When was it published?

January 30, 1936 in The Savannah Tribune

Story January 30, 1936

The Savannah Tribune

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

Rev. S. R. Dinkins, Rev. J. S. Jenkins, Rev. G. C. Mcpherson, Rev. L. Washington, Bishop W. A. Fountain, Rev. J. Wycliffe Keller, Rev. J. H. Brown, Rev. J. F. Rogers, Rev. D. W. Stephens, Rev. M. A. Fountain, Rev. W. O. P. Sherman

Q: What themes does it cover?

Moral Virtue, Providence Divine

Q: What keywords are associated?

Evangelical Ministers Union, Devotional Sermon, Allen's Day Program, Ministerial Meeting, Religious Discussion

Savannah, Chatham County, Georgia

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The Evangelical Ministers Union held a weekly meeting on Tuesday at 11 A.M., presided by Rev. S. R. Dinkins. Featured a devotional sermon by Rev. J. S. Jenkins, singing led by Rev. G. C. McPherson, introduction of new member Rev. L. Washington, announcement of Allen's Day program at St. Philip AME church with Bishop W. A. Fountain speaking, commendation of the sermon, and plans for next week's discussion on ministers in politics.

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EVANGELICAL MINISTERS UNION

The Evangelical Ministers Union met in regular weekly session Tuesday at 11 A. M., Rev. S. R. Dinkins, vice president, presiding.

Rev. J. S. Jenkins, the evangelist, conducted the devotional and delivered a well prepared sermon from the text: St. John 4-28:29 "Come. See A Man etc." "A Merciful Man". "A Man That Never Changes," "An Affectionate and Loving Man".

Rev. G. C. McPherson, the gospel song leader, led in singing "I want to be more and more like Jesus." Rev. L. Washington, pastor of St. Luke AME church, was among the new additions to the union.

Rev. S. R. Dinkins read the Allen's Day program that will be celebrated next week beginning Monday night at St. Philip AME church, at which time Bishop W. A. Fountain, D. D., of Atlanta, AME Bishop of Georgia, will speak at the mass meeting, and other speakers.

The sermon of Rev. Jenkins was commended by Revs. J. Wycliffe Keller, J. H. Brown, J. F. Rogers, D. W. Stephens, M. A. Fountain, W. O. P. Sherman, he was given a vote of thanks.

Next Tuesday the order of the day will be a discussion led by Drs. J. W. Keller and J. F Rogers. "Should the ministers engage in politics, if so, to what extent?"

Members present: Revs. S. R. Dinkins, J. W. Keller, J. H. Brown, J. F. Rogers, D. W. Stephens, M. A. Fountain, L. Washington, J. S. Jenkins and W. O. P. Sherman.

What sub-type of article is it?

Historical Event

What themes does it cover?

Moral Virtue Providence Divine

What keywords are associated?

Evangelical Ministers Union Devotional Sermon Allen's Day Program Ministerial Meeting Religious Discussion

What entities or persons were involved?

Rev. S. R. Dinkins Rev. J. S. Jenkins Rev. G. C. Mcpherson Rev. L. Washington Bishop W. A. Fountain Rev. J. Wycliffe Keller Rev. J. H. Brown Rev. J. F. Rogers Rev. D. W. Stephens Rev. M. A. Fountain Rev. W. O. P. Sherman

Where did it happen?

St. Philip Ame Church, Atlanta

Story Details

Key Persons

Rev. S. R. Dinkins Rev. J. S. Jenkins Rev. G. C. Mcpherson Rev. L. Washington Bishop W. A. Fountain Rev. J. Wycliffe Keller Rev. J. H. Brown Rev. J. F. Rogers Rev. D. W. Stephens Rev. M. A. Fountain Rev. W. O. P. Sherman

Location

St. Philip Ame Church, Atlanta

Event Date

Tuesday At 11 A. M.

Story Details

Weekly meeting of Evangelical Ministers Union included devotional sermon on Jesus by Rev. Jenkins, singing led by Rev. McPherson, new member Rev. Washington, announcement of Allen's Day program with Bishop Fountain speaking, commendation of sermon, and upcoming discussion on ministers in politics.