By Rev. T.J. Tipp
High Point, N.C.--The 17th session of the Greensboro district conference was held at Mt. Zion church, August 28-31, Dr. Wm. Howard presiding. Bro. W.H. Taff delivered the introductory sermon. Bishop G.C. Clement, A.M.D.D., Drs. T.J. Houston presiding elder of the Concord district, J.B.A. Yelverton of Rockingham, and S.S. Riggs of Mt. Peasant, were visitors. Dr. W.O. Carson, pastor of Trinity Zion, Greensboro, preached the annual sermon. Other sermons were delivered by Rev. J.J. Locke, M.C. Gibson, R. Taylor, and R. Culbreth. Mr. Isaiah Long responded to the welcome addresses.
At the missionary meeting which was conducted by Mesdames Ollie Ottis, Sarah Cochran and Vancie Carpenter, Bishop Clement delivered an interesting address on the heathen nations. On Friday night the Bishop preached to a capacity crowd.
The conference was the best held on the Greensboro district and the presiding elder was well pleased with the spirit and harmony that prevailed among the men. The sum of $294.94 was raised.
From page 6 of The Star of Zion, Charlotte, N.C., Sept. 18, 1924
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