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"The Promise of God's Favor" (open access)

"The Promise of God's Favor"

Handwritten narrative text and analysis of a Bible story based on Joel 2:21-26, which is included at the top of the page (King James translation), with underlining in red. The text discusses the prophet Joel and the plague of locusts.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
John's Vision of the Church (open access)

John's Vision of the Church

Description and analysis of a Bible text based on Revelations 1:12-16, which is included at the top of the page (King James translation). The text outlines the various analogies and symbols used in the verse in four parts: I. The Figure to which the Church is likened, II. The Quality of the Church, III. The Numerical Description of the Church, and IV. The Visibility of the Church is stated.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
"What WIll You Do With Jesus" (open access)

"What WIll You Do With Jesus"

Handwritten narrative text and analysis of a Bible story based on Matthew 27:22, which is included at the top of the page (King James translation), with underlining in red. The text discusses giving up things or habits for Lent and how it may extend to other tiems.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
"The Ministry of Reconciliation" (open access)

"The Ministry of Reconciliation"

Handwritten narrative text and analysis of a Bible story based on II Corinthians 5:18, which is included at the top of the page (King James translation). The text discusses different kinds of estrangement and reconciliation.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Program: Appreciation Service Honoring Bill Rhodes, 1997] (open access)

[Program: Appreciation Service Honoring Bill Rhodes, 1997]

Program listing the order of events for a service honoring the life and work of Reverend William Rhodes, Sr., which was held at Mt. Horeb Missionary Baptist Church. It also includes a brief biographical statement about Rhodes and two translations of the Bible verse from Psalms 37:25 on the cover.
Date: 1997
Creator: Mt. Horeb Missionary Baptist Church
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
A Biography of Dr. Warren Sidney Brent, 1897-1966 (open access)

A Biography of Dr. Warren Sidney Brent, 1897-1966

Autobiographical narrative describing the life of Dr. Warren Sidney Brent, a Baptist minister who served at six churches in Texas. It provides background about his life, education, family, and work. It also includes the text of several sermons.
Date: August 28, 1968
Creator: Brent, Warren Sidney & Kirk, Irene Collins
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Souvenir Book: 100th Anniversary of Mt. Horeb Baptist Church, 2016] (open access)

[Souvenir Book: 100th Anniversary of Mt. Horeb Baptist Church, 2016]

Booklet celebrating the 100th anniversary of Mt. Horeb Baptist Church in Dallas, including background information about the organization and history of the church along with photographs of people and events, personal narratives from members, statements of congratulations from families and businesses, advertisements, and the program for celebration events on July 17th.
Date: 2016
Creator: Mt. Horeb Missionary Baptist Church
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Funeral Program for Elzora Adams Kindred, February 12, 1969] (open access)

[Funeral Program for Elzora Adams Kindred, February 12, 1969]

Funeral program for Elzora Adams Kindred, died on February 6, 1969. The funeral was held on February 12, 1969 at Mount Horeb Baptist Church, officiated by Reverend B. J. Bradford Jr. Funeral arrangements were made through Lott's Mortuary and she was buried in Lincoln Memorial Cemetery in Dallas, Texas.
Date: February 12, 1969
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Flyer Featuring Mt. Horeb Baptist Church Choir] (open access)

[Flyer Featuring Mt. Horeb Baptist Church Choir]

Flyer featuring a group portrait above the text, "Compliments From The Mt. Horeb Baptist Church Senior Choir" and a list of officers. The choir members are all wearing dark-colored robes, posing in three rows inside a room.
Date: unknown
Creator: Mt. Horeb Missionary Baptist Church
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Mount Horeb Women's Mission]

Photograph of a group of women seated in three rows of pews in the sanctuary at Mt. Horeb Baptist Church, identified on a label in the lower-left corner as the "Women's Mission." Empty pews are visible behind them and a wall with wood paneling along the lower half, and two sets of double doors.
Date: [1946..1988]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Program: "Praise Him with the Instruments," December 1988] (open access)

[Program: "Praise Him with the Instruments," December 1988]

Program for an event held at Mount Horeb Baptist Church listing the order of events, with biographical profiles of J. Lawrence Smith (the Minister of Music) and Robert Clayton Sanders (musician).
Date: unknown
Creator: Mt. Horeb Missionary Baptist Church
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[The Pastor's Message - July 28, 1960] (open access)

[The Pastor's Message - July 28, 1960]

Letter from Reverend W. S. Brant to the congregants at Mt. Horeb Missionary Baptist Church discussing progress on building the new church at Carpenter Street and asking them to remain involved with worship and other church programs.
Date: unknown
Creator: Brent, Warren Sidney
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invitation for Youth Choir Banquet, 1973] (open access)

[Invitation for Youth Choir Banquet, 1973]

Invitation printed on a plain, cream-colored card with a raised border. Text: "Mount Horeb Missionary Baptist Church Youth Choir cordially invites you to a Benefit Banquet / Friday, June 22, 1973 / Seven-thirty in the evening / Sheraton Kiest Motor Inn Room / 321 West Kiest / Dallas, Texas / Reservation $8.00 Reservation call: 352-3565."
Date: 1973
Creator: Mt. Horeb Missionary Baptist Church
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Mt. Horeb News, Volume 1, Number 1, December 1977 (open access)

Mt. Horeb News, Volume 1, Number 1, December 1977

First issue of a newsletter published by Mt. Horeb Baptist Church discussing news, upcoming events, announcements, and other information of interest to the congregants.
Date: December 5, 1977
Creator: Mt. Horeb Missionary Baptist Church
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Mt. Horeb Missionary Baptist Church Pictorial Directory (open access)

Mt. Horeb Missionary Baptist Church Pictorial Directory

Pictorial directory for Mt. Horeb Baptist Church including portraits of member families and church groups, as well as an index of members and information about the church's history and calendar for the year.
Date: 1972
Creator: Mt. Horeb Missionary Baptist Church
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Mt. Horeb Missionary Baptist Church Bulletin: October 7, 1962] (open access)

[Mt. Horeb Missionary Baptist Church Bulletin: October 7, 1962]

Church bulletin listing the order of worship for the Sunday morning service celebrating the forty-sixth anniversary services at the Mt. Horeb Missionary Baptist Church.
Date: October 7, 1962
Creator: Mt. Horeb Missionary Baptist Church
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Mt. Horeb Missionary Baptist Church Bulletin: September 27, 1959] (open access)

[Mt. Horeb Missionary Baptist Church Bulletin: September 27, 1959]

Church bulletin listing the order of worship for the 11:00 Sunday morning service observing the First Annual Woman's Day at the Mt. Horeb Missionary Baptist Church.
Date: September 1959
Creator: Mt. Horeb Missionary Baptist Church
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Mt. Horeb Missionary Baptist Church Bulletin: February 20, 1966] (open access)

[Mt. Horeb Missionary Baptist Church Bulletin: February 20, 1966]

Church bulletin listing the order of members from the Mount Horeb Missionary Baptist Church whom received a dedication from Pastor W. S. Brent.
Date: 1966
Creator: Mt. Horeb Missionary Baptist Church
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Mt. Horeb Missionary Baptist Church Bulletin: August 29, 1965] (open access)

[Mt. Horeb Missionary Baptist Church Bulletin: August 29, 1965]

Church bulletin listing the order of worship for the Forty-Ninth Anniversary and Homecoming of the Mount Horeb Missionary Baptist Church on August 29, 1965, as well as messages from Reverend W. S. Brent and Mrs. W. S. Brent.
Date: August 1965
Creator: Mt. Horeb Missionary Baptist Church
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Mt. Horeb Missionary Baptist Church Bulletin: The Officers and Members of the Mount Horeb Baptist Church] (open access)

[Mt. Horeb Missionary Baptist Church Bulletin: The Officers and Members of the Mount Horeb Baptist Church]

Church bulletin listing the order of worship for the 2:30 Sunday afternoon service on November 7 at the Mt. Horeb Missionary Baptist Church, as well as other services for the week.
Date: unknown
Creator: Mt. Horeb Missionary Baptist Church
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Mt. Horeb Missionary Baptist Church Bulletin: July 25, 1963] (open access)

[Mt. Horeb Missionary Baptist Church Bulletin: July 25, 1963]

Church bulletin listing the order of worship for the 10:00 Sunday morning service at the Mt. Horeb Missionary Baptist Church, as well as services on July 25 and 26.
Date: unknown
Creator: Mt. Horeb Missionary Baptist Church
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Mt. Horeb Missionary Baptist Church Bulletin: September 24, 1967] (open access)

[Mt. Horeb Missionary Baptist Church Bulletin: September 24, 1967]

Church bulletin listing the order of worship for the 3:00 PM Sunday Services observing Women's Day at the Mt. Horeb Missionary Baptist Church, as well as lists of personnel and fundraising goals.
Date: unknown
Creator: Mt. Horeb Missionary Baptist Church
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Mt. Horeb Missionary Baptist Church Bulletin: October 21, 1973] (open access)

[Mt. Horeb Missionary Baptist Church Bulletin: October 21, 1973]

Church bulletin listing the order of worship for the 3:00 PM Sunday Services at the Mt. Horeb Missionary Baptist Church celebrating their seventh anniversary, as well as various notes about the church's histpry and other information relevant to the congregation.
Date: unknown
Creator: Mt. Horeb Missionary Baptist Church
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Mt. Horeb Missionary Baptist Church Bulletin: June 22, 1973] (open access)

[Mt. Horeb Missionary Baptist Church Bulletin: June 22, 1973]

Church bulletin listing the program for a J. E. Brent Youth Choir benefit banquet at the Mt. Horeb Missionary Baptist Church, as well as additional information about the choir.
Date: unknown
Creator: Mt. Horeb Missionary Baptist Church
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History