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NOT HONOR BUT SERVICE. A CORRECTION. By T* J. Moppins After reading the many extrava gant statements and the “Who is Who” respecting the Tercentenary program and collection of money, I take this method of testifying to a truth with a record, that Union Wes * Wesley church, Washington, was the first congregation to subscribe * and pay in full its quota for the Tercentenary. The apportionment at first was three hundred and seventy five dollars; they paid five hundred and thirty dollars. They gave their pastor for one month to assist the General Committee in the Tercente nary campaign. We served the Com mittee, Bishops and brother minis ters in Pennsylvania, Maryland, Ohio, Virginia and Missouri. At the last annual conference held in Wash , ington, D. C., the pastor of Union Wesley church, Washington, was transferred to the Missouri confer ence and stationed at Metropolitan church, St. Louis. One of the first things claiming oUr attention was the payment of a loan at one of our city banks, a loan of twelve hundred dollars by which we paid our Ter centenary apportionmejnt of eight een hundred dollars last year. We have paid this and are now at work on p’ans to raise this year’s quota Personally, we are not interested in but one thing, the progress of the Master’s Kingdom and the uplift of suffering humanity. I am certain this will not be done by camouflaging and stating half truths intended to deceive. They are hungering for truth, even in Church papers. St. Louis, Mo. NOTES FROM THE WEST, By Rev. C. E. Baker, D. D. ‘‘For ye are all the children of God by faith in Christ Jesus, for we are a.l one in Christ.”—Paul. The writer is in error when he says that ail of Bishop’s Phillip’s con ferences voted against organic union. Bishop Phillip has always been against organic union, even before he was made Bishop; and so was ■*>*•4 Alstork. But Bishop Alstork came over, and no one work ed harder for organic union than he. If the churches would carry out their plans, union would come itself. At the joint Board of Bishops in Pensacola, Fla., the Bishops all agreed that whenever and wherever it was practical they use each oth er’s ministers and change them around. The same was agreed and reaffirmed at the joint meeting in Birmingham, Ala. This would go a long ways toward union if carried out. It takes work, not talk to effect organic union with three great de nominations like ours, etc. But it can be done, and that very early if we go at it right. I am pastoring a church with one fifth A- M. E’s, and C. M. E’s and four-fifth Zionites. The first year the A. M. E. Presiding Elder held two quarters and Zion two quar, ters. But our good Bishop Wallace ruled that where Zion had no church and no possibility of getting one those few Zion members go in the A' M. E. or C. M. E., and make one strong Methodist church. We "are in hopes that Bishop Brooks will do the same. When the union comes we will be five years ahead. We are in the advance of all the Methodist church es in America, in this respect, and are teaching the Methodist world the lesson of economic progressive ness and union. Our work in this state is gradually improving; and we are becoming more and more encouraged. At Ok mulgee, Okla. Rev. W. Hubbard is sweeping. He has gotten hold of the people and is bringing that church to the front ranks. Rev. D. C- Smith, D. D., at James Chapel, is going beyond himself. The longer he stays there the better the people like him. He is a good man and a great preacher. Rev. Graham is still on the joh at Vernon, Okla., and is doing well. Rev. I. S. Malone, the eloquent and polished pastor of MoAlilster, Is pushing things to the front. Revs- Allen and Dudley are doing well on their work. Rev. G. W. Hubbard is a transfer from the Alabama conference, and is a good preacher, fine pastor, and a Chr’stlan gent’eman, and will sue ceed anywhere. Rev. J. H- Arrington, of Pine Bluff, Ark., is from the North Car olina conference. He is a fine musi cian and a good preacher. ReV. J. W. Carter, D. D„ our old true and tried friend, at Little Rock, is a transfer from Jacksonville, Fla. He is one of Zion’s biggest men, a leader, a preacher, a pastor, a speaker and a master of men. Little Rock honors herself by having him in her city. But still we want more men, strong men, educated njen, Zion men, men that can pray, preach and sing, and do everything else. The Lord is still blessing us on this work, our membership continu es to increase. Luther, Okla, STICKING TO OUR BUSH UN TIL WE GET TH*E BERRIES. Rev. W. M. Anderson. After nearly five years’ silence, we grasp our pen to inform the many readers of the brilliant Star of Zion, which in my mind has never shone with so much effulgence since the days of the late Bishop Smith, when he served as Editor, before being exalted to the Bishopric. In express ing myself thus I am not in a class to myself. Thousands of others are saying the same. We are serving the Southside A. M. E- Zion church the sixth year as pastor, and to say the Lord has blessed us won derfully would be expressing it in the mildest form. Six years ago this church was advertised for sale un der a heavy mortgage. When we first came here we found a discour aged membership, 45 in number. But the Lord was with us. As a result We have received into the church 371 members- The church paid then as their pastor’s salary $575. Now the amount paid is $1,200-00. (twelve hundred dollars;; amount paid Pre siding Elder, $15.00 per quarter; now it pays $25.>00 per quarter; paid $80.00 General fund; now it pays $145.00. With a large following we are pressing on to the goal. January 30th was our first quarterly meeting for this conference year. Our Pre siding Elder, Dr. G. W. Maize, was not present. Drs. C. W. Simmons, of Biltmore, D. Moore, of Va rick Chapel," with their congrega tions, were -with us, and rendered splendid service. Dr- Moore preach ed a strong gospel sermon to the delight of all present. His splendid choir rendered sweet muisic Totrfl amount collected, $529.58- Truly the Lord is with us. We are praying for a revival, and an ingathering of souls to labor in the vineyard of the Lord. Dr. S- J. Howie is bringing things to pass at Hopkin’s Chapel. The apostolic fire is burning on the altar as in the days of Fenderson, Sides and others. Kev. u. u. ivioore, me uitieiv oau key of the Blue. Ridge conference, is singing, preaching and shouting at Hill Street, bringing Zion’s forces together. Rev. C. W. Simmons, of Biltmore circuit, Moses-like, is leading his people on to certain victory. Rev. S. L. Leak, A. B*., of Hender sonville station, has things well in hand, and is loved by his people. He is moving on by leaps ana bounds The Church can depend on Leak. Rev. Otis Clemmons, of the Swan nanoa circuit, is lining up his forces to eclipse all 'previous records. Rev Clemmons knows how to do things. Rev. C. C. Martin, of Brevard circuit, is succeeding grandly and is mon arch of all he surveys Rev. M. C. Carson, of Old Fort station, is a teacher as well as a preacher. He is on the job and as sures us that a $5,000.00 is sure this year. He has the people to do big things j 9 Rev. W. R. Lovell, pastor at Union Mills, is very acceptable among his people. He is a strong gospel preach er, and is serving as one of the city teachers. Rev. Lovell has a bright future. Dr. S. J. W- Spurgeon, of Marlon, N. C., the writer of fame and pro found theologian, is having things his own way. Rev. J. H. Vaughn, of Burns ville circuit, is in the hearts of - his people. You can depend on Vaughn. He is a strong gospel preacher. Rev. Ellis, of Blue Ridge, is bring! ing things to pass, and will appear at the roll call with victory perched on his banner. Rev. M. J. Horne, of Morganton, thus far has broken all previous records, and is all smiles. Watch Horne. Rev. G. L. Williams, of North Wilkesboro, is serving this charge his third year, and is idolized by 4iis people for his Christian fidelity. Rev. J. B. Miller, the diplomat and logician, is serving Denny Grove circuit to the delight of his people. The new accession, I know not his name, of Taylort-ville,, I am in formed, has given marching orders, and marching must be done. SPECIAL TO THE STAR OF ZION. By Editor of Senior Class. i Like out of winter’s cold hand came the mild spring weather so out of the deep profundity of scholastic life when seniors busy themselves with those things that make for the betterment of those who are soon to become actors upon the world’s stage, there came upon the dear old campus of Livingstone, Mrs. G. F. Hall, a senior of Talladega, and the newly wedded better half of Mr. G. F. Hall, a senior Living stonian. Mrs. Hall being a member of the senior classical department of Livingstone by social hypothesis the clasg saw much to be thankful cor- Three years having found the group laboring from one classical hall to another without that wonder ful inspiration found only in classes that are graced by the finer fabric of femininity. And for such a visita tion these co-eds for just a while made ready the fatted calf for a celebration. The ^ o’clock bell found them in evening dress assembled in the reception room of Goler Hall where the little bride rendered in a masterly way selections from musi cians of conspicuous distinction. From thence they retired to that portion of the dining hall where varied dim colored lights resembled the awe beholding rainbow, where inspiring music tickled the soul with greet ings, and where the orange and blue colors of the twenty ones flaunted to the merriment and long life of all. Then after partaking of the elab orate courses prepared by those high in the culinary art. Toastmaster W. T. Darden presented those who toasted the bride and groom. At the patting: hour the seniors gently escorted their angels back to Mother Tucker from whose care /norpheus guided them to sweet re pose where vere dreams of an even ing well spent and of an occasion long to remain in the hearts of thoes present Finis. Livingstone College, Salisbury, N. C. THE MARTIN PLAN ENDORSED. By Rev. C- J. Stevenson, A. B., D- D. I am writing to heartily endorse Dr. J. W- Martin’s plan, presented at the Bishops’ Council, for the train, ing of young men for the ministry. I have regarded for a long time a call to the ministry meant a call to “preparation.” Now, we have the Martin plan.” Will the' Church take a hold of it eagerly? Brethren, we need trained men, perhaps worse than anything else in the Connection right now. I struggled, along on a mission district for years and gave encouragement to two young men, pursuing their education for the min istry. One of these young men, Mr. Lewis Rutledge, at Greenville Col lege, will finish this year with credit to himself and to the Connection. And now it is suggested under the “Martin plan,” to pick them up here and there and put that part or a portion of the Tercentenary set aside for education behind worthy i aspirants for the ministry. Isn’t Zion moving forward. Let us during the “Drive” for money and souls,” add “a Drive for ministerial students” also and when the general drive closes that we may have a sufficient number of young educated ministers holding diplomas from our own in stitutions of learning, to greatly strengthen our recruits. Let these men come from our schools so we may get the men trained our way of thinking, so they will not have to be trained all over again. Our schools will get the credit both for the men and the work. The money will surely help the schools that stand so greatly in need of money and the. Church the men. Tuscaloosa, Ala. FINANCIAL EFFORTS AT SNOW HILL A. M. E. ZION CHURCH. By Rev. R. T. Hunter On Friday night, January 21, 1921, in a unique way, the members and friends of the above named church raised more than $150.00. The rally was to cancel all out standing obligations The reports were as follows: W. E. Houser, $5.00; Nancy Reel, $10.00; Minnie Rudisill, $10.00; Sarah Bailey, $8.50; Mary E. Hous er, $8-10; Hattie Ikerd, $7.2'0; Lula Hooper, $7.00; Alice Duncan, $6.00; Gladys H. Hunter, $5.50; Cora Sim?? $5.25; Etta Lutz, $5.10; Laura Ben nett, $5.00; Katie England, $5.00; Al'berta Mullin, $5.00; Cassie Wil son, $5.00; Lizzie Sherrill, $5.00; Mattie Hooper, $3.25; Alice Wilson, $3.02; Vanda Fry, $3.00; Missouri M. Wilson, $3.00; Jessie Stewart, $3; Alice Wilson, $2.35; Rosa Simms,v $2.25; China Ramseur, $2.25; Mattie Coulter, $2.10; Alice Bennett, $2.00'; Ella Coulter, $1.25; Effie Setzer, $1.25; Florida Wilson, $1-25; Emma Ellison, $1.10; . Rhoda Bess, $1.10; Beulah Ramseur, $1.00; Hattie Rob. erts, 55 cents; Young men’s Service Club, $4.50; Stewardess Board, $2.00; Trustee Board, $3.00; King’s Daughters, $2.75; Sunday School, $1.00; Public collection, $2.73. Newton, N. C. CALL MEETING OF STATES VILLE DISTRICT. By Rev. R. T. Hunter. On Saturday morning, February 19, 1921, the ministers of the above named district, met in Center St church, Statesville, N. C. The Presiding Elder, Dr. S. T. Hawkins, presided. All pastors on the district, except three, were pres ent, and each was presented a Ter centenary chart. Other matters of business were brought forward. The District Missionary President and the Secretary of Young Woman’s Department, were present; Both Mrs. Annie W. Robinson, and Mrs. Barbara Jones made inspiring, inter esting and encouraging addresses. Dr. Hawkins is indeed a God-given leader. He possesses a peculiar power of injecting into those with whom come in contact a desire to do “Things Telling.” Mr. Hawkins is a pigmy in stature, but is indeed a giant in intellect. His address was pithy. He energized the men by reminding them that all must be done to keep the great spirit of Him who has placed us in this field of. labor. Dr. E. O. Cowan, the polished pas tor, at Statesville, with the unstint ed assistance of his good peop’e, en tertained us hospitably. ST. PAUL A. M. E. ZION CHURCH NOTES. By Miss Gustava Robinson. St. Paul church in Hendersonville, is going by leaps and bounds. On the first Sunday in Novenber, 1920 Rev. S. L- Leak, formerly of Marion, N. C., took charge of St. Paul church, being sent by Bishop L. W. Kyles, D. D. There was no mistake in the appointment. He took hold of the church with an iron grasp, and soon the crowds began to fill the auditorium, until now standing room is at a premium, at almost each ser vice, to hear the red hot sermons that deal more or less with daily living. He is interested in every department of the church, and seeks to put life in them. His untiring energy has caused the Sunday School to over double itself, and we might say tri ple, until we have now twelve teach ers. There is a hearty cooperation ex isting between the pastor and the trustees and members, all are pulling together as one body. In a few days we are expecting to go into the new church that is now almost completed. Rev. S. L. Leak understands how to manage build ing propositions. Our first Quarterly conference pre sided over by Dr. G. W. Maize, of Asheville, N. C., was a grand success. Seventy six dollars was raised and five accessions to the church. Dr. G. W. Maize preached two excellent sermons. The church had raised, one thou sand one hundred dollars, up to the first quarter. . . , .. When the church is completed it will be second to none in this section. Hendersonville, N. C. NEW ENGLAND CONFER ENCE. By Mrs. M. GeorOie Powell. The second quarterly missionary mass meeting of the Boston dis trict, New England conference, Woman’s Home ana foreign mis. sionary society, Young Woman’s H. and F. M. S., and Buds of Prom* ise, convened at the First A. M. E, Zion church, Winter Street, Provi. dence, R. I., Rev. R. A. Carroll, D, D., pastor, on Wed-, Feb. 2nd, 1921. The President, Mrs. Florence A. Au ten, opened and directed the con vention. The hymn, “On Christ, the *' Solid Rock, I Stand,” was sung, fol } lowed by the organization of the convention. Mrs. Cora F. Saunders, of Boston:, was elected Secretary, and Mrs. M. Ceorgie Powell, of Bos ton, press correspondent. The fol lowing committees were appointed: On Resolutions: Miss Daisy Cole, of New Bedford; Miss Lillian C. Bishop, of Boston, and Mrs. Isadora Freeman, of Cambridge, Mass. On Recommendations; Mrs. R. A. Carroll, of Providence, R- I.; Mrs. Fannie Cisco, of Providence, and Mrs. Jeffries. Mrs. Matilda A. Cartwright, of Boston, conducted the morning pro gram, which was memorial to the late Mrs. Adella Turner, of Provi dence, as follows: Hymn, “Father, I Stretch my hands to Thee.” Scripture, 127tfi Psalm. rrayer. A^iss Eva Taylor, of Providence, spoke beautifully of the lif3 of Mrs. * Turner, and of her great interest in the missionary work of the church. She related an instance when Liv ingstone College was in need of special help, and Mrs. Turner, Mrs. Anderson, of Worcester, and Miss Eliza A. Gardner, of Boston, saved the situation by the assistance of our missionary women in the New England conference. In her youth, Mrs- Turner remembered God, and in her old age God did not forget her. Other personal tributes follow ed from the delegates. The afternoon 'session was presid ed over by Mrs. Rhoda Stanley, of Worcester, district secretary of the C’s. Miss Daisy Cole led the song service. Department reports were received. The Missionary Rally Song, “The Call to Service,” composed by Mrs. Florence Randolph, was sung The welcome address was given by Mrs. Annie E. Latham, representing the local W. H. and F. M. S. Re sponse by Mrs. Cora Saunders. Pa pers were read by Miss Artie Lingrim of Providence, and Miss Dominis, of Worcester. A pleading program was rendered by the local Buds of Promise, including recitations by Ruth Richardson, Heldn Richard son, Catherine Richardson and Au drey Williams. The President, Mrs. Florence A. Auten, presided over the; ,'evte^iing session. Prayer by Mrs. F. C. Van Bu ren, of Worcester, followed the 23rd Psalm in unison; after which Mrs. Ida Stewart of Worcester, rendered a piano solo, and a paper was read by Mrs. R. A. Carroll, Mrs. Rhoda Stanley and Mrs. Stewart sang a duett. The principal evening feat ure was Five Imaginary Trips Abroad as follows: To the Philippine Islands, Mrs. J. B. Wallace, of Attlesboro, (read by Mrs. Cora Saunders); To India, "Mrs. M Georgie Powell, of Boston; To Afri ca, Mrs. Jessie Gray, of Providence; To Japan, Mrs. F. C. Van Buren of Worcestei; To China, Mrs. Alice Scott, of Cambridge, Mass. Miss Ware, director of the pag eant, “The Open Door,” related the history and progress of the pag} eant. An inspiring address was given by Rev. E. K. Nichols, of Provi dence. The music rendered by the choir added greatly to the inspira | tion of the service. The reception and entertainment by the members of th local society, Mrs. H. B- Walk er, president, was enjoyed by the delegates and friends;. Resolutions of appreciation were read by Miss Daisy Cole. Receipts for the day, one hundred and twenty-seven dollars and seven I ty cents ($127.70.) The convention | closed with singing, “God be with I you till we meet again.” I Benediction Uy Rev. Nichols. NOTICE. To the Brethren of our Zion I wish to say that I have been appoint ed by Bishop Caldwell to the Evan gelist field, and that is my natural work and calling. I am ready at any time to go into the Devil Skinning Business. Will help anyone , in their work. When you want me always give me ten days notice, and when I tell you I am coming I mean to come. I have thoroughly recovred from my nervous break down, and I am now ready for the firing line. “One Hundred Thousand Souls for Christ” is the watch word. J. C. Coin, Spartanburg, S. C
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