Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1899-08-26
WEST END LETTER.
IN THE SANCTUARIES
LAST SUNDAY.
A Statement and Appeal
From Deacon Board.
Fifth Baptist Sunday School
Picnic on the 28th-I.it-
tie Dots.

Many visiting ministers took part in
our church exercises last Sunday.
Rev. George n. Boswell, now of New
York, formerly OF this city, preached
an acceptable sermon at the Second
B lptist Church, at IL 80 q. M. Rev.
DR.. Lewis being absent from the city,
Rev. A. s. Thomas preached the funs-
raj OF Mrs. Booker st 3 80.
Rev. Scott O. Bnrrell, by request,
Rev. Wells being sick, administered
the Lords Supper at the Ebenezer
Baptist Church. Notwithstanding the
excessive heat large number OF COM
municants was pres snt and seemed 90
enjoy the sacred rites richly. Rev. G.
II Boswell delivered a short but spir-
tied address, which seemed to filed
the very souls Of the old saints with
holy fire.
The pastor Of Fifth Baptist Church
baptized one person in the morning
and administered the Lords Supper in
the afternoon, assisted by Rev. DR.. w.
F. Graham. Some of the sisters said,
"The Doctor proved himself q sweet
singer" and in a short talk fairly 5et
the church on fire !" There was q fair
congregation both morning aud after
noon. At $3.50, q sister Wyatt spoke
to the largest audience of the day.
We heard that certain brother spoke
tout in meeting" short while since (;
saying, "she lived in q glass house and
that 9 certain divine was there often
and stayed long," This created q small
sensation. Come brother; go slow,
there may be others in that same
''fort," who are innocent. You heard
me tell him for his good.
Fifth Baptist picnic again. Here we
90. Monday. August IS h is the time
sat for the Fifth Baptist Sunday School
picnic which was postponed on account
/ OF the weather. Let the school and
friends be out in full. Wagons will be
at the church about $3.50. Price, same
2Oand 30ets. Supt. Moses G. Lewis
and his committee will accommodste
all who give their patronage Let US
pray for sunshine and peace.
WE RKJoIcK WHILE WE TKEMBLK.
Three years ago, according to the
record in the Hastings Court OF the
city OF Richmond, Va, there were
three mortgages against the Fifth Bsp-
4 fist Chursh, amounting to $l4,9lO 80,
with foatinR debts amounting TO $I2le
SO. making a grand total OF SIC 100 3S.
/ We rejoice to know that under our
present pastor, Rev. III. Powell, our
members and many friends have re-
dueed this mortgage to 50, 500. 90. the
floating debt TO $4S3 81. making the re-
probabilities OF the church $69S3 81.
We tremble at this large amount in
these hard times and solicit the gene
raj public and friends to come to our
assistance. AS we are to raise $500. by
the fret of November. 1893. we are put
ting forth every effort to raise this
amount in this given time. 1t has been
said, The Lord helps those who help
IShemselves." We are doing what we
can TO meet these demands. Who will
Ihelp as? Any amount sent to the pas
tor, Rev. H. Powell, 1918 Taylor street,
Richmond, Va, will be thankfully re-
ceived and published in our papers, the
PLANET. Virginia Baptist and Christian
Organizer.
We are yours for advancement.
Deacon Board, Fifth Bapt. Church,
Rev. II. POWELL, Pastor.
Doubtless the Trustees of Fifth Bap-
tist Church will be heard from rela-
tive to the above statement.
The Ebenezer Baptist Sunday School
gave their annual picnic at Ashland
last Tuesday. They had very large
crowd. Among them, we are informed
there were two coaches loaded with d
hs., or dead beats; mostly she young
swells of the ward" but the real Sun.
day School and Church people paid
their fare, spent q day of pleasure anc
returned to the city in peace and good
order.
The officers, teachers and other
members of the Fifth Baptist Sunday
School held meeting at the close o.
the exercises last Sunday and decided
not to send delegate to the Virginia
Baptist State Convention, which as
sembles ct Portsmouth, Va, this week
Mr.. X. L. Turpin has our sympath,
| and regrets for the loss OF fine gol'
wstch on the Sharon Baptist Sunds,
School picnic on Monday, l4th.
We heard that ne went on his hrs
? lhay ride outing one night last week
+ and now he is one Of the happiest me
IN the city. "Oh, what . grand time
did have" said he, "Nsver saw or en-
loyed anything like it. Man: to
you, must look out for some OF Their
! things" A few more trips around tn
! ''corner" will put our friend in reRuls
! ton order, but he b IS the first degrees
! Try again, but come home earlier.
!, We understand the X. Of P. Gu
( had meeting last Tuesday night an
: the boys are getting very enthusiast
n for the work next month or as soon Z
it gets . little cool. 6irs, just get this
goat in good order for we have frol
the tall heavY-weights to the feath'
weights. On September 9th all men
q bers OF the club are asked TO be c
4 time or send their money. lo,i
& Yes sister, we greatly enjoyed .yoV
i smiles last Sunday morning, also
:, know you enjoyed our notes OF Is
% week, but We were mare happy to he
h 90 many speak of your splendid qua
d tiles as ChristiSn, faithful, true al
Is worthy ct all that is good.
y AJAX
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