The Omaha guide., 1946-05-11
ST. JOHNS AME CHURCH
22nd and Willis Ave.
Mason Devereaux Jr., reporter
Reverend E. b. Chilldress

The Phyllis Wheatley Missionary So
ciety Of the church had their Annual
Service Sunday morning, May 5 The
program Of the ray was as follows:
Professional, Opening hymn by Mrs.
Mary Edmondson, prayer by Mrs. Ella
Whiteside, Song by choir, Scripture
lesson by Mrs. Georgia Borders, song
by choir, docalogue led by Mrs. Anna
Burton, Missionary Offering, Mrs. Ber-
nice Childress in charge, announcement
Mrs. Helen Brown, solo by Mrs. Venus
Starms, Introductory of the day by Mrs.
Hattie Adams, Missionary address by
the president of the Society, Mrs. Ida
Mae Bythewood, congregational song,
Missionary sermon by our minister. His
subject Follow Me and | will make
you preachers Of Men,. Several Of his
well-chosen thoughts we're: You cannot
II walk with the fullTdl
walk the path of righteousness with
Jesus Christ trusting on luck, you must
walk with the full and true faith, We
must learn to extend a helping hand
when and where ever it is needed, No
man can walk with Christ and hate
his brother, and no man can walk with
Christ if he is little in heart, deeds.
and service to his fellowmen'.
Visitors: 1t. John Hooks, Jr., of
Kansas City, Mo-, stationed with the
3rd Military District in St. Louis, Mo.
and Mrs. Bernard Anderson.
New members: Miss Parthenia Viii
son, Chicago; Leroy Johnson, Omaha;
and Mollie A. Allison, Cleveland, O.
Friday, May 10, at BIS pm. at St.
Johns the celebrated concert violinist
Of national and international fame,
Clarence Cameron White, is to appear
Mr.. White was in our city some years
ago and at that time, he gave an excel
lent concert which was thoroughly en-
joyed by all who attended. Since then
he has increased his skill and fame as
a v%iolinist of great reknown. Don't fail
to see and hear this great musician.
The Presiding Elder L. S. COSBY,
Pastor and officers stewards and the
u uSlcCS CAlcHucu d HlOSl COIuldl
thanks to all the members and organi-
cations of the church for the excellent
Third Quarterly Conference report. The
Presiding Elder was especially elated
over the way the entire church is mov-
ing forward under the able leadership
of Rev. and Mrs. E. B. Childress. He
was more than proud to see and hear
of splendid work of the Young Peo-
pies Dept. under the direction Of Mrs.
Childress and Mrs. Jones and their
fine staff. The Rally and the Bldg.
Fund was praised highly, the success
,of which was made possible by full
coordination and cooperation Of the en-
tire membership and the advertisement
by our colored newspapers.
Groups 8, II, and "a wish to thank
the members and friends for the fine
program given the Lester Corbin and
Booker Washington concert April 18th.
Mrs. E. B. Childress, Mrs. Hattie Mo-
ore, and Mrs. Lula Washington, cap
tains extend their sincere thanks to
the public for their support.
We are in need of Class Leaders and
Sunday School teachers due to our
ever increasing church programs. Let
those who can come and help out III
this Christian effort do 50. y.
The Minute Men & Women's Aux.
held their regular meeting at the home
Of Mr.. and Mrs. John Faucet. Mr.. A.
X. Goodlett, our pres. presided. One
OF the important items Of business was
selection of a committee to recruit new
members and to encourage old ones
to come out more often. Next meeting
will be held at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Fred McDaniels, 1920 Bristol St.
Sunday, June 2.
Mothers send your childen to Sunday
School each Sunday morning at 9:30.
Attend our Morning services at II 100.
Our evening services at 1880 pm. Wis
itors and friends are always welcome
at St. Johns, "The friendly church at
22nd and Willis Ave-" Come worship
with US wont you?