Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1950-06-16

The power Of Christian Exper-
fence" was the subject Of Rev. NJ.
l.. Simmons sermon Sunday morn
ing. From Acts, 26th chapter, the
18th to the 28th verses, we find
the apostle Paul relating his
Christian experiences.
Knowing God IL the greatest ex-
perience in the life of man. When
q person accepts Christ, his ex-
periences begin, for he finds peace
and harmony. The power of ex-
perience makes one love his fellow
man. II offers Keys TO the King
dom when you take the stand for
Jesus above all other things. We
work with God through faith.
Through our Christion experiences
we are a beacon light drawing
others TO Christ. There IL more
suffering and insecurity In this
world today. Christianity IL the
solution for world unity. Prayer
changes things. II you must
achieve anything in this life, you
must come 10 God and get a real
experience; meet the world and
not succumb to II.
Immediately following morning
services q church conference was
held. The church Ii advancing
spiritually and financially through
faith and prayers. Mr.. Leonard
Madden and Mr.. Thomas NJ.
Jones were elected as chairman
and Chairman OF the Annual
Mems Day TO be held in July.
There are always activities at
st. Peters. II you are looking for
something to do attend the Chic
ken dinner at the Parsonage,
3766 9Th Ave. So, given by the
Missionary Society this Friday.
The ministers Singing Contest
Sunday afternoon promises to be
one interesting affair. Ministers
Of the Twin Cities are the partici-
pants. Come out and support your
pastor.
Visitors are always welcome. II
you are without q church home
come and worship.
Thought for the week:
Not what we give, but what we
share,
For the gift without the giver is
bare: =,
Who gives himself with his
aims feeds three,
Himself his hungering neighbor
and Me"
Harriet C. Jones. acting re-
porter.
ZION BAPTIST CHURCH
There was a large attendance
at Sunday school, June II, as II
was Childrcns Day. The subject Of
the lesson was "Zephaniah calls to
Repentance, found in Zepehania
LIP: 3-l-4.
A pail of sadness seemed to
cover the church at the eleven a.
m. service over the deaths Of two
members in one week. Mrs.
Lucille Jordan. whose funeral was
Saturday at the church, and Mr..
William Shepard, 32O5 Smelling
Ave. So, a deacon who died Sat
urday. But even in sadness we
must carry on.
After scripture reading by asst.
pastor Rev. +. Henderson. Mrs.
Sallie Williams presented a group
of her Sunday school children in
several numbers. The newly or
ganiZed choir consisting of chill
dren from five to IL years old,
sang and recited the pledge.
Master PLUS Moore sang. when
My Saviour Carries Me Home"
and Mrs. NJ. Settlers gave a read.
ing.
Our pastor took his text from
Roman SO. Mrs. Doris Anderson.
1929 Clinton Ave. So, reunited
with the church and Miss Birlee
Combs Joined as a candidate for
baptism.
The entire three o'clock hour
was given to conservation Of
babies. The bible says to bring up
a child in the way you would have
II go and when II gets older Il will
not depart from these ways.
The 8 p. m. services were con-
Quoted by the children Of the Sun
day school with Mrs. SalHe VIII
Hams acting as mistress of cere-
monies. We are sure IL the children
OF today make the church of to-
morrow. after seeing such a lovely
demonstration under the training
Of Mrs. Williams. that the future
church win bring forth great
things.
Mr.. and Mrs. Heron Tucker Of
Oakland Joined the church on their
Christian experience; and Miss
Mabel Green. Patricia Smiley and
Master Leslie Green joined as can
didates for baptism.
Remember the gospel chorus Is
sponsoring a musical program