St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1961-12-22
MT. OLIVET BAPTIST

Rev. B. H. Hunter delivered the
morning message Sunday, DeCem-
Der IT, using for his subject "A
Man of Sorrow" and scriptural
reference Isiah 53:1-6. Prayer was
offered by Rev. H. w. Bolts, Jr.
The Gospel Chorus and Senior
Choir provided music with Mrs.
Barbara MCGEE as soloist.
One addition was added to the
membership. Mr.. c. A. Darby
formerly of Oakland, Calf, now
residing in st. Paul, joined by
letter.
The evening worship service was
dispensed with and Rev. Hunter,
choirs, officers and members at
tended and participated in the
Christmas H handel Messiah"
sponsored by the State Convention
and held at Zion Baptist church in
Minneapolis. Mr. Willie B. Hale
was director, Carl Walker was
piano accompanist playing with
other talented musicians.
Mother Louise Wilson, 1926 N.
Grotto had an accident in her home
Saturday, December 16. Her con-
dition is reported fair.
Mt. Olivet is cooperating in the
sharing at Christmas for several
needy families. Deacon E. Daniel is
chairman in charge of distribu-
ton.
Sincere sympathy is extended to
the family of Mr.. Melvin Grigsby.
Mr.. Mack Cole of Rock Island,
H., was a visitor at the morning
service.
Rev. and Mrs. B. H. Hunter will
be celebrating their joint birthdays
on December %. Happy birthday
to the happy couple.
At II am. December %, Pastor
Hunter will bring a Christmas
message. At 7:45 pm. a musical
Christmas program will be pre-
scented by the Senior Choir.
Prayer service each Wednesday
evening conducted during the
month of December by the Senior
Choir.
You're welcome at Mt. Olivet,
THE Church of Friendliness."
Mrs. D. Bell, reporter.
Seasons Greetings!
ST. PETERS AME
Serenity and deep reverence set
the tempo Sunday morning, Jan.
IT, when Rev. Lowell Johnson de-
livered a most fitting message for
the Yuletide season.
The subject was Get ready for
the King. The foundation for the
dynamic message was from Isaiah
4O:3 and st. Matthew 3:3. Rev.
Johnson placed his emphasis on
the kind of reception we should
give the King, who is King Jesus.
From the scriptures st. Luke 1872
SO, Isaiah OF, and jeremiah 23:5.
He stated to crown it all the ma
iority of the wise men came and
said to him, where is he the King
of the Jews? For we have seen
the star in the east and have come
to worship him.
The speaker further stressed
that though Jesus was born a
King in Bethlehem of Judea two
thousand years ago, that was not
and to make difference,
He had to be born again in you
and me, and unless Jesus has been
born in our hearts, Christmas will
not make any difference.
Rev. johnson went on to say that
we do not need to rehearse what
two thousand years ago,
but to bring what happened then
to the year of nineteen siXty-one,
and live it today. Jesus is the
Prince of Peace and oh how we
need him today.
In conclusion: The pastor read
the lyrics to the beautiful hymn
''All Hail the Power of Jesus
Name" and admonished the listen
ers to remember even though
Jesus was born two thousand years
ago in Bethlehem it doesn't make
any difference. unless he is born in
you.
The senior choir added zest to
the Christmas spirit when they
rendered three beautiful selections
excerpts from the Cantata Rose
Of Christmas. Under the direction
Of Mrs. Dorothy Sims.
The Special Missionary Program
was held at 5 pm. Mr.. A. Bernard
Holland was the speaker on his
trip to South America and the
West Indies Islands. He also show
ed slides of his trip. I
The Jolly-sixteen club attended
prayer meeting in group on last
Thursday night, January IA, before
attending the regular monthly
meeting in the home of Mrs. Myr-
lie Thomas.
Prayer meeting every Thursday
night, 7:30.
Mrs. Lucille McAdams, reporter.