St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1949-01-28
PILGRIM BAPTIST CHURCH
RENNG


NEWS
Rev. Floyd Massey spoke from
the subject, Don't Lose Your Foot
Ing" Sunday, Jan. %. The text was
taken from Psalms 1879, But as for
me, my feet were almost gone; my
steps had well night slipped" The
Psalmist, although he lived many
centuries ago, knew that his never
ending source of strength was the
church. At times, wren he saw 9TH
ers prosper because OF their evil
dealings, when he was poverty
stricken. he became discouraged.
But when he went to church, he
realized that the prosperity Of the
wicked was superficial and quickly
passed away: however, he also
knew that the wages of sin was
death, and the gift Of God was eteT-
nal life.
A registered visitor was: Melvin
Gary. St Paul. Mr.. Dennis Sims,
s16 st. Anthony, united with the
church.
We were very fortunate to have
had Ernest Covington to worship
with US. He sang two selections,
His Eye Is On the Sparrow" and
Precious Lord, Take Ny Hand"
At the 8 p. m. service, Rev. Jo-
seph Chapman spoke from the sub
tect, Christian Education in the
forth, Church School superinten-
dent. presided over the program,
and the special music was provided
by the Gospel Chorus. The greater
part of the program was executed
by Sunday school pupils who sde-
dinarily filled by adults. Keep up
the good work.
Come next Sunday and hear
heart-waTming sermon by Rev.
Massey at Pilgrim, The Church of
Lofty Friendship"
MT. OLIVET BAPTIST CHURCH
NEWS
Real Love" was the subject of
the message brought by Rev. d. c.
White at the morning hour. The
text was taken from the 18th chap
ter and the 18th verse.
Registered visitors were Mrs.
Ruth Thomas, Mrs. Elizabeth Ad-
ans, of Dallas, Texas; Miss Rose
Ella ClemmOns, MIR. and Mrs. Rob
ert johnson and Mr. OllomOn Moore.
The DeacOn's Board met at 4:3O
and the DeaCOness board at $50.
At the $50 Baptist Training I'M
ion the topic of discussion was
spirit Led or Carnally Minded"
At the evening hour Rev. jerome
Tate of the bethesda Baptist church
delivered the message.
Next Sunday, at the evening hour
Of service, there will be the presen-
tatiOn and the conservation of the
Young WOmen's Missionary Circle.
Rev. J. ]. chatham will be the
speaker. He will also present GER
tifiCates to those who took the
Leadership Training Course.
The sick of the church are the
Mines. Anna Ragland, Ella Golden,
Dora Lovert, Jewell Sears. Nora
Williams, Willie b. Smith and Opal
Edgar
Let US not forget prayer meeting
every Wednesday at S p. m.
ST. JAMES A.M.E. CHURCH
NEWS
who Are You" was the subject
of Rev. benjamin y. MOOre's mes
sage to the morning congregation.
Are you sensitive to the Joys Of
other people? Do you have courage
to stand up and be counted for the
things that you believe in? DO you
have faith to continue when things
get rough? DO you have patience
and persistence? You should be a
person who has intelligence to seek
God. These are some Of the tests
for Spiritual maturity.
A special musical number was a
solo by Bradford Benner, His Eye
is on the Sparrow" A token Of ap-
probation for the very fine con-
tribution Benner has made TO the
Church in many departments was
given by the Church. Special COM
mendatiOn was given to Mr.. J. f.
Johnson for his long period of ser
vice to St. James as valuable
member and as Trustee. Mr.. john
son will continue as the Official
WelComer to the visitors and new
members
A short memorial was held for
members who have died within the
past month: Mrs. Lola Johnson, Mr..
David Williams, Infant Linda Smith
and Mrs. Elizabeth Beasley.
Mrs. Wayne X. Mccoy will be the
speaker for the Charles Jacob Mis-
sionary Service Sunday, Jan. 80 at
s p. m. Special music will be by
the Gospel Choir.
will go to Carter Chapel to bring
the Service for their lth Anniver-
sary and the 3rd anniversary of
Rev. Joseph Turner, Sunday, Jan.
80 at $3.50 p. m.
Second Quarterly Communion at
Rev. William +. Guy, presiding ell
der OF the st. Paul District will
bring the message at IL a. m.
In response to a request by the
Mems Club. in conjunction with the
Trustees, a number of people have
designated their desire TO place
new pews in the superstructure as
a memorial to their loved ones. This
privilege is open to all; anyone in
terested may see or call Mr.. f. f
Galloway, Mr.. James X. Lynn, Rev
Moore or any member of the Mems
Club or Trustee Board.
As sort Of sequel to the mes
sage last Sunday who Are You"
Rev. Moore will speak from the
subject Where Are You Going" on
Sunday, Jan. 80 at IL a. m.