Phoenix tribune., 1920-05-14

On the subject. What Is the Church ?"
He chose for his text, Matthew 10th
chapter, 18th verse: And / say also
unto thee, that thou art Peter, and
upon this rock / will build my church;
and the gates of hell shall not prevail
against it," He proved that Jesus
Christ was the founder and foundation
OF the church. The church did not
begin in a doctrine or a story, it com
menced in life Had he not lived,
there would have been no Christian
people or church. Life is the beget-
ter of life. No man was ever quick
ened TO new life by dead facts Christ
gave His life for His people The
spiritual life that was in Christ pro-
duced new people. doctrine, power
and church. After which a new esta-
ment church was organized under the
name Of the Antioch Baptist church
Of Phoenix. This organization well
comes the investigation of ministers
of organizing Baptist churches. But
those who know not and know that
they know not, will not he tolerated.
The spirit Sunday night was high and
our place of service was crowded to
capacity. AS the people learn where
we are, they flock to us. Sinners are
still coming, asking for prayer Our
collection for the day totaled $26.
Rev. c. A. Gilmore, pastor
Home From Texas
Mrs. Lucille Williams returned last
week from Texas, where she has been
the past few months visiting relatives
and friends. She reports an enjoyable
trip
At Second Baptist Church
Sunday was a gala day at the Sec
ond Baptist church Field Missionary
Rev. ]. B. Bell occupied the pulpit and
delivered two wonderful sermons. The
collection for the day was $3315 and
the church pledged $541 to the New
World Churcn Movement. Next Sun
day. May 16, Rev. w. H. Burnell of
Ardmore, Okla. will speak for the
congregation at this church. Public
/ invited.
Ball Games Now On
A few Sundays ago the Phoenix
Buffaloes played seventeen-inning
game with the Phoenix Red Sox. The
Buffaloes finally went down before the
mighty onrush of the Red Sox, the
score being 6 to T. Earl Johnson and
Robert Fambrough, two of the strong
players with the Buffaloes, say they
will regain their honors in the next
clash with the Red Sox
Excellent Services
Sunday services at the A. M. E.
church were we'll attended and the
pastor. Rev. Sanford, delivered two
able sermons. Two new members
were added to the church and the col
lection for the day was $47.SO. Eight
cen dollars additional were received
to- be credited on the trustee rally.
Next Sunday is quarterly meeting day
Everybody welcome.
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Purchase Building Lots
Miss Essie Robinson purchased last
week through the office of M. H. Shell
ton Real Estate Agency two choice
lots on East Monroe street and plans
to erect a modern apartment house on
these lots. Miss Robinson left this
week for Los Angeles, where she will
spend several weeks visiting friends.
going later to Detroit, Michigan,
where she will remain for an indefi-
mite stay. Mr.. Shelton will manage
her Phoenix property for her until she
returns.
Move Into New Home
Mr.. and Mrs. Zoo Williams have
moved into their new home on East
Madison street.
Opens Clothing Store
Mr.. B. Banks, formerly of the cloth
/ ing firm of Cleveland and Banks, Sec
ond-hand dealers, has opened a misft
clothing store at II South Fourth
street, and will be pleased to have
all his friends visit him IN his new
location. He also will do cleaning
and pressing business and has fitted
out his establishment with modern de-
vices so as to take care of your needs
in this line.
Protective League Meeting
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