Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1945-02-16
News of the
CHURCHES

WAymAn A. vi. Z. SnurCn NeWSs LaSL
Sunday, the congregation enjoyed another
spiritual message brought by the pastor,
Rev. L. P. Ashford. He spoke from the
Corinthians, SO verse, analyZing the cor
ruptible and interruption Of man, using
as theme. Thanks Be to God for the
Victory Over the Corruptible." Last Sun
day was Trustee Rally day. They went
over the top financially.
On Sunday, Feb. Is, the pastor viii preach
from the subject, viii a Man Rob God p
At 80 p. M, the choir will render their
musical program. We are looking for all
our members and friends to come help US
enjoy a feast of songs. There will be no
preaching.
The Busy Bee club enjoyed an evening
of fun at their Valentine party on Tuesday,
Feb. Is, at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
WenZel Miller.
The Everready club will meet at the home
of Bessie and Blanche Isom on Fourth Ave.
No, Friday night, Feb. l6.-Church Re-
porter.
Border Methodist Church News: Next
Sunday, Feb. IS. at the morning worship
will speak on 'Co-Workers with God"
Every member and friend is urged to come
and worship.
The D Day Prayers Band will meet on
Tuesday, Feb. 20, at the home Of Mrs.
Lillian Jackson. 80 Bryant No.
The George Washington Tea will be held
Sunday, Feb. IS, at p. m, in the church
reception room. The public is invited
Birthday greetings in Minneapolis: Feb
ls-Mary Bell, 1912 18th Ave. So: Norma
Washington, 5O57 James Ave. No. Feb. 10
Mrs. Anna Lewis, 1859 Humboldt c. o.
Bierman. LOG Spruce St. Mable L. Brown,
l139 Fifth Ave. No. Feb. 20-Mrs. Har-
riet Rennix, 1929 Columbus Ave. Mrs.ty.
o. Napue, 5lS9 Humboldt Ave. NO; Fe 10
2l-L. G. Leverett, 1905 Clinton. Feb. 22
Willis Gates, 900 Bryant Ave. No. Feb.
23-Mrs. Jennie Grissam, S6l 18th Ave. No;
Simpson Sartin, zoos Fifth Ave. So. Mrs:
Clifford W. Smith. S64O Smelling. Feb. "a
Mrs. E. H. Cater, 1924 Clinton; Beulah
NJ. Cohron. 9Ol Fourth St. No.
In st. Paul: Feb. 1s-Julia Harris, 697
Iglehart. Feb. 19-Clara Curry, 296 No. St.
Alban. Feb. 2O-Mrs. Minnie Boyd, 44S
Mackubin; o. c. Drizzle. 962 St Anthony.
Harry S. Brown, 7O7 Iglehart; John McHie,
1877 Rondo Feb. 22-Mrs. Eula Watson. 776
St. Anthony James Walker, 7SS St An
thony Mrs VIM. Brayboy, 57S RondO. Feb.
24-John Lawrence. IT, s47 1slehart;
Dorothy L. Shavers, 800 st. Adams.
Belated greetings to Miss Geneyieve Coop
err, llO7 Lyndale Ave No, Minneapolis
Feb. 5. Lawrence E. Hickman, Feb. Y !;
Virginia Curry, Feb. Is, both Of 296 No. st.
Adams, st. Paul.
race relation theme was carried out through
the day at st. James. For the morning
service Rev. Moore's subject was God
Looks Upon the Heart" Rev. Moore said,
Man judges or values other people by the
physical differences which cause man to
belong to one race or another. Basically
there is but one race, for OF one blood
God created all"
At D. m. a group of young people from
Calvary Evangelical Church with their pas
tor, Rev. F. A. Sprong, were guests OF The
University of Life. After a rousing recrea-
tional period led by Gloria l.. Williams re-
freshments were served followed by the
devotional period led by Earline Stokes
and Junauld Brown. Iris Brown and Bernice
Allison and two of our guests led the topic
of discussion Democracy by Youth Action"
At the Junior Church service American
and Christian flags were presented to the
Sunday School. David Golf was the soloist
for the morning.
be held Wednesday, Feb. 81, from IL noon
to 100 D. m. Rev. C. B. Wheeler will bring
the meditation. The University of Life have
completed plans for their Easter Sunrise
Service" April first at s 30 a. m.
Sunday, Feb. 18th, Brotherhood Sunday,
Rev. Moore's subject will be Who Is My
Neighbor."
You are always welcome TO attend serv-
ices at st. James. We are encouraging
all to attend The World Day of Prayer"
Friday. Feb. 18th, at The First Baptist
Church. 9th and Wacouta st. Services are
from 10 a. m. to p. m. Bertha L. King.
CamphOr Memorial Methodist Church
Notes: The largest Sunday morning audi
ence of the new year was present last Sun
day and heard our pastor, Rev. I. X. Mel
son, deliver a Race Relations sermon on
the subject Good Samaritans for Better
Race Relations" Pastor Nelson chose de-
liberately to speak on the positive aspect
Of the subject. Among the list of modern
Good Samaritans" for better race rela-
tons, he named Charles H. Horn, president
of The Federal Cartridge Company, opera
tor of the Twin Cities Ordnance Plant.
Rev. Nelson told his audience that the
Negro must not hate white people or any
body else" and that he should have
the spirit of the Good Samaritan by
praying for and doing good for even those
who do evil"
We were glad TO have in the service.
Corp. Charles Eskeridge, who is home on
| furlough. Many came to the altar for
prayer after the sermon and a generous
| special Race Relations Sunday offering was
given for Negro educational institutions of
the church in the South.
The Woman's Society Of Christian Serv-
/ ice will sponsor community World Day
| Of Prayer service in our church at p. m,
/ on Sunday. Men as well as young peo-
pie are invited to attend this service.
Pastor Nelson announced last Sunday,
| that Bishop Edward W. Kelly of St Louis
to be with US on Sunday, March 4 at IL
a. M, when he will preach our dedicatory
| sermon.
The Camphor Choir will practice with
the Border Methodist Church choir in Min
neapolis. on Sunday. Feb. rs, at 4 D. M.
for their appearance at the Twin City
Methodist Crusade Victory Rally at the
Hamline University Field House at D. m,
March I, when Bishop Kelly will be the
principal speaker.
Pilgrim Baptist Church News: Sunday
FEB. IL, was race relations Sunday. Rev.
| Floyd Massey, our pastor. told the children
/ during the Children's Period that good re-
lationship Is based on learning how to get
along with others. The children's story
was built around Abraham Lincoln's in
| terest In common people.
Rev. H. L. Turner was the visiting
/ minister at the IL a. m. worship service.
His topic was There Is no Difference"
taken from Romans 3:l0-22.
Visitors were Mrs. Louvenia Jones, Hat
| tiesburR, Miss. Mrs. Elizabeth Hiatt, Min
neapolis, Mrs. Gertrude Blakey. Mr.. Arthur
Blakey. Mr.. F. Peoples, Mr.. Albert Burks,
Jr., Mr.. Charles F. Nichols, St. Paul; Mr..
Roy Green, Seattle; Mrs. Louella Stray
born, Tenn, and Mrs. G. Dorsey.
Rev. Massey spoke at the joint service
Of Park and Pilgrim churches at 7:45. All
singing groups Of the church sang at this
enthusiastically K Hunter