St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1946-12-20

,a.ap.OT HisInO.iaI Methodist Church
Notes; "A Troubled King and . Bright
Star" was the subject Of the frat Of two
Advent sermons BY our pastor. Rev.
day at the IL a. m, service. "HerOd, the
king, was troubled and committed murder
in an attempt to save his throne. which was
his vested interest; while the wise men.
who Jaw the bright star, worshipDed the
Christ Child" our pastor said. The choir
sang Christmas hymns and . Christmas
anthem, and was directed by the assistant
director, Zachary T. MOnson.
Mrs. Julia d. Lewis, president Of the
Woman'E Society Of Christian Service,
delivered a timely and thoughtful address
at the $3.50 p. m. service. The officers Of
the WSCS were installed BY Pastor Nelson
after the address. MrA Eva Taylor was On
charge Of the dsvOtions. Mrs. Dueeie Neal
gave the prayer and the scripture was read
by Mrs. Clarence T. r. Nelson.
The Best Christmas Present" will be
the subject Of the second Advent sermon
BY Rev. Nelson at the IL q. m. service
Sunday. The 27th anniversary Of the
CRmphor church will be observed with q
mas program and tree Of the Sunday School
will be held at .. m. Sunday.
PilEFim Baptist Church NOtesi On last
Sunday. Dec. is, Rev. Massey spoke from
the topic, Anticipation. The text was.
There eometh one miEhtier than I after
me" Mark l 4. The message brought out
thoroughly how anticipation affects man
and his behavior. Without anticipation or
expectancy life would not be worth trying.
The children's story topic, Christmas
Greetings Between Enemies
Mrs. ChRFlene Davis Of the First BRp-
tist church OF Kansas City, KRns., and
Mr.. Albert A. TresvAn Of the Third Christ
ian church Of Kansas City, united with
Pilgrim Baptist church. Inspiring music
was sung by the Senior choir and Gospel
chorus.
Among the visitors were: Mr.. and Mrs..
Paul: Mr.. Charles Z. Jackson Of Mime
apOlis Mr.. Herbert Harris Of Denver,
Colo. Visitors are always welcome at PHI
grim.
On next Sunday, Dec %. Rev. Massey
| will bring the Christmas Sunday sermon
at the II o'clock service. At p. m. will
| be presented the seasonal CantAtA en-
titled, The Music of Christmas"
The church school program will come
| Christmas night. Dec. IS, at I p. m. when
the pageant, The Great Light" will be
presented.
grim during the Yuletide season: Church
school 9:45 a. m. morning service l:l5
a. m. evening worship hour p. m.
You are always welcome to the Church
Of Lofty Friendship. Beatrice Goss. re-
porter.
St. James A.M.E. Cst. PAUL. Church
notes. From the text Isaiah 9:6, subject,
Wonderful Counsellor" Rev. B. N. Moore
brought the II a. m message, Dec. is. Rev.
Moore said, As Jesus came to counsel
people many years ago. that same spiritual
advice may be received today through close
communion with the Wonderful Counsellor
and those whom He has commissioned to
carry on His work. The only difficulty
is that people are apt to get advice from
the wrong people. CounsellinE that helps
US to make stepping stones of trouble
around about US, is the kind of COunselling
we need. Seek advice and follow ii, where
II Is good. Mr.. l.. Albert Scipio. a student
Of the U. Of NJ. engineering school, united
with the church. During the past week,
Mr.. Morgan Winters, who Is now at the
Veterans hospital, united with the church.
Special Christmas music was presented
Tell It On The Mountain" led by Mrs.
Allie Balenger, and The Halleluiah Choir
US" were very well done.
The social meeting Of the VIVA. at the
home Of Mrs. Eva Ball, $50 N Dale St,
was one Of their most outstanding social
events Unique and interesting surprises
were popping up constantly, the biggest of
all being George Brooks. Jr.. a. Santa
Claus. The DOrcAs society of Mt. Olivet
Turner of Carter CINE. church were
special guests. The yeas are ever CRATE
full to Mrs. Ball for this delightful meeting,
Plans are being completed for the Christ
mas party Of the University of Life which
will be at the home Of Miss NJ. Ethel Man
ming.
The Charles Jacob Missionary society will
observe its fifth Sunday service, Sunday,
Dee. 20. p. m. with Miss Janabelle