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October 15, 1954
Arizona Sun
Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona
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Rev. L. B. Nelson, former pastor in Phoenix, will preside over the Paradise Baptist State Convention at New Home Baptist Church. He leads a growing church in Dallas and will speak on integration. Local pastor Rev. W. A. Washington is praised for his leadership.
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Former Pastor To Preside Over Convention Here
Rev. L. B. Nelson, former pastor of the First Institutional Baptist Church, is to arrive here on the 19th to preside over the annual session of the Paradise Baptist State Convention which will convene at New Home Baptist Church, Rev. W. A. Washington, Pastor.
Rev. Nelson will return to close out his fifth year as president of the convention. He is now pastor of the Salem Institutional Baptist Church, in Dallas, Texas. Thirty-two members have been added to his church within the two months he has been there, he said.
Rev. Nelson is swiftly becoming an outstanding figure in the National Baptist ranks, according to report. He has been chosen a voting delegate to the National Council of Churches, which will hold its general assembly in Boston this year.
While in Phoenix, Rev. Nelson will conduct a week of Religious services for the New Home Baptist Church. He will deliver his annual message to the Convention Wednesday night, at 8:00 p.m. His theme will be, "The Negro Church, in Integrated Society." He will deliver the Convention Message on Sunday morning, at the 11:00 o'clock hour. Mrs. Ethel G. Barnes, of Tucson, will preside over the Women's convention.
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Members have been added to his church
During the past two years he has successfully led this district to even greater heights. The church may never fully realize how much he means or has meant to the community as well as the church.
He is a fearless and open challenger for what he thinks is right.
His motto, "Always build churches and save souls." He contributes much of his success to his wife who is ever by his side and is also a teacher in the city school system.
They reside at 1738 East Jefferson Street.
state of Alabama.
Rev. L. B. Nelson, former pastor of the First Institutional Baptist Church, is to arrive here on the 19th to preside over the annual session of the Paradise Baptist State Convention which will convene at New Home Baptist Church, Rev. W. A. Washington, Pastor.
Rev. Nelson will return to close out his fifth year as president of the convention. He is now pastor of the Salem Institutional Baptist Church, in Dallas, Texas. Thirty-two members have been added to his church within the two months he has been there, he said.
Rev. Nelson is swiftly becoming an outstanding figure in the National Baptist ranks, according to report. He has been chosen a voting delegate to the National Council of Churches, which will hold its general assembly in Boston this year.
While in Phoenix, Rev. Nelson will conduct a week of Religious services for the New Home Baptist Church. He will deliver his annual message to the Convention Wednesday night, at 8:00 p.m. His theme will be, "The Negro Church, in Integrated Society." He will deliver the Convention Message on Sunday morning, at the 11:00 o'clock hour. Mrs. Ethel G. Barnes, of Tucson, will preside over the Women's convention.
PAGE SEVEN
Members have been added to his church
During the past two years he has successfully led this district to even greater heights. The church may never fully realize how much he means or has meant to the community as well as the church.
He is a fearless and open challenger for what he thinks is right.
His motto, "Always build churches and save souls." He contributes much of his success to his wife who is ever by his side and is also a teacher in the city school system.
They reside at 1738 East Jefferson Street.
state of Alabama.
What sub-type of article is it?
News Announcement
Religious Gathering
What themes does it cover?
Moral Virtue
What keywords are associated?
Baptist Convention
Rev Nelson
Phoenix Church
Religious Services
Church Growth
Pastoral Leadership
What entities or persons were involved?
Rev. L. B. Nelson
Rev. W. A. Washington
Mrs. Ethel G. Barnes
Where did it happen?
Phoenix, New Home Baptist Church; Dallas, Texas; Boston
Story Details
Key Persons
Rev. L. B. Nelson
Rev. W. A. Washington
Mrs. Ethel G. Barnes
Location
Phoenix, New Home Baptist Church; Dallas, Texas; Boston
Event Date
The 19th
Story Details
Rev. L. B. Nelson arrives to preside over the Paradise Baptist State Convention at New Home Baptist Church in Phoenix, delivering messages on integration; local pastor Rev. W. A. Washington is highlighted for leadership and community impact.