Pilgrim Baptist Church - Centennial Yearbook (St Paul, MN)

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CLASS OF SERVICE E - This is a fast message S S i?f.- unless its deferred char- Nl-:N'i!h' I-'ne' mr is indicated bv h E SF-1201 C4-60D LT,,I ternarional proper symbol, -Letrer Telegram W. P. MARSHALL. Pnnlnzn-r The filing time shown in the date line on domestic telegrams is LOCAL TIME at point of origin, Time f pt is LOCAL TIME at poin fd ' tion 1248A csT JAN 51 55 HAoo7 RAO02 H WA059 eovr NL PD THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON oc 5a REVEREND Provo MASSEY JH, REEQBT DELIVERY PILGHIN BAPTIST CHURCH 755 WEST CENTRAL AT sHoTTo ST PAUL HINN I AM PLEAsEo T0 LEARN THAT THE PILGRUM BAPTIST CHURCH IS OBSERVING ITS CENTENNIAL CELEBRATIGNS THIS YEAR. Tous CHURCH WAS FOUNDED IN FREEDOM'-BOTH PHYSICAL AND SPIRITUAL--lN THE GREAT YEAR or THE EMANICIPATION. I KNOW THAT VTCONTlNUESTD EXIST IN THAT SPIRIT AND TO PROVlDE A SGURGE or CHRISTIAN STRENGTH Fon THE ENTIRE coNNu ITT. WITH BEST wIsHEs FOR THE NEXT HUNDRED YEARS or coNTINuEo SERVICE T0 Goo ANn vous FELLGW MAN ET JOHN F KENNEDY. President John F. Kennedy Governor Elmer L. Andersen o reet the members and friends of Pilgrim Baptist Church on the occasion of its t rn a long career of dedicated Christian service ni y an I know that all Minnesotans join me in wishing yo b cl of success and prosperity in the years to come. ff' fVVVg!J I L Elmer L. Andersen GOVERNOR

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PURE One hundred years ago, Lincolnls Emancipation Proclamationfreeing slaves in rebel states took effect. In that same year, a group of escaped slaves founded Pilgrim Baptist Church. This year, we celebrate a century of Pilgrim's Prog- ress. Those early founders put first things firstl Their first big project was to form a church in St. Paul because they knew that mans chief purpose for existing is to ,glorify God. Moreover, they knew that Lincolnls Emancipation Proclamation, alone, could not free them. Actually, no man is fully free unless he is free inside. Jesus Christ frees us of the slavery of fear, jealousy, greed and hate. The hearts of men must change. In Christ, we become a New Creation. This book is designed to show the progress of a band of predominately Negro Christians. In 1865, during Rex erend Di: Floyd Massev, ji: ORD the war between the States, Lincoln wrote Throw away the help the Negroes are giving and the Union goes with itf' lt is our hope that after 100 years, our city, denomination, nation, and the world can see that same type of necessary spiritual and civic importance in the labors of this band of Christians of Pilgrim Baptist Church, St. Paul, Minnesota, U.S.A., 1965, These pages point out that there is a place in our Lord's program for everyone. just as the twelve were with Him regardless as to their various backgrounds, abilities, and dispositions, so can we find a place in which to serve Him. Men and women ol' force or weak- ness, dedication or insincerity, enthusiasm or lethargy, action Or vacillation all can find a place as soldiers of the cross. Pilgrims 100 years have illustrated that fact. May God grant us wisdom and courage for the next century. 3 0

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My congratulations to the members and leaders of the Pilgrim Church. Your progress has been impressive and inspiring. I wish you continuing progress. My prayers are with you. uber? . ggfzmplzvey Hubert H. Humphrey Senator Senator Hubert H. Humphrey Congratulations to Pilgrim Baptist Church on the observance of its centennial. You have every right to be proud of your history of achievement, and I know that the people of Minnesota share this pride. Your contribution to the religious life of our State during the past century will continue to be an inspiration to your friends. C Sincerely yours, Eugene I. McCarthy Senator Senator Eugene J. McCarthy I am happy to be able to extend my congratulations to the Pilgrim Baptist Church on the occasion of its Centennial. May I also use this occasion to wish the very best to all the parishioners and your beloved pastor Reverend Floyd Massey, jr. Mayor George Vavoulis joseph Karth Representative Congressman Joseph E. Karth It is an extreme pleasure for me to extend congratulations to you and the members of the Pilgrim Baptist Church of Saint Paul on this the tooth anniversary of your Church. On behalf of the citizenry of Saint Paul, I would like to take this opportunity to personally commend the Pilgrim Baptist Church for the many outstanding civic contributions it has made toward the cultural, social and religious improvement of our community. Best wishes for continued success, in the hope that together we can build an even greater Saint Paul in the future! fini. Sincerely, George J. Vavoulis 5 MAYOR '