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PAGE SIXTEEN
DR. BENJAMIN F.
It is a fact beyond a reasonable doubt
that the ensuing General Conference
of 1940 will elect from three to five with you,” prayer by Supt. W. H. A Out th
Bishops. hast eternal life” The text was preached! Dupree “Then singing. We hada bess ane $50,000 to Morris re
Many good men, worthy men are with power. Collection was go00d.| fine Sunday School. 11 o'clock Rev. lege, Atlanta, Ga. “When 1
looking forward, such men as Dr. B.
MALLARD
ALABAMA’S CHOICE FOR BISHOP
THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER
MT. PISGAH A. M. E. CHURCH
Dale, South Carolina
On last Sunday the pastor spoke from
the text. St. John 6:68. “And Peter
said, Lord to whom shall we go; thou
Sunday night he spoke from Isaiah 0:1.
“in the year that King Uzziah died, FE
CITRA, FLORIDA
St. John A. M. E. Church
Sunday School was at the usual hour}
9:30. Singing, “Take the name of Jesus
John Pree preached a soul stirring
APRIL 2 4
BISHOP WRIGHT Conca
LATES BISHOP FouNT,,,"
Bishop R. R. Wright, Jr.
Africa, writes as follows abo, ot Sa
the large headlines in a half dozen q
papers about Morris Brown :
ATHE-OF
FICIAL ORGAN:
KDER
F. bayer: of ra ssc LN a Sere y=) chek ene emrent pete, Text Job 21:22. We entered getting $50,000 from the R Coltg ind
Butler, of Georgia, D. . Nichols, = : ~] into love feast meeting and had a lovely ‘ Ose A
2 eae pret sui i : ITE My OF THE AF ‘ .
N. Y., M. H. Collins, California and POUSIDE: _ the ss waa i je S ee ay meeting. Sister Annie Heath was con- ries Tat once found mysel/ Tejoicig SS oa ICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH.
many others. inl Ge ania, well ce eae nected back to her home church again}... iy poe ee! the oa AN OUR BROTH fi een lige
But since Alabama has never had} \°™ Bere on BEES mention ¢V-! from Tampa, St. John. Offering by}jaq pera and President Fount < ==
recognition upon the Bench of Bish- R. E. Brogdon who is running tls Sister Tena Mayo and Bro. Toney 9 been goin toh many Years, ang | UME XCI.—NO. 5
ops, we wish to write just a few Lap eeRESENT! oe # all pray for! \(-Cray, At 8 o'clock prayer meeting a they have had to ;,, vOre - : PHILADELPHIA, PA. THURSDAY, APRIL 20, 1939 PRICE FIVE CENTS
fines concerning her choice: Dr. B. F.f ons -a, oe abe age was opened by Bro. Henry Thomas. Pranks me But what's the , z
Mallard, pastor Bethel Church, Mobile,[~ 7 srr ae 4S! Prayer by Bro. James Brown. Scrip-]; a SOUR! tha ee EteCTED TOTAL OF
Ala. Dr. Mallard is a man of excep- fully able and a fine man who will treat f 1 R it was, “$50,000 on condition tha; PROVISIONAL OR OF $1,316.58 IS RAISED AT
gy gicaaee, i eee you and all who come in contact with ee lesson, -Rev< James “James, wake ris Brown raise a similar am ii Sie AME RI U eee
tional parts; a scholar, a preacher and x rae 2:17. Hymn 290 was sung after which nount.” 4 of Rain Fail; iri
. - him right. He is also a builder and i I reached for my check book ain Fails to Dampen Spirit of
great leader. As a graduate of Tal-l1 0... he was sent from God to be a the sermon was delivered by Rev. John] fnishing the paper, wrot, Ok bei THE GEM OF THE ANTILLES SOCIETY Mombets
ladege and Obenlin Universities, he] p ‘ aa Pree. Text St. John 1. He preached : BOMmOEE (A check 4 (“Gem of the Antilles” is th tic name for Cub:
: : » 3ishop, but is waiting on the chance. : eee, sent it to Bisho antai al sad tort Ee ele By I. P. Reynolds
is easily recognized as one of the best}1; you will help him at the General another soul stirring sermon. Friday] “No he hasn’t oe, &@ ig Folie
epared men in the church a ae Ee . 4 * . fi yet. He et) , } AMERICU i Say
He pes : yee eats ope iors Conference which meets in Detroit 1940 Fes aie er) ae Mee Hever iwet it. ie ae Reese ea ote eee a yeat ago 4 call came to the Bishops of the , Syke US; Ga: Toate mae acy
siructive ke adership and church build- DN wpe ae rae Gosia roud of x Pr sid 2 Bide + ae gratulate him, write his nice lette; eaten oa ne My ne ain isa sans Gl pa paar y ie la® es ny
ing, a a in Sue betterment, wi us to get our avec Bishop Flipper] P ny a Roe Setar: Cir DP eas congratulatory resolutions a; y Kittrel, N he oon, ay fey a ie eee Bene AM i ty dace Re
: z, an ae Big : e mee who] hack’ in) South Carolina. May’ God|4m@ PastOn Dx. Goodie. If we follow} too often do, the $50,000 will go by ss ney Cin August, 1938, a commission was appointed by the ae A ates eoney ceation, Sun-
sia ae os aps =a ho un-} bless him. ; these ees we a ee Tn fault. “Hishoptindeeresident a eric rary acai of Bishops R. C. Ransom, D. H. Sims, H. as Mere h eo who oe 2 ea
c 1 zly fights s yherever 47 ‘ ove. é hs 4 3 es, E. J. vard, J. A. 2 mie call of their dynamic pastor, Dr. T. J.
ata i “a Jeeta ere REV. R. F. DOCTOR. V e and see no alps i ister ohold Fee use WORPEMASE Cound, the cou J oward; J. A. Gregg and Dr. L. L. Berry, Secretary sch al aia ae ce eh ea i
he finds it. he cross will be magni pees SS Pe a Stevens connected again with her home] ;, the hardest—to Sa i e nt of Missions. This commission was subsequently enlarged by the ad- Davis, raised a total of $1,316.58, setting
fied, the advancement of the as- i ‘ = jet the Negroes dition of Bi Ad Netea ry i illiams ee, an all ti ecord for collections
ie tne ooh charth(bleacd fe] 2c ee church from Lakeland as she is here} raise $50,000. If everybody who « Ee re ae ak cow t vale: Cte a) Taek wei
sured, and the church blessed if he is Citra, Fla with feeble mother. The sick are all fe ill See oa 6 a r. J. R. Hawkins, Financial Secretary, and Reverends G. W. Baber
elected e i f a ean f Ng Brown Coll and W. P. Stevenson.
We call upon all delegates who have| ane ane hie aS poe oem 4 oney J. A. Goddie, Pastor ues E00, Sie one yawall be raised The Commission was sent to explore conditions iti
been elected and those yet to be elected| 2 Pa “ews, Mile SAN GAS SERS, D: ie i K JL P. E know Bishop Fountain’s great org resented to the Church 0 i ae h E SiN RS ae ena
to help us elect this program of men church at ul o'clock. At 7:30 our pas- r. J. C. Kelly, WISE ing genius will bring results; but | hop p i Paes % nh. On ou they were greeted as Heaven sent
puecges ROT i a tor, Rev. Goddie gave ie aPOthen one Giesresc laine beratick” apie and literally thousands of people thronged them begging
ie : eel f of those soul stirring sermons. He PEARSON, GEORGIA to a received into the membership of our Church.
ell, r ditor, you have made a} really preached and is a tome ianinia The Commission read into membership a number of people there and
splendid job of it and will be re-elected ter. On A 5 in POWEL CIRCUIT D N left a pastor in charge, and voted to add this “Gem of th illes”
‘ e thing about Rev. Goddie*he R. S. S. MORRIS ge, the Antilles
in 1940-for four more years and then|has no apology for sin. We believe Our second Quarterly Conference of Pawel Texas ; to the spiritual domain of the A, M. E. Church. The cause is so
to the Bishopric that God’ can use’4 minister like shat the Waycross District and Pearson Cir- The next General Conference ase urgent we found it necessary to take immediate steps to redeem the
Sam W.. Nichols, Member We do believe he has taken a real ean cuit was called to order March 4th! Ou, frst Caren Contes year off. Without being unfair tc (Continued on page 13)
General Conference 1940 for Jesus. Every Christian ought to 8 P. M. by Dr. D. W. Stephen, Pre} 1939 convened Februar awit D ober eee eS
sae . vi h 7 i
s (ary aad take, a céat aml ae yan Te ae Gang wider!) Birst (ym Now’ 188 ge eines a a , with church to seriously consider Dr. S. S. ; y 7] z |
CAREY TEMPLE A.M.E. CHURCH) not stand for anything bett : Prayer by Rev. S. M. Gordon. Second] ,; ._N. McGrew, Presiding Elder, prq Morris, Secretary-Treasurer of the A.|of the church are. sick. . Without re-|),. Lhe Christian Recorder is-our oldest |
Chicago, Illinois Now. Brats y = ng CREE: ¥ TaN 192. Script oe j siding. He preached an excellent s ¢. E. League for 16 years. He is a| flecting upon any individual, I maintain | Organy abd the oldest paper owned and
4 Now Brother Williard Evans is back| "Y™" “°- - Scripture Lesson was! mon at noon—that was enjoyed by al ati ee, opin j isis managed by group: ’ The Editor‘is|
re i JO) native Of Virginia, and a graduate from the same opinion now; This is common | Manag your group. The Editor is
home again from the Hospital, but not taken from Acts 12:8, after which the) At 3 P.M. Dr. H. F. Cooper, th B Monica : T - | knowledge, and is quite evident in otir finely trained, courageous, loves | th
The Second Quarterly Conference| well. Sister Aldoro Mayo is back but above hymn was sung. The Presiding] pastor of Bethel. Corsicana Static ee Pee aie conus Beclees i: i i ey : ae » are} church and works anes iy Ba at
was held recently. Inspiring devotionals| in a pitiful condition. Elder gave some encouraging words to cal Seminary. Dr. Morris’ long service] church publications. terhaps w® are ard day and night
were lead by the pastor. The loyal
members under the leadership of Rev.
U. S. Robinson have made great
strides toward the development of a
bigger and better church. During the
We are trying
to do all we can for her. Brother
Dupree, the Sunday School Superin-
tendent just back from the doctor with
his wife who has been very ill three
months, and doesn’t seem to be im-
the Conference, after which he pro-
nounced the Conference open for busi-
ness. After the organization, the Dis-
ciplinary Questions were asked followed
by the reports. All reports were good.
was at his best in his sermon and
hearts were, made glad. ~ The spirit
high. Quite a few visitors from Corsi
cana, Pelham and Ennis were pr
The splendid set of officers and
to blame, but the time has come for us
| as metropolitan pastor and General Of- |
to think seriously, soberly and courage-!
ficer peculiarly fit him for the bishopric.
| He is a very fine Christian gentleman
_and loyes the church. At the General
Conference in 1932 he received over
ously, about a new program.
For example, the Recorder. The,
Women’s Christian Recorder has sus-|
The Western Re-
to give us a worthwhile publication. But
he is handicapped.
heavily
This young man is
burdened and merits the sup-
port of the connection. The paper is
our largest and costs moré to print than
any other. All will readily agree that
THE REV. T. J. DAVIS
The rally featured by the presence
bers rallied liberally to make the q 125 Pe tak ri ee eye
a ye wi ee iti i ‘ . F S votes when his Bishop, dnd district] pended publication. nS ACO bes
quarter there ‘were"thisty, ia i Wee pan a Or Sites aaa Quarterly Conference was called off, success. The Presiding Pldcr F were pledged to tia Under Dr.|corder is good when the Editor is able) *t has been greatly improved by Editor Bishop Wy. A...) Fountain ata
* ae three of them sat sae a son Pies Najed little. The Mis-| and opened Sunday 10 A.M., March Sth.) paid in full; and a few dollars \ Mortigh aueesarmehe ere. celebrated| to publish it, but tike the others it suf-| Singleton’s management in appearance, slate
¢ financial gains were very great. sionaries here are still on the job. lay bei a high day on through “ Gre a aie CTPA Pe sey i “This church is t
job Sunday being ig! ye : gh|for the pastor. With Dr. Mecbr the Sesqui-Centennial at Memphis,| fers for lack of support. The church| contents, and yalue but he should not hee eh Bidhop “Rotnt ie,
the Departments and Clubs in the
church reported on their financial ef-
forts and a grand total of $1412.00 was
REV. J. A. GODDIE, Pastor
DR. T. C. KELLY, Presiding Elder
Sunday School.
Dr. Stephen preached two soul stir-
ring sermons to a packed house. The
leading the van and with the e
tion of the officers, members and !
we are bound to succeed. The Pre!
elects an editor, and without giving him
any help, expects him to get out a
This is not right. Neither is it
Tenn. two years ago. This year he
will lead us to the shrine of Allen in
be expected to make brick without
straw.
How are we to deal with our publica- fl
(Continued on page
is a ‘ Philadelphia for another conclave of| paper. * ;
raised. j ' ae School was well attended. The| amount of $26.35 was raised. Rev. R.| ing Elder is a live wire. I’m sure tl Pyouth, en subject is Beene, good business sense, or Christian. The|tions? The great United Methodist In This issue
Following the reports Attorney A. | foPIc was well discussed under the|T. Brown, pastor in charge; Dr. D.| Corsicana District will hold her ow Lind RNMEEE Stidi well prepared. Ele Southern Christian Recorder is sick. | Episcopal Church which will have
T. Blakemore was elected District
jleadership of our Supt., Mr. James E.
W. Stephen, Presiding Elder.
DR. W. N. McGREW, Presiding El
The Editor has worked hard and has
has vision and depth of soul. He is
8,000,000 members will have ONE OR-
Steward to attend the District Confer- eee pote Sunday School ad- SALLIE STANFORD W. E. BAILEY, Patt ignitied ape eully teepresenttative. made definite improvements, but the GAN, “The Methodist.” We will have) The Daily Altar-
eth te pase # e poner saree 3 aaa pete Ns % 6 —Dr. S. L. Howard] time which he might have spent in his about one-eighth the number, or) Rev. Carlyle F. Stewart 2
year were confirmed by the Presiding ‘ Bap dinner. Rey. Davis REAL ESTATE FOR SALE office improving and building a credi-| 1,000,000 members. But where they will Sunday School Lesson.. .:....+-+ 3
Elder, Rev. B. ot lage ht oe prt er amis our Pre- OUR CHURCH PUBLICATION table paper he has been compelled by| have ONE paces we have eeenen eee aed ae :
ie ke ee M his ae % M Ke = es ae West Philadelphia quality modern perch front dwellings, for Homes or By D. H. Sims circumstances to spend yon the road. papers a ONE cis aan mae “haead Easter War Recruits :
sh rs. Anna King, the Rev. We should not elect Editors and then|the “Voice of Missions. THE} A Real Challenge
ISRAEL MEMORIAL A. M. E. |J. H. Wilson and his wife and three of Investment greatly reduced prices and terms. z poys out of them. We will| TRUTH OF THE MATTER IS WE| The Church Press 4
CHURCH his officers from Plainfield, N. J. Rev. Teach your Dollars to have more Cents. Be your own Investor } eo ofthis article ae ae some 0 as sued press this way.] HAVE TOO MANY PUBLICATIONS.| Now The Peace...-.-.0ses0-05- 4
Newark, N. J. Wilson was also guest speaker of the List mailed upon request. eral Cree Bee tne ae sete: The A. M. E. Review needs a blood| All of them put together will not total) The City Was Filled With her
F 3 afternoon which we all enjoyed. a Titles G by teed ion of our great church upon some of] transfusion. The highly respected and 50,000 subscribers, when the Chersian} Voice— ‘ i
jee a prot oiria ger Pith siete. ne No. 6, the ladies . the things which I think we should do} veteran Editor no doubt has sone his ae eee rapa a eel ‘ Naat of the Week) . :
was well attended. Our Presiding El-| that served such a wonderful dinner: OHN ADAMS. Attorne for j 2 the ugly part remains that our| The est thing we could do in Detroit] Pointed Points . ays 5
: s Z Ft Ats good. You will remember that} best, Dut thé 6 next year will be to enact some legis-| The Churchman Afield 5
der, Rev. W. H. King delivered a
soul stirring sermon while the Inter-
mediate Choir fill the choir loft. This
Madames Roberta Freeman, Pres
dent; Marie Gay, Treas.; Amelia
Foote, ‘Sec.; Shallot Bently, Willie
5641 Market Street
' Philadelphia, Pa.
magazine does not reflect the
religious culture and that of the largest
and oldest group 0! organized Negro
T said in Charleston, S. C. two years| quarterly
4g0 in the Council of Bishops’ sermon
lation giving us a large, strong official
organ with an efficient chief editor with
This
The Christian Recorder Pulpit
Rey. Wm. A, Dorsey
The Vision of a Seer-
Specializg in Real Estate since 1880. dclivered before my collegues, the Con-
hectional Council and a large group of
orshippers that several departments
CHRISTIAN
associates and a trained staff.
(Continued on page 12) /
Methodists in the world, and the church
is to blame.
RECORDER OBSERVES 91st ANNIVERSARY
50,000 New Subscribers
being their first appearance they were Mae McClary, Minnie Wright, Mattie
one hundred per cent good. Our Sun-| Gore, Mary Tazwell, Lenora Edward.
CONNECTIONAL YOUNG PEOPLE’S CONGRESS
Philadelphia, June 18-2200
Rey. W. R. Gullins, Sr
Goal:
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the lighthouse, the light in the tower] al finances, and mores days of connec 7 ee CORD ree ae PAGE THREE
e gleams radiantly and defiantly, per-| tional finances, and more days of > Y the fine J. See
ee H : ; con. SUNDAY SCHOOL LESSON é ews that we knew ne ale) e
h eB D aily | tectly undisturbed by the pounding of| nectional prayer and evangelism, On, fh mired. Then, something dea ie . ree Cay best tests of a Christian] for Christ.” Acts 1:8. We were hap-
‘ wave and wind; and when the mighty! Read Acts 20:32-35. most before we knew it, nearly eee No toon ep u Py to present the Revs: John Mack
sea subsides, pursued by a tender calm,} Prayer: PU ae Lesson IV April 23} one was telling some tale of how be haa Chess ai! a me ay man aland L. Murphy, visiting ministers of
t a Tr the lighthouse stands triumphantly] “Lord, help me live from day to day PAUL WINS RECOGNITION For | been mistreated by some Jew. Oxclacantese se heart is still filled with| the Baptist Church. Rev. G. Gilbert
above the waters, seemingly more se- In such a self forgetful way, GENTILE CHRISTIANS told how he had been cheate. din: thal evoe OnE 1 ph aR i our local minister, Mrs. J. Bennett
cure than ever. As we the “straight| That even when I kneel to Pray, Lesson Text: Acts 15:23-29. Galatians| S#!€ of a suit of clothes ; another told| without a willingness to hy church ‘Brown, District President and wife of
hard pathway tread,” let us not forget} My prayer shall be for others.” 2:1, 2, 9, 10. how he had been hornswoggled in a| part of all the people © on the} our Presiding Elder, also Mrs. L. C.
to be “steadfast, and unmovable, al- deal for a house; another told how he ; Parker Brown, Conference Branch
By Rev. Carlyle F Stewart ways abounding in the work of the << Acts 15:23 and they wrote thus by| #4 been jostled by a Jew in an eg PRAYER THOUGHT President. d
Misienpole, Mian Lord.” GRACE AT THE TABLE them, The apostles and the elders, tor; another told how a Jew had rushed By William Chalmers Covert Sunday afternoon 3:30 o'clock the
Read James 1:1-4. brethren, unto the brethren who are of|#head of him at a bank—and so the asi Bs a ae Pastor of’ St.
i 4 pele 4 merry t: i aul A. M. E. Church of
The Locd fn nisl, eatel wot Prayer: Blessed God, Our Father, in ae = the cee hes and Syria and nid aS spipescte, until suddenly! We beseech Thee, O God, that Thy| Texas, and his bed fb54 1 ipa
that call upom him, to all that call| Hermas wrote as follows: “How then, the strife and tribulation, give as} Lord Jesus, continue to bless us, ang Cilicia Oe porasmuch as. we oe) cried out: “Hold, I thought we| Holy Spirit may so fill the hearts of extions hnideed eee ae w ili
upon him in truth. He will fuléll| Sir, shall a man know which of them strength as those “seeing the invisi-) make us thankful for this food and fo, have pe he Bs. ee on har eed oth Ney pice the| Thy believing servants, throughout the delivered the ooastahes ibee "The
the desire of them that fear him; he| is a prophet and which a false prophet? | ble. Help us not to be tossed about} all Thy past and present blessing, from us haveryrou ss you with words, ee ought we were trying to|church, that harsh and unholy contro-| Christian and the cathe aire P. in
ae their cry, and will eave} Hear, he said, concerning both the pro-| but steadfast in the time of trouble. | Amen. subverting your souls; to whom we gave © good will and understanding.”| versies may not enter in to mar her} 92:12 : as:
Saturday, April 22
“NOT WANTING IN DEVOTION”
Not slothful in business.”—Romans}
12:11
Good speed translates this passage:
Not wanting in devotion.” The word
rendered “business” means earnest-
We are not to be
purpose or
ness or diligence
zeal
m our
¢ is no substitute for devotion;
nor can a lazy man be a devout one.
All of energy must be directed
and focused toward “the will of God”
one’s
f attain the power and au-
thority necessary to triumphant living
Siren of the things of this
world will pull us off our true course
onto the destructive rocks if we do
not keep our attention on the true
pupose of our living and deaden our
crams of a
yoices
deceptive
Religion without pas-
ears to the
slothfal spirit
sion is like form without content.
Read Proy. 6:6-11.
Prayer: With all of the passion and
trength of our hearts we would follow
after Thee, O Lord our God, may today
with zeal for Thee. In
find us alive
Jesus name.—Amen.
Sunday, April 23
ON FIRE
“Fervent in spirit.”—Romans 12:11.
No man who does not possess, will
ever be able to possess others. Preach-
have felt the
the spirit will be
aflame. Ministers who preach with
“hot hearts” will not have worries over
empty pews. Laymen who burn with-
in will always arouse those whom they;
ers and laymen who
touch of divine
meet.
A preacher once complained to a
famous actor that.so many people went
to hear the actor speak fiction, while
he, the preacher, had only a few to
hear him speak the truth. The actor
replied, “The reason I carry the peo-
ple and you don't is simple: you speak
the truth as though it were fiction,
while I speak fiction as though it were
the truth.”
Read Isaiah 61-8,
Prayer: Our Father, who art in
heaven and in earth, may we tarry at
the altar until we be endued with pow-
er from on high.—Amen.
Monday, April 24
SERVING THE LORD
——$—$ ne
“Serving the Lord.”—Romans 12:11. | for his kingdom.” atior
It all sounds so simple; and talk is! When the storm beats furiously on less days for inga'
phets, and as I am about to tell you so
you shall test the prophet and the false
prophet. Test the man who has the
divine Spirit by his life.”
Serving the Lord is a wholehearted
task. It is to be with “all thy heart,
and with all thy soul, and with all
thy mind.” Truly one has said: “It
does not take much of a man to be a
Christian; but it takes all that there is
in him.” We all do well to remember
the pathetic, inconsolable words of
Cardinal Wolsey to the effect that if
he had served his God as faithfully as
he lrad his king he would not have
been cast off in his old age.
Read Matthew 5:1-6.
Prayer Thought:
“A charge to keep I have,
A God to glorify;
Thursday, April 27
“Continuing instant
Romans 12:12.
In hope rejoicing, steadfast in the
time of trouble, and finally persistent
in prayer.
helps us to be steadfast in the time of
tion of our being persistent in prayer.
Our church was recently redecorated
front walls on either side of the organ,
“Prayer Changes Things.”
“Prayer is the soul’s sincere desire,
Uttered or unexpected;
The motion of a hidden fire
A never dying soul to save That trembles in the breast.”
And fit it for the sky. Not only prayer, but prevailing pray-
- .| er is what we need. Goodspeed trans-
Tuesday, April 25
IN HOPE REJOICING
“An upright man can do a great deal
-| by prayer when he tries.”
“Rejoicing in hope.”—Romans 12:12.| need of the hour is not for men and
Our hope is not to be watered down| women with money or power but for
to a weak, ineffective level; but we are}men who know to be persistent in
to be “happy” in our hope. Our hope} Prayer. :
is to be joyous because of its power.| Read James 5:13-19.
Carey, the great missionary, used to Prayer:
say: “Except great things from God;|“O Thou, by whom we come to God,
attempt great things for God.” Hope| The life, the truth, the way!
becomes the driving force of our ef-| The path of prayer Thyself has trod;
forts. Another has said: “You can-| Lord, teach us how to pray.”
not put a great hope into a small soul.”
A famous preacher explained his fond-
ness for gardening by saying that it
keep alive in him the sense of expect
ancy.
“This is our faith tremendous—
Our wild hope, who shall scorn—
That in the name of Jesus,
Friday, April 28
THE DUTY OF BENEVOLENCE
“Distribution to the necessity of
saints.”—Romans 12:13.
There has been a marked decline in
benevolent offerings in most churches.
The world shall be reborn!” Accordingly to my experience and ob-
Read Romans 8:24-25. servation, the officer of the church
Prayer: “Increase our faith, con-| who rejoices over increase giving for
firm our hope, and perfect us in love.” | benevolence, is an exception rather
than the rule. Why? True enough,
money for missions has not always
been wisely expended by the various
departments; business like methods
Wednesday, April 26
“STEADFAST IN TIME OF
TROUBLE”
“Patient in tribulation’—Rom. 12:12.|and economy is a strange word to
When we are “in hope rejoicing” we| many of our leaders. But this is only
find it easy to be “steadfast in the] half the story. The zeal and Passion
time of trouble.” Henry Ward Beech-| for giving are diminishing, mainly be-
er used to say that troubles are often| cause we think too much in terms of
the tools by which God fashions us for] money rather than men. The wide
better things. He went on further to| world is suffering thru the lack of em-
say “Instead of cares, burdens, and} phasis not upon money but upon stew-
troubles being so many misfortunes,| ardship. Men will realize their duty to
they are the influences by which God| others whenever they have been con-
means to develop every element of our] verted to a sound view of the obliga-
being, and polish it, and make it meet] tion of stewardship and the moral im-
plications of following Jesus. We need
AS
PERSISTENT IN PRAYER |
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When I Survey The Wondrous Cros,
,
1
If we rejoice in hope, it] When I survey the wondrous cross
On which the Prince of glory died,
trouble and both rest on the founda-| My richest gain I count but loss,
And pour contempt on all my pride
2
and in seeking for a motto for the] Forbid it, Lord, that I should boast,
Save in the death of Christ, my God
we decided that one of them should be] All the vain things that charm me most,
I sacrifice them to his blood.
3
See, from his head, his hands, his feet,
Sorrow and love flow mingled down
Did e’er such love and sorrow meet,
Or thorns compose so rich a crown’?
4
lates the famous verse of James 5:16] Were the whole realm of nature mine
That were a present far too small
The great} Loye so amazing, so divine,
Demands my soul, my life, my all
—Amen
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no commandment; 25 it seemed good
choose out men and send them unto you
with our beloved Barnabas and Paul, 26
men that have hazarded their lives for
the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.27 We
have sent therefore Judas and Silas,
same things by word of mouth. 28 For
it seemed good to the Holy Spirit, and
to us, to lay upon you no greater burden
than these necessary things: 29 that ye
abstain from things sacrificed to idols,
and from blood, and from things
strangled, and from fornication; from
which if ye keep yourselves, it shall be
well with you. Fare ye well.
Galatians 2:1 Then after the space
of fourteen years I went up again to
Jerusalem with Barnabas, taking Titus
also with me. 2 And I went up by
revelation; and I laid before them the
gospel which I preach among the Gen-
tiles but privately before them who
were of repute, lest by any means I
should be running, or had run, in vain.
9’and when they perceived the grace
that was given unto me, James and
Cephas and John, they who were re-
puted to be pillars, gave to me and Bar-
nabas the right hands of fellowship,
that we should go unto the Gentiles,
and they unto the circumcision; 10 only
they would that we should remember
the poor; which very thing I was also
zealous to do.
GOLDEN TEXT: A man is not justi-
fied by the works of the law, but
through faith in Jesus Christ. Gal-
latians 2:16.
THE LESSON BROUGHT DOWN
TO DATE
By John R. Ewers
The tables are turned; for in our les-
Son it was a question as to whether the
Jews could admit the Gentiles into the
Christian fellowship, and today it is
4 question as to how you and I will
*egard the Jews. I may tell you that
“or years I have deliberately and by
Power of will given myself to the task
of trying to create a better feeling and
Understanding between Jews, Catholics
unto us, having come to one accord, to
who themselves also shall-tell you the
Then the conyersation came back to the
original tack. It was all rather humi-
liating, for it showed how, even in the
unity or spoil her life with the yenom
of worldly and partisan debate. Bring
all those who lead Thy church so close
choicest group, prejudice may take the
lead.
Now, this is a vital problem. Unless
we want to witness in this land of the
free something like we are seeing in
Germany, we must be Christians. First
of all, we need to remember that Jesus
was a Jew. Once we grasp that idea
it will steady us. Then we need to
think of the Jewish Philosophers, Jew-
ish poets, Jewish musicians, Jewish
dramatists, Jewish religious leaders—
that thought will cause us to set a
guard upon our lips. Then we need to
consider the grand men and women
Whom we know who are Jewish. That
should completely settle the problem.
This question is acute—it is at the
cutting point right now. I refuse to
consider anything else in this lesson.
There is no use going back two thou-
sand years, if we neglect this situation.
Get it firmly in your mind that in the
early church the Jews were big enough
to take the Gentilés in and today you
and I must be Christian enough to take
in the Jews.
Having said this, I will now go on and
say another thing: The Jews, here in
America, ought to wake up and tell
their own people something. Leading
Jews should teach their own people to
get over any superiority complex which
they may have and they should teach
their own people to be doubly careful
not to present any cause for offense.
That is important. Fair and consider-
ate dealing is necessary all around. We
must be fair to the Jews and the Jews
must be fair with us. Ethics in busi-
ness must be preserved. There can
be no lasting good fellowship unless
both Jews and Gentiles practice fair
dealing always and everywhere.. Many
sensitive Jews are quivering today under
the unbrotherly attitude of so-called
Christians. Now, it is our turn to ex-
tend the hand of understanding to our
Jewish brothers and sisters. This must
be done sincerely and the hour has
arrived.
POINTERS
By Roy L. Smith
2nd Protestants. I have had many
Pleasant and profitable experiences in
his business. But prejudices are pre-
we High wall are built by preju-
dices, ‘
Not long ago we had in our home, one
Yening, a select company of men and
"omen. We found ourselves discussing
. treatment of the Jews in Germany.
© all affirmed our conviction that we
Ust guard g
N Our coun
against any such outbreak| “brother” than to think of I
We began to talk about | a brother.
Some people get their greatest satis-
faction in life out of troubling other
people. ‘
There are always those self-appointed
inspectors of other people’s orthodoxy.
There are all too many people in the
world who are ready to say, “Let my
conscience be your guide.”
Tt is much easier to call a man
him as being
to Christ and let them be so completely
imbued with the gentleness and tender-
ness of his grace, that although differing
widely they may in all things show
forth the love of God dwelling richly in
their hearts to the glory of his church.
Prosper all plans set for the healing of
schisms. May Christian brotherhood
be hastened by the exigencies of this
generation, thereby fortifying the
church of God to resist the forces that
seek her undoing. Preserve, we pray
Thee, every essential thing in the doc-
trines and traditions of these families
of the faith, but show them how, in
the exercise of true love and mutual
trust they may draw closer to him who
hath loved us and given himself for us.
Thus may Thy will be done on earth
as it is in heaven. In Christ’s name.
Amen.
DAILY BIBLE READINGS
M. Acts 10:9-16
T. Acts 15':6-11
W.. Acts 13:44-49
Bre Acts, 15-13-21.
F. Galatians 2:1-10
S. Galatians 2:11-21.
i} Revelation 22:16, 17.
—The 20th Century Quarterly
Ballinger, Texas
The second Quarterly Conference was
held with Tyree Chapel A. M. E.
Church February 24-27. The Rev. J.
Bennett Brown, Presiding Elder of the
San Angelo District, Rev. V. T. Her-
ron, Pastor.
Services began Friday night. Love
Feast was preceded by a sermon from|
the Rev. Willie Grimes, assistant pas-
tor of Mt. Moriah Baptist
A splendid sermon was delivered. Subj. |
“Press On.” Phil. 3:14. It seemed,
like a spiritual awakening. Many
tears were shed, and shouts of joy wit-
nessed in this Love Feast.
Sunday morning—Sunday School and
11 o’clock services were well attended.
The Presiding Elder gave to us a won-
derful message. Subject: “Witnesses
Church. |
Spruce 2680
CHARLES H.
CHEW, Jr.
FUNERAL DIRECTOR
2121-23-25 Christian St, Phila. |
It was indeed a privilage to ha
ye one
of Texas best ministers and his splen-
did choir who furnished the music
Collection for the afternoon $11.57
Sunday night 8 P. M. Presiding El-
der Brown preached a soul stirring
sermon, Subject: “Tell others about
Christ.” Mark 5:19. The Lord’s Sup-
per was administered to a loyal number.
Everyone present seemed full of the
Holy Spirfit
Monday night 8 P. M.—The business
session of the second Quarterly Con-
ference opened with Miss Elizabeth
Jackson, acting secretary. Mr. M. (
Barnes elected marshal, Mrs. V. T
Herron, reporter to Church papers,
Elizabeth Jackson, reporter to secular
papers. The Presiding Elder compli-
mented the members of Tyree Chapel
for their peaceful
Presiding El
Our pastor, Rev. V
and —_co-o)
spirit
n ex-
pressed his appreciation to the member
ship for their loyal suport. Amount
raised in this quarter, $27.17
MRS. V. T. HERRON
FLOYD, FLORIDA
The second Quarterly Conf
St. Philip A. M. E. Chure
March 12th, presided over by Rev
C. H, Burgess, Presiding Elder of
jthe Monticelle District. The Pr
Elder was present on Sunda
12th, Sunday School opened at 9:30 with
Bro. D. H. Blake, Supt
At 11:30 o’clock regular service was
opened by the Rey. A. W
Saunders conducted devotionals,
after which the Presiding
ice of
was held
in charge
pastor
the
Elder was
He selected his text from
St. John 14:2, “I go to prepare a place
for you.” The Church is going onward
presented.
and upward under the administration of
our beloved pastor, Rey. A. W. Saun
This very successful
quarterly conference.
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EASTER WAR RECRUITS THE CHURCH PRESS
We cannot get around the fact
According to an Associated
1908-1900 | Press dispatch the British War]that magazines are correct
MEMBERS Otfice hoped to get a big mtlux ot} guages or the quality and level ot
ASSOCIATED NEGRO PRESS army recruits during the Easter} our rehgious ana intellectual lite,
CALVIN'S NEWSPAPER SERVICE
yacation. kach of the 10,000 oi-
ficers and men who took a four-
day Easter leave irom Aldershot
was promist $1 and three days
extra leave for every acceptable
recruit brot in during the vacation.
Eyen in this grossly materialistic
age such a program does not seem
to be in keeping with the spirit of
the season. Rounding up young
Contributing Editors: Carlyle F.|™en to stick bayonets in the
Stewart, Josephine T. Washington, T.] stomachs of other young men, to
Jefferson Clement, Elizabeth = M.«| mix human brain with mud, to
Thomas, Howard D. Gregg, Milton S.| drop bombs irom airplanes upon
J. Wright, G. Wayman Blakley :
Charles H, Wesley, Juanita ica old men, women, and children. In
this manner Easter was observed!
Mitchell, A. Wayman Ward, Harry V.
the A. IML E. xXeview, Ihe Voice
ot Missions, and the Journal of
Religious Education reflect the
religious culture of the church at
its best. Lf they do not, we have
none to blame but ourselves. By
the same reasoning The Southern
Christian Kecorder, and The
Women’s Christian Recorder, The
Western Christian Recorder, and
the Christian Recorder are the
mouthpieces of an organisation
which two years ago celebrated
its Sesqui-Centennial and repre.
sent the best of which the church
is capable in religious journalism.
H. K. STRAUSER
SERVICE
Entered at the Pest at
phia, Penna. as Second Class
Matter
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PubEshed Weekly at the
A.M.E. Beok Concern
716 S. Nineteenth Street
Philadelphia, Penna.
Bishop D. H. Sims, Presidenr
Bishop M. H. Davis, Vice-President
Richardson. in England. Selah. No straight thinking person can
George A. Singletom, Editor and -| reasonably deny that our press is
Manager A REAL CHALLENGE sick from undernourishment. It
is anemic and has the rickets. Who
isto blame? Ourselves. We have
| put our publications in isolation
A. M. E. Church, Allentown, N. J.,' wards and allowed them literally
member of the New Jersey Con-|to starve to death. Let us hope
Address all correspondence to: The ference is at once a prophecy and! that the next General Conference
Christian Recorder, 716 South 19th|® challenge. He has been in the} will deal courageously and fairly
Street, Philadelphia, Pennsyivania. church of Allen only two years| with our press, and leave the old
but has done more than many of| beaten path of mere political ex-
our brethren when he paid ten| pediency. Why make flesh of one
SUBSCRIPTION RATES The Reverend John H. Sheffer,
| Year, $1.50; 6 Months, $1.00; Single} a white minister, pastor of Union
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THURSDAY, APRIL 29, 1939 subscriptions for the Christian Re-| and bone of the other?
corder, and entered the Hall Of
Fame, a distinction which only a NOW THE PEACE
OO
few enjoy. He is a white man, of
Pennsylvania Dutch stock, but
God is no respecter of persons and
cares nothing about the color of
a man’s skin.
This servant of the Most High,
by joining the African M. E.
Church’ challenges American
Christianity and causes us to see
another frontier. Since we have
a gospel of the “brotherhood of
man,” why not see to Christianise
other white people? Jesus drew
no color-line and the African M.
E. Church does not stand for seg.
regation or Jimcrowism. This
present writer, himself, has taken
white members ito the church.
Home's not merely, four square walls, J. F, A. Sisson, a white man was
Though with pictures hung and gilded;| ome of the early pioneers and be-
Home is where Affection calls— came Secretary of the General
Filled with shrines the Hearth had| Conference. He died in Arkansas.
builded!
aoe Go pao oo emp dove, Feorderege! pone bal gn ers
Sailing ‘neath the hea " 5 °
ae where pine aa 2 a tionship to the A. M. E. Church
Home is where there’s one to love us. | W@% caused by white members in
the former. We have a gospel|
Home’s not merely roof and room, ethic which will in the end make
It needs something to endear it; its way as the only salvation of all
Home is where the heart can bloom, | the people. Upon the platform
Where there's some kind lip to cheer it! built by Richard Allen wel staal.
What is home with none to meet,
None to welcome, none to greet as? We thank the Reverend Dorsey
Home is sweet, and only sweet, for having made us acquainted
Where There’s one we love to meet| with Brother Sheffer. God bless
us! them both. They are worthy.
Finally Franco has won the
civil war in Spain. He is a dicta-
tor of the Hitler-Mussolini ilk, and
a Fascist. His victory means a
strengthening of the Alleman-
Italo bloc and the Berlin-Rome
axis. Now the peace affords an
opportunity for further prepara-
tion to advance the Swatiska and
the Fasces against religion and
race,—especially against Jews and
black peoples.
It is too late to lock the stable
after the horse has gone. Haille
Selassie lifted his voice in the wail-
ing cadences of a Jeremiah and
called England and France to curb
the rapacity of Mussolini. They
refused. Now Italy, and Germany
have the hypocritical democracies
cornered. War seems to be imi-
nent. When it comes, the ex-
ploited and proscribed peoples will
be called upon to save the last
vestiges of civilisation. ;
EDITORIAL OF. THE WEEK
hand
THE CITY WAS FILLED
WITH HER VOICE
Weekly Thought
Poverty is uncomfortable, as I can
testify; but nine times out of ten the
best thing that can happen to a young
man is to be tossed over and com-
pelled to sink or swim for himself.
—James A. Garfield
Weekly Poem
HOME IS WHERE THERE IS ONE
TO LOVE US
The concert which Marian An-
derson, world-famous Negro con-
tralto, gave on the steps of the
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THURSDAY, APRIL, 25
: 7
Lincoln Memorial in Washiy,,
S Ston
on Sunday was more than a ges
ture. It was more than a ine
formal reply to the Daughiers a
the American Revolution, who ;,.
fused to let her sing in Constity.
tion Hall because of the color 9;
her skin.
tt was a victory in the battle
against racial intolerance, a so); al
thumping victory. ; :
Make no mistake about this.
No city can remain unchanged
aiter such a demonstration by me,
and women of good will as took
place in the capital on Easter Sup.
day.
Marian Anderson (the young
woman whom they still remember
in the high schools of Philadelphia
for her singing “in assembly,” ang
in the concert hall at Salzburg fo;
her singing before Toscanini)
stood almost in the shadow of the
Emancipator. She sang “Amer-
ica,” first, sang of that “sweet land
of liberty” in which she had been
ruled off a concert stage because
of her race. But we are quite sure
that there was in the heart oj
Marian Anderson no _ bitterness
and no cynicism, but only the ier.
vent sincerity apparent in every
tone of her amazing voice.
For this occasion was far bigger
than a protest against a fey
cials who are not completely sup-
ported by the members of their
own organizations. It was notan
“agin’” demonstration, it
“for” demonstration—a
stration for understanding and
tolerance and the brotherhood of
man.
The 75,000 persons who stretclet
out far as the eye could reach, be
fore the memorial to our st
man of good will, were thinking 0!
far more important things than of
a few prejudiced persons. The)
were thinking of He who ros¢ 0"
Easter morn to reassure the world
of the mystery of the oneness ©
all humanity ; they were thinking
of what this couritry means 2m!
how much it can come to mea"?
leading the world out of the shar
dows of hate so swiftly gathers
They gave themselves for 2” aft-
ernoon to the spirit of hum"
sympathy. }
The voice a few tried to bar ¥™
heard from one end of the coun!”
to the other, and, with the ape
proval of the people, filled th
streets of the city which
previously find no room for
We should tell that stoty
world; it was the biggest """
event of Sunday; bigger than“
thing that happened in any chat
cellery on earth. an
—Philadelphia Re“?
an episcopal medical missionary
THE CHURCH WAS ORGAN-
Anniversary with “Six
the Albany District. The Anniver-
sary progrant is a fine piece of
workmanship.
DR. L. O. HARTMAN, EDI-
tor of Zions Herald of the M. E.
Church, "a man too big to be a
Bishop,” will deliver the Bacca-
laureate Sermon at Gammon The-
ological Seminary, May 21, at 4:00
P.M. The commencement speak-
er will be President J. B. Watson
of Arkansas State A. and M. Col-
lege on May 23 at 10:00 A. M.
A COPY OF THE SCHEDULE
of the Greensboro District of the
Western. N. C. Conference has
been sent to the Editor by Presid-
ing Elder J. D. Cowan, Asheville,
N.C. He is a veteran in the cause,
and serves as Secretary of the
Board of Trustees, Kittrell Col-
lege,
demon-
PRESIDING ELDER G. WAY-
man Blakely, who presides over
Bethel, Little Rock, Arkansas has
charge of the church in the stead
of the late Dr. J. N. Campbell.
Poised for a trip to Richmond, Vir-
Rinia where Bishop M. H. Davis is
holding the Virginia Annual Confer-
ence. Historic conference in a his-
toric city. Delegates will be elected
to the General Conference before these
lines appear in print.
The Churchman is on his way to Allen
African M. E. Church, 17th and Bain-
Ee Pre-conference meeting of the First
Episcopal District by Bishop D. H.
Sims. He plans minutely and organ-
ses the last detail. Ministers and rep-
resentatives will attend from all over
the area.
coule
it.
to the
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The Churchman was in a Love Feast
ea
a
THE REVEREND T. J. DAVIS,
of the Christian Recorder Honor
Roll, and pastor of Campbell Chap-
ce}, Ameticus, Ga. with his people
raised $1,316.58 in a rally on Sun-
day, March 26. He is a physician
and would like to go to Africa as
ised in 1877 and observed its 62nd
Big
Nights” of celebration which cul-
minated on Sunday when the An_
niversary sermon was delivered by
Presiding Elder W. T. Johnson of
bridge Streets, Philadelphia to attend
St. Matthew which would have warmed
the hearts of the saints long since de-
Parted. The house was crowded while.
fervent songs, and ardent prayers as-
cended to God. Pray for the cold
church which has a makeshift Class and
Love Feast.
Easter Sunday morning at four-thirty
the auditorium was filled to overflowing.
The crowd in the lecture room heard the
service over the amplying system. |
Three choirs marched in the Procession
and took part in the service: The Sen-
ior, Young People, and Gospel. Holy
Communion was administered. The
church was lighted only by candles and
a large illuminated cross
Eleven o'clock. Long before that
hour the church was literally packt. “If
Christ be not risen from the dead, our
preaching is in vain.” Such a service!
Long will it be remembered. Amid
shouts of joy and tears of happiness
there were three conversions. Six were
added to the church. Several were
baptized.
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regards to you.
My dear Dr. Singleton:
to hand.
bute my mite of effort toward the
growth and expansion of the Christian
Recorder as I have been reading it for| Philadelphia, Penna.
nearly twenty years, but I find it more
interesting now than ever.
ciation on The Palmetto Leader yester-
Each person attending church _ re-
ceived an Easter egg. The children
were happy. Their programs were had
in the afternoon and evening. In keep-
ing the law of the church the appor-
tionment for Easter Day was PAID ON
MONDAY morning with a $10
crease. Not to be paid at the Annual
Conference.
in-
Thrilled was the Churchman, in the
early evening to hear Marian Anderson
sing from Washington, D. C. Her voice
came clarion-like over the ether. He
also listened to a gripping Easter mes-
sage over a Philadelphia station by Dr.
W. P. Stevenson, pastor of Jones
Tabernacle, whose choir sang.
vf LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Campbell College
Jackson, Mississippi
Mv dear Dr. Singleton:
After best regards to you and the
hope good health is your and success
still crowning your labors, this comes
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over the church are always interested
You are giving the
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Wife and son join me in sending best
Sincerely your friénd,
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METHUSELAH pioneering as well as introducing the
new leaderships arising thruout
home mission fields.
The Foreign Mission treatment on
Christ in the World Community Abroad
will consider the kind of cooperation
needed among the Christian Churches
of the World for an agressive program.
Some of the texts have been outlined
in your program, others that maybe ob-
tained are:
We shall set the pace for a vigorous
the} missionary passion and a fresh zeal for
the extension of His kingdom.
Leadership Training courses will be
directed by Dr. W. P. Stevenson, of
Philadelphia; Dr. E. C. Mitchell, At-
lanta; Mrs. Lu Sybil Taylor, Tuskegee
associates; and Dr. C, T. Watkins,
Springfield, Ohio.
Special Educational features will in-
clude programs under the auspices of
the Young People’s Departments of the
Woman’s Mite and Home and Foreign
Missionary Societies. Mrs. Esther B.
Isaacs and Mrs. Evelyn E. Miller, re-
spective superintendents.
The Richard Allen Youth Council;
Dr. D. L. C. Ridley of Wilberforce
METHUSELAH ate what he found on
his plate,
And never, as people do now,
Did he note the amount of the calory
count ;
He ate it because it was chow.
He wasn’t disturbed as at dinner he
sat,
Devouring a roast or a pie,
To think it was lacking in granular
fat
Or a couple of vitamins shy.
He cheerfully chewed each species of
food,
Unmindful of troubles or fears
Lest his health might be hurt
Home
Homeland Harvest—Arthur H. Limouge
Right Here at Home—Frank S. Meed
Home Mission Today and Tomorrow—
Herman M. Morse
New Frontiers of Religion—Arthur S
Swift, Jr
By some fancy dessert ; Foreign University, Director; Mr. Andrew
And he lived over nine hundred years The Findings from the Madras Con-| White, student, Howard University,
—Unknown | ference (Title and Dates will be released| President.
later)
Christianity in the
flicks—V. M. Patton
Toward a World Christian
ship—Kenneth Scott.
Christian Home Making, (Madras Re-
house and fell into a can of cream. One| port) Mrs. Robert E. Spears and Con-
gave up immediately, and drowned. The] stance Hallock.
other kicked vigorously and refused to —Young People’s Meeting
¢ up Mt, Pisgah, Phila. Pa.
The Boy Scout Organization: Dr. J.
Alexander Valentine, Durham, North
Carolina, Director.
The Christian Adult Movement and
Christian Youth Movement will be given
full recognition.
Plans are also being made for a bon
voyage testimonial to three outstanding
youth leaders who will go as representa-
tives of the A. M. E. Church to the
World Christian Youth Congress meet-
ing in Amsterdam, Holland on July 27th.
The representatives are: Mr. Andrew
N. White, of Metropolitan Church,
Washington, D. C.; Rey. Howard T.
Primm, D.D., pastor, Visitor’s Chapel
A. M. E. Church, Hot Springs, Ark. ;
Eastern Con-
SNAPPY STORIES
es
Fellow-
Never Give Up
wo toads were playing in a spring
The next morning the farmer
found the spunky toad floating about on
a lunp of butter.
TO THE BISHOPS OF THE AFRI-
CAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL
Can’t Live On That CHURCH AN OPEN LETTER
ve nothing but praise for the
said a wealthy old tight-wad,| Dear Fathers in God:
as he passed out the door of the church. The 8th Connectional Young People’s
‘So I observed, “said the deacon who] Congress and Leadership Training In-| Prof. John L. Wilson, Dunbar Junior
vad passed the plate. stitute meeting in Philadelphia, June} College, Little Rock, Ark. *
18-22 will give our Methodism a fresh] A clinic will be provided for ministers
opportunity to implement with action| and other church leaders who may de-
the high ideals enunciated so recently in| sire to engage in a fact finding and
the council chambers of our bishops in| critical analysis of our present day prob-
Friends Dallas. lems.
Because we at the Y. P. D. Council,] The occasion will also offer a new| The commitment service at the tomb
realize that our department can only] challenge to those who must hold aloft] of Father Allen will send many a youth
do effective work by keeping abreast] the torch of Allen in the coming year. away with his soul aglow and his heart
with current trends, | have been as-} There is no doubt but that youth the| pulsating on a frequency of unmeasured
signed the task to say a few words re-| world over is “ rarin’ to go” and the| kilocycles of faith in our future and
garding the outlook as it relates to the} African Methodist youth is no excep-| devotion to our shrine.
courses of study for 1939-1940. tion. Permanent values as a result of} We are addressing this open letter to
As an outgrowth of the Oxford and] Connectional Congresses in Washington| the bishops and fathers of the church
Edingurgh Conference, which stressed] 1934, and Memphis 1937, which brought] because ‘they carry in fullest measure
World Wide Christian Fellowship and] thousands of young people together can-| the burden of the sons and daughters of
the place and character of the church] not be appraised in monetary terms. Allen. We are respectfully requesting
universal together with International] If Bishop Ransom’s pronouncement is] the fullest possible cooperation in the
Missionary Council held in Madras,| correct, and no one doubts it, that] promotion of this worthy enterprise.
India December, 1938, delegates 450) “Methodism never faced a brighter day] Please accept the responsibility of
from 67 counties, it was thought fitting] than now” truly then these are pro-] urging wide publicity in the district and
and proper that the Missionary Edu-| pitious times challenging our Metho-| in encouraging a creditable delegation to
cation theme for 1939-1940 be a joint} dism to prepare for “the morning| meet us at the Mecca of African
Home and Foreign Mission theme] cometh.” Methodism in June:
“Christ and the World Community” at} A few of our anticipations: We an-| The staff of the Department of Re- N
Home and Abroad. It is important for] ticipate a period of cordial and pervasivel ligious Education faces its task with
the church to realize that this is a he a Christian fellowship. We shall offer aynew courage under the leadership of
of Crisis and the church should know’ program of practical courses in leader- Bishops W. A. Fountain and H. Y.
about the conditions, face them and do, ship training to meet present needs.| Tookes, whose vision, vigor and valor
something about them, or the church) Vocations, Economics, Racial under-| are unexcelled. Bihop D. H. Sims, in-
will continue to wane. standing, the Home, Law and Order, as} trepid and indomnitable leader of the
One of the ways of doing this is by] well as fresh technique for our educa-| First District has given assurance of a
making a study of various materials] tional goals will be included. perfect setting when African Methodism
published on the subject. We shall seek high moments of de-| will be on parade in such a significant
As in the past we are told there will} yotion before our Heavenly Father and] way as to stir the most dormant and
be available material for all groups for] of commitment to our Lord and Master] arouse the most lethargic.
the development and presentation of the] in such a manner as to make the occas-| Every general officer, general depart-
subject stressing the mission of the] jon unforgetable. We shall strive to] ment and institution of learning will be
church at home as it shares in the] encourage the growth of new attitudes requested to share in the epoch making
building of a Christian World Com-| of foyalty to Christ and His church, and| conclave. We face the future with
munity. Showing also the rich fruits of /to develop Christian citizens for a new] Richard Allen. — ;
Home Missions thry a century of! social order. hy. | we stand at Armagedon at
‘T h
pastor,
ADDRESS DELIVERED BY MISS
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we battle for the Lord.
rected by Dr. C. W. Abington:
be cared for by Rev. S. S. Morris.
LINA
ness session of the conference.
with their regular report.
one of the outstanding leaders of
connection, and is carrying on at
James in a very fine way.
distinct type of leadership to carr
at St. James. In our present pastor
find that type of leadership—an abi:
preacher, organizer and possess:
business qualities.
Our pastor attended the Testim
given in honor of Bishop M. H. D
held at St. Paul A. M. E. Ch
Raleigh. N. C., February 2. He
attended the funeral of Bishop R
Grant which was held in Jacksor
Fla., February 7th. Bishop Grant
killed in an automobile accident en
to Jacksonville from Oakland.
pastor came from Bishop Grant to
two years ago. The pastor and
wife are very appreciative to the me
bers of St. James for the kin
tendered them since their arrival
We are very grateful to Bishop Dav's
for sending him back to us.
REV. H. B. BARKLEY, P
E./Y. GLE
june NC PLA gaat CPEs
WHAT OTHERS SAY
Among our most treasured pos-
sessions are hundreds of letters
from families we have served, ¢%-
_ pressing appreciation for the con-
siderate, efficient, personalize’
manner in which we have con
ducted services for their love‘
ones. A funeral director, like
any other professional or business
man, can best be judged by wh!
others say about him. Our rep"
tation is based on many years of
conscientious service, and prices
which meet every need 4"
purse.
WALTER C. BECKETT
216 W. Coulter St., Phila., P*
PHONE: GER. 0585
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DR. ODOM’S ADDRESS
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Friends over the Church are °°
quested to drop me a card touch-
ing Evangelism. How do you hike
my plan? S
E. J. ODOM,
3 320 W. Central Ave
i Moultrie, Geors
ja
In the allocation of duties Connectes
with the Congress, Prof. E. A. Selby
will be responsible for business 4.
tails: the general program will be die
promotion and administrative details will
WINSTON-SALEM, NORTH Capo.
The first Quarterly Conference of
James A. M. E. Church was held Mop.
day evening, January 30. Presiding
Elder J. D. Cowan of the Greensbory
District led a short devotional servic:
after which he called to order the busi.
The various auxiliaries made splendij
reports and each reported $1.00 along
Our pastor, Rev. H. B. Barkle)
yy
Tt take
HURSDAY,
APRIL 20, 1939
( THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER
times harder to do than to forgive, for
We must confess that we are wrong
ENDEAVOR LEAGUE
If the A. M. E. Church will continue
to grow we must be more in sympathy
j TOPIC FOR APRIL 23 Daily V. with our brothers, who are toiling and
MARKS OF THE CHRISTIAN LIFE| M. April 17. J ae , laboring at the botton of our Missions.
2. Forgiving Those Who Wrong’ Us ; ri seph forgave his broth-| Our Mission preachers should have
Ri ers. Gen. 45:1-5.] more consideration also on superannu-
» Ap - David forgave his son. ated preachers, widows and their child-
Weir, 2 Sam. 18:32, 33.]ren. I hope this will take an effect
+» Apri 9. God cannot forgive the] in the General Conference.
4 unforgiving. Mark 11:25)" 26; REV. L. G. GRADY, Jr.
T., April 20. A parable on forgiveness.
Matt. 18 :23-35.
F., April 21. Always ready to forgive.
Luke 17:3, 4.
S., April 22. Jesus forgave His enemies
Luke 23:33, 34.) PADUCAH, Ky.—As Ministers of
Sun., April 23. Topic—2, Forgiving} the Gospel. many of us are feasting
Those Who Wrong Us. Matt. 18:21,| sumptously and getting along nicely,
22; Col, 3:13. but are we seriously thinking of the
—Christian Endeavor World| day when we shall become superan-
Matt. 18:21, 22; Col. 3:13
What Does the Topic Mean?
Fathers and mothers know that it is
not easy to bring up children, and to
‘train them in the ways of living so that
they will know what to be and what to
do. A parent loves his child, and even
when the child does things which are
wrong, and about which the parent has
been trying to teach, that love will
cause the parent to say, “It’s all right,
I will forgive you and will not count
you guilty this time.” In other words,
forgiveness comes as the result of love.
It is often said that a Christian should
be ready to forgive every wrong done
against him. But there is another side
to it. The wrongdoer must want to be
forgiven. must feel that he has done
wrong, and must come and ask for-
giveness.
the
“THE MURRAY PENSION PLAN”
By Dr. A. L. Murray, Jr.
CORSICANA, TEXAS
nuates and in many instances not a
place to lay our heads. One of the
most pathetic sights I have ever seen
There was a time when the A. M. E,}is a minister of the gospel, who have
Church would pay the old superannuated| labored for thirty or forty years with-
preachers ..Our preachers have worked | out a decent salary; and finally becomes
building churches, going half starved,|superannuated with a compensation
his people with half enough food and] that is so small until it is too shameful
clothing, have toiled and labored If we love ourselves, our
the cold, sleet, snow and rain day and] wives and children, why not prove it
night, can hear the rippling streams of| by making all the necessary preparation
water and the nightengales, and have| for old age and physical incapacitation.
worn out themselves in the service of] Perhaps there are some who'll not be
the Lord. The pay they get is too; interested they
meager. They get less than twenty-five] are all fixed for old age and others
dollars per year. Who can live on| may be pessimistic and feel that it can’t
that? We as African Methodists who] be I have a constructive pro-
are capable of making our own laws|gram to offer for your consideration
and attending own business| and if anybody else has a better pro-
shoud see that our old ministers get a| gram, (So mote it be) the General Con-
good and regular salary | ference will make no mistake in enact-
There in China a great}ing and adopting safd program for the
Chinaman who could turn things into] benefit of its superannuates.
gold. He would turn a piece of metal into} convinced that the “Murray Plan” is
gold. The man replied, “will it turn]the Panacea for superannuates. My
back again?” The Chinaman said, “Yes,] program for your consideration follows:
but what difference does it make with} At the age of sixty-eight upon re-
you a thousand ages will pass before] tirement from active work an annuity
it does and you will be gone and for-} of not less than $150.00 nor more than
gotten.” The man replied, “Yes, but I $200.00. Ten years after the organiza-
would not betray the coming genera-]tion of said department; at sixty-eight
tion for my right hand.” As we go|upon retirement from active work, an
thru this period of time we should lay annuity of $300.00 more than
a foundation that will stand for the} $400.00. The minimum not promised if
coming generation. ordination took place at forty or over,
Here we come with the Mission} and neither will this amount be pro-
preachers. They are sent out on charges} mised to those who are retired in less
where there is less than ten members.| than five years after the organization
They go and work without one penny of said department. Present superan-
to support themselves. The other| nuates will be given $100.00 per annum.
Methodist churches put their preachers In the event that the “Murray Pension
out and pay them something every] Plan” receive a substantial increase for
three months. We are big, broad-]| ten years, the scale of benefits will in-
hearted people who are running our| crease substantially the original pro-
own business, feeding some too much] mises. Everything will be dependent
and on the other hand starving some to| upon the financial status of the fund
death. each year. In the event my program
Now for the Circuit charges: is accepted by the General Conference,
One charge pays just enough to keep the Secretary of our financial depart-
life in the body and pays the Presiding ment will be in position to increase the
Elder twenty-five or thirty dollars, salaries of Bishops and General Officers,
where there are two churches together | providing it is ordered by the General
the Presiding Elder will divide those] Conference.
d attach them to some
give it} METROPOLITAN A.M.E. CHURCH
Washington, D. C.
the
-in| to mention.
A Story Which Raises Questions
Two men in Newton, Massachusetts,
have much money invested in racing
pigeons. Not long since someone broke
into their pigeon-house and stole thirty-
four choice birds, each with a racing
record made it valuable. The first thing
the thief did was to remove from their
legs the metal tags put there by the
national racing association, and without
which they could not enter-future races,
Seven of these pigeons were found in a
barn at the home of a boy, who was
found to have sold nine other pigeons
to a Chinese laundryman. These nine
birds which were worth about $200
brought 75¢ to the boy. The Chinese,
in turn, not knowing their value, killed
them and had a feast on pigeon pie, of
which he was very fond. The laundry-
man denied that he had bought the
pigeons from the boy, but the police
found,their feathers in the basement of
his laundry.
Now in straightening out this affair
many questions arise. Why did the boy
steal the pigeons? Why did he remove
the metal tags trom their legs? Why
did he sell them to his Chinese friend,
and for only 75¢? Why did the laundry-
man buy them, paying only 75c? Why
did the laundryman declare that he had
not bought them from the boy? Should
the Chinese be punished? If so, for
what? Should the Chinese be forgiven
for his part in the affair? Should the
boy be forgiven for stealing? Should
he be forgiven for taking off the tags?
Should he be forgiven for selling the
birds? Who should do the forgiving?
Why?
This story and its questions should
- arouse a lively discussion which will give
the superintendent a chance to teach
thoroughly several lessons. Special at-
tention should be paid to the manner of
handling the boy, so as to avoid like
acts in the future and to make his
character right for all time.
Tn addition to the good quality of
Stanting forgiveness to those who have
Wronged us, we ought to have also the :
willingness to ask forgiveness when we} the warning
e been. the wrong. This is some- sing the poor,
in
in my plan, because
done
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to our
Was once
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of
nor
nha fs 10 members and
ission of 5 or
cline and assess them $25 or $30, and
will make the people angry if the
iding Elder preaches and connec-| Over 600 members communed and re-
Presiding t anything out of them.| ceived palm on Palm Sindayicn the
tion cannot s¢ reachers out on those| pastor, Rev. J. C. Beckett had re-
Put the Mission i behind them and] covered sufficiently to take an active
works and _ yo, Let us consider] part in the services. At 4 Ps M. the
ee ot Am concerning pres-| Washington Branch of the M. E. Con-
Oo! 3 ference used the church for its ordina-
The Christian
Recorder Pulpit ti
SERMON OUTLINE
Themes A handful of corn.
Text: “There shall be a handful of
corn in the earth on the top of the
mountain,” Ps. 72:16.
“1. There shall be corn; the harvests
of God have never failed through all the
thousands of years. They never will
fail until the Lord come. In spite of
the increase in population, in spite of
our failures to plant, to reap, to distri-
bute. to share, God’s abundance has
never utterly ceased.
Il. There shall be corn on the tops
of the mountains. There you expect
only rocks and snow. But the harvest
of moral and spiritual blessings are on
the mountain tops. The mountain of
sorrow, the mountain of bereavement,
the mountain of lonliness, the mountain
of poverty, these have their better corn.
Better is the corn of Pisgah than of
Sodom and the plain of Sinai than of
Egypt.
Ill. A handful only? Yes, for
earth’s values are measured not by
bushels or car-loads, but by handfuls.
There’s the hand of the father on your
shoulder, son, asking you to be square
with men and God. There’s mother’s
hand upon your brow, daughter, to heal
life’s headache and tears. There’s a
baby’s hand upon your cheek, father,
mother, that outweighs all life’s values.
And the hand of God is measure of all
our wealth. The wounded palm of our
crucified Lord holds all there is of
abiding worth and spiritual satisfaction.
—The Rev. Wm. A. Dorsey
Woodbury, N. J
tion service. The service was so large
ly attended that the doors of the church
had to be closed to prevent over-
crowding. Easter services began with
6 A. M. prayer meeting. 11 A. M.
Easter message by the pastor, baptism
of children, reception of member
8 P. M. musical by Senior Choir, Miss
Maud Smothers, directress. Easter
Monday evening, Annual Easter Sand-
wich Supper; fashion review and music
al. The Annual Conference will meet
in Annapolis, Md 26
on April 2
J. C. Beckett, Pastor
Andrew N. White
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MISSIONS AND ITS
» LEADERS
1939
THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER
Women In
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The News
2 Editor----M. Mossel Griffin
CHURCH CIVICS AND
EDUCATIONAL
FIELDS
MISSIONARY NEWS LETTER
It is a new world in which we live
with new thoughts and modes of ex-
pression, new of service and re-
ponsibilities are opening up before us
ways
on every hand; so that the missionary
and
present the best methods and encourage
who works must be alert to do
the cooperation of the organization
Various problems confront us which re-
quire a reasonable solution and we
must constantly keep in touch with ex-
perienced speakers and available liter
ature which is extremely necessary for
the advancement and development of
worth-while activities that are needed
as avenues of approach or opportunity
presents
Our churéh papers give Us an ever
increasing vision of what is before us
and also expected of us as our horizon
idens from the impressions of
greatly
the gr
Leaders and great Minds
The Madras (India) Conference last
December to which gathered 450 dele-
at Conferences brought to us by
gates reprefenting seventy countries
older and Younger generations each
respecting the other in ability. Many
just from college, others long in exper-
ience, and adventure, pulling together
This marvelous
ather than apart
meeting may mark
and better day program that event-
study ways to promote ad-
justment nations, and
needs, and preparation for fellowship
will
among
for the coming years ahead much need-
ed at the Home base and a road that
secks Unity of the Spirit of Christ.
Teams of §peakers from the Madras
Conference are yet to visit a number of
cities, Phila,, has fortunate to
have them. ‘The Council of Women for
Home Missions was held in Baltimore,
Md. January 7-10, a group of our wom-
en attended and were richly repaid in-
spirationally.
A volumn descriptive of the ministry
to the families of Migrant labors en-
titled “They Starve that we may Eat”
is worth procuring.
World Day Prayer was universally
and successfully carried out by more
than 1,000,000, people who bowed in uni-
son around the throne for the outpour-
ing of God’s Holy Spirit upon the un-
seen millions, who know Him Not but
who are among “The least of these.”
Announcement of the sailing of Mrs.
C. S. Smith and Dr. L, L. Berry going
to West Africa is good news.
—M. S.C, Beckett, Cor. Sec.
been
COMMENTS ON WOMEN’S PAGE
My dear Rev, G. A. Singleton:
I am at last enclosing a check for 1
year’s delinquent subscription ($1.50)| mach.
also a brief news-letter.
the beginning of a}
their |
MRS.
Treasurer of the Philadelphia Confer-
GERTRUDE LEE
ence Branch and a delegate from
Bethel A. M. E. Church.
REP. CRYSTAL BIRD FAUCET
Who made a strong speech in the
Pennsylvania Legislation last week on
Relief Legislation. The only Negro
woman elected to a State Legislature.
Progress Made by Negro Women in the past
Quarter of a Century
er
MRS. SARAH SPENCER
WASHINGTON
Founder and manager of the Apex
Company and an outstanding civic
leader in N. J. and leader in the Na-
tional Business Women’s Association.
HIGHLIGHTS IN CHURCH
ACTIVITIES
} The Philadelphia Conference Branch
will hold a contest on Thursday, April
27. The affair promises to be a great
success.
Young People’s Department of Phila-
delphia Conference Branch held a suc-
cessful institute at Mt. Pisgah Church.
Mrs. Alma Mason, secretary-treasurer
in charge.
Reports are in that the New England
Conference Branch are making great
plans for their spring meeting.
Mrs. D. H. Sims spent the Easter
vacation in Atlantic City.
The Ministers wives of the Philadel-
youth. Accept thanks for favors.
Sincerely yours,
M. 5S. C. Beckett
To the Readers: :
May issues will carry complete his-
torical outlines of the Women's Home
and Foreign. Our office has been
handicapped because of lack of cuts and
other material desired. This accounts
for delay,
Editor of Women’s Page
M. Mossell Griffin
Dear Dr. Singleton:
I enjoy the Women’s Page very
It will mean so much to the
Women throughout the general church.
The Christian Recorder is improving] It has been intensely interesting and in-
weekly.
informing and interesting to aged and
The Woman's Page is quite} structive, Don't forget our group.
—Mrs. Lucy M. Hughes
aed aie
phia era have recently perfected an
organization. It is reported that the
membership is now close te two hun-
dred women.
Mrs. M. Mossell Griffin will visit
several nearby points in interest of the
Christian Recorder Drive and will or-
ganize the Crusaders in New York
City.
Bishop D. H. Sims is a born organ-
izer and from the machinery now at
work in the first district. Great re-
sults may be expected in the near fu-
ture.
Thé Executive Boards of the Mite
Missionary Society of the Ist District
met at Allen Church Wednesday, April
12, at 10:00 A. M. at the call of Bishop
Sims.
The Women’s Missionary Society of
the 2nd District are looking toward the
Annapolis meeting. Women from near-
by districts are planning to attend.
Starting in May we will carry the
story of the origin of the Women’s
Home and Foreign.
The Editor, Dr. George A. Single-
ton, received congratulations on the
Women’s Page from Mrs. L. M.
Hughes, who is visiting in Hot Springs,
Arkansas.
Mrs. John M. Marquess has been
visiting her daughter Jean in Oklahoma.
She is on her way to the World’s Fair
in California. Caer
a
AFRO-AMERICAN WOMEN In
VERSE
God’s Peace.
OQ Soul, that wouldst all consolation
find, :
Love me not only in the pause of
strife;
Religion be thy every joy through li{c
Each day, let this thought only fill thy
mind;
Say not “T will,” but work and love anj
hate, ;
Will buy and sell in all life’s busy mart,
Drift with the world-and yet keep pure
in heart.
Nor jot nor tittle of God's peace abat-
But know that who my crown would
‘some day wear,
My cross and burden shall each day
take up;
Sins bond woulds’t break.
still maketh free,
Then striving soul be this alway thy
prayer
“Help me, O Lord, all ‘evil thought for-
bear,”
And thus my peace shall still abide wit!
thee.
My truth
—Mrs. N. F. Mossell
Patty’s Logic
When Patty had sauced her grandma
And was sent all alone upstairs;
She remembered her grandma’s gentle
reproof,
“My dear. you should honor gray
hairs ;”
So when she saw the next day,
Her grandma slap the gray cat;
She said, “If you honored gray hairs
grandma,
You wouldn't treat kitty like that.”
—Mrs. Effie Lee Newsome
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QUESTIONS
1. Where was the First Annual Con-
forence after the organization held
and when? _ ‘
2. When and where was the First 6°"
eral Conference held and who pr”
sided? ce
3. There are five different kinds
Conferences. Name them.
4, Who compose the Weekly Co
cs
URSDAY, APRIL 20, 1939
ence or Official Board, as it is call-
ed?
What is the business of the Quar-
terly Conference? :
Who presided over the Sixth Gen-
eral Conference held in Baltimore
in 1840. s
ANSWERS
In Philadelphia. In 1817.
In May 1820, in Philadelphia. Bish
op Allen presided.
The General Conference
Annual Conference
District Conference
Quarterly Conference
Official Board or Weekly Con-
ference.
It is composed of Class leaders, the
Stewards, Locals, and the preacher
in charge,
It takes note of the entire affairs of
the Church, both temporal and
spiritual.
Bishop Morris Brown assisted by
Bishop Edward Waters:
TO REV. HERMAN F. TYREE
Dear Reverend Tyree:
] have not written you a letter since
1: have been there, But oh how many
tters I sent to God in prayers; For I
now the Mail Man from heaven will
top there, While we, the members of
t. Matthew Church, Are praying for
fou here.
From A Friend,
Mary B. Thomas
JERSEY CITY,N. J.
Mt. Pisgah A. M. E. Church
“Honor to whom honor is due.”
On Thursday evening, March 30th,
he officers and members of Mt. Pis-
fah gathered at the Church, 354 Forrest
treet, the occasion being A Surprise
irthday Celebration in honor of our
lery ¢fficient pastor, the Rev. Howard
Mrs.
‘Morristown
. Garcia.
716-18 So.
Phi
All things were made ready, the tables
Were spread, invited guests were wait-
Ing, an elaborate Program had been
Prepared, which began at 9 Pp.
when the Rev. Garcia came in
usual custom to all programs
the church, everyone exclaimed “Happy
Birthday!” one could tell from his ex-
Pression that it was a real surprise.
Program was continued. Among those
who took part were Mrs. Fred Hart
Mr. D. M. Mayberry and thers.
Telegrams and letters of congratulations
were numerous.
m. and
as is his
held in
wer The following auxil-
laries made presentations -—Busy Bees
Altar Guild, Usher Board, Senior
Choir. The Allen Stars and Mothers’
Pearls presented a splendid Underwood
type-writer. The Stewards and Stew-
ardess Boards A and B., gave a purse
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To learn to love another man. that the work of renovation of the three
\ YB | buildings would be started at once. The
His way to us was different, Trustees and Presiding Elders at once
And ours to him was strange assured the Bishop of the success for
And before we understood cach other,|the drive for fifty thousand dollars ta
The year had come and gone again.} meet the challenge of the General Edu-
But we come to-night to honor this man,| cational Board who will give a likely
Who thru the years of toil and|amount if said amount is raised this
for a suit for Conference; also presents
from friends locally and out-of-town
After an elaborate repast, the Mis-
tress of Ceremonies, Mrs. Lillian May-
berry called on several guests to make
remarks. Drs. E. S. Hardge, J. M
Hoggard, Mrs. Hoggard, Dr. Fred
Curlin of Jersey City; Miss M. Henry,
M. S. Edwards, Mr. Sol W
Luckie of New York; Mesdames G.
Steele, Satchelle, Wise and Kingsland of
responded in glowing
terms.
The affair was suggested by members
of Stewardess Board B led by their very
capable President, Mrs. Susie Yelver-
ton and sponsored by the officers and
members of the Church. We are pray-
ing for the return of our dear pastor.
is an original poem
Accompanying
read by Sister Lulu Ramsey:
“The Man Of The Hour”
Just about four years ago,
There came a man to our door—
Sent by the Bishop we were told,
To be a shepherd to our fold.
It took us by surprise
Although we had expected it.
’Twas so hard to realize,
That we must start all o’er again
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strife
Has won a way into our hearts,
That shall last as long as life.
Howard A. Garcia is his name,
A leader true and brave,
We love him and respect him,
Of his life we are not ashamed
Soon he'll leave for Jerusalem;
We know not what shall befall him
there;
But we dre praying and asking God's
blessing,
That he may return to us here;
We are going to Conference too;
We are going to face the light;
We are going to tell the Bishop
“Garcia is Right, and we want
right.”
So now, dear friends. this ends our
story,
Of all we've said and done:
Garcia is the man of the hour,
And maybe he doesn't want to come
back;
So now we'll wait and hear his story
—Mrs. Annie O. Beck
MORRIS BROWN CELEBRATES
By Rev. W. O. P. Sherman
The Fifty-fourth Annual Founders
day celebration of Morris Brown Col-
lege, Atlanta, was celebrated Thursday
March 9th at Morris Brown College
and Bethel A. M. E. Church, Bishop
William Alfred Fountain, Presiding
Bishop of Georgia was in rare form
over the great occasion.
Trustees including ministers and lay-
men from all parts of the State were in
attendance in the one day meeting.
Devotion by Revs. F. M. Johnson
and W. B. Lawrence at 10 A. M.
Bishop Fountain the Chancellor gave a
yery able and instructive opening ad-
dress. The student body sang with
sweetness the College song; Mrs. J. A.
Fountain gave a valuable paper on the
Historical side and one of the founders,
the late Bro. Stewart Wiley.
Dr. C. A. Wingfield gave facts on
the late Bishop W. J. Gaines one of
the founders fifty-four years ago.
The guest speaker was Dr. TR
Stroud of Jersey City, N. J., the oldest
graduate of the College who for forty
minutes held the audience spell bound
on his subject: “Yesterday is not your
friend; Tomorrow is your best friend.”
He declared. The speaker paid a glow-
ing tribute to the splendid work of Bish-
op Fountain and President Ww. A.
Fountain, Jr., for their splendid ac-
complishments during the past eleven
years. He listed their work as a mira-
cle.
The student body reported rapidly
over seven hundred ($700.00) dollars in
a brief time after this able message.
At 3 P. M. Bishop Fountain held a
meeting of the Presiding Elders Council
and Trustee Board and did effective
work fo the College and annoynced
year.
At 8 P. M. the Musical Department
of Morris Brown College led by Prof.
Starling and Prof. E. W. Haithcock
rendered a spectacular Musical at Big
Bethel A. M. . Church, Rev. D. T.
Babcock, pastor, where an overflowing
avdience was present. Dr. C. A. Wing-
field won the gold wateh fer reporting
the largest number of persons; Dr. W
R. Wilkes won from the Pastors div
sion a similar watch. Dr. Norris was
second
The Bishop, his cabinet, trustees and
visitors were tendered a banquet in the
second unit of Bethel A. M. E. Church
following the Musical Program by Revs
D. T. Babcock, W. R. Wilkes, D
Norris, E. H. Warley, R. H. Porter,
S. H. Rome and other Atlanta City
pastors.
“THE RED-BRICK CHURCH ON
THE CORNER”
|The Allen Chapel A. M. E. Church
Sunday, February 19 was a “Great
Day in Zion.” It was Quarterly Meet-
| ing and our Pesiding Elder, Rev. S. R
Maguinez was with us, after giving the
| Sunday School a wonderful address,
| which was full of instructions and inspi-
ration. The Supt., teachers and young
people always enjoy the visit of our
Presiding Elder.
At 11 A: M cong tion
R.
Rey.
filled the auditorium Rey
Maguinez Presiding Elder
George I. Holt, pastor ascended to the
rostrum; the choir in the back ground
was at its best; the ere at
their posts; the ry n
for the Holy C service, and
and
officers
readiness
we listened to a most wonderful ser-
mon concerning the Beauty of Christ
and the glory of the Church. It was
indeed a glorious service. Sunday eve-
ning at 7:30, w ned for
powerful sermc C
Religion.” On \
nother
rce_ of
our
Presiding Elder presided the
Quarterly Conference, and heard the
reports for the second quarter. Our
Elder commended the ious presidents
and their members for their splendid
work. The pastor, Rey. Geo. I. Holt,
expressed his appreciation to the Pre
siding Elder, Rey. S. R. Maguinez for
the wonderful sermon, and fo
ence and to the members of the Quar
uttendance
his pres
terly Conference for their
and the splendid effort they put forth
in making our Quarterly meeting a suc
cess.
LAVINIA MAE DOSS, Evangelist
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News At A Glance
MAUNDY THURSDAY MARKED
BY RITES ALL OVER CITY
Last Supper and Washing of Disciples
Feet Commemorated.
Che deepened spiritual feeling which
haracterizes the season of Lent is over.
Thursday, or Maundy Thursday
brated religiously in commemo-
ation of the Last Supper and the wash-
f the
feet of the Twelve Disciples
by Jesus Christ on the day preceding
i Crucifixion
name Maundy Thursday probably
ives from Dies Mandati, “Day of the
vhen Christ said to His dis-
iples: “A I give
new commandment
unto you, that ye love one another
[he ceremony of the washing of the
“et is seldom observed any more out-
side Rome There the Pope washed
the feet of 12 bishops
WHAT HELL LOOKS LIKE
By G. W. Garwood
Philadelphia: If you want to realizé
at hell must be like and the kind
it houses, just picture a large
THURSDAY, APRIL 2», i,
i
Shock Blamed.
Last month she was admitted to Gen-
BERLIN—Customs officers have ar-| eral Hospital to have an abscess re-
rested 30 Jews who, authorities said,] moved from her neck. Physicians ex-
attempted to smuggle out of Germany amined her vocal equipment.
gold, silver, jewelry and currency valued} They found nothing wrong. It was
at more than 100,000 marks ($40,000).| simply that Mrs. Pearce had been
stricken literally “speechless with ter-
HOG SHOOTS MAN—AND THAT’S| ror.” Scientifically, the condition is
NEWS called aphonia.
asst Monday Dr. John Lyon, resident psy-
NORTH POWDER, ORe.—(UP).—} chiatrist, and an interne treated Mrs.
The man-bites-dog school of journalism| Pearce with sodium amytal, a drug that
got a new twist today: A hog shot a| dulls the conscious mind.
man. “Clear your throat,” Dr. Lyon told
George Looslie was about to slaughter} Mrs. Pearce.
a plump porker for a meat market. The] Mrs. Pearce, almost asleep did it.
hog squealed, lunged , and struck] “Now cough,” Dr. Lyon said.
Looslie’s gun, discharging a 22-caliber] “Now cough,” Dr. Lyon said. He
bullet into the butcher’s big toe- suggested she could make other sounds.
She’s Going to Catch Up.
Yesterday morning when Mrs. Pearce
woke up the doctors asked her, “How
ree do you feel?”
BALLINGER, Texas — (AP) — “Fine,” she answered them. Then,
Marcia Garcia, 30 who gained 215] as she realized she had spoken, she:
pounds since last December becatse of a| smiled happily—
strange glandular disturbance, died to “I’m going to do lots of talking,” she
day. said. “I’m five years behind, and I’m
Mrs. Garcia weighed 375 pounds. geing to catch up.”
NAZIS SEIZES 30 JEWS
WOMAN WHO GAINED 215
POUNDS DIES
MAINE VOTES SUNDAY FILMS LIQUOR FROM A TO Z
pace with all classes of crim-
nals there and all manner of God-
haters and Christ-rejecters, and imagine
this place ve with torments and|
flames and you have a fairly accurate
picture of hell In hell mercy never
and there is no hope for those
go ther Hell was made for the
and
gels, but many people
insist on exploring this place which has
only
one entrance and no exist
WOMAN’S HEART FREED FROM
STONE
ROCHESTER Minn.—(AP)—Her
heart a hardened calcium
case, Mrs. Matt Lyon. 36, first woman
to undergo a rare “stone heart” oper-
ation here
freed from
was reported in a “very sat-
isfactory” condition today.
A half-inch layer of calcium, as hard
as stone, was cut from Mrs. Lyon’s
heart during a four-hour operation at]able to speak since that day for five
the Mayo Clinic
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AUGUSTA, Me. (UP)—Reversing| The Liquor Evil—
its previous stand, the Senate today|Arms more villans.
bill, already adopted by the Breaks more laws.
Sunday moyies. Corrupts more officials.
x Destroys more homes.
Engulfs more fortunes.
Fills more jails.
Grows more gray hairs.
Harrows more hearts.
Incites more crime.
Jeopardizes more lives.
Kindles more strife.
One day in 1934 she was crossing a avecstenoreiecine
street A small boy darted away
from his mother and out into the busy
traffic.
A truck bore down on the boy, and
narrowly missed him.
“T called to him to stop—’Mrs. Pearce
started to tell the boy’s mother.
The woman looked at her curiously.
Mrs. Pearce’s lips were moving, but no
sound came from them. She was un-
passed a
House, to legalize
SHOCKED SPEECHLESS IN 1934
WOMAN ABLE TO TALK AGAIN
By Associated Press
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Maimes more bodies.
Nails down more coffins.
Opens more graves.
Quenches more songs.
Raises more sobs.
Tells more lies.
Undermines more youth.
Wrecks more men.
X-cites more murders.
Yields more disgrace.
Zeroes more hopes.
Than Any Other Enemy of Man-
kind.
—People’s Informer
UNITED METHODISTS WILL
HAVE SINGLE WEEKLY ORGAN
It is announced that the publishing jn.
terests and the church press of the un.
ified Methodist Church will be under
the control of a Board of Publication,
which replaces the book committee o
the Southern church and the board oj
the Northern church. The present
plants will be continued for the time be.
ing. Included in the setup will be
lishing agents, elected by the Boerd oj
Publication, who will have executive di-
rection over the publishing houses. One
weekly organ, to be called the M
ho-
The general section of the pape-
be the same throughout, but the juris
dictional section in the back page: will
deal with specialized and local «
and will vary with the several
printed. A tentative goal of
million subscribers has been set for the
new weekly and the editors will be
drawn from the staffs of the papers
which it now displaces.
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THURSDAY, APRIL 20, 1939-
TRANSITIONS
1
Da
MARRIAGE VOWS SAID
Mr. and Mrs. Albert Herndon, Spek
have the honor of announcing the mar-
riage of their daughter, Freeda Kather-
ine to Mr. C, Franklin Brown on, the
evening of Sunday the twelfth of March,
one thousand nineteen hundred and
thirty-nine at Hot Springs, Arkansas.
‘At home, 1019 Cross St., Little Rock,
DEATH
Mr. Merritt A. Morris, brother of
Dr. S. S. Morris passed away Wednes-
day evening, April 6th in his home at
Portsmouth, Virginia Funeral was
held Easter Sunday at Emanuel A. M.
£. Chureh. Mr. Morris was a World
War Veteran, Master Machinist Mate,
Navy Yard, President of Sons of Vir-
ginia in Portsmouth; Chairman Boy
Scouts Com. and Treasurer Trustee
Board, Emanuel Church. Dr. C. E.
Stewart assisted by Drs. M. E
A. Young officiated in the fun-
He leaves a wife, Mrs.
Davis
and J
eral services
Ella B.
IN MEMORIAM
our dear Husband and Father, Rev. W.
Sth, 1937.
E. Hoxter and Sons, Wilbert
Aubrey L. Hoxter.
Gone but not forgotten.
Sadly missed by W adie
» and
IN MEMORIAM
In memory of my Mother, Mrs. Mary
S. Jackson, who departed this life April
1$, 1901 at Providence, R. I.
A loving mother, thoughtful and kind,
Beautiful memories she left behind;
Memories are treasures no one can
steal,
Death leaves a heartache,
heal.
Sadly missed by John W. Jackson
husband; Alva M. Smith, daughter.
i ee ed
THE VISION OF A SEER
By W..R. Gullins, Sr.
After the close of the Sesquicentennial
celebration in Memphis the dynamic
editor of the Southern Christian Re-
corder asked an important question
“After the Sesgui, what.”
He seemed to haye in mind those
known lines:
no one can
well
THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER
cates the projection of a fine minded
Possessed with creative imagination suf.
ficiently attuned with the infinite to hear
what God the Lord would say.
The whole church was called upon
during the Connectional Recovery Cru-
sade to set up Loyalty Clinics, to make a
survey of the present situation, to ana-
lyze the factors extant and then de-
velop a technique to bring certain ob-
Jectives to pass.
The* general objectives were to
Redeem A. M. E. Prestige
Reviye A. M. Morale
Rebuild A. M Membership
Revamp A. M
Reduce A. M.
Remove A. M. E.
bread line
Reorganize A. M. E
ligious Education
Refute the wail of the pessimist
Repel the attacks of the enemy
Rejoice in the God of our salvation
The specific objectives
ward
50,000 conversions
50,000 accessions
50,000 membership increase
59,000 subscriptions to
Loyalty
Liabilities
Ministers from the
program of Re-
to-
pointed
our
church periodicals
$50,000 for Missions, corresponding in-| M E
crease in pastor's salaries, super-
annuates’ fund, etc.
The Sesquicentennial became the in-
which
forgettable conclave
H. Hoxter, who departed this life April thousands of African Methodist leaders | cross the
and young people to the Mound City
on the banks of the “
to celebrate 150
Negroes in
dom
a clear testimony of the vision and work
Morris
among
of Secretary
“After the Sesqui, what?”
Let Us Observe:
Church Extension in our church is
beginning to experience a new day as
Dr. Hemmingway cries aloud and pre-
sents | unique program which if
heeded will not only bring appease-
ments from old debts but a day of re-
demption. ;
The Missionary enterprise is estab-
lishing new frontiers in Canada, Cuba
and South America and multiplied ef-
forts in South and West Africa are
answers to the query and in line with
the vision. Bishops Ransom, Gregg,
Davis, Wright, Howard, Dr. Berry our
progressive Secretary of Missions, Mrs.
Smith and Mrs- Hughes have all re-
ceived a new baptism in the spirit of
are not merely dreaming
missions and
dreams but bri
Our educational program was ne
nging things to pass.
ever
as evi-
“The tumult and the shoutings cease,
The captains and the kings depart
Lord God of hosts, be with us yet:
Lest we forget, lest we forget.”
Many of our present day prop:
have pointed out the goals and «
the church onward to realizavion |
same.
Allen, Payne, Turner ha
lived to see a realization
had hoped for. Isaiah had visi
was bold to declare tiem. The mai
has played the role of sect for our
Methodism. The Connectional Recov-
“ery Crusade inaugurated and sponsor!
hets | most outstanding
rged phenomenal
f the] Brown
d visions and dawned a
{ much they] ing its rig
ions and] and marchi
n of| music of
whom I am thinking and writing to-day in
ed| was the seer
more encouraging than now
the report made recently by
DEAS Se
Texas. Perhaps the
illustration is the
at Morris
denced by
our Educational Secretary
Jackson in Waco,
achievement
x Atlanta.
ate jon a new day has
Methodism is tak-
1 the front line
step to the
gh the ages
In religious educat
nd African
Atful place ir
ing with eager
“Forward throw
AOA
‘oken line. :
ac Solomon Mortis the bet
Rietaive leader of our Young People
e lines.
doubte
h to
hho called the chure
Many of the
i thes D
by the Allen C, E. League through its rally on th . ines dom of bl a8
Becca nyel S, Morris indi-| leaders
et? Samu
ig.) ea eae Mle
ings or the soundness of the technique
PAGE ELEVEN
Dr. Morris always ranked high in
suggested but they are coming,to pass| conversions and accesions and left be-
under our very eyes, for Bishop Ran-
som recently said,” The brightest day
that African Methodism has
now.”
It appears to the writer that when
the General Conference meets in De-
troit, if the background of men to be
chosen for the bishopric is examined
carefully and prayerfully, that this man
Samuel Solomon Morris who has led
African Methodist Youth for so many
years, who knows the church by reason
of study, travel and experience as pas-
tor and Connectional leader, this man
had is
who is sane safe, steady yet dynamic,
progressive and constructive, this man
who is courteous, dignified and sympa-
thetic cannot be passed by
There are many fine men being of-
fered: Clayborn, Reid, Allen
Nichols, Stinson, Butler, Miles, Adams
Baber, Gibbs, Hair, Hall, but 1 know
Samuel S. Morris. I was chairman of
the district conference committee in Va
that recommended him for license to
preach. Rev A. L. Gaines, since
elected a bishop was his pastor. 1
combined] knew his mother who for 60 years was a
Sunday School teacher in Emanuel A
Church. Portsmouth, Va
This man has never
| loyalty, never beat a retreat nor uttered
He Dollar
a discordant note was
In’ saemenegnpying ‘remembrance’ (of spirational rallying point and that un-| Money King of the South as pastor ot}
brought| St. John’s, Norfolk being the first to
$1,000 mark and the second in|
1 |
He held second place|
the connection
Father of Waters”|on Easter Day reporting $33.00 el
rears of religious free-] $175.00 Children’s Day and sending to|
America was|the Manager of the Old Book Concern}
amount outside the
off
the largest
Philadelphia
mortgage.
to pay the
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wavered in his
hind him in every pastorate a united
church. His also included
church extension. He secured a mission
site in Suffolk, Virginia and burned
mortgage on the church. Remodeled
church in Richmond and built up a fine
membership.
folk when pastor of St
E. Church.
I know that the advancing program
passion
Secured two sites in Nor-
John’s A. M.
of Religious Education will have one
more able and sympathetic exponent in
the Council when he is elected.
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THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER
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THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER
lowing but no address: The Reverends| Th
A. J. Rooks, J. J. Brown, J. E. Gar-
The Cale n dar rison, J. H. Russell, and R. S. Smith.
Notices
April 18—Church Extension Board] Please forward ‘
. your addresses in orde:
GENERAL CONFERENCE BULLE.| © Meeting—Washington, D. C., 1535) that we may send your rae eledl
TIN 14th St., N. W. Rev. L. H. .
pad Be. Hemmingway, Secretary; Bishop
In view of the fact that we are build- S. L. Greene, President.
e evening services were de
to the children and the Rey,
Decker Johnson, Jr.,
was the speaker.
Dr.Davis in his remiatks told o; hi
candidacy for the bishoptic in 1940 ;,
claring, “I have already pledged ftom
cat
W
of Plains, A
PROVISION :
19 AL ORGANIZATION A | Various ones spoke on the topic. Visi-| our great pastor. We thank the Rt. Rev.
(Continued from Page 1) |
4 : ne , tors were introduced to the League.|S. L. Greene for sending back to us
situation by pees, a eccicty among the women Brother Osea Fennil gave an address|our pastor and Presiding Elder.
“The Gem of the Antilles Society.” and also Elder Leath which was enjoyed REV. E. E. HUDLEY, Pastor
for immediate meen: £0 support the by all. The choir rendered a half} REV. A. PULLEN, Presiding Eder
- yisional National Officers: , hour program. League adjourned for MRS, MATTIE HALL.
to be known as
Therefore, because of the urgency
work, we are appointing as Pro-
OUR CHURCH PUBLICATION
ing = visual exhibit of the Africam| April 26—Baltimore Conference—An (Conti P leading drug firms enough medica! sup Ms. Emma S. Ransom “AVE AEC SS Anoa Rat cea oar See ae President services. Prayer service opened by —_———
Methodist Episcopal Church, we earn- nopolis, Md., Mt. Moriah, Rev. penned roms Dares) Plies to stock a hospital in Africa.” ; Wilberforce, Ohio Bro. H. J. Davis. Scripture Lesson| ALLEN CHAPEL A M. E. CHURCH
estly request that you as pastor cond S. R. Drummond, Pastor. Bishop PA te. A : Dr. Davis, who is both a spiritual atl Mis SeMIBUMICER GS OUNS 5 hase ee ceeds ivawenepe secs First Vice-President by the Presiding Elder. Hymn lined Anderson, Indiana
a picture of your church (postal card M. H. Davis. s not mean displacing men or per- medical healer, if elected to the bench, 211 N. S3rd Street, Philadelphia, Pa. by the pastor. Presiding Elder took '
sons who are aspirants and may be
miitetcnDeiewace Betht taut elected by the General Conference.
Bs Charchics Gis and) Wale There would be an Editor-in chief with
Streets} Roe. 7All Chester Clans Associates. The functioning in this
Pastor, 1315 Tatnall Street.| t¢2™ Of journalists would result in team- Society was present and praised 5
Bishop D. H. Sims. work of which the church would be] Davis during the services for his ri
GEORGE W. BABER 26—Baltimore Conference—Bishoy | Proud. By thus pooling our resources work in organizing Campbell hapa!
ALI M. H. Davis. the Paper would carry itself and yield] _
4225 Brush St., Detroit, Michigan May 3—New Jersey Conference—At | a0 income for the church. To say TYREE CHAPEL A. M.E. CHURCH
lantic City, N. J., St. James A.| nothing of its prestige, and standing.| _ Bay City. Texas
M. E. Church. Rev. M. M.|It will pay and yield large returns. The| is
Ward, Pastor, 117 N. Pennsyl-| present system the editors are not fairly The first Quarterly Conference of
vania Avenue. Bishop D. H.J treated, the papers are undernourished ‘Tyree Chapel A. M. E. Church, Bay
Sims. and the church has to apologize. City, Texas of the Weimar Distric:
1¢@—Philadelphia Conference—
his text from Acts 20th. Officers were
installed by the Presiding Elder. Bene-
diction by the Presiding Elder.
plans to go to Aftica where he can
for less fortunate natives.
Mrs. W. A. Fountain, connection,|
Treasurer of the W. M. and F, 4
Mrs. Helen A. Williams . Correspondi E
4423 Enright Ave., St. Louis, Mo. gee
Mrs. Beulah A. Berry
112 W. 120th Street, New York City
The headquarters of the Provisional Organization shall be Wilber-
force, Ohio.
size), and also a pleture of yourself,|APril 26—Delaware Conference—Wil
Cate The second Quarterly meeting oi
the Conference year was held at Allen
REV. N. H. LEATH, Presiding Elder rapa Pe nay A rae Petia
REV. A. YATES, Pastor sf he general exchange of pulpits on
MARY LYONS this day a guest speaker was furnished
by the Ministerial Association for the
morning worship which was conducted val
by our Presiding Elder, Rev. J. P. Q. |
.
|
Treasurer
and or more A. M. E. Churches and
thei: tors and Elders.
iy pas! Presiding LOCAL CHAPTERS
Local Chapters of “Gem of the Antilles Society” may be set up in
the bonds of each Annual Conference. The Provisional President of
each shall be appointed by the Presiding Bishop. The Chapters shall
elect such officers as are necessary to carry out its objects.
The membership fee for joining loeal chapters shall be twenty-five
cents. Dues shall be determined by the Chapters themselves. All Chap-
ters shall be subject to the authority of the Bishop, Presiding Elder, and
ST. PAUL A. M. E. CHURCH
Houston, Texas
Wallace of the Northern District, at
this hour. The pastor, Rev. W. K
Robertson occupied the pulpit of the
Ist Methodist Protestant Church of
the City (white). At the conclusion
of the sermon the Presiding Elder de-
The second Quarterly Conference of
St. Paul A. M. E. Church was held
March 3-6. Devotion was conducted
by the pastor, Rey. J. T. Simpson and
others. After devotion the pastor pre-
The Electoral College of the West}-
Tennessee Conference of the A.M.E.
Church is hereby called to meet iin
Saint Peter A. M. E. Church, 520
May
Franklin St., Wednesday, May 17th a 211 N. 53rd St. and the South West Texas Conferenc Pastor. Members | of local Chapters may become members of the ; ' MEanOe Bord (Presi livered a forceful address to the con-
1939 at high noon. Each Mission, Cir-[ iladelphia, Penna., Mother Philadelphia, Penna. was held February 10, 11,12. The Pre. National Organization on the payment of $1.00. They may pay this fee eg eS UA ane? Beside gregation which was followed by the
Bethel, Sixth and Lombard siding Elder J. A. Howard being :t. through their local Chapter, or send it direct to Mrs. Beulah A. Berry, }| im Elder, who made some interesting
cuit and Station is hereby notified to Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper. The
evening worship was held at 8 o'clock,
inspite of the drenching showers of rain
remarks. The business session was
carried out in order. Sister J. T. Simp-
son was elected secretary of the con-
ference. Bro. R. L. Yates was elected
marshal. Sister Velma E. Ellison
was elected reporter to all papers.
Sunday morning a model Sunday}
School was conducted by Bro. Small.
A large number attended. The lesson
was reviewed by the Presiding Elder,
Dr. W. O. Boyd.
At the eleven o'clock service, the Pre-
Streets. Rev. H. P. Jones, Pas-| TOTAL OF $1,316.58 IS RAISED AT| Sent, the Quarterly Conference was held
send one delegate. tor, 5621 Haverford Avenue
Se Wan ek Se mr, ; AMERICUS RALLY by our pastor, Rev. W. E. Thomas
oad J ee Bishop D. H. Sims. ‘After Devotion organization toot
Rey. I. T. Jefferson, Secret : af a Pee,
a J aty-May 17—New York Conference—New (Continued trom pagel) place. Sister Frankie King was elected
York, N. Y., Emanuel A. M. E. citing the history of Campbell Chapel.” Secretary. Sunday morning, Sunday
Charch, 37 W. 119th Street. Rev
" A Negro had the | School was conducted by Supt. ¢
D.. Ward Nichols, Pastor, 209 a ea arenes cmypenrtity Robinson. The lesson was very in-
A give the ground. I wonder th ate e
ee eptaaiy Avenue. Bishop D. niet arionen alate tale sic ee ae Subj: “Peter Heals a Lam:
" . an.
May 2¢—New England) Conference largeness of heart today?” ele
Springfield, Mass., Bethel A. M. Complimenting the Junior and Senior Mee sased unddy Benge 3!
besten re 3 , Ee Py Buk} Chorseihe Cesmerie Uonieeaie ars 11 A. M. Praise service was conducted’
Vee itaee Logg ee ys ee] , Praising | by the Stewards after which the pastor
Treasurer, 112 W. 120th Street, New York City.
MEMBERSHIP
Any female member of our Church, or any woman in good standing
in the community may be freely admitted to membership.
Men may be admitted as Associate Members.
DISTRIBUTION OF MONEY
Sixty per cent of all money collected shall be scaredly devoted to
the aid and support of our work in Cuba, and sent to Mrs. Berry, the
National Treasurer. ‘Twenty per cent is to be sent to the local Church,
and twenty per cent to the Annual Conference to aid the work of missions
and Church extension.
Since this is a provisional organization, we urge local Chapters to
Many came to hear the pastor speak
on the life of Bishop Richard Aller
the history of African Methodist
copal Church.
8 o'clock the Presiding Elder conducted
the Quarterly Conference
were very encouraging
PRESIDING ELDERS:
When you hold your Quarterly
Conferences and have reporters
elected to the Christian Recorder
please have the conference send
a subscription or a donation to
help with the expense of publish-
On Monday evening at
All reports
and showed
great improvement in our work. This
was said to be the most pleasant Quar-
terly Conference of this charge in ye
Pastor, 27 Pendleton Avenue.| Dr. Davis, who is a candidate for epis- : x siding Elder preached a very good ser- ite
= i Rev. W. E. Thomas came forth witi devi yay. 1 t i contingent money for the support of ; v Our board and clubs are very active
in: the paper. Bi D. 3 t. . c al honor: t *, ie a i evise ways and means fo raise © ge y vis irNos y
bd A. Si Jal matty Le Sims is Bishop aOR i a ee a burning message which left eaci the National organization in order that it may function and be in po- Baty The cg tpl ar aa Fane Services and Sunday School are well
George A. Singleton 4 2 ‘ Se ea Cae e) |soulbrejoicing: yd Pai.) "We had sitfantarearry out objectives: Fa earl Ns VERGO A Be MRE ting attended. Burning Gospel messages ar:
W. H. and F. M. Society—| for the place and the place was Camp-:
Editor and Manager
Jacksonville, Fla, Mrs. Lucy M.| bell Chapel.”
Prairie at the piano.
At 6:45 P. M. the A. C. E. League
Union Meeting. Collection for th: WARNING NOTE Peace
being delivered at our services
afternoon was $18.10. Our Quarter
was wonderful. Our aims are to pit
over a great program this year. Tot!
raised in the Quarter $85.40. Total
raised this Quarter $446.00.
REV. J. A. HOWARD, P. F
REV. W. E. THOMAS, Paster
MRS. S. V. THOMAS
Hughes, President. Dr. Davis was hailed by the Bishop
Frese as the leading pastor in the state. He
revealed how the bishopric candidate
was the first to pay in full all education-
al and conference assestments.
On the Sunday before the rally ended
3 of his members paid $100.00 each.
PLEASE READ AND ACT W. L. Johnson, Presiding Elder; Rt.
el es Rev. D. H. Sims, Presiding Bishop.
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“The Gem of the Antilles Society” is in no sense an attempt to
launch, or organize, a new connectional missionary society, but to avoid
misunderstanding and confusion, we strongly urge that those who are
members of the two conrectional missionary societies be not sought, but
on the other hand, be discouraged from joining any of the local Chapters.
This is not a rival, or competing organization, but one called into being
to meet and grasp a great and unlooked-for opportunity presented by
the Open Door in Cuba.
This Provisional Constitution is set up under the authority of the
Bishops who are signatory thereto, and does not assume to exercise any
authority outside of the Episcopal Districts they represent. It is purely
voluntary on our part.
Other Bishops, all of whom are in sympathy
with our movement to enter Cuba may be added to the list as the same
is signified by them.
Signed:
Dated: February 3, 1939
Bishop’ Reverdy C. Ransom,
Bishop John A. Gregg,
Bishop Noah-W. Williams,
Bishop David H. Sims.
Reprint from March 2, 1939 Issue The Christian Recorder by request
of Bishop R. C. Ransom—Ed.
CHATTAHOOCHEE, FLA.
Our second Quarterly Conference con-
vened at Oak Grove, Mt. Zion A. M.
E. Church March 11th held by the Pre-
siding Elder, N. H. Leath. The first
session was opened by the pastor, Rev.
A. Yates at 4 P. M. Hymn lined by
the pastor, No. 123. Scripture lesson
read by the Presiding Elder, Acts 21 :1-
18. Second Hymn lined by the pastor.
Prayer by Rev. A. Porter. The meet-
ing was opened for the proceeding of
the Quarterly Conference. All reports
Were received and adopted. The Con-
ference adjourned until Sunday morn-
ing. Sunday School at 9:30. Giteaw 3 Sister
lure Lesson, Acts 12:5-12, The teac
oe
ers took charge of their classes, after
which the Presiding Elder, N. H, Leath
addressed the school which was en-
joyed by all. The pastor gave some
brief remarks on ‘the lesson. Sunday
School adjourned for’ services which
convened at 11 o'clock.
Prayer service opened
Scripture Lesson
by Bro. H. J.
read by the
Davis.
Presiding Elder, Joshua Ist chapter.
Subject: “Is it well with thee? Is it
sell with thy husband? Is it well with
thy child?” Elder N. H. Leath préach-
eda soul stirring sermon: Collection
and Benediction.
convened at
eae Hazel Harden.
5 o'clock by the
Sub-
ject of the lesson:
A 4 ...|and harmony. are once more enjoyed
opened and enjoyed a very nice surprise
program. The League is marching for-
ward with our President, Mr. George|
Wolridge. |
Sunday night Dr. Boyd preached.
Subject: “Prepare To Meet Thy God.”
One hundred and eleven communed.
We raised this quarter $$1,148.53.
REV. J. T. SIMPSON, Pastor
MRS. VELMA E. ELLISON
by every one
McEGBERT LASHLEY,
Superintendent of Sunday School
REV. J. P. Q. WALLACE, P. I
REV. W. K. ROBERTSON, Pastor
PROVIDENCE, R, I.
Allen A.-M. E. Church, Rev. A
Shack, pastor. At the
evening service, Sunday, February 12th
Presiding Elder, Rev. J, Drake held
his third Quarterly Conference with all
reports showing improvement both spiri-
tually and financially. The
and friends are proud of the wonderful
work that has been done by Rev. A
Shack with the help of some of the
members. We hope that our beloved
Bishop Sims will let our pastor and
Presiding Elder be with us for years to
Allen is indeed proud of them
close of the
COLFAX, LA.
The first Quarterly Conference of St.
Mary A. M. E. Church was held March
4-5, by the Rev. I. Miles of Montgom-
ery, La. The Rev. Pullen, Presiding
Elder of the Shreveport District was
not able to be present. He sent Rey.
Miles to officiate who preached a most
wonderful sermon. All reports were
good with an increase from each auxili-
ary. | The Presiding Elder was paid Fo
and well pleased with the work we are REV. A SHAC K Pastor
trying to do under the leadership of LILLIAN EDWARDS
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Concern 716 So. 19th St. Philadelphia, Pa. Rev. G. E. Curry, Gen. Manager
THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER
BISHOP D. H. SIMS
First Episcopal District
Ninth Episcopal District
First District—Bishop D. H. Sims
Philadelphia Conference
«+ $1120.25
Rey. J. N, Carter ... 2.50 (Rew! GaP Purners =... 5
Miss Emma Sims ... 1.25] Rev. D. C.. Miller ,
Rev. Bernard Rose ..- 3.00| Rev. V. J. Barnes .
Rev. M. I. Pemberton . $ 3.00] Rev. H. E. Wilson .........
Rev. F. H. Geler .......-.-++ $3.00] Rev. H. Hayter .. E
Rey. H. J. Northern.........- $ 1.00} Rev. J. M. Brown . S
Rev. J. W. Jarvis... 4.00| Rev. F. E. Stephens . 4
Rev. W. H. Frazier.. 1.00] Rev. A. L. Simpson ........
Rev. J. M. Williams 8.00] Rev. B. G. Goodwin ........
Rey. J. B. Stanton . -$ 2.00 Rev. T. I. Watson .. .
Rey. C. D. Toliver ..
Rev. G. E. Hosey
Rev. J. A. Dames: 22.0.2...
Rev. J. E. Buchanan ........
Rev. Hv C. Seandrick’” :...1, -
Rev. C. L. Uptegrove coe
Send All Allen Da
turns to the A. M. E. Boo;
1.60 Rev. Henry Ore ..
Zuwen ee ee NNENNAWANNNESNNEN
SHSSSSESRSuBeEseSSsesseusases
Re.
Rev. R. E/ Mims .......;
Rev. H. W. Henning ......
Rev. E. D. Mitchell .
Rev. O. C. Peace ..
Rev. G. F. Griffen
Rey. G. W. Thomas ....
Rev. Seo Wate aicad secu.
1,12 >
BISHOP H. Y. TOOKES
Eleventh Episcopal District
Rey/ D.c Cs Bealx.
New Jersey Conference 83.00 Rev. A. H. Hamilton .. $ eu 35 ee recone «5's $ 4.75
Delaware Conference $ 176.00 Rey. E. W. Newton .. - % Rev. L. A. Mason . .. 10 See :
New York Conference 183.50 Rev. W. H. Jackson... . a "Rey. L. W. Bates ........-... 1.00
New England Conferen 159.00 Rey a Ru ebandye al seer 16 eoe W. Lz Jones ......e.-6-. 1.25
Bermuda Conference $ 47.00 Rey. Elizabeth Kincaid .. Rev. J. M. B. Michelle 4.00
Total $1,743.75 BISHOP JOHN A. GREGG Se Menthe ts : oy fa heks ait Fr
Ninth District—Bishop D. H. Sims Fourth Episcopal District Rev. B. H. Moore .. 0 ee
Total 2.92400 $ 390.00 ese es pet eee GUE : Rev. H. N eee ta
Ks rs, +% Fourth Dstt“ Bishos'l A. Grose Rev. R. Hi Halk thes ev) HN: Grifftig eases. «1.0
Rev. C. Wesley Stratton ....$ 4.00| Rev. B. E. Edwards.. 2.00] Reve Bs a exer re
R T. Reeves .: . 3.00] Rev. A. D. Haynes.... Ti Rev. D. Daniels . 1.0
Rev. W. J. Jenkins 5.00}pRev. O| H.- Brown,.2:....025. 744 Bev. Wm. Portis ++ 2.00
Rev. Hoe es ee 4.00 UE AN Revi FED Jenkins Sateeieeese. 1.00
Reva (Was Pafens sal eens 2.00 Total $113.66 Rey I.E. Fields: x... : Posies 1.50
Rev. W. T. Alexander ...... 2.00 Revereaee andl te
Rey. C. P. Jones .. 2.50 Rev. O. C. Ferby 1.50
Rev. ©. G. Spears .. 1.00 Rev. A., Nyles..... 1.0
Rev. Alfred Knowles ........ 1.00 Rey. Wm. Simmons 1.0
Rev. J. C. Brewer 1.00 Rev. P. S.. Atkins ....
Rev. J. W. Collins . 1.50 Rev. Lonnie Wells ..
BISHOP M H. DAVIS Rey. J. W. Wright 3.00 Rev. J. M. Coleman .
S. et tae ee Rey. H.'A, Davis. <.25)010te 1.00 Rev. R. E. Frierson ..
Second Episcopal District 4 Raa
Second District—Bishop M. H. Davis Rev. A. R. Parks 1.51 Rey. €. W. Williams : :
rk Rev. J. H. Davis . nee 1.30 Rey. T. D. Dozier .. 0 B pe | el Ei eceballaragg
, Rey. W. R. Steward Rey: Gala Mabryncmee.<css. 1.50 irteenth Episcopal District
Rev J. S. Harmon «.-+-42.-. 1.0| per. 5. Meee 1.50 | LS eee Rises A (Tennessee) 14th District
Rev. W. M. Edwards . 2.00 ode cinema oy teary a aot ~ Hole eae bees an West Africa and Oklahoma
Mrs. Mabel H. Hickman .... 1.25 Rev. A. J. Edwards BY ees, a
Rev. H. B. Thompson . 12.00 .25| BISHOP W. A. FOUNTAIN, SR. Thirteenth’ District—Bishop E. J
Bev. FA eiahies! 2 5.00 Rey. T. S. Henderson . 2.00 Sixth Episcopal District Rev. N. L. Lumzy .... 2.00 * ey rd ara
Rev. C. A. Stroud 4.50| 2%" Moses Williams... 1.50] Total .... .$400.00] Rev. J. W. Washington
ey.k¥e Gane 1.00 Rev. H. J. Thompson .. 2.00 Rev. Wm. Armstead ....
Rev. Charles H. Thomas . $2.00 Rey. A. P. Watson ..
Total Rev. i 5.00 Rev. W. B. Willis .......- ;
Total 6.00 3 : q .R. J. Gordon ...
’ 926.00) Rev, 1.50 Rev. S. H. Collins ........ ae
Rey Rey. E. F. Powell ....:..- i" Boge! TA
BISHOP R. C. RANSOM
Third Episcopal District
and Kentucky
Third District—Bishop R. C. Ransom
Rev. W. McPherson 4.00
Rev. P. A. Nicholas ........ 3.00
Rey. G. Lincoln Caddell .
Rev, L. A. Clarke ..
Rev. V. DeLeon Shelto .
Rev. H. A. Beasley ..........
Rev. C, E. Drummer
Rev, A. S, Henri ..
Rey. A. E. Allen
Rev. J. W. Curry ..
Rev, Fy W.-bee jccavs Yoneda
Rev, G. B. Duff ....
Rev. A, E. Morris
Rev. O. C. Reinhart
Rev. I, S. Freman ..
Rev. H, N. Robinson .. C
Rev. J. E. Roebuck ..........
Rev. T, A. Collins ..
Rev. E. J. Jones ....
Seventh Episcopal District
Rev.<.0.¢ Carteries 5 7- tary
Bishop J. S. Flipper.......
Totals ss aieanes
BISHOP NOAH W. WILLIAMS
Fifth Episcopal District
Fifth District—Bishop N. W. Williams
Rev. T, A. Patterson .......$ 6.00
Rey. W. E. Washington .... 2.00
Rev. Robert House .. 14.00
Rev. J. E. Henry .... 7 1.00
Rev. C. L. Williams Pate Hi.) BISHOP S. L. GREENE
Rev. E. G. Greene .. i 1.50 Eighth Episcopal District
Rev. E, H. Kelly, Jr. dy 2.00| Rev. L. A. Carpenter ..........$
Rev. J. R.: Carter .. 1.50| Rev. W. R. F. Potter ........
Rev. F.\M. Stith .... 1,00 Revs. T Carter. jsvssercscecsies
Rey. E. B, Martin . 2.00| Rev. J. J. Bradford ..........
Rey. C. J. Skinner + 2,00] Rev, I. A. Henderson ..
Rey. C. W. Love .. + 2.50] Rev. I. S. Taylor .
Rev. L. S. McNeil .......... 2.00! Rev. I. S. Myrick ...scs..c008
SENIOR BISHOP J. S. FLIPPER
Rave Gs WanWashieten 1m (Florida)
Rev. H. P. Hawkins a Twelfth Episcopal District
; th District—Bishop R. A. Gran|
ao et toe Ta 25) Ae H. Y. Tookes i, ter $ 51 | of Atvican
ReveBem Pittesomt 7 twelfth District—Bishop H. Y, Too
Rev. M? R. M a : lev. Herbert scott ios... $
Rev. H. J. Walker a Rey, W. Albert Davis ........
Rev. C. H. Ball ... wl 1.0 Rev. E. D. Rountree ... $1
der’s Day program observed on ‘Tues-
day mght, February l4th at Greater
brown Chapel.
br. J. Louis Ransom, president of
our Lay Organization, introduced a
“Mock Prot. Quiss Contest” in which
@ questionaire of 100 questions con-
cerning the history and doctrines ol
the A. M, E. Church were asked. The
doctor is an authority on church history
and church law. The contestants were
from the Sunday School and Allen En-
deavor Societies of the A. M. E.
Church. It required considerable re-
search on the part oi all to dig out the
This history
in three periods namely: The pre-civil
war, Reconstruction and Modern de-
velopment periods.
Much good was derived from this
novel idea of promoting the study of
church history and doctrine. A prize
was awarded to the three making high-
est grades in the contest.
The future of the A. M. E. Church
depends upon the education of coming
generations in the back ground, tradi-
tions, and program of the A. M. E.
Church,
It appears that the Lay movement is
interesting a group of our church who
have been un-reached by any program.
G. E. HOLLOR,
Pastor Greater Brown Chapel,
Topeka, Kans.
OUR OPPORTUNITY
The vitality of Christianity is in its
outreach. As a sect of Judaism it was
of minor importance. When its activity
was limited to Asia Minor its outlook
was necessarily circumscribed. But
when it reached into Europe, and later
into Africa, it drew fresh life blood
from the pulsing ‘arteries of expanding
civilization.
Christianity must give to grow. Paul
served not only Macedonia when he
and Silas crossed oyer to Europe, he
also served the church at home. Too
often we forget a truly yital spiritual
life is not to be had in a church apart
from a deep concern for a foreign mis-
sionary program.
The recent Cuban mission under the
Rey. E. R. Hutchinson
Rey. E. M. Smith ....
Rev. L. A. Clark .......--+++
Totaly vcs avece vans eos
. G. P. Simmons .
. S. W. Wilson ...
. M. R. Jackson .
~ R.L. Parker .
a ip at Stall
. W. A. Davis .
. N. B. Norton.
BEN EHO NE tee gn
SSsSssssRnssssss
Topeka, Kansas
Brown Chapel A. M. E. Church,
chairmanship of Bishop Revedy C.
Ransom is doing a work of almost un-
precedented significance for our church
today. If the church will hear them a
mighty blessing is in store for us all.
Let the church look well and select one
of her loyal sons in whom spirituality
and intelligence blend in wholesome
integration and assign him as Bishop
of that work. Let the church in Ameri-
ca without regard to sectionalism arise
lin zealous support of the enterprise.
If it will, we shall experience a spiritual
awakening, a mighty ingathering and a
heightening of moral such as we have
Topeka, Kansas instituted a unique pro-
gram commemorating the memory of
Richard Allen founder of the African
Methodist Episcopal Church.
_ The week beginning February 14th
was inter-racial and Negro history
not known since the days of Henry
McNeil Turner.
If we have seen the vision, then let
the church strightway
Macedonia. :
FREDERICK D. JORDAN
Western University
Kansas City, Kansas.
the lesson.
go forth into
under the leadership of our worthy| Secretary and Mr. Eugene Jones, As-
Supt., Bro. L. Palmer, was a model for] sistant Secretary; Tellers, Mrs. Nellie
timeliness and putting over the spirit of | Woods and Mrs. M. G. Alston, Can-
So much so, that we car-|didate row, Mr. L. Palmer and Mr.
ried into the morning service spiritual] Hays.
atmosphere.
Our Presiding Elder with his meek
and lamb-like spirit came before us
with a message from the altar and| Wilkes Barre, Pa., Rev. J. Gibbs, pas-
set our hearts on hallowed fire.
God give him a long life to preach such] revival. This meeting is conducted by
gospel. The church is in high spirits, the Rev. E. S. Maxberry, Nationally
and pledged their support one hundred known, whirlwind, gospel Evangelist.
percent.
with us in the afternoon service.
May | to
Rey. J. L. Montgomery was
B
The
The business session was held|*
Monday night with the P. E. presiding. >
After praise service the regular routine
of business was begun. Mrs. M. L.
Palmer was elected reporter to all
church papers. After all reports were
in the P. E. gave a very timely lecture
on the spiritual out look of the church,
Officers for the ensuing year were in-
stalled.
The Finance Committee
The business part of the Conference}
showed an increase this quarter
—Miss M. L. Palmer
C
reported
MOORHEAD, MISS.
Dr. W. L. Debro, P. E. of the Sun-
flower Dist. called an extra session of
the ministers and Laymen Council at
Sunflower, Miss. Rev. A. B. Brown,
pastor of Lee Chapel A. M. E. Church,
District Steward, Mr.. L. Palmer and
wife, Mrs. M. L. Palmer motored to
the Council. The meeting opened at
11 o'clock a.m. Dr. W. L. Debro,
Chairman. Song—Rev. A. B. Brown;
Prayer, Rev. W. H. Williams, Scrip-
J. L. Montgomery,
ture Lesson, Rev
Address, Dr. W. L. Debro, subject
“The Golden Rule,” which was highly
accepted. Topic discussed—Revival
Objectives, by Rev. A. B. Brown,
Educational Objectives by Mr. L. Pal-
mer, Report supplemented, Rev. L
Hooper, Secretary and Treasurer, Dr.
W. L. Debro. was animated over the
spirit of the meeting and closed with a
warm hand shake.
Lee Chapel A. M. E. Church’s
election of delegates to the Electoral
College: Rey. A. B. Brown, pastor,
Chairman, Lillian O. Palmer,|
‘| Evangelist
A CONSTR
1940. Do
tered in the
Department
The Bethel
to
A. M. E. Church, Rev. Rudd, pastor.
LAW-MAKERS AT DETROIT, COME, MAY,
MOVE ON!
(1)—All Evangelists, Lay and Ministerial Regis-
Paying $1.00 Annually Thru Annual Conference.
(2) Every registered Evangelist an Agent of the
Church making an Annual Offering to this depart-
ment. (4) Returning the 6% of Dollar Money
to this Department. (5) Giving this Department |
‘.
PAGE FIFTEEN
=
Mr. L. Palmer, the winner by
After a short devotion,|a majority of votes 19 to 14, Mr. M.
the pastor, Rev. A. B. Brown, in very| Hays, alternate.
fitting words presented the Presiding
Elder, Rev. W. L. Debro.
BETHEL IN GREAT REVIVAL
A. M. E. Church of
r, is in the midst of a great spiritual
Many sinners are being converted
His|and a number of accessions made. The
sermon will not soon be forgotten. The revival is proving a great sugcess for
presence of himself and his good people
added so much to: our service.
quarter went over in a very satisfactory
way.
ethel, both spiritually and financially.
The Evangelist goes to Sewickly, Pa.
engage in services for St. Peter's
he is accompanied by Evangelist Char-
lott Gore of St. Louis, Mo.
Those desiring her services may con-
tact by writing to 134 West 10th St.,
ovington, Ky.
REV. J. N. GIBBS, Pastor
Card Writing, Filling in Diplo-
mas, Marriage License, Certifi-
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RECORDER HALL OF FAME
The Rev. John H. Sheffer, Pastor
Union, Allentown, New Jersey.
The Rev. Wm. P. Stevenson
Mrs. Alberta Wilson, Jone
Tabernacle, Philadelphia, Pa.
The Rev. J. D. Howell, W. Ray
Dezon,
St. Stephen, Detroit, Mich.
The Rev. Herman F. Tyree,
Pastor St. Matthew, Philadel-
phia, Penna.
The Reverend J. E. Thomas
P. E., Palmetto Annual Confer-
ence, Florence, S. C.
The Rev. T. Jefferson Clement
Pastor Wesley Chapel, Hous-
ton, Texas.
The Rev. Howard A. Garcia,
Pastor, Mt. Pisgah, Jersey City
N. J.
The Rev. George W. Baber, Pas-
tor of Ebenezer Church, De-
troit, Michigan, and host to the
1949 GENERAL CONFER-
ENCE.
The Rev. D. Ward Nichols, Pastor
Emanuel, New York City.
Mrs, Thennie Baten, Evangelist,
Second A. M. E. Church,
Hartford, Conn.
The Rev. Wm. A. Dorsey, Pastor
Woodbury, New Jersey
The Rev. H. H. Black, Pastor
Indianapolis, Ind.
The Rev. D. B. Barton. Pastor
Calvary, Glen Cove, N. Y.
Mr. R. J. Gardner, St. James
A. M. E. Church, Cleveland,
Ohjo
THE RECORDER HONOR
ROLL
Evangelist N. H. Jeltz.
Mrs, W. Sampson Brooks, Beth-
el Church, Newbedford, Mass.
Mrs. Alma Mason, Allen A. M.
E. Church. Philadelphja, Pa.
The Reverend J. A. Dames, Pas
tor of St. James, St, Louis
Missouri.
The Rev. W. E. Guy, Pastor Ft.
Wayne, Ind.
Dean Chas. S. Spivey, Payne
Seminary, Wilberforce, Ohio.
The Rev, John C Coaxum, Pas.
tor St. Matthews, S. C.
The Rev. S. T. Boyd, Mt. Pis-
gah A. M. E, Church, Salem,
N. J.
The Rev. A. D. Avery, Presid-
ing Elder of the Raleigh Djs-
trict, Western North Carolina
Conference, Greensboro, N. C.
The Rev. Allen R. Cooper, Al-
bany, Ga.
The Rev. E. Harley, Apalachicola,
Florida.
The Rev. N. H. Leath, Noma,
Florida.
Mr, Albert Williams, Detroit,
Michigan
The Rev. W. F. Rice, Pastor,
. Detroit, Michigan.
The Rev. Edward E. Tyler, Pas-
tor, Jamaica, N. Y.
Miss Lottie G. Wright, Franklin
West Virginia
The Rev. Carlyle F. Stewart
Pastor St. Peter, Houston,
Texas and Editor of The Daily
Altar.
The Rev. T. J. Davis, M D.
CONNECTIONAL YOUNG PEOPLE’S CONGRESS
Philadelphia, June 18-22
THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER
Americus, Georgia.
The Rev. M. F. Robinson, Pas
tor Bethel A. M. E. Church
Conway, S. C.
Mrs. J. F. Vanderhorst, Presi-
dent Conference Branch Mis-
sionary Society, New Jersey.
The Rev. “Augustus T. Wilkie,
Pastor Oliver Chapel, Philadel.
phia, Penna.
The Rev. John W. P. Collier, Jr,
Pastor, Westfield, New Jersey
The Rev. M. J. Hendrieth, Pas-
tor Grant A. M. E. Church,
Toronto, Ont., Canada.
The Rev. A. Q. Norton, Pastor
Mt. Zion, Darby, Penna.
Mrs. Rosalie Polk, St. Matthew,
Philadelphia, Penna.
Prof. O. M. Travis, Merchant,
Monticello, Kentucky.
The Rev. 1. N. Patterson, P. E.
West Phila. Dist., Philadelphia
Penna.
The Rev. S. R. Maguinez, P. E.
4th Episcopal District, Chicago,
Mrs, Winnie Nixon, Egypt, Ga.
The Rev. A. Lincoln Criglar,
Pastor, Hagerstown, Maryland
The Rev. K. J. Siddall, Pastor
St. John, Springfield, Illinois.
Mr. W. A. Fisher, St. James
A. M. E. Church, Atlantic |
City, N. J. |
Mrs, S. A. Nelson, Allen A. M.|
E. Church, Dayton, Ohio.
The Rev. Richard Frier, Pastor
Emanuel, New York, N. Y.
The Rev. G. W. Gordon, Pastor
Carey Tercentenary, Chicago
Illinois.
The Rev. A. L. Murray, Pastor
Burke’s Chapel, Paducah, Ken-
tucky.
The Rev. L. L. Farmer, Pre-
siding Elder, Cottageville, S, C.
The Rev. F. Douglass Coleman,
Pastor St. John, Nashville,
Tenn.
Mrs. Jane Payne, Quincy, IIli-
nois,
The Rev. R. H. Harbert, P. E.,
Phoenix—Albuquerque District,
Pasadena, Calif.
The Rev. Wm. H. Griffin, Pas-
tor Grant Memorial, Chicago
Illinois.
The Rev. Fred E. Stephens, Pas-
tor, Tucson, Arizona.
The Rev. Wm _ David Miller,
Pastor Oklahoma City. Okla,
The Rev. Simon J. Holly, Pastor
Great Falls, Montana.
The Rev. J. C. Clay—Rebecca
Thompson, Gulfport, Miss.
The Rev. G. Horace Jenkins,
Pastor Quinn Chapel, Louisville,
Ky.
The Rev. V. C. Hodges, Pastor
Baltimore, Md.
Members of the Hall of Fame
are persons who have sent in ten
or more new cash subscriptions
in the Most Popular Bishop Con-
test. On the Honor Roll are
names of persons who have sent
in five or more cash subscriptions.
Let your name appear next week
among the LEADERS of the
church. Watch this space.
LOOKING FORWARD.
By Rev. W. A. Jennings
Vernon A. M. E. Church
Tulsa, Oklahoma
It has been quite two years since the
readers of the Church papers have seen
anything in these colums, written by
your humble servant. There prevailed
a condition over which | had no control
and for more than a year, said con-
dition kept me from being as active as 1
desired. But thanks be to God for the
Physicans and nurses who treated me.
I am happy to say that I am well again,
and at my post of duty enjoying a very
fine ministry here in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
We have, for the past 3 years labored
in this great City, the Oil Capitol of the
World with some degree of success. At
this writing Vernon boasts of a mem-
bership of 900 people, and to say the
least they are some of the finest to be
iound in the connection. It is a source
of inspiration to be in the services on
Sunday and see six or seyen hundred
people worshiping in the Spirit of the
Christ. Wonderful are the works of
the Lord here in Vernon. As we con-
tinue to LOOK FORWARD, I am see-
ing men, men of Vision and of soul
power, men who are consecrated, and
equal to the tasks of becoming LEAD-
ERS. Yes Bishops and General Offi-
cers in this great church of Allen.
I see men standing as tall trees in the
midst of a great forest. Brillant men,
men with service records, worthy of the
consideration of the entire family of
African Methodism, yes, they are men,
who are very able to “keep on keeping
on,” they are needed now, they will be
needed tomorrow, surely men will be
needed to meet in Detroit, Michigan
in May, 1940, at which time the General
Conference of the A. M. E. Church
will be in session. Delegates elected to
the said Conference, must be men and
women of intergity, who love and re-
spect the rules and order of the African
M. E. Church. Much worth ‘while
legislation will claim the attention of
the delegates. Let us not run wild with
selfish ambition, and ungodly pride, and
do the things that will cause a reflection
on the delegates and the Church at
large. Leave the loud, babbling un-
scruplows men at home, send to Detroit
well balance, cool headed and warm
heart’d men and women. Send men
who can claim the attention of the
Presiding Officers, not by the blateing
of his mouth, but by the coolness of
action the sense of his responsibility to
the church who sent him there as a
representative of a great organization.
Keep the noise makers at home, and
send men of action and ability to De-
troit. If this is done, the church will
be a greater blessing to the world at
large.
THURSDAY, APRIL », .
Joseph Gomez of Cleveland
Carey A. Gibbs £ Jacksonville
J. L. Butler of Georgia; p.’ Ss
Nichols of New York City; Cha Wag
Stewart of Virginia ; George W a ie
of Detroit; G. T. Stinson of Docican't
na;
T. J. Miles of South Ca: i a
Allen. oes
Ohio:
ee
PEGRAM CHAPEL A. Mr
CHURCH
Pegram, Tenn,
The President, Sister Washingto :
the Missionary Society, had Rey ae,
uel Waddy, the Pastor of Bellen
U. P. B. Church of Nashville
nessee and his lovely congregation
worship with us at our church i
o'clock Sunday afternoon, Marc} a
Rev. Waddy preached a wonder{y]
mon. His text being from the P,
Isaiah “Who is he?”—which was
ed by all.
The contribution was wonde
and Sister Washington, the Pre;
of the Missionary Society, a reat
worker of the church, is not feaying a
stone unturned to fulfill the object
which she is to reach. Our loving pas.
tor, with his open heart Presented th
church to the Rey. Waddy for the ti
being. Our church is taking a ney
start under this new Pastor, Rey. N p
Thompson and is traveling by leaps aaj
bounds. Two young men here, Me,
Horace L. Woodard and Mr. Alex
Woodard used their cars to bring peo
ple from miles around in order that he
program would be a success.
Sister Washington with her broad 1 ad
open heart took up an after coll
for Mr. Willie Newsom, a man oi
community, who has been sick.
Sam.
n
Cn.
12
sere
Tophet
Sister Mattie Hooten helped Sister 4
Washington to raise this collection {or
Mr. Willie Newsom which amount
$2.88, from the President of the Mi-
sionary Society.
May the Benediction of God, Peace
be upon Rey. Waddy, who came avd
delivered this sermon, that he may lve
long and preach the gospel of pea
Rev. N. D. Thompson, Pas‘or
Sister Georgia Lee Hooten
SERMON OUTLINE
Theme: We Bear the Name of Cliris-
tians. *
Text: “And the disciples were called
Christians first in Antioch.” Acts 11:20
1. The origin of the name (a) |i
was affixed by the Jews or heathen, !
shows that the natural mind has ™
just appreciation of spiritual excellence.
(b) If it was assumed by the 4
ciples, it shows that they regard:
Christ as the center of their religion
(c) If it was imposed by God, "
shows that He is solicitous to fix t'
proper aspect in which His people *
viewed.
Yes, there will be five or six Bishops|2. The import of the name.
elected, and may be two or three Gen-
eral Officers, LOOKING FORWARD,
we see standing in line for Episcopal
honors. Such men as Drs. John H.
Clayborn, Editor of the Southern
Christian Recorder, Little Rock, Ark. ;
Frank Madison Reid of St. Louis, Mo. ;
eae
(a) A believer in Christ
(b) A lover of Christ
(c) An imitator of Christ
(d) A servant of Christ
(e) An expectant of Christ.
REV. Wm. A. DORSEY
Woodbury, \
(OLUME XCI.—NO. 4
LOYAL SUPPORTERS
BISHOP G. B. YOUNG
Waco, Texas
Upon our return from the Dallas
cil of Bishops we sent out an-ap-
for immediate aid-for thes Chris
an Recorder in our efforts to develop
e paper and put it on a firm financial
jasis.
¢ many who promtise to help, and). gyactor of Faith Church of German-| ganizations throughout the cits
hose who'wrote encouragingly. Some town, and grandson of the late Bishop} Mr Moore has been legal counsel
(Continued on page 12) Benjamin Tucker Tanner, from 1868.to| ior'the African’ M. E."Chureh in many
ORTH CAROLINA MUTUAL AS
ETS INCREASED FROM $5,108,
72.22 TO $5,498,188 DURING 1938
nsurance In Force From $41,521,952
To $44,141,607, C. C. Spaulding Re-
veals On 40th Anniversary.
DURHAM, N. C.—The assets of the
North Carolina Mutual Insurance Co.
creased from $5,108,472.22 to $5,498,
88.02, and the insurance in force in
eased from $41,521,952.00 to $44,141,
07, in 1938, according to C. C. Spauld
ig, president, who revealed the statu
Hf the company to officers and policy
olders during the 40th anniversary
lebration on October 20, 1938.
He also pointed ‘out that the morbid
and mortality experience of the
Ompany was favorable and that evi-
nee of increased interest in the com-
ny by policyholders and the general
ublic was shown by 104 students in
¢ 1928 graduating class of Tuskegee
We thank those who responded Téachers College of Howard University
HE-OFFICIAL ORGAN:
ECONDER
Tit AFRICAN-METHODIST-EPISCOPAL CHURCH.
PHILADELPHIA, PA. THURSDAY, APRIL 13, 1939
PHILADELPHIA
LAWYER APPOINTED ASSISTANT DISTRICT
ATTORNEY
»3, and how stupiu ty,
a@ young woman be
producing’ soy -
HON, LEWIS TANNER MOORE
Among the most brilliant Jawyers in. very large legal practice, and is active
Philadelphia is Lewis Tanner Moore}in civic affairs—President of John M.
who maintains a beantifel suite of of-| Langston |aw Club, Chairman of Trus-
fices in the Allen Building, where he} tec Board, Faith Church, Germantown, |
has been since 1929, He is the son of; Secretary Board of Managers ot Doug-
éd many
Lewis. B. Moore, Ph.D., Dean. of} las'Hospital, and has repre
social or
other religious fraternal
}884. Editor of the Christian Recorder, }real estate transactions,—with the late
and in 1883 first Rditor of the A.M. E.| Bishop. J? -H in purchase of
Jones Tabernacle, 20th and ‘Dauphin
Attorney Moore was born in Washing-| Streets, redemption of ‘Metropolitan
ton, D. C.) June 20, 1899; where he| Church, 20th and’Fitzwater Streets. He
attended the’ public schools. In 1921! handled the legal phase of the repur-
he received his baccalaureate
from Bates College, Lewiston, Maine.
He attended the Harvard Laty School,
and was graduated from Temple Uni-
versity Law School June, 1929, The
same year he was admitted to the Phil-
Lawyer Moore has a
|
Review.
degree
On Mareh 31, 1939 Law-
Assistant
Attorney
G.E. Curry:
yer Moore was appointed
Attorney by the District
Charles F. Kelly at a salary of $3,000
per year, atid is the only Negro mem-
i : among nine appointees.
adelphia Bar. ber ig PP
ns
Ua ts
history dates back from the close of
the Civil War. Many visitors. will
attend and witness the election of dele-
gates to the General Conference. Two
of the leading pastors are the Reverends
C.-E, Stewart of Portsmouth, and J.
A. Young of Norfolk. Dr Howard
D. Gregg is entertaining pastor Bishop
Davis will have cause to rejoice when
SPRING CONFERENCES BEGIN
On Wednesday morning Bishop M.
H. Davis conyened the Virginia Annual
Conference at Richmond, Va. This will
e the first of the series for 1939 and
i *
: r Bishop D. H. Sims
shortly thereafte stg
will hold the conferences of the First
|The more
firs
of human sight Ve
chase of the Allen Building by Manager|}
rN
PRICE FIVE CENTS
THE PLACE, OR THE MAN
THE REV. As J. ALLEN
Jews of old felt tha
he
birth place had to do with his
or worth to society, and his oppor
ties to do service for Gad, as, “can any
good thing come out of Nazaretl
Ever since that day, the
comes, The Man
Not the Place
A. M 's
to the altruism spirit of
akes the place and
makes the Man I
have. be«
he is honored the br
his sk
es in our hearts
tars are
tell us that some
that their lights
the main part of
true with men, and Richard Allen is a
splendid example
(Continued. on page
In This Issue |
The Daily Altar- -
Rev. Carlyle F. Stewart...... 2
Sunday School Lesson... ........- 3
EDITORIALS ;
Keeping The Law. . 4
Marian Anderson Episode 4
“Believe It Or Not” 4
How Honesty Pays
* (Editorial of the Week) 4
Pointed Points 5
Churchman Afield ...........-2545 5
Young People’s Page
Virginia is
Epi al District. The '
feat connection
reports rise above those of last year
stitute, who insured their lives. with)
(Continued ‘on page 13)
~ CONNECTIONAL
the only conference m the
which has two General Officers. Its
Philadelphia, June 18-22
¥ ‘
Allen C. E. League..... BY 7
Clement’s Comments ....... 7
“The Murray Pension Plan’-
Dr. A: L. Murray, Jr 7
News At A Glance 10
YOUNG PEOPLE’S CONGRESS
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Date
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1939-4-20
