Bethel Baptist Church Records, Rapides Parish Louisiana
Submitted by Pamela Strother Downs
Transcribed to text file by Lynda Weldon
Date: May 9, 2007

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motion was received. Was announced in conference.  Minutes of the last 
meeting read and adopted. As Brother Peterson failed to assist the clerk
in copying the articles of faith Brother F. Perkins was appointed to assist,
and Brother W. R. Hargrove if necessary. It was announced by the clerk as
not ready for approval.  On motion the part prepared was read and approved
with a correction. A collection was taken for associational purposes
amounting to $2.25. On motion the building committee proceed to the 
completion of the house to the best of their ability. A question was then
asked by Brother F. Perkins, What should be done with a member who does not
attend conference. It was discussed by Bros. John Strother, W. R. Hargrove,
D. M. Belvin and others. On motion it was resolved that the rules of 
decorum be read on the morrow. Adjourned in order.
A. D. Mayo, Mod.
J. H. Strother, Clerk.

Sunday August 22, 1891.
Church met persuant to adjournment. After baptism of Sister Ella E. Willis 
returned to the house. After devotional exercises the priviledges of the 
church were extended. Two offered by experience, Bros. S. Draddy and Andrew
Rodriguez and on motion were received for baptism.  Sister M. R. Strother
was received by letter. On motion was received into full fellowship of the
church with the baptized candidate.  Went into conference.  The rules of 
decorum were read, and after communing and washing feet adjourned in order.
A. D. Mayo, Mod.
J. H. Strother, Clerk.

Bethel July 25, 1891.
Church met for business.  After devotional exercises the priviledges of the 
church were extended.  None offered.  Was announced in conference.  The 
minutes of the last meeting were read and adopted.  As the church failed to
appoint an assistant superintendent on motion Brother W. R. Hargrove was
appointed.  On motion went into election for pastor and clerk for the ensuing 
year, and for delegates to the association.  It resulted in the choice of
A. D. Mayo for pastor, J. H. Strother, clerk, John Strother, and Walter Cloud
as delegates, Matthew Willis and M. Peterson as alternates to attend the 
association, and Joseph Rodriguez and O. S. Willis as delegates to attend
the council meeting.  On motion adjourned in order.
A. D. Mayo, Mod.
J. H. Strother, Clerk.

Sunday July 26, 1891.
Church met persuany to adjournment.  After the funeral sermon of Sister
Armity Draddy the priviledges of the church were extended.  Five offered.  
Ms. Winnez Strother and John G. Draddy for restoration, and Sister Emily
Willis by letter.  On motion were received into full fellowship of the church.
Miss E. E. Willis and Mrs. Carolyn Bloodworth by experience.  On motion
were received.  On motion postponed communion and foot washing until our
next regular meeting.  A chapter of the history of Louisiana Baptists was
read by Brother W. R. Hargrove and a collection was taken to assist in
erecting the monument for Joseph Willis.  Received $1.50.  Adjourned in 
order.
A. D. Mayo, Mod.
J. H. Strother, Clerk.