27 Jan 1912
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Newspaper
Philadelphia Tribune
Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1912
Page
1
A fragmentary church report describes activities at Central Presbyterian Lombard Street led by Rev J B Reeve with youth and Sunday school attendance, a Y M C A service, and charity efforts. Wesley M E Church hosts revival meetings, Sunday school, and strong singing with focus on prayer, alms, and support for sick members. References to Revivals, collections, and attendance indicate ongoing religious activity and community outreach.
Fragmented OCR reads a church service and sermon with stray phrases about world affairs. Mentions Sunday school attendance and a Philadelphia concert, then references a county poster and a famous concert second part, but details are unclear.
The Rev. A. Markland Taylor preached a well received morning sermon before a large crowd at Pinn Memorial Baptist Church. Two new members joined after the evening service as the church reported strong attendance and an active prayer meeting upcoming with a dollar offering to support a good work.
Attendance at First African Baptist Church Sixteenth and Christian streets was strong for morning and evening services. Rev. Dr. Creditt preached the funeral of Mrs. Brown after the evening service. Friday prayer meetings draw large crowds and praise for the congregation. A mammoth event for the pastor is planned on February 29 led by Sister Kezia Watkins.
The Creditt Baptist Chapel at 1735 Federal Street announces its formal opening on the first Sunday in February with all day services and several prominent ministers expected. Attendance was strong last Sabbath, with revival energy noted in the Sabbath school and support from Miss Keene and Jones.
Eden Baptist Church held a Sunday service with pastor Thoms Morne delivering a Bible themed message. The sermon explored a theme of happiness for those not condemned and referenced biblical phrases to emphasize moral discernment.
An Ardmore service at Hill Zion Baptist Church featured Rev. T Welcher and Rev. Dr. Hill praising a man of many gifts as he joined the church. The audience heard singing and spiritual remarks as the baptismal rite proceeded.
A fragment notes Rev. Irae Recardes preaching at St Luke's A M E Church located on street above Nineteenth. The report mentions morning services and a sermon given by the pastor.
At Shiloh Baptist Church Williamsport Pa evangelist Rev Theodore Hawkins from Philadelphia led a union revival with Bethel Zion and Shiloh. Eleven were added by baptism or restoration and new Sunday school officers will be installed next Sunday.
Rev Y Orcett reports ongoing revival meetings at Mt Pisgah A M Church and M E Church Pisgah with 31 conversions through Sunday Feb 21. Attendance and offerings rise as services continue through the week.
The Antioch Baptist Church report notes Rev TB Brae delivering a sermon on Ezekiel 37 3 Son of man can these bones live The piece mentions a quick recovery wish for Ceasch Eton HE Pa and references an upcoming fourth Sunday When the children’s sermon is planned and Sunday evening activities are described as a longer session
The First African Presbyterian Church announces Sunday services at 10 45 A M with preaching by Rev John W Lee D D and a Wednesday prayer meeting at 8.00 PM The Henry Highland Garnet Literary Society meets Thursday evening The Brotherhood meets Friday evening The pastor and visiting speakers address religious topics and the choir provides music Our next Sunday schedule includes sermons by Rev Dr J W Yee in the morning on The Intensity of the True Christian Welfare and in the evening Some Phases of the Men and Religion Movement with special music by Mrs Flory Lewis Maker.
A note lists Bethany Mission at Bethany Missionee near 16th Street with Rev P F Matthew as pastor. Sunday School at 3 pm and endeavor at 7 20 pm. A man named on the Ho stop appears to be invited. Church and school services are advertised.
Obareh the pastor of St Mark A U M Y presides as rites herald a wedding. The Union Church plans a future event as a young man George Cole drives Sabbath school growth and church upbuilding amid community plans.
The Philadelphia Tribune proposes the Real Estate page as a solution to housing thousands in a crowded city. The feature highlights opportunities, tips, and listings to help readers find space and plan for expanding urban living.
A garbled OCR fragment lists names and contact cues for church trustees including H. H. Lowther and G. Batter, with stray street references and a Locust contact line. The readable items suggest a church governance notice or directory entry with incomplete address data.
The piece argues biography as moral fuel, praising Christ’s life and the sacrifices of great missionaries. It cites Paul, Luther, Wesley, Livingstone, Carey, Judson, Paton, Moffatt, Brainerd, Martyn, and others as sources of inspiration, urging study of their devotion to spread the gospel.
Bible readings cited from Isaiah Matthew Luke Acts Romans First and Second Corinthians Ephesians Hebrews and Peter showing chapters verses and themes for worship guidance and study. Includes references to viii for correlation and parallel passages across Testaments.
A speaker praises Christian Endeavor as essential to church life bridging Sunday school and church membership. They compare it to industrial education, call it a practical school of the church, and commend its service focus loyalty to the denomination and Jesus Christ.
A fragmented prose poem evokes a moonlit scene with a distant belfry and grave, referencing Serra and milhiy labors love. It sketches lonely owls, a cold moon, and bells that call then fade as prayers rise to God. The tone hints at loss, faith, and memorial vigil under a silver night sky.
Fragmentary sermon text discusses Mary’s humility and Jesus’s early life in Luke and Isaiah. It links circumcision, offering, and redemption to the prophesied salvation and threefold believer salvation in Christ. It references verses from Luke, Matthew, Acts, Thessalonians, Titus, and Isaiah to frame redemption, waiting for the Lord, and the coming kingdom.
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