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THE CHRISTIAN
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Miss Lottie G. Wright, Franklin,
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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
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Doxology.
SISTER MAY JONES
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LEXINGTON, KENTUCKY
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THE CHRISTIAN
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By Rev. Carlyle F Stewart
Minneapolis, Minn.
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Prayer: Deliver us, O Lor the] E real
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leaven of the Pharisees, that our lives tak s
may be thine in all of their phases.| Which th,,
Amen. sir
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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.
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‘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
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- 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,
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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, |
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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”
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EN CHRISTIAN
ENDEAVOR LEAGUE
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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? :
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. Feb. 14. A happy friendship.
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we avoid having our
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Prov. 18:24; 22:24,
Best Friends.
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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. |
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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
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[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
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through
and new life has n put in
C. A. SCOTT, M.D. SPEAKS TO|N
THE A.M. E. PREACHERS }t
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of all
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but it is
omas, pastor
ch well the spiritual
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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
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: 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
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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
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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
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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
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Grant, Bryn Mawr, Penna.; Rang
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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
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in God. We thank the Bishops, brethren and sisters who have stood if
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% 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
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