St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1961-02-03
CHURCH
NEWS
ST. PETERS AMF


Words are inadequate to express
the sincerity of purpose exhibited
by the young people who particip-
ated in Youth Day activities Sum-
day morning, January 90 1t was
a beautiful sight to see the choir
loft filled with youths of the Jun
ior choir and st. Peter Youth
choir. The Angel Choir Of smaller
children rendered two beautiful
numbers. The choirs are under the
direction of Mrs. Solomon Hughes,
Mrs. Everett johnson and Mr.. Or
vile Fraction. Pamela Johnson and
Patricia Herndon of the Junior
choir rendered a duet and Jimmy
Hill was soloist for the Youth
choir.
Rev. Lowell johnson, pastor, dir
ected his very fine message spec
ifically to the young people, using
for his theme, Where Are You
Going ?" The scriptural background
was st. Matthew 26, first portion
of verse 46. He emphasized vic
tory, stating that sometimes we
are in big hurry to go no place,
some times we are agonizing in
prayer, but in order to have VIC
tory one must have confidence in
the mind and within.
The speaker declared that the
price of victory comes very high.
One cannot chase rainbows and
find victory, for rainbows have no
substance, but to reach point,
one must have truth, virtue and
righteousness. The pastor asked
the question, Young people where
are you going in school? Are you
stretching your minds to learn ?"
He stated that an unstretched
mind is a lazy mind and will end
up simple and that wisdom is the
principal thing; therefore, get wis
dom and with all thy getting, get
understanding. In conclusion Rev.
Johnson challenged the young
people to dig deep and remain in
school, accept Christ as He is the
only vehicle by which one can ride
out of sin; be careful Of the COM
pany one keeps and keep ones
mind occupied with things that are
good. In closing he stressed the
point that youth must be careful
of where you start to determine
your destination, for if you never
go any place in life, you must
stand before God in judgment.
It was likened unto the Day of
Pentecost at the close Of the Won
derful message when the pastor ex-
tended the invitation to see 43
young people unite with the church
The Junior Usher Board was on
duty under the direction of Mrs.
Lois Boudreaux and Mr.. Clifford
Cunningham.
Immediately following the wor-
ship service, a receiving line was
formed in the undercroft OF the
church with the honored guests,
Judge Dickson, Bill Munsey, Bobby
Bell and Bob Mcneil, members of
the Minnesota Varsity football
squad, in order that members and
guests might meet them. Also in
the receiving line were Rev. john
son, Misses LaJune Thomas and
Rochell Berry and Mr.. Kenneth
Boudreaux. Lunch was served to
the youth and guests.
The panel of experts on the 8
pm. program included Rev. Lowell
Johnson, Judge L. Howard Ben
nett, DR.. E. w. Posey, Mr.. Bern
ard Holland, Miss Barbara Green,
Mr.. Luther Prince, Mr.. Cecil E.
Newman, Mr.. Earl Bowman, Mr..
Jay Tyson, Mrs. Rosalie Hill, Mrs:
Marlene Allen and Mr.. Clifford
Cunningham.
The vesper hour was concluded
with candlelight dedicatory serv-
ice conducted by Rev. Johnson.
Door prizes and refreshments con-
cruded Youth Day activities.
Prayer meeting every Thursday
night at 7:30.
Mrs. Lucille McAdams, reporter.