SOME OTHER WATS—A PROGRAM FOR YOUNG PEOPLE'S MEETINGS By Miss Annie Chresfield A pre-prayer service. A song service. A Bible verse recited by each one. The 24th Psalm read respon- J sively. Prayer. Bible reading from John 10: 1-9. A talk by the leader. Prayer by the leader. Singing, Reading of Papers 1. Some other ways. 2. The Crowded way. 3. The new way. 4. The easy way. Discussion of papers. 1. Tell about the way of the cross. I 2. Tell of some other ways and why they appeal to people. Memory verse: Proverbs 4: 14. Sentence prayers. Singing. Offering. Singing. Benediction. Tne Way of me ctoss—a by the Leader. The cross for Jesus meant scorn, shame, sorrow, suffering, pain and death. It means the same thing to the followers of Jesus Christ today. That is why people find it hard to bear and so many refuse it. Yet if we bear no cross, we shall wear no crown. And the suffering of those who wear no crown is far greater than that of those who bear the cross. The way of the cross is not an impossible way because Jesus went this way first and asks us to follow. He will give us strength for each task. In traveling the way of the cross we must for Christ’s sake for get self and live for others. We must work faithfully for God no matter whether people praise us or not. We must be brave and bear things. We must be strong and lift. It is the way of the cross. Some Other Way Other ways appeal to most people at times. Sometimes we just get tired of the old way, and desire a change. The new way seems more pleasant to us or it may seem nearer or there are more people going the oth er way. Well, that may work out very well concerning earth ly things, but it will not do at all concerning spiritual things. Jesus Christ has told us there is but one way and that is by Him. Still we feel the same old desire to try some other way to get to God. We like best of all, perhaps, the way the crowd goes. That way seems so jolly. Then, too, we like the new way of serving God. We feel so up to-date, then, and we like the easy way, too. The Crowded Way There is a well known nymn that has these words: “Broad is the road that leads to death, And thousands walk together there.” That is the attraction—these thousands that walk that way. We love to go the way the crowd goes. We think it is aw ful to be odd or be said to act queer. We feel that we must do as others do. Follow the crowd even if the crowd does go to destruction. If the crowd dances all night so do we. If the crowd does not attend church neither do we. If the crowd does improper, indecent things, so do we. We are big cowards. We are afraid of the scorn or laughter of the crowd. And we seem to forget the warning given us in the Bible: “Follow not a multitude to do evil.” The New Way In the 17th chapter of The Acts, 21st verse, Paul tells us that the Athenians spent their time in nothing else but to tell or hear some new thing. Some of us today are about as bad. We feel far ahead of the other fellows if we can say, “That is the way they do now. That is how they dance in the city of Blank.” The craze to show off something new has caused many girls to drink and smoke and to use profane language. Religion, past training and com mon sense seem to be thrown down fa oar desire to do some thing new. Some of os feel Bke we have 1 done something real new when we doubt sad eritfciae the Bi ble. Too bad. Too bad. David : wrote long ago of the crowd when he said: "The fool hath said in his heart there is no God.” The Easy Way There are aIways some who want an eaaywSy. They do not want to work hard. They want something for nothing. They go around all the hard places. They refuse to climb the high hills. They like the easy way. But the easy way leads only to dishonesty and cowj&rdice. Only those are worthy of wages who have toiled. Those who refuse to exert themselves will never win a race. Those who refuse to climb will never enjoy a moun tain view. The man who did not use his talent was con demned by his lord. Let us not be 1 the number wh » walk the esifcy way, k-«it lot us remember the l usy Jesus and follow in His footsteps and the way He has poin^ d out._ THE CHURCH AND THE (Continued from page 1) We soiheitimes wear a jolly grin; We're the happiest folks about." These doggerels savor of self satisfaction in the absence of a behavior that inspires beyond the jolly, meaningless, satisfied life. Such a groupconstitutes a community of dangerous babes in swaddling cjlcrthes. 'Socially they are curiosities; politically they are winding sheets of a rock - bottom commonwealth; and morally such a satisfied, undesirable group exist only in name. The church inspires the com munity to build and foster ed ucational institutions of the broadest, deepest, and of the highest type. It is no revelation to students of history of Amer ica in her making that out standing colleges like Harvard, Yale, Princeton, William and Mary had their beginning in men like Jonathan Edwards, men who underscored the church; men whose active and silent influence caused Congre gational churches and commu nities to use up in New Eng land like magic, and Presbyte rian communities to become powers to be reckoned with in Pennsylvania, and New Jersey. Why should one be surprised to find a community socially be having like the chinch that dominates the eomnuuodty when the community, unconsciously as a new-born babe to its mother's breast, looks and dings to the church when alt but God has failed ? This within itself is an unqualified acknowledgement of the superior place of the church in the community and the subordinate place accepted by the community by inherent submission directed by those virtues in man reflecting divine attributes. Un a Tuesday rngnt, at nine o’clock, in the month of August, 1886, the earth trembled in Charleston, S. C., and other parts of South Carolina; and on the following morning the sun’s eye seemed to have a sick ly glare. Then geographers called it the Charleston earth* quake. Truly it was; for it caused more destruction in Charleston than in any other part of South Carolina. When God acts to bring man, who has subordinated the church, to himself, scenes and sentiment change rapidly. Be fore the earthquake in Charles ton only church members went to church to a large extent. But a few hours after the earth quake, not the classes, but the people went to church. The church could not hold the surg ing, human billows and white caps moved by nature’s God. Men came together on Marion Square in Charleston with no regard to color or class, and bowed together 6n Uetsbtezaric knees andSgid; **lAt us pray.” Events wire shifting with the minute-hsfcud ontheface of the clock. Stjp&g, worldly men turned their faces churchward; sinners went to churches and forced entrance; prayer meet ing broke out in long-deserted alley meeting houses; and the Golden Rule Was having its day. More people, irrespective of race, highraow or lowbrow one acquainted with church Sta tistics in Charleston will tell t—i In a most healthful section of the “Old Dnmiakm,1 Now giving complete preparation for entering college. Growing each year in equipment and in quality of woe done. Living in many States in the lives and in the work of its Alumnae. Every expense most moderate; every consideration given worthy need. Supervised study periods give unhampered opportunity to achieve results. Individual attention for every student in every depart ment. Developing a sense of responsibility—the fundamental in character building. Endeavoring to develop a devoted love for “Christ and the Church.” Stressing Daily devoted love for “Others.” Engrossed in developing winsome, womanly “home-mak ers—woman’s highest vocation. Molding leaders for school, church and home, and hitMl for the leaders. Instilling the law of love and the love of law. No other school with an atmosphere so “like home.” Aims always for a clean mind in a clean body. Reaching out for girls who covet the Master’s words; “She hath done what she eouM.” Yes: two grammar grades; four high school ones; piano and vocal lesson; sewing; Bible. For catalogue or other information, write: REV. ROBERT L. ALTER. Ph. D„ Pres. DKIiSBE MARGARET BARBER SEMINARY ANNISTON, ALABAMA. A Christian, Home-like Boarding School for girls, un der the direction of the Presbyterian Church in the U. S. A., Division of Missions for Colored People. Junior and Senior High School Courses, as o utiined by the Department of Education, with an “A” rating by the State; College Preparatory, General, Home Econom ics and Sewing. Music: Piano and Vocal Lessons, Chorus Work, Music Appreciation. Bible: Old Testament History, Life of Christ, The Apostolic Church, Memorizing of Scriptures. An Attractive and Comfortable Building, modernly equipped, beautifully situated in the Blue Ridge Moun tains, affording healthful climate, delightful seenery, pure water supply. A Physical Examination given and close attention paid to matters of health, i r • ■■ - - - Special Emphasis on maintaining a Christian Atmos phere and developing the relgious life of our girls. Tech ers selected with this in view. Terms the most moderate. For information and Appli cation Blank address the President, REV. H. M. HOSACK. you—joined the church in Charleston than on the day of Pentecost. The community rec ognized her subordinate place and looked to the church as God’s means of grace and above all other groups. Often times a complex sen tence is dressed and surround ed by so many subordinate clauses that it is extremely dif ficult to decide which is the in dependent clause. Likewise the church; it is now-a-days so in terwoven with activities and drives in some communities that the church is almost over shadowed. The community is now challenging the church with the products of scientific developments. The communities are becoming so attractive that some are afraid that the community is subordi nating the church; or about to lay it on the shelf as a lost force while the strong men of the church are laughed at by scoffers in Mars’ Hill. But it was ever thus: “Though with a scornful won der Men see her sore oppressed, By schisms rent asunder, By heresies distressed, Yet saints their watch are keep ing* The cry goes up “How long?” And soon the night of weeping Shall be the morn of song.” Edisto Island, S. C. CALVARY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, WINNSBORO, S.C. Sunday evening, February 16, was a very inspiring evening at Calvary Presbyterian church, when the teacher of the Pres byterian School gave a Lovalty program for the benefit of the school. The program was given by Miss Reola Woodard, assist ed by Mrs. Loretta Ulmer. Mrs. Ulmer welcomed the congrega tion. I am sure when she had finished all visitors felt at home. Following is the pro* gram: Song, School. Prayer, Rev. Gunter. Song, School Welcome, Mrs. Loretta Ulmer. Paper, Mrs. LiHa Russell. Solo, Miss Garden. Paper, Mrs. Eddie Davis. Solo, Miss Hickson. Speaker, “Loyalty,” Prof. W. A. Ross. Duett, Misses Madonna Woodard and Mary Etta Ford. Oration, “Loyalty,” Miss Re ola Woodard. The proceeds are being used for the repairing of the Rich adson School REOLA WOODARD. OAKLAND CHURCH NOTES By Mrs. M. Payne Sunday, February 22, was a high day at Oakland church. There was a missionary pew rally by the ladies. We wish to express our sincere apprecia tion for the splendid service rendered by Rev. Sullivan as acting pastor of our church in the absence of our pastor, Rev. J. H. Ward. Members and friends have been greatly helped through, his services. Rev. Sullivan preached from Proverbs 6:20-28. After the sermon a touching prayer was offered by Rev.. Waddell. The choir then sang sweetly, “I Heard the Voice of. Jesus Say.” The collection by clubs was as follows: No. 1, Mrs. Simerson, $5.20. No. 2, Mrs. Bessie McKee, $4.15. No. 3, Mrs. Beulah MiHer, $4. Again we thank Rev. Sullivan and his choir for their splendid service. Your report for YoangPeopie —Please send lit today to SKss Annie Chresfldd, Monroe, N. C. THE sum FUND The following is a Sift of the pwwoB who inwi puu on or subscribed to lie Stadium pro ject at Johnson G. Smith Uni Mrs. Johuton C. Smith #800.00 Dr. H. L. MeCrorey — 106.00 Dr. Gibbt> Chisholm _ 50.00 Knoorefite Smith Scotia Chapter-i—:— 50.00 Charleston Chapter, John, son G. Salti University Alumni __ _50.00 A Friend-85.00 Cha* K. Bemar Dr. B. P. McDowell Prof. B. A Armstrong Dr. P. J. Anderson Mr. P. M. Beavers Mr. a R. Blake, Jr. Her Wfflie Blacktedge Mr. JObn Beatty_ Prof. W H. A. Booker Prof. G A. Bine Mrs, C t. Berry Col. L Pi Berry - Dr. G. J, Baker Btet. J. L. Brewer Mr. & Sb Btae — Rev. IP, N. Boykin _ Bfr. I. H. fUne ..._ Mr. J, H. Carson_ Rev. James H. Cooper Mr. Bishop Date _ Dr. G. IS. Dhtfs -- Dr. I. D. Davie __ Mrs. 1. D. Davis -- Dev R. J. Davidson ... Dr. G. T. Dillard_ Dr. & A. Dockery _ Rtev. S, X. FtfiWOod.. Dr. A. W.' F&eter Rev A. If. George Rev A. A. Hector — r. W. M. Hides __ . S. B. Harris_ Pr. W. Q. Hargrave - Mrs. Hetric W. 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Williams -_ Prof. M W. Wise _ Mrs. R. ?. Wyche _ Rev. H. Wilson_ Rev. J. P. Westberry _ Rev. A- A Wilson_ R. W. Wiliiamson, Esq. Rev. J. II, Ward __ Rev. C. A. Washington Dr. R. P. Wyche — Dr. C. M. Young - Rev. J. B. Francis — Dr. J. D. Martin, Jr.™ **■*&*■-ON8 5.00 4.50 10,00 mso 1.50 5.0D 10.00 OiOO'l 5.00 5.00 12.00 5.00 5.00 10.00 5.00 4.50 4.50 16.00 1500 5.00 SJB0 8.50 5.Q0 5.00 2.50 10.00 7.50 14.00 2.0|0 moo 5.00 8.50 10.00 1.00 5100 5.00 1.00 5.00 1.00 13.50 1.00 100 4.50 4.50 8.50 4.50 4.50 5.00 Student body - Rev. 6. G. M. James I. D. Bowman -- Dr. Geo. L. Winstead — Dr. G. P. Watkins._ Knoxville Biddle-Scotia Chapter — - Mr. W. H. Pearson _ Prof. S. IL Adams Rev. G. W. Long_ Dr. I. H. Blue_ Prof. J. N. Brown _ Mr. Wm. Hines .. Dr, F. L. Lander, Jr... Rev. C. A. Washington Rev. H. C. Miller _ Rev. J. W. Smith _ Dr. C. H. Shute _ Dr. Jr-B. Wright _ Aaron A. Womack _ Dr. W. H. Williams _ 256.50 5.00 50.00 100.00 25.00 100.00 25.00 5.00 100 .00 15.00 25.00 5.00 25.00 15.00 10.00 10.00 25.00 25.00 10.00 10.00 . I Utflt** 'OJ^ ' *00 Dr. G. S. Leeper- 5.00 Rev. & ft Saniets-_ 25.00 Dr. L. J. Melton_20.00 Dr. Yorke Jones_10.00 tom. Edvard Goring _ 5,00 Dr. H. B. Taylor ___ 10.00 Prof. P. D. Davis __ 10.00 Mr. Z. S. Hargrave 25.00 Prof. W. U. Stinson ^ 2&00 Pwf. A. A. Adair_25.00 Mr G. P. Woodson_ 5.00 Ur. J. T. Jones _ 10.00 Rev. R. 1.. Moore_ 25.00 Rev. A. P. Corley ___ 25.00 Rev. J. M. Miller _ 5<K Dr. R. L. Douglass .... 25.00 Rev. R. J. Davidson _ 6.00 tom. J. H. Ward _ 25,00 Rev. J. H. Toatley_25.00 WAXHAW NOTES By Mrs. Rosa E. Fulwood It has been some time since you have heard from us through the paper. Our work is moving on very nicely. We ob served Young People's Day, January 25. The program was very nicely carried out, under the leadership of Miss Zola MeWhirter. The young people of Shiloh church also had a good program on Wednes day night, February 18. We are very grateful to Miss An nie Chresiield for publishing the Young People's program every week in the Africo. They are full of information and in spiration to the young people. She has them always at heart and her good deeds will ever live in them. On Thursday, February 26th, 1 Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Massey, gave their youngest son, Oliver Sebron, a surprise birthday party. They entertained a large number of his little friends and the Misses Lucile Carson and Ida M. Deas, the Waxhaw pub lic school teachers, and the writer, Mrs. R. E. Fulwood. The children played nice games. Af ter the games we were all served with sandwiches, lemon ade, ice cream and cake. Mr. and Mrs. Massey are to be com mended for the sacrifice that tti/ey are making for their chil dren and others. Mrs. Massey is very much devoted to cHl> dren, She exercises a motherly care over her own and her brother-in-law’s six children who are motherless. Elder Z. W. Gladden, Rev. S. L. Fulwood and the writer at tended the*Workers’ Conference at Johnson C. Smith University. Elder Gladden reports a splen did meeting. He was filled with new inspiration and says he will always be ready to attend a meeting of this kind. Miss Ida M. Deas, one of the Waxhaw public school teachers, and Mrs. Ida Massey have been on the sick list for several days. We are having a slight touch of influenza around. Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Murray and their five children are down with it. Mrs. Lula Wallace, wife of Rev. Robert Wallace, of the A. M. E. Zion church, has been down sick since October. She seems to be improving very slowly. We were very glad to read Dr. J. J. Wilson's letter in the last issue of the Africo. We f ■hope to-hear from him often, j I read the Africo and enjoy it each week. It is the first pa- f per I can remember reading. I have enjoyed reading Uncle Billy’s writings for many years. I had the pleasure of meeting / and talking with him for my J first time at the Workers’ Con- j ference. I told him to keep writ ing. _ McClelland presbytery The Presbytery of McClelland will convene in its Spring ses sion with Westminster Presby terian church, Spartanburg, S. C., Wednesday, April 1, 1931, at 7:30 P. M. Sessional Records, General Assembly assessments and Sta istical reports will be called for. All persons expecting to at end the meeting will please vrite the Rev. J. W. Smith, Jreer, S. C-, or the person des-' gnated by the session of West ninster church. The opening termon will be preached by the •etiring Moderator, Dr. J. S.jj Wiliams. j v j. H. TOATLEY, S. d i

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