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Saturday, June 19, 1926. | Church News | " BY DR. J. g ST. JAMES A. M. E. CHURCH Sunday was a vrcy lovely day with us; Bro. R. S. Russell, our Superintendent was absent, thus the "pastor presided in his stead. Sunday School was opened at 10 o'clock by the pastor, assisted by the ' teachers and scholars. The lessons . were taught and discussed by the va'i| " ri'ous classes. ' " *"11:30 o'clock, Rev. Tolbert of Texas (\vho was designated by ?the Sun day SChobl Congress Committee) delivered a splendid sermon from St. John 8:4,. Rev, Tolhert shftwed that ht^js. a workman who^needeth not be , ashamed. -Sufiday evening at 7:00 o'clock was "the usual League hour. :? At 8:15 Rev. E. Armster of Jacksonville, Fla. preached a splendid sermon from St. Luke 18:1, subject: "The Power of Prayer." Among many things^he pastor said he said this wai the first Sunday he was relieved from preaching since?conference. Rev: ever on the alert. . ?J. M. Li BETHEL A. M. E. CHURCH NOTES jrwr - - " . , i , " ~ ^ Sunday was an unusually enjoyable day throughout! Made so by the presence of so many distinguished visitors, many of. whom were delegates here in atendance of the National Bap tist S. S. Congress during the week. ? The study of the lesson was taken ?~ up in the usual-manner-by the several teachers, after which the Supt. turned over the procedure to the pastpr who introduced the following persons, to the Sunday School. Dr, Mc Irrtyre of -Evansville, And. who reviewed the lesson a vprv imnrpasiuo S " 1 ~ manner; Dr. Wynn rif Fr. -Worth, Tex. - who made a short talk; Dr. Prince of Denver, Col. who also had some thing to say. All of these were representatives' of the S. S. Congress. Others were: Mr. Robert .Mgnce, a recent graduate of Howard University; one Mr\ White of Detroit, Mich; Miss Baunigardner who has be'en away for - some time; Mrs. M. J. Yalker of Jacksonville, Fla.; Mr.? Lomas ' Smith of Washington, D. C. and Mrs. A. 6. . , Gelzer of St. George, S- C. At the 11:15 a. m. service Dr. E. A. _ . Adams presented Dr. Prince of Den. ver, Colorado to read the scripture lesson.. Dr. Mclntyre of Ev&riSville, f. " Indiana sang very touchingly, "It ^ , pays to serve Jesus each day." At this-point Dr. ^Adams^ introduced Dr. I. W. Crawford, pastor of Antioch Baptist Church, Chicago, Illinois, who 'selected II Tim. 2:15 and Matt 11:29. Subject"Literary and Religious ' Leadreship." Asserted: "Not only is it necessary to have trained leadership uut ii. io ?iiiperauvg_jcnajt_wg nave a prepared laity. Nothing ran pass the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ regardless of title or rank, so you ha3 better matriculate in God's school and hear of Hint. It is V6ry' esseutial to one's salvation." A sermon ftfll ^ of thought and spirit power, which had its effect for goodfSunday afternoon the annual Chil| \': drens' Day program was carried out L . by the Supt. and sissistants of the Sunday School. It was an enjoyable B affair and \^as sucessfully rendered by all the participants. ~7? At 8 p .m., Dr. Adams introduced Dr. Mclntyre of Evansville, Indiana, . a representative from the S. S. Congress, who selected Gen. 37:24 and 41:41.' Subject: "From Pit to Throne." Asserted: "The character Joseph is | one we should emulate. Though he was despised and rejected, he never ^ gave up. He had faith in God and when we do nothing-, can harm us." In this, discourse' which was enjoyed by the throng, Jaseph was beautifully pictured in his ascent from the pit We are very grateful to the Sunday School Congress for making it possible for us to have enjoyed such a feast all day Si^nd^. We are al ways., glad to have^visttors in our ser" vrcfe's, they have a standing invitation to all of our services and we make you welcome. _ SIDNEY PARK C. M. E. CHURCH. scripture lesson wks read by the Supt, /The members then assembled, to their ^ various classes for the dEfAOINP ,ni' varies classes to read and discuss ? tfr^iesson for.the day. At 11:30 a. m., Rev. J. D. Hearse of jjr Kansas Clty,~Wd:, 6ne of the" delegates 0 to the .National B. Y. P. U. and S. S. Congress filled the pulpjt. He preached a wonderful sermon which was enJoyed^ by all and will be remembered by all who heard him. After this sermon his wife, Mrs. Lula Mae Hearse, sang one of her great aonga which - - - ' - I i Of Columbia |? 8 g C. WHITE held the congregation almost spell- c bound. Rev. Mra. Johnson of Jaclt- a pieces. . /"T--. . - (?-% At 6:30 the Epworth League oJ pened with a song service and rendered a short program. A good progrom is promised for tomorrow, j At 8:30 Rev. J. A. Walker, of Anf derson, S. C. filled the pulpit. |, There will be* a special sermon to- J1 morrow at 11:30. The public is in- V vited tp hear this great sermon. * The church is preparing fdr ai7 old fashioned^ barbecue on July 5th. s Diner will be- served dfroaunB r Diner will be served around 11 o'- 0 clock. Bfon'L stay in your hot kitchen July ^ - 6 when you can get-a good old fash- * ioned barbecue dinner as cheap as the * rest, and good as the best, at old Sidney Park, the dinner will be pre- ^ pared by one of the barbecue cooks in ^ v^oiumoia. Our new pastor, Rev. Samuel B. 0 Wallace of Philadelphia, will soon 0 -arrive-in-the and -will preach his ^ first sermon on July 4. The public J is invited to be with us on Sunday, ^ July 4 and Monday, frilv 5 to meet|v our new pastor. " The Junior Choral Cluh of fffis""4 Church Ts counted as one_,of-the best ? Choral Clubs in the City. It is second c o (lone in S. C. and equal to the best. ^ They render special music when called . upon and are aiWays ready to do their part. ?Sarah Bell Watts, Rep. ^ ZION BAPTIST CHURCH ^ "J Sunday was a high day in Zion. Our ^ Sunday School was full. Many Na- ^ tional Baptist Sunday School Con- ^ gress visitors were introduced by the a pastor. These visitors took charge of the-variou3 classes and taught them. Collection for Sunday School was $18.45. . : . g At 11:30 a. m. Dr. J. EdmOnd Wood, g D. D., president of the National Bap- -X] tist Convention of America preached ^o^a packed house. To say that the ^ tferfiion was great is simply stating ^ it mildly. Dr. Wood is one of the j, greatest church statesmen of the coun- ^ try today. Clean, clear-cut not appealing to the galleries, he preaches j the simDle erosDel of the Inwlv Mo^o. . rene With power. "The Church heard * th# prelate with much joy. "Jnst preceeding the sermon, Miss .-Virginia ^ Wood, daughter of Dr. Wood, s&ng a t . beautiful solo entitled: ""Hark!, the _ -Voioe-iof Jesus is -GaHing." to-the tune- ? . la 'The Last Rqsg <?f Sppjmer,' H was fine. -i I *At 8:15 p. m. Dr. David E. Over, D. D., Union Baptist Church, Baltimore, Md., charmed, the big congregation with a wonderful sermon of the ( Feeding of the Five Thousand.. Dr. s - est preachers of-America. -Fie is the ^ worthy successor of the lamented Dr. h Harvey Johnson. The Church has- ^ tened its services to see the Western- t and South^Western Special1 off. Mrs. Edna F. Jones of Indianapolis sang a beautiful solo at the beginning of the services which was pleas- C ing to all. - - n JONES CHAPEL A. M. E. Z. o ruirbru vh>rco f Suridfiy ftiorntng wehad a grand o sermon delivered "by our Presiding p Elder, J. C. Lewis of Chester. He used as his-subjeetT "The Worth of a E Man." Jer. 5:11. The Church was fired b with hope and courage and fidelity as c the man of God expounded the word. The Sunday School was well at- C tended with Mr. Geo. H. Williams and 1 his corps of teachers in charge. - o In the afternoon at 3 p. m., Kev. "e Dr. Z. W. White of feliiabeth City, t! N. .C. preached an inspiring sermon a from St. John 5:4. At 6:30 the V. C. E. Society assem- o bled with an interesting topic: "Get- a ting Things Done.V Neh. 1:1-3, 3:28, t! 4:1-6,16:23. All present were, bene- ti fitted by the. same. ?* - / E In the evening Elder Lewis was at I his post expounding God's word. v The Ushers of the Church gatfe a n reception. It was a grand affair. Alk^ present expressed themselves concerning the enjoymnt ofthe occasion, w - The members and friends surprised e the pastor. He received many vslua- h ble articles such asr rice, sugarT flour, o moneyt soap, meat, caned goods, etc. ? The 3rd Quarterly Conference was c a. success. Having raised the P. E. w assessment and a large amount over. Don't forget the revival at Jones _j Chappl. It is being conducted by Rev. ft Z. W. Whtt?rof N. C7 Cbmeone, come p all and hear ye him. Rev. A. E. Lomax, Pastor; Miss L. F C. Williams, Reporter. r .CHAPPELLE STATION NOTECl I , . On Sunday, June 20, a revival meet- E ' - - -- ? - THE PJ ng will be started at Chappelle Staion. This meeting will be conducted y Mrs. M. M; C. Hargraves of Auusta, Ga., one of the best revivalists, n? a great singer. Come to Chappelle Station at Jl:30 ' i. m. the Stewardess Union will I trhLa- special meeting. All Stewardsses from the various Churches are sked to be on time. ?L. G. Bowman, Pastor IT. PISGAH A. M. E. CHURCH " - NOTES Ipecial to The Palmetto Leader. Greenwood, S. C., June 17?The uneral of Reuben Williams recently iel<J in Mt. Pisgah A. M. E. Church s worthy of more than passing noice. He was one of the founders of he Mt. Pisgah Ghurch. He was over eventy years of age. He had won the espject of his neighbors. The flogttlL fferirtgs were large, and they came' rom white as well as from those of i lis own group. The most touching eature of the servire woq Hio I ?r. ? ?mu vttv iaid to him by Mr. Blake, one of the most influential white citizens of Ireenwood. As he came forward to peak, he brought with him a iplenid wreath of flowers which he placed >n the casket. Said he: "Here Jies one i the best men I ever km/^-T have mown him for more than forty years. assisted .him in getting his home or his wife and children. When it I was thought that others~Wgqld~Take~ t away from him, I came to "his aid j nd helped him in such a way as to ' ecure it for him and iiia children,- I' ould trus? him. I could depned upn him, and his word with me was ' lis bond. If he told me that he would 1 o a certain thing, I knew that he /ould do that thing." Then too, his /ifu was a good woman, she was an lonor to her race. I watched her truggles foj years to raise a good amily. Sh6>was a woman who could e trusted. Now he has gone to meet er. We shall miss Ruben Williams. len of his spirit mid his integrity re: nee'ded. Good Bye Ruben, we h&ll meet you agaih some day." Say what you will, any man who can o -live among his fellows as to have aid of him what that life ldhg friend aid of Ruben Williams, has not lived a vain. The life and character of mpn liLr**. P"Wn? iir: 11 * ...v^ uuwu *v uiittins, tnougn ayxorant of books, have dnnp mora to elp us as aTace group than a-whole larn yard full of quitters and humugs. -L Our forthcoming rally ends the ourth Sunday night in this month. )ur Children Day's efforts end the irst Sunday night in July. The pastor's morning subject was: The King's Business and our Relation o it." Evening: "The Satisfied Life." IKSOLUTIONS OF? ENDORSEMENT When* the official gavel of- the Charleston District Conference fell ine die on Thursday night, May 20, 9?fi, with Presiding -EMer-ft W.lad perched high upqn her banner rictory. Just prior to this, resoluions were offered: among them, this ,*a.s the strongest a'nd was unanimousy adopted: Whereas, The Church of Jesus Christ is God's medium of bringing lan back to Him, over which He has rdained overseers with the power f the Holy Ghost, and Whereas, This supervision calls or men of grx*eat intellectual ability, 3 1 1 : ~~ i Droaa experiences, sympathetic diso;>ition, deep piety, and fully consecreated to God. The Bench oflishops of the A. M. E. Church has een and is graced with such strong haracters and, Whereas, Since the last General Conference, held in Louisville, Ky., 92-1, several vacancies have occured n the bench, which will require the . lection of several more bishops at he forthcoming General Conference, nd, , Whereas, The Charleston District f the South Carolina Conference-"has t it's head an eminent character and he popular son of South Carolina in he person of Dr. R. W. Mance, A. M., ). D. and former President of Allen Jniversity, whom it regards as one /ho measures fully to the requirelents of a Bishop. Be it resolved, That the Charleston District heartily endorse him our rhole hearted, unstinted and untiring fforts in promoting his candidacy; n which effort we ask the cooperation f the entire -7th^ Episcopal District, nd the whole connection. We shall ooperate with those who favor and fork for his election, and, -"i" Be it further resolved, That a copy if. these-resolutions?be?given Dp. Tanre, qnd cnpfop went. tn our Ghurohapers. * Respectfully submitted, tevs.A. F. B. Horry, J. R. Chestnut, J. G. Gibbs, C. E. Ladson, I. W. STall, J. M. Jackson, M. G. Gowdy. Iros. Glbba Mitchell, 9axton Harley, h F. Elms. Profs. Phillips and P. J. 'dwards. - 1 J * tLMETTO LEADER ST. LUKE'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH Rev. Thomas D. Brown, Rector Hampton Ave. Bet. Park k. Lincoln The Church Home for Strangers and Visitors Come and Warship with us: SERVICES AND MEETINGS Sundays . 8:00 A. M. T- Early Communion 11:15 A. M. Morning Servicd, Sermon (With Communion on 1st Sundays) 4:00 P. M. 1. Church School 8:00 P. M. i Even Song, Address ?- Tuesdays ~ 4:00 P. M. ____ Ladies Guild. (2nd) 4:00 P. M. ? 4th Tuesday, Woman's Auxiliary , Wednesday*.. . 8:00 P. Mv?JB^iyer Service and Con, / firmation Lectures ? Thursdays ?_?_ . 7;0Q P. M.?Church School -Faettliy Meeting Fridays v r~r 12-00 Midday? Prayers and Special Intercessions 6|30 - P. M.?Yopng Peopla Service . League ,< S ' 7:30 P. M. ? Choir Rehearsal Church^Correspondent, R. S. Roberts, 1717 Way ne -St reet MINISTERIAL UNION NOTES On account of urgent business for the past two weeks, the Union did not meet. After everything was jdeared away, the business uf tlif Union was resumed. It is evident that the Union is playing a conspicuous part in .molding the sentiment of oneness among the Ministers. No one can witness a session of the Union without becoming interested. ine,meeting of this week was full of thoughts and inspiration. The president, ReV. E. A. Adams1, is, always on the alert. Rev. H. W. Long, th<* cultured and broadhparted vicepresident is ever ready to take a >tand for,those lofty things pertaining to_Uie_Chuixh^nd_Race^_ . As a whole the Union is progressing likely. You can always count on Dr. G. T. Di Hard. our jworthy nhnpUin, to play, his part, Revs. G. K. Lyles, C. 'H. Brown, J. B. Elliott and N. A. Rice were also present in this session. Rev. A. E. Lomax, our reporter informed the secrefary that he could not be present, in this session and requested his assistance in taking notes for publication, hence this repoft. H Qn .account -at .uv.o.weeks- suspension >f hnsine^s, we did not-have anything on program as the order of the day. Rev. G. W; Mizelle of Norfolk, Va. was present and was called upon to .ake remarks. - To this he responded in gratify ing*~*terms. Rev. Mizalle showed by his address that he is a dose student of the Church and race nrn'.xltiw 1 *.iie ivev. maue an inspirational speech, which furnished the basis for much discussion. ' . , Everyone who witnessed.this meeting went away with" hew fceal to prosecute TfuT work that is committed to his care. JSyery full-fledged minister of Coumbia ought take advantage of these opportunities by enrolling as a member of the Union. I feel sure that you can help us ftpd we can help you. Out motto is: "A larger enrollment Aid a larger programme." J. P. Washington, Sec. Martin & T hurrnan Electrical Contractors r Li^tror.u AINU bCJNDtD Phones 8723-8854 Columbia* S. C. PHONE 6487 Real Estate Agency "Homes on Easy Terms" ~^7\\01Vi Washington Street COLUMBIA, S. C CHURCH DIRECTORY ] " 1 BETHEL A. M. E. CHURCH Corner Sumter and Taylor Sta. Rev. E. A. Adams, Pastor. V '?^SERVICES:-* Sunday School 10:00 A. M. Morning Service 11:15 A. M. ! A. C. E.League . . .. P. M. Evening Service 7:30 P. M r SIDNEYVPARK C. M. E. CHURCH 1100 Block Blanding Street Rev. W. E. Farmer, Pastor. - I . SERVICES: Sunday School :v 10:30 A. M. Morning Service 11 :.'R).A. "M. Epworth League ... 673b P. 'M. Evening Service 7:30 P. M. JONES CIIAPEL A. M. K ZlUN CHURCH. Corner Sumter and Blossom Streets ReV. A. E. Lomax, Pastor. SERVICES:' !] Morning Service ! 11:00 A. M.' ] Sunday School ... 12:30 P. M. i ~V. C. E. Society 6:30 P. M. Evening Service i. 8:00 P. M.' -2nd. CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH 1 1500 Block Bull Street Revp Charles H. Brown, Pastor <- pPWVlClTff. I Sunday SehpoL r_. ..10:00 A. M MorniiJgService r 711:15 A. M.' B. Y. P, U. I.,'-., 6:00 P. M. L Evening Service ??7:30 P M ??' Rtchiand Street REV. H. W. LONG, Pastor. SERVICES: . . Sunday School .'. ... 10:00 A. M. Morning Service 1 11:30 A. M. B. Y. P. TJ. 6:00 P. M Evening Service ?8:00 P. M WESLEY M.'E. CHURCH Corner Gervais and Barnwell Ste. Rev. N. S. Smith, Pastor. SERVICES: -Sunday School .. 10:30 A. M. ' | Morning Service .11:30 A. M. j League_i 6:30 P. M. ' Evening Service ' ^ T-fln P M ZION BAPTIST CHURCH Rev. J. C. White, Paster. SERVICES: Sunday School ... .10:00 A. -Morning Service ... 11:30 A. M B. Y. P. U. ..... 6:00 P. M. Evening Service ---- 7:00 P. M. NAZARETH BAPTIST CHURCH Rev. E. A. Moss, Pastor jSujnday School .. 10:30 A. M. Morning Service , _ 11:30 R" Y. P. U. . ^.r: B:C0 P. M. Evening Service 7;30 P. M. ST. JOHN B AP i'FST~EH (JRCH Booker Washington Heights "" Rev. L. C. Jenkins, Pastor. SERVICES^ . ? ' Sunday School 10:30 A. M. Alornnig Service 11:30 A. M -Br-r.~r.-tJ. 6:oo km . Evening-Service 7:3(1 P. M. -tTPTH-BAPTIST-CHURCH - Rev. E. -T. Hampton, -Pastor ... 405 Marion Street Morning Service 11:30 Evening Service -_7:30 MT. OLIVE BAPTIST CHURCH 2130 Sumter Street I Rev. D. G. Robinson, Pastor. SERVICES: i Sunday School 10:30 A. Rf. (Preaching 11:30 A. M. B. Y. P. <U. - 6:00 P. M ! Preaching . *? 8:00 P. M. I ? . . c 1 ANTIOCH BAPTIST CHUKCH j Rev. T. C. CRUMPTON. Pastor SERVICES: undoy School' 10:00 A. M. Morning Service . 11:30 A. M, B. Y. P. U.... 6:00 P. M. Evening Service . 7:00 P. M. L TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH ? 1609 Harden Street i Rev. R.*C. BTOVEII, Postor. .Sunday School 10:00 A. M. Morning Seryice .. 11:30 A. M. jB.Y. P. U. 6:30 P. M. .Evening Service 8:00 P. M. THE CHURCH OF GOD 1014 Pendleton Street' Rev. J. H. Green, Pastor Rev. W. H. Reynolds, Asst. Pastor. ^Sunday School . 9:30 A. M. Mornirtf R#?rvlpf> 11-an & M Evening Service. I 7:30 A. M. , Wed. and Fri nights 7:30 P. M. Evening Service 7:30 P. M. WHEN IN COLUM] s ~ * BROADWAY Jj EVERYTHING SANITA I FISH am IN SE I _ JD. W. woi I 1108 Washington Street, " 1 M , i FIVE * UNION BAPTIST CHURCH e Divine Street Rev. T. M. Boykiif, Pastor. SERVICES: Sunday School ?10:00 A. M ~ Morning Service 11:30 A. M B. Y. P. U. .. 7:00 P. M. Evening Service ... 8:00 P. M BKTHLEHbAl BAPTIST CHURCB Lyon Street Re** 8. H. Smith, Pastor SERVICES: Sunday School 10:00 A. M Morning- Service 11:80 A. M. B. Y. P. U. ; j. . 0:00 P. M Evening Service 8.00 P. M ST. LUKE P. E. CHURCH ? Hampton Avenue Rev. Thomas D. Brown, Rector. . SERVICES: Holy Communion 8:00 A. M. -* Morning Service 11:15 A. M. Sunday School ?__ _.?4:00 P. M.?* ' Evening Service 8:00 'P: M. 2nd NAZARETH BAPTIST CHURCH Rev. R. M. Myers, Pastor. SERVICES": Sunday School ??:?10:30 A. H Morninrr " " ? -- ? ? u:au_A. u B. Y.7I* U. '6:00 P. M Evening Service . t:00 p. || -J -? MACEDONIA BAPTIST ^CHURCH r , Rev. lt, ->}, - Myers, pastor. ~v ^ services: ?r-? Sunday School^10:30 A. M- " \ Afternoon Service 2:00~P. M B. Y. P. U. 6:00 P. M Evening .Service ...... 8:00 P. M chappElle station a. m. b. church. Corner Senate and Pine Streete. Itev. L. G. Bowman, Pautor. SERVICES; Morning Service '11:30 A. M Sunday School '3:00 P, "M Xr C. E. League _____ ,r 6:30 P. M. Evening Service 7:30 P. U . ^ ' JONES TABERNACLE Rev. B. G. Gray hart, Pastor.' services: ? r * Sunday School ; 10:00 A. M Afternoon Service 3:00 P. M ? ?f? B. Y.. P. U. 6:00 yfM ' Evening Service $:&Q P. M " > * Xg -1? LAI/SWIM 1'KKSHYTEKIAN REVrD. T. MURRY, Pastor. 1 SERVICES: r v Morning Service A. M Christian Endeavor ? .-?pr I SALTERS* MEMORIAL A. M. E. CHURCH Washttigtun St., belWiien Oak & Pine ~~T ~ Rev. A.-C. BROGDON, Pastor Morning Sermon __ 11:15 A. M. Sunday Sehool 8:30 P. Ml" ? ~~ Evening Sermon - ?8:30 P. ST. JAMES A. M. E. CHURCB 415 Henderson Street Rev. J. P. Washington, Pastor. SERVICES:.. .. Sunday School 10:00 A. M. Morning Service-- 11:15 A. M - A. C. E. Leagutf' .6:30 P. M. ? Evening Service?.^ 7:30 P. M TEMPLE .Z10N BAPT. CHURCH Ridgewood?? :?: Sunday School r_ ~ 11:80 Morning Service i .12:80 EMANUEL A M E CHURCH Kendlaltown. Rev. JULIUS HOLMAN, Pastor. SERVICES: Sunday School 10:00 A. M. Morning Service 11:30 A. M. A. C. E. League &:00 EvenirigTservice 8:00, Fr* MU T MT. OLIVE BAPTIST CHURCH . 1915 Laurel Street - REV. W. G. GUNTER, Pastot. Sunday School 11:00 A. M. Morning Service - 12:00 M. MA, EAT AT THE DAIRY CAFE ? ~ RY AIM I) 'UP-TO-DATK \ f d GAME * ASON. ' *?~? "~~v | r : ^ ODS, Prop. -1 Columbia, S. ? ... .... ?"iiinii "r " '