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Newspaper

Kansas City Sun

Location

Kansas City, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1918

Page

8

Revival at Friendship Baptist Church Seeks New Growth

Among churches noted revivalist Rev H Johnson at 2410 Woodland opens revivals to all denominations. Friendship Baptist Church reports small Sunday School, sermons by Rev Doyle and Dr Thomas, memorial services planned for Dec 8, illnesses among members, and upcoming fund drive to foster building. Locals Mr and Mrs Dodd hosted Thanksgiving visitors, and Kaiser versus Wilson mock round schedule announced.

H. €. Johnson Woodland Avenue

St Paul Baptist Church Revival Meeting Report

The St Paul Baptist Church on Highland between 18th and 11th streets held a Sunday service at 11 am led by Pastor N T Lane with a lecture on plans and education. At 3 pm Friendship and New Elopa churches joined, speakers included Rev Doyle and Rev Teles, and at 6 pm a sermon on prayer. Total collections reached 41.08 as revival continues.

ST. Paul Baptist Church 18Th 11Th Streets Highland Avenue N. T. Lane B.S

Galilee Missionary Baptist Church Sunday Service Report

Galilee Missionary Baptist Church held Sunday School at 10 10 and a routine attendance. At 11 pm the pastor preached a powerful sermon Abide in the Ship and at 6 pm the B Y P A drew fewer attendees. At 8 pm the pastor spoke from Philemon on Put It on Jesus Account. The old time meeting Sunday night was the best in some time under Dr A Moore.

Nam Stone B. Y Philementh Jesus Old Galilee A. Moore

Thanksgiving and Church News From Vine Street Baptist

Thanksgiving services and a rally led by Mrs. Sage drew crowds and donations, with $260 raised and eight baptisms bringing the total to twenty. Rev. Lane’s meetings earned $70.40 in offerings. Miss Julian Taylor lies ill in hospital while Miss Jennie Graham reports Chicago wedding trip, and local visitors from Kansas City attended Ward concert.

Vine Street Baptist Church Lane Jennie Graham Chicago Jesse Graham Emma Lemons Julian Taylor Geo. W. Taylor Holland Reynor

Baccalaureate Sermon at Allen Chapel by Dr. Thomas

Dr William H Thomas minister preached the Baccalaureate sermon at Allen Chapel Sunday during the morning service delivering a message to the graduates of the Auxiliary School.

William H. Thomas

Sermons and Additions Mark Day at St Stephen's Church

Rev Isaiah Page preached a powerful morning sermon to a large crowd at St Stephen's Baptist Church with one new member added. Evening service featured Rev J W Hurse as another member joined. Most members listed, with Deacon Lewis still hospitalized and Mrs Nina Sims improving. Pastor and choir plan to attend Allen Chapel Sunday at 3 30.

Isaiah Page White J. W. Hurse Warfield Lewis Bartell Nina Sims Allen Chapel

Second Baptist Church Sermons and Recitals Draw Crowd

Dr Bacote delivered a soul stirring sermon last Sunday morning with evening testimonials and the Lord's Supper attended by many. Two additions to the church, BYP U and Sunday school, were noted. Wednesday prayer meeting attendance reached seventy six. A Thanksgiving dinner directed by Miss Ella Watson cleared 104.40 after expenses. a concert by Mrs Becks and her sister added 50. A musical recital under Mrs Jessie Smith was a success. A Lincoln Institute concert Friday December 8 will aid Western College and Lincoln Institute with a post event reception to President Richardson and alumni. All are invited to attend.

Bacote BY. P. U Ella Watson Becks Jessie Smith Lincoln Institute Musical and Dramatic Club Western College Lincoln Institute Richardson Second Baptist Church W.T. Osborne Harris C. C Lulle Sewell Sewell Ella Thurman Sarah Clark Mary Strickland Carrie Watkins E. Greenlee Sarah Rucker Cella Lewis Givens Calloway Bruce Ellen Hayes Ethel Shores Zepha Baker Ada Davis Mabel Grant Beulah Walker Thurman Improvement Board A. C. E. League Mollie Wilson Ebenezer F. J. Clarke A. M. E. Church Labor Union 7Th Walnut Bonard Alice Bonard Tyler Jackson M. Leatherberry A. A. Gilbert Hurse Osborne

Bethel A M E Church First Quarterly Conference

The Liebhel Station Bethel A M E Church held its first Quarterly Conference on Sunday December 1 with Rev A A Gilbert presiding. The morning sermon by Dr EB Vaughan urged all to stand before God's judgment seat. Afternoon service featured Rev J F Griffen on Is Religion Real. Vaughan closed with a highly appreciated sermon. Several ministers led the afternoon services including A A Gilbert J F Sage William H Thomas J C Bell and others.

Liebhel Station Gilbert EB. R. Vaughan J. F. Griffen

Who Is Who Benefit Program by 24th Infantry Club

Sunday December 8 at 3 p.m. a fundraising program led by R. Davis pastor and Mi s s M A Ford captain of the 24th Infantry Club and Mr Preston Overton captain of the Overtarian Club. The event features songs, readings, poems, quartets, and addresses by Rev W T Osborne Mrs Sadie E Dimery Mrs Malinda Willis Dr J B Dibble and Mrs M A Ford with musical renditions by the Ebenezer AME Church Choir Centennial Choir and others. Final report Sunday evening.

R. Davis M. A. Ford 24Th Infantry Lab Preston Overton 24Th Infantry Club W. T. Osborne Ebenezer A Second Christian Church Choir Reading Malinda Willis Centennial M. E. Church Sadie E. Dimery Jackson Surratt Conway and Fitzpatrick Ebenezer A. M. BE J. B. Dibble Centennial

Discrimination repeal bill debated in Senate

A bill to repeal discriminatory laws is introduced amid opposition. The likely session notes mention Senator Gartha Page proposing the measure and Senator George W. K. Love opposing it.

Gartha Page George W. K. Love

Mock Congress and State Rally at Allen Chapel

An event running Monday December 9 through Sunday December 15 features Mock Congress each night with different states reporting. Bills propose woman suffrage, labor arbitration, and other issues. sessions led by a mix of senators and speakers from Kentucky Massachusetts Alaska Minnesota and more. Gospel services, church notices, and club activities fill the weekend program with sermons, meetings, and community updates.

W. C. Hueston Kentucky C. A. Astwood Massachusetts N. C. Crews Alaska J. W. Horse H. Calloway Minnesota Fred Dabney W. J. Thompkins W. H. Harrison Anna H. Jones

Memorial of Sister Bridgewater at Ebenezer

The funeral of Sister Bridgewater was held from Ebenezer on Tuesday afternoon. She served as a Stewardess and was highly regarded for her beautiful character. The service included members from Tethel, the choir, and her family members. A Sunday School teachers training class is led by Rev. Vaughn at the Y each Wednesday at 7:30 with no charges.

Y M C A NOTES AND MEN'S MEETING ANNOUNCEMENTS

Last Sunday the men enjoyed Rev. J M Page talk. Peterson Trio provided music. Hon H M Beardsley to speak Sunday December 8 at 3 50 p m. Bring a man. Four teams led by Capt C R Westmoreland H M Smith M L Capt Percy Lee and Capt E Johnson begin a ten day drive for new members Monday. Volleyball game saw Vine Street Sluggers defeat Waterloo. Railroad Wonders cheerful. lobby decor aims to reinforce its popular status.

J. M. Page Peterson H. M. Beardsley C. R. Westmoreland H. M. Smith M. L Percy Lee E. Johnson

Musical groups to rehearse at Lincoln High Sunday

Special notice calls all choirs orchestra players and other musical organizations to meet for rehearsal in the Lincoln High School Auditorium on Sunday afternoon December 8 at 4 00 for the Convention Hall Program on January 22 1919.

Lincoln High School

Citizens' Forum marks twentieth anniversary celebration

The Citizens' Forum observes its twentieth anniversary at the Metropolitan Baptist Temple with speakers including Prof J R Lee Captain Ernest Larson and Prof Caswell Crews of Western University. Kansas City women are invited to join the anniversary exhibit committee for the 300th Anniversary Landing of the first Negroes. A special meeting at the Y is scheduled for Saturday December 14 at 2 PM.

Citizens’ Forum Metropolitan Baptist Temple J. R, Eb, Lee Ernest Larson Caswell Crews Western University Kansas City C. L. Williams Orchestra W.T. Osborne

Saint Augustine P E Church Sunday Schedule

The regular Sunday services from November 1 through December 31 include Martens and Litany at 11 4. m. Sunday School at 10 a. m. All Saints Day falls on November 1 with Solemn Vespers and Sermon at 7 30.

ST. Augustine P. E

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