St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1945-02-16
News of the
CHURCHES


Border Methodist Church News: Next
Sunday, Feb. 10, at the morning worship
service the minister, Rev. Robert w. Kelley,
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, 90 Bryant No.
The George Washington Tea will be held
Sunday, Feb. 10, at 8 p. M, in the church
reception room; The public is invited;
of Bessie and Blanche Isom on Fourth Ave.
No., Friday night, Feb. 16.-Church Re
porter.
! of fun at their Valentine party on Tuesday,
Feb. 10. at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Wenzel Miller.
Wayman A. M. E. Church News: Last
Sunday, the congregation enjoyed another
Rev. L. p. Ashford. He spoke from the
I Corinthians, SO verse, analyzing the cor
ruptible and interruption of man, using
as a 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 vii preach
from the subject, viii a Man Rob God =
At 7 80 D. 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.
St. James A. M. E. Church News: The
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 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.
The second noon day lenten service will
be held Wednesday, Feb. 81, from IL noon
to 100 D. m. Rev. G. B. Wheeler will bring
the meditation. The University Of Life have
completed plans for their Easter Sunrise
Service" April first at 6 80 a. m.
Sunday, Feb. 18th, Brotherhood Sunday,
Rev. Moores subject will be who Is Ny
You are always welcome to attend iserv-
ices at st. James. We are encouraging
all to attend The World Day of Prayer" y
Friday, Feb. 18th, at The First Baptist
Church, 9th and Wacouta st. Services are
from 10 a. m. to D. 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. 7. R. Nell
son, deliver a Race Relations sermon on
! sub;
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-
lions, 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" - "a. and that he shoaid have We
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,
/ has already obtained his train reservations
to be with us on Sunday, March 4 at II
a. M, when he will preach our dedicatory
| sermon. ...tr.. .- .... .
The Camphor Choir will practice with
| the Border Methodist Church choir in Min.
neapolis, on Sunday, Feb. 20, at D. M,
| for their appearance at the Twin City
Methodist Crusade Victory Rally at the
| Hamline University Field House at D, NJ
March 4, 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. II. L. Turner was the visiting
minister at the IL a. m. worship service.
| His topic was There Is no Differences o
taken from Romans S:10-22.
Visitors were Mrs. Louvenia Jones, Hat
| tiesburg, 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: MI.
Roy Green, Seattle; Mrs. Louella Straw
born, Tenn, and Mrs. G. Dorsey,
Rev. Massey spoke at the Joint service
Of Park and Pilgrim churches at 7:l5. All
singing groups of the church sang at this
Service.-Cordelia X, Hunter,