Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1953-01-02

After They Found Him" was
the title of Rev. MaSsey's sermon
on Sunday, December 28th AT IL
o'clock services. His text was TAX.
en- from the second chapter OF
Luke, 10th verse.
A vocal solo was rendered by
julius Caesar OF Minneapolis. The
Senior choir. under the direction
Of A. v. Hall and the Gospel
chorus under the direction OF Mrs.
Arlee Hallowell, participated in
the services.
Flowers were placed on the pull
pit by Mrs. Roxy Anderson. in
memory Of Rev L. w. Harris and
in memory OF Mrs. Sarah Il. Hill
by her grandchildren, Carey. Ron
aid, Arthur and Wayne Hill
The morning prayer was offered
by Deacon William Black and the
dedlcatory prayer by trustee NJ.
A. Boiling
II was announced that Rev. and
Mrs. John Diggs viii be leaving
the city early in January. Rev.
Diggs, who was to have given the
sermon was unable to speak be-
cause OF illness. Next Sunday.
Rev. Diggs win give q farewell
sermon entitled. Listen Within. -
Coincidence was expressed TO
Mrs. Leona Goodman and family
on the passing of her brother,
Moses Gardner. Funeral services
were held on December 23rd at
the church.
Visitors introduced by Mrs.
Marjorie Tindell were: Charles
Thomas. Omaha, Neb.: Mrs. Irene
Bergman. Minneapolis: Mr.. and
Mrs. LeOna Goodman: Mrs. Susie
Kelly OF Gary. Indiana, niece of
deacon ". N. Smith: Mr.. and
Mrs. Hewitt Bethel, Kansas City.
Mo: Whitney whitmore. cousin
Of Ray Richardson. from Detroit,
Michigan; Miss Frances Hunter
and Mrs Virginia Armour. nieces
Of Mrs Elizabeth Hall, who were
visiting from Detroit. Mich: and
Mrs. Lulu Palmer OF Flint, Mich,
mother Of Mrs. Weddington.
The following persons united
with the church: Mrs. Cassie
Hardy. Mrs. Alice Wilson. Mrs
Nelson Speese. Master william
Frank and Master Clifford Lee
Frelix.
II was announced that Ida
Parker was married to William
Dixon by Rev Massey on Satur-
day, December goth. On Deem
Der Path. Theresa Brown and
George Sutherlin were married by
the pastor at the parsonage
Special prayers were asked for
the following sick and shut-ln
members; Trustee N Walter
Coins, Jr.. Mrs. Blanche Payne.
DsaconesS Martha DigHs, Earl
Brent, Rev. John DigRs, Fred Tay-
Tor. Deacon r. b. Simpson. Sidney
Cuthbert, Mrs Susie Beasley, Mrs.
Emma Mosby. Mrs. Nellie o..
Bryant, Robert williams. Ger
trude James, John Claiborne, Ed
ward Boynton, Mrs. Anna Harris,
MIR. C. D. Jones and Mrs, Sylvia
whitley.
Mrs. Josephine Hagen. presi-
dent Of the 81. Paul Baptist wo-
mems Union was guest speaker
for the Missionary society service
which was held at 3 p. m. Mrs
Luella Brown In Home Missions
chairman. Mrs. Hagen spoke on
Home Missions and You" Music
was provided by the Gospel Choir
us, Mrs. John Diggs read the
Scripture Lesson and Mrs. Nc
Willie Hunt offered prayer. The
guest speaker was introduced by
Mrs, Lydia Brown.
Watch Night services were held
at 10 p. m. on wednesday.
The ordinances Of baptism and
communion viii b. performed on
Sunday, January 9Th by Rev.
Massey
The board Of trustees will
meet on Tuesday. January 9Th at
3 p. m.
on Sunday. January Ilth from
: 10 p. m. the Second Quarterly
meeting OF the SIS. and BTU
Auxiliary. Minnesota South Da-
kotA state Baptist association
win be held AZ Bethesda Baptist
church. MinneapnliR