Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-02-26
5TH ST. BAPT. CHURCH.
Located, Cor. 9th and jackson SITS.
RICHMOND, VA.
Weekly News Column.

REV. w. +. GRAHAM. D. D., Pastor,
Residence:
los f Leigh St, Richmond. Va.
]. HENRY CRUTCHFIELD. Editor.
Omce:
1915 r. Broad St. Richmond. Va.
The Fifth Street Baptist Church
enjoyed another grand time last sun
day. The purposes OF God are ripen-
ing more and more and unfolding
every hour. Wisdom is permeating
the hearts. and knowledge is pleas
ant TO the souls Of its members. 4
broader conception Of religion marks
new epoch in it's history, and the
church feels that God is God likely
pouring out blessing upon it. PeS.
sons are Joining, others applying for
membership and the attendance at
services Is gradually increasing
more and more each Sunday. Every
department OF the church enjoys a
steadily harmonious growth. spirit
ually and numerically.
Last Sunday morning our Pastor.
Rev DR.. w. r. Graham, preached
a wonderful sermon on "Justifca-
ton." The choir as usual rendered
excellent music. The entire service
was pleasant and sweet. At 3:SO
O'Clock members from two churches
began TO assemble at the Fifth Street
Baptist Church, the occasion was
special and unique. The members OF
the Leigh Street NJ. +. Church as
sembled at and with the members OF
the Fifth Street Baptist Church With
Rev. T.. +. Hodges. b. u. Pastor OF
Leigh Street NJ. f. ChHrch. presiding
70 listen 20 n special sermon. Sub
lect, Handwriting on the Wall" by
Rev. W. +. Graham. ID. D.. Pastor
OF Fifth Street Baptist Church. The
scene was extraordinary and inspir.
ing, while the large congregation
witnessed some OF the revealed pur-
poses OF the allwise God. by the
words "All We are brethren" A fine
program had been arranged. Music
was furnished by three OF Rich
mond's best talented male songsters
with Miss Edmonia Anderson, pre-
siding at organ. Col. Thomas NJ.
Crump sang sweet solo. and
charmed the congregation with his
sweet musical voice. II IS said that
he sung as he never did before, lst
cor 18th chap, was road. Prayer by
Rev. Paul Easley, DR.. Q. w Moone
sang one OF his choicest solos, his
heavy round mellow voice carved the
air into melodiOus waves that broke
into harmonious sounds, which de
lighted, as IL were, the very soul.
Rev. c. f. Hodges, b. D., in n few
choice words, oratorically presented
Rev. DR.. w. F. Graham. who said, he
had been selected TO preach a special
sermon. Subject. Handwriting on
the Wall" Rev. DR.. Graham preach
ed an excellent sermon exploring its
mines OF contents. reasoning from
cause TO effect and gave the congre-
cation wholesome advice. He made
a lasting impression. Prayer was of
fered by Rev. w. L. Taylor. Presi-
dent. G.. +. U. o. OF True Reformers.
Mr. Joseph Matthews, sang fine
solo. He held his own, his clear, dis.
tinct smooth voice, striking. so to
speak. upon the membrane OF the
tympanum whispered into the ear
sweet music, which stirred the souls.
rise and favor the congregation with
another sweet solo which he did with
like effect At night the pastor
preached another grand sermon TO
the delight of all present.
The Sunday School continues TO
grow. Supt B. B. Peyton is highly
elated TO see the children showing
such interest, and TO see so many OF
the deacons and adult members
turning out on Sunday mornings.
Arrangements are in contemplation
looking to the church anniversary
in June. Teachers meeting will be
held each and every Tuesday night
for explanation OF the lessons on
Sunday Everybody is invited 70
these meetings as well as on Sunday.
Parents send your children TO the
SUNDAY School. Ye that seek Christ
early shall find him.
b. Y. p. u. had nice exercises last
Friday night. President John W.
is arranging plans to be pre-
5ented which will bring the B. Y.
p. u. to the front and will be OF in
terest TO the b. Y. p. u. A large
number was cut last Friday night and
had fine interesting and instructive
meeting. Let every one come to these
meetings each and every Friday
night.
The prayer services are getting
along nicely. Last Wednesday night |
here was an exceedingly interest
there. Everybody seemed to have
enjoyed themselves. Let every one
com out and enjoy these meetings
Next Sunday will be communion.