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Newspaper

Miami Times

Location

Miami, Florida, United States of America

Date

Apr 23, 1955

Page

4

Greater New Bethel Sunday School Services Recap

Dist Supt Ross presided at Sunday School with Rev Lang delivering the lesson It was followed by 11 am devotional by Deacons Reed and Williams The No 2 choir led songs and the usher board 1 provided change A holy message came from Rev Lang on John 9 14 It is Good to be Here At 3 pm No 3 usher board hosted and a meal was served Later at 7 pm Deacons Ross and Clement led the devotional No 2 usher board organized a spiritual high song service Rev M S Smith from Alabama preached on Matthew 6 9 Praying and What For The day closed with praise and thanks Pastor W K Smith and companion returned home reporter Sis S L Davis.

Supt. Ross Lang Reed Williams Jesus God Ross Clement Usher Board M. S. Smith Alabama Smith Sis. S. L. Davis W. K. Smith

Easter Services and Church Events at Incarnation

The Church of the Incarnation reports rich Easter and Low Sunday services led by William Hanna with a strong choir. Baptisms occurred, the Woman's Auxiliary hosted a corporate communion, and St. Theresa Guild presented a program. The Baby Contest is set for April 25 in Fort Lauderdale. Fr. Lambert L. Sands leads. building fund assessments remain unpaid.

William Hanna St. Theresa Guild South Florida Ft. Lauderdale Levi Johnson

Temple Baptist Sunday Services and Concert Recap

Temple Baptist Church lists Sunday School at 9 30 a m and Morning Worship at 11 00 a m Evening Worship at 7 15 p m Training Union at 5 30 p m A concert by Rev A H Ferguson and Mrs Ferguson drew a large crowd with Ferguson a lyric tenor trained in New York and Mrs Ferguson a trained elocutionist Gladys McFord accompanied on piano E J Pieze served as MC The pastor officers and members thank the committee Atlantic Furniture Co and all contributors The usual Sunday services and a Thanksgiving program by the Order of Love and Charity at 3 p m are announced The public is invited

Pulpit Aid Club A. H. Ferguson Temple Ferguson New York James Weldon Johnson Gladys McFord Miami E. J. Pieze M.C Atlantic Furniture Co Order of Love and Charity

Antioch Baptist Sunday Service Notes

Antioch Baptist Sunday School convened at 9 30 a m led by Supt Miss Albertha Jones with lesson on Rehoboam King of Judah. Morning devotional at 11 by Deacon Summersett. BTU at 5 30 pm discussed loyalty to the church. evening service featured Rev A M McDonald topic God Providence and Just II Chronicles 11 14. Rev O W Foster pastor.

Albertha Jones M. J. Summersett Foster BTU Rachel Pratt C. Miller H. L. Landry A. M. McDonald O. W Foster A. L. Johnson

Sunday School Opens At St. Paul A. M. E.

The St. Paul A. M. E. Sunday School opened with Mrs. L. W. Sands as superintendent and teachers present. The lesson on Rehoboam King of Judah was reviewed by the pastor, with two visitors. The No. 1 choir led the morning service and Rev. L. H. Davis delivered the message. A soul stirring fellowship followed. Easter program Sunday night featured children and junior choir with strong attendance. Barbara Sands, reporter.

L. W. Sands No. One L. H. Davis T. C. Kelly Barbara Sands

Bethune Choir at Ebenezer Sunday

The Bethune Cookman College concert choir will perform at Ebenezer Methodist Church this Sunday April 24 at 11 a.m. Fans know them from the ABC broadcast each Sunday at 10:30 a.m. Attend to hear the group praised for singing excellence.

Bethune Cookman College Ebenezer Methodist Church ABC

St James A M E United in Rival Revival Night

St James A M E invites worshipers for a Sunday night close to a yearly rivalry with Mt Tabor Baptist. Rev J N Byrd of Mt Tabor preaches. The church seeks volunteers for a blood drive and ushers training for youths aged five to twelve while reporting seven baptisms and new members.

Mt. Tabor Baptist Church Jams Congregation of St. James Classie Porter Christine Johnson Michael Jerome Taylor Nathalee Elizabeth Clark Ralph McCloud Mildred Johnson Fred Garrett Reddick Bishop Gibbs Melbourne Deland

Mt Sinai Methodist Easter Drive Gratitude Message

Mt Sinai Methodist reports a high Sunday with record church school attendance led by Supt. Michael. Pastor W E Clark delivered uplifting morning and evening sermons. Thanks go to Maria Belvin for $5 and to Mr and Mrs Steward and friends for Easter drive contributions.

Brother Michael Maria Belvin Steward W. E. Clark B. Fernandez

Baha I Assembly Sets Ridvan Garden Party

The Baha is of Greater Miami will host a Ridvan Garden Party at 3 p.m. Sunday at Mr. and Mrs. William Bethel 5485 NW 26th St. Gay Rodriguez will speak on God Passes By. The public is invited.

Greater Miami Ridvan William Bethel Gay Rodriguez Huancayo Peru Baha’u’llah Christ

Unitarian Church April 24 Events include luncheon and talk

After the 11 a.m. service, First Unitarian Church hosts a Sunday School covered dish luncheon for parents and children. At 8:15 p.m. Coral Gables group meets at Alex Horn’s home. The Philosophy Workshop final session led by Dr Edith Schipper also occurs at 8:15 p.m. on April 24.

First Unitarian Church Coral Gables Coconut Grove Alex Horn Trevine Edith Schipper

Matthews to Speak at Trinity CME Church

Clifford R. Matthews Sr. will speak at Trinity CME Church on Sunday May 1. His sermon titled The Church's Responsibility to its Youth focuses on youth guidance and church duty. Matthews is a Fisk University graduate who studied at Tuskegee Institute and the International Institute of Human Relations in New York.

Clifford R. Matthews, Sr Trinity Cme NW 5Th Court Fisk University Tuskegee State A and I University International Institute of Human Relations New York

Mt Sinai Baptist Delegates Attend Florida Church Session

Mt Sinai Baptist Church sent several delegates week of April 4 10 to the 76th annual General Baptist State Convention of Florida held in Jacksonville with auxiliaries. The youth singing group won the State Banner. Mrs Bessie Bethune and Elizabeth Mack received Religious Training School certificates. tragedy touched the church as Rev Mr Thomas's sister in law Miss Lugenia Shields died April 1 Great Beyond. Mrs Thomas attended the funeral in Philadelphia. Rev S A Thomas pastor D B reporter.

Mt. Sinai Jacksonville Thomas Lugenia Shields Heavenly Father

Mt Calvary Baptist Church Services Report

Mt Calvary Baptist Sunday School convened 9 30 a m with Bro Grady Mann presiding. Morning worship at 11 featured a sermon on working while it is day. Rev Henderson of Albany Ga preached in the evening from Nehemiah 4 6. Usher board No 2 served all day. Deacons led devotions morning and evening. Dinner served in the kitchen. Reporter E M Kendrick Pastor Rev E M Thomas.

Grady Mann Jesus Henderson Albany Mt. Calvary E. M. Kendrick E. M. Thomas

St Paul A M E Announces Men's Day Rally in Miami

The St Paul A M E Sunday School opened with 150 teachers and scholars led by Lucile Baker. Rev J L Jackson of Atlanta preached at the morning service, followed by a ground breaking for the church parsonage rebuilt after a fire. The church plans a standout Men’s Day on April 24 with speakers E F P Brigham and Arrington, and Coconut Grove male chorus guest.

Lucile Baker J. L. Jackson Atlanta St. Paul Miami Curtis Lewis E. F. P. Brigham Atty. Arrington Coconut Grove

Mt Tabor Baptist Sunday Rally At 1842 NW 65th St

Mt Tabor Baptist held a full Sunday program beginning with Sunday School led by Helen A Franklin. Reports from delegates Ophelia Bruton and Yvonne Moon. Mother’s Day committee named. baptism and fellowship services followed led by Rev J N Byrd. Rev Henderson of Albany preached on Building the walls with a willing mind. Five joined, one restored. Rev Byrd elected to state convention board. BTU featured discussions and a convention report by Shirley Ann Powell. Evening services and gospel fellowship continued with guest preacher from Nazarene. Rev Byrd and congregation to join St James AME at 7:30 p.m. at 1842 NW 65th St.

Helen A. Franklin Sylvester Bruton Ophelia Bruton Yvonne Moon Bruton Willie Bruton Juanita Grant Ruth Wooten Catherine Dingle J. N. Byrd Sawyer Johnson Byrd W. H. Henderson Albany Richard Powell Jacksonville BTU Sis Ethel Cantrell Mary Robinson Sis. Cantrell Shirley Ann Powell C. E. Pendry Church of the Nazarene A. J. Reddick St. James Ame Helen Franklin

James E Scott Community Activities Schedule

The James E. Scott Community Association lists weekly activities at Liberty Square and Bethune Elementary. Programs include day care, arts and crafts, ceramics, photography, youth clubs, doll making, and boxing with hours ranging 3:30 to 9:30 p.m. for various groups and ages. Activities target Brownsville and nearby neighborhoods with contact number 7-7289 for information.

Liberty Square Opera Jesca 15Th Avenue Brownsville Bethune Elementary School Ng A . m. Omemaking Tage Liberty ‘Sq Ofuare Mquene Antietam

Also Mentioned on This Page

Pas Greater New Bethel THE Church OF the Incarnation Lambert L. Sands Church OF Christ N.W. 67Th St F. L. Thompson Temple Baptist Antioch Baptist ST. Paul A. M. E Bethune Choir Ebenezer ST. James A. M. E Hallandale Baha’i Assembly First Unitarian Trinity C. M. E MT. Sinai Baptist MT. Calvary Baptist ST. Paul A.M.E ST. Francis Xavier N.W 4Th Ave 16Th Enals MT. Tabor Baptist C. A's James E. Scott Community Association Mother’s Club Group Lawyers Apartment
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