Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1950-06-23
ZION CHURCH NEWS

The subject Of the school lesson
was "Malachie Pleads for Whole
hearted Religion" found in the
second chapter of Malachie, 1917,
3: 7-12. Because of the bad
weather attendance was some
what lower than usual. But we
were blessed with the presence Of
Rev. and Mrs. II. w. Bolts, Jr.,
and their daughter, Sharon, OF
Sioux Falls, 8. d.
At the eleven o'clock hour our
Junior and senior choirs furnished
music and our pastor took his text
from the eighth chapter Of Paufs
letter to the Romans l-5-6th YER
SEES. Rev. Bolts Jr., assisted at
the services. He Is the son OF our
pastor and he and his family are
always welcome home. Mrs. On
ME Smith united with the church.
Some visitors were present and we
are always glad to have them.
At four O'Clock the marriage OF
Miss Mable Doughty to Mr.. Ed
die Lacy took place. II was very
beautiful.
A nice crowd gathered at the
evening service when the gospel
chorus sponsored a musical. Mrs.
Theresa Warren was the mistress
Of ceremony. Guest artists were
the Soloist Bureau under the dir
ection Of Mrs. bessie Gresham.
Many spiritual numbers were
given by both the chorus and the
guests. Mrs. Harris played for the
soloist bureau and Mrs. +. Combs
played for the gospel chorus. Mr..
r. Prim directed the gospel
chorus. The program was real
treat. Many, many thanks to Mrs,
Gresham. Rev. and Mrs. Harris
and the singers.
Sunday, June 20. Is Rally Day.
The money Is to be used TO re-
model the church. Free dinner is
to be served. Come out and bring
the entire family. The Lord loveth
a cheerful giver. Rev. II. w,
Bolts, Sr.. pastor; Theresa War
, rem, reporter.
ST. PETERS A.M.E. CHURCH
The Sunday morning message
by Rev. NJ. l.. Simmons was
Fathers Love-" which was taken
from Luke the 18th chapter, the
nth to the goth verses.
Not much concern Is given TO
| fathers. We take them too much
for granted. He is just as import
| ant to the home as the mother
| He should be the business mana
ger of the home not to exclude
| the mother and should be- the finaI
authority on decisions. We should
respect our fathers, for a good
father has the wisdom and the
love Of God to Aid his family
God Is our Holy Father and his
love does not end with our faults
As long as God lives, the door Is
open. He Ii a forgiving Father
II He can forgive us we should be
gracious enough to forgive others
Honour thy father and thy
mother that thy days may be long
upon the earth which the LORD
thy God giveth thee"
Winners Of the Ministers Sing,
ing Contest in the afternoon were
Rev. Kirk, Rev. Simmons anC
Rev. Cummings. A wonderful
fellowship was felt by all who at
tended.
Rev. Simmons and the ChOra
club went to Holsey Memoria
church Sunday night. Rev. Sim
mons gave the message. There
was a good attendance and a Close
bond Of friendship between othei
denominations Is being developed
Next Sunday promises TO be 9
big day The Helpers Club is hav
ing Victory Day. In the Afternoon
Rev. Simmons and the Senior choil
will go to Zion Baptist church e
participate in their Rally.
To the men In the church, geI
behind your chairman and CO
chairman. make Mems Day tn,
biggest ever seen at st. Peters.
Pray for the sick and the shut
ms. A word of comfort, a card o.
cheer can soften the burden theI
have to bear. Harriet c. Jones
| acting reporter.