Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1945-11-02
CAMPHOR MEMORIAL METHODIST
CHURCH NOTES

Missionary Lessons from the Gospel Of
St John" was the subject of the sermon by
our pastor, Rev. Clarence T. R. Nelson, at
the II a. m. service last Sunday. In thu
sermon our pastor emphasized the need for
more Bible reading and study and urged the
support of the Bible Reading Crusade that
is now in progress in more than one hun
dre1 st. Paul churches. In keeping with the
fact that Sunday was Annual Missionary
Sunday" throughout the denomination, Rev.
Nelson stressed the importance of the mis-
sionary program of the Christian church.
Copies Of the Gosrel of st. John were given
to all OF the pupils in the Sunday school
and all were urged to read the Bible daily
durirg the week.
The Woman's Society of Christian Service
met q. the home of Mrs. Annie B. Rideaux
on Monday night. DR.. Daniel H. Stanton,
one Of the secretaries of the American
Bible Society. spoke to the women about
the Bible Reading Crusade. The society ac-
copied a suggested program outlined by
Mrs. L. s. Tabor and Mrs. Juanita Nelson.
Or; stanton who Is one Of the outstand-
ing Negro leaters of Methodism and who
comes from Atlanta, Ga, will preach at the
II a. M service on Sunday. DR.. Daniel H.
Stanton, who is the dean of the secretaries
Of the Haven agency Of the American Bible
Society. will bring a message that will be
very helpful. Final reports of the Baby
Contest will be given at the Riddle Revue
and program at p. m. on Sunday. Only
small children will appear on the program.
Music students of Prof. r. Nelson Barber
and Mrs. Hattie B. Smith will also appear
on the program.--Reporter.
St. James Church News: Speaking from
the text, LIST Chronicles 29:5, Who then
is willing to consecrate his service this day
unto the Lord" subject, "Consecrate Thy
self" Rev. B. N. Moore, our pastor. said ::
People who have deep religious insight
fYroo 70 a. To- 81 q.
They consecrate themselves that Gods
house may be house of prayer. Consecra-
ton Is the sanctihcation of ones self to
a deep and religious growth not only to
church but to personality. People of the
world are constantly called upon to con-
secrate themselves to be about the Kings
business; to become aware that working
for God Is the greatest and most dignified
business there Is. When we offer self will
ingly with a perfect heart to God He will
help US to more and more eonsecrate our
selves to Him. God wants US to turn back
to Him and give Him a chance in our lives.
A special selection preceding the mes
sage was given by a recently organized
trio: Iris Browne, Gloria Williams and
Clara Mae Davis. Mr.. Derrel Scott united
with the church. At the close Of the service
officers Of the Church, auxiliaries and Or
CARNATIONS and the committee Of one hun
dred were installed and consecrated.
Fifty young people from Hudson and
New Richmond, Wisconsin, and their min
isters: Rev. C. Daniel Wood and Rev. Lloyd
W. Hansen. were guests of the University
of Life. Starting at 100 p. m. with games
and songfest, led by Gloria Williams lunch
followed with devotions led by Airline ALI
son. Art in the Church" was the topic
for the discussion period in which Rhoda
c. Wilson, Gloria Williams and Rev. Moore
took part. The meeting was closed with a
very informal round table with Rev. s.
Hansen, Woods and Moore expressing them
selves on How TO Bring About Better
Race Relations"
With Rev. Hodges as speaker, the senior
choir presented its regular Fourth Sunday
Night Musical; appearing on the program
we're: Mrs. l.. Taber, Mrs. Ermine Allen,
Mrs. Mable NJ. Brown, Mr.. Samuel Ford,
Brewer Lee Clark. Douglas Lewis and the
Senior Choir. The Y. W. A. met at the
parsonage, Mrs. Cora E. Moore, host, Mon
day, Oct. 22nd. Rose M. Bradshaw Is the
newly elected president.
Sunday, November 9TH, Holy Communion
will be observed at the IL a. m. service |: