Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1952-05-30
ZION BAPTIST CHURCH

ZION BAPTIST CHURCH
Our pastor, Rev II. w. Bolts,
ST., preached n lovely morning
message from Isaiah, 55th chapter
vesres 10. He offered a glorious
invitation to all who want to par
take of Gods grace.
The Gospel chorus was in
charge OF music for the morning,
Guest soloists were Mr.. Silas
Smith Of Mount Olivet Baptist
church, st. Paul, and Mrs. Judson
Philips of Bethesda Baptist of
Minneapolis.
Mr.. Orlander Michael of Car
of the YMCA. Minneapolis united
son, Kans., and Mr.. julius Caesar
with Zion church.
In the afternoon the Minnesota,
South Dakota State Baptist board
met for the third quarter session.
Persons present enjoyed a fine
discussion. One of the subjects
presented was, Youths Chal-
lenge TO the Church" participated
in by young people from Various
churches.
Music was also furnished by the
young people. A choral group
from Pilgrim Baptist and the
Musicetts. The next annual meet
ing will be at Pilgrim Baptist, St.
Paul. July 20.
Thursday night, May 20. ended
the ten night evangelistic meet
ing at Zion Baptist church con-
Quoted by DR.. J. ]. Overstreet, of
Gary Ind. Four members united
with the church. One was for
baptism.
Visitors during the day were
John Staffer, Detroit, Mich; Mrs.
Oscar Brown. Dayton, Ohio; Mr..
and Mrs. A. Taylor, Detroit,
Mich: Mr.. and Mrs. L. Ripper,
Mason City. Iowa: Miss Irene
Hensdale. Newcastle, Wyoming:
Mrs. Dorothy Blaylock, Leonelle
Batsell and Albert Nwokenku, all
of Minneapolis. We welcome you
TO Zion! Mrs. r. Henderson, re-
porter.
ST. PETERS A.M.E. CHURCH
Laymen's Day was celebrated at
cipated in by the conference
st. Peters Sunday. II was parti-
Cipated in by the conference
president, Mrs. Bessie Lewis, the
district president, Curtis Chivers.
Mrs. Viola Madden Is vice presi-
dent.
Our guest speaker for the morn
ing was L. Howard Bennett, Min
neapolis Attorney, the son Of an
African Methodist minister. for
merly OF South Carolina. Atty.
Bennett. now making his home in
our city. used as his subject. The
Laymen, The Church and The
Community" He first paid a
great tribute 10 the 1882 quad
rennial Of the AME church as to
the caliber of its leadership, the
inspiration he received as he sat
in on their meetings and their
ability TO look ahead and plan for
continued service and greater ex-
pansion in kingdom building.
Said ne, It's q combination Of
forces In the AAdE church that
made II great. The AME church
was part and parcel OF the move
ment for emancipation of the Ne
gro. From the time Of its founder.
Richard Allen. IL has taught the
conception Of the dignity Of man
and has protested against a sec
ondary position In the church and
community. The laymen, church
ana s,.,,n,uv,kNNr n - tnNarr,IaNaA 20
each other for bringing about o
Christian community. II Is dy-
manic and real force for estAb-
fishing q Christian situation here
and now. II N the business Of the
laymen. Mr.. Bennett said of the
church TO be more concerned with
community problems that affect
the economic, political and gen
| eral welfare Of the community
and especially those dealing with
the youths.
II was an address that furnish
ed material for much future
thought and TIVE hopeD action. On
Sunday evening we were taken on
visit TO the little country OF
/ Israel (PalestineD by way OF pic
lures and lecture by the Rev. s,
L. Bone. This was q wonderful
feature and very much appreciat-
ed.
Miss Eunice Leverett was
chairman OF the dinner on Satur-
day that you hear 80 many raves
about the good fried chicken and
I potatoes lscarcel. Mrs Lorraine
I Chivers was guest soloist Sun.
day evening and sang the Holy
City accompanied by Mrs. Elyse
Lyle.
Plans are under way for q
Children's Day service at the
Sunday school hour on Sunday,
June 5 This service will BE- a
little different and we hope in.
| teresting. Please BE- there at 10 q
m. To see and participate.
Miss Mozelle Wing and Mrs.
Ivun Senderson. both Of Washing
ton. u. c, and sisters Of Mrs. NJ.
l. Simmons are here at her bed
Side. She has been taken back 20
her home and IL improving
It's needless to say that we are
all happy about the generosity OF
Plymouth Congregational church
who gave us q check for 600
dollars toward our builiing fund
CongratulAtions % the Senior
Choir who gave such A good ac-