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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Brother Comelus Ashworth for participating in the ball room, and on 
motion he was excluded.  On motion charges were rendered against Sisters
Caroline Bloodsworth and Martha Perkins for participating in the ball
room, and as they would render no satisfaction they were excluded.  A
question was then asked by Brother Joseph Rodrigues, should the church
render charges against members for going to ball rooms, but taking no
part?  Discussed by Bros. Mayo and Hargrove.  On motion resolved that the 
Rules of Decorum be read at our next regular conference meeting and if 
there be no rule to prohibit that one be added.  On motion appointed 
delegates to attend the Council Meeting as follows: Joseph Rodriguez,
Joseph Willis and Alexander Strother as delegates, and L. S. Willis as
alternate.  Adjourned to meet tomorrow morning at 11 a.m.
A. D. Mayo, Mod.
J. H. Strother, Clerk

Sunday Jan. 24, 1892.
Church met for business.  After devotional exercises were conducted by
Bros. Mayo and Belvin the priviledges of the church were extended.  Two
offered for restoration:  Carolyn Bloodsworth and Dew Buxton.  They were
received into full fellowship of the church.  No further business araising
adjourned in order.
A. D. Mayo, Mod.
J. H. Strother, Clerk.

Feb. 21, 1892.
The church met for business.  The pastor being absent religious exercises were
conducted by D. M. Belvin.  On motion Brother D. m. Belvin was appointed
moderator pro tem.  The clerk being absent Brother L. S. Willis was appointed
clerk pro tem.  Announced in conference.  Minutes of the last meeting read 
and adopted.  The unfinished case of Wm. Draddy was again taken up.  Brother
F. Perkins informed the church that Brother Daddy desired to make his 
acknowledgements and ask for pardon through him.  On motion the Brother was
pardoned.  The rules of decorum being absent were not read.  Brother John 
Strother stated that he attended the Council meeting which was poorly attended
and little was done.  Brother Joseph Rodriguez informed the church that he 
had been trading on Sunday.  He asked for pardon and it was granted.  A
charge was preferred against Sister Carolyn Bloodsworth for participating in
a ball room and after a short discussion the Sister was excluded.  On motion
adjourned in order.
D. M. Belvin, Mod.pro.tem.
L. S. Willis, Clerk pro.tem.

Sunday Feb. 28, 1892.
Church met for business.  After devotional exercises conducted by Brother
D. M. Belvin the priviledges of the church were extended.  Francis Ashworth
offered for baptism, and on motion was received.
D. M. Belvin, Mod.pro.tem.
J. H. Strother, Clerk.

Bethel March 26, 1892.
Church met for business.  The pastor being absent, on motion Brother W. R. 
Hargrove was elected Moderator pro tem.  After reading and prayer the 
moderator announced the church ready for business.  The minutes of the last
meeting were read and adopted.  New business called for.  The church read
a request from Union Hill Church that a brother from Bethel be appointed
them in constituting an advisery council.  On motion Brother F. Perkins
was appointed.  No further business adjourned in order.
W. R. Hargrove, Mod pro.tem.
J. H. Strother, clerk