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Domestic News April 1, 1928

Phoenix Tribune

Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona

What is this article about?

A visit to colored churches in Phoenix reveals progress: C.M.E. church under Dr. F. W. Haynes conducts a financial drive with clubs raising $500+; Antioch Baptist under Dr. Massey ends a successful revival; Shiloh Baptist under Dr. Whatley grows in popularity with active members; Church of God in Christ under Elder J. W. Taylor leads in attendance with large crowds.

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A visit to all the colored churches in Phoenix will convince you of the progress being made by these congregations.

The C. M. E. church with Dr. F. W. Haynes as pastor is in the midst of a great financial drive. The church has been divided into clubs and each group is out to raise $500 or more by a given date.

Antioch Baptist church with Dr. Massey as pastor is holding its own. They have just closed a big revival which was reported a great success.

Shiloh Baptist with Dr. Whatley as the pastor is growing in popularity with all churchgoing people. This congregation is made up of 'all workers and no shirkers,' and under the leadership of their pastor, they are bringing things to pass.

The Church of God in Christ at 14th and Madison street with Elder J. W. Taylor as pastor, is leading all others in point of attendance. Every Sunday sees large crowds gathered at this church to witness and also to take part in the services. Elder Taylor is an able divine, and is doing a great work in Phoenix.

What sub-type of article is it?

Religious Event

What keywords are associated?

Phoenix Churches Colored Congregations Religious Progress Financial Drive Church Revival Attendance Growth

What entities or persons were involved?

Dr. F. W. Haynes Dr. Massey Dr. Whatley Elder J. W. Taylor

Where did it happen?

Phoenix

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Phoenix

Key Persons

Dr. F. W. Haynes Dr. Massey Dr. Whatley Elder J. W. Taylor

Outcome

financial drive underway at c.m.e. church; successful revival at antioch baptist; growing popularity at shiloh baptist; leading attendance at church of god in christ with large sunday crowds.

Event Details

Visit to colored churches in Phoenix shows progress: C.M.E. church divided into clubs for financial drive to raise $500+ each; Antioch Baptist holds successful revival; Shiloh Baptist congregation of active workers growing in popularity; Church of God in Christ at 14th and Madison draws large crowds for services under able pastor.

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