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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Bethel Sept. 24, 1892.
Church met according to appointment.  After devotional exercises the
priviledges of the church were extended.  None offered.  Was announced 
in conference.  The Clerk being absent, on motion Brother M. Peterson 
was appointed Clerk pro.tem.  The minutes of the last meeting were read
and adopted.  Brother M. Peterson arose and stated as he had been sent 
as a committee to Occupy Church to secure Sister Martha Doyl's letter
that the church was mistaken and that she desired to be baptized.  On 
motion she was received for baptism.  Peace of the church called for.
On motion a charge was preferred against Brother D. L. Willis for 
participating in the ball room.  On motion he was excluded.  Sister 
Olive Hatch called for her letter of dismission.  On motion it was 
granted.  Sister Marilla Hatch also desired her letter of dismission, 
and on motion it was granted.  No further business coming up adjourned 
in order.
A. D. Mayo, Mod.
M. Peterson, Clerk pro.tem.

Sunday September 25, 1892.
Church met according to appointment.  After the baptism of Sisters Martha
Doyl and Ada Doyl and J. Davis returned to the house.  After devotional
exercises were conducted by Bros. D. M. Belvin and A. D. Mayo the 
priviledges of the church were extended.  One offered, Sister Clara Castilo
for restitution.  On motion was received into full fellowship of the church
with the candidates who were baptized.  Bebediction by Brother D. M. Belvin.
A. D. Mayo, Mod.
M. Peterson, Clerk pro.tem.

Bethel October 22, 1892.
Church met for business.  After devotional exercises conducted by L. M.
Nichols and A. D. Mayo, the priviledges of the church were extended.  Two 
offered, John Coker for restoration, and on motion was received; and Wm. 
Wilson by experience, and on motion was received for baptism.  Was announced
in conference.  The minutes of the last meeting were read and adopted.  
Peace of the church called for, when Brother L. S. Willis claimed no 
fellowship with our minister.  Discussed and laid over until our next
meeting. Brother Wm. Draddy was presented for using profane language, and
on motion was excluded. Went into election for delegates to attend the 
council meeting which resulted in the choice of Bros. M. Peterson, D. M.
Belvin and James Ware.  On motion adjourned in order.
A. D. Mayo, Mod.
O. S. Willis, Clerk

Sunday Oct. 23, 1892
After devotional exercises were conducted by Rev. L. M. Nickols and A. D.
Mayo the priviledges of the church were extended.  Sister M. E. Strother for 
restoration and on motion was received.  Peggy Lard by experience and on 
motion was received for baptism.  On motion took a collection for brother 
Mayo amounting to $9.25 in cash and pledges.  Adjourned in order. 
A. D. Mayo, Mod.
O. S. Willis, Clerk