St. Paul recorder., 1963-04-11
ST. PETERS AME

April Z: In spite of the rain the
Palm Sunday morning worship
was well attended.
The Holy Communion was ad-
ministered as usual before the
message by Rev. Lowell Johnson
assisted by Rev. Noah Smith, and
Evangelist Florence Daniels.
The senior choir provided the
music. Mrs. Rose Marie Cook rem
dered "Inflammatus" from Orat-
orio Stabat Mater" which is one
number from the Cantata pre-
sented by the senior choir during
this Holy week. The Psalms" also
was beautifully rendered by Mr..
Louis Zachary and the congrega-
ton humbly waved a strip of
Palm that was presented to each
person as they entered the sane
tuary. Special piano accompanist:
Mrs. Connie Bowman. Organist
and directress: Mrs. Dorothy Sims.
"Lull Before The Storm" was
the subject for the very inspiring
message delivered by Rev. Johnson.
The foundation was from st. John
II: 1918. ION the next day much
people that were come to the feast,
when they heard that Jesus was
coming to Jerusalem, took BRAN
ches Of Palm trees and went forth
to meet him, and cried, Hosanna;
Blessed is the King of Israel that
cometh in the name Of the Lord.
Rev. johnson said today as we
follow in the footsteps of Jesus
during His last few days on earth
just before the crucifixion, we
take a look at what some call his
Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem
riding upon a donkey. The
speaker stated this is what he
calls a "Lull Before The Storm"
And the beauty of the entire ac-
ton is that Jesus knew that the
storm was brewing and was fully
prepared to weather it. The reason
he was prepared was because he
lived so close to God the Father
who is a shelter in the time of a
storm. He went on to say in this
year Of our Lord 1868, we should
do we'll to remember that as
Christians we are soldiers of the
cross. AS soldiers it is both our
duty and privilege to fight for
God. Do not be fooled by the some
times absence of contact with the
enemy. These are but lulls in the
battle.
In conclusion Rev. Johnson ad-
monished the listeners to use our
moments of so called triumph as
times of preparation for in life
they are merely "Lulls Before The
Storm"
Those uniting with the church
were: Little Valarie Johnson, and
Little Karla Westberry, and Miss
Virginia Dollar.
Brother Charles Allen brought
the Fellowship message at 7:30
pm. Evangelist F. Daniels led the
devotions. The Fellowship class
consisted of eight, they were: The
Misses Sharon Walker, Lesly Har-
ris, Lillian Bailey, Annetta Brown,
Norweiga Richardson, and Car
mitta Benner, also Mr.. David c.
Wright, and Mr.. James w. Fort
man. Mr.. Fortman and little Car
mitta received the Holy Baptism.
Rev. Johnson administered the
Holy Communion before the con-
clusion of the Fellowship worship,
The Helpers Club was in charge
of refreshments in the undercroft
Of the church.
Attend the special Holy week
services: Thursday, Maundy Thurs
day Worship including Love Feast.
Good Friday, the Sanctuary will
be open for Prayer and Medita-
ton am. to 6 pm. At Zion
Baptist Church: IL to 8 pm.
Seven Last Words OF Jesus" will
be preached Rev Johnson will
take the Sixth Word ut is Fin
ished'. At 7:45 pm. the combined
choirs of Minneapolis will present
Oratorio Stabat Mater at st.
Peters church. Mrs. Dorothy Sims
and Mr.. Ralph Prim will be in
charge. Easter Sunday 6 am. Sun
rise Service.
Mrs. Lucille McAdams, reporter.