Arkansas State press., 1942-03-27
Cit Rel NOTES

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Church, the Mo.her Church of At.
riean Metl4ldlsm. Is nov uud,r the
leadership Of Rev. G. W. Black
mon, 10 recently was appointed
to this new field. Immediately az
ter arriving here, Rev Black
mon went about tie task of CIV
ing the church program, that is
now proving to BE- very effective
and constructive, His many friends
and associates are wishing him
much success.
st. Stephen
The St. Stephen United Deacon
Council. one eff Eastern Arkansas
most widely known laymen organi-
cation, will render a program at
the Bethlehem Missionary Baptist
Church Sunday, April 20, at 2 o.
clock. These services will be un-
der the direction Of Rev. c. l..
Bordeaux. Although the women de
partment of this organization is
actively in charge for the after
noon, the laymen members are do
ing everything possible to assist
them to make it success. lnvi-
tations have been sent to church
es throughout this section, and
many believe that ills will be one
of the largest meetings in the his
tory of the organization. Twelve
preachers are to appar on the pro-
gram. Dinner will be served at the
close Of the meeting. The official
of this group are Rev. l.. l..
Starks, founder, and grand eoun-
selor, Rev. c. c. Clayton, Vice
Grand Counselor. Rev. l.. w. Bour-
deaux, Supervisor; Mr.. E. Dove,
president, Mr., Dan Miles, Vice
president. The officers of TIE wo-
staff of this group are Rev. l.. L.
Rocks, pres 'lent; Mrs, +. +. Mo-
ton, Vice president; and Mrs. Julia
Hampton. secretary.
Snow Lake
The Installation services of Rev.
Daniel Shadd Allen, began on
Thursday evening, March 10, and
closed with a record crowd, Sun
day, March q, at the New Canaan
Baptist Church. During these SER
vices there were programs render
ed and preaching each night, with
visitors and friends present from
many nearby communities. The
PASTOR Of the Mt. Olive Baptist
Church, Rev. j. II. Newman,
preached tie Installation Sermon.
His very timely discourse left an
indelible imprint on the minds of
those who heard him. Dinner was
served on Sunday afternoon.
There was several contributions
from white people, merchants and
planters, who were interested in the
Negro Church making a forward
step. Mr.. James Britt, contributed
five dollars, Mrs. Gs5N- = tens,
contributed also an amount OF
funds. The total faised during this
drive was forty dollars. Serving as
missionary for the p. L. M. and
d. District Baptist Association, the
pastor Of this group, Rev. Daniel
Shadd Allen, deserves much cred
it for the work that he has done
during the short period he has
been with this church. His many
friends throughout Eastern Ark
ansas are wishing lin much sue
cess in this new field, Mr.. Alfred
Gage who is serving as secretary
of the church, is also one of the
most active laymen.
Pine City
The 1st Baptist Church, located
here had their regular Sunday, on
Sunday, March o. The Rev. w.
r. Vaughn, newly elected pastor,
was present and preached very
sermon. Coming to this
group very short time ago, Rev.
Vaughn, has begun a very definite
for the cause Of King
dom Building, This young preach
err is working hard to make a repu-
tation, not only as a preacher, but
a church builder Many are joining
every Sunday and it is predicted
that in 4 very short time, this
church w Il become one of the lead
ing churches of this section. A
wide awake Sunday, is attracting
much attention among prominent
rhurchmcn and laymen thruout
the district.
Helena
A church free Of debt, of which
the Rev, G. Il. Mazique is the pas
tor, is the New Hope Baptist
Church, There was very large
attendance at this church Sunday
nornf ing and evening, and very
timely sermon was preached by the
astor He announced that a series
,f meetings will be conducted for
he saving Of souls, beginning af-
or Easter Sunday. Much credit is
Inc Rev. Mazique for his effort in
rvine to make New Hope a wide
wake church.
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