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SIXTY-THIRD ANNUAL SESSION

OF THE

JASPER FREE WILL BAPTIST

ASSOCIATION

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Held With Pocahontas Church

October 1st, 2nd and 3rd, 1949

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OFFICERS

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REV. J. W. BENSON -~----------------- Moderator

REV. H. A. PITTS ---------- ----- Assistant Moderator

BRANDON ESTES, Clerk

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The next session of this Association will convene with

Brilliant-Boston Church, Brilliant, Alabama, on Saturday

before the first Sunday in October, 1950. The committee

on Order of Business to plan the program.

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Of the 63rd Annual Session of the Jasper Free Will BaptistAssociation, held with Pocahontas Church, October 1, 2, and3, 1949.

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SATURDAY SEESSION

Devotional by Eld. H. L. Key. · · · Singing by the Choir, "I'II Live On." Prayer by Eld. A. L. Warren. :· · ; · · · ·.' · W c enjoyed several good testimonies from the congregat~on. Bro. Howard Thomas and Bro. Wade 1\1. Fowler were appointed Reading

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Call for letters from the different churches and contents noted. CHURCHES AND LETTERS

BETHLEHEM-Bro. J. H. Estes, Clovis Tidwell, Henry Cagle. BEAR CREEK-Henry Grissom, Tom Gunnin, Roland Williams. BRILLIANT-BOSTON-C. \V. Franklin, Jim Wideman. Sis. Jim ·\Vide-

BROOKSID~Melba Griffin, Louise Trimm, E. P. Chetwood • FREE WATERS-Richmond Pollard,.

. GOOD ·· SPRINGg_:::.:.R~chard Hempbres, · Delton Hemphress, Ray Hum­phreJ.

GUM SPRINGS- Bro. George Harbin, Bro. Will Weeks, · Sis. Eunice Ilalhnark,

. HOLLY 'SPRINGS-By Letter . ' .

. . HOPEWELL-L. V. Borden, Etta· Galloway, Edith Bell. LONE STA~Eloise Garden, Bill Pitts, Charles Garden. LIBERTY-Early Dick:nson, Ruben Warren, and wife. . 'MT. JOY-Inez Pounders,· Rosa Etta Pounders, Martha Jones. · · MT. OLIVE--W. S. Flippo, Robert Silas, Fletsher .Williams. MT. PLEASANT--John McDaniel. G. C. Lawrence, Sam Flippo.

· NEW LIBERTY-· - Evelyn Lowrey, Joyce Atkins, Victor Smith . NE'V' MT. JOY-Not represented. OAKMAN-Minnie Martin, Rena Waldron, Vaudine Aldridge.

· NEW OAK GROVE-Bealford Noles, Sen Benson~ Lannie McDonald. PLEASANT HILL- Booker Tice; M.D. Sullins Toy Gainer. PINEY RIDGE-Sister Maudelia Forby, Sis. Elsie Harris, Bro. Samuel

Key. . POCAHONTAS-Sis. Flo rene Hughes, Bro. Ollie Pike, Bro." .. Albert

Pike. · · POPLAR LOG-Edward Britnell, Douglas San, D. G. Markham. ·" RED BAY-By Letter. . . SPRING HILL-Aiomae Ingle, Minnie Bevins, Lill:e ·Farris. SHADY GROVE-Harvey Welborn. Fred Rice, Webster McMicken. UNION CHAPEL-Not Represented. UNION HILL-Louis Lacy, Orbin Langston, Red Frederick . . UNION RIDGE-Not Represented. . WINFIELD-Bennett Black, Sis. Etma Crowe, Anna Lou Shelnut. Eld;· I. D. Nix brought a wonderful message, subject: "In God there is

liberty." ··,. We dismissed' one hour for refreshments .

. . SATURDAY AFTERNOON

.. After singing by choiir and ·pr~yer by Rev. J. 0~ Jones, the body was 1· ~~ady for busines!, . · . "' ...

1. Moderator's message, Eld. J. W. Benson. 2. Continued the ·read~ng of the letters from the· different churches .

. 3. Called for Petitionary Letters, received two, Mt. Joy and Oakman.

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4. Letters from Morning Star recommending Rev. Ben Atkins and Rev." .... Kelly Bridgeman. Committee to exam;ne the credentials, W. D. Martin, J. 0. Jones and J. A. Frederic.k. '"" ~ ., ·~ .. . .

5 By a move we received Bro. Sam Howell as an ordamed mimster.

APPOINTMENT OF COMMITTEES

Order of Business I. D. Nix, J. S. Frederick, A. G. Lacy.

Deceased Members . E lsie Harr.s, Hattie Hunter, S1ste1· J. 0. Jones.

Resol u tiona . Colie Gann, Jim Hunter, Curt Gnffin.

Ordaing Committee. . H. A. Pitts, N. A. Patterson, I. D. N1x Finance . . Richmond Pollard, Elbert Nelson, 01lie ~Ike. Report of 'femperance by Rev. G. W. Fhppo.

Call for Corresponding Delegates. . VERNON-Rev. A. L. Warren, Bro. Qmck.

Morning Star Progressive.

Bro. Mapes, Bro. Grady Hudson. Report of Credential Committee: ll f 11 h'

We recommend that Bro. Ben Adkins be accepted into fu e ~ws tp. By a move we accepted Bro. J. K. Bridgeman mto full fell~wsh1p. . Report on Christian Education by Rev. B. W. Hughes. Thts report wa::;

enjoyed by all. Collection for College $52.00.

Report of Ordaining Committee. . . d B tb W e your committee have carefully ex~mmed the fotlowmg name r -

1-en: Wiiburn Beasley, W. B. Hughes, LoUle Bates, Peal'i Barnes and 1-. 0. Newell who have answered satisfact01·ially tne questions placed beLO.l e tne ... . \\' c fe~l that their salvation, Divine Call and knowledge of the lioty . Scrip­tures merits their ordination. We therefore. recommend them to this body a~ worthy subjects of ordination. .

H. A. Pitts, I. D. Nix, N. A. Patter~o.n, Comnut_tee. . . The report received. The above mm1sters ordamed and Committee diS-

charged. f h · Consignment of Del.egates to p~aces to stay o~ t e ses~_ton. By a motion, we adJourned until Monday mornmg at 8 .30.

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Bro. Ryland made a talk and took an offering for the Children's Home at Eldridge, $75.00 t' ,

Bro. Cobb brought a fine message, Text: "Let Brotherly Love con mue.

SUNDAY MORNING SERVICE

9:00 Message by Elder Wilburn Beasley, Text­Intermission. 10:00 Lecture on Sunday School Lesson, Bro. Howard ~~omas. . . 11.00 Message by the Moderator, Eld. J. W. Benson. Let not sm rei-

gn in your mortal bodies. Refreshments.

SUNDAY AFTERNOON, LADlE'S AUXILIARY HOUR

The Women's Auxiliary of the Jasper Free Will Baptist Ass?ciat:on met at Pocahontas church, Oct., 2. 1949. J:-'1·esiding was the president, Mrs. Harold Pitts. h Th

After a song by the choir, we had prayer by Mrs_. Howard T o~as. e~ '· c had a special song by Jewel and Charlene Str.ckhn. Our devotiOnal was conducted by Mrs. Earl Smith, from James 1st chapter 21-25 verses, and prayer by Mrs. J. 0 . Jones. The welcome address was given by Mrs. Prescott und the response by Mrs. J. 0. Jones.

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TheBrilliant Quartet then gave us two special numbers. . The Auxiliary went into its business and letters from the follow.nJ'

churches were read by Mrs. Hubbard Estes: Mt. Olive, Free Waters, Win­fiEld, Brilliant-Boston and New Oak Groye

The fc liowing rommittees WCI·e appo.nted on Saturday, Oct. 1: RESOLUTIONS-Mrs . .Xamoni Early, ::\1rs Grady May and Mrs James

Pugh, 1 eported.

1. \Ve recommend this convention to continue the project of furnishing ti1e needed furniture for the lobby of our Children s Home, the money being ra.sed as recommended by last year's committee teport.

2. We urge that each auxiliary study at least one course in mission stewardship, also one iu our .Manuel.

3. We recommend that this convention elect a young lady to represent ou1 State, also that her expenses be paid by th o convention.

4. We recommend that each auxiliary set a goal and work toward it fo1· the next yea1·.

5. That each auxiliary send $5.00 to the State Treasurer to be spent for expansion of foreign Missions.

Registration Committee of Mrs. Wilburn Deasley, Mrs. Jim Wideman, and Mrs. Eunice Martin 1·eported.

Ministers 8. Delegates 37, visitors 150. Appreciation committee of M1s. 1Hyrtte Noles, Mrs. Elbert Franks, Mrs.

N. A. 1~atterson reports:

vVe \\jsh to thank the Pocahontas church and neighbor_ng churches for their wonderful hospitality and plannmg, \\hich has made this meeting of the ~tatP As~ociation such a wonaer!ul succes~. ~speciaLly to tne ladtes f.o1· their untiring work and effort, we recommend the body give a standing vote Ul tbanks to the chu1·ch.

F'inauc~ Committee of Mrs. Richmond 1-'ollard, .Mrs. Dew.tt Crowe, Mrs. E-;ubbard Estes reported.

!j)U. 75 in treasury; Dues $17.40; Tott;ll $27.15.

B1·o. Ha1·old Pitts b1·ought the message. Bible reading was taken ft·om ::he 25th chapter of Samuel. "A g1·eat Woman set iol'lh in God's work."

Visitors were asked t.o sit with us and Mrs. Char1es Moyers trom Ca1·bon Hill was seated.

Officers were nominated from the floor and the following were <!l(•,.:·P.d: Pres.dcml, l\Irs. Harold Pitts; Secreta1y and 'l'reasurer, Mrs. Hubbert!

8stes. The following were appointed: 1st. Vice-Presjdent, .Mrs. James Pugh; 2nd V1ce-President, N&moni Ear­

ly; 3rd Vice-P1·esident, Miss Dorothy W ulia111S; 4th v JCe-lJresident, Mrs. An­n.e ~Iae \\ ideman; 5th Vice-P1csident, ~Irs. Earl :::smith.

Program Committee: ~irs. Wilburn Beasley, ::\11s. Richmond Pollard. The ladies gave an inspiring p1·ogram on "Personal Workers:" Topic 1, "Its gl."eat importance," by Miss Dorothy Will.ams Topic 2, "Qualifications needed,'' by ~Irs. Dewett Crowe. · Topic 3, lt\\~e1·e to find them," by .Mr~. Richmond Po.lard. Delet;"ates to State A~sQciation appointed were Mrs. Earl Smith, Mrs.

\Vilbm n Beasley and Mrs. Richmond .Pollard. To National Association, Mrs. Eunice Martin. Miss Dorothy Williams was appointed to entet State contest. We voted

to pay $10.00 minute funds. Moved to adjourn.

MRS. HUBBARD ESTES, Secy.-Treas. Message by Bro. Patterson, Text 11 chapter, 40th ve1·se of St. John. CoJlection for Bro. Patterson $29.18. We dismissed one hour for re­

fl·eshments.

SUNDAY NIGHT SERVICE

Devotional by Chess Odion; mP.ssage by Eld. Charles Moyers, "I haYe g. Yen you an example."

MONDAY MORNING SES::JION

l. Talk, J. W. Benson, 1\Iodei·ator. 2. Song by choir. Prayer by B. T. Alexander. 4. Petitionary Letter from Oakman church read and returned on the

\o1thcoming of a letter. 5. By a motion the delegates from Oakman were seated. 6. By a vote of the body, the next·session of the Association will be

bela with Brill iant-Boston church. 7. Collection for Foreign Mission' $43.40.

On Resolutions We your committee submit the foilowing report. Accepted. 1. We express om deep appreciation to the Pocahontas Chmch and

community for their ~enerosit3 '' nd kindness whi1e in ti·eir mids~. \V e a·s-> express our thanks to all ministers for evel'Y message brought and pray Gvd s blessings on each one.

2. De it resolved that Ministers of the Association shall not be eli:~itlr• to the office of ModE'rator Jor more than one ( 1) year m succes:' on.

3. Be it resolved that no minister of anotner A~socwtion be l'ece;,·e.l i'lto this Association without a letter of recommendation, of whic~t he is a lllembcr.

4. Be it resolved that the officers of this A~socialion be elcc~ed at the c·l,>se of each session for the following year.

Respectfully subm.tted, Cone Gann, James Hun~er, Cm·tis G1·iflin. Report received and committe~ discl1~!·~ed.

On M.niste&·ial Character. We find our ministt>r~ in good standing- a., far as we know, except the

following who have been absent for more than 3 years: Elders Quinton Bell, J. Jasper Donells, E. L. Pa.,e, E. B. Springfield. \Ve recommend these names be dropped f10m om· n11nu~es. \'le also

nsk that th.s body drop Bro. B1idg-eman's lettct· for one year as he s:-tid 1.e would withdra'" fo1· this per od for further investigation.

We wish to state lhat Bro. I. D. Nix's case \Vith Hopewell church ha.• hc~n settled. All rumors \\ere found fal-.:e. Uespectfully submitted,

W. H. ~lay, Amos ~\Iartiu, W. C. Lacy, J. A. UtHnJn,•ood, committee Rcp01't ceceived and c0mmitlee retained. pod H·Ce ved and commitlee retained. Deceased Members.

We the committee on Deceased me111bers find that the following Dt·others ar'(~ Sisters have passed away s.nce our last Aso:;ociation:

1. Hopewell-Sister Susan Hopson, Age 63. 2. Pleasant Hill-Bro. 0. M. Si.idham, a~e 4G. 3. Winfield-Sister .May Watson, age 3l. 4. Shady Grov2-S:ster Mary Mitchell and Bro. John Tiope1. 5. Pocahontas-Bro. A. R . Shedd, age 82. Union Hill-Bro. Corbett Tyra, age 51, Bro. W II Purser. Dro. Che.;~er

Kelley and Bro. :Mandie GardneJ·. 7. New Liberty-Sister Lena Lowrey, age 60 ancl Bro. Fester Fornba,

age 78. · ~. Mt. Pleasant-Sister Doia Elliott, age 45, and Bro. W. \V. West-

brooks, age 63. Liberty-Sister Rosa Smith, age 48. 10. Holly Spr:ngs-Bro. Olen Daty. 11. Gum Springs-Sister Sally Ha1 pe•·, age 34 anu Dro. J ol:n Wiler,

age 36. 12. Free ".raters-Sister l\Iary Pollard, age !J~. 1:1. Brookside-Bro. James C. Tingle, age 01. Brilliant-Boston-Bro. Rudolph Dickinson.

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Respectfully subm:tted, Elsie Harris Hattie Hunter, J. 0. Jones, Committee.

AFTERNOON SESSION

Ait.er singing and prayer, the following business was transacted: 1. Report of committees.

1. We recommend that the Association on Saturday before the 1st Sun­day in October, 1950.

We recommend that the Moderator appoint two evangelists for the en­suing year.

4. We recommend that we organ'ze our quarterly meeting today by electing a Moderator, Clerk and P rogram Committee and that e~ch church send 3 delegates with their report from the church to these meetmgs.

5. We recommend that the churches send monthly donations to the li'ree Will Baptist College and to our Children' Home at Eldridge.

6. We recommend that the Assoc ation adopt the plan of giving each minister a certificate of standing yearly, and that in order a minister to re­ceive this certificate he must be recommended by the church to wh:ch he holds membership,

7. We recommend that all officers of the Association be elected at the enci of each session.

8. We recomme11d that aU ministers, deacons and membe1·s of every church in our Assoc:ation handling in any form directly or indirectly, slan­derous information about any one, or causing ::iUch to be circulated, be dealt with by the Association. Respectfully submitted

Bro. I. D. Nix, J. H. Reno, A. G. Lacy, w:th Moderator and Clerk.

Report received and committee retained. Secretary-Treasurer Report

Minute fund Associational fund -----------------------

On band October 3, 1949------------------------paid out October 3, 1949.

Bl·andon E stes ___________________________ _... ___ _

J. W. Benson ·-----H. A. Pitts --------------------State dues ____ _ __ _

Total paid out _ ------- -----~ ------~~ Left in my hand October 3, 1949 ______ _ ·-- ___ _

BRANDON ESTES, Secy-Treas.

$ 99.45 84.10

183.55

$ 20.00 15.00

5.00 20.00

$60.00 $123.55

The quarterly meeting was organized by select ng the time of the first meeting Saturday before and the 5th Sunday in October 1950, the place Gum Springs church, and the electing the following officers: H. L. .Key, :\1orlerator, Anna Lou Shelnut. Clerk; Louie Bates, N. A . Patterson, and Wilburn Beasley, Program cimmittee.

The Moderator appointed I. D. Nix and L ouie Bates, Evangelists for 1he year.

By a move the Clerk was ordered to have printed cards for ministers in good standing with t he Association. Cot responding Delegates:

State Association-Bro. R:chmond Pollard, Clanton Manasco, Ollie Pike State Line--Bro. B. B. Pounders,. Vernon-Bro. Veste1· Burkett, H. L. Key, Ben Atkins. Bear Creek- Bro. H. L. Key, John Netson. ~ By a move Parrish church was granted a letter of dismission.

--o-By unanimous vote, the rext session of this association will convene

with Brilliant-Boston chruch on Saturday before the 1st Sunday in Oct. 1.~50 By motion the articles of faith and rules of decorum were ordered PI mt-

ed in our minutes. . . . By a move we paid ~20.00 du~s t? our sta~e and national as_sociatJO~. By a move we went mto the e.ectlon of officers for the commg year. We elected N. A. Patterson Moderatot·, Guin, Ala. , Rt. 2. Brandon Estes, Clerk. Box 106, Rt. 2 Guin, Ala. By move the Association adjourned to _meet at the above place, afler

there was singing by the choir and the partmg hand was taken amid tear:1 and j oy.

E LD. J. W. BENSON, Moderator, Nauvoo, Ala., Rt. 1. BRANDON ESTES, Clerk, Guin, Ala., Rt. 2, Bo.< 1(\6.

CHURCHES AND DEACONS •

BEEHLEHEM-J. H. Estes, C. A. Tidwell, Woodrow Franks. . BEAR CREEK-S. M. Lindsey, Bt·o. Hill, J. W. Wooten. Burton F redertck. BRILLIANT-BOSTON-J. A. Underwood, Dee Setf, Howard Tnom.as, J ames

Pugh, Dewey Burleson, Vester Hawkins, Luther Franks. BROOKSIDE-Curtis Gr.ffm, Henry Mason, Hubert C. Gann. F'REE WATERS-W. M. Wilson, H. Estes, G. E. Pollard. GOOD SPRINGS-'T. D. Humphers, Mortie Warren, L. L. Humphers. GUM SPRINGS-J. H. Moore, George Benson W _yman Ho~comb. HOLLY SPRINGS-P. E. Lay, Henry Burgett. HOPEWELL-Roy Hopper, Samuel Bell, A. B. Bell. LONE STAR-B. B. Pounde1·s, Burble Keeton. LIBERTY-G, M. Smith, Walter Wishom. MT. OLIVE-H. S. Atkinson, A. G. May, R. L. J ohnson, M J Dupree . MT. PLEASANT-H. McDonald, W. Westbrooks, B. Myera, F. A. Aldrtdge,

Olas Erwin. W. M. Burleson, Claud Kimbt·ell. MT. JOY-G. H. Pounders, W. N. Neweil.

OAKMAN-NEW LIBERTY-W. Smith, Marion Larimore, Olen Fowler. C. Fowler. NEW OAK GROVE-Johnnie Knight, Willie Martlr Amos Martin. NE\V MT. JOY-Clyde Norris. POCAHONTAS-Colie Gann, Frank H .nes, Jim Hunter, Floyd Nelson, Al-

bert Nelson.

PINEY RIDGE-Floyd C. Key, S. M. Key, D. A. Farley. POPLAR LOG-W. H. 1\lay, J. R. Frederick, E. M. Pratt, B. H Owen PLEASANT HILL- Roscoe Burleson, Jim Pope, L. N. Townley. RED .BAY-T. M. Keeton, H. L. Keeton, 0. H. Mink, J. R. Yielding, Cal·l

, Tharp SHADY GROVE:--W F. Freeman, L. A. Abston, G. EE. Nix, J. T. Mashburn,

H. M. Bankston, J. J. Gmves, Dock Adams. SPRING HILL-Ray Bevis. UNION CHAPEL-V. J . Beauchamp, Elbert Hendrix, Harley Goodwin. LNION HILL--J, T. Langston, W. C. Lacy. Ben Pope,D. C. Kennedy, E:;ler

Gunnin. Leborn Jackson. DNION RIDGE-Leborn Jackson, D. C. Kennedy. WINFIELD-G. Hollingmot·e, Elbeti; Franks, D. Crowe.

NAMEES OF MINI STERS

Alexander, Eld. Wll, Winfield. Ala. Aldredge, Eld. W. A., Brilliant, A)a. Adkins, Eld. B. M., Townley, Ala.

. Beasley, Eld. Wilburn, Winfield, Ala. Hughes, Eld. W. B .. Nashville, Tenn. Free Will IJaptisl College. Barnes, Peal'l, Alden, Ala. Bates, Louie, Alden, Ala. Bertson, Eld J. R., Nauvoo, A.Ja. Benson, Eld. J. \V. Nauvoo, Ala., Rt. 1.

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Benson, Eld. Roy, Brilliant, Ala. Brooks, Eld. R. S., Hackleburg, Ala. Burkett, Eld. Vester, Carbon Hill, Ala., Rt. 1, Chism, Eld. B. C., T1·emont, M.ss., Rt. 1 . Conner, Eld. J. L., 431 % North v'1orence, Montery Park, Caljf. Cobb, Eld. Harvey, Fayette, Ala., Rt. 5. Flippo, E ld. G. W ., Guin, Ala., Rt. 2. Frederick, Eld. Amon, Hackleburg, Ala. Frederick, Eld. --. Hackleburg, Ala., Rt. 2. Franks, Eld. C. R., Guin, Ala., kt. 2. FUppo, Eld. J. A .. Haleyville, Ala. Godsey, Eld. J. A., Hamilton, Ala. Goodwin, Eld. L . W., ~auvoo, Ala., Rt. 3. Gardner, Eld. 0 . S .. Hackleburg, Ala. Hullett, Eld. W. R.,BrJliant, Ala . Howell, Eld. Sam, l:Iam.Jton. AJa. J·ones, Eld. J. O.,Philcampbell, Ala. Low1·ey, Eld. Lee Roy, Bankston, Ala. Keeton, Eld. P . T ., Belmont, Miss, .l{t. 2. Key, Eld. H. L .. Carbon HiH, Ata., R t. 2. Montcrief, Eld. R. M., Empire, Ala. Lacy, Eld. A. G., Hackleburg, Ala., Rt . 2. Martin, Eld. W. D., Guin, Ala. , Rt. 2. Newell, Eld. L. 0., Phil (ampbell, Ala., R.t 3. Nix, Etd. I. D., Nouvoo, Ala., Rt. 1 . Odam, Eld. Chess, Carbon li.ll, Ala., Rt. 2. .Parker, Eld. G. 0., Red Bay, A1a. J:'Itts, Eld. H. A .• Brilhant, Ala. ..t'atterson, ~ld. N. A. , uuin, Ala., Rt. 2. Reno, Eld. Houston, .tiaclueourg, Ala. Y elamg, Eld. Nathan, .liacteteourg, Ala.

Broaderick, J. F. Henson, W. B. black, T. F. .tioughn, G. P. Bagbee, R. W. Bradshaw, J. Cochran. J. E. Collier, J. Camp T. l\1. Cook, J. Crumbia, P. W. A. Dickson, F. M. Qochi·an, J. E. Dubois, Porter Elliott, G. C. Fowler, H. B. Flippo, R. C. Grace, J. A. Gilbert, John Gr:ff\n, T. T. Hulsey, J . R. Haney, G. B. Holliday, J. R. [ngram, W. H. Jeffreys, J . Key, A. L. Johnson. J. A. Lawler, A. R. Miller, Carl

DECEASED MEMBERS

Martin, M. R. .McCombs, W. C. MeHaffey, E . M. McVey, J. P . Nix, R A. Nichols, L. L. .Nelson, W. A. Newman, W. R. Owen, T. A. Parks, E . G. Perkins, S. M. Phillips, C. Reese, F. C. Ramsey, S. B. Spr;ngfield, T . J . Smith, John Wesley, J . J. Tingle, W. S. Tomlin, R. H. Turner, G. W. Thomas, C. C. Uresy, James Swindle, T. P. Vickery, P . V. Vinson, W. G. White, J. B. Walker, T . L. Williams, .J. R.

CHURCH COVENANT

Having been brought, , as we humbly trust, by divine g1·ace to c:nbl<lC­the Lord Jesus Christ is our Savior. and having obtained justific=:ttion by

faith in his name, we as members of the Free Will Baptist ChuTch at _____ _ ..

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1. To watch over each other in love, to pray for each other as mem · hers of common faith, ever striving to keep the unity of the spirit m the bond of peace.

2. We will not speak evil of one or another, nor wi11 we prosecute or expose the faults of the weak memebers of our church; but we will endeav­Ot' to be goverend by Paul's instructiion to Timothy, "That we will reprove, rebuke and exhort" each other as members of common brotherhood.

3. We are commanded to do good to all men, espec ally to those who are of the household of Faith. But we should remember that our relation:' a family, and assume in a Christian sense the care and tesponsibility that tne members of a family s·nould feel for each othei'.

4. We will attend the stated meetings of our church unles3 we are Pl'Ovidently hindered, or uncontrolleble circumstances prevent us. And con­tribute of our means as the Lord has prospered us for the support of our psa­tor and other necessary expenses of our church. And we w 11 prefer -~he service of our own church to that of any other, and will pray for our pasto.c while he is preaching the word to us.

5. We will not injure our influence in the house of the Lord Ly occi.lpJ­ing seats among the ungodly and sinners; but will occupy seats near thf' pulpit and use the natural powe1·s which the Lord has g.ven us to praise his lwly name. We will sing with those who sing and pray with those \lho pray.

6 , We will not be guilty of the s.n of Sabbath breaking by makin,.( Sunday visits to our neighbors, which is a double sin aga.nst the Jaw of God. Fur in so doing we fail to attend the house of the Lord and hinder others who might wish to do do. Let us remember the law of Moses which conde.lm..; Sabhath breaking, and the words of the imspu·ed apostle wh ch says : 'For­sake not of the assembling of yourselves together as the mannet· of some is."

7. We will not neglect secret and public prayers, and those of us wh."> by teaching our children the great nece:;sity of the Ch1·istian Religion as the are heads of famil:es will strive to decide our household to the set VIce of God only hope of happ;ness aftet· death. We will adopt the Co~'enant of J oshua, the servent of the Lord, and say, "but as for me my house we will serve the Lord."

A RTICLES OF FAITH

Alt. 1. We believe there is but one and only one livin~, t r .e God, who is in pel·sonality the Fa.ther, Son and Holy Ghost, equal and harmonious in every djvine perfection. 1st Timothy 2 :5.

Art. 2. We believe that is the author of the Holy Dible, and that :ts teachings construe the only infalible doctrine of the governme11t of His church. 2 Timothy 3:16.

Art. 3. We bel:eve that Adam was created holy, but by voluntary bans­g-ression fell into depravity, and consequenlly involved his posterity in sin Genesis 3 :6.

Art. 4. We believe that the grace of God comprehend all sp:ritu!ll bl(·ssings; that the Gospel is the power unto salvation; that the Holy Spirit ll•Jt only reproves the world of sin, but it is the mea ns whe1ebv sinners are converted, regenerated and saved. Romans 10:12. ·

Art.. 6. We beteve that Christian faith is belief in Jes .:s Christ, the Son of God and Redeemer of the world, and in the inspiration of the Holy Scrip­tures; that faith comes by hearing and heal ng by the nerd of God. J no.:i :16

Art. 6. We believe that rc}..ei.ance is sor ... 0\7 for sin and the kind of sorrow which const.tutes Godly repentance must be p:·eceeded by effectual < 1)11\iction for sin. 2 Cor. 7:9-10, ·

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Art. 8. We do not believe unde1· the gospel dispensation that any soul :s elected to eternal life unconditionally, but that those who by faith perse­v~re to the end will be saved; that it is .mpossible for men who have been con vcrted to m~ke shipwreck of faith. tuTn again to sin a11d be finally lost. Luke 9:62.

A1·t. 9. \Ve believe that good works is the result of faith, and that those who h:lve faith w.ll do works of righteou::)ne~s. wh1le those who have no f:.~ith do anything pleasing or acceptable to God. Matt. 7 :19- 20.

Art. 10. We believe that Chnstlan b:..pusm 1s 11 ~ohe e .. e.s10n of a be­lic..-el· in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Ghost, that baptism cannot be spil·.tually administered without faith in the subJect who receives it. nom. 6:4.

Art. 11. We believe the Supper instituted by our Savior is recommem· er.tble or dinance; that it was in st. tuted by l,hrlstlans and that all t;hnsttan.:; umte in observing the sacred service, rega1·dless of name or denominational ci stmcdon. 1 Cor. 11 :18-29.

AI·t. 12. We believe that man is a living soul; that the body will die; but the soul is immortal; that deat.h is t.he sepat·at on of the mortal and im­mortal parLs of human beings. Genesis 2 :7.

Art. 13. We beliece in the resurrection of the dead. When the resm·­rcction shall take place the soul and body w.ll reumte and foL'llt an tmmonal L,•iag, that the righteous will be 1 eceived in a state of evelastmg happiness to re1gn w.th God foreve and ever, bt•t the wicked w11I be bound hand and fCJl)t and cast into outerdarkness. 'fne wicked are driven away in their wick­"~dness but the righteous have hope .n their death. John 5 :2~-29 .

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CONSTITUTION

This Associat:on shall be known as the Jasper F1ee Will Baptist As:->o­cialion of Alabama, and being composed of mmis .. ers and delegates from the d1 !ferent churches forming the same, each chm·ch be.ng entitleu to th1.·ee (J, dt~legates.

2. This body shall be considered an adviso1·y council.

3. All questions of doctrine and matters of general interst shall be t}( c ded by two-thirds vote of the AssociatiOn, and the deciswn shall be tin.ll.

4.. The officers of the Association shall be a Moderator and Clerk-Treas· m·er, who shall be chosen by a majority vote at each session of the Associa­tion.

5. The Association shall meet annually at such time and' p!ace as mav be agreed upon by prev;ous Annual Sess,on, and shatl not adJourn finalJy u ntH all business is transacted.

6. Churches wishing to become members of this Association must adopt its Art cles of Faith, and conform to its u:::ag~~-

7. 'Ve agree as churches of this· Association, to use our best influence to promote the interest of all moral and benevolent :nstitutions, such a::; Temperance Cause, Sunday School, Missionary Work, etc.

s:.. Be it 1esolved that any minister of the Jasper Free Will Baptist As­~o<· ·ation who desil·es to set forth the full functions of the Gos :JeL the sa.11e shall be made known to the Association by recommendation from the churcl~ or <:lm!·ches to w~1ich they belong. If upon examination they are found wor­thy, the ·Assoc1tt10n may adorn them but all ordinations must be done at tht' Annual As40CJation.

. _ !1. Be it 1esolved that we will not accept the baptism of any unordaine<l m.mstcr.

RULES OF DECORUM

1. This Association shall be called to order by the l\Ioderator who pre· sided at the last se&sion, the former clerk alo officiating until the body .s fulJy organized.

2. The Association shall be opened and closed by s:nging and prayer.

3. The i\foderator and Clerk shall be chosen bv ballot at. each se~sion of the Association. A majority of votes of dele.~tes present elects.

4. The mures of the delegates from the different churches shall be en-1·olled and called for as often as necessary during the sess on.

5. A majority of deleg-ates shall rule in all cases except the reception of members; when it shall be unanimous.

G. The Moderator shall not be entitled to a vote e .... cept in case of a tie and then he shall g"ive the deciding vote. He shall be entitled to speak on aJlY question after othe1·s have spoken, provided he appo.nts someone to the cJtah while he is speaking.

7. Only one person shall speak at a time and he shall ari~e and address the Moderator, ancl after 1·ecogn.tion by the Moderator, he shall proceed.

8. No brother shall ue interrupted while speaking unle . .;s he shall ric­part from the subject under discussiOn or use words of personal re.dcct on

9. No person will be allowed to speak mo1·e than twtce on tne .;arne ~uiJ­ject without leave of the .As5ociation-nor more than 15 mmute:> <H a ttlllc.

lU. No pen;on shall laugh or talk while the debate is gomg on. 11. 1\o per--on shall absent himself from the Assoc at•on w.ltwut lr<nc

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CLERKS AND POSTOFFICES

Bethlehem-Rufus Evans, Brilliant, Ala., Rt. 1 Beal Creek-Burton Frederick, Hackleburg, Ala. , Rt. 1. hnlliant-lloston-Veste1 Hawkins, BrilLant, Ala. JJrookside-Nell Gann, Carbon Hitl, Ala .. l<.t. 2 . .l<'ree Waters-ll1·andon Estes, Guin, Ala., Rt. 2. Good Sprmgs-Leham Humphr.es, Vina, Ala. , .l<.t.. 1. lru1~1 ~pr ng-Ira Me Who1 ter, ·winfield, Ala., Ht. 3. Holly Spdngs-Lucille Lay, Atwood, Ala. liopewell-.Edith Bell. Nauvoo, Ala., Rt. 3. Lone Star-H. B. Chi:;m, Tremont, l\Lss . .Liberty- Hili Bor.eman, Guin, Ala., Rt. 2. ' Mt. Uuve-\\'illiam E. Atk.nson, (Gen . .Delivery) Carbon Hi:J, Ala . .... tt. l'leasant-Herm:.tn Huguley, Brilliant, Ala., Rt. 1. ~ew Libe1ty-Pearl Fowle1·, Bankston, Ala., Rt. 1. ~ew Oak Grove-J. )1. Robin~. Nauvoo, Ala., Rt. 1. ~e\v Mt. Joy-Mrs. Susie Norris, Br.lliant, Ala., Rt. 1. Oakman-Sbelma Beck, Oukman, Ala. Piney Ridge-D. A. Farley, Arley, Ala. , Rt. 2. Pocahontas- Louise Prescott, Carbon Hill, Ala., Rt. 2. Pleasant Hill-Booker Tice, Hamilton, Ala., Rt. 2. Poplar Log-J. E. Harris, Hamilton, Ala., Rt. 3. Red Bay-Oliver H. Mink, Red Bay. Ala. Shady Grovc-~lrs. Mattie Melhorn, Hackleburg, Ala., Rt. 1. Sp1 in.~ Hill-Dorothy Bevis, Nauvoo, Ala., Rt. :L Union Chnpel-J. V. Beauchamp, Winfield, Ala. Un on Hill--D. C. Kennedy, Hackleburg, Ala., Rt. 2. Union Riclge-L. B. Thary, Red Bay, Ala .• Rt. 1. Winfield-Sis. Elbert Franks, Winfield. Ala. 1It. J oy-Mnrtha Jones, Philcampbell, Ala.

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FORM OF CHURCH LETTER

Btate of Alaabama, ___ ... -·-------. ·-· County.

We, the Free Will Baptist Church of Chr:st at ..... -- ·------· --···------

after divine service by Rev._ ----·--- _ __ , met in conference Opened doors of church for Reception. of Members. . 2. We invite visiting bretheren and Sister to seats with _us. 3. Call for r eading of minutes of last Conference. Mmutes read and

-- --·---- - -·----------4. Call for Peace and Fellowship of the Church. Church ----·--···-- -

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5. Call fot General Business of t he Church.

6. On motion for adjournment, We -·----·--·-··-·- ··---·---------·-----·.

l1Ioderator. Bro. --·-------·----·----··-----------·--·-----·-··• Clerk.

FORM OF LETTER OF DISMISS·ION STATE OF ALBAAMA. TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:

We, the Free Will Baptist Church at-----·---·-·---·------·--·--

do certify that Bro. --------------- - _ . ---- ------·- is a meb· ber of our church in full fellowship and is her eby given this letter of recom­m<:nda tion.

·-·-·------·--·---·-·--··------ Moderator.

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STATISTICAL TABLE

Churches P ast or s C~th!t>hem Sam Howell .... -Bea r Creek...... - J. 0. Jones -Brilliant Boston . H . A. Pitts -·--····-1.;:-ookslde -·--·-·-····- H. L. Key . --- ---E<~ree Waters .... ·--- Wilburn Beasley_ ····---····---- --··-·· Good S; rings ··-----·- A. G. Lacy ····- ... Gum Springs .... ·-------- .. N. A. Patterson . Holly Springs ------ M. L. Hollis .... --····----­Hopewell ----·· ·- Vester Burkett - .... --····---1 Loiie Star -····---- r K. Boyett ________ _

Liberty ·--····..-··--- V. L. Woodham .... ·--·-·--1\tt. Joy --·-- f. 0. Jones --~-----·····-Mt. Olive. . - ·--·-· N. A . Patterson _______ _ :\It. Pleasant ---- Verga! Collour ·····-····-·-­'!'l"ew Liberty --- ····- -'ester Burkett _ Xew Mt. Joy--- '\ot Rep. N e w Oak Grove~-- ~- A. Patterson ... _····---·--Oakman ·- ·-Pocahontas • H. L. Key ·---·--Piney Ridge --····--- L. Q . Larwood __ . Polar Log Wilburn Beasley .... -::··--·-· Pleasant Hill_ ... ~· 0 . S. Gardner _ ·--··---· Red Bay --····--- \1. L. Holllce -Shady Grove _ r. D. Nlx _ .... _ Spring Hill .... W. D. Glasgow__ · Union ChapeL - Not Rep. ·---Union Hlll_ .. _ ,. ... r. D. Nix.... -;.. ·-·· ... Union Ridge ..,.. Not Rep ..... _-·--------------'Winfield -- _ H. A. Pitts . ___ _

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