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Madame (residence) Officers, Delegates and Friends of the 35the Sender
HE the Memorial Comme suivent the Following reist. Me Find the Fourway Part Body Alicers have Passed away
New Kind of Gravage n.S. The following browse our own Conference Andrech
Hrs MB Mccullough. Carthage 11 E Huffy Terre Haute
Rabitory Crave Fordville per. giles" Chicago Mrs 5 Gary Evansville
Nister Charles Rend. Evansville Mro Essie Dains Kokomi
Mrs Giorgie Pice
Georgie Caldwell 1 Mrs Teater neal allin Chatel Indf.
Pro Fissie Teller
Mrs. anna B. Jones Muncie
These are our Friends who have leftus and to HEAVEN They have gone
But with Jesus they are resting and we bid their to sleep oud This shall be known when WE are dead and left on long record
That nations. yet unbow may read. and trust and praise the Lord Careful Submitted Mrs Sarah Gilson. Mrs Lda Williams Mro Clyde Suwill Members of Com.
Mrs Mildred Fears. Secy.
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Mite Box Report Mrs Howard
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40th Session- anual Com Terre Haute Ird. June2,198
The School of mission" which was the main theme of the Institute of the Hoth session of the Frd. Conference Branchof the roman's mind missionary Society, was resided over by the Dean of the Institute guns Ethel Simpson Hty to. The opening was the song- Take my Life + Let it Be and then the pres. Emeritus, Ars, y. B. Hill, lead in prayer. The song! Stand Hy for Jesus was sung.
wirth. D. Ho humant at the piano, hors itryto gove brief historical remarks & introduced this Char oto Rodano op Lodplis, who gove a review of the book, "Homen under the Southern Cross" She was very thorough and very efficient. She said that there ok deals specifically with the M.E. church. People what live there are + into classes, aristocrats- Middle Class. Javages Horbergdass, and those there or commercial and missionary purposes. The 10 republiciare not too extensively populated, but they are a very interesting group, interested in wordto white things, There are 3 types of missions in the Evangelical chruch- Invisions-Independ voussion + lap Independent Faith missions. The women are countedis + charming + usadas be ok more than I language. They enjoy unusual emancipation, regard their homes as sacred, but are lapping the dicipline of their children. The health gilisten is poor due partiall to double word and. of living. One big trouble of mussconares is trying to save the babies School system i's rather peculiar, all modeled, on hudsongly typeof school, however gover, wie + Schools
are outstrop misery schools there is a very great need there for women runses, the religies education in Sund of Schools is improving. They
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training Institute + conventions. The men are greath surprised that the women speaker public are persiste of in theirspeech. They have definite arms + programs in their societies. They Love
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find of superstition there + nosso mes are working hard to stopus out the evil. The world Day of Prayer, binds both continuity a co our cause. The the gone a brief what the new Jersey women were doing to help. and america, no color line, + leve eu in
receive of the a. M. E. chinch. She spoke?
but Economic conditions were not so good. The Rev. Bishop John a. Grega.
Gold of Ren. Lucky who founded a school is america, how surprised the natives ince to know me had colored bishops. He gone a decided personal touch controlopic of Hours america. The next two subjects e to have discussed by mrs Dixon
mrs Julia Jefferson, both where aplisent are to conditions beyond their control. Ou honorable Bishop very graciously converted to talk. The told in an interesting manner how thu a letter head, It's a Vh. E. Chinch was established in I. Govea The first General Conference in africa was held in 1897 He gave a wonderful historical sketch and food the words of every bishop that had served in A. america. The biggest thing among the Block folk low the Island of Bermuda is the a. M. E, Chuck. The a.M. E. has final nussirroy Social because tto women que more active than in other churches + 1women from other chendrie join Tilh. E. Society. automobiles are used only for twous, not for pleasure, every one rides wheels of the 4 coloned members of parliament Ihreof them are a. H. E. members. as no questions were asked to meeting was turek over to the Pored. Mrs Bailey. the thanked the Bishop I wife for being so very willing to be among us. She also asked that all
y legião to financial committo immediate; I to the Instituto, a credential commuter was appointed.
miss hacomi fulham, sea Treas of Young People 61 asked that all young people be prompt of 17:30. the stressed the theme Prayer + asked thatall
come in the altitude of prayer. Dis mission by Presidena Elder Bradford wild the Imvisionary Natale Mord.
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allen chapel Terre Haute, Ind. State Mite Missionary !! the program There, mito was in complete charge of thiss Naomi Pritcham, Accin treas. of young People's Dept. Her theme of prayer was dramatized in a very inspiring manner. Her opening was a group of 2 songe by a group of young people from Service So. Miss Berta Hawking ofnation prayer. Miss Evasion gider of allen chopel Indepl's read impressive -Symphony on Prayer" The Prayer Perfect was song by children low Fellenchapel, Terre Haute. Hantas Iwas dramati by young people of allen Chapel Bellah + H. John Indiglis. Charlotte Wilson - ST. Paul, Indpls. sang a solo. Praying Hands bar dramatized by alley Change. Bethel, I Johwardpls, a chorus flow atten Chape sang, and Biblical prayers were I did ly people from SpruceAt, Terre Haute. The closingdes read by This Shitcham and dramatized by the young people. The bishop + wife graced the prochain with their prescence, and spoke in high favor of mass mitchan + her splendid work with the young people. Miss mitcham announced- the
like for the next morning and the breakfast. She also announced the Worship service for Friday afternoon.
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The Friday night session was one of the high spots of the convention, and ine pat all evening drinkund in every word which was given us. The chair Topeneed the service and prayer was offered. P. Elder Bradford
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made introductory remarks, and introduced His Honor the mayor, Beecher, he proved to be a christian legislator, and said he always implored God's help in all his deliv. erations. Her. Manwell pastor of the Free Baptist church brought greetings. MorsC. J. Hy to fotopast a wonderful welcome address. this since pres. introduced thestate fattoham,
President, This Flossie Bailey, and she dove
her message. Her main thought was helpfulmens she spoke of the House by the side of the Rood and told just what missionaries were supposed to do, search for the good stay could do. P. Elder Bradford introduced the main speaker of this Evening, The right Ren Bishop John C. Grega a. m., D.D., L. L. D. He spoke of his work & experiences in S. africa and gave many amusing incident during their storyabroad. Reg. Hettenbugs little son, sang a bluet wat his mother who accompanied them on the piano, He also gave a yohistory solo. Rev. Holly of the Pyableton church (white) gove very interesting remarks. The Bishop gove closing reworks, and commened the mayor for taking God as his leader, thor staying until the session was over Bishop also suggested that an offering be taken, and as a result xix. taken in, after the program,.
welt 84, 14 The local church served ice cream cake 80 the delegation, + a social have was enjoyed
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Richmond, Ind. June 21, 1935.
The 37th session of the Roman's Site Missionary Society of the Ind. Conference. Branch opened with Devotional services conducted by the state chaplains Sister Hannah Nichols, With Miss arlee foley of the piano, the song need the terentowi was sung, The
scripture less on was read by This Rucho Carter. What a Friend the Home in Jesus" was sung, a testimonial ingenting was enjoyed, after which- Take my Hand-Evar sung this closed the derations. The Junior chown, spotlessly robed marched in singing the processional are There Rion Hay Ford!" They were followed by these ministers, Pet's, C. H. Jackson; Michan H. Saunders, Davis, Boyd. The stateoflion's followed. Rev Jaar Davis read Falls
letter, 5th chapter to the Galatians. He led in the opening ercises of the service, Hymn 292- to Reach my Gospel Sacto theLord: Prayer by Rev. Saunders, pastore owy church in In arian. The Choir song, Sweet tour of Prayer Scripting ty Rev. Boyd of Charleston. Choix. want to be morethere like Jesus"hey. C. H. Jackson presented the State Pres. Mrs. I. B. Hill who was executed to the rodrim bytes The advice stood while ali de with Me, was sung, this was played by Mille D. Hoffman. In other till then offered a prayer imploring mercy for the patient congreg ations, the faithful ministers & good people of Richmont In the opening remarks sheasked that all lato officers adas one big family and adjust all matters in a christian may. the offere l'an excuse for P. E. Haline who was called to Hil herford the Said that with of her presiding must needs redone while she imined seated, owing to her weaks physical ditions the expressed faith what the treat he would be able to carry on their thesession The programs were presented by his Leoda Inorton chamois programme committee, this ada
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Lee of Evansville rendered very beautifully the solo, Because He Loved the Sor accompanied by M.D. Hoffman Mrs. Hill introduced Rel. I. T. S. Dutchan who was selected to deliver the annual sermon. He sang God Leads His Leon Children Along. His text- Paul's Second letter to the Ellolios Chopth 5 - Verse 7. If any man he inchrist, he is a new Feature old things are passed away, bensed all things were become new, "Subject. The best of Discipleship. He said, The grace of God alone changes and disposition, acharacter is revealed not ley unacessionaltro the standard is the constant trend of one's life. The greatness of a person comes in living above the things that boy to destroy, them. Temper helps one to control oneself, butwhen it is turned loose it becomes destructive. then ever the Christian light goes out one has lost contact with the power house. He must not be always ready to avenge wrong done us, we must give God a chance. The choir led in chanting the Lord's Prayer, + then sang. Jamais, the isthere" Rev. C.H. Jackson assisted by other minister administered the Holy Sacrament all ministers were called to the front. There Filosofie Bailey, Chairman of Young People's jeph gathered all the youth & they consumed together. The convention arose in Fellowship + sang, there is Jong in the Jand." Dev. a. E. Clark was introduced as a pleasant surprise to the convention, Per. Shownon war introduced. The finance committed was appointed. maggie Baker
Marchelie Halber
Carrie Bell
addie Martin
Ila Dunn. He preside
having money please report offinance comniet is. The credentials committed bed to collect credentials. all persons having tells were asked to had them in The state pres. asked that all local secretaries nov reflected, pass on all
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correspondence to new secing Hrs W. Samuel read the roster of state Officers. The credential committee reported 34 delegates and 11 state officers. The asked all delegates take special care in having the credentials made out correctly. The after noonmeeting was scheduled for 1.39! This Williams introduced Mars Hattie Brown of the Mariah Baptist Church & a missionary worker. This, Fileson, Rev. Block, Rev. Jackson, Rev. Mitcham, Rev. Davis, Rev. Evans all stood + Mars Hill thanked them for their attendance. Ans Hinburn+ This Buch ol nobelsville were introduced. Where Thesafeen Aller Chapel Indpl's. conducted los Friet Hose. She spothe very convincingly on the subject Reeplus lub Courage" The audience wah very appreciative + Iam sure celt more encouraged to continue after having listened to we talk
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Pres. Millie D. Hoffman. tedy,
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Friday afternoon Lune 21, 1935
at 1. 45 all young people were called to the front to forma - convention choix. The first song was, "I'm on the Battlefield for my ford, his Leada Sworden acting as directress. Cell stood + sang the chorus of this song. The congregation remained standing while this R.C. Henderson led in prayer Long- If you See my Javiou, telf Hind that you saw me" Mars J. B. Hill state pres. told a very touching story of Isestern frontier life. She told of the pronenessof a whistling boy and compared it to what beautiful songs of the heart race. Committees.
nominating memorial
manme mitcham Josephine Stone
clara Bullock anne Watkins
Coleman graddy Rutto Carter Ramen Beatrice Oniel
Jansus Kennedy uste Disont Forlee Foley Resolution
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This Hill gave the chairman of committees a few instructions. Each department head stood told her exact duties, so that the delegates mightnot be mixed up. theurged every organization to celebrate mothers Day. She instructed that it is not fair to take ass went money for the
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departments. annual dues are expected to be paid, which amounts to sotper year. a greeting was read from Red. R. Henderson, balso one how the Ladies Progress Club of Beutel Church. Indpls. Nrk Carrie Clump, president. The long- Take my Hand-was sung. timas moved + married that the fourth seat back clear across the the har of the convention. Pro carrie Bell of Evansville rendered a special number, "He is waiting to bless you right now" She was accompanied by Thiss Juanita Shannon. The whole conventions joined in the chorus. Here Samuels called the roll of delegates. Miss Shanow played Have Thine Own Hay Ford, and all blood in meditati ion . Thurs Samuels called for reports from the Districts. Southern district.
1. Bethel Indpl's, Sarah manuel elaborland in her idea of missionary work.
2. Evansville. Mrs Carrie Bell spoke of the rise of the society in Evansville, and said theyare asking dell church members to be- come imissionary inenchers;
3. allen Chapel Terre Haute Mirs Shannon. 4. Spruce . Terre Haute, Mus innie Simies. 5. French Lick
6. New albany 7. Bloomington 8. Vincennes
9. Jeffersonville 10. Ist. Vernon 11. Princeton 12. Hyles 13 Franklin, 14 Bedford is Cardyn 16. Clinton 17. Rockville, 18. Lengnous, 19 Plainfield. Northern District.
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7. allen Temple Marion 8. Bethel Muncie gais Ida Smith, Mrs Henry & Per. Jackson of muncie spoke in praise of the local society.
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new castle- Helen Haddon 14. 15. Frankfort + Lebanony Martes 16. Connersville - Ruth
17. Carthage 18. Charleston. 19. Hill's Chapel-20 Perc. 21. Frountain City
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avisitor in the person of Dr. E. T. Clark came toword and told of a young african boy + said he speaks Theavtiful English. He introduced him por. Yani, a native of Librería. He gave a Svery interesting talk, stated that he was Fan a. M.E. + had been educated in a. M. E. Schools, the hodalys published a book on Liberia, which he had for sale. The convention stood in appreciation of his talk. The young people game their reports, directed by the Flashie Bailey, She told how happy she was to be present in contrast to last year, she was critically ill + she felt that the prayers of these good women have helped her regain the strength. She introduced her young people and introduced
two from Marnow who were on the distinguished roll of High School graduates. Two very small goals from anderson - Jave their report + sang their aller
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Pearl song. His Bailey very impressively told the real value for the youth to the missionary society, the implored the adults to go to their respective nomes + start a missionary among The young people. This Bailey told ofthe forth coming young people's program, to be given at a dinner meeting on Saturday. She also announced la here and breakfast on Saturday morning
The Saturday meeting was opened with the regular enthusiastic devotions. The young people however conducted thodevotionals, and it was one long to be remembered for it devoidrens The mother's Dept. with Mars hettie Gibson as the state Leader gave a very impressive pageant of nations. The countries represented were India, africa, Chemia Japanand Comerica all' works in general was cleared up, all committees reported, all prices fro m the art Department were sold.
One of the most inspiring convention ever held was brought to a close on Sat. evening with the following officers cleared for the ensuring year. rs G. B. HILL State President. This Mitch and
Mrs Olsa Shannon, Second Vice
This Kathryn Samuels, Corresponding Sedy.
millie D. Hoffman - Recording Sexy. Suis Tresse ffeln
Mrs. Ruth Carter
Treasurer, Parliamentarians Chaplain S.BHil. Pres. adjournment . M. D.H. Sect
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Noblesville, Indiana. June 18, 1937
The Indiana Conference Branch of the Hormon's mite Missionary Society opened Friday morning at 8/45 with a Board Meeting Session. The Pres. Mars J. B. Hill gave an encouraging and helpful talk to the women, and many family of faires were discussed. It was announced that the Bishop would preach at the morning service, but that he would be unable to remain longer. It was also announced that Tea Dipon of the Southern District, pastor ou Evansville would preach at the evening servid. The committee on Education was named as follows: Mrs Sarah Beleford (Ordpls) Mrs Clsa, Shannon (Richmond) Mrs Sarah Manuel (Theater Bethof) Indpls Mrs Bessie Snortow (hdpl'.)
Hors anna Hatkins
It was announced that all meeting were to be held in this church. This Flossie Bailey made a statement concerning her young people. This Samuels said, in reply to inquires about the reciepts, that it was more convenient to send the recess to the ministers about 2 weeks the fort conference. This Hill urged the women to he pundual about sending in the officers names of to the election in July
The following officers paid, their annual dwest log ist of this time.
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adjourment for Devotional Eval Collinow, this Hamnat nichols & mrs Emma Harris lead in the devotionals, with more Is a Shormon of the piano. The right Ren. I. a.
gread bishop of our conference, come walther + recuerdo a que ob ovation. He was accompanied by the Presiding Elders Hallace It Bradford. The whole devotionalser nice were sportia + ferment
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Elder Wallace readerin the ritualistic service in our huynhal a volunteer choir opened furnished, the music for the service, the first song, being other "The Roll is called thy order, I'LL Be there," mors Leota Snorden leading, mrs Form. R. Drow at the piano, Invocation was offered by Ken. I. E. mayfield, pastor of our church of Frondslai. Land, Iwon't to be a Christian" was sung Rea. R. C. Henderson of Greater Bethel, Draps was called to the platform, + the read the scripture lesson. The first / t Chat
verses of the 33 chapter of the theook of Il meteronomy. the decoloque was led by Presiding El der Bradford. Grande Elder Wallace presented the Conference ranch president, this Gerbude B. Will, the announced that it had been requested that Der. Man Dame
sender a sola, he som effective sang
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the song joined en la final chaque-andit Luft all faliry that it was really what o we here. This will then presented Ren, Wallace the in turn prevented the Right Her. Bishop Gregg, Bushape of the 4 Espaciopal District, the asked that all'süt itu a worshipful + receptive attitude. the Blihoje toldo in his introductory emails how food he was to wear Y Lediga methodied, + that he fevol driftfull attend the Sesqui Centennial, 150 mer progress, in which time so bishorts had been mode. He look his teplo from the 33 chapter of It metronomy, the first Cause of the 13 verse, of the last dance Grd this is the blessing where with moses the man of food & blessed the children of Israel, and of Joseph he said, Blessed of the Lord he his lord. Text, The Good Hill of Him that direct in the bush.
He compared the salutalo speech of theage Cophis validéctory beach. ur put his heart was full of bitterness and his monmouth wok full of complaint. Gifter 40 years, when he had I used by God faty liberation of mix people, after he had looked God in the face, then in he's. closing a poco, he only asked God's Please:
at the close of this very powerful semin this Hartfield of Chicago what requested, by the bishop to ser song with Prwith feeling The the Through. Ben Wallace extended the invitation infiletto song, Take your worden to the Lord + Leave If There,
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was surg. This Thesea Heen made a presentation speech to the Button
Indiana Congress Branch! That Hill presented a beautiful bouquet of roses Is be given to tre Gregg wife of our Bishop as a token of love elstern. The Bishop had previously explained that he's weile had met would a pourful accident in Implos + was unable to attend. Rev. Shannon also presented the Bishop with a gift from the product conference.
The holy com nunion was given the Bishop assisted with the first toble then helt Rew. Henderson left for drapl' after several tables for communion and at hearty handshake, mrs anno Nothing presented the programs of the 3 gannual session of the Indiana Conference Branch. The mode a very pretty speech + stressed the theme of the convention which was Love- and said she hoped thespirit of love would prevail throughout like sessions, the programs were received and adopted, Hors Kilosgis Bailey presented the programs for the young People + the theme was - Reaching the twreached". The programs senere accepted. this Hill inade a plea for the young people to stay in the convention and learn, + the instructed the members of the Executive Board on time at all meetings, also said, This harcelite talked sang-Choseto Courage- yo In, shewas accordo
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presented the tesidera Eldara + chose presented inere to Run. Wallace; Bradford; car Davis: Henderson Davis, Menthe ffield, Jackson; Hardwick; 'Irvin;
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jackson; Jones (Rokoma) A. H. Black , H.D. Shannon. all ministers wives and other
melhores were presented. Mas Cottinão mode a short talk of welcome, Thus Dinow This Bradford + Yrs May field responded to requested for a talk, ob wallace and that fibrin alsotalked, This's quanto Haltère said she used to known as the Missionary. Bally & now she was proud of the associated she had ou mis till & these good women. She would never forget the training& the worked this Hill, to be now that the russian balie's would always be praying forher Mrs Hitlerbung talked and said she had heer called the the ministry, + her praises proved that this Hands hold really been! laid on her. The two secretaries were called to the table and on offering was taken, the a mount being 6, 02. this Releford asked that the following communti Imeet her after dinner Osa shownon, Educational committed. Anorder
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