Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1955-12-02
FRIENDSHIP BAPTIST

Ny sheep near my voice ana
know them, and they follow me;
And I give unto them eternal life
and they shall never perish,
neither shall any man pluck them
out Of my hand" st. John 1927
Is. This was the text used by our
Minister. Rev. l.. c. Harris, at the
morning service Sunday, Novem-
Der 9th.
Rev. Harris used for his subject,
once in Christ, Never Out" II
has been said by many, even I
myself have heard IL said that a
person can die out of Christ after
he has been born again. but Rev.
Harris proved in his message. that
after you have been born Of the
Spirit OF God. you are never out
OF the two births, the natural and
the spiritual.
Rev. Harris also emphasized
why 80 many get out OF the
church Is because they had moth
ing in the beginning. The message
was very inspiring and was en-
Joyed by all.
The choir sang Sunday morning
as they had never sung before.
Mrs. Harris sang a beautiful solo.
Remember Me" II was cold out
side. but Is was spiritually warm
inside.
Our first year anniversary Of
our pastor and church was cele-
brated at the afternoon service.
Rev. Charles s. Jones Of Zion
Baptist church was guest speaker
Upon This Rock I Build My
Church." was the subject OF Rev.
Jones message.
He prevailed upon Us to keep
the faith, IL God be for US. He Is
more than the world against US.
lie encouraged US 10 continue in
Kingdom building for the Master.
Music was furnished by Zion
choir members. Willie Il. Hale was
soloist accompanied by Ralph
Prim at the piano.
Rev Williams OF New Hope
Baptist church, st. Paul. was our
visitor and he brought encouag-
ing remarks which were enjoyed
by all. His choir sang "A beauti-
other visitors In attendance at the
three services and we were happy
10 have them. You are always
welcome at Friendship.
The evening service was well
attended. The Friendly Five and
differing Stars provided the
music and did they sing. We all
became happy Rev. Harris show
ed wonderful picture with our
sound protector, ''You win Never
Thirst Again" Psalm 1922. 49,
Mrs. Bessie Belfrey. reporter.
ZION BAPTIST
Using the subject. You Are
Bought With A Price" Rev II.
w. Bolts Sr.. delivered "A soul
searching message Sunday morn
ing, November y. lie took his
scripture from Cor. 1923, "Ye
are bought with price. be not
We the servants OF men" Rev
Bolts said. Christ redeemed US
with His Life, in that He shed
His blood for us. When we &C
Ceptcd Him as our Savior we are
supposed to represent Christ by
our daily living and our conduct
toward our church and its doc
trtnes."
The Senior and Young People =
Choirs furnished the music. Mrs
Artillia Frederick OF Admission,
Ala. was guest soloist.
Mrs. Juane Turner renewed her
membership with the church.
Following morning service, the
ordinance of baptism was OBJ
served.
The evening service was brief
due to the fact that the First
Quarterly Board meeting OF the
Minnesota South Dakota State
Convention was in session at Pill
grim Baptist Church, st. Paul,
Rev. Floyd Massey IL president Of
the convention and Mrs. Carl
Fraction IL president of the Wo-
mems work. Mrs. Fraction
brought an informative report
from the National Baptist con
vention.
Rev. Joseph Jackson. pastor ~
Pilgrim Rest Baptist church.
Minneapolis, was the evening
speaker His subject was. Re
deeming the Times
Visitors for the day were Mrs.
Artiha Frederick. Admission, Ala. (: