Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-09-29
NEGRO BAPTISTS
HEAR DR.. MINOR
Celebration of 50th An
niversary of Associa-
tons Begins Here
(By The Association RepOrter)

(By The Association RePorter)
Promptly at 8 o'clock Tuehday ev-
ening in the Americas Institute chapel
began the celebration of the both an
niyersary of the Southwestern Geor-
gia Baptist Association (colored)
when the devotional services were led
by Deacon J. H. Hicks. The many del
egates and visitors entered heartily
into the singing and this sitting of
the association moved off in deep con-
secration.
Devotions ended, Rev. A. S. Staley
moderator, arose and in his usual
easy manner made few appropriate
Introductory remarks. He then pre-
scented to the audience Rev. G. j. Gore
of Richland to preach the sermon OF
the evening. Rev Gore was accompa-
MED by Rev. W. j. May of Ameri-
Gus.
After singing a soul-stirring hymn
Rev. May called upon the venerable
E. W. Walker to pray. Rev. Walker
is the oldest pastor and probably the
Oldest member of the association. he
was in its organization fifty years
ago, and is still active.
Rev. Gore preached from Mark 81
at is like grain of mustard seed.
The subject of his discussion he an
nounced as "The Growing King
dom" The preacher was at his best
and greatly pleased and helped his
hearers. He strongly impressed the
audience that the duty of every Chris
tan is to aid the Kingdom in its
growth.
Principal Reddick delivered the well
come address on the part of Americas
Institute in very effective manner
giving at the same time clear in
sight into the workings of the lnstl-
tuition.
DR.. NJ. A. Fountain extended the
welcome in behalf of the churches OF
the city and Miss NJ. L. Wallace on
behalf cf the woman's missionary So
cieties.
Rev. Thomas Belinger, pastor of
Friendship Baptist church, Cuthbert,
responded to all on behalf of the as
ISOLATION.
Then followed a very liberal offering
and the meeting adjourned.
On Wednesday morning a thanks
giving service was led by Rev. H. W.
Gray. Expressions of thanks were
made by many brethren that they had
been able to be part of the progress
that the body has made. The meeting
attained a high pitch of enthusiasm.
After the thanksgiving services,
Moderator Staley called for report OF
churches.
The reports showed a prosperous
condition in most of the local church
es in every way. The financial contr[.
button TO the association in many cas-
es more than doubles that of other
years.
At II o'clock the Rev Carl Minor,
D. D., pastor of FIRST Baptist church
(white) of the city, addressed the as
ISOLATION on the subject of Christian
Education" DR.. Minor explained the
superiority of Christian education
over all other kinds in such a way
that his hearers were moved to do
more for the Christian training of
their children.
SO plain was the address that it
took hold of all who heard and en-
couraged them. ''No amount of phys
ical training or intellectual training
not shot through by Christianity is
sufficient for man or woman" was
the heart of Dr. Minors address.
The women's convention which is
holding its session at the Primitive
Baptist church suspended to come to
the mems meeting to hear the address
of DIR. Minor.
After singing, Prof. Reddick moved
the endorsement of DIR. Minors adj
dress in its entirety, Rev. Bellinger
seconded the motion. Both Drs. Red
dick and Bellinger spoke helpfully in
making the motion and second.