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CHRISTMAS REAC
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Various claims for
District
as
are
uraging.
nventions,
re not regularly,
These things
she Church, generally,
connection.
be given
couraged
unto Him and enjoy
Xmas of all times. _
of Margaret Hope in hei
“Through the Ages,” a salu
Peace on the earth; |
Joyfully sang the angels I
They could not know,
NSTHE-urrici’. ©" aAn:
That when two thousand y:
had rolled their way
The golden age of peace
still delay.
Peace on the earth?
fe a Sav -METHODIST-EPISCOPAL CHURCK \..
De AN _OUR BROTHER»
and
arpose -LXXXIX—No 39 PHILADELPHIA, PA. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 16, 1937 PRICE FIVE CENTS
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With fears and dark unrest;
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ae the spirit of this Christ whom I R PHtesieepes } Altar; President Frederick D. Jordan in the Allen Christian Endeavor League| The First Episcopal District tender- x
‘ ¢ $225.00, adore and serve, I salute you + O ae ad pas lesson and Mrs. Josephine T, Washington in the Young People’s Page. Read| ed Bishop Sims a brilliant reception
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YULETIDE SALUTATIONS
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By Bishop D. H. Sims
The Christmas Tide is here
with as much freshness and more
t interest than ever before. There
re is something not only magnificent
: and compelling but equally as
rilling during this great occa-
z ; ; sion. To the disciple of Christ
: “woe it has an increasingly significant
posi meaning. Christmas reminds us
a ipa t esus Christ is the greatest
ne fact ° ristory. His is the great-
syed est Christmas story and He is
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pates of Methodism, may your
arduous
tasks be sweetened by a knowl-
perplexities and your
edge that He is the some today,
yesterday and forevermore.
To the
Americas,
African Methodists of
the Isles of the sera
without regard to 4
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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sentative.
American
A. J. Allen, repre
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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certainly exemplify the Christ to seek| this world
out as many as we can to bring cheer} and strife: may
and glee to their hearts. “on earth,
men.”
| conscious that :
- ways has the world| a garment of light, whil the voice Bare hah
Prayer: Dear. ver erase. : praised the Christ. Let me mention] of God spoke words of encouragement POINTERS
grant us peace in ot : two. (1) The Passion Play at Oberam-| and guidance to you? We have all had By Roy L. Smith 4
enable us to bring thi mergau. I have on my desk a folder| such hours—luminous—utterly unselfish | pies
of men to the peace of telling of a series of lectures by Frau-| —holy—God-inspired. — ‘Probably the] The vision of God comes to those
name.—Amen. ; lein Anny Rutz who twice played the] difference between Jesus and us is| who keep watch.
part of the Virgin Mary in that great] found in the fact that he constantly} Even the wise men had to be men
drama. The folder states: “Anny| lived under such holy impulses, while | who studied the stars, or they would -
Rutz portrayed the role of the Virgin] you and I enjoy them at such rare] never have discovered the strange star
Mary in 1930 and again in 1934 when] interyals, the balance of the time being| that announced the Savior's birth.
a special performance was given to] filled with too many earthly concerns.} No one need be surprised at any
commemorate the three hundredth an-| God’s gift to the world was a Savior.| miracle taking place in the presence
The Daily 7. |
Altar iy
i bi ;
“A‘nd he who gives a child a treat
Makes joy-bells ring in Heaven’s street,
And he who gives a child a home
Builds palaces in Kingdom Come;
And she who gives a baby birth
Brings Saviour Christ again to earth.”
Masefield—“The Everlasting Mercy.”
GRACE AT THE
According unto the mult
r thousands who, tho blessed with] record of our sins. Cre:
warm clothing, tender affection, and] clean hearts and imbue u:
a ee ae
; j Christmas cheer, have not heard of| fulness for Thy continued — z niversary of the play. Her family has} We are not to be saved by some mira- of Jesus, for he is the greatest miracle
q « Lord is ape _ ow pa eae the Christ; who have not been taught] through Jesus Christ—Amen, — lived in Oberammergau for four hun- cle. We are to be won to the Christ- | of all ’ a
in teeth, te oll fal the abet etl Be ~ the Christian way of life, who never % ‘And there were shepherds in dred years-and one of her ancestors, like life. God sent a man into our] Nothing Jesus did is more marvelous ey
’ i tied Meee hileen te nine will heal 1 at a attend Sunday School or Church; for HYMNS THAT LIVE same country abiding in the field, yecob Rabe who played the first} society so completely good, that he than the change he made in the status d
. Shergill eal > tol pray . whom religion has no place in their int le ene keeping watch by night over their Christus” was among those who made} challenged our unbounded admiration, | of babies.
|
/ teaching
Prayer: Blessed Heavenly Father,
elp us to remember the little children,
the solemn vow to represent the “Pas-| and as we imitate him, we are saved.|| There in Bethlehem they found the
sion of Christ” every ten years if] He, lifted up, will draw all men. He] one eternal triangle—a good man, a
God would deliver them from the death- | understood, will fascinate all men.. He] pure. woman, and a baby. Upon this
ridden plague that was ravaging the] admired, will bring about our willing| triangular foundation God can build a
villages of the Bavarian Alps.” In this] and happy discipleship. In this way] new world.
brief statement we are reminded of the] he sayes us. Perhaps if we went to Bethlehem
familiar history of the Passion Play. Christ woos us and wins us to a] oftener and to Hollywood less frequent-
We are possibly a little skeptical as] higher type of living—that is salvation.] ly, we would find life moving a_ bit
to whether the rendition of a play will] Yes, salvation is by character, if you] easier.
hse Christ the Lord. 12 And this} "¢™Ove: 2 plague. But why let our] will. It surely is not by magic. You Christmas and Christmas day are
h sign unto you: Ye shall find a doubts come in for darkness? Let us area saved man only when you honest- two entirely different matters. One
» wrapped in swaddling clothes, and with abandon rehearse the play and in] ly and sincerely follow and imitate can live through “Christmas day and
in a manger. 13 And suddenly rehearsing adore the Child who was born] Christ. That makes you a Christian ] never know anything about Christmas.
was with the angel a multitude in a manger and who died on a cross.} and that saves you. There is no other
9 And an angel of the Lord
1 yy them, and the glory of the
| I’m glad I found a Saviour shone round about them; and
| obeait not onl; ae were sore afraid. 10 And the
t ' % said unto them, Be not afraid;
behold, I bring you good tidings
rreat joy which shall be to all the
ple: 11 for there is born to you
day in the city of David a Saviour,
HEAVEN ON MY MIN
Monday, December 20
I'm always glad to say (Children)
I got Heay-en on my mind.
CHORUS
Children I got Heay-en on my mind, —
Keeps me sing-ing all the time
when they were come into the o T walle tHe Tari OW, Wiay aa
ise, they saw the young child with You can always hear me say (Child
Mary his mother, and fell down, and T got Heayiencon my mind,
Thursday, December 23
worshipped: him: iandsohentihar chad 2 si ae venly host praising God, and say- With the Passion Play at Oberammer- gift which we need. How wise God PRAYER THOUGHT
a thes ype I gotinovtime tom toll Be gau we may s ing, “Glory to God in] was when he decided to incranate in By William Chalmers Covert
ad the signi- Re Pe ee byemiary/ 33 ney. Ba eeier No time to waste a’ . } Glory to God in the highest the highest, And on earth peace among] one man so much of himself that men
e who have] "to Bim gilts; gold, and frankincense,}/7) hind | PA ad oe ten? would follow Christ and be won to his!’ O God, our Heavenly Father as
’ fo all in] 29d myrrh."—Matthew 2:11. I'm working for my Saviour all the time Bo oicatih peaks among. men tn 2) The Sund i vi t| way in living! Can you see the need] Christmas songs once more echo
Reid Mee When satan teydto temp anes nt Myon He % well pleased, (2) e Sunday mornig service at} way in living! Can you see ni s songs ce) x ech
‘And it came to pass, when the 11 o'clock throughout Christendom.| and value of that gift? Here was this through the world may a wave of grati-
els went away from them into Read Dr. Moldenhawer: “I have re- good earth, but men were abusing it, | tude and joy cleanse and revive the
: , the shepherds said one to an- discovered the church. I can say hearti-] Men were selfishly exploiting it. Men hearts of men. May the star bring
3 Rieu owe go even unto Bethle- ly that I believe in the church; not an] were destroying the earth and them- brightness and hope into doleful lives
and see this thing that is come airy church that is to be, but our own] selves. Evidently they did not know] in which Christ has never been born
pass, which the ‘Lord: hath “snade church of today, as it stands. In a} how to live. God would show them.} May we give with gladness to our dear-
vn unto us. 16 And they came world content with blatant and some-| He would send a man, like unto them- est but may so much of Christ be born
haste, and found both Mary and what cruel banalities about contempt selves, who was unselfish, who loved in us that our love will overflow all
h, and the babe lying in the man- for church going hand in hand with ad- the beautiful, who was poetic, who in-| tiny circles of our own and touch the
17 And when they saw it, they miration for Jesus Christ, vi have de- carnated all of the godlike virtues;| poor and underprivileged, the broken
le known concerning the saying cided that the church is the only living who was strong, but gentle, thorohghly | and despairing, wherever we may find
ch was spoken to them about this institution which makes its whole busi-| good, but attractive. Surely men would them. Do Thou subdue the feelings of
18 And all that heard it won-| Bess the painful and even tearful effort] accept him and his manner of living hate that so hurt the world, ‘even in
at the things which were spoken to realize the Lordship of that same] in society. From that day to this those} this happy scason of peace and good
These are the words I say, (Satan)
I got Heaven on my mind,
3
I've left this world of darkness,
I’m going where the sun will ab
shine, a
There is a place called Heaven |
Where Jesus is the light (Children) x
I got Heaven on my mind. Me
The first Christmas was ome of joy
and ecstacy. In the lowly environs of
a stable, the wise men presented the
most costly gifts they could command.
Nothing they had was too good for
the Christ. The joy they experienced
came out of the generosity of their
hearts. Herein lies the heart of the
Christian message: “Not what you
but what you share; for the gift
hout the giver is bare.” The Christ-
mas festival gains importance in giy-
ing
1s to long for
ibove all else, that
ways
Jesus would
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Tuesday, December 21
LTE Sarah SDA la
AURORA, ILLINOIS 4
St. John A, M. E. Church. Rev. J. S.
* Him in the
Henderson, Pastor _
Oo may we rejoice not in what we
é at the chea EB : 4 S a a f + ( : Ss . Re a Gere a
a c heap have received but more’ j i St Johnie. Hes them by the shepherds. 19 But Jesus.” And this church worship at who have followed ‘Christ have been] will. So mightily may the Christma
tation off po. oi, n what we] °° . M, E. Church of Aurora, 3 : eleven o'clock derives its inspiration] saved. message move the hearts of men every-
; x have given to make others ha Illinois has just ‘ oa kept all these sayings, pondering . Bihan
& Swine. Of Fabove all nie ae aa ppy. And just completed the firs| in her heart, 20 And the shep | {fom the manger story as well as the! Faith means that you and I must] where, that the day of universal peace
¢ a momentary] oo jveg bay a3 ms give to Him our- ime conference of the new con- Is returned, Sornuine and praising | CTOSS- , believe that Jesus was the best person] through a world-wide reach of human
Se Stamipeded Pre-Pay. ia a at soul and strength. Ree year. The Presiding Elder, ae all ie things that they had The Chrismas story is a sublime}'who ever lived upon this earth, and] love may soon come. Grant that the
ms tavolves®' Tob pve: ele us acceptable, ev. S. R. Maguinez, was present and rds and seen, even as it’ was spoken | 2d0ration of Jesus the Christ. We may] we must believe that so honestly that} coldness and distrust that hinder love
. 9 : 3 of making pour itt of qin pone! is enriched in Preached at 11:00 A. M. Ware t them, Sain < add to the Passion Play and Sunday] we will try to live exactly as he did.| may be lost in the fervor of the Christ-
: : = catch his spirit, But worship be en : a service, may our At 3:00 P.M, after a fine sermon by Bo morning worship other ways whereby] Nothing less than that can be called} mas spirit in all men’s hearts. In Christ's
; of our remem- riched in Him, for his] 0P¢ Of the visiting ministers. Rev, M.
sake.—Amen, we sing with the angels, “Glory to God] faith. To believe that the historic} name—Amen,
in the highest, And on earth peace} Jesus lived, in Palestine, means little.
among men.” To admire, at a distance, his life and DAILY BIBLE READINGS
teaching is not very significant. To M. Luke 2':8-20, F. Galatians 4:1-7,
THE LESSON BROUGHT DOWN J|call him your “Savior” you must de-| T. Luke 1:46-55. S. Luke 1:67-79
LDEN TEXT: There is born tu
is day in the city of David a
, who is Christ the Lord.—
would be dis-
aa: of La Grange, Ill, the Holy
ommunion was administered to a large
congregation, ie eon
The business session of the quarte
we ask our-
pleased with
ating His birthday?
ur gilts have
IS
Friday, December 24
the
; ly confer oe fees s i i PAC S ‘ 7
" wel, ! ence was held Monda i E TO DATE lvotedly accept his way and follow in| W. Acts 3:22-26. 5S ah 9:1-7,
important of all? A Glory to God in th higt ing at which tim y e PS WITH THE LESSON i y. f F id, “I] T. Matthew 1:21-25
m we birthday it is? earth peac < mghest and ont ge art € reports from Albert Buckner Coe By John R. Ewers preci arate: Rane! c AY Ca
i , Help us, © Lord es Sie 214 fogs will toward men.” Partments were given. The Presi Ais am the way, the truth and the life.,” rant
i.not to for
hat th
ing Elder was highly pleased with
Th i
he gifted composer + Handel said a a ang eae es
€ especially of the comm
that as he was writj
vas writing the Hallelujah
chorus of his Messiah the Po pets Pigs nett Fie ae
“There is born to you this day a} you must take that to heart and imitate ‘
Savior.” At the birth of Jesus the him. More than that, salvation is no CHAIRES, FLORIDA
skies were full of angel songs, all of selfish thing, because Jesus was so com- .
the good forces of the universe seemed pletely unselfish, Therefore we The. Fourth Quarterly Conference
won dost require of
ly
fully and wholly for
3B ving be filled with
set -sacrifice
5 shri ve fellowship re-
n light. Today a new light,
I «| Opened. 4 , § form of Jesus, bur: ) agp
ed. tt . ¢ pray.— Amen m Jesus roti ~ he heard the choir of Pah St John have been : no a ea vocal. The star-lit night quivered with] tty to lead our friends to him, I must} was held at St, Paul A. M, E, Church,
ae — a ertainly such divine harmony | 4, id fully to raise the balance of m the holy impulses of divinity. God was share the Master, I must win new con-|November 14, 1937, by our beloved
me ONNS come from nowhere ef nd in the near future ¢ i 5 ae sf ne ny as I can to his cause.| Presiding Elder, Dr, R. B. Sutton, De-
Ww Phe musi ni) th eee a ' ending a Savior into the world who| verts—as many as ;
ape sett ednesday, December 22 A hd or of the great hymn “Joy © mortgage wiped out, _ 7 5 Ren by} sending votion was conducted by Ree. G, W.
dich y orld”
would win men and women from their My life, in imitation of his, should also
‘sins, who could establish a reign of win followers for him. My children
was wri
| A nobleman on written by Hande
Gains and choir. Dr. Sutton preached
ce complimented him
i 24 a: ie hrist and find him a} a soul stirring sermon. All the reports
f ae n_| the nobl i eace, and who would build a Christian | should follow C on ;
lah 9% child is born.” ished ‘Bani ccane he had furn- eilhahip wherein every good, true Savior. My friends should come to] were good, the presiding elder compli-
“hrist loves children Th sorry if T only he “T should be nd beautiful clement would flourish,| admire my Savior, Thus the fire} mented the pastor and church for the
' thousands of them cold pay arelto make tatear you. I wish ‘Have you neyer walked out under spreads, thus the church grows, thus splendid work this quarter.
and long nt er, e . . . . arterly:c - :
re iene a For many there aa The glorious refrain fr ‘ ; 1 e stars when the very heavens seemed Jesus becomes Savior to an increasing. ae for this quarterly conference
*, 80 home, no songs, We i Not only to be hear ‘om heaven js success, I ; . of the} alive and vocal with God? In such | multitude. $16.75.
“make us betters” In the send £2
Rey, G. W. Goins, Pastor
In the midst of |.
ai ‘ , God grant you a heavenly vision at
ours have you not felt capable of Besa Minivan,
ily pa ‘a in beyond your own frail human this holy Christmas season and send
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Editorials
ternal Council of the chure
needed. The African M. E,, ‘th
African M, E. Zion, the CM.E
“Jurisdictional” Method
and the
ist
BISHOP RETIRES the sheer force 0
together by
the logic of events.
Nv. Ainsworth, a bishop
ch, South
Georgia Con-
tare-
in
the people.
SEGREGATION DE LUXE
1 Birm-
if 68 years old
M. E.
ned
fter his election
will be until
Church,
the epis-
let us have it de luxe. Already we
have segregated religion, schools,
grave yards, and churches. Why
not Negro train conductors, tick-
et agents for Negro passengers,
who have to wait sometimes un-
816. In the true sense
never a full-
was not
1 Waters was
held
> never #3 £
r. He] ed before they can be served. If
and re-}| Negroes must ride in the “Col-
His death} 0red passengers” car it should be
til their desired train has depart-
havine been run] @8ainst the law for white train-
hack driver.] en conductors, and news butch-
been a resignation| eS to ride with them. Recently
we saw a conductor put all of the
race passengers in the «moker
ince
METHODISTS only one toilet for men and wom-
en while he and the porter oc-
has been reacht} cupied the other larger section.
e of America.] The cost of segregation is great-
yminations| er than the price of liberty.
Ne
The Roman
T spects to
ire proselyting,
; tant
BRR RRR
Episco-
s"enico-£* Pointed Points i
Convention decided up-
r for the Ne- THE
“list Church, the
THIRTY-SIXTh AN-
nual Community Thanksgiving
service, Detroit, Michigan, was
held in the Institute of Arts, All
te. tie ‘Beadecoes feces, colors, and creeds parti-
he aeseabee cipated The rites were lead by
We tiete as Rabbi James G. Heller, The Afri-
can M. E. Church was represent-
ed by the Reverend J. D. Howell,
tor of St. Stephen.
ur South and the
wtestants have a
innual confer-
Confer-
all this activity? Is
1 love for Jerusa-
: val
fear of Moscow? Is it
ip raced Bball MEMORIAL CHURCH
oe oie aA -TIMORE recently celebrated
40th Anniversary. It was
founded by James A, Handy, who
was elected bishop in 1892, The
present pastor is the Reverend D.
E. Rice. :
or Karl Marx?
Per-
scene and back-
a definite purpose
the Negro. Now is the
he Bishops of the Afri-
Church, and the Afri
Zion churches to sit in
its
¢ is
~ Rice. A souvenir program,
rich in historic lore was prepared
ee :
foe ; aysand; THE REV, BROWN
state of the church,” | Allen has been removed fan “t
of the ec fu
© country,” and pastorate of the Benton Ave, A
orld.” The M.E. 1 j
Negro]. Williams, and hi
as never before. A cohesive-
wcs even stronger than the Fra- G”
et era hes is] served on Thanksgivin
ist Episcopalians may be driven
At any rate call the solemn as-
sembly and lift up a standard for
Since segregation is a fact and
America shall have
been christianised and _ civilised,
d] ed to a church in Tac
e| Allen University, Colur
.,| Bishop M. H. Davis i
most distinguisht
president is Eugene
£} Gill.
A POETIC TRIBUTI
Bishop and Mrs. Reverdy C.
som on the occasion of their
Wedding Anniversary, Oct.
was prepared and delivered by.
Rev. P. A. Nichols, Xenia, O.
BISHOP NOAH W. WI
iams makes the point that the A
Richard Allen four months, be-
fore the Constitution was signed
in Philadelphia, to :
THE NEBRASKA CONFER-
ence of the Methodist Episcopal
Church of which G. Bromley Ox-
nam is president, has 262 pastoral
appointmadnts, } and 8 District
superintendents, or presiding el-
ders. The’ Beatrice District has
39 points and the Norfolk Dis-
trict 44, : .
%
EMANUEL CHURCH, PORTS-
mouth, Va, was removed from its
old meeting house in Washington
Street in 1831 to the church’ in
Glascow Street. The congrega-
tion remained there until 1856,
when the building was consumed
by fire. The present structure was
erected in 1857. The society. be-
came a part of the African M. E.
Church in 1854. James A. Handy
was appointed pastor by Daniel
Alexander’ Payne. (According to
brother I. M. Bailey, 80, Steward).
I
The Churchman
Tookes is in the act of doing a:
usual thing. He had all persons s
hands who possess the A. M. E, Di
cipline 1936. All who d
same token. The latter wer
the altar. The book steward,
C. Deas, came forward nd sol
a copy of our Discipline, 35
the same time s
sold by Prof, Di
Delyles,
Looking over th
Churchman sees Mr
president Lucy
L. Delyles, Dr
M. E. Church had been started yy
Lig Se 15
—————and one steward from each
Quarterly Conference within a Pre-
of enthusiasm swept
rence following remarks
an, and Editor Clay-
ul leadership of Bish-
s much in evidence.
“local preachers”—and they are “le-
gion”—and “presidents of missionary
Societies.” Some of our churches are
“blessed” with almost as many local
preachers in one local congregation as
there are traveling preachers in a
Presiding Elder District. Some of our
local churhes have from one to 14 votes
in the District Conference in which
there is one ministerial vyote—only. For
all local preachers, whether ordained
or unordained, are lay-members, When
it comes to membership or “representa-
tion” in the church Conference and
Quarterly Conference, the traveling
preacher or minister has one vote only.
And he can exercise that privilege in
the case of a tie only. Though a hun-
dred traveling preachers or ministers
were present at a church conference
or a Quarterly Conference, only the
pastor, the presiding officer of the
Church Conference, and the presiding
elder, the presiding jofficer of the
Quarterly Conference, just one minis-
terial member could participate when
voting—in the case of a tie—only.
The annual conference is not neces-
sarily a representative body whose
business is to legislate or enact laws
dealing with the constitutional rights
of members. The Annual Conference is
not a law-making body; for it is not
permitted to amend or repeal old-laws
or to legislate new ones affecting the
“rights and privileges” of the members
of the church. The Annual Confer-
ence, in addition to admitting candi-
dates on trial for pastoral work; re-
ceiving reports from pastors for their
year’s work; receiving ministers into
full connection or membership in the
conference or the traveling connec-
tion, examines into the ‘‘moral, religious,
and official character” of its minister-
ial members—only. The Annual Con-
ference is not permitted to examine in-
to the “moral, religious, and official
character” of its lay-members, Only
the local church can do that. The moral
and religious character of the lay-
members is examined by the Official
Board, The Quarterly Conference ex-
amines the moral, religious, and official
character of its members—the officers
of the local church. What the local
church is to the lay-member, the annual
conference is to the traveling preacher
or minister, Or to be more explicit.
The same protection that the lay-
member has in the Quarterly Confer-
ence. the traveling preacher or minis-
ter has in the Annual and the General
Conferences.
A lay-member, though a General
Officer in the A. M. E. Church, is
amenable or responsible to the General
Conference for his official character—
only, The General Conference, although
composed of both ministerial and lay-
members, can neither try, acquit, cen-
|| sure, suspend, or expel a lay-member
though guilty of a crime forbidden in
the Gospel or that would exclude a
member from “The Kingdom of Grace
and Glory.” What good reason could
a traveling preacher offer for asking
that the clergy be given “Equal Repre-
entation” in the Quarterly Confer-
nfer-| ence? What advantage, if any, would
G ‘ oo é -* Pass
rs are in the ma-| “Equal Representation” in the Annual
tort; “The District} Co
an motored from Green-
Grenada at. midniglit
ith E. C, Foreman until
y then entrained for Mem-
thru Little Rock to Mal-
Too late to get a message thru
urchman came and arrived at
. station about eleven o'clock, No
in sight, no telephone, The sta-
agent carried the Churchman in
car to the parsonage and offered to
jis baggage.
\t the Sunday hour the Bishop head-
a class and reported fifty ($50) dol-
The total Sunday School offering
over $100. The Conference was
$200 in Dollar Maney.
company with Dr. A. O. Wilson,
hurchman returned to Little Rock.
een trains he was house guest of
x Clayborn, Dr, and Mrs, Wilson.
Memphis he was the guest of Dr.
L. Whiterspoon and family. Was
asure to meet Bishop Howard at
idence of Dr. and Mrs. J. W, Hall.
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
ton Rouge, La.
ar Dr. Singleton:
want to commend you on your
eat paper. It is really worth while. I
it so much. THE FAMILY AL-
S.S. LESSON and news from
churches. May you live long to
ry on this work. There is something
ger for you. Keep on praying and
usting God, you will overcome.
Yours sincerely,
E. B. JOHNSON
Heard’s Chapel A. M. E.
Church.
esburg, Pa.
ear Dr. Singleton:
e CHRISTIAN RECORDER is a
med visistor with timely news for
rested readers.
lay your progress increase.
Respectfully yours, ©
M. S.C. BECKETT
*LAQUEMINE, LOUISIANA
=
Movement. In- The A. M. E.
rch” by Mr, J. Louis Ransom, 2251
‘a Blvd., Topeka, Kansas, in which
nference give the lay-members?
siding Elder District.” And it also says |
Would “equal la sentation in the
Annual Conference” advance, more
rapidly, the Cause of Christ in the
world?
Be it far from me to utter or write
one word that, would in any way, cast
suspicion on the loyalty and Christian
integrity of the lay-members of the
church. For I could never imagine a
fight for “Equal Representation in the
Annual Conference” being led by such
lay-members as: Dr. J. R. Hawkins,
Prof. A, S. Jackson, Prof. Ira T. Bry-
ant, Mrs, L. M. Hughes, Mrs. C. S.
Smith, Prof. E. A. Selby, Dr. W. F.
Body, P. A. Richardson, Atty. C_ F.
Rich, W. H. Hooper, Hezekiah Mil-
ler, J. S. Green, Prof. W. S. King, Wm.
Manns, Prof, Lon McNiel, Mrs. O. H.
Douglas, Dr. Haywood (Oklahoma
City), Hon, B. A. Green, Mayor Mound
Bayou, Miss., H. R. Baranco, Dr. R, O.
Pierce, Robert Boughton. H. L. Jones,
Mrs. Mary A. Dorkins, W, A. Brannum,
S. L. Dabney, Joseph Israel, Henry
Brown, Miss Carrie F. Williams, Mrs.
Lena Washington, L. J Row, James
A. Peyton, Mrs. Charlotte M. Keys,
Walter Ricardo, Nick Andrews, Mrs.
Louise M. Holloway ...
Any “movement” on the part of the
lay-members in the church which does
not have for its ulfimate aim increased
membership and regular church _#at-
tendance upon all religious services by
both ministers and lay-members; the
enthusiastic support of the church's
program for the salvation of human
souls, the regular attendance of the
Sunday School by all the adult members
of the church as well as the children;
the regular attendance of the class
and prayer meetings of the local
church; better Sabbath Observance on
the part of our young people by en-
deavoring to get them to attend regular-
ly the Sunday School, the A. C. E.
League, and, the preaching services
and to give better support to Home
and Foreign Missions and Christian
Education as outlined by the A, M. E.
Church, is sinister in its motive and,
ulterior in its purpose; and must not
be tolerated in the A. M. E. Church
for such a program or “movement.”
e —W, H, HALL
ON TO DETROIT
In a war, when a victorious army
has taken one stronghold, their slogan
is generally “On to the next strategic
point.” African Methodism is a vic-
torious army and should hold her 1940
General Conference in Detroit, Michi-
gan for the following reasons :
First—Detroit is centrally located. In
choosing a state capitol, the the authori-
ties generally select a city as near the
center of the state as possible. In
choosing a temporary center of African
Methodism we should have the same
end in view. In these days of hard
times and high prices we don’t have
the money to send our delegates to
the ends of the earth. Detroit is equal-
ly accessible from the far east, the far
west, the deep south and the far north.
Being one of the railroad centers of
the nation, the transportation facilities
are as good as those of any other city.
Second—Detroit has abundant facili-
ties to properly provide for the General
Conference. Some times we take our
General Conference to cities in which
as
t
Birthday Gieetings i a
0 ee ee eS
DR. V. M. TOWNSEND
Presiding Elder, Arkansas
MISS ALICE THOMAS.
St. Paul A. M. E. Church
Lexington, Kentucky
REV. JOHN W. BEAVERS
Pastor, Bethel, Elmira, New York
MRS, KAY BAILEY NICHOLS
Emanuel A. M. E. Church
New York, N. Y.
REV. DANIEL J. BROWN
Pastor Mt. Pisgah, Princeton, N. J.
it strains the hospitality of the folk to
properly provide for it. In Ebenezer
A. M. E, Church, Detroit, Dr. Baber
has given us one of the finest church
buildings in our connection. This has
been offered to us, plus the magnificent
Coliseum of the city of Detroit. What-
ever Ebenezer might be unable to do,
in the way of provision, would certainly
be provided by Bethel, St. Stephens,
or St. Paul.
Third—The General Conference has
never been to Detroit. Church compe-
tition, in large centers, is keen. There-
should be our purpose to glori
Methodism whenever
fore, i
fy African we
may, to the In
1940 we can glorify God and African
Methodism in Detroit. African Metho-
dism, with her General Conference,
has taken Philadelphia, has taken Pitts-
burgh, has taken New York, has take
Washington, D. C., has taken St. Louis,
! has taken Indianapolis, has taken Wil-
mington, North Carolina, taken
Columbus, Ohio, has taken Norfolk, Vir-
ginia, has taken Kansas City, Missouri,
has taken Louisville, has taken Chic
and Cleveland, and now this victorious
army, sighing like Alexander for new
worlds to conquer, with banners un-
furled, and with Christ in the forefront
cries “On to Detroit, Michigan in 1940!”
REV. R. F. BOYD
Jeffersonville, Indiana.
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THE CHRISTIAN RE
eS
ee mee COMMON BLESSINGS
PEEP EE rrr
By Josephine T. Washington
attune the Be sure it is better than what you
CHRISTMAS EVE
ut she finds} ..4 give thanks as we partake of them?
s about her.
too seldom
leisurely with
a " Re gee
CORDER
bent and which he has sas a
life-vocation, he may say with Long-
“Work i. ecreation.”
fellow: “Work is my recre weet
Elizabeth Barrett Browning advises:
¢3 14
€ : i Theme, é “The
rch is a Means of 1
Remembering
er day in Weir City. — Ny
$ Ale eae
: ‘ Frederick ‘D, i
President Western
' 3:30 p.m. Rey. Earl Martin and some
of oe good members came over to as-
“Get work!
amily gather-} ck to get.” ore ‘, ie sist Sneed in putting over a big| Elder. :
the season's traditional] }iome, health, friends, the gifts if} and Actne nagien . spiritiial program for God and the good CLARA KING our P. E, $2200,
ad various past-| ature, books, work—these are “com- 2 \ d people of Weir City. Rey. Martin a
y of the OC-} ton blessings"”—common in the sense - ¢ happy man. Acts, 3:1-8, | his People were from Pittsburgh. Mr.| ‘ SWAINSBORO, GA tor, he is doing great
that they are open to all. Why not aus ¢sus makes a happy home | Jones _was received back into the
after the extra] ioe the most of each one of these! gy nday, December 19. Topic—M 38-42, church at this service,
‘This: Christmas ere clping the poor Dr, Mathis found a full house ready
2:8-20. A : : ¥ RG, : Matt. 6:1-4,
This meeting does not have the nej ji Welcoming Jesus today.
enjoys the| tye N. E. TEXAS CONFERENCE), lengthy talk by the leader aa Rev. 3:20| God was with him for he was ready for E, back to uslagain. Rev. J. R. Hurley
make the subject appealing to ty = Christian Endeavor World | p-iiticrhebtteierepbineb bj
poe :
th the day; the] s.rence is now history. Bishop Young
pursure their! Jo.og the fifty-ninth session of the
must all that) vortheast Texas Annual Conference
Day vanish] \ ith a great increase in Dollar Money.
solemn brood} The sermon was preached by Rev.
eas before}, \y. Jackson. Communion was ad-
and hold as
the spirit of
it our perman-
These
um a millionaire
than which few
st cases it can be
sacrifices to re-
nd sky and waters:
of the angels; for the
seven to his humblest
our hearts in thanks-
With Channing we Say :
thanked for books!”
schools and libraries al-
* 'fee as air and water, and but
blessing, not merely for
for their, daily
© without regard to the
m. there is joy in work
The creation of anything
seful itself gives joy to
If added to this the wo
h one hag a natural
who seed to toil
feascial retur
vas Eranted | the creator
The Northeast Texas Annual Con-
Juniors. Rather, all the Juniors m
be quite as ready to talk as the leadd
Especially will this be true if a numb
of key-words be distributed, one
each Junior, a few days before, ar
the request made that he come to ti
H EPISCOPAL DISTRICT AIDS DIGESTION
Os
ey. Prince A. E. Sneed, pastor. NERVOUSNESS
=a ridece | meeting ready to say something abo : ite (aaNe it vn ps SLEEPLESSNESS | Ki rby Ss Mi M
s there Fa 4 > e Presiding elders. P : . . sas Conference a: ationed a 1S ‘ eo @e
gf inistered Dy ee ae a heart his Qt a Ss UG, pe t, what a glorious realization for POOR APPETITE
Bishop Young gave a heart to heart) the teader will announce, is “I Help sh
talk exercising the needs of Paul Quinn | yrake Christmas Happy.” Among ding Elder to find the people SOUR STOMACH USED
College and the church in general, next words: tone ennerncaniaten astor exchanging equal interest in ‘
the reports from the churches were Tome Parents ae arieh sh a i Loy MINOR INDIGESTION | RECOMMENDED
read, the Benham District was one Lights ; Tree Bore ne apes aad friends BUE TO~— {
iksgiving | hundred per cent, but all Districts went ie Ries ‘ard Chapel, this being their first By Thousands
our blessings.| over last year. The following persons cues Health rter under the leadership of a new EXCESS ACIDITY ;
extent, with in-| were introduced: Drs. M, L. Pender- : or and a new Presiding Elder. Sun- GASSY FULNESS KIRBY'S MINERAL PRODUCTS
Carols Kind words | } : :
s some} graff, W. O, Boyd, P. F. Jackson, J. A. Wonka Chuan School one among the best in the 15 FIKE AVENUE UNION, S. C.
Howard, J. B. Butler, R. C. Walker, W. maende Nes . Christian Ag: Ww. jee Boe Te
> , Q V ighborliness istian ents Wanted Write For Terms
I crew, R. S. ci <) sits n hero, Mr. Steward, the Lea- ABRASIONS
N nape ee Hania: Gifts Visits A co ina ead Chitin at HISTORY OF KIRBY’S NATURAL IRON TONIC, M. M.
ot the, General! Conterentce: Or Cae Children Meditation _ eshing ‘ BUR This remarkable mineral deposit was discovered by a colored
Abington, Editor of the Sunday School Love Picticess ss nd experience ably discussed by SCALDS _ -: man while digging a ditch, He ncticed a peculiar grayish color of clay.
Literature, and others. Music : Radio’ ng people as well as by the . He discovered that by its coming in contact with airy and water its
Dr. E. E. Moody the private Secre- Memonee Scriptures | } INSECT STINGS color became reddish. As this man worked several days his skin be-
€ the Richio gw wan ‘4 7ie “| + age came wet with reddish liquid in the ditch, minor sk-n irritations from
ee 2 pe me gave to the Comey These words, or some of them, 0 oe oe Se SKIN IRRITATIONS which he had been bothered for some time was noticeably helped.
Save S86 00 I IP OEnTaDO of all moneys. bothers like them, are the ones to b is 10 : e: ods] ers and pas med THROAT IRRITATIONS hi The news ‘Went out from this man about what had occurred to him,
The Annual Sermon by Rey. A. W. seen BEMMISEEREN ET ; yw to meet him when he and his Then people in the neightorhood began tp exarnine and experiinent
- places when th 3 y : x fiz
Jackson. Educational Sermon by Rey. Juniors come to the meeting lous B.. rived at the church Sunday NATURAL TONIC with this grayish clay and svon found that *t contained medicinal quali-
, J. P. Langham. Dr. W. O. Boyd]. = ea “i g, and a big day was set for suc- ; ties.
we should] preached the ordination sermon All Mier he rencer Srey, mst yan t eleven o'clock Dr. Mathis See se etch BD eas FIVE WEEKS’ £REATMENT POSTPAID $1.00
‘A Cah) ip a, contribute to Christmas happiness, r BLEEDING BUN i 4 d can't
vo materiai) the sermons were good, We all enjoy- When! the Junioratare mare 4 is fully received a happy congrega- : ‘ Kirby's M. M. is a Natural’ Iron Tonic, and contains no alcohol,
ith| ed the address delivered by Dr C. W. cussing? aerate Roe i mi ; nto his affection and began to feed|+ FOR MINOR BLEEDING AFTER Hearne ear harmful ones Hes predict is apeointely eign
\bington, als 3 2 \ A batt 4, > eed. “iter you have used or taken it for fifteen days, if for any rea-
Bei Pi “ oer A. S. Jackson. The several sentences why the word whic! aa mth spiritual food iat Nh a TOOTH EXTRACTION son you are dissatisfied, upon return of the empty bottle, your money
majority of the pastors were returned he has ‘represents something) whic! e Holy Spirit until great shouting ‘ ‘ will be cheerfully refunded tor.the fifteen days treatment.
to their charges, The reporter lead the ey POISON OAK AND {VY
helps to make Christmas happy.
example, one of the Juniors. will spea’
like this: “I am Health, and I have :
great deal to do with making Christma
a happy day. Without health one cou!
not go out about to see the prett
decorations, the colored lights and th¢
fancy trees. Without health one coul’
not even go downstairs to see his ow:
Christmas tree, and the packages unde
it. nor go to church to enjoy the fing
music and the Christmas messages
And yet some people who Mosh
have health are very happy themselves
and make others happy. Tiny Tim wa:
a cripple, but he did his full part in
making the Christmas at’ his home «
wonderful one as he prayed. “God bless
Us, every one,” ; AM ck
Aside from their enjoyment
cussing a happy Christm: h
will not get the most fri
unless they plan to mak
This meeting mus
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happiness-words. A home may be {
conference in the Dollar Money report.
Texas is looking Dr. P, F_ Jackson over
for Bishop Timber. He is all right.
J. J. HARDEMAN
TIRED AND TENDER FEET
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Tunica, Louisiana
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TAKE INTERNALLY, APPLY
EXTERNALLY, USED AS A
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The 4th Quarterly Conference was a
high day, and do believe it was pleasing
to God. Saturday we raised the Fiera
Salary and got all the business part out
of the way, We paid him all due him.
On Sunday the 7th, our worthy Pas-
tor's Memorial, Rey. W. V. Meeks,
which was preached by our worthy P,
E,, Dr. Rey. W. H. Halls of the Lake
Charles District, Their hearts were
made to feed from the words which fell
from his lips. Text: Genesis 5:24, His
words, “But God took him—being over
taken by the spirit, he could not make
it to the end.” He went far enough for
everybody there to rejoice in his sal-
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A man thus serving looks about hip
and sees the strong churches arounj
him putting over their great programs
He often goes back to his little plac}
with a HEAVY heart. The men wh
have faced the problem which D
Nichols faced, know the nature of thj
GREAT WORK he has done. Fo
more than ONE HUNDRED YEARS
previous to his going there, no ma
in our church could go there and D(
WHAT he has done. The A: M.
Church has no reward to give to
man of Dr. Nichols’ capacity to serv¢
However. his CREATIVE mind {
needed as one of the BISHOPS of th
A. M. E. Church. ~ While” he © ha
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DR. D. WARD NICHOLS—A MAN
WITH A RECORD FOR
SERVICE
By Rey. Albert Long
The type of leader we need today,
is the MAN who knows how to do} one among the finest fathers who eve
that which ought to be dome. He must] served as a minister in the A. M. qj
| have had enough training to enable hin} Church, Dr. D. WARD Nichols, doe
to take care of himself and the cause} not bask in the lime-light because R
he represents on any occasion. He] any of his father’s accomplishment:
must make no apology for his inefficien-] He has made his own way.
AFRAID to meet
other STRONG men and measure arms
with them. He must not be a SUR-
FACE whose culture is GILT-
EDGED, but his training must be such
as to enable him to meet the changing
| cy. He must not be There are men who can tell you wh
they WILL do, but you can find ox
WHAT Dr. Nichols has done. Fe
MEN among us can do that that D;
Nichols has done. As you leave Beth
Church in New York City and the
come to where he serves, you will fir
man
situations which he must face. Some
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ols and his exceptional capacity
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st, and because of his ability to be
SPOTLIGHT of efficiency
Vichols ,and his accomplish-
and what do you see? You
MASTERLY work wof one of
EFUL LIVING men in the
urch. Do you want a
great capacity and acknowl-
y as a LEADER? Do you
2 man who can show other men
o do great things for the church
as he has done? The United
has within its territory more
millions of High Schools gradu-
all sections of its territory. It,
9,000,000 students in its schools -
over one million teachers in them. ‘
man we elect to the Bishopric
, must be able to meet this situa-
and hold his own. No APOLOGY
be MADE for him nor can he
- any for himself. Pull back the
and look at Dr. D. WARD
GREAT PASTOR and you be-
one of the men you are looking
Sit down at ease when he is in
Dr. Nichols will make a great
ibution to the present EPISCO-
FORCE in the A. M. E. Church
TUAL VISION, his CREATIVE
EAT leader for the masses. Keep
before you. Do not forget him.
s§ a man with aPUNCH for EX-
TIONAL service. You should, by
VOTES, open the door, and in-
in to sit among the BISHOPS
. M_E, Church as one of them
_ P. O. Box 462, Onancock,Va.
R EENWOOD, MISSISSIPPI
BISHOP S. L. GREENE
» East Mississippi Annual Con-
se opened, Wednesday, November
S. L. Greene, presiding bishop
lated by Bishop E, J. Howard of
lessee and South Africa.
neral Officers visiting the Con-
ce: Drs. A. S. Jackson, and Geo.
gleton, editor of the Christian
der.
ing Presiding Elders: Drs. F, R.
Jurden Morant, Billings, Stevens,
‘Barnes, Morant, Debro, Jones,
on, Montgomery, and others.
A, Scott, president. of* Camp-
lege. and pastors too numerous
were also present. All of which
uch to the Conference nee |
reat speachers and association.
day the conference was electri- | .
by some of this group of gallant’ ed increase since the last quarter. To-| flowers while he lives,
+ thrilled the conference, tell-
of their experiences abroad.
nefally the
rd for others to follow from start
. Reported over previous years |
Assignments: All presiding El-
|. W,
Rev.
Hair, Jackson District; C.!
Diver to Pearl St. Jackson; Drs, Pon-
dexter to Turner Chapel, Greenwood;
G. A. Jones, Meridian Station; Hunt
to Zion Chapel, Natchez, Miss.; Wm.
E. Reddell to Laurel Sta., E. M. Smith
to Bethel Sta. Zazoo City,; R. C
Perry appointed presiding elder and
transferred out, Very few changes
made in other assignments.
Thus the Conference closed with the
hope of having the connection to look
over and include in the list of forest
timber for the Bishopric in 1940, Drs.
Wm. E. Barnes, and J, W. Hair.
President R. A, Scott of Campbell] to our minds the results of faith, com-
,0000 college men and women., College and others not listed
whose names will appear later.
—E. M. SMITH
POTTSTOWN, PENNA.
The second quarterly conference was| success. ,
held in Bethel A, M. E. Church, Satur-
day evening with Rev. W. L. Johnson
presiding elder
district presiding. The Conference was
opened by singing that old familiar
hymn, “A Charge to Keep I Have,”| ference of Gaston Chapel for 1937 was
after a very interesting jinteresting| held by Presiding Elder K. C. Holt,
talk Elder Johnson called the Con-]} October 31 to November 1, Dr. Holt
ference to order with Brother Charles | preached very inspiringly Sunday morn-
E_ Roberts acting clerk. Very com-| ing.
mendable reports were réad from every
department of the church some show-]| the most enjoyable ‘ones of the year.
ing much progress over the first quart- ] The Church was able to pay the presid-
er. The Rey. 1. N. Patterson presided] ing elder in full for this quarter and
over the first quarter but since
been sent to another district.
livered the
BRUNSWICK, GEORGIA
The Fourth Quarterly Conference { Fountain, Jr., who heads Morris Brown
which convened October 15, Dr. J. W.} College, and the ravages of time and
Maxwell, conducted the devotional ser-} chance will never erase the record that
vice which was very impressive. ‘ ‘
He then stated that conference was| President of Morris Brown.
ready for business. The following offi-
cers were elected. Secretary, Mrs, Viola] Georgians stop long enough to stick a
Jones; Mrs. John Holmes, mafshal;] flower on him, but he never tires and
Mrs. Katie Flanders, reporter to the | never slumbers while he is putting over
Christian Recorder; Mrs. Viola Jones,] the program at Morris Brown.
to the Circular Press.
disciplinary
answered by the pastor. Then the vari-| to curry favors, but when I see a man
ous reports were read. Showing mark-| really doing his job, I give him his
The
Bishop E. J. Howard and our’ tal raised during quarter $363.42. ‘ :
hy Prelate Bishop Green, Dr. Wm. | Our pastor, Rev. A. J. Martin. had] truly and justly proud of this noble in-
nes, and the queen of wom- everything in readiness. Presiding El-| stitution that Dr. W. A. Fountain, Jr.
Mrs. Greene, our bishop's wife, re- der highly commended the pastor and| has shouldered and placed in the front
|- members for their splendid work and] line among the other ranking institu-
the cordial treatment shown him. A| tions of the South.
Conference set a motion prevailed, asking the presiding
elder to use his ut :
our pastor returned to Payne Chapel.| because his genius and ability make him
Rev. J. W, Maxwell, P. E.
Rev. A. J. Martin Pastor,
Mrs. Katie Flanders
urned to their former district. é
of the
Pray
Ss.
ed a — j 4
The Fourth Quarterly Conference
convened in Shady Grove A. M. E.
Church, Rey. G. T. Stinson, presiding
elder, Rey. E. R. Hutchinson, pastor.
In spite of the very unfavorable
weather, the quarter was good, both
spiritually and financially.
There was not anything to regret
by the presiding elder. Everything looks
bright for the future,
At 11 o'clock, Sunday amidst the
down pour of rain, Rey. Stinson preach-
ed a wonderful sermon. He encouraged
us as a few faithful ones. He brought
here] parative to those who waited in the
upper room and on the 10th day were
endowed with the Holy Ghost. He
emphasized very largely upon being
faithful. The Meeting closed and a
C. C. Hutchinson.
Philadelphia MORGANTOWN, N. C.
The Fourth and last Quarterly Con-
The quarter was considered one of
has} to make up for some back salary car-
possible.
using Rev. Scott and Dr. Holt were well
Rey, C. C, Scott, pastor
Miss Goldie Fullwoods
FOUNTAIN, JR., MOULDING
THE CENTURY
(By Allen R. Cooper
Sometimes when a father and his son
are tiptoeing the age at the same time,
SALLIE SIMS] usually, the brilliant deeds of the father
will eclipse those of his son.
But we have in Georgia a young edu-
for. our con-
December 15.—Central Louisiana Con-
ference, Oakdale.
March 23.—Gold Coast
endar
Rey,” E.. D:
Harvey. Bishop S. L. Greene.
January 4, '38—Louisiana Conference.
St. Peter Church, New Orleans
Rev. N. L. Lumzey, 1209 Cadiz su.
Bishop S L, Greene.
January 26--Orlando Conference- Si
Mark, Orlando, Florida. Rev. }) v
Jennings Bishop R. A- Grant.
Feburary2.—Sierra Leone Conference.
Bishop Edward J. Howard.
February 23—South Florida Conferen ¢
Cocoa, Florida. Rev. J. R. Rishar 1
son: Bishop R. A. Grant.
Liberia Conference.
Grand Bassa, Liberia, Bishop to
ward J. Howard.
March 9—Central Florida Conferenc
Arcadia Station, Rev. L. J. Kines,
Pastor, 256 Orange Street, Aice
dia, Fla. Bishop R. A. Gram
Conference,
Accra Gold Coast, Bishop Edwara
J. Howard.
THE PREACHING LADY AT
BETHEL
Richmond, Virginia
Our revival at Third Street Bethel
for the past four weeks we have been
engaged in a spiritual campaign and
have had a wonderful meeting. Mem-
ried over from the last time. The| bers have been added to the church
Sunday was a day that will be long| Men's Aid Club helped to make this
remembered. The presiding elder de-
morning message,
for his sermon theme: “This do in Re-} pleased with all reports.
memberance of Me.” Our hearts were
made to rejoice, and we were able to] Conference will send them both back.
say it was good to be here. Holy Com-
munion was administered at the morn-
ing service by the presiding elder as-
sisted by the pastor, Rev. Harold] PRESIDENT WILLIAM ALFRED Gospel Ship,” but when we listened
Anderson. At the evening services. the
pastor preached and served the com-
munion. Our church is making wonder-
ful progress under the pastorate of the
Anderson.
tinued success.
and souls to the kingdom. Mrs. Etta
Graham
last year was the speaker.
Mrs. Graham bears the title of “The
We are earnestly hoping the Annual Preaching Lady,” and truly she is
who was with us a month
She tries to picture Christ in every
way to help sinners find him. The
illustrated messages were soul stirring
also the dramatized
message, “The
to the subject, “Moving Pictures in
Heaven,” and witnessed the picturized
message of “The Shepherd Psalm,” we
were inspired as never before,
We thank God for our spiritual and
financial success.
REV. J. WAYMAN HENRY
Pastor
cator by the name of William Alfred General Conference
he has made and is still making as
It is very seldom that any of us
Those of you who know me, know
questions, were] that I do not flatter any man in order
The A. M. E. Connection can now be
Dr. Fountain is not great because
influence in having] his father is a Bishop, but he is great
great, .
Long live this mighty President of
Morris Brown College!
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GERMAN TRAIN KILLS 11
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Eleven persons were killed today when
a train struck a group of railroad
workers near Belcard, in northeast
Germany, Seven othera were iajiired,
one seriously,
FIND APE MAN LIVING IN
SKOURA, MOROECO
RABAT, Morocco, Dee, 3—Great
idterest is being displayed by travelers
in an “ape man” living at Skourd, the
Sahara region 6f Morocco, Reports
say this weired creature has most of
the physical characteristics of the ape.
He has no power of speech beyond
a gibberish chattering, which he seldom
employs except when angered. The
Berbers say that he can travel more
than 60 miles a day, as quickly as a
horse and with much less fatigue.
All that civilization has taught him
s the value of money. Coins collected
by him go to an old woman who has
adopted him, much to her profit.
EY
CHURCH ON WHEELS WILL Go
CHINA
MT. CLEMENS, Mich. (UP), —A
truck and trailer comprising what is
expected to be China’s first Catholic
church on wheels will be shipped soon
from Mt. Clemens to the province of
Shensi in North China, k
_Rev. Christopher Sullivan, a mis-
sionary, arranged for construction of
the modern “covered wagon” after re-
turning from a 500-mile walking tour
of his district, The trailer is fitted with
an altar, 30-watt public address system,
electricity, a medical dispensary, a re-
frigerator-equipped kitched, and sleep-
ing quarters.
rare
IT TAKES 5 Cops TO LIFT
LADY, 650 LBS,
NEW YORY, Dec, 2 (UP)—Mrs.
Amanda Siebert, 57, was back in her
bed today, thanks to five policemen.
Suffering from a cold, she fell from
her bed and neighbors who heard the
thump, Suessed its cause and called
Police,
Por a known to carnival
iS ag [c) ”
Pounds, 7 Trene, weighs 650
-| ing down his face, _
‘s
Presiding elder, R
held his First Quarter!
| Sunday, November 7, ai
confereticé on Monday 1
8, following the regular offici
meeting, The presiding elde:
and thé officers aid tiethbers o1
way they feépoiided. He stated
we liad in Rey. RL. Parkes; 48 pas
a man with a program; and He
the members to follow hig leaders
He stated that he was not only
eioquent speaker and a splendid preaf
er. but a man with a vision. He lil
the idea of pooling the money in 4
treasury, s0 an accurate account
all monies raised and disbursed co
be easily kept. The total amount raig
for the week was $50.38 which spe:
well for a membership of 180 perso:
The presiding elder was paid his {
assessment of $25.00 and was \
pleased with the progress of the churi
There services were held ott co
munion day, when 116 people commy
ed and a well-filled house greeted th:
at each Setvice, bet Ry
Mis. Lillian T. Cobb
Dr. N. H, Jeltz
ter 23 years; traveling thru every
‘of the Union and Canada, I am
inced that the greatest present
of the A. M. E. Church is a COM-
FD DEPARTMENT OF
IRCH EXTENSION AND E-
IGELISM. * * * To that end I
dedicated my all up to 1940, * *
ES AHEAD—I am at Zion A. M
niladelphia, Pa. from Noy. 10th to
26th. Bethel A. M. E., New York
F Nov. 28 to Dec. 7, Bethel A. M.
Vilmington. Del. from Dec 8 to 22,
Matthew A. M. E. Philadelphia,
from Dec. 31 to Jan. 15, 1938, * * *
s seeking dates after this will
BICKENS WEEN RETER Wait ‘me at 716 S. 19th St, Philadel-
Soyer
astors desiring to engage my
es for revival meetings in the
of Dec., 1937, or beginning Jan.
1938, should write me within the
thirty days at 606 FE. 5th St., Pres-
\rk., as I am now preparing my
le for the next three minths.
Evangelist Willard Leake
Ninety years ago, just about C
mas time, a little Book was published
London—a story to become immort
Many people have called it “ the gre
est little book in the world.” :
The day it was published 1000 cop’
were sold, Within a fortnight, |
presses had dashed off 15,000 cop
Since then, it has been whirled in
countless editions and has been tra’
lated into almost every language un’
heaven, A few years ago, J. P. Morz
purchased the original manuscript (
a fabulous price; and it now repo:
among his other priceless treasures
that magnificent art gallery in N
York city which he calls his library.
Best Loved Author
What is this world-famous boo!
Charles Dickens’ Christmas Caro
Charles Dickens was destined to
come the most prolific and best-liv
author in English literature; yet wh’
he first started writing, he was afr
of being laughed at that he sneak
out and mailed his first manuscript
the dead of night so that nobody wou!
discover his audacity. oe
He'was 22 then, and when his sto
was actually printed he was so ov¢
joyed that he wandered aimlessly
round the streets with the tears strea‘|
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man” ee
The work grew] —
n, In 1888;
Sierre Leone. a
bse r his super-visio)
; ‘orman felt called to go to
Africa she had charge of
} d assisted the nativ'
hurch and school,
I. M. Wise, presid-
| chure’ The pre-| steadily unde:
he Marianna Dist. was
ivered the Mission sermon.
the business manager
Concern was pres- ;
Curry, Busi-
M. E. Book
d until the
In closing may we-
d built the first A.} cooperation on the part
Liberia.| er to bring the Kingdom
first | er, for we are the losers if
our religious” privileges ;
World Day Prayer March
M.S. C BE ;
ers, established a ch
Bishop W. H. Hear
as very high with
Long, Jr., Dean, W. G.
Bishop C. T. Shaffer built the f
| School Building for boys near Arthing-
J. Coppin purchased the
ate owned by the A. M.
i a built Bethel In-] THIRD
mith, Jeanes teacher
int they all paida
e to Bishop R. A. Grant
idly way and manner of pre-
s temper rises a little some
the sweetness. of the graces
tender heart and he closes
es for that all love him; he is
¢ Brother to all. We climbed]
Sunday with a soul stirring
Bishop Noah W. Williams
h Episcopal District; his ser-
never be forgotten.
mon in the afternoon Bishop
read the apointments. The
shes the return of Bishop
he next General Conference
lieve all of Fla. will agree with
May he live long and
vife to guide the affairs in
BISHOP & A. GRANT IN FLORIDA, districts Madi-
AND THE FLORIDA ANNUAL
CONFERENCE
ANNUAL BANQUET A
E, MINISTERIAL FORUM
PHILADELPHIA, PENNA.
2, Church in S, Afric
, was sent to the : c
supervised the work in S. Africa for
ht consecutive years. He built Evan-
ton College and erected Fanny J. Cop-
The Third Annual Banquet and
Bishop and Mrs. W. T. stallation of officers of the A. lM
d extensively and found] Ministerial Forum took place at if
the need to erect Emily Vermon Mis-| Tabernacle, 20th and Dauphin
Rev. W. P. Stevenson, pastor. jj
< AGre: r-| was furnished by the Choirs of A
Bichon ay aha ae Mt. Olive and Mt. Zion Churches
reached far into the interior, fording]an instrumental number by Mrs
Bethel Church in] Louise Augusta, of Allen Church
Cape Town was erected during their} a vocal solo by Mrs. Pauline Lee oi
Sampson | Olive Church. Dr, Hodson Waters
Brooks revolutionized West Africa and | master of ceremonies and the prinq
erected and paid for Monrovia College | address was delivered by the Rey. §
Episcopal residence was pur-| Barker, of Trenton, N_ J. whose subj
was “Things to Remember and T!
He brought many st
pin Girls’ Hall.
Vernon travele
and stationed at
wave of satisfaction
gston and his] ¢d themselves to S.
dangerous streams.
ived at their hands
Z. GRAHAM.
administration.
QUARTERLY MISSIONARY NEWS
Then and Now thased by Nora Taylor’s efforts.
Space will not permit to mention the | to Forget.”
many pioneers with Bishop H. M. Tur-! and impressive facts to his hea
ner and Bishop C, S. Smith as entering} which will not soon be forgotten.
| wedges into the untried fields, in this] following officers
brief summary which is only a slight} Rev. Jno. L. Mims, pastor of Ziozj
mention of the noble line of men and} M. E. Church, Philadelphia,
women with prophetic vision and sacri-
fice lighted the torch of Christ-like ser-] ond term as President; Vice Presi
second term, Rev. Herman F, Ty:
Many of our Bishops and General] Secretary, Rev. E. L, Kinzer; Asst.
Officers have contributed largely to the | retary, Rev. J. R, Johnson; Treas
This fine heri-| Rev. Jno. W. Caulk; Chaplain, Rev
tage is a challenge for our Y. P. De-| S. Dennis; Critic, Rev. W. P. Stci
partment and encouragement to pre-| son; Sergeant at Arms, Revs. EF
pare for higher and wider spears in re-] Ford and A. L. Augustus; Secrej
ligious and educational development,| Mortuary Fund, Rev. W. W. Jac:
they need the implements that do the] Treasurer Mortuary Fund. Rev. k
work well, a sure understanding of the Keeys; Members
path ahead, the understanding is gain-| Committee, Revs. Hodson Waters
ed only from the study of God’s word | H. Cooper, Sr., W. J. Townsend, T
and essential facts—essential facts that] Corson.
are most readily gleaned from worth-
while reading our church periodicals.] members of the Forum, the visi
“Wo-| choirs and friends went to the di:
Church and enjoy:
“Christian Recorders” no other channel} splendid banquet feast prepared }
of publicity give promise of being quite | committee of members of Jones Tal
The affair was a financial »
to read the unsolicited| cess as well as otherwise and {u
were added to the treasury to !
members when needed. oy
E. L. KINZEN
or the cause of Christ and the
¢ Then and Now.
E. D. Washington
rise of the A. M.|
wp Richard and
TENNESSEE ANNUAL
_CONFERENCE
ed and fifty years | Rev. J. Winsmore Mason for his
ous fervour and con-
continuously to
Rev, A. H. Harris
n the Christian
irg, Tenn.—The 61th session
est Tennesee Annual Confer-
ned in Brown’s Chapel A.
ch in Union City, Tenn.,
10-14, 1937, with Bishop E.
d, D.D., presiding. The en-
presiding elder, Dr. W. E.
and the entertaining pas-
M. Young had everything
greatest Annual Confer-
Id in West Tennessee.
ich experience, who have
sively from Annual Con-
‘Annual Conference in the
Church and other churshes
essed, that they have never
eard of any thing like, what
in Union City, Tenn. While
rence was in session.
h Lights of the Conference
406 conversions re-
ministers; 763 new mem-
ito the churches.
nverted immediately after
high pointed educational
Rey, D. L. Wither-
or of Avery Chapel A. M. E.
| Memphis, Tenn. It was
unusual and we have never
een or witnessed in the his-|
1c West Tennessee
s extended deep in| work of the founders.
ation of Dor-
devout thanksgiv-
8 glorious triumph of
imcere appreciation
y and devotedly led.
After the very splendid program
“The Voice of Missions”
and] room of the
an they realized.
s’ History says: The] so fruitful and inspirational,
¥ local preach-| news which comes from S. America
,
South and West Africa and Islands.
Our Secretary of Missions, Dr L, L,
Berry. prepared himself before his e-
lection for this important task, linked
is there any wonder
{ our missions work at
hired a house for two
! the old Chapel he did
PINE MOUNT, FLA. —
with the Master,
he is succeeding !
clad in office make him
Vegiance to the
The Twenty-First Ses: 01
have| North East Florida Annual ( onf
niza-|held in Lake City, Fla, with the
the co-] Rev. R, A. Grant, Presidin,
gained in fa-| the Eleventh Episcopal Dist1
eriods of dis-| Episcopal Committee made i
in sending Bishop Grant to.
¢ and there the} has done more. r
ig and| for Edward Waters
minister’ and the | layme
freely with his program.
ence opened Wednesday mot
a full roll call each da;
In the sixty three years that
Permament orga
f our missionary work,
operative movement has
vor though not without p:
ssed since the
Mevs was regularly ap-
© work earnestly aid-
pouited by Bishop B, T. T
sur work in Bridge-
We have touched her
at confronts us, moldin
© destiny of thirty C
‘anches, thirty Presidents, twen-
Steward, Rev Charles W
vis talented wife did val-
c¢ and sacrificed almost life
assisted by Rev. C. H.
orge Darce
vors) and the late
| Planted indetitite foe
fonly two suryj-
Bishop John Hurst
# prints Rev. James
ownsend brought an
Made 4 wonderful the field of activ
rstanding and leadershi
of Christian Youth, with an
& about with proper] York, follo
ment Christian Ste-| sermon by
mes | did wet wet |
new generation
Which shall brin,
In 1887 Rew ,
LRF religious develop:
rederic 4
pointed by Bishop R ick was ap-
H. Cain to Free.
J screami ith oud shouts and yells
of “Hallelujahs”—‘amens”, glories.”
trea? to the name of the Lord Jesus
and the faces of many were wet with
tears. But we were not drunken men
and women from strong drinks (new
wine) as ye may suppose; it was out
Pouring of the Holy Ghost on us.
Thus Dr.’ George A. Singleton, the
Editor of the Christian Recorder,
termed it “A Drunken Church each
Day at Noon.” ‘
The ministers reporter $4,413.00 Dol-
lar Money, a $200.00 increase over last
year.
~ There were two new Mission church-
es reported organized, one on the North
Memphis District organized by the
writer and Dr. W. E, Pruitt, presiding
elder, and the other on the Paris Dis-
trict by Dr. W. A. Lewis, presiding
elder. Both churches will be known as
Howard Chapels in the honor of our
beloved Bishop E. J. Howard.
All reports were up and over by the
pastors and evangelists.
The following ministers were en-
dorsed by the Conference for higher
honors: For Bishops, Dr, J. W. Hall,
pastor of Avery Chapel A. M. E.
Church in Memphis, Tenn.; Dr. W. E.
Pruitt, the spark plug of the North
Memphis District as its presiding elder
and Dr. A. P. Gray, presiding elder of
the East Memphis District and Dr.
S. S. Morris, the Secretary of the A. C.
E. League.
Dr. D. L. Witherspoon, the pastor of
Avery Chapel A. M. E. Church in
Memphis and the giant leader of Horns
Hattin Noon Day Service was en-
dorsed by the Conference for Secre-
tary of the Church Extension Depart-
ment. |
On Tuesday at 7:45 P. M. the wel-
come program was presented by Mr.
F. L. Young, master of ceremonies
and son of the entertaining pastor, Rev.
Wm. Young. The Mayor of the City,
Mr. W. M. Mitchell and all his cabinet
were present and welcomed the Bishop
and Conference and visitors to’ the
beautiful city of Union City, Tenn.
The program was one to be really en-
joyed and remembered by all.
Wednesday morning the conference
opened proper. After the devotionals
were conducted by the presiding elders,
Drs. W. E. Pruitt, J. S. Kelly, A. P.
Gray, G M. Banks and W. A. Lewis;
Bishop E J. Howard was presented to
the Conference by Dr. W. E, Pruitt.
The Bishop in a brief way presented
Rey. W. L. Powell who preached that
soul stirring Annual sermon. Rev. W.
L. Powell is the pastor of our beautiful
St. James A. M. E. Church, in Memphis,
Tenn.
Aiter the Conference was organized,
Bishop Howard in a Godly, Fatherly,
and scholarly way, electrified the Con-
ference with an address that filled the
men with thought and inspiration,
Thursday at 8:00 P. M, the Rey. J.
W. Thompson with great power and
‘thought preached the Missionary ser-
mon to a large and appreciative gather-
ing of people.
| Friday at 7:30 P. M. the people be-
‘an to gather from all sections of
nion City and its vicinity to witness
le young people's program presented
rs. Reola Jackson of Memphis.
Program was one of the best ever
West Tennessee.
at 7:30 P, M, just before
Chapel A. M. E. Church in Memphis,
Tenn., preached
touching sermon; Lawyer C. L, Robin-
son of Dyersburg, Tenn., who is now] Hughes preached two masterful ser-
practicing and teaching law ih Jackson,
Tenn., was quietly united in holy matri-
mony at the seat of the conference by| the business side of the meeting. The
rterly ‘Conference at Embry
Chapel A. M, E. Church Sunday, No-
vember 7th, and found the church moy-
ing forward in all departments. Rey.
that appealing and
mons during the day that stirred the
souls of his hearers after which he held
Bishop E, J. Howard, officiating. reports from the various departments
Bishop Howard is truly leading us| were well received and immediately a-
on to success, The heights of his am-| dopted. Every report showed an in-
bition is to save souls; build the mem-] crease over the corresponding quarter
bership, plant new churches, build the] year ago. The Sunday School report
ministry and layety in a spiritual, moral,] showed it to be the leading financial
intellectual and serviceable way; and Sunday School in the entire District.
he is deeply loved by us all, Rey. Hughes said, that he was ex-
The Conference was graced with the| pecting great things from Embry Chap-
presence of the following visitors: Mrs.] el, under the leadership of its pastor,
L, M. Hughes, Connectional President Rev, Eugene Russell. At the present
of the Woman’s Home and Foreign] time there is a repair program in ef-
Missionary Society; Dr. George A.] fect and Bro. Hughes urged all mem-
Singleton, the Editor of the Christian
Recorder, a thinker, a scholar, a writer,
a workman for Christ, who so beauti- The services during the day were
fully and efficiently conducted the In-| well attended and Rev. Hughes ex-
stitute work of the Conference. World] pressed himself as being well pleased
I believe he is going to be a bishop of] with the same and the $12.00 that was
the great A. M. E. Church. raised for his benefit. This Conference
Dr. S. S. Morris, Secretary-Treasurer] was held exactly one week from the
of the A.C. E, League. The promoter] Annual Conference and is Rey. Hughes’
of the Sesqui-Centennial. Dr. C. W.] first year over this District as its’ Pre-
Abington, Editor-in-Chief of the A.} siding Elder and the church is second
M. E. Sunday School Union. Bishop! under its’ pastor, Rey. Russell
A. B. McEwin of the Church of God
in Christ,
The visiting ministers from the West PMR
Kentucky were: Dr. A. W. Jackson, The first quarterly conference of the
presiding elder; Dr. B. M. Hughes,| Muskogee District was held at Dicker-
presiding elder; Dr. J. A. Hall, and| son Chapel Nov. 14-15. Rey. A. D
Dr. A. L. Murray, pastors. Dr. A, O.| Taylor, pastor, Rev. W. H. H, Murrell,
Wilson, presiding elder of the Hot] presiding elder.
Springs District of the Arkansas Con- We were more than glad to receive
ference and Dr. W. T. Pope, presiding] Rev. Murrell. The Conference was
elder of the Northeast Arkansas Con-| successful. Our gratitude goes out to
ference; Mrs. J. G. Robinson, the wife] Rev. Murrell for the wonderful service
of the Editor of the A. M. E. Review;]| he rendered to the people here andat
Dr, J. M. Brown, presiding elder of East] Nero,
.Tennessee Conference; Bro. Wesmore-
land, one of the outstanding laymen of
Texas. Those present from the Ten-
nessee Conference were: Dr. A. L.
Pinkston, presiding elder; Dr. S. L.
Howard, presiding elder; Dr. G, M.
Flemmings, presiding elder; Dr. C. H.
Boone, presiding elder; Dr. F. Douglas
Coleman, the efficient Conference ac-
countant and choice candidate for elec-
tion to the Editorship of the Southern
Christian Recorder at coming General
Conference May, 1940, and pastor of
the oldest A. M. E. Church in the
State of Tennessee, St. John in Nash-
ville, Tenn., also Rey. F. J. McInnis,
pastor of Ebenezer, Nashville, Tenn.,
was present.
After Dr. George <A. Singleton
preached that spiritual commanding or-
dination sermon on Sunday, November
14th at 11:00 A. M., and the resolu-
tions read, Bishop E. J. Howard read
the appoint ments and all the ministers
have gone to their respective fields of
labor well instructed and charged with
the Holy Ghost to labor in the Mas-
ter’s Vineyard.
Thus, passed into history the greatest
Annual Conference we know of, ever
held in West Tennessce of the A, M. E.
Church, closed with the Benediction by
bers to rally to its Cause as repairs are
badly needed at Embry Chapel.
EUFAULA, OKLA.
Mrs. H. L. Taylor
REE REE EE EERE EEE
Revive Interest
Stimulate Enthusiasm
By putting a new A. M.
E. Music Hymnal in the
hand of every Choir
Member at these Un-
usually low prices.
Dr. George A. Singleton, Editor of Se Coos Nee spre
the Christian Recorder. Half Doz pe $ 6.50
ELIZABETHTOWN, KENTUCKY A.M. E. BOOK CONCERN
Rev, B. M. Hughes, Presiding Elder
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| Margaret Hubert of Imperial, Cali-
pate The bride was a member of the
Episcopal Committee in the last ee
Conference and is principal of the Im-
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| is pastor of Bethel at San Diego, Cal.
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GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN
In Memoriam
In memory of our loving, daughter
| and sister, Miss Ruby E, Kindred, 511
| \Winford St. Montgomery, Alabama.
| She passed to the great beyound, one
|
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fornia.
year November 30, 1936.
Stricken with grief, we stood apart,
from all the world, and hid our hearts,
ar ed long with tears we shed,
at last we humbly bowed our heads,
Cross, of Christ, Our hearts can
Tis our only prayer, while we
Oo.
keep
weep.
Until that glorious day, may you
rest in peace, no death will come there
to sever the golden links, that shall
bind us together forever. There with
the rest of our beloved dead, we shall
live and love forever.
thy rest; Lay down thy head upon the
Saviour's breast, We loved thee well,
beloved sleep
Rey. and Mrs, E, J. Kindred and Son.
THE M. E. CHURCH AND#.2%
THE NEGRO
The
branches of
union of the three largest
Methodism has had the
ipproval of a sufficient number of the
conference as to make some. feel it
will finally be an accomplished fact.
rhis union would make a group of
one of the strongest Protestant bodies
in the world.
Think of the numerical strength, the
number of public institutions like col-
leges, seminaries, homes, and ‘financial
resources such a union would bring to-
gether and control under one organized
system of management. A fine influen-
tial body of supposedly Christian people.
A body of which it is not extravagent
fo say ought to be a new revelation
from God in Christian service,
The plan upon which this union is
to be effected is that that new church
| would be divided into six jurisdictional
ae
tion-wide Conference,
f the Negro members of the A. M. E,
Church,
gro di
ivision. Why have the Negroes all
crowded together into this division in-| branch of the
stead of being as they normally would | crowed into a se
come in any of the oth,
phical divisions,
f
So sleep on beloyed, sleep and take |
But Jesus loved thee best, Sleep on {from the union of these three branc!:
onferences. Five of these are given| Methodist Episcopal Church are
ographical boundaries, then a sixth | about completing plans
's composed of a separate Negro na- consolidation, leaving a : milion
The question | Negro Methodists outside of the nob!’
now has arisen in the minds of many| bond of Nordic fellowship, This rep’
as well as some of the white| white Methodist heedless
's why have this separate sixth all Ne-| of their blac el
ier five geogra-| obstensible _ eccelestica
ver since the plan has been pro-| dated 1
posed there has been severe criticism | canno
and charges of segregation and cater-| would
ing tO prejudice. This has been the| of Met!
| More pronounced because of the i Sa neit
as béen the Negro quest
anything else which has ke E
all these years. ‘It thus m
now that after all this time
manly stand the Northern Ch
maintained in the face
doctrine that God is
persons, this great Chri
tion, the M. E. Churel
down to American prejudi
the humiliation and embarr:
thousands of fine Negro members a}
hundreds of worthy-upstanding Neg
ministers must feel, many of who
: reticent & the cause of missions,
will b The exactions of a gross materialistic
juxtapos ion with] tendency have chilled the spirit and
and pretentious | dampened the evangelical fervor of
ferences who would] the age. Organization and efficiency
ite. have taken the place of consecration
forced against the} and devotion. The United Methodist
: gro conferences who} Church will doubtless have a larger
hi 's unchristian treat- membership and a more economic
‘ion by affinity, racial,| financial budget than before. It will
ut a normal process Probably exhibit more grandiloquent
c iation and was gradually | statistics as to social service, but the
within the framework Prospect of spiritual gain is indeed
ism without doiug violence] gloomy. What of the wounded sensi-
il sensibility or to the princi-| bilities of the black brethren? Will the
tual kinship and human] United Methodist Church heed the
But segregation by com-] scriptural admonition that it were bet-
exemplified by the plan of] ter to have a millstone tied about one’s
tion, is entirely out of har-| neck and be cast into the midst of the
he democratic spirit and] sea than to cause the least among the
n ideal. Sundry outstanding | brethren to offend?
rs of position and influence] The effect upon the colored contin-
lurch may be constrained to| gent is entirely problematic. The in-
adherence to the scheme,| dependent Negro Methodist bodies will
ill have to go far to find] point to it as an exemplification of
iderable spontaneous or en-| race prejudice masquerading under the
2 egro support of consolida-| guise of Christianity. The agrieved rem-
insofar as the attitude has} nant who remain under the segregated
d by consideration of pru-| scheme can no longer point with spirit-
mbition, ual pride to the great Methodist Church
hundred years ago the} as the concrete exemplication of the
s divided on the issue of| Fatherhood of God and the Brother-
very. The northern wing] hood of Man.
w: brotherhood and fellow-
heir southern counterpart
the cause of human freedom
‘the outmoded phillosophy
and slave. The southern i —
being the more persistent, Why not American Methodist instead
y persuaded their northern| of African Methodists?
repent of the “error of There is a deal in a name and there
id to embrace the reaction-| are sacred things which cluster around
of their erstwhile an-] it which makes it dear to us, This is
duced to the bare skeleton] as it should be.
alysis, the simple question
whether Christianity can
i¢d with caste or religion
arrogance of race. The nega-
e of the northern church,
844 was emphatic, has now] I am suggesting that the name of the
pologetic and equivocal to ac-] grand old African Methodist Episcopal
a traditional attitude of} Church be changed, and named _ the
rn brethren. The affirma-| American Methodist Episcopal Church.
Ssive attitude of the northern| There is no need of any one flying
ished the chief spiritual] off at an emotional tangent because
n which it thrived and grew] you do not agree with me. Just listen
s during the subsequent] to my argument and then controvert
The church seized upon| it.
as a hungry fish pie at} The history of the church suggests
it and we should be proud of it. Our
ast ‘seventy years the claims! fore-parents, when brought to Ameri-
race has constituted the! ca were heathern worshipers.
n of northern method-| Here is where they found the true
‘ion of extending the | God and confessed Christ as their
men benighted. The Saviour. ©
egro schools, colleges,’ It was this group of professed be-
nembership of 300,000, lievers, in after years, who organized |
plicated in the history oe the A. M. E. Church and to tltem goes |
f you attempt to subtract the credit and the honor of organizing |
ements in the Negro field | the first independent church on the;
general accomplishments of] American soil, So both our religious
the minued will be oune )| faith, and our church organization,
L | are American born. —
The history of the country gives the
dit and honor to our founder—
ichard Allen. f
It was called or named Africa then,
because of any religious connec-
vith Africa, but solely because of
standing men of the race.
It might have really looked more ho
as the M. E. Church South did so:
years ago with their Negro memb¢
ship; colonize them. That is just
them aside as a distinct Negro bod
letting them elect their own bisho;
ect., and let them, so to speak set |
housekeeping for themselves, as ¢}
Colored Methodist Episcopal Church.
The present plan of union seg
gates the Negroes, yet holds thea
giving them no chance for an |
dent self-development, This ~ vi
‘unfair and unchristian and is .
to American prejudice, such as no!
of us have ever expected to see |
Northern M. E. Church do.
The greater and more influent
this group of Methodist may sce‘
KELLY MILLER
FACING THE FACTS
By J. P. O. Wallace
which will comprise it; the more gl:
ing, conspicuous and flagrantly
christian does the means throw
which it was done appear. It is |
fair to say there are a number of |
white members especially of the Nor!
ern Church who feel this sacrifice
principle is too dear a price to pay |
the union,
It seems bad enough to ‘haye
fight segregation in the south on rz
roads or in State Constitutions p*
hibiting the right of franchise, or
the North in public places of amu
ment in labor organizations; and |
general way we have to confront
almost everywhere. But to see a gré
Christian body like Method
shamefully fall down on a poe |
this is really sad.
Solomon Porter ficou
12 Prospect Avenue.
Atlantic Highland: N. y.
Yet, at the same time, in a world of
progress and change, it is wise to meet
the: conditions which confront us, aud
at the same time Jose none of the re-
verence or réspect for it.
THE UNION OF METHODISN
The then white sicanelian q
|
sents the dominant will and G
ts
The Negro contiger
which is | “hedged
white lor¢ d
jie aly ioe
changed, The hope of a restored Fath-
erland has faded~The last remnant of
real African government has gone.
Ethiopia has fallen. Liberia is of an
American origin.
We are Americans. Here we expect
to live and die. Despite our hardships,
it is here where we will work out our
destiny, and why not? With a heredity
dating from 1620. No group on this
soil is more American than we, except
the American Indian. It has been our
Brawn, Muscle, and Brayery, that has
done much to make America, what
she is today. We have earned our birth
right, both in the field of science and on
the battle front.
The church in spirit is not African.
The only African trait in Richard Allen
was his color. He was Thrifty, In-
dustrious, Independent, Honest, In-
telligent,
privileges) He was the very spirit of
independency, freedom, and seif help.
He was broad-minded his very church
motto proves it.
God our Father, Christ our Redeemer,
and Man our Brother.
His was a platform broad enough for
all of the races and nations of the
earth to worship at his shrine.
Dr, Clayborn suggests that we make
an Episcopal district of our American
include
would
Indies,
missionary field. This
Canada, the West Mexico,
Central and South America. A splendid
Fear SCIP ee Do
CONSIDERATION
We serve the living as well
as those who have passed on. In
every detail work, we
show consideration for the com-
fort of the ones who remain.
They are protected from all un-. 4
welcome intrusion, and we. plan
everything to spare their feelings
as much as possible. The design
of our funeral home and. the
planning of our service reflect
this solicitude for the welfare of
the living,
of our
WALTER C. BECKETT
216 W. Coulter St. Phila. Pa
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PHONE: GER. 0585 |
years ago, Things have
and progressive. He left St.
George as a protest against enslayed
to them? The name America would
have an appeal.
To day, we are two separate people,
working out our destinies under separ-
ate invironments, The destinies of the
people in Africa will have to be work-
ed out by the leaders they produce.
They must find their own Moses, So
with us. Our destiny, is here. We are
Americans in every sense of the word.
The name America will have a greater
meaning to the youth of tomorrow
than the name African. The church,
with her history of achievements, of
her manhood, of her ; opportunities, |
bearing the name of the country of its
birth and theirs; will carry inspiration
to untold generations, when they read
of the achievements of their fathers
in their homeland.
From present indications, not many
years hence, Africa as a black man’s
land will only be a record of history.
What then will the name Africa mean
to future generations? Yes, change our
name to the Bethel American Methodist
Episcopal Church. As Abraham left
Mesopotamia and came to Canna and
found a new home, He left heathenism
behind and erected an altar to the true
God and worshiped under a new name
of Israel.
So, under the ieadership of our im-
mortal Allen let us raise our banner, of
our new found religion on American
soil, free from homeland idolatry,
,| where we follow the teachings of the
Christ as the seed of Abraham
faith.
by
BISHOP SIMS CALLS ON
ALABAMA GOVERNOR
MONTGOMERY. Ala—(C)—Bish-
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church held a conference with Governor
Bibb Graves on Thanksgiving day, dis-
cussing conditions among colored citi-
zens of Alabama, The Governor had
invited the bishop to call,
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JGCESTIONS |
THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER
STEWARD CHAPEL MARCHES ON
id here, a place cn
sre doing well and By S. H. Lee
God. San
Less than two months ago historic
Steward Chapel, the head of the Macon
Georgia Conference, one of the fore-
hurches in the state, and the
church that has set more pastors’ feet
on the road to high church places than
any other church in the con-
most ¢
4 To. | possibly
nection —was left flat without a pastor.
At the evening service, of the first
Sunday in September, Bishop W, A.
k ountain worshiped with us but did not
h. At the conclusion of the ser-
«. after some preliminary statements
he read to the congregation a telegram
from our pastor, who had asked for a
transfer to another Episcopal Dist. The
p vi
EFLAND, N. C.
Bishop stated that he tried never to
+ of the} stand in the way of a young man who
: was ambitious to better his condition.
Therefore, he gave the minister his
transfer, stating that this turn of af-
fairs was as much of surprise to him-
self, as it was to the congregation.
Where to look for a pastor for Stew-
ard. with the conference about two
months away, Bishop Fountain stated
ly, that he had not the slightest
idea: but’ taking the congregation and
officers into his confidence he promised
to “Find a Man” for the place.
Death Takes Hand
When the Bishop went to Philadel-
phia to attend Bishop Heard’s funeral,
he told Bishop D. H. Sims of his trou-
bles at Macon, Georgia, The results
was that Rev. Douglas L. T. Robinson
was remoyed from New Haven, Con-
nuecticut and appointed to Steward
$262.19 hapel
With conference just over the hill,
with only $117.26 of the church’s Dol-
25.00 lar Money and none of her other con-
14.00 ference obligations in hand the mem-
== bership reacted to this desperate move
n the Bishop’s part in a fine way.
When Rey. Mr. Robinson came to
us, the secretary of the church, Mr.
Walter S_ Rogers, is authority for the
statement that the average number at
: communion on the first Sunday’ for
YOUNG PEOPLE’S CLUB OF|the last
M_ Enoch
several months was around
THOMAS A. M. E. CHURCH 125 persons. Last first Sunday we
WESTFIELD, N. J. communed 124, dispite an all day down
pour of rain, and on the first Sunday
Club of St.]in November 208. Collections have
f Westfield, | increased accordingly. Most any Sun-
children of | day faces of members can be seen who
1 Pre-Holiday haven't been here in months, The win-
recember 2. The| ter has missed not a single evening
eautiful Shady} °F morning service s ince this pastor
has been with us,
largest race
vis section
Cees hundred Some Definite Accomplishments
event. Refreshments At
At the conference o
pe : our pastor $
avor distributd Wk:
enabled ‘to report 95 per cent of all
la d by all.| conference claims for the church. The
1 s the Presi-] Sunday School, choir, and all clubs
ind our pas-| have taken or i
; a n new life, (on
Sits aah ene (one club out-
d two rooms in the parsonage), an-
ae other completed a donation of 50 A
mn arte t Ee :
a r, Rath} M. E. Hymn and Tune ‘books to the
mack, Mrs. \
© Oc-
“gy oy vard-} church, another put in two tons of coal
when the bin z
ee was empty. Among the
© hear from any | me J fi ‘
ne iny} men of the church, he
corning ; has formul
Si dear tan ve) "ne the} an organization known as the aha
es 'F general} Allen Brotherhood of Stewacd Chapel
wi es under their leadershi 4
ITHY Lov ELL | claims was idied te pbs
way: conference
srisdane Place, Wess
ace, W estfield, N J.| conference.
; Sunday before
His wife, Mrs, Fay §,
one movement that help
ly to augment the confer x
Finally, just now, he is bu
the budget system of fin
church, and the people ar
their monthly payments, in
manner. We hope to lat
plan —with duplex envelopes
the paraphanalia that goes wii h it
first Sunday in January. x.
In the opening paragraph of r
ence was made to the fact that so
men who early in their ‘pasto:
were stationed at Steward’s for a ,
of years; and later became Bisho
or General Officers. First we wis)
mention the founder of the churcij
G. Steward, by whom one of the 4
inspiring songs in our presen;
M. E. Hymn and Tune book was
ten, No. 641, and for whom Tune
644 was named. Bishop Turner »
pastored Steward, but he was Pr:
ing Elder over this particular Dj
for a number of years and therefore
much to do with the church’s dev:
ment. Bishop D. H. Sims was lice
to preach by the quarterly confer
in Steward Chapel while his
was pastoring the church. Bishop \
ley J. Gaines once pastored Ste\
And Bishop W. A. Fountain says
most every time he comes to Stew
that his pastorate here was a big ¢
ping stone on his road to the Bisho,
The contribution made to educati
general, and Wilberforce and Ai
Methodism in particular by the
Prof. W. S. Scarborough, isk:
where ever African Methodis:
known. Prof. Scarborough was ‘
in Macon, Georgia, and liscense
preach as a member of Steward C!
Church,
These are some of the-illistrious
whom Rey. Douglass L. T. Robi
is following, and from present. ini
tions, the people have a desire to
put the church back to a glory
once was theirs.
Ed. Read “Fifty years in the Gi
Ministry” by Chap. T. G. Stev
Order from the A. M. E. Book Co:
a
4 E. Rice. Pastor Payne Memorial
M. E. Church, Baltimore, Md.
Seain I am thinking of the Church
ion Department in these trying
f the church. There should be
rided as near as possible enough
to at least steady the hand and
the heart of those who, as it
are falling to their knees in the
at efforts to carry the Church to
heights of financial security and
Ry.
e have in the wisdom of God and
ugh the vision of the fathers a
department potentially able to do just
its purpose and design indicate.
yw to get a Secretary to measure up
rly as possible in every way is the
mt need. I feel that all of us
are-in the race should be resigned
he fact that when -the individual
in the judgment of the board or
who have the right to select is
ed in charge, should close ranks and
rch forward to victory. I again con-
my sincere acquiescence in the
om and fine judgment of the board
¢ time and look over the Church
if necessary examine the record
men who seek the position and
WINSLOW, ARIZONA
On October 25, the First Qua
Conference of the year was held ¢
Paul A. M. E. Church with Rev. !
Harbord, presiding elder, in cl
From the reports made during the
ference, many improved condition
apparent. Each auxiliary is funct'
smoothly. This year’s outlook is
cheering as was evidenced by th
marks of our pastor, Rev. A. C, \!
Financially, this small, but |
church is on par with many o!
larger charges in the Albuquerque
trict. During the last quarter o!
preceeding year a great improvme:!
made in that the chapel was beaut
painted. The first thing accomp’
this quarter was the purchase of |
needed equipment for the parson:
During this Quarterly Conferc’
short memorial was held fc
Betha Jones, a friend
in the Missionary Society.
earnest and willing serv!
Paul A. M. E. Missionar.
be forever cherisher by ii
—Mrs, Willie Str
t if the right man has not sought
¢ in autHority find the right man,
th he may not be seeking the posi-
ollect
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He and congregation have just
raised $1,296, more than enough to pay
(0 may not seek it, because I)
ition then it would be wise if
On it would be proper for them to seek
In looking up material relating to
lepartment I found in Dr, Jenifer’s
of the A. M. E, Church the
ng in the reports to the Quad-
ial General Conference 1912 at
City, Kans., made by Dr. B, F.
tson, Secretary: Me ee
their’ mortgage endebtedness. Plans
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Mark envelope: Special Christmas Offer. LANGHORNE, PA.
The Christian Recorder The Second Quarterly. Conference
716 South 19th Street
Philadelphia, Penna.
convened ‘in Bethlehem A. M. E
Church on November 15 with Rev. W.
L. Johnson, the presiding elder of the
Philadelphia District. All reports read
showed increase of the previous quarter
Stewards $212.12, Trustees, $147.73,
Stewardess No. 1 $2.25; No. 2 $14.38;
Sunday School $21.00, Sr. Choir, $2.25,
Sr, Missionary $73.41, Total all reports
(Continued on page 9)
* In This Issue
SHR EEE EEE
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MENARD, TEXAS MORGAN CITY, LA.
The first quarterly conference of the Lee’s Chapel A. M. E. Church, Rey:
Brady Circuit was held at Henry Cha-] W. M. Portus, pastor, held their Sun-
pel A. M. E. Church, Menard, Texas,| day School at 9:30 o'clock, with the
November 13, 1937. assistant superintendent, Mr. Eddie
Pastor Rev, Wm. Robinson of Brady,| Prophet at his post of duty.
Texas presented the presiding elder,| The fourth quarterly conference was
Rev. J. Bennett Brown, who preached] jelq November 13-14 with Rev, W. H.
from Hebrews 12:1. Key word: “Race”.| tyall, presiding elder, Lake Charles,
An acrostic of race was given thus:] pjstrict, central Louisiana Conference
R-A-C-E. R, right in the race; A, all] of the A, M. E. Church, presiding.
The Daily Altar—Rev. Carlyle F.
Ste Warblers come sien woh es 2
has a right, S courage. E, endurance, Throughout the quarter, a sweet Neshingae yy ho ds Sea 3
$31.32 was raised. : _. | peace prevailed, each auxiliary made| — N Beta: é
$ h é 3 eT: 2 No: Surrender...) .6-- 6. sees
Stinday, School at SU Nt a splendid report. The Presiding Elder The Minister’s Wife At Con-
superintendent at her post. The eleven} id in full e Minister’s Wife / ‘on.
y i ri lorious. Via ine aaa FETEHNCE Vy ee ese Soe ee Te
age peas, the eswie Miss Daisy Thomas was elected Chicago and Philadelphia
ee tate ee ie J. Bennett Brown secretary of the Quarterly Conference, Conferences 4
ae el ae es Every body Mrs. C. Keys, and Mr, Clarence Hend- Noah W. Williams. 4
ole oe ae i s dplendidvade | onsen, were confirmed to the Steward] pointed Points .......s.ceeseeees 4
es set ae x f Board. Churchman Afield ....- 5
se veaine services at 7:30 p.m, The Sunday. morning at eleven” o'clock, Birthday Greetings age SPs
pastor again presented the Presiding| Rev. Hall preached a very Inspiring Young People's Page—Mr Jose-
Elder, J. Bennet Brown who delivered| sermon, The members, and friends, are phine Wy Washington .....--- 6
a ad sermon, Isa. 6:6, 8. Theme: asking and praying for the return of| Allen Christian Endeayor League.. 6
“How the flame of God burned in the the pastor and presiding elder, We al-] From Other Papers «-y+es-se0eo++ 10
f n ways enjoy Mrs. Hall being with us. | Notices—Georgia African Methodism ll
taker TeaNAIHONS ces yseesomdngsetynnen lM
| Mrs, Daisy Thomas, .
—Mrs, B. B. Bradley {
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