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February 2003 ===================================================================== UNION HOPE CHURCH MINUTES Book 2, 1896 - 1925 Note: Some punctuation added & spelling corrected in the interest of clarity. Spelling of names was not corrected. Some of these minutes are not exactly in chronological order. They were transcribed as found in the original book. Union Hope Church Book Days of Meeting On the Sec. Sat. & Sun. in Each Month James Brigance, Church Clerk Union Hope Church Book Page 1 CHURCH BOOK, UNION HOPE MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met on the second Saturday in Mch 1896. The Pastor not present the Church elected Bro. J.A. Davis Moderator Protem and T.H. Musgrove clerk Protem. 1 The doors of the church open. 2 Call for the Peace of the church. All in Peace. 3 Call for acknowledgments. Bro. C.J. Taylor made the church acknowledgments and was recorded. 4 Miscellaneous. Call for a motion and second for conference to adjourn. J.A. Davis, Mod. Protem T.H. Musgrove, Clerk Protem P.S. Sabbath Exercises Preaching by T.N. Mabins[?] September the 17 1896 We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met at Union Hope Saturday before the Second Sabbath in September 1896 the Pastor being absent. The church went into conference and Bro. B. Taylor Moderator Protem. The last minutes read and adopted. The doors of the church opened and Bro. F.R. Brigance joined the church and on the 20 day of September 96 was baptised by Bro. J.A. Davis. 3 Acknowledgments none. 4 Call for Peace and fellowship of the church. 5 New business. The church elected Bro. B. Taylor and T.B. Brigance Delegates to the Association and T.H. Musgrove and A.J. Coburn Alternates. No more motions, conference adjourned. B. Taylor, Moderator Protem T.H. Musgrove, Clerk Protem October 11 1896 We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met at Union Hope on Saturday before Second Sabbath in October 1896. The Pastor was absent. The church elected Bro. J.A. Davis moderator [Page 2] Protem. Preaching by J.A. Davis. The church went into conference. Minutes of the last meeting called for and being absent it was laid over till next meeting. Opened the door of the church. Received none. The church in peace one with another. Unfinished business. Called for the delegates to the Association report and received. New business called for. None. Motion and a second that conference adjourned. J.A. Davis, Moderator T.H. Musgrove, Church Clerk We the Missionary Baptist [Church] of Christ met at Union Hope December 1896. Preaching by the Pastor. The church met in conference, inviting Brethren and Sisters to seats with us. 3 The door of the church was opened. 4 Called for acknowledgments. 5 Call for peace and fellowship of the church. All in peace. 6 Call for miscellaneous business. There was a committee appointed to see Bro. [torn] W. Yates, B. Taylor and wife and T.H. Musgrove and to see Sister Susan Wilson, Wm. Thompson and [torn]der Shackelford. No more business. Conference stands adjourned. J.A. Davis, Moderator T.H. Musgrove, Church Clerk We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met at Union Hope on Sunday before the Second Sabbath in January 1897. Preaching by the Pastor J.A. Davis. 1 The church went into conference, inviting visiting Bro. and Sisters to seats with us. 3 The minutes of the last meeting read and adopted. 4 The doors of the church open. 5 Call for acknowledgments. 6 Call for Miscellaneous business. The committee that was to see Bro. and Sister Yates and Susan Willson was continued until the next meeting. Conference adjourned. Sabbath exercises, preaching by J.A. Davis. J.A. Davis, Mod. T.H. Musgrove, Clerk Protem Page 3 February the 13 1897 We the Missionary Baptist Church met at Union Hope on Saturday before the second Sabbath in Feb. 1897. 1 Preaching by our Pastor J.A. Davis. 2 The church [word] set in conference inviting visiting Brothers and Sisters to seats with us. The minutes of the last meeting read and adopted. 3 The doors of the church open. 4 Call for acknowledgments. 5 Call for Peace and fellowship of the church. 6 Call for New business or miscellaneous. The committee that was to see Bro. J.W. Yates and F.R. Brigance and Sister Susan Willson reported and received. There was charges preferred against J.W. Yates for getting drunk and dancing and the church withdrawed fellowship from him and also from F.R. Brigance for drunk and profane swearing and also from Susan Willson for dancing and the church by request granted Sister Susan[?] Smith a letter. No more business, conference adjourned. J.A. Davis, Moderator T.H. Musgrove, Clerk Protem We the Missionary Baptist [Church] of Christ met at Union Hope on Saturday before the Second Sunday in September 1897. Preaching by our Pastor J.A. Davis. The church set in conference, inviting visiting brethren to seats with us. 2 The door of the church opened, received none. 3 Call for the reading of the minutes of the last meeting. Min. not present was omitted. 4 Call for acknowledgments, none. 5 Call for the peace and fellowship of the church. All in peace. 6 Call for unfinished business. 7 Call for new business or miscellaneous business. The church went into an Election of delegates to the Association and Elected T.H. Musgrove and F.R. Brigance Delegates to the association and B.T. Johnson and W.A. Brigance alternates. [Page 4] and Saturday night preaching by B.T. Johnson on the subject of foot washing. Sunday exercise by Bro. J.A. Davis preached a Doctrine sermon and Bro. B.T. Johnson concluded services. Then after services the church communed and washed one another's feet. J.A. Davis, Moderator T.H. Musgrove, Clerk Protem May 8, 97 We the Missionary Baptist [Church] of Christ met at Union Hope on Saturday before the Second Sabbath in May. Preaching by our Pastor J.A. Davis. The church set in conference, inviting visiting Brothers to seats with us. 2 Opened the door of the church. 3 The minutes read and adopted. 4 Call for acknowledgments. 5 Call for peace and fellowship of the church. All in peace one with another. 6 Call new or miscellaneous business. Sabbath exercise, Preaching by J.A. Davis and followed by B.T. Johnson. After preaching the church communed and washed the Saints feet. J.A. Davis, Moderator T.H. Musgrove, Clerk April the 9, 1898 We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met at Union Hope on Saturday before the Second Sabbath in April. Preaching by our Pastor J.A. Davis. The church set in conference, inviting Bros. and Sisters to seats with us. 3 The doors of the church opened. 4 Call for the reading of the last minutes. Minutes not present. 5 Call for the Peace and fellowship of the church. All in Peace. 6 Call for acknowledgments, none. 7 Call for New business or unfinished business. 8 Call for Miscellaneous business. By request the church will Decorate the Thompson graveyard on the Second Sabbath in May. There was a committee appointed to furnish a program for the day. Bro. A.J. Coburn and Bro. E.S.T. Campbell and Sister Ollie Taylor was appointed as a committee. The church voted that [Page 5] after the grave exercise that the church would retire back to the church house and commune and wash feet. Motion that conference adjourn. J.A. Davis, Moderator T.H. Musgrove, C.C. May the 8, 1898 We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met at Union Hope on Saturday before the second Sabbath in May 98. Preaching by our Pastor J.A. Davis. The church set in conference, inviting visiting Bro. and Sis. to seats with us. 2 The doors of the church open. 3 Call for the last minutes, read and adopted. 4 Call for acknowledgments. 5 Call for Peace and fellowship of the church. All in Peace. 6 Call for unfinished business. 7 Call for new business or miscellaneous. 8 A move and second that conference adjourn. J.A. Davis, Moderator T.H. Musgrove, C.C. A decoration[?] sermon was Preached by J.A. Davis [after?] Sabbath exercise. The church met at early light and communed and washed feet. July the 9th 1898 We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met at Union Hope on Saturday before the second Sabbath in July 98. Preaching by our Pastor J.A. Davis. The church set in conference. 2 Inviting visiting Brethren and Sisters to seats with us. 3 The doors of the church are opened and received Bro. E.S. Hicks and wife by letter. E.S. Hicks is a Deacon. 4 Call for the reading of minutes of the last meeting, none present. 6 Call for acknowledgments. 7 Call for the Peace and fellowship of the church. All in peace. 8 Call for new or miscellaneous business. A move and a second to adjourn. Sunday exercise Preaching by T. M[illegible] and concluded by our Pastor, J.A. Davis. J.A. Davis, Moderator T.H. Musgrove, Clerk Page 6 [Copy is very dark & most of it illegible] The Protracted meeting commenced the 4 of August 1898. Friday night Pre. by J.A. Davis. Sat. at 11 o'clock Prea. by J.A. Davis. Sat. night Prea. by J.A. Davis. Sun. at 11 o'clock Prea. [illegible] night Prea. by J.A. Davis. More at 11 o'clock Prea. by J.A. Davis [illegible] Page 7 We the Missionary Baptist [Church] of Christ met at Union Hope the Saturday before the second Sabbath in December 1898. 1 Inviting visiting Brethren and Sisters to seats with us [in] conference. 2 Extending an opportunity for the reception of members. 3 Call for the reading of the minutes of the last meeting. Minutes adopted. 4 Call for references. 5 Call for acknowledgments. Ack. Made by Wm. Thompson for non attendance. His ack. received. 6 Call for the peace and fellowship of the church. All in peace. 7 Call for church dealing in gospel order. 8 Call for new business. 9 Call for miscellaneous business. 10 Motion [to] adjourn. J.A. Davis, Moderator A.C. Shackelford, Church Clerk We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met at Union Hope on Saturday before the second Sabbath in January 1899. 1 Inviting visiting Brethren and Sisters to seats with us in conference. 2 Call for the reading of the minutes of the last meeting. Minutes read and adopted. 4 Call for references. 5 Call for acknowledgments. Ack. made by Robert Williams for getting drunk, by J.A. Davis his ack. received by the church. 6 Call for the peace and fellowship of the church. All in peace with [one] another. 7 Call for church dealing in gospel order. 8 Call for new or unfinished business. 9 Call for miscellaneous business. 10 Motion to adjourn. J.A. Davis, Moderator W.A. Brigance, Clerk Protem We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met at Union Hope the second Saturday before the Second Sabbath in April 1899. 1 Inviting visiting brethren and [sisters] to seats with us [ends] Page 8 We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met at Union Hope on Saturday before the 2 Sabbath in April 1899. Preaching by Pastor then set in conference. Invited visiting Bro. and Sisters to seats with us in counsel. 2 Offered opportunity for membership. 3 Called for the reading of the last minutes. Read and received. 4 Called for references. 5 Called for acknowledgments. 6 Called for the Peace and fellowship of church. 8 Called for new business. 9 A committee was appointed. B.B. Taylor, Sister Mary Taylor, Luisa Taylor, Bro. Th. Musgrove and W.A. Brigance to talk to F.R. Brigance and J.W. Yates for drinking. Bro. Davis, Moderator A.C. Shackelford, Clerk We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met at Union Hope on Saturday before the 2 Sunday in April 1900. Preaching by Pastor, then set in conference, inviting visiting Bro. and Sisters to seats with us. 1 The door of the [church] open. 2 Called for the reading of the minutes. Read and adopted. 3 Called for the Peace and fellowship of the Church. Called for acknowledgments. Called for unfinished or new business. Called for miscellaneous business. The church voted that the Church Commune and Wash feet in the [word?] and that Bro. Linzy preach the [word?] sermon. Bro. B.F. Johnson, Moderator Bro. Th. Musgrove, C.C. [Second page numbered 8, seems to pick up in the middle] of the church. 7 Call church dealings in gospel order. 8 Call for new business. 9 Call miscellaneous business. 10 Motion to adjourn. W.F. Lynch, Moderator J.C. Taylor, C. June 11 1905 We the Missionary Baptist met at Union Hope at 11 o'clock a.m. Preaching by the pastor W.F. Lynch. After preaching we entered into conference. Called for reading of minutes of last meeting. Minutes not present. Extending an opportunity for membership. Call for peace and fellowship of the church. Call for acknowledgments. Call for new business. Bro. J.B. Johnson received deaconship of the church. Ordination of ordaining Bro. J.B. Johnson was put off till next meeting. Appointed as presbytery Bro. W.F. Lynch, B. Taylor, B.T. Johnson as Deacons. Motion to adjourn. W.F. Lynch, Moderator J.B. Johnson, C.C.P. We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ at Cardiff Ark. to any other church of like faith and order, Greeting. This is to certify that our Beloved Brother elder W.F. Lynch is a member of this church in good and regular [ends] Page 9 Scott Cty. Ark. Tate Township We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met at Union Hope on Saturday before the 2 Sunday in March 1900. Preaching by Bro. B.F. Johnson. The Church set in Conference and elected Bro. Johnson moderator prot[em], inviting visiting Bro. and Sisters to seats with us. 2 Called for the reading of the minutes, not present. 3 Called for acknowledgments. 4 Called for new or miscellaneous business. 5 The Church went into an election and elected Bro. B.F. Johnson moderator for the rest of the Sessional year. Sabbath services preached by Bro. Linsey and concluded by Bro. B.F. Johnson. 6 A letter was read to the Church asking the [word?] of Scott County to write Bro. B.F. Johnson a copy of his credentials as this[?] was last. B.F. Johnson, moderator T.H. Musgrove, C.C. We the Missionary [Baptist] Church of Christ met at Union Hope on Saturday before the 2 Sabbath in September 1900. Preaching by pastor. The Church called Conference. Opportunity for reception of members. Visiting Bro. and Sisters to seats with us. 2 Called for reading of the minutes. Bro. A.J. Coburn appointed Clerk protem. Minutes was read and approved. 3 Called for the Peace and fellowship of the Church. Not in Peace. 4 Called for acknowledgments. 5 New business. Called for the Church enter into election for pastor of Church and Delegates to the Association. B.F. Johnson and Linsy [nominated?] for pastor. Bro. B.F. Johnson and B. Taylor, A.J. Coburn and Fred Brigance as Delegates. 6 The Association election our to send on Sunday by our pastor. Conference called and the ballot[?] [word] election for Pastor B.F. Johnson resigned. [?] Linzy [words] T.H. Musgrove, 9, Delegates [illegible] B.F. Johnson, moderator A.J. Coburn, C.C. Page 10 We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met at Union Hope on Saturday before the 2 Sabbath in November 1900. Preaching by Pastor. The Church called Conference. Door of Church open for the reception of members. 2 Called for the reading of the minutes. Not present. 3 Called for the Peace of the Church. 4 For acknowledgments. 5 Miscellaneous business. 6 New business. The Church went into an election for Clerk to fill the unexpired term of Bro. Musgrove. Wm. Thompson elected. Bro. B.F. Johnson, Moderator Wm. Thompson, C.C. We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met at Union Hope on Saturday before the 2nd Sunday in December 1900. Devotional services by Pastor. Called Conference. 1 Extending an opportunity for reception of members. 2 Reading the minutes of the last meeting. Read and adopted. 4 Called for the Peace of the Church. 5 Called for acknowledgments. 6 New or miscellaneous business. Bro. Johnson and Bro. Thompson reported as Delegates attending the Association. 7 Sabbath services by Bro. Johnson, followed by Bro. Davis. Bro. Johnson, Moderator Wm. Thompson, C.C. [Note this Clerk wrote the year 1901 as 19001. We've transcribed it as 1901.] We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met at Union Hope on Sunday in July 1901, inviting visiting Brethren to seats with us in con. 2 Extended an opportunity for the reception of members. 3 Reading of the minutes of the last meeting. 4 Peace and fellowship of the church. 5 Acknowledgments. 6 Miscellaneous or new business. Postponed the protracted meeting till Friday before the 4 Sun. in July. Motion to adjourn. B.F. Johnson, Mod. A.C. Shackelford, C.C. protem The revival meeting concluded Friday in [words] before the [words] in July. 1 Preaching by B.F. Johnson. Sub. God is Love. 2 On Thursday night received Bro. J.B. Johnson and Sis. Lucy Wilson by experience of Grace. 3 Sat. night received Bro. Charley and Sis. Fannie Taylor by restoration. And on Sun. at 11 o'clock preaching at the water and administered the rite of Baptism by B.F. Johnson to Bro. J.B. Johnson and Sis. Lucy Wilson and extended the right hand of church fellowship and we believe the church was greatly revived. B.F. Johnson, Mod. A.C. Shackelford, C.C. protem Page 11 January the 10th 1901 We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met at Union Hope on Saturday before the 2 Second Sunday in January 190. Preaching by our pastor presiding. Conference. 2 Extending an opportunity for the reception of members. 3 Reading the minutes of the last meeting. 4 Called for acknowledgments. 5 Called for the peace and fellowship of the church. 6 Called for new or miscellaneous business. 7 Motion to adjourn. Sabbath services by pastor, followed by Bro. Taylor. A [word?] visitation much greatly revived the church members. Bro. B.F. Johnson, Moderator Wm. Thompson, Clerk We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met on Sat. before the second Sabbath in Feb. 1901. Pastor not being present, by motion made by Bro. B. Taylor for Bro. J.A. Davis to act as mod. protem. 1 Inviting visiting Brethren to seats with us in conference. 2 Extended an opportunity for the reception of members. 3 The reading of the minutes of the last meeting. 4 References. 5 Acknowledgments. 6 Peace and fellowship of the church. Bro. B. Taylor reported not in peace. Bro. F.R. Brigance and wife out of order. The Mod. appointed a committee to see them and talk to them. Bro. B. Taylor, A.C. Shackelford and Wm. Thompson as com. 7 New or miscellaneous business. Motion to adjourn. Bro. J.A. Davis, Mod. protem Wm. Thompson, C.C. Sabath services. Pastor not being present held prayer meeting, Bro. Davis leader. Page 12 We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met at Union Hope on Sat. before the second Sabbath in April 1901. 1 Inviting visiting Brethren to seats with us in conference. 2 Extending an opportunity for the reception of members. 3 Call for the reading of the minutes of the last meeting. No mins. present. 4 Call for references. The com. To see Bro. F.R. and Sis. L.D? Brigance reported and discharged. 5 Call for acknowledgments. 6 For the peace and fellowship of the church. 7 Church dealing in gospel order. 8 New business. 9 For miscellaneous business. 10 Motion to adjourn. B.F. Johnson, Moderator A.C. Shackelford, C.C. protem We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met at Union Hope on the Saturday before the Second Sunday in May 1901. 1 Inviting Brethren to seats with us in conference. 2 Extended an opportunity for the reception of members. 3 Call for the reading of the minutes of the last meeting. 4 Call for references. 5 Call for acknowledgments. Received the ack. of Sister L.D. Brigance. 6 Call for the peace and fellowship of the church. 7 Church dealings in gospel order. 8 New business. 9 Miscellaneous business. 10 Motion to adjourn. B.F. Johnson, Mod. A.C. Shackelford, C.C. We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met on Sat. before the second Sunday in June 1901. Inviting visiting Brethren to seats with us in conference. 2 Extending an opportunity for the reception of members. 3 Reading of the minutes of the last meeting. 4 References. Preferred charges against Bro. F.R. Brigance for swearing and dancing and excluded him from the church. 5 Acknowledgments. 6 Peace and fellowship of the church. 7 Dealings in Gospel order. 8 New business. 9 Miscellaneous business. Granted letter of dism. To Bro. J.A. Davis and wife. Motion to adjourn. B.F. Johnson, Mod. A.C. Shackelford, C.C. Page 13 We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met at Union Hope on Sat. before the second Sunday in July 1901. 1 Inviting visiting brethren to seats with us in conference. 2 Extending an opportunity for the reception of members. 3 Reading the minutes of the last meeting. 4 References. 5 Acknowledgments. 6 The peace and fellowship of the church. 7 Dealings in gospel order. 8 New business. 9 Miscellaneous business. The church granted Brother J.R. McCland and wife a letter of dismissal. 10 Motion to adjourn. B.F. Johnson, Moderator A.C. Shackelford, C.C. Note: Pastor's name appears to be B.T. Johnson but was earlier listed as B.F. Unclear to me at this point which is correct. We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met on Saturday before the second Sunday in Aug. 1901. 1 Inviting visiting brethren to seats with us in conference. 2 Extending an opportunity for the reception of members. 3 Reading of the minutes of the last meeting. 4 References. 5 Acknowledgments. 6 Peace and fellowship of the church. 7 Church dealings in gospel order. 8 New business. 9 Miscellaneous business. 10 Motion to adjourn. And on Tuesday [or Thursday?] the church went into an election and elected Bro. Isom Goff as pastor for the coming year and Bro. B.T. Johnson committee to see Bro. Goff and A.C. Shackelford C.C. for the following year. And the church preferred charges against Bro. J.R. Clain for declaring non fellowship with the church by requesting and going in by letter in good standing when he was not. Motion to adjourn. B.F. Johnson, Mod. A.C. Shackelford, C.C. We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met at Union Hope on Sat. before the Second Sun. in Sept. 1901. 1 Inviting visiting Brethren to seats with us in Conference. 2 Extended an opportunity for the reception of members. Received [Page 14] Brother Luther McClain and Bro. William Smith and extended the right hand of Christian fellowship. 3 Reading the min. of the last meeting. 4 References. Preferred charges against Bro. J.R. McClain for declaring non fellowship with the church and withdrew fellowship from him. Motion to adjourn and Sun. appointed B. Taylor and T.H. Musgrove as com. to demand the Letter that Bro. J.R. McClain now holds. 5 Acknowledgments. 6 Peace and fellowship of the church. 7 Church dealing in gospel order. 8 New business. 9 Miscellaneous business. The church granted Bro. G.A. and Sis. Loucinda Dickerson a Letter of dismissal. 10 Motion to adjourn. B.F. Johnson, Mod. A.C. Shackelford, C.C. We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met at Union Hope on Sat. before the Sec. Sun. in October 1901. 1 Inviting visiting Brethren to seats with us in Conference. 2 Extended an opportunity for the reception of members. 3 Reading of the minutes of the last meeting. 4 References. The com. to demand the Letter from J.R. McClain reported and discharged. The com. reported that he would not give it up and he still has a letter in good standing and full fellowship. 5 Acknowledgments. 6 The peace and fellowship of the church. 7 Church dealing in gospel order. 8 New business. 9 Miscellaneous business. The church elected as delegates to the Bucner Association Bros. B.T. Johnson, A.C. Shackelford and B. Taylor. Alternates, Motion to adjourn, and on Sunday Preaching at the water by our pastor B.T. Johnson and after services Bro. B.T. Johnson administered the rite of Baptism to Bro. Luther McClain and Bro. William Smith and extended the right hand of church fellowship. B.F. Johnson, Mod. A.C. Shackelford, C.C. Page 15 We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met at Union Hope on Saturday before the second Sun. in February 1902. 1 Inviting visiting Brethren to seats with us in Conference. 2 Extending an opportunity for the reception of members. 3 Reading of the minutes of the last meeting. 4 References. 5 Acknowledgments. 6 Peace and fellowship of the church. 7 Church dealings in Gospel order. 8 New business. 9 Miscellaneous business. The Church granted Bro. Lern[?] and Sister Mary Bly a letter of dismissal in full fellowship and good standing. [Ends] Page 16 We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met at Union Hope on Saturday before the Sec. Sunday in June 1903. After preaching by Bro. J.F. Johnson and Bro. Lynch the church entered into conference. First elected Bro. Lynch as mod. protem. 2 Elected Bro. A.J. Coburn clerk protem. 3 A motion to postpone conference until Sunday for the purpose of calling a pastor. Sunday service. Preaching at 11 o’c. by Bro. W.F. Lynch. After preaching the church seated in conference. 1 Extended an opportunity for members. 2 Bro. W.F. Lynch was elected pastor for the balance of the year. 3 A motion to adjourn conference for the time being. Conference adjourned. W.F. Lynch, Moderator W.A. Brigance, C.C. We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met at Union Hope June 14, 1903. 1 Preaching Sunday night by Bro. John Johnson. Meeting continued on until Thursday night, June 18. An opportunity was extended for members by Bro. Johnson. Received Sister Addie Musgrove and Sister Annie Musgrove, Sister Maud Taylor, Sister Samanthy Taylor, by the experience of grace as candidates for baptism and was baptised by Bro. Johnson Sunday following preaching. A Sunday [sermon] by Bro. Otto Whittington, subject Baptism. Meeting continued on by Bro. Otto Whittington and Bro. Johnson. Sister Annie McClain united herself with the church on Thursday night, joining by a statement from her and Friday night an opportunity was extended for members by Bro. Otto Whittington and Bro. Andy Taylor and Bro. G.W. Musgrove and Sister Nancy Musgrove and Sister Kate Stansbery and Sister Ethel Coburn and Sister Zonie Hughs came forward and was received by the experience of grace as a candidate for [Page 19; no pages number 17 or 18] for baptism. Saturday night service preaching by Bro. Otto Whittington. June 27 1903 concluded by Bro. Lynch. 2 The Church was announced in conference by moderator. 3 Extended an opportunity for members. Sister Dee Musgrove come forward and was received by the experience of grace and the church extended the right hand of Christian fellowship as a candidate for baptism. Conference was left open until Sunday and announced preaching at the new schoolhouse. Sunday service June the 28, 1903. Preaching by Bro. Lynch, subject of Baptism. Concluded by Bro. Otto Whittington. After preaching extended an opportunity for members. Bro. Calvin Taylor come forward and was received by the experience of grace as a candidate for baptism. The church extended the right hand of Christian fellowship and went to the water for baptism at the Brigance ford. By the request of our moderator and the church, Bro. Otto Whittington attended to the ordinance of baptism to Bro. Calvin Taylor and Bro. J.W. Musgrove and to Bro. Andy Taylor and Sister Dee Musgrove and Sister Ethel Coburn and Sister Zonie Hughes and Sister Nancy Musgrove and Sister Kate Stansberry. After the baptizing the meeting adjourned until night at Union Hope. Preaching by Bro. Whittington, subject the Lord’s Supper. Concluded by Bro. Lynch. A motion adj. conference. Motion carried. W.F. Lynch, Mod. W.A. Brigance, C.C. We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met at Union Hope on Saturday before the second Sunday in July 1903. Preaching by our pastor W.F. Lynch. After preaching the church was announced in conference. First extended an opportunity for members. Bro. F.R. Brigance and Bro. Josh Stansberry was [Page 20] restored by acknowledgments to the church. 2 Call for the reading of the minutes of the last meeting. Minutes read and adopted as read. 3 Called for the peace and fellowship of the church. 4 Called for acknowledgments. 5 A motion was made by Bro. B.T. Johnson and second by Bro. Fred Brigance to adopt the work of Bro. John Johnson. Adopted. 6 Bro. C.H. Taylor was appointed Clerk protem to help the clerk make a minute of the continued meeting in June 1903. W.F. Lynch, Mod. W.A. Brigance, C.C. We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met at Union Hope on Saturday before the Sec. Sunday in August 1903. Preaching by our pastor. After preaching the church was announced in conference. 1 Inviting visiting Bros. to seats with us in conference. 2 Extending an opportunity for the reception of members. 3 Reading the minutes of the last meeting. Minutes read and adopted. 4 Called for references. 5 Called for acknowledgments. 6 Called for the peace and fellowship of the church. 7 Called for new business. A motion to withdraw the act of receiving Sister Dave Smith was made and carried. Sunday service preaching by Bro. J.F. Johnson. After preaching the church was announced in conference. An opportunity was extended for the reception of members. Sister Mag Long came forward and was received as a candidate for baptism. W.F. Lynch, Mod. W.A. Brigance, C.C. Page 21 Sunday Service Sept. 1903. Preaching by our pastor at the waters edge. After preaching the church seated in conference. 1 Extended an opportunity for the rec. of members. 2 Entered into an election for pastor and clerk. Bro. Linzy was elected pastor. Bro. T.H. Musgrove Clerk. Then attended to the ordinance of baptism to Sister Mag Long. W.F. Lynch, Mod. W.A. Brigance, C.C. We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met at Union Hope on Saturday before the Second Sunday in Oct. 1903. Preaching by our pastor. The church was announced in conference. Inviting visiting brothers to seats with us in conference. 1 Call for the reading of the minutes of the last meeting. Not present. The minutes of the August meeting was read and adopted as read. 2 An opportunity was extended for the reception of members. 3 Call for the peace and fellowship of the church. 4 Call for new business. Conference was left open until Sunday. Sunday service, preaching by Bro. Linzy. After preaching the church was announced in conference. 1 Extended an opportunity for members. By a voice of the church Bro. Lynch appointed Bro. B. Taylor and W.A. Brigance for alternates to association. Bro. Linzy accepted care of the church as pastor. Conference adjourned for the time being. W.F. Lynch, Mod. W.A. Brigance, Clerk. Page 22 We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met at Union Hope on the Second Sunday of Dec. 1903. Inviting visiting Brethren to seats with us in Conference. Extending opportunity for the reception of members. 3 Reading of the minutes of the last meeting. Call for references. 5 Call for acknowledgments. 6 Call for the Peace and fellowship. 7 Call for church dealings in gospel. 8 Call for new business. A committee appointed as a Preacher com. Bro. C.H. Taylor and T.H. Musgrove to see Bro. Johnson and Bro. Whit[tington?] 9 Call for miscellaneous business. 10 Motion to adjourn. A.C. Shackelford, C.C. Pro. April the 10, 1904 Union Hope Baptist Church met at 11 o'clock. Preaching by Bro. W.F. Lynch. 1 The church set in conference and elected Bro. W.F. Lynch moderator protem. 2 The church went into an election and elected Bro. W.F. Lynch for our pastor for the rest of the [word?] year. No other business. Conference closed. W.F. Lynch, Mod. Protem T.H. Musgrove, Clerk Page 23 May 1904 We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met at Union Hope on Second Sabbath in May 1904. Preaching by the Pastor W.F. Lynch. 1 The church set in conference. 2 Inviting visiting Bros. and Sisters to seats. 3 The door of the church open. 4 The minutes read and adopted. 5 Call for acknowledgments. 6 Call for peace and fellowship of the church. 7 Call for new business or miscellaneous business. 8 The church was to commune on the Second Sabbath in June. 9 A motion and second that Conference closed until June. W.F. Lynch, Mod. T.H. Musgrove, Clerk June the 11, 1904 We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met at Union Hope on Saturday before the Second Sabbath in June 1904. 1 Preaching by our Pastor W.F. Lynch. 2 The Church set in conference. 3 Invited visiting Bro. and Sisters to seats with us. 4 Doors of the church open. 5 Minutes of May read and adopted. 6 Call for Peace and fellowship of the church. 7 Call for acknowledgment. 8 Call for new or miscellaneous business. 9 The church went in an election and elected Bro. A.J.B. Horrine as a Deacon. The church set June 12 to ordain Bro. A.J.B. Horrine as Deacon. Sabbath exercises, preaching by W.F. Lynch, followed by B.T. Johnson. The ordaining of Bro. Horrine [Page 24] was postponed for the present. A motion and a second that conference closed. W.F. Lynch, Mod. T.H. Musgrove, Clerk We the Missionary Baptist [Church] of Christ met at Union Hope on Sat. before the second Sabbath in July 1904. 1 Inviting visiting Bro. and Sis. To seats with us in conference. 2 Call the reading of the minutes of the last meeting. Present. 3 Call for references. 4 Call for acknowledgments. 5 Call for the Peace and fellowship of the church. 6 Call for Church Dealings in gospel order. 7 Call for new or miscellaneous business. A motion to adjourn. W.F. Lynch, Mod. T.H. Musgrove, Clerk Sabbath exercises. Preaching by our Pastor W.F. Lynch. Preaching Sunday night and Monday night and Tuesday night and Wednesday night. August the 17, 1904 Sister Jane Boney joined the church by Letter and Sister Luever[?] Boney and Sister Caroline Shackelford and Sis. Marthey Shackelford joined the church by Experience and Baptism. On Sunday the 21, 1904 Sis. Luever[?] Boney, Sis. Caroline Shackelford and Sis. Marthey Shackelford was baptized by Bro. W.F. Lynch, the pastor of the church. W.F. Lynch, Mod. T.H. Musgrove, Clerk Page 25 September 10, 1904 Sabbath exercise. Preaching by our Pastor Bro. J.W. Lindsey 1 The church sat in Conference. 2 The doors of the church was open and received Bro. Andrew Horine and Sister Horine, Sis. Lillie May Horine in the church by letter and extended the right [hand] of church fellowship to the Bro. and Sisters. A move and second that Conference adjourn. Bro. J.W. Lindsey T.H. Musgrove, Clerk Sunday Service. Preaching by Bro. Heath. 1 Extend an opportunity for members. 2 Bro. Horine declined to be ordained and by motion and second the church declined the action of Saturday. Motion to close conference and Sunday evening preaching by our Pastor, Bro. W.F. Lynch. After preaching the church took the Lord's Supper, washed the Saints feet and shook hands. W.F. Lynch, Mod. T.H. Musgrove, C. Page 26 We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met at Union Hope Sat. before the second Sunday in August 1904. Conference. 1 Inviting visiting Brethren to seats with us in conference. 2 Extended an opportunity for members. 3 Reading of minutes of last meeting. 4 Call for references. 5 Call for acknowledgments. 6 Call for peace and fellowship of the church. 7 Call for church dealings in gospel order. 8 Call for new business. 9 Call for miscellaneous business. The church granted Sis. Fannie Johnson a letter. Conference stands adj. W.F. Lynch, Mod. A.C. Shackelford, C.C. [No pages 27 or 28] Page 29 Standing and is hereby dismissed from this church and recommended to your conference and fellowship by the reason of the dissolution of the church. Done in conference and by order of the church. Nov. 9, 1904. W. Marshall, Mod. W.H. Tate, C. Page 30 We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met at Union Hope on Sat. before the Second Sabbath in Sep. 190_. Preaching by W.F. Lynch. 1 Inviting visiting brethren to seats with us in con. 2 Extended an opportunity for the reception of members. 3 Reading of the minutes of the last meeting. 4 Call for references. 5 Call for acknowledgments. 6 Call for the peace and fellowship of the Church. 7 Call for Church dealing in gospel order. 8 New business. 9 Miscellaneous business. Bro. L.D. Mitchel was put as one of the Presbytery to ordain Bro. J.B. Johnson as Deacon of the Church. The Church went into an election and elected Bro. John Sessions as Pastor and A.C. Shackelford Clerk. A committee was appointed to get up [cut off] to build a church house, and to view a place to build. T.H. Musgrove, B.T. Johnson and A.J. Coburn. Sat. night preaching by W.F. Lynch. Sunday services by mod. After preaching Ordained Bro. J.B. Johnson a Deacon of the Church. Sunday evening services, preaching by mod. After preaching administered the Lord's Supper and washed the Saints feet. Motion to adjourn. Sunday night preaching by W.F. Lynch. Monday night preaching, Tues. night, Wed. night preaching. Thurs. night after preaching extended an opportunity for the reception of members and received Bro. Rob Scroggins as a candidate for baptism. Friday night after preaching extended an opportunity for the reception of members and received Sis. V. Dickerson by Letter. Sat. night preaching by B.T. Johnson. Sun. at 11 o'clock preaching by B.T. Johnson. Sunday evening preaching at the water's edge. After preaching extended an opportunity for the reception of members. Received Bro. J.M. Johnson as a can. for baptism and administered the rites of baptism to Bro. Rob Scroggins and Bro. J.M. Johnson by Bro. W.F. Lynch. Second week Mon. night preaching, Tues. preaching, Wed. night prea., Thur. Night after prea. opened the door of the church and received Sis. Janie Smith as a candidate for baptism. Fri. night after preaching the Church sat in conference and appointed a com. to see members that was reported to be out of order. J.B. Johnson and A.C. Shackelford. The meeting closed. W.F. Lynch, Mod. J.C. Taylor, C.C. Page 31 We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met at Tate school house the second Sunday in January 1905. 1 Call for reading of the minutes of last meeting. 4 Call for references. 5 Call for acknowledgments. 6 Call for Church dealings in gospel order. 7 Call for peace and fellowship of the church. 8 Call for new business. 9 Call for miscellaneous business. 10 Motion to adjourn. W.F. Lynch, Mod. J.C. Taylor, Clerk [No page 32] Page 33 We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met at Union [Hope] on the second Saturday in April 1905. 1 Inviting visiting [Brethren] to seats with us in conference. Extending an opportunity for the reception of members. Reading the minutes of the last meeting. Call for references. Call for acknowledgments. Call for the peace and fellowship of the church. Call for church dealing in gospel order. Call for new business. Call miscellaneous business. The church nominated Bro. J.B. Johnson as deacon and referred till next meeting. Motion to adjourn. W.F. Lynch, Mod. A.C. Shackelford, Clerk, pro. Page 34 We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met at Union Hope on the fourth Sunday in October 1905. Preaching by Bro. B.T. Johnson. 1 Appointed Bro. B.T. Johnson moderator Protem. 2 Appointed Bro. Linton to take the vote of the church. The place selected was at the foot of the hill on J.H. Brigance's place. Appointed T.H. Musgrove, J.B. Johnson and W.A. Brigance as a building com. B.T. Johnson, Mod. Protem A.C. Shackelford, C.C. We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met at Union Hope on Sat. before the Sec. Sabbath in November 1905. 1 Inviting visiting Brethren to seats with us in Conf. 2 Extended opportunity for the reception of members. 3 Reading of the min. of the last meeting. Min. read and adopted. 4 Call for references. 5 Call for acknowledgments. 6 Call for the Peace and fellowship of the Church. 7 Call for new business. 9 Call for miscellaneous business. The church went into an election for pastor and elected Bro. W.F. Lynch for the coming year. Elected Bro. W.F. Lynch and Bro. J.B. Johnson ad del. to the Baptist Convention at Fort Smith. Sunday preaching by Bro. George Evans. After preaching extended an opportunity for the reception of members and received Bro. O.P. Norwood by Letter and extended the right hand of Church fellowship. 10 Motion to adjourn. W.F. Lynch, Mod. A.C. Shackelford, C.C. Page 35 We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met at Union Hope on the Second Sabbath in December 1905. 1 Preaching by W.F. Lynch. 2 Extended an opportunity for the reception of members. 3 Reading of the minutes of the last meeting. Min. read and approved. Motion to adjourn. W.F. Lynch, Mod. A.C. Shackelford, C.C. We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met at Union Hope on Sat. before the second Sun. in Jan. 1906. 3 Call for the reading of the minutes of the last meeting. Min. not present. 4 Call references. 5 Call for acknowledgments. 6 Call for the Peace and fellowship of the Church. Not in peace, Bro. A.M. Taylor being out of order. 7 Call for dealing in Gospel order. 8 Call for new business. 9 Call for miscellaneous business. The church withdrew fellowship from Bro. A.M. Taylor. 10 Motion to adjourn. W.F. Lynch, Mod. A.C. Shackelford, C.C. Page 36 We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met at Union Hope on Sat. before the Second Sabbath in Feb. 1906. 1 Inviting visiting Brethren to seats with us in Conference. 2 Extended an opportunity for the reception of members. 3 Reading of the minutes of the last meeting. Min. read and adopted. 4 Call for references. None. 5 Call for acknowledgments. 6 Call for the Peace and fellowship of the Church. 7 Call for Dealings in Gospel order. 8 Call for New business. 9 Call for Miscellaneous business. Appointed Bro's. B. Taylor and A.C. Shackelford as a com. to see the Brothers and Sis. who are reported out of order. 10 Motion to adjourn. W.F. Lynch, mod. A.C. Shackelford, C.C. We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met at Union Hope on Sat. before the second Sun. in June 1906. 3 Reading of the minutes of the last meeting. Min. not present. Min. of Feb. read and adopted. 4 Call for references. 5 Call for acknowledgments. 6 Call for the Peace and fellowship of the Church. 7 Call for Dealing in Gospel order. 8 Call for new business. 9 Call for miscellaneous business. Authorized the Clerk to write a note to each of the Bro. and Sis. who was reported to be out of order. Requested the Clerk to read the rules of decorum at our next meeting on Saturday. 10 Motion [to] adjourn. W.F. Lynch, mod. A.C. Shackelford, C.C. Page 37 We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met at Union Hope on Sat. before the Second Sunday in Oct. 1906. 3 Reading of the minutes of the last meeting. 4 Call for references. Sis. Eller Yocum, Sis. Zona Scroggins and Bro. Wesley Musgrove was laid over till next meeting. 5 Call for acknowledgments. The Church received the acknowledgments of Bro. E.S.T. Campbell, Bro. J.M. Johnson and Sis. L.D. Brigance. 6 Call for the Peace and Fellowship of the Church. Bro. A.J.B. and Sis. Lane[?] Horine being [out] of order the Church withdrew from them for declaring non Fellowship. 7 Dealings in Gospel order. 8 New business. 9 Miscellaneous business. By motion and Second the Church was moved from Union Hope to the new church house. W.F. Lynch, mod. A.C. Shackelford, C.C. Page 38 December 8, 1906 We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met at Union Hope on Saturday before the Second Sunday in December 1906. Preaching by our pastor. After preaching the church was announced in Conference. 1 Inviting visiting Bros. to seats with us in conference. 2 Extending an opportunity for the reception of members. 3 Reading the minutes of the last meeting. Minutes read and approved. 4 Called for reference. The case of J.W. Musgrove was taken up and by a motion and second the church withdrew fellowship from him for unchristian conduct. 5 Call for acknowledgments. 6 Call for the peace and fellowship of the church. 7 Called for church dealings in gospel order. 8 Call for new business. 9 Call for miscellaneous business. 10 Motion to adjourn. W.F. Lynch, Moderator W.A. Brigance, Church Clerk November 10, 1906 We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met at Union Hope on Saturday before the second Sunday in Nov. 1906. After preaching by our pastor the church was announced in conference. 1 Inviting visiting Brothers to seats with us in conference. Page 39 2 Extending an opportunity for the reception of members. 3 Reading the minutes of the last meeting. Minutes read and approved. 4 Call for reference. The call of Sister Zonie Scroganc was taken up and the church withdrew fellowship from her for unchristian conduct and the case of J.W. Musgrove was carried over till next meeting. 5 Call for acknowledgments of Eller Yocum was received and she was restored in full fellowship. 6 Call for the peace and fellowship of the church. 7 Call for church dealings in gospel order. 8 Call for new business. 9 Call for miscellaneous business. 10 Motion to adjourn. Conference adjourned. W.F. Lynch, Mod. W.A. Brigance, C.C. Page 40 January the 12, 1907 We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met at Union Hope met on Saturday before second Sunday in January 1907. After preaching the church was announced in conference. 1 Inviting visiting Bros. to seats with us in conference. 2 Reading the minutes of the last meeting. Minutes read and approved. 4 Call for reference. 5 Call for acknowledgments. 6 Call for the peace and fellowship of the church. 7 Call for church dealings in gospel order. 8 Call for new business. 9 Call for miscellaneous business. 10 Motion to adjourn. Conference adj. W.F. Lynch, Mod. W.A. Brigance, Church Clerk We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met at Union Hope on the second Lord's day in Dec. 1908. 1 Preaching by our pastor J.L. Sykes. After preaching the church was announced in conference. 1 Inviting visiting Bro. to seats with us in conference. 2 Reading the minutes of the last meeting. Minutes not present. 3 Call for references. 4 Call for acknowledgments. 5 Call for the peace and fellowship of the church. 6 Call for church dealings in gospel order. 7 Call for new business. Motion and second to change our meeting days from the 2 to 4 Sunday and Sat. before. Motion carried. 8 Motion to adjourn conference. Motion carried. J.L. Sykes, Mod. W.A. Brigance, C.C. Page 41 We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met at Union Hope on Sat. before the Second Sunday in Sept. 1908. 1 Inviting visiting Bros. to seats with us. 2 Reading the minutes of the last meeting. Minutes read and adopted. 3 Call for reference. 4 Call for acknowledgments. 5 Call for the peace and fellowship of the church. 6 Call for church dealings in gospel order. 7 Call for new business. The church called in the arm that was extended to Plesant Ridge. This being the time for an election the Church went into an election of moderator and Clerk. Ballot being taken, Bro. J.L. Sykes was elected mod. and W.A. Brigance C.C. Moved and Second to make it unanimous for mod. Sister Vanella Dickerson called for a letter which was granted. 8 Motion to adjourn. J.B. Johnson, Mod. A.C. Shackelford, C.C. Page 42 We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met at Union Hope on Saturday before the fourth Sunday in January 1909. After preaching by our pastor Bro. J.L. Sykes the church was announced in conference. 1 Inviting visiting Bro. to seats with us in conference. 2 Extending an opportunity for the reception of members. 3 Reading the minutes of the last meeting. Minutes read and adopted. 4 Call for references. 5 Call for acknowledgments. 6 Call for the peace and fellowship of the church. 7 Call for church dealings in gospel [order.] 8 Call for new or miscellaneous business. Bro. Sykes requested the church to release him on the 4 Sunday in Feb. which was granted him. 9 Motion to adjourn. Motion carried. J.L. Sykes, Mod. W.A. Brigance, C.C. Sunday service, preaching by our pastor. After preaching the church was announced in conference. 1 Extended an opportunity for the reception of members. 2 Minutes of September meeting read and approved with the proper corrections. Motion to adjourn conference. Motion carried. J.L. Sykes, Mod. W.A. Brigance, C.C. Page 43 We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met at Union Hope on Saturday before the fourth Sunday in Feb. 1909. After preaching by our pastor the church was announced in conference. 1 Inviting visiting Bro. to seats with us in conference. 2 Extending an opportunity for the reception of members. 3 Reading the minutes of the last meeting. Minutes read and approved as read. 4 Call for references. 5 Call for acknowledgments. 6 Call for the peace and fellowship of the church. 7 Call for new business. Bro. B. Taylor and Sister Taylor and Sister Samantha Taylor requested letters of dismission from the church. Moved and second to carry the motion over till next meeting. Motion carried. 8 Motion and second to adjourn conference. Motion carried. J.L. Sykes, Mod. W.A. Brigance, C.C. Page 44 We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met at Union Hope on Saturday before the 4 Sunday in April 1909. After preaching by our pastor the church was announced in conference. 1 Inviting visiting Bro. to seats with us in conference. 2 Reading the minutes of the last meeting. Minutes read and approved as read. 3 Call for references. Motion and second to grant letters to Bro. B. Taylor, Sister M.E. Taylor and Sister Samantha Ester Oria Taylor. Motion carried. 4 Motion and second to carry the cases of Bro. F.R. Brigance, Rob Scrogans and Bud Scrogans over till next meeting. Motion carried. The following committee was appointed to see the Bros. W.A. Brigance, A.C. Shackelford and A.J. Coburn. 5 Motion and second to withdraw fellowship from Bro. George Scrogens. Motion carried. 6 Call for acknowledgments. 7 Call for the peace and fellowship of the church. 8 Call for new business. 9 Motion and second to adjourn conference. Motion carried. J.L. Sykes, Mod. W.A. Brigance, C.C. Page 45 We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met at Union Hope on Saturday before the 4 Sunday in March 1909. After preaching by our pastor the church was announced in conference. 1 Inviting visiting Bro. to seats with us in conference. 2 Reading the minutes of the last meeting. Minutes read and approved as read. 3 Call for references. Motion and second that the church request acknowledgment of Bro. B. Taylor and Sister M.E. Taylor and Sister Samantha Taylor for declaring non fellowship of the church for the clerk to notify them. 4 Call for acknowledgments. 5 Call for the peace and fellowship of the church. 6 Call for new business. Bros. F.R. Brigance and Rob. and Bud and George Scrogens was reported of being guilty of unchristian conduct by taking the name of God in vain. Carried over till next meeting. Motion and second to adjourn conference. Motion carried. J.L. Sykes, Mod. W.A. Brigance, C.C. Page 46 Tate, Ark., May 23, 1909 We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met at Union Hope on Sat. before the 4 Sunday in May 1909. After preaching by our pastor the church was announced in conference. 1 Inviting visiting Bro. to seats with us in conference. 2 Reading of the minutes of the last meeting. Minutes read and approved. 3 Call for references. Motion and second to carry the cases of Bros. F.R. Brigance and Rob and Bud Scroggans over till next meeting. Motion carried. 4 Call for the peace and fellowship of the church. 5 Call for acknowledgments. 6 Call for new business. Motion and second to require an excuse of every member when absent on conference days. Motion carried. Motion to adjourn conference. Motion carried. 7 Motion and second to grant Bro. and Sister O.P. Norwood letter of dismission of this body. Motion carried. Sunday services. Preaching at 11 o'clock by our pastor. This being communion day the church communed after which we extended an opportunity for members. Conference adjourned. J.L. Sykes, Mod. W.A. Brigance, C.C. Page 47 We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met at Union Hope on Sat. before the 4 Sunday in June 1909. After preaching the church was announced in conference. 1 Inviting visiting Bro. to seats with us in conference. 2 Extending an opportunity for the reception of members. 3 Call for references. Motion and second to accept the statement of Bros. F.R. Brigance and Rob and Bud Scroggans. Motion carried. 4 Call for acknowledgments. 5 Call for the peace and fellowship of the church. 6 Call for new business. Motion and second to adjourn. Motion carried. J.L. Sykes, Mod. W.A. Brigance, C.C. Page 48 We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met at Union Hope on Sat. before the 4 Sunday in July 1909. After preaching by our pastor the church was announced in conference. 1 Inviting visiting Bro. to seats with us in conference. 2 Reading the minutes of the last meeting. Minutes read and approved. 3 Call for references. 4 Call for acknowledgments. 5 Call for the peace and fellowship of the church. 6 Call for church dealings in gospel order. 7 Call for new business. 8 Call for miscellaneous business. 9 Motion to adjourn. Motion carried. The meeting continued Sat. night and Sunday. Sunday at eleven o'clock extended the liberties of the church for the reception of members. Friday July 30, liberties of the church was extended and Bro. Andy Taylor came forward. Motion and second to receive him by experience of grace as a candidate for baptism. After baptism in full fellowship of the church. On Sat. July 31 motion and second to grant Sister Fannie Johnson a Letter of dismission from us. Motion carried. Extended the liberties of the church Monday Aug. 2, the following Bros. and Sisters J.G. Wilson and Sister Sarray Wilson, Sister Mollie Brigance, Sister Dollie Brigance and [Page 49] Bro. James and Jack Brigance and Lee Dixon and Tomie Musgrove came forward as candidates for baptism. After baptism in full fellowship of the church. The meeting continued till Tuesday night. Motion and second to go in an election for a deacon. W.A. Brigance was nominated. The vote being taken W.A. Brigance declared elected. Wednesday preaching at eleven and baptism by our pastor after which the congregation was dismissed to meet at the waters edge for baptism which was administered by Bro. Davis. The church extended the right hand of church fellowship to the candidates. Motion and second to adjourn conference. Motion carried. J.L. Sykes, Mod. W.A. Brigance, C.C. Page 50 Tate, Ark., Aug. 28, 1909 We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met at Union Hope on Sat. before 5 Sunday in Aug. 1909. Preaching by our pastor. After preaching the church was announced in conference. 1 Inviting visiting Bro. to seats with us in conference. 2 Extending an opportunity for the reception of members. 3 Reading the minutes of the last meeting. Minutes read and approved with the proper corrections. 4 Call for references. 5 Call for acknowledgments. 6 Call for the peace and fellowship of the church. 7 Call for church dealing in gospel order. 8 Call for new business. Motion and second to invite Bro. J.A. Davis and Bro. B. Taylor to assist in the ordination of a deacon tomorrow at eleven o'clock. Motion carried. Bro. J.B. Johnson and J.G. Wilson was elected messengers to the association. Bro. W.A. Brigance and A.J. Coburn as alternates. Motion and second to enter into an election for pastor and clerk for the next association year. Motion carried. Bro. J.B. Johnson and W.A. Brigance was appointed to take the vote. Bro. J.L. Sykes was declared elected pastor. J.G. Wilson clerk. Motion and second to grant J.G. Wilson License to preach. [Page 51] Motion carried. Motion to adjourn. Motion carried. Sunday service. Preaching at eleven o'clock by our pastor. Motion and second to proceed with the ordination of Bro. W.A. Brigance as a Deacon of the church. Motion carried. Elder J.L. Sykes and Deacon J.B. Johnson assisted by Elder J.A. Davis and Deacon B. Taylor proceeded as presbytery with the ordination. Motion and second to Bro. J.B. Johnson's License to preach. Motion carried. Extending an opportunity for the reception of members. Motion and second to adjourn conference. Motion carried. Conference stands adjourned for the time being. J.L. Sykes, Mod. W.A. Brigance, C.C. Page 52 We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met at Union Hope on Saturday before the 2 Sunday in May 1911. 1 Inviting visiting Brethren to seats with us in con. 2 Extended an opportunity for the reception of members. 3 Reading of the minutes of last meeting. 4 References. 5 Acknowledgments. 6 The peace and fellowship of the church. 7 Church dealing in Gospel order. 8 New business. 9 Miscellaneous business. J.L. Sykes, Mod. A.C. Shackelford, C.C. We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met at Union Hope on Sat. before the Second Sunday in Sep. 1911. Preaching by our Pastor J.L. Sykes. 1 Inviting visiting Brethren to seats with us in Con. 2 Extended an opportunity for the reception of members and received Sister Ader Brigance as a candidate for baptism and extended the right hand of Christian fellowship. 3 Reading of the min. of last meeting. 4 References. The church preferred charges against Bro. Lee Dixion and Bro. Rob Scroggins and appointed as a com. A.C. Shackelford and A.J. Coburn to see them. 4 Acknowledgments. 5 Peace and fellowship of the church. 6 Dealing in Gospel Order. 7 New Business. 8 Miscellaneous business. The church went into an election. Elected Bro. A.J. Davis Mod. and A.C. Shackelford C.C. and A.C. Shackelford and A.J. Coburn as delegates to the Buckner Association. W.A. Brigance and T.H. Musgrove alternates. Sunday preaching at the church house and went to the water and Sister Ader Brigance was baptized by J.L. Sykes. After baptism extended the right hand of church fellowship. 10 Motion to adjourn. J.L. Sykes, Mod. A.C. Shackelford, C.C. Page 53 We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met at Union Hope on Sat. before the 2 Sunday in June 1911. 1 Inviting visiting Brethren to seats with us in Con. 3 Reading of the min. of last meeting. 4 References. 5 Acknowledgments. 6 The peace and fellowship of the church. 7 Church dealing in gospel order. 8 New business. 9 Miscellaneous business. 10 Motion to adjourn. On Sunday the Church observed the Lords Supper and washed the saints feet. J.L. Sykes, Mod. A.C. Shackelford, C.C. We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met at Union Hope on Sat. before the Second Sunday in Aug. 1911. 1 Preaching by our Pastor J.L. Sykes. Omitted conference to some time in the future. Sat. night preaching. Sunday at 11 preaching, Sunday night preaching, Monday at 11 peaching, Monday night preaching, Tues. at 11 o'clock preaching, Tues. night preaching, Wednesday at 11 o'clock preaching, Wednesday night preaching, Thursday at 11 o'clock preaching, Thursday night preaching, Friday at 11 o'clock preaching, Friday night preaching, After preaching extended an opportunity for the reception of members, received Sister Anie Montgomery by Experience of grace and Baptism and extended the right hand of Christian fellowship. Sat. at 11 o'clock preaching. Sat. night preaching. Sun. at 11 o'clock preaching. Sun. at 4 o'clock preaching at the water. After preaching Sister Anie Montgomery was baptized by J.L. Sykes and extended the right hand of Church fellowship. Sun. night preaching. After preaching the Church granted Sister Mag Long and Bro. J.B. and Louise Johnson a letter from this church. Motion to adjourn. J.L. Sykes, Mod. A.C. Shackelford, C.C. Page 54 We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met at Union Hope on Sat. before the Second Sunday in Aug. 1910. 1 Inviting visiting Brethren to seats with us in Con. 3 Reading of the minutes of last meeting. 4 References. The committee to see Bro. Bud Scroggins reported and discharged the com. The church withdrew fellowship from Bro. Bud Scroggins. 5 Acknowledgments. 6 The peace and fellowship of the church. 7 Church dealings in Gospel Order. 8 New business. 9 Miscellaneous business. 10 Motion to adjourn. J.L. Sykes, Mod. AC. Shackelford, C.C. We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met at Union Hope on Sat. before the sec. Sun. in Nov. 1910[?] After preaching by our pastor J.L. Sykes the Church was declared in conference. 3 Reading of the minutes of last meeting. No min. present. References. 5 Acknowledgments. 6 The peace and fellowship of the church. 7 Church dealings in gospel order. 8 New business. Bro. Sykes gave the Church an answer as to whether he would serve the church this year or not. His ans. Was yes. 9 Miscellaneous business. Sunday Preaching. After preaching extended an opportunity for the reception of members. 10 Motion to adjourn. Mo. Carried. J.L. Sykes, Mod. A.C. Shackelford, C.C. Pro.