Minutes of the twenty-fifth annual session of the Harmony Baptist Association (Ala.) 1889

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CLEisruNF, County, Ai.ahama,

OCTOBER 4th, 5th AND 6th, 1889.

O Jt^KICERS :
ETJ)ER F. LINDSEY, Modeijator, : : : : : Poplar Sprinfis, Cla.

T. J. BURTON, C'l.EiiK, :::::: : : Edwardsville, Ala.

S( At Providence Church, Haralson County. Georgia;
g^3gXON ' F""!" miles South of Tallapoosa, on Friday before
f the First Sunday in October, 1890.

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^^^ISTERSA^D DEACONS \ jjj ^i,„^^ VTu\!iy before .Hrd Sabbath in May.

.>!!!.*> iiiM.s : I Canii) Creek. Friday before 4tli Sabbath in July.

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HALL & .MATTHEWS, PKINTEKS.

1889.

MINUTKS

The Harmony Baptist Associaticn.

On Friday, the 4th day of October, 1889, the Hakmony Baptist Association as-
sembled in Twenth-fifth Annual Session at Camp Creek Baptist Church, in Cleburne
county, Ala., at 11 o'clock a. ra.

The introductory sermon was preached by the Rev. F. Lindsey. Text: 14th verse,
13th chapter Ephesians.

afteknoon.

The As.sociatlon was called to order by T. J. Burton, the Clerk, the Moderator being
absent.

On motion. Rev. F. Lindsey was elected, by acclamation, Moderator pro tern.
Devotional Exercises: After engaging in singing, A. Willingham led in prayer.
The letters from the cliurches were read by W. R. Barker and V. M. Thackerson.
Tlie following Delegates present were enrolled.

Ai — T. J. Garner, J. C. Garner, T. A. Weathers.

Bethsaida— J. W. Walker.

Bethany — C. Taliaferro, F. Lindsey, Jas. Brown.

Beulah— G. M. Gladden, C. H. W. Cook.

Buchanan — N^o representation or letter.

Camp Creek — J. J. Burrow, W. C. Roberts, J. L. Roberts, J. M. Treadaway.

Cherry Grove — H. J. Goswick, Jas. Holden, M. Taylor.

Concord — S. S. Grizzard, J. R. Newell, W. II. Gentry.

Edwardsville— T. J. Burton, W. R. Barker, W. H. Howie.

Harmony Grove — W. K. Owen, N. T. Williamson.

Harmony — T. H. P. Thackerson, R. A. Thackerson, R. B. Brewster.

Hopewell — G. O. Kaylor, E. J. Kaylor.

Mt. Olive — John Crider, W. L. Thomas.

Mr. Bethel— J. W. Jones.

Mt. Ziou— L. M. Sp -ights, A. J. Farmer, L. P. Allen.

Mountain Creek — J. W. Rowe, N. J. Stephenson,

New Hope — J. B. Johnson, R. M. Chandler.

Providence — A. Willingham, R. Ray.

Poplar Springs — A. Tientham, M. V. Mize, J. W. Newman, W. J. Fincher, G.
W Goggin.

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Pleasant Hill— C. I. Allen, H. J. Speights.

Pine (irove— J. D. Walker, J. A. Brannan, Wra. Thrasher.

Pilgrims Rest — B. A Cheatwood, M. €. Ilightovver.

Shoal Creek — F. M. Coleman, H. C. Harden.

Salem — J. V. Harden.

Shiloh— W. T. Thompson, C. M. Isbel, H. C. McCormack.

Tallapoosa — J. C. Jackson, W. J. James, A. L. Jackson.

Elected by ballot: F. Lindsey, Moderator; T. J. Burton, C^lerk and Treasurer.

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On motion, adopted first four items of "Order of Business" of last session, and ap-
pointed J. C. Jackson, W. R. Barker, J. R. Newell, F. Lindsey and T. J. Burton a com-
mittee to report order of business for remainder of session.

j5a/U<3d for (£P<^ivtk>ncMM^ f/Mo/^.

Received by letter and delegates: New Bethel Church, recently constituted in
Cleburne county, Ala. ; delegates, A. J. Smith, M. A. Parris.

Appointed Committee on Pi-eaching as follows: S. S. Grizzard, A. Treiithara, W. J.
James, and the delegates from Cami) Creek Clhurch.

After engaging in singing, J. Iv. Newell led in prayer, then adjourned to 8:30 o'clock
a. m. Saturday.

« Association met at 8:80 o'clock a. m.

After engaging in singing, .1. C. Garner led in prayer.

J. C, Jackson, Chairman, made repoi-t for business directory, which was unani-
mously adopted. (See directory. )

Invited visiting brethren of our order to seats. Received Elder D. S. Duffey,
Called for Correspondents. Received from Bethlehem Association, Alfred Ayres.

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On Missions — J. C. Jackson, J. R. Newell, C. Taliaferro, M. V. Mize, J. C. Garner.
On Sabbath Schools— W. L. Thomas, C. M. Isbell, H. J. Goswick, A. J. Farmer.
On Refpiests — J. J. Burrow, B. A. Cheatwood, H. C. McCormack, A. Willingham,

G. O. Kaylor.
On Finance— ^W. R. Barker, A. L. Jackson, A. Trentham.
On Correspondents — W. J. James, J. C. Jackson, C. TaMaforro.

ofippoiyviQ^ j5o'MMjev^ond<24vtey.

To Bethlehem, Cave Springs, Carrollton, Arbaeoochee and IJoiling Spring Associa-
tions,

To the Alabama Baptist State Convention, J. C. Jackson, T. .1. Burton, A. A. Hur«t
and J. C. Garner.

To the Georgia Baptist State Convention, J. C. Jackson and T. J. Burton.

An amendment of Article 1 of the Rules of Decorum was offered, so as to real as
follows:

AiiTic'LE 1: Each ses.sion shall be opened at the appropriate time with singing and

prayer, ami an introductory sermon shall be preached at night of the first day's ses-
sion, unless postponed by the body.

The amendment was tabled.

The lilth .Vrticlo of the Rules of Decorum was amended by striking out the word
"adopt" in said Article, and insert in place of, the word "approve."

W. J. James offered resolution on Temperance, which was adopted. (See Resolu-
tions.)

On motion, T. .T. Burton and C. Taliaferro were appointed to report resolution on
the deatli of William ToUeson. (See Resolutions. )

On motion, appointed .1. C. Jackson to preach introductory sermon of next session;
(\ Taliaferro alternate.

On motion, directed Clerk and Treasurer to send all the funds sent to this session
by the churches for missions, and all that may be received during this session for mis-
sions, to W. B. Crumpton, Corresponding Secretary State Mission Board, to be by him
appropriated as he may think best, except such as has or may be specially directed by
the donor.

On motion, directed the Preaching Committee to appoint a person to preach to-
morrow at 11 o'clock a. m., on the subject of "Missions," after which a collection for
missions to be taken up.

Adjourned for preaching.

AFTP^RNOON SESSION.

Reassembled. After singing, C. Taliaferro led in prayer.

Renewed call for correspondence. Received Elder L. R. Wood from Cave Spring A s-
sociation.

W. R. Barker offered resolution to appoint times and places for holding Ministers'
and Deacons' meetings in each district of this Association, which was adopted. (See
Resolutions.)

First District, at Edwardsville Church, Friday befoi'e fourth Sabbath in February,

Second District, at Mt. Zion Church, Friday before the third Sabbath in May,
1890.

Third District, at Camp Creek Church, Friday before the fourth Sabbath in July,

isno.

Suspeniled call for motions and resolutions and heai'd Reports of Committees, which
were adopted. [See Reports of Committees.]

Agreed to hold next session of this Association at Providence Church, Haralson
County, Ga., four miles south of Tallapoosa, on Friday before the first Sabbath in Octo-
ber, 1890.

Directed Clerk to have 800 copies of the proceedings of this session printed and dis-
tributed among the churches, pro rata as per funds of each, and the Treasurer pay him
balance of Minute fund for his services.

Read and revised roll of delegates.

Resumed call for motions and resolutions.

On motion, granted letters of dismission to Mountain Creek and New Hope
churches.

On motion, reappointed T. J. Burton, \\'^. R. Barker, A. A. Hurst, W. J. James and
C. E. Head, Executive Committee.

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Resolution was offered and adopted in regard to Buchanan Church. [See Resolu-
tions.!

Resolution of thanks to Camp Creek Church and the citizens of the vicinity. Adopt-
ed. (See Resolutions.)

After engaging in singing, L. R. Wood led in prayer. Adjourned to 9 a', m. on
Sabbath.

At 9:30 o'clock a. m., C. Taliaferro preached. At 11 o'clock a. m., D. S. Diiffey
preached. Subject, "Missions." Text: 2nd verse: 2nd chapter Isaiah. After which a
collection was taken for missions, amounting to $0.75.

Engaged in singing, and took the parting hand, and J. D. Walker led in prayer.
Much interest was manifested. Again engaged in singing and C. Taliaferro led in prayer,
and then the Association adjourned.

On Friday night, J. R. Newell, preached at the church-house, and A. Willingham
at Howell's Chapel.

Saturday at 11 o'clock a. ra. J. C. Jackson preached at the stand.

Saturday night, A. Willingham preached at the church-house; J. C. Garner at
Howells' Chapel; F. Lindsey at McGees' Chapel; B. A. Cheatwood, at McWhorters'.

SAKBATH SCHOOLS.

From the information we have, the interest in Sabbath Schools seems to be small.
However, some of our churches seem to be awake to their duty in this work. We earn-
estly request our brethren to go to work in this great cause. We recommend the use of
Baptist literature in all of our Sabbath Schools.

W. L. Thomas, Chairman.

MISSIONS.

This subject is now agitating the Christian world. The enemies of Christ have been
for nearly nineteen centuries opposing the great command, "Go, preach." His followers
have been faithfully contending for, and using their influence and means for the spread
of the Gospel. Judson, Cary, Moon, and many others, have sacrificed their all, even
their homes and lives, to preach Christ to the benighted heatlien. They felt the im-
portance of obeying this Divine command; they felt it their duty to make the sacrifice,
and leave the result with God. It is the command of our Savior, to "preach the Gospel
to every creature." His Apostles did all they could to carry this command into effect;
they required means to do this; through their efforts we received the Gospel. It has
never reached any land without the aid of His followers and their means; it is oui- duty
to flo likewise. The Gospel has now reached almost every heathen land. Yet there are
thousands who have not heard the good news. Now, shall we lie still at the
close of this great battle and bear no part, or endure no sacrifice? It is our duty and
privilege to aid in this warfare against heathenism — and leave the result with God. We
urge the churches to adopt some system by which they can contribute something to aid
in this cause; we urge the same. upon individuals. It is (rod's plan that we send the Gos-
pel to heathens. lie will bless the effort.

We are glad to report that we have made considerable progress in this work, in our
immediate bounds within the past few years. Also, that our progress as a denomination
in foreign fields, through our various boards and agencies, is very flat eiiug. We ask a
careful perusal of our statistics on this subject, all this accomplished by the united ef-
forts and means of the friends of the cause of missions.

We report amount sent up by churches for mission purposes, $77.82; collections on
Sabbath (to add), *J).7:'.. J. C. Jackson, Chairman.

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MINUTES,

EXECUTIVK.

We have received no funds since our last sespion. No report of destitutions in our
bounds have been made to us. We have no work to report.

T. .1. BtTRTON, Chairman.

TllKASUKKK,

October, 1888 — Received for Minutes $31 s.'j

October, 18S8 — Received for Missions 38 00

October, 18SS — Received for Record Book 2 15

Total ifix 70

Credits —

October, 1888 — Paid for Minutes and distribution ^?A '•,'■,

October, 18^8 — Paid W. B. Crumptoii for missions 38 00

October, 1888 — Paid for Record Book 1 75

Cash to balance 40

Total $71 70

T. J. BuuTON, Treasurer.

FINANCE.

Received from churches for Minutes $27 38

Received from collections and donations for Minutes 1 .55

Received from churches for missions 69 27

Received from churches for domestic missions 8 0(l

Received from churches for indigent ministers .55

Received from collections on Sabbath for missions 9 73

Total paid Treasurer ■ $116 48

W. R. Barker, Chairman.

TEMPERANCE.

Jlcsolveil, That the cause of temperance is a laudable one. The evils of intemper-
ance are gigantic and i)rogiessive. Wliile its evils are nunn rous, we believe its votaries
are decreasing; the cause of tempe ance should be maintained by us, but it should be
done in a Ciiristian manner; we should use our influence for it around the fireside, in the
church and community. Our acts, walk and conversation should be in its support.

Our oljtct should be to reach Ihe unfortunates who are captured liy the influence
of intemperance, and to ])revail upon the rising generation to espouse the cause of tom-
l>erance; this we believe should be done by our infliieiicc as Christians — that our poster
ity m ly call us blessed.

MINISTERS AND DEACONS.

Resolred, That this body do now appoint tine and place for holding Miiiisters' and
Deacons' meetings, in each district of this Association. All the Ministers and Deacons of
this Association shall be members of, and compose said meeting, witli sucli other breth-
ren as tht^y may admit. The objects of such meetings shall be for tlie advancement
of the cause of Christ and of Baptist principles and doctrines.

WILLIAM TOLI.ESON.

This brother has fallen. He was about seventy-seven years of age at his death, which
occurred in September 1889. He had bi^en a Baptist about thirty years; he was unpre-
tentious and unassuming, but always aboiuiding strong in the faitli he professed. He

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died peicefull.'^^nd left bright evidences of his acceptance, through the merits of Jesus,
in whom he often expressed his faitli in his last hours. Therefore

Resolwd, That in his death this Association and the Baptist cause has lost a strong
support.

nUCHANAN ciiuucn.

WiiKitF^As, information has reached tliis body, that Buchanan Churcli, a member of
this Association, has attempted by its own resolution to disband. \Vc believe said
church is in error in this, and that such acts are conti-ary to the teachings of the Scrip-
ture, and to Baptist usage and custom. Therefore

Resolved, That J. C. Jackson, C. Taliaferro, A. Wlllingham and W. J. James are re-
quested to visit said church, and advise with them, and if necessary assist in the disso-
lution of said church according to Baptist usage and custom.

RESOLUTION OF THANKS.

Refinlcrd, That the thanks of this body are hereby tendered to the friends of this
community for their hospitality, kindness and welcome to us during this session.

j5ar^n3.3>|:>owdin-g' .S^^Wo-r,

TriE IIarmony Baptist Association, to the Associations with whom we correspond:
Deaii Bretiiuen: Our present session has been characterized by harmonyand a
desire to promote the great Baptist cause. We cordially invite you to meet with us in
our next session, to be held at Providence Church, Haralson County, Ga., four miles
south of Tallapoosa, oil Friday before the first Sabbath in October, 1800.

Come, and be with us, and let us keep up this Christian correspondence.

Yours in Christ. W. J. James, Chairman.

Minutes approved.

F. LINDSEY, Moderator.
T. J. BURTON, Ci.ERK.

jdkuT<ih<^& h\^ S)i^'n<^.

FIRST.

Ai, Bethsaida, Concord, Edwardsville, Harmony GrovB, Hopewell, Mt. Olive, Mt.
Bethel, New Bethel, Pine Grove, Shoal Creek, Pilgrims' Rest.

SECOND.

Bethany, Buchanan, Beulab, Mt. Zion, Providence, Poplar Springs, Pleasant Hill,
Tallapoosa.

THIRD.

Camp Creek, Cherry Grove, Harmony, Salem, Shiloh.

Received for Minutes $28 !):>

Received for Missions 87 5,5

Cash on hand 40

Total .$11(5 88

CREDITS.

Paid for printing Minutes $10 (X)

Paid (!lerk for services 12 (»;?

Paid W. B. Crumpton for missions 70 55

Paid Jackson, liindsey, Willingham .and T.aliaferro 8 00

C'ash to balance 40

Total .,. $110 88

GB'M«>m<j€>€> ^ir<i^or\j,

1. Introductory Sermon.

2. Kecess.

'■). Call to order; Singing and Prayer,

4. Call for liCtters from Churches.

r>. Read letters; enroll delegates present,

(i. Elect Moderator, Clerk and Treasurer.

NEW OKGANIZATION.

1. Call for Petionary Letters.

2. Appoint Committens:

1. On Preaching.

2. On Missions.

:>. On Sabbath Schools.

4. On Requests.

5, On Finance.

('). On Correspondence.
8. Invite Visiting Brethren of our order to seats, to be renewed at each sitting.

4. Recieve and welcome Correspondents; call to be renewed at each sitting.

5. Appoint Correspondents.

0. Hear and dispose of Reports of Committees.

7. Hear Motions and Resolutions.

8. Appoint time and place of next session.

0. Ai-range for printing and distribution of Minutes.

10. Revise Roll of Delegates.

11. Read and Approve Minutes.

12. Adjourn.

Burrow, J. J., Oak Level, Ala.
Cheatwood, B. A., Edwardsvillo, Ala.
Crider, John, Zidonia, Ala.
Garntr, T. J., Edwardsville, Ala.
Garner, J. C, Edwardsville, Ala.
Jackson, J. C, Tallapoosa, Ga.
Lindsey, F., Poplar Springs, Ga.
Mize, M. v.. Poplar Springs, Ga.
Newell, J. R., Edwardsville, Ala.
Taliaferro, Charles, Tallapoosa, Ga.
Willingham, A., Tallapoosa, Ga.
Walker, J. D., Bells Mill, Ala.

Dodd, W. A., Kemps Creek, Ala.

Davidson, W. F., •

Hudgens, W. A., Oak Level, Ala.
Roberts, W. C, Oak Level, Ala.
Robertson, R., Newsville, Ga.
Rowe, B. P., Little Creek, Ga.
Thackerson, G. R., EsomHill, Ga.
Thackerson, T. H. P., Esom Hill, Ga,
Willingham, M. J., Tallapoosa, Ga.
N. B. Cleiks of r-.hurches are requested to give names of ministers and their ad-
dress; also, pastors and clerks and their address let irenithters. — [Clerk.

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