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Newspaper

Miami Times

Location

Miami, Florida, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1956

Page

8

Sunday Services Highlight Baptist and Unitarian Gatherings

The Kxit NDSHIP Baptist Church reported a day of devotions with Rev. J K Bryant and Rev Burney, three baptisms, and welcoming visitors. The Unitarian Church announced a Sunday service by Rev. Canfield on Service is Our Middle Name, plus charity drives and a community forum on December 5.

Unitarian Service Committee First Unitarian Church Dixie Highway S.W. 29Th Road Zenn O. Canfield France Japan Ministry of Education Cambodia Dade County Tuberculosis Association Miami Community Forum Rev Canfield

Love Feast at Metropolitan A M E Church Sunday Services

Metropolitan A M E invites all to Friday night Love Feast at 8 with high spiritual and moral services all day Sunday. Teen-age Choir and Choir No. 2 will render music. two sermons by the pastor. Children in Sunday School asked to meet Friday at 4 30 for Christmas exercises. please pay conference claims.

J. K. Bryant Burney Christ No. 2 No. 1 Sis. Sherffield T. H. McKlvell Allen Hurst C. J. Burney Claudia Wilson

Mt Calvary Sunday School Opens with Wide Spirit

Mt Calvary opened its Sunday School at 9 45 a m with all classes in regular order. Devotion at 11 45 followed by a great pastor sermon on Disobedient Woman. Sunshine Band program at 3 p m and BTU at 5 30 with two individuals present. Evening worship featured Brother Stephen and a sermon from 2 Corinthians 5 17.

Sunshine Band BTU Stephen

Baha I Assembly Speaker to Address World Peace Talk

Jesse Alexander of Tampa will chair a Miami Beach talk on The Baha i Faith and World Peace at 8 p m Saturday December 1 at the Delano Hotel corner 17th and Collins Miami Beach All races and faiths invited The Florida Baha i state convention follows Sunday December 2 at Telon Hotel where the National Convention will be elected Also a regular meeting on Religion Progresses will be held 7 45 p m Sunday at the Baha i Center 137 NW 11th Ave

Jesse Alexander Tampa Delano Hotel 17Th Collins Miami Beach Florida Telon Wilmette 11Th Ave

Temple Baptist Rally Sparks Church Events

Temple Baptist members marched to the clerk's office to start a pew rally and plan to keep the momentum with a Sunday Covenant meeting at 11 a.m. Senior chair Mrs. A Newbold and director Mr. R Hepburn sponsor a 3:30 p.m. program followed by Lord's Supper and a joint choir at 7 p.m.

Covenant A. Newbold R. Hepburn

Grace Presbyterian Church Service Schedule

Grace Presbyterian at 6895 N W 14th Ave lists Rev James Culmer as pastor and Eddie Edwards as clerk. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. morning worship at 11:00 a.m. Westminster Fellowship 6:00 p.m. Evening worship 7:30 p.m.

N.W 14Th Ave James Culmer Eddie Edwards

Daily Sunday Holy Days Service Times

The notice lists morning services at 7 8 and 8 30 a.m. indicating a Sunday schedule for religious observances. It mentions Holy Days and suggests multiple service options. Local church(es) may host different times for congregants across the morning.

Woman's Day Underscored at Mt Sinai Baptist in Joyful Report

The service praised by Mt Sinai Baptist notes a warm Woman's Day with praise for Speaker Mrs Johnnie Patton and leaders Mrs Linnie Carey and Mrs Katie Youngblood. Visitors and ex-members joined BTU and chorus as the church raised 1739.28 in offerings led by captains D Benson and E Smith.

David Baker St. Paul Methodist Church Lula Moran Johnnie Y. Patton BTU M. Roberts Linnie Carey Katie Youngblood

Mt Tabor Baptist Set Forth Glorious Sunday Services

Sunday at Mt Tabor Baptist opened with 9 30 a m Sunday School led by Sister Ann J Hudson on The Prodigal Son. Baptismal rites followed with Godparents named and three new members added. Evening sermons featured Rev C C Sug and Rev I L Wilcox with junior ushers and choir.

Ann J. Hudson A. L. Powell A. Awlford Mary Lee Woodson Frank Deshazier Cora Maxwell Hattie Mae Lockett Tallahassee Yvonne Delores Barnes Pallbearers Brownsville Mt. Tabor Thomas Rolle Mabel Roberts L. M. Byrd Kingw.ood Heard

Rev Ferguson Returns as St Matthew Pastor

Rt Rev H B Shaw resumes Rev A H Ferguson at St Matthew AME Zion Church after the South Florida conference in Gainesville November 2025. Ferguson helped secure the 1957 meeting in Miami. about 500 delegates are expected. He is reported doing fine with church work and prayers for good health.

St. Matthew Ame Zion H. B. Shaw A. H. Ferguson St. Matthew South Florida Gainesville Ferguson Miami

Trinity Wesleyan Methodist Church Board Meeting 1956

Board of Trustees meeting on November 26 1956 dealt with Rev. Herbert R Johnsons death and appointed Rev George E Johnson temporary pastor He led a church saving loan of over 1000 to avert a crisis and will head a fundraising drive to finish the unfinished church and attract younger members A bylaw set and registry planned with activities including dances announced soon and inviting Methodists to support the church

James Dean, Jr Phyllis Andrews Howard Hepburn Sam Lewis George E. Johnson Herbert R. Johnson Thomas J. Jordan James Dean Jr Trinity Wesleyan Methodist Church Wesleyan Methodist Church Conference

Church of the Incarnation Schedule Of Services

The Church of the Incarnation at Cor 17th Ave and 69th St lists a 11:00 am Young People’s Service and 5:30 pm Solemn Evensong with 7:30 pm Evensong. Jr Choir Rehearsals Tuesday 4:30 pm and Thursday 8:00 pm. Wednesday and Friday choir activities plus 6:30 am acolyte practice and meditation sessions. Masses on all Saints and Holy Days. Confirmation instruction for children begins Sunday Dec 2 at 5:30 pm and adults on Wednesday Dec 5 at 8:00 pm.

AZUC LOW Ma&gs Thursda Jr

Reception for Fr Elisha Clark by Woman's Auxiliary

Last Sunday afternoon the congregation hosted a reception for Fr. and Mrs. Elisha Clark. The program was sponsored by the Woman's Auxiliary with Rev. H. E. S. Reeves delivering opening remarks and speakers including Rev. Theodore Gibson rector of Christ Church Coconut Grove Ven J. E. Culmer rector of St. Agnes Mrs. Hazel Saunders Mrs. Winnie Cleare Mad dox Little Miss and Sheba Martin who also served as mistress of ceremonies. Thelma McPhee sang with Cassandra Hanna and William Hanna plus Clarence Moss offering violin solos. Fr. Clarke gave closing remarks.

Elisha Clark Woman's Auxiliary H. E. S. Reeves Theodore Gibson Christ Church, Coconut Grove J. E. Culmer St. Agnes Church Hazel Saunders Winnie Cleare Miss Maddox Sheba Martin Thelma McPhee Cassandra Hanna William Hanna Little Clarence Moss Fr. Clarke

New Junior Choir Seeks a Few More Members

Our newly organized Junior Choir is busy practicing for the Christmas season. There is still room for a few more young people.

Choir Seeks Bass and Tenor Voices at Local Parish

The Senior Men's Choir needs two more bass voices and two tenors. If you can carry a tune, speak with your priest on or before Friday nights. It is an honor to sing in your church choir.

Sunday School Teachers Needed by Church Leader

The superintendent Mrs Outen appeals for volunteers to join the Sunday School faculty. She frames it as a real opportunity to serve in the Master’s vineyard and asks, Can you afford to miss it.

Confirmation class opens Wednesday night to grow to sixty four

A confirmation class opens Wednesday night with a goal of enrolling sixty four members to reach a total of four hundred in the program. The effort asks everyone to contribute to meet the target and succeed.

Our Every Member Canvas Progressing Nicely

Our workers report a steady canvass with many new faces. Some attendees have no church ties, and several prospects are seen for baptism.

Social and Religious Club Tea at Church Sunday Afternoon

The Social and Religious Club invites members to a tea on Sunday afternoon at the church. Attendees are encouraged to attend and enjoy light refreshments in a friendly gathering.

Sick List Names Reported in Community Notice

Members on the sick list include Mrs. Estella Gibson of 1761 NW 63rd St and A. Glenn Kelly of 1786 NW 69th Terr. The notice urges reporting the sick to the priest.

Estella Gibson 63Rd St A. Glenn Kelly

Communion for the Sick Scheduled After Mass on Wednesdays

The church will administer Communion for the sick on Wednesday mornings after Mass. Advance notice to the priest is required before the service.

Next Sunday Turkey Dinners After Service

After church service next Sunday, turkey dinners will be served at the church hall. The price is one dollar with all receipts supporting the building fund.

New Hymnals and Calendar Presented to Church

The church received several hymnals and a Christian Year Calendar presented by assistant minister Deacon H. E. S. Reeves and the congregation offers thanks for the gifts.

H. E. S. Reeves

Corporate Communion Sunday Calls Men and Boys to Attend

On Sunday December 2 the first Sunday in Advent is observed as Corporate Communion Sunday for men and boys of the church. The congregation urges every male communicant to be present and not miss the service.

Also Mentioned on This Page

AN Leite Mae Oe Boanit First Unitarian Kxit Ndship Baptist H. M. Salmon MT. Calvary E. M. Thomas Ruthie Lee Mincey Baha’i Assembly Temple Baptist L. A. Thompson Grace Presbyterian Westminister Fello ST. Francis Xavier 4Th Ave MT. Sinai Baptist S. A. Thomas D. B MT. Tabor Baptist Pastor Melen A. Franklin Rev. Ferguson ALL Trinity Wesleyan Methodist Church the Board of Trustee’s Church of the Incarnation 17Th Ave 69Th Street Church OF Christ F. L. Thomp N.W. Sith St
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