per- mitted to attend conferences in the far mid-West. The brethren will under- stand and cooperate by getting some new subscriptions for the Christian Re- bah aa t LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Tee ee ea Williamsport, Penna. Dear Dr. Singleton: ie. I thank yiu for your promptness in sending my Christian Recorder to me. You are certainly putting into the paper some yery interesting and worthwhile news. Yours very truly, REV. A. E. NORRIS, 314 Erie Avenue. CHRISTIAN RECORDER VISITORS William C. Walter, Norwalk, Conn.; Mrs. Carrie Hall, Wayne Penna.; Mr. Phoenix Fore- man, Norwalk, Conn. ; Miss Elsie Cain, Rey. and Mrs. ROCKMART, GA. The fourth quarterly meeting and Philadelphia Penna.; Judge Henry, | other than that, Faith and Oorder in} conference of the Rome District of Philadelphia, Penal aj aoe aig ene re Wesley Chapel A. M. E. Church closed E ; or’ ouncil o urchés influence) making an era for this church. 9:45 LAY’ DELEGATES and guidance. Sunday School; 11 A. .M.. our most Philadelphia’ Conference The North American Section’s Joint] oficient Presiding Elder, Dr. J. H: Executive Committee. of Faith and Edge preached a stirring sermon, text Order and Life and Work at its an- St. Matthew 3,, Shall baptize with nual session in September in the | water and with the Holy Ghost. At George Washington Hotel, New York} Grctock the Presiding Elder broucht City, voted unanimously to continue} +t, us another wonderful message, Heb its work as a joint body. Canada havine 12, Lay aside every weight of Sin, so most recently united with the U.S. A easily beset us. The quarterly Con- Section, thus bringing what shall here-] ference was presided over by the Pre- after be known as the North America| siding Elder with dignity and poise. Section. Pi The reports were all very good and Among the many very signal renorts | much praise was given by the Presiding submitted to the meeting was the one] Elder for the-wonderful work of this which disclosed the very welcome in- quarter and asked for the return of the formation that every maior denomina pastor and Presiding Elder for another tion in North America excent one | year. We are looking for a 100 per cent which has convened in its legislative | report for Annual Conference. capacity since the HoJland Meeting has] May God bless our Presiding Elder opproved without reservation the full] and Pastor. text of the Constitution draft, for REV. J. H. EDGE, Presiding Elder GERTRUDE B. LEE . , Blanche Robertson, H. H. Lowber. nates: apinet wyan, Lucy Long, Seber EEE Birthday Greetings REV. Pastor St. Philadelphia, Penna HERMAN F. TYREE Matthew REV. D. WARD NICHOLS Pastor Emanuel New York City REV..A. C, SANDERS Pasor St. James Newark, N. J. DR. I. B. GRANDERSON Presiding Elder New Orleans, La MISS LEILA SMITH GREEN Radcliff College Cambridge, Mass. WD; CHARPELLE, Columbia, S. C. MRS. EDITH C.. SHERMAN St.. Philip Savannzh, M.D. Georgiay REV. C. -H. HARROLD Pastor St. Thomas Hawkinsville, ALFREIDA BROWN Bay Shore Long Island. N. Y REVAD SD Pastor St. Mansfield, Ga DOZIER eg REV. i eS eee ees Lag) 2 Stenography, Expert aig Mimeographing Neatly Done Church Bulletins a Specialty Prices Reasonable The Christian Recorder Office 6th Floor Allen Building 716 South 19th Street Philadelphia, Penna. ing, 1S oe McCAIN, “Pastor, BARTON Sea” | ===== DSC09181.JPG ===== © ww as PAGE SIX THIS WEEK'S TREASURE HER SNAPPY STORIES Champion Optimist p P' < Set an Example, Anyway K vided | a uall \fter all. if the return to th in th of to. w alter Anderson ANNOUNCEMENTS MING COMING! ident Settlement School, Phila Music the Jewish ed, for ex- types of Jews Seven are ont- the Jewish n sensitive Reminders ntellectual: ffering Tew;” the Jewish cos. polite; the Tew who has become | 1 The Exotic Jew This tvpe of coe : ew is not at home in Germany : Physically he fs there but his heart is Isewhere. He reads Jewish news WHAT | THINK ABOUT muane. He ts odd ty dress and The Effectiveness of Church Music on| ","'* Dearing generally. He is non- Youy Fouts 3. The Jewish Loud-Snoken Sensitive Bragceart. Physical and spiritual pun ment, towether with something clee not what. has produced this te-nrovoking mortal. He omnia t ie and violent that one mistakes - crs: rlevion. He ie honnv anly when h “ett $ ‘ he setting some German toll." Tr ; easel i ee i the thrives on hartine the feclines : ty rite | Of other He thinks evil and take a * sail aiaad Our}? oerser at theast the moat harmlese hit ! a y a oe F fon-malkelne He must he een nt 2 cahment} 1 Oriee. He tales foudly disnlive hie G ‘ sa har and private] OC7™2" and leade a non-German fife > * i the blasting 2. The Jewish Storckeener OF course ‘ aah all Tews who keen store in Germany are Not alike y T use the term here for lack Ma hetter one, By the Tewish store keeper T mean a type that is frequently (Continued from page 11) all things * God and Godliness are THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER YOUNG PEOPLE’S PAGE pssaateiatasstessis227 2 OLS Teorete porter rere spirit is a need AN AMERICAN NEGRO LOOKS AT THE GERMAN JEW By Lewis K. McMillan ears of study and “fd ded me many] ment and the Stat .| VERY IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR THE (Continued from page 1) Social Seesurity Act Relating to Old-Age Assistance from one State to another. termining the amount to be paid to the living, and the amount which the State and local governments will be able to provide when aided by the Federal Government.” “The State organization responsible for old-age assistance is required to provide an opportunity for a fair hear- ing to any individual whose applica- tion is denied or whose assistance is reduced or discontinued.” “When a State has had its plan for aid to the needy approved by the So- cial Security Board, the Federal Goy- ernment will grant funds to the State to be used for od-age assistance. Tf the State allots to a needy aged person $25 a month, then, under the act, the Federal Government will grant to the State one-half of this amount, or $12.50. The State in turn pays the total a- mount of $25 directly to the individual. The same division of financial respon- sibility between the Federal Govern- e applies to any a- mount fixed by the State as meeting the needs of the applicant, up to a Fed- eral-State total or $30 a month. A State may pay more than $30:a month but the act limits the Federal Govern- ment’s contribution to a maximum of $15. Under this act no Federal funds may be paid for an individual who has not reached the age of 65 or one who is an inmate of a public institution. “If there is no provision for assis- tance to the needy aged in a State, or if the present State law does not meet the conditions for approval as set forth in the Federal Social Securit i will be necessary for that fet enact appropriate legislation or take legal steps in order to obtain Federal aid.” “The e e needy ENTIRE CHURCH : Explanation of the Provision of the “The Social Security Act provides for grants of Federal funds to States to aid them in meeting the cost of their programs for old-age assistance. It .| does nit provide for payment by the does not provide for payment by the In de- Ravenna, F. DP. Barnes Jones Chapel, Cleveland, C. H. Lucas Ashtabula, J. C. Gresham Maple Heights, to be supplied NORTH OHIO CONFERENCE APPOINTMENTS Piqua, Ohio Cleveland District R. C. Ransom, Jr., Presiding Elder St. John, Cleveland, J. O. Haithcox Warren, Toledo, R. E. Hutchinson Lima, to be supplied Bellefonte, to be supplied Sandusky, J..D. Dickerson z Piqua, Rumley and Long, R. N. Nelsot Mt. Vernon, J. C. Gresham Avery, S. C. McMillan Mansfield, and _ Crestline, Brightman Lorain, M. C. Pollock Troy, D. E. Harris Fremont, W. S. Becks $ Delaware and Marysville, Alonzo Ware Elyria, R. A. White Marion and Henton, J. A. Whitfield Findlay and Fostoria, C. S. Hinton Rossford, Chas. S. Spearman West Park, D. E. Johnson Van Wert, Robt. Hunter and John Hunter E Paulding, T. D. Haithcock Grace, Cleveland, C. H. Mitchell Heard Mission, Cleveland, C. W. Ad- dison I Ss EVANGELISTS—Helen Fields Wim- bery, Irene V. Moore, Ruth E. Bond, Alberta Pulley, Gertrude Gates, Frances Snelling, Mildred Durham, Mattie Brown, Fanney Ramsey, Henry Carter, Parlee Carter, Anna McKinney, Anna McMillan,Clara Taylor, Willa Roberts, Marjorie Johnson, Thelma Hamans. — H. B. Youngstown District Rev. T. D: Scott, Presiding Elder St. James, Cleveland, Joseph Gomez Oak Hill, Youngstown, J. R. McClen. den Canton, T. W. Chryer Warren, to be supplied Stubenville, J. T. Farley Bedford, H. F. Rushin ' Kent, J. L. Parks ' Waynesburg, G. L. Caddell East Liverpool, W. C.. Barksdale Reed’s Chapel, Youngstown, F. H. Goler 4 Struthers, F. Ellison gc Hazelton, C. H. Young ga Collinwood, Cleveland, C. R. Goggin Wellsville, Wm. McPherson 5 ; Akron, D. Dj Irvin” eed Quinn Chapel, Cleveland, L. W. An- derson aged individual f wales to - obtain public pening a: L. L. Bruce . ps oe his residence, If there is ae Iola a5 S—Sada J. Ander- > ic-welfare agency in the local Ef; ‘awson, Winefred Mock, community, he should write to the| u® Manuel, Hazel Gomez, Ethel ge Department of Public Welfare or Johnson, Alberta Henderson, Mary to the St I ate Relief Administration at the Capital of his State,” I have given careful consideration to this matter and take pleasure in sub. mutting this information with the hope that it will Prove helpful to all con- cerned. Respectfully submitted, John R. Hawkins Secretary of Fina: A. M. E, Church e Simmons, Mrs. Washington, Ti Harper, Della Ethel Morgan, Emma Tynes, Wheeler, F. T. Harper. THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER S. L. Reed, Emma inga Warren, E. W,. Jones, Bessie Tyson. ’ Gage, Huline Georgianna Roberts, L. F, a » Moses Newsome, S, C, Scott, > ie Subscribe For. =! i us BER 20, 1938 ALLEN CHRISTIAN ENDEAVOR LEAGUE TOPIC FOR OCTOBER 23 Training in Fryendehip for the Moslem | World ; (A Series of Five Meetings) _ 4, Mohammed Compared to Christ John 3:14-17 { os Planning the Meeting The three meetings of this month have brought out the essential points which make up the religion of Islam, the number of people participating in it, where they live, how they worship, etc. = To complete the study we should have a careful and direct look at he central characters of the two religions, theirs and ours, and then arrive at some decisions which will help the mis- sionary cause, especially as it concerns the Moslem world. ‘ What important things do you know about Jesus? This is a good place to start, because the societies spent so much time in the study of Him. The following questions will start the discussion: What was strange and different about Jesus’ birth? Why did Jesus come to earth as a boy and as a man? What relation did He claim to the Father? What relation did the Father claim to Jesus? What was Jesus’ record in the matter of sin? What message did He give to the world? Why did Jesus not make His way by force? How did He expect His way of living to prevail through the world? What is to be known about Moham- med at points which would compare with the life of Jesus? Mohammed was a self-seeking man. With good motives he sought to be a t reformer, but he used his success in getting a following to bring himself still greater position. (Jesus never sought distinction or fame for Himself, but ever tried to avoid the crowds -o people who wished. to see Him. He was more concerned with a few than with a multitude.) x Mohammed was a sinful man. had little or nothing to say about sin, except that which had to do with breaking the rules he claimed to get from God. He made no approach to sinlessness. (Jesus lived His life with- out sin. Nobody could ever point at Him and say He broke God’s law, or worked against God or man. And be- cause He was sinless, He could pay the penalty for sin which He did not de- serve, and thus make up for the sins of other. men.) Mohammed’s teaching about good_ ness was not based on the condition of the heart, but on doing or not doing certain things. (Jesus insisted that goodness is inside, in the heart; that if this be given over to God, all the deeds will be on the side of right.) ¥ Mohammed was a man of war. When he had strength enough to get together an army, he forced all who were block- ing his way to submit to him. He had visions of the establishment of a great world power going across he conti- nents in the name of a “holy war.”|- (Jesus refused to use force at any point _eyen to defend Himself from His ene- ¢] we cannot go on year after year in- He| must come.” »| versal, eR mies, “My kingdom is not of this world,” He said.) Mohammed was never noted for his sacrifice or for his loving service to others. There is no cross in his re- ligion, no self-denial, no suffering such as Gethsemane. (Jesus had in His life such qualities as obedience, service, compassion, tenderness, forgiveness, love.) A Special Ending This meeting may well end with a period in which the Juniors themselves give brief testimonies about their will- ingness to follow Jesus; that when com- parison is made, Jesus is seen to be the ideal Saviour, etc. ; Plans should also be made to have the final meeting of the series one which will set up several projects to continue the society’s missionary in- terest. Daily Verses M., Oct. 17. Moslems kill unbelievers. John 16:2,3. T., Oct. 18. Persecution versus love. eo Zu Matt. 10:17, 18; 5:43-48. og W., Oct. 19. A man versus the Son of = God. Matt. 3:17; John 1:15, 16. T., Oct. 20. Christ’s teaching far no- bler. Matt. 5:1-12. F., Oct. 21. Christ died for all men. Rom. 5:8. S., Oct. 22. Christ rose from the dead. I Cor. 15:1-8. Sun., Oct. 23. Topic—Mohammed Compared to Christ. John 3:14-17. Principals in Signing of New Treaty Between United States and Liberia HON. LESTER A. WALTON AND SECRETARY OF STATE SIMPSON OF LIBERIA Who were the principals in the negotiations leading to the signing of the New Treaty of “Good Will, Navigation and Friendship” by the United States and Liberia. The Treaty was signed at Monrovia August 8th and was the NEW DEAL IN CONNECTIONAL | frst Treaty ever signed at the Liberian Capital. It has for its purpose the ~ CLAIMS cementing of the friendly ties that has always existed between the two countries. ——— It is also reported that there is the closest cooperation between the Lee datusa iberia and the African Methodist Episcopal Church. Hon. Walter L gee Sree bea Wate: the Liberian Consul for the Port. of New York.—Eastern News One of the foremost, outstanding, artd Service. far-seeing bishops on the bench, while nS Be Lae ee ea ae addressing a number of ministers upon] wORRIS BROWN HAS he financial needs of the church, said EXCELLENT FACULTY | Jackson of the French department. among other important things: “There - Mrs. Jackson, who holds the degrees must be found a more sensible and} Atlanta Institution On The Upward |of A.B., Morris Brown College, and better method of financing the church Trend A.M. Northwestern University, pur- than we now have; for it is evident that} ATLANTA, Ga.—Having begun its| sued advanced courses at the Univer- 53rd session with what is said to be the ysity of Paris, where she maintained an creasing the amount of general claims largest enrollment in the history of | excellent scholastic record Miss Mary without creating unrest and final re-| this progressive A.M.E. Institution,}E. Davis, B. S., M.S., Ohio State volt of the laity from whom the money] Morris Brown College, mecca for the] University and member of the Home higher education of Negro has added] Economics department, did further Wise and prophetic words are these,| new members to the faculty according | work leading toward the Doctorate de- as those ministers who are down in the} to an announcement made last Friday] gree at her Alma Mater. : “trenches” and in close touch with the} by the aggressive President W. A. A distinguished personality common people can testify. Fountain, Jr. The new appointees are: | presence at the institution is marked The “more sensible and better meth-] Miss Maxine Daly, A.B., Hunter,]by preparedness is the nationally od” would be to have in-each Confer-]A.M., Columbia University, English; known Dr. Charles L. Hill, A.B., ence a Committee of five who would] A. P. Graves, B.S., Bluefield Insti- Wittenburg College, B.D., Hamma Di- consider the total amount of money} tute, M.S., University of Iowa, Bi-| vinity School and Ph.D., Ohio State necessary to meet the general needs|ology; and Blanton E. Black, ABS University. Dr Hill, who spent some of the Conference and allot this amount | Morris Brown College. A.M., Univer- time in Europe ‘studying at the Uni- to the several churches upon the basis|sity of Chicago, Geography. versity of Berlin, is exchange of their previous financial records. This! With a well prepared faculty and ad- | fessor of foreign languages in the At- would enable each pastor, at the begin. | ministrative officers, Morris Brown lanta University system, } ning of the Conference year to budget] College is now rightfully taking its | tessor of Greek and Latin at Morris the amount alloted his church and to] place among the foremost educational] Brown. He also maintains position enter upon its immediate collection, and] institutions in this country. Students of Dean of the Turner lo not wait until the end of the conference} are registered from almost every state Seminary, where numerous ministers year, as is now done: - in the Union, South Africa, and the and others interested in Religious Edu- We are not unmindful of the fact] British West Indies. Ideally located] cation are availing themselves of the that some of our largest and most pro-] in the southern center of learning, stu. many advantages to be gained from gressive churches are already using the| dents are assured of thorough training study at the semunary from which many “more sensible and better method” in] in the Liberal Arts, Sciences and The- of the country’s leading Preachers re- getting their Connectional Claims, as|ology. There is a Christian atmos- ie their Divinity training is evident from the percentage of Dol-| phere that bespeaks the ideal of schools | | Morris Brown College is making rap- lar Money reported per member, some] in African Methodism. ud: Progress, aauewath the:-splendid) co: as low as thirty five and forty per cent.| A majority of the faculty members operative ein that is existent be- Let’s legalize it and make~it uni-| is continuously striving to further their tween faculty members, administrative knowledge by means of graduate stu- officers and the student body, it will dies, and notably among those who ex- | S00 be the zenith in the realm of learne celled in some particular field during | 8» the past summer was Mrs. Julia F- whose pro- and is pro- Theological wits Xenia, Ohio ===== DSC09182.JPG ===== PAGE EIGHT A JOINT BOARD MEET N UISIANA general super acopal Dy : 3 turkey and fried chicken dinner, served \t the recess hour the Bishops,} in the refectory of the Allen Building, 1 nisters and yisitors were] under the supervision of Manager the Book Concern, the Chris-| Curry! Pictures were made of the 1 Recorder and the Department of | groups. ch as never before. great crowd of visitors who had come from all sections of the two states and many other sections of the Country to witness the opening of the 1938-39 school term of historic Campbell Col- (Continued on page 13) Sa tbe tS Dt De i a Ds aS 2 A GREAT OPPORTUNITY Special Christian Recorder Club Rates!! The price of the Christian Re- corder is $1.50 a year. It is really worth more, During the tonth of November we will GIVE a year’s subscription. to laymen who subscribe in clubs of five. To get this bargain rate you must be in a club. PRESIDENT R. A. SCOTT he Bishop’s address while brief and Was timely and full of helpful ation, and yery inspiring to the and students as well as to the Editor and Manager The Christian Recorder 716 S. 19th Street, Philadelphia, Penna. Dear Sir: Enclosed herewith $5.00 for the Christian Recorder. 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The working personnel of the company embraces more than eleven hundred trained Negro representatives, including a home office staff of over a hundred young mén and women who have been given an opportunity to put to practical use the specialized training received by them in schools and colleges. In thus creating opportunities for employment, NORTH CAROLINA MUTUAL has not only proved a hayen for widows and orphans through the payment of invested savings, but is extending its benefits to deserving’ young men and women through the creation of opportunities for employment that are unsur- passed. In extending its field of operation to the Stafe Pennsylvania, it is, not | with the intention of curtailing’ operation in the several states in which it has | been operating for the past forty years, but rather to bring to the people of Pennsylvania the economic and financial opportunities the officials of the com- pany feel that they deserve. The fact that NORTH CAROLINA MUTUAL has been continuous opera- tion for nearly half a century is proof conclusive that the company IS NOT AN EXPERIMENT BUT A SOUND, DEPENDABLE INSTITUTION. Negro business is growing, and will grow faster and larger if it is encouraged by its own people. Keep the star of hope shining brightly in the Negro’s future by supporting business owned and managed by Negroes and operated for the benefit and best interest of the ‘group they serve. ; x ECHOES FROM WEST VIRGINIA Man and Missions destroying all that Ethiopia held dear. If we would carry out the true spir- it of missions we must turn to Christ and His golden rule. The Macedonian cry of “Come over and help us” is heard from every nook and corner of the globe. The wounded and bleeding, the sorrowing, the oppressed are look- ing, not for new creations of science, but for an age filled with the spirit of The word missions, sent, to spread abroad, clean up, herald the good tid- ings of Christ, the greatest Missionary. His was to seek and to save that which was lost. The command to man is to go. Whither are we going? Every one has a mission. What is your mission in this common human- ity? Some are to teach, some to preach, others. to remain at home, still others to go abroad and minister to our breth- ren in foreign lands. What will we do with our civiliza- tion’s economic, scientific and intellect- ual gains? These are worse than use- less if they are used by a people un- fitted by their twisted characters to use them properly. Our material re- sources, our discoveries and inventions, our philosophies are only tools in our hands. What we will build depends upon the quality of the spirit of those that use them. If they are wielded by men of creed and prejudice they will be de- structive. On the other hand if they are wielded by men of friendliness and devotion to high ends they will build a finer social order which may be the city of John’s vision descending out of heaven. 5 We must remember that the most potent forces are the spiritual forces. It is the work of the church and of Christian religion to keep these spirit- ually strong, clean uppermost in the hearts and minds of men. Mussolirli sent a half million men on a mission to invade Ethiopia. The tools they used were not wielded by the spitit of friendliness, but by the spirit of greed right the worlds for the happiness of all. Christians are men bought with a price, therefore they must fulfill their mission of making the world a fit place in which to live. Have we fully dedicated ourselves? To us is challenge and “help divine implore.” Wheeling District Fills EGS PS Se a ORLANDO, FLA. 14:38-41, his subject was: “Watch” Superintendent at his post.. The Sun day School lesson was beautifully re viewed by our Presidifig Elder, wh to magnify our mothers’ prayers, an our God, to make this world a fit plac to live in. At 11 o'clock he selecte Christ which will enable men to use a-| the challenge. Let us boldly accept the REV. D. B. TAYLOR, Presiding Elder The third quarterly conference of Mt. Olive A. M. E. Church was held August 18-21 with Rey. E. D. Demp- sey, Presiding Elder in charge. Fri- day evening he exalted from St. Mark ‘14 LUNG AND CHEST BUILDER. i t Wal School Sunday morning at 9:90 o'clock, chor TRY MY HEART PILLS FOR LEAKING OF PALPI- opened with Mr. Theodore Williams. Olive choir furnished music for both services with Miss Gwendolyn Stoman at the piano. Our pastor, Rey. W. H. A. Pickett is a first-class Gospel Mes- senger, and under his leadership a program for anew parsonage is under way. Pray for our future success. LOMIE WRIGHT DANIELS. ALLEN CHAPEL A.M.E. CHURCH Hartford, Connecticut The Second Quarterly Meeting and Conference was held at Allen Chapel Sunday evening, September 25. Rey. J. G. Drake, Presiding Elder, deliver- “SINGLE COPY HALF DOZ. ONE DOZ 7168 S 18th Street HOW TO Buy Them The New A. M TRY MY HEART PILLS. ed a very inspiring message from St. John 10:10, “I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it-more abundantly.” Subject, “Abundant Life.” Immediately following the service the business was taken care of. All de- partments made splendid reports and were highly commended by the Pre- siding Elder and his well loved wife. At the closing a memorial service was held for the late Mr. Howard G. Spivey — Rev. Charles H. Richardson, Pastor (Mrs.) Annie Smith Tilley, pline $ 90 $ 4.89 — $ 9.00 E Disci A M F BOOK CONCERN Phila. 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A AAAASAADSeeeeaannnnanananenesnenn aes * Balas / ; | | ; ; | ; | ' | ; ; } ! j : / / 716 S. 19th Street ome REAL ESTATE FOR SALE Vest P quality modern porch front dwellings, for Homes of at eatly reduced prices and terms Feaeh your Dollars to have more Cents Be your own Investor mailed wpan request Clear Titles Guaranteed JOHN ADAMS. Attorney S641 Market Street Specializing in Real Estate since 1880 Morris Brown College TERRIER EERE EEE eee ete eey a census of all of Danzig have The decision was announced this sa “FCORDER newspaper the ” According to the Pontiff condemns the “racist theories’ of fascism and asserted that it “reaches the steps of the altar, touching Catholic ber of Italian} doctrines.” The Pope was not quoted directly, but the newspaper presented a summary of his remarks to 400 Italian school teach- ers at the Castel Gandolfo, his sum- mer residence. SEVERAL COLORED KILLED IN TORNADO IN CHARLESTON CHARLESTON, S. C., Oct. 6— (CNA)—Several persons, most of them colored, were killed this week when a tornado struck Charleston and leveled the old slave market near the water- front. The old slave market had been used in recent years as a curb market for farmers. : Houses were unroofed in the water- front The twister also struck near the customs house. The city was isolated except for one telephone line. area. 21 CATHOLIC SCHOLARS FINISH REVISION OF ST. JOHN, GOSPEL By Associated Press HARTFORD, Conn., Oct. 5.—En- tire revision of the English translation of the Gospel of St. John has been completed by a group of 21 Catholic scholars after two years’ effort, it «was announced today. The new translation was distributed to high Catholic churchmen attending the National Catechetical Congress of the Confraternity of Christian Doctrine. It was un-official and subject to change before being adopted. The Theo- logians reported completion of a revision of the Saltimore Catechism No. 2 Many changes were made. The revisers will continue modern- izing remaining portions of the New Testament until all books have been The changes. when approved, will mark the first in 53 years. ~ gone over. it was said. Some Changes. Famous quotations rephrased by the Scriptural scholars included: “I am the voice of one crying in the wilderness,” which now reads: “I am the voice of one crying in the desert.” In chapter ii, verse 25, a section read: “Jesus said to her, I am the resur- rection and the life; he that believeth in Me, although he be dead. shall live; and everyone that liveth, and believeth in Me, shall not die forever.” This has been changed to read: “Jesus said to her, I am the resur- rection and the fife; he who believeth in Me, even if he die, shall live; and whoever lives and believes in me shall never die.’” N “Didymus” “Twin.” Another change occured in chapter xx. verse 24. It now reads: “Now Thomas, one of the twelve. who is called Didymus. was not with them when Jesus came.” The new version reads: “Now Thomas, one of the twelve, called The Twin, was not among them when Jesus came.” A commentary by Rev. William 1,.| "tom George A. Singleton, Edito Newton, secretary of the Biblical Asso. | 274 Manager ‘of the Christian Recor- ciation of America, accofpanied the| der L. H. Hemingway, G. E. Curt new script, . hoe a THURSDAY, OCTOBER Changes were numerous in the | more Catechism No. 2. Where once there were 421 questions in the Cate- chism, there are 492 in the revised &. CHURCH MEMBERSHIP SETS NEW HIGH MARK IN NATION version, A new mark for church membership in this country has again been attained, according to The Christian Herald’s annual report of church statistics, pre- pared by Dr. Herman Carl Weber, the . publication’s statistician. i 2 Last. year religious groups gained 754,138 members, the report said, bring- ing the grand total membership to 63,848,094. The proportion of church members in the total population rose. from 59.25 per cent in 1936 to 59.9 per cent last year. The Roman Catholic Church is still the largest single denomination in the country, the report shows, with esti- mated adult membership of 15,492,016, based on a reported inclusive member_ ship of 21,322,688. Among the Pro- testant sects the Baptist bodies, collec- tively, led with 10,332,005. Methodists follow with 9,109,359. —New York Times FIVE-EARED CAT OWNED IN BRITAIN LONDON (UP)—A cat that has five ears is owned by Mrs. Selwyn Oxley, of Ealing. The cat has a group of three ears on one side of her head and two on the other side. MID-YEAR CONFERENCE BISHOP D. H. SIMS.” First Episcopal District Be On September 28-29 the Mid-Year Conference of the First Episcopal Dis. — trict was held at Asbury Park, New — Jersey. Bishop D. H. Sims presided — with his usual becoming dignity. © The — sermon was delivered by the Rev. D. | D. Davis, A.M.,S.T.M., of Stamford, Conn. ; Among the visitors were: Bishop E. J. Howard of Tennessee, and West Africa, Drs. L. L. Berry, C. W. Ab of Wilberforce University, C. E. Stew- art of 3 Mesdames D. H. Sims, Elizabeth Car- ter-Brooks, E. E. Sims, J. A. Port- jock, E. E. Tyler, D. Ward Nichols, M. E. Jackson, RAB Smith; jek Vanderhorst, W. H. King, Gertrude Lee, Mable Graves Carolyn Thomas, Pauline Williams, Elizabeth M./ Thom- as, contributing Editor of the Christian Recorder, Valeria Williams, C. H. Fountain, Robinson, Earline David, [ola M. Murray, Exie Watson, Rhoda Bertha Napper, Sara Arnett, J. Leo Pottinger, Page, J. W. Mason, TouN: Patterson, W. L. Johnson, B. W. Arnett, D. M. Owens, J.\ Lz Link, C. \. Walton, J. G. Drake, Mary 10 Moore, George Creighton, and many others whose names escape us for the present. Presiding Elders J. L. Link, and J. G. Drake, R. O. Napper, W. L. Johnson, I. N. Patterson, BW . w./H. King, -R. B. Smith, C.. W. Walton, J. A. Manning, A, L. Wilson, B. A. Galloway. Nichols, M. E. Jackson, J. A. Port- lock, Hedson Waters, W. P. Steyen- son, E. E. Tyler, 1. A. McCoy, J. W. liams, J. L. Mims, E. K. Nichols, M. C. Sanders. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20, 1938 Virginia, W. F. Walker, \rnett, J. F. Vanderhorst, J. L. Russ, Among the leading pastors were the Reyerends H. P. Jones, D. Ward Mason, C. H. Fountain, P. C. Wil- M. Ward, J. Leo Pottinger, and A. The Rev. S. H. Barker was absent and in the islands’ because { illness of his mother. Rev. H. F. Tyree is ill and in a Philadelphia Hos- pital. Mrs. D. H. Stms presided over the Missionary Session. A spontaneous offering of eighty odd dollars was tak- en for a deserving Wilberforce stu- dent. Mrs. P. A. Pitts sang beauti- ully, “The Lord is my light.” Miss} ola Samuels read an interesting paper on Missions. ; President Walker represented. Wil- berforce, Editor and Manager Single- ion, the Christian Recorder, C. W. Ab- ington, the Journal of Religion and Manager Curry, the Book Concern. The Bishop had a special committee report on all monies raised and ex- pended for Episcopal Headquarters. For all purposes there was reported $12,236.72. Largest amount reported by Bethel, New York City;$425 which was $25 above the budget. ” REV, J. A. PORTLOCK Second largest-amount was reported by St. James, Atlantic City, New Jer- ‘The pastor ig y the budget. THE REV. M. M. WARD The third largest amount of $360 was] — reported by George A. Singleton, Edi- tor and Manager of the Christian Re- corded for St. Matthew, Philadelphia, in the absence-of Rev. H. F. Tyree who is convalescing in the hospital. The Bishop and Conference compli- mented the church and pastor. The fourth highest was Bridge Street, Brooklyn with $355 which was $5 over The pastor is , bi The REV. M. E. JACKSON The Bermuda District leads in per- centage of 100 per cent. crict with $1,615. The Presiding Elder THE REV, I. N. PATTERSON THE. CHRISTIAN RECORDER with $4,495.10. African Methodism. The following figures show that Wil] be: berforce received $7,500, Payne Semi- J. WG Link ). Ward Nichols |. L. Russ The Philadelphia Conference leads{nary $1000, and the Book Concern It is the mother of | $1000. This is the first time the Seminary has PAGE ELEVEN en in the budget. ~ _ BALANCE SHEET Receipts s ie t ‘ Philadelphia Conference \ / Philadelphia District $1141.15 West Philadelphia District 1615.00 South Philadelphia District 775.70 Harrisburg District 963.25 \ EAS Total Philadelphia Conference * $4495.10 \8 New Jersey Conference Camden-Trenton District $637.00 New Brunswick District 753.06 Newark District 625.20 Atlantic City District 864.00 Total New Jersey Conference $2879 .26 4 New York Conference z Manhattan District $1000.00 a Brooklyn District 1007.00 Buffalo District 400.75 Total New York Conference $2407.75 New England Conference » New England District $895.00 Bermuda Conference $110.00 Delaware Conference Penn.-Del. District $1340.61 Total From Conferences $12,127.72 Morning Contingent Offering 21.00 Evening Contingent Offering 88.00 Total Receipts $12,236.72 Disbursements A To Wilberforce $7500.00 To Book Concern 1000.00 To Payne Seminary 1000.00 To Episcopal Contingent $400.00 To General Contingent 574.50 974.50 To Hawkins Note 300.00 To Episcopal Headquarters 854.00 To Contingent Offerings 109.00 Total Disbursements $11,737.50 Balance $499.22 Respectfully Submitted : The West ee S f iladelphia leads the Episcopal Dis- R. O. Napper, Chr. E. H. Stowe Se J. W. Mason J. G. Drake Mrs. Gertrude Lee Wm. A. Dorsey, Secretary AN AMERICAN NEGRO LOOKS AT THE GERMAN JEW i By Lewis K. McMillan (Continued from page 6) to be seen in the large towns and cities. His German is fluent, but his accent is were many such fools in chaotic Ger- many of post-war years. A large pro_ portion of them were Jews. 5. The “Suffering Jew.” Here | am thinking of the Jew who is doing all he can to come to terms with his en- vironment, who is seeking the best he foreign. money, jewelry and clothing, annoying everybody with fabulous stories of his wealth and importance. 4. The Irresponsible Intellectual. Under this caption I am placing those who thrive on unbridled and perverted cleverness and wit, who scoff at every- thing that is worth while, who assume that sharpened intellect’s raison d’etre is to destroy and not to create, There knows how to adjust himself to things in Germany; and yet the greater his effort the more complete appears to be his failure and the more bitter his chagrin. He marries a German woman only to find himself, his wife, and his little girl frequently humiliated. He strives to forsake his Jewish world for the larger German world only to en- counter one r2buff and insult after (Continued on page 15) ===== DSC09184.JPG ===== PAGE TV ELVE Tesas The Calendar Conference— sit Texas. Rev. A L Hen- ‘ rd Ave. Bishop Qklahoms onierence — Northwest Texas Conference x. Bishop George B Tennessee Conference— ev. T. E. West ard {. How A. J Bishop Rev 422 srence or 6—Augueta Georgia Conference : 2 »pshire Foun eve Mid-Year Conf G— Tennessee Conference ~Saint shop kdward Mississipp| Conference—| Conference Rev, R D uth Alabama ama ‘aw, pastor, Bishop Cotumbia Conference Rev. V. A Bishop J. S North Carolina Confer- Nerth Georgia Conforence— Mf Pas Fountain g thel A cw hop W A Peters Bast Mississippi Confer Mica, Rev. Wm. A Rast 4th Street | ence—| aure ditte 4 weene 2—Texas Conference Hunts-| Grovey, Pastor, Bishop George B. Young, 2—West Arkansas Conference— A Re reansag Pastor heed 3e Arkansas Conference— Conference— THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER ——— Se ~~ THURSDAY, OCTOBER : hop H. Y 4—Northeast Mississippi Confer- 7 of Dr. Gomez’s sat down to a ban uet given by the Stewardess Board number four, in honor of the man who has wrought a Miracle in less than eight months. (Continued from page 9)" lege. Amid the great throng that wit- nessed the Opening of the school were Notices — ie General Officers and Ministers who! The doors of the Antioch Baptist wena (26) Sasa act ma . ze are expecting to attend the North} Church, pastored by the Rev. Dr, quite me. pastors rian Ang an ay B: Castine Conference November 2, 1938] WW. H. McKinney, were thrown wide the “oon age Eo oe 4 9—Weat Texas Conference “T25-| 1 please notify Rev. I. H. Alston,}to receive the guests. ‘This “Same joufsiana, Immediately following the trop, Texas, Rev. T. H. Moore, Pastor. Bishop George B. Youn, $—Atlanta Georgia Conference— Madison, Ga., St. Paul A M.F Church, C. K. Knight, Paste Bishop W. A. Fountain. ~West Tennessee Conference— the ackson, Tenr tor Bishop Edward J. Howara 10— South Carolina Conference— Walterboro, S. C. Rev. Lee A 5 Fishburn St Bishop J. S. Flipper 16—Central Arkansas Conference H Ark Re Wm Confer: L. Greene 16—-Macon Georgia Conference— Milledgeville, Ga., Wesley Chap- W. P. Carter, Pastor, 09 y St. Bishop W. A. Fou 16. Corsicana, Texas. Rev. H. F. er, Pastor, 105 N. ‘ih Street. 17 Piedmont Confe-';ce — Laurens, S- C. Rev. A. J. Thomas, Pastor, 234 Norti « =ro- na St, Bishop J. S. Flipper. 23—North Mississippi Conference vaw, Mi G. F Greene 23-—-East Arkansas Conference— Rev E. CR ade, Pastor. Bishop H. Y 23—Western North Carolina Conference—Chape! Hill, N. C E t, St. Paul A Church, Bishop M. H 23—Goorgia Conference—S§ 1) =1)- a, Ga., St. James, Rev. L i Land, Pastor. Bishop W. A. untain 30—Northeast Arkansas Confer- Jonesboro, Ark., Rev. W. She Pastor. Bishop H ence Tookes 30—Northwest Mississippi Con- crence—Sunflower Miss. Rev \. Taylor. Bishop S. L. Greene. 2—South West M our Conference—Kansas City, Mo Bethel Church, 2446 Paseo Street. Rev. T. H. Wiseman. pastor. Bishop Noah W. Williams. 2~Alabama Conference— Atmore, Alabama, Rev, W. M, Bonner, pastor, P. O. Box 54, Bishop D. H. Sims. S—South Georgian Conference Valdosta, Ga., St. Paul A. M, E. Church, Rev, H. D. Harde- man, pastor, 415 Ashley Street, Bishop W. A. Fountain. %—East Alabama Conference— Hurtsboro, Alabama, Rev. I. B Alexander, pastor, Bishop D. H. Sims. 14—Central Louisiana Conference —Thibodaux. Louisiana, Rev. x B. Villia, 608 Green Street, Northeast Texas Confrence Grif- f Opening Exercises, the Bishop held a ; joint-session of the Presiding Elders’ Council and Trustee Board which was church and membership were the first to come to the aid of St. James in their hour of distress, Jan. 2nd, when their beautiful church was burned. pastor, 530 Culbreth St., Fayetteville No. Car All Bishops, General Officers, Mis- sionary Workers, Crusaders and per- sons whose names do not appear on the roll of the East Tennessee Conference planning to visit said Conference, Oct 19th, 1938, will please notify the pastor, that suitable homes may be obtained. Rey. T. Gene West. pastor 328 Mulvaney Ave., ig. in the history of the school. Of the twenty-seven Presiding Elders of the two States only one was absent. Time nor space permits us to give a de- tailed report of the Council and Trus- tee Board Meeting, but suffice it to say that, it was one of the most mo- 1 Knoxville, Tenn mentous and record-breaking in at- “> WRENS, ex All persons planning tendance ee sa to attend the Augusta, Ga. Conference any previous uncil uring the - *\ which convenes October 26, 1938 at than six years that Bishop Greene has , Wrens, Ga. please notify the pastor in presided over the 8th Episcopal Dist. Among the high lights of the Coun- | order tha e y be vided fi : rder that homes may be provided for il wees Ga). report sof eBdueationdl you A Rey. J. L. Shrophire, Pastor Money by the Presiding Elders by dis- P. O. Box 562 E tricts (b) completing of arrangements Wrens. Ga ie or a permanent home for the Dean The Annual Meeting of the New " Jersey Conference Branch Woman’s Mite Missionary Society will be held Thursday, October 20, 1938 in Bethel \.M.E. Church, 51 Carpenter Street, S. Woodbury, N. J., Rev. W. A. Dorsey, Pastor Carolyn S. Thomas, President Annie M. Collier, Cor. Sec'ty. DR. JOSEPH GOMEZ Distinguished citizens at the guest table were Mrs. McKinney, Ex-Coun- Bishop S. L. Greene. cilman—Craig, Dr. and Mrs. Joseph 16—North Alabama Conference—| Gomez, Mrs. Lillie Mason, Dr. and Birmingham, Alabama, St. Luke} Mrs. Christopher, Editor Forte of The Rev. C. D. Hayden, pastor, 2817] Cleveland Eagle, Councilman and Mrs. 2lst St. Bishop D. H. Sims. Harrold T. Gassaway, Mr. J. O. Con- 16—Missouri Conference — St. ners, Dr. J. Otis Haithcock, pastor of Louis, Mo., Wayman Temple] St. John A. M. E. Church. 4309 Enright Ave. Rev. J. C.| Mrs. Kathlene Holland Forbes ren- ee pastor. Bishop Noah W.Jdered a lovely musical number and illiams. greetings were brought by Ex-Coun- 23—Central Alabama Conference] cilman Craig, Mrs. penta Chris- —Selma, Alabama, Ward Chapel,} topher, Councilman Gassaway, Mrs. Rey. A. W. Thomas, pastor, 1017] McKinney, Mr. Arthur Wade, Stew- Lauderdale Street. Bishop D. H. ard, representing St. James A.M.E. Sims i . Church, Mr. Conners, Editor Forte. 30—West Alabama Conference— Dr. J. O. Haithcock. The respente Ensley, Alabama, Mt. Zion, Rev. by Dr. Gomez. ul J. C. Bonner, pastor, 1521 21st 5 , ; The speakers were loud in their ee D. H. Sims. praise for the service rendered by this rR be Conference—| distinguished citizen, who in Jess than ae xas, Rev. F. Ww. Grant,] two years had reduced the bonded in- Pastor, 2418 Metropolitan Street,} debtedness of St. James from $30,000 bone George B. Young. dollars to $16,000 in one year and then ‘ rep Conference—Man-| came the fire to wipe out his effort. But ning, S. C., Rev. D. J. Gadsden,| while upon the ruins Jan. 2, 1938 he ¥ ee Rigsby St., Bishop prophesied that a larger and more J. S. Flipper. beautiful St. James would come. With-— Katie Pa age in eight months that dream of dreams : p s, Rev. A. W.. Wil-}is almost realized in that the church ‘ams, Pastor, 1105 E. 10th Street,| has been built, and covered. More ishop George oung than $54,000 has been raised ani spent. Bish B. Y d rau ia 3 December 7—North Louisiana Confer- Recognizing this service, Stewardess D. Whee eee Rev. E. | Board number four made a supreme Bus Pa Seige 10th Street. | effort to encourage the minister and aids Palate We his wife and to give their friends- the Neu COME OE ference —} opportunity to show their appreciation. pie main ve i Bethel,} It was a decided success in every re__ Laberie’ Sean ri 323 South spect. T am sure the task of the min-— boat ti . , Bishop S. L.Jister and his family is . lighter by this gesture by his membet and many friends; also by the fine fellowship of the two congregations — Antioch Baptist and St. James Afri- can Methodist. The most enthusiastic period of the Council was reached when the fol- lowing resolution was read by J. W. Hair, Presiding Elder of the Jackson District and unanimously adopted by the assembly. a a “To the Bishop and members of the Presiding Elders’ Council and Trustee Board .of Campbell College assembled this, the 15th day of September, 1938. “Whereas, the Bishop in his classic and philosophic remarks in the opening of this meeting made clear the state of the church and its ministry in Mis- sissippi and Louisiana; and Se ee DR. JOSEPH GOMEZ AND WIFE ENTERTAINED More than 250 members and friends —R, J. Gardner one of the largest and most successful } District. of Theology on the Campus (c) adop- tion of a Budget System which puts each and every presiding elder as well as every pastor on his own merit where peach and all of God’s workmen right- fully belong. To say the least, no Bishop on the bench has done more for the moral and spiritual uplift of the people—in the brief period of six years, irrespective of denomination, than Bishop S. L. Greene, the pre- siding Bishop of the 8th Episcopal And no Bishop on the bench of Bishops to-day enjoys a more will- ing and. enthusiastic following and whole-hearted support by the minis- ters and lay-members over whom he presides than the Bishop of Missis- sippi and Louisiana. The work in the 8th Episcopal District moves. with smoothness and accuracy under the supervision of the Rt. Rev. S. L. Greene—the erudite, the parliamen- tarian, the courageous and sympathetic leader of the Christian forces in the 8th Episcopal District. If there is any trouble about, as yet it has not been heard of or felt; if there is any dis- turbance, as yet it has not reached us. Harmony and peace prevail. REV. J. W. HAIR “Whereas, he demonstrated clearly the spirit of the ‘brotherhood and his sympathy for the sacrificing ministry ; and S sae ““Whereas, he has addressed himself to the full needs of the District from every angle and, has handed down to the Presiding Elders a program by which every need of the district can and will be realized; and "1 _“Whereas, this program gannot pos- sibly be completed in the year and six months that will mark the close of this quadrennium; and 6 “Whereas, this program is just what _THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER EP AL TAT ee. a ha PAGE THIRTEEN this district has needed for many, many years and, can better be carried out under the supervision of Bishop S. L. Greene our present Bishop; and “Whereas, it will take at least four years longer for its completion, and the’ best interest of the district will be con- served by Bishop Greene’s return to us for another quadrennium—1940-44. “Therefore, Resolved, That, this As- sembly petition the General Conference through the conferences of Mississippi and Louisiana and, the delegates to the forth-coming General Conference for his return to the 8th Episcopal District for another four (4) years.” —W. H. Hall Church, Efland, N. C., Sept. 24-25, Quarterly Conference was held Sat., 25th, by our very able Presiding Elder, Dr. B. H. Lucas. The Conference then entered into the financial reports, which were very pleasing. Raised on the 24-25 $67.95; Trustees $33.00, by Stewards’ $120.45, by S. S. $35.00, Dollar Money $10.00. Total of all monies $198.45. The pastor and officers were praised very highly by the Presiding Elder. Sunday, Sept. 25th was a high day. Services were conducted by Dr. Lucas who selected as his text St. Luke 23:34. The spirit ran high; after the sermon Holy Communion. was served by the pastor and Rev. G. S. Gant, of Hills- boro, N. C. beloved pastor and Presiding Elder. Dea Es Eecas, sh E Rev. G.. M. Purnell, Pastor R. M. Enoch EFLAND, NORTH CAROLINA Durham District of the Western N. C. Conference May God ever bless our ~The Fourth Ouartecty Conference was held at Gaines Chapel A.M.E. tte ttt teach tteteerer gp cette beech theta bint inct eater CHRISTIAN RECORDER SUBSC RIV Tr GEORGE A. SINGLETON, Editor and Manager yi 716 S. 19th Street Philadelphia, Pa f Please Renew my Subscription for One Year (- ) Check t Please enter my name for a new Subscription for One Year ( ) Check } f E NAME... 0.0 occ cic cess eewnesccccccsccescetsenters Se CRU ietteaaes t L ADUKESS Se ee MeN t Inclosed find Money Order for $1.58 t + + J % 4 t. GET32,400.000S UTOPIAN CONSERVATION BENEFICIAL 7 BUSINESS TRUST Wanted: Incorporators and Investors in 27 Varieties Mineral Health Giving Springs Project $6,480,000 YEARLY Is TOO MUCH MONEY TO LET GO TO WASTE. THE UTOPIAN Conservation Trust Estate, has a Co-operative Mutual Benelit Plan. If used, will save the above amount and di- vide it among its associates. At present they have a group of Mineral Health Giving Springs, A Free Gift From Nature. If these Springs produce 5 gallons of water per minute at 50 cents each, and the water is not saved, the loss is $150 pév hour, $3600 per day, $108,000 per month, or $6,480,000 per year. Understand this is NA- TURE’S FREE GIFT. We don’t have to buy material to manufacture the water. Nature gives us that part in her own way, from her own Laboratory and sends it up to us to catch, bottle, sell, and keep the money, which we now let go to waste at the rate of $32,400,000 in 5 years. It is impossible to divide the springs into well defined classes as many Mineral Springs hold in solution a dozen other elements be- sides the one giving the water its name, and while they are all heal- ing they are non-injurious. : : ; The chief reason why physicians prescribe the Natural Mineral Waters is because they are known to contain, in a natural state, ac- tive remedial substances. A Mineral Water which is manufactured and offered to the physicians under the guise of a natural water is a deception detrimental to the patient. The Sanatorium and Mineral Springs Co. offers the Best of purity and strength, of natural mineral waters from Nature’s Laboratory. Used and recommended for human ills; for internal medication, both heat and cold; also mud and water ration of health. : ce ane ite Mrs. Peyton Miller, near Farmville, Va., after having been given up to die by the Doctors failed to take their opinion, in- stead she tried Nature’s plan, she drank water from some of the many springs on her newly acquired place, and immediately began to Improve, and in a short time she was healed of disorders that had wrecked her health for years. Thus, this Accidental Discovery of Mineral Springs and marvelous recovery of this invalid was heralded everywhere, aud millions have been helped pack to health. Mrs. Miller, a highly respected colored lady, left many children. Among them Dr. Miller, of Farmyille, Virginia. _ Since 1874 the ‘ Miller “family owned these Mineral Springs, until Dr. B. P. Read purchased them some time ago for the Eureka Sanatorium. Health Restoring Association. Philadelphia Office: 1422 Lontbard St. KINGSLEY 2066 : The UTOPIA CONSERVATION group offers to each purchaser one of its Beneficial Interest at $5.00, an equal share of profits made from this wasted wealth. Surely no colored person should permit this great money-saving plan to pass. : ¢ t : | ===== DSC09185.JPG ===== PAGE FOURTEEN THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER . + Ht y, Secretary | . ve te i. 2. y SE DIRECTORY of Church : 1535 14th ene OF BISHOPS AND GENERAL Street, N. W., | TRA t erae = J. H. Clayborn, Editor of the S 4 tian Recorder, 513 S3ed 53rd Southern Chr W. 9th Street, Little Rock Arkan- sas. IN MEMORIAM In loving memories of my dear hus- [ Re J itor of the = ant ee es der, 5213 band, Rey. W. C. Kelley, who passed \ t corder, 22 . Calif, | @way one year ago this October 12, 1938. 7“ vid ‘ Ss, ary of the} Oh how sweet the memories still, j S. S. Morris, Secretary © -. ew. So Mort 71 oe 19th Street, | That vacant place cannot be filled, President W 900 W Texas acy M. Hughes. and F. 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Ormonde Walker, President et, Philadelphia, Penna Sometime my heart is made to bleed, But in God’s word I can read, [hat you are not dead you are just away And I shall meet you some sweet day. Wife—MRS. W. C. KELLY 591 Terry St., Atlanta, Ga. DEATH The life of Dr. J. A. Simpson, M.D. Florence District, North Alabama Con- ference, was eulogised September 30th by the Rev. Dr. W. M. Craig, assisted by the-Revs. L. J.-Green, Baptist ; and Presiding Elder C. L. Wright. The speaker used fora subject: “A Good Man” in a calm soft tone, well systematized manner the constituents of noble characteristics were reflected. The deceased was a member of the Masons, Eastern Stars, and President of the District A. C. E. League De- partment, also of St. Paul A. M. E. Church, Florence, had been a member of the connection since the age of fourteen. WE MANUFACTURE A Ask to National Academic 821-23 Arch St. Buy Direct From Manufacturer and SAVE MONEY! CHOIR GOWNS PULPIT GOWNS EMBROIDERIES GOODS TRIMMINGS STOLES GOWNS AND CHOIR’ HATS, VESTMENTS HANGINGS ACADEMIC HOODS New Blue and Maroon Robes and Caps SEND FOR NEW CATALOGS Crosses, Hymn Tablets, Bulletin Boards, Communion _ Service " Altar Appointments. He leaves to mourn his departure, a devoted wife, relatives, and many friends of both races. The following ministers were present: Revs. J. S. Jones; J. E. Cheesboro, W. M. Moore, W. B. Campbell and W. H. Harris. There, were many condolences and telegrams briefly men_ tioned, also resolutions from the local and district departments as well as from his many friends. There were also many lovely floral designs. 5 The B. F. Moore Mortician was in charge. = : Courage Father, hear the prayer we offer Not for ease that prayer shall be But for strength that we may ever Live our lives courageously. ‘f Not forever by still waters Would we idly quiet stay But would smite the living fountains From the rocks along our way. - 3 3 Be our strength in hours of weakness, In our wandering, be our guide; Through endeavor, failure, danger Father, be thou at our side! (Rev.) W. H. HARRIS JOHN P. GREEN THE SAGE OF CLEVELAND S On my visit to Cleveland on Septem- ber 25, to broadcast on “Wings Over Jordan” I of course called to see my old friend, Honorable John P. Green, who is now in his ninety-fifth year. COMPLETE LINE OF YARD CAPS CHURCH see the Cap and Gown Co. PHILADELPHIA PENNSYLVANIA In the older day John P: Green, Charles W. Chestnut, and Harry C. smith constituted the Cleveland big three. Without meeting with whom a stranger regarded his visit to Cleveland as being in vain. While a new gener- ation has forged to the front and yet the higher life of the colored people of Cleveland would be poor indeed, with- out the record of these pioneers in the field of lofty endeavor. ) John P, Green was elected magis- trate, was twice chosen a member of the State Legislature and once a Sena- tor, during the eighties when there were more than a handful of colored yoters in the city. I first met John p. Green at the home of Professor James M. Gregory, where he was house guest on the occasion of delivering a lecture on Tousaint L’Ouverture before the faculty and student body of How- ard University. He was among the very first educated colored men it had been my privilege to meet. He made a deep and abiding impression upon me, Which has lasted during more than fifty years. During the administration of Presi- dent McKinley, Mr. Green was made stamp agent at Washington. His ten years residence here enabled me to gain a closer and more intimate ac- quaintance with the work and worth of this remarkable man. He was among he first colored men to graduate from Cleveland High School, where he im- bed a fondness for Latin and Greek nguages which gripped him through- it his long life with a love that will t let go. I found him citing Latin nd Greek quotations with an-unction id zest rarely found among my ac- iaintances. His reading desk was vered with newspapers and maga- nes, which keep’ him fully abreast of e times. Among his reading ma- \crial was a French novel. Mr. Green, s the oldest member of the Cleveland r, and practices in the courts every- y. At his advanced age this example all but without equal or parallel. ! enjoyed the rare privilege of seeing cmbossed copies of numerous testi- onials in his honor by the State egislature, the Bar Association, the Oldest Inhabitants, and other civitan <roups who hold him in highest esteem, nd point to him with pride as a dis- ‘inguished citizen of Cleveland. A pery sonal “letter from John ‘eller reciting his long acquaintance and appreciation for the quality and his most precious possessions. Mr. Green not withstanding the heavy weight of years is still alert in mind and sprightly in body. On taking leave he proffered assistance in helping me down the steps leading to the side walk. I see no reason from present in- dications why he may not turn the ‘entury mark and here is hoping such luck to my sage and veteran friend. » The untimely taking off of too many °f our educated men and women has often filled us with alarm and gloomy forebodings but we are reassured when we contemplate the career of such men 4s John P. Green, whose alert faculties function eygn down to old age, I am’ making a list 6f the celebrated nineties and over, which includes John P. Green, Bishop Lane, Bishop. : Hood, Hon, J. C. Napier, the late Congress- man Thomas Miller, John R, Lynch, and R. Re Welght whose days indeed D. Rocke- \ orth of John P: Green, his lifelong , ‘rend and acquaintance, is listed among ; THE CHRISTI AN AMERICAN NEGRO LOOKS AT v4 THE GERMAN JEW (Continued from page 11) another. He tries hard to live on the level of other Germans, but finds it im_ possible to secure employment with certain firms”and in certain fields. And when he finds the job the constant danger of losing it makes life for him always dreadfully insecure. 6. The Jewish Cosmopolite. There are Jews in Germany whom hardship and punishment have seemed to purify and raise to the high level of the world spirits. Sometimes it is a youth whom his par- ents have sent abroad to study and travel, say in France or England, as a means of escaping for a while from German injustices. He develops flu- ency in the use of foreign languages. His interests and sympathies become broad and deep. He is at home with people. from any part of the world. Indeed he goes out of his way to form acquaintanceships with all sorts of foreigners. He knows no bitterness and is fundamentally friendly. One finds much traveled businessmen who likewise possess this cosmopolitanism, to say nothing of course of a goodly number of Jewish scholars. 7. The Jew who has become Ger- man There are Jews in Germany who are thoroughly German. They are in- separably attached to Germany and things German: language, tradition, holidays, locality, tastes, modes of life, the arts. Their whole spiritual life is shot through with the German spirit. ‘There are those who contend with a measure of justice that the German anti-Semitic | movement was largely by the fact that the Jews were becoming German too fast. ent from Germans. His color is dark- er, his hair is different, and so are his nose and his mouth. The carriage of his body is not seldom peculiarly “Jew- ” and even the very set of his feet A German can usually discover Jewish identity. Like the Negro in America, however, thousands of Jews are “lost” into the German race each year. The American Negro has no monopoly on “passing.” Similarities to Situation of Negro The situation of the Jew in Germany, though not identical with that of the ; Negro in the United States, has many marks of similarity. Like the Ameri- can Negro the Jew is physically differ- Like the Negro in America, the Jew finds certain sections of Germany more caused ish have been long upon the land. —Kelly Miller Ce sD a PROGRESS A wide gulf separates the mod- ern funeral director from the “undertaker” of fifty years ago. Today we have a highly trained professional man, using all the advanced methods of science and offering a-multitude of services which were never expected of his predecessor. As the result of this advancement, the public re- ceives protection and comfort in a time of great need. WALTER C. BECKETT 216 W. Coulter St. PHONE: Phila,, Pa. GER. 0585 . AN RE CORDER friendly to him than others. He fares better in predominantly Catholic com- munities than in rabidly Protestant communities, It is no accident that the nazi movement grew so dispropor- tionately fast in East Prussia and North Prussia. Again, the large cosmopoli- tan centers are more tolerant toward the Jew and, of course, allow him great- er freedom and opportunity. And yet, also like the Negro in America, the Jew in Germany finds himself subjected to prejudice, restrictions and insults everywhere in the country. The Jew in Germany suffers worst in times of calamities and economic dis- tresses. He enjoys relative peace and security when the German people are in good humor and prosperity is in the saddle. Among the real causes if the present plight of the Jew is the cruel treaty of Versailles, the “loss” of the war that made it possible, and the de- pression which set in in 1931. Similari- ties here to the southern reconstruction years are unmistakable. Once more a helpless, and, in many respects, an in- nocent minority has become prey to demogogism and a poisoned and per- verted public sentiment. And to be sure, mistakes of a few of that minority make still harder the lot of all. bebe tein Ane” 6ME MBE ame wpa Re POON prone | ee eee ee ee A. M. E. MUSIC HYMNALS ABS a BASE A. M. E. BOOK CONCERN . 716 S. 19th St., Philadelphia, Pa. PAGE FIFTEE} Germans are more or less prejudiced against Jews. This prejudice has, since the coming of nazism, become actual. But, like my nazi-enthusiastic landlady, hose who have-grown up with Jewish families from childhood will not allow the least disparaging word said against them. Those of us who know the south recognize here a striking simi- larity in the attitude of many whites toward the Negro. The situation of the Jew in Germany is unlike that of the Negro in the United States at same vital points. In the first place, the Jewish population is both relatively and absolutely smaller than in the case of the latter. Jews constitute less than 1 per cent of the whole. The half-million Jews are con- centrated in towns and cities, engaging largely in businesses and professions. The Negro constitutes about 9 per cent of the population of the United States and a majority of that 9 per cent still till the soil. In rural Mississippi Ne- groes outnumber the whites. And if figures did not lie in South Carolina Negroes would make up-at least 50 per cent of the population of that rural state. The grounded in American soil, he is rooted in can life: he is here to stay! (Continued in next issue) Negro is \meri- Brand new A.M.E. Music Hymnals, Bound in semi Morocco with Head Bands and Beautifully stamped in Gold are offered at these Prices. ee a Single Copy — $ 1.50 Half Doz. $ 6.50 One Doz. — $12.00 Mail Your Orders Toda We Pay Postag feted cfesfendecdentestatesdntecbatestrde tested ended tocfotecfofocddocfmteonde--to a aS a a a DD ee ‘vangelist Nathaniel Hawthorne | 1940 DR. JELTZ The Preacher 716 So, 19th Street Jeltz, D.D. Pledged to help Dr. Hemingway extend the Department of Church Extension to include Evange- lism looking forward to official action on this in Serving meanwhile anywhere in the con- nection in conducting Revivals and large Interracial Services. For dates write: THE A. M. E. BOOK CONCERN Philadelphia, Penna. ===== DSC09186.JPG ===== White and ¢ been d dollars. lot on tower- borhood, Majesty and the petitions have a liams for f Rev. H. C Charge in . under his rapid cent ad- PIQUA, OHIO S 1 the North the A. M. E FORTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF THE FOUNDING OF North Carolina Mutual Life Insurance Co. Marks the Opening of its Newest Office to Serve Philadelphians Has Proved the Ability of Negroes to Manage and Operate An Enduring Life Insurance Company. sible union of great strength fluence for good. Be It Resolved that this session 28 to October 2, and presided over by Bishop Reverdy C. Ransom, the fol- lowing resolution, presented by Dr. tor of St. James rs cil Ohio, was] M. E. Church urge renewed efforts for union on the part of these three réligious bodies and particularly call upon the Bishops’ Council of the A. M. E. Church and the Special Com- mission appointed at its recent Session to exercise greater diligence and em- ploy all available machinery to realize this desired union. F Rai adei hc Se MT. PLEASANT, TENN. unanimously adopted: Whereas, there is imperative need for union on the part of the Church denomination of the world; And Whereas, this need has been an- swered in a great measure by certain denominations with membership, pre- dominantly white; And Whereas, the Negro people suf- fer irreparable harm in waste and dup- lication of efforts on the part of Negro Church Denominations ; And Whereas, the African Metho-| Jones Chapel A.M.E. Church met dist Episcopal Church, the African] September 9th, was opened” by Rev. Methodist Episcopal Zion Church, they, yy. Boddie. II Cor. 10:1-18 was Colored Methodist pclae ae. read. Song, “And Are We Vet Alive.” € i y, gover! a ee A oo PR aes a pos- Invocation, Rev. John Goodloe, Sere, “Shine On Me” by the congregation. The Presiding Elder gave some very inspiring and wholesome remarks which were highly appreciated by the lovely audience. Organization. Secre- tary, Charles Black; Assistant, Mrs. Black; Finance Committee, M. L. Love, Henry Woodfork, James Farrel and Mrs. M. C. Smith. Questions were taken up, and answered Written and financial The 4th Quarterly Conference of Disciplinary per Discipline. reports from each department of the NDRED TWO THOUSAND, SIX HUNDRED church showed great increase along all 2 DOLLARS IN BUSINESS PLACED lines. Total amount raised this quarter ONTHS OF THE YEAR 1938. , $375.75, increase of full members 16. ) IGHT HUNDRED FIFTY-SEVEN (90,857) NEW Jones Chapel A.M.E. Church wants )DED DURING THIS SIX MONTH’S PERIOD. Dr. S. L. Howard to continue as E 193 AN AVERAGE INETY-FIVE DOLL PAID VAS APEGUARD THE FINANCIAL WITH A ae LIFE INSURAINC) C. C, SPAULDING, President ae Bits. 39 ad }. B. DEANS, District Manager MEET OUR STAFF OF “No Home Is Complete Without ARS AND FIFTY- EACH WORKING DAY IN ) 5 AND BENEFICIARIES. , FUTURE OF YOUR-FAMILY BY INSURING COMPANY THAT HAS STOOD THE TEST OF TIME. MUTUAL OMPANY Durham, North Carolina (Member Company of National Negro Insurance Association) PHILADELPHIA DISTRICT OFFICE — 512 SOUTH BROAD STREET INVITED TO VISIT OUR OFFICE AND REPRESENTATIVES orth Carolina Mutual Polictes” Presiding Elder of the Columbia Dis- trict, and Dr. S. F. Dudley as pastor of the church, according to a unanimous resolution adopted at the recent Quar- terly Conference of the church. The Resolution will be placed in the hands of Bishop E. J. Howard asking their return. OF TWO THOUS- —Mrs. A. C. Boddie. NEW SUBSCRIBERS Damon Tull, Philadelphia; Charles Harris, Woodbury, N. J.; Friendly Society of the A. M. E. Church, New York; Vernon Ward, Long Island City, N. Y.; Harry Robinson, Brooklyn, N. Y.; Sadie Johnson Far Rockaway, N. Y.; Cora Wallace, Bridgeton, N. J.; Hulda Dunn, Salem, N. J. ; Mrs. Frank Anderson, Moorestown, N. J.; C. C. Harris, E. Orange, N. ite Laura Bra- zile, New Orleans, La. ALE READ! THINK! ACT! © Many subscribers to the Chris- tian Recorder are behind. Please send us your RENEWAL at once. You cannot afford to stop reading the “Mother Recorder” | _which is better today and still in. _ creasing in value and popularity. This is a notice that we will be — compelled to drop the names of all delinquent subscribers after two weeks from this issue. Please cooperate with us. The burden is great. mile ‘ READ! THINK! ACT! _ the North Ohio Conference of the A. | VOLUME XC._NO i) UR RED STHE-Orricin * y is HE or METHODIST-EPISCOPAL CHURCK Rs OUR BROTHE| a le AN: PHILADELPHIA, PA. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 13, 1938. More than three thousand people attended the Convocation of the New York Conference of the African Methodist Episcopal Church, Dr. D. Ward Nichols, pastor of Emanuel A.M.E. Church was chairman of the meet. Commissioner Bishop David H. Sims of the District; Henry Craft, Secretary of Harlem Y:-M. Mansfield E.. Jackson, pastor of Bridge * Street A.M.E. Church, Brooklyn; Rev. Presiding Eldet of the Manhattan District, and Dr. James A. Manning, Pre- you see, seated from left to right: C. A. Standing left to right: Dr. siding Elder of the Buffalo District. FIVE THOUSAND AFRICAN METHODISTS ATTEND = ROCKLAND PALACE MEETING; More than five thousand African Methodists turned out at Rockland Palace last Monday evening, despite the inclement weather, to be present at _the Convocation , and to hear Bishop David Henry Sims deliver the Regepal address. “The scene here tonight,” said Bish- op Sims, “thrills me and inspires me to carry on and give the best that is with- in me. African Methodism in this _ section of the country is coming back. The continued progress in ‘respect to additional members, churches returning “\ to the Conference, improved financial conditions, augur well for the future.” Hubert’ Delany Speaks Hubert T. Delany, Commissioner, READ! THINK! ACT! _ Many subscribers to the Chris- tian Recorder are behind. Please send us your RENEWAL at | once. You cannot afford to stop reading the “Mother Recorder” _ which is better today and still in. creasing in value and popularity. This is a notice that we will, compelled to, drop the: names of _ all delinquent” subscribers after ! Church, also spoke. AGAIN LEADS BISHOP JOHN A. GREGG In this group of Texas, Hubert Delany; The Chigago Conference again leads the Connection in “Dollar Money” claims having raised a few weeks ago under the inspirational leadership of Bishop. Gregg $10,565, an increase’ of $332.15. The Philadelphia Conference held the lead since last May with $10,- 556.25. The Chicago Conference is now $8.90 in advance. The Philadel- phians claim they will easily eclipse Chicago next May. The law calls. for “a dollar from or for every member.” The church has not dwakened to the Churchstone Lord, Dr. A. L. Wilson, HEAR BISHOP SIMS welcomed the Convocation on behalf of the City, representing Mayor La- Guardia, who was absent from the-city | possibility of this fund which is its attending the Legion meet in San| life-blood. Chicago leads! Francisco. Secretary Henry K. Craft ° atthe YM .C.A.“Als6 appearedon the Parker Thursday ‘ morning, who program, "The bishop was: introduced brought the Convention greetings : Ait- by Dr. J. A. Portlock, pastor of Bethel er the devotions Rey. D.. J. Gadsden We deiticeh and theRey. Wi anes) eee ene semeture), ang: eaves_worth Kinley. Dawkins offered the, benedic- while comments on the same. The or- Hone Mnongtthe dictingnichedsguecot ganization was set up at once, Miss Edith Ragin was elected secretary as- sisted by Prof. A. Maceo Anderson, The secretaries were appointed to re- port to the papers. Committees named. The Conyention moved off all charges making full reports. Rey. Columbus Burgess brought the mid-day sermon. The souls of all present were touched. Much credit must be given these young men who have prepared themselves to carry the gospel to the world. Din- ner was served at the church. The a¥ternoon séssion was begun’ on time and the business was soon completed. Visitors were introduced to the au- dience, Prof. C. G. Garrett, outstand- jag layman of the State and Connec- tion» gave an address. Rev. E. F. G. Dent, Presiding Elder of the Co- lumbia Conference touched us all and made us think, Rey. E. E> Richburg, pastor of the Orangeburg District gave words of encouragement. Rev. J, W, Seals, pastor of the Wateree District gave timely remarks, Rev, By F, gi MS \ town visitors was Prof. E. A. Selby of the Sunday School Union. Rey. D. Ward Nichols, pastor of Emanuel A.M.E. Church, was master of ceremonies. Rev. M. E, Jackson, pastor of Bridge Street A. M. E. ~The feature of the services was the singing of the choirs of Bethel of. New York, Macedonia of Flushing, Bridge Street of Brooklyn, St. John of New York, Metropolitan of New York and Bethel of Far Rockaway, = ok ‘et THE MANNING DISTRICT SUN- DAY SCHOOL CONVENTION REACHES A NEW HIGH . The Sunday School Convention met at Liberty Hill A.M. E. Church, Sum- merton, South Carolina, Rev. M. J.| Sumpter, Pastor, September 22, 23-25, The Convention was called to order by the Presiding Elder, Rev. BE, A, % CHRISTIAN RECORDER VISITORS Mmes. Bertha Dickerson, Margaret Maynor, Carrie Tyree-Lewis, Nash- ville, Tenn., Laura F, Wilson and Ada Sanders, Lancaster, Pa., J. S. Janu- ary, Austin, Texas, Rev. and Mrs. J- Leo Pottinger, Camden, N. J., Revs. C. C. Ferguson, Bethel A.M.E., and H. E. Walden, Waters A.M.E., Bal- timore, Md., E. S. Dennis, Lancaster, Pa., Mr. Mack Robinson, Mrs. Min- nie Stoner, and Rey. and Mrs. E. C, — Lindsay, Waynesboro, Penna. Subscribers Ada D. Griffin, Chester, Penna. H, L. Duckett, Philadelphia Hazel Crawley, Philadelphia Ernest T.. Wright, Philadelphia Leon Oliver, Philadelphia Jane Payne, Quincy, Illinois Isaac Williams, Long Beach, Calif. J. A. Spivey, Philadelphia J. T. P.- Cross, Philadelphia Sumter, spoke to those present. At evening session Rev. W. P. Hammitt delivered the annual sermon, setting the Convention on gospel fire After the. sermon -Rev.-M. J. Sumpter, the entertaining pastor presented Miss Edith Ragin who had charge of the reception program brought before the conyention a fine group of young peo- ple well trained who made every one feel at home in welcoming us Friday morning the high that. people gathered long before time to open Rey. G. B read the scripture and while comments... The quickly handled. Rey nee, Pre- siding Elder of the Dis- trict addressed the convention very elo- (Continued on page 5) spirit. was so Burgess gave worth business was Orangeburg In This Issue Allen Christian Endeavor League’ 7 “The Morning Cometh’”—Rev. 5 William sccGay ts ct cee Bats race News AtiAGlatice : <0. es Rigan ty 10 PEFANAUOUE ch va t'g sy. vanes vba. cha ne Ee “As I Think I Write"—Rey. Wm. RK, Burnette css rrvivcveveny: 44! $ The Daily Altar—Rev. Carlyle F. SaheWante Up nares tt Chaaaiak a Se 2 A Macedonian 'Call—Bishop E. Je loward ions 37s. ah ee Sunday School Lesson...../....-. 3 EDITORIALS: Veteran Advertiser,.........-. 4 General Conference Repre- SGutanOMresoroa a cea VEE 4 The Pendulum Swings 4 Pointed Points ..:....... 4 Churchman Afield <.. 4 Young People’s Page~ beth Me Thomas. coetiiy cil. 6
• October 27, 1938
  ===== DSC09170.JPG ===== SOE BA ens. PAGE SIXTEEN METROPOLITAN OFFICIAL FAMILY Club Minuts litan A.M.E Metrope Emergency Board, Nurses Kittrell College Club Mayme Chaplain Mra Julia Anderson, Rusiness Mgr Metropolitan Dramatic Club MeClendov Assietan Sunday School | Willia Mae Ranzy, President | Beverly Long, Vice President Suber, Secr Spears, Fina Emma R. Br | Secretary Special Treasurer 1 Little, Chaplain Janloe Allen C, E. League Pr ent President General Officers Of The A.M.E. Church General Committee | an, M Julia. West Hamilton | hairma Mr Arthur A. Tho | A Honorary Viee Chairmen: ) hn R. Hawkins, Secretary of nan A. M. E, Church oage, E-Recorder’of | C. Hueston, Commissioner ducation of the Elks iliam J Thompkins, Recorder f Deeds of D.C ccretary, Mrs, Rachel W. Valentine ssistant Secretary, Mrs. Nellie M Taylor reasurer, Mrs, Virginia B Teter yp ae and Chairmen Campbell Beckett, Program le Hee S. Coage, Souvenir se Gregory W. Shead, Publicity Fred D, Miller, Anniversary Mortgage Fund Dr. Charles H. Wesley, History of Rey wo, Regular Treasurer THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 18: Rev. G. E. Curry, Business Manage Rev. G. A. Singleton, Editor Manager of the Christian Recorde: Rev. L. L. Berry, Sec’y. of Mission Church Extension Rey. J. H. Clayborn, Editor of Southern Christian Recorder Rey. J. ern Christian Recorder The Ladies Auxiliary M Helen V. McConnell, President ) Sarah White, Vice President Mrs. Hattie S. Williams, Recording Secretary Mrs. Helen Ingram, Financial Sec’y. Mrs, Edith Dickson, Treasurer Mr. Solon Larry, Chaplain Junior Ushers John Chapman, President Mr and the H. Wilson, Editor of the West- r| Miss Gwendolwn Williams, Vice P: Miss Thelma Woolford, Secretary — | Miss Edna Mae Collins, Treasurer — s| Mr. Richard Rideout, Chaplain ‘ Dr. J. R. Hawkins, Financial Secretary Mr. Solon Larry, Supervisor " Dr. A. S. Jackson, Secretary of Junior Allen C. E. League Education % Wesley Anderson, President Rey. J. G. Robinson, Editor of A. M-| treten Jones, Vice President E. Review Helen Calloway, Secretary Prof. E. A. Selby, Secretary of S. S- Katharyn Bryan, Assistant Secretary Union : Naomi Fish, Corresponding Secretary Rey. L. H. Hemingway, Secretary of Stewart Anderson, Treasurer — James T. Clark, Pianist Helen Jones, Assistant Pianist Jean Anderson, Chorister Fannie Jane Clark, Librarian , Rey. S. S. Morris, Secretary of the Busy Bees’ Club Allen C. E. League Mrs. F. O. Clark, President Rev. R. S. Jenkins, Secretary of the] Mrs. Emma Pleasant, Vice President General Conference Mr. Jefferson H. Clark, Secretary Officers of the Ushers Board Mrs. Katie West, Treasurer Mr. E, S. Haywood, President Mrs. Lola Scott, Chaplain Mr. Leon Brogdon, Vice President Mrs. Frances Hunt, Chairman Activi- ties Program Minute Club Mary Bowman, President Richard A. Whaley, Vice Pres. Lillian Lane Banks, Secretary Mary, Moore, Assistant Secretary Adelaide Hutchinson, Treasurer Beatrice Cunningham, Chaplain Mrs. Mr: Mrs. Mrs. Mrs. Mrs. ANNIVERSARY COMMITTEE Church laudia McConnell, Historical Pageant, Author and Director Helen V, McConnell, Hospitality ia B. Jeter, Reception and Re- hments Maude G. Smothers, Music ( fr Rosetta O. Robinson, Pageant \lverta V. Thornton, Decorations Emma R. Brown, Decorations Samuel W, Hardy, Church Clerk John A Simms, III, Financial Clerk BETHEL A. M. E. CHURCH (Continnued from page 1) minutes were read and ap- The Disciplinary Questions owed there had been no deaths dur- ¢ the Quarter. the The -oved The insurance on church and furnishings had been It was suggested that a larger insurance should be secured, naid ee delegate to the District Conference in Allen A.M.E. Church, Providence, R. I. The following were nominated stewards, which was confirmed by the Quarterly Conference: Messrs A. Webb, Edward Williams, John Gon- salves, William Brown, Frisbie Carter, Manuel Perry, Mosdatnds Grace Gon- | salves, Lena Fortes and R. Perry. The financial report: Stevedieds 2. liv, fie Pew - $ 96.81 Trustees. «.... 566.10 Sunday School . 64.46 Pastoris Ald ) 80.4) 14.80 W. M. Missionary Society 4.97 CHOY italia y Ryker Foret - 1.00 Tota. goioiie Pr + $748.14 Very interesting bene abo the general church by both the Presiding Elder and pastor were enjoyed by all Present. After announcements the Miss Mary Gonsalves was elected Conference’ adjourned, —Mrs. W. Sampson Brooks we ————— VOLUME XC.—NO. 32 | THE REV. D. L. WITHERSPOON Avery Chapel, Memphis, Tenn. Avery Chapel A.M.E. Church, the zrand old church ‘just around the cor- ver’ had a glorious time on last Tues- ay night when a large number of the nembership gathered to witness an old ashioned mortgage burning. With a eavy indebtedness that met the illustri- ows: pastor when he came to the pas- ‘orate of this’ historié“old church “he has managed by his untiring efforts to unite all the forces of the church, and cleared it of all its‘outstanding obliga-_ This is indeed an accomplish- ment for as a rule most of our churches are headover heals in debt. Avery Chapel enjoys a very rich heri- tage having been pastored by some of the most outstanding men of the race. Any number of individuals who have made a mark in life can point to old Avery as being their inspiration in their beginning. The Rey. D. L. Witherspoon, the present pastor, is one of the most out-_ standing men of our city and remark- able strides have been made since he has been at the helm of the ‘Church Around the Corner.’ We refer to old tions. Avery as the church around the corner because it is located just a few steps READ! THINK! ACT! Many subscribers to the Chris- tian Recorder are behind. Please send us your RENEWAL at once, You cannot afford to stop reading the “Mother Recorder” which is better today and still in- creasing in value and popularity. This is a notice that we will be compelled to drop the names of all delinquent \ subscribers after two weeks from this issue. Please cooperate with us. The burden is great.’ |__SEE SPECIAL RECORDER SUBSC SEE SPECIAL RECORDER SU | South Fourth-Street...-..g- PHILADELPHIA, PA. BETHEL, BALTIMORE IN REVIVAL A successful revival is being conducted by Evangelist H. N. Jeltz at Bethel, Baltimore and will be continued until Novem- ber Ist. “The church is crowded nightly. The entire membership is awakened. Scores have been converted. The Interracial Ser- vice drew 4,000 whites and 2,000 Colored who pledged larger Christian co-operation.” “NORTH OHIO CONFERENCE HAS HISTORIC MEETING” By Rev. L. W. Anderson The Fifty-seventh Annual Session of the North Ohio Annual Conference, which assembled at Cyrene A.M.E. Church, Piqua, Ohio, goes down into the records as one of the finest ses- sions ever held in the State of Ohio. Festivities and business got under way September 28, and continued through Sunday, October 2, The Rev. R. N. Nelson, the entertaining pastor, a vet- \THE-OFFIC THURSDAY, OCTOBER 27, 1938 Bishop M. H. Davis class entertainment for religious con- ventions, was at his best and performed a heroic accomplishment in giving the ministerial and lay delegates the maxi- mum of entertainment with the mini- mum of noise and effort. Too much praise and commendation cannot be lavished upon Dr. Nelson for the great care and pains he ‘cou- rageously manifested in seeing to it, personally, that every minister and lay- man, be he great or small, was hos- pitably and Nandsomely cared for. As usual, the central magnet and luminary of the great old North Ohio Conference was the oné and peerless Bishop Reverdy Cassius Ransom, our “AFRICAN: -METHODIST-EPISCOPAL ee aves AAL ORGAN: PRICE FIVE acelid alee: In A Whole Church BISHOP M- H. DAVIS That Bishop Davis was right when he said) “The People Are Coming Into the A.M.E. Church” in his reply to Bishop Flipper’s recent article pub- lished in the Afro-American is evi- dearly beloved who is growing dearer and dearer to us as the years slip by. If there ever was a native son who was highly honored, deeply respected, and greatly esteemed “in his own country,” it is Bishop Reverdy Cassius Ransom. Born, bred, nurtured; and educated in the great State of Ohio, it appears in- eran and an adept at furnishing high- (Continued on page 8) from the heart of Colored Memphis on} more years of successful leadership as We wish for Avery Chapel man | has done in the last half ¢entury “Memphis World BISHOP JOHN A. GREGG Fourth Episcopal Distritt The Chicago Conference over which he presides leads the Connection in Dollar Money, $10,565. Talking with him is Secretary of the Chicago Con- ference, Archibald J. Cary, son of the late Bishop A. J. Carey. Ninety Years Service for God and Hu- manity-Still Carrying scriber Get a Subscription BSCRIPTION RATES. FOR LAYMEN | ON PAGE SIGHT Each Sub- denced in that history making event of last Sunday, Oct. 2nd, when Bishop Davis inducted into the Connection the SOCIAL FREE BAPTIST CHURCH of Baltimore, on Barre and Green Sts. The pastor, deacon and trustee board and the entire membership were re- céived in masse and administered Holy Communion with Bishop Davis cele brant and associated by Drs. C. C Ferguson, pastor of Bethel A., M. E Church; J. R. Neison, P. E. of the Centreville District, J. T. Bond, P. } of the Baltimore District; V. | Hodges, pastor Trinity A. M. I Church; Wm. H. Monakoo, pastor Ebenezer; H. E. Walden, pastor W: |ters A.M.E. Church; H, R. Tomli | pastor St. John and Chas. H. Wesley | Dean of Howard University | Aside from) the membership the (Continued on page 8) In This Issue The Daily Altar—Rev. Carlyle F. Stewart Sunday School Lesson Editorials : The Great Fiasco Declines The Bishopric A Mortgage Burned . Do You Know Its Powert i A Call To Everyone (Editorial of the Week) Dane Pointed Points Churchman Afield Young People’s M. Thomas An American Negro Looks At The German Jew—Lewis K. Mc- Millan (Cont. from last issue.) 6 Allen Christian Endeavor League. 7 iS) w AAS DS Ans Bose Univabeth News At A Glance 10 Transitions ~....-..-+eeeeesee es ll Directory of Bishops and General PAOHICETS eh nv hee ens anly eee 14 ===== DSC09171.JPG ===== Al By Rev 7 eet The Lord is sigh umto all them that call epon him, to all that call upon bim He will fulfill the desire of them that fear lim; he also will hear ery, and will save them.—Amen im truth thew Jaturday, October 29 Jetober 30 RING A LOST jeonday RADIANCE THE NEEDED ANTITOXIN wrace are ye thra yourselves: it Y saved € aft wee Eph wife lay serious. or came and with a pronounced her case in » be The ¢ method to determine was witure whereas her illness was too grave to delay long enough to hear from the rewalts of a culture, He iphtheria only posiriy t@ take a Minneapolis, a The Daily = tar i Carlyle F. Stewart Mina. & + thy Son, Jesus Tuesday, November 1 EXCELSIOR oes may bar extremely finite world!” is worth our foolish boasting. Read I Cor. 4:1-7. and all that is within me bless Hi Holy Name.” Amen. Thursday, November 3 ROOM FOR IMPROVEMENT in what we know: which he would show; We would know more from day to day, and wiser grow.” Wm. Olney for “resting in that little part. of learning is too wide for any one man ever to comprehend. We know in for “resting” in that little part. There from the universe; magic doors of light await our entrance. Let us push forward. ...}| Read I Cor. 2:9-12. Prayer: Dear Lord, we see but a small beam from thy great universe of light. Quicken, we pray, our minds to comprehend Thee, Help us to grow wiser in the things of the Spirit. In Jesus Name. Amen. espasses and sin us to glorious giy- Amen. Ll had already at- already perfect.”— never rest in Friday, November 4 “THE ART OF LETTING GO” ights to climb she “And he said unto them, Come ye yourselves apart into a desert and rest awhile.” Mark 6:31. Olney I read an article some time ago, from the trenchant pen of J. W. G. { ourselves on the] Ward on the. subject of “The Art of sul to make Wm begins when- at ( we have scaled the} Letting Go” in which he urged min- t ched the heights. “AJ isters to find one day a week; one h should exceed his grasp s a heaven for? and find realization and diversion in hind progress in ov Read Gal. 6:1-9 ve are from the sta need for Father h to ur great reitul attain, another? and what h iod will not be placed be- east (0 grow, we cease to live. When we think how short Wednesday, November 2 LEST WE FORGET I For who maketh thee to differ from pursuits that would take their minds ur day, When we] from their work. It is a sound advic go. He found amazing strength in withdrawing from the crowds and'com- ture of the fulness] muning with His Father. He was a improvement, O Give us this day in Jesus Read Isaiah 40:31, : Prayer: Lord God, Our Gracious Father may we find new strength and renewed zeal in learning to relax our --- | bodies and refresh our minds. May we not forget that they wait upon thee, renew their strength. Amen. Name? ast thou that thou GRACE AT THE TABLE didst not receive, why dost thou glory, as if thou hadst not received it?” ? 1 Cor. 4;7 ‘ Lord, grant that we may never rest in what we have; here are so many which we would rom foolish pride our spirits save i I differ from Thomas Carlyle in his " ssay on Burns” when he declares: 4 man must be sufficient for him- agreé wholeheartedly with exclama: self” but T him in his gifts from Thee; crave; and selfish case showest us we are deeply grateful. Strengthen us that we may resist all f temptations and live the clean, pure life in which we have been enlightened. Forgive us our sins and save us, for Christ's sake. Amen. Wm. Olney $$ Subscribe For tion: "How mad| THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER it is to hope for contentment to our infinite souls from the gifts of this What large recipients we are; there are such large gifts for us. Let us not : forget that satisfaction in what we have} Don’t You Need My Savior Too? can shut the door to greater blessings. 1 There is little of what we have that] Jesus helps me to succeed, and sup- plies my ev'ry need, don’t you need = Pinas Host ee “For we know in part.” I Cor. 13:9. “Lord grant that we may never rest It is wisdom to know that we do There my Savior too? Savior too? CHORUS 2 > 3 - need my Savior too? my Savior too? WHITE AND WIFE ee LOS ANGELES MINISTERS HOLD , TESTIMONIAL FOR DR. H. C. Last Sunday afternoon at Prayer: “Bless the Lord, O my soul} Fy'ry minute by my side, I need him — is for my guide, don’t you need my Don’t you need my Savior too? He will help and care for you When there’s trouble in the land He will lend a helping hand. Don’t you need my Savior too? ~ and they drag your name a-round, don’t you need my Savior too? _ And you bow your head to pray and you're lést for words to say, don’t you need my Savior too? you're left to die alone, don’t you part. Nevertheless, that is no reason] \Wien the doctor turns away, and hele have no more to say, don’t you need Dr. H. M. Collins, Presiding Ward Chapel A.M.E. Church, more than tian Gentleman. doors for this occasion. rendered in California. to wish them well. Dr. dred. three hundred persons attended this great service, to honor this fine Chris- Dr. J.:W. Price, the pastor of this Church, threw open the ~ All. over the Church men and women were standing and singing praises to Dr. and Mrs. place] White for the fine service they have At the last Southern California Conference, Dr. White was transferred to the Kansas Conference and the people of Los Angeles and neighboring towns wanted White was hour in the day to let go the tension transferred from Long Beach, Calif. where they have built a fine ~hurch with a seating capacity of five hun-, Every where they have gone needed by all. Jesus knew how to let they have done fine work. Bro. Wal- ker, one of the officers of Long Beach, spoke of the fine service and fine rec- ord they have made in Long Beach. . Bro. Walker is one of the finest offi- cers in the A.M.E.. Church. Collins, C. A. Harris, J. W. Price, Robt. House, H. J. Hartnett, Arring- ton, Earl Johnson, and J. L. Glover spoke words of encouragement and Drs. told them to take God with them where ever they go. Dr. Collins paid a high tribute to Bishop Williams. He spoke of him as a high class Christian gen- tleman, and that the Bishop would take care of them. was a great service. Collins. I answer YES, The Choir sang out of their hearts, the spirit was high, this ‘ Dr. Collins as O Heavenly Father, for our daily you know is our choice for the Bish- bread and the manifold blessings Thou opric in 1940. I have received several letters asking if we are still with Dr. We are go- ing to make him a Bishop in 1940. All men have an equal right in the Church — ‘and we stand now and forever for Dr. H. M. Collins. We are writing, talk ing and preaching of this great man. | —Dr. J. L. Glover 916 E, 27th St., Los Angeles, (Calif. — i Petuous, adventurous. Youth does not! HE CHRISTIA nxed rules; they seem cemented into]. Walls ke many stones. Youth seems mark Ol the young man in the brat] « Lesson V PERSONAL RIGHTS AND WHERE _ SC THES END ©, anything.” ( 4 know of a fine young chap who got}. drunk—once. Lesson text: Ecclesiastes 2:1-3, 10, 11; Romans 6:17-23; Romans 14;21 ECCLESIASTES 2: I said in my heart, Come now, I will prove thee with mirth; therefore enjoy pleasure: and, behold, this also was vanity. 2 I said of laughter, It is mad; and of mirth, What doeth it? 3'I searched in my heart how to cheer my flesh with wine, my heart’ yet guiding me with wisdom, and how to lay hold on folly, till I might see what it was good for the sons of men that they should do under heaven all the days of their life. 10 And whatsoever mine eyes désir- ed I kept not from them; I withheld not my heart from any joy; for my heart rejoiced because of all my labor; and this was my portion from all my labor. _ 11 Then I looked on all the works that my hands had wrought, and on the labor that I had labored to do; and, behold, all was vanity, and a striy- ing after wind, and there was no profit under the sun. ROMANS 6:17 But thanks be to God, that, whereas ye were servants of sin, ye became obedient from the heart to that form of teaching where- unto ye were delivered, 18 and being made free from sin ye became ser- vants of righteousness. 19 I speak after the manner of men because of the infirmity of your flesh: for as ye presented your members as servants to uncleanness and to iniquity unto iniquity, ‘even so now present your -members as servants to righteiusness unto sanctification. 20 For when ye were servants of sin, ye were free in regard of righteousness. 21 What fruit then had ye at that time in the things whereof ye are now ashamed? for the end of those things is death. 22 But now being made free from sin and be- come servants to God, ye have your fruit unto sanctification, and the end eternal life. 23 For the wages of sin is death; but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord, 14:21 It is good not,to eat flesh, nor to drink wine, nor to do anything whereby thy brother stumbleth. GOLDEN TEXT: What then? shall we sin because we are not under law, but under grace? God forbid. Romans 6:15 4 Pa : { THE LESSON BROUGHT DOWN TO DATE By John R. Ewers “T don’t wont to miss anything” was the reply of a young man, in a Frat House discussion, after he had been out-argued by his brothers concerning a certain indefensible moral problem. |. This is a typical attitude on the part of youth. Life seems to open up all at once. Within them they suddenly find a hundred mad, pounding impulses. Outside a hundred alluring doors ap- pear after the fog of childhood. Why not enter—all of them? Youth is im- when he was intoxicated he became wud. He wanted to drive hke the wind; he wanted to fight somebody, cohoi makes some men want to sing “Sweet Adaline’—in rich discord. Such] ago. ‘Lhey were cheerrul idots. Some} men want to go to sleep, down hike bags of grain wherever they cently. room enough ior five persons and made himself most objectionable. meén want to fight. quarrelsome and dangerous. Liquor them. Other men become obscene ana repulsive. of years of breeding have been swept away by the flood of drink. Liquor never gives more than a momentary for a bright remark. There ought to and brilliance—and there are. young man depicted in the old book oi idea uppermost. to miss anything, so he tries everything. He is not lacking in imagination and he therefore plunges in full-length as he experiments with various large ideas. He tries study, estates, servants, music- ians, herds of animals. gardens, making money—yanity of vanities. ,Then he tries various combinations. Perhaps the mixture was not correct; li€ shuffles the cards but always the same answer —vanity of vanities. Life is an empty business—when one has only earthly ambitions and satisfactions. He goes in for pleasure. He gets the same answer, only intensified. Then comes the overwhelming deduction: What is the end of the whole matter? “Fear God and keep his commandments for this is the whole duty of man.” Not bad. As a drama it runs far ahead of anything on Broadway or Shaftsbury Avenue. Life is not fun, but duty. Solid sat- isfaction is not found in wine, women, song. more money, estates, servants, music, art, books, or any combination of these elements. “Life is real, life is earnest and the grave is not its goal.” It is when one listens to the stern voice of Duty that satisfaction comes. It is well to have a book in the Bible to] teach this one lesson. We have known ; si 2 many young men and young women, want to miss anything. It seems| children of wealthy and ambitious\par- ss Loy ag grow old and not to have| ents. who have played with life-forces F é “ { ~ tasted every possible pleasure. People| quch as tue young man in wcclesiastes im middie lie seem 10 be set firmly an}uia. Vv iii Like tuoi vile Suck YoU, wenmite irames; they seem bound by| wan 1u me vi wis Lurn back Lowaru aree, irresponsible. heretore the re_}.c 15 now a picuc, but a valle. 1ouay tious¢ was truly expressive of the tem- young peopic. iney are Dallicu, Uicy per ot: youth—"1 don't want to miss] are quesnoning ; they are even eriucal o1 ‘ner parents—bul tney are nearmy tne Once was enough ana] Lounts ror tne new emphasis upon tem- ne said he would never do it again. He] perance. iearned through that experience that imteingent. a anybody. tie wanted to smash things, imtringe on the hberties of other peo- wreck turniture, break windows. Al- ple. men are rather harmless. 1 heard torty] change in the chemical character ot ol them singing in a goll club not long | ajcohol. ‘They sag] cident is througa a beer parlor. may be. 1 saw one on a street car re- on the highway unfit to drive 1s a good He spread himseit out over} citizen. Other] ness and you take the heart out of the They become} personal liberty argument. maddens them, releases the animal in} to drink itself out of a depression. All inhibitions have been] gojiar passed across a liquor bar than broken down, all cultural barriers have} oyt of a dollar spent for any other been shattered. All the fine manners] major commercial commodity. “hit” or a temporary “warmth.” De-| may we in no wise misuse the liberty Pression follows inspiration, logically.| Which is ours as Christians in a free It is a big price to pay for a laugh or lade Help us to recognize where our be other and better sources for gaiety| oral right and where the higher law of Joye to God and our fellow men holds “I don’t want to miss-anything” may] oy, liberty in check. be said to have been the notion of the} ¢nq an opportunity for serving others. Ecclesiastes. Read it again with this} nit imperils our better self, but in- This is the drama—| \ites misconstruction and stumbling on a youth who has good looks, plenty of} 1. part of others, may we be strong money and abundant health, feels life enough to deny ourselves in the spirit surging within him. He does not want] 4+ Jove and thus help the weak. ECOR cugion and Ule ‘cauren. Lue 1s NOL mauigence, bul control, Mere 1s @ ew serOusiiess among our ommarnaing voice 01 Vuty. iis ac- it is sane, logical, 1isistent, POINTERS By Koy L. omith No man has any personal liberty to There will never be any change in ne alcoho! problem until there has been The shortést route to a highway ac- No hostess who sends her guests out ‘Take the profit out of the liquor busi- No man ors nation has ever been able The laboring man gets less out ofa PRAYER THOUGHT By William Chalmers Covert O God from whom all blessings flow, Christian Jiberty ceases ito be our May we here Where the exercise of our liberty in no Wilt Thou help Christian men and women to walk carefully before those who are sensitive to their example in matters of faith and conduct. Let men and women who are sure of self-mastery be willing to put away that which may not injure them, that the perils of those lacking restraint may be reduced and society as well as human character be the better cleansed of evil. In Christ’s name. Amen. DAILY BIBLE READINGS M. Ecclesiastes 2:1-11. Romans 6:17-23. Romans 14:13-21. I Corinthians 10 :23-33. . Galatians 5:13-26. S. Romans 13:8-14. Romans 12:1-9. The 20th Century Quarterly MAA Se THE SOUTH GEORGIA CONFERENCE APPOINTMENTS By Rev. W. O. P. Sherman Savannah, Ga. ae The South Georgia A.M.E. Con- ference met in its 26th Annual Ses- sion October 4th to 9th, at St. Paul A.M.E. Church, Valdosta, Ga. Rey. ge 0 Hardeman, entertaining pastor. This was the first conference to be held ‘by Bishop W. A. Fountain, this year and it was 4 record breaker from every View point in interest and repo: Bishop Fountain was in fine trim and was associated by Bishop R. A. Grant | of Florida who presided on Thursday — night, Missionary night. Bishop Grant was accompanied by Drs. Gibbs, Fos- ter and Duhart who extended greetings in warm words and were made wel- come by Bishop Fountain. © = BISHOP W. A. FOU) TAIN Able sermons were delivered by Reys. E. D. Curry, H. J. Peeples and Allen Cooper; all delivered burning messages. The following spoke at the Institute Reys. D. H. Staunton, A. D. Harde- man, Dr. G. L. Hill, Probes )ia/eas Z Stephenson on Agriculture; Religious Education by Prof. W. G. Smith; Closing address by Bishop Foun- tain. Friday night was another great night educational, night spectacular ad- dresses by Prof. R. B. Harris, the Treasurer of Morris' Brown College; Dean Hill and Pres. W. A. Fountain, a masterpiece who reported 500 stu- dents at Morris Brown College. The Missionary. Night was a gem warm addresses by Mrs: J. A. Foun tain State Supervisor and Mrs. G. H. Dunn, State Missionary President and the Conference President and District President able messages Bishop Fountain in his keynote mes- sage delivered a gripping message from start to finish; a resolution was adopted endorsing the Bishop’s admin- istration by Dr. H. E. Davis and Con- ference; Secretaries of the Conference Revs. H. E. Davis, H. V. Green and F. Moore; Secular Press Reporters, Revs. C. A. Wingfield, Cooper, D. Norris and W. O. P. Sherman. Visitors were present from all parts of the state, the following made a hun- dred per cent in their reports: Revs. A. D. Hardeman, M. L. Lester, J. G. Purcell, E. B. Anderson, W. B. Lawrence, R. W. Williams, H. W. Grant, E. D. Curry, J. A. Tann, R. Thompson; Presiding Elders I. G. Glass, H. E.* Davis, B. W. Jones, EB: Lowery, C. C. Crouch, and Frank Moore, Valdosta, Thomasville, Quit- man Fitzgerald, Moultrie, Banbridge Districts. The Bishop read the fol- lowing appointments Sunday for the new Conference year® Valdosta District, Rev. B W Jones, Presiding Elder St. Paul, Rey. A. D. Hardeman. St. Timothy to be supplied. St. John, Rev. H. Jackson. (Continued from page 10) EOE “81 ===== DSC09172.JPG ===== BRR REE EEE EEE EE Edit rial S io sons, By his neat leadership] an inheritance, ‘ and listened ‘ers yer brill at agi. 0 and briliant pulpit ministrations} . The senior Rockfeller has gone lins, ; and the membership of Mt. by Bishop Sims. ENG Biss pai cole geaiae he has put Avery Chapel in a} on to his reward. His good works Olive Abican M. E. Church dedi- ; ie ‘a, Ohio, Oct. 1, 1938 ASSOCIATED NEGRO PRESS THE GREAT FIASCO place of recognition and prestige.| remain after him. But this sort — oe Churchman witnest a fine ex-|To the Bishop and Conference: _____ ADV ERTIBING JEMVICE manner in which England and/honor of building a church; few] others eagerness for helping man- October 20. he sermon aoa de- cone actors the Rey ered thei 4 pla s ae il a ane Post paces ance sold out Crechasloyakia have the experience of burning alkind? We-sincerely hope so. livered by the Rev. Wm. L. Frees| Tyree on October 19th, his bitldag? BISHOP WILLIAM ALFRED phia, gran Se as an alleged price x mortgage. Tennessee Atrican} Wealth is still a trust, and is not ‘man. Remarks were made by the Determined Js the church to stand By He AISLES: f toil —KINgeley 9497 Bis years ago they al-} Methodism marches on! This is] to be carried off in a shroud, = Reverends Moses L. Smith, A,| hi" Sixth Episcopal District, Georgia Published Weekly at the wed Italy to rape Ethiopia.| another answer to those who say} Possibly the gifts to humanity , M. E. Zion, Theo. R, Malone,} ber Gharcan ieee a Revs! Harvey Di Gault; Pastoueam | a ME Beck Conners ‘ow their chickens have come] the chureh is dying. Avery Chap-} will be talent instead of money Springfield Community Church, J.}of a wonderful oe See Ata Bethel’ Olean, N. ¥.; Norman Woe * 6 3 Ninetecath Street jhome to roost. And this is the el, and pastor, one million African}-yhen the next foundation is A, Portlock, and D, Ward Nichols. is an inspiring sight to behold ‘ Brown: W. B. Bouler, Columbia, _ Philadelphia, Penne | beginning of sorrows, Hitler has} Methodists salute thee. established. If so it will accom-. ~ é w. Walton, “p? E. ; ‘ : S. C.; R. E. Frierson, pastor Brown jalready said that England, and POOR SHES EE _ | plish directly that which the Gen- . The Churchman has just heard the Nan 5 eae hens Ly pr rane? ate Bot [eee trusted.| DO YOU KNOW ITS POWER?} eral Education Board has done "MR. JOHN AL SIMS, 3RD IS he Sago in Ty Howard, over Pee OnCRe cae ha ‘ / bane RF soo turnf What do you know about the/ through others. The spirit of ser- . a grand nephew of the sainted 4. the eld sieht ne S. C.; S. J. Green, Principal THomy ¢ g ; them, Munich was 4) power of the religious press of} vice and yearning to, be helpful Bishop James A. Shorter. He is} missed a conference in the ene Pain Pecan jan oie a 4.6 sco in which one looks in} America? Has it occured to youJare the core of/the idea. Thank. > a member of Metropolitan Afri-| the 1936 General Conference. His add-]- Mesiames: )'E |B. . Johnson: Cleat a ; Til es of idealism. that every week, year in and year] Providence, the supply of “them can M. E. Church in Washington, ed duties and responsibilities make it Sia Wena at oe @ Tact ea alsin goes Onfout, it goes into hundreds offgrows with the number of,people D, C. A member of the family|77. ....., i pepieuh at the lome baa Be Wea Greens, ig peaiee thousands of the finest homes in}\who would exemplify them. For = | has been in the church, since its an jets phase tales o pibtenes Siewart Mack, Bethel, New York City; the United States? That it is] that reason instead of asking who | founding. _Mr. Sims’ grandfather fete desea worn ie fa out ae Garplnsy erav AME, Churclnaas ; read and re-read and passed along} will follow in the footsteps of the was a brother-in-law of the bish-]too much time on the road.° bina: Ohio; Miss Andrey M. Dennis, corge A tinglee on, Editor and from one family to another? That]General Education Board, we’ ‘ op. The church was founded a Pe 2 ; REV. JOSEPH GOMEZ Ep a uencibhia. Crane: oe : } “r mes}hundreds of thousands of people, mig , : ; = ; e Churchman is sure the brethren NEL RG | among them _ the Sees Se eae peg mie saree gi aie geo. iD Pomeios will understand sympathetically and Whereas, the Rev. Joseph Gomez Pe MRT: / : 5 3 i p the work it lays : Celia Sims. ive their full co-operati tor of St. Jame : 2 Wa ined the! leaders of thought in this country,}down, -each according to his ca- eee é cot is See eT pena Cleveland RONG bo eet Tovalty, | 0% October 30th Presiding: Elder H x have faith in the high integrity of| pacity. . + att A FEW DAYS AGO THE IN. |-eeRREREEREEEEEE eit | consecration and Cue alucicr at M: Shields is scheduled to’ hold. Quat- 1g I i these journals and that their lives] Neither race nor condition is a terstate Commerce Comfnission)+ yeTTERS TO THE EDITO ipeton in ateny sng Church, 2s) one ee P Geek a taeoly, Masa -hurch re-lare motivated by the principles} bar to work for humanity. Some ruled that Red Caps who carry * Oi oun loutstanding men. sind i Brae Pt iia Ree peed sora. nly Yous for. which Sey Senet oan: of the best leadership the Negro “baggage at railway stations are| Hee EERE ERE HEHE EEEEEEE| ons Catering ta nee ee North plimented the congregation on fae a she's bionto fs Beast chaotic life of the |)... had in his drive up from slav- employees, and as such are subject| Tanner Chapel A.M.E: Church’ | reat generalship in the tragedy that| 4 1<'% Deautiful church. "In order to P| world today, as you see it mir-] | ; ; to the provisions of the railway Phoenix, Arizona Be St sire Chueh And en eo me ve / ~ 0 as 4 mission-|rored in your daily paper, put the y ids cone tron metgrepaned ¢ Labor Act. ~ Dear Doctor Ginsletoi: Whereas, the (eran in Gen {co Dey ei nme ng teens atdey aren KSDA CTOBER 27, 198 irs ago Edward Waters | world that is visioned in the pages because of the work of the Gen- j : Inclosed find report of the Colorado| ference in New York in ae 1938 Pine en sea uanprres are pianninbng iitepbeverics a web : Satie re- of the religious press. eral Education Board. : ; MORRIS BROWN COLLEGE Annual Conference. T am glad to say recognized his place and service, so ee oe ie: : I 1opric pastor in} For which you vote—the world Cita Gall ; ad tl to you and my friends thruout the| that in the final vote for the Bishopric he -ehurek Srnil W k| Th h t| i ) : si h > ad an enrollment on October] Corinection that since being in the| he stood second among those who ee te Bee Seen Pay ene re Ce ly oug t t! sis. ofsciinons a * 7 or A world as the re- St aaa : sith, of 167 Freshmen, 108 Sopho-] Colorado Conference my health is| were candidates and not Wected: Be py burner and parser te: cHntr wen eenneeseer| ae aha eh « ft Pee: eng scat be (= EERE EEE EEEEEEEE EEE EEE mores, 75 Juniors, 75 Seniors, 26| greatly improved. Thank the Lord for] It Resolved, the North Ohio Anata Vane Here tam ie ! the ¢ ristian w orld for which that = . ; Theological students and 121 eve-| his rich blessings. i Conference in its Fifty-seventh session UI ara ee ie ang mphasis is} press pleads in its every issue? Pointed Points i ning students, a total of 572, di You have proyen to be what we] Endorse the Rev. Joseph Gomez for Seren atueenaey charches ang piscopacy. Of] And remember the constant re- e att aS pa Tae ee re: thought you would be, one of the ablest | the Bishopric in the A.M.E. Church| (, 02m someone ‘0 write fo the mi ance is the office offiteration of that plea, as it goes P net eee OS -M.E.5| editors of America. I congratulate}and commend him to the Church at| ey ne teat ee a ra | 10t of intrinsic value.}inté hundreds of thousand f 0 4 AMEZ,, 1 Anglican, 184 Bap- you for carrying on the work so ably| large, and particularly to the delegates sai i eres: past Ae 5 : néven beeteckl hanes ae) : i) NES TABERNACLE, , - tist, 5 Catholic, 9 Congregational,} pegun by your illustrious predecessor.| to be elected to the forth-coming Gen- cae ae SOE anaes t tt tetentett Seater | ome: ok uae aniae DON'T UNDER hiladelphia tendered a reception Ae 14 C.M.E., 2 Christian, 18 Episco- Bishop R. R. Wright. It was no easy | eral Conference to be held in May of Ray. Tac Coitis Baan f W k nes oe : 0} ‘ N E ESTIMATE] to the pastor, the Rev. William P. pe pal, 11 Holiness, 54 M.E., 1 Mis- job to take up where he left off, but you | 1940 in Detroit, Michigan. Be It ire Helen Bs Nouns ee ly Poem | Pia never chosen. THE POWER OF YOUR RE-]Stevenson on Friday evening, 4 _sionary Baptist, 10 Pre b ber were equal to the task. As he was] Further Resolved That a copy of hancnde ee Smet an bish were once pas-| LIGIOUS PRESS! October 21. The ct he aes y iy Tesbyterian,| awarded, in due time the brethren will] these Resolutions be sent to all Church : apo Pett ttt tte peta pnp : improve the EAN GMP Reve Deere F 13 Non-Members and 10, unde-| reward you. I hope to see you in De-].and secular papers. rs paul ere THE COAL MAN ich til we improve our 5Op se one ee eae African Methodist ‘ e termined. 25 States are repre- troit. f Respectfully submitted, house to house the overflow congrega- The peetorete nest be societies in the city. It is located — sented and one foreign country: Kindest regards to you and Mrs. J. Ruben McClendon } tion, unable to speak to.the people of 4 ‘ ighly appraised, magnified [ap Ln ce Tae POM, the; oxtnsidesmucy thickly pop- — , - Singleton, I am A \ H. F. Rushin righteousness and judgement to come, | sppiciaued Gama ym EDITORIAL OF THE WEEK || "lated Negro section. 4 PAARL TTIGRD Si A eee oe o o aie : Pye avers tear his rab 4 t : % . . , - . ansom, Jr. an etter days Kev. George f omg- be alluring and compelling THE 31ST GENERAL Ps 2 The Churchman Minister é Rev. CH. Young, Conf. Sec. }leton came to'hig rescue. With cave 000 A CALL TO EVERYONE” {1 GEN: 4 CON Sie / ‘ 2071 E. 46th Street, duties of his own, as the Editor of the A MORTGAGE BURNED Ad cadena erence of the Union American ~ Afi LAY DELEGATES TO THE Cleveland; Ohio Christian’ Recordes."and.. the: new. re as On Tuesday night, October 4.) aw: ie vi riend is about to Poe M. E. Church is being held’ in a ield : GENERAL CONFERENCE ee sponsibility thrust upon him as Man- the sicttgage MR ee rend The General Education Camden, N. J., October 18-25, hy” UPREREEE ERR ERR EE ; ‘| THE TEST OF FRIENDSHIP ager of the same paper, he took upon Ln 7 ae Chapel in. Memplila, Tet f tee y irae pes generosity has made Bishop P. A. Boulden.. It’ will be |. ~ es Bee Nine ots New England Conference him the double duties of his friend, in Ha te nape ap. iit, smoke: while « “nl di possible much of the educatiom| recalled that the bishop met with % Mr eiectrclsing beard a, Fe es ie Cara oimes te That beautiful story of, the friend- EOS tad a a ee ape : sti : * loyal, en-} for Negroes in the South is about] the African M. E. Bishops at A.M.E. reel ielin a a ies eke en ship of Jonathan and David has thrilled | acting-pastor of St. Matthew Church, Y Fea ~_ bs people glorified the]to wind up its affairs: “THe ladask wire ete y oy Co a an yr A sea of upturned ~ Lenora Johnson the hearts of millions of faithful and| filling, in a most acceptable manner, ; eu : pce a "es “ F The pastor of the church} dreds of million € doll. ae A f See BEUSE, and discust a i ie the Churchman: Bishop Alternates: devout Christians. It has inspired men| the place of our stricken chieftain, Rey. i t etd is the Rev. Daniel Lee Wither-| for all rac s of dollars it had| favorably the question of union, — s bi one was to have been the Dr. Robert Simmons. | to love their fellows in Christ as has] Tyree- : "4 spoon, In csaulallide ‘ith tesla races, creeds and sexes is a aot ee = ier unavoidably pre- - Ethel Ames — | no other event. And that other dra-| Under Dr. Singleton’s leadership as 4 ' weary way paying of this long standing tagee ping Wh srsty adore Be EBERNEZER IN DETROIT, ey in highs fr Sse ra : pashe hie a passe ome EoUe ee ciks i we asad sp bys ¢ disposed of quickly. | under the pastorate of the Rev- Rey. E. D. Newsome was among those Ne eae eens Tie, aod the love! peat CHRISTIAN RECORDER VISITORS a glowing tribute to the humanity of r 2 , the past is immortalized into the lives Revs.: J. R. Johnson, I. N. Pat-| of two very splendid men of to-day: terson, S. H. Barker, Trenton, N. J.;:] Revys.\ Herman F. Tyree and George} are added to the membership at each i bership is performing its duty zealously. 4 z se at da Nort rage SN és Ait the w tial a ‘ge, Improvements to the] Looking backward, what a , Converts and accessions ‘by letters amount of $3,000 have beer de} wor a 1 made} y k the Genera 1 Education board and paid for, all in less than three on the platform. ihe entire com- ‘ Bote was present. erend, George W. Baber has pledged 25 new subscriptions to Y OF now vo ' — a“ m of route, has done! Literally it h isti “seeped steaesiario le yecd: years. He fh erally it has sown] the Christian Recorder. They will ear him shout+ a8 wrought well.| ed 3 aN 2: La i i : Coal man Before coming to Tennessee he eodeita aioe lr tq reap| be awarded each Mondey night: ~ 4 nt Gated nedan i Churchman we aonted Bae Penna. hE ost Gat Di. Six oe Smaart. ; ea ip. ooking ahead, the| to the Class L. Mr Me . as a glorious] C, Adams, Pres. Baptist State Con-| On September 7th Rey. Tyree was] Dr. Singleton. p eader who makes service and a season of refreshing. The ; Greater love hath no man shown for vention, J. E. Philpot. Mesdames:] stricken to his bed; a great and cou- Tom Ann Daw Wright labored shecessfully in South Ivy Jacobs, Norristown, Penna. ; Ger-] rageous man, paralyzed, unable to help Tn St. Lowte Call) Ca rolina, his native state, and a Friend, than that, which Dr. Sing- results sta; gger imagination, Here Holy Spirit came upon all present. Five the best report. Thanks to pas- health, ther : e cultyre, everywhere| tor and people, ? tae Be ee ipined the church. trude Lee, I. N. Patterson, J. R. tehh himself and to perform the. functions] !eton, hath shown for Rev. Tyree. eer ae Coen ‘ ; ¥ i . i The Board of Stewards of ene at son, Pearl Hannah; New York City.| of this church; a mighty man of God, ¢ Board i On “Monday _the Churchma Messrs. :: Leon ard E. Dorsey and| stripped of the power to carry on his St. Matthew A.M.E. Church Philadelphia, Pa. Preachers James D. Hough id Contesvite, Penna. | program of building a new church-'. pel Se ; * ===== DSC09173.JPG ===== A I betieve my PAGE WX HALLOWE'EN DEAR LITTLE HEADS IN THE PEW ‘ angater CREED FOR THE DISCOURAGED srand grand Wi rise that } the archeteet of own fate; therefare Hee + Dene THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER OUNG PEOPLE’S PAGE Se ee ming SEE ceeereeneen seers eerie ter Seeeeeesereseeeesaseee: ; ae . SNAPPY STORI How Education Works { on ming the rail ming fast A Husband Auction thousand nia Opal the fast he rai he rail road track hand ments r-stones ob- © opportuni- to meet it and an best, and ES rail road road track , then shand s the had she s and t and Anti-Semitism is synonymous with Hitlerism. Thirdly, the amalgamation of the Ne- gro into American culture has gone farther and deeper than is true of the Jew and German culture. “Apeing white people” is the ignorant descrip- tion given by many blacks and whites to one of history’s greatest achieve- ments, namely, the Negro’s throwing off of his original African ways and taking on the ways of America. The Negro American. He has the American “pep” and the American buoyancy. He has the American wit and the American open faced good- The Negro is imbued with the American optimism. He has characteristic American faith in the future. The simple tenant farmer, sweating rough-handed washer- woman, the tragically underpaid day laborer plan miracles for black children miracles many of which are realized. a faith has sprung up out of the experience of American opportunity, American democracy. The Negro pos- sesses the American fondness for team- He possesses the American flare for harmless secret orders. And like all true Americans the Negro is fundamentally civilian. On the other hand the German Jew does not typify German character. Both he and Ger- admit a strangeness and an apartness, a difference in type which makes for suspicion and a lack of free intercourse. is naturedness. the the work mans Negro Americanized The Negro shares American tastes. His food is American, his dress is American on the lowest as much as on the highest levels. As for music, (or should I say jazz?) Sterling Brown of Howard University very aptly said not long ago: “Jazz is not negroid. The fact that the Negro like jazz is just another proof of his liking and being a part of things American.” The American Negro knows no other traditions than American traditions, nor does he know any country on which to bestow his loyalty but America. Out of school-books and out of the iction she said some. mif- . s. ete th 4 ike me " she said. 1 hunched ald two AN AMERICAN NEGRO LOOKS AT THE GERMAN JEW | Persecution aw one of eenting ita Negroes By Lewis K MeMi ntinued from last Man iseue) Federal Government's Role lor prot | and a ad contrast in the ews and Americ situation of a's Negroes role of the federal government feral government in country has taken an Neero fooks to the history the lead in Tr truth the his federal nent and to the federal agencies ion And experie Nee assures at he will find It there when tt a absent everywhere olee fentra!l way. central government has adopted Jewish Most characteristic The nazi its chief policies practice, very atmosphere itself he has absorbed the spirit of stories of the nation’s he- roes, the nation’s struggles, and the nation’s successes. They have become a part of his very being. In all the ration’s significant wars he has played an important part and glories in the fact But what is far more meaning- ful he has actively shared in the peace- time work of nation-building. The Jew is not wedded to German traditions and to the German nation in the sense that the Negro is to Ameri- can traditions and to the American tation. There is the conflict in tradi- tional Jewish and traditional German cultures made more complicated by the fact that Germany for 3 few centuries served as a sort of haven for Jews who found life too hard in Poland, Russia and Roumania. ; Getman Jews differ from their fellow Germans, not all of them, but many, in foods, in personal appearance, in likes and dislikes respectively in recreations and amusements. Kinds f work activity among Jews, as I have said, differ largely from those of Germans. Like- Wise, not a few Jews cultivate and sus- REE EEE EERE ees - dress. The Jew has not entered fully into German religious: life. Intellectuals and radicals have brdken away from the Jewish synagogue in large numbers. Instead, however, of turning Christian they have more often turned atheistic (or indifferent) thus coming into active conflict with German religion and Ger- man_ theology. The orthodoxy of German Chrstians, be they Catholic or Protestant, aggravates still further the problem. The average Jew is- therefore thought of as standing out- side of the religious life of the German people. p With the American Negro the situa- tion is absolutely opposite. Not only is the Negro Christian. he is the sort of Christian the average American is— predominantly Protestant, Evangelical Protestant, and still exceedingly puri- tanical. But where Catholics hold the field, there are also thousands of Ne- gro Catholics, and good Catholics at that. 3 Mommsen took Treitschke to task for his bitter‘and intolerant attitude on the buring question of their time, viz., the expediency and possibility of Jews’ losing themselves in German cul_ ture and German life. In the same essay, however, Mommsen warned the Jews that there was no other solution to the Jewish problem than complete assimilation into German culture. Hold- ing on to the old Jewish past, he con- tended, was impossible if they were to become German. The masses of the Jews remain unamalgamated into Ger- man culture. Whatever is the cause— gentile persecution is largely responsi_ ble—the fact remains and the situation is unhealthy. For two cultures, like two bodies, cannot and will not occupy the same space at the same time. This is a lesson which those who are seeking .to force the American Negro into cultural islolation should take to keart.—The Christian Century. 000. PHILADELPHIA, PENNA. The Second Quarterly Conference of Mt. Olive A.M.E. Church, Clifton Street below South was held by our Presiding Elder, Rev. W. L. Johnson on Monday evening, Oct. 3. After the Opening hymn the scripture lesson was read by Rey. Johnson Phil. 12, A (Continued on page 11) PROGRESS A wide gulf separates the mod- ern funeral director from the “undertaker” of fifty years ago. Today we have a highly trained Professional man, using. all the advanced methods of science and _ offering a multitude of services which were never expected of his Predecessor. As the result of this advancement, the public re- ceives protection and comfort in a time of great need. WALTER C. BECKETT 216 W. Coulter St. Phila, Pa, , PHONE: GER. 0585 \ say, the folk-song or the peasant’s — ALLEN CHRISTIAN - ENDEAVOR LEAGUE The Christian Recorder Pulpit RELIGION - REQUIRED OR AN ELECTIVE Topic for October 30 Training in Friendship for the Moslem |. World 5. What Can We Do for Moslems ?- Acts 16:6-13" Rev. R. C. Baker, M. E. Church Presenting the Topic Boulder, Colorado 4 For four weeks we have been con- sidering the facts about the Moslem religion. We have learned many things. We have probably made a good many resolves. Now we begin to do something that will be of real aid, either now or later, for the Moslems. In addition to the first and greatest need for the Gospel of Christ. there are other needs that are appalling as one becomes aware of conditions in country after country where Islam has power: Need of education. ~One writer tells of the Sulu Archipelago among the Philippine Islands “where half a million Moslem Moros live under the Stars and Stripes, and where a few years ago there was practically 100:per cent illiteracy.” One missionary has taken the lead in conquering this great obstacle to religion, so that by diligent effort in five years nearly half the adult population has been taught to read. Need for medicine. and treatment of disease. Mohammedan lands are espe- cially backward and are hard to reach with modern medical truth. But Chris- tian doctors have found the way to more Moslem hearts than has been pos- sible by any other approaches. Need for a better demonstration of the Christian life than we ordinarily see. Why is it that so many pefsons who calf themselyes Christians make so poor a showing? Then when our nation, the sum total of us, appears be_ fore the rest of the world there is little wonder that the response is heard, “Christianity isn’t so good! Look at what you have in America!” Each society might begin its own edu- cational program. with the start gained in these meetings. The Juniors may collect pictures of people, scenes, mos- ques, processions, and short articles about home life and public life in Mos- lem countries. A society scrapbook may be made, each Junior contributing. A portion of each meeting can be de- voted to eo ; ‘ A missionary prayer list could. be made for the use of the Juniors each day. In it may be placed the names of missionary workers and certain fields and_ problems. 4 The Juniors’ Comments (If the Juniors can give these and other similar plans either voluntarily or by advance assignment, that would be best) a Each society may ask its own Board of Foreign Missions (through its pas- tor or some missionary leader) what particular work the denomination is doing for Moslems anywhere. If there is any such work, there will be much for Juniors by way of education—in study classes. pictures, etc.—and by financial support. We are all students in the University of Life. It is like attendance upon a modern institution of higher learning. with this important difference. We graduate from the modern university in from four to six years. But we never graduate from the University of Life. We are in the University of Life from the cradle to the grave. In the Modern university subjects are required or elective, according to the school we enter, the course we choose, or the prescribed minimum require- ments for the completion or mastery of a course. In the University of Life subjects are elective or required, de- pending upon the requirements or de- mands of life, itself. For example, we must feed and clothe our bodies, the sex instinct demands the compan- ionship of the opposite sex, our capac- ity for mental and cuttural development makes certain demands upon us. All these demands of life center in cer- tain human instincts and needs that living in this present world place upon us. These are suggestive of the mini- mum requirements of life, itself, and of the studies which engage our attention in this University of Life. Whether religion is a requirement or an elective in this University depends entirely upon whether it fulfils certain requirements of man’s own nature, and fis a necessary factor in the develop- ment and on-going of society. When we come to inquire into the nature of man, we find that he is a religious animal. Someone has observed that “man is incurably religious.” The religious instinct in man is deep and strong. and seemingly ineradicable. The French tried to eratticate it in its fax- famed “Age-of Reason,” but without success. Russia has tried it within our life-time, only to have it re-appear in another form. , Man’s personal need for religion seems to lie in two directions. First. he needs some super-human. power to sustain, comfort and guide him in a none too friendly world. And, second he feels a need for spiritual power to help him five up to the ideals and stan- to achieve. Tf these demands are valid and T think they are, then. religion js a reauirement and not an elective in this University of Life. , When we turn to the social scene man’s need for relicion seems even more overwhelming. The needed here is not so much that ‘of relivion Jesus, T Peter 2-11-18. T., Oct. 27. Seek peace instead of war. ee Heb. 12:14. Daily Verses faa be M., Oct. 24. Tell them about Jesus. : Luke 24 :45-53. T., Oct. 25. Outline the Christian life. e) I John 3:10-17. ~W.., Oct. 26. Be living examples of}, F:, Oct. 28. Visten and accent what is true in their teaching. Meh. 13:1. 2 S., Oct. 29. Create a spirit of tolerance. ; Mic. 4:3 4. Sun., October 29, Tontc—What Can We Do for Moslems ?—Acts 16:6-13. —Christian Endeavor World ese Church and creed as for the religion of the spirit. The religion of love and goodwill, of unselfishness and sharing, of humility and forgivené$s seems in- dispensable to our living together hap- pily and helpfully inthis present world. We need this kind of religion not only to help tame international lunatics and brigands, but we need it also to cause the “have” nations and classes to be willing to share what they have with the “have-nots.” We need religion also as a medium in which depression difficulties and rac- ial, class and international conflicts can be resolved. America will never climb out of the depression on the ladder of greed and selfishness, and it is folly to expect it to do so. The twelye or fourteen million Negroes in this coun- try have never been a serious minor- ity group problem to us, primarily be- cause they are religious in their nature, and have approached their problem with us from the religious standpoint. And it is well for us to bear in mind that we are just as much a problem to them as they are to us. And T raise here this pertiment question: By an un-Christian attitude toward him, are we going to force him finally to aban- don the religious approach to his prob- lem as a minority group in America? Let us hope and pray not. International conflicts can be resolved in but one of two ways. By force, which experience has clearly demon- strated settles nothing. It merely sows the seeds of future wars. Or they are settled in an atmosphere and spirit of reason. understanding, unselfishness and goodwill. And this is of the very essence of high religion. This hard-headed. realistic, devil-may- care world needs, and needs desperate- ly, the spiritual interpretation of the basic fact which Christianity affords. Until we face the fact that man is fun- damentally a spiritual being, and that his needs are fundamentally spiritual, we have not begun to understand him or to meet and solve his problems. And high religion alone does that. If religion be a required subject in this University of Life, then, the way to reap ts benefits is to give it a place in our individual lives. Religion must begin with the individual. It will not and cannot end with him: But it surely must begin with him. We are careful to look after our physical and social needs. Tet us give as much at- tention to our spiritual natures. KENTUCKY CONFERENCE APPOINTMENTS Lexington District Evangelist Nathaniel Hawthorne dards of life which he sets for himself | Rev: SiMe Andrews, Presiding Elder oa, PAGE SEVEN St. Paul, Lexington, B. M. McLinn Quinn Chapel, Lexington, H. H. Brewe: St. James, Cynthiana, E. A. Sim-— mons St. James, Covington, A. Tate St. James, Ashland, R. H. Walker St. Paul, Newport, R. G. Taylér Greenup, H. L. Barnes ' Paris, A. Pope Wheelright, to be supplied McRoberts, Charles Adams 4 EWanger and Falmouth, M. R. Jack- son Georgetown, E. W. Strauss Winchester, W. H. Hightower Harveyton, Mrs. Lottie Gamble Catlettsburg and Louisa, to be supplied Frazier Chapel, Mrs. Nettie Ingram EVANGELISTS—J. W. Mockbee, Mrs. Lizzie Smith. Danville District Rev. W. R. Marshall, Presiding Elder St. James, Danville, C. T. Buchanan St. Paul, Richmond, R. L. Parks Bethel Nicholasville, E. M. Alcorn Harlan, E. W. Bell Stanford and Lancaster, C. H. O. Mc- Pherson Williamsburg and Jellico, R. B. Wil- son Whitehall and Four Mile, Price Mitch_ ell New Bethel and Berea. W. M. Bunk- ley Turnersville and Boneyville, H. T. Garth ‘ London and Manchester, I. S. Saun- ders Barbourville and (Pineville, W. H. Joiner Louellen, Cloversplit and Highsplit, G. E. Higgins Wilmore and Hickman, to he supplied. EVANGELISTS—Dee Hamlett, J S. Jenkins, Annie Huston. Frankfort District B. Spillman, Presiding Elder Frankfort, W. H. White Harrodsburg, J. L. Madison Midway, Sheley Lynem Versailles, L. L. Haryey Somerset, W. R. Munday Montecello Ct., H. J. Wooding Salvisa ‘Ct., V.-B. Polk REC—Cunnipgham 10-21 Burgin Ct.. W. M. Stevenson Parksville Ct., L. L. Green Burdick, G. L. Walker White Oak, Georgia McBerry J. O. Tolbert, transferred from the Kentucky Conference to the West Kentucky Conference. SUBSCRIBE FOR THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER Jeltz, D.D. Pledged to help Dr. Hemingway ‘extend the : Department lism looking 1940. of Church Extension to include Evange- forward to official action on this in Serving meanwhile anywhere in the con- nection in conducting Revivals and large Interracial Services. For dates write: THE DR. JELTZ The Preacher 716 So, 19th Street : A. M. E. BOOK CONCERN Philadelphia, Penna. ===== DSC09174.JPG ===== PAGE our NORTH OHIO CONFERENCE HISTORIC MEETING Conference] ney, Mr. and Mrs. | Eugene Parker, Mrs. Arline Parker, ment when| little Fannie D. Parker. The P. E. Holy Bap-| was over joyed. Sunday night the P. nd son of E. lectured to the people. Bro. A. | Deaver lifted the offering. The pastor, | Rev. Mrs s own} request from the Dudly, witnessed the in a| funeral of Mother Dudly Sunday eve- good , It was imdeed 1 live} ning. The pastor said many. 1 audjtor v things Sunday night after the P. E. t p| talked. Total amount raised in the Quarterly We paid the P. E. and little left mously | Conference $28.65. Me-| his $20.00 with for the pastor a smile Mrs. Millida Twigs C. Buster, Mrs. THE NORTH OHIO ANNUAL CONFERENCE - Piqua, Ohio October 1, 1938 Elder has been the ) die and long as the spirit o Rt. Rev. M..H MARCHING ing Rev. Dr.‘A. J. Allen, as fit ,| tested credited for the Bishopric of the great A.M.E. Church, Document be given the Negro Asso- ciated Press, and our Religious Jour- T. McDade, by a special] nals, for wide spread publicity. L. W. Anderson M. C. Pollack br: S. H. Caliman be W. C: Barksdale (C. H. Young, Conference Secretary 2271 E. 46th St., Cleveland, Ohio WINNSBORO, LA. | Gome Chapel A.M.E. Church A7 days soul saving meeting was had and 7 souls were added to the church which made 15 members. We are small in number but full of life. We are planning for a Big Rally. The first Sunday was a high day, The Rev. Willis baptized September the 4th. We are asking the prayers of the true Christians. We thank. Bishop Greene for Rev. Willis, a God’ sent man. Pray that he ‘may live” long and grow strong in the cause. Rev, A. Willis, Pastor Mrs. L.- E. Jackson NEW SUBSCRIBERS. Rev. P.. M. Caldwell, Lynchburg, Va. ; Virginia Crosby, Ernestine White, Philadelphia; James Ferell, Elkville, Illinois; Perry B. Jackson, Cleveland, Ohio; Robert J. Holden, Louisville, ky; Lewis O. Summersett, Philadelphia, Mrs. M. H. A. Shepherd,: Durham, Sotite ted | N.C. | Se ta a Nts eS DD Me 2 KENNEY, TEXAS ! REV. A. J. It is most expedient that stirri ing | our Episcopacy, will be augmented at i ALLEN Clemons Whereas; ich every| the ensuing General Conference. $3.78 And Whereas; It is most necessary Keener. | that, Great care should be exercised in on de te filling our Episcopal Ranks with men, v. H.|of the highest Religious, Moral and Saturday | Educated Caliber. gave the| And Whereas; God has raised up in sdames A. M.| our midst men of true and tried Epis- Mary bP ie eed |copal Capacities and Perfections. DAVIS TAKES IN on and Pinkie} Be It Resolved; That this North Ohio CHURCH n Mr itt, Mr. and} Annual Conference assembled in Piqua, loud, M d Mrs. John Dab- |} Ohio go on record informally, endors- BISHOP M. H A WHOLE | | | Used and Recommened by Thousands NATURES OWN PRESCRIPTION TAKEN FROM THE EARTH . ( (St. Joby J Mt. Moriah strength, and courage. e f Annapolis, Md FIVE WEEKS TREATMENT POSTPAID—$1.00 where R. Drwmmand Kirby's led @uaranteed, Consider the * the Rale wed Annual Con. bo yonme heme. for a hve woaks’ treatment delivered 6 FIKE AVENUE Nothing equaling this haa Oe nd white frien : 1 white friends packed the audi tora A GREAT OPPORTUNITY Special Christian Recorder Club Rates!! The price of the Christian Re- corder is $1.50 a year. It is really. worth’ more. During the month of November we will GIVE a year’s subscription to laymen who subscribe in clubs of five. To get this bargain rate you must be in a club. Editor and Manager The Christian Recorder 716 S. 19th Street, Philadelphia, Penna. Dear Sir: Enclosed herewith $5.00 for the Christian Recorder. Send to: ; Mp em re e nie e a Name & Cae we ORNS. Pieter eeey ‘i fi re Sted ceeded oan ekg gud de dye Address Yours truly, ‘Pastor - Ch Bt. It Further Resolved; That this~ CLEMENT’S COMMENTS Rev. T. Jefferson Clement or — “He never sold the truth to serve the hour : | Nor paced with Eternal God for powers ay 4 : ~Tennyson WE ARE LIVING in what some consider the most colorful if not the most dynamic and interesting age in the history of this’ planet. © Dr. Wil- liard Sperry would have but little of the matter in his great book, “The Signs of These Times,” if he were to re-write it afresh’ bringing it up to date. Every age Of course has had its shifting scenes and changing methods but hardly any stage of human history compares in all points with ours. No, not Pastor Russell or Judge Ruther- ford but rather like the prophecy of Bishop. Berkley in the latter part of the 18th century,—“The first four acts al- ready past, the 5th shall close the dra- ma of the day.” That we are actually now in the fith act there are none to take the’ negative, argue or dispute. There’s a big thing coming off up the road. Is the Judge Advocate of the world looking over your title to a man- sion?.. Has He given you any assur- ance or the FEELING that all will-be “clear?” Remember, only the “Pure in heart,” i.e., and e. g., Christians, the redeemed, the blood bought, the re- generated, rooted and grounded and built up in HIM—the SAVED—are promised a CLEAR TITLE. A few days ago the great powers of this world were given just about twenty-four hours to make up their minds as to have another world’s war at this season or wait awhile, No change of so-called “notes” and diplomatic word juggling. no plebecite, no political pow-wows” among the bow-wows, no time to get set for long drawn out discussions by quasi and pseudo representatives of the “peepull.” None of the old line slush and much and-gush clothed in fine spun diction. Just one man chal- lenging the entire world to civilisation or barbarism. “A FEW NAMES in Sardis.” A duplicate edition of the Bishop’s Coun- cil, plus our general staff, met recently in ’Philadelphia at the African Metho- dist Book Concern and approved the new set-up establishing Dr. George A. Singleton as Editor and -Manager of the CHRISTIAN RECORDER: This act surely takes some of the burden from the shoulders of our able man- ager of the Book Concern, Dr. G. E. Curry, who has been and is doing such a splendid work in redeeming that fine piece of property for the connection. ee Sister L. M. Hughes, dynamic and strong head of the W. H. & F. Missionary Society, is now in South African lands doing firsthand and first class observation for the general good of our African Methodist work there. Bishop R. R. Wright, Jr. presides over that great field and is really. “sold” on the. work, as those of us feel who heard him at Montgomery last winter. Can we ever forget the world] VISION? *##* The First A. M. E. Church, well known as Eighth \& Towne, Los Angeles, and pastored by Reverend H. M. Collins, who aspires toward bishopric heights, paid into the connection tils $2150. 00 at their recen Annual Conference. Quite a neat sur pastor. **** Traveling about a bit dur- ing the past summer Your stopt over the week-end in Detroit, | Mich. , incidently the scene of our 1940 General Conference. ‘The brethren were yery, very splendid in warmth of hospitality toward this Tex- an. I had a Gospel chat with Rever- end J. D. Howell's ftock in the morning and told Brother Baber’s group that| you that the law dealing with delegates night that “The Lamb died.” I must not omit the fact that Dr. Howell is looking’ toward the nancial depart- ment in his ambitions. Eleven years at St. Stevens and turning them away as I saw, is‘ no mean evidence of a preacher and a pastor AND a man. As A Servant their | Editor Christian Recorder: AFRICAN METHODIST is , NEE EPISCOPAL CHURCH Rev. W. Constantine Perry, P. E. October 17th In your editorial of the 13th inst re “GENERAL CONFERENCE REP- RESENTATION, I am ‘agreed with to the General Conference from the Annual Conferences is somewhat un- fair, though if wé were to be reminded of the workers who were sent out at different times of the day and yet all received the same pay, we would not: be so ready to condemn this section Christian Recorder, Oct. from a great aa with an able” to Brother Baber, he is now the Rev-|of the laws of the Church. However erend Dr. George Wilbur Baber,}to suit modern mathematicians, one (Hoping you get what I mean), and} would be justified to conclude that the has one of the outstanding congre-| present law is unfair, just as it is in gations of the Connection solidly with| another matter to. which I refered him. Dr. Baber is a worthy and able} sometime ago. But if the suggestion candidate for our highest honors. I] of the Recorder be accepted that there was quartered alternately with these| should be but one ministerial delegate two sons of Allen and truly I say that| to every 2,000 members in an Annual it would take the diction of Isaiah to| Conference, what representation you begin expressing the very fine and re-| would give to Ontario and Bermuda by fined atmosphere of their lovely wives| virtue of the fact that neither of these and children and homes. We have the|two Conferences (which you have houses and now what the world needs| prominently mentioned in your com- is more HOMES. *#** Dr. W. H-| parison) has the required 2,000 mem- Peck, one of our most able preachers|bers for even one representation. PAGE NIN: Rey. W. C. Perry Chatham, Ontario : Ed.—A re-reading of the ‘editorial, | 13, will show _ the following: “The Christian Recor- der suggests one Ministerial delegate , for each 2,000 CHURCH MEMBERS within the geographical area of an An- nual Conference. NO CONFER- ENCE SHALL HAVE LESS THAN THREE DELEGATES.” Certainly, this would include Bermuda and On-. © tario. The editorial refers to Church’ members, not ministerial members of the Annual Conference. MORRIS BROWN ENROLLMENT HITS HIGH PEAK Large Freshman Class for 53rd Session ATLANTA, GA.—With a registra- tion list of almost 600 students for the current school ‘year. Morris College, outstanding A.M.E. tion headed by Dr. W. A. Fountain, Jr., has enrolled the largest unmber of students in its history. The student body is composed. of representatives - from more than 25 states, British Guiana, South Amer- ica and the British West Indies. The denominational includes adherents to almost all known Brown institu- distribution faiths, is holding-forth in a great way at De-| Would you exempt them from being troit’s Big Bethel. a splendid church|represented? Are you going to be a building which is a monument to the| party to the non-recognition of the genuis of Dr. Gomez, who by the way.| minority group? Perhaps a preferable is just about to give the Connection | solution would be that each Conference another great worshipping place in St. | determines what number of delegates James, Cleveland, O. He is evidently | it could send, not less than so many a great and able organizer and keen ad- | nor more than so many giving the min- ministrator—gets things done. To}isterial and lay delegates an equal drop back to Dr. Peck, he is doing one | number. of the finest.pieces of. co-operative or. ganization among Afros there in De- troit anywhere in the world. **** The i Reverend O. H. Benns, of Payne.| ° Houston, Texas. is a double president: the A.M.E. Alliance and the Metho- dist Alliance of the city. He too is ‘ 716 S. 19th Street Please Renew my Subscription for One Year ( and the splendid spirit of fellowship that is existent between the numerous religious bodies is remarkable Ideally located in polis, it is truly a great educational center which affords the ambitious mind numerous opportunities for de- velopment. SUBSCRIBE FOR THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER Georgia’s _ metro- es DD be eS a DD Da ot SS a a | CHRISTIAN RECORDER SUBSCRIPTION 4 GEORGE A. SINGLETON, Editor and Manager Philadelphia, Pa ) Check employing his right to aspire to the Please enter my name for a new Subscription for One Year ( ) Check Bishopric. Brother Benns is a good preacher and has made us a splendit) = NAME............--.. Ream tas ecMaaeemer seen ga, i a ces. president of our well attended llian anne Petey wh ef aes f OUR ESTEEMED EDITORS may Incloced find Money Order for $1.55 f well begin to tune their absorpsion mo- aS; oe SS OS tors and be ready for the inpouring of much matter upon the line of the pre- | fetefetetetebettetettetetetetectetat ttf tenteclntentnntertnferteintetntenk general conference hopes and aspira- tions. You know it must truly give. me exceeding great joy to find myself rumored, noised abroad, assured, pledged and so on for the Editorship of the A.M.E. Church REVIEW in 1940, Your Servant is nevertheless very keenly interested in the future pro- gram. as Bishop Ransom terms it, of this our great church. Tam very much a candidate for the organ, i.e.. The REVIEW which T know and_ we all know can be made a tower of strength in our Methodism and T am just as am- pitious about the growth and general improvement of our Zion. Hence, alone with others, would like to read more of the thinking of our. leaders here. |: there and about in the realm of Allen- -dom . =. TRY MY HEART PILLS. Mme. Emma E. LUNG AND CHEST BUILDER. TRY MY HEART PILLS FOR LEAKING OF PALPI- TATION “OF THE HEART. TRY MY TONIC FOR GAS OR ANY INTERNAL ANY KIND OF LEAKING. HOW TO GET WELL —TRY— Walton’s Tonic CURE ASTHMA. Yoni eee BA : COMPLAINTS ANSWERING THE many kind’and sincere requests. oral and written from , good friends far and near let me as- | sure you that from now on I shall be | f- keenly in evidence as a regular scribe as of yore, observing and commenting ‘upon the facts as I find them Bees 4 : ( 1368 LELAND STREET Mme. E. Walton DETROIT, MICHIGAN 2209 Dowling, Housto on, Texas RHEE REE EEE EE EEE EEE EEE EEE EEE EE EEE EEE EAE ===== DSC09175.JPG ===== PAGE TEN onservation could 6 r in front stabli taken shed with] Glasgo, Rev. J. S. Keys.. Mt. Olif, J. T. Thornton. New Zion, Rev. J. S. Edwards. Fountain Temple, St. up by tion with Paul and St. ae ee ’ Presiding Elder Moultrie Station, Rev. A. C. Danford. Sylvester, Rev. W. L. Griffin. Doeriin, to be supplied. Camilla, Rev. C. S. Roddy. t MARRIED Mrs. Frankie. McClain Wilson an- nounces the marriage of her sister, rlossie Belle McClain to Mr. Frederick Henry Dedniond on Monday, the third ‘of October, one thousand. nine hundred and thirty eight, Columbia, South Caro- . T. Shumake. eh ik n Pasa a i = Brown. Norman Park, Rey. R. L. Griffin. BERLIN DECREES LIMIT 2 St. John, Rev. C. V. Virgil. Minter, Rev. J. H. Clay. JEWISH, LAWYERS) TO) 1, Gradyville, Rev. R._C. Corker. Acree, Rev. B. L. Lee. : a Ochlochnee and St. James, Rev. J. H.| Putney and Sale City to be supplied. With these Lissimore. Branchville, Rev. D. A. Hester. 7 could talk} Bethlehem, Rev. G. R. Roberts. Baconton, to be supplied. ‘ a wall of] Rocky Hill and Sinai, Rev. E. L.] Moultrie Mission, Rev. W. B. aoa . Miller. wright. : N s having the de-} Pine Park Rev. J. D. Cox. Live Oak, Rev. T. J. McKelvin. £ 2 1 the night watch- : a nan. pat he top floors can hear] Fitzgerald District, Rev. I. G. Glass,] APPOINTMENTS OHIO : : ur ransacking the bargain base- Presiding Elder CONFERENCE Quitman Station, Rev. E. D. Curry. a B63 Ocilla Station, Rev. R. W. Williams. Springfield District THE SOUTH GEORGIA CONFER. Tifton Station, Rev. J. G. Percell. Rev. F. H. Mason, Presiding Elder ENCE APPOINTMENTS Millers Chapel, Rev. J. A. Tann. North Street, Springfield, C. T. H. ar Ashburn, Rev. Wm. Hopkins. Watkins. Contmued from page 3) Alapaha, Rev. I. S. Johnson. Yellow Springs, S. A. Cousin : Tyty, Rev. J. S. Dixon. Portsmouth, J. D. White in »e supplied Mystic, Rev. J. McTier. Ironton, W. P. Myers ‘5 { Circuit, Rev. J. L. Byrd. | Omega, Rev. R. Martin Sabina, W. H. Price NWIRED TELEPHONE P ev. Wm. Copps Creshaw, Rev. E. Burse. Frankfort A. McNeil White TRANSMITS WALL ashvill v. E. S. Saunders Westwood, to be supplied Washington Court House, C. H. Craw- , J. W. Fulgeon Chula. Rev. J. R. Green. ford. i You Can Talk Through Walle—as ‘ ; uit, Rev. J. Patterson Osiefield, to be supplied Wilberforce, to be supplied Well as Your Hat J. C. Peppers Brookfield. to be supplied. Cedarville, Vinston Elliott : Halo, Rev. M. L. Lester Evangelists, Reys. C. W. Gaulding and] South Charleston, John Bright FER Gordon Dewitt McComick. Wayman Dayton, P. A. Nichols ‘ ; we Dawns Upshaw Mission, S. I. Lash | Mt. O 7. W. Jackson Quitman District, Rev. E. Lowry, | Allen Dayton, John Irvin Re fm. McClendon and) Presiding Elder Eaton, Mrs. R. Riley srk | Quitman Station, Rey. H. Vernon, St. John and Ist Chwsth, Xenia, H. L. . + Green. Hicks | Thomasville District, Rev. H. E. Davis, Adel, Rev. H. W. Grant. Urbana, J. B. Easley | Presidiug Elder | Hahira, Rev. W. B. Lawrence. | Mechanicsburg, Ernest Smith n to be supplied Mt. Zion, Rev. O. A. Flowers. Jamestown, Richard Hilderbrant St. Paul, Rev. J. L. LaVine. Rendville and Glouster, G. Gibson / Jackson Peeples. | Piscola, Rev. J. S. Snowden. Gallipolis, S. N. Gilbau : | I. M. Middleton Friendship, Rey. Virgil Bryant. Lancaster, S. P. West } Key Circuit, Rev. A. W. Batey. Circleville, M. L. Henderson | Barney Circuit, Rev. I. J. Jones. EVANGELISTS: Sparks, Rev. G. W. Davis. Revs. D. J. Moore, J. B. Hare- Ousley, Rey. Harnon Mosely. wood, George Bowser, Julia Foster, 7; g | Dixie, Rev. J. B. Goff. F. A. McGinnis, L. C. Ridley, RL C. i} St. Philips, Rev. R. J. Rose. Ransom, 3rd, Gilbert H. Jones, D. O. Cecil, Rev. J. L. Alford. Walker, C. S. Spivey, Lily Mason, U V | h em Now St. John, to be supplied. Rachel Schooler: Irma Moore, Ida M. F t f | Li rus AE ers The New A, M. 2 Discipline SINGLE Copy HALF Doz. ONE Doz A. M. E. BOOK CONCERN 718 S. 19th Street Phila. Pa. $ 4.39 $ 9.00 Bainbridge District, Rev. F. Moore, Presidmme. Ellen , Nelson Chapel, Rev. W. J. Johnson. Attapulgus. Rev. A. Bivens. Wigham, Rey. H. M. Moore. Grant and Bethel, Rev. J. W. Gauld- ing Mt. Olive. Rev. D. D. Thomas. Faceville. Rev. L. W. Brown. Ford and Mt. Zion. Rev. A. C. Clark. St. Mary, Rev. L. M. Mitchell. Climax, Rey. D. Bolden. Recovery, to be supplied. Humphry, Rev. T. A. Evans. Land Cast, to be supplied. Missouri, to be supplied. Evangelists. Revs. A. R. Wilson and W. M. Lawrence. Moultrie District, Rev. C. C. Crouch, ; List mailed upon request. JOHN ADAMS, 5641 Market S > Specializing in Real REAL ESTATE FOR SALE West Philadelphia quality modern porch front dwellings, Investment greatly reduced prices and terms. \ Teach your Dollars to have more Cents. Clear Titles Guaranteed Philadel; phi, Pa. Estate since 1880. Forte, G. I. Holland, C. H. Johnson, Marie Watkins, Edna B. West. Cincinnati District Rev. J. H. Maxwell, Presiding Elder Allen Chapel, Cincinnati, A. C. Sump- ter Brown Chapel, Cincinnati, C. B. Pearl Lockland, C. M. Reid Middletown. W. M. Wright Hamilton, W. M. Mitchell Jones Tabernacle, Cincinnati, Robinson Chillicothe, J. W. Moorehead Wilmington, W.S. T. Jordan St. Paul, Cincinnati, A. C. Goins Glendale, W. H. Shelby Oxford, W. T. Watson College Hill, W. E. Clapp ‘ Piketon and Carr’s. Run, Frank Jack- son (Continued on page 14) for Homes or Be your own Investor. \ Attorney treet , Jina. FUNERAL SERVICE REV. W. H. BAKER aA Pastor, Oak St. A.M.E. Church © At Bethel A.M.E. Church Baltimore, Md. Tuesday, October 11th, 1938, 1 p.m. PROGRAM monies. Hymn—“Amazing Grace”’—Reyv. Green Prayer—Rev. S. A. Lewis 1 Scripture Lesson—Rev. John Ham- mond Il Scripture Lesson—Rey. R. E. Ford Hymn—“Lead Kindly Light”—Choir Resolutions—Rev. R. E. Ford Remarks 3 minutes Allen Solo—“T’ve Done My Work”—Mrs. Mildred Watkins Centerville District My Journey”—Mrs. Bond Remarks—Rey. H. E. Walden, Rev. John Hammond, Rev. Allen Green, Rey. C. C. Ferguson. —Mrs. May Price Hagerstown District; Rev. SH: M. Shields) P. E., Potomac District. Over Me’—Choir. Obituary—Rey. W. J. Dunlap Eulogy—Bishop M. H. Davis Music—‘When I have Gone the Last Mile of the Way’”—Choir. Organ Solo—‘Going Home”—Mrs. Mae Watts. Benediction—Bishop M. H. Davis. Music furnished by Gospel Choir of Payne A.M.E. Church OBITUARY William Harvey Baker, Jr., the son Rachel Golden Baker was Phila. this life in full triumph of Faith at 9:45 A.M. Saturday, October 8th, 1938, born in Jersey, and the Boys Central High School of Phila.’ Pa. where he grad- Theology, at Lincoln University from which fe also graduated, and later was ordained and entered the ministry. He was married to Addelia Cooper Baker by the fate Bishop Levi J. Coppin Feb. 27th, 1904. There were four children, namely, William Harvey, 3rd, Solo—“Precious Lord Hold my Hand” Green, Remarks—Rev. W. A. Harris, P. E.| Oak St. Lousia Emily Baker Hitch, the latter] E. Church, Rev. S. H. Rome, pastor. now survives. There is:also one nep- hew, Ramond Dorsey, Johnson, one son-in-law, Arnold. Hitch, and God daughter, Elizabeth Stevens. On Wednesday afternoon, Oct. Sth notwithstanding his feeble condition he Prayer—Dr. preached his last sermon, and used for his discourse The 23rd Psalms. Each verse was beautifully quoted by him, but it was in the 4th verse “Yea thou I walk through the Valley and the Sha- dow of death I will fear no evil. Thy rod and staff will comfort me.” That he put his soul. It was said with such ..| force. and so full of fruits, that we were made to! feel at that time the very presence of the Holy Spirit. time he also lined as he called it “That good old time hymn:” Amazing grace how sweet the sound Remarks—Dr. W. A. Fountain. That saved a wretch like me I once was lost, but now. I am found, Was blind but now I see. And then he went on to another| Rome. Rev. J. T. Bond, Presiding Elder of hymn which he loved and could sing so t f _| well. Baliunore District, Masirh of ete Oh when I come to the end of myj|third chill of a family of ten of Mr. Tt was: Journey Weary of life and the battle is won Carrying the staff, and the cross of | Rev. redemption He'll understand and say well done. dwell with the Christ in whom is Etern- al Life. one neice, Betty] Master of Ceremonies—Rev. At that | Obituary—Dr. J. F. Moses, P. E. We, the members of the fam-} churches in Georgia. "PAGE ELEVEN eich le dl Nea ae ce Nt eee his work with the Rt. Fountain. Rev. W. A. The program as follows: T. B.| He leaves to mourn his passing a Hannah. wife, Mrs. Ida Foby and six children, First Hymn No. 481 C.M.—Dr. John] five ‘boys and one girl. Two brothers, Harmon. Mr. I. H. Foby of Savannah, Ga. and B. V. Thornton, P. E. Mr. W. B. Foby of Louisville, Ga. ; Second Hymn No. 486 S.M. Tey D.] One sister, Miss Julie Foby, of the same T. Babcock. and a host of relatives and friends. N. T. Scripture I Cor. 15:35-58—Dr. R. E. Roman, P. E., O. T. Scripture 90th Psalm—Dr. J. S. Downs, P. E. Remarks—Dr. W. Boyd Lawrence, P. E. and Dr. D. R. Fobbs, teach- er of History M. B. College. PHILADELPHIA, PA. : (Continued from page 6) very fervent prayer was offered by our Presiding Elder. A large audience was Present to hear the splendid reports. Our pastor, Rey. Hodson Waters and the members were very highly com- mended by Rev. Johnson for being one of the few churches to pay the full as- sessment for Educational Day. Our assessment was $300 which was paid in full. All auxiliaries reported progress and all had a balance in treasurer. There was $1,629.99 raised for all pur- poses during this Quarter. There were 4 marriages, 10 infant baptisms and 5 Eulogy—Rey. S. H. Rome, pastor. Song—Choir—“Abide With Me.” Communications—Dr. W. R. Wilkes. The conclusion rites were carried out by Revs. G. B. Hannah and S. H. Rey. E. C. Foby was born in Louis- ville, Ga. March 9, 1864. He was the deaths. The deaths were Mr. Rufus and Mrs. W. B. Foby. He married} Washington, a- former trustee; Mrs. Miss Ida Williams, the daughter of] Ella Drayton, a very faithful worker and Mrs. H. H. Williams, of] and well beloved member, Mrs. Alice Swainesboro, Ga. They lived together] Oree, Mrs. Henrietta Luff. After fifty years, seven months and two days.| memorial services for these we ad- He has been called from labor to|To this union nine children were born. journed with the smizpah. We are He has pastored many of the leading | making wonderful progress under the In his forty | leadership of Rev. Waters and ask the prayers of the church for our continued ily do recognize the Divine influence}seven years of pastoring, he wasn't ate as a Husband and Father; and at Rey. J. M. Boston, P. E. Easton in the circumstance which have caused] sick a day out of his church until six| advancement. ; District” Rev. D. E Rice, Rev. the ties of him whom. we loved so|months prior to his death. He served Rev. W. L: Johnson, 1 ona VG" Hodges, Rey. “J. “Ay <C: dearly to be severed; yet we are happy] under five Bishops beginnnig with the Rev. Hodson Waters, Pastor Green. ‘ to say that he was kind, and affection-]Rt. Rev. A. Grant and ended Mildred Spann all times Faithfully discharged 1s | [IRENE Remarks—Rev. J. R. Nelson, P. E. duties as the Head of our Home. Then too as we view the many accomplish- Solo—“When I.come to the End of] ™ents during his life, we are also hap- Nellie Mae] Py to note the many expressions of love and confidence of the many peo- ple he has served in their respective fields of labor. He also served as pas- tor the following churches: Long Cumberland, Easton, Butler- town, Elkridge, Cambridge Md. and He has feft behind him an unsullied name, and his life. and Chris- tian Faith was so undoubted that we Music—“My Reaventy Father Watches | 4° feel the blessedassurance that he has gone to the home prepared for those who love and faithfully serve the Lord Jesus. Poem We watched him breathing through the night— His breathing soft and low— As in his breast the wave of life Kept hearing to and fro. So silently we seemed to speak, So slowly moved about, As we had lent him all our powers, To eke his felts out. * of the late William Harvey Baker, and| Our very hopes elered our fears, Our fears our hopes believed— Pa in the year 1876. Departed| We thought him dying when he slept, And sleeping when he died. His early schooling was had in New] For when the morn came, dim and sad, And chill with early showers, uated. He later entered the School of} His quiet eyelids closed—he had Another morn than ours. —By the Family “FORTY-SEVEN YEARS OF ; - SERVICE The funeral service of Rev. E. C. Thoma: Cooper Walter Henry and Has was held at Cosmopolitan A. M. Buy Direct From Manufacturer and SAVE MONEY! WE MANUFACTURE A COMPLETE LINE OF CHOIR GOWNS PULPIT GOWNS EMBROIDERIES YARD GOODS TRIMMINGS STOLES CAPS GOWNS AND CHOIR’ HATS, VESTMENTS CHURCH x 4 HANGINGS ‘ ACADEMIC : HOODS~ Ask to see the New Blue and Maroon Robes and Caps SEND FOR NEW CATALOGS National Academic Cap and Gown Co. 821-23 Arch St. PHILADELPHIA PENNSYLVANIA Service Crosses, Hymo Tablets, Bulletin Boards, Altar Appointments Communion ===== DSC09176.JPG ===== 1,00 ° Rev. Chas W. Abington .. Dr. Wm. P. Stevenson... PAGE jake omshabee 1.00} 51. ake ; : is aad ee eee a ale 2 ah ae A J. Spivey... 1.00] 52. Master Howard Wood -25 — - heritage of every child spirit at is neec : > s Lie a Tee -——|16. Rev. L. H, Hemingwa: 2.00]53. Master Lindsay Wood 25 16—Central Arkansas Cones : ‘ tera is the greatest peril of 0 e Bishop Williams cad vars Aubuquerque District Washington, D. C. 545 Mabist DORM Waters etc e oe | he en ar —Eldorado,| Ark., Rev. = N otices society.” ear to all his ministers from the] é r. K. H. Harbert, Presang bilder | 17.. Mrs. Gertrude B. Lee .... 1.0055. Master Clarence Waters .. .25 Eason, Pastor. Bishop H. Y. For information write the Deparmpentiate to the elder, he is kind, but hoenix, Key. Gi L, Upthegrove 18. Mrs. Laura Waters ....... .25]56. Cash “20 Ortober— Tookes AP tae ot) ment of Religious Education. —_ and has apprai ed the ability of the Awerqutrauc, wey. A. Hy Hamutton Bishop D. H.\Sims...,...... 5.00]57. Hon. J, E. Perry - 1,00 26—Arkansas Conference—Mor- 16—Central Mississippi mee = General Officers and Ministers who fant 3 gal ucson,-kkey. KK. S, Stephens, trans- Mrs. Mamie A. Sims, (Wife 58. Dr. C. H. Fountain .....: 1.00 Ark., Rev, J. S. Dennis, arent liantals, se Cocene,|are expecting to attend the North] THE COLORADO CONFERENCE ine ferred 1fom Atlanta Lonterence of Bishop Sims) .......... 2.00 ‘ : ; ‘ okes W. Wise. Bishop S. b. Greens. pa ference November. 2/1938 By Rev. C. L. Uptheg: ts were all. eh add above Jast year] MCNary, Kev. J. &. Burchteid 21. Little Miss Careve D. Sims, Grand total raised at the M Georgia Conference— | Carolina Con Latunta Col., Ke WwW. . < 24— -Angste Georgia Confertnes we Bar Ga., Wesley Chap-| will please notify Rev. I. H. Alston, Phaeuix Arca (s money and accessions. Rev. Rus-] F Vv. 5. W. Hender- (Daughter of Bishop Sims) 1.00} Mayme E. Sims Club ....$85.00 Wrens, Ga., J. L. Shropshire, Milledgeville, ae paste, |pastor, 530 Culbreth St., Fayetteville, : ; ate» | Brown of Shorter Chapel, Denver es SORK : 22. A (Mrs.) White Friend .. 5.00 Mrs. Mary E. Newsome, Pres. Bis W. A. Foun- el, Rev. W. P. ais ‘Ww re Noe Car At the tooth uke Piela Peak . rhaps did the most outstanding work] YVmsiow Circuit, 23. Dr. J. Winsmore Mason .. 2.00 Sadie Littlejohn, Secretary é nie 909 Liberty St. Bishop W. A. beautiful. Gity Gey. Calorado eatin e Ey minister in the Connection by} Xoswell, \. M. Louise Ross 24. Mr. J. Arthur Harris . 1.00] The offering was lifted by Mrs. Ger- 26—Baltimore Mid-Year age) ees t Texas Conference} WRENS, Ga.—All persons planning] where so many weary ond worn ‘fron ying the entire debt of more than Mee rivet Ne i Barnes 25. Mr. E. A. Cooper . -50] trude B. Lee, of Mother Bethel A. M. f Re . 1 16-—Noethens Rev. H. F,| to attend the Augusta, Ga. Conference] s#tictions of various kinds havettake ty thousand dollars against the| Mes ey. J. W. Bonds 26. Rey. S. E. Armstrong -50] E. Church, Dr. J. Winsmore Mason, mondson Ave = Corsicana, Texas. : re ig Twehich. convenes October: 20, basen at a new tease on life; in the invigorati Merch. Rev. H, L.+Bingham paid] Walsenburg, key. 1. 1. Watson. 27. Mrs. Carrie B. Harris .... 1.00] pastor of Allen A.M.E. Church and ek M.E. Church Cooper, Pastor, 105 N. treet. W, Gul toleasern cts Gieipaataietn ‘ , akberae Campbell Chapel, Denver; Transterred to other conterences.}28. Mr. John Brown -50] Bro. J. Arthur Harris, of Allen A. M. : ashen Georee Bi, Youngs rens, Ga. pleas y be atmosphere, and charming scenery, thd M. C. Kmght, J. H. Sh . 2 i 2 ee Confe.:-ce —| order that homes may be provided -for Colorado Annual Conference opened it vy. L. S. Goolsby paid’ the debt at ight, J. elvin, M. L./29. Mr. J. B. Watkins . -50] E. Church, 26 Tennessee Conference — Sait 17 — Piedmont 2 ; ay S2nd Annual Session. The Rt. Re,f Paul, Pueblo and many of the pas. Hawkins, Ww. M, Campers and W. k.|30. Rev. E. W. Tolson ...... 1.00 —Miss Sadie Littlejohn e Rev. J.B Laurens, S o <i sak Rey. J. L. Shrophire, Pastor] Noah W. Williams, Bishop of the Fie reported a considerable reduction Reasene ton ; 31, Mrs. A. Carney 2 RGD E RE RO PIP OR Foxall, Pastor, Bishop Edward Thomas, Pastor, fails orth Akos P. 0. Box 562 x DHE sided. The C Wp the bonded debt of their churches.| Conference adjourned to meet in|32. Rev. JC, Colitis, 36 030..5.50 Howard ria St. Bishop S. Flipper. W G =piscop: istrict preside © Con op Williams is guarding his ‘dis- Shorter Chapel, Venyer in 1939, 33. _Mrs. Mary E. Newsome .. 1.50 26—Southw*st Texas Confrence 23—North Mississippi Conference Dae ference was uplifted and .insuired 3 : gainst these foolish buildi i 34. Mrs. Hattie B. Waters 50 Rea nhys Esper tye 2 outhwee é : es ee : a S uilding} - Mrs. 4 a 4 7 p ¢ Rev. S.J —Shaw, Miss.. Rev 6 Py Cats a pe PE a ui tect eo coe oN Eo crams, which are not for the glory] BIG MAN IN LITTLE PLACE 135. Miss Lula M. Newsome 50 i aoe i Satthe sstor. Bishop Gee fin. Bishop S. L. Greene. ‘ : Pies mah sermoy ; - Philadelphia Pa. 36. Mi i Neatly Done é 2%—East Arkansas Conference—| Jersey Conference Branch Woman’s preached by Rev. W. M. Camper. thd God but to exalt the preacher who}- x au phia, Pa - Miss Lovely Burnette Eee 2 re k Bullet} San sialey 4 Mite Missi Society wilt he “held ‘ A pens to“get-his name on the corner 37. Miss M. A. Smith . hurch Bulletins a Specialty st Cte. Cleat Brinkley, Ark., Rev. E. A.J} Mite Missionary: Society: wi pastor at Tucson, Arizona. Afterjmme”! meh! : 4 2 bs Biter yes =p rar st t M le, P. Bishop H. Y.] Thursday, October 20, 1938 in Bethel] which the Conference was organized im Remember brother when your Mortgage burning and big Rally at] $8. Mrs. Mary Sorrell Prices Reasonable Mo. 600 Commerce Street, ¢, Pastor sishor cs , Arnett A.M.E. Church, 1416 Hans 99:5 As Politioin = 008s 4k Rev. J. H. Ward, pastor. Bishop Tookes A.M-E. Church, 51 Carpenter Street.} 8. 1. Moore, Sec. ; H. Hollis Hooks this yaoiaes SH URge icy ear, St Susday Genes 9 ou uae 40. Mrs. éupenis McKinn . He : y Wilflamne 23—Western North Carolina |S- Woodbury, N. J., Rev. W. A. Statistician; L. H. Smith, Treasurer flit? ion, but you handicap your suc-}" "7 5 5 a ° Sek Christian Recorder. Office 5% = apn P hapel Hill, N. C.,| Dorsey, Pastor Fi C ittee, R ig! Bi m Sos for. years to come. Bishop ‘clock p.m, HM.“ Mr. Dan Simpson ......., 1.00 6th FI 26 Mississippi Conference- Conference—Chapel Hill ; ne 2 4 inance Committee, R. S. Brown, L, Ly Bishop D. H. Si 42. Dr. R. O. N 1.00 th Bloor pay S : iams. found church ishop Sims preached-a won- |" eT eae ete Se DOD riya ene . oy ae eleane M._E. Church, Bishop M. H M. , ~ Sec’ty. ‘ites: M. c. Knight. H. Ee Binghar ; othe fie fee ee an ay afternoon at Arnett A.M. Fy 44. Sunday School ... as 1.30 716 South 19th Street e ‘ ireene Davis % and C. L. Upthegrove. Church, 45. Rev. H.C. V. 75 Philadelphia, P. s 5 . a : HO: urch, to a large crowd of members iM eRnOD : phia, Fenna. 26—South Alabama Conference 23—Georgia Conference—S | Presiding Elders: When you take into consideratioy -— dior (oe ae and Friends. Dr. J. Winsmore Mason, $84) Mrs TSG, Vernon 2.502, °.75 rprise, Alabama, Rev. R a, Ga., St. James, Rev. L When you hold your Quarterly} that this is a virgin field with wide) The. Colecads eee pastor of Allen A.M.E. Church, intro. |47-. Dr. Henry P. Jones ...... 1.00 ' haw, pastor, Bishop D Land Pastor. Bishop W. A-.| Conferences and have reporters | stretches of territory. which must. ba |; SraRedneeen many distinguished | duced the Bishop. Mrs. D. H. Sims|48- Hon. Walter C. Beckett .. 2.00 m= oan, ae ied eee elected to the Christian Recorder soci by two faithful ee elders rs, among whom was the cultured | Made a fine talk on Missions, also Mrs. bf ah ple Scott Morris... 1.00 SUBSCRIBE FOR bein a ret ae ence-Joncaboro, Ack. Res, W_| Please have the conference send an their aaiiedbe et se’ of Bishop Williams, Mrs. Hélen| Gertrude B. Lee. Mrs. Laura Waters) 0-" Mrs. Clara Rich 0... 1.00] THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER Pista Bee nay Pty Lge Bishop H.|a@ subscription or a donation to icing Mae cag of w = get litt - Williams ; she is as-modest and un- gave a brief sketch on the history of Tookes help with the expense of publish- SPP DORE ULRcea Ne tC) Lay clave suming as the most humble preacher’s}*tmett. Rev. S. E, Armstrong, as- ae oY a ae Mate : pu thousand miles to get to the seat o fe. Beem Setanta Secreta sociated with the Rey. Jenkins, repre- 28—Virginia Conference pee ; au rwest Mississippi Con-| ing the paper. the Annual Conference, you will have the General Conference, De: J. A. | sented Haven M‘E. Church, Rev. Tol- tae = ave: A Tht Boe eee George A. Singleton fo admit that the urge come from aM... pastor of St. James, St. Louis, | 50" from Tunnell Mission, Rey c e - ‘ eo I “Als 1 . 4 7 ‘ ia + ‘1 De ZHoath “Weat Wt ee Seas Editor and Manager higher mos s a ace: ie L. E.* Mathews, Presiding Elder} Collins, from Paradise Baptist’ Church November: $<Merthi Coscia Gated Conférence ai Cee eee The Christian Recorder |©@™"°t Pe reached or depths fathomedii ..,. Kansas Conference, Mr. R. M.| and other ministers. “Deacon Johnson ie CONSERV it ION BENEPICIAL ‘ ss * ‘ ah) Bethel Church, 2446 Paseo Street. by humankind. Bishop Williams hacfi/., theme President of the Conference] f Mt. Zion Baptist Church favored us BUSINESS TRUST Wanted: Incorporators traveled over this wide range and. is et o . re ich Mite Missionary Society of with a beautiful solo. Miss Lulu M. and Investors in 27 Varieties Mineral arg ‘cs = Weenie Pastor. All persons planning to attend the] now retracing’ his steps. He is an sDistrich De oh Se cges Newsome read the history of’ the Health Giving Springs Project $6,480,000 Bishop Noah W. Williams, Central Alabama Conference, Nov. 23, nerant preacher and all the term im- - baat Church Miss Ti sina Johns f YEARLY IS TOO MUCH MONEY TO 2—Alabama Conference— | 1938, will please write Rev. Al W.|ofies. te dispatches the: husineee oe eee ne eames Conference, me Mpa ae epteee wae LEY GO 10 WASTE. THE UTOPIAN Conservation Nerth Georgian Conference Atmore, Alabama, Rev. W.. M.| Thomas, pastor. 1017 Lauderdale St. [on pacers s Frank Madison Reid, pastor of St. | Mt. Zion Baptist Church gave a loyely Trust Estate, has a Co-operative Mutual Benefit ec A.M Bonner, pastor. Pp oO. oe 54, | Selma Ala Soy ia} his: “ecnferences wath much care,” no , St. Louis, was present and] Piano solo. Plan. If used, will save the above amount and di- i. Petes Pus Bishop D H "Sims i ; vhase of the work is overlooked yct ought words of greetings, The| The mortgage papers and deeds were Vide it among its associates. At present they have a x i cil Ae" t3, ogres r it is done so methodically that thefo. as z ae gy resented to the Bishop by the pdstor. group of Mineral Health Giving Springs, A Free Gift os oa ee __ 5~South Georgia Conference | 8th Connectional Young People’s Con- business is wound up on Friday night. da ae pa tiensaees ae E. D. Ne one Th eich From Nature. If these Springs produce 6 gallons of %—East = Mississippi Confer Valdosta, Ga., St. Paul A. M. gress and Leadership Training Saturday thru-the ‘ind ¢ the Colorado Conference that WSO DAE c water per minute at 50 cents each, and the water is enee—Laurel, Miss., Rev. Wm. A E. Church, Rev. H. D. Harde- Ince aturday , thru~ the ‘kindness of “Rev. loud acclaim he was endorsed for | Was présented to Mrs. Sims, by Mrs. b not sayed, the loss is $150 per hour, $3600 per day, tedditte, S14 East 4th Street man, pastor, 415 Ashley Street June 11-16 M. C. Knight, pastor host, we were [ihe Bishopric. We commend him to] Carrie B. Harris. Mrs. Sims struck $108,000 per month, or $6,480,000 per year, Understand this is NA- shop S Greene Bishop W. A. Fountain , Philadelphia, Pa Permitted to see some of the marvelous ¢ Connection as one worthy’ and|the-match and. handed it to Bishop TURE’S FREE GIFT. We don’t haye to buy material to manufacture SF daled! Coates Renta. Penh ye ng e " gue ale works of God and were made to sav Miie}| qualified for that high-and holy|Sims, who applied the match to the the water. Nature gives us that part in her own way, from her own . i a abama Conference— 4 in the language of Job/ d Laboratory and sends it up to us to catch, bottle, sell, and keep the ¢ xas e } PF Hurtsboro, Alab R A f guage y as we stool Mice. We are glad to note that many mortgage papers which went up into pes Me wis 7 rtsboro, Alabama, Rev. J. B. A conyention for ministers, lay charmed by the beatity of natural won- he ‘i i flache ‘ money, which we now let go to waste at the rate of $32,400,000 in fovey, Pastor, Bishop George Alexander, pastor, Bishop D, H. | Christian workers and leaders in re- © conferences feel as we do about | flames. 5 years. It is impossible to divide the springs into well defined classes B, Young. Sicas. ligious education connected with the ders, ae these are only parts of Hise aspiration of Dr. Reid. The Stewardesses presented the pas- as many Mineral Springs hold in solution a dozen other elements be- t—Weet Arkansas Conference— 14—Central Lovlsintia Conference | Sunday Schdol;) Atle ChE: Vedeie! wavs.” he The Conference. closed on Sunday tor, Rev. E. D. Newsome’ a handsome sides the one giving the water its name, and while they are all heal- The Misetonarys Acton’ was delivered by Rey. M. L. Hawkins. the pastor at Casper, Wyo. . It was a helpful mes- sage. After the message Dr. Jo n Adams, Presiding Elder in the Kansas Conference. inspired the congregation to a greater desired’ to promote the cause of Missions. Dr. Adams jis ; Hope, Arkansas, Rey. FE. F ing they are non-injurious, The chief reason why physicians prescribe the Natural Mineral ¥ Waters is because they are known to contain, in a natural state, ac- tive remedial substances. A Mineral Water which is manufactured and offered to the physicians under the guise of a natural water is a deception detrimental to the patient. The Sanatorium and Mineral Springs Co. offers the Best of purity and strength, of natural mineral waters from Nature’s Laboratory. Used and recommended for human ills; for internal medication, both heat and cold; also mud and water tning afterlistening to a message] Purse. They also served a delicious em our beloved Bishop. God used] dinner to’ all the members and friends. le Bishop to his glory and. our edifi-]| The Pastor, Officers and Members of tion. Revs: (eo Stephens and TL ‘Arnett A.M.E. Church thank the fol- Watson were ordained elders and lowing members and many friends for illiam- Lewis of the church-at- -Phoe- their liberal contribution at the mortg_ was ordained deacon for the local age burning Rally: 4 lurch. te Reve, DS mewsorie: --2.$ 5.00 L Thibodaux. Louisiana, Rev. J. | Missionary Societies, Youth Council 1 WY B. Villia, 608 Green Street, and Boy Scouts. Bishop S. L. Greene. Historical pilgrimage to Allen's 16—North Alabama Conferenee— | tomb, at the Mecca of African Metho- Birmingham, Alabama, St. Luke | dism, where youth will have opportun. Rev. C. D. Hayden, pastor, 2817] ity to recommit themselves to the tasks 2!st St. Bishop D. H. Sims. which fie ahead. ‘ 16—Missoul Conference — St.| “A religious education should be the]. %—So. Arkansas Conference— Monticetle Ark U,.¢c,. ¥. hop H. ¥ Lambert, Pastor Toevbes %—Northeast Mississippi Confers! ence lumbos. \ ie ; ? ay 5 baths for restoration of health. on wommmason. Miss, Rey. W Louis, Mo. Wayman Temple inept ae conto speaker. The Birhe appointments follow: 3 2 Mrs. Lynia Jackson -50 ___ The late Mrs. Peyton Miller, near Farmville, Va., after thaving \ — 2 Sonth 10th Street | 4309 Enright Ave. Rev. 1. ©.) tie be sermon was deliverec Rock Mountain District _ 3, Mr. Everett Nes) BA 1.00 been given up to die by the Doctors failed to take their opinion, in- ishep § Cisdie Hite sete ead J. ©, 4 the Rev. H. Hollis Hooks it’ wa: Dr. L. S$. Smith, Presiding Elder 42) Mis Dixon oc .25| stead she tried Nature's plan, she drank water from some of the 9—Weat Texas Conference—-Bas. | elie 1 ishop Noah W. ning, S. C., Rev. 10 Gadsden. scholastic. message, delivered . orter Chapel, Denver, Rey. Russell 5. Mrs. Coles -...... 25 many springs on her/newly acquired place, and immediately began to trop, Texas, Rev. T. H. Moore ial ‘Added ce Par 213 Rigsby St., Bishop spiritual fervor. Dr. Fred D. Jor in Brown — HO. Mrs.tAnnie ‘Thomas 50 Improve, and in a short time she was healed of disorders that had "| 23—Coni ma erenc Flipper. S 4 ieee y ager eee r eee “ lth f ears. Thus, this Accidental Discovery of Pastor, Bishop George B. Young. | Selma, Attend, Ware Chapel, bie ee President of Western University - Empbell Chapel, Denver, Rev, H. 17° Dr, Hodson Waters ...... 1.00} £ Reed sen oan Bear recovery of this invalid was neeraed Madison, a wie Conference Rey. A. W. Thomas, pastor, 1017 Austin, Texas, Rev. A. W. Wil- of Relirion delivered an. inform Bingham” 8. Rev. Wm. A. Dorsey 1.00|% everywhere, and millions have been helped back to health. Mrs. i Church Pe St. Paul A.M.F Lauderdale Street. Bishop DH. Harts, Pastor 1105 E 10th Stre , dress. He is a ‘capable educator, . Paul, Pueblo, Rev. ue 3 Gobléby .9. Rey. W. L. Johnson ; 1. Miller, a highly respected colored lady, lett many childreu. Among . mareh, C.K. Koight,. Pastry Sims. Bishop Cenex B. Young: e' 1 cient administrator, Gosnet preacher tae Pueblo, Rev. J. C. Carter]10. Mr. C. J. Newsome, Son of — them Dr. Miller, of Farmville, Virginia, Since 1874 the Miller Bishop W. A, Fountain and platform speaker who- leav. family owned these Mineral Springs, until Dr. E. P. Read purchased ett: | 30—West Alabama Conference—| December 7—North Louisiana Confer- Transferred rom the eek SRey ba Ds Newsome Rabe 5.00 ~West Tenneses Conference— = 4 ea mes ‘ : Be them some time ago for the Eureka Sanatorium Health Restoring 5 Pesce Ensley, Alabama, Mt. Zion, Rev.| enee—Monroe/ Louisiana, Rev. E, | atti" messare on the hearts of Conferenc tlantic ‘City, N. J. - Association, Philadelphia OMice: 1422 Lombard St. KINGSLEY 2086 : ater Bethel, Jackson, Tenn J. C. Bonner, pastor, 1521 21st D. Wilson, 818 Sout {es Mak who hear him. He is doing a It Lake n, ev. M. M, Ward igen CUI) The UTOPIA CONSERVATION group offers to each purchaser ev. C. R. Hines, pastor Street, Bishop D. H. Sims. Bishop ‘¢; L. Greene. ‘| work. and is given hearty encoui _ Atlantic City, N. J. ‘ one of its Beneficial Interest at $5.00, an equal share of profits made X- tor, Bishop Edward J. Howara 23—North Tele Couk J pA si ment andall the assistance that Bi 12." Rev. G. Ni Davis ..., 1.00] from this wasted wealth. Surely no colored person should permit Woheters re Conference Dallas, Texas, Rey. F. W. Grant, ote Oren ka, Union Bethel, Noah. W.’ Willams is) abf New York, N. La Sips cuisereub money serine ian $o\ paar. alter A ethe MY fae Sign, Solas Foor = Hoot 2418 Metropolitan Street, Rev. J. M. "Brown, 1323 South for tose who Got an ae Bishop J. §. Flh } op George B. Young. — - Liberty Street, Bishop S. L. 7 %4—Contral Conference—Man- Greene. ( aes ===== DSC09177.JPG ===== 7 ed = PAGE FOURTEEN Rev. L. H. Hemmingway, Secretary i rch Extension, 1535 14th , N. W., Washington, Bre DIRECTORY OF BISHOPS AND GENERAL OFFICERS Editor of the Clayborn, Wilson, Editor of the jan Recorder, 5213 Ave.. 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GLENN THOMAS SETTLE 1, and foun- RG MISSISSIPPI rganizatic a splendid report, say that the entire praying, meets here stor and. his for the year g Elder, Rev has accomplished a 1 and he has the the fold many Char ictory oyer Brand new A.M,E. Music lymnals, Bound in | STATE MISSIONARY Little Rock, Arkansas | the W. H. and F. Missionary of the Twelfth Episcopal District A. M. E. Church convened at Bethel | \.M.E. Church, Little Rock, Arka sas. September 20-21. The meeting opened Tuesday morn- ing at 10:45, the regular op |} ceedure of Prayer, Song, | etc following which Rev. Je Ne Campbell presented H. Y. Tookes, Bishop. of the, 12th Episcopal District | arose and,in a very Christ like manner preached a powerful sermon to a very large, audience. Every eye was shedding tears. The subject was “COME.” The Bishop forgot he was disobeying the orders of the physician. He then consecrated the elements of the Sacrament aided by Reverends J. who E. Lunon, L. S. Overall, Wm. Win- ston, G. B:. Ashford, J. R. Lowrey, W. T. Eskridge- The Bishop then raised a collection of $34.40 for the Missionary Society, and not being contented with this, there was a blind man in the audience (Mr. Wm. Hunter) and he raised $3.11 for him The Bishop then presented Mrs. H. |S. Trent, President of the Convention. The regular routine of business was carried out until time for dinner. The evening was opened with devotions, Minutes read and com. mittees appointed—Assessments—Per- sonal | Dues—Resolutions—Memoirs. Many interesting thoughts presented: Second morning “Quiet Hour” con- ducted by Mesdames Morgan, and Fowler Mrs. Bertha Owens, first vice president, presented Mrs.°H. S. Trent. who gave a wonderful annual message on “Sharing Our Influence and Skill” Mrs. Campbell then gave a very interesting -talk and many gave ex- pression as to their feelings regarding her talk. We wish to thank the various min- isters who came and took part in var- Rey. Clayborne came in late buttgave a very inspiring talk. Mrs. M. P. Tookes, Supervison of the District was presented to the au- dience with cheers and song. After a few remarks she spoke to the audience session jous ways en the subject, “Africa Our Chief Mission Field) What Do We Know \bout It?” Very interesting and in- formative Miss Williams, teacher of Shorter College made a very interesting talk on the duty of the young folk of today in the Church. f ] semi f Morocco with Head Bands f ind Beautifully stamped in ‘| Gold are offered at ‘these : Bie | Single Copy — $1.50 Half Doz. — $6.50 One Doz. — $12.00 f Mail Your Orders Today We Pay Postag A. M. E. BOOK CONCERN . ‘we 3. ith Se, Philadelnhin Pa Phe night service’ was int charge of the Missionary » Society with music furnished by the'choir, Presi- dent Gregg gave an excellent lecture | on “Our Duty To Shorter College.” The meeting was full of thought and alue Local Officers President—Mrs. H. S. Trent Secretary—Mrs. H. A. Lunon Treasurer—Mrs, M, B. Thomas Pastor—Revy. J. N. Campbell tishop—Rt. Rey.'H. Y. Tookes Reporter—H. E. Carolina BIRMINGHAM, ALA. The Fourth Quarterly Conferenge of the St. James A.M.E. Church, Avon- dale, was held Friday night, Sept. 23. The meeting was opened at 7:30 p.m. } The State Missionary Convention of] mor: Society | day ening pro-| which began at ll o'clock a.m. |] Decalogue,| text I Corinthians 2:2. “For I am de- with the Presiding Elder CONVENTION everything was carried out be: ful throughout the meeting. The m ing was then adjourned until Sun ning beginning at 9:30 a.m, Sun- School was then opened the Pre- siding Elder was present in Sunday School, and made himself a visitor of n-]each class during the 30 minutes of lesson. After Sunday School he then took charge of the morning services termined not to know anything among you, save Jesus Christ, and him cruci- fied.” This was a soul stirring sermon, it was enjoyed by all. ~~ Raised this Quarter $186.80. Dr. P. T. Matherson, P.. Ee Dr. A. W. Patterson, Pastor Mrs. Salle H. Jones — Fe 5 x CHICAGO, ILL. eee The. First Quarterly Conference of Wayman A.M.E. Church conyened on Monday night, October 3rd with the Presiding Elder, Rev. S. R. Maguinéez presiding. Wayman is the first church on the West Chicago District, there- fore the Presiding Elder starts his round at this point. j This is the beginning of the pastor’s seventh year of service with these faith- ful people and , the Presiding Elder’s sixth. year. We were happy to return and ‘find a sign over the door reading, “Welcome Rev. J.D. Coston and Rev.-S. R. Maguinez back to Wayman.” Way- man Boosters. i g In view of the fact we had only one day to raise finance we are not making any mention about, money but we do ‘want the entire Connection to know of the genuine, sincere welcome that was extended us in this our return. “The spirit of harmony, peace and love per- vaded the entire session of our Quar- terly Conference. : Es Dr. Maguinez and I have gone through the years with clasped hands without any misunderstanding, not only as Pastor and Presiding Elder, but as brothers, friends and pals. Dr. Maguinez is an unexcelled Presiding Elder. 4 With this type of spirit existing a- mong people, pastor and elder, we can make the declaration of the Psalmist ours as is found in the 122nd Psalms, - verses 7 and 8, “Peace be within thy walls and prosperity within thy palace. For my brethren and companions’ sake, I will now say, Peace be within thee.” . —J. D.<Coston: % READ! ! THINK! ACT! Many subscribers to the Chris- tian Recorder are behind. Please send us your RENEWAL at once. You cannot afford to stop reading the “Mother Recorder” , which is better today and still in- creasing in value and popularity. | This is a notice that we will be compelled to drop the names of all delinquent subscribers after two weeks from this issue. Please , Ms cooperate with us. The burden — is great. ey toe _ READ! % i THINK! | act! VOLUME XC—NO. 31 ANN TH \_THE-0 ae PHILADELPHIA, PA. North Carolina Mutual Observes Fortieth : _. Anniversary OCTOBER 20th A MEMORABLE DAY Company Proves Ability of Negroes to Operate Big : Business. 4 OCTOBER 20th marks a memorable occurrence in the history, of NORTH CAROLINA MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY of Durham, N. C. It was on this-occasion forty years ago that John Merrick in O aaciatiGn with Dr. A. M. Moore called about him a small group of men for the purpose of organizing a company, the purpose of which was to stimulate concreted effort and thus set in motion an agency that would safeguard the financial interests of the underprivileged. Out of this meeting grew what later was to be known as the NORTH CAROLINA MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY. From year.to:year the company broadened its sphere of operation, until today it offers to the public a line of modern, approved, legal reserve coverage that is complete in every respect. Since its founding, the company has shown steady and persistent growth, having paid to policyholders and beneficiaries over seventeen million dollars in benefits. At the end of 1937 insurance in forcé amounted to $41,521,952, with assets Over five million dollars. Both sums have increased materially during the present year. The institution had its beginning at a time when few Négroes had any true conception of what life insurance really meant to the family life. As a result, its growth was not phenominal, yet its progress was steady and consistent. It is to be noted that during the past ten years, admitted assets have more than doubled as the schedule of income and admitted assets will indicate. Income Year - Assets $a, 96. 1899 $ 350.00 26,910.28 } 1904 8,077.00 220,100.76 1909 93,540.42 404,766 .90 1914 152,927.95 1,267,093 .62 1919 755,016.00 2,030,357 .74 1924 2,321,085 28 2,078,711.12 1929 3,560,030. 66 2,014,141 .62 1934 4.139,513.75 2,187,474 .32 — 1936 4,716,602 .98 2,424,631 .97 -- 1937 es 5,108,472 .22 In the beginning, the company was founded on a sound, conservative basis. From year to year for nearly a half century, it has increased in strength and > (Continued on page 9) Bishops from the Council of Bishops at the Allen Building, Philadelphia on September 27. Bishops present: W. Board of Publication and the Sunday} A. Fountain, R. A. Grant, S. L. School Union with a Committee of] Greene, D. H. Sims, H. Y. Tookes, ‘ * |and E. J. Howard. General Officers: G. E. Curry, George *A. Singleton, L. H. Hemingway, S. S. Morris, John H. Clayborn, C. W. Abington, and E. || A. Selby, Mrs. Bertie DeLyles. The Committee from the Council of | Bishops approved the details of the arrangement whereby George A. Sin- (Continued on page 8) A JOINT BOARD MEET There was a joint meeting of the READ! THINK! ACT! Many subscribers to the Chris- tian Recorder are behind. Please send us your RENEWAL at -ence. You cannot afford to stop reading the “Mother Recorder” which is better today and still in- THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20, 1938 PROF HAWKINS REPLIES TO DR. WALLACE In this issue of the Christian Recorder is a reply of Prof. John R. Hawkins, Financial Secretary, to the. Rev. J. P. Q. Wallace on the relation of our pension law to the National Old Age Pension and Social Security law. This reply “will prove helpful to all concerned.” Our pension pro- vision does not in any way inter- fere with the operation of the Social Security Act. VERY IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR THE ENTIRE CHURCH Answer to open letter to Prof.John R. Hawkins, Financial Secretary, from Rev. J. P. Q. Wallace FACING THE FACTS Open Letter to Prof. J. R. Hawkins Washington, D. C. Dear Sir: I am desirous of information relative ‘to-the relation our pensien-law sustains to the Old Age Pension and Social Se- curity Laws enacted recently by the National and several State Govern- ments I think the Church-at-large should be informed, so this open letter, knowing that you are in a position to give such information. - I am hereby requesting that you answer the following question: Does our present law bar or affect our sup- erannuates and widows from being Feligible to their benefits because they Signed, J. P. Q. Wallace Financial Department. of the A.M:E. Church 1541 14th Street; N. W., Washington, D. C. \ October. 5, 1938 To Dr. Wallace and the Church-At-Large : Replying to the open letter of Dr. P. Q. Wallace with reference to our Pension System, I have pleasure in submitting the following information as secured from the Social Security Board, Washington, D. C.: Sa Social Security Board Washington, D. C. (Continued on page 6) creasing in value and popularity. _ This is a notice that we will be compelled to drop the names of all delinquent subscribers after two weeks from this issue. Please cooperate with us. The burden “is great. — Ninety Years Service for God and Hu- manity-Still Carrying on. Each Sub- scriber Get a Subscription ORDE cores Privihe 2 AN-METHODIST: EPISCOPAL CHURCH. * Ler aANS” MR. GEORGE W. COX Vice President and Agency Director North Carolina Mutual Life Insurance Company. Mr. Cox is in the North Carolina Mutual offices at 512 So. Broad Street, Philadelphia helping to set up the bu ness of the company in Pennsylvania. He is an. able and experienced official Mr. Cox is a trustee and choir member of St. Joseph African M. E. Church, Durham, N. C. He devised ways and means for the erection of an annex to St. Joseph at a cost of several thousand dollars to be used for religious educa tion, BISHOP D. H. SIMS On Sunday, October 23 from 4 to 4:30 P. M. Bishop D. H. Sims will speak WPEN, Philadelphia The eyent will be African Methodist Day, during Negro Spiritual Hour. Place of the broadcast, 22nd and Wal- nut Sreets. RRR RRR EEEEEEE EEE In This Issue over Station The. Daily Altar— Rev. Carlyle F. Stewart.... 2 Sunday School Lesson......---+++ 3 EDITORIALS: Other Sheep ..------+:+52-+7° 4 North Carolina Mutual An- : niversary The 1940 General Conference. . 4 Pointed Points . 4 Churchman Afield .- 4 Young People’s Page—Mi beth M. Thomas...-.---+--++> Allen Christian Endeavor League... 7 New Deal In Connectional Claims, Rev. P. A. 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Miss Matilda Grantors ST. John’s Church Bermuda Conference Branch M, M. Pastor, Rev, W. A. Ratteray ears \THE= 0 ER THURSDAY, JANUARY “6, 1938 LORADO ANNUAL CONFER- ENCE FIFTH EPISCOPAL DISTRICT Rev. Noah W. Williams, Presiding ishop, Phoenix and Albuquerque R District, Dr. R. H. Harbert, Pre- siding Elder _ Prince Chapel AM. E. Church of Ptucson, Arizona. The first quarterly meeting was held November 7, 1937 "The attendance of both services was Peood. Our Presiding Elder preached IMPORTER. poth services morning and night. His q PHILA. PA. heh Bie message was thoughtful, spiritual and “ inspirational. Monday evening our quarterly con- ference opened with Dr. R. H. Harbert, presiding. Singing “A Charge to Keep ) {] Have” Bros. John Morris leading with prayer. Scripture ding Ist Psalms. Singing, “Am J a Soldier of the Gross.’ Roll call with members sponding as being present r jorie Myers was elected sec < ) ports were called for showing a splen- did progress, the church spiritually and "financially of ‘every “department and auxiliary, Our. Presi Elder and Pastor gave words of encouragement and appeciation of the work. After our pastor, Rev. W. M. Camper made his announcements, Benediction and ad- journment. We are asking the prayers ‘of the members for our continued suc- cess of the work, BRO. JOHN MORRIS FOURTH EPISCOPAL DISTRICT Chicago, Ill. R.R.WRIGHT SR. The First Quarterly Confe yened at Mt. Olive A. M. Noy. 26, Rev. S. R. Maguinez At the close of the devotional service the Conference paused to pay tribute #6 three fallen comrades: Bros Ed Du- hart, W. D. Dawkins and Sister Willie ‘Allen. All clubs and departments made excellent reports. The trustees have raised $136.16 for current expenses and $124 building fund during the past quarter. The new board of trustees ‘Stalled by the Presiding Elder. He ‘Zave very encouraginp remarks to the newly elected officers and to the ap- ciative audience. A new home is the thought up ~ most in the minds of this congregation. Inder the leadership ° tor, Rev. J, Langston Pp arching on to victory. SAY the close of the business session, group of young ladies led by ary Smith served a sumptuous re- st in honor of the Presiding id pastor. 2, Church iding was in- Rey. J. Langston Poole. Pastor The first Quarterly Conference of John A, M. E, Church was held on December 17-19, with Presid B. Spillman presiding, An unust change in pastors all reports showed increases. Three members have b sonage has been reconditioned ing the and buildir n graciously received The connection z who erected FREMONT, OHIO cho we took to} was seryec whicl e, but he refused 1 time the parsonage Was is work banner year. per- f our efficient oole, we are weatl that fact we had a very mice crowd] TL present. The P. E. preached, He is le svored to carry out his ‘PrOBFen) enc that mortgage and in October apel was ca ceny ated, easil Miss) Warren Cl state ter’s Chapel A. M. Ek, Church, Rev, Joe Hillard. We enjoyed the services Dr. Jones is a very pro- Letters to T gressive Presiding Elder and we are From Other Papers .., Bishop S, L,' Women's Page .. Elder administravion, ut, was no debt agaisist throughou happy to serve with him, Rev, S. R, Maguiner: MRS. oVERLYN WAIKER, Presiding EWer FRANKFORT, KY _ St. John A, M, E. Church tlder tended the Love Feast and Oiler t- Conference on Friday night, Dec In spite of handicaps due to the since Conference. In e Conference th 39 has been raised. The pres i nd the Trustees are arrang of the present p DT new one. Our new pas-| Wel r the Rev. Wm, Henry White has} Mrs only by John but by the entire commu the she ne that been here proven him great propor ve him together presid nt was p in full. MR. ANTHONY HAYNES. WHIGHAM, GA, conference of the wad convened Saturday, the ladies Presiding Elder prea at sermon. May he Rey, A, J. Washington fa lly to make this a I P. MARSELI The COLD y WATER, MISS. Sunda ——- EDITORIALS Quarterly Conference has just Our closed, with Dr. Wallace Jones, our eminent Presiding Elder. The Confer- ence opened according to schedule, The ser was unusually cold, in spite of] Pointe y one of the best pres achers in the} Yo RD Frisk U OF TE AFRICAN: METHODIST: EPISCOPAL CHURCH, MAN OUR BROTHERD =p PRICE FIVE CENTS MERIDIAN, MISS. St. James Welcomes Rev. J, E. Jones, Pastor who Came to us November in This Issue eee aised during this quar- eee Rebbe terly conference $40.19, American Past At night our pastor from Hun-| Allen Christian Endeavor League ===== DSC09918.JPG ===== “ag The Daily Altar > By Rev. Carlyle F. Stewart 2 x Minneapolis, Minn. “down by thi : Sy ecarchme, 0 Ged, and ; heart; try me and know my ee 4 and see if there be any wicked y.’ their cry, and will save them—Amen. | “I have no greater joy than to hear] Understand that His name is not a that my children walk in truth”—3] formula to be tacked magically on to John 4. our prayers, but a reality to be sensed —— —_—§_____ 1YMNS THAT LIVE p Raa nape Read Ltoha W and experienced—Amen, : GOSPEL STALWARTS “Belief must go deep. Mere creeds ae Pass a Pak sree pee like overhead telephone wires, are apt]. i : oo Thursday, January 13 FELLOWH: ELPERS to go down in a storm” Hugh Redwood What could give a parent greater happiness than to know that their children were following their precepts and example? Could a minister who preaches to his people, Sunday after Sunday, be encouraged any more than ground, On which the Lord was laid, SS ee His sweat like drops of blood ran “We therefore ought to receive such, down that we might be fellowhelpers to the In agony He prayed. truth.”—5 John 8. 2. by having the consciousness that the | Cooperation is Asercat word. The ere ore oe members of his parish were putting his world has advanced thru men working ES ea codes beachines mie eee together to accomplish certain results.| !{ Not, content to drink it up When we obey the teachings of our Teamwork is used for the effort Sete ee Saviour, is not his great heart gladdened | ™°? exert to Pr Cmore a: common Cause: a by the knowledge that we walk in His Wars: will cease; (bickeniseand. guar: 1 CN eal relling be no more, when men learn the| /20S¢ Precious drops that flow; lesson of working together despite dif-| !'¢ heavenly load He bore for thee— é : For thee, He lies so low. “The elder unto the well beloved Gaius, whom I love in truth.”—3 John 1. Read 3 John “The Elder” writes a brief letter to one of his staunch friends in the gospel, Gaius who stood with him against the opposition of Diotrephes, who led a faction to rebell against the elder’s authority. This letter was probably delivered by a missionary by the name of Demetrius. The gospel has always had men, faithful and stalwart. who were ready and willing to stand by and way? manifest friendship and interest in the] Prayer: We thank thee, blessed gospel messenger. Lord, for the joy that comes to those ferences: bass ‘i 4 In our churehes! today. one’ mighit, | *RO death us: when “walls in fate Can you point with pride to some], rae ! aris Bdt diigichd. scathing paper ae light that thou hast shown. We re- worthy cause in which you were a fellow Then lean oe Him the cross to bear por Dittseples ih ial Monecsiteeae te joice that the joy of right dcine’ helper? Is there someone today further Thy father’s will obey, teem siete 0x coos a CM ona up the tadder Gb life becrase VontEane And when temptations press thee near Gains, “well: beloved” yourself unselfishly in support of his Awake to watch and pray—By Request eames worthwhilStabors7 im eth a of Rev. A. L. Brewster, Presiding Elder Prayer: We thank thee, O Merciful bo priate Lord, for those who stand hard by the gospel and the messenger, in all trying Ee ee Help us to be among} “Beloved, thou doest faithfully what- ne number of those who support the| soever thou doest to the brethren, and word.—Amen, to strangers.”—3 John 5S. : Read Hebrews 11:1-10 It is meaningless to claim the knowl- edge and love of Jesus and not give to him your unquestioned obedience. I {| do not know of any service that is so “Beloved, I wish above all things utterly wasted as that given half heart- that thou mayest prosper and be in| edly and faithlessly, health, even as thy soul prospereth.— | How many people we find in our 3 John 2 churches that accept responsibilities Read James 5:13-16. with apparently no intention of ful- Ii someone were to grant us health filling them or at least that make not and prosperity in proportion as our, Much effort to do so, i soul prospered, what kind of condition! Let us resolve to do faithfully what- of body would be ours? I am afraid’ Sever task is committed unto | that many members of my church, at hands. “If it is worth doing, it is worth least, would be desperately ill, There | doing well.” ‘ is an indissoluble tie between physical’ Prayer: Teach us, O God, the lesson | a and spiritual health. Some cults, like | Of faithfully doing what thou hast Christian Science, for example, make ' assigned unto our hands, in Jesus name. much of the mental side of health, | —Amen. abprie: it is tre that aoman who hag / eo the right attitude r ii i 2 ig egarding life (the Wednesday, January 12 Christian view) is more apt to enjoy 4 physical health, Henry Ward Beecher hae a RAS PASE. re said: “Half the spiritual difficulties , that men and women suffer arise from! “Because that for hi ’s sake a morbid state of health.” I would they went Pretty Bie Fa ‘: - that the opposite is more nearly true. | Read Acts 4:12 as Prayer; Grant us, O loving Father,! What's in a name? ‘ pir of soul and health of mind | tha jody. In Thee is perfect love,’ depends Tuesday, January 11 ON BEING FAITHFUL “Help us to help each other Lord Each other’s cross to bear, And each a friendly aid afford And feel a brother’s care.” — KENLEY, N. C. The First Quarterly Conference was held November 4 and 5, 1937 at St. Prayer: Heavenly Father, may we gee A.M. E, Church, Dr. G. W. take great joy in that we are labourers Larkins, presiding elder, All reports together with thee in building a new| VST® SP. lendid. Sunday morning, pre- world. In Jesus name, we pray_’Amen. siding Elder preached a soul stirring . sermon and Sunday night our pastor, Rey. John Bridges preached a wonder- ful sermon. We were blessed at cach meeting with an out pouring of the Holy Spirit. We are proud of our presiding elder = and pastor. Total raised for the Quart- “I wrote unto the church: but Dio-| ¢ $31.71. trephes, who loveth to have the pre- eminence among them, receiveth us not.” Se Se i : r Les Askin oo Cae ay PALESTINE, TEXAS He could be called by any other name] Services at Grant Chapel A. M. EF. nd be found in most churches. Take] Church Sunday throughout the day care that it is not your name, ““Loving] were-g Holy Spirit ran high, the chief seats in the ynagogues” ; beginning with S. School Brother W. and loving “to have the preeminence] R. Leusey, superintendent, was at his among them” is not ci y : Su New Testament church. chapter of Romans should the most of the officers of great deal of profi Te Sunday, January 9 HEALTH AND PROSPERITY : = Friday, January 14 et DIOTREPHES RECEIVETH US NOT Mi —Geneva Moore The Lord is nigh unto all them that Monda: ee z in me; and lead me in the wa = y, January 10 ees rere lasting. Mini. 5 Y ever. Pape pose Lp ieee upon him THE JOY OF RIGHT DOING Eraviers” Help es to pray in His} and Ee ie ae ioe ‘of nies ae that f, = iy rier re ee = be at gee. ws k 4 His ame’s know thee, not as in oe Bey ralnapd nip eae ‘ Aven, Father. May we prophet, but by what we re Md “_ Amen, Dark was the night, and cold the January 9 ee RING FOR A LIFE OF SERVICE: i m Text: Mark 1:1-13 beginning of the gospel of ist, the Son of God. en as it is written in Isaiah phet, shall prepare thy way; ‘John came. who baptized in the alderness and preached the baptism of "repentance unto remission of sins. 5 And there went out unto him all the country of Judaea,, and all they of Jerusalem; and they were baptized of him in the river Jordan, confessing their sins. 6 And John was clothed with camel’s hair, and had a leathern girdle about his loins, and did eat lo- custs and wild honey. 7 . And he preached, saying, There cometh after me he that is migher than I, the latchet Of whose shoes I am not worthy to Stoop down and unloose. 8 I baptized you in water; but he shall baptize you in the Holy Spirit, 9 And it came to pass in those days, hat Jesus came from Nazareth of Gali- be, and was baptized of John in the fordan. 10 And straightway coming up out of the water, he saw the heavens it asunder, and the Spirit as a dove scending upon him: 11 and a voice ume out of the heavens, Thou art my ed Son, in thee I am well pleased. And straightway the Spirit driveth orth into the wilderness. 13 And was in the wilderness forty days ted of Satan; and he was with wild beasts; and the angels minis- ed unto him. ILDEN TEXT: Make ye ready the y of the Lord, Mark 1:3. 4 T GRIPS WITH THE LESSON _ By Albert Buckner Coe e gospel referred to in verse 1 not mean “writing.” The word el had not yet acquired the sense a writing. It means “the new faith. e 15 explains the meaning: re- ve and believe the gospel (the faith.) © In Mark 14:9 we read: eresoever this gospel (the new shall be preached throughout ole world...” The meaning of may be put thus: The begin- the faith as given in Jesus the son of God. ; is was always connected hla stream of life-giving . a ing stream was Isaiah who : : yoice preparing the Way | fo . Messiah, Andother in this ed ream was Elijah whose characteristics Id a The voice of one crying in the} ™¢ssage was a call to repentance. John TF 2 + 4 Neue ear eee / E CHRISTIA Were seen in John the B locusts and wild hon hair as clothin fessor Bacon, now became sp ‘aptist, who ate ¢y and wore camel's ig. According to Pro- Fra characteristics ecific fulfillme €xpected appearance of Eiigh sta Funner of the coming of ‘the Lord’ and ‘anointer of the Christ!” Further- more Jesus had studied Zechariah 13.4 where the Prophet's garb was de- scribed and foretold. Jesus built his life upon the riches of the past. Jesus Was announced to his world. A “royalty minded” People appreciated the announcement of Jesus on the part of John the Baptist. Earthly kings were heralded by trumpets and rich display. Jesus was heralded by a man, John the Baptist, in the spirit of the older prophets. To the deeply discern- ing the style of the announcement Pictured the style of the Savior—a lowly man, a man doing good to all men, the servant of all, Jesus approved John’s message. That would have the people turn aside from their ways, cleanse their hearts and be prepared for the new light that was to come into their lives. The people did repent in large numbers—“There went out unto him all the country of Judaea, and all they of Jerusalem; and they were baptized of him in the river Jordan, confessing their sins.” 2 RE . ore ORD i] N é » R ed up to God for power; both were fearless in the condemnation of evil men; both dared to die for their con- victions, The message of each was that “The Kingdom of God is at hand.” Both were intolerant of the old, evil world; both were insistent that radical social changes had to come at once, If you will turn the pages of your church history you will find lesser voices raised at intervals, crying for the same things. Augustine wanted the world to become a city of God. Luther lashed the corrupt church of his time. Hus demanded reforms. Latimer and Rid- ley suffered martyrdom, in Oxford, while calling for the Kingdom of God. Jonathan Edwards in New England, Whitefield, Finley, Moody, Beecher, William Lloyd Garrison, Strong, Raus- chenbusch, Parkhurst, Frances Willard, Jane Addams, Fosdick, Nixon, Niebuhr, Eddy—these are all names of people who have been consumed with the fire of reform, whose desire has been to see the kingdom come in their day and generation. But it was reserved for Jesus, by his by his intelligence, by his ut- cration, to do more to create the rule of God upon earth than any capacity ter con other person who ever lived. Jesus’ home training, the sweet influence of his mother, his years of toil as a hum- Jesus was baptized by John. thing about John’s conduct reminded Jesus of Elijah. After long thought “the conviction was slowly Every- borne in upon Jesus that the Baptist was none other than Elijah preparing the way.” Jesus came to realize that he was the people’s Messiah and permitted John to baptize him, The glow of that day with the spirit de scending like a doye is one of the treas- ures of Christian literature. The dove is a symbol of moral purity, guilelessness gentleness and peace. The author pro- bably had these qualities in his mind as the spirit descended upon Christ. Such a spirit drove Christ into the wilderness and hastened the day when > and peace should gentleness and purity mark his character before the world. world. THE LESSON BROUGHT DOWN TO DATE By John R. Ewers The Master had a herald. When we { to study the scriptures this fact may strike us as most strange. How did John the Baptist come to do this? How did he know that his cousin was to be so How did he catch this coming- n he did? Why did nerease, but I must have learned throughtfully, great? kingdom idea whe he cry: ““He mus } fecrease”? How could he acl ae bank when he saw Jesus upon the banks 0} “Behold the lamb of God ay the sin of the world?” ‘arther, how did it hap- ha the Jordan: who taketh ae - going still furth ae Beavits Master paid John sutc t e, giving to him the high- the sons of women describing him as “a bara on ght”? Is it not altogether hike- exceptional young 1 into deeply religious een had often conferred and ha e conclusion that the King- t be established upon d powerful, hot reach- pen th mighty tribut est place among and shining li ly that these two men, borr lies, reached th j3od mus dom of God the earth? Both possess¢ social insights and outlooks; ble carpenter, his visits to Jerusalem as a lad, his schooling in the synagogue, his me tions in solitude upon the mountains and in the cedar groves— all of these molding factors and many more led him to step out into the open We cannot measure the direct power of received into his heart, but we th baptism marked a complete break with and to ask for baptism of John God which Jesus thus do know his the old life and the beginning of a new type of service. In the baptism experi- ence he evidently became freshly aware of his unique sonship and of his clearly defined mission. As no other man who ever lived he was to be the Son of God. dedication to a task complete tie broken The consecration was utter, the Every barrier was burned, every every ambition subdued, every energy channeled, so that as God’s Son he ign of God upon could set up the re Note the strus He had to dash aside all temp- he had to select s of his temp- earth. tations. tations of the flesh; methods which were indirect ‘and last- ing; he had to make sure of his em- ployme: was thrusting upon him must not be abused or abased. nt of the new power which God That power Let us sce distinctly that the success of Jesus’ career depended entirely upon the sharpness of his decision. You and I go forward dragging heavy weights of reservations. We run the race, but ability to recognize greatness when it marches by, : ples. gether. A great call will attract great disci- Men will still travel across a desert to listen to a real message from God. Baptism and repentance went to- No baptism is of much yalue which is not accompanied by real re- pentance. Folks who insist upon pulpit gowns and frock coats should remember that it was not John’s camel-hair clothing that made his sermons, A great testing usually follows every great spiritual experience. Whenever the Spirit drives a man into a wilderness the wilderness has something to teach him. PRAYER THOUGHT By William Chalmers Covert Wilt Thou, O God, er e us so to live that our lives may be a call to larger tl s in the lives of others! Give us the true spirit of pathfinders, pre- paring the way for the feet of those who come Give us the courage requisite across untrodden areas and fill us with the enduring spirit of pioneers. We bless Thee for godly men and women who broke the way o our own wild ess and, as vanguards of rel 1 and culture, laid the foundations ¢ yur society. For the indomitable zeal of those who dared to defy the oms and standards of their times a ad for more Christ- like vir nobler ideals for men and mea: we give e thanks. Underg of our pro- who i for deeper v to ger causes Make keen the conscience of those who hear their call with indifference and prejudice. May men rise up and fe v after. We ask for Christ's sake: —Amen DAILY BIBLE READINGS M. Mark 1:1-8. F. James 4:1-10 T. Mark 1:9-13 S. Jeremiah 42:1 W. Luke 19:1-9. S. Isaiah 40:3-11 T. Psalm 130:1-8 EDWARDSVILLE, ILLINOIS Wesley Chapel A. M, E. Church Isaac C, Daniel, pastor We shot in pieces, but thank God we can sce the light. We found the work received a letter from Bishop Gregg a nm. few days ago which gave us inspirat Bishop Gregg is one of the greatest characters in the A, M . Church. First he has the Love of God in his heart, he measures his life by the gol- We fight, we are hobbled and bundled but we are poorly equipped. We want to do good, but we also want ease, hon- To cour- or, pleasure and plenty of money, all into a word, we lack the make a complete and clean de- n, Here we see the reason for lack of effectiveness We we hesitate; we juggle; we As a result we are un- Thus we put it age ton ss com- our promise : procrastimate. " prepared for great service. are penalized. POINTERS By Roy L, Smith One of the marks of greatness ig the den rule, God grant that he may live long to save this grand old church of Allen. He needs him, he is really a God-sent man has the ability the church with a message for the people, The last Mlinois Annual Conference was the greatest in history, We thank him for the return of Rey. George A. Brown, presiding elder of the Quincy District erly. The pastors of the Quincy Dis- trict have pledged him their hearty support, We are planning a drive to raise $500 to pay our church out of debt, Pray for our success, Rev. Brown is kind and broth- ===== DSC09919.JPG ===== NATIONAL NEGRO PRESS ASSOCIATION Sees ene ee Entered at the Post Office at Philadelphia, Pa. as Second-Class Matter PUBLISHED WEEKLY BY THE A. M. E. BOOK CONCERN 716 S. NINETEENTH ST. Philadelphia, Pa. BISHOP D. H. SIMS, ...... Rev. H. H. Cooper, Secreta: Thomas, Rev. A. J. Smoot, Rev. M. M. Ward, Rev. J. D. Cowan, Laymen: Mr. Hi. H. Lowber, Mr. Amett Rambeau. GEORGE A. SINGLETON, Editor CONTRIBUTORS, TAKE NOTICE! FIRST—Let ali 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 som= one go over the manuscript to spell them out. THIRDLY—Make your manuscript short. We have for general church news only about a page and a half. 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Sek ta a Weekly Poem RHR Reeth eee A NEW YEAR He came to my desk with quivering lips, r The lesson was done. “Have you a new leaf for me, Teacher? f have spoiled this one!” I took his leaf, all soiled and blotted And gave him a new one, all unspotted, Then into his tired heart I smiled: dear THE CHRIST “Do better now, my Child!” Heat) po Hear” th bees “This is my beloved Son.” I went to the throne with trembling book haunts me. Tt Ca: ar heart, The year was done, “Have you a New Year for me, dear} hear the voice of that oth, Master? Author: “This is my son, I tike Pikave spoiled ee caere MS Brother prophets, fellow isciples——in God’s n this book. i pestis The Abingdon Press, New York Order from A. M.E Book: Concern, Philadelphia, Pennsyl- He took my year, all soiled and blotted And gave me a new one, all unspotted, Then, into my tired heart he smiled: “Do better now, my Child!” —Selected 3 Ce a vania. i . . . 006 2 Editorials © $) A REvivat, way nor? TEE EEE Ether! It is plainly evident oak the church is not the least serious a- bout a revival of religion. God The last and best book by the cian HIS Becdes: ee eciibor late William Fraser McDowell, ae Bes SouRE Soeonces ae retired Bishop of the Methodist} P°N4¢d to an article will not bring Episcopal Church, “In All His Of. ee Why cat we not, why fices,”—his last will and_ testa- Wall ge net orgaaise Ferra cag tee ana ._ | nection-wide revival as we do for oe ree Onn e Prophets: in gathering funds thru our annual oston University School of The- conieenaee Wh b RY f y can we not be ae w il we first saw, heard! enthusiastic about the Holy Spirit and met him. His dignified bear | ao ate sheet finance, place and ing, warm handclasp and benign political advantages? ae it not countenance. That glorious voice high time that the church be a- tee ee gript ae he! pout the Father’s business? Why iH ee Me é as passed beyond] not follow up the Sesqui Centen- seqkeny Ane ee NSE he nial celebration with a well plan- 78 ; ae a ihces,”, Phere) nedvand oreanieed revival effort? ¢ stands in Robinson Chapel] «y move, Mr. Chairman, that this casting his mantle upon hundreds { of young Elishas whose days of prophetic ministry are just be- ginning. He would have them preach Jesus Christ in “All His Offices” as “Son, Prophet, Priest, King, and Interpreter.” Bishop McDowell knew Phillips Brooks and Emerson. He was at Henry Wadsworth Longfellow’s funeral. With Bishop McConnell he studied under the immortal Borden Parker Bowne. A rare spirit was he who brot the Lord Chist down. It is so difficult to write these lines. Instead of re- viewing the book before us we “IN ALL HIS OFFICES”* next February in Montgomery.” Jesus called us to preach the gospel and to make disciples of all peoples, The greatest preacher since the Master himself was an evangelist,—St. Paul. There are millions of our people outside of the church. Full proof must be made of this ministry. The Con- nectional Council will gladly co- Operate with the bishops. The laymen will fall in line. In this crass materialistic age following the world war the church must preaching, and several other oc- casions when he revealed Him to us at Chapel time. “In All His Offices” brings the preacher face to face with his high task in a vividly real and compelling way. Not a partial gospel, but a whole gospel, The preacher's interests and emphases must not be misplaced. This age ice in this day, From the Great Lakes to the Gulf of Mexico, and from sea to shining sea, “For Zion’s sake I will not hold my peace, and for Jerusalem’s sake I will not rest, until the righteousness thereof go forth as brightness, and the sal- vation thereof as a lamp that burneth.” needs Jesus as Son, Prophet, Jt LG ga ey Priest, King, and Interpreter. He THE REAL AMERICAN so moved and performed in his PASTIME holy ministry that at all times he was conscious of the Father’s good pleasure. Football comes closer to being Heaven was even| representative of the real Ameri- voice of the author ; I want to ever] fc SW for less than in base ball, Ne- gtoes have made hypothet; | “All Star Elevens,” and have a. ed on great teams but organi base ball continues’ its oa. lan, unethical and un : exclusiveness. : Heywood Broun, noted column. ist, is one of the few nobler Spirits whose voice is lifted in the inter. est of fair play and justice. Writes he: “As a matter of- fact, there have been Negroes in the Bio Leagues, but they were introduc. ed as “Indians,” or “Cubans.” It would be GOOD BUSINESS tas abolish the color line without criticism. IF A MAN CAN HIT A LONGER HOME RUN OR THROW A FASTER CURVE I FEEL CERTAIN THAT THE FANS WILL BEAT A PATH. WAY TO THE TURNSTILES. Our national game certainly Should not be one professional sport which insists on remaining “snooty.” Football has somewhat to teach base base ball, and incident- ally to show the church. When people cannot play together the) will not long live together. “Good usitiess. 4597), Dhe economic insight always lags behind the moral. ——00o. THE SOUTH AND LYNCH LAW The South is indebted to Mr. Virginius Dabney, editor of the Richmond Times-Dispatch. His article, “Dixie Rejects Lynching,” in a recent issue of The Nation corrects the all too prevalent im- pression that reactionary South- ern Congressmen represent the attitude of most Southerners, when they oppose Federal anti- lynching legislation. One of the chief arguments a- gainst legislation of this kind is that it interferes with the rights of the States and that the States should be left to deal with lynch- ing in their own way. Mr. Dab- ney points out that his own State, Virginia, has not had a single lynching since the passage of an anti-lynching law in 1928. Never- theless, eight Virginia daily news- papers are advocating passage of Federal legislation. } “Hardly a single leading South- ern daily,” Mr. Dabney reports, “ts actively fighting the Wagner- Van Nuys bill.” He queried edi- tors in Louisville, Greensboro, -American \ ‘sistants, 93 persons in its home of- W Stone office building in downtown n ingham, New Orleans itonio who are actiye- ‘ting the anti-lynching arned that “the volume it was negligible.” On the id, he found that “When sboro Daily News at- enator Josiah Bailey for ter against the Costi- Jagner (anti-lynching) bill] 7 9, the blast brought the| Pr it batch of: laudatory let- 0 the editor received by the im seven years.” ha tri lynchings occur. South ina has had such a law since —The Phila. Record Pointed Points Uo be Ye at at aa ee a a Oe IN THE DECEMBER NUM- Christian Recorder for publica- tion news articles concerning the Workman “Busi- ber of the Southern there is a fine article ness in Negro Durham” by C. C. on Spaulding, whose name is a house- C hold word, The article should be fead by every member of the group, especially Mr. Spaulding is president of the North Carolina Mutual Life Insurance Company, Which operates in seven states and the District of Columbia. It hhas $42,000,000 worth of life in- Surance in force, and $4,837,107 Worth of assets. It employs 1,153{ be vents, 115 eople as follows: 460 anagers, cashers, clerks and, as- fice, and 485 medical examiners Te owns without encumbrance a ix story pressed-bri and lim | ham. ALLIED WIPE THEN... uutual Life Ins. Co. are the He i r ; Bank with nics and Farmers Ban aid capital stock of $214,000. deposits as of June 30 were ,224,991 and resources of $1,529- | The Bankers Fire Ins. Co. is assets of $69,000. The Mutual wilding and Loan Co. has a capi- of $224,000. Several smaller j i far he Presses center around the Bat carolina Mutual a ood like a rock thru the de- sion. 1 ROM THE FILES OF at stian Recorder December < 36 Dr. A. G. Wynn was among day has the church had a Secretary of Missions who has traveled in the foreign field as Dr. Berry. It will S gone umphant, Baptisms. residing ig g IN BEAUTIFUL EMANUEL, and Mr. Dabney shows that Portsmouth, V; yen counties have been fined| table to the memory of Brother under the law and that no lynch- Jeffrey T. (Wilson, “ ings have occurred in those coun-| years served as Sunday School ties since the fines were imposed.| Supt., and a faithful member.” to THE REV. s. i Sec. of The Tennessee A newly-appointed Elder is Dr. S. L. How- ard. For years he has 4s a preacher of rare ability. Dr. Dabney points out that 22 years P ‘now have laws Providing] Tenn. heavy fines on counties in| ing THE CHRIsTIAN RECORDER eer Fs Texas as Conference at Temple, He] preachin Join the church| upon the walls of zion, fake place of the gospel. So Florida is in North Carolina, Tall, graceful pow- Nothing DUDLEY, erful, sie Conference ey ted, when his conference met] K at Mt, Pleasant, 146 members, 10] ¢ conversions, 11 new members, and DR. L. L. BERRY, muiana. te camé to many F. Woodso Stewart, Sev the Rev preach the 103 Psalm. This is t Holt, H. Stroud the first visitors introduced to the Preach. R, Hawkins, Hale B. Thompson, het the church, The Churchman A ae ing great success, for missions.” Af visitors : Seated upon th of Bishop Davis, Drs C. H. Spivey of Payne To his left Dean Woodson Churchman he ¢ From Atlanta, Ga. state were present been known power, and Morton, residing Elder in the E, Conference is now pastor- acceptably in Nashville. a. there is a marble “who for fifty ig SEC: ‘OF eee er rrr | vicsions whois making a visit to mission points in South Ameri- ica, Haiti, Jamaica and the West Indies Islands has sent status of the work there. A com- munication has just been received from him at Georgetown, British “Enroute for Haiti, Hay- I see a new Never before be helpful to him and beneficial to : Céncerning the the 1¢ platform to the right S. S. Morris and e Seminary, Ohio. B. Lucas, “Jyst use him Yes, "Fix Greensboro, N. C, seat of the Western N, C. Conference. Dean emeritus George Dean C. H. Spivey, C. E D. Ward Nichols and I leaders from all sections’ of the Bishop M. H. Davis is now presenting Barkley of Winston-Salem to Thanksgiving sermon Text, onference of Prof A, D. Avery, xs" ; ), Cowan, K. C.| Cc. Av and CS Lord,” Help yourself. it On Friday night the al hundreds of dollars were education The Churchman was pleased to dinner guest of Dr, A.D Avery family. Drs. § and Mr, W were present. Holt's with Prof for Walker, |New CG ‘Garrett, Dr. C, E. Setward. Greensboro he met Dr Jackson, Dear Dr. Singleton: to the Allow me to congratulate your It is worth while Altar, School Lesson and the paper. the the Family news ¢ church in general er of The Ch years, or more now than it has ever been. Iam now retired after a whole, it is church fort until 1935. I had helpless almost not May of the church has something in store tor you * on, watch and wait Respect W.H BOOKS RECEIVED interests ittrell College were presented. Prof. . G. Garrett, teacher of other ¢ ys, delivered a compelling address, Se given for 3: Morris, CH. Spivey At Dr. and Mrs, K. C. Minnie Pearson, two ladies from / ville, Revs. H. B. Thompson, and Scott Next morning the Chuachman enter- tained for Portsmouth, Va. to be with At the station in A. J. Allen LETTER TO THE EDITOR I enjoy read- Sunday I have been a read- an Recorder for giving y-five years without a break oke, now I am yott live long to do the work of the church and race Edwards Ministry, by ig. Nothing like the prophet will of rm bea and Mrs Ashe- Miss news- of the fifty better the le to do the work God fective Ministry, Churchman}, Oman, Harpers, $ The Essentials of an E A. th by H. A, Boaz, Cokesbury Press, Among the y $1.00. Harpers. $1.50. Successful Christian Living, wife Emerson Fosdick. Makers’ of Christianity, from Charlemagn Holt and Company, $2.00, Company, $2.00, and the $2,00 by A, C, Knudson Press, $2.00. John} L, Scott, | McDowell $1.00. Tuskegee Institute, $2.00. Barker is by Harry Harpers, $1.50. The Moral Teaching of Jesus, by A, D.\! Jesus to e, by S. J. Case. Henry Makers of Christianity, from Alfred the Great to Schleiermacher, by | John T. McNeil. Henry Holt and Makers of Christianity, from John Cot- ton to Lyman Abbott, by W. W Sweet. Henry Holt and Company, The Validity of Religious Experience, The Abingdon In all His Offices, by William Fraser The Abingdon Press, Negro Year Book, by Monroe N. Work, + Birthday Greetings | John | PAGE FIVE POPC SPOTS _—_——__., NICHOLS Elder DR.L.R. Presidi REV. I. H. ALSTON North Carolina W. FRANKLIN HOXTER Penna PROI Prof, O. M. Travis Professor O, M, Travis of Kentucky, an outs.anding yyman and man was endors»t for Financial Secre- tary of tre AM, Is. Churey by the Presiding Elders Council of the Sed Episcopal District ani! Kentucky This district is. presided over by Bishop }, CG Ransom. The connection sees Mr, Travis as the mosi likely successor ty the present incambent ===== DSC09920.JPG ===== Young People’s Page To celebrate this month of Jan. If Mother Nature on the sly Would add a tincture of July. wrong; past; To have the strength to let go your hold Of the not worth while of the days grown old, new; To help your brother along the road To do his work and lift his load; To add your gift to the world’s good cheer, Is to have and to give a Happy New Year. SNAPPY STORIES DEACONS, TAKE NOTICE On a herd of mules frontier ranch attacked theme, Terribly. frightened, they kicked promiscuously, doing many times as much damage to each other Finally, a wise old mule saw the solution to the problem. He instructed his companions, and that night when the wolves came the mules all rushed together, putting their heads together and began kicking outward. as to the wolves. The moral is pl\in. DON’T BE A CRAB An old colored man was asleep on Beside him was a basket of live crabs, which were climbing up the sides A passer-by roused the old man, saying, “Your crabs will get “O, no dey won’t” was the re- warf, of the basket. away. ply, “as fast as one just about gets out anudder will pull him back.” EAST FLORIDA CONFERENCE The Sixty-first session of the East Florida Conference has just closed. The meeting was held in St, Augustine, Florida with Bishop R, A, Grant pre- siding and Rev, L. M. Moore, the efficient pastor, The Annual sermon was preached Wednesday morning by Rev. A. C. Wells the pastor of Mt. Olive A. M. E. Church, Jacksonville. In keeping with the preaching mission, sermons were delivered each day at high noon by Doctors S. S. Morris, J. S. Johnson, id J. B, Epperson. The reports of the conference were usually good, with one or two ex- i _ There's few things we'd like better than A WAY TO A HAPPY NEW YEAR To leave the old with a burst of song, To recall the right and forgive the To forget the thing that binds you fast To the vain regrets of the year that’s To dare go forth with a purpose true, To the unknown task of the year that’s there was a trirt. conference. was gi people of Florida. Mrs. M. E. Grant, State Supervisor Nolan’s marvelous program and wise: of the Missionary together with her ac:ministration, very fine workers, put over one of the wrought wonderfully, and we are hop- most interesting and outstanding pro- grams ever witnessed, The brethren who accompanied Bish- op Fountain from Georgia were Revs. C. A. Wingfield, D. Robinson, Wilkes, and Jones, Dr. E. C. Hatcher, Alabama’s leading spirit, Dr. Milton H, Mickens of the twelfth district and Dr. Page M. Beverly of the Missionary Baptist welcome visitors. Those ,of the State visiting the con- ference were Revs. R. W. Whitehurst of the West Florida Conference, J. S. Johnson, T. D. Tyson of the Northeast Florida Conference, E_ J. Jackson of the Central Florida Conference, Mrs. Heath, the State President of the Mis- sionary Department; Revs. A. P. Pos- tell of the Orlando Florida Conference, Rey. and Mrs. R. W. Logan, Revs. S. A. Harris, of the South Florida Con- Jerence, A| W. Williams and CH; church were also Boger. The church work in Florida under the General Conference leadership of Bishop Grant is going forward with much ease and satisfac- | tion to all. The interest of the Bishop is centered in Edward Waters College above everything else, of the conference alone, $1,712.97 was raised for the college. Eighteen months | _ ago when Bishop Grant took charge of || ceptions, all charges were up with their | the c reports. From beginning to end there] of the schoo was a wave of spiritual ferver that ran! One Hundre through the conference that was electri- fying to every one present. h Aside from the very fine reports] the next sessi made by the pastors, Friday afternoon] ference is held, “ upon invitation of the authorities of the Florida Normal and Collegiate Institute, the conference adjourned its session for Friday afternoon and motor- ed to the institution where the con- ferenre was served a delirious dinner. retired to the Auditorium where an in- spirational meeting was held. Every- one went away highly elated over the! the conference. The next afternoon spent at the rollege. Many distinguished visitors graced] pastor. the conference with their presence; all of whom were present and adnressed J, B. Epperson went from Mt, Moriah, the conference at different times. They] Jacksonville to Bethel, Palatka, were: Bishops W, A. Fountain, of the] Rey. T. W, Bullard from Bethel to sixth Episcopal district and H. Y.| Mt. Moriah, Jacksonville This consti- Tookes of the Twelfth Episcopal Dis- Bishop Fountain gave one of the| major appointments, Increase in Dollar educational addresses on Friday night Money over last year $313.30. i and Bishop Tookes preached the or- dination sermon Sunday morning. Both of these Episcopates were at their best] YOUNG CHAPEL A. M. E. CHURCH. and added much to the success of the The following General officers were present and made fine contributions: Doctors G. E. Curry, manager of the| held here December 5 and 6, 1937 with ., | A. M. E. Book Concern; S_ S. Morris, Robert Brewster Beattie | secretary-treasurer of the A. C. E, League; J. H. Clayborn, editor, South- ern Christian Recorder; C. W. Abing- ton, of the Sunday School Union and Dr. D. H. Stanton of the American] plicabl Bible Society. Other distinguished visi- tors were Mrs. K. Bertha Hurst to- Every night the wolves gether with her son, came out of the nearby forest and|°f Baltimore, Maryland. Mrs. Hurst assisted by our most efficient Pastor, addressed the conference each day and] Rey. ven a very warm welcome by| assigned to the pastorate at the last the Bishop. Mrs. Grant, Mrs. Heath] annual conference. Rey. and all of the Missionary ladies and the us after a very successful administration “ ‘ writing, it has than Fifty Thousand ern ‘University n The School of ligion | what the financia’ a school will be” iy ; session of the confere: ce an possible one of the best ent in the history of the confe: na TOPIC FOR JANUARY 9 i —, they co- operated with the pastor in caring for session will | be held in Palatka, Rey. J. B. Epperson, Training in Worship II. The Heavenly Father « and His Son John 3:16-18 There were very few changes. Rey. The Topic Made Plain Has it ever occurred to you that when Christians worship they approach three different Persons as God, and they use a dozen or more different names to describe them? These are some of them: “Father, God, Heavenly Father, Almighty God, Jesus Christ, Son of God, Saviour, Redeemer, Lord, ‘| Jehovah, Holy Ghost, and Holy Spirit.” Why so many names, and how cay one tell when to use them? The an- swer is that every one of these names represents God in some Particular as- Pect of His dealing with man. When we are worshipping God be- cause of His works of creation, anil His power over the world we call Him Creator, or Almighty God. But if w: draw close to Him in His capacity < our heavenly parent, we call Him Fath. er. When we think of Him as reign- ing in the universe and over men we call Him Lord. But when we wa to understand Him as coming to eart! as a man we tenderly speak of Jesus If we emphasize the fact that He came as man’s Messiah, we use the tern Saviour, or Redeemer. But if we dwe! on the fact that He inspires people to good works and away from sin, we address the Holy Spirit or the Holy Ghost. The verses in John 3 point out the truth that God'the Heavenly Father wished to draw close to men, and convince them of His love. At the same time He wished to save them from the destruction which their sin de- served. The best way to do it was to send to earth a very part of Himseli, His own Son, who should be born as a human, live as a boy and a man— but without sin —being as example to - 301.08] all others of the human race. But ———| to be more than an example,—to be- 717.79 | come a Saviour. He should come to With these reports out, the Presiding | His death and should go to the tomb, elder, pastor, and officers of the con-| His death being instead of and in be- ference expressed themselves as being half of all those whom He came to and tuted the only changes among the - C A. GIBBS. Huntington, W. Va. Rev. B. J. Nolan, Pastor £ The first Quarterly conference was Rey. D. B. Taylor, presiding elder of the Wheeling District in charge. The morning and evening services of Dec. 5 were largely attended, and the pre- siding elder delivered two strong ap- le, and inspiring sermons to the delight of all. Te The business session was held on Dr. Price Hurst} Monday night by the presiding elder, B. J. Nolan. Rev. Nolan was re- Nolan came to at Wheeling, W. Va. As a result of Rey, Young Chapel has ing that our pastor will spend many years with us. He is known as the West Virginia Conferénce’s financier and preacher. For the quarter, the reports were as follows: ; Pastor’s Salary ..............$265.99 Other Steward Purposes Trustee Purposes ... Presiding Elder . Sunday School ..... Other Auxiliaries ... Total a eae highly pleased with the progress made | Save- f ; by the church. We solicit your prayers| Thus we worship God as Father,—lov- for our further success. — ee ing, seeking, helping all hag ae Be Virgie and sending Jesus to the earth; an ss ase le es we worship Jesus Himself, our Saviour, FE TEM | iio draws near to us, understands us, and walks with us, as though | still on earth. aes at Juniors should learn, then, devotional sentences, their hymns, their | prayers, to be careful and thoughtful In this session Church of the sth Noah W. Williams Rev. S. S, Fraizier, is the report for the ing Dec. 12, 1937; er to Dec. 18, 1937. $200.31 mortgage debt.... $47.76 elinquent light bill ... 10.50 quarter held December 12 A. M. E. Church, Rey, F. F, esiding elder being absent ight service the pastor, Rey. ier preached at 11 a.m, Sub- “The Church on a solid rock.” 1. a very high spiritual testimonial ng and every one expressed their mination to stay with the old frican Methodist Episcopal forever, and their faith in Jesus Christ Un- shaken. 8 p.m. Rey. Moten was pres- nt having come from Clarksville where the held a quarter. Sermon, subject: “ thanksgiving”. He preached a wonder- ful sermon indeed to a very appreciative | ‘congregation. Lord’s Supper administer | led, assisted by pastor. Monday night business session of the quarter with ‘all reporting in full of the work thr. ods divine Providence. Assessment | paid im full, and our presiding elder de- parted in good spirit. The pastor wishes | to thank the loyal members for their most hearty support this year i God should spare us to see the f appear that you will be as loya The Juniors Taking Part a theme like this the Juniors can- je expected to take active and al parts. But they can do the ving things, before, during, and the meeting.) : They can take notes of the things ined by the leader and ask ques- m points of especial interest or rly understood. ; ley can formulate prayers in pecial attention shall be paid to nes used in addressing God, and cular petitions to be used in ie. y can look through the pages more hymn books, searching ssions and verses which make to the relation between the nd the Son. Daily Verses Love of Son for Father— ce 2:42-49, . Love of Father for Son— 5 :19-20, 5. Fellowship between Son Father—Matt. 11 :25-27. The Son pleases the Father. ohn 8:29. ; She Son talking with His er.—Matt. 6:9-15. The Father just like the 14:9-10. 9. Topic—The Heavenly er and His Son.—John 3: 16-18, Christian Endeavor World. 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M vil alw a a as helped me. : ed : tonic will be delivered to your home | Witt help others as it has help KWABENA DUT! vale i; for $1.00. ——_— } é MALL $1.00 TO ODUCTS KIRBY’S MINERAL PR dion ale 15 FIKE AVEN eee ERR UE pee ete ajefofelee ttt tt FIVE WEEKS! TREATMENT POSTPAID $1.00 Se ee REE RE ===== DSC09921.JPG ===== THE CHRIS aN 1940 this dynamic City offers. coming to Detroit. progress in the African Episcopal Church. General Conferense to Detroit. confidence and ability. By Herbert L. Dudley netted three thousand dollars. financial efforts as these are only Connectional President of A. M. E | possible through the workings Laymen’s College Member Commit-| Close and M. E. Church during his pastorate of four years. As a former son of Texas and one who has had ample opportunity and wide experience in travel, I wish to set forth here yery tersely and succintly my reasons why I think Detroit is the logical place for holding the General Conference of the A. M. E. Church in 1940. To begin with I wish to state that I was born in Dallas, Texas and reared in the A, M. E. Church from earliest childhood, I came up under such stal- worth African Methodists, as; The late Bishop Smith,’ Dr. Abbington, Rev. H. \. Carr, Bishop G. B. Young and a host of others, and for this reason I feel that I have full authority to ex- Press an opinion on so vital an issue as this. For the last ten years Detroit, Mich- igan has become to be recognized, not only as the industrial center of the world, but as the leading Convention City in America, Within the last named period it has entertained jin convention America’s greatest Fraternal, Religious and Civic Organizations, to wit: Na- tional Baptist Convention: American Legion, Knights of Columbus, Shriners, Natioital Association for the Adyance- ment of Colored People, Elks, in fact every majer organization existing in this country hes ayailed itself of the splendid opportunity offered by the ry, free up by paid workers. Episcopal Church. “THE OLD GRAY” By Rev. E. Philip Ellis SOUTH CAROLINA Bishop J. S. Flipper, D.D., LL.D., to the 7th Episcopal District has brought an era of peace that has never been ex- perfect harmony between ministers and laymen here. Both are treated as brethren and not as slaves. Ministers are put on their honor as they should. be and not driven and commanded to make such reports as will cause them to mortgage their homes. This has been done right hure under some of WHY THE GENERAL CONFER-| ference of the A. M. E, Church comes | ru ENCE OF THE A. M. E. CHURCH] to Detroit in 1940. These officials are C SHOULD COME TO DETROIT] willing ty place at the disposal of the] four to six hundred dollars brought fic, that He wont ners : administrative heads of our Church] over from the Previous a f every facility and convenience that Detroit’s proximity to Canada will] his increases, they went to also offer visiting delegates and friends | that oceitred before tie c xe a splendid opportunity to visit Canada| debts have been paid and the c and see the beauties of that country at} has decreed that no nion i a minimum of expense. The fine feel-| borrowed under him, for getieral ing existing between the pie: hi ps ference delegates, r reason why we feel that the of- : % ‘ oad of our er can ill afford to] money we raised, in the last quadrenn-} - their favor and they need to tal, turn down the opportunity presented in The Rev. Mr. George W. Baber, who] University. It had to be banked to the Ba ticity i Py hai will be the entertaining pastor, is a] name of the South Carolina Confer. Sacisceed.. Too young man who has made marked] ence, so as to keep the ligions of credi- Methodist } tors from leaving upon it, He can be relied} awful state of affairs to exist for four upon to carry out every promise that] years. But in the is made with reference to bringing the| Flipper has been His} accounts have been settled, and the past record of achievement bespeaks| educational money Just recently he] posited to the credit of Allen Univer- concluded a six weeks Rally which] sity. That’s the kind Such} state has now, and that’s why there educated any nuinber of poor de made] are great changes in our state affairs. i of a well-knitted organization tee of Legal Charters and Tittes A.| Such as the Rey. Mr. George W. Baber has built up at Ebenezer in Detroit] D.D., A.M. The church has never made Today Ebenezer has a social service} Carolinian department that consists of a day nurse- employment agency, young] he is credit to any district, over which| sane minded person will dare ¢ men’s department and young women’s | re presides, let it be in North or South department, both of which are headed| His term wi These things are | home state and he knows it and so do| we have. The people of our com: mentioned merely to show the dynamic] we. But he is no hypocrite and progressive pastor who is offering his church as host to the next General Conference of the African Methodist The Old Palmetto State is in the best condition than at any time in its his- tory, when it comes to the affairs of the A. M. E. Church. The coming of celled in our state’s history. There is. City of Detroit by holding its mectings the former bishops, who are in heaven, here, or at least out of the land of the living. Presiding elders, big station pastors, of cities and those of the rural charges asy} are accorded the same treatment by it to] Bishop Flipper, We are certainly en- joying freedom of speech and actions under this administration. It is highly spoken of by people of eyery denomi- nation, The senior bishop of the A, M. E. Church is truly a blessing to the Negro race, The Naked Truth Since South Carolina is so well |. pleased with its bishop, why such smal{ increases on the part of his con- ferences? This js a reasonable question but the answer is because of the bank- Detroit is centrally located, whether from a point of view of motor travel or rail, If for no other reason. its ¢ accessibility should recommend the leaders of our Church, Hon, Frank Murphy, Hon. Frank W. Couzens, Mayor of the City of Detroit, Hon, Richard W. Reading, Detroit's Mayor-Elect, Mr. Harvey Campbell, Secretary of Chamber of Commerce, Hon. George O’Brien, Congressman from the 13th Congressional District and practically every major official in the City of Detroit has expressed a strong desire, as well as, pledged his support in seeing that the General Con- PLA pt condition in which he state. Every conference : dininistration, This he had to pay, Instead of the large amounts going to the credit of that Bishop Flipper ang the late Biss Heard wanted, : i) * Be: Miloa Like Georgia, the oid Baltiter, has furnished the connection wit of its best bishops and has al of sapplings that will be g timber in a few mor the defieit ame. These ishop 9 Stat soa MY tlurites 00d ish, € years, Youth : con hey may raise it or walk, Again with all the educational i ; just a few more | tum, the money could not be deposited Be ORS irom th ‘old school of experi os in the banks to the credit of Alle: oo exberience, Com ing ow Y, of Many wa) unsuccessful attempts mean Strike tt and out. Dr. T. J. Miles, is the Slogag for 1940. He is ripe tn experience, great gospel preacher and a Wor ful leader. The church would rey ashamed of him. His friends are putting him forti to get filoriey, to render largér Service t6 lis chi He is a carididate that fives at h and boards at the same Place. He This was an short period Bishop here all threatening is now being de- of bishop this u children, He has helped many unfi see ee eae ee nate ministers. In fact Dr, Miles he out Carolina is justly proud of her a big heart and such should be ley gifted son Bishop Monroe H. Davis, Ci cee Me eleva a more efficient leader. Every South A Bad Law has an unfaltering friend] That the A. M. E. has laws iy js in Bishop Davis. Like Bishop Flipper | discipline that are etitirely ignore: ith As I see it its not a question of Il come to preside over his | laws, but more respect for thos , neither is| and especially those of the sou he any man’s pauper. He rings true to| lieve that one of the worst laws his friends and any man, who under-| inacted in the church. since Ri a takes to play deception with him simp-| Allen founded it, was reducing th ly exposes his treacherousness and| general conference delegates to three make a fool out of himself, be he bish-}| from each annual conference. .\s it Sraer cm omom renee vomnvmnomnonnen tomes A.M. E, MUSIC HYMNALS a) Mail Your Orders Today ~~“ We Pay Postage A. M. E. BOOK CONCERN ; Philadelphia, Pa. + How, mo good h from such a on state per capita. ye with three hundred, eem right by the hich we look. The scheme oO be that of a northerner ted by a sottherner, s noise than brain, but 1 don’t hence am not respon ment. Some say that josed when a “Green” bishop esiding, well I have always be- that the old and experienced should preside in the last day’s n of the General Conference, and jose fresh from the bishop making ley are so glad to get the til they just as soon entertain otiof to change the plan of re- loti atid declare it passed. Editor Singleton The state was a bit disappointed in seeing Dr. George A. Singleton at Of our six conferences. His wonder- address at the state mecting held h Columbia, last August was fresh in memory; and we wanted to hear again. We note however that he Was kept busy in other Episcopal Dis- t iets during the entire conference sea- Church has today, irrespective of race or color, f “LET US KNEES.” ADVANCE ON The Central Louisiana Conference the African Methodist Episcopal Church, Oakdale, La. By ely, Rev, Thos. J. Brown | The Central Louisiana Annual Con- ference opened in Greater Hayes Cha- i ly of our P al life, not on ae cB. ie Nation. They must be fa i hosaene tania) t honestly, and answer me tively before we go any further. church that lives on progressive. The con cite the United States reason, but they failed nsideration the composi- tise Of representatives, it to be northern Politics fice of yoting power, with fifteen ministers is This ly on its past ~~" PAGE NINE The Calendar January 4, ’38—Louisiana Conference. St. Peter Church, New Orleans. Rev. N. L. Lumzey, 1209 Cadiz Sr. Bishop S L, Greene. January 26—Orlando Conference: St Mark, Orlando, Florida. Rev. J, D will law. church must tink it tons unborn and e Vital fo the church TOF FON. self to the genera- ver set in bold re- and leaders of to- from the Magnolia State Conferences. Other participants on the program in- cluded Drs, I. B. Granderson, E, W, Whitfield, J. M. Brown, J. R, Powe, L. M. Staves, J. K. Washington, and L, M, Lumzy of New Orleans; Drs, J. E. and J, C. Crowe, Alexandria; Dr. E. D. Wilson and Mrs. Lucile Crosby, Elizabeth; Dr. A. P. Watson, Rayville, Mayor S. H. Isles, dentist of Oakdale. Jennings Bishop R. A: Grant. Dr. G. T. Stinson, Presiding elder] Seburary2—Sierra Leone Conference. of the Monroe District, and candidate Bishop Edward J. Howard. for the Bishopric in 1940, delivered the February 23—South Florida Conference closing sermon, Mrs. L. M. Hughes, Cocoa, Florida. Rey, J. R. Rishard president of the Women’s Home and son- Bishop R. A. Grant Foreign Missionary Society of the A —Liberia Conference, M. E. Church, delivered the closing ad- Grand Bassa, Liberia, Bishop Eé- dress. Bishop read the appointments ward J. Howard. Sunday night. March 9—Central Florida Conference Arcadia Station, Rev. L. J. Kiney, Pastor, 256 Orange Street, Arca- dia, Fla. Bishop R. A. Grant. March 23—Gold Coast Conference, Accra Gold Coast, Bishop Edward J. Howard. I am 4dvovating a new deal in our Methodism, Int that, I suggest that we Scrap and juuk alf and revamp the We can no long The Worn out machinery whole. organization. €r carry on in the same Way that the fathers did 150 years ago. We can no more Teconcile the church Program of 100 years ago with that of a declaration of independence, New me- thods must supplant the old ones; new applications must be installed. It takes more money to operate today than it did ten years ago. Wednesday night, Dr. J. Ae Chay born, Little Rock, Arkansas, editor of the Southern Christian Recorder, who has been endorsed for the office of bishop by the States of Arkansas and Oklahoma as well as several other states of the Union, brought greetings to the meeting from Bishop Tookes and the Great Wonder State. Dr. H. M. Mickens, assistant dean of Shorter College, Little Rock, Ark. delivered a special address, as did Dr. R, A. Scott, lens, who sible law DAYTON, OHIO Response to addresses of Welcome at the Banquet given in honor of Rev. P. A. Nichols and wife by the members of Wayman Church, December 16, 1937 led on by brave and gallant offi- refuse to fight, e heart, Ladies: and gentlemen, friends and itt i f »wever, build my haope president of Campbell College, Jack-] fcllow-citizens, officers, members of wever, b : ny ie , ij " : i a so-]} for su Ss u Mm an mcreascc be son, Mississippi, on Thursday night.} Wayman A. M, E Church and Asso-| fc r succe sup ye Friday morning, Dr, S. L: Greene, Jr.,| ciate Ministers of the city, ship alone, hoy nv rforc rec as! aki r ife a le ‘ar cede it upon the loy- i i S Speaking y wife and self, we} sirable and need Wilberforce, Ohio, recently signed Speaking for my’ wife e€ ig ° ookha a f eC of few who know no Alps; presiding elder of the Brookhaven Mis-! want to assure all of you that wel}a of the fe aa si 5 s ¥ ff vords at o1 com-]| who have a mind to work; wi c issippi District, delivered a special ad-| haven't sufficient words at our c m-| who hav sa R praia aia ate S. : ~ 3 ir a eciation for 300 refuse to be ° mand to express our apprecia aie Ne es 0! f ions of leasure Jid the 9700, but stand erec Five hundred and sixty dollars was| the fulsom expressions of the pleasure d upon the enemy and ion f y give yu, to have us in your m raised for special education for Camp-| it gives you to have uth Carolina w t a s rer he. M rs vi by lapping water i >: : orers i new) rs vine) by tes 3) ir ras proud to| bell College. In the meantime, Bishop | as are € , in t * EAS NORRIS ishe 38 Taye ae a jhat her so! as Seen icly need the re Personally, I wa su \ r mt dis He 4 i wit iknow that was, in such de-| Greene, publicly annour : ‘ fuimgaise:| Deri a and. People i If denominations] ceipt of $1,000 from Dr. A. S, Jack-| I deem it no small 4 mor to be si i hird thing which fills me with a deno atior $1, Pe Balers : ; € pee @ that Dr S ngleton is} son, Waco, Texas, General Secretary] pastor of this great c ae ii hope for success is the Christian icllow e r. ; Bests Tidus sy rtmen t! i e'character and ability | hope for succ i t in r i D. £ the ; great in the chara i Shristi f the E a partment o g s the Christian| of the Educationa among the best editors hip which exists among the ministers f oble men w ave filled its A.M. E. Church, as a gift for Camp! {bt those noble men who have fille rations, in the from the A, M, E. Edu- various dent of whom is] of the pulpit as bell Coll pastors—one bell, College ‘ city “ 7 >. W ee esent here this evening, Dr. Geo. » and presages ‘ + 02 Total amount raised] present , i Dey his is,as it should be and presag OUR | cational Ray Cy a $4\000 in the wholesome This 1s,as h of the timesurayed for a ses booked into $4,00 . has exerted] the near approach of tl me Ve ee Bishop J. $. Flipper, | uplifting influence, which it es ad for’ by. our’ blessed ‘Savior ‘that afl His A telegram from Bishop J 4 . he religious, and] for by ou , heart i Te : ealing the fact] upon the moral, s e Bye UL suld: be in heart, Atlanta, Georgia, revealing the evligk thel'c nit) children should Atlanta, i aoe alee /anct Natelte life of the commu Oe Y 4 one ¢ in pur- Pea Sin eens the A. M. E.| When I consider the tremendous re ination |to BERR Ore 1 t fobbtal sponsibility resting upon the shoulders 3 nd build ~ a he olland nterr ond eh . Church in the Hol 2 DRS UE PE: 8, ON 4 f or o comes to the leadership ¢ 938, to select the} of one who c ee along a isness on confab in Janua thi uc t church at this. ere ten greatest men of America with ten greatest men of other conti- with my quake Numbers play inning great battles et ing effect upon the enemy assembled in battle i all energies of my soul, mind ,and body if Wess i in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, Amen, Rey in war—they ¢x- 1 Recorder, and Re in war y : Brown, editor of the a ia A. ME, Enterprise, Miss. brought greetings Thomas J. y sissippi-Louisia! ert a par when it sees them i tinuing Mound Bayou, | | a vas received, The ! . ents of the world, was received x to requirements forth: to Jednesday morning} nents of t Peake measure up to req forth ei | ‘pel Church, here Hepa W. Bap bishop, who recently returned Aes i eavelaheoessi Maher’ t p the: A 7 af ‘9 cente: ¢ O'S: ASS) 3 1 rd en- | at 10:00 o'clock, when Dr. ii andria | Europe, where he represented a things however, which hearten and en arate tiste, presiding elder of the { Sermon,| gro Church in the Two World will| courage me to go foward in the be spicitual Hebian District, delivered the Annual Se ided | ventions at Oxford and Edinburgh, xh fief that success will crown my labors elie rat will a " i preside SAK ye > s ear lie at suce ns ALE are} t I . The five day ere: 3 Little | take leave from the United States early The first is the Christianic decls ati Sean an mae Brand new A.M.-E, Music “over by Bishop S. L. Pe sal in January for Holland, 4 the. re-| ation made to Peters “Upon this Rock | ur a Ghee RG Hymnals, Bound in semi k, Ark., director of Nga a The conference pais “a ers, | Lowill build me church and na hotka 0 A ain aiehens weed Morocco with Head Band: | affairs for Mississippi, = Harvey, | solution endorsing Dr tice of A, M.| hell shall not prevail against 1 hru his | ly vikewarm get happy s 25 oe ined by Rev. E. D. Harvey, | s° ans, for the office of A, } irmly believe that God, thru his ; the Sunday Single Copy sa $1. | Beane’ by j address from] New Orleans, tor t to suc-| I firmly believe i his | old mut for joy; i: dres ER, 2xtension Secretary, to s ees ree watches over 5 ‘ 1 sung; class anc ars 6.50 heard a specia’ ac ive | E. Church Extension assed | Son Christ’ Jesus, aping | School filled with the young; Rey Mlrenes : 00 Shop, subject: “The Progressive] E- d the late A, J. Wilson, y Pa charch, guiding its. destiny,) shaping | Sct méetings crowded with living i se aoe e Fat ha hy endorsed | cht ) & ee 3 + oor ne g ‘ One Doz. Nig Aa i | of aie Modern Church,” in sa ie April. Dr. W. H. Hall was endorsed | controling its affairs, and will in a id Velie Sabbathiiseriees t ee jsm equal} last ¢ eG ecorder and c ‘ i} . ~ way, de- | wi clhtan and Beautifully stamped i” aquired, “Is our Methodism sduts for the Western agg abu esha his own good time and Gute a due hiobeae will thbsa, wha ex lim as Gold are. offered at these | e extraordinary period of mod ess | Rev. W. B, Willis, set Sermon| fend it against all those ¢ aid DE GMEeT tensoelad wiser = ‘ ‘ leaders poss ivered the Educational Sermo «ch seek its destruction. s let us go into the house o} : Au | ation? Do our : in| La., delivere 7. Poatis,| which seek its , per-| unto me let Prices a devotion set in) La., iii Rev! PW. Poatis, 1 has always done I am f ts eae as | igor, loyalty and de Thursday night; ; -ssionary | This He has 3 . so to do} Lord’”’— it i Vigo! ri ? ‘ 5 sionar) Te C, c ‘ ¢, all the | ion by ihe idathers?, Haye, or Morgan City, delivered the PW. Bap- suaded that He will continue, and go} If this is done, and it can ace Sos « al energy, the sweep | * Friday night, Mrs. P. W. 32 Mhus, I shall be courageous) é sroblems which vex our beloved Zio ! eons mot hension to} Sermon, Fr Carrie F. Williams, Th p Pe i izon and spiritual ee vitalizing | tiste and NN the Campbell Col- forward ‘ond thing that heartens me nn be 4 elie aden: woe y ‘our denomination the v >| Alexandria. heade . ‘ane The second Sy oe lates take thi : rs ain oe hristiandom? | « jon movement in Lou «.. -The manifest willingness idence of your willingness j in present day ‘ beal.| en- | lege renovation {by Mrs. S..L.Jis The t : he members to follow and | ¢Y a Bandi ehth: Re cGR RISERS . we maintained ie Baty which is sponso’ pany With mo, in, building a big he ate Psa anaepe (ae HGR | ¥ vision © EY chante: iss 1-| cooperate : y erically, | ing co . ' Beant tions touched the| Greene. M. E, Barnes, presiding: ¢? ver and better Wayman—nume stakes of Zion H * | st” These questic Siandy | Draw, Me esburg Mississippi Dis-} set? ‘ity, and financially. ‘To this end I here and now dedicate i wick of our intellectu ople | der of the HOR a agent for the} spiritually, ¢ ancimnportant part s0 ¢ CG Marshall, ag } ===== DSC09922.JPG ===== 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? SECURE A COPY OF Daniel Alexander Payne Christian Educator By Josephus R. Coan SPECIAL REDUCED PRICE $1.00 + EXTRAORDINARY VALUE HYMNAL and DISCIPLINE TOGETHER $1.50 Music and $-90 Discipline fs $2.40 Value Both For $2.00 Both 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 Philadelphia, Penna. LOLOL LLL SS SE SE SS SES EOE SE CES Hymnal 716 S. 19th’ Street % 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, Proprictor 1438 LOMBARD STREET PHILADELPHIA, PA. Te a a a et Oe SORE EE EEE REE le, Newly Ruined ee f & Protestant Clergy’s Problems Visualized on City Diagram id 3} t : : | African Mlethodist Episcopal Ch The problems of Philadelphia’s Pro-|'in Glebe street early y : WY yesterday mor, testant churches have been visualized | Damage was estimated at from $15, on a big map prepared by the Federa- | to $20,000. : tion of Churches for the guidance of the] The Rev. R. S, Law: ; x The main FENCE, Pastor of y discarded Musi-| program will Consist of the reports clergy, and hung on the walls of the| the church said about ‘ : Drums, bugles, Horns,| from various con i i ‘ = 4 > z ? INsUrane, nmittees and the dis- Federation offices in the Land Title} Was carried on the 1 building, Building. surance covered th The map illustrates that thousands of | Pipe organ, which the city’s homes are pastorless. The | $500 was spent rec. Rey, Dr. E. A, E. Palmquist, executive} the organ, value secretary of the Federation, calls it a} $9,000. challenge to the more than 800°Protest- ant church pastors of the city with the responsibility of serving in designated areas the pastorless as well as their] stated congregations. Dr. Palmquist advocates that minis- ters in a-given ward co-operate for a study of their own peculiar conditions and then divide among themselves the pastoral responsibility for the “un- churched” sections. nage The street locations and denomina- tions of all the churches are shown, and centers of Negro and foreign-born. population spotted on the map. was Tuined, Nea: ently for repai, d at approxim: ee ASK 5-YEAR CELIBACY FOR ANGLICAN PRiEsj. mitted to the Archbishops of Canter. bury, York and Wales. . _ A-group of laymen, headed by Vis drafted the memorial. U. S. BIBLE VERSION WILL BE Said it “might be of real value.” _REVISED phasized their scheme sought a solu- stion for the financial problem of clergy- men in the country churches and to reduce the cost of overseas missions NEW HAVEN, Conn., Dec. 18.—Re- vision of the American Standard’ Version of the Bible has been under- taken by the American Standard Bible Committee of the International Council of Religious Education. ‘When completed in about five years, the American edition, 1901, will embody “th modern. scholarship a: of the Scriptures.” Appointed in 1929, It will be presented in English dic-]} tion designed for public and private | DOG BITES MAN? NO, worship, at the same time preserving] THE DOG SHOT HIM! “those qualities which have given to the King James Version a supreme place in English literature,” according] shot by a dog while motoring in the to the committee, country near here, The dog scrambling The committee was appointed in 1929] about the car, stepped on the trigger and spent eight years exploring the] of a loaded and cocked saloon rifle need of further editing the American] which went off and wounded one of Standard Edition. the party, It was found that within the last 40], : years valuable manuscript materials DINOSAUR PASTURE were discovered which would “consti-| FOUND IN PENNA. tute resources for the better under- standing of the New Testament.” _ The committee entrusted with the] — : A task of re-editing includes two men] WASHINGTON, Dec, 3—(AP)— who have published their own transla-} The Smithsonian Institution confirmed tions: Professor James Moffatt, of| today the Union Theological Seminary, whose] ture, 180, JAPANESE FLIERS TIED AT 106 KILLINGS EACH TOKIO, Dec. 14—(AP)—Two Japa- nese lieutenants, racing to see which one first could kill 100 Chinese soldiers, first compiled in| overshot their mark and tied at 106, the e best results of newspaper Nichi Nichi reported yester- s to the meaning] day, They agreed to race on to 150) The standing December 6 was 8 to 78; December 1 it was 56 to 26. CAPE TOWN, (UP)—A youth was , Reptile Tracks, 180,000,000 Years Old, Uncovered Near Gettysburg No in, € newly Tenovate irs to) ately __ LONDON, Dec. 14.—(AP)—Celibacy for British-Anglican clergymen during the first five years of their Priesthood was urged yesterday in a memorial sub- count Halifax, president of the council, The Archbishop of Canterbury, who referred the proposal to the Anglican Commission on Selecting, Testing, and Training Candidates for the Ministry, The signatories of the memorial en- The General is hereby ete es é A.M. BE. Church, ma, Wednesday February 23, 193 mmission to meet in St. John Montgomery, Alaba- night at 7 P. M,, 8, all Cities Wishing neral Conference will sent their claims upon Christian Re- rch, birth month, , ¥ be ready to pre. this occasion, TS) FLIPPER, Senior Bishop ———. in Montgomery, ary 24, 1938, please The Connectional Council of the Afri- can Methodist Episcopal Church will, convene in its twenty-eighth annual session Montgomery, Alabama Wednes- day noon in harmony with the date set for the Bishops’ Council, a d meals $1.50 per day, M. E. Church, Ny) to the Editor of the SCORDER to be sent Mission House, Mange rica, Rev. T. H. King. cussion of them, hence the various chairmen are urged to see that a report be made from every committee. If he finds himself unable to attend, send said report to Secretary C. A, Wing- field, 140 Vine Stree, Atlanta, Ga, time for him to receive 4] y. J. S. Hatcher deceased ,d from Mrs, Gertrude 3 1334% Lincoln Avenue, nati, Ohio. in z, fOr it before leaving for the Council. If you know at this time that you will not report, do me the kindness to so inform me, that I may arrange for the report. The union of all Negro Methodists will be given prominent consideration in the program. Let every earnest member come to help. V. M. TOWNSEND, President J. D, HOWELL, Vice-Pres. C. A. WINGFIELD, Secretary sy ps’ Council of the African Episcopal Church will meet lar mid-winter session Febru- -27, 1938, at St. John Church, omery, Alabama, Rev. Geo. T. , 809 Madison St., entertaining The opening session will be at M.,, Thursday the 24th. J. S. FLIPPER, Senior Bishop . A. GREGG, Secretary Council. inches, indicating an animal about the size of a man, “The creatures were more primitive and generalized than the later dino- aid Dr. Charles W. Gilmore, Smithsonian paleontologist, “but were in every respect perfect dinosaurs. They rcourse of millions of years, the | became the Gettysburg shale of saurs,” he institution reported that quarry- -tnearthed the prints during the seem to have been engaged in leisu mt Summer and called them to the : ‘ feeding. They often dropped forward nti . Haile, agriculture che Z oe ener i be 66 nized | 8° that their front feet were impressed pine ee rs. Hodes in the mud, Most of the front feet pastaiaesaur tracks. : , | tracks show traces of claws. Their B from the triassic geologic period, beginning of the age of reptiles, nm paleontologists said. frst creatures which canj identified from their fossil mosaurs made their ap- : ’ they said. “They varied ‘size of a chicken to that of makers probably were flesh-eaters haps grubbing their living from the lake shore ooze. Some show no evidence of claws. They may haye been plant browsers, the forerunners of the her- bage-eating dinosaurs who developed into the titans of the race.” THE CHRISTIAN oe § WILBERFORCE UNIVERSITY a co WILBERFORCE WILBERFORC: TS Years of Devoted Serv; —of— iN Young Men and Women —o00o——_— THE COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS offers General Courses in the Arts and Social THE COLLEGE OF offers General Courses in High School and Special Teacher-training courses in Health and Physical E Home Economics, Commerce, Agriculture, Music and Industrial Arts. THE THEOLOGICA offers A course leading to the Bach THE HIGH SCHOOL A four year high school offering specialized courses in vocations, college preparatory and general high school work THE SCHOOL OF Special courses in vocations ranging from 12 weeks to four years; valuable for persons desiring to fit the SPECIAL REDUCTIONS OF FEES Special reduction in the amount who are able to pay in advance. 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A. | Zion Chapel Cir—To be supplied : Stroud, Pastor Method Mis.—Rev. S. W. Williams - eon Cary Mis.—Rev. J. J. Richardson By Rev. L. W. Easterling Aberdeen Cir—To be supplied — Erie Mills Mis—E. E. Wordley Greensboro, N. C—November 23,| Louisburg Mis—Rey. J. W. Dalton 1937—Bishop M. H. Davis of the Second] Garner Mis—Robert Lassain ES OO! pulpits and choirs between Negro and white churches, interracial mass meet- ings and young people’s group con- tacts. Re Sead dele “The major racial problem in Amer-| Richland, Rev. A. P. Beare, Rocky Point, Rey. H. 1, ty, ‘Wrightville, Rey. A.J. cx. ica is the relation of Negroes and| East Wilmin, : M.! ; ; : igton, Rey. L. , : Episcopal District opened the forty- Evangelists whites,” says the message. “There| Spring Branch, Rev. is Na fifth Annual session of the Western] Revs. J. D. Tredwell, Rachel Bethea,| have been changes in attitudes as our| Scotts Hill, Rey, C. L. inal North Carolina Conference by adminis-] Ada Scott, J. R. Perry. tering Holy Communion, with the assist f ance of the Presiding Elders. The roll Morganton District K ; was called and a few absentees noted. Dr. K. C. Holt, Presiding Elder Reverends J. A. Hunter was elected] Gaston Chapel—Dr. C. C. Scott chief secretary, C. W. Roberson, Re-| St. James, Ashville—Dr, H. B. Thomp- cording Secretary; J. D. Davis, Statis-} son. tical Secretary and L. W. Easterling} Bethel, Charlotte—Rev. S. G Thomp- reporter to the Church periodicals. kins. rR General Officers present: Dr. S. S.| Mt. Pisgah, Hickory—Rey, L. W. East- Morris, Secretary of A, C. E. League;| erling Geg. A. Singleton, Editor of The] St. Paul, Lenoir—Rev. GC. S. Stroud Christian Recorder; C. H. Spivey, Dean] Shiloh Cir—Rey. Lee Pompey of Payne Seminary, Wilberforce, Ohio;} Glen Alpine Cir—Rev. W. T. Harris and A. J. Allen, Secretary of the Bible] Mars Hill Mis—Rey. J. W. Baldwin Society. Yadkins Valley Mis.—Rey. J. C. Wright Visiting ministers: Drs, W. C, Clea~] Adako Mis——Revy. T. H. Patterson. af land, D, L. Grady, J. D. Carns, G. W.| St. John Mis—Rev. M. L. Johnson Larkin, R. E, Ligon, Reverends G. W.| Bethel, Ashville—To be supplied Troublefield, A. A. Thompson, L. R.| Bethlehem Mis—Rey. W. T. Holland Pearce and a number of others that I| Stateville Mis—Rev. W. A. C. Carlton failed to get. Marion Mis—To be supplied Dr. C. G. Garrett of South Carolina, Dr. D. Ward Nichols, of New York Greensboro District pastor of Emanuel A, M. E. Church; Dr. J. D. Cowan, Presiding Elder Mrs. D, Ward Nichols and Dr. Wm.| Bethel, Greensboro—Dr. W. C. Clea- M. Dawkins of New York, and many land of the local ministers of Greensboro.| St. James, Winston—Rev. H. B. Barkley Come to see us. Burlington Cir—Rey. R. W. Barker Kittrell College is the center of the] High Point Cir.—Rey. J. F. Gibson Second Episcopal District. It is the] East Burlington—Rey. C. Hodges hope of Bishop Davis that never again} Liberty Cir—Rev. J. D, Davis will the school be closed, , Altomahaw Cir.—Reyv. J. O. Foster The entertaining pastor, Dr. C. A.| St. Paul, Mt. Airy—Rev. A. M. Jones Stroud and the good people of Bethei| Bethel, Reidville—Rey. P. O. James had things well in hand and} Union Bethel, Winston—E. Jefferes proved themselves equal to the task of entertaining. The very splendid choir of St. James A. M. E. Church, Winston-Salem, N. C., served on Fri-| St. Joseph—Dr. J. A. Valentine day night, St. Paul—Rey. J. E. Holt The Annual sermon by Rev. C. W.| Roxboro Cir—Reyv. D. Williamson Roberson, pastor of Reidville, the Mis-] Graham Cir—Rev. J. A. Hunter - sionary sermon by Dr. C. C, Scott, pas-| Hillsboro Cir—Rev. G. S, Gant tor of Morganton, N, C., Gaston Chapel] Saxopahow Cir.—Rey. A, L. White A. M. E. Church. Education report | Efland Cir—Rey, R. C. Crutchfield by Rev. L M. Gray, pastor of Milton] Yanceyville Cir—Bro, T, W. White Circuit. Milton Cir.—Rev. T. P. Moore Thursday, November 25 was Thanks- | Emanuel Mis.—Rev. J. W. Tabron giving Day. The conference suspended all business to hear Dr, H. B. Barkley. Evangelists pastor of St. James, Winston-Salem Rey. N, A. Rice, Rev, George R. Per- preach the sermon. This was “a high| ry, Mrs. Ada Scott, Rev. J. A, Thomp- day in Zion.” son, Rev. R. Bethea, Rev. J. D. E. Smith Transfers to the Western North] Rey, J, I. Shade, Rev. J. D. Tredwell. Carolina Conference: Rev. HB. Bark-| The Conference closed to meet at ley from Florida; Rev, R. W. Barkerj St. Paul, Chapel Hill, N. C., next year. from Tennessee Conference; Dr. W. C, Clealand from North Carolina Con- ference; Rev. P. O. James from North Carolina Conference. “The housing of Negroes in towns From the Western North Carolina] and cities and rural districts is a dis- Conference: Rev. W. M. Fairley to} grace to any nation,” says a race re- the North Carolina and stationed at lations message being sent to the Fairmont. Rey. C, W. Roberson to} churches by the Department of Race Virginia Conference and stationed at| Relations of the Federal Council “of South Boston, Va., Harmony Circuit. | Churches. The 16th annual observance of Race : Saund Wrightsboro, Rey. John Staal Kendale, Rey. A. J. James, Myrtle, Rey. W. Foy. Moore Town, To be Supplieg white and Negro people face life to- gether. There are still, however, many wrong attitudes and gloring discrimi- nations against Negroes. It is more difficult for Negroes to hold their jobs or to regain them when laid off; during the depression suffering among Ne- groes has been tragic. The housing of Negroes in towns, in cities and rural districts is a disgrace to any nation. Educational opportunities for Negroes are far from adequate in many sections of the country, and the distribution: of public school funds is grossly unfair where separate schools exist. Civil and political rights are denied. “As Negroes strive for justice a small number have come into leadership in American life in the face of great ob- stacles; but much larger numbers have no chance for any decent standard of living. Justice involves not only recog- nition of the rights of the leaders but also better chances for the masses. The Negro and white leaders must become more Christian in a common service to the masses of both groups. It does not help much for the Negro to tell the white leader he ought to be more Christian. God help us all to be better followers of Him who recognized no]. racial distinctions in His Kingdom. “God may have Eternity but we have only a little while to solve our problems and be Christian!” \ _ Rocky Mount District G, W. Larkins, Presiding St. Mark, Rev. J. E. Lee, St. James, Rey. I, S. Reig, Rich Square, Rev, R. E. Ligon ‘Weldon Circuit. Rey. W. H Mc\ Kenly, Rev, John Bridges. Nashville, Rev. I. J. DeBerry Goldsboro, Rey. A. J. Mattison, Wayman, Rey. W. A. Johnston Warrenton, Rey. Geo. Johnson Wilson, Rey. D. A. Purefoy. Murfreesboro, Rev. J. E. Mallet. Enfield, ; El ON BOARD THE S. S. “stuy: SANT,” MID-OCEAN December 8, 1937 Tam sure by this time that my friends in America, and the A. \(/ ‘Church as well, are fully i: my Missionary Itinerary in + of the Missionary field of the A Methodist Episcopal Church I am now between British Guiana—South Ame: the Port-of-Spain, Trinidad. | Trinidad two weeks ago wher: several days inspecting the w as well as to meet many publi ings. I am now passing through Tr en route to the Republics Santo Domingo, and Jamaica. | ‘on. this ship for the next ien & which means that my home will floating house on the bosom « Caribbean Sea and the Atlantic 0 Now and then I leave off my Durham District Dr. B. H. Lucas, Presiding Elder NORTH CAROLINA CONFERENCE APPOINTMENTS 1937-1938 will By Rev. W. R. Gullins Fayetteville District G. D. Carnes, Presiding Elder St. Luke, Rey. I, H. Alston Mt. Zion, Rev. Claud L. Stephens Atkinson, Rey. L. A. Smith, Tamahawk, Rev. Thomas Everette. Fairmont, Supply, Wilson Mills, Rev. Thompson, St. Mark, Rev. S. M. Ridick: Selma, Rey. D. P. Richardson, Bethel, Rey. H. W. Singleton. — Pembroke, Rey, Wm. Campbell. Smithfield, Rev, T. S. Marsh. Dunn, Rey. Wm, Richardson. Lumberton Circuit, Rev. H. B. Rouse? ‘ of my ship to be braced by the and invigorating breezes of the 5 Seas and the Atlantic. epoch making. I have visited up '° time all of our churches and scho St. Thomas, Virgin Islands, S' ie Barbados, Port-of-Spain, Georgetown—British Guiana, and Nickerie, also Surinam or ! y maribo—Dutch Guiana. I have NEGRO HOUSING DISGRACEFUL cials, from Governors down been able to make new contac!’ get new pledges and assuranc’s Wilmington District D. L. Grady, Presiding Elder St. Stephen, Rev. C, A. Stroud. St. John, Rey. Nathan Whittie. St. Philips, Rev. L, E. Grady. Rock Fish, Rev, S. D. Durham. Burgaw, Rev. L, E. Monroe. Kenansville, Rev. G. A, Gore. cials in whose lands we are op¢r@ with the Directors of Education" St, Paul, Raleigh—Dr, T. L, Scott St. Matthews—Rev. I. M. Gray St. John Cir.—Rey. W. J. Miller Pittsboro Cir—Rev. L, W. Compton " - what we call in America, Pres! id Principals, and also)the '*" staffs of these schools. — It is interesting to note the pe French Creek, Rev. Geo. Jones, Mt, Tabor, Rev. J. J. McIntire — Evangelist, Rev. ba las the Negroes in the United States but also with Mexicans, Indians and Orientals, was prepared by Dr. Ivan. Lee Holt, pastor of St. John’s M. E. pz Georgetow record-making and go out on (lie 4 My trip up to this writing ha 4 a highly successful one, as wel Tring graciously received by high State fuller and more active co-op with the A. M, E, Church, 0" i: of the Governments, and Sclioo! We have made and held confer" Appointments Relations Sunday will fall on February] North West Circuit, Rev. A. Bethea | several Islands, Colonies, on a Raleigh District—Dr, A. D. Avery, | 13th of this year. Whitesville, Rey. A. H. Douglass , pad ey We has ab Sgt a olmast Presiding Elder The message which deals largely with| Marietta, Rev. Fred Foy. _ together, with the Head Schoolm! ae Since this part olitan in its hu- nay look for many es. In the A, M. egroes of course, hinese, East Indians, S, or white, and the mind these boys and h America where is the official lan- maribo where we iown as the Gaines the late Bishop A. The Rankin School, » Rev. J. W. Rankin, of Missions for the and The Fountain Georgetown, British t Bishop W. A. Foun- U.S A, also The hool of Port-of-Spain, en crowded around us louble-jointed welcome, it to be suffering from sease. = “Color- Phobia,” if they happen to get the spirit of some of and prejudices of the ‘orld, it will be “too bad.” f the opinion that if the Church ¢ shown the real picture of the ‘of our people in these parts of prid, and as well as the great op- pity for Praise-worthy service and humanity, that the re- will be very much larger to Ws amd cries for missionary ac- 6 not believe that the economic fions in this part of the world are i balanced as they are in America. ee it, and together with certain ation received, the people here ither yery wealthy or very poor. mow on this ship with a gentle- fof East Indian extraction who himself a Negro. He has been well ed, and ‘Owns some oil wells and m of theatres in and around Trini- He is returning from a vacation z , British Guiana, and he purchased a theatre at 000. He was frank enough E the wealth of this section atly distributed for the conomic happiness of his t should be. many of the wealthy and nding people here, and ywn social courtesies in ut I have seen more of id suffering than I have fortunate ones. We have fc get those who are in e more liberal with the r sections, and join other doing missionary work ling of the Gospel, and cir boys and girls. yow nearing the Port-of she follows the winding flanked on either side ins which serve as a Trinidad, and a pro- hurricanes, which are follows. ‘BERRY retary of Missions of A. M. E. Church. ‘ SCOPAL DISTRICT hurches, 286; parson~ Chapel in Denver, Dr. Russell Brown, pdollars last year. The Nebraska confer- Property is two milli eighty-eight thou: Sage debts on all ¢ Seventy thousan » , ete., twenty-seven thousand fifty-eight dollars or an four hundred twenty-fiy, five cents, Do you know of public servants who much for such small salaries? Several churches paid their entire mortgage debt last year and we are assured that our debts. will be very much reduced this year. By conferences the church debts in round numbers is as follows: Puget Sound Conference, twelve thousand four hundred; Cali- fornia conference debts amount to four thousand five hundred of which the Oakland church (Dr, D. G, Hill, Pastor’ has paid $1,700 since the con- ference; Southern California Confer- ence, twenty thousand one hundred; Colorado conference debt is fifty-four thousand dollars and I think Shorter sand dollars; mort- hurches, two hundred d nine hundred sixty- cluding one hundred six hundred average of € dollars and y of any class are doing so pastor has made another substantial Payment on that. He had already re- duced the debt by over thirty thousand ence church debts amount to fifty-one thousand two hundred; Kansas con- ference church debts, eleven thousand five hundred; North Missouri, Con- ference debts were eleven thousand six South West Mis ference church debts, forty, nine thou- sand nine hundred and the Missouri conference churches owe fifty five thou- hundred; souri con- sand two hundred. Contributed by Bishop Noah W. Williams Ed.—Last year the district increast 'y 3.97, and this year by $601.41 Within. two years the increase has been $865.38. “AS I. THINK, I WRITE” While thinking of the Great African Methodist Episcopal Church, as the Standard-Bearer of our entire race group and the wonderful contribution she has made and is now making, for the betterment of our group and all humanity, in exemplifying the Father- hood of God and the Brotherhood of man; together with the contribution she is making along civic, educational, and religious lines; I am more and as we move forward more conyinced, : in this new day, that the ideals of our Methodism must be conserved and at the same time the Church must be ex- tended. These are da of re-standardization " tion if it hopes to survive, 1, Loss and waste s of change of valuation, Every, progres- sive organiza must meet this deman : must be eliminated. In this new day very organization is bein ae heat African Methodist are ‘Church; will do well to adjust herself er several General Departments, as hurches through- g tested, So inh well as in the local ¢ world. The Church, as »| being weighed >| Therefore, a membership, who are loyal who know love and Tespect the law ment of the African Methodist E pal Church. inspiri of Bishop Noah W, Williams, who in his travels through- out the Grand Old F ‘District, has caused the Flag of Afri-} can Methodism, to be hung out em- out the Connection, to the changing African Methodist Episcopal all other organizations is in divine balances. she must have leaders and and govern- Pisco- REY. Wm, H. BURNETTE In order to meet the challenge of this new day, the African Methodist Episcopal Church, the Bearer of our entire race group, as it as Standard- regards her educational program, must place greater emphasis on the training of her ministry. I refer to a first-class School of Re University § hool of Religion is des- tined to become, with President Fred- erick D, Jordan at its head. Under the tchless am- blazoned with the fire of bition and leadership; that it takes to make an Episcopal District a blessing spiritually ally, socially, intellect ually, and financially, So today Afri- can Methodism. throughout dis- trict is the “White Ros jon our breast of hope. This is the splendid work accomplished by out jop and his wife, Mrs. Helen Armstrong Will- jams. In her travels with him, carries sunshine But back to the ideals of our Method- tsm and the extending of our beloved Church. The African Methodist Episco- pal Church, as a Constitutional Flag is over all alike. Therefore, all the Bish- ops, General Officers, College Presi- dents, Deans, Presiding Elders, Pas- tors, Local Preachers and the entire laymembership of the Church, should stand unitedly together in conserving the ideals of our Methodism and at the same time, in extending our beloved Church in the large Centers and in the Districts. Certainly we need churches in St. Louis,’ Kansas San Fran- Rural more City, Denver, Los Angeles, cisco, San Diego, Chicago, Detroit, and in all of the large Centers, W e also need more and) better churches in the will attract and Rural districts that : hold our people to our Methodism and service of both the local and General of si Gospel, Christ and Christ crucified with Him if need be to draw r i Zion, such as Western PAGE THIRTEEN vival. Such type of revival, that will not only increase the membership of our Church, but will borders into new fields. The business of the church through its ministry is soul saving and this one thing the church must do. Therefore, the church Cc also extend her annot afford to trim her sails to the wind of human. policies. She cannot afford to fall in line with men of cowardly silence on grave and unbecoming life. questions But through its ministry, she must declare the whole which comprehends God in crucified, and us all men unto Him. This is the way, by which the Church is to be extended Then why not, with Christ the Captain of our Salyation, extend the borders of our beloved Church? Some time ago, in an article Cap tion, “AS I THINK I WRITE I su gestec vat South Islands should be District. I still cont we hope to that fiel Bishop ina f his that since the 1 ber of eligi elect, there elected by th 1940, Then be conservec date a Secret NEW YORK, N. Y On Sunday, Dec, 12th, at the Metro~ politan A. M EB, Church, 132 W. 134th St., Rev. J. A. Sterrett, minister, Mr Pauline Puryear, the sister of Bishop D, H. Sims spoke at the morning service, subject “The Increasing Im portance of the work of women in the world,” In the evening Mrs. P, Puryear spoke at St, Luke A. M, E. Church subject “What is Your Life?” Both services were well attended, She was Church, \ : : Evangelism: There is an imperative need throughout the Church for a re- McLaughlin the guest of Miss M, I and the dinner guest of Mr, Edward Mickey and family, ===== DSC09924.JPG ===== PAGE FOURTEEN Buy Direct From Manufacturer and SAVE MONEY! WE MANUFACTURE A COMPLETE LINE OF CHOIR GOWNS PULPIT GOWNS EMBROIDERIES YARD Goops TRIMMINGS STOLES CAPS GOWNS AND CHOIR HATS, VESTMENTS CHURCH HANGINGS ACADEMIC HOODS Ask to see the New Blue and Maroon Robes and Caps ‘SEND FOR NEW CATALOGS Nationa] Academic Cap and Gown Co. PHILADELPHIA 821-23 Arch St. PENNSYLVANIA Crosses, Hymn Tablets, Bulletin Boards, Communion Service Altar Appointments CHRISTIAN RECORDER SUBSCRIPTION A. M. E. BOOK CONCERN REV. G. E. CURRY, Business Manager. 716 S. 19th Street Philadelphia, Pa. Please Renew my Subscription for One Year ( ) Check Please enter my name for a new Subscription for One Year ( NAME.. ADDRESS Inclosed find pie Order for $1.58. ) Check | sister of A. Wayman Ward of of By Chicago, died Monday, Decemb: after brief illness. She Was hy ‘4 Thursday i in Chicago, ‘brothers Present. Rey, 7. delivered the eulogy assis; ministers. tl ani aa 2 wy REV. GEORGE W. BABER Ebenezer A. M. E. Church Detroit, Michigan Under the leadership of ; our church has just succes its Fall Rally which res raising of $2,910.40 on Sund ber 5. Bishop John A. Grege us and preached. Our past pear before the General Commission when it mee Bishop and Mrs. Reverdy C_ Ransom FIFTY GOLDEN YEARS “The sands of Time Which from our hour glass have flown, = SOO ee ee ce ee eee ees) MORRIS BROWN COLLEGE ATLANTA, GEORGIA Wm. A. FOUNTAIN, Jr. President ' 2 ees Courses leading to Bachelor oi ‘Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees in the following divisions: Science, Social Science, Education, Languages, Philosophy, Commercial, Home Econo- mics, and Music. ——000—— Rated by Southern Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools. Member of Association of American Colleges. -« —o00o—— For further information write to the President, W. A. EON ees Jr. are golden. gomery to invite the Gei ( Their constant, shifting flow, ence to meet with us in Det Has lifted us to fifty terraces of Ser- a vice, Happiness and Content. Pain, suffering, bereavements, Children, and Children’s children : ave made the heart grow softer, = “cherish friends and comrades who] The A. M. E. Church Revie. suryive, /, 235 North Farson Street, To unscaled heights more glorious than] Philadelphia, Penna. have been, December 23, 1937, a Unmeasured by the hour glass of Time. To the members of t ne We shall await the welcome of the] Preachers meeting of ne Bridegroom of our souls.” vicinity, Philadelphia, Pa. Back across fifty years of sacrificial kg : : service in the ministry of Jesus Christ} Dear Christian Friends: a and for humanity, fifty years of strug- After wishing for a ie 3 gle and striving to salvage and redeem | joys and blessings of ae : the race; from mission to the episco-| is to tell you, I ad 4 pacy, outstanding leader, orator, preach- | from visiting conferenc a er, father, grandfather, statesman, mem- Alabama, ee . ber of the Ohio Parole Board, founder | and wish you to know, ae ‘if of the Fraternal Council of Churches, | the church is on the up-g s President of Board of Trustees, Wilber- | and financially. fener NE force University, friend,—the esteem-| I have just ae ji ie hem ed Reverdy C. Ransom, December 1, 193; ci Pde The above poem reveals the heart, enters a ee Ae CHRISTIAN mind, and spirit of the Bishop Be-| ‘the editor ae es Be ops loved. The church congratulates Poe and ai . Ransom. The Christian Re- 3 : pape prays God's blessings I shall not ee e ea rd upon them, ally against sai , y show that steps should be taken tc ; —Reprint from the Christian Recorder public, that THE NEW ane Rey, A. M. Snowden passed away at me oo a his home in Cleveland, Miss, on Dec. 26.} 18 ne wa is Pe eeeie your 7% The funeral was conducted by Bishop ' ier eye er bishop, Genet! L. Greene, on December 20. The de-} Pe P.. pea ete one of the leaders in the| cer, presiding elder, pas ‘ot, should be brough church and a member of the Jast Gener- at, vilifes and cee al Conference. represents our bishops and lea Yours faithfully, J, G, ROBINSON AN OPEN LETTER r) Geo hi V ERI ord pe editd Vera Ward, daughter of Presiding ‘Ber A M, Ward af California, and| GEORGETOWN, S. c. é _E. Curry, Concern, Joy came into my heart as I d with you from the basement top floor of the Allen Building ed the real business that was nh. have done a great work in the irchasing of this monument to Afri- ethodism, If the church will give sthe Proper encouragement this i will be free of debt ere the Bi | General Conference. aye reached the place in our Hlife where it behooves us all to with our most intimate friends Seek to muddy the streams and to eart and hands with those who to clear the streams that the of Allen may move on. Count me to help you reach your goal. Dless you in your honest, faithful, efficient endeavors, Brotherly, W. B. L. CLARKE. = ee ORTH LITTLE ROCK, ARK. Fourth Quarterly Conference thel AM. E. Church was held mber 19-29 with Rev. W. T. idge, presiding elder, Sunday morn- 9:30 the Sunday School was con- ed by our most efficient superin-| mt Prof. W. J.C. Hunter, At 11 the edifice was practically filled © choir was at its best. After ions, the presiding elder was pre- by the “Little Giant,” Rey. T. ndleton, our pastor. The pre- ler was at his best and he ied as never before; our hearts glad. 330 pm, the presiding elder another soul stirring sermon inistered the Communion. We home rejoicing, 7 night at 7:30 the business the conference was held Officers present and ready with ts, We have had a very suc- » Our financial reports for fexcelled our last year's re- we feel that we are growing mid bounds under the leader- the “Little Giant,” Rev. T. S. . Our pastor. ed the conference with a r the success of the coming year oe : WOMEN’S page ie NEW YEAR'S MESSAGE By Lulu E, Driver, Bessemer, Ala, As these lines are being Written the Weary and stooping form of 1937 is slowly Wending its Way toward the western horizon, soon to disappear, never to return, Just beyond eae east- ern horizon and so As iti? Time Passe S from our sight into history, what is written con- € in the book which carries, and js marked 19377” Ttis Customary for busine: take inventory “Volume ‘SS houses to Or stock at the end of each year. Might it not be well to look back oyer our lives twelve months and do like. we made our ideals high, tried to live up to them? Or have we been content to 80 along in a ca and unconcerned manner God, the world and our fellowmen owe Us everything and we return? The men and women of all ages who have been truly good and Sreat are those whose lives have been dedicated to God and their fellow men As we go into the New Year, we hear much of resolutions, the turning over of for us 's for the past e-wise? Haye and have we feel Owe nothing in new leaves. » etc, and there really is something about the first of the year that suggests a clear slate and and new plans, What place does your church occupy in your plans for y Year? time in it the Are you going to give some service, and will you con- tribute financially to its s support? You know your cl h deserves all of this, and as a Christian can you afford not to do it? As Christians think of your this My best church in way, Church—it gift to me. T have united with it in solemn coye- nant-that it shall have my best in at- tendance, prayer, patience, and represents Christ’s service, sacrifice, fe love. God has wonderfully blessed ing the year just closed, He f us succe zeal, giv sd us dur- as given in all of our efforts and for the church and above all iven us life, strength, love, struggles He ha a spirit of doing which enabled us to shun not the struggle but face it, What have we done for him in return? If and we have been indifferent and uncon- cerned let us resolye to “ new leaf” at once and make 1938 the best and brightest in our life and in the history of our church. Let’s do real service. “Service” is a great word, and when “Christian” it becomes the greatest and word in the world Let's resolve to be living exponents turn over a is placed before it, noblest of the gospel of peace and good will. Let’s lay aside so much fault finding . Let us get down for God. criticism, and gos THE CHRI§ TIAN RECORDER Win Tt Fergie cass 2 build up humanity; ore apt ae Parkersburg Station.—Rey_ Alonzo ets elp Ware, pastor, His Slogan: Give me a Place on which to stand and with my lever I will move the world. Buckhannon Bryant, Us, a *S, and see some beautiful soul w life isa benediction Station—Rey G A ! Pastor This Pastor is on the job, loyal to the cause. Does his work and leads his People to higher heights. Morgantown.—Rey. M. D Spiller, Pastor. This pastor will entertain the District conference this church will march on to victory. Huntington Station—Rey, B Life is just mies WE put into it, What are We putting into it? Life is largely what we make it, We can be happy or miserable, views we take are, according to the of living. It js what we rather than what We have, that and contented with and through him makes us happy to real business and service Did you ever notice that those who are always finding fault with others usually have a pretty good foundation of the same things of their own on which to work? The fault finder has a wonderful imagination for making the world go wrong, Let us not form the onference and the work for the Mrs, H, C, Morgan, habit of fault finding, Let's not car- ry what we think to be the faults of others, if tempted to do so, look around Nolen, pastor. The ma curio an who knows no In closing this message, I hope that Sie Doe ee the: "New Year" will bring spiriteat and] Winner, "4 Pastor. The Sout femiporal blessings and prosperity to Widen Cireuit—Rey. J. DK ee ne E With Te our ee for the Pastor. Will be heard from expand ing without Hin.” Tenn ony and never | his work and guthe n souls, A new or, ot Willithen be a truly! day at this place, “4 happy one and our hopes will be realin Weston Circuit—R T fi: Let us crown the New Year with| parte Loyal aud faa honest effort, success and victory; by| pendable. eh aS making an old year’s mistakes and fail. Franklin Circuit} 1. Fl °S stepping stones to a “New Year.” ellen, pastor ‘The Ou i a Eg Success by being patient, forbearing things to pass eee: hea and forgiving with your fellow men Mannington— R ae. in their efforts to make a “New Year's”! pastor. Hok Ppa ee burdens, heart-aches, and weaknesses dependable esa as the rounds upon the ladder of time Duffield Circuit—Rey J ¢ which he can mount with you to the| paste, Winey eee height of victory, and when the year head of the yi pies 1938" ‘shall close and if you are still| ing civean on the Distric, "4 among those whose path is along the Everettsville 2 = course of this life, you shall be cons Johnson, pastor ae ous that the has not been in yain, of himself : ‘ but that you are a bigger, nobler, and Meriden. — ev. I Pa truer soul tor, Rey. F rende: Ste service. The chur; ECHOS FROM WEST VIRGINIA | ney, | The March of the Wheeling District B, Taylor, By D. P. E. Motto—One Heart One Way. Wheeling Station—Rey. B. Ros. tor. Small in sta One Hand. ue. Big of Heart, a mind, quiet, yet bring things to which pass, loved by his people, Clarksburg Station Rey. RE lor. Lovable strer Tay iat AS a pure minded woman Divine the minds and hearts of his people Weirton Station, Rey, S. M. McBee, eminent Entrenched in pastor. Chivalrous, scholar, colorful fie ure. Firery great preacher, he is des- tined to lead the Wheeling district WALTER C. BECKET? Watch Weirton, 216 W. Coulter St. Phila. Pa Elkins Station—Rey. W. A, John- PHONE: GER. 0s& son, pastor. Preacher and pastor a| great leader his church is going over the top, nothing can stop him—Listen ee PRR EH RR RE eee R RE EERE REE EEE CHR hie WILD ROSE HAIR GROWER Formerly East India, now Wild Rose Will promote a full growth of hair Will also restcve the Strength, Vital- ity and Beauty of the hair, One Jar SO Cts. Sold by Druggists Big Money to Agonts Send for Wholesale Price E. B. LYONS 518 N. Central Oklahoma City, Olcla. Wild Rose Hair Grower Made In Oklahoma City—Sold Everywhere TEMPLE OIL for DARKENING THE HAIR ===== DSC09925.JPG ===== PAGE SIXTEEN PARIS, TENNESSEE DISTRICT HOLDS COUNCIL The Paris District Council was held in the Allen Chapel A. M. E. Church, Paris, Tennessee. The Rev. M. T. Ran- dolph, pastor, The council was called to order by our new presiding elder, Rev. G. M. Banks, Tuesday, December 7, at 10:45 a.m, The devotions were conducted by Revs. M. T. Randolph, M. L. Easley, and E. L. Hickman. After the de- votional service, Rev, Randolph pre- sented Dr. Banks to the members of the council. Dr, Banks stated that he was very well pleased to have been appointed presid elder of the Paris District and that he had come to work with the men of the district in the great program of Christ and His church. He stated that he had come not to be boss, but to be a berother and serve with the men. After many other ver e expressions of good will and fellowship, the roll was called and the following pastors answered: Revs. C. H. Harden, Greater Bethel, Jackson; M. T. Randolph, Allen Chapel, Paris; M. L, Easley, Clifton Cir.; Chas. Eskridge. Greenfield Cir.; and E. L. Hickman, Quinn Chapel, Paris, Tenn Bros. C. H. Jenkins, Luther Louis and Prof. Neblet; Sisters L. Thompson and Gennie Kerby and others. The Presiding Elder outlined his Program to the council and all the pastors and laymen present expressed their willingness to line up with the Program one hundred per cent. The District is still on fire haying been lighted in Union City at the West Tennessee Conference. I feel that the Paris District will moye forward under the leadership of our new presiding elder. E. L. HICKMAN CAMDEN, ARK. Bethel A. M. E. Church Rev. A. A. Cooper, Pastor First Quarterly Conference held since the Annual Conference Dec. 7-8, 1937. Sunday School opened on time, with the Supt. in charge, Bro. J. T. Toney. Very good lesson. Money raised $8.00 11 o'clock the Presiding Elder preached a wonderful sermon which was enjoyed by afl. He spoke from the Subject “Lay aside every weight of sin that so easily beset you and run the race with patience.” Our new pastor, Rev. A, A. Cooper is a wonderfal man and preacher, sweet wife and neice, We are proud of them and we love them simply because they are ours. Union services were held at 3 p.m, We had a strong sermon preached by Rev. W. M. son, pastor of Lee Chapel A, M. E. Church, Ellrado, used for a subject, “lord what wilt Thou have me to do?” Business session was held on Mon- day. Presiding Elder in charge, He led in the devotional service, after which organization. The Conference and every auxiliary responded. Money raised Dec. 7-8 $50.97. Paid P. E. $30.00; pastor $20.97. Rosie Lee Slaughter COCOCOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOCOCCoSSCoCS OO OOO ¢) VELOLPLPOPOSPOSS SOOOCSOSOOSOSOCOOSOSOOOOOSOOOOSOS Bethel A. M. HISTORY Tied Jelte. Guero <e- cuiisi ‘Se hae’ ine Near following the publication of this poem, acd sett he pee Ce Jeading eraneclst of his Church and Race. He ts wu miles, mostly by Auto in every State i he Canada; Conducted 400 successful Reyivals pin eee x ; is and the Christian Faith. His headquarters Riera 76 South oth secs Philadelphia, Pa. (AT A, M. E. BOOK CONCERN. 3 1H ‘Street, OOO COOOOC OOO SOS 4 ‘ A HALF CE , Ri NOTE are NTURY OF FREEDOM On the twenty-second day of September, in eighteen and sixty two, AA mighty clarion sounded beneath the Red, White and Blue, : “Down with arms!—Ye Southern Rebels!” cried Abe Lincoln to the breeze “Or one hundred days from now, I will set your Negroes Free!” : But the South received this message with a million scornful sneers, And pursued the bloody struggle without a thought of fear, So sure were they of victory upon the gory field, That they elected to die by thousands before one slave they would yield; So, at sunrise on the first day of Eighteen and Sixty-three, Abe Lincoln kept his promise and set the Negroes Free. Then began the fierce struggle of our fathers to achieve, The distinction that was fitting in a people that were Free With his loyal mate and mother sta ing bravely at his side, The ex-slave embarked upon a voyage o’er lifes tides, How many storms he has weathered, how many shipwrecks he has braved, Will never be known, this side of the grave; The daggers of prejudice that have been thrust in his breast, Will be numbered mayhaps when he sleeps with the blest, For no brains of earth, no matter how great, could total the sum of his Ex-Master’s hate:—When he looked with scorn upon his chattle of yore, As they stood now as Free men before his door. “Be gone ye ingrates’—Ont of my sight! How dare you assert that you have any rights; To freedom, to love, to happiness or home To enjoy such blessings, you were neyer born!” Cried the exmaster to the ex-slave with haughty scorn. So, the Freedman turned from hs ex-master’s door; without a crust of bread or a place to Go, a . But the fire of Liberty was swelling his breast, i So girding his mantle to master the test: He whispered “God helping me, I'll do my best! Dead indeed has been cruel Slavery, now for more than fifty years, But we pine not for her passing, or condone to shed a tear, Beneath the sod where she is sleeping, let her mold a million years, While the children of her victims split the breeze with rousing cheers! For the libérty given, by Abe Lincoln brave and true, Who decreed this mighty issue and pushed this mighty issue through, Who crystalized our liberty with the red blood of his veins And swept away to heaven where slavery does not stain. But hold!—for one brief instant, what of freedom, how enjoyed, Has the Negro with due valor, this precious boon employed? Has he proved his worth to freedom—Has he stood the acid test, Has he demonstrated without a doubt, that he is worthy of the best? Yes, a thousand times over, he has stood the acid test! On the firing line of battle he has stood up with the best: In the hour of direful danger when the call rang for a man— Like a bolt from the Blue, he has flashed to take his stand. In his fifty years of freedom, he has played a potent part, i In the pulse-beat of this nation. you could feel his throbbing heart, In her fields or Halls of Congress, or amid the clamoring din, You could find him keeping step—Marching on with other men. Through the perils of reconstruction, past the days of blood and strife, is He has journeyed, he has triumphed, ever yielding all to life, nai Yer the blood-strewn trail of progress, through the shadows of the night, been O’er the barrier and the fortress, he has triumphed on his flight; _ ‘4 And he’s journeying to the summit or iui To the land by Angels trod, wate 2 Yes, he’s going back to heaven, i i Yes, he's going home to God! = ies OOOO SOS SOO COSO OSC S POOL OSOOOSOOOOSOOSOOOSCSOSOGOOOOS OSC SOOO OOOO OOOO OO OOO OSC OOOO OOOO OC OSS.