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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Sunday Feb. 12, 1888.
By appointment church met in conference.  Brother W. R. Hargrove was
appointed Moderator and John Strother, Jr. selected Clerk.  The following
resolution was unanimously adopted by the members whose names are 
attached to said resolution.

RESOLUTION
Be it Resolved that inasmuch as Bethel No. 2 Baptist Church has been
in a cold state for some time, and being left without an undershepherd,
we have neglected our duties as servants of Christ, the great Head of 
the church, and done many things contrary to His commands: therefore 
be it resolved, That we this day come together confessing our errors,
and renew our covenant to keep house for the Lord to the best of our
abilities, recognizing the fact that in all we attempt we must rely
upon the blessings and favor of God.
SIGNED
John Strother, Jr.
James Willis
Alexander Willis
Walter Cloud

Rev. L. M. Nichols called to the care of the church for the balance of the
associational year, Brother Walter Cloud and John Strother were appointed
to visit Brother Nichols and notify him of the call.
The church then organized a Sunday school, appointing Brother John 
Strother, Jr. Superintendent, and Brother James Willis Assistant Super-
intendent.  Brother James Willis and J. Houston Strother were appointed
teachers for the boys and Sister Hanna Perkins and Mrs. Martha Perkins 
teachers for the girls. We had preaching by Rev. David Belvin.  Time fixed 
for the first meeting of the Sunday school; the fourth Lord's day in 
each month.  No further business coming up we were dismissed in order
Benediction by D. M. Belvin.
W. R. Hargrove, Mod.
John Strother Jr., Clerk.

Sunday Feb 26, 1888.
The church met to previous appointment.  Prayer by W. R. Hargrove, 
preaching by D. M. Belvin.  The privileges of the church extended.  None
offered. Went into conference.  Minutes of last meeting read and approved.
On motion resolved that the call for Brother L. M. Nichols be repeated, 
and that he be notified by letter.  Adjourned in order.
W. R. Hargrove, Mod.
John Strother Jr., Clerk.

April 8, 1888.
The church met to previous appointment.  Prayer by W. R. Hargrove.  Sunday
school duties discharged in order.  After ten minuted intermission again 
assembled and had preaching by Rev. L. M. Nichols.  Privileges of the 
church were extended, and Sisters Carolyn M. (Mrs. John) Strother, Lydia 
(Mrs. Matthew) Willis, Tena (Mrs. Alexander) Willis, Mary (Mrs. Jas.) Willis, 
Can D. (Mrs. Jesse) Willis came up confessing their errors and expressing
a desire to enter into a renewal of their covenant.  Went into conference.
minutes of the last meeting read and approved.  Adjourned in order.
L. M. Nichols, Mod.
John Strother, Jr. Clerk