Minutes of the ... Annual Session of the Bethlehem Baptist Association 1899

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^INUTES

Fjghty-third f\nnual Sessiorj

BETKLEKEfy\

Baptist Rssociatioq

HELD WITH

Philadelphia Baptist Church

Monroe County, Ala.
September 20 and 21

1899

OFFICERS
Moderator, Rev. B. J. SKINNER, Monroeville, Ala.
Clerk, S. H. DAILEY, Kempville, Ala.
Treasurer, THOS. S. WTGGINS, Monroeville, Ala.

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MINUTES.

FIRST DAY— MORNING SESSION.

'TTHE Eighty-third annual session of the Bethlehem Baptist
^ Association was held with Philadelphia church on the 20th
and 21st days of September, A. D. 1899.

After devotional exercises conducted by Rev. A. S. J. Coun-
tryman, the Association was called to order by the Moderator,
Rev. B. J. Skinner.

The Moderator appointed Brethren T. E. Dennis, C. E. Coley
and R. A. McCreary a committee, to enroll the names of the
Messengers.

Rev. B. H. Crumpton, appointed to preach the introductory
sermon, owing to sickness declined in favor of Rev. D. W. Ram-
sey, who preached from Prov. xi. 30., "He that winneth souls is
wise.*'

ENROLLMENT OF MESSENGERS.

After the sermon the enrollment committee made the following

report:

Bellville Church— B. H. Crumpton, J. W. Gaston, A. T.
Holt. I). C. Crum, R. H. Riggs.

Bethany— W. J. Shirley. W. S. Nash, L. S. Brantley, J. M.
Lee, A. J. Lee.

Barbara Locklin Memorial— H. H. Baggett, N. C. Thames,
W. J. Curry.

Enon — Andrew White, C. E. Coley.

Excel— J. W. Wright. J. M. Davidson.

Hamilton Hill— E. B. O'Guynn, L. A. Hixon, J. W. Boley.

MONROEVILLE— B. J. Skinner, W. L. Rikard. T. S. Wiggins.
(J. M. Simmons. Joseph Ryland, T. J. Grantham.

Mt. Pleasant— W. R. Lambert, W. F. Lambert, A. J. Lam-
bert, T. J. Hilburn.

Mt. OLIVE — John Morris, Hardy Dees, Wm. Morris.

Oak Grove— C. M. Carter. W. E. Mason, A. J. Roley. W. T.
Blanton, L. Wiggins.

Philadelphia— S. H. Dailey, T. A. Nettles, W. T. Nettles. J.
T. Newberry, 1. T. Dees. T. E. Dennis.

Pleasant Hill— J. M. Grimes, A. B. Hale .1. W. Wilkinson.
D. C. Stacey.

Pleasant Ridge— J. M. Dees, G. J. Buford, L. W. Rikard,
J. L. Smith, F. M. Murphy, G. H. Roley.

Poplar Springs- M. C. Cumbie, W. A. House, J. W. Mur-
phy, A. .1. Cumbie.

Ramah-.I. Powell, G. R. Skipper, Henry Crawford.

Salem- J. M. Roberts. L. A. Hendrix. W. Watson, L. S.
Fountain. A. King-, Liston Carter.

ZlON— H. C. Johnson, C. C. McWilliams. C. R. Hixou, D. M.
McNiel, J. C. Falkenberry.

The Moderator appointed L. A. Hixon and J. C. Falkenberry
as Tellers to receive and count the ballots for officers of the As-
sociation.

A motion prevailed that the Association meet at 9 o'clock A.
M., adjourn at 12:30: meet at 2 P. M.. adjourn at pleasure.

The Moderator appointed the Deacons of Philadelphia church
a committee on preaching.

Prayer by Rev. W. B. Lambert and took a recess until 2 p. M.

AFTERNOON SESSION.

The Association convened promptly at 2 o'clock P. M. Devo-
tional exercises conducted by Rev. D. W. Ramsey.

ELECTION OF OFFICER'S.

Bro. C. C. McWilliams from the committee to receive ballots.
announced the following result: Moderator. Rev. B. J. Skinner;
< 'lerk. S. H. Dailey: Treasurer, T. S. Wigyins.

The following named brethren were recognized as visitors and
invited to seats and participation in the deliberations of the
Assciation. viz: W. B. Crumpton, Secretary State Mission
Board: J. W. Stewart. Baptist Orphan Home: 1). \V. Ramsey,
Moderator Pine Barren Association: .!. B. Harper. W. P. An-
drews. G. W. Lyon. J. A. McKinley, W. It. Maxwell. .lames
Parker and William Cater, from Pine Barren Association: Rev.
J. M. Fortune. Sehna Association: Rev. J. C, Howard, repre-
senting •'Alabama Baptist;" Rev. s. P. Lindsey, Conecuh Asso-
ciation, representing the Institute Board; Rev. .). 11. McAnally,
Elim Association.

By request of the Moderator. Lev. B, II. Crumpton read the
( Constitution.

The Moderator appointed the following named brethren to lill
vacancies on the different committees: <)n State Missions J. I..
Smith. L. A. Hixon. W. ■). Shirley: on Orphan's Home E. B.
O'Guynn; on Sabbath Schools D. S. iVuni. It. II. Riggs; on
Literature .1. M. Grimes; on Temperance C. M. Simmons.

The Moderator appointed T. A. Nettles, W. L. Rikard and C.
E. Coley an auditing committee to examine the Treasurer's ac-
count.

The chairman of the Executive Committee read his report and
after being discussed by Rev. B. H. Crumpton was adopted, as
follows:

REPORT OF EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.

Your committee beg leave to submit the following report: We
have held meetings during the Associational year at the times
and places appointed by this body, and in our efforts to carry
out the objects and intentions for which our Board was created,
have been only partially successful. Owing to our financial con-
dition we have been unable to supply the destitute portion of the
Association with preaching-. There is a considerable territory
within the bounds of this Association without preaching, and
your Board is powerless without funds to furnish the same. We
would most earnestly impress upon the churches the importance
of sustaining this Board to enable it to supply destitute portions
of the Association. Respectfully, S. H. Dailey, Ch'n.

The Moderator appointed H. H. Baggett, L. S. Brantley and
Rev. G. H. Roley a committee on Nominations.

The Moderator appointed Revs. B. H. Crumpton, A. S. J.
Countryman and T. J. Grantham a committee to select Executive
and Advisory Boards.

Bro. W. T. Nettles read the report on Education, which was
discussed by Rev. W. B. Crumpton and adopted, as follows:

ROPORT ON EDUCATION.

The progress that is being made on educational lines is quite
gratifying to the lovers of science. As education advances, civ-
ilization progresses. Alabama can boast of colleges and scho i
of high order in all portions of the State. Howard College
Baptist institution, located at East Lake, now clear o: <; <>l

which every Baptist should feel proud, is a school where d .
highest mental training is attained, and denominational doc
trines are clearly set forth. Young men who are called to preacli
the gospel have advantages in the Howard in the line of minis-
terial education which is gratifying, and should have our hearty
support. And in this connection the Baptist Seminary at Louis-
ville, Ky., is giving opportunity to those called of God to preach
the Gospel to more efficiently qualify themselves to perform the
great work before them by the Master. The Judson Institute for
femaies, under the presidency of Dr. Patrick, is most thoroughly
equipped college in the State. His corps of teachers, 20 in num-
ber, bring the highest recommendations and give thorough train-
ing to pupils. The music school of the Judson is unsurpassed
in the South. This school has accommodation for 200 pupils.
We should patronize the Howard and the Judson. Respectfully
submitted. T. B. Nettles. Chairman.

On motion, the Moderator appointed Revs. B. H. Crumpton.
T. J. Grantham and Bro. J. W. Murphy a committee on Insti-

tute work. The announcement was made that Rev. .1 . A. Howard
would preach at night. Prayer by Rev. J. A. Howard and ad-
journed until 9 o'clock tomorrow morning'.

SECOND DAY— MORNING SESSION.

The Association convened promptly at 9 o'clock. Devotional
exercises were conducted by Rev. W. B. Crumpton.

Bro. .1. L. Smith read the report on State Missions, as follows:

STATE MISSIONS.

The work done by the State Mission Board is one that com-
mends itself to every member of our Association. The work is
confined within the bounds of the State. The special sphere of
the Board is to give the gospel to destitute sections of Alabama.
While without the necessary data to give statistics, we rejoice to
say that the work done by this board in the past year is most
gratifying. It is a source of regret, on the other hand, that the
amount of contributions to the board is not larger. We are anx-
ious to see tlie day when the greatest interest will attend upon
this special work and when an entire consecration to the service
of our Lord and Master will cause every Baptist to contribute.
and contribute liberally, uo this object. We welcome Brother
W. B. Crumpton back to this work and we pray the blessings of
Heaven upon his labors. In considering the need within the
bounds of our Association, your committee recommend that steps
be taken at once to supply the demand. .1. L. Smith. Chn.

The Clerk read the report on Home Missions, as follows:
HOME MISSIONS.

The work of Home Missions is carried on by the Home Mis-
sion Board of the Southern Baptist Convention, located at At-
lanta. Ga. In consideration of the present condition of Cuba,
your committee would earnestly recommend an early occupation
of this important field in the name and for the sake of the blessed
Master. As the first Christian workers in such fields have the
greatest advantage, our Baptists should lose no time in sending
the gospel of Christ to every part of this territory, and pray
more earnestly and give more of our means for this cause.

.1. ('. Palkenberry, Chairman.

Rev. !!. H. Crumpton read the reporl on Foreign Missions, as
follows:

REPORT ON FOREIGN .MISSIONS.

The man who needs to be convinced o\ the Scripturalness.
practicability, and hence, the moral obligations resting upon all
claiming to be Christians to carry or -end the gospel to all na-
tions, at this period of human history, either does not wish to
know or wilfully yields to the passion of avarice. The God of
Missions has greatly blessed our work in foreign Melds the past
year. There were more baptisms than during any previous year
of our Convention history. These number 845 one convert to
every $117.47. This surpasses the proportion of converts to mon-
ey-expended at home. The. work is well organized and full of

hope. Nearly, or quite all of the old missionaries are at their
posts on the field, and the Board has appointed quite a body of
deeply spiritual persons to enter the field, and many are anxious
to go who are yet unappointed. Our contributions were some-
what smaller last year than previously, though more results.
Amount raised for this department of missions during last Con-
ventional year was $109,2(i7.43. Of this, Alabama contributed
$5,818.89, and of this amount the ladies gave $1,213.10. The For-
eign Mission Journal, a paper published by the Board, and very
cheap, is a wonderful factor in the success of the work; also
''Kind Words," a child's paper published by the Sunday School
Board, is very instructive in regard to the foreign work. Then
remember that our mission work has been the precursor of all
heathen civilization though sometimes brought about by civil rev-
olutions, let us strive to ''lengthen our cords and straighten our
stakes." Our Association needs growth in this direction. Res-
pectfully submitted. B. H. Crumpton, Chairman.

On motion the discussion of the subject of missions was post-
poned until 10 o'clock.

The Clerk read the report on Sabbath Schools; discussed by
Revs. W. R. Lambert, A. S. J. Countryman, Brethren C. M.
Carter and J. W. Murphy and adopted, as follows:

REPORT ON SUNDAY SCHOOLS.

On inquiry we find that most of the churches in this Associa-
tion have Sunday schools We find that in Conecuh county there
is a move to organize the entire county into a Sunday school
district, the different beats having a president, secretary and
other officers, whose duty it is to visit the different neighbor-
hoods where there are no schools and org-anize one. If practic-
able they organize a denominational school, otherwise a union
school. The object is to give every child an opportunity of stu-
dying God's Word. We heartily recommend the plan to all
churches, believing that great good can be accomplished thereby.
The president and 'vice president of the Bellville beat have or-
ganized two schools that are now in good working order. We
are glad to report that the Sunday school at Bellville has im-
proved wonderfully since this organization has been at work.
Respectfully submitted, R. H. Riggs, Chairman.

The different mission causes, State, Home and Foreign, were
discussed in connection by Revs. J. >W. Stewart, W. B. Crump-
ton. S. P. Lindsey, J. H. McAnally, B. H. Crumpton, D. W.
Ramsey and J. A. Howard and the several reports adopted as
above. Adjourned until 2 o'clock.

AFTERNOON SESSION.

The Association convened at 2 o'clock. Devotional exerciees
conducted by Rev. G. H. Roley.

Itro. T. S. Wiggins made report as Treasurer of the Associa-
tion and also of the District Board. Bro. T. A. Nettles from
the auditing committee made report which was adopted.

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Bro. A. J. Lee made report on Orphan's Some; discussed by
Rev. J. W. Stewart and adopted, as follows:

OUR ORPHANACK

Has been in operation a little more than six years. During
this time 49 boys and 69 girls have been received into it, and out
of it have gone 28 boys and 27 girls, leaving in the institution 21
boys and -42 girls. These children came from 24 counties. The
Home is situated in Evergreen very near the Agricultural school
where no tuition is charged and where all of our children that
are old enough attend. The boys are taught to work on the
farm and the girls to do various kinds of housework. Mrs. < '.
W. Ansley. who has been Matron since the establishment of the
Home, retired from the work with the beginning of this year,
and Mrs. Jennie M. Hardy, of Greensboro, was elected to
the position. The moral as well as the domestic life of tin-
children is being improved. The dress of the children is uni-
form but not expensive. It takes about ten dollars a day to
support the Orphans besides what they receive in goods. Thej
have no income except the offerings of their friends. "It is more
blessed to give than to receive." Your committee thanks Bro.
.1. W. Stewart for the above information. A. .1. Lee, Chn.

Bro. H. ('. Johnson made report on Religious Literature: dis-
cussed by Revs. J. W. Stewart and D. W. Ramsey and adopted:

RELIGIOUS LITERATURE.

Your committee finds this a hard subject to give a satisfactory
report on. though above all other literature we take the Holy
Bible for our guide as a denomination: it furnishes all the in-
struction necessary for our salvation. It teaches us our duty to
our God and tells of his goodness to us: it contains precious
promises to children who are taught to honor father and mother
that their days may be long- in the land: the youth learns that by
accepting Jesus Christ he has promise of all temporal blessing's
and eternal life: the aged have promise that God will not forsake
them. As a denomination we should so familiarize ouselves with
the Bible that we can always be ready to give a reason for the
hope that is within us. We insist that every Baptist family with-
in the bounds of this Association take and read the ••Alabama
Baptist'* and "'State Mission Journal." Our Sunday school lit-
erature is plentiful and cheap: we recommend the Southern Bap-
tist Convention series as suitable for our Sunday schools. We
would recommend that all trashy literature calculated to create
bad impressions on the minds of the young be dismissed from
our homes. B. C. JOHNSON, < 'h airman.

The Clerk read the report on Temperance which was adopted:

REPORT ON TEMPERANCE.

While much has been said and done for the cause of temper-
ance, we DIUSt continue to work for the suppression Of the liquor
traffic. We believe the custom of social drinking is growing
more and more unpopular as time goes on, and public sentiment
is growing stronger against drunkenness. J. M. Dees, Chn.

Rev. S. P. Lindsey read the report on Institute work; discuss-
ed by Rev. S. P. Lindsey and adopted, as follows:

REPORT ON INSTITUTE WORK.

The Institute Board was created by our State Convention in
1897, and charged with the arranging of institute work among
the white preachers of the state. The State Board of Missions
recommended the creation of the Institute Board that it might be
relived of the duty of conducting institute work, and with the
hope that it mig-ht be done more satisfactorily and efficiently by
a separate board. Now what is the special work of the Institute
Board? It is a denominational effort to reach and help our field
ministry in sermonic study and in all else relating- to the general
performance of their duty. To reach our preachers in the hope
of accomplishing this desirable end we are holding institute?
where the pastors are willing that they should be held and will
make arrangements for entertainment, etc. We do not attempt
to force the meetings upon churches and pastors, but leave it to
their discretion and choice. We mean to- help pastors with all
our might, using- the men we have in our employment and also
our wisest and best pastors as we can. We appeal to all for aid
in the way of sympathy and contributions. It is a fact that more
than three-fourths of our pastors who are in charge of village
and country churches have been denied the benefits of college and
seminary training; they are among our best ministers, and we
propose to help this class. We have attempted to help our
young men who could attend schools, why not aid these men on
the field who are in the thick of the fight? Brethren, treat this
work according to its importance and real merit. Asking the
hearty sympathy and material support of this Association for
this work, we are fraternally, B. H. Crumpton, Chn.

The Clerk read the report on nominations. Adopted.

NOMINATIONS AND REQUESTS.

We recommend that this body meet with Monroeville Baptist
church on Wednesday after the third Sunday in Sept. 1900, and
that Rev. B. J. Skinner preach the introductory sermon; also
that Bro. Skinner be elected as Messenger to the Southern Bap-
tist Convention, and Rev. A. S. J. Countryman, W. T. Nettles
and T. S. Wiggins as Messengers to the Baptist State Conven-
tion. Geo. H. Roley, Chairman.

The Clerk read the report of the committee to select an Execu-
tive and Advisory Boards; adopted, as follows:

Executive Committee — S. H. Daily, chairman, T. S. Wig-
gins, secretary and treasurer; H. C. Johnson, F. M. Murphy, W.
S. Nash.

Advisory Board— Bellville, D. S. ('rum: Bethany, A. J. Lee:
Brewer Creek, W. T. Jones; Barbara Locklin. J. D. Boykin:
Enon, C. E. Coley; Excel, J. M. Davidson; Hamilton Hill, J. A.
Wiggins; Monroeville, W. L. Rikard; Mt. Pleasant, W.F.Lam-
bert; Mt. Olive, T. H. Brantley; Oak Grove, C. M. Carter; Phil-
adelphia, W. B. Kemp; Pleasant.Hill. T. J. Newbenry; Pleasant
Ridge. J. M. Dees: Poplar Springs. M. C. Cumbie; Ramah. J.

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Powell: Salem. A. King: /ion. .). ('. Falkenberry, and all resi-
dent pastors within the bounds of the Association.

B. H. CrumptOn, Chairman.

Rev. I). W. Ramsey in the chair, Rev. B. J. Skinner offered
the following resolution, which was adopted:

RESOLVED, That a committee of live be appointed to revise the
Constitution of this Association and report at the next session.

In obedience to the above resolution, the Moderator appointed
Rev. B. J. Skinner.. S. H. Dailey. T. S. Wiggins, W. T. Net-
tles and John F. Deer.

Bro. A. J. Lee offered the following resolution, which was ad-
opted by a unanimous rising vote, and as a token of sincerity of
those concerned, a voluntary contribution of $17.20 was made
for the benefit of Bro. Yv . It. Lambert.

Whereas. Bro. W. R. Lambert feels called of God to enter
upon the solemn and responsible duties of a minister of the gos-
pel, and as he comes before us regularly endorsed b\ his own
church. Mt. Pleasant, and whereas, we. as Baptists, advocate
and realize the vital importance of an educated ministry, believ-
ing that no man is able to teach that which he does not himself
know, therefore be it

Resolved. That this Association adopt the said young brother
as her beneficiary, so that he may be able to attend Howard ( 'ol-
lege the coming session: further that we give our young brother
our financial as well as our moral support.

A collection was also taken for the benefit of Mrs. Locke, wid-
ow of Rev. W. A. Locke, deceased, amounting to $10.00.

Rev. W. D Ramsey offered a verbal resolution expressive of
the high appreciation and heartfelt thanks of the Messengers and
visitors to the church and people of Kempville for their kindness
and hospitality during- the session.

On motion, the Clerk was instructed to have minutes printed
and reimburse himself from the funds in the hands of the Treas
urer for that purpose.

The Association having closed its business, after prayer by
Rev. J. W. Stewart, adjourned to meet with Monroeville church,
Monroe county. Ala., on Wednesday after the third Sunday in
September, 1900.

B. J. SKINNER, Moderator.

s. p. DAILY. Clerk.

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CONSTITUTION.

Article 1. This body shall be called The Bethlehem Baptist
Association.

Art. 2. It shall be composed of messengers duly elected by
Missionary Baptist Churches of Christ in connection with this
Association. Each church shall be entitled to three Messengers
and an additional one for every fifty members or fractional part
thereof.

Art. 3. It shall meet annually according to adjournment; and
when essembled thus, shall elect, by private ballot, a Moderator
and a Clerk, whose duties shall be such as custom imposes on
their respective offices. They shall continue in office until super-
seded by their duly elected successors.

Art. 4. This body is no "court of appeal," and shall exercise
no ecclesiastical authority over the churches.

Art. 5. The business of this body, when assembled shall be
to hear reports from the churches as to their spiritual condition,
prosperity, etc., and to consult and advige together for their
mutual development and co-operation in all mauters pertaining
to the evangelization of the world.

Art. 6. This body, when assembled, may receive otlier Mis-
sionary Baptist churches into this Union.

Art. 7. This body may request or receive correspondence with
any other like body; or any representativy body or interest of
our denomination.

Art. 8. this body may invite visiting brethren of like bodies,
and others representing our denominational interests, to seats
with us, and such brethren may speak on any subject coming be-
fore the body, but cannot vote or officiate as a member of this
body.

Art. 9. It shall be the duty of every Messenger of this Associ-
ation to remain until final adjournment, unless leave of absence
be obtained; and it shall be the duty of the Clerk to call the
roll of Messengers absent without leave.

Art. 10. The Constitution, the Order of Business and the By-
Laws shall be printed annually in the minutes of this body.

Art. II. The Clerk shall keep a regular file of the minutes of
this body from year to year.

Art. 12. This Constitution may be altered, amended (except
Art. 4), or repealed and a new one adopted at any regular mjet-
ing of this body by a two-thirds voice of the body.

Ordained Ministers in Bethlehem Association.

A.J. Lambert, Mount Pleasant, Alabama.

B. H. Crumpton Bellville, Alabama.

B.'.T. Skinner Monroe ville, Alabama.

R. I. Draughon Perdue Hill, Alabama.

T. J.LGrantham Ollie, Alabama.

A. S. J. Countryman Hadley, Alabama.

Licentiates.

W. Pv. Lambert Mount Pleasant, Alabama.

George H. Roley Monroeville. Alabama.

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ORDER OF BUSINESS.

I ('all the body to order at 11 o'clock, a. m.
'2 Refer the letters to a committee of two for the enrollment of
Messengers.

3 Introductory Sermon.

4 Roll call for correction.

•r> Appointment of a committee of two to receive the ballot for

Moderator and Clerk, at the door on reassembling.
fi Fixing the time for meeting and adjourning during session.

7 Appointment of committee on preaching.

8 Adjournment.

!> Report of committee on election of Moderator and < lei k.

10 Recognition of visiting brethren.

11 Reading ('(institution.

12 Reception of churches.

13 Announcement of Standing
session, filling vacancies if
other necessary committees.

14 Hearing and discussing reports: i 1 i Treasurer's, and ap-
pointment of committee to audit same and report at pleasure:
(2) Chairman of District Board; (3) State .Missions: (4) Home
Missions: (5) Foreign Missions: (6) Education; (7) Orphan's
Home: (8) Sunday Schools: (9) Religious Literature: (10)
Temperance; (11) Condition of churches; (12) Nominations and
Requests.

15 Appointment of committees to reporl at next session.

16 New business.
IT Resolutions.
18 Adjournment.

Committees to report during the

any occur, and appointment of

STATISTICS OF SUNDAY SCHOOLS for 1899.

Bethany
Enon.

Excel .

Hamilton Hill
Monroeville.
Mt. Pleasant
I 'biladelphia
Total.

SUPERINTENDENT ' POST OFFICE.

A. .1. Lee

.i. i;. SelL

J. I). Craft

i Toward Bradford

T. s. Wiggins

A. F. Lambert

.!. T. Newberry

Diadem. Ala.
Hadley, Ala.
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