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PAGE SIXTEEN
Paka iiss Se Cae EN
ROSENBERG, TEXAS
The Second Quarterly Conference of |This was one
the Rosenberg Circuit was held April |ever held. All clas:
18-19 in Smith Chapel A- M. E.
Church. Rey. E. A. Thomas, pastor,
Dr. J. A- Howard, presiding Elder. At
4-30 Sunday morning the resurrection | the
sermon was preached by- the pastor.
Sunday
were held at Powell Point. All
{ at 3 p.m. to the Union Quarter-
Pastors and members were
sville and Kendle-
Elder delivered a
The Spiritual tide
he Sunday School rendered the
5 ram. Business session, Mon-
ht. All reports were good. The
the Presid-
encouraging
Pastor and
Pastor has been
nstalled by
poke \
by
h the
to bed most of the
done the
iber. Amount raised
rter, $41.17
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V. A. GRE
Si
ince Decer
WAY CROSS DISTRICT, GA.
Wednesday of last week, Dr.
Townsley. the very efficient
dine Elder opened the district
e at Homerville, Ga. Rev.
or
The organization
the business was
nonious manner,
yas heard during
The Presiding Elder
nothing but smiles
and it was
Revs.
and J.
»erations,”
red by
Smith,
spiritually alive,
r I loud in their
raise Conference was
eve sed on the district
were raised. Dr. S.
ed the closing ser-
Missionary Sis-
Spiritus 1 Meeting Fri-
following sisters
Johnson,
, secretary ;
S. Mt
chap-
Sams,
H. Wilson
DAL LAS. TEXAS
The Quarterly Conference
Second
was held at St, James A. M. E,
Chnech Sunday, March 13, 1938, Rev.
Mt
Sonday
Pendergraff,
School
at 9:30 with
and teachers on time.
opened
Superintendent
School at 9:30. At 11 o'clock with St.
Be
singing,
presiding elder. }
! for their pastor, Rev. Wm.
rear aye
Willie Morgan, Church
Mark Ballard, marshal.
of the best Quarters
5 leaders and every
auxiliary brought in full reports. We
raised during this Quarter, $157.93.
Rey. E. J. Corney transferred from
California Conference to Texas
Conference, placing _ his membership
James.
Rey. M.
papers; Mrs.
papers; Mr.
L. Pendergraff, P.E.
Rey. P. F. Jackson, pastor
Mrs. Willie Morgan
Se ae es
BROWNS CHAPEL A. M. E.
CHURCH
Macomb, Illinois
Rev. Robert Thomas, Pastor
National Negro History Week was
observed here by a program under
the direction of Miss Thelma Abing-
ton. Among the topics discussed on
the program were, The American Ne-
gro in Art, Music, Science, Politics,
Athletics. 4
Members and friends of Browns
Chapel enjoyed a delightful Alfen’s
Day program Sunday, February 20,
Mr. Wayman Thorpe was Master of
Ceremonies.
The Standard Bearers were the
sponsors of a Luncheon at the church
Friday, February 28, Mrs. Violet
Newsome was in charge of the pro-
The program was opened by
“America The Beautiful’—
The first speaker was Mrs. Warren,
subject: “Citizenship”’—A duet by Mis-
ses Cecelia Newsome and Lula Lil-
lard. The Second speaker, Mr, Rich-
ard Wilmeth who spoke of his travels
in England and France last summer.
The program was closed by the con-
singing “Lift Every Voice
led by Miss Thelma Abing=
gram.
gregation
and Sing,”
ton.
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LAUREL, MISSISSIPPI
The Quarterly Conference
was held in Allen Chapel A. M. E.
Church, with Rey. H. D. Rhodes pre-
siding elder in charge.
Sunday the Presiding Elder preached
two soul stirring sermons and Monday
the opened for
business the reports of all organizations:
of the church and the class leaders’
reports were good, raised since last
quarter $12.59
We are proud our pastor and
Presiding Elder. Just a few days before
the Second Quarter the ladies of Allen
Chapel gave a surprise birthday party
A. Redditte,
It was given
Second
Conference
night
of
it was indeed a surprise.
“THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER
piedaing Elder read the Syeutnel scrip-
ture, Matt. 20:10. The quarterly co!
ference was greatly enjoyed by al
The finance was very poor.
DIXIE EVANS
-REV. J. T. BARR, Pastor
ea Se
IN LOVING MEMORY OI
REV. R. H. SHIRLEY WHO PASS!
AWAY, MAY 18, 1934 —
‘ed for secretary;
w. Olphin |
Diggers with us,
Vidalia District.
had...W es
trict. If anyone ee a
revival, just send | over ;
So I see no reason why iS Swain
oe
He was so kind in little things ‘
A‘welcome smile, a frienlly” nod +
Tt seemed to us, that all his life
He walked alone with God. boro District can’t the Aug, (OLUME XCI—NO. 8 PHILAD ;
: : ELPHIA A
Sweet are the memories that never will Annual Conference this year at Wre, —= HIA, P.
fade, “as long as we have men like B. L. Joh,
HOLDING CONFERENCES BENTON, MISS. |
Of the one we ‘loved, but could not
save. %
His Wife and children.
ee: Sale
M. Hi. Pierce, report
3 The first quarterly conference of this]
weneral a year was held at Ebenezer A, M. E,
GREENVILLE, FLORIDA Mi Church, Benton, Miss. The Rev. J.
inute H. Hillard, pastor, Presiding Elder, J
We are great admirers of our beloved NOW beet W. Hair.
Sunday, Feb. 5, the conference was
opened by singing hymn No. 1, “Oh
For A Thousand Tongue to Sing.”
Prayer by Rev. F. S. Stover after
which scripture lesson was read by Rev.
J. H. Hillard, Mich. 4:1-12.. Few
remarks by the pastor, Rev. J. H.
Hillard, after he introduced the Pre-
siding Elder, J. W. Hair of the Jack-
son District. He announced his text
Mich. 4:2, “And many nations shall go
and say come ye and let us go to the
pastor we can see'a brighter future now
and he is taking great interest in his
work, Rey, Proctor preached a soul
thinking sermon on last Sunday from
St. Matthew 26-39. Rev. Proctor: was
at his best and sat down in the midst of
Hallaleujahs and Amens. =.
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THURSDAY, MAY 11, 1939 3
PRICE FIVE CENTS
|GAINS CHAPEL A.M E. CHURCH
The second quarterly conference op-
ened Saturday night at 7:30 with the
Presiding Elder, Rev. R. S. Maguinez
in charge. The Presiding Elder was
loud in his praises of-the church in its
in the
spiritual and financial report
last three months, under the leader-
ship of Rey. Patric Criglar. The money
raised for the last quarter was $372.27.
—(Mrs.) Christina Parker
mountain of Jehovah.” He preached a
soul-stirring sermon after the roll was
called. We raised $35.25.
Easter Young
Send for «/ustrated Catain, = £
He began by saying that he thanked
the members and friends‘of St. Mark A,
M.E.church for their broad heartedness.
BISHOP D. H. SIMS SECRETARY OF EDUCATION
Beginning April 26 with the Dela-
yare Conference Bishop Sims is hold-
g the annual conferences of the First
—
CALIFORNIA’S COLLINS
iscopal District. May 3rd the New
Conference at Atlantic City,
his week he is holding the Philadel-
hia Conference at Bethel, Philadelphia,
hich will lead the connection again
in Dollar Money. Follows the New
Conference where Bethel, New
fork will attempt to lead, the Virst
hurch, Los Angeles, Calif. The last
onference will be the New England at
Springfield, Mass. Since\coming to the
rea of the First Episcopal District
hop Sims*has se right standard of
fective, ; hw Fk which has
si the church
i he district bids fair to
lead the co! ection in all departments
oi endeavor.
fetsey
‘ork
GENERAL CONFERENCE
MINISTERIAL DELEGATES
*DR. ARTHUR S. JACKSON
“Dr. Arthur ‘S. Jackson has handled
the finances of the Department of
Education so honestly, and efficiently
that there is ng use for anyone to run
Thus spake Bishop
Baltimore Conference:
C. C. Ferguson
J. C. Beckett
Toh. Nelaon against him.’
\t 11 am, Rey. M. TL. Pendergraff|in the home of Mr. And Mr. E. E. 1 Reverdy C. Ransom on February 15 in
preached. At 3:30 pum. Union Ser-| (ater, the -birthdy cake was beauti- ternates: the Paul Quinn College auditorium at
vices, The Auditorium was crowded, fully decorated with 74 tiny candles ieee cticlds the meeting of the Board of Education,
{wo choirs graced the choir gallery,| and was baked by Mrs. Garner. The Seen Prsmend Wneo, Texas. Dr: Jackson is. the
and they really did sing. Rev. Jeffer-| Pastor received some valuble gifts. J. E, Bailey ; i
son, pastor of Sparks. Chapel’ C. M. | Twenty-two were present at the party. Delaware Conference: house guest of the Editor and Manager
R. Church, delivered the message: FANNIE GARNER SINGI E copy A a Link Be of the Christian Recorder while rest-
“What Will You Do With Jesus?” Frnt, ” 4 ester ing in Philadelphia, after haying called
Feery heart barned as this man of . ; HALF Doz. ‘ ‘i D. M. Owens to see his friend, Dr, John R. Hawkins
Cod talked. Collection, $47.00. 7:30 RICHLAND, GEORGIA } OF a ee bas Re in Washington, D. C., and after having
p.m. the Presiding Elder selected St. a F H, A. Allen Va
Luke 2° God needs workers in His The second quarterly conference, was \ John W. Whalen visited the Baltimore and Delaware
Vineyard”, Two additions to the | held at St. John A. M. E. Church J. W. King, Conferences.
y church. Monday night the business with the Rey. F. M. Johnson, Pre- |.
i session was held. Mrs, Martha Re- | siding. The devotions weré great, All| i CHRISTIAN
cord was elected reporter to Ory, of the officers were present and the |-
a ‘
Goal:
THE REVEREND H. M. COLLINS
He is the successful pastor of the
First Church Los Angeles, Cali-
fornia, and leads the entire connection
in reporting funds for Easter Day and
Dollar Money. Dr. Collins is a prod-
uct of Payne Theological Seminary, has
held some of the most outstanding
charges in the church and served as a
Chaplain over seas during the World
War. He is one of our most promi-
nent leaders and loyally supports every
connectional interest. He is a friend
of the Christian Recorder, His name
in
is called wherever groups assemble and
talk about the leaders in the church,
ASSOCIATE BISHOP
He is
in holding the conic
Episcopal Dist
the Fifth; the
fory in thé/con
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Mother
Problem
Pointed Points
\ Pastor’s Rev
Rey. Wm.
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By Rev. Carlyle F Stewart
Minneapolis, Minn.
The Lord is nigh unto all them| - s ies
that 7 cate ae = all th i afresh at the thought of our blind in-
aren he: ie baa He will fulGll sanity in sending men to a living death
in order to bring peace. “He that lives
by the sword shall perish by the sword.”
Today the world is armed as never be-
fore with deadly gases and giant instru-
ments of destruction designed to wipe
out human life in a new and horroriy-
ing manner.
As we decorate the graves of those
who made the supreme sacrifice may
“highly that these dead
shall not have died in vain.” Peace will
come to this war stricken and battle
devasted earth will arise
up in the strength of the Christ and
As men have died for
the desire of them that fear him; he
also will hear their cry, and will save
them.—Amen.
Saturday, May 13
THE EVERLASTING KINGDOM
ingdom verlasting king-
dominion endureth thru
Psalm 145-13
dom, and thy
we resolve
out all generation
d Psalm 145
morning pape
ull of the news
of the king of
when men
he midst of great
the like
seen or heard,
ath of his king-
recognized
pay the price.
war may we live for peace.
Prayer: Our blessed Father, help us
to follow the Prince of Peace. Our
hearts are heavy when we remember
the terrible slaughter-house of the last
piendour
th
{om on earth
is) al sf the flam-
boyar ind im | War and we resolve, by thy grace, that
‘ the fancy] it shall not be again.—Amen.
tior oughou - 3
the orld I g! Thus Monday, May 15
h a kingdom that| THE GRACE OF FORGIVENESS
runs back for I nturies and he ss
become a part of its continuity. “Forgive us our debts, as we forgive
The kingdom is an everlasting king-| our debtors.”—Matt. 6:12.
lon W t f its ith of his-| When General Oglethrope said to
ory the Great Britain,| John Wesley, “I never forgive.” Wes-
; h ound the world,| ley replied, “Then I hope, sir, you never
F races and|sin.” In no area of our lives are we
pressed harder to be Christlike than
a temporal |
1 being called upon to forgive. And
yet forgiveness is one of the most es-
those of the past, will some}
day criimble in the dust and become a
memory we of history. The} sential graces in the Christian life; for
everlasting n of God transcribes| upon our ability to forgive rests our
all earthly rt and domains. May| possibility of receiving divine pardon.
we think today of the power and great-| “To err is human, to forgive, divine.”
ness of the kingdom of which there will| Herbert said that he that cannot for-
be no end. give others, breaks the bridge over
Praye: O Thou who makest men which he himself must pass if he would
ever reach heaven; for every one has
need to be forgiven.
I watched a rookie pitcher lose a
heartbreaking baseball game that he
should have won, if he had been giver
proper support by his infield. At a
critical moment they made costly er-
rors permitting runs to score. As I
witched the young pitcher, without
any outward sign of resentment, con-
tinue to pitch his heart out, I thought
to myself that surely here is a fine ex-
ample of forgiveness. Had the young
chap acted like a great many church
members he would have spent the rest
of the afternoon without speaking to
should this.” Bat in owr tender| his fellow players because of their
sentiment for those we have “loved| mistakes.
long since, and lost awhile” let us not} —
forget the catse for which they died.
Rapecially those who “marched breast
forward” in the tragic debacle of 1917,
in the war to end war. Ags I, time after
time, behold the men crippled, maimed,
blinded, and cruelly marred in body
and mirid as I visit the Veterans hos-
pital in my own city, my heart bleeds
to rule and bring down to dust those
who will not obey thy commandments,
help us today to join wholehearted in
that shall
the kingdom never end.—
Amen.
Sunday, May 14
THE PRICE OF PEACE
“He maketh peace in thy brothers.”"—
Psalm 147 :14.
Today honor those have
made the supreme sacrifice for their
country. In the language of the im-
mortal Lincoln at Gettysburg: “It is
altogether fitting and proper that we
we who
do
Tuesday, May 16
TRUE GREATNESS
“But he that is greatest among you
Read Luke 18:15-17.
A few years ago I motored through
the Southland. When I left home I
“THE CHRISTIAN.
shall be your servant.”—Matt, 23:11.}
was somewhat uneasy because |! ny 1
of my friends told me that I was apt! When ‘he Ja B
to meet up with much embarrassing! Dowell passed a Ly,
discrimination along the way; that even] cajled the cones
some places might not service my car| p> Adams, then ‘
because of my color. To my great sur-| Theological Seminary,
prise and delight throughout the four] their way to the BREESE 39
thousand miles of my journey I never) vention that met in
; Des Moi
met with more courteous and prompt December: 31 1915 ‘One. ue ae
» : 0
service, the attendants in all but one addresses that made everlasting ;
instance being the essence of polite-| pression was made by the late Bishop
ness and consideration. Of course, I! Something of the human side of ie
realized that behind their civility was] jan is revealed in this quotation 3 :
the eager desire for my money which) h2, Brummitt, Editor of the Src,
had no creed or color. Nevertheless Advocate: “A young preacher had been
there is a fundamental lesson involved) ging some matter upon the bishop
. 4 pa
Bele of us who belong to the church. | iittle too informally, as well as urgently
t is not an uncommon thing to see maybe. And the bishop said to him
some church official or minister who ‘Young LT wondeniif yourtorect t
e abst » 0
has lost sight of the principle of great- whom you are speaking.’
ness, thus “forgetting the base degrees “But the youth was indeed ‘earnest
by which they did ascend.” I had an|q do not forget, Bishop, he said: ‘|
a to be invited to a gathering]. of the youngest and least in this
in which were some of the great lead-
ers of America. The thing that im-
pressed me most was the humble and
conference; but I hope you do not for.
get to whom you are speaking, a broth-
: er in the ministry of Christ.’ Instant-
unassuming manner of these men, who ly the bishop was on his feet, right
greeted the most inconspicuous strang- hand extended. ‘I would not forget
er as though he were a friend. i that for the world,’ he said. ‘Forgive
Prayer: Help us to be great in ser- meat ie keemed thatd idee
vice, O Lord. May no station or rank Prayers We bless tee OlOur Fath-
lift us above the sant of humble, ioc Cromethes prints oneenie te comes
thoughtful service to our fellowman.— to us through humbleness of heart and
Anien. the willingness to forgive.—Amen.
Wednesday, May 17
Friday, M: 19
IN MEMORIAM 2
“STRANGER OR FRIEND
“Whosoever liveth and believeth in
men shall never die.”—John 11 :26. Sic ie knoe Home arohn M20.
eke tao a oe When Elizabeth Barrett Browning
Jane 2 is my mother’s birthday. Had asked Charles Kingsley what was the
she lived she would have been seventy- secret of his life, Mr. Kengsley replied,
four years old. Less than five years significantly, “I had a friend.” A ma
ago she became weary of life and one may be judged by his friends. It was
hot summer afternoon in July slipped Emerson who said: “We take care of
a om es ae saya ere ae our health, we lay up money, we make
ee aH a bitte iy = Cee our roof tight and our clothing suil'-
er for the last time.
a few joyous days with her
to depart on our long y j
ward. Before we left s! he Bila hx,
braced us and bade us / .
last time as with the mists 1m ©
we stumbled out of her presence. Wau
a beautiful life was hers! When the i8 wiht Sep)
summons came, she never faltered and ree inn pele
although she loved her children with feces eediat cance OM
an unusual strong devotion and that eeainel es
manifested itself throughout the years Read John 15:12-17.
in tremendous sacrifices that took their
“There standeth one among you,
ny
ho,
with a grief that never can be assuaged.
As I pause to do her reverence, this
woman of marvelous talents, I say of
her what Southey did of John Wesley: GRACE AT THE TABLE
“She was a woman of great views,
Father of Life, fold in the everlasting
arms of Thy love the "ata :
iC.
motherhood,
great energies, and great virtues.”
Blessed is her memory.
Prayer: Blessed Father, we praise
thee today for all our noble mothers
who enriched our fives, and led us to
thee. May we ever keep and treasure
their memory by living as they prayed
we would.
life—the mothers of the race. As t
struggle up the steeps of
through its travail of mind, body *"
g wisdom. Amen.
Thursday, May 18
HYMNS THAT LIVE
THE MARKS OF GREATNESS 4
“Let nothi done thru strife or} A
prey re kK headin of mind let] Lie Still and Slumber,” the tune
each esteem other better than them- Thou Fount of Every Blessing
selves.”—Phil. 2:3. ae | (Continued on page 7)
but who provides wisely that he
wanting in the best proper-
is Hes, of life that
Ter years:
Prayer: Not. with loud professions
toll on a not too strong body, she turned ao as (lain ise osu Pabaa, Dest
her face toward heaven and left behind Lord, but we would keep Thy com
her husband, four sons and a daughter mandments, all the days of our lives.—
i 4
soul, give them a clearer vision and
Be et
Mother’s Lullaby, “Hush ! My De"
“Come,
rANGELIZES
_ PROVINCE
lage
Ephesians 2:19-22
Hisciples :
3 And he entered into the synagogue,| From Ephesus the gospel spread until
nd spake boldly for the space of three] all the territory round about was evan-
months, reasoning and persuading as to] S¢lized.
he things concerning the kingdom of formal program. He would talk in the
od. 9 But when some were hardened] synagogue; he would go irom house to
nd disobedient, speaking evil of the] house; he would hold an open forum in
Way before the multitude, he departed the hall; he would go out into the coun-
om them, and separated the disciples,| tty and preach. But always and every-
easoning daily in the school of Tyran-| where he kept on declaring repentance
10 And this continued for the} toward God and faith in Jesus Christ.| dation of the apostles and prophets,
pus.
pace of two years; so that all they that
dwell in Asia heard the word of the|in our three great colleges here.
ord, both Jews and Greeks.
20:17 And from Miletus he sent to] the nation’s best, is here.
May 14] he won. He had his trade
esson Text: Acts 19:1, 8-10; 20:17-21| ¢asily supplied
| chology—a single objecti 7
eg ective. No divi
loyalties; no mixed motives; paca
;
conflicts, He did one thing.
tent-making. » that of
no family.
Preach or where to call.
erward became the seat of a bishopric.
St. Paul built a
St. Paul had no set and
The best sermon will only serve to
ho inner| harden the heart of a man who listens
Therefore] with a closed mind.
It is almost impossible to instruct
A Was unmarried; had| men in the Christian way unless we can
a simple needs Were | separate them from their political affil-
ae . € Was free to preach,
© ‘church board told him what to
jations and their economic class.
To the mind of Paul there was no
+ When- “no- , es
‘Acts 19:1 And it came to pass, that,} Could no longer get along in the Pee no-man’s land” in all the world so far
hile Apollos was at Corinth, Paul] Sogue, he hired a hall. Many believed
having passed through the upper coun-] 20d were baptized.
ry came to Ephesus, and found certain] Powerful church in Ephesus, which aft-
as the gospel was concerned.
Tyrannus is never mentioned as one
of the Christians, but his schoolroom
served the Christian cause well.
Superstition is the religion of a closed
mind.
PRAYER THOUGHT
By William Chalmers Covert
Grant, O God, that we may have a
sense of our fellowship with the saints
and the household of God. May we
become more unitedly conscious as be-
lievers of “being built upon the foun-
This is “Religious Emphasis Week”| Christ Jesus himself being the chief
Aj corner stone.”
May we feel ourselves
team of experts, carefully chosen from|as loyal members of his body “fitly
iphesus, and called to him the elders} pating and deriving much benefit from
pf the church.
ome to him, he said unto them,
Ye yourselves know, from the first} we hope to win the world.
18 And when they were| it.
Students are being reached. We
must capture our intellectual centers if
This is
day that I set foot in Asia, after what! good strategy and it is succeeding. The
manner I was with you all the time, 19] Protestant churches are learning to
serving the Lord with all lowliness of|say “We.”
It is a united attack. We
mind, and with tears, and with trials| must capture the universities, the cities
hich befell my by the plots of the|and the county seats.
ews; 20 how I shrank not from de-| the leading families to Christ.
I’spent some time on Nantucket Is-
ofitable, and teaching you publicly,| land last summer and I read a book
faring unto you anything that was
ai from house to house, 21 testying} about interesting place.
We must win
1 read about
gh to Jews and to Greeks repentance] the rise and fall of the Quakers there.
's Christ.
ppirit . Ea
GOLDEN TEXT: But now in Christ
phesians 2:13.
TO DATE
By John R. Ewers
St. Paul was a good strategist.
bwn, but he struck at the big, influ-
ntial centers.
aching hot sermons for six weeks
(then departing (with a pocket full
cash) and never coming! back. He
$ too good a Christian for that. His
bive ae
‘alter cash, but Christians. —
St. Paul determined to know nothing
" Christ among them.
HE LESSON BROUGHT DOWN | Now, we do not talk that way.
lid his plans to sweep the Roman Em-| missionary work easy.
ite for his Master. Therefore he did] not give up. “Is thy sword short? add
ot stay in the desert, as a recluse; he} to it by a step.”
d not hide himself in some small] time to strike.
pure and unalloyed—he was} could never be shu
in converting the outstanding woman o
families.
this world for Christ in one generation
bard God, and faith toward our Lord] It was because the Quakers succeeded
f
Ephesians 2:19 So then ye are no] the island that they subsequently came
ore strangers and sojourners, but] to own the place.
are fellow-citizens with the saints,| families and for a century the Quakers}
nd of the household of God, 20 being| dominated the life, religious and civil,
upon the foundation of the apostles} of the community.
ini prophets, Christ Jesus himself be-| too rigid and alienated their young pco-|
ng the chief corner stone; 21 in whom} p\¢ and in time the group died down to
th several building, fitly framed to={ almost zero.
ther for a habitation of God in the| my point:
She won the leading
Then they became}
But do not fail to get)
the Quakers gained the is-
land because they won the leading |
sus ye thafonce were far off are} - World-wide missionary work is in a
Ide*nigh in the blood of Christ.|sad condition today. Forty years ago/
we thought that we were ready to take}
In
fact, we do not talk at all. Conditions
in Asia, India, Africa, South America
He] and elsewhere abroad do not make
But we must
Now, today, is the
We admit that a war-scared and a
POINTERS
By Roy L. Smith
Paul was the kind o
boundaries of one parish.
Very much of a good se
Good psy-| upon a good congregation.
Look over the routes] war-torn world is a poor field for Chris-
his travels and note how he made} tianity, but we cannot stop. We need
biectives of the key cities. In Greece,| a master strategist, like St. Paul, among
Italy and in Asia Minor his strategy] ys now. He would unite us, he would
Rs perfect. If he could capture Ephe-| inspire us; he would direct us and you
IS, he could win the provinces. That] can depend upon it, he would strike
Why he stayed for years in Ephesus.} with earnestness for the most influ-
Paul was no sensational evangelist,| ential centers.
rmon depends | share.
L
lam partici-| framed together growing into a holy
temple in the Lord for a habitation of
God in the Spirit,” May we daily
grow into his likeness, who is the Way,
the Truth and the Life. May we stand
erect-and unahamed in our profession
and testimony when about us are those
who “hardened and disobedient speak
evil of the Way.” When one door-
way is shut against our approach with
the gospel, may we like Paul find anoth-
er and without fear enter in and speak
boldly for Thee that men who will, may
hear and be saved. In Christ’s name.
Amen,
DAILY BIBLE READINGS
M. (Acts 19:1-7.
Ts -Acts 19:8-12.
W. Acts 20:17-25.
T. Ephesians 2:19-22.
F. Colossians 1:9-20
S, 1 Corinthians 3:16-23
S. Psalm 87:1-7.
| —The 20th Century Quarterly
| ST. JAMES A. M. E. CHURCH
| MERIDIAN, MISS
Second Quarterly Conference. The
| Sunday School opened March 12th at
9:30 A. M. with the Supt.
Mrs. S. M. Jordan, presiding with her
usual command, praise and grace. The
School was well attended. Officers
and teachers present. The Presiding
Elder graced the school with his pres-
ence and with his fatherly manner his
present,
couraging.
The eleven o'clock service was opened
under the direction of Miss Bertha
Brantly, and Bro. R. H. Huston.
Miss Ellen Mae Thompson, pianist.
At 11;30 o'clock A. M. the pastor, Rev.
T. W. Wise introduced Dr. H. D.
Rhodes, the Presiding Elder. He
preached an inspiring sermon from St.
John 237-8. Subject, “Bear it to the
(King) governor.” Some of the high
points in the sermon were not half full
£ man whose mind | but filled to the brime and then pass it
+ up within the to the King. Before evolution involu-
Our duty to absorb that we may
God needs us in the distribu-
The sermon was of
tion.
tion of His gifts.
words tho few were inspiring and en-}
Tae
such as to stamp indelibly upon the |
hearts, and minds of the Christians to
fill up with God’s love and pass it to
the world. A beautiful message which —
Placed us in the attitude for Holy Com-
munion. The sermon will linger in the
hearts of the people of the city of Meri-
dian for many days.
At 3:30 P. M. the Ministerial Alli-
ance of the City joined us with Rey.
E. F. Young, president of the Alliance
gave the sermon at this hour. “I am
the vine ye are the branches” St. John
15:5. He preached out of his soul the
Gospel of Christ. Also Allen Chapel
A. M. E. Church was represented at
this hour and rendered a local program
presented by Mrs. Gillispie.
The A. C. E. League opened at 6
o'clock with Mrs. Goosby, president;
Mrs. L. Hedrick, teacher. A large
number of young people was present.
A very interesting discussion was had
With these two great women a new day
has dawned upon the League. The
sun is now rising above the horizon and
the glittering light can be seen all over
the young people.
At 7 o’clock P. M. service was opened
Processional by the choir. Hymn No
223, invocation, scripture St.
John 6:25. Song by the choir. Rey
Wise then presented the speaker, Dr
H. D. Rhodes, Text from said chapter
35th verse. “I am the bread of life.”
This sermon was food for the hungry
souls. After the sermon the Lord's
Supper was administered.
The popular pastor, Rev. Wise is
without a doubt the most gifted preach-
er I know in the art of inspiring people
As a preacher he
A great pastor, a
Splendid person
He and the Presid-
ing Elder are graduates of Campbell
College. the
Church shows progress under his leader-
lesson
to worship in song.
is one of our best.
brother to every one.
ality, well trained
of
Every department
ship. The pastor's wife is angelic in
appearance, sweet in disposition and
queenly in her manners
members and friends
splendid speaker.
Among the
She is also a
Dr. Rhodes whose record is one of
long success and unique service in
office. A man of high ideal, a pioneer
in the work is ever on the alert with
new ideas, systematic and highly spiri-
tual. Is much loved by the ministers of
the District.
Monday evening, March 13th at 7:00
o'clock P. M. the Quarterly Confer-
ence opened with hymn and prayer
The Presiding Elder gave an interest-
ing lecture. After the organization of
Conference the business
| was carried out in an orderly way.
All boards and auxiliaries and clubs
brought in fine reports which were ac-
companied with a silver offering. Paid
the Presiding Elder in full, he is well
pleased with the present pastor, Rev.
T. W. Wise, and congregation. Dr
Rhodes commended the pastor, officers
and members for haying such a complete
Distinguished visi-
{the session
business session.
tors present: Reverends W. B. Foster,
V. L. Washington, E. F. Young, Bros
Belle, and Glispy.
Benediction.
REV. T. W. WISE, Pastor
DR. H. D. RHODES, P. E.
SISTER BERTHA BRANTLEY
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the early morning hours and in
the twight glow she has sat be-
side bed and cradle and answered
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sacrificed. White mothers, brown
mothers, yellow mothers, black
mothers, red mothers. Mothers
Address ail conreapandentel ioe Ele all, by God’s grace. For them let
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| lapel of our coats. And for those
| mothers who are with us, we
wear a red flower,—German,
Spanish, Italian, Chinese, Japa-
nese and African. God made, loves
and preserves them all.
On this day of tender senti-
ments, dedicate ourselves
again to the exaltation of and rev-
hardest| erence for mother, She wants no
t war, but peace, justice and broth-
hrough a life-| erhood for all her children. Heay-
en grant it.
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THURSDAY, MAY 11, 1933
Weekly Thought
MOTHER
we
ull human love;
e longest
noblest and the
Selected
No subject to which the coming
Uniting Conference in Kansas
the fate of these papers,
them take care of themselves.”
ithe world is wiser
church,
to ther publicity drive. Lhey
consider it just about as important
machine in
their dream oi world conquest. In
as an eficient war
Berlin, there is @ “muimstry oi
propaganda ’ headed by one ot the
cleverest leaders oi the nation.
and how do the Nazis finance this
department? Do they appropriate
a tew paltry marks a month to
sustain it? No, they pour millions
into propaganda. Lhey do not even
attempt to tabulate the immediate
returns of their efforts, tor they
know full well that they are build-
ing and sustaining that intangible
thing called “morale” in Germany
and are influencing public opinion
throughout the world. li,
Methodism today, there were one
one-thousandth as much under-
standing of the value of publicity
and faith in the instruments of
propaganda as the Nazis display
their methods, the chureh
would take on a new lease of life.
What is the purpose of the
church press? How should it be
sustained? The very raising of
these questions reveals the sad
confusion and downright ignor-
ance which are responsible for the
fact that Methodist paners have
to fight for their very, Ast
almost insuperable o ~
server superficially .
the editors “ough!
people what they
in
Weekly Poem initing
City will address itself can possi-
MOTHER bly exceed in importance the
cae problem of the church press.
Your loye was calm and true when [| Lhroughout the history of Meth-
was erying, odism, the church papers have re-
\ soothing peace was waiting at your| ceived relatively scant consider-
breast; ‘i
3 aie Fj : ation. They have been all but
our touch was like a fairy’s full of :
Rise starved to death. Seemingly, only
And all your words came fulling me a few leaders ve wae ea, pe
fed i sense the possibilities that lie in
well-guided and _ well-supported
publicity. We Methodists have
been foolish, foolish beyond all
calculation, in our niggardly poli-
No faults of mine could make you turn] .. cer
Aticaiaae i ; ef respecting Christian propagan-
You trusted me and prayed through
ticshonhiig Haha, The religious weeklies are sore-
_Allen A. Stockdale] ly needed for the furtherance of
| cooperation and the maintenance
MOTHER of morale ; they constitute the best
SEE GTS RTROR I CRD link in a connectional system of
The most meaningful word in| church polity and government.
the annals of human speech, As Every subscriber added to the cir-
mankind emerged thru the gray| culation list of a Methodist paper
dawn of early byegone centuries} means the bringing of just so
and began its long trek thru the] much new strength to all our
You lived for me and by your under-
standing,
Kept open court of justice for my
rights;
method, it is true,»
for the success of a great nro)
the business of selling canned
soup. Did Jesus give the people
what they wanted? Hardly; He
gave them what they needed,
When a church paper takes its cue
from the crowd, it is lost. It
must lead.
Another man on the side lines
recommends no controversy in the
church press; he wants no appli-
cation of gospel principles to
world problems ; he desires a little
individualistic “happiness sheet”
which will confirm his own preju-
dices, make no new departures,
and simply contribute to his own
personal comfort.
Still another short-sighted critic
cries, “Make ’em pay their own
way!” Secular papers with vast
circtilations and big advertising
are indeed able to pay their own
way. Bit, for obvious reasons, if
the church press is to be true to
“Let
than the
ihe Naais give frst place
in
’ a Virile,
courageous harbinger of the con.
ing of the kingdom of God; to },
a leader in creating and guiding
true Christian opinion.
It is high time that Methodisy,
awoke to the value and impor.
tance of the church press, and to,
determination to support it with.
out any more talk about “making
it pay.” If every virile church
paper were to require a $50,00)
subsidy each year, it would still
be “paying” in a big way. Let x;
get away from “special offers,"
prizes of Bibles or tea sets, ridic.
ulously low subscription rates,
and all petty catchpenny schemes,
and lift the church papers to:
high plane of dignity and efficien.
cy where they can do their best
work. We are in depression
times but the church is the one
institution that ought to lead u;
out of our ditficulties, and the
press is the right arm of the
church. Why not ask every board
and society of the church to in
clude $10,000 a year in its budge
in advertising for the church
press? Why not urge the Book
Concern to double or even triple
its present provisions for churci
press subsidies? While tle
church press is paying from thr
to five dollars a page for solicit
contributions, such secular week
lies as the Saturday Evening Poi
are purchasing articles at a ralt
-nging from one thousand dol
teen hundred dollars
Ferald
_ BILBO IS AT 1
Whenever Senator Theodor
G. Bilbo, of Mississippi, puts
his thinking cap we can expe!
a sensation. The new Bilbo pla!
lives up to the Bilbo. legend. Th
Senator proposes that 12,000
American Negroes all pack up and
move to a new settlement
Africa, near Liberia, there to dee
velop their own nation.
Negro leaders in this city
not taking the proposal very 5“
iously, and we are glad of that
Bilbo’s plans are not’ meant '° b4
adopted; they are meant only "
be looked at from a distance, !Ké
firecrackers.
The Senator would have
United States invest a billion
lars in the new settlement
give each Negro a thousand 2
h
~tion Mickens
April 16th
it was ready for independence. | $325.56. The minister is the Rev-
The Negroes, he says, would be|erend J. A. Dames,
very happy, away from this coun-
try and its white man’s civiliza-
PASO IK ELEY A, COs
lins, and members of Mt. Olive
A. M. E. Church, Port Washing-
ton, N. Y. observed their 36th an-
niversary May 7-15 with a full
week of activity. Several
churches and pastors cooperated.
The Presiding Elder is the Rey-
erend C. W. Walton.
tion.
It is that latter phrase that is
especially annoying; real Bilbo.
The “white man’s civilization” of
the South that Bilbo speaks of
consisted of a white man sitting
on a porch while Negroes raised
the cotton that paid for his liquor.
Remove the Negroes and Mr.
Bilbo would have to revise radi-| IF EVERY MEMBER OF
cally his concepts of white man’s the A. M. E. Church was just like
civilization, created in the South} me, what kind of a church would
our church be?
by so large an expenditure of Ne-
ero toil. .
BEGINNING ON EASTER
Day, Allen A. M. E. Church,
Quindaro, Kansas celebrated for
a week its 74th Anniversary. The
sermon was delivered by Bishop
Noah W. Williams. Bishop W.
T. Vernon participated. This his-
toric church is pastored by Mel-
vin Chester Swann.
If PAYS IN MORE THAN
one way to advertise in the Chris-
tian Recorder. Recently we have
carried an advertisement for
Duke’s Restaurant in Philadel-
phia. Tt was seen by Mrs. Lanert
Williams, our representative in
Sneeds, Florida. Thus brother
and sister who had not seen each
other for years were made happy
and corresponded.
PRESIDING ELDER J. BEN-
nett Brown has prepared an in-
teresting program on “Quota Sur-
vey” for the San Angelo District
in Texas. These programs cover
H. Wesley, Chairman, H. E. Walden,
Sec., J. C. Beckett, Asst., C. C. Fer-
guson, Treas., V. C. Hodges, W. H.
Monokoo, J. C. Brown.
Elders J. R. Nelson, H. M. Shields,
W. A. Harris, Boston, and J. R. Nel-
son.
of the Reverends M. E. Davis, J. A.
Young, and C. E. Stewart, delegates
to the General Conference from’ the
Virginia Conference.
he sees Prof. C. G. Garrett, Jefferson
Coage, the Reverends P. S. Mosley,
H. B. Thompson, and T. J. Davis of
Georgia. |
Members of Finance Committee: C.
Presiding
The Churchman notes the presence
Glancing around
In the gallery the Churchman notes
the presence of Mesdames Juha West
Hamilton, Rachel Valentine, Alma Old-
ham, Alice Lee, Florence Harper, and
Mesdames Mary Shepard, and Jeon
Valentine from Durham, N. C.
Mrs. Minnie McEady is President of
the conference Branch Mite Missionary
Society. The Churchman saw Mes-
dames M. H.- Davis, J. R. Coasey, K.
Bertha Hurst, Minnie Gaines, Mary and
Mildred Davis, Chas E. Stewart, C28;
Ferguson, Mother Hodges, H. E. Wal-
den, D. E. Rice, Green, E. H. Beard,
and many other ladies whose names we
failed to record.
The Churchman sat thru the election
of delegates to the General Conference
three days and are held at differ-
ent churches. He has sent us a
copy of a very unique certificate
church membership.
ACCORDING TO A NEWS
despatch from London, England
more than 1,500,000 men and
women are members of a rapidly-
growing new religious movement
-the League of Prayer and Ser-
vice. Mass prayer meetings are be-
ing held.
The Churchman
As the Churchman enters Mt. Moriah
Church, Rev. S. R. Drummond, pastor
Bishop M. H. Davis is addressing the
Baltimore Conference on Kittrell Cot-
fege. To his right sits Dr. Wm. H.
Griffin of Chicago. On the platform
Ses oes
THE REVEREND H. MIL-
n of Jacksonville,
Florida plans to visit Cuba
and other carribean lands in
the very near future. He
labored there for four years as}
Superintendent of Missions under
Rishop S. L. Greene. He has
pledged himself to use up the
residue of his strength “in those
lands where our brothers are
farthest down.”
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MOTHER'S DAY! and we may look for a larger amount] tainly the time his wbille Wille We; On the 2rd 3 Neate Bethel A.
from it as the years pass. Not that] their gotis, él ih like Manner move.|E. Choir of Cedar Rapids united yy)
our Dollar Money will show any ap-| The demand today is for leadership] Bethel A. M. E. Choir of eta,
¢
lowers for mother!
I wish I could
i shout it! preciable increase, but becatse of a|\within the racial group t i ; A
baa ere carnations and roses so| smaller death rate among ur Bastors,| economic Vick ye Bi Ton on held ae Coe fees
ee te eae : and a less number of Widows an or-|look to the Bishops and ministers of| Auditorium of Iowa City. a.
so ; w ove, for without it no! phans, resulting from a smaller number}the A. M. E. Church—Their Church| Four judges from the University
a a F rks te ce i our superannuates marrying. As| that is as old as the Constitution of; Iowa school of music awarded Bc
aye y ny women will not be any longer led] the United States—That Church must) Choir of Cedar Rapids a unanimoy,
Cahir di MR Bam ea to believe that by marrying a superan- not fail them. : decision and presetted them with 4
ra sae ay | nuate they will have a comfortable liv- For every policy of $500.00 there is] Purse, for the purchase of one dovey
: ; ; oh é sare 2 “pines OF the pension he receives. required a quarterly payment of $12.50] A. M. E. Hyitinals.
na cold cell you may lie in disgrace!] We should expect a better grade of|—to mature in ten years, and to have} Mrs. Juanita Stewatt (wife of the
Mother in spirit is standing beside you,| men entering our ministry in the future.| added to it the per cent it will have| pastor) is chorister atid Mrs Géo
; ‘ ree
Lifting your gloom with the smile of/ The past twenty-five years have seen] earned from government secllrities itt Crank (daughter of Bishop W. A
nd = ace ts oN te a gradual decrease in quality. We} which its. premiums have been invésted. | Fotintain) is pianist. Sélists dre Mis.
— for mother! Today they are| have lowered the standard down to an| For policies iaturing in twenty years] Edith Reed, Ooiitralto, an abibitiois
oF ej) i og i i | : \
af 1¢ ear e a eighth grade education and reduced] a quarterly premium of $6.25—For polf-] young student of music who will retider
. nirs praise on: hers o men! the required percentage for passing an] cies maturing in thirty yeats 4 (uarterly| satisfaction anywhere as a tecitalis,
lowers or mother erhaps she is}examination. This has resulted not] premium of $4.16 per quarter. Nowland Mrs. Nina Miller the efficiei!
leeping ; only in the lowering of the intellectual] if we should offer a policy of $250.00] President.
Sleeping and dreaming she's with us} requirement but also in moral life and| under the ten year contract the suar-| The Blirpose of the effort Sponsored
g ! re =r i ‘ : 5
again in the living standards in general. terly premium would be $6.25—UNder|in Iowa City was to raise funds io
NICK KENNY.
TO MY MOTHER
By Thomas Moore
What we here propose in the matter] the twenty year contract &3.13 per quar-
of a Cooperative Insurance and Retire-| ter—Under the thitty year contract the
ment Fund depends very largely upon| quarterly premium would be $2.08 per
the character of men in our ministry.| quarter.
"i Systematic saving result from charec-| Two Hundred and Fifty Bullats is a
They teli us of an Indian tree ter and intelligence. A cooperative de-| small saving but do we realize that
Which, howe'er the sun and sky pends upon a strong occupational and} many of our pastors are dying without
May tempt its boughs to wander free,| character bond. a cent Of insurance? In Detroit a ve:
And shoot wide and! It is our belief that we have charac- ordinary burial expense will a
high, # ter and common occupation sufficient! $150.00. In that case there would be
Far better loves to bend its arms to produce a fine cooperative, and this| left a hundred dollars for the minister’:
Downward again to dear earth will be increased as we do away with| family, provided his policy had based
foolish eighth grade requirement| We could not offer to mature these
and blossom,
From which the life that thrills and} the
warms ; : for admission—and require a certificate} contracts at death until the plan had
Its gfateful being first had birth. of graduation from one of our Theo-| been in operation for at least ten years
'Tis thus, though wooed by flattering} logical Schools or its equivalent for ad-| but we can contract to return at ean
friends, f ; mission to our ministry. This will save] all premiums paid, plus interest earned.
And fed with fame (it fame it be),} our schools and improve our ministry. |The insurance possibiltte®AImesaaseriod
This heart, my own dear mother, bends, We propose nothing here that some|of ten years are great, w , ao
With love's true instinct back to} of us have not already done. What if|as large as ours liens is
thee! we have? There remain many in our] income is assured by law i
ministry who have not, and many who} cases collected by a qt
cannot. We think it nothing unrea-| off system. Ree
sonable that the A. M. E. Church] Our General Conferentl Ci oh
require by law that all must, and that} be composed of men who are favored
the church keep a watchful eye to know} by the church with incomes far above
if they do. the average A. M. E. pastors; men
The Presiding Elder under our plan] who have contracts with Standard Life
becomes the collector of this fund.|Insurance Companies; men he own
“At fust I used notes,” he replied,| His Presiding Elder district becomes an| their homes; men who in many cases
‘but now I demands de cash.” F; Annual Conference Insurance debit.| have not only the necessities of life
Among the questions already provided] but the luxurie: i
REARIN’ TO GO he must ask at every Quarterly Con-| speak of such ys ple syria ath
4 _— — ference will be this additional one—] ly who are making of us all slaves to
The parson announcede “Our evange-|“Has the pastor paid his Co-operative gasoline, motor oil, soft cushions and
list will now preach on the subject,}Insurante and Retirement Fund prem-| shining paint. That is our “window
“The Devil,” and, I assure you, he’s} ium for the quarter now ending?” The] show” which does not truthfully repre-
full of his subject.” Presiding Elder shall quarterly remit] sent the pitiable stock we have on our
to the Financial Secretary all premiums} shelves. Will we who are thus living
collected. act for our brethren back home in the
The success of any Cooperative is the] trenches, fighting with their backs to
As set forth in our previous article] little overhead expense required. We|the wall the battle against poverty?
on the subject of a Cooperative Insur-| have a Financial Department with an] We shall if our editors do not lose
ance and Retirement Fund for all Bish-| experienced and competent staff. Wej}patience, further explore the possibili-
ops, General Officers (if they are min-] propose no new department. Such] ties of ie we think is a workable]
isters) and pastors, we do not propose] clerical help as the Financial Secretary| plan of Coperative Insurance and Re-
to do away with our present system| may require; printing of contracts, tirement Fund. 4
of pensions as paid by the Financial] office equipment, books, etc. could
Department from the Dollar Money.| certainly be met by 1% of the interest
We voice no criticism of the present] earned from government bonds in which a
plan, It is ineffective as to amount] the premium income would be invested, CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA
paid, simply because we have such aj We think of the First African Society — :
large number of beneficiaries, and such| in Philadelphia in which Richard Allen] The pastor and members of Bethel
SNAPPY STORIES
QUIT USING NOTES
‘Do you use notes?” was asked of a
colored preacher,
A PASTOR’S REVIEW
Wm. H. PECK,
a small amount to divide among them,} and Absalom Jones were prime factors} A, M. E. Church, Cedar Rapi ids are| “REY =
é . 5 Sree
but the ayatem is economically sound} of their program of self-help. Cer-| proud of their choir.
redeem the church property {ost
through a mortgage itidebtedness
REV: W. R. STEWART, Pastor
Bethel A. M. E. Church
SECOND QUARTERLY CONFER.
ENCE OF THE LOFTON CIRCUIT
The second Quarterly Conference of
the Lofton Circuit converied at Sand-
valley A. M. B, Church, April 1-2;
Dr. W. H. Moffis, presiding.
After a very spiritual Devotion cor-
ducted by Brother H. C. Blair.
The Presiding Elder organized tie
Conference and took the feport from
the different churches on the Circuit.
Each Church reports progress:
I want to commend Dr. R. H. Hill-
77s the wonderful suceess of the
| P>estace he has beeit here.
fee Pe LS ewe have
He is Kee
claims as they come.
Dr. Hillmon has organized tmvic
63 boards and 45 clubs throughout the
Lofton Circuit and is bringing things
to pass.
I believe if we follow Dr. Hillmon
and our efficient Presiding Elder, Dr.
W. H. Morris’ leadership you my
count on us one hundred per cent.
~ ANNIE IVEY
MENARD, TEXAS
Presiding Elder, Rey. J. Bennett
Brown held the third quarterly confe!
ence of the Brody Circuit at Hen'y
Chapel A. M. E. Church, April 8th
The pastor, Rey. H. J. Clark was *!
his post of duty and gaye zest to evel’
phase of the work. Presiding Elder
Rev. J. Bennet Brown stressed leader”
ship. A glorious sermon was delivere'
Detroit, Michigan.|by him. Sunday night. Subject: The
Swelling of Jordan. The spirit ident!
fied itself with the body. One add
tion to the church. Money raised,
$27.50.
TOPIC FOR MAY 14
1 Sam. 1:25-28; 2:1-11
siiice this is Mother's Day
the guests, and take note of the interest
the society has in them. One’ very
thoughtful thing would be the prepa-
corsage of pansies or
flowers for each
ration of a
other appropriate
mother present.
The Topic Explained
Brief biographical sketches of some
John the Baptist, Mary, mother of} mington, Supply;
John Mark, Mary, mother of Jesus, the} worth Jackson; Armstrong, Benjamin
Eunice, mother of | Rodgers; Middletown, O. N. Johnson;
Timothy. The Scripture itself may be New Zion, O. W. Jackson; Smyrna,
widow of Nain,
used in each case, with other helps.
) Bible Mothers We Adore
(By previous assignment several Jun-| Kenton Ct., W. W. Guy; Dover, P.
iors should tell the things they admire] L. Abner; Camden Ct., Phillip Dixon;
in mothers described in the Bible. Onel Star Hill, W. V. Trader; Viola, H. A.
should take Hannah, the praying
mother; one should take Eunice, who
taught her son holy things; one should
take Mary, the mother of John Mark,
who opened her home to the Chris-
tians.)
1. Hannah. This woman was not
_atisfied to live her own life and to ren-
der her own service to the Lord. She
wanted to spread her influence, to show
what she could do in training a child.
2. Eunice. This was a mother whose
son Timothy was chosen by the apostle
Paul to be his helper in the ministry.
Timothy was ready for this work be-}-
| cause his mother had trained him in the
Scriptures. This gave him character,
and faith, and a willingness to respond
to God’s call. <i>
3. Mary of Jerusalem was not only
the mother of a good son, Mark, who
_wote the second Gospel, but she was
a very dependable friend of the Chris-
tians in Jerusalem in the early years.
Her dwelling was their meeting-place
when dangers were all about because
the believers were held back by the|“The Power and Influence of Prayer,”
“The Influence of
Science upon Religion,” Rev. J. D.
Duty to his
Gen. 24:63-67.| Flock,” Rev. C. E. Graham. They
T., May 9. A king’s respect for his} managed to get by, Delegates elected
to the Annual Conference which will
convene at Cuthert, Ga., in October]
2 Chron. 22:2-4.| a5 follows: Bro. N. H. Bradwell, Bro.
T., May 11. Description of a good] Wm. Wildley, Bro. and Sister Patter-,
: Prov. 31:25-29.
F., May 12. Timothy's mother and} Mr.
rulers.
Daily Verses
M., May 8. Mother of Esau and Jacob.
mother. 1 Kings 2:19.
W., May 10. A wicked mother.
mother.
sOME MOTHERS IN THE BIBLE | Rey.
i N : many | Superintendent, Mrs.
junior societies will wish to arrange a| ton;
special service in honor of the mothers] dent,
of the boys and girls. Special invita-| League Superintendent, Rev. Benjamin
tions should be prepared, and features} Rodgers;
placed in the meeting which will please| dent, Mrs. Beatrice Besselieu
Bible mothers should be considered in| Fairview, David Brown; Asbury, A.
yarious ways. The best possibilities are} H. Hart; Murphy, D. M. Owens; Lin-
Hannah, Rachel, Elizabeth, mother of| wood, A. W. Rothwell; Bethel, Wil-
THE CHRISTIA
Christian Education, Rey. Elsworth
Jackson; Conference Sunday School
Superintendent, Rev. O. S. Neal: as-
sistant Sunday School Superintendent
George E. Matthews; Zone 1
Sunday School Superintendent, Mrs.
Pauline Dyson; Zone 2 Sunday School
L. V. Warring-
Conference League Superinten-
Mrs. Mollie Jackson; Zone 1
Zone 2 League Superinten-
Transfers
J. M. Stepteau, Philadelphia Coa-
ference; W. A. Flamer, Philadelphia
Conference; A. C. Clark, Philadelphia
Conference.
Appointments
Rev. J. L. Link, Presiding Elder;
Marshallton, Els-
H. T. Besselieu; Clayton Ct., C. W.
Freeman; Friendship, C. D. Elliott;
Allen; John Wesley Ct., Grover Gib-
son; Milford, J. W. Whalen; Milton
Ct., J. M. Holland; Georgetown Ct.,
J. W. King; Lewes, O. S. Neal; Bur-
ton’s Chapel, J. H. Wright; Frankford,
W. N. Brown; Seaford, George E.
Matthews; Concord, J. S. Sterling;
Laurel, R. L. Lowe; Harrington, Sup-
ply; Big Union Ct., A. C. Collins ;
Greenwood, M. R, Harmon.
BLAKELY, GA.
Blakely District Conference
The prince and business Presiding
Elder, Dr. Jno. Wesley Dennis called
the above named District in session at
Evergreen A. M. E. Church on April
At 10 o'clock A. M. sermon by
the Presiding Elder and it was a real
23rd.
sermon.
Sermons by the Revs. C. E. Graham,
W. S. Lewis, and A. M. Roberts.
They were good.
and it’s Mission, Rev. J. H. Hall.
Rev. S. Daniels.
Counts. “The Pastor's
Knight.
out their tickets at Cuthbert, for General
Papers, “The Church
ome?
N RECORDER
Quite a number of visitors: Drs.
Jarrett, and W. Ro Upshaw, of Ala-
bama; Drs. F. M. Johnson, J. W.
Gwinn, C. C. Crouch and D. W. Mor-
man, Revs. J. Henry Hall, M. C. Davis,
Presiding Elder, J. A. Moses, R. B.
The above named brethren
asked to be remembered when making
Conference.
Rey. S. Daniels, members and friend
were at their best caring for the Dis-
trict Conference. Dr. Dennis closed
one of the best District Conferences
I've ever witnessed. He is a great
leader of men, I believe he would make
a great bishop.
Therefore all things whatsoever ye
would that men should do to you, do
ye even so to them: for this is the law
and prophets.” Matt. 7:12. Our church
is moving along nicely. The brick on
the ground and paid for and we hope
to began in the rear future to build,
and I see no Alps with such men and
women as Bros. W. C. Cain, D. J
Jordan, C. S. Sheffield, W. H. Moses,
Ferlow, W. J. Bable, Georgia Seay, W. | 1
B. Henderson and host of others. Lae
Yours for the advancement of God’s
Kingdom on earth, e
JD, COUNTS.
HYMNS THAT LIVE
How much better thou’rt attended
Than the Son of God could be
When from heaven he descended,
And became a child like thee.
Soft and easy is thy cradle;
Coarse and hard thy Saviour lay,
When his birthplace was a stable,
,| And his softest bed was hay.
May’st thou live to know and fear him,
Trust and love him all thy days;
Then go dwell forever, near him,
See his face and sing his praise.
—Isaac Watts
feseeene ya NES
ALLEN CHAPEL A.M. E. CHURCH
Thibodaux, La.
Our first Quarterly Conference was
held recently, Rev. P. W. Baptiste,
son.
Editor; Whereas the General
A. M., E.
D.D., Presiding Elder of Lake Charles
District was at his post. At this op-
1] portunity we take great pleasure in let-
PROMINENT IN RE-BUILDING ST.
progress has been made to e
congregation to worship in the bu
City Prosecutor’s office.
President of the Ohio State Association
of Elks and a member of the Masons,
grandmother.
S.. May 13. Mother of
Luke 2:48-51; John 19 :25-27.| troit, Michigan.
Sun, May 14. Topic—Some Mothers| to think ab
225-28; 21:1-11.| of delegates.
ference or small only
laymen.
in the Bible. 1 Sam. 1
_ Christian Endeavor World} targe the con
ee
__ APPOINTMENTS
DELAWARE CONFERENCE
_ Bishop D. H.
‘or of Christ
A
tant
ian Education, Mr.]and I believe them
2 Tim. 1:5.| Conference of the great
Jesus. Church i
ministerial and three
All the delegates of t
Conference I’ve hear’
above law say they
it’s passing the Ge
Sims
Director of there is @ cause for
is to convene May, 1940 in De-
Therefore it is time
out the selection and election
ting the public know that Allen Chapel
is moving on under the leadership of
Rev. J. B. Villa, and too we are thank- |
ing Bishop S. L. Greene, for our
It doesn’t matter how adi
three| Dr. P. W. Baptiste as our Presiding
(Law)]| Elder. Our Quarter was an unusual
he last General] success along all lines, reports were
d talk about the} good and the Presiding Elder was paid
know nothing of} anda nice sum was given to the pastor.
eral Conference,| We ask the prayers of the readers that
too, we are told| we may haye a greater success this year.
every effect.
’
pastor’s return, also for sending
JAMES OF CLEVELAND
ey g
THE HONORABLE PERRY
S. Bable, W. W. Sullivan. Sisters JACKSON
L. M. Fountain, Julia Threadcraft, A.| The Honorable Perry B. Jackson of
E. Counts, Ida B. Patterson, Lula Cain,| Cleveland, who was a lay delegate to
Charity Roberson, W. B. Hollinger, M.|the 1936 General Conference of the
C. Bronnon, Nora Johnson, M. D.|A. M. E. Church was General Chair-
aan of the campaign for funds for the
e-building of St. James A. M. E,
Church of that city which was destroy-
Sufficient
d by fire in January, 1938.
at the present time although a
deal of money is still needed to com-
(Continued from page 2) plete it. Jackson is trustee of St.
John A.M. E. Church and assistant
Hush! my dear, lie still and slumber; | superintendent of the Sunday School.
Holy angels guard thy bed! Jackson is a former member of the
Heavenly blessings without number Ohio General Assembly and Cleveland
Gently falling on thy head City Council and at present is in
charge of criminal jury trials in the
He
is also
A. U. K. and D. of A., Alphia Phi
Alpha Fraternity, Sigma Pi Phi Fra-
ternity and Phi Beta Kappa Honorary
Society as well as numerous other or-
ganizations
HARTSVILLE, TENN
Howard Chapel A. M. E. Church
very hig
Sunday, April 23, was a
The attendance of this charg
Rey. E. Toombs, ps
Sunday School at 10 0
Bro. Vernon Young, lesson was beaut
creasing.
fully explained by Bro. V Young
Mr. and Mrs.’ Osban Anthony of
Nashville spent the week-end with
their mother, Mrs. Willie Crenshaw.
Mr. and Mrs. Young and nephew
motored on carthage PK. to theit
mother.
—Mrs. Lelia F. Beasley
ES
Morris Brown College
ATLANTA, GEORGIA
LIBERAL ARTS COLLEGE
Courses leading to
BACHELOR OF ARTS
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
rated by Southern Association of
Colleges and Secondary Schools.
Members of Association of
American Colleges.
MRS, BETTIE BILLUPS
W. A. Fountain, IJr., President
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PAGE KIGHT THE CHRIST
Women In
Editor----M.
MISSIONS AND ITS
LEADERS
1939
ECHO’S FROM THE NORTHEAST-
ERN FEDERATION OF WOMEN
CLUBS
“In Union for Strength”
The Twenty-Fifth Annual Conyen-
the Massachusetts State Union
»men’s Clubs was held Wednesday,
19 at Twelfth Baptist Church,
nut Avenue, Roxbury, Mass.
Miss Gladys R. Holmes, president.
The Union the guest of the
Mothers’ Club of the Robert Gould
Shaw House, Mrs. Barbara Grainger,
President heme The Challenge of
th € Day to Club Women.”
Programme
Wednesday Morning
):00 ¥ cutive Board S
Miss Susie F. Jones, Presiding
Invocation—Mrs. Viola Mason,
Chaplain
Memorial Service
Business—Minutes—Committees
11:30 Opening of Convention 7. ap
Miss Gladys Holmes and Mrs. MRS. BERTIE DeLYLE
Chester Canada presiding.
Welcome Address—Mrs. Barbara
Grainger.
Mothers Club, Robert
Gould shaw House
Response
Roll call of Officers—Reports
Credentials—Dues
ports of Clubs
Introdt
Mrs.
churches most aggressive women. The
Women’s Home and Foreign Mission-
ary Society has in her a forceful leader.
The recent article which appeared
in the Recorder on the future possibili-
ties of the Women’s Recorder was both
timely and to the point
Today the church is in need of pro-
gressive leadership. As a Missionary
work in the Woman’s Home and For-
eign Missionary Society, Mrs. DeLyle
canks in the leader group and recently
Mrs. Lucy Hughes has asked that she
release to our organ the activities of
the Woman’s Home and Foreign work.
In looking over the past history which
President
ction of Visitors
Offering
1:00 Dinner
Echoes from the N. A. C, G.—
President—Mrs. Roberta Dunbar
Wednesday Afternoon
2:30 “Lift
Johnson
Every Voice and Sing”—
Inyocation—Mrs. Viola Mason would site the activities of women in
Minutes the church, we note that little or no
Greetings from the Northeastern] recognition was given, and little men-
Miss Julia Henry, President | tion of the valuable work done by our
Mrs. B. Canada, Supervisor] faithful band of workers.
4.0) Massachusetts State Song
Annual Address by the President
—The Challenge of the New
Now a new day is at hand. You are
fortunately living in a Woman’s era
and opportunities are at your door. The
Day to Club Women”—- Miss] church as well as the nation are recog-
Holmes izing daily woman’s value.
5:00 Mrs. FE. Carter Brooks, New
Mrs. DeLyle with the use of her pen
will give us data on women you should
know in the Woman’s Home and For-
Bedford, Presiding
Reports of Nomination Committee
Bertie DeLyle is one of the
1AN
were
RECORDER
eet
The News
Mossell Griffin
HIER EEE EE EE EERE EEE EEE EEE EE
Progress Made by Negro Women in the past
Quarter of a Century
MRS. DAVID H. SIMS
Mrs. David H. Sims, the accomplish- day
ed wife of Bishop D. H. Sims of the
First Episcopal District has become an
outstanding factor in the
work,
As an educator she has stood behind
her husband in the promotion of the
Missionary Institute. It is here the
faithful band of missionary leaders re-
missionary 1
ceive training for their coming years ie,
work. A complete study course with a
series of bcoks by leading religious
authors are among the high spots in
the institute program. ‘
Mrs, Sins Sees Need of Youth. . |°4?
Training
The promotion of an education pro-
gram among the youth has in her a
friend. In the near future there will
be a religious educational camp set up
at one of the near by summer resorts.
The local church is located near the
beach with all modern facilities. This
modern setup summer school for re-
ligious education is a new feature.
The movement will beyound doubt
have the support and cooperation of
this wide awake leader.
Mrs. Sims’ love for music and art
Pa.
spirit of those she contacts.
Her home is a place where she per-
haps displays these / ~ifts and
talents.
While in constant
she never once ne@ice... Mu Bice
items in her home. As thé-wWi —
busy man she fills well into every nitch. bas
district.
place in the future.
- WILMINGTON,-N. C.
Our second quarterly conference of
Election of Officers eign. This will be more than encour-
Installation aging to those who are struggling daily
Introduction of Visitors for the cause of missions.
Offering
Resolutions Dr. M. Cravath) 7 pave had enough of your tears and
Simpson
woes,
eye
6,00 Supper I will part from you to-day.
Wednesday Evening
.
“For Life, tho’ short, should be merry,
8:00 Silver Anniversary Reception— “
, «ibe Pat 4P. I'll take Pleasure in your place,”
;
IE ROnOT SU ee Aes and Past) put as Sorrow turned to go her way
7 " M
Presidents. ; ; —Mrs. Julia Berry THEISM VERSUS ATHEIS
Speer 3 I saw a grim smile on her face. ; Detroit, Mich.
“Come hither, come hither, Oh Pleas-] And as we danced in the wildest glee, — Bef
POEM ure,” I called, With never a thought for the morrow,| Some time ago it was my priviles®
THE MASKER
For old Sorrow is gone, and in her
stead
I will have you for my treasurer!”
“We must part,” I said to my Sorrow,
"So good-bye forever and ays,
ts Sunday morning, the Rev.
from A. M. E. Zion Church.
enjoyed. Our church is progressing un-| Progtess.
der the leadership of Rev. G. -B. few eq
Brown. .
“Come, let us two dance a measure,|In the guise of Pleasure,—with smiling] read a report before the class in is
losophy, at the University of Mic ie
I found that my partner was Sorrow!} on a debate conducted by the ‘
mask,
“eM Ale H. Gro
ark”
DELAWARE CONFERENCE
Thursday, April 27 was a red letted
for
Branch. Mrs. J. L. Link, the Presiden
and a force of faithful
workers and loyal supporters were o,
hand to make the conference Mecting
an outstanding event.
Among the women who took a promi.
nent part were, Mrs. Irene Porte
Mrs. Mary Holland, Mrs. Pauline :
Mrs.
Beatrice Besselieu,
Mrs. Perry Hart, Mrs. J. W. Whale
Mrs. Carrie Sterling Pipes, Mrs. R
ing, Miss Lillian Collard, and oth
The following program was pr
8 :00—Missionary
pices of the Conference
Missionary.
Society Address—Dr. L. L. Berry
Secretary-Treasurer Home and For
Missionary ‘Department, New York!
City, New York.
Devotions: Revs. O. W. Whalen, 6;
S. Sterling, J. W. Freeman
DELAWARE CHOIRS ON PARAD
The perfect organization of mind and and Cine io Z
souls of these two leaders in the church| the direction oi 4
is having a telling effect on the entire} Mrs. Anna R. Grima.
With her leadership the first] Pauline Dyson.
district is destined to take its rightful] the active young women of Wilming:
ton are to be found.
the far-sightedness of Rev. Chestef
Clark, the pastor, that these choir
were organized.
Mt, Zion was held from March 31 to} Miss Lillian A. Collard, daughter °
April 2. This one will long be re-| John N. Collard and the
membered. Presiding Elder Stephens] Collard.
Miss Collard, a graduate %
brought greetings from the Fayettsville| the Howard High School, Wilming'0"
District. We were happy to have with| Delaware is a music teacher speciali2
Stitt | ing in beginners.
of Bethel A. M. E.
Dr. Stephens delivered a soul-stir-| Young People’s Choir. ,
ring sermon Sunday night which was leadership this group is making splendi
uals.
se
Raia aa
- CHURCH IMCS: AND
EDUCATIONAL
FIELDS
BRANCH HOLDS
SUCCESSFUL MEET}yy
the Delaware Confereng,
MisSsionar
L, VY. Harrington,
Mrs. G. T
Evening
Anniversary—Au
Boia
Music: Choir No. Two; Bethel Churc!
Pauline Dyson, Directress, and Sex
ior Choir Asbury Church, Chests
has also added much to the life and Offering: Finance Committee,
Announcements.
Benediction.
Wilmington, Dela
Senioi
In all of these s-
It was througi
late Sarah F
She is also a mem*t
Church and hg
Through he
As an organist she has bal
is
\merica’s
amely,
tto.
i
$0.
What
natural.
spirit
we do
TERACTION.”
exists, he also, is an interaction.
In
the former
He
mean
conscious state of the mind and atti-
tudes of personality which human be-
ings may display: This spirit, he says,
is a uniting spirit, it makes us one;
it transforms our personalities and so-
cial relations, so that each individual
and group, can make the richest pos-
sible contribution to a totality of good
shared in common by all.
a_ spirit
operates in such a way he asks? The
best word I can find, he says, is “IN-
Eyerything that has
existence is an interaction. Since God
that
one can pray to a personality, one can
also pray to God conceived of as an
interaction, for personality can be so
conceived.
paragrs
A.
is one to whom
men can pray and who answers prayers.
sod says Weiman, brings human life
© its highest fulfillment when men com-
Init themselves to Him.
Wieman then asks the question, “
Imen have a God; can men find God;
can they be convinced of God by an
laborate system of conceipts about
God? he answers, no.
Wieman proceeds to discuss the na-
ture of God. “What then, seems to
e nature of this reality?
5 people, he says, are fond of calling
it spirit; and-I am quite willing to do
if it is clearly understood that by
not
ts! nding’ philosophers;
Wiefnan, MacIntosh, and Max
The debate was on the subject,
Js there @ God?” Each of fthe phi-
psophers laid down a thesis which he
roposed to defend.
Wieman and MacIntosh affirmed the
xistence of God; while Otto denied
c existence of God. Wieman argued
hat God istsuperhuman, but not super-
God, he “said, is a present,
notent, operative, observable
ho is more worthy of love than any
other beloved.
reality,
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caning of spirit, and denies the per-| Otto, ‘stating his pisition says:
sonality of God, and makes him a pro-
4 “Whether this outlook is to be called
cess of interaction.
atheism or agnosticism depends on how
we define these terms.” Atheism, he];
says, is dogmatic, and knows that no
God exists; agnosticism in the same
gencrally accepted sense, is negative
or neutral.” ‘i
There was.a time, says Otto, when
I believed in God, and in his love and
concern for mankind. In the course
the faith to
which I had clung through some of the
most critical experiences, of my life,
had to be given up. “After a period of
struggle and doubt gradually a new
faith took shape; a faith’ as affirmative
as the old,. though now, in the non-
existence of God.” Otto holds, that
one can be without a belief in the ex-
istence of God, or one may have a be-
lief ip the non-existence of God. The
two, he says, “are not identical.”
Discussing the viewpoint of Wieman
and MacIntosh, Otto says: “I can well
imagine how readers in whose lives a
In closing, Wieman says, “There is
a power in our midst, that operates over
and above the conscious intent of men,
to give us a precious oneness; since this
oneness is the’ way to greatest good
that ever can be, this power is God.
Christianity, he says, claims that in
Jesus Christ we find God. “Christian-
ity,” he says, “has never claimed that
theistic
the man Jesus was God; but it
of experiences
has
said, that a power rightly called God,
operates in and with the man Jesus, as
no where else in .history. This power
was the life teaching of, Jesus.”
MacIntosh argues in his thesis,
“There ought to be a God. He defines
his God as a superhuman, spiritual Be-
ing; an essentially cosmic
moral
mind and will; great enough in wis-
dom and power, and favorable enough
to human well being
personal
power, an intelligent, loving,
to do for man
not what man ought to do for himself:
but what is infinitely desireable to have] personal, loving God holds an impor-
tant place, were reassured by Mr. Wie-
introductory they
must have correspondingly
shocked when Wieman defines God as
done, and what man apart from such
a God cannot reasonably be expected
to accomplish for himself.”
see that both Wieman and MacIntosh
have affirmed their belief in the ex-
istence of God: a God to whom men can
pray, A
superhuman Spiritual personal God, a
man’s words; but,
Now we) been
an Interaction, between individuals,
groups and ages which generate and
and who answers prayers. promote the greatest possible mutuality
of good. They must have felt them-
selves “fet down,” when God became a
loving moral mind and will. Bear- in
mind, however, that, neither has attri- process rather than a person. eames
thine to be referred to as “it” rather
than “He.” Otto thinks that Wieman
has not arrived at a satisfactory con-
cept of God, even for himself. At
one time he speaks of God as a super-
human Being, worthy of love, who
hears and answers prayers; at another
buted to God divine nature.
Under the head of Moral Optimism,
MacIntosh “There
God.” “There must be a dependable
power, great enough and favorable to
man to
says, must be a
man, to make it possible for
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Man deceives himself, says Otto,
when he believes that he must turn to
God with a view of a more effective
production of the highest values of
fife, or when he trusts God for ade-
conservation of those highest
values beyond the limit of man’s power.
“Man not only deceives himself, but
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Oecd idea,” says Otto, which had
its source in the life experience of our
prehistoric ancestors. has been pre-
served to the present day by continual
redefinition Naturalism has changed
no less than theism.” ‘
The God of Whitehead, differs no
more profoundly from the gods of
Homer, than Finstien’s conception of
matter differs from that of Democritus.
The philosophy of both Wieman and
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t is not all truth, at least, according to
philosophies, before giving the
them
This debate gave an opportunity for
in one of the outstanding
We are
R. Francis Washington
Detroit, Mich.
AURORA, ILLINOIS
St. John A E. Church has
just completed second quarterly
meeting. On Sunday morning the Pre-
siding Elder, Rev. B. U. Taylor of the
South Chicago District
and delivered an 1
a good congregation.
was
present
e to
At the afternoon service tt
€
visitors from several churche A stir-
ring message was delivered by Rev.
Morgan Davis of La Grange. He was
ably assisted by his gospel choir. Rey
Dumas of Elgin and some of his con
gregation were present This close
fellowship of churches is an inspiration
to all and tends to draw members in
closer bond
At the quarterly conference on Mon-
day evening, the Presiding Elder heard
reports from every department of the
He spoke of how pleased he
was to see an improvement in all re-
church.
ports and urged members to keep on
The church is growing spiritually and
The
that
that is something fo be proud of
members asked for prayers of all,
they may continue in the
right path. Our pastor, Rey. Hender-
son is a good leader and is doing a
fine work here
Rev. Thomas S
Ruth Crawford
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Henderson, pastor
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A TRIBUTE TO MOTHERS
“When all is said, it is the mother,
and the mother only, who is a better
citizen than the soldier who fights for
his count The
successful mother,
the mot!
and training aright the boys and girls
ure to be the men and women of} ¥@S T¢celve
xt generation
comm
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A.M.E. SUNDAY SCHOOL UNION
HOLDS ANNUAL BOARD
MEETING
Dr. J. H. Hale Elected President; Ira
T. Bryant Elected Secretary-Treasurer
ay School Union Board of
Church met in its regu-
April 19, 1939,
adquarters on 8th and Lea
The Vice President, Rev. A
the meeting to order
tk after
ch the regtlar order of precedure
vas suspended and the Board went into
, Wednesday
nues
Gray «
devotional service,
election of a president, they having
failed to elect at the previous meeting
)r. J. H. Hale, Chief Surgeon of
Meharry Medical College, Past Presi-
of the National Medical Associa-
and an outstanding member of the
s elected as presi-
» necessary
committees
com-
mittees was in and
who does her part in rearing
is of greater use
ity, and occupies, if she
wid realize it, a more honorable
| as a more important opposition
The mother is
Secretary Bryant made a very in.
all set to work to discharge their var-
PS ara
RDER_
M. D. Potter; J. H. Hale, W. H.
-| Campbell, L. A. Fisher, A. G. Carroll
teresting report of the affairs of the|Ira T. Bryant, Richard Hill.
department during the past
months, giving to the Board such in
formation as properly belonged before i
in reference to the various issues thal
election of officers, ete., and hi repor
work.
ed as Secretary-Treasurer of the de-
partment fér the ensuing three years,
and his management not only endorsed,
| but his conduct in the prosecution of
the court issues that now engage the
attention of the Board, was heartily
approved. The financial report showed
it to be in excellent condition
Members of the Board spoke wit
feeling about the absence of
J. S. Flipper who has served as presi-
dent of the Board for nearly thirty
years, and who because of certain con-
ditions found it impossible to continue
as president Bishop Flipper
for his unflinching loyalty to
the work of the Sunday School, as well
as his devotion to and interest in the
Sunday School Department at Nash-
ville
was
lauded
and for that reason was unani-
mously elected President Emeritus of
the Sunday School Union Board which
has served so faithfully
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it JUST. SUPPOSE
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had arisen in reference to the charter | Just suppose nobody cared
t} If we laughed or cried.
d with great acclaim, many] Just suppose nobody cared
of the members openly ‘expressing their} If we lived or died.
determination to consistently stand by] What would become of all the the old
right and by the interests of the depart-] Who are left in the world alone
ment, as well as the right of the minis-] With no one to care for them,
ters and laymen of the Church, in an] No place to call a home?
effort to see that some satisfactory set-| Just picture some old mother
up is established that will insure a] Who is aged and turning gray,
guarantee of the proper disbursement] And all the ones she once loved
of the Thousands of Dollars that are] Have been Ted astray.
wrung from the pockets of the poor] Her life is still worth living
members of the Church to sustain the} But life’s burdens she can’t be
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IN MEMORIAM |
In loving and cherished theitiory
my dear father, Rev. Jolin W. Coop
of the New Jetsey Cotiference ¥
passed to the “Rest that temainet ;,
the people of God,” May 6th, 1932,
Daughter and other loving relatiy,,
NOTED MISSOURI MINISTER
CONTRACTS COLD; DIES
KANSAS CITY, Mo., April 28—
Turner H. Wiseman, 56, died Friday jy
Wheatley hospital, after being confine
there sittce Wednesday following a colj
which seemed unitnportant at the tim
He was pastor of Bethel A. M. p!
Church here in the city at the time of
his death and was in the midst of hig
seventh yeat’s pastorate at that church
having been reassigned here last {21! y
Bishop Noah W. Williams of 5)
Louis, presiding bishop of this area
Turner H. Wisetnan was born in Jef.
ferson City, Mo., 56-yeats ago. Hey
edtteated in Littcoln University, Jefer
son City; the University of Southem
California, Los Angeles; and Colorado
University, Beulder, Colo.
He was licensed to preach 30 years
ago here in Kansas City by Rev. W.
H. Peck, new pastor of Bethel A. M.E.
Church, Detroit. He immediately}
showed great aptitude and ability and
rose to a place of great prominence in
May 18.
H. V. Brown, principal, said it had
not been decided whether the tri
could be made.
The club, composed of 40 voices, will
go to Newport News, Va., Monday for
a recital.
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; Phila. Pa.
f E. Chiirebies ir
following | & Beuldet, Cols.,
\, first church) ; Globe, Ariz. ; Okmut
y
ahd Oklahoma City; Columbia,
©. St. Paul GhiFeh, Detroit; aise
siding elder of the Detroit pisthith
ving served in Detroit eight years
h great success; St. John and
thel Churches here in Kansas City,
e (ormer one year and the latter al-
ost seven years.
On February 15, he and his wife, Mrs.
mudia Wiseman, nee Jenkins, cele-
hited their Lweitty-filth wedding an-
persary joitly with the tweiity-fifth
jivetsary Of Bethel Church. They
ve one daughter, Miss Kathryne Rose
jseman, social welfare worker with
Fices itt the Gity Hall here:
Following the 1988 annual contér-
ce, Rev. Wiseman sperit four weeks
the Veterans’ liospital, Wadsworth,
Bis., near Leavénworth, tipon advice
his physiciai. He Wds a Spariish
merical war veteran, a Mason atid 4
mber Of the Omega Psi Phi fratertii-
in which He Held official position as
aplain.
uneral rites were held from Bethel
urch Monday, April 24; with Bishop
bah W. Williams officiating. Inter-
nt was in Highland cemetery. There
as a military ceremony at the funeral.
DEATH
Savannah, Georgia
Rev. Charley J. McLendon, a supet-
wate tinister for quite a few years,
sed away at his late residence, 120
iden Street, April 2d, 1939 after an
ended illness of 11 months.
The ftineral services was held at
QUARTERLY CONFERENCE
CANTON, Ga.—The 2nd Quarterly
Conferenée 6! thé Canton Circuit was
held April 15, 16 by the Reverend Dr.
J. FB. Mosés, PE. It was 4 Sreat
success. Two members wére reported
as havilid Keen added to the congrega-
tion and $133.03 raised The church is
progressing and follows the pastoral
leadership of the Reverend E. P.
Yorpp. Ls
—H. Ware
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THE 4th EPISCOPAL DISTRICT
BETHEL A. M. E. CHURCH
Lebanon, Illinois
Our work at Lebanon, is pastored by
the Rey. Jamies Hetiry Roulhac, who
has proveil himself to be a safe leader
He closed his spring drive Sunday night, | y
April 9th, at ten o'clock. He defeated
failiire arid shook hands with
We want to thank the Presiding El-
der, Rev. George A
recommendation ahd our good Bishop
Gregg for thé appointmeiit
ber 9th he was appointed to ts for ouc
pastor. He
thirty scattered persons and hopes lost
Whiten he was on the
Brown, for the
found a
ground ninety
day, we believed we were headed for a}
new day, and now we can. truthfully
that the day dawned.
Space will not allow us to say all we
desire about this pastor and at this
writing he will not permit us to say all
we would like.
He hoisted his sail in nineteen thirty-
eight to sail to October, nineteen thirty-
say new has J
tine. His goal is one thousand dollars
for all- “poses, but his friends assured
thet A.M.E. Church, this city, Wed-
day, April Sth 3 P. M. Rev. C7
lobbs was master of cerema™
Rey. I. J. Johnson, a Jen
the deceased pa?’
D him (the
flog
yoite, etc.”
Ais brethren in the
<a the ftineral as well as
nds, of the family. He is
ved by a devoted wife, Mrs. AL
tta McLendon, five children: Willie
endon.
See
“IN MEMORIAM”
Marianna, Fla.
imma Speights and son,
Peights, Gone, but not forgotten.
By a friend | :
(Rev.) R. A- Martin
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It is the home of
historic old McKendree College, which
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It was founded in 1828 and is attended
by white and Negro students.
THOMAS A. BROWN
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POTTSVILLE, PA.
Bethel A. M. E. Church, Rev. A. Ge
Patrick, pastor. Easter service 6 A. M-
early morning service. 9:45 Sunday
School, James Taylor, Supt. 11 A. M.
sermon, subject: “The Greatest Vic-
tory”, from which the pastor preached
a soul stirring sermon to a large audi-
Mrs. Emily Gray, organist
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6P. M. Junior League, Mrs. Geneva
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Presbyterian and the Bethel A. M. E.
‘Tuesday night the W. P. M. M. So-
siety met #£ the home of Mrs. Lucille
Saturday night an ¢fitertainment was
given 4 the home of Mrs. Elsie Haw-
kins, for benefis of the Womert’s Day
Rally which will be Weld on the fifth
Sunday.
raise 6ne handred dollars.
sermon Was
ticcess. | respecting the Risen Christ our Saviour
Sunday School was opened at 9:30 by
Supt
taught by Brother Griffins
On Octo-| two were present
mon was delivered by the pastor
nictithership of| pastor and officers motored to Bet
where
Wonderful day with his other church
The tomb was made by Brother
Brown and Jeff Butler also the cross. |
and Mather a
at 7 ’clock, conducted by Brother Grif-|
Even. and Reform, First Evangelist
English Lutheran, Second
ms. Mattie L, Pattick, president.
Fhe women are planning to.
Mrs. Sadie
‘aylor, is captaiti, Men's Day will be
MISS CLARA PIERCE}
NATCHEZ DISTRICT
Crosby, Miss,
|
On Easter Sunday morning the ser-|
ices were enjoyed at four A. M. The
delivered by the pastor,
The cla
Ty y
The 11 o'clock ser-}
Brother Munde
he held three o'clock service. |
Joe
The church was decorated by Sisters}
Butel, Sheperd and Brothers Griffins |
The Easter program was |
fins. The day was enjoyed, we had a}
great feast.
S. S. STEPHEN, Presiding
Dp. P. JACKSON, In C
E. B. BUTI
Z\der
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Shorter, president. Zoey Ne Senior
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8 P. M. Easter program. Those in
Beginners department, Mrs.
d Primary, Miss Mary
Miss Rosa Lee
Julia An-
charge:
Edith Foster;
White; Junior Boys, ™t
Junior Girls, Miss
Taylor ;
drews- : :
Monday afternoon there was a social
parsonage hall for the
A large crowd was on
ed a wonderful evening.
given at the
Sunday School.
hand and enjoy
Good Friday there
held at the white
the following chur
First Baptist, First
Methodist Church,
ches
was Union services
participated :
Presbyterian, Trini-
<) ee ie
ST. JAMES A. M. E. CHURCH
The
opened Monday night at 7:00 o'clock,
January 13th with the Presiding Elder,
Rey. S. R. Maguinez from the West
Chicago District in charge
were highly praised by the Presiding
Elder.
The Holy Communion was served to
eighty-seven members.
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In view of the fact that we are build- 5 :
ing a visual exhibit of the African Bishop D. H. Sims.
Methodist Episcopal Church, we earn- May 10-12—The Fraternal Council
estly request that you as pastor pa Negro Churches of America will
« picture of your ehurch (postal card meet in Charlotte, N. C.
size), and also a pleture of yourself. May 17—New York Conferenee—New
We also urge Presiding Elders to send} York, N. Y., Emanuel A. M. E
their picture. It is our desire to awe Charch, 37 W. 119th Street. Rev
on display, the pictures of one theus- D. Ward Nichols, Pastor, 209
and or more A. M. E. Churches and ay cag Avenue. Bishop D.
i Presiding Elders . Sims.
reason Pomcolioes w. BABER May 24—New England Conference—
Ln lesion Chairs Springfield, Mass., Bethel A. M.
4225 Brash St., Detroit, Michigan E. Church. Rev. E. L. Blake
Philadelphia, Penna., Mother =
Sixth and Lombard ricer 3 of the Ill. Annual Con-| legislation.
Rev. H. P. Jones, Pas-
Bethel,
Streets.
tor,
grandson of Mrs. Mary Green, please} new projects, etc. for the comi
notify her at the same address. 5 :
Council, will convene in Philadelphia | the Council.
dressed to the Secretary, either at 1150] bers in good standing with their
South 19th St., Philadelphia, Pa.
Bishop J. S. Flipper, Senior Bishop] the regulations of the Council.
Bishop J. A. Gregg, Secretary
nt Pastor, 27 Pendleton Avenue. ~ J. D. Howell, Vice-Preside
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PRESIDING ELDERS: July 23-31—C Sl (Concedtion : . Wingfield, Chief Secre
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help with the expense of publish-
ing the paper.
Ww. H. and F. M. Soctety-| To The Members, Both Ministers and
Jacksonville, Fla, Mrs. Lucy M.|-Laymembers of The African Metho-
Hughes, President. dist Episcopal Church In The United
|States of America, GREETINGS:
The Summer Session of the Connec-]| vene at
ELECTORAL COLLEGE
EXTRAORDINARY Huntington, W. Va
pe 7 Episcopal Church is called to meet] (noon
All persons wishing space in the Of-| Wednesday, June 21st at NOON in the ‘ ‘
Th é | 4 Nn dar Please notify Mrs. Mary Green, 1123] We oi e meet in connecti
Ca ee er St., Springfield, Ill. the “Young |Peopieat rire
r. Warner is a nephew of Mrs.|is our aim to consider vi :
May 10—Philadelphia Conference! Green who is the widow of the Rev.}and recommend some a
Nee
: The program for thic
re 7 sion will consist only of committ,
5621 Haverford Avenue. nyone knowing the present where-| ports. The Committee on Lesids
abouts of Mr. Casper Randolph, aj taking rank over all else. Those
eral Conference will be asked to .
: . ? tt "
The Summer Session of the Bishops’| sent them here for the Peaiiieras
Any member wh
é Pa., June 22-23, 1939. Any communi-|get the floor may speak as iol
cations for the Council may be ad-|the Council may permit. All lay n,
Washington Boulevard, Kansas City,| church, and ministers in good stan
4 * ft di
or in care of the Book Concern, 716] with their conferences may patticips
or become members by complying y
V. M. Townsend, President
West Virginia Annual Confereng
The Electoral College of the Wi
Virginia Annual Conference will x
tional Council of the African Methodist] Thursday, June 22, 1939 at 12:00 o'clg
George A. Singleton
Editor and Manager
ficial Souvenir Program of the Youth City of Philadelphia in Allen A. M. E
Congress and Bishops Council which} Church, corner 17th and Bainbridge
The Christian Recorder | will be held in Philadelphia June 18-22
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Join the Grand March of the faithful that we may send your papers.—Ed.
to the Mecca of African Methodism
June 18-22—Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
The Electoral College of the Ken-
The &th Connectional Y People’
regis goat -dpeobe (sce tucky Conference will meet in Stan-
Congress, Leadership Training Insti
tute, Richard Allen Youth Council anc
Boy Scout Conclave.
Objectives
Fellowship, Worship Instructions, In
tercession.
Technique
Clinic,
Forum, Panel
Discussion
ford, Kentucky, Tuesday, May 2.
—W. R. Munday, Conf. Sec.
SEND NAMES OF GENERAL
CONFERENCE DELEGATES
Secretaries of Annual Conferences
Horns of Hattin Period, Challenging] and Electoral Colleges are requested to
Messages: Evangelistic Appeals. Course
in Leadership Education
with the highest standards
comparable] corder names
offered by| delegates to the General Conference a:
send to the Editor of the Christian Re-
of ministerial and lay 2. Asbury,
trained resource leaders. Inspirationa }soon as they are elected.
music, Mammoth, glamorous, gloriou
and historic parade, a conquering caval-
cade of Christian Youth.
A meaningful and purposeful trek tof
Father Allen’s Tomb for a profound and.
solemn commitment service.
Remember the Post Sesqui Centennia
Congress June 18-22, 1969. Mother
quarters.
Rev. Henry P. Jones, pastor; Rev.
W. L. Johnson, Presiding Elder; Rt.
Rev. D. H. Sims, Presiding Bishop.
Sponsored by the Department of Re
Helous Education, Bishop W. A. Foun-
tain, Co-chairman. Bishop H. Y.
Tookes. ones
Administrative Staff:
SAMUEL S. MORRIS
E, A. SELBY
Cc. W. ABINGTON
“We stand at Armageddon and bat-|residenge hon Inet heard of was Chi-
He for the Lord.”
GENERAL CONFERENCE
DELEGATES
_ Anyone knowing the nresent where- Cuba speaks in her fear?
abouts of Mr. Warner Barnett whose|O Allen’s sons, from overseas
Send ys help, if you please!
-H,
| What am I worth in God to man
When I fail to do the good I can;
Delegates to the General Conference| Am I a Christian when I hide
of 1940, Ministerial and Lay, are re-}From backward people across the tide?
amested to send to the Editor of the
Christian Recorder a brief historical] What am I worth when the need
R z. thoes
ethel A. M. E. Chureh the head-| 1 02 of themselves and cut for oab-|Speaks out to all the call to heed;
Teation fn the “Mother” Recorder. | And shall we live and worship here,
If vow have no cut. send a mat or|Forgetting others over there?
photograph from which we will have a
documents will be priceless In veare to] What am I worth to us, they call
come. We fend with interest sketches| The need is great, hear them all;
of delewatas to the General Conference| Bowed by centuries of religious night,
of 1896 which met at Wilmington,| They call to us fets send them light?
N.C. —The Ed. i
What arm I worth, can’t you hear
Rev. B. J. Nolen, Pastor
streets.
BISHOP’S COUNCIL REGIONAL GROUPS
Group I
; i Group II
. Union 7. Langhorne 1. Mt Pisgah 6. Elmwood
2. Jones Tabernacle 8. Morris Brown 2. Ward 7. Emanuel
3. Trinity 9. Holmesburg 3. St. Matthews 8. Tyree
4. Frankford 10. Manayunk 4. Darby 9. Arnett
11. Disney 5. Paschal
12. Crestmont
Group Ill Group IV
1. Metropolitan 5. Zion 1. Ardmore S$. West Cheste
2. Mother Bethel 6. St. Mary 2. Byrn Mawr 6. Downingtowt
3. Mt. Olive 7, St. Luke ~~», 3. Wayne 7, Matvern
4, Allen 4, Devon
: Group V Sroup VI
1. Norristown 4, Pottsville 1. Media 4, Spring Valley
2. Pottstown 5. Phoenixville 2. Morton 5. Thornbury
3. Reading 3. Swarthmore ae
Group VII Group VII!
1. Murphy, Chester 4. Linwood
1. Macedonia, 5. Pensauken
bur Chester 5. Wilmington Camden 6. Moorestown
3| 3. Fairview rs 2. Woodbury 7. Atlantic il
3. No. Woodbury 8. Trenton
AN APPEAL FOR CUBA | 4. Salem 9, Newark
Committee :
Dr. H. Y. Arnett, Chairt
Mrs. Hazel Currie, Secr*
Mrs. D. H. Sims
Mrs. Eunice Pottinger
Dr. W. P. Stevenson
” Organists :
Mrs. D. H. Sims
Mrs. Eunice Pottinger
Mrs. Cleopatria Andrews
Prof. Harris.
oh See ai ee
WINNIPEG MAN,, CANADA
Over a period of a week, Bethel
M. E. Church celebrated its Tt
Third Anniversary commencing ™’
banquet under the supervision °
Ladies Missionary Society and
Men’s Dunbar Club. At the
M, M.| Sunday service Evangelist} 1”
Rt. Rev. Reverdy C. Ransom
Bid
Rey. Irvy H. Gary, Conf. Se
,and Mrs-
ate Rev: W. A. Hackley’s picture.
+ speaker for the evening service,
AY Campbell. Solists were Mrs.
an §- Johnson and Gertrude Mur-
The following organizations of
‘church participated in the celebra-
by rendering miscellaneous pro-
ms. Sarah Allen’s Club, Junior
jonary under the leadership of
Stella Haines and Mrs. R. E.
son, a joint prayer service with
pilgrim Baptist Church Choir ren-
ing a group of Negro Spirituals;
c. E. League under the leadership
. Gertrude Murphy; The Sun-
with Mrs. O. Hurt, superinten-
nt and Mr. A. R. Blanchette, chair-
in. The Willing Workers had a
sth displaying fancy work and home
king. This was under the guidance
Mrs. Sarah Jones and Mrs. Inez
pibert.
Bethel A. M. E. Church held its
hod Friday morning service with
ngelist L. L. Robinson in charge.
ster Sunday, Dr. H. C. Sweet and
y. W. R. T. Romain, B. Th. served
oly Communion. Special Easter music
the choir, Soloists Mrs. Helen S.
bhnson and Mrs. Gertrude Murphy.
he Sunday School held its Easter pro-
amme with the Junior classes in the
orning and the intermediate class
ogramme in the evening. The A. C.
. League held its regular meeting with
dialogue by Miss Deloris Gillsbury
ind Master Donald Dodd entitled “The
ue Dream.”
The Menelik Lodge No. 528, ieee
0. E. W. held their annual Me-
orial Service on Sunday, April 9th at
ilgrim Baptist Church. Before 2
ighly appreciative capacity audience,
ihe following programme was rendered.
a fitting style. At three p.m.
Processional. The Ritualistic ~“
d by Exalted Ruler Le
jotionals by Chan*
lohnson, An-=~
. AL RP
Brot
_anch-
and Travel-
te es The Annual
ieemioen by RevaiR- oO.
por with piano accom-
_ament. Ritualistic work was com-
Pleted, led by Exalted Ruler, J. H.
Howell, Hymns used for the services
were “Rock of Ages,” “Nearer My God
to Thee.” Spiritual—Rest for the
Weary by all Elks. Vocal solo by C. C-
Cowans, “Free as a Bud.”
Monday evening the Junior Mission-
ary had an Egg Hunt under the super-
vision of Mrs. R. E. Jackson. Sarah
Allen’s had their regular meeting.
Wednesday evening the regular prayer
service with Mrs. Sarah Jones in
charge, ©
—Gertrude Sanders-Murphy
__ Ses
CHRISTIAN RECORDER VISITORS
Bishop Noah W. Williams, the Rev.
H. Milton Mickens of Jacksonville,
Fla,; Dr. T. J. Davis of Georgia; Dr-
J. H. Clayborn, Editor Southern Chris-
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trends A, C.\Patrick, D. M. Owens,
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Wm. A. Dorsey, H. Y ,
»H. Y. Arnett, W. ‘
Thornton, Wantage dg. M. THERE IS A MAN IN THE
NEW SUBSCRIBERS
N. M.
Carthage, W.
Ark.; J.
Ark. ;
Edmondson, Ark.; F. E. Churchhill,} ¥
one Bluff, Ark.; W. A. Jennings,] problems. There were “doubts,” “knots.”
Tulsa, Okla.; H. R. Jackson, Haskell,] [he Chaldeans have instead of “doubts”
Okla.; G. W. Pointer, Pawhusak,|*
Okla.; H. Haynes, Beggs, Okla.; J.]mudiche, a knot! Thus the explaining
D. Barnes, Sand Springs, Okla.; J. B.| of a riddle is called “untying the knot.”
W. De-| Oz a dream, it is asked, “who can loose
H. H. Mur-|this knot:’
rell, Okmulgee, Okla.; U. G. Mitchell,| called to untie knots and solve mysteries
and reveal deep plans.
Miller, Supulpa, Okla.; P.
Lyles, Tulsa, Okla.; W.
Muskogee, Okla.; R. W. Watson,
Taft, Okla.; E. C. Ryan, Muskogee,
Okla.
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
es
Little Rock, Arkansas
My dear Dr. Singleton:
After kind regards will say that you
will find enclosed a donation of $5.00
to assist you with the new responsibili-
ties in connection with the Christian
Recorder.
African Methodism through the years
has regarded with pride the old “Mother
Organ,” and you alone should not have
to bear more than your share to keep
»r afloat.
s editor you have brought to it
- worth while improvements, and
for you every possible success.
Sincerely yours,
Bishop S. L. Greene
Winston Salem, N. C.
Dear Editor:
I wish to congratulate you on the
matter and style of the publication in
the Christian Recorder. I consider the
present paper the best in the years of
its existence. I realize the fact that
each administration has built its prog-
ress on certain fundamentals laid by
the former; but the fact that you
should come so soon into the knowl-
edge of these fundamentals and or-
ganize available forces to produce the
present “Recorder” makes your adr
istration thus far most outstanding.
Having been @ representative of the
Recorder over 4 period of of 28 years
privilege to speak author-
highly endorse BISHOP
D. H. SIMS’ SUGGESTION of a
gives me the
itatively. 1
eee Fe OR ORE, Atk, 5 Queen or proper Queen mother. ‘There|the mystery, untie the knot, and reveal
rc ACE a Sims, prevailed an established custom or mode] the solution to some of our perplexing
este i Nae ‘ Montague, oi publicity addressing the Royal per-| problems. As others have given their
My ites 2 i‘ aa of Orange, son. I am sure the reader can see| ideas, this writer feels moved to make
i 3 ae Be a . ABCs) Newark,} that these words are taken from the|a public attempt in suggesting a solu-
ae J.; Chaplain W. H. Coston, Wash: | Book of Daniel 5:11.
ington, D. C.; Rev. Matthew H. Jones,}the queen; “There is a man in thy
Phila., Penna.; S. B. Thomas, Au-| Kingdom.” The true meaning of this
gusta, Ga.; A. J. Rooks, Revs. J. J.| phrase seems to me: there is a man in
Brown, J. E. Garrison, P. H. Russell, thy reach in whom the spirit of the
and R. S. Smith of Arkansas; N. L.| holy gods dwell.
Hogan,
Humphrey, Princeton,
H.|common idea about Daniel.
C.| possibly at this time in retirement, being
Cryer, Benton, Ark.; W. B. Banks,| out of favor at the court. The King
-unrayel the mystery.
N RECORDER. GE THIR
is facing some “doubts” and “knots”
just as intricate as those faced by the
aaa King of Babylon. Many articles have
By Rev. R. N. Nelson been writtten, and are being written,
These words were uttered by the] and shall be written, attempting to solve
KINGDOM
QO, King, says|tion to the problem. There is 4 man
in the A. M. E. Church, who can re-
veal deep secrets, unravel mysteries, and
solve problems.
Connectoin «
“Yes we say without doubt, fear or
criticism, “There is a man in the King-
dom”, and that is none other than the
Rev. A. J. Allen, Secretary of the
American Bible Society. He has first,
knowledge, second, Wisdom, and last
but by no means the least, he has re-
ligion, and the spirit of Jesus hyes in
him. . Like Daniel he must be called for
and elected a bishop in 1940 and many
of the difficult problems will be solved.
He is kind, gentle, meek, yet courageous
He is in reach oi the
This represents the
He was
vas facing some intricate and difficult
“knots,” a very difficult subject called a
The talented man was
and fearless as a lion. “A good name
is rather to be chosen than great riches.”
Since
the founder of the A. M. E. Church
was name Allen and wrought Miracles,
let us elect: A. J. Allen, a bishop at
the coming General Conference. We
hope that the delegates from the various
Episcopal Districts at the coming Gen-
eral Conference, will inscribe across the
The King and the kingdom were There is something in a name.
shrouded in a garment of mystery. The
magicians and the sooth-sayers couldn’t
So it troubled
the King, because his informants could
not make known the mystery. While
still in the banqueting house, in the
midst of excitement, the queen entered,
addressing the person thus: “O King
There is a man in the kingdom” in whom
the holy gods dwell, he can untie the
knot and unravel the mystery. Daniel
was the man to whom the queen-mother
top of their banners this motto: “An
other Allen for bishop.” He is a Iugh
class Christian gentleman. He is b
known for his piety and modesty yet hor
hearted for the right.
He cannot be
referred. bribed and will not join ill-deyised clicks
True wisdom gains her ends at jast. | and combinations to put something
over. The-Church will be safe in his
She has often to hide her head for. a
time, while folly jingle her bells and is
inaking a blustering noise; but her oc-
casion is sure to come. Her yoice will
prevail at last, and men will chide them-
selves bitterly because they did not
follow her counsels at an earlier day.
Wisdom is always patient because she
knows that sooner or later her pres-
ence will be sought and her guidance
hand and under his supervision becaus«
simony will not exist in any form.
lf you ask why elect him we reply,
because he is worthy, ripe and ready tor
this high calling. We say to the Con-
nection, “There is a man in the King-
dom.” This man is in reach of the
Church.
of our ills, and untie knots, solve mys-
teries and reveal deep plans and hidden
We believe he will heal many
followed. The above brief sketch furn-
ishes the back ground or fundation for] secrets. He will be an important factor
this writer’s subject matter. in restoring: THE LOST JOY TO
We have been a reader of the “Chris-| OUR ZION. These closing lines will
tian Recorder” for twenty years. Dur-| speak for the Rev. Mr. A. J. Allen
ing this period, we have watched the| ,
trend of the Church, and many have
been vicissitudes through which she has
passed. We remember very distinctly,
an article under the caption: “The
need of the Church.” We have for-
gotten the writer’s name. The subject
is old, yet new. African Methodism,
needs something today, just as it did
yesterday. The great A. M. E. Church
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¢ LLEN DAY RETURNS Send All Allen ae : sia fall THE CURISTIRNCR ER aia. )
onc / turn Le ob CORDER Gale enw eecle
cra 716 So. 19th St. Philadelphia, Pa. Rev. G.E. Ct eee ne eee } be oe
urry, Cen: Manager. 2 SUMMIT, MISSISSIPPI body was uplifted by his instruction
The District Conference of the Brook- A oe 2 Sr gate E.
h, Jackson, Miss., who preached
haven District met in session at Mitchell] a soul st wl ed our
ict
soul stirring sermon which lifted
Rev. H. A. Beasley 4.00
weeseeeeee a Rev. W.
> Cc. E. Drummer . - 2.00| Rev. T. mh eae 5. 00 Mrs. J. B. Simpson.
ev. A. S. Henri ... 5.00|Rey. T. D. Si =e -$ 1.50 Rev. Sanders H. Le:
Rey. A. E. Allen . 10.00 Rae ae = cot oe . 6.33 . Lewis... 7 pics Ay M. E. Church at 10 o’clock| minds to hi
Rev. J. W. Curry ..... 5.00 Ha n s . Smith. 1.00 Total E El E. Hudley ... aay M. with the Rey. S. L. Greene, Jr.,| to bee 1 eaven. We were yery glad
Ci fee coy. Bes fs Se Beis = Bs Stoner ‘ Pere os Bec ae epee Bat 0. C. Ferby . residing Elder in charge. opsnhe neat of our friends to look in on y
Rey. G. B. Duff . Meee ae 2.00 "a, Nyles ---- en ivan Waa Bead REVO G: Mooce,| $358 Finance” for the first day total,
Rev. A. E. Morris ....--.+-- 2.00 Beet cose "Wm. Simmons ta party Bethel A. M. E. Church, Nicolae eee Thee Come reneee Ven ee
ey OG Reinhart cy Rev. C. R. Waters. Pee ose c -00 if Comb. Inyocation by Bee E Geode ended by our many good baptist
Recttl S emremant.. se F ane weil es . a eae H. Y. TOOKES win, pastor host to the District Confer- ee oa pa All pastors were
Rev. oe Ge ear c Mek Hee IR Fe a ee A leventh eed District ence; Decalogue, Rey. E. D. Scott,|G SNe Sri reports. The Rev.
A CEST hal cei Eo Ay Collins . Ae YB, Frierson « bed Hee (Florida) pastor Tyree Chapel, South McComb.| are on th iddleton and)G. -N,. Tilman
. SIMS Rev. J. E. Roebuck ... 2 c. W. William: oielaventh) Di Episcopal District Opening sermon was preached by Re ¢ sick list and were not able
; ; iS ala ee _C. W. Williams .......... 1.00 venth District—Bishop R. Te WWilliganaeae y Rey.|to attend the Conference.
First Episcopal District ee ees eas 1.00 7. D. Dozier .....-...- 1.50 Bishop H. Y. raskeeir A. Grant) 7). oup3 s, pastor Wesson Church. Deean
‘ Ninth Episcopal Distriet epee racial : 2.50 ,. C. L. Mabry 1,50] Twelfth ce Sineauseiigly aH eae ee the speakers discussed JUST A CHANCE
irst District—Bishop D. H. Sims | Rev. Bernard aie fo a ee Le _T. W. Wise . 2.50 aay Herbert Scott .. $ ee ees pie a its Mission.” E
doh Miler tah ee as lee . ole i : : r onal message. i. i
Philadelphia ( yo =e M. I. Pemberton $ 3.00 Ae — ; ‘ ‘ peg wees Be ev. W. Albert Davis appeal was made by Rey oe nan nee Gauidescetace all orci
‘ ence $1,159. 5( Fae Ce : Hi _N. L. Lumzy ....---- ey x é RCP es i eee ,| Step in tk the he: c
New Jersey Conference ; 83 00 Rev a B oe : . $3.00 pues A. FOUNTAIN, SR, _ J. W. Washington . 5.00 otal ie G os er Elder of the Port Gibson) When Sate ei Et ee
Delaware Conference ... $ 176.00] K : J z a Northern - $1.00 Episcopal District _ Wm. Armstead .. 1.00 Rie pee eee He said in his appeal that} Look to God Ae ie SC alana,
4 : y eve J. “aN A every 3 pr y r eave:
w York Conference .......- 183.50] Rev. J. M 7 Jar yis-s. 4.00 Total .— _A. P. Watson .. 1.00 Ree His needs payer. “The Holy] He set high and ae aye
New England Conference 159.00] R J. M. Williams... 8.00 ae Fades | $400.00 _W. B. Willis .. 1.50 cpm ty The organization was as| Don’t gi ia ere,
Bermuda Conference aA So Rey. J. B. Stanton ... $ 2.00 he Pe ies follows: L. G. Moore, secretary; G give up when you are in a tight,
DAELOERE . $47.00] Rey. W. H. Frazier ‘$ 5.00 BIS : _S. H. Collins 2.00 Ws Sautahirabeistant A ee caeys G.| Keep pressing on toward the er a
be aC eae “ > secretary; Mar- t 3 pats
Total eine ——] Rev. Joseph Gomez.. 10.00 ee NOAH W. WILLIAMS be Ei Reeth 1.00 shals are: C. E. Tilman te ae : oe eee a
eal hd eee re af J. H. Dandridge 2.00 ifth Episcopal District . M. Smith .. c] and: Samy Parker. E. D. Scott, pastor ust a chance.
Total .... pi od H. J. Bryant.. 4.00| Rev. T. A _L. A. Clark 1.00 of South McComb was elected reporter) Tho your ou
$ 390.00] Rey. F. een BS: . Patterson .......$ 6.00 aaa : to the periodicals. L. G. Moore w gob batmiay seem are
Rey. Herman Fl a rie W. E. Washington 2. ee eG 2.00 elected reporter to tl . Moore was} And the way you can not find
loyd 3.00| Rev. Robert H -00 »E. D. Manson.......- 1.00 x8 : © the secular press.| Look to your Make hole
Rev. A. R. Johnson... 2.00| Rev. J. E. Hi Ree 14.00 BA a ee i Phe committees were as follows: Fi-| He will k ahbaRemy hose yee
Rev. G. M.. Davis.... 3.00 Rey. C L ria Late 1.00 7 Ss. rab atetou: she nance, E. Goodwin, J. W. Williams ae eid 7 as ane
Rey. R. B. Lowe.. 2.00) Rev. E.G because Poet PY . Tetiait pr o DY ene aaa ane j. When fi ee
Rev. P.. Mottley { el ens eter e 1.50 : : #0 : lewis.” Missfonatyy, roll. eall’L/8.'And yo Ce
Rev. L. H. Stansbury Hans Ae Rev. i zn Pied Jr. 2.90| SENIOR BISHOP J. S. FLIP i ee cab 1 pi Marshall, E. W. White, Bertha Ral en ae Father Pherae
Rete ae ee ee ane y . J. R. Carter S PJ. S. PER y. J. M. PNG Dick ele ree ne Tne tanieov alle f || God your Father will lend an
DRe N = 3 7 evi Rats, is, Janie Wells. 2 Wa 4 1 ear
| Ay {. M. Moore.,...-.--. 1.00} Rev. F..M. Stith ...... 1.50 even oe Episcopal District A. W. Galloway...-.--+-- 1.00 W. Ad: rane ac Te ae L.| To help you through your doubts and
Rey. J. W. Storms es, 3 09| Rev. E. B. Martin 1.00 Bist + Carter......... H. Hall 1.00 ps Adams, Sam Crosley, E. D. Scott, fears 1
me ee Z iy bah the ve . isho) 2 2 R. Pee 9 (:)) ie “ ave Mc ~ ane i 6 _
Rey) Charles Dawe 3'Gd Rev © 1asuanes cae p.JeS- Flippers ts. Wie Behe Ze piss: iG ee M. G. Smith. “Edu- “Just a chance.”
) 2) Rew. (Ca We Love ee E, W. Whitfield 3.00 ae A ; te ae Johnson, John
Total ALpREV ISS: 2 . > : ‘ Sele tide . Wells. “Contingent” i aN pte
125.75 . S. McN El We oi ; y : Beenie a clignce ton rie
é ; Rev. JG ra me EFD aceal oe S James Cotton, J. W. Williams; “Semi- Piast th fod
Rev. D. C. Miller 1.60 eae 3 - ae nary Bund | Bettie Williams, John Til-| Just a chance i wie
Rn ee 2.00 Be ie 2.00 OP EDWARD J. HOWARD |"! George Harris. The Conference] Is n a eg
|Rey. H. E. Wilden 1.00 | oS bphcans: 1.00 Loalare Episcopal District was honored to have the Rt. Rev. S ae paw ie See
~ . : . esa H 4 a ‘ Bs: i: od, e€ 101 8) ve
BISHOP M. H. DAVIS Rev.'H. Hayter . oe oh Powe “e ane Laie ed a Is See Bishop of the Eighth Epis-| Why should T a ” ‘
Second Episcopal Distric Rev. J. M. B a ‘ ae : : a jahoma copal District and his compa ah Pe ; Mids
> t . . Brown .. Thi oe pe panion pres-| Tho life may seem a dou
Sunut Ditslen-Sakees We te Bask Be Fp istckete 10.00 1.00 irteenth eats Bishop E. J. | nt. Among some of the many good ae ta se gh es Joubt
| Rey FiAw 1) Stnpeon 1.50 gor hy oward things the Bishop said were: “Happi- ee : ; va will help me put
+ simpson ....... 1 ‘4 . ° st a chance
oe pie PEAS. 6) Fcnevad $ 1.50 Rey. B. G. Goodwin : ap + ae ness is not found in wealth, power nor se ED. SCOT
ey’. A Webrarihe . Revo 1s Wade ee fe | : . i position, but if you have a cl iN t SCcort
i 2.00 . Watson .. = ei e a clear con
Rev. H. B. Thompson . 12.00 Rey. C. D. Toliver 2.00 pen 1.00| science today, you have something the
Rev.'C. A. Stroud vvsi--ss1$ 4.50 Rev. G. E. Hosey .. be BISHOP S. L Aadiben 2.00| world cannot give.” The Conference A Ch h P
ried J. C. Lane......... F 1.00 ithe J. A. Dames o oe Eig! een, BV. a Pape Jr i “ee enjoyed the very fine talks of the] J urc aper.
ev. M. E. Davi eate’ ev. J. E. Buchan: : ighth Episcopa ca -00| Bishop and his wife, a ! : .
>Re y pee Sy copal. Dist! Rev. G. P!'S wife, and was sorry “
116.00| BISHOP yoHN A. rEGG PRT Jy Bs Wikom rercastes- ie Rev. L. A. Carpenter .... be, Be ae nieoh, sie. gor) they ceaaumen ein lopess, We were In Every rome
Total j $137.00 Rev. H. C. Scandrick . aan a W. R. F. Potter . Rev. M. R. Taceant Bea 2.00 blessed to haye among our guests: Dr This Mak
Fourth ae District Li) re : ae i we 7.50 ae - Sa an Rey Rike Packetie<-<-44-> 3.00 Peake Pe, Ee President of Camp- This Makes a Better Home and Church
om ansas . A. H. Hamilton . 2. - J. J. Bradford . Rev. J. W. Hall .....---+-+- Pa eases ec Jackson, Miss., who de-
are Rev hE! Wisiewton!: $ gee Aas I. A. Henderson . Be 2. Rev. W. A. Davis og 1.00 livered the Educational address which
Rey. C, istrict—Bishop J. A. Gregg Rev. W. H. Jackson. 1.00 ay TS. Baylor eon. we) . Toil 3 )s0l emo enjoyed. We are happy to SPECIAL FOR CHILDREN'S
Be i Wesley Stratton ....$ 4.00 Rev. R. E. Handy. ine ee I. S. Myrick . 1. : §. Lynen...-. 1.00| S8¥ our District is making a wonderful
Rey. W "tad Ae cag es pages Kincaid ARES peu oe Bea 8 1.50 f pepe oy the leadership of our
‘ 5 Sia ins vy . . R. E. Mim: Presiding Elder, Dr. S. L. ¢ u ere
Re 5.00 erry f iS wes 1.00 : . Greene, Jr.,
Rev. ae Black . 409] Rev: B- H. Moore . ce Rev. H. W. Henning . 1.40 f he is deeply interested in trying to Pictures «Truth
ee P, Henson 2.00 Rey. A. K. Quinn . 5.00 ee E. D. Mitchell .. me OUD. Aa g| develop, sioung, sinister’ in the gospel 1 Pageast fot
HG T. Alexander ...... 2 00| Rev: R- H- Hallingworth . - $1.60 ev. 0. Gy Peacers, 7, 1.12 oi Jesus Christ. We thank God and = ~ Ses catns
Rev, cay Py: Jones:; ie: 2.50 Rev. B. E. Edwards.. ad 2.00 Rev, G. F. Griffen ,.. 1.00 the Bishop for the leadership of our i
ac per Spears .. 109] Rev A. D. Haynes.....-.. Te Rev. G. W. Thomas . 00 RELIEF FROM Presiding Elder. Among the many
rsa ; ae re Rev OF Hicicownle cet ie Rey: SiS) Watt. s.seca: 1.00 ANXIETY other friends who visited our Confer-
BISHO Rey. j. w ena #4 1.00| Rev. W. H. Lacey......../.. 2.00 bats G. W. Washington . 37 BISHOP G. B. YOUNG Years of experience in funeral |) ence were: Dr. S. S. Stevens, former
i PR. C. RANSOM Rev. J. W. Se yipw i 1.50 Rev, G. W. Cross... 2.00 ARLE LA SE al on els 1.00 Tenth Episcopal District _ directing problems Spables die to ff seesding \lder. of, the Diskict.. Dre
wei ud Rav H * 5 right oo 3.00] Rev. S. W. Henderson. me cote George Jones ... 2.50 Rey, L. C. Young a relieve the distressed family of all Fred Divers, pastor of Pearl St. A. M-
ird Episcopal District R pgp pete tale 1.00| Rev. F. M. Reid +00; Rev. H. Geter ... 1.00 the anxieties in connection with E. Church, Jackson, Miss., who took
Third Di and Kentucky eins “ hj a fteves 5 1.51| Rev. S. E. tidwardy, Z pe Rev. B. F. Patterson . 1.40 faneral engagements. Your wor- charge of the religious institute. Every-
istrict—Bishop R, C. Ransom hie. We 2 allo 1,30| Rev. D. G. Hill. el ow ae on R. Mozee ... 1.09 Bye Total to date. +--+ ry over the conduct of the Pe | | Bie
_W.R. Nails Alene AG00 | Ree He pis “pICTURE OF TRUTH”
Rev. W. McPherson Rave fide abet is ee al . ae) Holly..... “ 1.00] Rev. C rs cme he 2.0 ends when you entrust with Phones ree
Ger PLA. Wheticies sieeeere$ 4.00] Mrs. Mabel H. Hickman * ev, C. W. Smith... 300 Rev 3 in Als 1.00 this task. : WwW ranite 2416 A pageant for all occasions con-
Rev, G. Lincoln Cadd: Ce 3.00} Rev. T. S. Henderson j 1,25] Rev. A. M. Ward..... s+ 2,00)R i re - C, Beal ........ p39 You are assured of efficient Madison 6313 sisting of songs with music, read-
Rey. L. A. Clark ell .... 3.00| Rev. Moses Williams.....-+.. 2.00| Rev. J. L. Boyd....... 2.00 Oa ee ee ‘cepletd service and have the pense paella ings, and many Biblical parable:
rR Bl tet 2.00] Rev. H. J. Thompson ... sseee$ 1.50] Rev. C. R. Edgehill. ase ae: Rev. L. W. Bates . 1,00 IRVIN BF sawing that everything! #81 SARAH E. BROWN attractively illustrated. Sold at
; eon Shelto . 2.00| Rev. Charles H ipson . . 2.00} Rev. J. B. Burchfield -00| Rev. W. L. Jones ... 1.25 : competent hands: Funeral Directress and Embalmer
. Thomas cs. $2.00] Rev. B.A. Hdghes fics a Rev. J. M. B. Michelle . 4.00 FUNERAL DIRECTOR . WALTER C. BECKETT Successor to the late \Villiam THORENS Es Book, Conce'n:
i bey .00] Rev. W. A. Redditte ........ 3.56 Sacred Care of the Dead aie W. Coulter Street iki eu eee 716 S. 19th St. Phila, Pa.
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THE DURHAM DISTRICT
CONFERENCE
North Carolina
One of the most harmonious and soul-
stirring District Conferences in my ex-
perience was that of the Durham Dis-
trict of the Western North Carolina
Conference, of the African Methodist
Episcopal Church.
The District Conference met at
Mount Zion Church on the Hillsboro
Circuit
G. S$.
District Confe
March 22,
22, by
Grant. On
Chairman, Dr. B. H. Lucas
The entertaining pastor was
schedule time the
ence was called to order
y the genial and wide awake
in his
manner and methods of presiding placed
THE CHRISTIAN RECORDEF
infirmative and helpful.
The Rev.
the usual sermon.
the 6-8th verses:
ple came to the glory and honor.
The following ministers were appoint
ed on committees: Finance, Dr. J. A.
Valentine, Revs. D. Williamson, C. S.
Stroud, and A. L. White.
Rey.
awakening sermon on Thursday night.
Rev. J.
night another wonderful sermon.
lt was generally considered as timely
and far reaching in its encouraging
himself on the occasion in the class of| functions. They seemed to have their
those stalwarts of old in the church] deepest interest in the P. E. and the
who carried the entire interest of every] work in general. District Conference
one in the church with his loving/went on as haying re-indorsed Dr.
thoughtful embrace and his kind of} A. D. Avery of the Raleigh District for
leadership of the men of his district] the Bishopric which is the choice of
was shown throughout the reports and
about
on behalf of
a source of
discussions to be bringing re-
achievements
our Zion. It was truly
much satisfaction for one to note how
smoothly he guided various undertak-
of the District Conference. With
markable
ings
brotherly consideration recognizing and|
perfect freedom of deliberation
y member and delegate as well
3 to the distinguished visitors.
Rev. J. A. Hunter was elected sec-
North Carolina.
It also went on record as endorsing
Dr. J. A. Valentine of St. Joseph
A. M. E. Church, Durham, North
Carolina as director of the Boy Scouts
of the connection with the status and
| salary of a general officer.
Saying our youth for the church is
one of the finest expressions any man
can make to-day. The perfectively of
the heritage bequeathed us by our illus-
trious founder, Richard Allen is ours
only in proportion as we are able to en-
list the youth of the African Methodist
Episcopal Church to carry on the work
he so nobly began.
Dr. Valentine for three years has
served the connection as Scout Director
without pay. We feel now the time has
come that should be given an opportun-
ity to develop this phase of religious
education by devoting more time to the
prosecution of the work to travel, en-
courage and organize troops.
We feel that Dr. Valentine is emi-
nently fitted for this work having
served as dean of the school of religion
retary.
Among the distinguished visitors at
the Durham Di Conference were
the Revs., P. I \. D. Avery, K. C.
Holt, J, D. Cowan and ministers from
yarious parts of the North Carolina
Conference The attendance and re-
ports of finance of the preachers and
delegates from all parts of the district
were exceedingly good and testified
largely to the loyalty of the member-
ship as well of the ministers to-
ward the general church, towards our
good Bishop M. H. Davis, and oul
splendid district leader, Dr B. H
Lucas. :
There was not one yoice raised at
this conference affecting the wise plans
and purpose of our Bishop which rest-
ed upon the Presiding Elder to con-
gummate among the men in the district.
The usual number of routine questions
discussions. Religious
J. A. Valen-
assigned for
Education lead by Dr.
tine.
The state of country was led by Rev.
J. A. Hunter, Moral condition fed by
Mrs. O. A. Whitted, Spiritual con-
dition of the church led by Rev. A. L.
White, What people are doing for
missions, Rev. D. Williamson, the
condition of the public school, Mrs. M.
L. Newby, the requirements of the
Sabbath School, Rev. G. M. Purnell
preachers for annual conference, Rev.
at Kittrell College, was state superin-
tendent of A. C. E. League of Vir-
ginia for nearly fourteen years. He
is a certified Scout Master and or-
ganized one of the first Scout troops in
the City of Norfolk, Va., and served on
the court of honor for several years.
Dr. Valentine loves and understands
young people. His weekly congrega-
tion is made up largely of young peo-
ple. He is especially interested in
boys. He is an associated Editor of
the General of Religious Education of
the A. M. E. Church and a member
of Religious Education.
The Durham District of Western
North Carolina Conference is asking
the church to elect Dr. Valentine as
Director of Boy Scouts of the A.M.E.
Church with the salary and status of a
C. S. Stroud, Financial ability of the
people throughout the district, Rey. E.
D. Bailey, Presiding Elders’ support
Rey. G. 8S. Gant, Finance, Dr. Valen-
tine, and resolutions.
The subject discussed was courage-
General Officer.
The membership of Mount Zion
showed a very congenial hospitality that
can never be forgotten. May God’s
blessing rest upon this loyal and suc
cessful church and pastor, Rev. G. S.
ously given not only by the leaders but
by the participating ministers that were |
Gant.
—Mrs. Emma Williamson
CONNECTIONAL YOUNG PEOPLE’S CONGRESS ~
-Philadelphia, June 18-22
FS
G. M. Purnell preached
He preached from
the sixth chapter of St. John and from
Then Simon Peter] nectional Council held in’ Dallas, Texas,
answered him Lord, to whom shall we] an organization was periected that is
go? He poured out his very soul; peo-| uestined to become a very potent lactor
C. S. Stroud preached a soul} Carsweli, Presiding Elder of the Griffin
W.. Tabron preached Friday
THE CONNECTIONAL FELLOW-
nadhsciehoct or al lity
to stress these virtues as
necessary qualifications which Aspiray
for high offices should Possess.
Moreover it was pointed Out thal
another. purpose of the OT ganizatic,|
was to give ample opportunity ¢, Fe
candidates to appear before the del
gates to the General Conference andl
present their cases individually, thereby]
commending themselves to the breth;., j
for careful consideration. The “Co,
nectional Fellowship Movement” jg in
tended to be an organization that will
deal with all candidates for offices in the
church with impartiality and fairnes,
The movement may rightly be calle
an open door to aspirations within th.
A.-M. E. Church.
In connection with this emphasis up,
fairness and impartiality, there go,
hand in hand, a blow at sectionalisn
within the church, which heretofore ha:
done much to impede the progress oj
African Methodism. All candidates
regardless of the sections from whic)
they come, are invited to appear before
this body, present their case, take par
SHIP MOVEMENT
During the recent Bishops’ and Con-
within the A. M. E. Church.
ihe organization to which | reier is
“The Connectional Fellowship Moye-
ment.” The organization was so named
upon the suggestion of Doctor H. C.
FOLUME XCI—NO. 7
—
“THE MORNING COMETH”
District in the diocese of Georgia.
The movement is the “brain child”
of Doctor C. G. Scrivens of Mississippi,
one of the outstanding ministers of our
church and a very prominent candidate
for the Southern Christian Recorder.
Doctor Scrivens issued an invitation
to those present -at the Connectional
Council, to assemble for the purpose of
organizing the movement. The invita-
tion was met with a hearty response
from many of the brethren. On Feb-
ruary l6th, a large number met in the
Good Street Baptist Church in Dallas
and proceeded to perfect the organiza-
just here. These lines
ten on April nineteenth
me. Editor Singleton
time.
“Improved appearance,
ment.
the
It is courageous.
shoulder. With
The issue of April twe
yalue” are augmented by an
publication of our mother Recorder.
But now to Bishop Sim’s pronounce-
It strikes from
toward
none, with charity for all, it faces the
PHILADELPHIA, PA.
are being writ-
at nine o'clock.
ntieth is before
is outdistancing
himself in giving us the Recorder on
This is a marvelous achievement.
contents and
“On Time”
malice
A THE E
E-OFFICIAL ORGAN: de
CNEL ‘METHODIST: aaa CHURCH
=
THURSDAY, MAY 4, 1939
PRICE FIVE CENTS
church heralds them from the house-
tops we may expect action.
Then, too, Bishop Sims’ proposal is
definitely constructive. “Too many
publications!” “A large, strong official
organ with an efficient chief editor
staff.”
Only thus can our church publication
compare favorably with the great se-
cular Negro Weekly. Only by such
procedure can we hope to command the
respect of Negro newspaperdom. Our
Negro Weekly represents trained men
with associates and a trained
FINANCIAL BOARD GUEST
|
bent.
|
i In n This issue
PROF. O. M RAVIS
Monticello, Kentuck
He. was invited by Dr. John R
Hawkins to visit the meeting oi the
Financial Board. His timely address
made a profound impression up ll
present. Mr. Travis is a very pr
\nent Kentucky African Methodist and
a member of the Chri n Recorder
Hall of Fame. His laudable ambition
is to eyentuallt succeed to the secre
tary-treasurership of Finance He is
a strong, loyal supporter of the mmcum
The Daily Altar-
Rey. Carlyle F. Stewart......
Sunday School Lesson.. .----+.++
EDITORIALS:
“Individual Worth In A Social
Crisis
Scan Their Records
One Thing Needed
One of Our Bishops
(Editorial of the Week)
Pointed Points .
The Churchman A
3irthday Greetings ,
tion and elect its officers. in the discussions at meetings, but are facts. There is no flinching from the] in an organization. The growth of our
The following is a list of officers for] shorn of tke right of suffrage. truth. And this utterance by the] weekly newspaper has been marvelous.
this movement : The next meeting of the Connectional president of the Board of Publication in| They are indispensable to those of us
Chairman, Doctor O. Sherman; Vice- Fellowship Movement will be held in Philadelphia will call for action when| who would keep abreast of the time as
chairman, Doctor J. C. Crowe; Secre-! June at the Bishops’ Council in Philz- hs ct fo Detroit. Many are there who regards affaires Negro. Out of the
tary, Doctor Charles L. Hill; Assistant) delphia. Candidates are invited to at, have whispered such expressions in newly aris Sonera comes a es
Secretary, Doctor E. J. Lunon; Treas-| tend all sessions of the organization closets. When a great bishop of the lenging wee ly t at) levotes a whole
i m J ‘i - 17 X 23% page to “Lifting The Torch
urer, Doctor S. W.. Henderson; Legal| Moreover all persons who pay the i mila a E *) x2
me . A . year. Bishop M. H. Dayis, Chairman,} in School and Home. Under the
Adyiser, Doctor Archibald Carey’ stipulated membership fee are automa- veer. P f ; : Hot uy ;
, Dr. | tically members of the movement presided. Bishops Wm. A. Fountain,| caption, History and Philosophy of
The newly elected Chairman, Dr. i Y = ae aes ie a Sr., John A. Gregg, Noah W. Wil- Education,” we are told “Why Chris-
Sheraay of Ate ee i ie i . ‘ liams, and D. H. Sims were present. tianity Triumphed.” Writing High-
et oe eos bes Oe ee a. General Officers: J. G. Robinson, S. | lights of Negro History” there is a
righ eds te iulyesated Ta ata Ho2 ie ei eee ve S. Morris, G. E. Curry, C. W. Abing- nearly-a-column article on “Building
basis of his address, we may proceed from now until.the adjournment oi Ft. Wayne, Indiana Permeiie cee At ueician' ee ceMuies Apce Pata”) Rubthiee
cc outhge ent (ah yee nee eS ee hal % oa a Not in a score of ygars has there been] Ist District—J. } Yanderhorst column on “The P. schology of foe
onnectiona ellowhip Mover RIES elm Se x Mee ccid httered a more courageous and con-| 2nd District—J. R- Coasey, M.D. standing Ourselves. This wes y “is
allie rym hres siiasd tee Bie? nae Doctor 0 tructive declaration than “our Church, 3rd District—J. ©. Haithcox, Vice $0. well organized and so valuable in|
a fegalt Obs ineaeiem eee tall | BY wo A sc Publication” by Bishop D. H. Sims in President information that it is a distinctly suc-
whe, aoe a - ot ot aon Pat cea the Secretary, Do) oril twentieth issue of The Chris-| 4th District—W. H. Griffin ue cessful business. As out ‘ uy oe
Be ie aoa eemk oe peat Rae : - ; . lian Recorder. And let me say a word Sth District— J. Louis Ransom, M.D.J west, so it is in every center Negro-
to ‘bi th way into the highest| DOCTOR O. SHERMAN, Chairman ay a: Ea Ae
aoe gl ae os ae ts ee DOCTOR CG. L, HILL, Secret veg 6th District I. G : a a de Ds we e see cake
ices. oF Rie eae canna SIXTY-SIXTH REPORT 7th District—E. A. Adams, See It seems the opinion of Bishop Sims
aim of the movement is to createsa Sth District—G. T. Stinson that out Church Weekly should keep
b. Rei Oth. District—A. J. Pope step and make progress commensurate
BIBLE S-$12.00 10th District R. C. Walker with that of the Secular Weekly. In
be llth District—A. I. G. Richardson these days of organization such is the
a i 12th District—V. M. Townsend logic of economy, progress and financial
Pea 13th District—J. B. Foxhall success. Not since the 1924 General
“A Several leading ministers and laymen} Conference at Louisville has there been
from all¢sections heard the report serious consideration of equitable legis-
Districts Dollar Money (Continued on page 9)
Ist $31,675.73 $1,056.65 ; =:
2nd 25,111.06 616.99] Bishop Fountain in Georgia leads the
brd 16,537.51 214.76) connection with $32,055.98. Bishop
4th 30,461.55 737.15| Gregg with the Chicago Conferences
5th 27,772.74 478.35] leads per conference. Bishop Noah W.
6th 32,055.98 496.98] Williams has leading church, First Afri-
7th 26,081.80 1,054.05| can M. E., pastored by the Reverend
8th 15,204.40 410.67| Dr. H. Mansfield Collins.
9th 14,987.48 475.25| Bishop Dayid Henry Sims reported |
10th 18,553.92 669.35] on the Cuban trip. Special address
1th 25,732.50 1,239.10| was delivered by Principal David Hous-
12th 18,543.40 1,489.03| ton, classmate of Pres. F. D. Roose-
297 .38) velt.
th 14,575.48 oe
. ‘ hak (No report) The Bishops, General Officers and
aus PROF, JOHN R. HAWKINS 15th Se report) Board members were age in Ai
: jation to the guiding
é E AT Secretary of Finance words of appreciation g
Zt oo 3 RN $297, 293.55 $9,235.71| genius of Dr. Hawkins who has so
A. M. E. BOOK CONCE: At a very, very inspiring session of] Total Tookes in Arkansas Jead in| successfully and honestly handled the
Sth Street ¢ e f
Boa : Ie Board of Finance, Prof. John R- IL a finances of the church.
Hawking made his report for the fiscal] increase per district
CHRISTIAN
PHILADELPHIA, PA
——— er
Goal:
RECORDE
with
50,000
$1,489.03.
New Subscribers
Young People’s Page
| Allen C. E. League
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‘Letters to the E
Notices
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ditor
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Date
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