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YE SHALL KNOW THE TRUTH, AND THE |IRUTH CHARLOTTE, N. C„ THU JANUj WHAT HAS THE YOUNG PEOPLE S LEAGUE ACCOMPLISHED? By Ruby M. Rhyne Brooklyn Presbyterian Church, Charlotte (Read at the Young: People’s Meeting, held in connection with the Mid-Winter Session of the Presbytery of Catawba.) We.know that the aim oi the Presbyterian uhuren is to tram youth ior unrisuan ieiiowsmp . <auu leauersmp, auu to remit: tnem closer with unrisi. This being true, mere has been estabnsnea m tnis oyuoa several organizations Known as me roung reopie s leagues, in each Presbytery the Xouijg People s Societies of the ditter ent churches unite to form a separate League. Tnere are nine such organizations in this Syn od, enrolling about two thous and young people. Although there are forty-nine churches in Catawba Presbyte ry, only eighteen of them par ticipate in the Young Peoples League. Meetings of this organ ization are held once each quar ter, and have been effective for eight years. Now, the question arises: Just what influence has j the League exerted upon the young people, or rather, what has! the League accomplished? In at tempting to answer this, I do -of the League. They are: Wor ship, Instruction, Recreation and Service. How well we have re&ehed or carried out these objectives determine the ac complishments gained, At each meeting of the League considerable time is given each of these needs desired to be met. . First, comes Worship. It has been said that the worship pe riod to any program is to thai - program as a pep meeting Is to thatiks fcrSaflJM* fitting way to express its mean ing. In order to get the intend ed results of any activity one -must put himself wholly into it; that is, his body, mind and spirit. Thus, the purpose of a worship period is to arouse our spiritual emotions so that we might feel the greatness of God’s presence and put our selves in the mood for the reli -ous procedure that is to fol - low. Worship is followed by In struction. This, I think, is the umost. significant phase of the . .meeting because it can be read ily seen that we most likely . practice that which we have been taught and that the re _ suits of any project depend on the instruction given. Various means have been used in carry ing out this part of the pro gram. The two most commonly used are group discussions and -class discussions. In the former, we assemble. Some one, usually an adult in structor!, introduces, and leads a topic, and an open forum dis cussion follows. Here problems of social and personal interest arise. We learn what the differ ent young people’s societies are doing, and we have a chance to approve or disapprove of any project that is being carried on. We also pick out the fault com mon to the societies as a whole and work towards its correction. In class discussions we are divided and sent to different ■elasses where a number of sub jects have been taught. I might say that here quite a bit of time has been given to the stu dy of Missions. We have found that the mission field is inter esting and of vital importance. Each of us has an individual part to play no matter how small it may seem. Neverthe less, it is hoped that some of us will study it on a broader scale and become outstanding as a foreign missionary. After Instruction comes Re creation. This is the life of the meeting. Through contact we become acquainted as individ uals and a fine fellowship ex ists. As we join heartily in the games and yells the real test of sportmaisnip is given anu we get me value oi ciean, diraignt, honest, fairplay. The program is concluded for the day with the closing wor ship period. We leave inspired and uplifted, having secureu new ideals for the upbuilding of ourselves and those around us. Through the Young People s Teague we have learned to oe of service to ourselves, i our church and our community] By its careful teachings we have iearned that the Christian reli gion is both social and personal, and as individuals we must maintain a right relationship with Jesus Christ. It is ciear that each of us must be con cerned with the Christian (wel fare of others as well as for our selves. It is obvious that the Church stands out in civilization. What will the future Church ' bring forth? We, the youth of tojday, will be the Church of tomorrow. It will be just what we make it It was with this thought in mind that the Young People’s League began. It has created such an interest in us thalj we feel the responsibility that jnow rests upon us and realize that it will be greater as we grow. I older. Hence, we are working now so that we might be able to take over the situation, ( im prove upon existing conditions and, perhaps, solve some ofj the problems that are now unsolved. In short, we are striving tof live ftoser tb 'Chrrstrbecause ^-* through him that all great1 things come. Finally, I say that this organ ization, the Young People’s League, has been quite an as set to us as individuals as iwell as a group; moreover,- j the churches that have availed themselves of this ‘ program are already wearing different personalities, and with the help of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christy this worthy organiza tion will continue to go forward and greater heights will be reached. SECOND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, MOCKSYILLE The Week of Prayer was held in this church beginning Mon day night, January 6th, with the Rev. Dr. C. J. Baker, of Holbrook Street Presbyterian church, Danville, Va., preach ing. Dr. Baker {brought us a message from St. John 6:37, “Him that cometh to me I will in no wise cast out.” He assured us that regardless of our con dition, God is always ready to receive us if we are willing to accept him. Tuesday night Dr. Baker preached from the 15th chap ter of Luke and the 7th verse, on “The Lost Sheep.” “I pay unto you that likewise there shall be joy in heaven over one sinner that repenteth more than over ninety and nine just per sons that need no repentance.” In this message Dr. Baker stressed the need of theChris tian church to go out after its lost members and get them back into the fold. Wednesday night Dr. Baker preached from the 10th verse of the 15th chapter ef Luke on “The Lost Coin ” “Likewise I say unto you there is joy in the presence of the angels over one sinner that repenteth.” Dr. Ba ker said'the sheep was lost be cause it left the fold, but the coin was lost right in the home. He showed how easy it is for us Co be lost even though we stay in the church. After this ser mon one young man who had strayed away rose up with, tears in his eyes and said Dr. Baker’s sermon had brought nim back. Thursday night Dr. Baker preached irom the Tiouigai con, using for his text tne loth chapter of St. Luke and the 24ih verse: ’Tor this my son was dead and is alive again, fie was iost and is found.” Friday night, the last night, i)r. baker preached a special sermon to the "“young people, using for a theme, “Pursuing an Ideal, ' based upon 11 Kings, 2nd chapter, 9th verse: “Elijah said unto Elisha, Ask what 1 shall do for thee before 1 shal; be taken away from thee. And Elisha said, i pray thee let a double portion of thy spirit be upon me.” Dr. baker told how Elisha continued to follow Eli jah until his mantle fell on him and he was able to do the same things that Elijah did; but if he had tarried at Bethel or Jer icho he would have lost his chance. Dr. Onque was certainly for tunate in securing the service of this splendid minister. We are hoping that he will soon come to us again. J. At SMOOT. YOUNG PEOPLE’S LEAGUI NG. 1 OF FAIRFIELD PRESBYTERY MEETS CAMDEN, Sw C. The Young People's League of District No. 1 of Fairfield Presbytery held its regular meeting in Camden, S. C., Sat fturday, Dpctepiber 14, 1935. We were highly entertained by the Camden Second Presby terian church at Matthis Acad emy, from 11:00 A. M., to 5:00 P. M. Miss Anna Belle LaZatta invited the League to Matthis Academy. Miss LaZalla is teacl ng there. The meeting was largely at tended, by the adults as well as number of over 75T After recrea tion and games, conducted b’ Miss Amanda James and Mr. Glover Torrence, we enjoyed the dinner which was served by the Camden Second church. We appreciate their hospitality. During the meal we were wel comed by Miss Lucile James, of Camden. Short talks were made by Mr. J. F. Henderson, Mr. Eugene Adair, Dr. and Mrs. L. B. West, Dr. C. H. Shute and ot!*ers. Our theme: “Christian Youth Building a New Home,” was beautifully explained by the fol lowing : Miss Cecelia J. Richard son, Miss Margaret Dunbar, Rev. L. B. West, D. D., who spoke in place of Rev. Frank Glover who was absent, and Rev. A. H. George. The Brainerd Quintette, of Chester, S. C., under the direc tion of Prof. Young, rendered several selections. Rev. J. W. Manoney, of Ches ter, was to deliver the worship message. However, at the time for the message, Rev. Mr. Thorne, of New York, represen tative of the Board of Nation al Missions, arrived for the pur pose of making a moving pic ture of the group, and, due to the lateness of the hour, it was necessary to go outside at once for the picture. While on the grounds we were dismissed by Rev. Manoney. Officers elected for the en suing year are: Miss Louise James, of Camden, President; Miss Amanda James, of Ridge way, Secretary; Miss Tor rence, of Brainerd Junior Col lege, Treasurer; Miss Zipporah Glenn, of Winnsboro, Corre sponding Secretary. The offi cers were duly installed by Rev. A S. Powe, of Columbia, S. C. MISS AMANDA JTMES. It is a great blessing to have as our Lord and Saviour one who knows us so intimately and from whom is hid nothing that is in our heart, but all things are open to the eyes of Him with whom we have to do.— Selected. RECENT EMANCIPATION ADDRESSES FRITZ Denver, J Howeil lor otat me is must pay a than it has any Kind ot problem in reacheu, rritz executive of branch Y. M. delivered the the annnal E carnation Cei Shorter A. Wednesday Speaking SPEAKER CiPAliON uy David N. ■— Declaring in America sr price now done Deiore to me race ica can be iler, rearing uienarm of this city, address at icipation Proc ktiun at the E. church/ r§ an interested and enthusiast r audignce, ivir Cansier urged that Negroes must cease to ; taxe life easy, letting other j *ople do all; the fighting for t lem, but must “Back to through step toward since the N< idarn to sacrifice ai$d suffer themselves beMe great good can be acconijpshed. “Many solutions that have been offered tome race problem in America lire inadequate, such as the [.separate State, lea,” extinction and death. One le real solution, ____ is in America to stay, is that the Negro must fit himself for icitizenship and must pay an eyen bigger price, tt is. a questim whether any great good can be accomplished without suffering. The Negro has not suffered enough. Even the event we Celebrate tonight, Emancipation, came too easy. “Further, We must demand and use every] right of citizen ship. We must go to the very iqrderlme o&poasibilities of through every door that is open. We must forget ourselves i and run the risk of insult and hu miliation in order to bring the masses of the people up.” Mr. Cansier told his audience that race prejudice has as its prime motive the establishing of shame in the minority groups, and challenged them to take more time in studying their background so that such a feeling would not come to them with such a wealth of historical fact to prove their worthiness. • Accompanied by his wife, Mr. Cansler lelt Denver early Thursday morning for Dallas, Texas, where he will assume the duties of Executive Secre tary ,of the 'Moorland Branch Y. M. C. A. He has been Exec utive Secretary in Denver for eleven years. HARD WORK INSTEAD OF CRYING WILL WIN, SAYS Macon, Ga., Jan.—(By Rev. A. Beall, for ANP.) “Any race can win with hard work which is the best tonic for hard luck,” said the Rev. Allen R. Cooper, pastor of the; Bethel A. M. E. church, of Albany, Georgia, in an address delivered here last Wednesday before one of the largest audiences ever gathered in this city. Rev. Cooper, who has been frequently mentioned as a can didate for the bishopric and one of the youngest leaders of the denomination, being on Ithis side of “where life begins,” continued: “Whining and cry ing have never conquered diffi culties and if our race is ex pected to advance up the shin ing rails of human progress, we must resort to more hon est-to-goodness hard work and less whining and forget about the progress we have made dur ing the past seventy-three years and look to the future. 1 “Any man who looks out for his own welfare is generally re spected and any race that seeks to work out its own salvation, in any section of the country, will gain the respect of all peo ples. We in the South have a real opportunity; what will we do with it is lelt to us. If we grasp tne opportunity we can iorge ahead and it we dissipate this chance we are just .where we started. Therefore, let me exhort you to take hold of things and seek to find a Way out, not through the dole, but through hard work.” » NEGROS PROGRESS “MOS1 REMARKABLE SAYS ROOSJSVELT New York City, Jan.— (A. N. P.)—In a message read at the mass meeting celebrating the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation here Wednesday at the St. Mark's Methodist Episcopal church, President f ranklin Delano Roosevelt de scribed the progress the Negro had made since freedom seven ty-three years ago as “truly re markable* and one of the high-, lights in the history of j the United States.” ; - - The message was sent to the Reverend L. H. King, pastor ot the church and chairman of the meeting and was as follows: ' “Few events in our history are of greater significance than the ireeipg of the slaves. As we go back to the date when the Emancipation Proclamation was issued by the great Lincoln and down through the years, de cade by decade, we are pro foundly impressed by j the steady progress which the Ne gro has made since January 1, 1868. j “It is truly remarkable the things the Negro people have accomplished within living memory—their progress ip ag achievements uqation, their contributing to the arts and sciences, and in general to good citizenship. In spired by the achie ernents of the race to date it is my hope and belief that the Negro will g- forward to even greater tfcii gs in thr> years to come.” The St Mark’s. Methodist Episcopal church was packed to its capacity and the vast au dience cheered lustily the mes sage from the President of the United States, and the address es jcommemlorating the impor tant event in the history of the racial group as well as the read ing of the historical document which freed 4,000,000 slaves. COLORED DEMOCRATS HOLD JACKSON DAY DINNER. Washington, Jan. — (ANP.) While Postmaster General Far ley, Chairman of the National Democratic Committee, collect ed $50 a plate, and President Roosevelt gave the principal ad dress at the annual Jackson Day dinner held by Washington Democrats, the Colored Nation al Democrats satisfied them selves lyith a dinner at $1.50 per plate and made up the dif ference with speeches. The Colored National Demo crats held their first’ affair at the Crystal Caverns, 11th and You Streets, Wednesday night, January 8, with Armond W. Scott, municipal judge; Dr. William J. Tompkins, Re corder of Deeds; Lieutenant T. H. R. Clark, Deputy Record er and Charles M. Thomas, newswriter, doing the pro grammed speaking. Dr. F. O. Williston is executive head of the organization, and Tecum seh Bradshaw, deputy marshal, local chairman. Certified lists of the diners and the proceeds of the dinner, (if and as there are proceeds) will be forwarded to the Dem ocratic National Committee, to be put on file with the more sustantial collection taken at the regular Jackson Day Din ner, and with the more glitter mg program. “ 1 he stated purpose of the dinner is to "commemorate an act oi president Anarew jsck son 1U0 years ago, wnen he provided military protection to John K Cook when he was driv en from his home in Washing ton by a white mob which burned the churches, and schools of free Negroes. Mr. ne had founded, and also pas Cook was a teacher, in a school tor of the 'fifteenth Street Presbyterian church. ST. JAMES CHURCH ... NEW YORK CITY Rev. Wpa. L lines, D. D. Pastor • Sunday morning, January 12, was a oeautiful day and the pastor, the Rev. Wm. L. Imes, was at his best. He preached an interesting six minute chii ireits sermon on ‘-A Child's Prayer,” based on the respond given by Samuel in the temple: ’Speak, Lord, for thy servant* neareth.” - - - - The regular sermon’s text was Mark, 9:24, .“Lord, I be •ieve: help thou my unbelief.” Theme, “The Life of Prayer in i World of-Doubt ” The church school depart ment of music-held its. usual service of worship, through mu sic with hymns .of. the Latin Church Sunday afternoon, at 4 o clock. . This . program was something that all music lovers should have heard. .. The evening service of wor ship .and the annual sermon for the Houseiioiu oi rcuth, Harri ett Martineau chapter, No. 4090/was held at B P. M. The pastor preached on the theme: “Men ought always to pray and not to faint.” _The mid-week services follow ing the Week' of Prayer wffl. v. hav^ as the monthly themfcf tice.” " 111 The Six O’clock Circle is keep ing up the great work among the young people. They are co operating with the pastor and other auxiliaries of the church by doing all they can to help the growth of the Christian life in the church and community. They have'as their monthly theme, “Prayer.” ' MARY L. COLEMAN. CALVARY CHURCH SHOW ERS REV. AND MRS. O. E. SANDERS On Tuesday evening, Decem ber 24, 1935, about 6:30 o’clock, several ladies of the Missiona ry Society of Calvary Presbyte rian church, of Wilson, K. C., came to our home. Their com ing was a most pleasant sur priseT They brought with them fresh pork, a chick en, a cake, sugar, potatoes, eggs and various other articles of groceries, fruit and nuts, and canned goods in abundance. In cluded were tw0 large balls for our boys. These things did much to make our Christmas season one of plenty and great happiness. We wish to express our deep appreciation to the members and friends of Calvary Presby terian church , for their gener ous and sincere gifts. May the Lord continue to bless us in our efforts here. REV. AND MRS. 0. E. SAN DERS. 700 E, Green Street, Wilson, N. C. Christ was particularly in terested in people. He noticed them and saw their needs and their sorrows and sicknesses, and took steps to provide for their wants. He gave them com fort when they were in sorrow. He gave forgiveness to the pen itent sinners. He gave health to this sick. He gave counsel to the troubled and bewildered. He knew what people needed and and He was able and willing to help them in their minds and haerta and bodies.—Dr. E. P.
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