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Newspaper
Philadelphia Tribune
Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1912
Page
2
The First African Baptist Church held its Sunday services with a large, engaged congregation. Holy Communion was observed in the afternoon. The church appeared vibrant and alive in the familiar surroundings.
Howard A. Fisher oversees a large exodus of church members leaving the city for summer. The pastor spent several days in Lynchburg Virginia last week. W. D. O. visited the church on business and our source notes Brother Fisher as clerk of the trustees. Fisher was raised in the church and appears to have few peers in devotion and leadership.
Faithful gather at Creditt Chapel on Federal Street for both morning and evening services led by Pastor Robert H. Pierce. Sermons covered Matt 6 14 and Heb 11 25. Visitors note Julia Parrish and Sara J Williams as names connected to recent church life.
Eden Baptist Church invites parishioners as Rev J Thomas leads the Communion service at 3 p.m. Florence Griffin’s family seeks prayers as J Crump and her daughter remain ill in hospital. Church reports commendable work under Rev Thomas.
The Baptist Ministers Conference met at 1 P M in Union Baptist Church on last Monday with visiting ministers welcomed. Rev Wilcher of Sharon Hill Pa resigned to take a Newark N J charge. Four services at Pinn Memorial Church drew strong attendance. Rev Scott delivered sermons and Sunday School and Communion were conducted. Special offerings exceeded expectations while 8 J M Brock and workers aided. Friday prayer meeting and next Sunday Children’s Day events are announced. sick listed are Mrs Lettie F Kelly Mrs Katie Morton and Mrs Sarah Sutton.
St Luke's A M E Church Lom bard street above 19th reports a lively Sunday with morning and evening sermons. Four united the church as it prepares for Conference. They anticipate the pastor's return on Sunday June 9 for morning and evening services. His 8 P M sermon theme will be The Four lists.
Ward A M E Church announces farewell for Rev H Waters after a long term. Services Sunday morning and a 3 PM service at John Wesley M E Church with his choir and congregation. The farewell sermon and Lord's Supper will be part of the observance.
The article notes Sabbath services at the First African Presbyterian Church. The pastor preached to the congregation on the subject Who Are the Pure in Heart. Communion followed in the evening with appropriate music.
Sree a Seaton remains active each Wednesday, continuing a regular schedule noted in community notices. The brief item emphasizes ongoing Wednesday activity without additional context or events.
At 10:45 a.m. Pastor preaches The Bruised Reed focusing on frailty and renewal, likening bruised reeds to individuals and urging light to be trimmed by God. By 7:45 p.m. the Fourth Quarterly Conference is reported with strong treasuries and improved receipts, noting the steady work of trustees and stewards. June 9th resumes with topics Neither Left Forsaken and The Yoke of Christ.
Sunday services at Mt. Pisgah A M E Church drew large crowds. Prof. Wright delivered a fine morning sermon and Rev. Arnett preached a Seabee felt sermon in the evening. Sunday School met at 2 40 PM with Children’s music practice. Collection and receipts described as fine. Children’s Day noted for June 9.
Mt Pisgah A M E Mission on Colorado streets schedules preaching at 11 A M 8 P M and Sunday School at 2 P M. The congregation will close its year Tuesday night turning over the treasury and thanking the pastor Rev J W Randolph D D as many ministers and citizens are invited free.
Sunday services were uplifting with a splendid sermon by Deacon Stiles and a lively Sunday School. Superintendent Gale and the teaching staff were commended for punctual attendance. chorister Dennis considers church service ministry. Trustees gratefully received $11.25 from The Do Something Circle as the Leaguers prepare next week’s activities. A mass meeting is set for Tuesday evening June 11 at the church inviting all members and well wishers.
Central Presbyterian Church announces Rev J B Reeve will preach at 11 am and 8 pm on Sunday. Sunday School at 12 30 pm. Christian Endeavor and a church meeting at 10 am.
A list of new appointments across A U M P churches in New Jersey Delaware and Pennsylvania with Rev. leaders named for St Matthew Mt Zion Mt Plymontly St Luke John Wesley John Wesley and other congregations including Wilmington Camden Philadelphia and Atlantic City. The notices mention Rev J W Brown Rev J Cooper Rev B B Fisher Rev M J Jones Rev N F Wilson Rev Peter Brookins Rev J J Howell Rev J H Howell Rev Isaac Hovington Rev D A Hall Rev S A Coleman Rev J A Fletcher Rev Wm T Giles and missionary roles across city missions and county missions.
Elmwood notes report noonday meetings led by Collett at the A M E Church and a Sunday visit by Leroy West Philadelphia. Rev J Mee has been ill but is improving. Local families including Cowdery, W Wright, and Stewart attend services. Rev Chare Williams preaches at the Baptist church. a missionary mass meet is noted. Mrs Stanie Dorsey is linked to the Davie family from Clearview. H D Lowther plans a farewell sermon. Elmwood A M E Sunday School to host Childrens Day program Sunday afternoon.
The editor reflects on memory as a divine, indelible faculty shaping life both now and in the afterlife. By guarding present actions to be noble and pleasant to recall, believers like the Thessalonians prove memory as a friend, guiding happiness in this life and beyond.
Bible readings listed by chapter and verse sequence including Deuteronomy Psalms Matthew Luke John Acts Romans Philippians and Ecclesiastes with multiple cross references for devotion. It reads like a liturgical catalog of passages for study and reflection.
A Minnesota pastor praises Christian Endeavor and recalls leading youths to join the society. He notes its growth, the coming installation of officers, and its missionary value while acknowledging the lack of a local society but faith in God's will for its future.
The article reviews Luke Chapter Six lessons from Jesus words on obedience faith and grace. It discusses not just belief but doing the will of God and avoiding mere profession. It cites related scripture from Matthew John Romans Ephesians Hebrews and Proverbs to illustrate living faith and practical piety.
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