The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1921-09-21
Annual Conference Being Held
at st. Johns Church.
COIOred Ministers Make Reports
of Work During Year.
BISHOP H. B. PARKS HERE
Various Committees Were
Chosen at Morning Session.
r. C. Henderson Is Elected
Chief Secretary of Conference.


ANY man who sits down and de-
ponds on others to do for him what he
should do for himself will never make
much progress in this world was the
declaration made by Bishop H. Blan-
ton Parks. D. D., LII D., of Chicago,
Ill, in calling to order the Kansas an
nual conference of the African Metho-
dist Episcopal church this morning in
the st. John A. NJ. E. church, Seventh
street and Topeka avenue, DR.. H. w.
King, pastor.
What I have said about an indi-
vidual applies to races also,' continued
Bishop Parks, land the Negro must do
something. He must not take up time
complaining, but use that same time
and energy in making his way upward
thru industry, honesty, reliability and
thrift.
"I am glad to see you ministers here
this morning. You come to report the
result of your conflict for the past
twelve months with the devil and sin.
Some of you warriors are Scared, but
you show victory. Many have been the
changes since this conference met in
this city twenty years ago. Bishops,
presiding elders, pastors and members
who were here then have quit the
walks of life. This is almost a new
conference. Some of you who are pas
tors now, were but children then.
Here and there we see one of the
fathers who are here to give you ad-
vice. Let US make this the greatest
session in the history of our confer
The Rev. Harris Here.
The Rev. DR.. H. D. Harris conducted
the opening services. Must Jesus
bear the cross alone?" was the opening
hymn, and the opening prayer was
made by the Rev. E. w. Smith, d. D.,
presiding elder. Following the reading
of scripture lesson, and the decalogue,
Bishop Parks presented the Rev. Ros-
coe c. Henderson, of Hutchinson, who
preached the opening sermon. He
used as his text But my God shall
supply all your need according to His
riches in glory by Christ Jesus. =
PHILIPPIANS 4-19. "Our Abundant Sup
ply" was the theme. The sermon was
practical as well as scholarly. Holy
Communion was administered by
Bishop H. B. Parks. who was assisted
by the presiding elders.
Committees Are Appointed.
The following committees were an
nounced:
Public worship-H. D. Harris, J. C. c.
Owens, E. W. Smith II w. king'
dersOn. J. W. Warren.
Education-T. W. Green, Jr, Burney
Tyler. c..
state of f'f the Church-G. NJ. Tillman, o.
r. Burbridge, A. a. Allen.
State of the country. r. Ransom, II.
Shepherd, r. S. Everett.
Memoirs. J. Watson, Isom Aaron, ].
Deeds and MISREPRESENTATION Martin, ].
II. Nichols. W. L: Radclff
Home and foreign MISSIONS. "A. q.
CIRCUITS, stations and missions-J. W.
Williams, J. W. johnson. ,.,,
Admissions. ]. Watson, I. A. wilson,
II H. Dent.
First years studies-J T. Smith. o. H.
Second years studies-E. r.. Vaughn. ].
II; Nichols, VIM. Martin, II; S. Everett
Third years studies-T W Green Jr''
Ministerial NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. elders.
Dollar money!. r. Ransom, t. W.
Green TsTia Jr;: j; i. SMITH. pvsrstt william
Arnett. T. c. Whitcomb.
Easter day-William Tyler, ]. H. Dan
Church extension-E. ]. Malone. T. A.
Wilson, I. B. Childs
Rible cause-Dawson Self, Henry Clay
ton, e. W. Garrett.
Educational money!. J. Watson, J. NJ.
Tillman.
Thomas. J. G. Cause
Contingent money!. T. Smith, Henry
Heller. II. Shepherd.
Finance and disbursement-J. R. Ran
som, II. W. King. J. c. c. Owens, H. D.
Harris. f. w Smith.
Presiding Elders assessment-O. H Bur
bridge, A. A. Allen, J. H. Nichols.
Episeopal residence-J, R. Ransom. T.
Douglas hospital-R. S. Everett, ]. H.
Daniel. t. A Walker.
Theological seminary-E. R. Vaughn,
1lson Aaron, J: w. Warren.
Periodicals.: W. Johnson, J. o. g.
Thompson, H t. Dent.
Ransom, H. w. King. g. NJ Tiilman
Sustentation fund-T. A. Wilson, VIII
liam Enyard, l. b. .Childs
i. Ransom. r. S. Evcrtt, J. II. Nichols.
Eurbridge, c. A. Wood
Former Pastor of st. Johns Church.
The Rev. Dr. J. T. Smith made a
round report from Lawrence. He said
that the charge was entirely out of
debt. and there was money in the bank
for repairs after conference. "Our
people are taking more interest in
church work than ever before" de-
clared Doctor Smith, aand that means
of the leading pastors of the state, and
was at one time pastor of st. John in
Topeka. He was given an ovation.
The conference elected the follow
ing officers: R. G. Henderson, chief
secretary; John W. Williams, record
ing secretary; J. w. Warren, statisti-
clan; T. E. Walker, J. H. Allen, Geo.
Halter. marshals.
1t was decided to hold two business
sessions from 800 a. m. to 100 D. M,
anu rum o'OO 10 O.SO p. m. A num-
Der OF visitors were introduced
There will be a reception given to
Bishop Park and the visitors tonight
at which time addresses of welcome
will be delivered. DR.. c. r. Tucker,
q transfer from the Oklahoma confer
ence, was introduced and extended
courtesies.
SHIPS CREW PLAYED CRUSO.
E1fty-Four Sailors of Burned Shin