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Newspaper
Miami Times
Location
Miami, Florida, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1957
Page
4
Kelly's Chapel reports a large Sunday School attendance with district superintendent Rev. Frank Cambridge in the morning. He preached on Psalm 121:1 and conducted the quarterly conference. WCSC held a monthly meeting. officers to be installed soon. plans set for a June 13 baby contest. Thought for the day invites worship.
Warm Sunday attendance at New Bethel includes Sunday School worship and an inspiring sermon. Three babies christened. guest minister Rev H Clark preached morning, Rev Titus 2:1st verse in evening. No. 1 usher board marks 14th anniversary May 27. pastor’s 10th anniversary June 4-7. Deaconesses program May 26 at Friendship Miami led by Rev C J Burney. Baptismal next Sunday night. Members urged to pay dues to church clerk Mrs Skyles.
Friendship Baptist held an early morning baptism for six candidates followed by Sunday School and a high devotional service. Rev. C. C. McClary spoke on It Is Important to be Baptized and Rev. Wilcox delivered the evening message I Am Ready. Choirs and deaconesses board led the day. visitors included Catherine M. Cogdell of North Carolina.
Rev Hall opened a series on prayer from James 4 2 noting we pray most in trouble and less when things go well. The church prepares for its annual Woman's Day with events including a May 26 tea at 16241 NW 21st Ave Opa Locka sponsored by Mrs Daisy Reid.
Mt Tabor Baptist reports a glorious Sunday with Sunday School led by Sister A L Powell on Abraham and His World. Four baptisms and two joiners, a 5 30 BTU hour, a Protestant lecture by Rev Byrd, and a 7 30 p m service with Bra Hendon. Church tea planned at 1541 NW 64th St May 26. Chicken dinner at 1701 NW 66th St for BTW, delivery line PL 46303. Bro Lee Sallins, director.
Grace Presbyterian at 6895 N W 14th Ave lists pastor Rev James Culmer and clerk Eddie Edwards. Sunday school, morning worship at 6:00 p m and evening worship at 7 30 p m.
The Antioch Baptist church held three baptisms on Sunday morning. Rev B C Scott delivered the message from Joshua 14 12 Move on Higher Grounds. Rev W F Tanner preached an anniversary sermon at 3 pm from Revelation 14 3 And they Sang a New Gong. One new member joined the church and ordination for W T Thomson is set for June 2 at 3 pm.
The Incarnation at 17th Ave and 69th St lists Sunday church school and St Mary's Choir Guild rehearsals. Low Mass and acolyte practice at 4:30 p.m., Evensong and meditation at 8:00 p.m. Friday choir guild events at 8:30 p.m. All Saint Masses at 6:30 a.m. The bishop will attend Sunday Holy Confirmation with a tent and loudspeakers for seating all attendees.
The notice states Ascension Day Thursday with a choral Mass to be held at six in the morning. The brief indicates a religious service time and format for the day.
The St Marys Methodist Sunday School opened at 9 30 am with superintendent Mrs Bertha Adderley and lesson review by H Stewart. The 11 am service featured Rev Harold Stuart from First Husdle John 4 7. The No 1 ushers celebrated their anniversary at 3 30 pm with Southland Singers as guests.
The Church of Christ at 1263 North West 67th Street announces a service led by Pastor L Thompson. Members and visitors are invited to attend prayers and preaching.
On May 26 the Division of Church School Education meets at 10 a.m. to elect officers, followed by Rev. Glenn O. Canfield’s sermon Life Seeking Value at 11. That evening the Jefferson Club, at Fred Palmer’s home 1980 Keystone Blvd North Miami, discusses Are Unitarians historians at 8 15. On May 29 Dr Syvil Marquit will speak on Pitfalls of Psychotherapy at the Miami Community Forum 8 15 p.m.
Mrs Louise B Taylor executive director of the Murrel Branch YWCA will speak at a Baha i sponsored public meeting in Miami Beach at the Black Stone Hotel 8th and Washington on Sunday May 26 at 8 pm She will present Progressive Revelation Dr Jack Kapchan University of Miami psychology professor and Sigma Xi Psi Chi member will address on A Psychology Looks at Religion The event welcomes all races and faiths to attend.
Sunday services at St James AME opened with Sunday School full. Four new members joined Mrs Alma Barkley, Mrs Gloria Ferguson, Mrs Martha Love, Mrs Joel Ingraham. Officers elected include Willie Scott president and Martha Love secretary. The day featured a sermon on The Great Institution and an evening talk on Erect Christianity. The Eureka Board attended. Rev Reddick preached twice as the church mourns Rev J B Blackwell’s mother.
Triumph the Church and Kingdom of God in Christ at 6825 NW 20th Ave hosts a spiritual campaign begun May 14 inviting all nations to seek blessings and eternity. Two sisters and their husbands have been saved. more seek the Holy Ghost. Pastor urged contact with Jesus for healing. Missionary meeting set for Sunday May 26 at 3 p.m. Public invited.
Announcement invites attendance at Cathedral Day at St Peter s A O Church located at 1725 NW 3rd Court on Sunday May 26 at 3 30 p m Rev Canon Charles F Cooper rector with Ruth Strachan chair and Rosalyn Clark co chair plus Nathaniel Rolle as public relations chair for event coverage and coordination
The Temple Baptist baby contest sponsored by the number two ushers boards last Sunday afternoon was a success with Mrs. L. M. Colebrook as MC. Winners were Carl Bryant first Corlette Hart second Shelley Dames third and Jacquelin Cole fourth. Anniversary services end Sunday night with a joint choir variety concert. Rev. J. A. Poitier and the congregation lead the Friday service at 8 o'clock. Members are reminded of the anniversary promise.
Elder J A Wagner president of the South Atlantic Conference visited Bethany SDA to lead Sabbath School and deliver a sermon on Who shall separate us from the love of Christ. Hands were laid on H Larrimore O Bass P Rahming and H Black during the ordination service. Bethany Junior Academy commencements to be held May 26 at 7 30 pm in the academy auditorium 5095 NW 25th Ave inviting friends.
Metropolitan A M E services begin with Sunday School led by Mrs. D J Madison. The pastor promises engaging sermons and invites hearts to welcome the Holy Spirit. A teen-age choir program is set for 4 PM, with rehearsal for choir No 2 at 8 PM Wednesday.
Daily and Sunday masses listed for St Francis Xavier at 4th Ave and 16th Terr with church phone FR 1424. Emergency details or additional notes are not provided in the readable text.
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