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se RECORDER
THE CHR
eS ne
(Continued from pase 13)
kith or kin, race
or clan, politics ©
The Christ Child kn
unto Him and enjoy
Xmas of all times. In
of Margaret Hope in
“Through the Ages,” I si
Peace on the earth; —
Joyfully sang the angels Ic
HAWAILL STATEHOOD DENIAL
Ah, no—not yet:
sore beset
With fears and dark unr
we do not see
Signs of the dawn, the p
that was to be. He
Goodwill to man
expected long
When sounds of war in ev
land shall cease
And men shall own as Loi
Prince of Peace.
O blessed time!
And so the angel hymns
sweetly chime,
And still on hearts boast
many locks,
The Christ Child knock:
ULETIDE SeePEECEHRE GATIONS
Pai »
y Bishop D. H. Sims
—_
The Christmas Tide is here
as much freshness and more x
st than ever before. There
js something rot only magnificent
smpelling but equally * as
during this great occa-
ahi fo the disciple of Christ
it has an increasingly significant
m Christmas reminds us
th s Christ is the greatest
i sry. His is the great-
est Christmas story and He is
reatest Christmas gift. All
r sals, all groups every-
. will realize a Merry Xmas
Happy New Year in the
, of the Kingdom of more
nt life. In the world crisis
t His ultimatum is pertin-
ent: “Without me ye can do
» yoke—fellows in the
Gospel who labor so incessant-
ly and unselfishly in ALAB/ AMA
the Ninth Episcopal District, in
spirit of this Christ whom I
wre and serve, I salute you
y and gratefully. You
ped me to enjoy Xmas
Ieeiebiebeb i
figl t, life and love.
To the co-laborers in the First
Episcopal District, for kindness
be towed eyen in a most personal
tionship, in word and deed,
prayer and reception, I thank
and ail you in this Merry
{
Xmas season,
y colleagues, the Episco-
pates of Methodism, may your
lexities and your arduous
ks be sweetened by a knowl-
dge that He is the some today,
yesterday and forevermore,
BELTON, TEXAS
Bethel A. M. E, Church
with the leadership of |
leadership of Bishop For
President W. A. Fount:
spirit of Allen is alive in|
dred thousand membe
thousand dollars Dollar M
former years. tae
up and doing
nag Party To the African Methodists of
eit on the icas, the Isles of the sea. Editorial Note: Georgia
( and Africa, Peace and congratulated. They. need
or the Christian Record- il to you in His name. new members to reach t
nae To all Christians and to the mark, and $8,443.35 to repor
| whole world, without regard to Dollar Money. “Upon this ro
Se build my church and the gate:
IT CAN BE DONE—IT MUST BE shall not precail against it.
DONE—AND WE ARE GOING
DEATH
{INIST
ERS OF THE
acting: | \HOMA CONFERENCE ‘btae dit :
HAVE BEEN 7 , W. .
we wae scUlG The A. C. E, League of Morris la) 3S amet
recervets Xo Brown A. M. E. Church on Ridge CHuuReH
‘ iS A ie 3 * 7
ereenia Woe OT nue abe ; 25th Street, is sponsor- Murray, Kentucky
Neate Dae ME ng art \ll-Committee Conferencé and Rev. E. T. Crawford
THE CONFERENCE ie Tuesday evening, January 4, 1938,
ae Acar A ONLY SENT IN Al. he League bringing the largest regis-| The First Quarterly Confer
rato F: e :
THE MONEY. HEKEPT| ot 5 ant the largest amount over | held Dec. 5 by our presiding
MOST ONE HALF OF IT!) es loving cup. We are| A. W. Jackson of the Padu
& Ll. NOT SEND THEI the cooperation of all. of the West Kentucky C
. Ti. HE SENDS THE! So te Splendid reports were
DUBLIN, GEORGIA NCE 1” THE MONEY.|7 PRESIDING Cee department of the church,
UEFORE. | WIL! ‘Y.| THE PRESIDING ELDERS’ joici Anne
, WILL ADVISE oe CON. | are rejoicing over their
1. WRITE HIM ABOUT| RENCE
. R MONEY. 1 DO NOT WAN’ + aie
a 1 TO PEEL THAT iy pr The Bishop and committee left for
NCE ON THE PART OF the Florida Conference at St, Augus
WRO ; tine, Florida aft ales F
as | RECEI OFFIC dibenn é ‘P ig NOT | 5 o'clock is See a ahd een
RECEIVING YOUR ER. OUR z F e able to reduc
pee . PAPER [S$ ISSUED PRow ee a, Fountain has led the other leadership ens oe
sep ets EACH WEEK BUT WE ( Stee ricts in the increase of members| is a Gospel ee
: esc eens ‘ His PAY FOR THE PUBLICA wise and raising general funds of the Church | tud: i oe
ae a ade a great IT WITHOUT we OF | and paying Chu rl es leader ee
—— ‘ (ONEY rch debts. M
’ vein RB forris every standpoint —
: YOURS TRULY,
trown College has heer kept to the
G. E. CURRY, Manager,
bd front with one of the best facul-
Ues in the South and is going on higher
is a com ing you
t
+
They could not knoy ;
That when two thousa:
had rolled their way
The golden age of peac
still delay. we 3
Peace on the éarth?
The nations of the worl 1
re
And yet it comes—that day
When earth at length sh: ne
learn the Bethlehem so
cers,
cscs
_ Financial Secretary
OE ee ee
ars have passed thru his hands.
epartment has just mailed a check
ach superannuated preacher, widow
orphan i jn the church to the amount
000. These checks will be re-
eived before Christmas.
‘a total of $34,000 which includes
ul - salaries for all servants of the
eworthy achievement and is proof
€ on the way back to normalcy.
hristian Recorder and its thous-
yf readers send best wishes to Dr.
GULAR MEETING. OF THE
Sa Nar PREACHERS’
cetings of the Union are held in
istrict during each ‘month of the
F JOHN R. HAWKINS
ain good ighes too;
warm thoughts repeating,
embrances of you.”
fiity odd years he has served
urch honestly and faithfully as a
Officer, and since 1912 as Sec-
reasurer of Finance. Millions
His office
dependent upuon it. This is
that the finances of the connec-
t this Christmastide.
UNION. ae
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, rovided for in the constitution,
ious churches of the Centre-
ear, unless otherwise di-
ye
accepted the invitation of
Hayman to come to Mt.
-E. Church, Butlertown,
This gathering pre ed. to
the most spirited “meetings
the world. Since 1848, and 1852 The
Altar; President Frederick D.
“The Churchman Afield.”
“From Other Papers.”
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ready and enthusaistic participation
of practically every person in atten-
dance. Opinions were freely expressed
and courageously defended,
The officials decided to meet in the
parsonage rather than in the church.
It made the group, small at the outset,
feel free and thoroly comfortable.
Altho the numbers grew and the por-
sonage was somewhat crowded, this
The president of the Union, Rev. E.
H. Purnell, Hayre de Grace ,Md., an-
nounced his desires to have the or-
ganization advance to the high effec-
tiveness of the earlier days when the
membership was larger,
The pastors made their customary
reports.. Echoes of the Kittrell Con-
vocation were heard, show a new inter-
est in the work which Bishop Davis is
attempting in his district. Presiding
Elder J. R. Nelson, who organized the
Union and who is a faithful supporter
and regular attendant, was not pres-
.ent because of a meeting of the trus-
‘tees of Kittrell College at the school.
The November meeting will be held
at Trinity A. M. E, Church, Ridgely,
Md,, Rev. E. E. Hughes, pastor
: . REV JOSEPH GARNER
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11 Willing Workers sponsored Histori-
cal Night, music by four visiting choirs,
New Brunswick, Pennington, Millstone,
and Middle Bush, also the two home
choirs of Mt, Pisgah. November 12, the
Senior Board of Stewardess and Pas-
tor’s Aid Club, preaching by Rey. S. H.
Barker of Trenton, N, J. Music by his
choir. Nov. 4 a Musical program was
given by Witherspoon Presbyterian
Church. Noy, 15, Anniversary Ban-
quet was held. Dr. D. W. Anthony of
Princeton was Master of Ceremoni
Each auxiliary expressed their fecling
toward the church and the great work
they are striving to do. Music was
rendered by Mrs. M, S. Robinson and
her group. Remarks by Rev. W. T
Parker and Rey. Ashton. A delightiul
evening was passed. Our pastor made
the closing remarks in a well chosen
manner in thanks to all for the good
work accomplished in so short a time.
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MAGNOLIA, ARKANSAS
The fifth quarterly conference
St. Phillips A.M, E, Church, Mag-
nolia District met Nevember 28-29, 1937
with the Rev. Thomas presid
At 11 o’clock Sunday morning and
at 7 o'clock Sunday night the Presid-
ing Elder “preached” sermons that will
linger long in the meme a
were present. Each servi
attended.
On Monday night the off
who
Philadelphia, Penna.
MERRY CHRISTMAS
May you rejoice in the gladness
of this Christmas Season. And may
the spirit of peace and good will
remain with you far down the
future’s broadening way-
Your friend,
GEORGE A. SINGLETON
PRINCETON, N. J.
The One hundredth and fifth Anniver-
sary Celebration of Mt. Pisgah A. M.
ye. Church was held for one week
starting November 7 through Noyem-
ber 15. The Anniversary Sermon was
delivered on Sunday November 7 by
the pastor, Rev. Daniel J. Brown.
November 8, preaching was sponsored
by the Brotherhood and Trustees of Mt.
Pisgah. The honored speaker was Rev.
Arthur D. Jones of Plainfield, N. J.
Trustee’s Aid and Junior Stewardess
Board presented Rey. W. T, Parker of
the First Baptist Church of Princeton,
N. J. also the Princeton male chorus.
November 10, the Sunshine Club and
Youth Council had preaching by Rev.
T, H, Wilson of Plainfield, N. J. Nov.
ing was held. Reports were «
fair by the presiding elder.
bership is becoming better
with the new pastor and elde
fore more loving.
Dr. W. T. Thomas, P. E.
Rey. W. P. Muldron
Zettie L. Robinsc
BREE EEE EEE
In This Issue |
RRERREHEREEEIEEEEEEEEEEE
The Daily Alter—Carlyle F.
Steware ves. or cess
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Sunday School Lesson
EDITORIALS:
The Shepherds And the
Angels 4
“The Big 4
Two Bishops Pass 4
Pointed Points
Churchman Afield . 3
Young People’s Page—Mrs Tas e
phine T, Washington . 6
Dr. A. J. Allen Preaches Ordina-
tion Sermon —W R. Ragland ..,.6
Allen Christian Endeavor League .6
Our Church—A, Lincoln
CUTE EMIS TURE GaP
Giant Trees of the Orangeburg, S. C
District—Rev. Samuel Nance ....14
Looking Back at the Southern
Calif, Conference—John Adams ...15
A Voice From Canada—Rev, Chas,
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Carlyle F. Stewart
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The Lord is sigh eato all them that) le
«all wpeon bie, to all that call upon bun
He will fulfill the desire
tet fear himy he alee will bear)
ery, aad will eave thom.
Monday, December
FTER CHRISTMAS—WHAT?
msciousness of
Tuesday, December 28
A DIFFERENT ROUTE
{ Ged in a dream
ot return to Herod,
) their own country
1 His works in vain.”
* men were led by God to
tative heath by “an-
murcefalness God gives
sade himself notorious by his
% and insane jealousy of the
mnocents has had in
se of history many
Jesus of Nazareth,
Bethlehem, the Bright and
4g Star has continued to survive;
;
eine
joy and ars; or
of another year, ‘
‘As we come to the
we are conscious of 0 is
tunities as well as our signal
Truly we want to ae
the care, the sin,”. “ol
disease,” “the narrowing
“The Moving Finger writes
ing writ,
Wednesday, December 29 3
UNACCEPTABLE GIFTS Moves on; nor all your Piety
Shall lure it back to cancel half
Not all your tears wash out a |
for God always has a different route
to send his people past the treacherous
schemes of the enemy.
Prayer: Heavenly Father, we thank
thee for the warnings thou dost give
to us and the marvelous leadings of
thy Holy Spirit, in Jesus name.—Amen.
CONSECRATION
“And gave gifts unto men.” —Eph. it?
4:8. But thank God we face the as
A Christmas season never pass€S} another day! py eal
hout someone telling me that he or Prayer AS we come OCH! cl
iad received presents either that} 4¢ the year, O Gracious and Forgivin
were not wanted or not needed. The} rather, we pray that thou will
story is told of a young man twenty] bor our sing against us no mo
years of age who had become interested grant us new life to begin again
e church and was tithing his in-|}.new faith and hope in Thee.
To his two sisters, fifteen and Jesus sake, we pray—Amen. i
eighteen years old, he gave Christmas =
gifts of very handsome bound Bibles,
thinking that such gifts better ¢x-
ed the true Christmas spirit, The} \ye thank Thee for the Aleconee
older sisters were heard to remark:} dived during the days that ace
John’s gift was all right in a way,| and ask Thy Divine blessing upon
Phillippians 1:12-26
a a .
Now I would have you know,
on, that the things which hap-
nto me have fallen out rather
he progress of the gospel; 13 so
my bonds ‘became manifest in
throughout the whole praetorian
d, and to all the rest; 14 and that
+ of the brethren in the Lord, being
ent though my bonds, are more
ndantly bold to speak the word of
without fear. 15 Some indeed
preach Christ even of envy and strife;
and some also of good will; 16 the one
w
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GRACE AT THE TABLE
pre
but I wish he had given me something } ; « . o
ood this Holy Christmas mornii ‘
better.” Vests’ sake __Agten: al HD) ) it of love, knowing that I am set
Prayer: Dear Lord, we have re-|) . : r the defence of the gospel; 17 but
ceived many great and precious gifts
HYMNS THAT LIVE
er proclaim Christ of faction,
: not sincerely, thinking to raise up afflic-
ion for me in my bonds. 18 What
only that in every way, whether
pretence or in truth. Christ is pro-
throughout all our lives but none more
We bless thy
name and pray thee for deeper appre-
ciation and larger love in His name.—
precious than Jesus.
HARK, THHE HERALD ANG
SING
i * Gay . t joi
Amen, Hark the herald angels sing, “Glo: afiikei ie Pe ae. et a
the new- ing: nad :
eet tee ep: itd turn out to my salvation, through
Thursday, December 30 x Fei: 2 aad Ta ue our supplication and the supply of the
AN INSISTENT QUESTION and sinners reconciled! ie
Sp of Jesus Christ, 20 according
o my earnest expectation and hope
that in nothing shall I be put to shame,
hat with all boldness, as always, so
w also Christ shall be magnified in
body, whether by life, or by death.
For to me to live is Christ, and to
gain. 22 But if to live in the
f this shall bring fruit from my
then what I shall choose I know
23 But I am in a strait betwixt
two, having the desire to'depart and
with Christ; for it is very far better:
4 yet to abide in the flesh is more
\eedful for your sake. 25 And hav-
this confidence, I know that I shall
le, yea, and abide with you all, for
Joyful, all ye nations, rise, Joi:
triumph of the skies; tw
With th’ angelic host proclaim, “
is born in Bethlehem!”
Hark! the hearld angels sing, “Glor:
the new-born King.” :
“What do ye more than others?”—
Matt. 5:47
Read Matt. 5:43-48.
Goethe said:
“The important thing
in life is to have a great aim and to
possess the attitude and the persever- 2
ance to attain it.” General William| Christ, by highest heaven adored; —
Booth in sending a message that would| Christ, the Eyerlasting Lord!
best express the motiyes of his world-| Late in time behold Him come, :
wide organization, sent this unique one-| Offspring of the Virgin’s ion: i
word telegram: “Others.” Veiled in flesh the Godhead see; °
Fe our love only extends to those Hail th’ Incarnate Deity, Se
that love us and to our own brethren} Pleased as man with men to dwell,
either by race or creed, it is not enough. Jesus, our Emmanuel. inte
As the year draws to a c lose and we| Hark! the herald angels sing,
take inventory, may we think seriously| “Glory to the new-born-King”
on the question, “What right have I : ‘ =
to call myself a Christian?” 3 F
: rayer: Grant, O God, that we may | Hail the heaven-born Prince of Pea b LDE
e ourselves to thee with abandon.| Hail the Sun of Righteousness!
. p my service for thee to be un-| Light and life to all He brings,
stinted and utterly unselfish, Make]. Risen with healing in His win
us and mold us after Thy will j i i
Rigo | hy will in Jesus | Mild He lays His glory by,
p
T GRIPS WITH THE LESSON
By Albert Buckner Coe
e Born that man no. more m
Born to raise the sons of earth,
vases s ee give them second birth.
bape z ark! the herald angels si ec
THE OLD “Glory to the new-born
me to his friends in Philippi.
et SOE SH 5 ea
“Forgetting those thin
behind.”—Phil. 3:13,
Read Phil. 3:13-21,
We cannot come to the close of any
important experience in our lives with-
rs feeling a lump in our throats and
pre, big aap eyes. Perhapsit E. Ct pane g
with beloved vrs Page ge VACATION hea, aie Wee
hospital where tart oF leaving. the suc ssh i Pe pe:
lingered between ff bait a look f v the ie
mencement da t Pet es al in a: on and fs
pm : ¥ when we turn our backs dee rd Bs
our years of struggle, toil, sacrifice, ae eee
igs which are 5 =
THE A, M, E, PREACHER
MEETING OF WASHING
=.
themselves in prison for expressing| that glowing soul,
| Christian views that are contrary to} entirely, without
ment.
in addressing a group of ministers in} story of St, Francis. How, tired of the
| America recently is reported to have] gay society of his native city, he went
said: “How many of you have been] to the church and decided to become a
in prison for your convictions? ” When| priest. How, when his father came
no hand went up he said: “Then-you] demanding his money. back. Francis
cannot know what it means to stand| stripped himself of every garment and
firmly for the truth of Christ.” Possi-| flypg them at his father’s feet. With-
bly the time is not far off when Christ’s | o
followers in America may have their| world, he plunged into the priesthood.
consecration put to the test at the| There were no ties holding him to
prison door.
bonds. It also includes Paul’s study of] Paul’s and also like that of St. Francis.
Christ. In prison Paul talked Christ.| St. Augustine, also, gave himself wholly ft
Even the jailer or the soldier on guard] to God. His conversion
did not escape Paul’s earnest discussion | hearted. His entire life was dedicated
of Christ. How many of us live with] to Christ’s church. Look what a power
Christ?
ance spent one month each summer crated life.
living with some epistle of Paul. He
read it backward
argued points with Paul.
with Paul and his letter.
ent years had passed to cover all of| knees and said:
Paul’s epistles the clergyman wrote a| am not much,
book on The Character of Paul. Thus! that there is of me.” God took him at
other men lived
ported words, his miracles, has journeys.
Thus they begin to know him. Thus whole United States and all of Eng-
they begin to have Christian consecra-
tion.
include bonds and earnest study, but Harvard and Yale heard him (Moody)
it includes taking to the highways to gladly. Many
live Christ’s life of love.
greatest thing in the world only after] man, who dedicated himself wholly to
we have made every effort to walk God.
highways in the name of Christ. There
are purposeless people who need to
be inspired to have purpose.
are selfish people who need to: be told cult for us to discern how miasmal it
that their selfishness is a chain binding actually is.
them and strangling their lives.
of us, whatever our vocations, are to
prove our Christian consecration by tuality
constantly painting
Christ.
ur progress and joy in the faith; 26
t your glorying may abound in Christ | of utter consecration.
s in me through my presence with ae of eae oe oreo dor and feel the need for saints. One good
Cha Seen e Belgian priest) 4 in a church would change that
GOLDEN TEXT: For tome to live] Went into a country
Inst and to die is gain.—Philippians eae ioaiod he cle found pas in any town would revolutionize that
Mae m rst es Hae ie town. But he must put Christ first; he
here was a mighty struggle, not un- must “seek first
ul is writing from the prison in body, or should he pay the last full
They , measure of devotion and identify him-
what he meant when he spoke
bonds. For had! not Paul and
een in prison in Philippi and béen
ed. by an earthquake? Also the
le in Philippi would understand his
For has not
| st. Paul, like his Master, gave him-
or the ministers of t
t reserve, given to
views of the existing govern-| Christ. I like to read again and again
A German ministerial guest} in these days of strikes and greed the
than spirit, ef i
No man is really converted until he
is able to work with disagreeable peo-
ple. i
The man who differs with us makes —
us think, if we are capable of that
kind of mental exercise. ;
Some men have a good deal more
to say when they are silent than when
they are espeaking.
The things that make life are the
things that never die.
anything, utterly stripped of the
Who knows? the world, his cofisecration was com~
Christian consecration includes Paul's | plete. Look at the results of a life like St PRAYER THOUGHT
_ ..By William Chalmers Covert _
Thou, O Lord, hast brought us to the
year's end and in ways we shall never
be able to number hast shown us of
Thy mercy And now as we step
across the line into another year and
leave behind, forever recorded, the
deeds and experience of the year that
has gone, may we reconsecrate every
gift we haye to Thy service! May
we not rest at ease with our achieve-
ments no matter how Thou hast
used us or with what fruit Thou
hast rewarded labors. But
may we with freshened desires and
new purposes seck yet higher and bet-
ter things for Thee and for our fellow
men. May we so identify ourselves
with Thy ‘kingdom program
that for us to live will be Christ. For
all Thy blessings in the year that is
soon to close and for every precious
token of thy made plain to us
in all the way, we give Thee thanks
and renew our pledge to love and serve
Thee more faithfully in the New Year.
Through Jesus Christ our Lord—Amen.
was whole
A minister of my acquaint-|he became! The power of a conse-
If you wish to come to modern days,
and forward. He| look at Dwight L. Moody. There was
He lived|a Chicago shoe clerk. But when he
After suffici-| joined the church he got down on his
“God, I know that I
but you can have all
with Christ—his re-| his word and made him the most tre- our
mendous evangelist of his time. The
land were stirred by him. Henry Drum
mond, the Scotch professor, found a
new Christianity through him, while and its
Not only does Christian consecration
students gave them-
Love is the| selves to Christ because of this simple
love
You and I are living in a place and
in a time which are grossly materialis-
There| tic. Born into such a period it is diffi-
It is hard to be a Christian DAILY BIBLE READINGS
here and now. The currents are against
us. The tide is definitely out. Spirit-
is unpopular if not almost un-
the picture of | known. We are lost in money, pleas-
. ure, ease, honors, power. If ever the
world needed a group of saints, it is
now. One utterly good man, one com-
pletely devoted woman, could almost
work miracles today. I am not good
enough to condemn my fellowmen. I
am no better and no worse than they.
Look at the re- I, too, am a child of my age. But I see
il .
Al Philip. 1: F. Matt. 19 :16-22.
| T. Matt. 10:34-39. S.. Matt, 19 :23-30
\W. Mark 1:16-20. S. Psalm 108:1-6
T. Acts 3:1-10,
THE LESSON BROUGHT DOWN
TO DATE
By John R. Ewers
THE A. M. E. PREACHERS MEET-
ING OF WASHINGTON
Continued from page 2
Our age awaits a new demonstration
ternized with the brethren. Both of
them made forceful speeches to which
elder, Dr. Charles H
Wesley, by request, responded in most
fitting words.
This date was also designated as the
date for the election of officers and the
following were nominated by a com-
mittee and elected by the body: Presi-
dent, Rev. E. H, Beard; First Vice-
President, Rev. J. T. Bailey; Second
Vice-President, Rev. C. O. Wing; Sec-
retary, Rev. J. M, Harrison, Jr.; Treas-
urer, Rev. J. C. Beckett; Chaplain.
Rev. €. C. Campbell; Critic, Dr. C. H.
Wesley; Current Topics, Rev. J. A.
Browne; Topic Committee, Revs. R.
A. Greene, J. A. Browne, Raymond
Smith, and W. H. Coston. The retir-
ing president, Rev. R, A. Greene, was
given a rising vote of thanks and ap-
preciation for the efficient service ren-
dered during his incumbency. The men
of the Potomac District are enthusi-
astically rallying to the leadership of
their idely known and highly esteemed
Even difficulties can be compelled Presiding Elder, Dr, C. H, Wesley,
Oa divitent | J, M, HARRISON, Jr, Secretary,
our presiding
off the coast of
whole organization. Yes, one good man
: z the knigdom and
like that of Jesus in the garden of Geth- Christ’s righteousness.” He must not
semane, Should he avoid these rotting think of money, or honors, or ease. He
people and thus _ save his own fine
must be consecrated. We do not need
so many so-called Christians or church
members, but we do need a few saints.
A few would leaven the whole,
Jesus was consecrated, Paul was
eonsecrated. Now and then, down
through the history of the church, we
have discerned a few men and women.
who have given themselves, entirely, to
Christ, Our age yearns for such, It
is our crying demand.,Give us saints!
Send us consecrated men and women,
especially among the youth.
self with the lepers? You know what
he did. He went and lived among them,
taught them, sang for them, baptized
them, buried them, saved them. Then
one awful day he, for the first time,
detected that frightful white patch upon
his skin. He was a leper, Now he
had only to count the years until he
too would be a physical wreck. He
gave his life to the lepers and died like
asaint. In fact, I believe he has recent
ly been canonized by the Catholic ’ POINTERS
Church. Whether he has or not, he By Roy L. Smith Ki
deserves to be. That was consecration,
self utterly, body, soul and mind, to
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Editorials
THE SHEPHERD AND THE
ANGELS
Now there were shepherds in
the same part of the country |
keeping watch over their sheep |
by night in the open fields, when.
suddenly an angel of the Lord!
stood by them, and the glory |
| of the Lord shone around them;
and they were filled with terror.
But the angel said unto them,
‘Put away all fear; for I am
bringing you good news of great
joy—joy for all the people. For
ja Savior who is the Christ is born
-
| you: you will find a babe wrapped
@ clothes and lying in
|& manger.’ ,
there was
ude of the
ven praising God and
with the angel multit
| host of hea
| saying,
But the fourth, and the greatest, came
¢ desert paled from dusk to fawn
He was not with
Il things,
¢ to his tryst was
wealth and
to us.’
babe lying in the manger.
r.
to them.
“THE BIG ATTRACTION”
According to Calvin's News-
' paper Service of recent date 60,-
000 persons “have stormed the
Cotton Club at 48th St. and Broad-
hear Mr. Cab Calloway sing.
The church also has a “Big At-
traction.” Nearly two thousand
years ago on the night before the
first Christmas “the windows of
heaven were opened, and ten
thousand shafts of golden glory
| flooded that Judean valley with
a light it had never known.” The
celestial choir sang and the an-
gel announct to the shepherds and
to all men for all time, The Big
Attraction: “For unto you is born
this day in the city of David a
Savior, which is Christ the Lord.”
Wise men from the East
journeyed from afar and stormed
flis place of abode. Down thru the
wind-swept centuries millions
have followed, adored and wor-
when they saw the child, they
told what had been said to them
groaning camels rose at dawn. about Him; and all who listened
were astonished at what the shep-
herds told them. But Mary trea-
vain for the| sured up all their story, often
dwelling on it in her mind, And
mage and the fourth the shepherds returned, glorifying
and praising God for all that they
had heard and seen, agreeing as
it did with what had been told
way in the past seven weeks” to}
old, Jackson, Tenn.,
Cottrell, 84 years |
Springs, Miss. The latt
from slavery to the epis
and is known as the foun
Tyler, Texas; Haygood in
Lane College, Jackson, Ten:
1881. i ek
Like his senior, Bishop Co
was born in slavery. For
twvo years he was an episco;
and founded four college:
Memorial, Birmingham; Hi
and Mississippi Industrial, Ho
Springs, Miss. The Christian
corder shares with the C. M.
Church the grief occasioned |
the demise of these two outsta:
ing churchmen. A loss? No,
an eternal gain, Thank God that
Bishops Lane, and Cottrell liv
and made notable contributi
in kingdom building. The wo:
is better by their having wroug'
lin it. i
fellow
ing 4% interest are
by the Trustees and
t. James A. M. E.
ouis, Missouri. The
destiny will come on
1, 1938 when the society
€ “cash or loans to equal
’ as the mortgage must
i ands. Fastor and people
equal to the emergency.
wl river, and founded the town
rthurington in Liberia. He
carried the machinery from the
d States. Built a coffee mill
separating the chaff from the
ffee. It was he who formed the
st unit of African Methodism
- Arthurington, Coffeeville, and
esburg, at the head of navi-
2 n on the St. Paul river near
e falls. Thanks to Pres. E. R.
irges, Payne College, Birming-
n, Ala., himself once a mis-
ary to Liberia.
“O blest communion,
ship divine!
We feebly struggle, the:
glory shine ; :
Yet all are one in Thee, for
are Thine, :
Alleluia, Alleluia.” »
LH ALSTON IS THE
r of St, Luke, Fayetteville,
and a member of the N, C.
ference. He reported 101 con
ns 86 new members, 25 Bap-
279 members, $185 Dollar
Money with an increase of $20.
is an Allenite, and a Wilber-
cean with several years ex-
ience as a teacher. He leads
connection in conversions and
PEER
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- Pointed Points
THE CHRISTIAN RECORD
cr family sympathises deeply wit
the Rey. B. G, Dawson in ¢
sustained upon the passing o
shipt Him, poets have rhymed
verse about Him, muscians have
tuned their lyres and sung His
Praises. Philosophers and sages
have discourst long about His
teaching. Long after all ephemer-
al, and evanescent attractions
shall have failed to satisfy the
deeper cravings of the restless
human spirit the Big Attraction
will continue to draw men unto
His uplifted Self who became
flesh and dwelt among us. Whose
glory eyewitnesses beheld, full of
Then, as soon a, iat Pleased!”
left them and returned to
said to one another, |
‘Let ws now go as far as Bethic’|
Stace and truth, He Says to a
turbulent, Pagan, and ungodl
world: “I am the way, the pies
the life.” The tiny Christmas
Babe is God's Big Attraction. The
human race will not be saved b
any “attraction” save the Son a
Man, Jesus is His name,
his wife. For years she travele
by his side in the ministry until
she went home from “the land o:
flowers.” God bless, comfort
strengthen the bereaved. mi
friend, and relatives,
rH Se
Members??
fhe Churchman
-Atield
4 in an automobile, Union, City,
see, preparing to motor to Nash-
here entrain for Uniontown,
From Bishop Howard to
MRS, JUANITA DAN!
Arnold an active
Avery Chapel, Memphi
aided in the entertainment
Sesqui Centennial. She isi
delphia visiting her bro ;
law and sister, Magistrate
Mrs. Joseph Rainey on Je
Street, Phe
e
BU
THE CHRIS
cr congratulates
I College upon the c
its Twenty-fift
| Allen University and a product of| miring our ro;
i A, Fountain who is broad enough to.
; see merit and to respect merit and to|
Winter has come to Alabama, With-] encourage merit to return home.
in a few hours the Churchman with
Rey, J. M. Dawkins leave by motor for | die, because death is not strong enough
Uniontows where Bishop David Henry] to kill their illustrious record. Lest I
Sims is presiding over the Central] forget, I wish to thank Dr. W. R. Akery
and the brethren of Oklahoma and
Arkansas for naming me as being
icoln in Pennsylvania.
Alabama Conferenc>,
33
Men like Bishop Fountain will never
Great spirit of African Methodism] good episcopal timber in that brilliant
At the Birmingham _ station the
Churchman saw Dr. E. V. Burkett.
Later he accosted Rev. J. B, Carter,
the preacher. At all points the people
sing, “Sims.”
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LETTERS TO EDITOR
Denver, Colo,
Dear Sir and Brother:
Just a belated line of congratulation
upon the most excellent job you are
performing as editor.
Keep up the good work. God bless
you. I am
Sincerely,
BROWNING C. ALLEN
Manning, S. C.
My dear Prof. Singleton:
I want to congratulate you upon the
wonderful improvement that you have
made with the paper.
. Yours truly,
D, J. GADSON
THE SPY-GLASS
aglow in the hearts of the peopis.| resolution by the South Arkansas Con-
From coast to coast and from sea to| ference, that appeared in the Southern
shining sea they sit in annual con-]| Recorder, December 4, 1937,
ferences. Reports from all sections in-
dicate that the church marches on.
ALLEN A. M. E. CHURCH
Philadelphia, Penna,
FOUNDER’S DAY
Bishop D. H. Sims was the guest
preacher at the morning service of the
Annual Founder’s Day Celebration at
Allen A. M. E. Church in Philadelphia
last Sunday. Selecting Hebrew 11:8 as
a text, Bishop Sims delivered a great
message on “Life’s Great Ventures.”
He used to illustrate, the great ventures
of the leading characters of history,
Science, Medicine, Business, and the
Church of all ages.
The Bishop said in part as he stress-
ed the need of faith to venture, “faith
is more than a mental conclusion. It
involves decision and movement and
active will.” He said that, “people often
fail to recognize the difference be-
tween a theological creed and a re-
ligious life, between a mental assent
and a consent of the will, between be-
lief and faith. The difference is some-
thing like the difference between ligis-
lative and administrative function in
National Governments. Administration
is law in action so is the adventure of
GEORGIA WELCOMES HER SONS
By Allen R, Cooper
..Nothing has been said in a special
way of the return of the great sons
of Georgia who have been away mak-
ing good in other sections of the A. M.
E. Church connection,
We hail with inestimable delight the
return of Rey. J. C. Solomon who put
Campbell Chapel at Americus, Georgia
on solid ground before going to St.
Mark A. M. E. Church, Columbus, Ga..
after a fine record in the State of
Alabama.
The return of Rey. W. C. Davis, who
Florida, eets with the united approval
listed among the one hundred percent
pastors of the State of Georgia.
to the Conference with one of the best
| was truly needed in times like these.
immortalized himself in the State of
of the men of Georgia, and he is again
faith.” The conclusion reached in the
discourse was that “Progress is the
reward of venture.”
The spacious auditorium of this
great citadel of Afrigan Methodism in
the city of Brotherly Love was filled,
and ‘Amens’ were forth coming from
the great throng of worshippers who
were spiritually stirred by the message.
Rey. L. Walter Stanford, pastor of
Campbell A. M. E, Church of Wedia,
Pa., was the guest preacher of the
afternoon service, The text was select-
ed from Gen. 17:19. In his eloquent
manner Dr. Ttanford recalled in ward
pictures the founders of the church as
Louise
Rumford, one of the older members of
the church gave reminiscences of by-
he remembered them. Mrs.
gone days,
At the Evening service a Founder’s
Dr. D. L. T. Robinson, my old school} Day program was rendered and the
mate, recently shocked the entire con-| pastor delivered a discourse on “The
nection when he brought back the| Spirit of The Fathers.” Mr, Donald
-| historic Stewart Chapel at Macon, Ga.,| Buncombe was the guest solist.
The Sarah Allen Club. the oldest or-
‘reports in the proud history of the| ganization in the church sponsored the | sreesrexsa33T37
great church, in less than six weeks | celebration, Mrs. Mabel Buncombe, the”,
of his annual conference. His return| president of the club was assisted by
Mrs. Emma George who had charge
Dr. J. A. Lindsay, who has been an| of the arrangements.
outstanding leader in African Method-|
| ism: for more than forty years, and] son, one of the younger leaders of the
|who came within just a few votes of| Philadelphia Conference is launching
| being a bishop in the A, M. E. Church,| a constructive program for a “greater
Georgia again, His coming will! Allen.” — ‘
The pastor, Rev. J. Winsmore, Ma-
BISHOP R. A. GRANT
_ Jacksonville, Florida
BISHOP NOAH W. WILLIAMS
St. Louis Missouri
|
REY. P, A. NICHOLS
Presiding Elder
Xenia, Ohio
DEAN W. G. ALEXANDER
Edward Waters College
Jacksonville, Florida
MRS. BESSIE D. JACKSON
Bridge Street Church
Brooklyn, N. Y.
MRS, C.E STEWART
Emanuel A, M E_ Church
Portsmouth, Virginia
LEWIS O. SUMMERSETT, Esq.
Union African M. E. Church
Philadelphia, Penna
DR. J. P. Q. WALLACE
Presiding Elder
Indiana
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rity and the fear of
have but little, we
fear that little may be taken from us.
ave much, we dread lest life’s
cumstances reduce us.
We fear sickness vith its attendant
and inconvenience. We watch
little ailments and magnify them
| os financial insecu
privation li we
ou: it ae some} wrong
‘stands for manhood, it has
ards; it stands for literacy, it
3 illiteracy; it stands for race
in helping others. | pride, it has some “Uncle Toms rid and
to you you who read these lines: how-
ever ideal your principles are, upon
which you stand, they have their de-
ALLEN CHRIS1
ENDEAV¢
Bethel A, M. E, Church Hampton, | active and the following re
Virginia has just completed its third approved by the conference and pre-
quarterly conference with Presiding siding Elder Tilery:
Elder Tilery in charge. Bethel A. M.' Stewards .... $517.80
E. Church with Rey, J. E. Harris as, Trustees é
li we h
shifting
bs Frederick D.
President — Western L
and Acting Dean The Sc
3 Religio:
opic—Have I Done My
377—John 15:5;
: pastor was able to report a very suc- Sunday School . «+ 58.88
into serious todos: 3 iota fects. The A. M. E. Church is com-| cessful quarter, showing progress both} Stewardess Boards .g- chat 42.04
We fear a cain We. fear posed of persons like you. Hence, if| spiritually and financially. During the —-
asters weet f reetioed yatuornan coln Criglar, Sr: you can stand your defects, so can the| past three months God has wonderfully AMoitalweenac itedenlo te 1.066.92
lest we be mis! ) OF.
A. M. E. Church; for it is no stronger
i blessed the work in our hands. Aside The above given amount of money
rd Shaw stated a few|than the material from which it is
“ mS ee 7 : from beautifying our church this months at Bethel Church and we trust
bree bear ae a y S ago. _ a ee ion wauld| made. Tis you who are headed for the| quarter we have also succeeded inj that the next three months will bring
John 15:55 7 ‘it suffere ravages of} rocks, not the A. M. E. Church. adding to the comfort of our beloved( us even greater achievements.
ec t ‘orld War. To be sure one} - 40 West Bethel Street
treatment we feel to be
receive t
our due
And so, children of a larger growth,
need the verse that appealed
% “ i : a hc i 4 astor by placing in the parso Mrs. Juliette Judge
to the little boy: * _ Sprain Looking at the Topic — not need 8 world wide experience Hagerstown, Maryland. i Bn ety Gye a ee
afraid, I will trust in thee. — enard Shaw to sense the twit- | ph HRERRRRREEREE REE RHR E PERE EEEPET ‘ Sc ec P
: 10N ne to pass in the day that the ‘ F ie ieee (cunlization. Vet! there i i aa : Sy “i :
A MEDITATIO? come to pas ; oe. fromn/thy: eee leader's task is to make the t¢ ER Our ChEIanOn,. = el Lele 18 AIDS DIGE
ae ape SS ape or - Bible | So well understood and so attract of the ETERNAL ELEMENT STION +] 2
By Josephine T. Washington a pe thy fears. that the Juniors themselves will 1 n eee to hold it in tact for BLOOD TONIC 0 ore all S iscover
¥ x Record. ‘ “il bri ears. I suppose national and i
: : : sits a _| many things to say and will bring nay ' EQS : DIZZINE
as akfast} “We fear death. pee ua a points helpful to themselves and to tional conflagrations have in all BS j
IS] te faith mm an al -power ul ar iven. rise to the Shaw type of NERVOUSNESS
afraid, I will trust in
the others. In this instance the leader
may invite discussion on the main topic
_which is in the form of a question—
by putting before the Juniors sever
other questions, as follows:
1. What is “doing my best”?
2. Why should one of my ag
expected to do my best? :
3. What would be my best in makit
friends? i
icient Being, yet we entertain
its of the last bitter hour” that
us “to shudder, and grow sick at
peeve ‘ a! SLEEPLESSNESS | b ,
he same is true with the A. M. E. é ir y S e e
rch. Because it does not function POOR APPETITE
ree of frictions, misunderstanding, and SOUR STOMACH USED AND
yccasional slumps in finance and mem-
ship, there arise the alarmist and the MINOR INDIGESTION RECOMMENDED
mists who see red and predict its
My twenty years of experience in : ree ery ‘ By Thousands
lweart
We fear failure. Because we may
ucceed in what we undertake, we
it little. Or, weakened by dread
of difficulties too great for us to sur-
t, we accomplish but a moiety of
.M.E Church is that the prophets EXCESS ACIDITY
we might_ do.
: v
4N j
OK
t djstant
e ie first
M " N life. A fewl
father
children
the old home
vhat
anyone realize y
meant to this se
uprooted from
nt and brought
1 & strange place and
ad of a group of
isters as playfel-
: bat one little girl, a
meer than himself who, he
4 to remember, codld not en-
, the h sport that he had
sefore especially with his
tloubt, the little bey did
EVANGELIST What on deehieaiteann.
at time T am afraid, £ will trust in
all ws children
heset and
ears?
ve are lonely; we need the
nfiddence and Wet
) Neht-heartedness that
j with the presence of those who
* and whom we love We fear
| (O° Meakness of the approaching years
may he haunted by the specter
4, What would be my best in school? e down-fall of our church have GASSY FULNESS KIRBY’S MINERAL PRODUCTS :
DR. A. J. ALLEN PREACHES oRDI ¥ be wold Nea ae ea ae MINOR SCRATCHES us 15 FIKE AVENUE UNION, S. C.
| gS +] home life? 5 Christi ite F.
NATION SERMON IN CHURCH Radics: 7 Re ABRASIONS istian Agents Wanted Write For Terms
WHERE HE WAS CONVERTED | janguage I use? General predictors of a doomed BURNS MA beatae RIBBED S odd er sean sor Lepr M. pat :
ee i EK . . . his remar! ¢ minera eposit was discovere y a colores
WHEN A BOY 7. What would be my best in th ch are ae oa either * SCALDS man while digging a ditch. He ncticed a peculiar grayish color of clay.
SRE of my time? isters Sayer st i Rien: I. He discovered that by its coming in contact with air and water its
By W. R. Ragland The Juniors and the Questions suffering with the mania of “in- INSECT STINGS color became reddish. As this man worked several days his. ski be-
pub ser Unless there has been some previ ched officialism” will curse out the SKIN IRR{TATIONS sae Sales mea Ss) Rowe in the ditch, minor skn peu from
ae ee | ey ae 4 s . its lead d dict its| ; which he had been bothered for some time was noticeably helped. "
i Girard, Ala—The East Alabama Con- thinking about the questions Paes) d fe - is oe wears fs oe bs THROAT IRRITATIONS The news went out from this man about what had Aeansed <o Hint.
‘erence under that master leader, Bish-] by the leader, the Juniors will not be Bee accallse,tAe Das pECRUSCS hse ‘ Then people in the neighborhood began tp examine and experivnent
op D. H. Sims, closed its session here |‘ready with answers which will be | n boss it. A young minister just NATURAL TONIC with this grayish clay and scon found that 't contained medicinal quali-
last Sunday afternoon with the reading | teresting and helpful. Therefore ollege who thinks his scholastic STOPS MINOR SUPER! ICIAL ties.
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Always within there are powers hop J. Albert Johnson moved a
expressed i : ain minister from a major to a
Try once again; you will feel a n w maller charge the minister rebelled
thrill, Vd ulled out, established an independent
Finding you're able to do better still.” rch, and subsequently stood on the,
—R P. Anderso of the conference and said in
‘ : oe teeth of the lamented Bishop:
I came to the Throne with a quiv ur church is headed for the rocks.”
heart, ; i leant however, that he was headed
aes old year was done. the name of a Christian Church.
‘Dear Master, I want a new leaf’ I sn, too, the church is not to be
I've spoiled this one’. Bs by a single charge, conference,
He took the old year so stain episcopal district. It is judged by
beginning there as janitor, Sunday blotted, ; le it plays in helping to bring
re hool teacher, antd. Superiiitendeat of And gave me a new one all uns ; ‘Kingdom of Jesus Christ to an
Sunday School, And into my sad heart smiled, unbalanced world. Our church stands
In recognition of Dr. Allen’s presence Do better now, my child” ” _ he rocks so far as the A. M. E.|
i the church of his boyhood days Kathleen Wh :
Bishop Sinis invited him to preach the “Write it on your hear that
pong. sermon on Sunday, the clos-| day is the bestt day in the
ma ~ s he did to the delight] Emerson. Is it not equally ti
, ‘Heation of the conference and| every new year is the best y«
ius many friends of years standing. | life? ni ae ;
The subject of his sermon to the young
ministers to be ordained was
Foreword.”
to give up the State of Alabama in
the shift which necessitated his taking
over the work of the First Episcopal
District made vacant by the death of
Bishop Wm. H. Heard.
Saturday, preceeding the closing day
the conference paid a tribute to Dr.
\. J. Allen, Division Secretary of the
American Bible Society, by unanimous-
ly endorsing him for the Bishopric.
After expressing thanks for the en-
dorsement and giving his conception of
the office of a Bishop, Dr. Allen electri-
fied the conference by telling that it
was in that very church where he was
converted. He talked freely of his
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ii i h taken your M. M. and it has worked wonders for me
of this remarkable, Ga sapere praise Kirby’s M. M. to others. T hope that Kirby’s M. M.
tonic will be delivered to your home will help others as it has helped me.
‘arward. Moreover, the charge
-d to fatally wound by his at-
plit has out grown its minor
moves onward with its in-
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for $1.00. h Gold Coast. West Africa
re
“Facing ,
Tt was masterful and in-
‘piring many requests have been made
of him to publish this sermon so that Christ—John
might be read throughout the con-| W., Dec 2. ‘My b
nection,
MARL $1.00 TO
_ KIRBY’S MINERAL PRODUCTS
ch a level so as to be greath 15 FIKE AVENUE UNION, S. C.
‘the rebellion of a Sao ‘ FIVE WEEKS’ TREATMENT POSTPAID $1.00
a bishop, h im- “efe 3 rE REE EEE EE EEE EEE
bishop, however im=] } pppoe eee ert Peet Peete ¥ Ret
; the church, and ‘under
he strength of the church to
ithout us. When the church
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By D. J. Gadeoe
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Now the annual conference is where ei A M.E. BOOK CONCERN
pend to be
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patanase.
in my opinion is an abridge-| vice?
Gamb! conference, : Scat ;
ayy ak M : nald ment of the Laymen’s Rights as passe The laity of as ae 3
Rev 7 = ee ed by the 1932 session of the General bbs ahs eet ) @ ae Negro Year Book, by Monroe N. Work.| and all walks of Tife, and of every. de-
— ‘ier S. 1 Mcfadden. Co ence at Cleveland, Ohio. ener: c i fe EN Boe : tal wal sot Han ee
Providence, Rev, >. 7- + 1
When there is any question 0 eir set-up. The A. M.
= samble : \ eater 1 , E is the service and influence of this
ts Swe sae yy Galt regarding the spirit or intent of any broads ee ne ays : ts place as a dy- X ‘ ; 2y aiitinguished GAlicae BH AE SEE
sl «. G HL Huggins law, it is the duty of our Episcopacy| to: see God 10) UIs lie his community life.| WHEN CHRISTMAS COMES | Church. The young people rendered
4 ge Randolph: to make definit and certain just how] enough to appreciate t bject lesson from ;
a beautiful program. Musical and liter-
ary, which was followed by felicita-
tions from all the distinguished guests
present. At the close of the wonder-
ful Banquet, Miss Holmes was pre-
zler t applies. This is manditory when- society in a rapidly chan
= ever any rights under the law are| order. The church must go
-d or denied. the “Collective intelligent”
leaders in the Church realize] hundred thousand Jaymen
.¢ burden of the local] yoked for service. a %
h and many of. the
rdtestant !denomina-
Iready entered these
iru’ their lay organizations,
niel Zeig
Have you any old grudge youd’d like
to pay? ;
And wrong laid up from a bygone
day?
Ja
ABILENE, TEXAS the grov
away
When Christmas comes.
Hard thoughts are heavy to carry,
my friend,
And life is short from beginning to
midst of a grand ovation received from
young Henry Aarons of Charles St.
Church School, as a token of love and
respect from the youth of New England.
a gorgeous bouquet of immense yellow
chrysanthemums and ‘roses. In her
gracious inimitable way Miss Holmes
responded. The affair was in
charge of Mr. William Johnson of
Charles Street, assistant superinten-
dent of the Boston district, with a
Il carry the load. supporting committee from Charles
We desire 300,00 members who will Baton Rouge, La. | street and St. Paul Church schools.
y the Connectional Organization not Rey. C. S. Johnson, pastor; Dr. J.| Every A. M. E. Station was well repre-
Peilon ascents! cach per year ‘to K. Washington, presiding elder.
jon to hold the meeting there justi- This church which was organized
tiels, nineteen years ago is still alive, The
snl A 2 +
iS ‘ v movements desires to de-| Gather them all now, and lay them sented to the audience, and in the
Bethel A. M. E| Church Churches that entertain any annual] The laity represented by sti ram for adults adolescents
conference session so we have institut- Episcopal districts assembl
dren in the field of religious
n, social, recreational, and lei-
time activities. Tis program will
under the supervision of
| men and women of our Church.
an to assist the missionary pen-
d educational departments as
; to establish scholarship fund for
» youth of our church,
Our financial program if supported
ed the Lay Movement in the A, M. E.] phis, Tenn., in June 1937 durii
Church s movement already exist] Sesqui centennial Celebration
in the Methodist Churches among white] A. M. E. Church. The connectio
people and they direct religious edu- Association was perfected an
cation, social, recreational and leisure] episcopal district allowed two
time activities. A program of this] on the executive Committee, A
type could constitute some of our ac-| the Officers elected were Jee
tivities in the annual conference during] Ransom, Topeka, Kansas; Presic
the year. and George R. Jones, Jr., Suffoll
Some ministers are opposing the| secretary. Any information concet
lay movement. they unjustly brand] our movement will be made ava:
move as an act of revolt and in-} to you upon request. 0G
tended to establish dual authority in] We consented that our bishops
f Supt. Sister A, L.| the Church. This attitude is unfair presiding elders would be consi
» it has been the loyalty and] relative to the, Key-men and w
FOURTH QUARTERLY CONFER-
ENCE AT HEARD’S CHAPEL
A. M, E. CHURCH A SUCCESS
M
sented, and a host of admiring friends
were present.
ol was
Ca
December 15.—Central Louisiana Con-
ference, Oakdale. Rev. E. D.
Harvey. Bishop S. L. Greene.
January 4, ’38—Louisiana Conference.
St. Peter Church, New Orleans.
Rev. N. L. Lumzey, 1209 Cadiz St.
Bishop S L. Greene.
nuary 26-—Orlando Conference St
Mark, Orlando, Florida. Rev. J. D
Jennings Bishop R. A: Grant.
Feburary2.—Sierra Leone Conference.
Bishop Edward J. Howard.
February 23—South Florida Conference
Cocoa, Florida. Rev. J. R, Rishara
son: Bishop R. A. Grant.
Liberia Conference,
Grand Bassa, Liberia, Bishop Ea-
ward J. Howard.
arch 9—Central Florida Conference
Arcadia Station, Rev. L. J. Kincy,
Pastor, 256 Orange Street, Arca-
dia, Fla, Bishop R. A. Grant.
March 23,—Gold Coast Conference,
Accra Gold Coast, Bishop Edward
J. Howard.
sacrifice on the part of our] of their districts who would be selec v, Elmer B. Johnson, Grasonville, | fourth quarterly conference which was] WILLIAMS CHAPEL A. M. E., SAN]
d,, conducted the devotionals. In- held Sunday, November 14, 1937 DiC; PEDRO, CALIF, MOVING
of the scheduled sermon in the} Sided over by Dr. J. K Washington, FORWARD
ning, the Rev. Henry Thomas, presiding elder of the District. We saw
scilton, Md, read a paper: “Has our Presiding Elder as never before
ID indicated How He Wants His as he preached a wonderful sermon,
h Supported? How Should subject: “He Sought Jesus”—St. Luke} | Williams Chapel, the new organized
hristians Support Their Churches?” 19th chapter and 3rd verse. He brought] Church in San Pedro, Calif., is certain-
“the discussion that followed every] 7s from the eyes of some and many
cter present participated. Another | 2™¢"S; and praise the Lord, The Pre-
ministry that has kept our} of the lay movement. Request
banner high for the past} their names have been. ‘mailed
vundred and fifty years. There| several of our bishops and presic
2 rest.” are thousands among the laity whose| elders have responded.
U.T F ves are consecrated to God and the| It is our purpose to organize
uurch; if it were not so our ministry| by state where ever Our chi
und the Episcopacy’s labors have been | established thru, out the Nation.
1 vain. The future ministry and the| ever an episcopal district includ
di
one
Dr. J. L. Glover, Minister
ly moying forward, unde rthe leader-
ship of this fine Christian minister, Dr.
h to services| bishops of tomorrow must come from] or more states each state will hi ure of the meeting was that every siding Elder inspired the members in} Glover, We have one of the finest A
ance. the ranks of the laity, Who can ques-| own set-up, The lay-moveme { was presented and spoke on this wonderful sermon to seek Jesus.| choirs in San Pedro. Every one knows
p.m. another noble sermon.) tion what powers fie with in our laity,| to usurp any program of an: Gus features of the work. ; He said so many people see Jesus but] our pastor is a musician, he directs
7, “Look on me and] awaiting the call or touch of inspira-| department of the church but el Gu program. All other money Jesus does not see them. He made a] chorus and plays the piano. Each
stirring | tion and the discipline of well directed | other hand we expect to supp! d is to repshein the State or-| S7e4t impression upon the congrega-] Sunday our Church is crowded to hear
thought to be yoked for Christian ser-| the general church program” with tion, $10.00 was raised. The Mission-| our pastor, and listen to his well trained
aries of Heard’s ‘Chapel presented the] choir. Mrs. Leonard our organist holds
Presiding Elder a box. He responded] her A. B. degree from Paul Quinn
graciously, College, Texas, and she knows African
The pastor, Rey.Washington of Bethel} Methodist. Mrs, Horn, the President
was present and spoke commondably} and Mrs. Steward, the Treasurer of
of the Presiding Elder, was glad to| the choir are African Methodist from
be present with his son, Rev. C. S.| Texas. These persons were not work-
Johnson, whom he trained for the min-| ing because we had no A. M. E. Church
istry. Rey. Johnson has built a par-} and now they are putting the program
sonage, painted the Church, hung] over in a big way. They presented
the bell all in two years ten| Madame Fines in a Dramatic Recital.
months. We love our Presiding Elder} October 22nd, to raise funds to buy
and Bishop S, L. Greene, also our pas-| robes. We haye a new Missionary or-
tor. We are praying that our Presid-| ganization under the leadership of Mrs.
ing Elder also our pastor will be as-| Lewis, they are working hard. The
signed to us another year. It has been| conference did not pay much atten-
a pleasure and a source of joy to work| tion to this Church this year, but we
with Rey. J. K. Washington and Rey.| hope to be one that will be considered
izations treasure or be retained by
local lay organization unites of the
rent churches. Every church
ld organize its lay group and call
pon the community at large to sup-
your efforts. Membership in the
he local organizations does not
to be exclusively confined ‘to
h Membership but the officers
members of important committees
t belong to the African Methodist
scopal Church.
J. LOUIS RANSOM
_ Topeka, Kansas.
in our business | 2—>°seose ee cee meee ene cen ves aes!
for zarter $50. 4
EiMer, Pastor andiait A.M. E. MUSIC HYMNALS
aappy of our relation as
THE LAY MOVEMENT IN THE
A. M_ E. CHURCH
members
Methodist
Brand new A.M.E. Mu
Hymnals, Bound in |
| Morocco with Head Ban
Single Copy or
BOOKS RECEIVED
ning the Ministry, by John
n. Harpers, $2.25.
burch
reneral Conference is the legis- One D : , mtiaisior an Effective’ Ministry, C. S. Johnson, this year. next year. It would be well for the
ative body and the delegates assemble | One Doz. | _— k - A. Boaz, Cokesbury Press, . MRS, E. B. JOHNSON Missionary Department of our great
© purpose of enahting new laws and Beautifully stam { Church to think about us. We need
ending of repeating old laws when || Gold are offered at thes & Moral’ Teaching of Jesus, by A.D. |New England A.M. E, Church Youth| Hymn . Books, Bibles, and Suntay
i ¥ and to provide an administra- A Prices en 2 say. Harpers, $1.50. Honor Their Conference supt. School Quarterlies. We are aad
el either by election or by i oe ful Christian Living, by Harry | Miss Holmes please help us to grow. Any one would
supervise the weneral
fu eon rie
ve A. M. E. Church. The
seneral Conference
to be ¢ rh f
€ carried out by all conferences
© connectior
rogram
rson Fosdick. Harpers, $1.50. be inspired to see the way the people
of Christianity, from Jesus to. On Thursday evening, October 2g,] attend our church, the first and sa
rlemagne, by S, J. Case. Henry \ 1937, all road led to Charles Street A. Neero Methodist in San shies Sean
and Company, $2.00, Lares | M. E. Church, Charles and Mt. Vernon we are looking forward to our Presid-
from Alfred Streets, Boston. Rev, Oliver W. Chitd-| ing Elder, Dr. F- A. Harris to visit us
nacher, by bers, pastor’ The A. M. E. Youth of | and see what we are‘doing. We would
Holt \ New England had invited the Rev. and| appreciate a visit from our high class
his wife to a reception honoring the Bishop, one that all of California loves.
Conference superintendent, Miss | We are proud to have a connectional |:
| Gladys Holmes of Boston for seven | officer as our pastor. Dr. Glover was
ificci i i Director of Music
-yali crificcial service. | elected Connectional f 5
the ial at the Bishops’ Council in Charleston,
‘he Lecture Room of the historic edi- 2: 2
> had formed into a verita- | South Carolina last February. e are
Lae ate having fine Class services every
Fairyland Bower, with gorgeous | ns ?
tumn leaves and evergreen festooned Wednesday night. Mrs. Lewis and
er pane wort lights glowing. The gorgeous Mrs. Ware are our Class leaders.
ihe “Sonterence .of the A, M. E
are as follows feneral, annual
ct ua ty.
warterly, and church Equal
representation must
and equal
hese righ
se rights in all conferences with
ave our citizen-shj
iP in the Church
denied equal rights in this
ee
— cm ce cms bs
f
rs. Lewis raised the largest amount
last week, $1.90. Give us credit for
having a new Church, African Metho-
st needs more new churches, why
not encourage one when they are doing
something, this church is growing.
Pray for us.
MRS. LEWIS.
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XMAS SEALS IN U. S. IN 1907
t Christmas seals in America
-d in 1907 and first sales
$3,000,
ee
STRICKEN SHANGHAI USES
COFFINS AS FUEL
hangt Dec. 3—(AP)—The fuel
wrtawe has become so acute in Shang-
e digging up coffins | in
g countryside and selling
fuel in the city.
e for coffin wood was
Chinese
s pric
cents a bundle.
BURIED IN COFFIN ORDERED IN
1922
FREEPORT, Pa., Dec. 8 (AP).—The
alnut casket which Augus Galbraith
t in his house 15 years was under-
to day.
th. 88, was buried this week
> he dug at the time he
s bier.
lected trees in 1922 from
ind had three caskets made
ife, a sister and himself, Then
excavated two graves in the ceme-
tery, lined the sides with tar, and filled
em in. His wife died eight years
his
RUMANIAN SCHOOL SEATS JEWS
APART
T, Dec. 8 (AP).—The ree-
Bucharest Polytechnic School
that henceforth
must sit in ‘special
iced today
students
It was believed to be the first case
such isolation in| Rumania.
DINOSAUR GRAVES FOUND IN
DESERT
MOSCOW (UP)—A large cemetery of
prehistoric animals, which existed in the
Mesozoic Era, has been found in the
Zyl-Kum desert, near the Aral Sea,
There were found bones of long ex-
inct animals, beginning with small am-
hibians and ending with monstrous
osaure which were sometimes 40
meters long,
1)
ae
SNAKE CATCHES TROUT
GLOVERVILLE, N.Y, (UP)—An 11-
inch
veckled trout was killed by an
ary garden snake along the bank
of a nearby stream. Jay Newkirk, who
trout, said the snake was not wet and
‘rout, said the snake was not wet and
did not appear to have been in the
water
eee
CAVEMEN EAT SNAKES
and snakes, such as they can catel with
their hands, with fungus ‘and palm
sprouts for roughage, form the princi-
pal articles of diet of a small tribe of
cavemen living in the mountains of
Mandate, New Gaines,
PAPUA, New Guinea (UP.)—Rat| three pints of her own blood
BOYD SEEKS $100,
DUE BI
ry Allen Boyd, secretary of th
Baptist Publishing Board, 523.
avenue, North, is waging a c
to collect $100,000 due from ¢!
association, conventions and indi
for church and Sunday School
ture and printing.
| NASHVILLE, Tenn.—(C)
WARM OX BLOOD TRACED
CURE FOR PNEUM
NEW ORLEANS, Nov. 30.—A new
and successful chemical treatment fe
pneumonia with an extract of war ©
blood gathered from slaughter houseg
was announced today at the ope i
of the Southern Medical Association’
annual meeting. a
Dr, Clyde Brooks, of the Louisiang
State University medical school, re
ported the treatment has brought abou
a large decrease in the death rate i
a series of 800 pneumonia patients. Had
it been used only on selected types o
cases, he added, “I feel sure that i
would have been possible to save thq
lives of 100 percent of them.” he
Obtained From Oxen 4
The new chemical is called “deutero
proteose” and is made from fibrin, ;
white protein obtained from the blood
of freshly killed oxen. A small amoun}
injected into the blood stream of @
pneumonia patient in the early stages
of the disease causes a quick decline oi
fever and repeated injections over 4
period of several days have produce:
quick and complete recoveries,
Brooks declared. 7 ae
At the present time, the Louisians
University scientist explained, pneu
monia ranks among the leading causc;
of death in the United States and, be
cause of that, Dr. Thomas Parran
surgeon general of the U. S. Publi
Health Service, called a conferenc:
two weeks ago of 10 of the country’s
leading pneumonia specialists to maj
out methods of checking its death tol
which is twice as great as in tubercu
losis. ae
Serums Used Before
Heretofore the most effective treat
ment was by the use of serums, Dr
Brooks said. However, more than 3/)
different types of pneumonia are know:)
to exist and specific serums are no!
available for more than a few of them
In addition, laboratory facilities fo’
determining the particular type infect
ing a patient are not generally available
In contrast with this older method
he said, deutero-proteose appears to
be as deadly for one type of pneumoni a.
germ as for the others and seems t
work as well in lobor pneumonia
bronchial pneumonia. Determinati
the type of germ is unnecessary,
—Associated Pri
TRANSFUSION OF OWN BLi
RESUSCITATES DYING WO
LONDON, Nov. 30.—Transft
: hel
| Tevive the wife of a Governmei
Ploye after she apparently died
operating table of the Croydon |
| Hospital. Pek
| The woman, whose name
kept secret, suffered an internal
ey
~ as I am now preparing my
or the next three minths.
‘mail in to the Christian Re-
your name, church, birth month,
ite.
All persons who plan to attend
1e Bishops’ Council in Montgomery,
labama on February 24, 1938, please
tify Rev. George T. Sims, Box 481,
ontgomery, Alabama. ;
Rates: Room and meals $1.50 per day.
John African M. E. Church,
Anyone having any discarded Musi-
| Instruments: Drums, bugles, Horns,
, please send to the Editor of the
HRISTIAN RECORDER to be sent
the A. M. E. Mission House, Mange
ch, West Africa, Rev, T. H, King.
rage after the birth of a child. An
eration was necessary. Immediately
fer the administration of an anaes-
etic, the woman collapsed and her
ceased to beat.
The resident surgical officer at the
pital, 30-year-old Dr. C. J. C. Sig-
-s, and his assistant, Dr, E. P. C.
n, immediately administered the
= ephedrine. While an incision was
just below the ribs, Siggers began
aging the heart through the dia-
1e doctors found three pints of the
an’s blood (the body holds about
é pints) 24 drained into the abdo-
necessitatn., 71 immediate blood
nsfusion.
there was no time to st=mon a
donor, the Doctors took one pint
the woman’s own blood through an
ision, passed it through sterilized
uze and restored it to the patient by
orthodox introduction into a vein
the arm.
2 Philadelphia, Pa.
After a second incision, two more
pints were removed from the abdomen
and transferred to the arm, Then the
doctors were able to carry out the
original operation.
It all happened about 10 days ago
—and the woman will be able to re-
turn to her home shortly. ~
—United Press
or revival meetings in the
Dec., 1937, or beginning Jan.
hould write me within the
days at 606 E. Sth St., Pres-
ngelist Willard Leake ; SHAW GETS $500 GIFT
RALEIGH, N. C—(C)—Mrs. E. E.
Smith of Fayetteville, widow of the late
principal of the State Normal, gave to
Shaw university $500 on founder’s day,
making the second $500 she has given
within a year, ;
ACWORTH, GA.
The year’s work of Bethel Station
A. M. E. Church here was started in
high spirit. 1st services were held No-
vember 14th with the newly appointed
pastor, Rey. E. P. Yorpp who preached
from the subject: “The Spirit of
Adoption.” Services were enjoyed by
all, Rev. Yarpp comes from St. Mark
Station, at Wadley in the Augusta, Ga,
Conference.
On last Sunday, November 21, was
our first quarterly conferénce, the Pre-
siding Elder, Dr. J. F. Moses of Atlan-
ta, Ga., preached a wonderful sermon
on Sunday morning, also Sunday even-
ing. The services were full of spirit
and. enthusiasm. Rev. Moses comes
to us from the South Atlanta District,
in the Atlanta Conference. The Marri+
etta District and Bethel Station are
proud of this very efficient leader.
Bethel Station is looking forward to
a great program with these young men
as pastor and presiding elder. All hail
to Bishop W. A. Fountain for having
sent these very strong and efficient
leaders. The pastor has outlined his
program for the beginning of the con-
ference year and everybody has fallen
in line. Communion every first Sunday
and a live wire Sunday School each
Sunday morning. God is with us and
so victory is ours.
MRS. ANNIE L, PADEN
Heart Beats Again
The heart resumed beating.
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a ing C. Allen Papers.
s of the respective Pp. E
Districts having reported finances on
Tuesday preceeding the panier
the P, E's. made their reports. Dr. y
S. Wilson, P. E. of K. Cc. ae
District, and Dr. F. D- L. McDonal
of K. C. Springtield District.
Both Districts reported over last
pple- Local Brown!
fine cating places to SU} The pastor:
acy that might occur
ership. ;
o are connection-
been through
with many
any deficie
DETROMT IN 19
background and beau- year,
oO f the K. C, Lexington
ine of
The dollar money for
District
The dollar money for K. C.
Springfield District
nderground
rated by the
mor-
t camping |
Total
N.B.) This D. M. reported was in-
creased by additional reports from pas-
tors and evangelists. : :
The pastors of the respective dis-
tricts read their reports to the delight
of the Bishop and Conference.
The Rev. E. C. W. Cox delivered the
Missionary Sermop, Wednesday night
and was indetd a spiritual feast. Thurs-
- night was Educational night. Rey.
C V. Page delivered a strong message
appealing to the Church to loyally sup-
port the program of Christian Educa-
nop Henry |
e of the
and
time and
» enumerate,
compare with
1 slopes and
a that lies
us? The
akes upon whose
boats make way to
vara Falls, Montreal,
e words the
tion
The educational returns in finance
showed a substantial increase. Bishop
itation to| presented Dr. F. Madison Ried, pastor
paraphrase a verse} of St. Pau! Church, St, Louis, who
Veit brought a thrilling and inspiring ad-
NOT SEEN, EARS President Fredrick D. Jordan
NOR HAS IT| of Western University was presented
» THE MINDS OF] and he likewise retained the audience
RSHIP AND FRIENDS] that sublime atmosphere.
IT HAS IN STORE Ward Chapel Choir rendered
hat forms a living
d in extend-
dress,
YOU WILL COME} ™usic and truly served well, Friday
+ 1940." night was observed as Young Peo-
aie as A. M. E.} ple’s night; a yarid program by local
Aiiagee and other talent.
D. HOWELL Mr. and Mrs. White, Western Uni-
versity Concert Artists were presented
at intervals through out the sessions
but were featured upon this occasion.
Truly they are great, They sing their
message into the hearts of men.
Dr. S. S. Morris, secretary-treasurer
of the A.C. E, League and Dr. C. W.
Abbington, editor of Sunday School
HAPPENINGS IN SOUTH WEST
MISSOURI CONFERENCE
By Browning C. Allen
W. Williams presided
Morris declared—
invincible defender
Mme. Helen A
op as his private secretar
Dr. Fox and wife with
In eye, “voice,
ported by the pastors and
of local congregations in thi
a fine Conference entertainn
Beginning with the recep’
as this man spoke.”
‘not backed up by the
u use, but in the force and
t backs up your words. Our
when he spoke always had truth
Nicodemus told Jesus
man Ca! d these miracles that
od be with him.”
ist was the world’s
n The reason why
power has lasted and has weight
yuse he appealed to men. Jesus
hinker. How can a theologian
od’s plans? Jesus Christ came
th to hold up God—the Father.
‘see what you can’t see. He
derstand what you can’t under-
the daily serving in the
where a hospitable and solicit
mittee was ever ready to ser’
smile each day, each momen
pleasure and delight and we
to our respective fields with a
incentive to humbly serve thi
kingdom may be advanced.
The South West Missouri
Conference joined in hearty appro
of the idea that the invitation that t
next session of the General Confer«
of the A. M.. E.. Church be held q
the West Coast. Likewise a letter |
grateful appreciation and thanks w:
forwarded to Bishop Grant and
Trustees of Edward Waters Colled
for their endorsement of the ide:
—Browning C. Allen
d y, Christ was the world’s most
it statesman. When Jesus came
hlehem, he had one purpose in
‘I am going to set up a kingdom
e men. Other kingdoms have
away, but the kingdom that our
et up is still growing.”
was the world’s most brilliant
t. Japan, Hitler and Mussolini
their strategy? Their strate-
Caesar’s and Napoleon’s is to
by force. But if you want
how to use strategy and how
“Follow Jesus.”
Lord did not depend upon physi-
. He was too brilliant and too
Every man who has de-
physical force has failed.
d sought not only to get a
ly, but also to get his heart.
nts the entire man.”
hoir sang “I’ve anchored my
the Haven of Rest,” while
sons came forward to join the
ey sang “Come Holy Spirit
DR. J. CAMPBELL BECKETT
THRILLS WASHINGTON
AUDIENCE BY PREACH —
ING ON “JESUS THE _
BRILLIANT MAN”
By William H. Ferris, M.A
December 7, 1937
Young men do. not flock to th
church, because they do not regar‘
Jesus as a man’s man, as a he-ma:
The medieval painters, endeavoring t
picture Jesus as “a man of sorrow:
and acquainted with grief,” as one wh!
was led like a lamb to the slaughte
yet opened not his mouth, presente!
him as a delicate effeminate man.
When Thomas Hughes wrote a boo!
several years ago, entitled “The Man
liness of Jesus,” and when Bruce Bar
of the South} Literature, were announced. Each with
ot erence at Allen} feryor and in his own inimitable style
», October 27-31, 4
and grace addressed the large audience.
Music by the Bethel Junior Choir
also readings by little Miss Francis
per ed promptly at 10 Day and young Master Long of Kan-
a by the vested choir] sas City with solos ,etc. were rendered
‘pel followed by the regular] to the delight of all,
sishop Williams reemphasized the
fact that he is an able executive and
business genius in that Conference Roll
tor. Large audience
¢ bishop
M_ VanMoose, pastor
Church at Sedalia was
, reach the Annual Ser-| Calf, Disciplinary Questions, Passing of
Tse was an able, soul] Characters, all reports (literary) were
A truly inspiring to the | approve
y d by Friday morning.
Sunday was a high in Zion, beginning
th Sunday School at 9:30 a.m., pre-
siding Elder F. D. Jordan, Conference
Supt., with an able corps of teachers,
Followed by the 10:45 am. hour of
Worship,
Our good Bishop brought the mes-
sage to an over flow audience and they
were lifted God-ward by the fervor of
his message,
After recess Conferer
' at 4 p.m,
Ry Ellison, Chief Secretary. deaconess (
Bs bb recording Secretary.| Short
. Page, statistician The
345. "came the reading of th int-
clen Armstrong Wittiams, ments by Bishop Willams” by:
peat accountant. | jourament, Ee
Ps, ao er marshalls.) Withal a fine Peace
sibeae famed marshall a iri
bps ‘i wonderful spirit
a4 Kews reporter, Seeulay Press prevailing theengtiong
mbled
nion was observedy wi
ams, Bishop W, T.
conference P. E’s. Dr F.
‘Donald, Dr. I. S Wilson, as-
the brethren, A large host of
army, in keeping with his
teat, “This do in remember-
“came to the Lord’s Table
he Conference Organiza-
olatment and election of
the (
he Christian
nce reassembled
for the consecration of 4
We did not get the name)
Memorial Hour was observed,
4 tweaty thong. | Ming
i the most pala-|
towad anywhere: their] Revs
Ree
ortamment ||
ful session with
brotherly love
Me DCS, oe
Dove” while the collection
lifted, and “I Want Jesus to
Vith Me”, while the Holy Com-
s being served.
ton wrote a book a few years age
entitled “The Nobody Knows”, reader
were surprised to see Jesus presented a
a manly man. g
But I never regarded Jesus asa weak
namby-pamby man. It always seeme
to me that a man who could hol!
spellbound and electrify large crowd
who could be followed from place td
place by the multitude must possess
virile manly personality. ate at 3
And in preaching the Advent Ser
mon last Sunday, Dr. J. Campbe e
ett, the pastor of the historic “Metro
<INGSVILLE, TEXAS
ville Circuit A. M. E. Church,
W, Thomas, pastor. Our first
- conference was a_ success
he downpour of rain. 9:30 A.
day School opened on time.
_our Presiding Elder, Rev.
son delivered a wonderful
enjoyed by all. ‘
[. we were wonderfully blest
other sermon delivered by the
g Elder, Rev. McGee of Corpus
politan A. M, E, Church, blazed
path in theological thought, pict
Jesus as a brilliant man, not on
brilliant orator, but also as a b
thinker and a brilliant statesmar
The choir sang “The Old |
Cross”, and “I Must Tell Jesus
so much sincerity that one sis
out “Oh Yes”. Dr. J. €
et, the pastor, took
esis, “In thee shall rch at Falfurrias,
the earth be bles: saial ruary 14, 1937 went over|
9:6. “His n | i by the leadership of
derful, un: r i stor. ‘ Fite
tephen and members of
vere present.
ut in full,
trustees $366.00, will
’ Wohin December
Jesus Christ] thaniel B
was first of] Rucker. —
esence, he was the| success,
a Be ; BR ses et
Willie Best, Mabel Thurman, Na-
est, Wallace Thurman, Walter
‘We thank God for our wonderful
B. THOMAS,
REV. FRANK MADISON REID
ST. PAUL, ST. LOUIS HONORS
DR. AND MRS. REID
While marking another milestone in
the calendar of activities in historic
St. Paul, Mother Church of African
Methodism in the West the officers
lead on by Brothers W. L. Hartgraves,
James H. Harrison, J. D. Rodgers and
Mrs. Blanche Clay Moore gathered the
membership together with many friends
in a testimonial, honoring the fine
leadership and outstanding achieve-
ments afforded this church by the emin-
ent pastor, pulpiteer and administrator,
Dr. Frank Madison Reid and his cul-
tured wife, Mrs. Veatrice Reid.
The testimonial had been arranged
as a welcome service greeting the pas-
tor on his return for his second year’s
administration and was timed as a
pleasant surprise immediately follow-
ing his return of a two weeks’ good-
will tour through the many confer-
ences in the various sections of the
church. Numbered among the fine ex-
Bressions were greetings; representing
thé children by Bessie Mae Newman,
from the Youth Council, Miss Thelma
Hartley; representing the women, Mrs,
J. D. Robinson; representing the men,
James H. Harrison. The summary of
accomplishments by the two major de-
partments of the church were given by
the secrétaries of the stewards and
trustee board, Mr. J. D. Rodgers and
Professor Frank B. Wilson. It was
clearly evidenced from a summary of
achievements wrought during the period
from October 1936 up to and including
November 1937 that much had been
done which would easily stamp the
leader as a man of unusual ability.
During this period two reports have
been made to the Missouri Annual
Conference, aggregation a sum of over
$5,000 which together with the other
income of the stewards department
meant that approximately $12,000 had
been handled by the stewards alone.
Perhaps more remarkable was the fact
‘ards’ activities, — Sy
» the activ
‘course was the
most encouraging feature of the stew-
The trustees listed quite a few im-
provements, such as painting the ex-
terior wood-work of the church, re-
decorating Parish House, renovating
pipe organ, re-roofing annex, re-haul-
ing water system, and other minor im-
provements which represented an ex-
penditure of some several thousand
dollars,
From the opening words by Brother
S. W, Bunting to the illuminating clos-
ing remarks by the special guest, the
Resident Bishop, Rt. Rey. Noah W.
Williams, this testimonial service rep-
resented a great expression of a great
church.
When the officers and members, the
Excelsior Club, lead by Mrs. Gooch
and Class No, 2 through Mrs. F, W.]:
Lofton presented flowers and tokens
the pastor asked that Mrs. Reid be
allowed to respond, which she did with
dignity, grace and eloquence. Closing
her response she said. “We can best
express our feelings in the efforts of
the past and most especially our hopes
for service in the future in the words
of the poet: ‘
t
i
t
“We live for those who love us,
Whose hearts are kind and true,
For the heaven that shines above us,
And the good that we can do.”
S. W. BUNTING.
“MY ECCLESIASTICAL DEN”
By N. Ward Bagley
I shall write from the following cap-
tion to wit Irregularities Versus Regu-
larities in the A. M. E, Church, These
are two great words, which have, “far-
fetched” meaning, The former word,
in lots, means, increase theoretical, un-
systematic, eccentric, not according to
rule, and not uniform in a general way.
And the latter, means, according to rule
or custom, normal uniform, orderly
Symetrical Methodical and otherwise.
The A. M. E. Church, is a great institu-
tion, for Negroes, and one of the main,
organizations in the world that’s doing
business for the Master. And those
persons, who are connected to this
church, are classed as the most wise,
in America, black or white regardless
to condition, or circumstances.
This old A, M. E. Church was borned
organized and founded by the great
Vgenius of African Methodism, more
than one hundred and fiity years ago,
by Richard Allen, the father of’ the
Negro Church. And since its organi-
zation, success, achievements develop-
ment, have branded their endorsement
upon the columns of its door-post.
“The fathers of yore” planted well, and
labored hartedly in the cause of Christ
bringing men to the church, and saving
souls for the kingdom of God.
The “Bishop and preachers” of way-
back yonder prayed “steadily and faith-
fully” that the Church, may be saved
to sin no more and that the “On-com-
ing” Ministers might so “preach, and
pray that the world might be saved.
The present fathers of the Church
‘are doing their bit in carrying on
the work, in a large measure to the
good and glory of God—The Bishops,
ake
oe ‘
preaching the gospel with
the extent, that
moving forward by “leaps and bounds”
and the fire of the “holy ghost” has so
caught, the people that sinners are
being saved and men are flocking to
el wer, ti
heir Districts are
he church. The educational interest
in each District far exceed, previous
years, and ministers are paying church
debts and building up the cause of
Jesus Christ.
be some unrest in the ranks of the
ministry, regarding the regularity in
And yet there seems to
he financing of the A. M. E. Church.
The Law of the Discipline is laid down
plainly which governs the distribution
of funds, reported at the general and
annual meetings and the same have
been regularly,
the A. M. E. Church, without one
dissent voice of its membership.
God be. praised.”
cared for throughout
“Let
The preachers of
‘Day before yesterday” or fifty years
ago, wrought well and preached with
power, and the “holy spirit,” until the
church was baptized from sea to sea,
and from ocean to ocean,
and from
island to island men, women and child-
ren sought God. The spirit caught
men by the souls, and brought them
to the church. The - Missions, were
established, Circuits,
discipline, says, that
Elder be paid $2,000.00 per annum.
apportioned, by the Annual Confer-
ence, committee the presiding elders,
“Advisary members” of the Commit-
tee. The apportion the membership of
ness, and you will get better results.
The “Law” in the book of
in, the church. The membership is
irregularly, chronicled in conferences,
and
were organized,
the Presiding
same,
Church,
records, Districts and
otherwise. Assessments for presiding
elders and meetings are irregularly
made and -it makes the small member-
ship of the various Districts disgruntled
Continued on Page 16
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TREES OF THE ORANG!
BURG DISTRICT
a
GIANT
By Rev Samuel Nance
———
We shall lay the premise of this re-
least in the history of the giant ee
of the Sequoia National Park, whic
point of beauty 1s superior
erhaps, in s ,
: i tone Park, Yosemite Mari-
to Yellows!
osa or Tulumne. :
4 The Sequoia National Park with
hundreds and thousands of Sequoias
was created to preserve for the use
and pleasure of the people of the United
States of America, by far the greatest
groves of the oldest, the largest and
most remarkable trees of this world.
They number 1,166.000, of these 12,000
exceed 10 feet in diameter. :
The Sequoias are the oldest living
things in the world. They are the
connecting link, writes Ellworth Hunt-
ington, between the ancient East and
the modern West.
Scientists tell us that many of these
trees are more than 3,000 years old—
They were here before Cicero thun-
dered his invectives against Cataline or
Caesar wrote his Commentaril de Bello
Gallico and his Commentarii de Bello
Civil; before Homer’s Odyssey and his
Illiad; before Xenophon’s Anabasis and
his Memoriabilia in fact, they were
here before the Trojan War or the
exodus of the Hebrews from Egypt.
Then for centuries through the days
of Rome; through the dark ages and
all the period of growth of European
civilization these ancient giants, pre-
seryed the same appearance, strong and
solid, but with strangely attractive,
approachable quality. And thus we
haye come to look upon the giant trees
of the Orangeburg District of the Cen-
tral Conference of the African Metho-
dist Episcopal Church of South Caro-
lina.
The Rey. J. B, Jennings is the hon-
ored pastor of this historic church and
cultured membership,
4 The church is well organized and all
boards and clubs are functioning, Mem-
bership has increased and $145.00 col-
lected for the cause of Christian Edu-
cation. Dios le bindiga to pastor and
people.
Shiloh
The Rev, G. C. Johnson is the be
loved pastor of this congregation that
has some of the most Prosperous peo-
| Ple of our group in the state. The
success at this point has been phenome-
nal. $200.00 was appropriated
al. § for
Christian education,
St. Peter
The Rev. J, P, Washington is the
scholarly sheperd of this flock and
truly, he has “led them in green meee
tures.” The people love him and they
_ Tolled up $200.00 for the sacred cause
of Christian education, Execelsior my
“good and faithful servant,”
Brown Chapel
_ minister of the gos:
this “burning mountain,” Brown Chapel
has a strong membership and a large
ee ree
following. This stron;
! i% pastor and
faithful members have i
for the cau , siveaed
se of Christian education,
The Rev. W, R, Bowman, the erudite.
pel, is Standing on |
The Rev. B. C. S
battle to the gate,” a!
of the best trained chu
be found anywhere are me
charge. This splendid
firm grip on members a)
tion. $200.00 was their off
cause of Christian educatio:
iy
Live Oak
The Rey. J. 1. Hamilton
this charge . Here we have
est membership and some
church officers. The energeti
has made a Herculean effort
claims and has been ready at t!
call. $220.00 was collected fi
tian education. if, fi
A . Abington in Great
> to Bishop Greene and
Eighth District
Dg
Thomas J. Brown
: OS Se elie
op E. J. Howard, Houston, Texas,
relate of West Africa, and
ssee. Dr, A. S. Jackson, Waco,
Secretary of Education, Dr. S.
ris. Nashville, Tennessee, General
tary of Allen Christian Endeavor
; Dr. Geo. A.'Singleton, Phila=
Pa., Editor. of The Christian
3; and Dr. C. W. Abington,
hia, Pa., Editor of the A. M.
day School Literature were
the distinguished guests attend-
e East Mississippi Conference at
wood, Mississippi, presided over
Op S, L. Greene, Little Rock,
msas, presiding Episcopate of the
th Episcopal District includ-
Branchville
The Rey. David James is the
going pastor of this charge.
been untiring in his labor and pé
claims in full. He has a splendi
to work with. $160.00 was
from this charge for Christia
tion,
The Rey. J. J. Jackson, deceased, w
appointed here from the confereng
We have a progressive type of me
bers serving this point and they
doing a great work. Rev. A. Hamilti
is leading the flock till confereny
$100.00 was collected for Christian. d
cation.
the territory of Mississippi
Parlorvill ‘ isiana, When Dr. R. C, Perry,
The Rev. M Sees van of Turner Chapel and Dr. C.
rens of the Greenwood District
hosts Dr. Hair, Presiding Elder of
ckson District and Dr. Rhodes,
z Elder of the Meridian Dis-
the other presiding elders of
Mississippi Conferenc:
p Greene surrendered his episco-
tel to Bishop Howard during
Bishop Howard to the body,
Greene recounted the many
deeds of kindness which Bishop
rief stay at the conclave. Upon
ird extended to him and all other
ishops and general officers as
a host of those who are
Bishop Howard arose amid
vi id shouts of enthusiasm and ap-
sand paid a lofty tribute to
Greene, terming him one of
generous executives in the
loved pastor here and as a sen
the gate all claims have been car
in due time. The membershi
been increased and $81.00 collect
Christian education,
St. John i
The Rey. C. A. Harmon is pas
here and is taking care of the situat
in no mean way. He is serving a lo
people who love their church and th
pastor. $70.00 was given for oh
tian education,
Mt. Olive on
The Rev. I. S. Taylor is serving
this point. He has perhaps the larg
following of any pastor of the Distr
The people are loyal and loy
cause. $70.00 was given for Christ
educators \. S, Jackson held high the ban-
African Methodisms every body
name of Arthur suggested,
of Thunder.”: Dr. S. S.
s well as Dr -Geo. A. Singleton
Ww. Abington, representing
is departments spoke with
er and authority of Demos-
s Bishop Howard smilingly
Bowman a
The Rey. I. S. Taylor has also
this work since the resigna’
Hamilton. There are fine
here to be developed. They «
e also ex-
$2.00 for Christian education r. Perry
Watch the Giant Trees of
M. E. Bar
ksburg; D
Se
pion of
wise sag hadrons
' forces ot ‘the Sev Op: : Natchez; Dr. C. J.
trict, since his : , siding Elder of the Mou ie Bi
George, A. Singleton, Editor of The
Topeka District, and many others of
.| both the clergy and laity.
«| both honorably and acceptably handled
just one or two high lights which came
R.| by way of surprise to not only those
3D
W. Golden, Jackson; Dr, I. A. Hunt,
} Meridian, Mis.; Dr, L. Poindexter of
Campbell College; Drs. S. L. Jones,
A. T. Hall and E. Pullett, Green-
ville, Mississippi; S. L, Herring-
ton, Campbell College; Mrs. C. B.
Thompson, Greenwood, and Mrs. C. L.
B. Marshal,l Chambers, Mississippi.
——$—$—$—$— Ss _________
LOOKING BACK AT THE SOUTH-
ERN CALIFORNIA CONFERENCE
* There are so many things to be said
by the press about the multifarious
activities of prominent men and in-
stitutions that the load at times becomes
overweighted. When this situation
arises, scribes take a second oppor-
tunity to “Tell the world.” Thinking
now about some unsaid’ things about
the Southern California Conference,
one can readily see the aptness of the
title to this article, Looking Back at
the Southern California Conference.
Menry Collins is away out. in front.
He stands at the head of the line be-
cause of the remarkable showing made
by the historic “Eighth and Towns”
‘at the Southern California Conference.
Regarded from any angle, this pastor-
ate, under the leadership of its present
Rev, Noah W. Williams said the ser-
pastor, reflects the most symmetrically
| organized group of the A. M. E. con-
nection. In home and foreign missions,
membership increase, evangelistic en-
terprises and finance for the support
of a well rounded church program,
both the pastor and congregation have
won by extraordinary merit, their place
to distinction and fame. Not the days
of the great Phil Hubbard of Denver
fame, has their been such connectional
applause to a single pastor than that
which has been accorded Dr. Henry
Mansfield Collins. Aside from all other
claims, Dr. Collins and his congrega-
tion reported $2136 Dollar Money.
The congregation at Eight and Towns
over did itself in successful confer-
ence entertainment. It redecorated its
spacious and beautiful auditorium, in-
stalled a cathedral altar, renovated the
many parlors for men and women and
installed as a memorial to the late
Frank Washington one of the most
elaborate Communion tables at which
it has ever been my pleasure to serve.
This new pulpit service was dedicated
atid consecrated at a special service
arranged for the purpose. The Rt.
vice.
The conference was attended by an
upnusual number of churchdignitaries.
Notably among those distinguished in
connectional activities were: Drs.
Christian Recorder; Frank Madison
Reed, pastor of the historic St. Paul
Methodist Episcopal Church, St. Louis;
John Adams, Presiding Elder of the
The usual conference routine was
by the Presiding Bishop. There were
tending the conference, but over the
mnnection. The Rey. A, R, Dobins,
as served the A. M. E. Church
al distinction was located by
holdings. The Rey.
who was Presiding Elder of the Los
Angeles District, was relieved of this
post by the Bishop and assigned to
the pastorate of the First Church,
Pasadena, Calif., the church from which
Dr. A. R. Dobins retired. This church
was built under the pastorate of Dr.
J. M. Brown, who now succeeds the
Rey. A. R. Dobin to this pastorate.
Rey. Dr. Frank Harris, pastor of Ward
Chapel A, M. E. Church at Los Angeles
if the Third Church in rank of appoint-
ment, was made Presiding Elder of the
Los Angeles District, and precedes Dr.
The most colorful events of
all the sessions were seen in the ex-
traordinary preparation and commo-
where he hi
Brown.
Wash.
fe property
tion made by the Southern California
Conference as a group to bring the
next General Conference to Los Ange-
les, Calif.
From resolution and plan
it became conference that the entire
Fifth District would place before those
in authority such flattering inducements
as will make an invitation impelling.
The next of these colorful events was
‘the indorsement of the Rey.
Frank
Madison Reed, and the indorsement of
the Rey. Henry Mansfield Collins for
the Bishopric.
When this indorsement
was made in the midst of thunderous
applause, Menry Collins remarked, “In
handing over my district, my confer-
ence, to this high church man, I do
not plead for reciprosity.
Between
those who are serious in their friend-
ships, such is taken for granted. As
I present Dr. Frank Madison Reed to
my own conference, I do so knowing
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CONSULTATION
The service of the modern fun-
eral director includes much more
than the care of the body and
the directing of the rites. He is
a professional man, trained and
expérienced in all the legal and
social questions which come up
when death visits the home. We
are prepared to advise our pa-
trons on all such matters, giving
them the full benefit of our study
and experience.
WALTER C. BECKETT
so W Coulter St Phila. Pa.
PHONE: GER. 0585
Pera eat Pat es Bos 3
sro Dc tS MS Ie St tS St at
rater erro)
tte
:
a s I will be st
where similar situations obtain, and
Reed will be presenting me to the
mother conference in Missouri. I am
glad to team with Frank Madison
Reed.”
When all is said and done, the men
of the Southern California Conference,
as a group, must be reckoned as among
the first of the A. M. E. Connection.
Their work is unqualifiedly superior.
Much of the success on the pacific
coast must be attributed to the policy
of the Rt. Rev. Noah W. Williamss in
organizing and programming his work.
If the old adage: “Plan your work
and work your plan” is still good.
Bishop Williams is a Past Master at
this art.
JOHN ADAMS
A VOICE FROM. CANADA
In September 1936 I was transferred
from the Michigan to the Ontario Con-
ference and stationed at Tanner Chapel
A.M. E. Church of Windsor, Ontario.
Since that time I have had an oppor-
tunity to study the condition of the
A. M. E. Churches of C
The Dominion of C
coyers an
ad
area larger than the United States of
America, but we have very few A. M:
E. Churches here. At the present
time the United Church of Canada and
the British M. E, Church hold. front
rank, There is much misunderstanding
concerning the A, M..E. Church and
little is known here of the greatness
and the extent of its work.
Here in Canada is a great field of en-
deavor. In Montreal, Quebec Yr
there are one million inhabitants
in Montreal the African Metho
Church has but a single Mission Chur
and what is true of Mont
Ca’ We
churches here,
It was to Canada that the Under
is t
all over ada. have
no ere
ground Railroad brought hur rd
slaves before the Civil War. In Chat-
ham, Ontario is still to be n the ¢
home of John Brown, the “Hero” of
Harper's Ferry. Canada unveils som
of the most beatt portions of. the
globe in scenery.
I feel that the coming to the General
REC—CALD—12-8 20 ONE
Episcopal Church and to ‘see a first
hand view of the Church in action
Lbelieve that this would be an ope g
wedge for the doing of a great work
in the Dominion,
REV. CHARLES PENNY
420 Mercer St., Windsor, Ontario.
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nventions,
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she Church, generally,
connection.
be given
couraged
unto Him and enjoy
Xmas of all times. _
of Margaret Hope in hei
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Peace on the earth; |
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They could not know,
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rilling during this great occa-
z ; ; sion. To the disciple of Christ
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posi meaning. Christmas reminds us
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edge that He is the some today,
yesterday and forevermore.
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African Methodists of
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The Christ Child knocks,
REY, A. GRANVILLE WINN
PONTIAC, MICHIGAN
PAS’S.E'S
paisa ray
Newman A. M, E, Chureh
Bion of historic Allen Chapel, Fort
th, Texas passed away suddenly
; ppoplexy. y
The Church in general has put i
new' life. Our Sunday School is gi
ing, each Sunday, and the 11 o’clo
service is well attended. i
The pastor, Rev. A. T. Williams Ww
continue his series of sermons from ‘
Luke 4, (Subj.) “The Overfed Pig’
MIDWAY, FLORIDA
Phe Fourth Quarterly Conference of
wd A. M. E, Church was called to
_by the Rey. R. B. Sutton, pre-
elder, All reports were good.
rning, St, John 14:20; and for
Sunday, October 24th at 3 0, text Sunday night, IL Cor. 13:7.
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NICHOLASVILLE, KENTUCKY
Bethel A. M. E. Church
The First Quarterly
Bethel A. M.
tory.Presiding Elder W.
presiding with grace and dignity.
State
ber gathered in the church in an ol
Philadelphia, Penna.
and was under the
Bible
Conference of
E. Church is now his-
K.» Marshall,
Fri
day night the 26th at 7:30, a large num-
id
t INC anada and Africa, Peace and ce Bets en om raised since the last quarter $150.00, Mark envelope: Special Christmas Offer. pees ie see alee pee
“ars cause goodwill to you in His name. i Mrs! O1k : es a er PHC rt he Presiding Elder preached two The Christian Recorder staff oy ener in ¥ ay a 12 oa
basen To all Christians and to the © CRelias suet sermons, he took for his text, Sun- 716 South 19th Street eae Oram eo
egal Gateaiee: Ghote songs of Zion, Sunday School. At 11:00 o’clock, Dr.
W. K. Marshall gave an inspiring mes-
at's more than two- Pi oe eA big churches would be a] Laymen’s inspirational meeting 4 er the morning service one ac- ere eee en a even eran ae eee ee cenee elem ree ee sage to a large congregation. Our
m the get quite irregular, in the A. M.| A. M. E. Church, Detroit, of wh fon joined the church: Six Boye appoinicd. pastor,» Rev, cE. M.
5, 7 3 a d ¢€ rch. Six con- a : ay,
s the mar-|! rer Mt. Zion, Jacksonville, Mr. A. Williams is organizer, any Baptized. Sacrament was| | 4. The most beautiful scenery to be| to Los Angeles, and I shall offer a| Alcorn has things well in hand and
000.00 per-| Wt Ot ote phen would make a District, | president, held its monthly meeting oe $50.00 prize for the best manuscript of] ¢very department of the church has
st ‘
€ n twen-
dred
d members? But
ant Chapel with Bethel, would make
a District according to membership.
n by the Presiding Elder and our
this place which was very inspirin ‘or.
1. Opening selection, St. Steph
found in the United States.
5. As fine accomodations in the
taken on new life. Raised this quarte
$325.00. The Presiding Elder was pa
drama with that title; $25.00 for
second best manuscript and $5.00 each
T,
id
$s ae it eta ; me: is to be found any where in
$50.00 to $100.00 ve: sf in with Landedale would] Junior Choral Club. ; a es a edee’ States, with as Peat for the next five best. With the under- in full,
‘ that, and pay “thir ae Oh Lord! What ir-| 2. Invecation— Mr, Plato Pet: good wife ye Cora Alexander, | cost for lodging. stan dingthat there shall be a commit- Maudie Elmore,
nual Confer- i, y ; A is in my church, » | of Oak Grove Church. 3 yee B leuades Pavee ‘| 6. As friendly African Methodist| tee of critics, two appointed by the | RRR Hehe RRR EEE EEE there
to go and ety Bae: mig iy do, is to let it] 3. Presentation Master of Rev. R. B Galton. B Be spirit as any where in the whole Church. | General Conference Commission and
Conference aen ea Relea Florida | ponies—Mr. D, D. Adams, _ , Wigs Floria T. Thomas: 7. Splendid railroad accomodations} one by the churches in Los Angeles, In This Issue
r There are ; NI and make a] 4. Welcome Address — Behalf oe Sipe and as reasonable fares. The National] to whom the manuscript shall be sub-
1 in the
new District, and beat the other con-
ferences, and extend the Church of God
Newman Church—Miss Mary Alsto:
IAT WE ARE OFFERING FOR
Baptist Convention convened in Los
mitted and that all winning manuscripts
shall be the property of the General The Daily
Altar—Rev, Carlyle F.
ehh
; Hae 5. Ten Minutes Add Mini * 1
| point of] in this Confere 4 ie : Ss ress—Minist 2 Angeles last September and had a rate He ie
«bys raid Sule erence, and God will smile | Duty to the Church—Mr. Vivjon‘of ns eee (Ses! of only $33.00 from St. Louis, round] Conference Commission. x Ba! <
j embers. Sometimes if} And in fact Cede a Paul, Detroit. is ‘ trip, on chair cars, and only $45.00 ad-] The National Baptist Convention con- Sunday School Lesson .....-...- a)
: eat thelr members. a4/ inthe seats he ata the ministers| 6. Solo—Miss Florence Powell E Toe ea ee bide ditional for tourist sleeping coaches. vened in Los Angeles twice in six years, ae OST :
/ results would be bet-| save souls. fo f ch the gospel and| Luke. _ By Bishop Noah W. Williams The African Methdist Episcopal] surely the Great African Methodist] /* Bishop Retires - Spee 4
| membership in| The pre. 24 i Faigle of God.|, 7. Ten Minutes Adrapel’ ~ ¢ 3 Church started in Philadelphia on the} Episcopal Church can have its General To Independent African Metho-
{ District: are: iy | mapck en aod ae e emphasize too| duty to the Church—Mr, Robe: In case the General Conference goes| ATLANTIC Coast, one hundred fifty Conference in Los Angeles once in doe, 4
1 ase hindered most by my own | assigned, of arranged. The| much on the ‘ ridley Proposition’ ard jan: Los Angeles in 1940 we are offer-| years ago (1787); would it not be fine| 150 years. Where is the courageous.) | eae 4
mistaker—therefere, | must he careful. | wr hese ¢ from | and leave Gad out of Pa eae and | 8 eee aes ae is ée to have the 150th Anniversary General] adventurous spirit of Allen, Sai wale at if b
th aed ! \ - + suas . eae 4 . q
“ ¥ : 7 “ot neces-| generally Gad leave ny Program, and| 9% Ten Minutes Address — A building in which to hold the| Conference in Los Angeles, California} Ward, Arnett, Grant, Turner; yes and Dr. D. - ae heeah . oy 4
n " small membership| that he is there” hem and forget | Atty. H. L, Dudley, i ns | unlike any thing we have ever} on the PACIFIC Coast 1940? the modern spirits of Coppin, Carey,} © . ah 7 ‘Segue aay with
e o bs ‘wo thousand] Don’t forget the subj ve, 10. Duet—Mrs, “E, Ay 1 as to conveniences and ample com-| The name PHILADELPHIA means, | J. Albert Johnson, Jones, Parks and a ony id ery
= i strict, this is quite] fies Versus Regaiaciites ia th Trcaulsth | Mrs iss olay ts, absolutely free so far as the| “Brotherly Love” and the name LOS|Heard? Too far do you say? For LES x Bk SS ‘
m. the ‘ { % ¢ P e’s Page—Mrs. Bs
Mg / wenll te a oe Big Bethel,’ Church, You will hear t a = ‘e | Conference is concerned. ANGELES means, “The Angels.” what? for whom? Surely that can ie agen — Mrs. Jose ;
A. M. © Book ¢ ® | Also Quinn Chapel, 1 ‘strict by itself, Den” occ asionally, ae REV. A. T. WI he most favorable climate in the | “From Brotherly Love to the Angels in not pis sHiesyoice PLT SNe aes Alt a ch isti Ende its I 6
© lee Angeles, and Leesb ; tates, warm and dry, for it One Hundred Fifty Years” dist Episcopal Church that has always r aa “gles cae BReeU eS 2
( sburg, Florida, ot rain in California in May. would be a fine pageant» for some stood for fearless, courageous leader- GS omments—Rev. T. Jeffer-
son IMEC: os Duns fle eter eitth ki° $
he greatest variety of fruits to
dramatic mind to produce for our 1940
General Conference, in’ case it goes
ship; that has planted its banner from
Alaska’ to the’ Equator. Facing The Facts—Rev.
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