The Denver star. [volume] (Denver, Colo.) 1913-1963, 1916-10-21

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the pastor Of the First Baptist church
in Washington, where he met with
Of the First Baptist church here less
than eighteen months. but he has &C.
complished big things through the
hearty cooperation Of the members.
The Rev. Mr.. Kicks is a native Of
Raleigh, N. c. He attended the pub
lie schools and the st. Augustine Epis-
copal school in his native home and
afterward the public schools at Wash
ington, whittier he moved with his
parents while yet a boy. After COM
pleting the public school course he en-
tered the theological department of
Howard university, from which he
graduated. He supplemented his the
illogical course by studying Greek and
Hebrew under Professor LaFountaine
and an extension course from the La
sale university at Chicago.
The Rev. Mr.. Kicks has held many
prominent positions In the work Of
He has served as second vice presi-
dent Of the Christian Endeavor union
Of Washington, president Of the Alum
nj Association Of the Theological De-
partment of Howard University, trus.
tee of the Stoddard Baptist Old Folks
home. of the Alley Improvement as
ISOLATION and the day nursery, Of the
Anti-saloon league of Washington.
He has a wide reputation as an ar
dent temperance advocate and was
the only colored delegate from WASH
ington attending the meeting Of the
National Anti-saloon league at Column
bus. o., in 1912 He served for two
years as the corresponding secretary
of tho Interdenominational union OF
Washington. He was recently elected
for another term as a member Of the
advisory board Of the Bethel Literary
and Historical society at Washington.
Rev. Mr.. Kicks was the first pastor
Of the st. Johns Baptist church, Ar
nngton. Va, where in less than six
years a modern church ediflce was
built on the main thoroughfare at a
cost Of nearly $1,000. which was nearly
paid before he resigned to take charge
Of the First Baptist church, West
Washington. where he remained for
eight years. The bonded debt of 5000
was paid and over $1,000 in improve
ments were made. During his pas
torate unfernented wine and individ-
ual cups for use at the communion
service. the envelope system, hymn
books with responsive readings, a w.
@. T. U. and wide awake Christian
Endeavor society were among the re-
suits of his efforts.
Rev. Mr. Kicks resigned the pastorate
of the First church at Washington to
become the pastor of the First Baptist
church here. He recently completed
his first year as pastor. Among the
many things accomplished during the
year In the purchase of 5000 pipe
organ. built in the church and paid
for. Mr.. Andrew Carnegie. through
the efforts Of Mr.. Kicks, contributed
81 600. A modern steam heating plant
has been Installed: dispiacinR the hot
air furnace which heated the building
70 poorly that for thirteen Year, serv.
tees were held in the basement Of the
church during the winter season Elec.
trio lights were put in the basement
and extended to the rear Of the main
auditorium. The entire interior of the
building has been painted and new
7lavatory facilities installed. Modern
methods Of doing church work are nov
heing us..d a. augmented by the pastor
In tifs ssses' Of svirsinia-
The Rev. Mr.. Kicks Il ty-secopd
dsgrss Mason aad An Odd Fellow.