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THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER
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FIRST EPISCOPAL
DISTRICT
THE
Financial Reports as Follows
.. $291.78
189.45
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the quarter
1 first class condi-
s much
By putting a new A. M.
E. Music Hymnal in the
hand of every Choir
Member at these Un-
usually low prices.
Single Copy — $ 1.25
Half Doz _ $ 6.50
One Doz -- $12.$$
A. M. E. BOOK CONCERN
Phila. Pa.
General Conference
Minutes
NOW READY
ON SALE AT THE
A. M. E, BOOK CONCERN
716 So, 19th Street
Phila, Pa.
PRICE $1.00, Postpaid
THE B. & B. SHOE SHOP
Mr. H. Banks, Jr., Prop
1732 South Street Pen. 7694
Phone:
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Repairing & Upholstery
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Phone: Sherwood 8992
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Call She. 8992
in words
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ce. A large
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Presiding Elders
Pastors
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and presiding
presiding elder is
in our church.
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rs and friends of Bethel.
y morning was
Chas. H. Hill was
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at Columbia, Pa., in
alternate.
assessment was
ce, and the soul
they rendered.
assessment was
very grateful to
return of Rey. P. C.
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W. H. BOND, Jr.
BILOXI, MISS.
the great love we have
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work that was just.
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(Five Thousand) Lay Members to G. E.
Manager of the A.M. E. Book
5, 1937
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Attorney Lewis Tanner Moore, Mr. Nathan Balsam, Rey. G. E. Curry
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sciousness will never be forgotten by the
membership and many friends of Bethel
who crowded the church to hear him.
The drive netted many earnest subscri-
bers to the cause of “race rights.”
Music was furnished on this occasion
by the Junior Choir of Bethel A. M. E.
Church. Bethel’s financial report
the entire day was $165.00.
for
Highlights from the Quarterly Confer-
ence
According to the reports of Mrs.
Frances Gilmore, Secretary of the Stew-
ard Department of Bethel Church, the
number of accessions during the quarter
was thirty-seven (37)—of these, six (6)
were converts. The Sunday School,
under the supervision of Mrs. Gertrude
Lann, and her splendid corps of teach-
ers showed a membership of 500 child-
ren, including a kindergarten, supervised
by Mrs. Lorraine Burns, numbering
more than 65 children, ranging from 2
years to 6 years. All clubs and auxili-
aries made reports that showed that the
church is alive and wide awake, and
that the spiritual condition is wonderful.
According to the report of Mrs. Gladys
H. Clark, Secretary of the Trustee
Board, the finances. of the quarter
showed a total of over $1,200 raised from
all sources during the second quarter.
len Building.
Great Woman’s Day Rally Held
BISHOP SIMS VISITS STATEN
ISLAND AS THE GUEST OF REV.
Cc. ISAPANZA JOHNSON AND
BETHEL A. M. E: CHURCH.
The Bishop delivered the following
sermon in the white Presbyterian
Church of which the Dr. Swain of Glas-
gow, Scotland is pastor. In the after-
noon Bishop Sims was the speaker at
the mammoth Inter-racial meeting at
Bethel Church and delivered the mes-
sage of the evening to a crowded church.
It is predicted that his visit will be of
much good. Older members of the
church state that twenty-six years have
passed since a resident Bishop has yis-
ited them and spent the day. The work
under Rey. Johnson has made marvel-
ous prograss.
C. ISAPANZA JOHNSON.
REV, W. CONSTANTINE PERRY OF
CHATHAM ONTARIO AND PRE-
SIDING ELDER OF THE ON-
TARIO-QUEBEC .ANNUAL CON-
FERENCE RECEIVES COMMUNI-
CATION FROM HIS MAJESTY
KING GEORGE VI.
On the occasion of the coronation of
King George VI of England, Rev. W. C.
Perry, Presiding Elder of the Ontario-
Quebec Annual Conference despatched
the following message to His Majesty:
His Excellency King George VI,
London, England.
Your Majesty:
As secretary of the African Metho-
dist Episcopal Church in Canada, which
ministers to people of African descent
scattered throughout this Dominion and
comprising the larger proportion of your
Majesty’s subjects throughout the Brit-
ish Commonwealth of Nations, I take
great pleasure, on behalf of this group
of Negro British subjects, in extending
to your Majesties, our unswerving loyal-
ty as a race and our allegiance on your
Majesties coronation (King and Queen).
We also pray that God will bless your
reign.
On behalf of the African Methodist
Church,
I have the honour to be, Sir,
Your most obedient and humble servant,
W. CONSTANTINE PERRY.
—_—
LETTER FROM THE GOVERNOR-
GENERAL OF CANADA
The Secretary,
The Aftican Methodist Episcopal
Church,
Chatham, Ont.
Sir:
I am desired by His Excellency the
Governor General to transmit to you
the enclosed message from His Majesty
King George VI conveying his thanks
to members of the African Methodist
Episcopal Church in Canada.
I have the honour to be, Sir,
Your obedient servant,
Signed—
Assistant Secretary to the Governor-
General, rare. oa
Bethel A. M. E. Church Reports Splen-
Mrs. Claudia J. Wiseman, General
Chairman
On the fourth Sunday in May (23rd)
at 11.00 A. M. Bishop Noah W. Wil-
liams, matchless presiding bishop of the
Fifth Episcopal District, delivered a
sermon, long to be remembered. His
text, “Faint, Yet Pursuing,” taken from
the Book of Joshua, exemplifying “Gid-
eon’s Conquest” stirred the immense
audience, gathered to hear the Bishop
upon his first visit to Bethel’s pulpit.
The Bishop’s recent trip to the Holy
Land gave him power to describe the
biblical scenes portrayed in his sermon
in a very peculiar and a most effective
manner. Bishop Williams is a great
preacher, and the entire audience was
electrified by his discourse.
MRS. GLADYS H. CLARK.
LETTER FROM THE KING
Buckingham Palace
The Private Secretary is commanded
by the King to convey an expression of
sincere thanks to the members of the
African Methodist Episcopal Church in
Canada for their message of loyal assur-
ances on the occasion of their Majesties.
Coronation.
ECHOES FROM THE FIFTH
EPISCOPAL DISTRICT
Dr. T. H. Wiseman, Pastor
did Quarterly Meeting in Kansas
City Mo.
EIGHTH AND TOWNE CLOSES
SUCCESSFUL QUARTER
The Rey. F. D L. Mevonald, Presid-
ing Elder of the Kansas City- Spring-
field District held the Second Quarterly
Conference of Bethel A. M. E. Church
in Kansas City, Missouri, of which Dr.
T. H. Wiseman is pastor, during the
month of April, 1937. It was indeed a
hay-day in Bethel’s history. The Pre-
siding Elder preached a great sermon
at the 11 o’clock service, and the spirit
ran high from the choir down and
throughout the pews. At 3:00 P. M.
Dr. Carl F. Flipper, pastor of Ebenezer
A. M. E. Church came with his re-
nowed choir. Dr. Flipper preached and
the music rendered by his choir was
Los Angeles, Calif—On last Tuesday
evening, Rey. John W. Brown, Presid-
ing Elder of the Los Angeles District
of the A. M. E. Church, held the third
quarterly conference of First A. M. E.
Church, 8th and Towne Avenue, Rev.
H. Mansfield Collins, pastor. Reports
showed that the church has enjoyed un-
precedented success under the pastor-
ate of Rey. Collins who was sent here
from Chicago by Bishop Noah W. Wil-
liams the first of January to fill the un-
expired term of Rey. J. F: Williams
who passed away only a few months
after. being assigned to this church at
(Continued on page 16)
excellent. At 7:30 P. M., the N. A. A.
C. P., of which Attorney C. H. Calloway
is local president, presented Dean Wm,
A, Pickens, His address on race-con-
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Sa tania aan SousbtE eee rate yen A DESERWING ie, | coast of the Mediterranean sea. By| THE LESSON BROUGHT DOWN |gions. But sequences follow in swift
ae ee er wet > aghting ea measuring the distance on the map as TO DATE order. After God has made bare his
break night, Frederick Smite s x
far is Gaza the journey would not ex-
ceed two hundred miles, a distance an
automobile can cover in the twentieth
century in five hours. Furthermore,
there was a well beaten trade route over
which the Hebrews might travel with
mighty arm and has cleared the field
of the dangerous enemies, then the
We have already seen how God calls | time for action has arrived once more.
a leader. We need not discuss the old God speaks again to Moses and this
question whether the leader makes the time he cries: “Speak unto the children
times or the times make the leader. It] of Israel that they go forward.” There
soul taps the source of all life—his
God.” ; so
As she looked into the boy’s triumph-
ant spirit, this thought came to her:
“You are not the one to be pitied, lad.
By John R. Ewers
The Daily
Altar
“A good name is rather to”
than great riches.” Proy. De seeee
We held a church wedding last week,
the participants being a fine young
[ From ‘the 20th Century Quarterly
ih
By Rev. Carlyle F. Stewart
Minneapolis, Minn.
PERE EEE EEE EEE EEE
The Lord is nigh unto all them that interested in it than in anything
call upon him, to all that call upon him “
He will fulfill the desire of Read Eph. 5:1-10.
he also will hear Prayer: Dear Lord, thou wast con-
cerned with mankind finding the abun-
in truth
them that fear him;
their ery, and will save them. Amen. ‘ : ‘
nt life. Be thou ever with us in our
es. In Jesus name. Amen.
eee
Saturday, July 24
STRENGTH IN SOLITUDE Monday, July 26
THE PERIL OF EASINESS
. Amos 6:1.
Zior
somewhat hard
, himself in a chair
nd not too comfortable
igion
with his
at be-
nm not lookir
1s follows:
If Vde
yreak down
cats.
ve
pare me to stand them.
ed over those significant words
tian minister, who has succeeded ad-
miral
reat truth. Too much ease is apt to
ation.
Read Psalm 34.
ve lift
nd find strength
ments spent in communion
looking not for ease and comfort when
name. Amen,
Sunday, July 25
RELIGION MEETING THE Tuesday, July 27
“TAP-LINE TO GOD”
Luke
ou shalt live.”
“T will lift up mine eyes to the hills
religion cover a wide|from whence cometh my help. My help
ra nees of opinion, While | cometh from the Lord.” Psalm 121 :1, 2.
1680) nd philosophers must of| Elsie Robinson, noted woman colum-
net be deeply concerned with|nist, covering the noted Frederick
definitions of religion, the aver-
Snite, Jr, ¢ paints a graphic and
unforgettable picture of the removal of
the unfortunate, plucky lad from the S.
S, President Coolidge. Thirty men and
women in a few breath taking minutes,
when one small mistep meant frustra-
tion and death, worked with pain-stak-
ing dexterity. Encased in the iron lung
ivistian has no time for specula-
tion or fine-spun theories but in this
workaday world must bring his religion,
like everything else, under the test of
Does
Does it
erve man at the point of his deepest
the practical, How does it act?
it improve the way of living?
need? Here are burning words from | that received its power from a generator
the lips of the student president of the }in the bowls of the ship connected by a
Yale Y. M. C, A. at the opening of the | long, slendeér insulated electric cord, the
new building, recently: “If by religion
you. mean an emotional escape from
young man clung to life with unbe-
lieveable courage and faith. Says Miss
Robinson: “For there in those young
eyes, blazed such faith as I have never
seen. But something greater than the
force within that charged electric wire
reality, | and my generation are not in-
But if by religion you
mean the integration of personal and
social life, | and my generation are
terested in tt
Woe to them that are at ease 1, argument favoring alcoholic bever-
An elderly minister, a veteran ss lis a narcotic and every small portion
many years arduous labors, dropped] jbibed puts some section of the brain
around to visit me the other day, s€at-]t9 sjeep.
Prayer: Eternal God, who didst give | like Daniel purpose in heart not to de-
thine only son to suffer for us, help us} file ourselves: By precept and example
to bear our hardships, uncomplainingly,] grant that we may point the way of
duty calls for pain and toil, In Christ’s | Amen,
You are not the one who is hopelessly
abound. We, who call ourselves free,
are the real cripples. We, who have no
tap line to God, are the ones who go
down to death.” <
Read Psalm 23.
Prayer: O Thou who dost understand
the failures of man, grant us fight to
see and bring us, we pray, into the
source of life that is in Thee. In Jesus
name. Amen.
Wednesday, July 28
THE ALCOHOLIC MENACE
“Wine is a mocker, strong drink is
raging: and whosoever is deceived
thereby is not wise.” Prov. 20:11.
After you have said everything: con-
ceivable on behalf of alcohol, there is
ages that has a leg to stand on. Alcohol
It lowers one’s inhibitions,
deadens his senses, dulls his thinking
: 1 invited him] ¢, culties, and impairs his physical eo-
to take a more easy chair, to which he] 4-gination. Years ago I remember the
objected pointedly, declining politely strenuous propaganda and campaign
fer easy] waged by the church against the deadly
away to ease, I'd soon) viper of strong drink. With the coming
Hard knocks better Pf€-]of prohibition the church relaxed its
vigilance with the result that there is
Long after he had departed I ponder-| perhaps more drinking now than ever.
I real-] Passing of laws will not wipe out the
ized more fully that this splendid Chris- | terrible plague. We ourselyes must see
and our children must be taught: “wine
y thruout the years, had reached} js a mocker, strong drink is raging: and
whosoever is deceived tliereby is 10
ad to physical and spiritual degener- } wise.”
Read Daniel 1:8.
Prayer: Father in Heaven, may we
the abundant life. In Jesus name.
Thursday, July 29 -
GLASSES DOWN! :
“Be sober”. I Pet. 1:13.
As I write this intrepid aviatrix
Amelia Earhart is lost at sea in her
giant water soaked airplane. Before
these lines are read she will have either
been rescued or have gone down to a
watery, untimely grave. God grant the
former! There is more to admire about
her than her uncanny ability to fly. In
this age when it is almost unpopular to
refuse to drink she steadfastly takes a
position of a non-drinker. She has the
courage to turn her glass down. When
interviewed a short time ago she re-
plied to a question why she did not
drink, simply, “I just don’t drink.” God
grant that more of our young people
may have the same ready answer,
Read I Cor. 9:24-27.
Prayer: Dear Lord, Our Heavenly Fa-
ther, help us to have clean bodies, clear
heads, and consecrated hearts, In Jesus
name, Amen.
couple. The bride is a splendid young
woman whose life has been committed
to the Christ way of living. She has
been active in every phase of church
life, being gracious, willing and kindly
to everyone. That her life was not un-
noticed and unadmired was proven
conclusively by the most remarkable
testimonial extended to her and her
husband by the people of the church
and entire community. Her parents be-
fore her, as well as the entire family
have taken an active interest in the pro-
motion of the kingdom. ‘a
Young women who throw themselves
away with reckless abandon and chafe
under the restraint of a high standard
of Christian living, may well take cog-
nizance of such splendid example.
Read Prov. 14:1-3. -
Prayer: Our Father, we pray thee,
strengthen our youth. Help them to see
the power of a consecrated life, and to
Know that noble living has its reward
In Jesus name, Amen.
GRACE AT THE TABLE
Heavenly Father, we give Thee thanks
for the many benefits we receive at
Thy hands. Bless all Thy creatures of
earth, and:receive us at last in Heaven
with Thee, for Jesus’ sake. Amen.
HYMNS THAT LIVE
IT MAY BE THE BEST FOR ME
I wonder why itis Nhe
That some are happy and free,
That I am tired and'so oppressed,
But it may be the best for me.
CHORUS
It may be the best for me
It may be the best for me
The Lord knows the way, and I'll obey
It may be the best for me.
2
I think of children with parents at home
What joy and comfort they see
While mine are gone and I’m all alone,
It may be the best. for me.
3
Some have wealth to throw away,
While I am compelled tobe |
In want almost from day to day,
It may be the best for me.
4
Some walk in paths with flowers strewn,
No burdens, no misery,
While I must bear my cross alone,
It may be the best for me. pe +
~ (By request of Mrs. Clyde Patillo-
Baker, St. Paul Church, St. Louis, Mis-
souri.)
LESSON Vo AUGUST 1
GOD LEADS A PEOPLE
Lesson Text: Exodus 13:17-22; 14:10-15
1317. And it came to pass, when |
vharaol had let the peopi¢ go that God
God led them not the way of the land
of the Philistines, although that was
near; for God said, Lest peradventure
the people repent when they see war,
and they return to Egypt: 18 but God
led them not by ‘the way of the land
\ilderness by the Red Sea: and the
children of Israel, went up armed out
of the land of Egypt. 19 And Moses
took the bones of Joseph with him: for
he had straightly sworn the children
of Israel, saying God will surely visit
you; and ye shall carry up my bones
away-hence with you. 20 And they took
their journey from Succoth, and enz
camped in Etham, in the edge of the
wilderness. 21 And Jehovah went be-
fore them by day in a pillar of cloud
to lead them the way, and by night in
. pillar of fire, to give them light ; that
they might go by day and by night: 22
the pillar of cloud by day, and the pillar
f fire by night, departed not from be-
fore the people,
14. 10 And when Pharaoh drew nigh
the children of Israel lifted up their
eyes, and, behold, the Egyptians were
marching after them; and they were
sore afraid: and the children of Israel
cried out unto Jehovah. 11 And they
said unto Moses, Because there were
no graves in Egypt, hast thou taken us
way to die in the wilderness? where-
fore hast thou dealt thus with us, to
bring us forth out of Egypt? 12 Is not
this-the word’ that we spake unto thee
in Egypt, saying; Let us alone, that we
y serve the Egyptians? For it were
better for us to serve the Egyptians,
than that we should die in the wilder-
ness. 13 And Moses said unto the peo-
ple, Fear not, stand still, and see the
salvation of Jehovah,” which he will
work for you today: for the Egyptians
whom ye have seen today, ye shall see
them again no more for ever. 14 Je-
hevah will fight for you, and ye shall
hold your peace.
15 And Jehovah said unto Moses,
Wherefore criest thou unto me? speak
unto the childrem of Israel, that they
go forward.
GOLDEN TEXT: The Lord _ will
guide thee continually. Isaiah 58:11.
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AT GRIPS WITH THE LESSON
By Albert Buckner Coe
Moses proved himself again and again
a wise leader of his people. Such pa-
tience, alertness, farsightedness has not
often been revealed in any man. “The
picture drawn of him in the Pentateuch
is adequately sketched by saying with
Philo, that Moses is portrayed as su-
premely endowed with human gifts and
fivine inspiration of king and law-
giver, priest and prophet.” (Dictionary
of the Bible.) < “
The shortest route from Egypt to the
land “of the Philistines lay along the
‘coming alter them a little later found
ease. But Moses was wise enough to
realize that his poor followers would
soon face difficulties with people along
the route and trained soldiers as soon
as they appeared near the land of the
Philistines. We should also bear in
mind that these Hebrews had never
been out of Egypt. Egypt was the only
home they knew. It was their fore-
fathers several generations back. who
had come out of Palestine. These poor
slaves knew of Palestine only as a
story handed down from their parents.
Doubtless the story had been embel-
lished as it was repeated. Moses knew
that once they were on the way all
poctry would tarn into ‘prose aud their
land of dreams would change to rock
and dust and thirst and hunger. Cer-
ainly he knew that they stood no chance} What happened at the Red sea will
against military forces. always be more or less of a mystery.
Furthermore, Moses knew that his There are those who, like young robins,
task included giving his followers a prefer to swallow a miracle whole, like
national spirit. He must organize them. |@ worm. These believe that the waters
He must fire them with zeal for con-j were actually parted and then fell back
quering their old home. As a master drowning the hosts of Pharaoh's army.
stroke he dug up the mummy of Joseph But there are others, of a more scien-
and carried it sacredly in the forefront, tific temperament, who insist that a
a perpetual reminder of courage and strong east wind accomplished the pur-
high purpose. For had not Joseph] pose. Exactly what happened we dt
dreamed of their settlement in Canaan | not know, but it seems certain that the
and ordered his bones removed to that armies of the Egyptian king were de-
is probably something of both. Had it
not been for the evil state of the chil-
dren of Israel, there would have been
no call for Moses, but, on the other
hand, without a Moses it seems. difficult
to understand the deliverance. After
many severe trials and plagues Pharaoh
at length gave his reluctant consent for
the Israelites to depart from Egypt.
This meant that he was losing thous-
ands upon thousands of yaluable slaves.
He needed these slaves in the cultiva-
tion of his fields and in the building of
his cities and monuments. However, it
seemed to him that he could no longer
resist the will of Jehovah. In swift and
orderly fashion, Moses and Aaron
guided the people out of Egypt and
across the Red sea into Arabia.
place! stroyed in an attempt to pursue Moses
and the Israelites across the treacher-
The Egyptians, still weepitig} ous Red sea. Such an event would
bitter tears over the death | naturally come, in the legends of a
of their eldest children, repent-| people, to be regarded as a miracle and
ed quickly of their consent for these
slaves to leave when they actually saw
them moving out of the land. Their
fear of financial loss dried their tears
and promptly hundred chosen
chariots, and all the chariots of Egypt,
and captains over all of them, and the
army” went in> hot pursuit. The He-
brews saw them coming, feared for
their lives, lost any conviction they ever
had about moving and bitterly com-
plained of Moses. We find this ex-
perience duplicated today when people
after taking up righteous social causes
turn their backs at the first criticism,
assail their leaders and argue, “Well,
after all, the old ways were the best.”
Modern counterparts of the ancient
halting Hebrews are more to be con-
demned because of their greater know-
ledge and more specific training.
The Red sea was crossed by the
waves receding in a perfectly natural
way. The old explanation of this cross-
ing was that in some miraculous way a
path was made when a mighty wind,
moving in opposite directions, piled up
the water on either side. The true ex-
planation is that a heavy wind aided the
tide in taking the water out, thus leaving
bare the land. Go to Casco bay in
Maine and see how far out the bare
ground reaches when the tide is “out”.
On such bare land the Hebrews walked
over into the wilderness. The Egyptians
in song and story it was celebrated in
that manner. To be thus dramatically
and instantly freed from one’s enemies
was an unmistakable indication that
the Israelites were being definitely led.
Providence was favoring them. In
poetic form God led them like a pillar
of fire by night and a pillar of cloud
by day. They had this sense of provi-
dential guidance.
No sooner had the Israelites come
into a tight place than vhey began with
one voice to complain. We shall notice
this all through the forty years of the
peninsular wanderings. They were
desparately and weakly human. But it
must not be forgotten that they had but
recently turned their’backs upon lands
and homes and no doubt to the majority
of them the adventure seemed utterly
impossible. At this moment Moses gave
a strange command: “Féar ye not.
Stand still and see the salvation of Je-
hovah which he will work for you to-
day. Jehovah will fight for you and ye
shall hold your peace.”
There are times, following strenuous
activity, when everything seems to de-
pend upon God. There are hours when
the doctors, having exhausted their
medical knowledge, must leave the rest
to providence, There come signfficant
moments in great reformatory efforts
when the strength of the human arm
fails and when God alone can bring
victory. These are the hours when
gateways seem to open in stone walls,
when bridges seem to leap across rivers,
and when the heavens seem filled with
the unseen soldiers of the Almighty.
Not once, but many times, has this very
thing happened in the history of reli-
“six
the tide “in” again. Many who impetu-
ously tried to cross were drowned.
No wonder the writers of Exodus
saw in these unusual experiences the
hand of the divine working in their
favor,
is always danger that reformers will
stop in some comfortable oasis. They
need to go forward to the promised
land. In all such progressive move-
ments we face the danger of stopping
at some pleasant half-way station. At
that point the achievement always
seems too significant and the ultimate
object so far away that only the ringing
yoice of God can send his hosts for-
ward.
If there is one lesson that appears
over again in the Old Testament it is
this very need for completeness. You
cannot stop half way to Canaan. You
must thoroughly subdue the land. You
must drive out all of your enemies. You
must not compromise with the Piilis-
tines. You must not intermarry with
heathen tribes. Go forward—until the
best is reached. Go forward—until
God's will is accomplished.
POINTERS
By Roy L. Smith
The nearest way is
longest route.
sometimes the
It required forty years in the wilder-
ness to téach the children of Israel to
work together as a nation.
In carrying Joseph’s bones back to
the promised land, Moses knew there
could be no promised Jand unless some
things were brought over
past.
The people were in search of a home-
from the
land; God was in search of a self-reliant
nation.
The majority of the people in any
generation will say, “Let us alone, that
we may serve the I
ptian
It has been the history of every nation
that it has grown stronger during its
desert experiences.
There come times when prayer is a
sin—when the only proper prayer is a
forward march.
PRAYER THOUGHT
By William Chalmers Covert
Thou, O God, like a shepherd dost
lead Thy people, and in wisdom and
love dost provide for their needs. Teach
us the penalty of willfulness and per-
versity when we refuse to follow Thy
leadership. Help us as individuals and
as a nation to recognize what is true
wisdom and sound judgment in the or-
dering of our lives and the setting of
our purposes. Lift the goals of good-
ness before all men and the goals of
true greatness before all nations and
animate young and old everywhere with
hopes and desires to know Thee and to
walk in Thy strength.
Look in pity upon nations and other
groups where the privileges sacred to
personality are imperiled. Teach na-
tions the perils of the sword and the
futility of war that they may soon learn
the inevitable ruin of those who seek
greatness by violence and_ injustice.
Bring Peace, O Lord, in our time! For
Christ's own sake. Amen.
DAILY BIBLE R
M. Exodus 13:17-22
T. Exodus 14:10-15
W, Exodus 14 :26-31
T, Exodus 15;11-2-
EADINGS
F. Psalm 77 :11-20
S. Psalm 90 :1-12
S, Psalm 37 ;1-7
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1 often sit and ask me
If I shouldn't or I should,
And I find that my advice to me
Is always pretty gocd .
I never got acquainted with
Myself till here of late;
And I find myself a bully chum.
I treat me simply great.
1 talk with me and walk with me,
And show me right and wrong;
I never knew how well myself
And I could get along.
I never try to cheat me;
I'm as trustfal as can be
No matter what may come and go,
I'm on the square with me.
4 pal that’s all your own;
To be such company for myself
You're never left alone.
You'll try to dodge the masses,
And you'll find the crowds a joke,
If you only treat yourself as well
As you treat other ; folk.
I’ve made a study of myself,
Compare with me the lot,
And I've finally concluded
I'm the best friend I’ve got.
Just get together with yourself,
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Editorials
SECRETARY BERRY’S
REPORT
Receipts from Districts 1936-37
$22,321.44—1935-36, $25,632.47—
Decrease $3,311 03.
Receipts from Voice of Mission.
1936-37, $1,206.47 — 1935-36
$972.07—Increase $234.40,
Loans 1936-37, $3,864.00—1935
Weekly Thought
The bread of bitterness is the food
on which men fullest
the waters of bitterness are
vrow to their
stature
the debatable ford through which they
reach the shores of wisdom; the ashes
beldl
grasped and eaten without fal
e golden fruit of knowledge,
~Onida
Weekly Poem
tet ett
MYSELF AND MF.
Ry George M. Cohan
T'm the beat pal that T ever had,
I like to be with me;
I like te sit and tell myself
Things confidentially,
36, $2,700.00—Increase $1,164 CO
Interest on Special Fund 1935
36, $0.53—Decrease $0.53.
Sale of Books, etc.
$94.49—1935-36,
ercase $116.06.
$240 55 —- De
Miscellaneons 1935-36, $0.20~
ive the price that must be paid] Decrease $0.20,
Total Receipts 1936-37, $27,
486.40--1935-36, $29,545 82.
Net Decrease $2,059.42,
Expenditures: Missionary
Work ‘or Expenses 1936-37, $115
089.75--1935-36, $7,885.43 — In.
crease $3,201.32,
Administration and Genera! Ex
dense 1936-37, $10.40. 66.1935.
34, $13,521.66—Deerease S311 aD
Interest Paid 1936-37, $602 00.~
— $838.50—Decrea se $236.
Ae ee Ae
It's great to know yourself and have
how wel
pee | There was
1956-37
The Negro must be more con-
cerned about creating Christian-
ised public opinion. We are great
on passing resolutions but it
would be interesting to know
how many were passed favoring
the present anti-lynching Icgisia-
tion. How active are we in try-
ing to convert the white man in
the werk-day world? Je must
Net Decrease in Disbursen.eats] be saved from himself, the in-
$1,885.07. fluence of tradition; from un-
Ed.—The statenient above was] ecientii:e and anti-social attitudes.
taken from the “Annual Report’ |In the conversion process today
of the Secretary of Missions, br] the Negro has tools which no
I. L. Berry. it was stibautted] other generation was privileged
to the Peard of Missions a few] to use; the modern use of the
weeks ugo and speaks for itself] Bible, the new history, biology,
\ leader of the church told the} sociolegy and anthropohgy. In
writer that it shows an advance] brief th e modern social, sciences
in the handling of funds in the} and approach to sacred studics
Departinent. have exploded many highly prized
The amount of $27,486.40 is no | and cherisht theories. In the days
enough for our church to raise] te come racial hatred and anti-
for missions. With a coustan | social attitudes in white and black
increase in Dollar Money, how] men will be as curious as a
account for a decrease of $3,011. | diplodocus in a museutn of natural
03 “contributions from Dis | history. The white man must
A mction prevailed re pbe saved. In the act of saving
him, we will save ourselves. 1
————00o——_—-.
Redemption of Loans am
Notes 1936-37, $3,651.52—1935-3o
$4,578.45—Decrease $926.93.
Redemption of Mortgage 1955
36, $677.5U—Decrease $677.50.
Miscellaneous 1936-37, $2,249,4.
—1935-36, $2,384.89 — Decrease
$155.46
Total Disbursements 1956-97
$28,001.36—1935- 36, $20,880 43.
tricts?”
quiring the two Missionary So-
cieties in sending checks to the
foreign field to forward them
thru the Secretary of Missicns
discussion on th¢
HAVE FAITH IN BETHEL
passage of this motion It is plait
= One of the m ee ERS
that the thing needful is acen], ee eee
tralisation of our Missionary ac faithful and loyal’ sects aie
African Methodist family is
tivities in the Department of Mis-
sions. Leaders in the churct
may not see eye to eye on this
important problern but in the fu-
ture it will come. Too division
of authority makes for duplica
tion of effort and impaired ef
fectiveness.
Bethel. Chicago. For years she
has h:fd no church edifice. Fire
and the depression-beset ler ad-
vance. Thru it all she has car-
ried 01 and reported a sum for
Dellar Money under Dr. ti. Y.
Tookes, Bishop of Arkansas,
never equalled in the histcry of
Dr. Berry is filling his positiot | pp, aneeton
with becoming dignity, zeai, and
ardor. Help him to develop the
‘Department of Missions.
000———-_
She continues to pay over a
thousand dollars Dollar Money,
all general claims. and a hundred
or more dollars every ’ quarter,
presiding elder’s salary and out of
deors. A. Wayman Ward is the
resourceful pastor. We have faith
in. him. A beautiful corner iot,
‘ 2 ._| the same which was purchast un-
Dean Wm. Pickens is not iat} Jer the leadership of the late Carl
from being right when he says]. Tanner has heen regaincd. In
that our great job in America is] time Bethel ie going foubuite
saving the white man. He must! pastor Ward is to be congratu
be converted in the New Testa |Jated for even having held the peo-
ment sense of the word. Hi. lyfe toyether, and for having met
heart and mind must be changec {all obligations, general and local,
in his attitude toward people 0.| for having purchast the lot worth
color. We submit that unregen-| seyerai thousands of dollars, for
erate Southern policemen, anc} the building fund on deposit. Tie
rail road conductors present al connection should aid Bethel as
more difficult problem, but we] it aided Metropolitan, Washing-
CONVERTING THE WHITE
MAN
\
| eae 1
will not lose faith. We call upon ton, D. C., years ago. Betlicl
our brother white ministers to] with a little assistance would
helpus, A LL... [lead the connection, —_ :
Pointed Points
POINTED. POINTS
ty and is bringing jn boys and
girls, clothing them and giving
them a new start. We have seet
this with our own eyes. One of
the cldest members js Sister Ela
QUINN CHAPEL, CitICAGO|&* 2nd for 55 years a Quinnite
is ninety years old, the mother SRaM
of African Methodism in thr city
The paster is Dr. T. Dean Scott,
a graduat> from Kings Coilege
ment, pastor of Wesley Chapel
Houston, Texas has been visiting
. i his mother for sever noe
where he studied under the great MR RAS eat ie ed ee
Borden Parker Bowne. i vy visitea their
This i ;
cople in Charl E
Dr. Scott’s second year as pastor D BEREO ira» Dt
The society has 1,745 members
and no mortgage debt. Withir
six weeks they raised $1500. anc
collections amount to $250 pes REV. AND MRS. D. M
Sunday. Last quarter the Trus | Qn, aiid: Presiding Elder
tees reported $2,069. The secicty] yr... Pavetinkisate he
raised for all purposes $3,730.
ville, Kentucky.
Church, Chester. Penna.
REV. JOSEPIL
Centerville, Md.,
Dollar Money at the recent ses-
sion of the Baltimore Confercnce
from 23 menibers. So he is ahea'
of Rey. H. ?. Hawkins who re
“MOTHER QUINN” IS AP-
pearing in a‘brand new dress
The interior has been repaintec
and a modernistic system of light
ing installed. A new painting o
Jesus, the Virgin Mary, and an
gels has heen done back of the
pulpit and choir loft—done in
bronze. Around the walls in the
auditorium hang pictures of the S10 Tonics fobsthose per
bishops. Conspicuous aie those strc
h
ee lens Walleeay Hani) oO PAVe ecclesiastical dys
Quinn, Daniel Alexander Payne,
and John Andrew Gregg.
GARNER
Rev. Garner zaised a
‘A. NEW FURNACE TiIAS BEEN
installed for $850, six new radia-
The Churchman
tors put in, and roof repaired for
2
$630. Decoration at a cost of Afield
$1,533. All paid. The contractor] eee RR RRR REE RRR RRR eRe
said: “This is the first church
white or colored who ever called
me to get my money when the
job ‘was completed.” The socic
ty has voted to renovate and tuck-
point the exterior at cost of $60
The Crack Alton train speeds from
St. Louis to Springfield, Illinois First
visit by the Churchman to the capitcl
city where he was serving his firth ap-
pointment and was transferred a few
months before his election.
THE JUNIOR CHOIR OF 35 The Churchman gazes to his right
voices put on an operetta and|out of the car window across rolling
raised $102. They have their An-| plains drest in living green. undulaing
nual Conference quota. The Men’s| hills, crops are in good shape in
Cl < Illinois where Indians once roamed.
ub purchast a set of dishes for Ri Meet ta co : tod Si
sot The thar Wenn ezw amar of God six
$250. Ten new organizaticn | feet tall, keen of eye, straight hair
have been formed. Quinn does] and strong voice. He was astride a
not have rallies, but days:. Child-| chestnut sorrell horse with one ear
rev’s, Boys’, Girls’ Community prickt to the front. On his back was
ETS, s ,
, : ; in saddle. The b
then Beys and Girls. From these eed Oca ee
i tained a Bible, a hymn book, and
thus far $1,250 has been raised. | copies of the Christian Recorder.
DR. T. JEFFERSON CLE- Springfield, Illinois. ; ;
to return and worship with one of th
most splendid congregations in the
connection.
Sydes, brother of the late Dr. M. F}|WARDEAN ELIZABETH NICHOLS
Sydes of the First District.
dj sces_to Peoria, Illinois for the Sun
day School Convention of the Spring-
ported $73.25 from 50 meinters Louis, where he worships with Dr
total of} Frank Madison Reid, and the St. Paul
is reaching out into the communi wept for joy,
When the stranger’s name was askt,
he replied: “I am from the upper
world, a personal friend of RICHARD
ALLEN. My name is William Paul
Quinn.
Have just left the pulpit of St Panl,
It was a pleasure
The pastor is Dr. J. H
And the Churchman saw joy turned
to sorrow when at the Lake Spring-
Frank Madison Reid and family} field a young man was drowned while
visited Mrs. Reid’s family at Dan-| Out swimming on Sunday afternoon
Jesus spent the Sabbath in the Syua
gogue and rendering social service.
The Churchman writes from Spring
and field, Illinois, where on Sunday nigh
ed alhe talkt to a packt house at St. Johu
reception, June 39th, by Murphy Rev. K. J. Siddall, Pastor. Great occa-
sion.
Rey. Siddall has done a full day’s work
and has proven himself to be one o
the most resourceful ministers in the
reported $4( | church.
The Holy Ghost came as of old
From Springfield the © Churchman
From thence to Saint
field District,
Society. May the immortal presence
of William Paul Quinn accompany us
From Springfield. [llinois, th
Churchman. went to Peoria, where h
attended the Sunday School Conven
tion of the Springfield District. Th
Presiding Elder is Dr. C. E. Brooks
a connectional figure, and the Supt
is Mrs. Georgia L Pierson, of De
eatur.
The Churchman found
young people in attendance and dis
cussing problems of vital interest to
them. The host was Dr. I. S. Stone
and Ward Chapel.
scores 0
Prom‘nent ministers present: Rev
erends G. T. Shaw, I. M. D. Wash-
ington, T. H. Stoner, and Wiley, Mrs.
Shaw accompanied her husband. The
Churchman spoke on Thursday night
and early Friday morning motored
with Rey. Stoner to Springfield, where
he entrained for St. Louis.
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
that will lead to the greatest
With such a plan of Religious Educa-
tion as you are advocating we have
PO PPO PO DOSS OOOOH
Birthday Greetings
MRS. J. W. WITHERSPOON
Greenville, S. C.
MRS. EDNA M. WILLOUGHBY
St. Paul, Cambridge, Mass.
New York, N. Y.
ANNIE POOLE COLLIER
New Jersey
you realize in vour writings that in-
telligence is
character.
fundamental Christian
I trust that you will ever keep the
Christian Recorder on that high level
sood.
no need to ask if there is an intellec-
tual reaction of youth toward the un-
derstanding of Jesus’
Yours for success, I am
program.
Very respectfully yours,
J..L. RUSSELL,
General Superintendent, Saint Paul A,
M. E. Sunday School, Saint Louis,
Missouri.
Dear Editor:
Reading the Christian Recorder is
like just getting news from home over
in this foreign field. I am glad to get
the paper. I wait and look forward
each week for the Church news. We
really can find news in the Recorder
since you have been the Editor, and
get so much information from it. With
prayers and faith in God, I hope you
success.
I remain, yours,
REV. C. P. JONES, Pastor
Oakville, Ontario.
THE LYNCHING RECORD FOR
THE FIRST SIX MONTHS
OF 1937
Dear Sir:
I send you the following information
concerning lynching for the first six
months of this year. I find according
to the records compiled at Tuskegee
Institute in the Department of Records
and Research that in the first six months
of 1937 there were four lynchings. This
is the same number as for the first six
months of 1935 and 1936, and 2 less than
the number 6 for the first six months
Dear Dr. Singleton:
Having read your July Ist issue of
the Christian Recorder I congratulate
you on the splendid thought present-
ed on the present day issues that now
confront us. To my mind in our Re-
ligious Education today we need mor
of 1934.
All of the persons lynched were Ne-
groes. The offenses charged were:
murder, 3; rape, 1.
The States in which lynchings occur-
red and the number in each State are
as follows: Alabama, 1; Georgia, 1;
WHILE AT EBENEZER, He inquired where the writer had] of the scientific method, the truthful Mississippi, 2.
Evanston, in two vears Dr. Scott been and was informed “The Sesqui-
. Centennial at’ Memphis.” The man
took k : ‘
Bee in TRS ee wy, members, and was happy to know that Allen's
Paid $4,400 on the mortgage debt eburch had lived nearly a century and
His work at Quinn is monument-| a half, The writer told him of our
methods of reaching the facts and in
terpretations of the spiritual truths of
yesterday so that they will bring vivid_
ly to our mind the practical applica-
tion of this present day. TI am pleas-
al. The Social Service Dept. has| fine Bishops, General Officers, Min-) ed to ote that you recognize that in
distributed over 2000 garments isters and large number of members,| order to be good we need to know]of Springfield and Central Illionis are
and pairs of shoes, The church
of colleges, departments, papers tnd] something ;
the ALLEN Building. The stranger thought the opposite. Thank God that
some Christians have
Very truly yours,
F. D. PATTERSON,
President.
Springfield, Llinois
One hundred and fifty-three churches
enrolled to participate in the twenty-
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Ise will sent to college that-they migiit return money than they could have done had|generations the people who worked
outlook of the church| interpretations and changing categories | walked out from his home by Fai
ee Seiad to form a Sort of culttired group whose | they not gone to college. Parents were those farms labored to cies —
? t The bit School, should be yery| not throw him off his course. The great | knowing where he went, He f i wt Hi lidge voice cries out continually duty it wa3 to set the “standard” for told that it paid to educate; that edu: bit of fertility lags the soil. 6 —
oung S Pitas kes ae "young people are| fact of Genesis is that the Power in] God chad called him. By faith he saw \lio will go for us? Whom shall we)the rest of the commiunity. These|cation was a good itivestitient, onic that] year they ploughed and reaped, —
4 icc ae wwe for their ad-|the making of our world was neither |the Good World which was to be, not <cnd ee ( : favored few, the “inteligentia”, lived to| paid big dividends in actual cash. Thisfall, leaving nothirig. Aftd today, there
now ared to move i :
perfectly. He saw it as a Jew woul
Personality, God. see it. But discounting his Jewish bias,
On the other hand, the Theologian |his narrow_nationalism which charac-
who insists that the Truth of Genesis | terized his descendants, he saw it. And
can not -be stated in any other terms | seeing it, by faith he went to join God
in its accomplishment. Under the stars
More and more of them| Chance nor blind Force, but a Living fon any way? What
: is nothing there to take and the farm
wai not fdr frditi tHe drulh wheh He
-uidl that education was the liarmonious
development of all faculties and powers.
What i§ duc: themselves and pointed with pride to concept still has its appeal in certain }is nothing there to fake arid the a
their diplomas as evidence of their |quarters. The world is full of workers} houses stand empty-and deserted: oO
superiority. ‘This “ciilturdl eid” had | wlio ste no more than their pay check. it is with this bread and butter cid of
its advantages, but because of its uiter |But that i8 not. thé Wilberforce ideal.| education. Here at Wilberforce, front
narrow selfishness, it was limited. Then | Here, young men and wotnen come and|the very start, the fathers eg
Page ance
institutions of
able to
higher
d we are solve
ms which heretofore have
} MYSELF AND I | scemed difficult.
than those employed by these aucien
: ey farue broucior he : ‘ \t WilBerforce, education is not the]in the. course of years there caine to Prepare to return to their communities the Serice pr bier cane
1 ha ‘ ~ = Pre ts, sik in our| “Titers is equally guilty of surface read- one night he told that in the new thing mere acquisition of facts, but the de-]the front what has been called the not to be mere sponges ailsortins all eee a ete ce emintgicttee
I war ) as =i ‘h oy cial at-|img- The so called conflict between | which God is about to do, his seed shall velopment of personality. The history|“bread and butter end” of education.|from their surroundings. Not long ago|that they re Theda eneee
i i © pe Beanie SS Science and Religion is nothing more} be as numerous as the stars which be- { hemselvés 1
hile their little minds of educition in this couritry reveals a certain Southern]|to literally pour
now while 11 1 minds
Our young men and women were urged|we passed through
th sor ) an love or| : . ii than this age old “sham battle” between | deck the heavens. Under the spell of abieral trerid toward the Wilberforce | to go to college.that they tight returfi|States. The farms were deserted. The thereby _enriching and blessing
rape.» PERS: way ea = “surface reading” Educators and Scien-|it, faithful Abraham worked with God ideal. In the earlier days, young men|to their respective communities to éx- broken dowri fences, the barren, untill- } community.
pecial program should be introduced a 5 i :
and left the Good World nearer to real-
ization than when he worked alone up
in Ur of the Chaldeans.
and glee tists on the one hand and “surface read-
Estes ing” Theologians and churchmen on the
* vill receive the necessary training.
helf other.
! hicl I of special families and privilege were|fract from their communities more|ed farms, told a story of afiuse. For (Continued on page 10)
urch by which our teachers Me oe
\
St Sf i ee tet
The most important thing for th
ole and the Adults to do is t
+ pe
time~by criticizing eac!
SNAPPY STORIES
t and get toget " yes ak in Creations
A MYSTIC [ nlans- for. 2 py ae ee era"! 2° That in the unfinished tasks, we | people.
te youth to the Church. New’ is ous are called upon to work with him.
pportunity and we should grasp it
before it is lost
MISS DAVIE ROBERTS,
Urbana, Illinois.
“<The Christian
Recorder Pulpit
a |
BACCALAUREATE SERMON, WIL-
BERFORCE UNIVERSITY,
JUNE 6, 1937
HIS POLITICS
Brother sid the smooth politic
WHAT YOUTH WANTS”
/
(Springfield District S. S. Convention)
By Chas. S. Spivey
ad t L have chosen| “We then’ ss workers together with
lit the| God beseech you . .°.” 2nd Cor. 6:1-2
Working With God In Building A
Good World
Scriptures contain no argument
r the existence of God. The writers
of Holy Writ are unique in this particu-
They seem to feel that fer the
man unable to see God in the world
ibout him, who was too blind to per-
cive the invisible beneath the visible,
: ~ : |... | there was no argument adequate. They
& coure™ felt that God had not failed to leave
to his Handi-
|
|
|
|behind him a witness
ni “°"| work in the world, and that it was their
"| task therefore to point out the evidence
ad simply,
on went. | Suggestively I think, the story of Di-
ine Revelation opens with God at work
jin his world, building a Good World and
ome Person aiter whom they! working therein for hummer perfection.
yecnuxe f ma") This ancient preacher says that “in
am ‘ r er char Cae a
tain ‘ithe beginning” God worked and a good
. t wer #ermres. world resulted from these labors. Of
f th reen rething to de
bis , | course he emolovs
ation fe hin
‘days” and = many
other crude impliments of his age, his
real message however, is that the con-
bewildered, and
e . .
Our text is suggestive.
tion it says,
By implica-
oO
h
It can be established that God’s work
vas not confined to that period of “days”
to which reference has been made. Cre-
ation was rather the Beginning. The
goal set for a Good World in this begin-
ning is only prophetically realized in
Revelation. But that is a long, long
| story, covering AGES. From the Day
of “in Beginning” to the Day when the
heavenly hosts sing their song of re-
demption and final triumph, “The Lord
God Omnipotent _ reigneth,” many
things have taken place in this old
world. In the interim, sin has entered.
With sin came Ignorance, Injustice,
Greed, Hate, Murder, War! To rid the
world of these; to redeem humanity
from their cursed influence, this is the
unfinished task of God. This is the
task to which he invites you today. To
bring in a sinless world, where “nations
shall not lift up sword against nation,
neither shall they learn War anymore”.
... Where swords are beaten into plow-
shares and spears into pruning hooks.
A New Earth, this is the work of God.
This is the task to which he invites you
today.
Our text implies that God does not
work alone. One day a great teacher
came before his class with two roses,
one in each hand. “Class,” he said, “I
hold here the simple unpretentious wild
rose. This is what happens when God
works alone, I hold‘here, an American
Beauty. This is what God does when
Man Works With Him.” Some one has
gone so far as to suggest that if Adam
had worked with God, a different story
might have resulted. This much is clear,
God's first effort at building a Good
World failed. Therefore, God repented
himself. Perhaps old man Adam had
too much done for him. He had know-
ledge, but he had never burned the mid-
night oil, as you have done. He had
Virtue, Holiness,’ but he had not ac-
quired it by the hard rule of trial and
error. He had a Garden, but he had
never dug a single ditch, nor built a
hedge, nor planted a tree. “Wé know
this much about life in this old world,
that one can have too much done for
him. If brother Adam had burned the
midnight oil, struggled with sin and
wrong, planted his own garden, his
chances for remaining there would have
been greater. ‘
Moses looked out upon an ugly world.
He might have asked, Where is God
1 That God’s work was not finished|and his program for a good world?
Slavery With all its cursedness held his
Mighty Egypt dominated the
world. What could he, Moses, do about
it? He belonged to the despised race,
the enslaved minority. Where was
God now? What could he do with a
situation so helpless? One prayed to
Ged on purely personal matters but
what could even God do with reference
to such problems of economics, national
and international politics? One day his
soul grew sick within. He saw a wicked
Egyptian beating a Jew. His passion
got the better of him. With a mighty
blow he felled the Egyptian and buried
him secretly in the same sands. What
an error. Moses was yet to learn that
God’s way of building the good world
was a non-violent way. Wars in which
the passions and hates of men come
into play, settle nothing, make nothing.
We shall have a good world when men
have learned the futility of War. One
day on the hillsides of Midian, Moses
thought it all over. Surely something
could be done, surely the cause was not
lost. Out from the burning bush came
the voice of God: “Take off the shoes
from off thy feet, for the ground upon
which thou standest is holy ground.”
Moses returned to work with God, and
the cause of a Good world moves on.
Noble souls among us have heard the
call of God. They too have gone out
by faith to work with God.
Richard Allen heard the call and went
out as did faithful Abraham of old. Al-
len felt that you can not have a Good
World wherein dwelleth righteousness
without having a Brotherhood big
enough to include the Negro. So long
as the church takes an unbrotherly at-
titude toward the Negro, just so long
will the day of a good world be de-
layed. a
Daniel A, Payne, too, heard the call.
Driven out of Charleston, S. C., he came
to these grounds, made sacred because
here he dedicated his life, here he vowed
to work with God. I do not hesitate to
tell you that the grounds are hallowed—
bought with the sacrifices, toils’ and
tears of the Fathers who came under
the direction of Payne to work with
God in building a Race ready for citi-
zenship in the Good World of Prophecy.
These grounds were dedicated to’ the
Preparation of Negro Youth for service
with God... If you have not learned
that while you tarried on these holy
often inves th the cause of children] trofling directing power behind all this
‘traving away from the church |activity, is none other than the Lord
‘large number of parents in this} God
Wwe enennrave their children jr doing} The Educator, therefore, who sees no
‘Wings whieh they know will prone} more in these marvelous stories than
detrimental to their well-being socner| their ancient frame work and outgrown
or later, Tf our parents won't take categories, is guilty of the most puerile
‘ny interest in ns, we muxt take it] eurface reading. To regret their Truth
nN ourselves. We py organize our | because it wears the dress of antiquity
selves towether and fieht this growing|is not at all scientific. To demand of
Yack of interest, rhis indifference, anit] these ancient writers the nomenclature
his T don't care manner among we | Of modern science is too amateurish for
Ti we don't show. any
ansiety over] serious refutation. Such attitudes do
the state we are slipping inte a0 onel not become the true scientist. The real
The failure of the first attempt did
not destroy the ideal. God shall have
grounds, then you have missed that
very thing for which our fathers labor-
ed. If your education has not brought
a sinless World. He thenceforth began|¥ou face to face with this noble ideal,
to call to his assistance co-workers, then it has not fully done its work. I
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PAGE EIGHT
THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER
er
SPRINGFIELD, ILL.
(Contion
¢ 5)
first season of y evening open
to be
union services,
of the High School
t 29
from July 18th
Augus
Summer t
ion cam
orga ng in
summer of 1917
town churches cc
ship.
The followi
preachers for th
L Waldorf,
Methodist
Rev. J
Park I
John T
Prest
Chica
Oden, Pastor
Church, Chi
erar
Church
if
ale, Secretary
irer,
MER ALE.
OBSERVATIONS OUT EAST
C. Hatcher
id, “Go
d to
turous
ty, “Go East
I
when you
to see a
cil of
merica which rece
ey Center A. M. E, Church
i
rg Pa., led on by that great
leader of me Bishop Reverdy ¢ Ran-
som, D. D.,, it was our good pleasure to
witne ' great and inspiring session of
this Co We can never forget or |
fully estimate the wonderful impression |
made upon us there, The great address
delivered by Bishop Ransom, the dy-
namic sermon preached by
Bishop
the eloquent and logical
delivered by
David H
Iedreas
Sims
Dr. Joseph Gomez,
coming Son of Allen, one of the fu-
ture Bishops of the A. M E. Church,
\llow us to say that the A. M. E. Con-
nection ought to be proud of Dr. Gomez
because he iy
one of the men who can
be relied pon ta take care of the
in-
\frican Methodism anywhere
and at any time
terest of
Space will not permit
all that we
this session of the ¢ oune
as to say
could say about
il, but the whole
Race is indebted to Bishop Ransom and
on the lawn];
ce. This
1 dow
rman;
Hudson | ?!
Vice-|
1 ob- |
ntly |
his associates for the organization of
this feature of Negro church life and
iving us an opportunity for great
thus
achievements.
air
tO} an
their lives.
the
WN= | op
daughters.
D.
op I
feren
sided o
its elected during the
1 and fifty
G
1 years
Methodism,
id H. Sims, D. D.,
nop of the
es of Alabama.
was our first time
that
raised quite
$10,000.00
We
all claims.
d with women dressed in
»€ Christian Missions,
sure to speak at this session
e them know
of
Alabama
Mrs. M. E. Sims, the
wife of our good
RB
wera
De. EG
sions, has made a wonderful impression
| thruout the Connection. He knows his
|Job and is giving
ere we sa
elected
Manager of the A M. E
Book ¢ oncern, Dr. G. E. Curry,
tion. A
|ders, Bishops
so that all who would, could get them.
| All hail to Dr. Curry f
ing of the new
Building,
th
ers may have each week’s issue on
or
before Saturday
We are sure here-
after in appreciation of the heroic effort
nade by him to give the A. M. E. Church
her former place in the City of Phila-
delphia, that our Allen Day returns will
be larger than ever before. Associated
with him we saw the Erudite Editor of
the Christian Recorder, our good f,
Dr. George A Singleton,
as the (CHURCHMAN)
him push the cause of the Ch
eorder,
tiend
better known
and heard
ristian Re-
the oldest newspaper in the
world printed by Negroes. Dr. Single-
ton is an orator who can take his Place
with Socrates, Homer, and McKinley.
The whole A. M. E, Church admires
From this meeting we motored to
ew York to visit our father and mother
omfort them as they face the sun-
This indeed was a
to us to see them as well
as they are, spending
1 the home of our sister,
Glass, the sweetest sister
orld and to them the most
After spending
, we caught the train
Philadelphia, where we were met by
H. Sims and motored to
Media, to attend the Philadelphia Con-
hich was in session and pre-
er by one of the greatest Bish-
ops that ever lived, the Bishop W. H.
| Heard who was assisted by one of the
one
of African
His grace, the Rt. Rey.
the presiding
Ninth Episcopal District,
mpromising the sixth Annual Con-
f As a son treats
her, is the way that Bishop Sims
s himself to Bishop Heard. This
to attend a confer-
for
DOLLAR MONEY and $15,000.00 for
ll never saw it on this
ore, but this is what you will
ee when you visit the Philadelphia
f It was Missionary Day
arrived and saw the church
lie white, put-
tee; | "& Over a great program for the cause
It was our good
and
that our good women
under the leadership of
hop, were doing as they are pushin, prince. He gave us évery Pee TRANG
rd the cascaid erst fla MG ~| had a delightful time and we worshiped
in, The Beceeasa a Minions ees with him and preached for him. Bridge
; te P -,. ,| Street Ch i
“nt and on Friday night Presided| e mse crits latge crowd aud
great Missionary Mass Meeting. we hope we are able to do some good
—ey 4 _ . S| Sund Ni: "4 m4
Bere Secretyey geste Sunday Night we were the guest of Dr.
flowing co; i ’ iri -
good account of Sey - A c Bie: that was spiritual.
ind the funds intrusted to his care.} > .* “5 pepe pba AAG: §
aw for the first time our new. |&t#™ for God and African Methodism.
in a very definite contribution to African
2 \ great array of display vf Soaks Methodism in giving us Emanuel
c material for Pastors Presiding EL Church. He is the leader of the New
and. Chrchessave fealty York Conference and will be electedone
to be purchased and reasonably priced of the Bishops of our Church. You can’t
or the repurchas-| While in New York City, we attended
\. M. E. Book Concern | and spoke to the Ministers’
and printing and mailing of | they
re Christian Recorder so that afl read- | ment as well as did the New York Con-
him and when he has done his job well
=
The Calendar
July 12-26—World Conference on
Wotk—Oxford, Bnglatd,
August 3-18—World Cohfererice oh Faith ad
Order—Edinburgh, Scotland. :
August 10-21—South Carolina Youti;
Conference, Rey. J. S. Benn, Presj-
dent:
August 17—A Religious Convocation incliding
the A. C. E. League, Missionaty Soci.
eties and Sunday Scliool Conventions of
the Baltimore, Virginia, Westetn N. C,
as Editor of this great paper, will it
1944 make him one of the Bishops of
the church. At the seat of the Phila-
delphia Conference, we met otir good
friend Dr. J. H. Clayborn, the hustling
Editor of the Southern Christian Re-
corder, the one man that has done his
bit to sell the A. M. E. Church to the
Race. Dr. Clayborn has done his work
so well that it is already conceded that
he will be elected to the Bishopric in
1940. Your humble servant is praying
that he will be successful in his aspir-
ation because it is our desire to be his
most worthy successor. While here,
we met again Dr. A. J. Allen, the polish-
ed representative of the American Bible
Society. Dr. Allen is a credit to the
Race and the A. M. E. Church. It is
our candid opinion that Dr. A. J. Allen
will lead the class of Bishops who will
be elected in 1940. Alabama recognizes
him as her son and will be counted when
the roll is called, solidly behind him.
His stock is increasing thruout the Con-
nection. It will be easily discerned that
the entire First District will give him
large support. While here we were in-
vited to accompany Bishop Sims to
Philadelphia where he was programmed
to speak at Tindley Temple. This was
the largest church we have ever attend-
ed. Here we saw and heard Walter
White, Secretary of N. A. A. C. P., and
{| Congressman Gavagan of New York,
tell of the struggle they had getting the
Anti-Lynching Bill passed thru the
House of Representatives of our Nat-
ional Congress. This indeed to us was
a treat. We took our leave from here
and went back to New York where we
were scheduled to preach the following
Sunday in the morning, at Bridge
Street Church, Brooklyn, where the
Rev. M. E. Jackson, is the popular and
successful pastor. Dr. Jackson is a
Life ang
and N. C. Conferences, at Kittrell Col.
lege, N. C. Rev. J. A. Valentime, Pas.
tor and Charman Publicity Committee,
M. H. DAVIS, Bishop
August 18—Onitario Annual Coniferetice,
Chatham, Ontario, Rev. W. C.
Perry, 251 Park Street. Bishop J.
A. Gregg.
August 24-29—Religious Education Institute
9th Episcopal District, Montgomery, Ala,
Drs. J. W. Walker, Pres. I. H. Bonner,
Vice Pres., A. Wayman Jennings, Ex.
Sec., L. Sybl Taylor, Rev. Harry Rich
ardson, John Dawkins, A. Woods, and
J. L. Calhoun, Directors.
August 24-26—Kentucky Congress of
Youth, Monticello, Ky., Rev. A. P,
White, President.
August 25—Puget Sound Conference,
Tacoma, Washington, Rev. J. L
Sanders, 1407 South Yakuma St.
Bishop Noah W. Williams.
Sept. 1—Michigan Annual Conference,
Ft. Waytte, Indiana, Rev. G. L.
Wayne, 827 Francic Street. Bishop
J. A. Gregg.
Sept. 8—Northwestern Annual Confer-
ence, Keokuk, Jowa, Rev. Lewis A.
McGee, 415 N. 7th Street. Bishop
J. A. Gregg.
California Conference, Parks Chapel,
Oakland, Calif., Rev. A. W. John-
son, 1326 Ashby Ave. Bishop Noah
W. Williams.
Sept. 15—Southern California Confer-
ence, Los Angeles, Calif., Rev. H.
M. Collins, 8th and Towne Streets.
Bishop Noah W. Williams,
Sept. 22—Indiana Annual Conference,
~Kokomo, Ind., Rey. H. L. P, Jones,
1047 N. Kennedy Street. Bishop J.
A. Gregg.
Colorado Conference, Albuquerque,
New Mexico. Rev.'A. L. Hamilton,
311 West Cole Street. Bishop Noah
W. Williams.
Sept. 29—Illinois Annual Conference,
Cairo, Ill, Rey. J. A. Randolph, 420
17th Street. Bishop J. A. Gregg.
Nebraska Conference, Trinity
Church, Kansas City, Kans., Rev.
L. P. Bryant, 438 Greely Street.
Bishop Noah W. Williams.
October 6—Chicago Annual Conference,
Chicago, Ill, Rev. G. W. Williams,
2241 Maypole Street. Bishop J. A.
Gregg. %
Kansas Conference, Emporia, Kans.
Rev. M. M. Matthews, 312 West
62nd Street. Bishop Noah W. Wil-
liams.
Mexico and Rio Grande Confer-
ence, Kingsville, Texas. Rev. ae
D. Ward Nichols, at Emanuel. This
Was a great sight. Here we saw an over-
pro-
Dr. Nichols, in our mind, has made a
heat hita. He knews hod to do things,
Alliance and
graciously gave us their indorse-
ference that we attended at Albany, for
the Editor-Manager of the Southern
Christian Recorder for 1940, At the
seat of the New York Conference we
had an opportunity to speak and push
the claims of Alabama. Here we heard
Prof. A. E. Selby tell of his struggle in
his effort to get Possession of the A. M.
E. Sunday School Union in Nashville, W. Thomas. Bishop George B,
Tenn. The Conference went on record Young.
as endorsing him for the position and| Oct. 13—Kast Texas Conference,
pledged their sympathy and whole- Athens, Texas. Rey. J. Frances;
hearted support. Associated with Prof. Baker. Bishop George B. Young..
Selby was Rev. C, W. Abbington. Here
we met one of the finest set of men that
it has been ours to meet anywhere.
Bishop Heard was ably assisted here by
Bishop D. H. Sims. We were able to
Oct. 20—Northwest Texas Conference,.
Abiline, Texas, Rey. J. R. McGhee,
Bishop George B. Young.
Oct. 27—Southwest Texas Conference,
Weimar, Texas. Rev. W. P. Perry.
THURSD:
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pishop George B. Young. of Allen University—the men are not
gouth West Missouri Conference,| out looking for degrees—they are look-
Allen Chapel, Kansas City, Mo.]ing fora MAN. I think I represent the
rev. A. R. Fox, 813 East 10th St.] inner thoughts of churchmen like Gar-
pishop Noah W. Williams. McClellan, Hemmingway, Thomas,
30—North Missouri Conference,) Nance, Spears, Benbow, Jenerett, Coe
Macon Mo. Rev. W. M. Jackson,| Robinson, Brogdon, Lewis, M. J. Jack-
107 East 3rd Street. Bishop Noah] son, Marcus J. Sumpter ,Gadsou and
W. Williams. others in making the above declaration.
j-Texas Conference, Pt. Arthur,| From boyhood to now, my ideal min-
ee. Rey. E. W. Prince, 432] ister has been and is the Rey. L. Ruffin
West Tenth Street. Bishop Geo.| Nichols, of Charleston, S. C. This dis-
B Young. tinguished prelate has contributed from
; 1o_-West Texas Conference, Som-| his churches and districts over $50,000
‘ib ville Texas. Rev. N. H. Melton.|to Allen University. I read of him a
BishOe Geo. B. Young. few minutes ago in the S. C. Edition-
Missouri Conference, St. James| History of the American Negro by
Church, St. Louis, Mo. Rev. J. A.| Caldwell—the following : a
Dames, 4311 St. Ferdinand Street.| “Soon after his conversion Dr. Nichols
3ishop Noah W. Williams. joined the conference and began preach-
‘oy. 17—Northeast Texas Conference, | ing at Greensboro, N. C.,, in 1878. From
Terrell, Texas, Rev. J. Mark John-| that time to this he has devoted himself
con. Bishop George B. Young. with singleness of purpose to the work
y. 24—North Texas Conference] of the Master and has a fruitful minis-
> Wichita Falls, Texas, 316 Park St.|try. After preaching at Greensboro, he
Bishop George B. Young. also pastored at Pittsboro, Halifax and
Dec. |—Central Texas Conference, San! Magnolia, N. C. He tells the balance
Marcos, Texas. Rey. F. D. Cran- of his ministry thus: “In 1878 Bishop J.
j Bishop George B. Young. M. Brown transferred me from the
North Carolina conference to Marion,
S. C., where I remained for three years.
¢ that the men of the First District} From there I was appointed presiding
ave the highest regard for Bishop | elder of the Marion district, serving one
ins. They treat Bishop Heard as they| year when Bishop Dickerson sent me
jould a father. Every care and con-|to the Charleston District, I stayed here
fideration is given him. We did not | one year because Emanuel church had
ay here thru Sunday but were asked| asked for me. I preached four years
y Dr. Harry Anderson, to go back to| at Emanuel in Charleston and then was
New York City and preach on Sunday | appointed presiding elder of the Edisto
Bethel, the first Church in the Con-| district by Bishop Shorter, which I
ference. Here we found an inspiring | served four years. Then Bishop Arnett
pngregation and we tried to preach to| sent me back to Emanuel to build a
em in the usual Hatcher Way. This] brick church. I went back and started
shaw.
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as a great service and we never shall] the erection of the present Emanuel at
orget the impression made upon us.]a cost of $60,000. From here we went
here is no need for any of us to be|to the Georgetown district and stayed
armed. The A. M. E. Church is alive] our time out, and was sent by Bishop
ind is still full of fire, North, South.|Grant to Morris Brown. We went to
ast and West. work and finished the church and paid
off an indebtedness of $5,000. From here
we were sent back to the Georgetown
district. Served five years and went
from there to the Kingstree district
under Bishop W. D. Chappelle.”
The above story was written 17 years
her letter to this paper the meeting|ago. Dr. Nichols is still one of the
ithe trustees of Allen University | leading presiding elders in the State
hich is to be held soon—will have been | and is carrying on with remarkable suc-
ritten into history and the new presi- | cess.
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God in makin
© certain quali
t I dn ¢ first among
Consecration. ...~ © Moses ne
was down in Egypt
had been
bring more
lawy
apparently so rare
Men wh
sinned and
eginning. Ye
g abbi. I as
e and people thought of the antics
M e He replied that he per-
a ‘8 not at all excited. Then
| t > me with eyes flashing with
man did you ever ask your
self what had become of the Pharoahs
and mighty Egypt? When you wish
to know their
story you must dig into
Mother earth
The sands and mud of
ed them away, Where is
haughty Babylon and those who followed
im her train of oppression
One by
time have carri
and hate?
one they have fone hack fo
all the while the Jew ¢ arries
on with God. Young man, remember
this those who permit their Passions,
their hates, their implements of War
to control them are doomed,”
h
the dust
The Jew
% survived because he has felt that
with God there is no defeat,
amon
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AERA
Class of 1937
You go out today {to face an ugly
world, Ignorance, Injustice, Greed,
Hate, War, are still with us. The Good
World of phophecy has not yet come
into being. I beseech you to join ap
with God. Traly you stand where Moses
of old stood. God speaks to you, Take
off thy shoes off thy feet for the ground
whereone thou standest is holy ground.
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You are called to serve a people on
whose soul the dreadful marks of slay-
ery have been deeply cut. We shall
not have that Good World until they
under God come into their full place
among the peoples of earth. Go to
this task, not as those who would ihem-
selves above and apart from our strug-
gling people, not as those who would
exploit them, but as those would serve
them. From the very nature of |
case, no workers can serve the Nes
so well as another Negro, no onc ‘
lead him into this bigger and better !
like one of his own. Here on ‘i
sacred spot, I bid you consecrate y°
life this unfinished task of God ir bu'!
ing a world where there shall be
more Ignorance, Prejudice, Hate, Gre’
War.—God bless youthis day.
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ATE SUNDAY SCHOOGL AND
WEAGUE INSTITUTE AND
SCHOOL OF METHODS
Allen ‘University, Columbia,
South Carolina
Presiding Elders, Ministers,
Sunday Sehool and League Work-
throughout the State of South
olinat
This - to officially notify you that|to be
the State Sunday School and League
Institute and School of Methods will
hold the Annual Session at Allen Uni-
yersity, Columbia, S, C, Angust 11
, 13th, 1937,
We are asking every Minister to
see that.every League and Sunday
School in the State be represented by
delegates, We are asking the Presid-
ing Elders to see that their Districts
send up their qnuoto of delegates. A
competent faculty will be on hand to
conduct the classes both in the Sunday
School and League departmenis: Text
books will be furnished the deleg ites at
the Institute. :
Bishop and Mrs.
in attendance
J. S. Flipper will be
at the Institute and
several othey distinguished visitors.
A Mitiisterial Seminar will be held
in connection with the Institute to
which all Ministers of the State are
invited to take an active part.
pétent instructors will conduct
Ministerial classes also.
LET EVERYBODY COME!!
(MISS) OLIVE B. LISBON,
Com-
the
Execntive Secretary, State Sunday
School and League « Institute.
Address: Box 426, Holly Hill, S. C
From Other Papers
SEES VITALS OF DEAD
AS SPARES FOR LIVING
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parts of the bodies of newly-dead per-
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The fact that some tissues of the body
are capable of functioning hours after
the heart stops beating caused Dr. Al-
cine of the Mayo Clinic, Rochester,
Minn., to make the suggestion.
Reporting in the Quarterly Review
of Biology, published here, on a study
he had made, he said:
“Some day, when we learn how to
prevent the autolysis (breaking down
of their own accord) of transplanted
organs, surgeons will be seeking for the
best methods of preserving tissues re-
moved from healthy persons who have
met sudden death. Already the Rus-
sians are experimenting with red blood
cells removed from the dead, such cells
being kept on ice until needed for trans-
fusion.”
Dr. Alvarez found that the time be-
tween stoppage of circulation and ir-
reparable disintegration of the tissues
ranged from a few minutes in the higher
centers of the brain to several hours
certain nerve fibres of -the ab-
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reported, had been made to. sur-
vive for even days, the period de-
pending somewhat on temperature and
other factors.
RICHES IN TEST TUBES
Science Creates New Wealth
While economists endlessly write and
publish their profound and wordy
guesses about “economic trends,”
ists quietly work in their pungent
laboratories MAKING economic trends.
Within the past few years they have
found ways to make-horn buttons for
automobiles, knobs, handles, all manner
of molded “plastic” articles, as well as
fabries and paints, out of soy beans. It
is predicted that presently ladies will
appear in modish frocks made of soy
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All this causes soy beans to become
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the Chinese raised soy beans. The
Chinese eat them. Americans do not
like the flavor; left to make their way
in America on their appetite appeal, soy
beans would have remained unknown.
But chemists discovered INDUSTRIAL
uses for them. Now nobody knows
how many billions of dollars will be
made by farmers and manufacturers
and workmen as the industrial use of
soy beans expands.
Noisy politicians rise to fame by bel-
lowing about the "redistribution of
wealth”; few of us ever hear the names
of research scientists who CREATE
NEW WEALTH to be distributed. Not
only is our republic sometimes ungrate-
ful, it often does not even have the
faintest idea whom it OUGHT TO BE
GRATEFUL TO.
Science, always versatile, comes for-
ward now with a device to help save
us from our lethal foolishness on the
This is a—
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FOUNDED BY SLAVES, TOWN 50
YEARS OLD
July 7—(AP)-
This bustling Negro community of about
Mound Bayou, Miss.,
8,000 persons, founded by former slaves,
is dressing up for its fiftieth birthday
party. A week-long program will begin
Sunday with memorial services for the
The
hasn’t had a capital crime in thirteen
years.
founders. town has no jail and
PRAY FOR BULLFROGS
By Associated Press.
Tokyo, July
the souls of 100,000 bullfrogs sacrificed
for experimental purposes in the past
year were offered today by high priest
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Rey. G. E. Curry
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Philadelphia,
My dear Mr. Curry:
I have just seen the copy of the
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day, July 8. I note with deep interest
your success) in the Allen
Building. I want to congratulate you
and assure you that your friends here
are very happy because of your ac-
complishments. We expected a great
Pennsylv
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phenominal success. I am extending
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trait free.
We cater to colored trade
Bridal parties a specialty
I expect to be in Philadelphia July
29-31, and shall visit you.
Yours very truly,
J. R. E. LEE, President.
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ov . ectri his money when he gets here anq , J : ——___ :
RS TO THE MANAGER | with an endowment or Governmen Corsicana District, Rev. J. “5 ee ; : -
oT — bac t wit h the feeble but de} ww. Bennett, P. E. ..-...++:+ 249.6 ee tarde ee Ne _ pa church, because of whose work |Sunday School has raised this quarter |to think that at this time in his life,
d Stree support of the people jus Bonham District, Rey. M. P. a an be es ee hey Aa yorth,, oUF mother institution of -9.06, Rev. Young Preached three soul-| when his usefulness to the church was
Jacksonville, Fla. not with state suppor | Jfarvey, P. E. ...-.+++-++++* 354.51: | EVER RE Sey: God bl nae Sain jag bestowed upon him recently stirring sermons during the day. The] so much waning that he would be thus
Jacksonville, Fla. will donations of thos‘ ‘Texarkana District, Rev. B. want to say ess Bishop Dayj. onorary degree of Doctor of Divin-] spiritual tide was high all day. The|remembered.
may he live long for sending to ,,
wonderful man of God and his ,
wife. j
MRS. ELIZABETH ROBERtTy
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t liberal martyrs for educa L. Simpson; P. E. ..... the worthy successor to Dr. John} business was transacted in peace and| After the many lovely expressions
awkins as financial secretary of harmony. It has been three years to-|as to his past services, and present in-
purch. Further Resolved That a]day since the Grim Reaper inyaded | spirations, by pastor, Rev. H. C. Clay-
of this resolution be presented to|our ranks. We realize that we’ve been | brooks, visiting ministers, representa-
Bet Annual Conference for its ap- preserved by Power Divine, To Full|tives from other churches, and heads
\, praying that the concur with us|Salvation Here. Our Pastor, Rey. J.Jof organizations and singing, “Happy
.. our sincere wish and desire.]W. Fowler is a faithful and sincere| Birthday To You,” by the primary class
half of this our brother beloved worker in the Master’s vineyard. We|of Sunday School, and the presenting
jer resolved that a copy be sent to] are trying to get ready for our District ]of a well filled purse, the congregation
church periodicals for publication Conference which convenes May 19th|repaired to the over bedecked dining
respected. in Emanuel A. M. E. Church, San An-| room where a table was laden with good
Respectfully submitted, tonio. Our Presiding Elder and pastor | things to eat.
ter G. Crawford, A. D. Evans, Sec- | left at 11 A. M. for San Antonio. After enjoying the viands of the hos-
ermined, Paul Quit” | Rio Grande Valley Conference—
ed the arena, met ali th
s of the State Board o Corpus Christi District, Rev.
ardless of cost or sac-} A. Johnson, P.E. .....
rless and det
3,00| WALDO, ARK.—MAGNOLIa p;
sts TRICT
The third quarterly conference 9;
Waldo Circuit was held on May
and 24, 1937.
Sunday morning 9:30 A. M. Suy
| School was conducted by Supt. Bro
F. Hawthone. Sunday at 11:30 9’
the Presiding Elder, Rev. S. E. Kg
The Rio Grande Mission Conferencd
Spring Rally is exempted from all assessments fo
the development of this mission con
Bishop George B .Young’s report a | ference. Our Spring Rally gives to
close of the Spring Financia | ys $8,179.22 and now we start out fo
tally was as follows: $32,000.00 to be reported August 25-29
; inet ontginticeatt aie TO AES ays - . ries jy: J. A. Dean, Wm. F. Rice, W. T. MRS. M.V. MYERS. |tesses Rey. Speese returned to his
Mone: Bos mh cae ler Presi ogee sti ‘s ergs ery preacbeda you. Serta pean. oe Mr. R. Rhonenee, David A. home and was again surprised with
’ GHN de istric Waco, on e Pau ; Sunday 3 P: M. Service conducteg «Sr, W. H. Jones, E. B. Williams, FIFTH DISTRICT NORTH MIS-|beautiful and useful gifts from friends
po nage the pastor, Rev. J. L. Scott, he in (GB <.ciling, Wm. P. Henson, A. W. SOURI CONFERENCE and family.
introduced the Rev. N. L. Hoggen rson, J. A. Aiken, M. Culpepper, —- The family, through the winter, wishes
; Houston District, Rev. W. Commencamen" the McNeil Circuit, to preach the Harris, Wm. B, Baber, R. F. Wash- Bishop Noah Williams to thank every one and all who con-
Oo Bort. EE $ 479.5 q . mon. Our souls were stirred with b;
nie: : ’ Our Fifty-sixth Annual Commence ing message delivered by Rev. Hox
ment was characterized with peace and Sunday evening at 7 o'clock a My
designated as one of the best closing} Radio program was rendered; sponsq
\. T. Williams, Dr. King S.
G. M. Mitchell.
pad BS tributed in any way in bringing this
Ebenezer A. M. E. Church, Rey. C. A.| happiness to their father and husband,
Long, pastor, held its second quarterly |and especially do they feel grateful to
District, Rev. E. E.
Pp. E we eee -
District, Rev. L.
es
SLEY CHAPEL A.M.E. CHURCH
me conference with Presiding Elder J. A.| Rev. Claybrooks and his able committee,
page en “ics in the history of the College. 1,500) py the pastor’s wife, Mrs. M. L. Sq HOUSTON, TEXAS Chandley in charge. Mrs. Chandley| Mrs. Lillian Martin, and. Mrs. Alma
levotic tens J: Sanders. P: EF.) 20 e people witnessed the exercises. Rev | dne hour. was in attendance also. Brancroft, assisted by Mrs. Mary Price,
t rted , T. J. Clement of Wesley Chapel A. M] Our Presiding Elder preached ano Rev. Thomas Jefferson Clement, | The meeting was called to order at|Mrs. Electa Beachman, Mrs. Gottrell,
us . 30th. Sunday West Texas Conference— E. Church at Houston, delivered the}burning message Sunday night Paston 8:40 P. M., with a good representation | Mrs. Diteman and Mrs. Temple. A. M. E. BOOK CONCERN
1 t Ad teed Be Distr: Pe address: “The Challenge of a Chang } business session was held Monday nj of officers, members and friends. Our MRS. FANNY D. SPEESE. 716 S. 19th St., Philadelphia, Pa.
: t sbtath School Pre | sai = . : ag 5} ine World.” Rev. Clement's elo | which was a success. , was Holy Communion Day,| Presiding Elder was very much pleased : ” :
' Dik ase has mc ea : v6 899) cuence in presenting the stubborn] We had visitors from the Diste the membership appreciated the| with the reports of the second quarter,
. a ; Bastrop District, Rev. L. L. wees 5 ¥ 4 the 1 : ‘4 SUBSCRIBE FOR THE
At 1 o'clock, Dr. A es r 4 , fe z,,| facts elucidating the graphic changes} Also was in our service throughout nce of this noteworthy occasion | which showed an increase over the first CHRISTIAN RECORDER
d te ‘ He cd neg 3 PoE Ma ORs ee <9") and the admonition of preparedness to} quarter, Mr. Leroy McBeth of Lif ating it in large numbers. Sun- | quarter ; thereby showing that Ebenezer
ered a 1c fron ze Te ee 59) s9| meet the many changes made his ad-| Rock, Ark., who played a great p marked the first year’s work of | 1s on its way to bigger and better things. | 9 ae.escemcesvencescencencencen mcvenrenvencen-anvenvencanvenemcameenty
(9) ea > te Clemons Foie ee dress noteworthy of historical record in the service, by Sela: He was cloved pastor, Rev. T. J. Clement We feel as a congregation that Bishop ]
ce At hed] Contral T. cigs in the present day literature. joyed by all. The Lord’s Supper y it is remarkable to note the pro-| Williams could not have selected a more SPECIAL NOTICE |
if text serie ee ee ae Prof. A. S. Jackson was granted a| carried to one of our old members, soi the church under his splendid capable man than Rey. Long, in giving The New Way to get the "
that d the secret place vote of commendation and confidence has been down on his bed for so p for this period. He is indeed| Ebenezer a new and inspiring feeling N RECORDER i
Most ! ubide under] Waco District, Rev. E. E in a colorful resolution. So great|time sick. ‘i : or the hour. to go forward. He is an intelligent, CHRISTIA i
ade ght Moody, P. E. .......... 407.80] was this confidence thet the Trustee] Monies raised this quarter, $157. joshua of the present day whom | businesslike and hard working pastor, 1. Subscribe for one year by mailing your name i
message was inspiring to ‘all Austin District, Rev. °R. S. Board in its annual session re-elected| Amount to the quarterly confereni) has sent to continue our march who along with his wife have shown and address with a Money Order for $1.50 to '
’ ht at 8 o'clock, Dr: Avery! © Jenkins, P. &n.. 4£0.50| President A. S. Jackson for four| $34.40. 70c was lifted for the sick. Promise Land of peace, prosperi- | untiring effort in their devotion toward AGM Rook: Concern! !
aly losing sermon at S&C: Temple Dsiee Meera years and his competent staff of teach | Our Elder was made to feel glad 0} | satisfaction. The membership|the great cause of Christianity. They Philadelphia, Pa.
A canal Bracoe! “Pu ....... 419.30] ers and employees for two years. the success of the quarter. We pledged to follow his lead, for we|and the presiding elder, wish to thank : ‘i fs 4
: R. S. JENKINS. doing nicely in our church work, \ w him to be logical leader of no}all officers, members and friends for 2. Subscribe for six months by sending Money i
lay Soutlvercat Taxus Coukermce= Dallas, Texas, | OUF Pastor, Rev. J. L. Scott. ability. Miss A. D. Cook, promi-|the wonderful cooperation, spirit, and Order for $1.00 to the above address. i
eer } REV. S. E. KOLEN, Presiding EGR church worker and one of Wesley’s | Kindness that has been shown in every A“ a H
_e ney er = / LLA HUFFERD : avs A 1 . > 3. Become an agent by ordering ten or more pa- ]
ns # i oat MRS. MARZI virds is an agent for the Christian] Way. And also to these respective or: a iM
sised s quarter} San Antonio District, Rev. BETHEL A. M. E. CHURCH i kj ; Pauitzations = ‘Trustee Roard.-Steward- pers at 3 cents each on or before Tuesday i
61. Paid Presiding Felder $42.3¢ H. A. Young, P. E. 407.50 Salem, Va. ie a ae “a Bere oe Be anos ats B “Wh: ‘ afternoon preceding the date of the issues or- i
une Cc act deaten! ies ly in this new field and predicts | ss Boards, atsoever Society, B. R. f * ‘
MRS, C. L. STEELI Weimar District, Rev. J. A, A RESOLUTION M Club ‘Sunday School, Presidi dered. Orders for under ten copies will be ;
Howard DE 412.59 = iss be hundred percent membership cam- onroe Club, Sunday School, Presiding 1 tail pri fia cents !
ihe ie viene ©"! Dear Editor of the Christian Recorder, | To the Presiding Elder and members ili, 3 Elder Board, Deaconess Board, Feder- charged at the regular retail price o {
PAUL QUINN COLLEGE CLOSES 3 polcum: ‘District Rev. 7 nee Philadelphia, Pa. the South Detroit District of the \!\ HOWARD BROWN, |ated Clubs, A. C. E. League, Senior and per copy. |
Ferguson, P. E. -. 188.92 ; We now are happy and our church] gan Annual Conference: _ 1 EASE Rere SPALL Junior Choirs and Missionary Society. Become an Agent in Your Church
meee Paul Ouinn Col is moving up to where it once stood We, the undersigned called upon ¥ FLORESVILLE, TEXAS EDDIE RAY
" nee J Northwest Texas Conference— inder this great man of God. We thank] as co-laborers to consider the work 4 A. M. E. BOOK CONCERN
te gratidure es J God for him and his good wife. We are| achievement of one of our own iil, secohdiauanteriy? conference: Of 716 S. 19th Street Philadelphia, Pa.
¢ existence,” When the Batfer | 22 ey eee just doing so many things now that we|bers. Namely, Rev. J. D. Howell Meowcr A. M. E. Church was held| ST- PAUL CHURCH IN TESTI-
antec Past Cuber CHlaue ie ws M Bout fin, P. E . 343.70] did not think that we could do. Dr. big Brother and friend—A pastor )) yy 2, with Dr H Ae Young, presiding MONIAL ee ee - oe) ee OE oe ee
hele paladle 28° Cisiitda El Passo District, Rev .J. Se Williams comes to us from the Ohio] excellent—A financial genius and Er presides Rey ni W. Fowler,
ool foc Uke pai cae tecaeas Renne tt Brown, P E . 212.5 | Conference and since he has been here | Christian gentleman as a worthy succ for. Sunday! Stliool was nicely at-| St. Paul A. M. E. Church, once Berke-
of its Ministry, but this idea of af qo rap Vels, Districts Rev. jour church has taken on new life. Our| sor to Dr. John R, Hawkins, the o°°@MMici, Rey, N. P, Harris, assistant |ley Mission was in its glory Sunday | eRe RRR RRR EERE REE EERE PEE EE EEE EEE EEE EEE
eieialéy: Scoot cenit’ naked Sa ae A G@ Glass, Pes vccicen ck pant wife Sec from Colum-| financial secretary and treasurer 0! ‘ Dcrintendent suggested that the Pre- | afternoon in a lovely testimonial to one
a us, Ohio last week, and she sure is algrand old church One who * foi 1 b R Wm. H
college idea prevailed. Soon hun- ‘ gr : % elder teach all classes combined.|0f its oldest members, Rev. Wm. H.
{ youne men anti cauie aaah lovable woman. We don’t see any reason | wrought well, and is held in high ¢<'°4Mc 25 done. ‘To say the least it was|Speese, on his 75th birthday. The DO YOU WANT TO KNOW
a ae eg Etat nowethat our church want go with this|by all who.love the church of Al/@i. E « «| old 5 hi d h;
ouring info the school: the sae ae is 2 : cll Done’ Our school is small in| old man’s heart was made very happy OM. E. LICY OF
Me sla . Sane wn cn wa Dallas District, Rev, M. L. great leader and his loving wife. We]This high and lofty position is 2 4 bers Bethuevare deine nicele et Oue THE GENESIS OF THE A. M. E. PO
: she ae ais ” fe ry a Pendergraft, P. FE. ........ 482.50|all love her and Friday night last, we| within the province of the church CHRISTIAN EDUCATION
. sad was ye with) “Waxahachie District, Rey. gave them a reception, and had with us| is our sacred duty to lift up a Noble a! ieee h?
vines a - ow fs rian bP a vex W. N. McGrew, P. E. ...... * 236.25| Rev. P. S. Moseley, the pastor of Mt.| Worthy Son. We do not under-« For The Best The Origin of Choral Singing in the A. M. E. Church?
d best scholars emerged with bigt “Aah ‘ . :
9 gg lane “sn : r . on th Figal Ft. Worth District, Rev. J Zion A. M. E. Church, of Roanoke, Va.| mate the work of the present secre!”4 NOTICE The Indomitable struggles of Bishop Payne?
tt ein Collen ea FSi.“ Sranthy, Fee) einden eect 522.50| He spoke on the wonderful change in| For none has a reason to attach |! Sate, Results The wise sayings of this Father of African Methodism ?
eae pees the church and its future hope. Under| veracity or impeach his integrity. 5 LEGAL : A COPY OF
me a in wor te ts se te er East Texas Conference— the leader that we now have and we also| the Father needs a son to carry on 7 SECURE
graduates at a times achieved we
66 ”
had with us the Rev. J. R. Johnson, pas-| his stead and God always has an Eli Try an Ad
and bore off the honors above all com-
ine Distri he Publication Board of the Afri 3
Palestine Dis 3 i .
rr viet] Ray RS", 35 Rae Yee i cet ae Mate eee I ode Hepat Cah off TH — Daniel Alexander Payne
tivities and state control started anew! Athens District, Rev. FE. A. Roanoke from Baltimore, Md., and he | solved that this Conference go on re“ a special meeting on Be Christian Recorder Christian Educator
system in which all colleges and uni-] Anderson, P. F 1 965.50] also gave a wonderful talk, so with this |as endorsing Dr. J. D, Howell at pr‘, «2 All members are requeste
versities were entered regardless of Mexia District, Rev. J. A our church is moving on. We are look-|the pastor of St. Stephen M be present, Business of importance. ial M thly er By Josephus Ri Goa
color or previous servitude, Paull Jones, P. EF . 305.75] ing for the coming now of our Presid-| Church. The Dollar Money King ISHOP W. H. HEARD, Pres. . Speci on
Ouinn College entered as a pioneer
H. H. COOPER, Secretary. SPECIAL REDUCED PRICE $1.00
e
ing Elder which will be the 27th of this| the 4th Episcopal District, 1st V'
against great odds, It entered; not] Northeast Texas Conference— month and the pastor says we must have | President of the Connectional Cou4
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THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER THURSDAY, JULY 2
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fi RRCamING ERR a a
="
Ruf McBride, Jr.,
TRANSITIONS
SRR ib SERS
of Philac, ip
WOMEN’S PAGE
Pa.; Sister Mrs. Daisy Green o; Mt
ning, S. C.; Tisher Oliver of Wit :
it ton, N. C.; E. L. McBride, s; "
Weakness and Strength
Crystal River, Florida—In memory of | Mrs. I. B. Solomon, wife of R
P. Solomon, Presiding Elder a
Dublin District, Americus Georgia (3
ference, A. M. E. Church pas ie 4
at her home in Hashville, Ga ; 7
June 25th. ;
our father and husband who departed
this tife July 12, 1926.
Soldier of Christ well done,
‘A Praise be thy new employ
of
\nd while eternal ages run, 7
be t neraty Rest in thy Savious's joy
The funeral of Mrs, Nora Willi
|the aunt of Rey. J. H. Slade of ca
| politain Church, Philadelphia P. :
In sad but loving remembrance of my} W. S. Slade, pastor of Millst 7
nad ng Teme |W. ‘ Millston,
dear husbandake uae Middle Buch Circuit-N. J., took ;
1937 at his | from Union Chapel A. M. E, ( 4
Newark, Saturday, June 19, 1937
t,|
' ) Lizzie Gibbs, wife;
W- Gibbs and D
Tt.
Revs Shelton
A. Gibbs, sons.
McBride who
25,
departed this life June
ome in Summerton, S. C a
evening shades are gathering fa
re came no ray of light, Rev. J. A. Conner (Happy Jacl
}of the Pioneer ministers of th E
| Texas Annual Conference of the
| Episcopal District Ss
s passed away
- 9 | eS
jack Death has not taken all for I have|day, June 15, 1937, at the parso
eels one treasurer left, | Washington Chapel A. M. E, Ch
The picture on the wall. - -
But sad and lonely I will journey on
osting
No merry voice dispell the gloom,
alone. tonight.
But I am not quite alone;
i 1 " Mary Evans the wife of Mr P.
BS waiting for the call for I shall meet| Evans passed away’ June 18. 1037
him z ) cin
im, Pe 30 P.M. She leaves to mour
loss a husband, nine chi
ie ! n ; |loss a sband, : children, onc
Sadly missed by Janie McBride, wife; | er, J. J. Glasco, one sister, Mrs. )
Childs en: Luciel Harper, Clarence Mc- | Jackson, a host of grandchild:
Bride, Sarah Ray of Brooklyn, N. Y.: |relatives.
|
Join The Christian Recorder Family, Whose picture is on the wall
vl
e Read Acts 19:1-8
PASTOR’S SALARY
By S. R. Hall
mber of St. James A. M. E, Church,
Cor. Harvard and Euclid, Pitts-
burgh, Pa.
1918 through the column of the
Christian Recorder I advocated better
pay for the Pastors, from the results
oi my writing there was a law enacted
ie General Conference at St. Louis,
1920, of which all pastors are very
This Jaw will either haye to
mended or taken out of the book
of discipline since some of our pastors
are taking advantage of it and are sue-
the churches, the church of which
1am a member has been sued twice
in four years. Just this last month
the court of Allegheny county handed
down a decision in favor of our church.
One of our former pastors was sucing
or church for $1600, Sixteen Hundred
doll for back salary. This all
Wrong, and any pastor that will do this
‘he Bishop of the District should have
‘im brought to trial and expelled from
the church. It is a disgrace to the
Ministry and church. I thought the
Ministry was a calling, but it seems
M
familiar,
ars is
members of St. James church here for |
twenty-one years, during this period |
we have had Six pastors, out of those}
six there was only one that did not |
raise a howl about his salary shortly |
after they gat here. He was Dr. H. P.
Jones who is now pastoring our mother |
church, Philadelphia. Dr. Jones was
sent to us in 1916 he served us 11 years.
If my memory serves me right, we
started him off at $20 or $25 a week, he
thought that was fine he did not make
any complaint, but before he left us we
were paying him over $60 a week. I
am saying this for the benefit of our
younger ministers, when you are sent
to a church, don’t let the salary be the
big thing in your mind. You preach,
and do the will of God and trust him,
and I'll declare unto you, you won't lack
anything you need. When Dr. Jones
was serving us, people came from far
and near just to hear him preach. If
you were not at church before 10:30
you would have to stand. I personally
asxow people who were members of other
churches who would come by their
church every Sunday morning, pay their
dues and come on to our church, just
to hear Dr. Jones preach, and they
would tell their pastor so. If you will
that some of our pastors want to make
‘ profession out of it, I have been a
get the people you don’t have to worry
about money, but you can’t get money
preaching to empty pews. The results
from Dr. Jones’ preaching, we had more
money than we knew what to do with,
why it was a common thing to have
over a $1000.00 in the Stewards’ treas
we had two se
urer, most of the time
and every thing
va |
a Metropolitan
retaries, a field agent
that made up
church. I would suggest at the next
General Conference to take this law
out of the Book of Discipline and stop
these preachers from sueing churches,
I know at least 4 or 5 ministers who|
were just waiting to see how our court
case was coming out, and had the Judge
else
decided against us they would have en-
tered suits against churches that they
had pastored but had left for more than |
I
two or three years, for back salary
have been a member of the A. M. E
Church for 33 years, I know there are
no loyal members on the face of the
globe than the members of the A. M
E. Church, but they want preaching,
and they don’t mind paying for it. But
they won't pay a man when he is not
worth it.
ize a salary in our churches,
one pastor may be worth $50 or $60 a
There is no way to standard-
because
week, then the one that follows him may |
not be worth $25. What a pastor gets
in the way of his salary just simply
|Linotype Machine
our contributions-are strictly volur
PAGE FIFTEEN
New model 8 Three Magazine
recently in-
stalled. Now we are better equip-
ped to do your work quicker and
better.. Give us a trial.
When a pastor can’t interest
ation enough to pay him a de-
ry, how does he expect to get
As arule the pastors in our churches
it.
salaries don’t
that are getting big
draw their congregations but they draw
the whole community; and if a
ter can’t do it, and he knows he can't,
how can he expect a big salary. He is
not worth it, as you know we have no
rich: churches, most all of our big
churches are burdened with mortg
ministers got
back
so this way suel
stopped, if our church is to continue to
churches for salary must
survive. A word of information I want
to ask about our Sunday School Union
If the Sunday School Union Board-
1 way to elect a
knew that the only le
| Secretary and Treasurer for the Sunday
Why have
they been submitting to the election of
School Union was by them
a Secretary and Treasurer by the Gen-
eral Conference all these years without
making any objection: I think when
they did this they waved all their rights
to the General Conference, and Bryant
ought to be up to him, as you know
ought to be man enough to step down
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renter! * “t 4 = = , f
Peery!
eatentestoater
SLR PEAT, EIGTTH AND TOWNE CLOSES Stee ere : 3 , ]
SUCCESSFUL QUARTER OR
STHELOFFICIAL CP GAN:
>A AFRICAN-METHODIST-EPISCOPAL CHURCH.
Revive Interest |...
. - Phan al arts showed that $4,886.46 N QUR BROTHER:
25th, with a balance on hand
Other reports on the state
h were as follows: New
66; conversions, 4;
; present member-
bap-
, 3; deaths,
© missionary licenses
- Mrs. Addi
nd Mrs. Doris White Wells.
the sick, to hospitals
e Louise
FIDE TBE DBD 28S 30 Sar oe i 2 De JOE DOE ROE OE RE EARLIER HE MIT De
jail were reported by
PHILADELPHIA, PA.
ibs and missionaries. Be-
4
ovements
E
church property.
has been redecorated, a
By puttinganew A.M. |
E. Music Hymnal in the |
hand of every Choir
Member at these Un-
usually low prices.
Single Copy = $ 1.25
Half Doz a $ 6.50
One Doz -- $12.$$
A. M. E. BOOK CONCERN
sound systems in-
"s office remodeled and
provements made and
Presiding Elders
Pastors
paid on other property
e church
I increase
d finance during
torate, and already
11.00 has been collected on confer-
ral Church to
the annual conference
at
Please send names and addresses of 5000
(Five Thousand) Lay Members to G. E.
Curry, Manager of the A. M. E. Book
Concern on or Before August 15, 1937
716 S. 19th ST.
Phila. Pa. n er, at which time First A.
M rch expects to maintain its
Dollor Money King” of the
ss ea E> connection which it has
for several years.
E. BIRDIE SMITH.
TS! 2 eee eT
General Conference pierre eas)
ay
rh
e young people progressive club of
thel A. M Church met at the
Minutes
BISHOPS |
e
Hi
n~
4 5
= oe ee
: = 9.6 9
Furston, Jr., the host | #7 (3) hs] | 7)
NOW READY n attendance, Our Club | 4 a, Oo m 2 |
; , 4 n conducted the Kas A- yen o°
ON SALE AT THE in fine style. Our club agreed | a > [a4
A. M. E, BOOK CONCERN ut 10th should be the date for| + fy T ° <
716 So. 19th Street v1 b play title “Call the Doctor” Ra Ww &
Phila, Pa. R | will begin Monday afternoon | $= ee bagel te hs
rch. Our pastor then lectured + Lar | = = > [a
thee
PRICE $1.00, Postpaid and Educational
eh
we all enjoyed that.
was added to our club,
ter. Dainty refresh-
served. The host and hos-
bert Furston, Jr., and Miss
SEEh
and after go on record, endorsing him
for the highest office that the church
foes:
fargare Our club was dismissed
THE B. & B. SHOE SHOP he usual watch word.
ROBERT FURTSON, Jr. "
Mr, H. Banks, Jr., Proy RIP TRS 7 i,
1732 South Street Phone: Pen. 7694 RESOLUTION /
i f L - Whereas Dr, John W. Hair, the most
éfficient Presiding Elder of the Jack-
EASTERN FURNITURE CO. son District, East Mississippi Confer-
ence has so wonderfully manifested ba 3
Repairing & Upholstery those essential qualities namely: de- t i] i
termination, ambition, efficiency 4 5S
sap Wi Pile Pal enn sie ion, efficiency. : 3 Fe
hereas by his labor, and untimely | £% Fe
Phone: Sherwood 8992 eftort, as pastor and presiding elder | 4% tt
have manifested the essential quality Ba fe
that the people are willing to follow his Rea t
lenders, e G.E.CURRY, Manager =
eK. DOCK FREBHLE. of selene Backs : <— a - pag #. ° ° b g
F , and delegates of the West Point 53 gon
St. wishes a job as Common Labor, | District, N. E. Mississippi, do now, here, | 3c ol lce Salli My Rev. B,C)
UILDING—NE
y. G. E. Curry with-
This Building is a
716 S. 19th St. Philadelphia, Pa.
THE ALLEN B 000, and was bought by Re
It ws built at a cost of has as Business Manager.
Call She. 8992
Eris
C j KG . he
Set eae in fifteen days after his elector thodist Episcopal Church, It is
seen J REY. J. W. WILLIAMS, SAAR RIOR MARR RE ‘credit to the Race sad Se le a newspaper publisht by the Race
Chr an
: f The ‘ help us to keep ith = _
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Date
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1937-7-22
