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October 17, 1945
Atlanta Daily World
Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia
What is this article about?
The Atlanta Baptist Association, led by Dr. M. L. King, opened its annual session in Lithonia, Ga., at Antioch Baptist Church, featuring sermons, addresses on voting and citizenship rights, officer elections, and joint women's programs.
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Atlanta
Baptist
Association
Opens
LITHONIA, Ga.- (SNS) - The powerful Atlanta Baptist Association, headed by Dr. M. L. King, Pastor, Ebenezer Baptist Church, Atlanta, opened its annual session here Tuesday night at Antioch Baptist Church, Rev. A. G. Davis host pastor.
Opening up with a peaceful board meeting at 6 p. m., where plans were completed for the general sessions the delegates then heard an able introductory sermon preached by Rev. J. R. Lovett, pastor, Friendship Baptist Church College Park his alternate being the Rev. E. M. Johnson, pastor, Mt. Vernon Baptist Church, Atlanta
PINKSTON, MAYS SLATED
Following an address to be delivered by Dr. B. E. Mays, president, Morehouse College, Dr. L. A. Pinkston, president, State Baptist Convention, will preach the educational sermon at 11 a. m. today
Interest continues to mount in the annual address to be delivered by Moderator King this afternoon He is expected to make a strong appeal to-Negroes to register and prepare to vote and touch on the Negroes' bid for real citizenship in this country and advocate a step-up drive for more funds for mission and educational work.
Following Moderator King's address, election of officers will hold the spotlight. Tonight Rev. W. W. Weaver, Atlanta, will preach the missionary sermon which will be preceded by welcome exercises with the host and church in charge. The Women's Convention, headed by Mrs. I. I. Henderson, Atlanta, meeting jointly with the parent body for the welcome program
MRS. HENDERSON'S ADDRESS
President Henderson stated that the women are out this year to put over one of their greatest programs. Today the women will hear addresses by Miss Janice Singleton and Mrs. Franklin Drake, white; Mrs. W. F. McKinney will conduct the preliminary drill and Rev. H. M. Jackson will address the body at 11:30 a.m. This afternoon President Henderson will deliver her annual address, preceded by seating of delegates by Mrs. N. W. Crawford. At 4 p. m. Mrs. M. S. Mc Cloud will conduct the Deacons' Wives Royal Circle program.
Rev. R. A. Graves, Atlanta, long-time clerk of the body, is playing a leading role at the meet, which has attracted throngs of people including many visitors. The association body is of upwards of 40 Churches in its bounds, and is considered as one of the most influential in Georgia
Baptist
Association
Opens
LITHONIA, Ga.- (SNS) - The powerful Atlanta Baptist Association, headed by Dr. M. L. King, Pastor, Ebenezer Baptist Church, Atlanta, opened its annual session here Tuesday night at Antioch Baptist Church, Rev. A. G. Davis host pastor.
Opening up with a peaceful board meeting at 6 p. m., where plans were completed for the general sessions the delegates then heard an able introductory sermon preached by Rev. J. R. Lovett, pastor, Friendship Baptist Church College Park his alternate being the Rev. E. M. Johnson, pastor, Mt. Vernon Baptist Church, Atlanta
PINKSTON, MAYS SLATED
Following an address to be delivered by Dr. B. E. Mays, president, Morehouse College, Dr. L. A. Pinkston, president, State Baptist Convention, will preach the educational sermon at 11 a. m. today
Interest continues to mount in the annual address to be delivered by Moderator King this afternoon He is expected to make a strong appeal to-Negroes to register and prepare to vote and touch on the Negroes' bid for real citizenship in this country and advocate a step-up drive for more funds for mission and educational work.
Following Moderator King's address, election of officers will hold the spotlight. Tonight Rev. W. W. Weaver, Atlanta, will preach the missionary sermon which will be preceded by welcome exercises with the host and church in charge. The Women's Convention, headed by Mrs. I. I. Henderson, Atlanta, meeting jointly with the parent body for the welcome program
MRS. HENDERSON'S ADDRESS
President Henderson stated that the women are out this year to put over one of their greatest programs. Today the women will hear addresses by Miss Janice Singleton and Mrs. Franklin Drake, white; Mrs. W. F. McKinney will conduct the preliminary drill and Rev. H. M. Jackson will address the body at 11:30 a.m. This afternoon President Henderson will deliver her annual address, preceded by seating of delegates by Mrs. N. W. Crawford. At 4 p. m. Mrs. M. S. Mc Cloud will conduct the Deacons' Wives Royal Circle program.
Rev. R. A. Graves, Atlanta, long-time clerk of the body, is playing a leading role at the meet, which has attracted throngs of people including many visitors. The association body is of upwards of 40 Churches in its bounds, and is considered as one of the most influential in Georgia
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Justice
Moral Virtue
Social Manners
What keywords are associated?
Atlanta Baptist Association
Annual Session
Dr M L King
Lithonia Ga
Voting Registration
Negro Citizenship
Religious Sermons
Women's Convention
What entities or persons were involved?
Dr. M. L. King
Rev. A. G. Davis
Rev. J. R. Lovett
Rev. E. M. Johnson
Dr. B. E. Mays
Dr. L. A. Pinkston
Rev. W. W. Weaver
Mrs. I. I. Henderson
Miss Janice Singleton
Mrs. Franklin Drake
Mrs. W. F. Mckinney
Rev. H. M. Jackson
Mrs. N. W. Crawford
Mrs. M. S. Mc Cloud
Rev. R. A. Graves
Where did it happen?
Lithonia, Ga., Antioch Baptist Church
Story Details
Key Persons
Dr. M. L. King
Rev. A. G. Davis
Rev. J. R. Lovett
Rev. E. M. Johnson
Dr. B. E. Mays
Dr. L. A. Pinkston
Rev. W. W. Weaver
Mrs. I. I. Henderson
Miss Janice Singleton
Mrs. Franklin Drake
Mrs. W. F. Mckinney
Rev. H. M. Jackson
Mrs. N. W. Crawford
Mrs. M. S. Mc Cloud
Rev. R. A. Graves
Location
Lithonia, Ga., Antioch Baptist Church
Event Date
Annual Session Opened Tuesday Night
Story Details
The Atlanta Baptist Association, headed by Dr. M. L. King, opened its annual session at Antioch Baptist Church in Lithonia, Ga. Key events include sermons by Rev. J. R. Lovett, Dr. B. E. Mays, Dr. L. A. Pinkston, and Rev. W. W. Weaver; an address by Moderator King on Negro citizenship, voting, and funding for missions; election of officers; and women's convention programs led by Mrs. I. I. Henderson.