UNION HOPE MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH
Tate Township, Scott County, Arkansas
Church Minutes
Book 3, August 1949 - July 1952 & October 1925 - February 1949
Transcribed by Delaine Edwards
AVAILABLE THROUGH THE COURTESY OF THE THURMAN BRIGANCE FAMILY.

You may contact Tony Preston or Richea Brigance who are both very knowledgable about most of the people mentioned in these records.

Note: Some punctuation added & spelling corrected in the interest of clarity. Spelling of names was not corrected.

[Page 1]
Minutes for August 28
We the Missionary Baptist Church met Sunday morning. Preaching by our pastor Brother Tom Finney.
Order of Business
Brother Tom Finney acting Moderator
1st Minutes of last meeting called for. Minutes not present.
2nd Request from Brother and Sister E.M. Smith for a letter of dismissal from the Church so they could join the Church at [blank space] Texas, request granted.
3rd Motion and Second to adjourn conference. Motion carried.
T.M. Finney, Mod.
James A. Gill, Acting Church Clerk

[Page 2]
Minutes for Sept. 4, 1949
We the Missionary Baptist Church met Sunday morning Sept. 4, 1949 after services by Brother Othal Looper at the close of a weeks meeting.
Brother Tom Finney acting moderator.
Order of Business
1st Doors of Church opened. Sister C.G. Hinkle came forward for membership on promise of letter. Motion and Second that she be received on reception of letter from her home Church. Motion carried.
Sister Hinkle given right hand of Christian and Church fellowship.
2nd Free Will offering taken amounting to $18.00
[Page 3] Continued from Page 2
3rd Paid Brother Looper and Brother Finney $35.00 each for services in meeting.
4th Motion and Second that we adjourn until next Church date. Motion carried.
T.M. Finney, Moderator
James A. Gill, Acting Church Clerk

[Page 4]
We the Missionary Baptist Church of Tate (Union Hope) met Sept. 11, 1949. After preaching by our pastor brother T.M. Finney we went into conference, Brother W.A. Brigance acting as our Moderator.
Order of Business
1st Brother T.M. Finney nominated for pastor. Voting was done by balloting. Brother Finney was unanimously elected to be our pastor.
2nd Brother James A. Gill and Brother William Brigance were nominated for Church Clerk and Treasury. The vote was taken by balloting. James A. Gill receiving seven votes and Brother William Brigance receiving four votes. Continued on back of page.
[Page 5]
James A. Gill declared Church Clerk and Treasury. [sic: Treasurer]
3rd Election of Messengers to Association. Nomination of Brother Arbert Gill, William Brigance and Brother Leo Chancelor. Motion and Second that nominations cease. Motion carried. The three above named Brethren declared Messengers to the association.
Alternates nominated were Brother W.A. Brigance and Sisters Veva Brigance, Emma Preston and Jewell McCoy. Motion and Second that nominations cease. Motion carried.
The last three sisters named received high votes and were declared alternates to the association to meet with the Poteau Baptist Church at Winfield, Arkansas, Sept. 29 and 30th. Continued
[Page 6] Continued from Page 5
4th Reading of the Associational letter. Motion made and Seconded that associational letter be approved after clerk had added names and secured more information for letter. Motion carried.
5th Motion made and seconded that we adjourn until next meeting date. Motion carried.
Brother W.A. Brigance, Moderator
James A. Gill, Church Clerk

[Page 7]
We the Union Hope Missionary Baptist Church of Tate Arkansas met in conference on Sept. 25, 1949, Brother T.M. Finney acting Moderator.
Order of Business
Call for minutes of last meeting. Minutes not being present we went into discussion of new business. New business being call for Church letter by Brother J.C. Collins. Motion made, seconded that the Church grant brother Collins request. Motion carried.
2nd Read a letter from the Baptist Church at Premont Texas recommending Sister C.G. Hinkle to our fellowship. Conference adjourned after which we enjoyed a good sermon by our pastor Brother T.M. Finney.
T.M. Finney, Moderator
James A. Gill, Church Clerk

[Page 8]
We the Union Hope Missionary Baptist Church of Tate Arkansas met after Sunday School on November 27. Brother T.M. Finney Acting Moderator.
Order of Business
Call for minutes of last meeting. Minutes read and approved. Call for new business. No new business. Conference adjourned until next meeting after which we heard a good sermon by our pastor Brother T.M. Finney.
T.M. Finney, Moderator
James A. Gill, Church Clerk

[Page 9]
We the Union Hope Baptist Church of Tate Arkansas met after Sunday School on December 18th. Brother T.M. Finney Acting Moderator.
Order of Business
1 Call for minutes of last meeting. Minutes read and approved. Call for new business. No new business. Conference adjourned until next meeting after which we heard a good sermon by our pastor, Brother T.M. Finney. Subject Security of The Believer.
Rev. T.M. Finney, Moderator
James A. Gill, Church Clerk

[Page 10]
We the Union Hope Baptist Church of Tate Arkansas met after Sunday School on the ninth of April 1950. Rev. T.M. Finney Acting Moderator.
Order of Business
1 Call for minutes of last meeting, Minutes read and approved.
2 Call for new business. Motion made to take up special collection for installation of lights. Motion carried. Collection taken which netted eight dollars and fifty cents ($8.50.) Sunday School agreed to pay Ten dollars ($10.00) which was enough to pay the bill. Conference was adjourned until next meeting after which Brother Finney preached a good sermon.
Rev. T.M. Finney, Moderator
James A. Gill, Church Clerk

[Page 11]
The Union Hope Baptist Church of Tate Arkansas met in Conference after Sunday School on Sunday June 11 1950. Rev. T.M. Finney acting moderator.
Order of Business
1 Call for minutes. Minutes read and approved.
2 Call for new business
Mrs. Jewell McCoy called for her church Letter so she could join the Pilot View Church. Letter granted.
Mrs. H.M. Mooneham asked for her letter. Letter granted.
As there was no other business conference was adjourned until next second Sunday.
Rev. T.M. Finney, Moderator
James A. Gill, Church Clerk

[Page 12]
The Union Hope Baptist Church of Tate Arkansas met in conference on July 27, 1950. Rev. T.M. Finney acting Moderator.
First Business
Minutes of last meeting read and approved.
Second Business
Brother and Sister Leo Chancelor called for letter of recommendation so they could join the church at Davenport, Florida. Motion made and Seconded that their request be granted. Motion carried.
Third Business
Doors of Church opened and Bobby Morris came forward as candidate for Baptism. He was given the right hand of Christian fellowship. (continued on page 13)
[Page 13]
Conference continued until end of revival meeting to take care of any business which might come before it.

July 28, 1950
Doors of Church opened and Brother and Sister Emmit Jefferis, Dean Jeffris and Arnold Brigance came forth as candidates for Baptism and Church membership. Motion made and Seconded that they be accepted into the Church after Baptism. They were given the right hand of Christian fellowship.

July 29, 1950
Doors of Church opened and Brother Thurman Brigance and wife Elsie Brigance and Mrs. Daymon Bryant came forth as candidates for Baptism and Church membership. [Page 14] Motion made and Seconded that they be accepted into the Church after Baptism. Motion carried. Dinner was served at the Church after which we had services at the Church and a free will offering was taken to pay the expenses of the meeting. Collection of $13.95 was taken which with other gifts made a Total of $57.95 which was given to the Pastor and Brother Harmon Allen for their services in the meeting. After which we retired to the creek where the Ordinance of Baptism and the right hand of Christian and Church fellowship was given to the following candidates
[Page 15]
Mr. Emmit Jefferis, Mrs. Emmit Jefferis, Mr. Thurman Brigance, Mrs. Thurman Brigance, Mrs. Daymon Bryant, Dean Jefferis, Arnold Brigance.
Conference closed until next meeting date.
Rev. T.M. Finney, Moderator
James A. Gill, Church Clerk

[Page 16]
The Union Hope Baptist Church of Tate Arkansas met in conference on August 13, Brother Tom Finney acting as moderator.
Order of Business
1 Minutes of last meeting read and approved.
There being no other business, conference was adjourned until the second Sunday in September.
Rev. T.M. Finney, Moderator
James A. Gill, Church Clerk

[Page 17]
The Union Hope Baptist Church of Tate Arkansas met in conference on Sept. 10, 1950, Rev. T.M. Finney acting Moderator. Prayer by Bro. Finney.
Order of business
1 Minutes of last meeting read and approved.
2nd Business
Discussion on election
Motion made and seconded that we postpone the election until next Sunday. Motion carried.
Conference was adjourned until next Sunday.
James A. Gill, Church Clerk
Rev. T.M. Finney, Moderator

[Page 18]
The Union Hope Baptist Church of Tate Arkansas met in conference on Sept. 17th 1950, Brother W.A. Brigance acting as our Moderator.
Order of Business
Minutes of last meeting read and approved.
2nd Business Nomination of Pastor. Brother T.M. Finney and Brother Harmon Allen were nominated. Brother Finney received 14 votes. Brother Allen received one vote. Brother Finney declared our Pastor for next year.
3rd Business Nomination of Clerk and Treasury. Arbert Gill and William Brigance being nominated. Arbert Gill received 10 votes, William Brigance received 5 votes. Arbert Gill declared Clerk and Treasurer for [Page 19] coming year.
4th Business Electing Messengers to association. Brother Russell Dunham, Brother Emmit Jefferis and Arbert Gill were elected as messengers to the Association and Brother William Brigance, Sister Emmit Jefferis and Brother Thurman Brigance were elected as alternates.
There being no other business Conference was adjourned with prayer by Arbert Gill.
Brother W.A. Brigance, Moderator
James A. Gill, Church Clerk

Note: Pages unnumbered; I�ve added numbers for clarity.

[Page 20]
The Union Hope Baptist Church of Tate Arkansas met in conference on March 25, 1951 to transact the following business.
First to decide on a preacher to help our Pastor hold a revival meeting. Motion and second that we get brother Harmon Allen to help hold the revival meeting. Vote taken and everyone voted yes.
Second business. Church Clerk notified to write letter to Brother Allen. Also notified to write letter to Brother Doc Boggs inviting him to preach in our Church at his convenience. Both letters written and dispatched.
Rev. Tom Finney, Moderator
James A. Gill, Church Clerk

[Page 21]
The Union Hope Baptist Church met in Conference on April 1, 1951. Reading of minutes of last meeting. We discussed the question of our revival meeting. Having no word from Brother Harmon Allen whom we had invited to preach for us we decided to wait until we heard from him before doing anything further about the meeting. There being no other business we adjourned until next meeting day.
Rev. T.M. Finney, Moderator
James A. Gill, Church Clerk

[Page 22] The Union Hope Baptist Church met in conference to open the doors of the church for new members. Miss Wilma Joe Gill and Miss Ada Modglin came forward as candidates for baptism. Motion made and second[ed] that they be accepted into the Church after Baptism.
(Mrs.) Elsie Brigance, Church Clerk
Rev. T.M. Finney, Moderator

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[Page 24]
Sept. 23, 1951
The Union Hope Baptist Church met in conference for the purpose of electing delegates to the Buckner Association convention at the Baptist Church at Waldron. Mr. and Mrs. W.B. Brigance and Mrs. Emma Preston were elected as delegates, Mr. and Mrs. Thurman Brigance and Miss Alma Modglin were elected as alternates.
The Church voted to send $12.00 a year for foreign missionary work.
(Mrs.) Elsie Brigance, Church Clerk
Rev. T.M. Finney, Moderator

[Page 25]
Oct. 7, 1951 The Union Hope Baptist Church met in conference for the purpose of calling a pastor for the coming year. W.A. Brigance acted as moderator. Bro. T.M. Finney was elected as pastor for the coming year.
Mr. J.E. Tucker called for letter of dismissal to join church at Mixon. Motion made and seconded that we grant his letter dismissing him from this church.
W.A. Brigance, Moderator
Elsie Brigance, Church Clerk

[Page 26]
Oct. 21 The Union Hope Baptist Church met in conference for the purpose of attending to any business that might come before the church. There being no business to attend to, conference adjourned.
Elsie Brigance, Church Clerk
Rev. T.M. Finney, Moderator

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Dec. 23, 1951

The Union Hope Baptist Church met in conference to attend to any business that might come before the church. Minutes of last meeting read and approved. There being no business to attend to conference adjourned.
Elsie Brigance, Church Clerk
Rev. T.M. Finney, Moderator

[Page 28]
Jan. 27, 1951 The Union Hope Baptist Church met in conference to attend to any business that might come before the church. Minutes of last meeting read and approved. There being no business to attend to conference adjourned.
Elsie Brigance, Church Clerk
Rev. T.M. Finney, Moderator

[Page 29]
March 23, 1952
The Union Hope Baptist Church met in conference to attend to any business that might come before the church. Bro. Finney asked us to be thinking about the revival.
There being no business to attend to conference adjourned.
Rev. T.M. Finney, Moderator
Elsie Brigance, Church Clerk

[Page 30]
April 13, 1952
The Union Hope Baptist Church met in conference for the purpose of attending to any business that might come before the church. Bro. Finney again asked us to be thinking about a preacher to hold the revival. There being no business to attend to conference adjourned.
Elsie Brigance, Church Clerk
Rev. T.M. Finney, Moderator

[Page 31]
May 25, 1952 The Union Hope Baptist Church met in conference to attend to any business that might come before the church.
Motion was made by W.A. Brigance, seconded by Russell Dunham that we get in touch with Bro. Othal Looper to see if he could hold our revival.
There being no further business to attend to conference adjourned.
Elsie Brigance, Church Clerk
Rev. T.M. Finney, Moderator

[Page 32]
July 13, 1952
The Union Hope Baptist Church met in conference to attend to any business that might come before the church.
Minutes of last meeting read and approved. There being no business to attend to conference adjourned.
Elsie Brigance, Church Clerk
Rev. T.M. Finney, Moderator

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Page used for figuring; not transcribed here.
[Page 34]
Tate Sunday School
Our Sunday school was call[ed] to order by our Supt.
Song: 132 & 122 Prayer led by A[faded � illegible]
Pres. Chpt? Col.
William Brigance 1 12 22 $1.17
Viva � 2 7 70 .25 Emma Prestone 3 9 38 They gave their coll. Bro. Finney
Bro. W.C. Brigance 4 7 1 $.10
Total Pres. 35
Total Chpt 71
Total Coll. $1.52
Birthday Coll. .63
$2.15
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Leon Chancelor $1.00
Mrs. Preston .50
Thurman B. 1.00
Mr. & Mrs. Jonas 2.00
Russ Dunham 3.00
Special Col. 10.78

Thurman 1.00
Russ 1.00
Mrs. Brigance 1.00
Mrs. McCoy 1.00
Mrs. Hinkle 5.00
Col. 7.28

Mrs. B. 1.00
Bro. F. 1.00
Thurman Brigance 1.00
Brother Finney .50
Special light col 8.50

Mr. Brigance July 9 $10.00
J.A. Gill � � 1.00
Mr. W.A. Brigance 3.06
4.00
[Page 36]
Book Cover
[Page 37]
Union Hope Church Book
October 12, 1925
Day of Meeting
On the second Sat. & Sun. in each month
[Page 38 Blank]
Printed title page of book:
Church Roll
Alphabetically Arranged
And
Record Book
The Judson Press
Philadelphia
Boston Seattle Chicago Los Angeles
New York Kansas City Toronto
Order from the Nearest House
[Page 40 Blank]
[Page 41]
Printed:
Articles of Faith
I. We believe that the Holy Bible, written by men divinely inspired, and full of unmixed truth, is a perfect rule of faith and practice.
II. We believe in one God�Father, Son and Holy Ghost.
III. We believe that man, once holy, fell by voluntary transgression from that happy state, and is now utterly devoid of holiness.
IV. We believe that sinners are saved by grace alone.
V. We believe that men are justified by faith in the Lord Jesus Christ.
VI. We believe that salvation is free to all who will accept the Gospel.
VII. We believe that, except as a man be renewed by the Holy Spirit, he is not qualified or prepared for the kingdom of Christ on earth, or to enjoy his glory hereafter.
VIII. We believe that repentance toward God and faith in the Lord Jesus Christ are the duties of every one who hears the Gospel.
IX. We believe that election is the eternal purpose of God, by which he graciously regenerates, sanctifies and saves sinners.
X. We believe that sanctification, begun in regeneration, and ever progressive, is the process by which we are made to partake of God�s holiness.
XI. We believe in the preservation of the saints; that they are kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation.
XII. We believe that God�s law is the only, the eternal and unchangeable, rule of His church and moral government.
XIII. We believe that a church of Christ is a congregation of baptized believers, united in the faith and fellowship of the Gospel, observing the ordinances and obeying the laws of Christ, and that its officers are pastors and deacons.
XIV. We believe that Christian baptism is the immersion of a believer, in water, by a properly qualified administrator, into the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.
XV. We believe that only such as have been properly baptized and received into the fellowship of a regularly organized Baptist Church should partake of the Lord�s Supper.
XVI. We believe that the Lord�s day or Christian Sabbath should be devoutly observed and sacredly devoted to religious services.
XVII. We believe that civil government is of divine appointment, and that the governors of States and nations should be obeyed, when the laws they seek to enforce are not in conflict with the Gospel.
XVIII. We believe in the future resurrection of the dead.
XIX. We believe in the final judgment; and that, in that day, the righteous and wicked will be separated forever.
XX. We believe that the righteous will be made happy forever in heaven, and the wicked miserable forever in hell.
[Page 42]
Printed:
Church Covenant
Having been led, as we believe, by the Spirit of God to receive the Lord Jesus Christ as our Saviour, and on the profession of our faith, having been baptized in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost, we do now in the presence of God, angels, and this assembly, most solemnly and joyfully enter into covenant with one another, as one body in Christ.
We engage therefore, by the aid of the Holy Spirit, to walk together in Christian love; to strive for the advancement of this Church in knowledge, holiness, and comfort; to promote its prosperity and spirituality; to sustain its worship, ordinances, discipline and doctrines; to contribute, cheerfully and regularly to the support of the ministry, the expenses of the Church and the relief of the poor, and the spread of the Gospel through all nations.
We also engage to maintain family and secret devotions; to religiously educate our children; to seek the salvation of our kindred and acquaintances; to walk circumspectly in the world; to be just in our dealings, faithful in our engagements, and exemplary in our deportment; to avoid all tattling, backbiting and excessive anger; to obstain from the sale and use of intoxicating drinks as a beverage, and to be zealous in our efforts to advance the kingdom of our Saviour.
We further engage to watch over one another in brotherly love; to remember each other in prayer; to aid each other in sickness and distress; to cultivate Christian sympathy in feeling and courtesy of speech; to be slow to take offense, but always ready for reconciliation, and mindful of the rules of our Saviour to secure it without delay.
We moreover engage that when we remove from this place we will, as soon as possible, unite with some other church, where we can carry out the spirit of this covenant and the principles of God�s word.
This is the Church Covenant taken from Pendleton�s �Church Manual.�
Rules of Order
I. The pastor, or in his absence any member appointed, shall act as Moderator of all business [cut off]ings of the church.
II. It shall be the duty of the Moderator to [cut off] order; and in case the Church is equally divided [cut off] any question, he shall give the casting vote.
III. The meeting shall be opened and closed with prayer.
IV. The order of business shall be:
1. Reading of minutes of previous meeting.
2. The reception of member by experience or letter.
3. Granting letters of dismission.
4. Reports of committees.
5. Unfinished business.
6. New or miscellaneous business.
V. A motion before the church must be disposed of before another motion can be entertained, unless the motion be to amend, postpone, adjourn, or call [cut off] the previous question.
VI. The Moderator may speak on any question by calling on any brother to preside in his place.
VII. Every member who speaks shall rise [cut off] first address the Moderator.
VIII. The Church in conference shall entertain no proposition which has not been presented on motion of one member and seconded by another.
IX. On any point of order a member may appeal from the Moderator to the church, whose decision shall be final.
X. All questions, except that on reception of members, shall be decided by the vote of a majority.

[Page 43]
List of Member of Union Hope Church 10-10-25.
Names How and When Received How and When Dismissed REMARKS
T.H. Musgrove Death
J.A. Davis By statement Death
W.A. Brigance Death 1970
H.J. Browning Death 9-24-33
Jack Brigance Experience
J.G. Wilson Excused[?]
J.D. King
W.R. Lasiter
T.E. Taylor By letter April 9
C.A. Franks
John Shackelford
M.A.Boggs By Baptism By letter Sep 7 1940
Claud Brigance " " By letter Sep 8 1940
Boyd Sykes " "
Leo Chancelor " " By letter April 9
Edgar Taylor " " By letter Sep 10 1937
John Sykes " "
Eld. J.L. Sykes By letter By letter Sept 1929
Jimmie Austin By Baptism Death 1951[?]
Bennie Brigance " " By letter Sep 8 1940
Osvill Largent " " By letter July 11
W.N. Scroggins " " By letter July 8 1934
Henry Chancelor " "
Luther Parrott " "
Andrew Sykes " " By letter June 1930
Verdell Williams " "
Dowell Williams " " By letter July 7 1957
Nolen Mott " "
Robert Sykes Dismissed
[Page 44]
1 Ollie Brigance
2 L.E. Yocum Death June 20, 1950[?]
3 Louisa Johnson Dismissed
4 T.E. Musgrove
5E.E. Wagoner
6 Clementine Davis
7 Maud Browning By letter June 12 1932
8 Dee Musgrove Dismissed
9 Ethel Coburn
10 Jennie Smith
11 Susie Mott By death
12 Ada Brigance Dismissed
13 Beulah Scroggins By letter July 11 1937
14 Nora Jones Dismissed
15 Addie Shackleford Dismissed
16 Sis Lasiter By letter
17 Ida Chancelor By Baptism By letter July 8 1934
18 Zela Lawson " "
19 Jewel Parrott " "
20 Nona Smith " "
21 Leacy Brigance " "
22 Lucy Brigance " " Letter Aug 15 1938
23 Ira Chancelor " " By letter April 12, 39 Expired 1959[?]
24 Katherine Fain " "
25 Julie Fain " "
26 Carmon Largent " " Dismissed
27 Dean Lasiter " "
28 Allie Hurt " " By letter Sep 8 1940
29 Florence Fain " "
[Page 45]
30 Mrs. J.L. Sykes By letter By letter Sept 1929
31 Mrs. Allen Yates By Baptism
32 Elsie Yates " "
33 Elsie Brigance " "
34 Cecil Lawson " "
35 Hazel Sykes " " By letter Nov 22 1931
36 Luanna Austin " "
37 Gerti Musgrove " " By letter July 15 1940
38 Pearl Taylor By letter Expired 1969
39 Mary Sykes By Baptism Death
40 Gracie Scott " "
41 Leaner Mott " " Death
42 Polena Mott " "
43 Mamie Boggs " " Death
44 Rosie Suits " "
45 Mrs. J.E. Halford " " By letter June 1931
46 F.F. Phillips
47 Gladys Baggs By Baptism By letter Sep 8 1940
48 Mrs. Henry Smith " "
49 Gladys Musgrove " " By letter
50 Mrs. John Shepherd By letter By letter Dec 1929
51 Orbery Halford By Baptism By letter June 1931
52 Choc. Gooden " "
53 Norman Holdcraft " " By let. Aug 5 1938
54 Emjo Griner By Baptism By letter June 1930
55 Allie Griner " " By letter June 1930
56 Emma Preston " "
57 Ada Preston " " By death
58 Mr. Henry Smith " "
[Page 46]
List of Members of [Blank] Church [Undated]
Names How and When Received How and When Dismissed REMARKS
Clarabell Willson
Mrs. F.L. Slaughter By letter Oct 18 1931 By letter March 1932
Beryl Slaughter By letter Oct 18 1931 By letter March 1932
Mr. F.L. Slaughter By letter Oct 18 1931 By letter March 1932
Miss Beatrice Slaughter By letter Oct 18 1931 By leter Nov 11 1934
Mrs. Dollie Casity By Baptism 1932
Miss Pansy Taylor By Baptism 1932 By letter 1937
Miss Helen Scroggins By Baptism 1932 By letter July 11 1937 Miss Marie Scroggins By Baptism 1932 " " " " "
Mr. J.E. Tucker By letter Oct 27 1951 Expired 1960
Miss Janeta Preston By Baptism June 1932
Mr. Carl Allen By letter July 1932 By letter Aug 1933
Miss Dorthy Slaughter By letter Oct 10 1932 By letter to Mansfield
Mr. A.J. Sykes By letter Aug 1932
Mr. J.L. Fleece By letter Aug 1935 By letter March 8 1936
Mrs. Esha Fleece " " Aug 1935 " " March 8 1936
Mr. W.C. Fleece " " Aug 1935 " " March 8 1936
Mr. J.H. Chancellor By letter Aug 1935
Mrs. Ida Chancellor By letter Aug 1935
Mrs. W.C. Boggs By Baptism 1936
Mr. A.G. Boggs By Baptism 1936
Mrs. Ruby Boggs By Baptism 1936
Mr. Earl Luther By Baptism 1936
Mr. Larnce Luther By Baptism 1936
Miss Bertha Luther By Baptism 1936 By letter Jan 1942
Miss Vivin McCoy By Baptism 1936
Mr. Jess Arwood By Baptism 1936
Mrs. Jewell McCoy By Statement
[Page 47]
Men List of Members of [Blank] Church, 1936
Names How and When Received How and When Dismissed REMARKS
Mr. Hubert [faded out]
Mrs. Mable [faded out]
Mrs. Lora Stokes By letter Dec 1940
Miss [faded out] By letter Aug 1942
[faded out] By letter Aug 1942
Mrs. Ida Chancelor By letter Aug 19 1942
Miss [faded out] Preston
Miss Marie Scroggins By letter July 11 1937
Miss Helen Scroggins By letter July 11 1937
Miss [faded out]
Mr. Henry Smith
Mrs. Ada [faded out] By death Feb 16 1937
Mrs. Emma Preston
Miss Gladys Musgrove Baptism By letter May 1940
Mrs. Henry Smith
Miss Elsie Brigance
Mr. W.A. Brigance
Mrs. Ollie Brigance
Mr. Bennie Brigance By letter 1940
Mr. W.N. Scroggins By letter July 11 1937
Mrs. Beula Scroggins By letter July 11 1937
Miss Leacy Brigance
Miss Ruth Arwood
Mr. Robert Stokes
Mrs. W.C. Boggs
Mr. A.G. Boggs
Mrs. Ruby Boggs
Mr. Earl Luther
Mr. Larnce Luther
[Page 48]
Miss Bertha Luther By letter
Miss Vivin McCoy
Mrs. Jewell McCoy
Mr. Jess Arwood
Miss Veva Groves By Baptism Aug 15 1937
Miss Thelma Smith Baptism Aug 15 1937 By letter Feb 24 1946
Mr. William Brigance " "
Mr. John Suits " "
Mr. Shirley Stokes " "
Mr. J.C. Collins By baptism Sep 8 1940 By Letter
Mr. Rubin Alford " " By letter Sep 1940
Mr. Newt Hurt " "
Mr. Russell Dunham " " Expired
Mrs. Verda Dunham " "
Mrs. Ora Ketchum By letter Aug 17 1941
Mr. Aubert Gill By letter Oct 1941
Mr. Bill Walker By Baptism Aug 1943
Mrs. Fern Walker By Baptism Aug 1943
Bill Arwood " " " "
Mr. Leo Chancellor By letter Dec 1943
Mrs. Ira Chancellor By letter Dec 1943
[Page 49]
List of Members of [Blank] Church [Undated]
Names How and When Received How and When Dismissed REMARKS
Mr. Jay G. Brigance Baptism Aug 5 1956
Mr. Jerry Don Gill Baptism Aug 5 1956 Letter Feb 1974
Mrs. J.D. Sittlington Baptism Aug 5 1956
Miss Melba Sittlington Baptism Aug 5 1956
Miss Louise Sittlington Baptism Aug 5 1956 Married Glen Boggs
Miss Kaye Lynn Dunham Baptism June 22 1958
Miss Yvonne Preston Baptism June 22 1958 1969 Joined Freewill
Mr. Jem Foster Baptism June 21 1964 Expired 1979
Joe Bill Foster Baptism June 21 1964
Mrs. Rosie Suits Foster
Dayton A. Martin By letter Aug 5 1964 1967 Joined Freewill
Rev. Derald D. Preston By letter Sept 27 1964
Miss Barbara Preston By letter Sept 27 1964 By letter 12-10-79 Married Bobby Templeman
Miss Debra Preston By letter Sept 27 1964 Married Larry Porter
Mrs. Arlene Boersma By letter Dec 16 1964
Mr. Joey Boersma By letter Dec 16 1964
Juanita Smith By letter June 1966 Married J.W. Winters
T.K. Muskgrove Reinstated June 1948 Expired Dec 1971
Mrs. Lou Nell Evans Letter 1971
Rev. W.H. Evans Letter 1971
Mrs. Vera Evans Baptism 1972
Mrs. Lenora Pica Baptism 1972
Clyde A. Dickason Letter 1972
Avis Dickason Letter 1972
Denise Dickason Letter 1972
David Dickason Letter 1972
Mr. Donnie Evans Statement 1973
Mrs. Linda Powell Evans Letter 1973
[Page 50]
List of Members of Oct. 1943, Union Hope Church
Names How and When Received How and When Dismissed REMARKS
Mr. Hubert Lacy
Mrs. Maybell Lacy
Juaneta Preston By letter 1960
Clarabell Wilson
Mr. Henry Smith By Baptism By letter Feb 24 1946
Mrs. Emma Preston By letter July 1976 Joined Long Ridge Church
Mrs. Henry Smith By Baptism By letter Feb 24 1946
Elsie Brigance By Baptism By letter Feb 3 1946
Mr. W.A. Brigance Expired Jan 1 1970 1
Mrs. Ollie Brigance Expired Feb 8 1966 1
Leacy Brigance 1
Ruth Arewood
Mr. Robert Stokes Expired
Mrs. W.C. Boggs Expired 1
Mrs. Ruby Boggs By letter Oct 25 1959
Mr. A.G. Boggs By letter Oct 25 1959
Earl Luther
Lawrence Luther
Vivian McCoy 1
Mrs. Jewel McCoy By letter June 11 1950 1
Jess Arewood
Veva Groves 1
Thelma Smith By Baptism By letter Feb 24 1946
William Brigance 1
John Suits
Shirley Stokes
Mr. J.C. Collins By letter Sept 25 1949
Newt Hurt By Baptism By letter Feb 3 1946
Russell Dunham Expired 1
[Page 51]
List of Members of [Blank] Church [Undated] Probably a continuation of the above
Names How and When Received How and When Dismissed REMARKS
Verda Dunham
Mrs. Ora Ketchum
Arbert Gill 1
Mr. Bill Walker By Baptism Died
Mrs. Fern Walker By Baptism By letter Feb 23 1948
Bill Arewood
Mr. Leo Chancellor Expired Aug 1958 1
Ira Chancellor Expired 1969 1
Alice Garman 1
Alma Modglin 1
Mrs. O. Harrow By letter 1947
Mr. E.M. Smith Expired 1
Mrs. E.M. Smith 1
Mrs. C.G. Hinkle By letter Sept 25 1949 Expired Nov 1975
Mr. Emmit Jefferis Baptism July 29 1950 By letter 1960
Mrs. Emmit Jefferis " " " " " " 1960
Dean Jefferis " " " "
Mr. Thurman Brigance " " "
Mrs. Thurman Brigance " " "
Arnold Brigance " " "
Mrs. Daymon Bryant " " " By letter Nov 8 1953
Miss Wilma Joe Gill Baptism Sept 23 1951 By letter June 1964
Miss Ida Modglin Baptism Sept 23 1951
Miss Artilla Modglin Baptism Aug 17 1952
Miss Alpha Modglin Baptism Aug 17 1952
Miss Lillie Dunham Baptism 1954
Miss Lenora Brigance Baptism 1954 Married Dale Caldwell
Miss Mary Ann Gill Baptism 1954 By letter June 1964
Miss Carolyn Dunham Baptism 1955

[Page 52] Blank
[Page 53] List of Members of [Blank] Church [Undated] Probably a continuation of the above
Names How and When Received How and When Dismissed REMARKS
Paula Brock Evans By Statement June 1974 Void
Darrell Wayne Evans By letter June 1974 Void
Jane Marie Brigance Baptism June 1975
Darrell Wayne Evans Baptism June 1975 Void
Becky Joyce Baker Baptism June 1975
Vonda Kay Baker Baptism June 1975
Becky Joyce Baker Baptism June 1975 Void
Mrs. Brenda Joyce Baker Letter June 1975
Miss Shelley Jane Baker Letter June 1975
Ronnie Glen Evans Letter June 1975 Letter 12-10-79 Deacon
Mrs. Linda Sue Evans Letter June 1975 Letter 12-10-79
Ronnie Evans, Jr. Letter June 1975 Letter 12-10-79
Kristy Kay Evans Letter June 1975 Letter 12-10-79
Shaney Eliose Brigance Baptism July 17 1977
Mrs. Lucy Shook Letter 9-4-1977
Mr. James Shook Letter 9-4-1977
Shirley Marie Preston Baptism July 23 1978
Gregory Lee Evans Baptism 1979
Judy Darnell Evans Baptism 1979
Harold Lee Evans Letter 5-18-1980
Darrell Wayne Evans Baptism 1980
Becky Joyce Baker Baptism 1980
Brenda Joyce Baker Baptism 1980
Mrs. Paula Evans Baptism 1980
Tonyna Jane Baker Baptism 1980
Nancy Ann Baker Baptism 1980
Jeffrey Dean Shook Baptism 1980

[Page 54]
Minutes for September 1925
We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met at Union Hope on Saturday before the second Sunday in September 1925.
1 Inviting visiting brethren to seat with us in con[cut off]
2 Extending an opportunity for the reception of members
3 Reading Minutes of last meeting � Minutes read and approved with correction.
4 Call for references.
5 " " acknowledgments.
6 " " peace and fellowship of the church.
7 Church Dealing in gospel order.
8 Call for New Business.
9 Motion and second to elect Delegates to the association and call our pastor for the next year and to elect a church clerk. Vote was taken and Brother J.A. Amos was unanimously elected pastor. Brother Claud Brigance was elected church clerk. Brother W.N. Scroggins, Brother Bennie Brigance and Sister Lucy Brigance was elected as Delagates to the association. Brother Claude Brigance and Brother Leo Chancelor was elected as alternates to the association.
9 Call for Unfinished Business.
10 Motion and second to adjourn conference. Motion carried.
J.A. Amos, Moderator
T.E. Taylor, Church Clerk

[Page 55]
Minutes of 1925
Met Sat. before the [second Sunday] in Oct. 1925
1 Inviting visiting brothers to seat with us in church.
2 Extending an opportunity for the reception of members.
3 Reading of last meeting minutes, read and approved.
4 Call for reference.
5 " " acknowledgments.
6 " " peace and fellowship of church.
7 Church dealings in gospel order.
8 New or unfinished Business. The Church Letter to the association was read and approved with the connection of being completed.
9 Call for Miscellaneous Business. Motion and Second that the articles of faith be read to the church once a year. Motion carried. Motion and second that the church covenant be read to the church once a year. Motion carried.
10 Motion to adjourn conference. Motion carried.
J.A. Amos, Mod.
T.E. Taylor, C.C.

[Page 56] Blank
[Page 57]
Minutes of Feb. 1926
We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met Sat. before the Second in Feb. 1926.
1 Inviting visiting brethren to seat with us in counsel.
2 Call for peace and fellowship of the church.
3 " " acknowledgments.
4 New business. Motion and second to have the articles of faith and the church covenant read twice a year.
5 Motion and Second to adjourn conference.
6 of 26 program[?] 1.50
J.A. Amos, Mod.
C.L. Brigance, C.C.

[Page 58]
July 1926
We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met at Union Hope Sat. before second in July 1926.
1 Inviting visiting brethren to seat with us in counsel.
2 New Business
3 Unfinished "
4 Offering opportunity for reception of members.
5 Sunday service at Eleven o'clock and the church taken the Sacraments at the church.
6 Motion and Second to adjourn conference.
J.A. Amos, Mod.
C.L. B., C.C.

[Page 59]
March 1926
We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met at Union Hope Sat. before Second Sunday in March 1926.
1 Invite visiting brethren to seat with us in counsel.
2 New business
3 Unfinished business.
4 Articles of faith and church covenant was read.
5 Motion and Second to adjourn conference.
J.A. Amos
C.L. Brigance, C.C.

[Page 60]
September 1926
We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met at Union Hope Sat. night before second Sunday in Sep. 1926.
1 Inviting visiting brethren to seat with us in council.
2 Reading of the minutes.
3 New or unfinished business.
4 Offering opportunities for membership.
5 Motion to adjourn conference. Motion carried.
J.A. Amos
C.L. Brigance, C.C.

[Page 61]
We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met Sat. before the second Sun. in Aug. 1926.
1st Inviting visiting Brethren to sit with us in council.
2nd Extending an opportunity for the reception of members.
3rd Minutes not present.
4th New business.
5th Sunday's service preaching by our pastor. Service continued the following week. Preaching till Thur. night by Bro. Truet Blackman. An opportunity for the receptions of members was extended and the following came forward as candidates for Baptism.
1. Dowel Williams
2. Nolen Mott
3. Leaner "
4. Polina "
5. Gracie Scott
Preaching Sat. night by Bro. J.B. Johnson. An opportunity was extended for the reception of members. The following came forward: Bro. A.J. Sykes and Verdell Williams. Preaching Sun. at the waters edge by Bro. J.B. Johnson. An opportunity for the reception of members was extended and the following came forward
Robert Sykes
Mary Sykes
After which the candidates were Baptised [Page 62] by our pastor J.A. Amos and given the right hand of Christian fellowship. Motion to grant Sister Ader Brigance, Dee Largent and Carman Largent letters of dismission. Motion carried.
J.A. Amos, Mod.
C.L. Brigance, Clerk

April 1927
We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met Sat. night before Second Sunday in April 1927.
1 Inviting visiting brethren to seat with us in council.
2 New or unfinished business.
3 Reading of the minutes. Minutes not present.
4 Offering opportunity for membership.
5 Motion and Second to adjourn conference. Motion carried.
J.A. Amos, Mod.
Dow Williams, C. Clerk

[Page 63]
We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met on the second Saturday in May in conference and transacted the following business.
1 Inviting visiting brethren to seat with us in conference council.
2 New or unfinished business.
3 Reading the minutes of last conference.
4 Offering opportunity for membership in church.
5 Sunday service, preaching by Reverend J.W. Rollett[?]
Motion and second to adjourn conference. Motion carried.
J.A. Amos, Pastor
Dow Williams, Clerk

[Page 64]
Minutes for July 1927
We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met Saturday night before the second Sunday in July in conference and transacted the following business.
1st Inviting visiting Brethren to sit with us in council.
2nd Extending an opportunity for the reception of members.
3rd Reading the minutes, minutes read and approved.
4th New or unfinished Business.
5th Sunday service at 11 o'clock followed by taking the Church Sacraments.
6th Bro. Bob Sykes called for letter. Motion and second to grant Bro. Bob Sykes's letter, motion carried and the clerk authorized to write letter.
Motion and second to adjourn conference, motion carried.
J.A. Amos, Mod.
Dow Williams, Clerk

[Page 65]
Minutes for Aug. 1927
We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met Saturday night before the second Sunday in August, in conference and transacted the following Business.
1st Inviting visiting Brethren to sit with us in counsel.
2nd Extending an opportunity for the reception of members.
3rd Reading of the minutes, minutes read and approved.
4th New or unfinished business.
5th Sunday services, Sunday School at 9:30, preaching by our Pastor Bro. Amos at 11 o'clock, services continued the following week, an opportunity for the reception of members was extended, but no one came forward, services closed Sunday night August 21.
J.A. Amos, Mod.
Dow Williams, Clerk

[Page 66]
Minutes for Sept. 1927
We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met Saturday night before the second Sunday in Sept. 1927.
1st Inviting visiting Brethren to seat with us in counsel.
2nd Extending an opportunity for the reception of members.
3rd Reading of the Minutes, Minutes read and approved.
4th New or unfinished business. Bro. John Wilson asked for dismission from the church. Motion and second to withdraw church fellowship from Bro. John Wilson. Motion carried.
5th Motion and second to put off church election until next meeting. Motion carried.
6th Motion and second to adjourn conference, motion carried.
J.A. Amos, Mod.
Dow Williams, Clerk

[Page 67]
October 1926
We the Missionary Baptist Church met the Second Sun. in Oct. Pastor being absent Bro. W.N. Scroggins acted as Moderator.
[Page 68]
Minutes for June 1927
We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met the second Saturday in June in conference and transacted the following business.
1 Inviting visiting Brethren to sit with us in counsel.
2 New or unfinished business.
3 Reading the minutes of last conference.
4 Offering opportunity for membership to the Church.
5. Sunday service, preaching by Pastor.
Motion and second to adjourn conference. Motion carried.
J.A. Amos, Moderator
Dow Williams, Clerk

[Page 69]
Minutes for Feb. 1928
We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met on Saturday night before the third Sunday in Feb. 1928. Our Pastor being engaged in a Revival Meeting at Earls Prairie on our regular meeting day, Church Services Saturday night. Services Sunday by our Pastor.
Order of Business
1st Inviting visiting brethren to seat with us in aid and counsel.
2nd Offering an opportunity for the reception of members.
3rd Reading of last meetings minutes. Minutes read and approved.
4th Call for Peace and fellowship of the church.
5th New or Unfinished business.
6th Motion and second to adjourn conference. Motion carried.
J.A. Amos, Mod.
T.E. Taylor, C.C.

[Page 70]
Minutes for Jan. 1928
We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met second Sunday in January 1928. Preaching at 11 o'clock A.M. by our Preacher.
1st Inviting visiting brethren to seat with us in aid and counsel.
2nd Offering an opportunity for membership.
3rd Minutes omitted.
4th Call for Peace and fellowship of the church.
5th Call for acknowledgments.
6th Motion and second to adjourn conference. Motion carried.
J.A. Amos, Mod.
T.E. Taylor, Church Clerk

[Page 71]
Minutes for Aug. 1928
We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met on Sat. night before the third Sun. Aug. 1928.
1 Preaching by our pastor. The meeting continued on during the week till Saturday night extended an opportunity for the reception of members for which the following sisters came forward and was received as candidates for Baptism: Gladis Boggs and sister Mrs. Halford. Sun. preaching by our pastor. Dismissed for to meet at the water edge to attend to the ordinance of Baptism at 3 o'clock. The following sis[ters] Gladis Boggs and Mrs. Hallford were baptized and the church extended the right hand of church fellowship. Preaching Sun. night. Bro. Philips and sister Rosie Suites came forward for membership. Bro. Philips was received on statement and sister Rosie as a candidate for Baptism to be Baptised on the next regular meeting day. Preaching Sun. night and meeting closed.
Bro. J.A. Amos, Mod.
W.A. Brigance, C.C. Pro.

[Page 72]
Minutes for Oct. 1928
We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met on the second Sunday of Oct. 1928 and transacted the following business.
1st Pastor being absent was to elect a Moderator Protem. Bro. W.A. Brigance was elected.
2nd Motion and second to elect Delegates to the Association, and call our Pastor for the next year, and to elect a Church C. Vote was taken and Bro. J.A. Amos was unanimously elected Pastor. Verdell Williams was elected C.C. Bro. Leo Chancellor, Verdell Williams and Allie Hurt[?] was elected as Delegates to the Association.
3rd Called for unfinished Business. Motion and second to adjourn conference, motion carried.
Bro. W.A. Brigance, Mod. Pro.
Verdell Williams, C.C.

[Page 73]
Minutes for Sept. 1928
We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met on Saturday night before the second Sunday in Sept. 1928. Preaching by our Pastor Saturday night and Sunday and after the 11 o'clock service we departed to the waters edge for the ordinance of baptism of Sister Rosie Suits and extended the right hand of Church fellowship.
Bro. J.A. Amos, Mod.
Verdell Williams, C.C.

[Page 74]
Minutes for Dec. 1928
We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met on Saturday night before the second Sunday in Dec. 1928. Church services Saturday night by our Pastor. Church services Sunday by Bro. Tom Finnie. After preaching the church went into conference.
1st Inviting visiting brethren to sit with us in aid and counsel.
2nd Extending an opportunity for the reception of members.
3rd Reading minutes of last meeting. Clerk being absent we had no minutes.
4th Call for reference.
5th " " acknowledgment.
6th " " peace and fellowship of the church.
7th Church dealing in gospel order.
8th Unfinished business.
9th New business. Motion and second to elect another Clerk. Bro. Leo Chancellor was elected.
10th Motion and second to adjourn conference. Motion carried.
Bro. J.A. Amos, Mod.
Leo Chancellor, C.C., Pro.

[Page 75]
Minutes for Nov. 1928
We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met on Saturday night before the second Sunday in Nov. 1928 and transacted the following business.
1st Invited visiting brethren to sit with us in aid and counsel.
2nd Extended an opportunity for the reception of members.
3rd Reading minutes of last meeting. Minutes read and approved with correction.
4th Call for unfinished business.
5th Call for new business.
6th Motion and second to adjourn conference. Motion carried.
Bro. J.A. Amos, Mod.
Verdell Williams, C.C.

[Page 76]
Minutes for May 1929
We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met on Saturday night before the second Sunday in May 1929. Preaching Saturday night by our Pastor. The 11 o'clock services were held at the graveyard Sunday by our Pastor. Also a fine talk by Bro. Berry Taylor. After service the graves were decorated, then we were dismissed by Bro. J.A. Balentine.
Bro. J.A. Amos, Mod.
Leo F. Chancellor, C.C.

[Page 77]
Minutes for June 1929
We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met on Saturday night before the second Sunday in June. Preaching Saturday night and Sunday. After preaching Saturday night the church went into conference and transacted the following business.
1st Inviting visiting brethren to sit with us in aid and counsel.
2nd Extending an opportunity for the reception of members.
3rd Reading minutes of last meeting. Minutes read and approved.
4th Call for unfinished business.
5th Call for new business.
6th Motion and second to adjourn conference, motion carried.
Bro. J.A. Amos, Mod.
Leo F. Chancellor, C.C.

[Page 78]
Minutes for July 1929
We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met on the Saturday night before the second Sunday in July 1929. Preaching Saturday night and Sunday. After preaching the church went into conference and transacted the following business.
1st Inviting visiting brethren to sit with us in aid and counsel.
2nd Extending an opportunity for the reception of members. Sister John Shepherd came forward for memembership and was received on the promise of a letter and the church extended the right hand of church fellowship.
3rd Reading minutes of last meeting. Minutes read and approved.
4th Call for unfinished business.
5th Call for new business. Motion and second to start the meeting on Saturday night before the first Sunday in August. Motion carried.
6th Motion and second to adjourn conference. Motion carried.
Bro. J.A. Amos, Mod.
Leo F. Chancellor, C.C.

[Page 79]
Minutes for August 1929
We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ of Christ met on Saturday night before the first Sunday in August 1929. Preaching by our Pastor. The meeting continued during the week till Tuesday night when they extended [faded] the opportunity for the reception of members for which the following came forward: Bro. Arbery Halford, Bro. Choc. Gooden, Bro. Norman Holdcraft[?], Sister Henry Smith, Sister Gladys[?] Musgrove[?] and was received as candidates for Baptism. Preaching [faded] dismissed to meet at the waters edge to attend to the ordinance of Baptism at 3 o'clock and the candidates were baptized and the church extended the right hand of church fellowship. The meeting continued till Tuesday night. Sister Lura{?] came for membership and was received as a candidate for baptism to be some time in the future and meeting closed.
Bro. J.A. Amos, Mod.
Leo F. Chancellor, C.C.

[Page 80]
Minutes for Sept. 1929
We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met on the second Sunday in Sept. 1929. Preaching Sunday and Sunday night. The church went into conference and transacted the following business.
1st Inviting visiting brethren to sit with us in aid and counsel.
2nd Extending an opportunity for the reception of members and the following came forward: Sister Emjo Griner, Sister Allie Griner, Sister Emma Preston and Sister Ada Preston and was received as candidates for baptism to be baptized on the next Sunday.
3rd Reading minutes of last meeting. Minutes read and approved.
4th Call for unfinished business.
5th Call for new business. Bro. and Sister J.L. Sykes called for their letters from the church. Motion and second to grant Bro. and Sister Sykes their letters. Motion carried.
6th Motion and second to adjourn conference. Motion carried.
Bro. J.A. Amos, Mod.
Leo F. Chancellor, C.C.

[Page 81]
Minutes for Oct. 1929
We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met on Saturday night before the second Sunday in Oct. 1929. Preaching Saturday night and Sunday by our Pastor. The church went into conference and transacted the following business.
1st Inviting visiting brethren to sit with us in aid and counsel.
2nd Extending an opportunity for the reception of members.
3rd Reading minutes of last meeting. Minutes read and approved.
4th Call for unfinished business.
5th Call for new business. Motion and second to elect Messengers to the association. Call our Pastor for the next year and to elect a Church Clerk. Motion carried. Vote was taken and Bro. J.A. Amos was unanimously elected Pastor. Leo Chancellor was elected Church Clerk. Bro. W.A. Brigance, Leo F. Chancellor and Henry Smith was elected messengers to the Association. Sister Beulah Scroggins, Leacy Brigance, Sister Henry Smith and Bro. W.N. Scroggins as alternates.
6th Motion and second to adjourn conference. Motion carried.
Bro. J.A. Amos, Mod.
Leo F. Chancellor, C.C.

[Page 82]
Second Minutes for Sept. 1929
We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met on Saturday night before the third Sunday in Sept. 1929. Preaching Saturday night and Sunday. The church went into conference and transacted the following business.
1st Inviting visiting brethren to sit with us in aid and counsel.
2nd Extending an opportunity for the reception of members. Bro. Henry Smith and Sister Clarabelle Wilson came forward and was received as candidates for baptism. Bro. Henry Smith to be baptized with the other candidates and Clarabelle Wilson to be baptized some time in the future. The church retired to the waters edge to tend to the ordinance of baptism and the following candidates were baptized: Bro. Henry Smith, Sister Ada and Emma Preston, Sister Allie and Emjo Griner and the church extended them the right hand of church fellowship and were dismissed by our Pastor.
Bro. J.A. Amos, Mod.
Leo F. Chancellor, C.C.

[Page 83]
Minutes for Nov. 1929
We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met on Saturday night before the second Sunday in Nov. 1929. Preaching Saturday night and Sunday by our Pastor. The Church went into conference and transacted the following business.
1st Inviting visiting brethren to sit with us in aid and counsel.
2nd Reading minutes of last meeting. Minutes read and approved.
3rd Extending an opportunity for the reception of members.
4th Call for unfinished business.
5th Call for new business.
6th Motion and second to adjourn conference. Motion carried.
Bro. J.A. Amos, Mod.
Leo F. Chancellor, C.C.

[Page 84]
Minutes Dec. 1929 We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met on Saturday night before the second Sunday in Dec. 1929. Preaching Saturday night and Sunday by our Pastor. The church went into conference and transacted the following business.
1st Inviting visiting brethren to sit with us in aid and counsel.
2nd Extending an opportunity for the reception of members.
3rd Reading minutes of last meeting. Minutes were overlooked.
4th Call for unfinished business.
5th Call for new business. Mrs. John Shepherd called for her letter from the church. Motion and second to grant Sister John Shepherd her letter. Motion carried.
6th Motion and second to adjourn conference. Motion carried.
Bro. J.A. Amos, Mod.
Leo F. Chancellor, C.C.

[Page 85]
Minutes for Feb. 1930
We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met on Saturday night before the second Sunday in Feb., 1930. Preaching Saturday night and Sunday by our Pastor. The church went into conference and transacted the following business.
1st Inviting visiting brethren to sit with us in aid and counsel.
2nd Extending an opportunity for the reception of members.
3rd Reading minutes of last meeting. Minutes of last two meetings were read and approved.
4th Call for unfinished business.
5th Call for new business.
6th Motion and second to adjourn conference. Motion carried.
Bro. J.A. Amos, Mod.
Leo F. Chancellor, C.C.

[Page 86]
Minutes for April 1930
We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met on the second Sunday in April 1930. Preaching by our Pastor at 11 o'clock.
Bro. J.A. Amos, Mod.
Leo F. Chancellor, C.C.

Minutes for June 1930
We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met on the second Sunday in June 1930. Preaching by our Pastor at 11 o'clock. The church went into conference and transacted the following business. Mrs. Allie Griner, Miss Emjo Griner and Mr. A.J. Sykes called for their letter from the church. Motion and second to grant them their letter. Motion carried.
Motion and second to adjourn conference. Motion carried.
Bro. J.A. Amos, Mod.
Leo F. Chancellor, C.C.

[Page 87]
Minutes for July 1930
We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met on the second Sunday in July 1930. Preaching by our Pastor at 11 o'clock. Motion and second to start the meeting on Saturday night before the third Sunday in August. Motion carried.
J.A. Amos, Mod.
Leo F. Chancellor, C.C.

Minutes for August 1930
We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met on the Saturday night before the third Sunday in August 1930. Preaching Saturday night by Bro. Archie Partain who helped our pastor through out the meeting. The meeting continued on during the week till next Sunday. When they extended an opportunity for the reception of members no one came. Sister Clarabelle Wilson who was received as candidate for baptism last Sept. was baptized Sunday evening at 3 o'clock and the church extended her the right hand of church fellowship following and were dismissed by Bro. Archie Partain.
Bro. J.A. Amos, Mod.
Leo F. Chancellor, C.C.

[Page 88]
Minutes for Sept. 1930
We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met on Saturday night before the second Sunday in Sept. 1930. Preaching Saturday night and Sunday at 11 o'clock by our Pastor. The church went into conference and transacted the following business.
1st Inviting visiting brethren to sit with us in aid and counsel.
2nd Extending an opportunity for the reception of members.
3rd Reading minutes of the last meeting. Minutes read and approved.
4th Call for unfinished business.
5th Call for new business. Motion and second to elect messengers to the Association. Call our pastor for the next year and elect a church clerk. Motion carried. Vote was taken and Bro. J.A. Amos was elected Pastor. Leo Chancellor was elected Church Clerk. Bro. N.F. Hollcroft, Aubry Halford and Leo Chancellor were elected messengers to the Association. W.N. Scroggins and Leacy Wilson as alternates. Motion and second to adjourn conference. Motion carried.
Bro. J.A. Amos, Mod.
Leo F. Chancellor, C.C.

[Page 89]
Minutes for Oct. 1930
We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met on Saturday night before the second Sunday in Oct. 1930. Preaching Saturday night and Sunday at 11 o'clock by our Pastor. The church went into conference and transacted the following business.
1st Inviting visiting brethren to sit with us in aid and counsel.
2nd Extending an opportunity for the reception of members.
3rd Reading minutes of last meeting. Minutes read and approved.
4th Call for unfinished business.
5th Call for new business. Motion and second to adjourn conference. Motion carried.
Bro. J.A. Amos, Mod.
Leo F. Chancellor, C.C.

[Page 90]
Minutes for Nov. 1930
We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met on Saturday night before the second Sunday in Nov. 1930. Preaching Saturday night and Sunday at 11 o'clock by our Pastor. The church went into conference and transacted the following business.
1st Inviting visiting brethren to sit with us in aid and counsel.
2nd Extending an opportunity for the reception of members.
3rd Reading minutes of last meeting. Minutes read and approved.
4th Call for unfinished business.
5th Call for new business.
Motion and second to adjourn conference. Motion carried.
Bro. J.A. Amos, Mod.
Leo F. Chancellor, C.C.

[Page 91]
Minutes for Dec. 1930
We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met on the second Sunday in Dec. 1930. Preaching at 11 o'clock by our Pastor. The church went into conference and transacted the following business.
1st Inviting visiting brethren to sit with us in aid and counsel.
2nd Extending an opportunity for the reception of members.
3rd Reading minutes of last meeting. The Clerk didn't have the minutes.
4th Call for unfinished business.
5th Call for new business.
Motion and second to adjourn conference. Motion carried.
Bro. J.A. Amos, Mod.
Leo F. Chancellor, C.C.

[Page 92]
Minutes for April 1931
We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met on the second Sunday in April 1931. Preaching at 11 o'clock by our Pastor.
Bro. J.A. Amos, Mod.
Leo F. Chancellor, C.C.

Minutes for May 1931
We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met on the second Sunday in May 1931 at the Taylor Cemetery for the Decoration service. Preaching by our Pastor concluded by Bro. L.T. Wilson and Bro. Berry Taylor.
Bro. J.A. Amos, Mod.
Leo F. Chancellor, C.C.

[Page 93]
Minutes for June 1931
We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met on the second Sunday in June 1931. Preaching at 11 o'clock by our Pastor. The church went into conference and transacted the following business.
1st Inviting visiting brethren to sit with us in aid and counsel.
2nd Extending an opportunity for the reception of members.
3rd Reading minutes of last meeting. The Clerk being absent minutes were not read.
4th Call for unfinished business.
5th Call for new business. Sister J.E. Halford and Bro. Orbery Halford called for their letters from the church. Motion and second to grant them their letters. Motion carried.
6th Motion and second to adjourn conference. Motion carried.
Bro. J.A. Amos, Mod.
Leo F. Chancellor, C.C.

[Page 94]
Minutes for August 1931
We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met on the second Sunday in August 1931. Preaching at 11 o'clock by Bro. J.B. Johnson who helped our pastor through out the meeting. The meeting continued on during the week till next Sunday night.
Bro. J.A. Amos, Mod.
Leo F. Chancellor, C.C.

Minutes for Sept. 1931
We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met on the second Sunday in Sept. 1931. Preaching at 11 o'clock by our pastor.
Bro. J.A. Amos, Mod.
Leo F. Chancellor, C.C.

[Page 95]
Minutes for Oct. 1931
We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met on the second Sunday in Oct. 1931. Preaching at 11 o'clock by our pastor. The church went into conference and transacted the following business.
1st Inviting visiting brethren to sit with us in aid and counsel.
2nd Extending an opportunity for the reception of members and the following came forward: Mr. & Mrs. F.L. Slaughter, Burrel & Beatrice Slaughter and were all received on the promise of a letter.
3rd Reading minutes of last meeting. The Clerk didn't have the minutes.
4th Call for unfinished business.
5th Call for new business. Motion and second to elect messengers to the Association, call our pastor for the next year and elect a Clerk. Motion carried. Vote was taken and Bro. Tom Finney was elected pastor. Leo F. Chancellor was elected Church Clerk. Bro. Henry [faded], F.L. Slaughter and Sister Beatrice Slaughter, Elsie Brigance as messengers to the Association. Sister W.A. Brigance, Ida Chancellor and Bro. Leo F. Chancellor as alternates.
Motion & second to adjourn conference. Motion carried.
Bro. J.A. Amos, Mod.
Leo F. Chancellor

[Page 96]
We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met on the fourth Sunday in Oct. 1931. Preaching at 11 o'clock by our pastor Bro. Tom Finney.
Bro. Tom Finney, Mod.
Leo F. Chancellor, C.C.
Minutes for Nov. 1931
We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met on the fourth Sunday in Nov. 1931. Preaching at 11 o'clock by our Pastor. The church went into conference and transacted the following business.
1st Inviting visiting brethren to sit with us in aid and counsel.
2nd Extending an opportunity for the reception of members.
3rd Reading minutes of last meeting. Clerk didn't have the minutes.
4th Call for unfinished business.
5th Call for new business. Miss Hazel Sykes called for her letter from the church. Motion & second to grant Miss Hazel Sykes her letter. Motion carried.
Bro. Tom Finney, Mod.
Leo F. Chancellor, C.C.
[Page 97]
We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met on the second Sunday in Jan. 1932. Preaching at 11 o'clock by our pastor.
Bro. Tom Finney, Mod.
Leo F. Chancellor, C.C.
Minutes for March 1932
We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met on the second Sunday in March 1932. Preaching at 11 o'clock by our pastor. The church went into conference and transacted the following business. Mr. & Mrs. F.L. Slaughter & Beryl Slaughter called for their letters from the church. Motion & second to grant them their letters. Motion carried.
Bro. Tom Finney, Mod.
Leo F. Chancellor, C.C.
[Page 98]
Minutes for May 1932
We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met on Saturday night before the second Sunday in May 1932. Preaching Saturday night and the Decoration service at the Taylor Cemetery at 11 o'clock by our Pastor. The church went into conference and transacted the following business.
1st Inviting visiting brethren to sit with us in aid and counsel.
2nd Extending an opportunity for the reception of members and the following came forward: Mrs. Dollie Casity, Miss Pansy Taylor, Miss Marie & Helen Scroggins and were received as candidates for baptism, and Bro. J.E. Tucker was reinstated. The candidates were baptized at 3 o'clock and the church extended the right hand of church fellowship.
3rd Reading minutes of last meeting. Minutes read and approved.
4th Call for unfinished business.
5th Call for new business.
Motion and second to adjourn conference. Motion carried.
Bro. Tom Finney, Mod.
Leo F. Chancellor, C.C.
[Page 99]
Minutes for June 1932
We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met on the second Sunday in June 1932. Preaching 11 o'clock by our Pastor. The church went into conference and transacted the following business.
1st Extending an opportunity for the reception of members. Waneta Preston came forward and was received as a candidate for baptism and was baptized right after the 11 o'clock service and the church extended her the right hand of church fellowship.
2 Reading minutes of last meeting. Minutes read and approved.>
3rd Call for unfinished business.
4th Call for new business. Motion and second to start our meeting on the second Saturday night in August. Motion carried. Mrs. Maud Browning called for her letter from the church. Motion and second to grant her letter. Motion carried.
Dismissed by our Pastor.
Bro. Tom Finney, Mod.
Leo F. Chancellor, C.C.
[Page 100]
Minutes for July 1932
We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met on Saturday night before the second Sunday in July 1932. Preaching Saturday night and Sunday by our Pastor. The church went into conference and transacted the following business.
Extending an opportunity for the reception of members and Mr. Carl Allen came forward and was received on the promise of a letter.
Bro. Tom Finney, Mod.
Leo F. Chancellor, C.C.
[Page 101]
Minutes for August 1932
We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met on Saturday night before the second Sunday in August 1932. Preaching Saturday night and all the next week and till the next Monday night by our pastor. The church went into conference and transacted the following business.
1st Inviting visiting brethren to sit with us in aid and counsel.
2nd Extending an opportunity for the reception of members and Bro. A.J. Sykes came forward and was received by letter.
Motion and second to adjourn conference. Motion carried.
Bro. Tom Finney, Mod.
Leo F. Chancellor, C.C.
[Page 102]
Minutes for Sept. 1932
We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met on Saturday night before the second Sunday in Sept. 1932. Preaching Saturday night and Sunday at 11 o'clock by our pastor. The church went into conference and transacted the following business.
1st Extending an opportunity for reception of members.
2nd Reading minutes of last meeting. The clerk didn't have the minutes.
3rd Called for unfinished business.
4th Called for new business.
Motion and second to adjourn conference. Motion carried.
Bro. Tom Finney, Mod.
Leo F. Chancellor, C.C.
[Page 103]
Minutes for Oct. 1932
We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met on the second Sunday in Oct. 1932. Preaching at 11 o'clock by our pastor. The church went into conference and transacted the following business.
1st Extending an opportunity for reception of members and Miss Dorthy Slaughter came forward and was received on the promise of a letter.
2nd Reading minutes of last meeting. Minutes read and approved.
3rd Called for unfinished business.
4th Called for new business. Motion and second to call our pastor and elect a clerk for next year and elect messengers to association. Motion carried. Vote was taken and Bro. T.M. Finney was unanimously elected pastor. Claud Brigance elected Church Clerk. Mr. & Mrs. Claud Brigance and Mr. Jake Tucker as messengers. Mr. & Mrs. Henry Chancellor and Mr. W.A. Brigance as alternates to the association.
Motion and second to adjourn conference. Motion carried.
Bro. T.M. Finney, Mod.
Leo F. Chancellor, C.C.
[Page 104]
Minutes for April 1933
We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met on the second Sunday in April and transacted the following business.
1 To elect a moderator protem. W.A. Brigance was elected moderator protem.
2 To grant Bro. Leo F. Chancellor and Mrs. Ira Chancellor their letters and Bro. T.E. Taylor their letter of dismissal.
3 Motion to adjourn conference. Motion carried.
W.A. Brigance, Mod. Pro.
C.L. Brigance, Clerk
[Page 105]
Minutes for August 1933
We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met on the second Sunday in August and transacted the following business.
1 To ask visiting brothers [to] sit with us in counsel.
2 To grant Bro. Carl Allen his letter of dismissal.
3 The church decided to postpone the service for another week. Meeting back on Saturday night before the third Sunday and continuing the following week and on Saturday night. Opportunity was extended for membership all come forward are as follows:
W.D. Wagoner gone
Gene Moore gone
Grady Brigance dismissed by letter
Marion Musgrove Dismissed by letter
Derwood Stokes gone
Vergie Musgrove Dismissed by letter July 18, 194_
Milmo Wagoner gone
Ruth Arwood
Henry Breckey gone
Rosie J. Musgrove gone
Stokes gone
Stokes gone
Motion to adjourn conference. Motion carried.
T.M. Finney, Mod.
C.L. Brigance, C.C.
[Page 106]
Minutes for Nov. 1933
We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met second Sunday in Nov. for the purpose of calling a pastor and clerk. Moderator being absent and Mr. Scroggins acting mod. Protem. Church declared in conference.
First unfinished business.
1 Calling a pastor being in order. Bro. Jim Johnson.
2. Electing a Sec. N.F. Hollcroft being elected.
Motion made for conference to adjourn. Motion carried. Closed.
W.N. Scroggins, Moderator
C.L. Brigance, Sec.
[Page 107]
Minutes for July 1934
We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met Sat. night before the sec. Sunday in July. Preaching Sat. night & Sunday afternoon [blank] o'clock by our Pastor Bro. Jim Johnson. The church went into conference and transacted the following business.
1 Inviting visiting brethren to sit with us and aid in counsel.
2nd Extending an opportunity for the reception of members.
3 Reading the minutes.
This church granting Bro. & Sister Henry Chancellor a letter of dismissal from this church when joined to another church of the same faith [faded out.]
Motion & second to adjourn. Motion carried.
Bro. Jim Johnson, Pastor
N.F. Hollcroft, Church C.
[Page 108]
Minutes for September 1934
We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met on Saturday before the second Sunday and went into conference & transacted the following business. Pastor being absent, Bro. W.A. Brigance was elected Moderator Protem.
1 Inviting visiting Brethren to sit with us in aid and in counsel.
2 Call for acknowledgments.
3 " " New Business. The church was ask[ed] to write Bro. R.M. Stokes, Derwood Stokes and Bro. Choc Gooden a letter or letters asking for acknowledgments.
Motion and second to elect delegates to the association and call a pastor for the in coming year and to elect a church clerk.
A vote was taken and Bro. J.A. Amos was unanimously elected Pastor. Bro. C.L. Brigance was elected Clerk. Bro. and Sister C.L. Brigance was elected Delegates to the association. Bro. N.F. Hollcroft and Sister Emma Preston were elected alternates to the association.
Call for unfinished business.
Motion and second to adjourn conference. Motion carried.
W.A. Brigance, Moderator, Pro.
N.F. Hollcroft
[Page 109]
Minutes for June 1935
We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ [met] Sat. night before the second Sunday in June and went into conference.
1 Inviting visiting Brethren to sit with us in aid and council.
2 New Business
3 Unfinished "
4 Offering an opportunity for the reception of members. Bro. J.L. Fleece and Sister Fleece came forth and received the right hand of Christian fellowship, adding by letter.
5 Motion to adjourn conference.
J.A. Amos, Mod.
C.L. Brigance, C.C.
Minutes for August 1935
We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met on Sat. night before the second Sunday in August and transacted the following business.
1 Inviting visiting brethren to sit with us in aid and counsel.
2 Offering an opportunity for the reception of members. Bro. Henry Chancellor and Sister Chancellor and Bro. Walter Fleece to join the church by letter and Marguarette Chancellor came forth to join by baptism and Bro. Chancellor and Sister Chancellor and Walter Fleece was given the right hand of church fellowship into the church and Sister Marguerett Chancellor wants to be baptized at the close of the meeting.
3 Motion to adjourn conference. Motion carried.
J.A. Amos, Mod.
C.L. Brigance, Church Clerk
[Page 110]
Minutes for March 1936
We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met on Sat. night before the Second Sunday for preaching service. Preaching at 11 o'clock Sun. and the church went into conference to transact such business as would come before the church.
1st Was to invite visiting Brothers to sit with us in aid and counsel.
2nd Call for unfinished business.
3rd New business which was the electing of a church clerk.
4th The granting of Bro. J.L. Fleece and wife and son a letter of dismission and Bro. Grady Brigance a letter of dismission when they was joined to another church of the same faith and order.
Motioned and second to adjourn. Motion carried.
Bro. Tom Finney, Mod.
Zethia Smith, Church C.
[Page 111]
Minutes for April 1936
We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met on Sat. night before the Second Sunday in April. Preaching Sat. night and Sunday at 11 o'clock by our pastor.
Bro. Tom Finney, Mod.
Zethia Smith, C.C.
Minutes for May 1936
We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met at the Taylor Cemetery for 11 o'clock Services on May the 10 and decorating of the graveyard.
Bro. Tom Finney, Pastor
Zethia Smith, C.C.
Minutes for June 1936
We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met at the church on Sat. night before the Second Sunday for service. Preaching Sat. night and Sunday at 11 o'clock.
Bro. Tom Finney, Pastor
Zethia Smith, C.C.
[Page 112]
Minutes for July 1936
We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met at the church on Sat. night before the second Sunday in July for services. Preaching Sat. night and Sunday at 11 o'clock.
Bro. Tom Finney, Pastor
Zethia Smith, C.C.
Minutes for August 1936
We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met Aug. the 8th to begin our protracted services which held 12 days with 12 converted. 9 joined the church, 8 by baptism and one by statement. Preaching was done by Bro. Beard Taylor and assisted by our Pastor, Bro. Tom Finney. The candidates were Bro. Larnce Luther, Bro. Earl Luther, Sister Bertha Luther, Bro. A.G. Boggs, Sister Ruby Boggs, Sister Jewell McCoy, Sister Vivin McCoy, Sister W.C. Boggs, Bro. Jess Arwood.
Bro. Tom Finney, Mod.
Zethia Smith, C.C.
[Page 113]
Minutes for Sep. 1936
We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met on Sat. night before the second Sunday in Sep. for preaching. Preaching Sat. night and Sunday by Brother Jim Johnson. Pastor being present. Church went into conference Sunday.
1 Call for unfinished Business.
2 Call for New Business.
3 Electing messengers and alternates. Messengers elected was Bro. Larnce Luther, Bro. Henry Chancellor, Sister Jewell McCoy. Alternates elected was Sister Ida Chancellor, Zethia Smith.
Motion to adjourn and second. Motion carried.
Bro. Tom Finney, Pastor
Zethia Smith, C.C.
[Page 114]
September 20, 1936
We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ went into conference on the 20 to transact such business as would come before the church.
1 Was to invite visiting Brothers to sit with us in aid and counsel.
2 Call for unfinished business.
3 New business which was the electing of a Pastor and Clerk. They made the following report. Bro. Tom Finney elected Pastor and (Mrs.) Zethia Smith Clerk. Moderator being absent W.A. Brigance acted.
W.A. Brigance, Mod.
Zethia Smith, C.C.
[Page 115]
We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met on Sat. night before the Second Sunday for preaching service. Preaching done Sat. night by our pastor Bro. Tom Finney. 11 o'clock preaching done by Bro. Beard Taylor. Church went into conference to transact such business as would come before the church.
1 Was to invite visiting Brothers to sit with us in aid and counsel.
2 Call for unfinished business.
3 Call for new business
4 Offer for memberships.
Motion made to adjourn conference. Motion sec. and carried to adjourn.
Tom Finney, Mod.
Zethia Smith, C.C.
[Page 116]
Minutes for Nov. 1936
We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met on Sat. night before the second Sunday. Preaching service Sat. night and Sunday at 11 o'clock. The church went into conference to transact such business as would come before the church.
First was to invite visiting Brothers to sit with us in aid and counsel.
Second New Business.
Third unfinished Business.
Fourth Call for membership. None came forward.
Conference was adjourned to some future time.
Bro. Tom Finney, Mod.
Zethia Smith, C.C.
[Page 117]
Minutes for Dec. 1936
We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met on Sat. night before the second Sunday. Preaching Sat. night and Sunday at 11 o'clock. The church went into conference to transact such business as would come before the church.
First was to invite visiting Brothers to sit with us in aid and counsel.
Sec. Call for unfinished business.
Third Call for new business.
Fourth Call for membership. None came forward.
Bro. Tom Finney, Mod.
Zethia Smith, C.C.
Minutes for Feb. 1937
We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met on the Second Sunday in Feb. the 14th to transact the following business. Pastor being absent.
The first was to elect a Mod. Bro. W.A. Brigance being elected. We transacted the following business, which was granting Sister Ada Preston a letter of dismission from this church.
Motion to adjourn conference. Motion carried.
Bro. W.A. Brigance, Mod.
Zethia Smith, C.C.
[Page 118]
Minutes for July 1937
We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met on Sat. night before Sec. Sunday for services. Preaching Sat. night and Sunday by the pastor. The church went into conference at 11 o'clock to transact such business as would come before the church which was granting Brother W.N. Scroggins and wife Sister Bulah and two daughters Miss Hellen and Maree Scroggins.
Bro. Tom Finney, Mod.
Zethia Smith, C.C.
[Page 119]
Minutes for April 1937
We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met on the Second Sunday in April at 11 o'clock for preaching services. The church went into con. to transact such business as would come before the church.
First was to invite visiting Brothers to sit with us in aid and counsel.
Call for new business. Call for unfinished business. Motion for conf. to adj. Motion sec. and carried to adjourn conference.
Bro. Tom Finney, Mod.
Zethia Smith, C.C.
Minutes for June 1937
We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met on Sat. night before Sec. Sunday for services. Preaching Sat. night and Sunday at 11 o'clock. The church went into con. to transact such business as would come before the church.
Bro. Tom Finney, Mod.
Zethia Smith, C.C.
[Page 120]
Minutes for September 1937
We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met on Sat. night before Sec. Sunday. Preaching Sat. night and Sunday at 11 o'clock by the Pastor Bro. Tom Finney. The church went into conference to transact such business as would come before the church. First was to invite visiting Bro's to sit with us in aid and counsel. A call was made for membership. No one came forward. Next was a call for unfin. business. Then call for new business which was calling a pastor for another year and electing a church clerk and selecting two men to be ordained for deacons. Bro. Tom Finney was elected pastor. Zethia Smith c. clerk and Bro. A.G. Boggs and Bro. Henry Smith to be ordained for deacons. Sister Clara Bell Willson, Sister Jewel McCoy, Bro. William Brigance were all elected for delegates to the association. Bro. W.A. Brigance, Bro. A.G. Boggs, Bro. Henry Smith, alternates. Conf. closed.
Bro. Tom Finney, Mod.
Zethia Smith, C.C.
[Page 121]
We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met on Sat. night before the Second Sunday. Preaching Sat. night by our pastor Bro. Tom Finney. Brother W.A. Bishop preached the Ordaining Sermon at 11 o'clock Sunday. Bro. A.G. Boggs, one of the candidates for a Deacon being absent they proceeded with the Ordinance of ordaining Brother Henry Smith for deacon. Brother W.A. Bishop, Bro. J.B. Johnson, Bro. T.M. Finney, Bro. W.A. Brigance all assisted in the ordaining service.
Bro. T.M. Finney, Mod.
Zethia Smith, C.C.
November 1937
We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met on Sat. night before the second Sunday for preaching. Preaching Sat. night and Sunday at 11 o'clock by the pastor.
Bro. T.M. Finney, Mod.
Zethia Smith, C.C.
[Page 122]
Minutes for August 1937
We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met on Sat. night before the Second Sunday in August to begin our protracted meeting. The meeting was carried on 8 days, the preaching being done by the pastor, Bro. Tom Finney and Bro. Beard Taylor.
There were 8 converted.
15 joined the church by baptism. Baptism being done right after the 11 o'clock service. Those baptized were Miss Veva Groves, Miss Thelma Smith, Mr. William Brigance, Mr. Shirley Stokes, Mr. John Suits.
Bro. Tom Finney, Mod.
Zethia Smith, C.C.
[Page 123]
Minutes for May 1938
We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met on Sat. night before the second Sunday for preaching at the church. The 11 o'clock services on Sunday were held at the Taylor Cemetery and after services the graveyard was decorated.
Bro. Tom Finney, Pastor
Zethia Smith, C.C.
Minutes for June 1938
We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met on Sat. night for services. The church went into con. at the 11 o'clock Service to transact such business as would come before the church. First was a call for membership. None came forward. The next was the selecting of a preacher to help in the August meeting. Bro. W.A. Bishop was chosen.
Bro. Tom Finney, Pastor
Zethia Smith, C.C.
[Page 124]
Sep. 26, 1937
We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met on the 26 of Sep. to transact some unfinished business. First in order was to elect a Moderator. Brother W.A. Brigance being elected the church proceeded with the following business which was the reading of the church letter to the Association. The letter being read and o.k. by the church. Sister Jewell McCoy resigned the duty of attending the association as messenger. Brother Larence Luther was elected to go in her stead. Motion to adjourn conference. Motion carried. Conference closed.
W.A. Brigance, Mod.
Zethia Smith, C.C.
[Page 125]
Minutes for Dec. 12, 1937
We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met on Sat. night before Second Sunday. Preaching Sat. night and Sunday at 11 o'clock by the pastor Bro. Tom Finney. No business enacted.
Bro. Tom Finney, Mod.
Zethia Smith, C.C.
Jan. 9, 1938, pastor didn't come.
Minutes for Feb. 13, 1938
We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met on Sat. night before the Sec. Sunday on Feb. 13, 1938 for services. Preaching Sat. night & Sunday at 11 o'clock and Sunday night by the pastor Bro. Tom Finney.
Bro. Tom Finney, Mod.
Zethia Smith, C.C.
Minutes for March 1938
We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met on the Second Sunday for preaching. Preaching at 11 o'clock by the pastor, Bro. Tom Finney. The pastor made a call for members but none came forward. We were then dismissed by the pastor.
Bro. Tom Finney, Mod.
Zethia Smith, C.C.
[Page 126]
Minutes for August 1938
We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met on Sat. night before the Second Sunday in August to begin our protracted meeting. Services were continued through the week, preaching done by the pastor, Brother T.M. Finney. There wasn't a conversion nor any new members to the church. The pastor received at the end of the meeting $7.50.
The church went into conference to transact such business as would come before the church which was the granting of Brother N.F. Holdcroft and Sister Lucy Holdcroft and Sister Pansy Taylor letter of dismission from this church to be joined to another of the same faith and order.
Bro. T.M. Finney, Mod.
Zethia Smith, C.C.
[Page 127]
Minutes for Sep. 1938
We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met Sat. night before the second Sunday for preaching. Preaching Sat. night and Sunday by the pastor Bro. T.M. Finney. The church went into con. at the 11 o'clock service to transact such business as would come before the church.
1 A call for unfinished business.
2 A call for New Business which was the electing a pastor and clerk. Brother T.M. Finney was elected pastor and Zethia Smith church clerk. Messengers to the association was Bro. W.A. Brigance, Bro. A.G. Boggs, Bro. Henry Smith. Alternates were Sister Ruby Boggs, Sister Elsia Hurt and Zethia Smith.
Bro. T.M. Finney, Mod.
Zethia Smith, C.C.
Minutes for Nov. 1938
We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met on Sat. night before the Second Sunday in Nov. for services. Preaching Sat. night and Sunday at 11 o'clock by the pastor, Bro. T.M. Finney.
Bro. T.M. Finney, Mod.
Zethia Smith, C.C.
[Page 128]
Minutes for Dec. 1938
We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met on Sat. night before the Second Sunday in Dec. for services. Preaching Sat. night and Sunday at 11 o'clock by our pastor Bro. T.M. Finney. The pastors collection for the month was $3.00.
T.M. Finney, Mod.
Zethia Smith, C.C.
Minutes for Jan. 1939
We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met Sat. night before the sec. Sunday in Jan. The church went into conference to transact such business as would come before the church. The first was to invite visiting Brothers to sit with us in aid and counsel. Second call for unfinished business. Third call for new business which was a resolution to try to make this a better year. Preaching was done Sat. night and Sunday by the pastor. The collection for the pastor at this time was $3.05.
Bro. T.M. Finney, Mod.
Zethia Smith, C.C.
[Page 129]
Minutes for March 1939
We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met on Sat. night before Second Sunday in March for services. Preaching Sat. night and Sunday at 11 o'clock by the pastor Bro. T.M. Finney. The church went into conference Sat. night to transact such business as would come before the church. The first was reading of the minutes for the previous meeting. 2nd was to invite visiting Brothers to sit with us in aid and counsel.
3rd Was a call for unfinished business.
4th Was a call for new business.
5th Was to offer an opportunity for membership.
Collection for the pastor was $2.85.
T.M. Finney, Mod.
Zethia Smith, C.C.
[Page 130]
Minutes for April 1939
We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met on Sat. night before the Second Sunday in April. Preaching Sat. night and Sunday by our pastor.
The church went into con. Sat. night to transact such business as would come before the church.
1 Was to invite visiting Brothers to sit with us in aid and counsel.
2 Extending an opportunity for membership.
3 Minutes of last meeting read and approved.
4 Acknowledgments.
5 Unfinished business.
6 Call for new business which was to call a helper for the meeting and to set the meeting date up from the Sec. Sat. in August to the Sec. Sat. in July. The church called Bro. Lewey Fox to assist Bro. Finney in the meeting. The collection for the month was $3.00.
Motion and second to adjourn con. Motion carried.
T.M. Finney, Mod.
Zethia Smith, C.C.
[Page 131]
Minutes for May 1939
We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met the Second Sunday in May at the Taylor Cemetery to decorate the graveyard. Preaching at 11 o'clock by our pastor Bro. T.M. Finney. Collection for the month $1.25.
T.M. Finney, Mod.
Zethia Smith, C.C.
Minutes for July 1939
We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met on Sat. night before the Second Sunday in July to begin the meeting. Preaching on through the week till Wednesday night. Preaching was did by our pastor Bro. T.M. Finney. The collection for the pastor was $3.30.
Bro. T.M. Finney, Mod.
Zethia Smith, C.C.
[Page 132]
We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met met on Sat. night before the second Sunday in Sep. for preaching services. Preaching Sat. night and Sunday at 11 o'clock by our pastor Mr. T.M. Finney. The church went into conference Sunday at 11 o'clock to transact such business as would come before the church.
1st Was a call for unfinished business.
2nd Call for new business which was in granting Brother Edgar Taylor a letter of Dismission from this church and electing Delegates and Alternates for the association. Bro. W.A. Brigance, Bro. A.G. Boggs, Bro. Henry Smith was elected messengers and Sister Jewell McCoy, Sister Ruby Boggs, Sister Leacy Wilson was elected alternates.
The collection for the Pastor at this time was $4.25.
Bro. T.M. Finney, Mod.
Zethia Smith, C.C.
[Page 133]
Minutes for Oct. 1939
We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met on Sat. night before the Second Sunday in Oct. for preaching. Preaching Sat. night and Sunday at 11 o'clock by our pastor T.M. Finney. The collection for the pastor was $3.25 at this time.
Bro. T.M. Finney, Mod.
Zethia Smith, C.C.
Minutes for Nov. 1939
We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met Second Sunday in Nov. for services. Preaching done by our Pastor Bro. T.M. Finney.
The monthly collection was $2.25.
Bro. T.M. Finney, Mod.
Zethia Smith, C.C.
[Page 134]
Minutes for Dec. 1939
We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met on Sat. night before the Second Sunday in Dec. Preaching Sat. night by the Missionary Brother W.A. Bishop. Preaching Sunday at 11 o'clock by our pastor Bro. T.M. Finney.
The collection for the pastor was $3.25.
T.M. Finney, Mod.
Zethia Smith, C.C.
Minutes for Jan. 1940
We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met Sat. night before sec. Sunday in Jan. for services. Preaching by our pastor Bro. T.M. Finney. The collection was $1.16.
T.M. Finney, Mod.
Zethia Smith, C.C.
Minutes for March 1940
We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met on Sat. night before the second Sunday in March. Preaching Sat. night and Sunday by our pastor. The preachers Donation was $2.75.
T.M. Finney, Mod.
Zethia Smith, C.C.
[Page 135] [Note "Missionary" omitted from church name; evidently an error by church clerk]
Minutes for May 1940
We the Baptist Church of Christ met on Sat. night before the Second Sunday in May. Preaching Sat. night by our pastor Bro. Tom Finney. The 11 o'clock services on Sunday was held at the Taylor Cemetery with a Decoration of the graveyard. The preaching was done by Brother Jim Johnson with our Pastor being present. Our pastor made the statement that he was quitting the church but gave no cause why. The collection for him was $1.25.
T.M. Finney, Mod.
Zethia Smith, C.C.
Minutes for July 1940
We the Baptist Church of Christ met on Sat. night and Sunday for preaching. The church went into con. Sunday to transact such business as would come before the church and as we had no pastor Brother J.A. Amos was elected Mod. To grant some letters. Bro. Maron Musgrove, Sister Gertie Musgrove, Sister Gladis Warn and Sister Virgie Musgrove were all granted letters of Dis. to join another church of the same faith and order.
Bro. J.A. Amos, Mod.
Zethia Smith, C.C.
[Page 136]
Minutes for August 1940 We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met on Sat. night before the second Sunday to begin Aug. protracted meeting which held 11 days, the preaching being done by Brother J.A. Amos and Bro. Jones. There were 12 conversions. Only one came forward for membership which was Sister Verda Dunham who is to be baptised on our next regular preaching day.
Bro. J.A. Amos, Mod.
Zethia Smith, C.C.
Minutes for Sep. 1940
We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met on Sat. night before the sec. Sunday for preaching. There was a baptizing at 2 o'clock Sunday evening with 5 being baptized. Sister Verda Dunham, Bro. Russell Dunham, Bro. J.C. Collins, Bro. Ruben Alford, Bro. Nute Hurt were all baptized and gave the right hand of church fellowship. The baptizing was done by our Pastor Bro. J.A. Amos.
Bro. J.A. Amos, Mod.
Zethia Smith, C.C.
[Page 137]
Sep. the 15, 1940
The church went into con. today to transact such business as would come before the church. The first thing in order was to elect a moderator pro. Brother W.A. Brigance was elected. Then the church proceeded with such business as following. The first was to elect a pastor and clerk. Brother J.A. Amos was elected pastor. Sister Ruby Boggs was elected church clerk. The following ones were messengers and alternates to the association. Bro. William Brigance, Bro. A.G. Boggs, Bro. Henry Smith. Alternates were Bro. W.A. Brigance, Bro. Russell Dunham, Sister Ruby Boggs. The church granted Bro. Ruben Alford a letter of Dis. to be joined to another church of same faith and order. Motion to adjourn con. Motion seconded and com. adjourned.
Brother W.A. Brigance, Mod.
Zethia Smith, C.C.
[Page 138]
Minutes for Oct. 13, 1940
We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met on the second Sat. night and Sunday at 11 oclock. The pastor called for new members but didn't any one come and then we was dismissed.
Bro. Joe Amos, Moderator
Ruby Boggs, C.C.
Nov. 10, 1940
We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met on second Sunday in Nov. at 11 o'clock for church. The pastor called for new members but wasn't any come forth and then was dismissed by the pastor. The collection for the pastor was $2.75.
Brother Joe Amos, Moderator
Ruby Boggs, C.C.
[Page 139]
Dec. 8, 1940
We [the] Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met on Sat. night of Sun. Dec. 8 at 11 o'clock for services and the church went in conference to transact business.
Granted Sister Lola Stokes a letter of dismission so she could join another church of the same faith & order. Motion & seconded to adjourn. Motion carried.
Bro. J.A. Amos, Mod.
Ruby Boggs, C.C.
Jan. 12, 1941
We [the] Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met on Sat. night before the second Sunday & Sunday at 11 o'clock for services. Bro. Amos preached a good sermon and then was dismissed by Mrs. W.A. Brigance.
Brother Joe Amos, Mod.
Ruby Boggs, C.C.
[Page 140]
Feb. 9, 1941
We [the] Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met on Sunday Feb. 9 and had church services at 11 o'clock.
Brother Joe Amous, Mod.
Ruby Boggs, C.C.
March 9, 1941 We Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met on March 9. Church at 11 o'clock. Brother Joe Amous, Mod. Ruby Boggs, C.C. April 13, 1941
Pastor didn't come.
[Page 141]
May 11, 1941
We Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met Sunday May 11 at the Taylor Cemetery. Had service at 11 o'clock and then decorated the graves.
Joe Amous, Mod.
Ruby Boggs, C.C.
[Page 142]
August 10, 1941
We Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met Aug. 10 for a series of meetings. Bro. Joe Amos & Bro. Jones holding the meeting, it lasting a week. On Sunday Aug. 17 Sister Ora Ketchum joined the church by letter.
Bro. Joe Amos, Mod.
Ruby Boggs, Clerk
[Page 143]
Oct. 12, 1941
We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met on the second Sat. night. No preaching Sat. night, services Sunday at 11 o'clock. Bro. Aubert Gill received into church on promise of a letter. Bro. Amos told the church he felt like the church should call another pastor. Bro. Amos said he thought his work at Union Hope Church finished at this time. On request, he agreed to come back and preach the regular meeting day next month.
Bro. Joe Amos, Mod.
Jewel McCoy, C.C.
[Page 144]
We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met on Nov. 9, 1941. Bro. Joe Amos filled his appointment to preach 11 o'clock service. There was no preaching Sat. night.
Bro. Joe Amos, Mod.
Jewel McCoy, C.C.
The church called Bro. Jones of Waldron to be Pastor of Union Hope Church Sunday, Dec. 7, 1941.
Jewel McCoy, C.C.
[Page 145]
We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met on Dec. 21, 1941. Bro. Jones held services Sat. night, Sunday at 11 o'clock and Sunday night. Bro. Jones was unable to fill his appointment on the second Sat. night and Sun. but the next preaching date will be on the regular meeting day, second Sat. night and Sunday of Jan.
Bro. Jones, Mod.
Jewel McCoy, C.C.
[Page 146]
Feb. 8, 1942
We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met on Sat. night and the Second Sunday for 11 o'clock services. While the church was in conference Sister Bertha Luther's request for a letter of dismissal from Union Hope Church to unite with a Baptist Church at Fort Smith of the same faith and order was granted.
Bro. Jones, Mod.
Jewel McCoy, C.C.
Mar. 8, 1942
Due to snows and bad weather there was no preaching on the regular preaching date.
Mar. 22, 1942
We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met on Sat. night and Sunday for 11 o'clock services. Bro. Jones will be with us on the regular meeting date next month.
Bro. Jones, Mod.
Jewel McCoy, C.C.
[Page 147]
We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met on Sat. night before the Second Sunday in April. Preaching Saturday night and Sunday at 11 o'clock by our Pastor Bro. Jones. The church then went into conference to transact business.
1 Extending an invitation for members.
2 Minutes omitted, clerk did not have them.
3 Call for new business.
4 Decision for Bro. Jones to preach on the second and 4th Sunday in each month.
5 Discussion of Budget plan for church finances.
Motion and Second to adjourn conference. Motion carried.
Brother Jones, Mod.
Jewel McCoy, C.C.
[Page 148]
We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met at the Taylor Cemetery, Bro. Jones held 11 o'clock services, and services Sunday night May 10, 1942.
Brother Jones, Mod.
Jewel McCoy, C.C.
We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met May 17, 1942 at Thompson Cemetery. Bro. Jones held 11 o'clock services.
Brother Jones, Mod.
Mrs. Jewel McCoy, C.C.
Because of illness our Pastor Bro. A.N. Jones could not fill his regular appointments the second and fourth Sundays in June.
Bro. Jones, Mod.
Jewel McCoy, C.C.
[Page 149]
Minutes for July 12, 1942
We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met on Sat. night before the second Sunday in July. Preaching Sat. night and Sunday at 11 o'clock. After services there was a discussion about holding the revival to be held, beginning on Sat. night before the second Sunday in Aug. It was voted that Bro. Jones should preach during the meeting and the church should invite Bro. Thelma Amos to hold devotional services.
We were then dismissed by Bro. Jones.
Bro. Jones, Mod.
Jewel McCoy, C.C.
[Page 150]
Minutes for Aug. 8, 1942
We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met on Sat. night before the Second Sunday in Aug. to begin the protracted meeting. The meeting lasted 7 days with no conversions and no additions to the church. Brother Jones our pastor received [blank] after the close of the meeting.
[Unsigned]
Aug. 23, 1942
The church went into conference today to transact business. The business being the Church granting letters of dismission for Brother Henry Chancellor and wife Sister Ida Chancellor and daughter Sister Marguerite Chancellor to the Church of like faith at Golden City.
Motion made and seconded to adjourn conference, motion carried.
Brother W.A. Brigance, Mod.
Jewel McCoy, C.C.
[Page 151]
Sept. 13, 1942
The Church went into conference to transact business. Coming before the church business, calling pastor and church clerk. Brother T.M. Finney was called as pastor. Sister Elsie Hurt as church clerk.
Motion made and seconded conference adjourn. Motion carried.
J.H. Smith, Mod.
Jewel McCoy, C.C.
[Page 152]
Minutes for Oct. 11, 1942
We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met on Saturday night before the second Sunday in October. Brother Finney our pastor filled his appointment Saturday night and Sunday. The church paid him $5.00, leaving $2.60 in the treasury.
Brother Finney, Mod.
Elsie Hurt, C.C.
November
Because of bad weather our pastor did not come.
[Page 153]
Dec. 13, 1942
We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met on the second Sunday in December. Brother Finney our pastor preached for us. The church went into conference, to transact any business that might come before the church. We extended an opportunity for membership. Brother and Sister Leo Chancellor came forward on the promise of a letter. The church gave them the right hand of Christian fellowship. Motion and second was made to elect a church treasurer. Motion carried. We elected Brother Henry Smith. We adjourned conference. Dismissed by Brother Finney.
Brother Tom Finney, Mod.
(Mrs.) Elsie Hurt, C.C.
[Page 154]
Jan. 10, 1943
We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met Sunday Jan. 10 and Saturday night before. Brother Finney was with us. Our pastor called for unfinished business. There was none. Then called for acknowledgments. There was none made. We were then dismissed by Brother Brigance.
Bro. Tom Finney, Mod.
Elsie Hurt, Sec.
Feb. 14, 1943
We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met Sunday Feb. 14 and Saturday night before. Brother Finney was with us. The church did not go into conference. We were dismissed by Bro. Finney.
Bro. Tom Finney, Mod.
Elsie Hurt, Sec.
[Page 155]
Minutes for March 14, 1943
We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met the second Saturday night before the second Sunday in March. Our pastor being with us and preached two good sermons and made a call for new members. Miss Mary M. Satterfield came forth. The church gave her the right hand of Christian fellowship. She was to be baptized our next church day the second Sunday in April.
Dismissed by Bro. Finney.
Bro. Tom Finney, Mod.
(Mrs.) Elsie Hurt, Sec.
[Page 156]
April 25, 1943
We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met on Saturday night and Sunday. Our pastor could not be with us on the second and he came the 4th. We did not go into conference.
Bro. Tom Finney, Mod.
Elsie Hurt, Sec.
Minutes for May 9
Our church day was on decoration day at the Taylor Cemetery. We did not go into conference.
Bro. Tom Finney, Mod.
Elsie Hurt, Sec.
[Page 157]
June 1943
We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met Saturday night before the second Sunday in June. Our pastor Brother Finney preached two good sermons. We went into conference to attend to any business that might be brought forth. Brother & Sister Leo Chancellor's Letter was read by the secretary. There was no other business. Motion & second to adjourn conference. Motion carried. We were then dismissed by Bro. Finney.
Bro. Tom Finney, Mod.
Elsie Hurt, Sec.
[Page 158]
Minutes for July 11, 1943
We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met Saturday night before the second Sunday in July. Brother Finney was with us and preached two sermons. The church did not go into conference. We decided to ask Bro. Lloyd to help in the meeting which would begin the 3rd Saturday night in August. We were then dismissed by Bro. Brigance.
Bro. Tom Finney, Mod.
Elsie Hurt, Sec.
[Page 159]
Minutes for Aug. 15, 1943
We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met the third Saturday night before the 3rd Sunday in August to begin our revival meeting which lasted 7 days. There were 2 conversions and 3 additions to the church by baptism which was held the 22nd of Aug. We were then dismissed at the water edge by Bro. Brigance.
Bro. Tom Finney, Mod.
Elsie Hurt, Sec.
[Page 160]
Minutes for Sept. 1943
We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met Saturday Sept. 1943. Our pastor was with us. The church went into conference to attend to any business that might be known. We elected Bro. Tom Finney as pastor. Elsie Hurt Sec. Brother Henry Smith treasurer. Delegates to the association were Mr. Leo Chancellor, Newt Hurt, Elsie Hurt. Alt. were Mr. W.A. Brigance and Mr. Henry Smith.
Motion and second to adjourn conference. Motion carried.
Bro. Tom Finney, Mod.
Elsie Hurt, Sec.
[Page 161]
Minutes for October 1943
We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met Oct. 1943. Our pastor was with us on Sun. at 11 o'clock. The church did not go into conference.
Bro. Tom Finney, Mod.
Elsie Hurt, Sec.
[Page 162]
Minutes for June 1944
We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met on Saturday night before the second Sunday in June. We had preaching by Pastor. Then the church went into conference to elect a church clerk as Mrs. Elsie Hurt was moving away.
It was motioned and seconded to elect Leo Chancellor church clerk. Motion carried.
Bro. Tom Finney, Mod.
Leo F. Chancellor, C.C.
Minutes for July 1944
We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met on Saturday night before the second Sunday in July. Preaching by our pastor. Church went into conference and transacted the following business.
Motion and Second to get Bro. Norman Barnard to help in the meeting and that the meeting would start on Saturday night before the second Sunday in August. Motion carried.
Motion and second to adjourn conference. Motion carried.
Bro. Tom Finney, Mod.
Leo F. Chancellor, C.C.
[Page 163]
Minutes for August 1944
We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met on Saturday night before the second Sunday in August to start a revival meeting by our pastor and Bro. Norman Barnard helping. The meeting continued on through the week till next [faded] when the church extended an opportunity for the reception of members. No one came [faded out in copy]
Bro. Tom Finney, Mod.
Leo F. Chancellor, C.C.
Minutes for September 1944
We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met on Saturday night before the second Sunday in Sept. Preaching by our Pastor Saturday night & Sunday at 11 o'clock. The church went into conference to transact the following business. Motion and second to call our Pastor and [faded out in copy] Treasurer for the next year. Motion carried. Vote was taken and Bro. Tom Finney was elected Pastor, Leo Chancellor Clerk, Henry Smith Treasurer. The messengers to the association were appointed [by our pastor?] Leo & Ira Chancellor, W.B. Brigance and W.A. Brigance and Henry Smith, alternates. Motion and second to adjourn conference. Motion carried.
Bro. Tom Finney, Mod.
Leo F. Chancellor, C.C.
[Page 164]
Minutes for November 1944
We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met on Saturday night before the second Sunday in November. Our pastor was with us and preached two fine sermons.
Bro. Tom Finney, Pastor
Leo F. Chancellor, C.C.
Minutes for December 1944
We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met on Saturday night before the second Sunday in December. Our pastor was with us and preached two fine sermons.
Bro. Tom Finney, Pastor
Leo F. Chancellor, C.C.
Minutes for January 1945
We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met on Saturday night before the second Sunday in January. Our pastor was not with us Saturday night but was with us on Sunday and preached a fine sermon.
Bro. Tom Finney, Pastor
Leo F. Chancellor, C.C.
[Page 165]
Minutes for February 1945
We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met on Saturday night before the second Sunday in February. Our pastor was with us and preached two fine sermons.
Bro. Tom Finney, Pastor
Leo F. Chancellor, C.C.
Minutes for March 1945
We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met on Saturday night before the second Sunday in March. Our pastor was with us and preached for us Saturday night. It rained us out on Sunday.
Bro. Tom Finney, Pastor
Leo F. Chancellor, C.C.
Minutes for April 1945
We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met on Saturday night before the second Sunday in April. Our pastor was with us and preached for us on Saturday night and Sunday at 11 o'clock.
Bro. Tom Finney, Pastor
Leo F. Chancellor, C.C.
[Page 166]
Minutes for May 1945
We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met on the second Sunday in May at the Taylor Cemetery for Decoration Service which was well attended and was a fine service.
Bro. Tom Finney, Pastor
Leo F. Chancellor, C.C.
Minutes for July 1945
We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met on Saturday night before the second Sunday in July. Our pastor was with us and so was Bro. Albert Dickeson who preached two fine sermons. The church went into conference and transacted the following business.
Motion and second that the Clerk should write Bro. Ward at Sugar Grove Ark. to see if he could help our pastor in the meeting. He could not come till the second Sunday in October. So it was motioned and seconded to get Bro. Thelmar Amos to help in the meeting but he could not come.
Bro. Tom Finney, Mod.
Leo F. Chancellor, C.C.
[Page 167]
Minutes for August 1945
We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met on the second Sunday in August to start our revival meeting by our Pastor. The meeting continued on through the week till Friday night then closed with the 8:45 o'clock service.
Bro. Finney, Pastor
Leo F. Chancellor, C.C.
Minutes for September 1945
We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met on the second Sunday in September. Our pastor was holding a meeting at Long Ridge so could not be with us. After Sunday school Bro. W.A. Brigance was elected moderator Pro. The church went into conference and transacted the following business.
Call for minutes of the last meeting. Minutes read and approved. Call for new business. Motion and second to elect messengers to the association. Call our pastor and elect a church clerk and treasurer for another year. Motion carried. Vote was taken and Bro. Tom Finney was called for our pastor and elected Leo F. Chancellor clerk & treasurer. William Brigance and Leo F. Chancellor messengers. Veva Brigance and Henry Smith alternates.
Motion & second to adjourn conference. Motion carried.
Bro. W.A. Brigance, Mod.
Leo F. Chancellor, C.C.
[Page 168]
Minutes for December 1945
Preaching on the third Saturday night in December by our Assn. Missionary Bro. Herman Highfill.
And on the fifth Saturday night, Sunday and Sunday night by Bro. Hunt.
Leo F. Chancellor, C.C.
Minutes for February 1946
The church received a request from Sister Elsie & Bro. Newt Hurt to be dismissed from the Union Hope Missionary Baptist Church to join another Baptist Church at Morris, Okla. The church went into conference and their request was granted. Sunday Feb. 3.
W.A. Brigance, Mod. Pro.
Leo F. Chancellor, C.C.
Preaching on the third Sunday in Feb. by our Assn. Missionary Bro. Herman Highfill.
The church met on the fourth Sunday in Feb. for Sunday School. After Sunday school the church went into conference and Bro. W.A. Brigance was elected moderator pro. Motion and second to call Bro. Thelmar Amos for our Pastor. Motion carried.
Bro. Henry & Sister Smith and Sister Thelma Brigance called for their letters as they are going to Bonham Texas. Their request was granted.
W.A. Brigance, Mod. Pro.
Leo F. Chancellor, C.C. & T.
[Page 169] Blank
[Page 170]
Minutes for March 1946
Preaching on the first Sunday after Sunday School by Bro. Thelmar Amos.
Preaching on the third Sunday at 3 o'clock by our Assn. Missionary Bro. Herman Highfill.
Minutes for April 1946
Preaching on the second Sunday after Sunday school by Bro. J.A. Amos who came over with Bro. Thelmar Amos, his son.
Preaching on the third Sunday at 3 o'clock by our Assn. Missionary Bro. Herman Highfill.
Minutes for May 1946
We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met on the second Sunday in May at the Taylor Cemetery for Decoration Service which was well attended. We had a fine service by Bro. [faded on copy]
Bro. Thelmar Amos
Leo F. Chancellor, C.C.
Minutes for June 1946
Preaching on the first Sunday at 3 o'clock by our Assn. Missionary Bro. Herman Highfill.
Preaching on the third Sunday at 3 o'clock by our Assn. Missionary Bro. Herman Highfill. Minutes for July 1946
Preaching on the second Sunday after Sunday School by Bro. Thelmar Amos.
Leo F. Chancellor, C.C.
Minutes for August 1946
We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met on Saturday night before the second Sunday in August to start our revival meeting by our Assn. Missionary Bro. Herman Highfill with Bro. Thelmar Amos helping. The meeting continued on through 12 days with three conversions and two by statement. The Church went into conference and transacted the following business. Motion and second to call Bro. Thelmar Amos for our Pastor. Motion carried. The church extended an opportunity for the reception of members. Bro. & Sister E.M. Smith by statement and Alice Garman, Alma Modglin by baptism. They were baptized on the third Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock in the creek at Tate and were dismissed at the waters edge by Bro. Pearce.
Bro. Highfill, Mod. Pro.
Leo Chancellor, C.C.
[Page 172]
Minutes for September 1946
We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met on Saturday night before the second Sunday in September. Preaching Saturday night and Sunday at 11 o'clock. After preaching the church went into conference and transacted the following business.
1st Inviting brethren to sit with us in aid and counsel.
2nd Extending an opportunity for the reception of members. Mrs. O. Harrow came forward for baptism and was received as candidate for baptism.
3rd Call for new business.
Motion and second to keep Leo Chancellor as church clerk and treasurer. Motion carried. Motion and second that the Moderator and messengers & alternates to go to the association. Motion carried. Russell Dunham, E.M. Smith & W.B. Brigance messengers and Mrs. Russell Dunham and Emma Preston as alternates.
Then the church went down to the creek at Tate and Mrs. [faded out in copy] was baptized and the church extended the right hand of church fellowship, then were dismissed [faded out in copy] by Sister Ollie Brigance.
Bro. Thelmar Amos, Mod.
Leo F. Chancellor, C.C.
[Page 173]
Minutes for October 1946
Preaching on the second Sunday after Sunday school by Bro. Thelmar Amos.
[Unsigned]
Minutes for Dec. 1946
Preaching on the second Sunday after Sunday school by our pastor. The church went into conference and transacted the following business. Motion and second to call W.B. Brigance and Russel Dunham for Deacons to be ordained the second Sunday in Jan. 1947 at 2 o'clock.
It was the request of the church for the Clerk to write the Mt. View, Ione and Pilot View Churches and invite the pastors, preachers and Deacons of these churches and also Bro. Highfill to help in the ordination of these Brothers.
Bro. Thelmar Amos, Mod.
Leo F. Chancellor, C.C.
[Page 174]
Minutes for Jan. 1947
We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met on the second Sunday in Jan. Preaching after Sunday School by our pastor. Then the church met back at 2 o'clock for the ordination of Bro. Russel Dunham and W.B. Brigance for deacons. Bro. Amos[?] preached this ordination sermon. Our Pastor and Bro. Joe Amos, Bro. [faded out in copy], Bro. [blank] all helped in the ordination service.
Bro. Thelmar Amos, Mod.
Leo F. Chancellor, C.C.
Minutes for March 1947
Preaching on the second Sunday after Sunday school by Bro. [faded out in copy.] Motion and second to send $2.50 to the co-operative program every three months.
Minutes for April 1947
Preaching on the second Sunday after Sunday school by Bro. Tom Finney who came over with Bro. Thelmar Amos. Minutes for May 1947 The Church met on the second Sunday at Taylor Cemetery for Decoration service which was well attended. Bro. Thelmar Amos preached a fine sermon.
[Page 175]
Minutes for June 1947
Preaching on the third Sunday after Sunday school by Bro. Thelmar Amos.
Bro. Thelmar [Amos], Pastor
Leo F. Chancellor, C.C.
Minutes for August 1947
We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met on Saturday night before the second Sunday in August to start our revival meeting by our Assn. Missionary Bro. Herman Highfill. The meeting continued on through the third Sunday night. We sure had some fine preaching. The meeting closed with no conversions.
Leo F. Chancellor, C.C.
The church met on the fourth Sunday in August for Sunday school. After Sunday school the church went into conference and Bro. W.A. Brigance was elected moderator. Motion and second to call Bro. Loyd at Sugar Grove for pastor for the rest of this year and next year. Bro. E.M. Smith and Leo F. Chancellor were elected to go and call on Bro. Barnard and see if he could come. The church received a request from Sister O. Harrow to be dismissed from us to join the Missionary Baptist Church at Pilot View. Her request was granted.
W.A. Brigance, Mod.
Leo F. Chancellor, C.C.
[Page 176]
Minutes for Sept. 1947
We the Missionary Church of Christ met on Saturday night before the second Sunday in Sept. Preaching Saturday night and Sunday by Bro. Loyd.
Bro. Loyd, Pastor
Leo F. Chancellor, C.C.
Minutes for Oct. 1947
We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met on Saturday night before the second Sunday in Oct. Preaching Saturday night and Sunday at 11 o'clock by Bro. Loyd.
Bro. Loyd, Pastor
Leo F. Chancellor, C.C.
Minutes for Nov. 1947
We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met on Saturday night before the second Sunday in Nov. Preaching Saturday night and Sunday at 11 o'clock by Bro. Loyd.
Bro. Loyd, Pastor
Leo F. Chancellor, C.C.
[Page 177]
Minutes for Dec. 1947
We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met on Saturday night before the second Sunday in Dec. Preaching Saturday night and Sunday at 11 o'clock by Bro. Loyd.
Bro. Loyd, Pastor
Leo F. Chancellor, C.C.
Minutes for Jan. 1948
We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met on the second Sunday. Preaching at 11 o'clock by our pastor.
Bro. Loyd, Pastor
Leo F. Chancellor, C.C.
Minutes for March 1948
We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met on Saturday night before the second Sunday in March. Preaching Saturday night and Sunday at 11 o'clock by our pastor.
Bro. Loyd, Pastor
Leo F. Chancellor, C.C.
[Page 178]
Minutes for April 1948
We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met on the second Sunday. Preaching at 11 o'clock by our pastor.
Bro. Loyd, Pastor
Leo F. Chancellor, C.C.
Minutes for May 1948
We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met on the second Sunday. Preaching at 11 o'clock by our pastor.
Bro. Loyd, Pastor
Leo F. Chancellor, C.C.
Minutes for June 1948
We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met on Saturday night before the second Sunday in June. Preaching Saturday night and Sunday at 11 o'clock by our Pastor. The church received a request from Bro. L.K. Musgrove to be reinstated with the church. His request was granted. Then our pastor asked to be dismissed because of his heart. Request granted.
Bro. Loyd, Pastor
Leo F. Chancellor, C.C.
[Page 179]
Minutes for August 1948
We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met on Sunday 29 after Sunday School to start our revival meeting by our Assn. Missionary Bro. Herman Highfill and Bro. Tom Finney helping. The meeting continued on through the second Sunday night. We sure had some fine preaching. The meeting closed with no conversions.
Leo F. Chancellor, C.C.
Minutes for October 1948
We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met on the second Sunday in October. Preaching after Sunday school by Bro. Tom Finney.
Leo F. Chancellor, C.C.
Minutes for Nov. 1948
We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met on the second Sunday in Nov. Preaching after Sunday school by Bro. Tom Finney.
[Unsigned]
[Page 180]
Minutes for Dec. 1948
We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met on second and fourth Sunday in Dec. Preaching after Sunday school by Bro. Tom Finney.
Leo F. Chancellor
Minutes for Feb. 1949
We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met on the fourth Sunday in Feb. Preaching after Sunday school by Bro. Tom Finney.
Leo F. Chancellor, C.C.
[Page 181]
Oct. 11, 1942
Bro. Tom Finney
[Left edge of this page cut off in copy]
Oct. Nov. Dec. Jan. Feb.
W.A. Brigance 1.00
N.H. Hurt .75
_ E. Tucker 1.00
Mrs. Boggs .60
[J]ewel McCoy .50 Paid Paid Out
Church Minutes of 1945
Paid to pastor 70.00
????tional Money
Treasurer received 17.00
??? money received 16.20
??? received 33.20
Sent to Assn. 17.00
??? in treasury 16.20
?? Gill 5.00
?. A. Brigance 1.00
" " 2.00
?? Assn. Missionary 7.00
?? Smith 1.00
? Smith 1.00
? B. Brigance 2.00
? Brigance 1.00
?? Hunt 6.00
29.20 13.00 Paid Out
13.00
Treasure Jan. 1946 16.20 bal.
Bal. Feb. 17 5.00
Assn. Missionary Feb 17 5.00
?? Brigance March 3 1.00
? Brigance " 3 1.00
? Smith " 3 1.00
24.20
[Page 182]
Paid in Paid out
Bal. brought ford. 24.20
Paid to Bro. Amos March 3 5.00
T.J. Brigance March 17 1.00
M. Smith March 17 1.00
W.B. Brigance March 17 1.00
Leo Chancellor March 17 2.00
Sent to Assn. Missionary Mar 17 5.00
W.A. Brigance March 31 5.00
J.A. Gill April 4 5.00
M. Smith April 14 1.00
Leo Chancellor April 14 2.00
Paid to Bro. Amos April 14 5.00
Bro. Amos, Tith .50
James A. Gill April 20 3.00
W.B. Brigance April 21 1.00
M. Smith April 21 1.00
Mrs. Jewel McCoy April 21 .50
Paid to Assn. Missionary April 21 5.00
James A. Gill May 4 3.00
Paid to Bro. Amos May 12 5.00
James A. Gill May 28 3.00
W.A. Brigance June 2 10.00
? J. Brigance " 1.00
T? B. Brigance " 1.00
? G. Boggs " 1.00
Paid to Assn. Missionary June 2 6.00
" " " Tithes 1.00
? A. Brigance F. Relief 10.00
W? B. Brigance " 1.00
Leo Chancellor " 1.00
Paid to Assn. Missionary June 18 12.00 Foreign Relief
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June 1942 July Aug
? A. Brigance 1.00 1.00 2.00
Henry Smith 2.00 1.00
A.G. Boggs .50 1.00
Mrs. Leacy Wilson
Jewel McCoy .50 1.00
Lula Belle Boggs
Leo Chancellor 1.00 1.00 Farmer Wilson 1.00
Aubert Gill 5.00
Frank Wilson
William Brigance 1.00

Total amount paid Bro. Jones from Dec. to Aug. $45.95
[Page 184]
1942
Feb. 8 1942 $5.75
Mar. 8 1.00 W.A. Brigance
Mar. 22 1.00 Mr. Henry Smith
1.00 W.A. Brigance
.50 Aud Boggs
.50 Mrs. Leacy Wilson
.25 Jewel McCoy
.50 Mrs. Lula Bell Boggs
April 12 1.00 W.A. Brigance
1.00 Leo Chancellor
1.00 Henry Smith
1.00 Mrs. Ruby Boggs
1.00 Henry Chancellor
.25 Jewel McCoy
.50 Farmer Wilson
.50 N.H. Hurt
April 17 1.00 Frank Wilson
April 26 2.00 Aubert Gill
.50 N.H. Hurt
.50 Mrs. W.A. Brigance
$10.25 Total Amount Paid Bro. Jones in April
May 10 1942
1.00 W.A. Brigance
1.00 Henry Smith
.50 Jewel McCoy
.50 [Blank]
.50 Aud Boggs
May 17 Paid $2.70 to Bro. Jones
$1.00 paid by J.E. Tucker
[Page 185]
Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar April
W.A. Brigance 1.00 1.00 .50 .50 1.00
A.G. Boggs .50 .50 .50 .50 .50
W.C. Boggs .50
Jewel McCoy .25 .25 .25 .25
J.H. Smith .50 .50 .50 .50 .50 1.00
Farmer Wilson .40
Leo Chancellor .65 .50 .50
William Brigance .50 .30
N.H. Hurt .25 .25 .25
Verda Dunham .10 .10
L.D. Wilson .50
Clarabell [Blank] .25
2.15 2.75 3.15 2.75 2.25 2.00
[Page 186]
1946 June 16
Paid in Paid out Paid in Paid out
Bal. brought ford. 58.20 36.00
W.B. Brigance June 16 1.00
W.A. Brigance July 14 5.00
M. Smith " " 1.00
T.J. Brigance " " 1.00
R. Dunham " " 1.00
Paid to Bro. Amos 5.00
Bro. Amos paid for Mission 5.00
W.A. Brigance Aug. 11 5.00
James A. Gill Aug. 13 10.00
E.M. Smith " 16 10.00
Frank Willson " 17 6.00
R. Dunham Aug. 18 5.00
A.G. Boggs " 18 5.00
Mrs. O'Hars " 20 7.00
Leo Chancellor " 20 1.00
Mr. & Mrs. W.A. Brigance Aug. 22 2.00
Mr. & Mrs. W.B. Brigance " 22 11.00
Mr. & Mrs. Dunham " 22 4.00
J.T. Brigance " " 10.00
A.E. McCoy " " 1.00
Ruby, Anna & Glen Boggs " " .85
Mr. & Mrs. Ward Aug. " 2.00
Offering " " 15.20
Paid to Bro. Amos " " 40.00
Paid to Bro. Highfill " " 62.50
James A. Gill Aug. 23 5.00
" " " Mission Sept. 2 5.00
W.A. Brigance Sept. 5 5.00
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? A. Brigance 1.00
? C. Boggs .50
Mrs. Sarah Brigance .20
? E. Taylor .50
??? W.J. Preston .25
? G. Preston .20
Mr. Henry Smith .75 .60
?? Halford .25
? F. Chancell__ .50 .50
??man Holdcroft .40
? Allie Griner .60
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[Page 190]
Copy of a Sunday School lesson
[Page 191 blank]
[Page 192]
Union Hope Scott Co. Ark.
June the 14 1890
This is to Certify that Brother T.H. Musgrove is a Member of the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ at Union Hope in good standing and Full Fellowship and at his request is dismissed from us to be joined to another Church of the same faith and order. Done by Order of the Church in Conference on Saturday before the Second Lords day in June 1890.
J.W. Goff, Mod.
A.J. Coburn, C. Clk.
[Page 193]
T.H. Musgroves Church Letter [back side]
[Page 194]
Letter of Dismission
The Long Ridge Baptist Church of Carolan
To the Union Hope Baptist Church of Tate
Dear Brethren:
This is to Certify
That Eld. J.L. Sykes is a member of this church in good and regular standing; and is, at his own request, hereby dismissed from us to unite with you. When he shall have so united, of which you will please inform us, his connection with us will cease.
May the blessing of God rest on him and on you.
Done by order and on behalf of the church.
Sep. 27, 1924
L.E. Vester, Church Clerk
[Page 195]
Letter of Dismission
The Long Ridge Baptist Church of Carolan
To the Union Hope Baptist Church of Tate
Dear Brethren:
This is to Certify
That Sister J.L. Sykes is a member of this church in good and regular standing; and is, at her own request, hereby dismissed from us to unite with you. When she shall have so united, of which you will please inform us, her connection with us will cease.
May the blessing of God rest on her and on you.
Done by order and on behalf of the church.
Sep. 27, 1924
L.E. Vester, Church Clerk
[Page 196]
We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ at Cardiff Ark. to any other church of like faith and order Greeting. This is to certify that our beloved Brother Elder W.F. Lynch is a member of this church in good and regular standing and is hereby dismissed from this church and recommended to your conference and Fellowship by the reason of the Dissolution of this church. Done in conference and by order of the Church Nov. 6, 1904.
N. Marshall, (Mod.)
[Page 197]
We the Goodhope (Missionary) Baptist Church of Christ at Belva Scott Co. Ark. To Any other Church of same Faith and order. Dear Brethren and Sisters, We hereby Certify that Sister Vernillia Dickerson is a member with us in full fellowship and good standing and at her request she is hereby dismissed from us when united with you. Done by order of the Church in Conference on Saturday before the third Sabbath in April 1901.
Elder G.W. Evans, Moderator
R. Godwin, Church Clerk
[Page 198, 199, 200 seem to pertain to a county election and are not transcribed here.]

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