Issue Number:29

Date: 02/24/1934

p. 03, c. 03

Church News

Thomas J. Sellers

The Industrial Club of Mount Zion Baptist Church held its regular meeting at the residence of Mrs. Marie Minor of Sixth Street and was entertained by H. J. Jones.

On last Sunday evening, a very interesting program, in observance of National Negro History Week, was presented at Ebenezer B. Y. P. U., of which Mrs. Irma B. Carter is Pres. Miss Genora Newman, group leader No. 1, sponsor ed the program. It was as follows: First fifteen minutes spent in devotionals; Song-Negro National Anthem; Remarks on Negro History-T. J. Sellers; Solo, Mrs. E. D. McCreary; Paper, The Life of Frederick Douglass, Miss Eva Powell; Solo, "Deep River", Miss Evelyn Lightfoot; "Life of Booker T. Washington", Miss Clarice Kelley; Original recitation, Mr. Henry Porter; Remarks, Rev. McCreary.

Last Sunday Ushers' Day was observed at Ebenezer Baptist Church at three p. m. A very interesting program was presented and many ushers from the various churches were present. The Usher Board presented to the church Sunday night, the sum of $25.39, total collection received. Mr. J. S. Kelly is President of the Usher Board and Miss Genora Newman, Secretary.

All members of the "Silver Leaf Club" are asked to be present at their regular meeting, Friday night, at the parsonage. Miss G. Louise Riddick, President; Miss Christine B. Newman, Secretary.

The deacons of the various churches and members of the Baptist Ministers' Conference met Tuesday night at First Baptist Church to discuss plans relative to the "Union Board". Reverand H. E. Williams is President and Rev. C. D. Allen is Secretary.

"Men's Day" will be observed at Shiloh Baptist Church, Sunday, February 25, at eight o'clock. The public is invited to attend.

Eleven members were added to Ebenezer's roll last Sunday. Ten at the morning service and one at night.

Mr. V. R. Winston will have charge of the B. Y. P. U. program next Sunday at Mount Zion, at 7 P. M. The subject for discussion is "In Union There is Strength". All visitors and friends are invited.