The Omaha guide., 1946-09-21

Sunday glorious sermon wa
! delivered to us byour pastor at tn
l lam service. The topic Of hi
Christian sermon was Alone will
Jesus his message being takel
from a portion of st. Marks "anc
leadeth them up inta high noun
tains apart by themselves and h,
was then transfigured before them
Several quotations from his spiri
tual and heart-warming MESA e,
were as follows: No Christian car
run, and do what the crowd doe:
and yet expect to maintain hi.
Christian intergenty; Man doesn't
suffer for lack of capacity, but M
suffers from the willingness tt
! step out into the program of Coo
and finally, the reason for the fai
IRE of individuals and nations is
loss of vision.
Visitors: Mrs. Lettie Gaines anc
daughter of Chicago; Mrs. Mary
u. Owens of Dallas, Texas; Mr.
RI. johnson of Omaha; Bro. Aaron
of Mitchell, S. D.
I Our annual conference is lust
around the corner and members
and auxiliaries are urged to con-
tinue to pay to this christian cause
in order that st. Johns and the pa
stor may go down to the annual
conference with the christian frn-
ner flying.
The Missionary Society contribu-
ton of $50 and the Senior choir
contribution of $25 to this worthy
cause along with the many SO from
individual members is a burning
example Of interest manifested bv
our congregation in the welfare of
our church and it's connections.
It is individuals and auxiliaries
such as these of our church that
are contributing their share in the
helping of our church to step up a
christian notch each day They
have dedicated themselves to the
task of building for their children,
their community, and their Lord
and Savior Jesus Christ a greater
st. Johns spiritually and financi-
ally. Yes, through all the trials, err
rors and obstacles of the past these
soldier of Christ are still on the
battle field carrying on a success
full program for the Lord. Meeting
all obligations unreservently be-
cause they know through expert
ence by placing their hand in Gods
hand and keeping the faith, victory
is theirs. Today they stand on the
threshold of a new future ready to
march onward and upward
The Senior choir and directress
Mrs. Pearl Gibson will be looking
forward to members and f~iends Of
st. Johns at their last ~ REQUEST
program Oe this confn~o-, ~ wear
Sunday evenin~ at s, NJ Let us
not fail to fill the chuYc'- ~uditor-
ium to the rafterr on t'-i- night.
For downright oN0d christian mu-
sic P"d songs Won IKE to henr come
to st. Johns on this even'ro and
hear your favorite choir ei7r them
for you. Won't you come and bring
a friend.
The Watchmen extends their sin
cere thanks to the congregation
and friends for the excellent sup
port on Howell Sunday.
They send a special thanks to
the Usher board and its president
Mr.. r. Brown for the special S21
contribution.
The Allen Christian Endeavor
League will hold a special service
Sunday, September % from 5 to
$50 pm. They have chosen as their
theme for this service The Open
Door. Let us plan to attend this
service.
The Minute Men and Womens au
xilary were entertained by their
host and hostess Mr. and Mrs. Fred
McDaniels at their home, 1920
Bristol st. After their regular bus
mess meeting. Business consisted
Of the birth-dated calendar with
emphasis put on closing the drive
the last of this month. Members
and friends of ST. Johns are urged
to hurry and turn in your name
and birth dates now.
During the social hour ice cream
and cake was served by the host
and hostess. All those in attend
ance expressed thanks to the gra-
cious host and hostess for their
hospitality.
Watch this column for further
announcement as to the special SER
vice on the 29th of September to
be given by our Sunshine Charity
club. Mrs. Hattie Adams president
Everything is in readiness for the
Eveready clubs King Solomon
Wedding on Monday evening Sept.
30 Mrs. r. G. Price president of
this haraworking auxiliary of our
church and its membership urges
members and friends to hurry and
purchase your ticket now.
The Watchmen held a very inter-
esting and lively christian meeting
at the home of Bro F,redericks. of
2220 Lake st. This Friday night
at 8 pm. they will meet at the
home of Bro. w. P. Erwin 3OO1 N
30th st. September 20.
Mothers send your children to
Sunday School every Sunday at
$50. Attend IL o'clock service and
7:3O evening service. Visitorh and
friends are always welcome at st.
Johns the friendly church at 22nd
and Willis Ave. Come worship with
us won't you?
MORNING STAR BAP. CHURCH