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Newspaper
Miami Times
Location
Miami, Florida, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1957
Page
3
Donald Moore chairman of the Dade County Assembly of the Baha i Faith will speak at the Miami Baha i Center 137 M lth Ave at 7 45 p m Sunday May 5 His subject Faith and Certitude All races and faiths invited to attend
Temple Baptist will hold normal morning and evening services with both choirs and ushers. The Missionary Society and Willing Workers' Club contest closes with a spicy program at 3 30 pm. Parents urged to aid in sending children to rehearsals for the Mother's program. teachers assist with the kids.
The service day opened with Sunday School and featured morning and evening messages. The pastor preached on Knock on Every Door from Revelation 3 20, with the choir and usher boards contributing music and oversight. Visitors were warmly welcomed, notably Mrs Leslie Ross of Thomasville Ga, and all unregistered guests were invited to return.
Mt Calvary held its fourth Lord's Day in April with a 9 45 a m Sunday School led by Supt Grady Mann. At 11 a m the pastor preached on St Luke 2 14 and at 7 p m worship was opened by Deacon Murphy and Deacon Johnson. The pastor preached a soul warming sermon and many visitors attended.
St Marys Methodist Sunday School observed Men s Day with superintendent Mrs Betha Adderley in charge. Dr Yaeger preached from St Matthew 10716 and a male chorus performed. The 7 pm devotion, led by the pastor, featured a spicy program with speakers and soloists.
The Rev. Glenn O. Canfield of the First Unitarian Church on Dixie Highway at SW 29th Road will preach the third in a series on Modern Concepts of God. Sunday May 5 at 11 a.m. the topic is Man's Own Powers. The Liberty Religious Youth group meets at the church Sunday May 5 at 6 30 p.m. Various weekly activities include a drama workshop on Tuesday and Thursday at 8 15 p.m. a ceramics class at 6140 SW 79th Court on Tuesday evenings and choir and dance orchestra rehearsals on Thursday and Friday evenings.
Reverend J N Byrd guided a blessed Mt Tabor Baptist service with a 11am prayer led by Deacon Nelson Shine. Easter eggs funded by a $10 donation from Sister Mabel Daniels, tribute to Dennis Daniels. BTU discussed A Christian Social Order and Sister A L Powell led the Bible quiz. At 7pm a sermon on Christ is the Foundation of the Home.
Mrs Gladys Smith Lavenia Jamison and Ruby Alfred joined St James A M E as full members last Sunday. Dr D A Russel led the North Miami District confence with two sermons. A new President's Council was formed with C Porter president Willie Scott vice president Margaret McMillian secretary Prince Hepburn assistant secretary and E Wallace treasurer. Choir No 1 will sing Sunday morning under Joe Harris president L Poitier director. Holy Eucharist will be administered during both services. The pastor is expected to preach great sermons Sunday and night. The Gospel Chorus will perform at the event. Bro Anthony Johnson president. Parents are urged to send children to Junior Church Tuesday May 7 at 5 pm. All are invited to worship Sunday.
Bennie Crum announced a three day training program sponsored by Watchtower Bible and Tract Society of New York to be held May 10 12 at Pinellas High School Clearwater The local congregation minister spoke at the Kingdom Hall last night emphasizing accurate knowledge and active preaching as essential to spiritual life with quotes from scripture and encouragement by notable members Charles Johnson Sr reported.
The Greater Bethel AME Church held its Second Quarterly Conference led by Rev. N C Bradley with presiding elder Rev W B Coffey organizing. Baptisms, five marriages, three deaths, and a 17 member gain marked the event.
A parish notice lists mass times for St Francis Xavier at NW Fourth Avenue and 16th Terrace with a contact phone number FR 9 1424 for parish details and schedules.
The Triumph Church held a 10:00 am session led by the superintendent on Genesis 1 2 and the Book of Beginnings. The lesson emphasized creation, sin, redemption, worship and family, urging readers to begin anew with God as in the beginning. A Pentecostal meeting is ongoing in Brownsville with Sister G Williams as conductor.
Mt Sinai Baptist notes active Sunday School with eager attendance and interest. Rev Polite delivered A Closer Walk With God, followed by a 46th anniversary sermon at St Paul Baptist led by Rev A C McQueen. Rev Thomas spoke on What Wilt Thou Have Me To Do and members praised loyalty. BTU services urged attendees to join in fast moving worship.
Bethany Bethany S D A reports Temperance Day led by Elder R B Campbell stressing health and abstaining from excess. The talk highlights diet water exercise sunlight rest air and mental balance as Christian duties for well being. Bethany Junior Academy announces its annual school closing May 20 at 8 pm with tickets selling this weekend.
Grace Presbyterian at 6895 N W 14th Ave lists Sunday School 9 30 a m Morning worship 11 a m Westminister Fellowship 6 p m Evening Worship 7 30 p m with Rev James Culmer pastor and Eddie Edwards clerk.
New Bethel Baptist held a landmark Woman's Day with chairmen Mrs. Margaret Newbold and Mrs. W. K. Smith. Speakers included Mrs. Beatrice Waldron and Mrs. Susie C. Holly. States Rally donations totaled 1,182.99 with participants from North and South Carolina, Alabama, Florida, and Georgia. Three people joined the church.
Ebenezer Methodist reports a timely sermon by Rev L Scott Allen editor of Central Christian Advocate at Sunday service. The pastor and family move into a new parsonage at 2110 NW 60th St this week with fundraising toward the home. Upcoming events include a straw ride May 11 to Ray Reid residence and a church dinner May 18 with delivery option and varied menu.
Fr E S Clarke Jr vicar at 17th Ave and 69th Street announces Sunday services with Solemn Sung Mass at 11 and youth confirmations. Weekly rehearsals by St Marys Choir Guild and Acolyte practice, Evensong and meditation, with weekday choir events and All Saints Holy Day mass at 6 30 a.m. Mrs Margaret Jones thanks attendees of last Monday night’s Night of Games.
Monday night May 6 marks the minction of a baby contest and fashion show. Families are invited to attend to admire outfits and support their favorite babies in the competition.
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