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June, 1946 THE FEDERATION JOURNAL Page 3 A MOMENT FOR C * ' MEDITATION By MRS. ANNIE DAY SHEPARD Begin the day with God. I laid me down and slept; I awaked, for the Lord sustained me. ' We give Thee thanks, O Lord, our God, for the rest we have enjoyed during the night, and fpr the light of another day. --A PRAYER Lord pity all discouraged hearts today Give them the sweet assurance of Your help along the way. Make plain the crooked paths and straight the road. Reach out Your hand, dear Lord, and help them bear their heavy load. And some way let them find that You are near; You know how' rough the roads were. Lord, when You were here. You know our hearts. You led them through the days When You were one among the throngs that pressed the old earth’s ways. Because You understand, I pray this prayer. So many are discouraged Lord, lead them out of their despair. Give them the gift of laughter and of song; Put hope and gladness in their hearts, dear Lord, and make them strong. Give thanks tmto the Lord for He is good. His mercy endureth forever. Because thou hast made the Lord which is my refuge, even the Most High thy habitation: There shall no end befall thee, neither shall any plague come, nigh thy dwelling. For He shall give His angels charge concerning thee to keep thee in all thyi ways, lest thou da.sh thy foot against a stone. WHEN YOU PRAY When you pray at noon or sundo\vn. By yourself or with your own; When you pray at rush of noon-tide— Just make sure you touch the Throne. When you pray in busy moments. Oft to restless hiu-ry prone. Brevity will matter little. If you really touch the Throne. When amid the congregation,' Of God’s saints you oftimes groan, He will hear your voice and answer, If you really touch the Throne. When you pray in hours of leisure. Praying long and all alone; Pour not out'vain words as water. But make sure you touch the Throne. —Author Unkpown. ECHOES FROM DURHAM CLUBS REVERBERATING THROUGH the YEAR Diurham clubs are still alive and pro gressive!. The “Sr. Daughters, of Dorcas Club” might be termed the Mother Club of the city because its influence can easily be felt in the life and activities of many of the Durham clubs. It began the year 1945 sponsoring at the “Stanford L. War ren Library” a “mass meeting.” Miss Mae D. Holmes, superintendent of our girls’ “training school,” Rocky Mount, was guest speaker. A very fine representation of the club women listened to an inter esting and informative talk by Miss Holmes. She told something of what had been done at the home, since opening day, of its needs and hopes for the future. Miss Holmes received much encourage ment from her visit and the “Dorcas Club” sent a substantial contribution fol lowing this meeting. The “Junior Daughters of Dorcas” Club (like the Seniors) has regular bi-monthly meetings—giving money and fruit to the county home inmates. The needy received baskets of groceries, and school children new and old clothes. This club has just completed a number of pillow cases for use at “Lincoln Hos pital”—and to be sent to the Girls’ Home at Rocky Mount The “Utopia Club,” a group of devoted, cooperative members, included in their program the Care of a Needy Family. Sent Thanksgiving and Christmas bas kets, contributed to the Y. W. C. A., Red Cross, and the Rocky Mount Training School. One dozen sheets were also sent to “Lincoln Hospital shower.” Mrs. Nettie Johnson is President of the “Utopias.” ’The “Up To Date Galeda” Club, with Mrs. Lucilla Fuller as President, is head-i ing up this “Lincoln Hospital Shower” to which the clubs are contributing and on May 6, the fii-st Sunday, there assembled a great gathering to hear about work, generally, and to spread the news about bur approaching State Federation meet-; ing in Rocky Mount on the 19th. The “Mothers Club” had a very suc cessful year under the leadership of Mrs. Mildred Amey. These mothers have very interesting meetings and support in every possible way the worthwhile movements in the city and otherwise. Being inspired by the “Mothers Club,” some of their daughters decided they’d form a “Junior Mothers Club.” This group of young women are in their sec ond year of their club life. They decided to foster an “Annual Cabaret Party” for (Continued on page 6) MOORE COUNTY CLUB NEWS By MRS. J. STEPHENS BROWN The Federated Clubs of Moor© County are less than five years old. The Moore County Chapter is known as the Char lotte Hawkins Chapter with thirteen lo cal clubs organized by the fine President of the Charlotte Hawkins Brown Chap ter, Mrs. Edna B. Taylor. The Executive Commtitee composed of the local clubs carry out a civic welfare program that reaches every town or ham let in the county and three projects under the State program, thus sending gifts at Christmas to the Girls’ Home, the Mor rison Training School and the State Sana torium. The clubs are active in helping in the Red Cross, the Tuberculosis Seals and the USO drives. The occupants of homes destroyed by fire receive help w’hen the need arises, and neglected old people are sought out and helped not only by contributions from the club, but attention of the welfare de partment is directed to such cases. Girls who would otherwise be confined to the county jail, awaiting entrance to the Girls’ Home, are cared for by Mrs. Taylor in her home to keep them from the expe rience behind bars until they are accept ed at the Girls’ Home. Linen for the colored division of the Moore County Hospital has been collected from the thirteen clubs, one club giving as high as 100 towels. “Home Coming for the GI’s” is the club’s way of saying “Welcome home, boys.” April 25 has been set aside for this event. A special program rendered and refreshments served. An annual program at which all mem bers of all the thirteen clubs gather to report on the activities of the year and to listen to an invited speaker is held thfe second Sunday in December. Our State President, Mrs. Kelsey, was our speaker last December. Another of our major projects is the beautification of the community in which we live. This year we plan a flower show where we will have opportunity to dis play some of the flowers we have grown. After the show the club members and their husbands or escorts will enjoy a banquet. Under the guidance of our efficient and energetic President we move forward, lifting as we climb. ’ HONOR TO WHOM HONOR IS DUE (Continued from page 2) as an unusually significant distinction Following Dr. Bethune’s address. Mice Burke was presented to the audience. The applause furnished remarkable evidence of the high appreciation for this prophet in her own home town.—^R. D. A,
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