Bulletin Jan 28 1951, First Christian Church Palestine TX *********************************************************** Submitted by: Angie Dusty Date: 28 Mar 2023 Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/tx/anderson/andertoc.htm *********************************************************** The images can be found at http://www.usgwarchives.net/tx/anderson/photos/documents/1951/ Bulletin Jan 28 1951, First Christian Church Palestine TX Our church delights to welcome the following new members: For Baptism. Mrs. W. M. Amason Elkhart Highway John Bockor 707 E. Brazos Martha Braly 1314 Conrad St. Marjorie Braly 1314 Conrad St. Olan David Brata Southview Addn. Bob Cavaness 805 N. Fowler Don Cook 205 Lakeview Joe Crutcher. 604 Bowie Laura Sue Crtucher 604 Bowie Mrs. Mavis L. Dean 109 Miller St. Miss Oleita Forrell 214 S. Sycamore Mr. & Mrs. H. C. Frantzen 619 S. Royall Glenda Sue Freeland N.Jackson Hts Joe Henderson 210 E. Brazos Don Kelly. 205 E.Angelina Suzanne Kirby. 1009 Link Jerry Murroll Hechos Highway Bobbie Traveek Rusk Highway By Transfer of Membership. Mrs. John Becker 707 E. Brazos E. G. Boyotte 205 S. Dowling Mr. & Mrs. H. B. Campbell 611 Lamar St. Mr. & Mrs. L. S. Cook 205 Lakeview J. B. Crutcher 604 Bowie St. Mrs. Connie L.Dupres. 1000 Nichanux Mrs. Hattie Hammer 219 E. Park Harry C.Herrington 1019 N. Cedar Mrs. A. C. Holderfield 210 Lakeville Mrs. Iva Johnson 703 N. Cedar Mrs. R. H. Johnson. 407 Gay Ave. Poyner Johnson Route No. 1 Earlene Rogers 811 N.Queen Mrs. Jean Swan 716 S.Magnolia Mrs. W. E. Swift. N.Jackson Hts. Paul G. Tittle 1121 N. Port Mrs. John Wagnon 219 E. Park Mr. & Mrs. Roy Ward 526 N.Magnolia John Ward. 526 N.Magnolia _____END PAGE Bulletin Jan 28 1951. THE FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH Palestine, Texas, Jan. 28th, 1951. Dr. Floyd Allan Bash, Minister. (Handwritten note: who pulled the church into it's most regrettable experience) MORNING WORSHIP 10:45, 0'clock THE SERVICE OF WORSHIP Organ Prelude Mr. Walker Processional of the Choir No. 8 The Lord's Prayer In Unison Hymn No 52 Responsive Reading. No. 551 Gloria Patri. In The Life of The Church Offertory- "Deep River" (Negro Spiritual.) Xylophone Doxology and Offertory Prayer Solo: My God and I." Mr. Harold Burkhart -Wihtol The Call to Prayer Pastoral Prayer Three-fold Amen THE SERVICE OF CONSECRATION Scriptural Invitation. The Minister Hymn of Communion. No. 129 Prayer of Gratitude for the Loaf- Mr. Biggs. Prayer of Gratitude for the Cup-Mr. McFarlane Partaking of the Loaf and Cup, when passed. Hymn of Communion (Concluded.). No. 129 THE SERVICE OF INSTRUCTION The Scripture Lesson The Message: "WE HAVE THIS TREASURE." Hymn of Invitation No. 372 Benediction and Silent Meditation Choral Response- 1 Verse and Amen-No. 42 Organ Postlude. Mr. Walker _____END PAGE EVANGELISTIC SERVICE 7:30 P. M. "Miniature Musicale"--Mr. Harold Burkhart Piano- The Old Rugged Cross Arranged - Vocal Solo- "Sunrise". -Ackley Xylophone- "Sweet By and By.". -Arranged Piano- Polonaise in A Flat -Chopin Hymn Invocation No. 384 Song Service: No. 433 No. 417 No. 51 Evening Prayer In The Life Of The Church Offertory Offertory Prayer Solo: "The Lover of My Soul." -Kerr Mr. Harold Burkhart Sermon: "THE DIGNITY, THE DUTY AND THE DESTINY OF & CHRISTIAN." Hymn of Invitation. No. 172 Benediction Organ Postlude Mr. Walker _____ A WONDERFUL REVIVAL "Inspiring and thrilling are words to describe our week of Evangelism. Old timers say First Christian Church has not had such crowds regularly night after night in 40 years. Members and visitors alike have been charmed and up- lifted in spirit by the music of Harold R. Burkhart. The response to the Gospel invitation has exceeded our expectations. "Like a Mighty Army moves the Church of God. "To the scores of faithful workers belongs the credit on the human side. But to God belongs all the Glory. _____ TUESDAY- 7:00 F.M. Choir Rehearsal. WEDNESDAY- 6:30 F.M. Reception for new members, with Program and Covered Dish Dinner. _____END PAGE "Early Church History" below is handwritten text The Christian Palestine, Tex Apr. 24-32. No 1- History of the First Christian Church of Palestine By Neevell Rane Early History Comments The early history of the church and its founders both interesting inspiring. The present complete and fully established working unit is a testimonial to the fidelity and deep spirituality of the consecrecrated men and women who met and started the religious program which has since developed into the First Christian Church of Palestine, Texas As near as can be ascertained at this time, the following members were among the sixteen men and women who constituted the First Christian Church, organized at Fort Houston, then in Houston County, and adopted a constitution governing that body in 1847. _____END PAGE "History continued" Mr. and Mrs. J. L. McMeans Sr., Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Latimer; Mr. and Mrs. Van Noy; Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Bowden; Mr. and Mrs. Micheaux; Rev. Jordan, a Missionary Baptist evangelist. The organizer of the church met later in the Anderson County Court House in Palestine until they built their first meeting house In 1855, in what is now known as Old Town, during the pastorate of Dr. Carroll Kendrick. The writer is indebted to Mrs. Molly Reagan Mobley and Mrs. Mark Anthony for much of the information used in this writing. _____END PAGE FIRST NATIONAL LAYMEN'S RETREAT of the CHRISTIAN CHURCHES DISCIPLES OF CHRIST OLD CANE RIDGE MEETING-HOUSE Bourbon County, Kentucky AUGUST 11-14, 1949 ______END PAGE Minutes of The Texas.. MINUTES OF ANNUAL BOARD MEETING THE TEXAS WOMAN'S CHRISTIAN MISSIONARY SOCIETY, MAY 12, 1938, DALLAS?TEX. The Board of the Texas Woman's Christian Missionary Society met May 3, during the State Christian Church Convention, in Dallas, at the Oak Cliff Christian Church, with the following members present: Mesdames Campbell, Clinton, Butts, Smith, Sparks, Blanke, Dale, Jenkins, Ridings, Hutton, Rowland, Proctor, and Holmes. Among the visitors present, were Miss Elliott, Mesdames L. Madge Smith, E. C. Cameron, and L. 0. Turner. Mrs. Hutton, ohairman of committee to name the members of the Executive Committee, reported the following names: Mesdames Fix (hand drawn through Fix and Campbell written in) Ridings, Holmes, Clinton, Butts, Latham, Potifils, Ward, Hazelwood, and Frank. The report of the committee was accepted and the above were elected by voice. The president, Mrs. Campbell, then announced the Standing Committees for the new year. (Replacements to be made later). I. Stewardship: 1. Mrs George Fix, Chairman. 2. " Graham Frank 3. " Arthur Evorts 4- II. Spiritual Lifes 1. Mrs. A. S. Latham, Chairman. 2. " Rex Hopper 3. " L. L. Butts III Future Work: 1. Mrs. B. W. Proctor 2. " R. M. Hazelwood 3. " S. H. Jenkins 4. " G. D. Smith 5. " C. T. Harness _____ IV. Adult Work: 1. Mrs. W. E. Clinton 2. " J. W. Ridings 3. Miss Vida Elliott V. Budget Committee: 1. Mrs. J. W. Ridings 2. " Bessie Hart 3. " W. E. Clinton 4. Miss Vida Elliott VI. Leadership Education: 1. Mrs. Dwight Holmes 2. " Bessie Hart 3. 4. Mrs. Rowland invited the Board to return to Houston for the Mid-Year Board Meeting. Mrs. Cameron gave us a fine introduction to the new books and study materials that will be available this year. Mrs. Clinton, chairman of committee on Adult Work, announced the Adult Conference at Buffalo Gap, May 30 to June 3. Motion by Mrs. Clinton that some way be provided to send five members of the Board to this Adult Conference. Motion carried. Mrs. L. Madge Smith, explained the organization of District Schools and urged that the Texas Woman's Missionary Society make use of this very fine plan for adult education in the local churches. Motion Mrs. Clinton that we open the years work with district schools. Motion carried. It was further suggested by Mrs. Smith that all World Call Secretaries be urged to attend these District Schools. Mrs. Clinton suggested that members of the Board take copies of the splendid Vesper Service prepared by Mrs. Hutton, back home to use in local service. Motion by Mrs. Hutton that we ask the Budget Committee to consider the appropriation of $15.00 for new books. Motion carried. Mrs. Clinton reported that the Board had been spending $11.00 per month for space in the Christian Courier. Motion, Mrs. Proctor that the Prosicent appoint a committee to study this publisity problem and make recommendations to the Board. Carried. Mrs. Campbell reminded the Executive Committee that every second Friday should be reserved for Executive Committee Meetings which are usually held in Dallas or Ft. Worth at 10:00 in the morning. The meeting adjourned with the missionary benediction. Jewel Holmes _____END PAGE Originand Early Infl..> Transfer note [handwritten note] THE ORIGIN AND EARLY INFLUENCE OF THE FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF PALESTINE, TEXAS [B. Joseph Addison Clark] In the year 1840 John F. Taylor moved to Palestine, Texas, from Louisville, Kentucky. While living in Kentucky Mr. Taylor had become familiar with the Campbell- Scott movement for Christian Unity, which movement had originated earlier in Pennsylvania and western Virginia, and which in the 1830's had flowed into the current of religious reform promoted farther to the south by Barton W. Stone, "Raccoon" John Smith, the D'Spain's, and others of the French Huguenot immigrants who had brought with them from the old country the true faith which/ [and] they established in the Gulf Coastal region. In 1839, seven years before Mr. Taylor's advent into Texas, another Kentuckyian cast his lot with the pioneers of the Republic of Texas. He was Joseph Addison Clark, who, for several years before coming to Texas with his mother and two sisters, had taught school in the vicinity of Mt. Sterling, Kentucky. Even earlier than the coming of the Clarks, Soloman D'Spain had settled with his family in East Texas, where, among the sects, they preserved the Faith of the Fathers. It was in that locality and under those circumstances that the Clarks and the D'Spains became acquainted and Joseph Addison Clark and Sather (Hetty) D'Spain were married on January 21, 1842, in Nacogdoches County. About the time Mr. Taylor took up residence in the recently established village of Palestine, Mr. Clark removed to that place from Rusk, Cherokee County, where as lawyer, surveyor, and occasional preacher, he also edited the Rusk Pioneer, a weekly newspaper. Eighteen hundred and forty-six was, therefore, a notable year in the history of Palestine. While both Taylor and Clark were wholly committed to the Christian life and to the re-establishment of the Primitive Church, neither was then giving his time entirely to preaching. ____END PAGE Origin and Influence..> *The "a" in Taylor appears to have had a handwritten "x" placed on it [Hand drawn line through] 2 Taylor was a farmer and stockman, Clark, with his other professional interests, was publishing the Trinity Advocate, Palestine's newspaper. In the year of his arrival in Palestine Mr. T*ylor's zeal for the Church impelled him to take the lead in organizing a congregation. There not being a sufficient number of any one denomination to form a church, an invitation was issued to all who would agree to unite in forming a body of worship to meet at the school house. Sixteen men came. They were of different faiths and different religious backgrounds. The Articles of Agreement drawn up by a committee appointed for the purpose, resulted only in their further division. Finally, upon motion, the document was committed to the flames. Each man present agreed to go to his home and re-examine the teachings of the New Testament without help of preacher of printed interpretation. This he was to do in order, in all good conscence, [of the religious body]. to determine what should be their rule of faith and practice, what should be their scriptural name, upon what principles should their polity rest. _____END PAGE Transcription note (?) Word not legible Past Pastors.jpg ___ This is best record as given by different descendants of (?) church as we can get. 1847-1947 Christian Church Palestine Texas. Pastors A. Jarden 1847 Carrol Kendrick 1854 Joe Clark 1855 Civil War Andrew Jackson 1867-1868 Tom Sweeny 1875 Bro. Mosely 1877. Bro Hall 1880 Bro Wilson - Harry Hamilton 1884 D. A. Leak 1884-1886 O. A.. Riall 1886-1887 J. J Lockhart - 1888-90 P. C. Cauble 1891-92 Frank Talmage 1872-93-95- SP. Benbrook 1894 R.R. Hamlin 1895- 1900 one _____END PAGE Past Pastors cont.jpg J. C. Mason 1900-1903 H. L. Anderson 1803-1912 L. B. Haskins 1912-1916 A.E. Ewell 1916- 1918 A. L. Clinkenbeard 1918-1921 Joseph Keevil 1921-1924 J. M. Stevens 1924-1930 J. C. Welch 1930-1934 Ewan Wyle 1934 to 1937 Joe H. Berry 1937-1948 Harry Hembree - 1957 Evangelists Ben Edwards - J. W. Darby Hevron Minsea Pal Sidney Joe Clark-1868 Homer T. Wilson Hall Black Saunders _____END PAGE Preachers1.jpg Preachers. Rev Jordan- 1847 Joseph Clack- 1853 (Evangelist of East Texas) Carrall Kendrick 1855-1860 No pastor - 1860-65-67 Civil War Andrew Jackson -1865-1868 Tom Sweeny 1868-1876 Rev Mosley 1887-1880 Harry Hamilton 1880-1884 D. A. Leak 1884 1886 A. O. Riall 1886-1888 J. J. Lockhart 1888-1898 P.C. Cauble 1890-1892 Frank Talmage 1892-1893 R. R. Hamblin 1895-1900 S. C. Benbrook 1903-1894 Frank Talmage 1894-1895 RR, Hamblin 1895-1900 J C Mason 1900-1903 L D Anderson 1903-1912 LB Hackens 1912-1916 A. E. Ervell 1916-1918 A. L. Clinkenbeard -1918-1921 Joseph Keene 1921-1934 JW Stephens 1924-1930 J. Calvin Welch 1930-1935 (over) _____END PAGE Preachers2.jpg Ewart Wyle 1935-1937 Joe H Berry 1987-1950. Floyd Allen Bach 1950-1951 Harry Hembree-1951-1958 Robert Badgett 1958- _____END PAGE Vote for Ernest Swif..> "Elect Ernest Swift As District Judge Of The New District Court...!" ERNEST SWIFT CANDIDATE FOR District Judge OF THE 173RD JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT OF ANDERSON, HENDERSON AND HOUSTON COUNTIES Subject to Action of Democratic Primary Will Appreciate Your Vote Saturday, May 2, 1970 (Please see other side) _____END PAGE