When was it published?

November 10, 1944 in Atlanta Daily World

Story November 10, 1944

Atlanta Daily World

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

Rev. H. Lester, Rev. C. H. Holland, Rev. C. N. Ellis, Rev. T. Tolbert, Rev. D. A. Dixon, Rev. W. W. Weatherford, Rev. I. Stone, Dr. Paschal, Mother Walker, Prof. C. I. Harper, Rev. W. L. Limsey

Q: What keywords are associated?

Ministers Union, Baptist Church, Mass Meeting, State Convention, Ministerial Education

Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia

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What is this article about?

The Atlanta Baptist Ministers' Union held a Tuesday meeting at Wheat Street Baptist Church, planning a December 8 mass meeting at Mt. Zion. Reports on education and the upcoming State Convention in Augusta were presented; new members joined.

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Ministers' Union
Plans Mass Meet

Atlanta Baptist Ministers' Union met Tuesday at Wheat Street Baptist Church. Devotions were led by Rev. H. Lester and Rev. C. H. Holland taught the Sunday School lesson. Rev. C. N. Ellis, president, presided. A city-wide Mass Meeting will be held at Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Rev. T. Tolbert pastor, Friday, December 8.

Rev. D. A. Dixon, chairman of committee on ministerial education, made a report. Rev. W. W. Weatherford, corresponding secretary State Baptist Convention, announced the State Convention to be held in Augusta next week, and invited the ministers to attend a mortgage-burning at Mt. Olive Baptist Church, October 22.

Rev. Holland reported that he will leave the city Monday, and Rev. I. Stone was appointed to teach the Sunday School lesson. President Ellis made an impressive speech on behalf of our state convention and challenged the ministers to support the work of the body. "We are bound for a bigger and better convention," he added.

Dr. Paschal made remarks. Two members joined the Union. Visitors were: Mother Walker, Prof. C. I. Harper, and Rev. W. L. Limsey.

What sub-type of article is it?

Historical Event

What themes does it cover?

Moral Virtue

What keywords are associated?

Ministers Union Baptist Church Mass Meeting State Convention Ministerial Education

What entities or persons were involved?

Rev. H. Lester Rev. C. H. Holland Rev. C. N. Ellis Rev. T. Tolbert Rev. D. A. Dixon Rev. W. W. Weatherford Rev. I. Stone Dr. Paschal Mother Walker Prof. C. I. Harper Rev. W. L. Limsey

Where did it happen?

Atlanta

Story Details

Key Persons

Rev. H. Lester Rev. C. H. Holland Rev. C. N. Ellis Rev. T. Tolbert Rev. D. A. Dixon Rev. W. W. Weatherford Rev. I. Stone Dr. Paschal Mother Walker Prof. C. I. Harper Rev. W. L. Limsey

Location

Atlanta

Event Date

Tuesday; Friday, December 8; October 22

Story Details

The Atlanta Baptist Ministers' Union met Tuesday at Wheat Street Baptist Church, with devotions and a Sunday School lesson. They planned a city-wide mass meeting at Mt. Zion Baptist Church on December 8. Reports on ministerial education and the State Baptist Convention in Augusta were given. Rev. Holland will leave the city, Rev. I. Stone appointed to teach. President Ellis spoke on supporting the convention. Dr. Paschal made remarks. Two members joined, and visitors welcomed.