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February 2003 ===================================================================== UNION HOPE CHURCH MINUTES Book 3, October 1925 - July 1952 Note: Some punctuation added & spelling corrected in the interest of clarity. Spelling of names was not corrected. The entries in this book were not arranged in exact chronological order; they have been transcribed just as written in the book. [Page 1] Minutes for August 28 We the Missionary Baptist Church met Sunday morning. Preaching by our pastor Brother Tom Finney. Order of Business Brother Tom Finney acting Moderator 1st Minutes of last meeting called for. Minutes not present. 2nd Request from Brother and Sister E.M. Smith for a letter of dismissal from the Church so they could join the Church at [blank space] Texas, request granted. 3rd Motion and Second to adjourn conference. Motion carried. T.M. Finney, Mod. James A. Gill, Acting Church Clerk [Page 2] Minutes for Sept. 4, 1949 We the Missionary Baptist Church met Sunday morning Sept. 4, 1949 after services by Brother Othal Looper at the close of a weeks meeting. Brother Tom Finney acting moderator. Order of Business 1st Doors of Church opened. Sister C.G. Hinkle came forward for membership on promise of letter. Motion and Second that she be received on reception of letter from her home Church. Motion carried. Sister Hinkle given right hand of Christian and Church fellowship. 2nd Free Will offering taken amounting to $18.00 [Page 3] Continued from Page 2 3rd Paid Brother Looper and Brother Finney $35.00 each for services in meeting. 4th Motion and Second that we adjourn until next Church date. Motion carried. T.M. Finney, Moderator James A. Gill, Acting Church Clerk [Page 4] We the Missionary Baptist Church of Tate (Union Hope) met Sept. 11, 1949. After preaching by our pastor brother T.M. Finney we went into conference, Brother W.A. Brigance acting as our Moderator. Order of Business 1st Brother T.M. Finney nominated for pastor. Voting was done by balloting. Brother Finney was unanimously elected to be our pastor. 2nd Brother James A. Gill and Brother William Brigance were nominated for Church Clerk and Treasury. The vote was taken by balloting. James A. Gill receiving seven votes and Brother William Brigance receiving four votes. Continued on back of page. [Page 5] James A. Gill declared Church Clerk and Treasury. [sic: Treasurer] 3rd Election of Messengers to Association. Nomination of Brother Arbert Gill, William Brigance and Brother Leo Chancelor. Motion and Second that nominations cease. Motion carried. The three above named Brethren declared Messengers to the association. Alternates nominated were Brother W.A. Brigance and Sisters Veva Brigance, Emma Preston and Jewell McCoy. Motion and Second that nominations cease. Motion carried. The last three sisters named received high votes and were declared alternates to the association to meet with the Poteau Baptist Church at Winfield, Arkansas, Sept. 29 and 30th. Continued [Page 6] Continued from Page 5 4th Reading of the Associational letter. Motion made and Seconded that associational letter be approved after clerk had added names and secured more information for letter. Motion carried. 5th Motion made and seconded that we adjourn until next meeting date. Motion carried. Brother W.A. Brigance, Moderator James A. Gill, Church Clerk [Page 7] We the Union Hope Missionary Baptist Church of Tate Arkansas met in conference on Sept. 25, 1949, Brother T.M. Finney acting Moderator. Order of Business Call for minutes of last meeting. Minutes not being present we went into discussion of new business. New business being call for Church letter by Brother J.C. Collins. Motion made, seconded that the Church grant brother Collins request. Motion carried. 2nd Read a letter from the Baptist Church at Premont Texas recommending Sister C.G. Hinkle to our fellowship. Conference adjourned after which we enjoyed a good sermon by our pastor Brother T.M. Finney. T.M. Finney, Moderator James A. Gill, Church Clerk [Page 8] We the Union Hope Missionary Baptist Church of Tate Arkansas met after Sunday School on November 27. Brother T.M. Finney Acting Moderator. Order of Business Call for minutes of last meeting. Minutes read and approved. Call for new business. No new business. Conference adjourned until next meeting after which we heard a good sermon by our pastor Brother T.M. Finney. T.M. Finney, Moderator James A. Gill, Church Clerk [Page 9] We the Union Hope Baptist Church of Tate Arkansas met after Sunday School on December 18th. Brother T.M. Finney Acting Moderator. Order of Business 1 Call for minutes of last meeting. Minutes read and approved. Call for new business. No new business. Conference adjourned until next meeting after which we heard a good sermon by our pastor, Brother T.M. Finney. Subject Security of The Believer. Rev. T.M. Finney, Moderator James A. Gill, Church Clerk [Page 10] We the Union Hope Baptist Church of Tate Arkansas met after Sunday School on the ninth of April 1950. Rev. T.M. Finney Acting Moderator. Order of Business 1 Call for minutes of last meeting, Minutes read and approved. 2 Call for new business. Motion made to take up special collection for installation of lights. Motion carried. Collection taken which netted eight dollars and fifty cents ($8.50.) Sunday School agreed to pay Ten dollars ($10.00) which was enough to pay the bill. Conference was adjourned until next meeting after which Brother Finney preached a good sermon. Rev. T.M. Finney, Moderator James A. Gill, Church Clerk [Page 11] The Union Hope Baptist Church of Tate Arkansas met in Conference after Sunday School on Sunday June 11 1950. Rev. T.M. Finney acting moderator. Order of Business 1 Call for minutes. Minutes read and approved. 2 Call for new business Mrs. Jewell McCoy called for her church Letter so she could join the Pilot View Church. Letter granted. Mrs. H.M. Mooneham asked for her letter. Letter granted. As there was no other business conference was adjourned until next second Sunday. Rev. T.M. Finney, Moderator James A. Gill, Church Clerk [Page 12] The Union Hope Baptist Church of Tate Arkansas met in conference on July 27, 1950. Rev. T.M. Finney acting Moderator. First Business Minutes of last meeting read and approved. Second Business Brother and Sister Leo Chancelor called for letter of recommendation so they could join the church at Davenport, Florida. Motion made and Seconded that their request be granted. Motion carried. Third Business Doors of Church opened and Bobby Morris came forward as candidate for Baptism. He was given the right hand of Christian fellowship. (continued on page 13) [Page 13] Conference continued until end of revival meeting to take care of any business which might come before it. July 28, 1950 Doors of Church opened and Brother and Sister Emmit Jefferis, Dean Jeffris and Arnold Brigance came forth as candidates for Baptism and Church membership. Motion made and Seconded that they be accepted into the Church after Baptism. They were given the right hand of Christian fellowship. July 29, 1950 Doors of Church opened and Brother Thurman Brigance and wife Elsie Brigance and Mrs. Daymon Bryant came forth as candidates for Baptism and Church membership. [Page 14] Motion made and Seconded that they be accepted into the Church after Baptism. Motion carried. Dinner was served at the Church after which we had services at the Church and a free will offering was taken to pay the expenses of the meeting. Collection of $13.95 was taken which with other gifts made a Total of $57.95 which was given to the Pastor and Brother Harmon Allen for their services in the meeting. After which we retired to the creek where the Ordinance of Baptism and the right hand of Christian and Church fellowship was given to the following candidates [Page 15] Mr. Emmit Jefferis, Mrs. Emmit Jefferis, Mr. Thurman Brigance, Mrs. Thurman Brigance, Mrs. Daymon Bryant, Dean Jefferis, Arnold Brigance. Conference closed until next meeting date. Rev. T.M. Finney, Moderator James A. Gill, Church Clerk [Page 16] The Union Hope Baptist Church of Tate Arkansas met in conference on August 13, Brother Tom Finney acting as moderator. Order of Business 1 Minutes of last meeting read and approved. There being no other business, conference was adjourned until the second Sunday in September. Rev. T.M. Finney, Moderator James A. Gill, Church Clerk [Page 17] The Union Hope Baptist Church of Tate Arkansas met in conference on Sept. 10, 1950, Rev. T.M. Finney acting Moderator. Prayer by Bro. Finney. Order of business 1 Minutes of last meeting read and approved. 2nd Business Discussion on election Motion made and seconded that we postpone the election until next Sunday. Motion carried. Conference was adjourned until next Sunday. James A. Gill, Church Clerk Rev. T.M. Finney, Moderator [Page 18] The Union Hope Baptist Church of Tate Arkansas met in conference on Sept. 17th 1950, Brother W.A. Brigance acting as our Moderator. Order of Business Minutes of last meeting read and approved. 2nd Business Nomination of Pastor. Brother T.M. Finney and Brother Harmon Allen were nominated. Brother Finney received 14 votes. Brother Allen received one vote. Brother Finney declared our Pastor for next year. 3rd Business Nomination of Clerk and Treasury. Arbert Gill and William Brigance being nominated. Arbert Gill received 10 votes, William Brigance received 5 votes. Arbert Gill declared Clerk and Treasurer for [Page 19] coming year. 4th Business Electing Messengers to association. Brother Russell Dunham, Brother Emmit Jefferis and Arbert Gill were elected as messengers to the Association and Brother William Brigance, Sister Emmit Jefferis and Brother Thurman Brigance were elected as alternates. There being no other business Conference was adjourned with prayer by Arbert Gill. Brother W.A. Brigance, Moderator James A. Gill, Church Clerk [Pages unnumbered; we’ve added numbers for clarity.] [Page 20] The Union Hope Baptist Church of Tate Arkansas met in conference on March 25, 1951 to transact the following business. First to decide on a preacher to help our Pastor hold a revival meeting. Motion and second that we get brother Harmon Allen to help hold the revival meeting. Vote taken and everyone voted yes. Second business. Church Clerk notified to write letter to Brother Allen. Also notified to write letter to Brother Doc Boggs inviting him to preach in our Church at his convenience. Both letters written and dispatched. Rev. Tom Finney, Moderator James A. Gill, Church Clerk [Page 21] The Union Hope Baptist Church met in Conference on April 1, 1951. Reading of minutes of last meeting. We discussed the question of our revival meeting. Having no word from Brother Harmon Allen whom we had invited to preach for us we decided to wait until we heard from him before doing anything further about the meeting. There being no other business we adjourned until next meeting day. Rev. T.M. Finney, Moderator James A. Gill, Church Clerk [Page 22] Sept. 2, 1951 The Union Hope Baptist Church met in conference to open the doors of the church for new members. Miss Wilma Joe Gill and Miss Ada Modglin came forward as candidates for baptism. Motion made and second[ed] that they be accepted into the Church after Baptism. (Mrs.) Elsie Brigance, Church Clerk Rev. T.M. Finney, Moderator [Page 23 Blank] [Page 24] Sept. 23, 1951 The Union Hope Baptist Church met in conference for the purpose of electing delegates to the Buckner Association convention at the Baptist Church at Waldron. Mr. and Mrs. W.B. Brigance and Mrs. Emma Preston were elected as delegates, Mr. and Mrs. Thurman Brigance and Miss Alma Modglin were elected as alternates. The Church voted to send $12.00 a year for foreign missionary work. (Mrs.) Elsie Brigance, Church Clerk Rev. T.M. Finney, Moderator [Page 25] Oct. 7, 1951 The Union Hope Baptist Church met in conference for the purpose of calling a pastor for the coming year. W.A. Brigance acted as moderator. Bro. T.M. Finney was elected as pastor for the coming year. Mr. J.E. Tucker called for letter of dismissal to join church at Mixon. Motion made and seconded that we grant his letter dismissing him from this church. W.A. Brigance, Moderator Elsie Brigance, Church Clerk [Page 26] Oct. 21 The Union Hope Baptist Church met in conference for the purpose of attending to any business that might come before the church. There being no business to attend to, conference adjourned. Elsie Brigance, Church Clerk Rev. T.M. Finney, Moderator [Page 27] Dec. 23, 1951 The Union Hope Baptist Church met in conference to attend to any business that might come before the church. Minutes of last meeting read and approved. There being no business to attend to conference adjourned. Elsie Brigance, Church Clerk Rev. T.M. Finney, Moderator [Page 28] Jan. 27, 1951 The Union Hope Baptist Church met in conference to attend to any business that might come before the church. Minutes of last meeting read and approved. There being no business to attend to conference adjourned. Elsie Brigance, Church Clerk Rev. T.M. Finney, Moderator [Page 29] March 23, 1952 The Union Hope Baptist Church met in conference to attend to any business that might come before the church. Bro. Finney asked us to be thinking about the revival. There being no business to attend to conference adjourned. Rev. T.M. Finney, Moderator Elsie Brigance, Church Clerk [Page 30] April 13, 1952 The Union Hope Baptist Church met in conference for the purpose of attending to any business that might come before the church. Bro. Finney again asked us to be thinking about a preacher to hold the revival. There being no business to attend to conference adjourned. Elsie Brigance, Church Clerk Rev. T.M. Finney, Moderator [Page 31] May 25, 1952 The Union Hope Baptist Church met in conference to attend to any business that might come before the church. Motion was made by W.A. Brigance, seconded by Russell Dunham that we get in touch with Bro. Othal Looper to see if he could hold our revival. There being no further business to attend to conference adjourned. Elsie Brigance, Church Clerk Rev. T.M. Finney, Moderator [Page 32] July 13, 1952 The Union Hope Baptist Church met in conference to attend to any business that might come before the church. Minutes of last meeting read and approved. There being no business to attend to conference adjourned. Elsie Brigance, Church Clerk Rev. T.M. Finney, Moderator [Page 33] Page used for figuring; not transcribed here. [Page 34] Tate Sunday School Our Sunday school was call[ed] to order by our Supt. Song: 132 & 122 Prayer led by A[faded – illegible] Pres. Chpt? Col. William Brigance 1 12 22 $1.17 Viva “ 2 7 70 .25 Emma Prestone 3 9 38 They gave their coll. Bro. Finney Bro. W.C. Brigance 4 7 1 $.10 Total Pres. 35 Total Chpt 71 Total Coll. $1.52 Birthday Coll. .63 $2.15 [Page 35] Leon Chancelor $1.00 Mrs. Preston .50 Thurman B. 1.00 Mr. & Mrs. Jonas 2.00 Russ Dunham 3.00 Special Col. 10.78 Thurman 1.00 Russ 1.00 Mrs. Brigance 1.00 Mrs. McCoy 1.00 Mrs. Hinkle 5.00 Col. 7.28 Mrs. B. 1.00 Bro. F. 1.00 Thurman Brigance 1.00 Brother Finney .50 Special light col 8.50 Mr. Brigance July 9 $10.00 J.A. Gill “ “ 1.00 Mr. W.A. Brigance 3.06 4.00 [Page 36] Book Cover [Page 37] Union Hope Church Book October 12, 1925 Day of Meeting On the second Sat. & Sun. in each month [Page 38 Blank] Printed title page of book: Church Roll Alphabetically Arranged And Record Book The Judson Press Philadelphia Boston Seattle Chicago Los Angeles New York Kansas City Toronto Order from the Nearest House [Page 40 Blank] [Page 41] Printed: Articles of Faith I. We believe that the Holy Bible, written by men divinely inspired, and full of unmixed truth, is a perfect rule of faith and practice. II. We believe in one God—Father, Son and Holy Ghost. III. We believe that man, once holy, fell by voluntary transgression from that happy state, and is now utterly devoid of holiness. IV. We believe that sinners are saved by grace alone. V. We believe that men are justified by faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. VI. We believe that salvation is free to all who will accept the Gospel. VII. We believe that, except as a man be renewed by the Holy Spirit, he is not qualified or prepared for the kingdom of Christ on earth, or to enjoy his glory hereafter. VIII. We believe that repentance toward God and faith in the Lord Jesus Christ are the duties of every one who hears the Gospel. IX. We believe that election is the eternal purpose of God, by which he graciously regenerates, sanctifies and saves sinners. X. We believe that sanctification, begun in regeneration, and ever progressive, is the process by which we are made to partake of God’s holiness. XI. We believe in the preservation of the saints; that they are kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation. XII. We believe that God’s law is the only, the eternal and unchangeable, rule of His church and moral government. XIII. We believe that a church of Christ is a congregation of baptized believers, united in the faith and fellowship of the Gospel, observing the ordinances and obeying the laws of Christ, and that its officers are pastors and deacons. XIV. We believe that Christian baptism is the immersion of a believer, in water, by a properly qualified administrator, into the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. XV. We believe that only such as have been properly baptized and received into the fellowship of a regularly organized Baptist Church should partake of the Lord’s Supper. XVI. We believe that the Lord’s day or Christian Sabbath should be devoutly observed and sacredly devoted to religious services. XVII. We believe that civil government is of divine appointment, and that the governors of States and nations should be obeyed, when the laws they seek to enforce are not in conflict with the Gospel. XVIII. We believe in the future resurrection of the dead. XIX. We believe in the final judgment; and that, in that day, the righteous and wicked will be separated forever. XX. We believe that the righteous will be made happy forever in heaven, and the wicked miserable forever in hell. [Page 42] Printed: Church Covenant Having been led, as we believe, by the Spirit of God to receive the Lord Jesus Christ as our Saviour, and on the profession of our faith, having been baptized in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost, we do now in the presence of God, angels, and this assembly, most solemnly and joyfully enter into covenant with one another, as one body in Christ. We engage therefore, by the aid of the Holy Spirit, to walk together in Christian love; to strive for the advancement of this Church in knowledge, holiness, and comfort; to promote its prosperity and spirituality; to sustain its worship, ordinances, discipline and doctrines; to contribute, cheerfully and regularly to the support of the ministry, the expenses of the Church and the relief of the poor, and the spread of the Gospel through all nations. We also engage to maintain family and secret devotions; to religiously educate our children; to seek the salvation of our kindred and acquaintances; to walk circumspectly in the world; to be just in our dealings, faithful in our engagements, and exemplary in our deportment; to avoid all tattling, backbiting and excessive anger; to obstain from the sale and use of intoxicating drinks as a beverage, and to be zealous in our efforts to advance the kingdom of our Saviour. We further engage to watch over one another in brotherly love; to remember each other in prayer; to aid each other in sickness and distress; to cultivate Christian sympathy in feeling and courtesy of speech; to be slow to take offense, but always ready for reconciliation, and mindful of the rules of our Saviour to secure it without delay. We moreover engage that when we remove from this place we will, as soon as possible, unite with some other church, where we can carry out the spirit of this covenant and the principles of God’s word. This is the Church Covenant taken from Pendleton’s “Church Manual.” Rules of Order I. The pastor, or in his absence any member appointed, shall act as Moderator of all business [cut off]ings of the church. II. It shall be the duty of the Moderator to [cut off] order; and in case the Church is equially divided [cut off] any question, he shall give the casting vote. III. The meeting shall be opened and closed with prayer. IV. The order of business shall be: 1. Reading of minutes of previous meeting. 2. The reception of member by experience or letter. 3. Granting letters of dismission. 4. Reports of committees. 5. Unfinished business. 6. New or miscellaneous business. V. A motion before the church must be disposed of before another motion can be entertained, unless the motion be to amend, postpone, adjourn, or call [cut off] the previous question. VI. The Moderator may speak on any question by calling on any brother to preside in his place. VII. Every member who speaks shall rise [cut off] first address the Moderator. VIII. The Church in conference shall entertain no proposition which has not been presented on motion of one member and seconded by another. IX. On any point of order a member may appeal from the Moderator to the church, whose decision shall be final. X. All questions, except that on reception of members, shall be decided by the vote of a majority. [Page 43] List of Member of Union Hope Church 10-10-25. Names How and When Received How and When Dismissed REMARKS T.H. Musgrove Death J.A. Davis By statement Death W.A. Brigance Death 1970 H.J. Browning Death 9-24-33 Jack Brigance Experience J.G. Wilson Excused[?] J.D. King W.R. Lasiter T.E. Taylor By letter April 9 C.A. Franks John Shackelford M.A.Boggs By Baptism By letter Sep 7 1940 Claud Brigance " " By letter Sep 8 1940 Boyd Sykes " " Leo Chancelor " " By letter April 9 Edgar Taylor " " By letter Sep 10 1937 John Sykes " " Eld. J.L. Sykes By letter By letter Sept 1929 Jimmie Austin By Baptism Death 1951[?] Bennie Brigance " " By letter Sep 8 1940 Osvill Largent " " By letter July 11 W.N. Scroggins " " By letter July 8 1934 Henry Chancelor " " Luther Parrott " " Andrew Sykes " " By letter June 1930 Verdell Williams " " Dowell Williams " " By letter July 7 1957 Nolen Mott " " Robert Sykes Dismissed [Page 44] 1 Ollie Brigance 2 L.E. Yocum Death June 20, 1950[?] 3 Louisa Johnson Dismissed 4 T.E. Musgrove 5 E.E. Wagoner 6 Clementine Davis 7 Maud Browning By letter June 12 1932 8 Dee Musgrove Dismissed 9 Ethel Coburn 10 Jennie Smith 11 Susie Mott By death 12 Ada Brigance Dismissed 13 Beulah Scroggins By letter July 11 1937 14 Nora Jones Dismissed 15 Addie Shackleford Dismissed 16 Sis Lasiter By letter 17 Ida Chancelor By Baptism By letter July 8 1934 18 Zela Lawson " " 19 Jewel Parrott " " 20 Nona Smith " " 21 Leacy Brigance " " 22 Lucy Brigance " " Letter Aug 15 1938 23 Ira Chancelor " " By letter April 12, 39 Expired 1959[?] 24 Katherine Fain " " 25 Julie Fain " " 26 Carmon Largent " " Dismissed 27 Dean Lasiter " " 28 Allie Hurt " " By letter Sep 8 1940 29 Florence Fain " " [Page 45] 30 Mrs. J.L. Sykes By letter By letter Sept 1929 31 Mrs. Allen Yates By Baptism 32 Elsie Yates " " 33 Elsie Brigance " " 34 Cecil Lawson " " 35 Hazel Sykes " " By letter Nov 22 1931 36 Luanna Austin " " 37 Gerti Musgrove " " By letter July 15 1940 38 Pearl Taylor By letter Expired 1969 39 Mary Sykes By Baptism Death 40 Gracie Scott " " 41 Leaner Mott " " Death 42 Polena Mott " " 43 Mamie Boggs " " Death 44 Rosie Suits " " 45 Mrs. J.E. Halford " " By letter June 1931 46 F.F. Phillips 47 Gladys Baggs By Baptism By letter Sep 8 1940 48 Mrs. Henry Smith " " 49 Gladys Musgrove " " By letter 50 Mrs. John Shepherd By letter By letter Dec 1929 51 Orbery Halford By Baptism By letter June 1931 52 Choc. Gooden " " 53 Norman Holdcraft " " By let. Aug 5 1938 54 Emjo Griner By Baptism By letter June 1930 55 Allie Griner " " By letter June 1930 56 Emma Preston " " 57 Ada Preston " " By death 58 Mr. Henry Smith " " [Page 46] List of Members of [Blank] Church [Undated] Names How and When Received How and When Dismissed REMARKS Clarabell Willson Mrs. F.L. Slaughter By letter Oct 18 1931 By letter March 1932 Beryl Slaughter By letter Oct 18 1931 By letter March 1932 Mr. F.L. Slaughter By letter Oct 18 1931 By letter March 1932 Miss Beatrice Slaughter By letter Oct 18 1931 By leter Nov 11 1934 Mrs. Dollie Casity By Baptism 1932 Miss Pansy Taylor By Baptism 1932 By letter 1937 Miss Helen Scroggins By Baptism 1932 By letter July 11 1937 Miss Marie Scroggins By Baptism 1932 " " " " " Mr. J.E. Tucker By letter Oct 27 1951 Expired 1960 Miss Janeta Preston By Baptism June 1932 Mr. Carl Allen By letter July 1932 By letter Aug 1933 Miss Dorthy Slaughter By letter Oct 10 1932 By letter to Mansfield Mr. A.J. Sykes By letter Aug 1932 Mr. J.L. Fleece By letter Aug 1935 By letter March 8 1936 Mrs. Esha Fleece " " Aug 1935 " " March 8 1936 Mr. W.C. Fleece " " Aug 1935 " " March 8 1936 Mr. J.H. Chancellor By letter Aug 1935 Mrs. Ida Chancellor By letter Aug 1935 Mrs. W.C. Boggs By Baptism 1936 Mr. A.G. Boggs By Baptism 1936 Mrs. Ruby Boggs By Baptism 1936 Mr. Earl Luther By Baptism 1936 Mr. Larnce Luther By Baptism 1936 Miss Bertha Luther By Baptism 1936 By letter Jan 1942 Miss Vivin McCoy By Baptism 1936 Mr. Jess Arwood By Baptism 1936 Mrs. Jewell McCoy By Statement [Page 47] Men List of Members of [Blank] Church, 1936 Names How and When Received How and When Dismissed REMARKS Mr. Hubert [faded out] Mrs. Mable [faded out] Mrs. Lora Stokes By letter Dec 1940 Miss [faded out] By letter Aug 1942 [faded out] By letter Aug 1942 Mrs. Ida Chancelor By letter Aug 19 1942 Miss [faded out] Preston Miss Marie Scroggins By letter July 11 1937 Miss Helen Scroggins By letter July 11 1937 Miss [faded out] Mr. Henry Smith Mrs. Ada [faded out] By death Feb 16 1937 Mrs. Emma Preston Miss Gladys Musgrove Baptism By letter May 1940 Mrs. Henry Smith Miss Elsie Brigance Mr. W.A. Brigance Mrs. Ollie Brigance Mr. Bennie Brigance By letter 1940 Mr. W.N. Scroggins By letter July 11 1937 Mrs. Beula Scroggins By letter July 11 1937 Miss Leacy Brigance Miss Ruth Arwood Mr. Robert Stokes Mrs. W.C. Boggs Mr. A.G. Boggs Mrs. Ruby Boggs Mr. Earl Luther Mr. Larnce Luther [Page 48] Miss Bertha Luther By letter Miss Vivin McCoy Mrs. Jewell McCoy Mr. Jess Arwood Miss Veva Groves By Baptism Aug 15 1937 Miss Thelma Smith Baptism Aug 15 1937 By letter Feb 24 1946 Mr. William Brigance " " Mr. John Suits " " Mr. Shirley Stokes " " Mr. J.C. Collins By baptism Sep 8 1940 By Letter Mr. Rubin Alford " " By letter Sep 1940 Mr. Newt Hurt " " Mr. Russell Dunham " " Expired Mrs. Verda Dunham " " Mrs. Ora Ketchum By letter Aug 17 1941 Mr. Aubert Gill By letter Oct 1941 Mr. Bill Walker By Baptism Aug 1943 Mrs. Fern Walker By Baptism Aug 1943 Bill Arwood " " " " Mr. Leo Chancellor By letter Dec 1943 Mrs. Ira Chancellor By letter Dec 1943 [Page 49] List of Members of [Blank] Church [Undated] Names How and When Received How and When Dismissed REMARKS Mr. Jay G. Brigance Baptism Aug 5 1956 Mr. Jerry Don Gill Baptism Aug 5 1956 Letter Feb 1974 Mrs. J.D. Sittlington Baptism Aug 5 1956 Miss Melba Sittlington Baptism Aug 5 1956 Miss Louise Sittlington Baptism Aug 5 1956 Married Glen Boggs Miss Kaye Lynn Dunham Baptism June 22 1958 Miss Yvonne Preston Baptism June 22 1958 1969 Joined Freewill Mr. Jem Foster Baptism June 21 1964 Expired 1979 Joe Bill Foster Baptism June 21 1964 Mrs. Rosie Suits Foster Dayton A. Martin By letter Aug 5 1964 1967 Joined Freewill Rev. Derald D. Preston By letter Sept 27 1964 Miss Barbara Preston By letter Sept 27 1964 By letter 12-10-79 Married Bobby Templeman Miss Debra Preston By letter Sept 27 1964 Married Larry Porter Mrs. Arlene Boersma By letter Dec 16 1964 Mr. Joey Boersma By letter Dec 16 1964 Juanita Smith By letter June 1966 Married J.W. Winters T.K. Muskgrove Reinstated June 1948 Expired Dec 1971 Mrs. Lou Nell Evans Letter 1971 Rev. W.H. Evans Letter 1971 Mrs. Vera Evans Baptism 1972 Mrs. Lenora Pica Baptism 1972 Clyde A. Dickason Letter 1972 Avis Dickason Letter 1972 Denise Dickason Letter 1972 David Dickason Letter 1972 Mr. Donnie Evans Statement 1973 Mrs. Linda Powell Evans Letter 1973 [Page 50] List of Members of Oct. 1943, Union Hope Church Names How and When Received How and When Dismissed REMARKS Mr. Hubert Lacy Mrs. Maybell Lacy Juaneta Preston By letter 1960 Clarabell Wilson Mr. Henry Smith By Baptism By letter Feb 24 1946 Mrs. Emma Preston By letter July 1976 Joined Long Ridge Church Mrs. Henry Smith By Baptism By letter Feb 24 1946 Elsie Brigance By Baptism By letter Feb 3 1946 Mr. W.A. Brigance Expired Jan 1 1970 Mrs. Ollie Brigance Expired Feb 8 1966 Leacy Brigance Ruth Arewood Mr. Robert Stokes Expired Mrs. W.C. Boggs Expired Mrs. Ruby Boggs By letter Oct 25 1959 Mr. A.G. Boggs By letter Oct 25 1959 Earl Luther Lawrence Luther Vivian McCoy Mrs. Jewel McCoy By letter June 11 1950 Jess Arewood Veva Groves Thelma Smith By Baptism By letter Feb 24 1946 William Brigance John Suits Shirley Stokes Mr. J.C. Collins By letter Sept 25 1949 Newt Hurt By Baptism By letter Feb 3 1946 Russell Dunham Expired [Page 51] List of Members of [Blank] Church [Undated] Probably a continuation of the above Names How and When Received How and When Dismissed REMARKS Verda Dunham Mrs. Ora Ketchum Arbert Gill Mr. Bill Walker By Baptism Died Mrs. Fern Walker By Baptism By letter Feb 23 1948 Bill Arewood Mr. Leo Chancellor Expired Aug 1958 Ira Chancellor Expired 1969 Alice Garman Alma Modglin Mrs. O. Harrow By letter 1947 Mr. E.M. Smith Expired Mrs. E.M. Smith Mrs. C.G. Hinkle By letter Sept 25 1949 Expired Nov 1975 Mr. Emmit Jefferis Baptism July 29 1950 By letter 1960 Mrs. Emmit Jefferis " " " " " " 1960 Dean Jefferis " " " " Mr. Thurman Brigance " " " Mrs. Thurman Brigance " " " Arnold Brigance " " " Mrs. Daymon Bryant " " " By letter Nov 8 1953 Miss Wilma Joe Gill Baptism Sept 23 1951 By letter June 1964 Miss Ida Modglin Baptism Sept 23 1951 Miss Artilla Modglin Baptism Aug 17 1952 Miss Alpha Modglin Baptism Aug 17 1952 Miss Lillie Dunham Baptism 1954 Miss Lenora Brigance Baptism 1954 Married Dale Caldwell Miss Mary Ann Gill Baptism 1954 By letter June 1964 Miss Carolyn Dunham Baptism 1955 [Page 52] Blank [Page 53] List of Members of [Blank] Church [Undated] Probably a continuation of the above Names How and When Received How and When Dismissed REMARKS Paula Brock Evans By Statement June 1974 Void Darrell Wayne Evans By letter June 1974 Void Jane Marie Brigance Baptism June 1975 Darrell Wayne Evans Baptism June 1975 Void Becky Joyce Baker Baptism June 1975 Vonda Kay Baker Baptism June 1975 Becky Joyce Baker Baptism June 1975 Void Mrs. Brenda Joyce Baker Letter June 1975 Miss Shelley Jane Baker Letter June 1975 Ronnie Glen Evans Letter June 1975 Letter 12-10-79 Deacon Mrs. Linda Sue Evans Letter June 1975 Letter 12-10-79 Ronnie Evans, Jr. Letter June 1975 Letter 12-10-79 Kristy Kay Evans Letter June 1975 Letter 12-10-79 Shaney Eliose Brigance Baptism July 17 1977 Mrs. Lucy Shook Letter 9-4-1977 Mr. James Shook Letter 9-4-1977 Shirley Marie Preston Baptism July 23 1978 Gregory Lee Evans Baptism 1979 Judy Darnell Evans Baptism 1979 Harold Lee Evans Letter 5-18-1980 Darrell Wayne Evans Baptism 1980 Becky Joyce Baker Baptism 1980 Brenda Joyce Baker Baptism 1980 Mrs. Paula Evans Baptism 1980 Tonyna Jane Baker Baptism 1980 Nancy Ann Baker Baptism 1980 Jeffrey Dean Shook Baptism 1980 [Page 54] Minutes for September 1925 We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met at Union Hope on Saturday before the second Sunday in September 1925. 1 Inviting visiting brethren to seat with us in con[cut off] 2 Extending an opportunity for the reception of members 3 Reading Minutes of last meeting – Minutes read and approved with correction. 4 Call for references. 5 " " acknowledgments. 6 " " peace and fellowship of the church. 7 Church Dealing in gospel order. 8 Call for New Business. 9 Motion and second to elect Delegates to the association and call our pastor for the next year and to elect a church clerk. Vote was taken and Brother J.A. Amos was unanimously elected pastor. Brother Claud Brigance was elected church clerk. Brother W.N. Scroggins, Brother Bennie Brigance and Sister Lucy Brigance was elected as Delagates to the association. Brother Claude Brigance and Brother Leo Chancelor was elected as alternates to the association. 9 Call for Unfinished Business. 10 Motion and second to adjourn conference. Motion carried. J.A. Amos, Moderator T.E. Taylor, Church Clerk [Page 55] Minutes of 1925 Met Sat. before the [second Sunday] in Oct. 1925 1 Inviting visiting brothers to seat with us in church. 2 Extending an opportunity for the reception of members. 3 Reading of last meeting minutes, read and approved. 4 Call for reference. 5 " " acknowledgments. 6 " " peace and fellowship of church. 7 Church dealings in gospel order. 8 New or unfinished Business. The Church Letter to the association was read and approved with the connection of being completed. 9 Call for Miscellaneous Business. Motion and Second that the articles of faith be read to the church once a year. Motion carried. Motion and second that the church covenant be read to the church once a year. Motion carried. 10 Motion to adjourn conference. Motion carried. J.A. Amos, Mod. T.E. Taylor, C.C. [Page 56] Blank [Page 57] Minutes of Feb. 1926 We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met Sat. before the Second in Feb. 1926. 1 Inviting visiting brethren to seat with us in counsel. 2 Call for peace and fellowship of the church. 3 " " acknowledgments. 4 New business. Motion and second to have the articles of faith and the church covenant read twice a year. 5 Motion and Second to adjourn conference. 6 of 26 program[?] 1.50 J.A. Amos, Mod. C.L. Brigance, C.C. [Page 58] July 1926 We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met at Union Hope Sat. before second in July 1926. 1 Inviting visiting brethren to seat with us in counsel. 2 New Business 3 Unfinished " 4 Offering opportunity for reception of members. 5 Sunday service at Eleven o'clock and the church taken the Sacraments at the church. 6 Motion and Second to adjourn conference. J.A. Amos, Mod. C.L. B., C.C. [Page 59] March 1926 We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met at Union Hope Sat. before Second Sunday in March 1926. 1 Invite visiting brethren to seat with us in counsel. 2 New business 3 Unfinished business. 4 Articles of faith and church covenant was read. 5 Motion and Second to adjourn conference. J.A. Amos C.L. Brigance, C.C. [Page 60] September 1926 We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met at Union Hope Sat. night before second Sunday in Sep. 1926. 1 Inviting visiting brethren to seat with us in council. 2 Reading of the minutes. 3 New or unfinished business 4 Offering opportunities for membership. 5 Motion to adjourn conference. Motion carried. J.A. Amos C.L. Brigance, C.C. [Page 61] We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met Sat. before the second Sun. in Aug. 1926. 1st Inviting visiting Brethren to sit with us in council. 2nd Extending an opportunity for the reception of members. 3rd Minutes not present. 4th New business. 5th Sunday's service preaching by our pastor. Service continued the following week. Preaching till Thur. night by Bro. Truet Blackman. An opportunity for the receptions of members was extended and the following came forward as candidates for Baptism. 1. Dowel Williams 2. Nolen Mott 3. Leaner " 4. Polina " 5. Gracie Scott Preaching Sat. night by Bro. J.B. Johnson. An opportunity was extended for the reception of members. The following came forward: Bro. A.J. Sykes and Verdell Williams. Preaching Sun. at the waters edge by Bro. J.B. Johnson. An opportunity for the reception of members was extended and the following came forward Robert Sykes Mary Sykes After which the candidates were Baptised [Page 62] by our pastor J.A. Amos and given the right hand of Christian fellowship. Motion to grant Sister Ader Brigance, Dee Largent and Carman Largent letters of dismission. Motion carried. J.A. Amos, Mod. C.L. Brigance, Clerk April 1927 We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met Sat. night before Second Sunday in April 1927. 1 Inviting visiting brethren to seat with us in council. 2 New or unfinished business. 3 Reading of the minutes. Minutes not present. 4 Offering opportunity for membership. 5 Motion and Second to adjourn conference. Motion carried. J.A. Amos, Mod. Dow Williams, C. Clerk [Page 63] We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met on the second Saturday in May in conference and transacted the following business. 1 Inviting visiting brethren to seat with us in conference council. 2 New or unfinished business. 3 Reading the minutes of last conference. 4 Offering opportunity for membership in church. 5 Sunday service, preaching by Reverend J.W. Rollett[?] Motion and second to adjourn conference. Motion carried. J.A. Amos, Pastor Dow Williams, Clerk [Page 64] Minutes for July 1927 We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met Saturday night before the second Sunday in July in conference and transacted the following business. 1st Inviting visiting Brethren to sit with us in council. 2nd Extending an opportunity for the reception of members. 3rd Reading the minutes, minutes read and approved. 4th New or unfinished Business. 5th Sunday service at 11 o'clock followed by taking the Church Sacraments. 6th Bro. Bob Sykes called for letter. Motion and second to grant Bro. Bob Sykes's letter, motion carried and the clerk authorized to write letter. Motion and second to adjourn conference, motion carried. J.A. Amos, Mod. Dow Williams, Clerk [Page 65] Minutes for Aug. 1927 We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met Saturday night before the second Sunday in August, in conference and transacted the following Business. 1st Inviting visiting Brethren to sit with us in counsel. 2nd Extending an opportunity for the reception of members. 3rd Reading of the minutes, minutes read and approved. 4th New or unfinished business. 5th Sunday services, Sunday School at 9:30, preaching by our Pastor Bro. Amos at 11 o'clock, services continued the following week, an opportunity for the reception of members was extended, but no one came forward, services closed Sunday night August 21. J.A. Amos, Mod. Dow Williams, Clerk [Page 66] Minutes for Sept. 1927 We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met Saturday night before the second Sunday in Sept. 1927. 1st Inviting visiting Brethren to seat with us in counsel. 2nd Extending an opportunity for the reception of members. 3rd Reading of the Minutes, Minutes read and approved. 4th New or unfinished business. Bro. John Wilson asked for dismission from the church. Motion and second to withdraw church fellowship from Bro. John Wilson. Motion carried. 5th Motion and second to put off church election until next meeting. Motion carried. 6th Motion and second to adjourn conference, motion carried. J.A. Amos, Mod. Dow Williams, Clerk [Page 67] October 1926 We the Missionary Baptist Church met the Second Sun. in Oct. Pastor being absent Bro. W.N. Scroggins acted as Moderator. [Page 68] Minutes for June 1927 We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met the second Saturday in June in conference and transacted the following business. 1 Inviting visiting Brethren to sit with us in counsel. 2 New or unfinished business. 3 Reading the minutes of last conference. 4 Offering opportunity for membership to the Church. 5. Sunday service, preaching by Pastor. Motion and second to adjourn conference. Motion carried. J.A. Amos, Moderator Dow Williams, Clerk [Page 69] Minutes for Feb. 1928 We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met on Saturday night before the third Sunday in Feb. 1928. Our Pastor being engaged in a Revival Meeting at Earls Prairie on our regular meeting day, Church Services Saturday night. Services Sunday by our Pastor. Order of Business 1st Inviting visiting brethren to seat with us in aid and counsel. 2nd Offering an opportunity for the reception of members. 3rd Reading of last meetings minutes. Minutes read and approved. 4th Call for Peace and fellowship of the church. 5th New or Unfinished business. 6th Motion and second to adjourn conference. Motion carried. J.A. Amos, Mod. T.E. Taylor, C.C. [Page 70] Minutes for Jan. 1928 We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met second Sunday in January 1928. Preaching at 11 o'clock A.M. by our Preacher 1st Inviting visiting brethren to seat with us in aid and counsel. 2nd Offering an opportunity for membership. 3rd Minutes omitted. 4th Call for Peace and fellowship of the church. 5th Call for acknowledgments. 6th Motion and second to adjourn conference. Motion carried. J.A. Amos, Mod. T.E. Taylor, Church Clerk [Page 71] Minutes for Aug. 1928 We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met on Sat. night before the third Sun. Aug. 1928. 1 Preaching by our pastor. The meeting continued on during the week till Saturday night extended an opportunity for the reception of members for which the following sisters came forward and was received as candidates for Baptism: Gladis Boggs and sister Mrs. Halford. Sun. preaching by our pastor. Dismissed for to meet at the water edge to attend to the ordinance of Baptism at 3 o'clock. The following sis[ters] Gladis Boggs and Mrs. Hallford were baptized and the church extended the right hand of church fellowship. Preaching Sun. night. Bro. Philips and sister Rosie Suites came forward for membership. Bro. Philips was received on statement and sister Rosie as a candidate for Baptism to be Baptised on the next regular meeting day. Preaching Sun. night and meeting closed. Bro. J.A. Amos, Mod. W.A. Brigance, C.C. Pro. [Page 72] Minutes for Oct. 1928 We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met on the second Sunday of Oct. 1928 and transacted the following business. 1st Pastor being absent was to elect a Moderator Protem. Bro. W.A. Brigance was elected. 2nd Motion and second to elect Delegates to the Association, and call our Pastor for the next year, and to elect a Church C. Vote was taken and Bro. J.A. Amos was unanimously elected Pastor. Verdell Williams was elected C.C. Bro. Leo Chancellor, Verdell Williams and Allie Hurt[?] was elected as Delegates to the Association. 3rd Called for unfinished Business. Motion and second to adjourn conference, motion carried. Bro. W.A. Brigance, Mod. Pro. Verdell Williams, C.C. [Page 73] Minutes for Sept. 1928 We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met on Saturday night before the second Sunday in Sept. 1928. Preaching by our Pastor Saturday night and Sunday and after the 11 o'clock service we departed to the waters edge for the ordinance of baptism of Sister Rosie Suits and extended the right hand of Church fellowship. Bro. J.A. Amos, Mod. Verdell Williams, C.C. [Page 74] Minutes for Dec. 1928 We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met on Saturday night before the second Sunday in Dec. 1928. Church services Saturday night by our Pastor. Church services Sunday by Bro. Tom Finnie. After preaching the church went into conference. 1st Inviting visiting brethren to sit with us in aid and counsel. 2nd Extending an opportunity for the reception of members. 3rd Reading minutes of last meeting. Clerk being absent we had no minutes. 4th Call for reference. 5th " " acknowledgment. 6th " " peace and fellowship of the church. 7th Church dealing in gospel order. 8th Unfinished business. 9th New business. Motion and second to elect another Clerk. Bro. Leo Chancellor was elected. 10th Motion and second to adjourn conference. Motion carried. Bro. J.A. Amos, Mod. Leo Chancellor, C.C., Pro. [Page 75] Minutes for Nov. 1928 We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met on Saturday night before the second Sunday in Nov. 1928 and transacted the following business. 1st Invited visiting brethren to sit with us in aid and counsel. 2nd Extended an opportunity for the reception of members. 3rd Reading minutes of last meeting. Minutes read and approved with correction. 4th Call for unfinished business. 5th Call for new business. 6th Motion and second to adjourn conference. Motion carried. Bro. J.A. Amos, Mod. Verdell Williams, C.C. [Page 76] Minutes for May 1929 We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met on Saturday night before the second Sunday in May 1929. Preaching Saturday night by our Pastor. The 11 o'clock services were held at the graveyard Sunday by our Pastor. Also a fine talk by Bro. Berry Taylor. After service the graves were decorated, then we were dismissed by Bro. J.A. Balentine. Bro. J.A. Amos, Mod. Leo F. Chancellor, C.C. [Page 77] Minutes for June 1929 We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met on Saturday night before the second Sunday in June. Preaching Saturday night and Sunday. After preaching Saturday night the church went into conference and transacted the following business. 1st Inviting visiting brethren to sit with us in aid and counsel. 2nd Extending an opportunity for the reception of members. 3rd Reading minutes of last meeting. Minutes read and approved. 4th Call for unfinished business. 5th Call for new business. 6th Motion and second to adjourn conference, motion carried. Bro. J.A. Amos, Mod. Leo F. Chancellor, C.C. [Page 78] Minutes for July 1929 We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met on the Saturday night before the second Sunday in July 1929. Preaching Saturday night and Sunday. After preaching the church went into conference and transacted the following business. 1st Inviting visiting brethren to sit with us in aid and counsel. 2nd Extending an opportunity for the reception of members. Sister John Shepherd came forward for memembership and was received on the promise of a letter and the church extended the right hand of church fellowship. 3rd Reading minutes of last meeting. Minutes read and approved. 4th Call for unfinished business. 5th Call for new business. Motion and second to start the meeting on Saturday night before the first Sunday in August. Motion carried. 6th Motion and second to adjourn conference. Motion carried. Bro. J.A. Amos, Mod. Leo F. Chancellor, C.C. [Page 79] Minutes for August 1929 We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ of Christ met on Saturday night before the first Sunday in August 1929. Preaching by our Pastor. The meeting continued during the week till Tuesday night when they extended [faded] the opportunity for the reception of members for which the following came forward: Bro. Arbery Halford, Bro. Choc. Gooden, Bro. Norman Holdcraft[?], Sister Henry Smith, Sister Gladys[?] Musgrove[?] and was received as candidates for Baptism. Preaching [faded] dismissed to meet at the waters edge to attend to the ordinance of Baptism at 3 o'clock and the candidates were baptized and the church extended the right hand of church fellowship. The meeting continued till Tuesday night. Sister Lura{?] came for membership and was received as a candidate for baptism to be some time in the future and meeting closed. Bro. J.A. Amos, Mod. Leo F. Chancellor, C.C. [Page 80] Minutes for Sept. 1929 We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met on the second Sunday in Sept. 1929. Preaching Sunday and Sunday night. The church went into conference and transacted the following business. 1st Inviting visiting brethren to sit with us in aid and counsel. 2nd Extending an opportunity for the reception of members and the following came forward: Sister Emjo Griner, Sister Allie Griner, Sister Emma Preston and Sister Ada Preston and was received as candidates for baptism to be baptized on the next Sunday. 3rd Reading minutes of last meeting. Minutes read and approved. 4th Call for unfinished business. 5th Call for new business. Bro. and Sister J.L. Sykes called for their letters from the church. Motion and second to grant Bro. and Sister Sykes their letters. Motion carried. 6th Motion and second to adjourn conference. Motion carried. Bro. J.A. Amos, Mod. Leo F. Chancellor, C.C. [Page 81] Minutes for Oct. 1929 We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met on Saturday night before the second Sunday in Oct. 1929. Preaching Saturday night and Sunday by our Pastor. The church went into conference and transacted the following business. 1st Inviting visiting brethren to sit with us in aid and counsel. 2nd Extending an opportunity for the reception of members. 3rd Reading minutes of last meeting. Minutes read and approved. 4th Call for unfinished business. 5th Call for new business. Motion and second to elect Messengers to the association. Call our Pastor for the next year and to elect a Church Clerk. Motion carried. Vote was taken and Bro. J.A. Amos was unanimously elected Pastor. Leo Chancellor was elected Church Clerk. Bro. W.A. Brigance, Leo F. Chancellor and Henry Smith was elected messengers to the Association. Sister Beulah Scroggins, Leacy Brigance, Sister Henry Smith and Bro. W.N. Scroggins as alternates. 6th Motion and second to adjourn conference. Motion carried. Bro. J.A. Amos, Mod. Leo F. Chancellor, C.C. [Page 82] Second Minutes for Sept. 1929 We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met on Saturday night before the third Sunday in Sept. 1929. Preaching Saturday night and Sunday. The church went into conference and transacted the following business. 1st Inviting visiting brethren to sit with us in aid and counsel. 2nd Extending an opportunity for the reception of members. Bro. Henry Smith and Sister Clarabelle Wilson came forward and was received as candidates for baptism. Bro. Henry Smith to be baptized with the other candidates and Clarabelle Wilson to be baptized some time in the future. The church retired to the waters edge to tend to the ordinance of baptism and the following candidates were baptized: Bro. Henry Smith, Sister Ada and Emma Preston, Sister Allie and Emjo Griner and the church extended them the right hand of church fellowship and were dismissed by our Pastor. Bro. J.A. Amos, Mod. Leo F. Chancellor, C.C. [Page 83] Minutes for Nov. 1929 We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met on Saturday night before the second Sunday in Nov. 1929. Preaching Saturday night and Sunday by our Pastor. The Church went into conference and transacted the following business. 1st Inviting visiting brethren to sit with us in aid and counsel. 2nd Reading minutes of last meeting. Minutes read and approved. 3rd Extending an opportunity for the reception of members. 4th Call for unfinished business. 5th Call for new business. 6th Motion and second to adjourn conference. Motion carried. Bro. J.A. Amos, Mod. Leo F. Chancellor, C.C. [Page 84] Minutes Dec. 1929 We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met on Saturday night before the second Sunday in Dec. 1929. Preaching Saturday night and Sunday by our Pastor. The church went into conference and transacted the following business. 1st Inviting visiting brethren to sit with us in aid and counsel. 2nd Extending an opportunity for the reception of members. 3rd Reading minutes of last meeting. Minutes were overlooked. 4th Call for unfinished business. 5th Call for new business. Mrs. John Shepherd called for her letter from the church. Motion and second to grant Sister John Shepherd her letter. Motion carried. 6th Motion and second to adjourn conference. Motion carried. Bro. J.A. Amos, Mod. Leo F. Chancellor, C.C. [Page 85] Minutes for Feb. 1930 We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met on Saturday night before the second Sunday in Feb., 1930. Preaching Saturday night and Sunday by our Pastor. The church went into conference and transacted the following business. 1st Inviting visiting brethren to sit with us in aid and counsel. 2nd Extending an opportunity for the reception of members. 3rd Reading minutes of last meeting. Minutes of last two meetings were read and approved. 4th Call for unfinished business. 5th Call for new business. 6th Motion and second to adjourn conference. Motion carried. Bro. J.A. Amos, Mod. Leo F. Chancellor, C.C. [Page 86] Minutes for April 1930 We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met on the second Sunday in April 1930. Preaching by our Pastor at 11 o'clock. Bro. J.A. Amos, Mod. Leo F. Chancellor, C.C. Minutes for June 1930 We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met on the second Sunday in June 1930. Preaching by our Pastor at 11 o'clock. The church went into conference and transacted the following business. Mrs. Allie Griner, Miss Emjo Griner and Mr. A.J. Sykes called for their letter from the church. Motion and second to grant them their letter. Motion carried. Motion and second to adjourn conference. Motion carried. Bro. J.A. Amos, Mod. Leo F. Chancellor, C.C. [Page 87] Minutes for July 1930 We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met on the second Sunday in July 1930. Preaching by our Pastor at 11 o'clock. Motion and second to start the meeting on Saturday night before the third Sunday in August. Motion carried. J.A. Amos, Mod. Leo F. Chancellor, C.C. Minutes for August 1930 We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met on the Saturday night before the third Sunday in August 1930. Preaching Saturday night by Bro. Archie Partain who helped our pastor through out the meeting. The meeting continued on during the week till next Sunday. When they extended an opportunity for the reception of members no one came. Sister Clarabelle Wilson who was received as candidate for baptism last Sept. was baptized Sunday evening at 3 o'clock and the church extended her the right hand of church fellowship following and were dismissed by Bro. Archie Partain. Bro. J.A. Amos, Mod. Leo F. Chancellor, C.C. [Page 88] Minutes for Sept. 1930 We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met on Saturday night before the second Sunday in Sept. 1930. Preaching Saturday night and Sunday at 11 o'clock by our Pastor. The church went into conference and transacted the following business. 1st Inviting visiting brethren to sit with us in aid and counsel. 2nd Extending an opportunity for the reception of members. 3rd Reading minutes of the last meeting. Minutes read and approved. 4th Call for unfinished business. 5th Call for new business. Motion and second to elect messengers to the Association. Call our pastor for the next year and elect a church clerk. Motion carried. Vote was taken and Bro. J.A. Amos was elected Pastor. Leo Chancellor was elected Church Clerk. Bro. N.F. Hollcroft, Aubry Halford and Leo Chancellor were elected messengers to the Association. W.N. Scroggins and Leacy Wilson as alternates. Motion and second to adjourn conference. Motion carried. Bro. J.A. Amos, Mod. Leo F. Chancellor, C.C. [Page 89] Minutes for Oct. 1930 We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met on Saturday night before the second Sunday in Oct. 1930. Preaching Saturday night and Sunday at 11 o'clock by our Pastor. The church went into conference and transacted the following business. 1st Inviting visiting brethren to sit with us in aid and counsel. 2nd Extending an opportunity for the reception of members. 3rd Reading minutes of last meeting. Minutes read and approved. 4th Call for unfinished business. 5th Call for new business. Motion and second to adjourn conference. Motion carried. Bro. J.A. Amos, Mod. Leo F. Chancellor, C.C. [Page 90] Minutes for Nov. 1930 We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met on Saturday night before the second Sunday in Nov. 1930. Preaching Saturday night and Sunday at 11 o'clock by our Pastor. The church went into conference and transacted the following business. 1st Inviting visiting brethren to sit with us in aid and counsel. 2nd Extending an opportunity for the reception of members. 3rd Reading minutes of last meeting. Minutes read and approved. 4th Call for unfinished business. 5th Call for new business. Motion and second to adjourn conference. Motion carried. Bro. J.A. Amos, Mod. Leo F. Chancellor, C.C. [Page 91] Minutes for Dec. 1930 We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met on the second Sunday in Dec. 1930. Preaching at 11 o'clock by our Pastor. The church went into conference and transacted the following business. 1st Inviting visiting brethren to sit with us in aid and counsel. 2nd Extending an opportunity for the reception of members. 3rd Reading minutes of last meeting. The Clerk didn't have the minutes. 4th Call for unfinished business. 5th Call for new business. Motion and second to adjourn conference. Motion carried. Bro. J.A. Amos, Mod. Leo F. Chancellor, C.C.