St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1951-10-19

cured Bryant Jr. High School as
our temporary place of worship
Under his continued leadership
our sorrow turned to united ac-
ton and the membership became
much more united without a
church home that it had been be
fore with one.
On August s, we had our
ground breaking ceremonies and
our whole city was made aware
as never before that a new St
Peters church was about to be
built at Fourth Ave. So. and 41st
st. in the heart of the Negro
community served by the church
Friends of all colors and creeds
rallied to our support and st.
Peters church is grateful for
every penny that has come to it
from every source and especially
from our friends of the North
western conference.
The new st. Peters is fast be-
coming a reality and with our
present leader, who not only is a
builder, a scholar and a financier,
but a great christian gentleman
who through love and understand
ing is doing a great work in the
city of Minneapolis, and leading
his flock to a grand success.
For the past two years, with
working force of about 300 the
church has raised for all purposes
$43, 66198.
The pastors financial bulletin
that he issues at the end of the
church fiscal year, showing mon
cys received and disbursed has
caused much favorable comment
from outsiders and has increased
to his prestige in the local con-
gregation.
He is still under 40 Years of
BETHESDA BAPTIST CHURCH
Rev. r. L. Turpin, pastor of the
Pilgrim Baptist church in Des
Moines, Iowa, and an evangelist
delivered a powerful message Sun
day morning. His sermon was TAX
en- from the Bird Chapter of
Jonah, End verse. Subject, Gen
uine Advice, text, Preach the
Preaching Bid Thee.
United with the church was
Mrs. Estella Powers, formerly of
Des Moines, Iowa, and Elijah
Comes. from Monroe. La. We well
come them to the fold.
Senior Gospel Choir rendered
soul stirring music for the morn
ing and evening.
Evening progrem was enjoyed
by all who were there. Thrilling
our hearts with Gospel music were
the Spirit Filled Gospel Singers,
solo from Mrs. l.. c. Harris, duet
from Mrs. bessie Gresham and
Mrs. Jennie Grissam, accompanied
by Mr.. Ralph Primm, pianist. Mrs.
c. Lyle, a past president of the
Women's Auxiliary of the Mime
sofa State Baptist Association
gave us a short talk. She said
what we need in these days are
more spiritual Ttamins and that
we should live for Christ. We en-
joyed her talk very much.
Mrs. Veola Cassell, president of
the Twin City Gospel Choral I'm
ion brought words of praise and
words of cooperation. Many visit
ing pastors and their wives were
in our midst. We welcome one and
all to Bethesda at all times.
Mrs. Anna Moody, president of
the senior Gospel Choir was for
tunate enough to receive the
beautiful II piece punch bowl
which was donated and presented
by the directress of the choir, Mrs.
bessie Gresham.
Mrs. Gresham wishes to thank
one and all for their support and
cooperation. Our ten day revival
which started Monday October
18th is still going on.
This revival is being conducted
by Rev. r. L. Turpin. If you
haven't heard him as yet, we urge
YOU to do so now.
Next Sunday Rev r. L. Turpin
will deliver the message, "On
Christian Love" Don't fail to hear
this great message. Rev. L. c.
Harris, pastor, Sarah Benson, re-
porter.