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The Indianapolis Recorder, July 16, 1949—7 “GO TO SUNDAY SCHOOL” DRIVE SPONSORED BY THE INDIANAPOLIS RECORDER AND CITY PASTORS

Baptists Meet Importance of Sunday School

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yonng-adlult girls. The Matrons, met with the theme “.Step Up” during which Ucv. J. J. Overstreet. Indianapolis, spoke on “Step Up In Partnership With God”. The evening session was devoted to music. The Red Circle and Sunshine Bands provided the music. Mi:s Isabel! Lynch, presiden of the sponsoring group, delivered an address. Miss Goldie Thomas also delivered an address. The Matrons’ scs.ion early Wednesday morning was addressed b. Rev. W. H. Robinson. "The State of the Country ait relates to the Negro and other minority groups” was discussed b., Rev. Jackson, chairman of the In terracial Commission. Follow ing Rev. Jacksons address the delegates joined in a panel dis cus ion of the topic. QU:er speakers appearing at the sesison were Dr. J. R. McMichael New York; Dr. Howard J. Baum gartel, Dr. Joseph C. Carroll, Mis Anna Stout, and Dr. Chester W Wharton. Women Convene The Woman's Convention start cd Wednesday afternoon with dc vot-ions, led by Mrs. Mayme Dar den. Mrs. C. D. Shaw deliverei the president's annual message Rev. L. V. Booth addressed th> group on “Evangelism”. Rev. M. S. Sykes delivered ; sermon and committee report were made during the evening ses sion. Mrs. Marshall A. Talley deliver ed the address during Thursda. morning’s session. Other speak ers were Mrs. Carrie Thomas, Mrs J. M. Caldwell, and Mrs. Leol Comer. Rev. A. M. Hughes was sched uled to open the session with de votions following which the new president was to be presented b. Mrs. Willie Thompson. Rev. J. M. Caldwell was ti award certificates during the eve ning session and Rev. L. A. Me Intyre was to preach an educa tional sermon. T!:e president was to deliver hi annual address Friday mornin and all officers were to make re ports. New officers were also t( be elected at the session. Brotherhood Meet The Brotherhood was schedule to hold a panel discussion “Th Witnessing Church” during thi evening •.essior.. Speakers wer J. D. Williams. Ft. Wayne; H. T Battles. Gary; Albert Wadsworth Indianapolis, and Fred Duncan Evansville. Following this the officers anc committees were expected to mak' reports. Rev. D. G. Lewis was to presen the president, F. L. Snyder, whi was to deliver an address. Rev I. L. Smith was to preach a ser mon. Only a hoard meeting was sched uled for Saturday. A convention Mass Meetin. was to be held Sunday afternoon

Negro Business League Head tp Speak in City Local business men have been invited to attend a noonday luncheon at the Senate Avenue YMCA. Tuesday July ID. Horace Sudduth. business man of Cincinnati and president of the National Negro Business League and Dr. J. E. Walker. Memphis banker, will he the speakers. Following the request of Mr. Sudduth. C. J. Hughes, local real estate dealer, member of the Midwestern Business Men’s Assn, and vice-president of the National Real Estate Brokers Assn, has extended the nvitation to all local business men to attend the meeting. The meeting is dedicated to the reorganization or establishment of a local unit of the National Negro Business League. Mr. Sudduth is the president of the National Negro Business League head of he West End Building & Loan Assn, of Cincinnati. He also owns and operates a Cincinnati hotel. Dr. Walker is the president of the Universal Life Insurance Company of Memphis and the fourth or fifth largest Negro organiza,tion of its kind in the country. He is also president of the million Tri-State Bank of Memphis. Reservations for the meeting may be made by phoning Lincoln 9568.

Northside Man Struck by Truck, Hutt Critically Quarles Sherman, 26, 1827 Highland Place was critically injured when struck by a car driven by William Brannam. 48. 2700 N. Capitol avenue Wednesday. The injured man was dragged under the car 75 feet, police said, as he stood on the corner at 16th I street and Capitol. He suffered i a fracture of the pelvis and internal injuries surgeons at the General hospital said. Brannam was driving south when he struck a car being driven by Don Howe. 19. 1635 Central avenue at the 16th street intersection, jumping the curb and striking Sherman, police- said. Brannam was held on a charge of reckless driving.

In Community Life By REV. A. D. RANKS. j Pastor, Mt. Carmel Baptist Church THE SUNDAY SC HOOL, A POWERFUL FORC E IN THE WORLD

The Sunday School is a rich field or the Church, a ripe field, white o the harvest. From the best statistics we are able to gather, we discover that "rom twothirds to three-fourths of he additions to all- of our church- i es by conver. ion come through the Sunday School. One great commentator set the , figure as high as five-sixths. Certain it is that the church which pays easy-going attention to its Sunday School, failing to support it, nourish it, care for it as it should, is neglecting its most promising opportunity and can hope for but meager results. The Sunday School should be inder (he management and control of the Cl\urch. In turn, it hbuld be loyal to the Church and he denomination whose name it

bears.

Its aim should be to lead the cholars through* an intelligent tudy of God’s Word, to give their learts to Christ Je:us and then mite with the Church to which he school belongs. Then and only then are the cachings in the Sunday School eally successful. The Sunday School is receiving more attention today from men of thought and learning than ever in the past. It has now a literature distincty its own which has been proluced by the most discerning ninds and able advocates. It is vorth all the best efforts of God’s •hoicest men and women. While the Sunday School is for

the old ..nd young alike, the fact remains that its chief attraction and promise is because here we find the children and the youth and it is through ihem that the world i to be wdn for God. Childhood is (he battleground

of the kingdom.

We must not lose sight of the fact, however, that the Sunday School is a training ground for thp Church and that it is adapted to the needs of men and women in the midst of life’s busy days. Indeed, the adult department is commanding the attention of many of the foremost men and women

of the world.

Finally, it is in the SundaySchool that we find the unconverted in larger numbers than in any other service in the Church. It is here that we find them also at the most favorable time of (heir lives. It is here we find the‘workers, the best trained workers of the Church and in larger numbers than in any other department of the

Church work.

It is here we find the open Word of God; and it is here we find re:ults in a more satisfactory degree than elsewhere.. Surely we may say with one of the presidents of the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in

Louisville, Ky.,

“The Sunday School is the center of the battle line”. (Another article by Rev. Banks will be presented here next week.)

Officers Elected 3y Local Legion Post, Auxiliary

, Officers recently elected by the Tarry J. Daniels American Legion ^ost No. 477 include Forrest V o o 1 e y. commander; Eugene Rokley, 1st vice commander; Riey Gibson. 2nd vice commander, /anmeter Parrott, adjutant and Dari Williams, finance officer. Other officers included Noble J. Lunderman, service officer: Dharles P. Smith, sergeant-at-

the state convention. Coleman C. Moore and Eugene Stokley were named as alternates. Auxiliary officers include Mary Wathen, president; Joan Wooley, 1st vice president; Lenora Adams, 2nd vice president; Juanita Poole, secretary and Norene Harrison, treasurer. Other officers include Thelma Parrott, historian; Gertrude Hopkins, chaplain; Mamie Foster, sergeant-at-arms and Vivian Booth, rehabilitation chair-

man.

Past commandcir Vanmeter Parrott presided over the election of officers of the P<|)st and the Aux-

irms; Lancaster Price, chaplain iliary. Meetings j of the Post are i vw! A/I i 1 *-l C? rvi i t Vi Va 1 f t r» i 'J 1 Fickls-l «•» f QOQ TJln1>-r\ t- 4 T T

ind Mildred Smith, historian Vanmeter Parrott and Forrest Wooley were elected delegates to

held at 828 Blake street. Lockefield Center each first and third Monday evenings of the month.

SUNDAY SCHOOL WEEKLY REPORT

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GOD'S GIFT TO THE WORLD: That's how the Sunday School has been described by foremost world leaders of Christian nations. In Indianapolis, OUR SAVIOR Lutheran Church at 25th and Capitol anenue, is a dynamic force for good throughout the year and especially during the "Go To Sunday School" campaign sporsored by The Indianapolis Recorder in cooperation with the truly Christian pastors of local churches. The Our Savior Sunday School teaching staff include Rev. F. S. Falkenroth, pastor; Mesdames Jeanette Simms, Lilly Jacks, Paisy Wilson, .Helen Jones, Lelia Hollingshed, Betty Lyerson, Devilla Booker and Myrtle Ferguson. Recorder Photo by Thom Ervin.

SUNDAY SCHOOL LESSON The Songs of the Temple

By REV. MOTTO TEXT:

This lesson brings to our attention the great devotion of the Psalmist for the temple of the Lord of Hosts. The temple was suppo ed to be God’s dwelling place, and because of the Psalmist’s love for God, the temple to him was a beautiful place. Its very surroundings were so inviting that he longed to return there. Every ordinance was his enjoyment and to remain there was his chief desire. Psalms 27:

Today, we have in reality the blessing that the psalmist

Sunday, July 17, 1949 Psalms 84:1-4: 95:1-7 L. S. GASTON, Pastor First Baptist Church, West Indianapolis Who shall ascend into the hill of the Lords or who shall stand in

His holy place?

He that hath clean hands and a pure heart; who hath not lifted up his soul unto vanity, nor sworn deceitfully. Psalms 24:3-4.

If the Church does not point the way, these people will be forever lost. . , Jesus must be the center of attraction in our lives. In this Cay of noise and confusion in our minds, the airway must be cleared and the name of Christ, our Savior is the power that will clear out . and clean up conditions so., that men may find the way.

Sunday, July 10, 1949 NORTHSIDE-NEW ERA ATTENDANCE, 65. Previous Sunday, 61. FIRST BAPTIST, NORTH INDIANAPOLIS ATTENDANCE, 185. Previous Sunday, 178. NEW STUDENTS, (3): Lillian Scott, 961 W. 29th; Aliene Nevelle, 880 W. 25th;Janell Roberts, 2437 Rader. CHURCH MEMBERS bringing in new students: Hula McGee & Lydia Armstead. ST. MARK, SPIRITUAL ATTENDANCE, 19. Previous Sunday, 20. NEW STUDENT. John Major. CHURCH MEMBER bringing in new student: Bishop W. L.

Barr.

MT. PILGRIM ATTENDANCE, 72. Previous Sunday, 31. NEW STUDENTS, (3): Arthur and Romus Mitchell. 2214 Pleasant, and Wayne Miller Dodson, 2219 Pleasant. CHURCH MEMBER bringing in new students: Mrs. Maybelle Poindexter.

erj^520 Myrtis; Sylvester Adams, R. R. 19, Box 370; Alice Anderson, 1106 W. 28;h; Barbara and Sylvia Bryant, 3330 N Downey; Hattie and Lavenia Bryant, 3231 N. Hawthorne Lane; Delbert Woodfolk, 5050 E. 30th; Shirley Johnson, 610 W. 24th; Edward Martin, 908 E. 17th, and Buford Montgomery, 520 Myr-

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CHURCH MEMBERS bringing in new students: William Brooks, Josephine Baker, and E. D. Rodgers. FIRST BAPTIST, WEST INDIANAPOLIS l ATTENDANCE, 23. Previous Sunday, 31. NEW STUDENT: Mr. Lucy Clay, 1126 Vandeman st. CHURCH MEMBER bringing in new student: Mrs. Gaston. MT. CARMEL ATTENDANCE, 56. Previous Sunday, 55. NEW STUDENTS, <3): Mesdames Anna Simonton, 2333 Eastern: Vivian Johnson, 2356 Oxford, and Frances Hughes, 2527 Eastern. CHURCH MEMBER bringing in new student, Mose Wonders.

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SOUTH CALVARY ATTENDANCE, 82. Sunday, 80.

CORINTHIAN

ST. LUKE ATTENDANCE, 36. Previous Sunday, 34. NEW STUDENTS, (5): Richard Hayden, 541 W. 28th; Walter White, 1822 Martindale; Georgia Lee Peterson, 1939 Hovey, and Linda Mae and Mrs. (Helen Hicks, 1951 Sheldon. CHURCH MEMBERS bringing in new students: Mrs. Ollie Douglas and Mrs. Elsa Williams. NEW BAPTIST ATTENDANCE, 72. Previou Sunday. 66. NEW STUDENTS, (5): Rober’. Franklin, 3927 Cornelius; Louis Edward and Janice Bacon; Rosa Lee Morgan, 2940 Schofield and Aletha Berry. TWENTY-FIFTH STREET ATTENDANCE, 148. Previous Sunday, 146. NEW STUDENTS, (13): James Bailey and James Leroy Hill, 2865 Shriver; Carolyn Montgom-

Jane

ATTENDANCE, 105.

Sunday, 92.

NEW STUDENT: Mary Dowdy, 2115 Columbia.

CHURCH MEMBER bringin in

new student: Delois Rowie.

TRUE VINE

ATTENDANCE, 29. Previous

Sunday, 35.

NEW STUDENT: Kenneth Williams, .1129 E. 19th st. CHURCH MEMBER bringing in new student, Walter White.

SHILOH

ATTENDANCE, 50. Previous

Sunday 53.

NEW STUDENTS. (2): Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Bentley, 854 W. 25th

st.

CHURCH MEMBER bringing in new student, China Jones.

NORTHERN INDIANA NEWSPAPER MAN DIES IN CHICAGO HOSPITAL LOGANSPORT — Kenesaw M. Lnndis II, newspaper columnist who championed equal rights for Negroes, died at Billings memorial Hospital. Chicago, on Tuesday at the age of 39.

REV. L. S. GASTON

CLASS PLANS FILM: Members of the junior Sunday school class of Christ Temple are busy making plans for a film "The Life of Christ" under direction of its teacher, Mrs. Etta Mae Wade. Mrs. Wade, who specialized in youth worK and the "Life of Christ" at Butler university, has gained considerable repute for her progressive methods in handling Sunday school pupils. Her many years of experience *havc given her a "personal touch" with each child, which has resulted in a particularly active class. The present project is just one of the many included in the varied activities of the class. Children have made and collected their own material for the movie. Included in the class are, left to right, first row: Elizabeth Grier, Beverly Ann Hazel, LaVern Woodson, and Delores Evans, and second row: Phyllis Berry, Anna Dozier, Lavera Manier, Joan Buckner, Carolyn Jenkins, and Mrs. Wade, Not in the picture are Mattie Douglass, Joan Wilkins, Carolyn Gilliam, and Mary Curry. Recorder Photo by Thom Ervin.

longed for. John 4:23-24. The hours cometh and now is J when the true worshippers shall worship L:e Father in spirit and ; in truth for the Father seeketh 1 such to worship him. 1 God is a spirit and they that • worship him must worship him in • spirit and in truth. For he dweleth not in the temples made with hand;. Acts. 7:48 If we abide in him and his word abide in us, there is that personal consciousness of His presence and fellowship with Him. When the hour for public wor- : ship dt'tV.s nigh, we got into a hur- ] ry to meet each other in the Lord’s i house and make a joyful noise un- ; to the King of Kings in songs of I prai: e, even upon the instruments i we give praise unto the Lord, our God. We kneel in a prayer of thanksgiving, for He is worthy. He has all power and He is all we need. Well, what are the results of public worship? The same as it had on each of us before we found the Lord. It may not occur to many, but there are people today that are wandering fdom place to .place looking for true satisfaction which can only be found in Jesus Christ.

Church Council Group to Heel In Washington, D. C., July 23-24

WASHINGTON (ANP) -- The Washington Bureau of the National Fraternal Council of Negro Churches in America is calling an emergency conference on civil rights at Metropolitan Baptist

Church for July 23-2 /,

The conference is tentatively scheduled to begin Saturday at noon, with tw^) hours for registration after which the delegates will go into a general assembly where they will be welcomed bv the Rev. C..T. Murray, pastor of Vermont

Avenue Baptist church.

Percy Greene; editor ’ of the tax bill.

Jackson Advocate, Jackson, Miss., has been invited to deliver the response. And Lester M. Suitt. director of the Washington bureau, will give an organizational outline of the conference, after which the group will be. divided into three commission meetings. One group will discuss social rights with emphasis on a federal antilynch law. Another group will focus its attention on political rights of all people with special discussion on a federal anti-poll

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