St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1945-12-28
CHURCH NEWS

Pilgrim Baptist Church-On Christmas
Sunday, Rev. Massey spoke from the topic,
''The Message of Christmas The text
was, For unto you is born this day a
Savior which is Christ the Lord Guke
2:11) He paralleled the world of unrest
/ in which Jesus was born with the world of
today.
The Children's story was entitled, "OId
Presents and New"
The flowers on the pulpit were given by
Deacon A. w. Jordan, Mrs D. Nelson, Mrs
D. Crushon and Mr.. Alexander Jordan in
memory of the late Mrs. Annie Jordan; by
Mrs. Emma Hood in memory of the late
Deacon William Hood; by Misses Frances
and Estelynne Wagner and Private 1/c
Leon Wagner in memory of the late Mr..
Daniel Wagner; and a poinsettia was given
by Deacon Foster Phillips
A solo, Silent Night" was rendered by
baritone James Murray.
Visitors present were Mr.. Charles E.
| Jackson, Mrs. John T. Pridger, Miss Pauline
| Dinkins, Selma, Ala. Miss Elizabeth john
son, Louisville, KY; Sgt. Carl Phillips,
Kansas City, Kans. Miss Constance Jack
son, Chicago ILL.,; Mr.. Edgar Pillows, Mrs
Marion Brown, Miss Margaret Williams,
Jamaica, N. Y; Mr. Robert Williams, Jr
and Mrs. Dorothy Hall Porter
The Cantata, ''The Music of Christmas"
| directed by Mr.. A. V. Hall, proved to be
| quite success at p. m. A large appre-
ciatlve audience was present. Rev. T. Lloyd
Hickson rendered, 20 Holy Night
The Church School Program was up 40
par. At z p. m. many members and friends
were on hand to see the young children and
boys and girls perform nicely under the
tutorship of the staff and teachers.
On Sunday, December 80, 1945, Rev.
Massey will deliver the morning message:
| At the evening hour we will observe the
ordnance of Baptism. On December 81. we
| will have fellowship dinner for the mem
| bership honoring the senior members The
| watch meeting service begins at 10 80 D. M
Pilgrim Baptist Church-On last Sunday,
Rev; Massey spoke from the topic, who
| Shall Be Our God? ?" The text was, where
| are they gods that thou hast made for thy
self?'' Jeremiah 2:28.) He pointed out
the similarity of idol worship in the days
of Jeremiah and in our times.
Our service was graced with the presence
| of the Rev. T. Lloyd Hickman, a grandson
| of the founder of Pilgrim Baptist Church
Other visitors were present in large num-
| Der for whom we are thankful.
At the evening service, the Rev. J. W.
Junnell brought forceful message on mis-
| sions.
On Christmas Sunday, December %, Rev.
Massey speaks from the topic, 1.-THE Message
of Christmas" at the morning service hour.
| In addition to music from the two choirs
Mrs. Ermine Allen will sing, Jesus Bam-
bino, and Sgt. James T. Murray will rem
| der, Silent Night" At 5 p. m. the senior
choir will render in costume, cantata en-
| titled, 'The Music of Christmas under
the direction of Mr.. A. V. Hall. Candles
| and spotlight will be used to give proper
effects. Moreover, at z p. M, we will have
the Church School Program and Christmas
Tree.
If you want to worship in the true Spirit
of Christmas, come to Pilgrim for three
| services on Sunday next.
Border Methodist Church-The Christ
| mas program and party was a fine service
| Approximately eighty children gathered in
| the church auditorium to sing carols, re-
| cite Christmas poetry, and enjoy the Christ
mas story, THE Shining Hour" read by the
minister.
| Many little gifts were given to the be-
| ginners, primary and junior children. A
sack containing candy, nuts, and oranges
| was distributed to all, including many
mothers and teacher. Eight reconditioned
sleds of large, medium and small size were
given away. Everyone had a good time.
| The Prayer Band met Thursday, De-
| cember 27, at the home of Mr.. and Mrs
Clarence Underwood, 1872 Clinton Ave. s.
| The last morning worship of the year on
December 80, at IL a. M, will be IAN old
revival hour" service. The old songs that
you love will be sung; testimony will be
held. Come and worship with the choir,
and Mr.. Hardy White and congregation.
The official board will meet on Watch
Night, December 81, at 8 p. m. Watch
Night services will be held from 10 p. m.
to IL midnight on Monday night.
A Watch Night waffle breakfast will be
held on December 81, at IL midnight to
January 1, at a. m. This breakfast is
sponsored by the Border Keyes.