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MINUTES
OF THE
SEVENTY NINTH ANNUAL SESSION
OF THE
Alabama Baptist As- sociation.
HELD WITH
^Indian Creek Church, Butler County^ Ala., Oct. 7, 8 and 9, 1898.
OFFICERS.
& T. T.
DOBBS, Moderator, Effort, Ala., <j
& JOSEPH KIERCE, Clerk, Greenville, Ala.
rJNO. W. HOLLOW AY, Treasurer, Honoroville, Ala., j
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The next session will be held with Spring Creek Church, Butler County, Alabama, beginning Friday before the ^ second Sunday in Oct. 1899. Introductory sermon by <• Elder T. T. Dobbs, Alternate, C. C. Lloyd. Missionary sermon by Elder W. C. Avant, Alternate, T. E. Morgan.
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I MINUTES.
Indian Creek Church, Searcy Alabama, Friday, October 7t.li, 6th. & 9tb, 1898.
The messengers from the churches composing the Alabama Association met with the Indian Creek church, Butler County Al;:l>nma.
The Association was called to order by Eld. C. C. Lloyd who in Ltit ;i'j-erjce ol the Moderator was made Moderator Protein, Joseph Kierce was made Clerk protem in absence of our princi- ple also alternate, Bro. S. J. Williamsou was appointed to preach Introductory sermon. Prayer by Bro. Kierce, adjourned for dinner.
EVENING SESSION.
2 p. m. Prayer by Bro Dickinson. The letters from the churches read, and names of messengers enrolled, as follows.
First District.
Rutledge — not reprerented,
Siloam — not represented.
Damascus — Joseph Kierce, J. W. Anclress, J. F. Barrett, C. Roach.
Chapel Hill— S. T. Kellev, w. II. Lee, and J. M. Raborn.
Pigeon Creek- *J. W. Massey, Jno. C. Ronton, and F. J. Pol- lard.
Second District.
Union— *J. G. Wells, Jno. W. Hollo way and W. E. Thames.
Absentees marked thus. * Soring ('reek — J. H. Staggers, J. D. Sexton, T. L. Bowden, and J, FT. Stringer.
Panalo— *J. H. Sexton, J. C. Bowen and J. B. Wilson. New Ebenezer — B. W. Addinson *R. II. Davidson and *1T. Vi Addiuson.
Thtsd District,
Bradieyton — S, J. Thrower. Mountain Hill — Not represented.
Hickory Grove — George Morrison, *Thomas Hook and W, P. McQueen. Sandy Ridge — Not represented,
Fourth District.
Steep Creek— M. T. Williams, S. C. Mavtit and j. M. Dick- inson.
Coo*! rf.ope— H. !>. Watts and W. L. Peagler.
Indian Creek — Wm. Dickens, W. J. Norsworthy, J. W. Rog- ers, and J. A. Harrison,.
Antioch— G. P. Hawkins, G. H. Martin, J. T. Day, I. E. Ward,*N. F. Peavey and J. H. Harrison.
Gravel Hill — Jno. A. Rhodes, J. F. Freeman, and W. F. Hern- don.
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Organization.
T.jT. Dobbs Moderator, Joseph Kierce Clerk, J no. W. Hollo- way Treasurer.
The Consii&utlon aDd Rules of Decorum were read by Elder C C Lioyd.« :
Tlie report of committee on hospitality was read and adopted. Other letters from the churches read and names of messengers enrolled.
Adjourned prayer by Bro. Watts.
Saturday Morning.
9 a. m. Religious Exercises by Bro. J M Dickinson.
Spring Kill church united with the Alabama Association. Names uC messengers, J L Luwery, W. H. Iliusoo, D A Craig and J T Cooper, ij
Call for Correspondence, Bro Sanford of Birmingham Associa - tion.
Bro. Cueathamiof Conecuh Association, Bro. Wifliamscm of Zion Association, BrO. J E Bishop of Montgomery Association also Brethren B. Taier and Barganier, Bro. Stewart of Cone- cuh Association, Bio. Baber Representing Alabama Baptist col- lection to assist Executive Buard in paying uur Missionary Bro. S j Williamson, for his service in the Association this year $2.90.
Report on general missions, Home, State and foreign by C C Lioyd, chairman.'
Partial report on Heiigious exercises read— Elder T S Sanford preached at ii a. m.
Adjourned for dinner, till 2 p. m.
Evening Session. 2 p. in. Prayer by Bro. S W Andress.
COMMITTEES TO REPORT AT PilE^ENT SESSION.
On Nominations — J C Routon, G P Hawkins, Geo. Morrison.
On Documents and State of Religion — S J Tnrower.
On Ministerial^Education — J M Dickinson.
On Time and Place— J 'C Bowen, M T Williams, J F Freeman
On Finance— H»P Watts, J M Dickens.
On Auditiug— E L Hanisou.
On Bible Cause and Keligious Literature — C C Lloyd, J H Sexton, W^P Watt..,
On Schools and Colleges— Jno. A Rhodes.
OmSunday -Schools— J M Dickinson.
On Obituaries — S W Andress, J W Holloway, J T Helms.
On*Orpiians Home — T T Dobbs, Jeff Cook, Dr. Thrower,
On Temperance — TS Sanford, HT Williams, S J Williamson
Moved that we take from Treasurer a sufficient amount to settle with our Missionary for his service this year in the Alaba- ma Association. Moved that this Association meet at 9 o'clock at its next term.
Collection for our invalid Bro. Ervin Reaves, cash $6.4".. j
Bro. Lloyd be paid ten dollars for his service in colportor jwork for the Association.
Absentees marked thus. *
SUNDAY MOBNING SESSION.
9 a. in. Devotional exercises by Bro. El wood Cheatham, Bro. Majors of Seima Association invite! to seat with us.
Report on Orphan Home, read by Elci. C C Lloyd, Represented by Bro. Stewart. Discussed by Brethren Stewart, Baber, Lloyd, Cheatham, Bishop. Vickery.
Resolved, That the thanks of this Association are due, and hereby tendered to the brethren, sisters and friends of Indian Creek church for their generous hospitality, during our stay with the in.
Respectfully submitted, J A Rhodes, report on documents and State of Religion, read and adopted. S J Thrower, chairman.
i\E\v Executive Hoard Appointed.
First District— S J Kciley, J F Barrett.
Second District — J W Holloway, W T J Dismukes.
Tnird District — o J Thrower, VV P McQueen.
Fourth District — T L S Grace, F M Rodgers.
xveport on General Missiju, Home State and Foreign, read — bv C 0,Lloyri, ehairman, and adopted.
Report uu dominations was read and adopted.
J C ilou ton, Chairman,
Delegates to State Convention — Prof. 1 E Ward, Jno. VV iiol- ioway, S J Thrower, John Bush, VV ii Cheatham,, .Jno. C Ronton.
Delegates to Southern Baptist Convention— Elder C C Lloyd. Alternate, 'IMS Morgan, Bro Baber give us a good Talk on Ala- bama Baptist.
The Association to meet uext year with Spring Creek church, Butler county ou Friday before the second Sunday in October 1899 at 9 o'clock. J C Bowen, chairman.
Committee on Religious Exercises
Elder W H Cheatham, pastor and deacons of Indian Creek church report that Bro. T J Porter preached Missionary sermon and Bro. Baber preached at the arbor at 11 a. m.
Report on Sunday Schools read — by J M Dickinson, discussed by Dickinson, Cheatham, Rhodes, Cheatham and Sauford, Cash collection $11.54.
Adjourned for dinner until 2 p. m.
2 p. m. Prayer by Bro. Gunn.
Moved that the Cieik currect any mistake tuat may be found necessary, the cash collection $.3.0u to Orphan Home, balance to be, divided between the three Boards, State, Home and Foreign. Moved the Clerk have ten dollars for his service.
Committees to Report Next Session.
Temperance — C C Lloyd, R H Cross, John Wilson.
State and Home Missions — T T Dobos, Dr. Rushton, I F Helms.
Porign Missions — 2'E Morgan, J W Holloway, S T Kelley.
Bible Cause and Religious literature — W H Cheatham, VV H Dean and Jno. A Rhodes.
,_ Schools and Colleges — VV C Avant, J C Fouville and J F Bar- Absentees marked thus. *
rett.
Ministerial Education— J F Sims, S W Andress and J T Day.
Orphans Home— Joseph Kierce, J G Thomas, R T Pool.
Sunday Schools— J M Dickinson, C H Morgan and E L Ham- ion
Obituaries— J C Fonville, W P McQueen and TL S Grace.
Moved that a new — Executive Board be appointed, consisting of two men from each District.
Adjourned to meet next year with Spring Creek. The parting hand was given. Hvmn — "When I can read my Title Clear." Benediction bv the Moderator.
JOSEPH KIERCE, T. T. DOBRS,
Clerk. Moderator.
Treasurer's Report.
W P McQueen, Treasurer.
In account with Alabama Baptist Association: Oct. 8. 1898. Dr.
To amount received from all sources $153.17.
Cr.
By Voucher No. 1, $ 8fi,01
By Voucher No. 2, 24, 15
By Voucher No. 3, 11,00
By Voucher No. 4, 7,59
By Voucher No. 5, 13,12
cash on hand 11,30— $153,17
Bespectfully submitted,
W P McQueen, Treasurer
REPORTS AND RESOLUTIONS.
REPORT of executive board.
The Executiva Board begs leave to report tv.it in January last we met and contracted with Eld. S .1 Williamson to serve as Missionary in this Association, for 8 mouths. 5 monl lis of which time he agreed to take the work on its merits, and the remain- ing 3 months to be paid the amount ($43,00) pledged bv the churches.
Bro. Williamson reports that during the 5rst 5 months, he pleached 50 sermons and made 335 reliarinus visits, aad received from various sources, $24,44. During the- remaining 3 months preached 80 sermons, "made 250 religious visits and received $2.00.
At ttie same meeting in January we instruct \1 Bro. Lloyd t,.» dispose of the books on hand, $39,58, as oest he could, and in May following he agreed to assume the payment of said amount.
We recommend further that the 39,58 colportage fund re- main in Bro. Lloyd's hands and be by him used in the purchase and sale of religious literature, for the next associational year at his discretion, and tliat the Executive Board bo continued and
composed of two men from each district. And further that the matter of employing an evangelist be left with the new board.
Jno. W. Holloway, Chairman.
REPORT ON MINISTERIAL EDUCATION
Your committee on this grave subject ask leave to report that, an educated Ministry means an educated people, an ignor- ant pulpit signifies an impoverished condition of heart and soul. The educated man is better prepared to impress his heart felt message of salvation than the ignorant one.
The spirit of fcbe'times demands that the head of him whose heart is aglow with the love of Christ must be educated and God grant to hasten the dav when every Baptist pulpit is filled by men educated in both head and heart. The plan of salvation though spiritual is nevertheless to the spiritual man logical and appeals to both mind and heart.
We further recommend to our friends and brethren, our own Howard College and Judson Institute.
Respectfully submitted,
J. M. Dickinson,
Chairman.
REPORT ON DOCUMENTS AND STATE OF RELIGION.
We find on examining the various reports from the churches that the state of religion though verv cood is not as satisfactory as we could desire. There are not as manv baptisms reported as formerly, yet considering the very general depression that r>revails we may yet be thankful that it is as well with us as it is. A manifest coldness and indifference to Sundav Schools and prayer meetings stares us in the face. God grant that our hearts may be fired with more zeal and interest, in these important branches of church work.
Respectfully submitted,
S. J. Thrower,
Co airman.
REPORT ON Or.ITU ARIES.
We your committee besr leave to report as follows, during the Associational rear the following brethren and sisters have laid their armor by and dwell in peace at home, Bro. B Cooper of Siloam,P>ro. Noah Beckwortb of Gravel Hill, Sister Sallie Dees of Indian Creek, Sister M A Barrett. Deaconess of Damascus, Mar- ry B Warner of Steep Creek, Bro. S. S. Bishop and sister Flize- beth Bush of Antioch, and Bro. Pevt.on Perdue of Spring Creek, sister Serina Bailev. sister Linnie May and Bro. William Throw- er of Bradlevton, these have laid aside their Christian armor and anchored in the Blessed Port Forever From the Storm. There- fore be it Resolved that we bow in humble Submission to the will of hi in who doeth all things well.
Respectfully submitted,
£. W. Andress.
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REPORT ON GENERAL MISSIONS, HOME, STATE AND FOREIGN.
"Go ye into all the world and preach the gospel to every crea- ture,"
William Carey founder of modern missions was a Baptist, es- tablished the gospel in India and au the civilizatijn, all the Christianity now there, is due to his efforts. The Judsons pub- lished the truth in Burmah and Adoniram Judson opened the ports of China to the civilized world, thus achieving by the s vord of the spirit, more than all earths armies.
Since the organization of the Southern Baptist Convention many consecrated men have been sent by the Foreign Board to China , Persia, Brazil, Mexico and elsewhere many nations have been converted and native preachers now sound out the gospel of our salvation to their benighted brethren.
Missions, schools, hospitals and churches, abound thoughout these heathen nations.
Under the Home Board, Mexico and Cuba, will soon rejoice in salvation and become a land of liberty and gospel light.
As to our State Board we want more men and more money. Respectfully submitted,
C. C. Lloyd.
Chairman.
REPORT ON BIBLE CAUSE AND RELIGIOUS LITERATURE.
God the great Creator of heaven and earth and all things therein has to us his intelligent creatures revealed his divine will through his word the Holy Bible, it teaches us his character his wili, his love, his providence, his mercy, his justice. It teaches mans duty to man, mans duty to God. It is the only book in the world without possible error.
We recommend its universal use. In addition we ...urge the reading or all good books, and denominational literature, and periodicals now scattered broadcast by our presses. Respectfully submitted,
C. C. Lloyd,
Chairman.
REPORT ON SUNDAY .SCHOOLS.
Your committee beg leave to make the following report. 1st We find upon examination of the letters to the association that only seven churches report sabbath schoolsancl that the majority of them have a very small attendance, we are persuaded to believe that this one important work in the churches is very much on the decline. 2nd. We would urge \,pun our Pastors, that they will during the next associatioual year endeavor to instruct the members of their respective chinches their duties of having sabbath schools. 3rd. For w.c believe the sabbath school with wide awake Superintendent and teachers to be one of the best methods of impressing the truths of Cods word upon the minds of the old as well as the youog. 4th. We recommend to this association that they appoint a committee of five and not than three to formulate some plan to gel the people (if pos- to become more interested m this grand work all of which
is respectfully submitted.
J. M. Dickinson,
Chairman.
REPORT ON ORPHAN'S HOME.
This committee would state the following facts regarding our Orphans Home at Evergreen.
Ninety six children from twenty two counties have been re- cieved viz: Autauga 2, Jefferson 12, Barbour 3, Lee 6, Bibb 2, Limestone 1, Butler 3, Marengo 4, Chambers 1, Monroe 4, Con- ecuh 2, Morgan 3,- Covington 8, Montgomery 4, Elmore 2, Pike 2, Ensseil 1, Escambia 11, Talledega 8, Tuscaloosa 9. Tallapoosa 2, Walker 6.
Two boys have been sent out by apprenticeship, seven boys and seven girls have returned to their people. Eleven boys and eleven girls have been sent out by adoption. One boy and one girl died, two boys have been Irregularly discharged. All who are old enough, attend the Agricultural school.
All attend Sunday school and church A balance of about $150.00 i« due on improvements and about $600,00 on current ex- pense accounts.
It is earnestly desired to dedicate the House Oct. 20th free from debt.
We recommend our people to aid in its support. Respectfully submitted,
C. C. Lloyd,
Chairman.
LIST OF ORDAINED MINISTERS IN THE ALABAMA ASSOCIATION.
W C Avant J F Sims, W H Dean, W H Cheatham, C C Llovd, T T Dob bs, Edward Kolb T E Morgan, J G Thomas, J T Davidson, R T Poole, S W An dress,
Butledge,
Rutledge,
Daisy,
Greenville
Greenville,
Effort,
Rutledge,
Honoraviile,
Honoraville,
Honoraviile,
Coleman,
Greenville,
Ala.
LICENTIATES
MPruitt
Geo. R Vickery,
DISTRK T SUNDAY S-CITOOL
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Deposit, Coleman
STJPERINTENDaNTS.
Ala.
1st District, E J Hancock, Greenville, Ala ,
2nd Distnct, C II Morgan, Honoroville, Ala ,
3rd District. VY p Mc^utjeu, Sandv Ridge Ala.
4th District, J no. A iihodes. Greenville, Ala..
EXECUTIVE BOARD.
S T Kelley, J W Hollowav, S J Thrower,
T L S Grace, T E Morgan,* S W Andress,
J F Barrett, W T J Dismuke, W P McQueen,
F M Rogers, Edward Kolb, R T Poole. Tii.ee to make a quorum.
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| FINANCIAL EXHIBIT OF THE ALABAMA |
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Hickory Grove |
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Spring Creek |
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in the letters. Total for all purposes $6296.92. |
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Received of Joseph Kierce, Clerk $12.00 fori |
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