Little Creek / Triplett Regular Baptist Church
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1853
Little Creek Church was constituted on the first Lord’s Day in November 1853 with nine members.
(No further church records until January 1857.)
1857
January the 10th 1857
The Church met at Californi and being duly organized proceeded to business. 1st. Resolved that we defer the election of officers untill next meeting for business. 2nd. Resolved that the clerk write a friendly letter to the Good Hope Church to let them know that Mr. ____McClung had called on us to appoint a _________to sit in council with them to reconsider his case if the Good Hope Church will consent to same. 3rd. Resolved that we adjourn to meet at Little Creek.
/s/ John Hoff, Mod, Pro Tem /s/ G. G. Springston, Ch Clk
The Church met on Feb. 7th, 1857 and being duly organized proceeded to business. 1st Resolved to elect our church officers whereon G. G. Springston was elected Church Clerk and John Hughes Deacon. 2nd. Resolved that we repeal the repeal the rule electing officers yearly and that they hold there office as long as good and good performance. 3rd. Resolved that the church cannot give Sister Andrews a letter under present circumstances. 4th. Resolved that the Building Com and Finance Com settle with Mr. West and proceed to the erection the meeting house in Californi. 5th. Adjourned.
/s/J. A. Wright /s/G. G. Springston, Clk
The Church met on Saturday before the Second Lord’s Day in April, 1857 and proceeded to business. 1st Resolved that we Exclude Christina Andrew from our fellowship for disorderly conduct. 2nd. Resolved that any member being accused by common rumour of being guilty of any notorious or scandalous sin that they shall use every reasonable exertion to remove such stain from their character and try to satisfy that such reports are false as soon as they are made known to them by any member of the Church or be held under Sensure by the Church for their disrespect for the cause of Christ. 3rd Resolved that Brother Milton Wilson be notified to appear at our next meeting to delt with for disorderly conduct. 4th Resolved that we select someone to be our Pastor whereupon Brother J. A. Wright was unanimously selected. 5th. Adjourned.
/s/J. A. Wright, Mod. /s/G. G. Springston, Clerk
The Church met on Saturday before the 2nd Lord’s Day in June, 1857 and being duly organized proceeded to business. 1st. Heard the report of the Com whereupon Brother Springston reported that he had notified brother Milton Wilson that the Church would take action against him for disorderly conduct. The report was accepted and the Com discharged. 2nd. Resolved that Brother Wilson be Excluded from this Church. 3rd. Adjourned.
/s/J.A. Wright, Mod. /s/G.G. Springston, Clerk
Special Meeting on Friday before the Forth Lord’s Day in June, 1857. The church met in Californi Roane County Va. and proceeded to business. 1st. Receive the report of the Building Com whereon the Committee reported they had settled with brother West for his labor on the meeting house. 2nd. Resolved that brother West be paid Seven dollars and 48 cent balance due on labor. 3rd. that ascertain the amount unpaid on the lumber for the meeting house. 4th. That a deed for the lot be obtained against our meeting Aug. 5th. That we accept the bid of Brother Cain to build the meeting house in Californi and to be confirmed in Aug. Adjourned.
/s/J. A. Wright, Mod. /s/G. G. Springston, Clk
The Church met on Saturday before the Second Lord’s Day in July, 1857 and proceeded top business. 1st. Resolved that the Clerk keep a note of the business transacted to be read at the close of meeting. 2nd. That the Deacons and Treasurer be instructed in regards to their duty. 3rd. that Bros. Hoff, Hughes and A. Springston be delegates to the Association and Bros. W. & G.G. Springston in case of failure. 4th. Adjourned.
/s/J. A. Wright /s/G. G. Springston, Clk
August the 9th, 1857
The Church met and being duly constituted proceeded to business. 1st. Resolved that we receive the letter to the Association. 2nd. Received the letter of Brother and Sister Smith. 3rd. That Brethern W. Hoff and G.G. Springston be a Soliciting Com. 4th. That we accept the bid of Brother J. Cain to build the meeting house in Cal. 5th. Adjourned.
/s/J. A. Wright, Mod/s/G. G. Springston, Clk
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October the 10th, 1857
The Church met and being no business adjourned.
/s/J A. Wright, Mod /s/G. G. Springston, Clk
November the 14th, 1857
The Church met and being no business adjourned.
/s/J. A. Wright, Mod /s/G. G. Springston, Clk
Saturday Dec 4th 1857
1st. Called for refferences. 2nd. Resolved that we adjourn. Done by order of the Church.
/s/J A. Wright, Mod. /s/J. W. Cain, Clk Pro Tem
1858
February the 13th, 1858
The Church met according to adjournment and proceeded to business. 1st. Resolved that Brother Bennett be our Moderator. 2nd. that we receive Sister Catharine Vandall. 3rd. Resolved that we take a collection for the erection of a meeting house in Californi or a lot to build on. 4th. that we adjourn. Done by order of the Church.
/s/J. Bennett, Mod Pro Tem /s/G. G. Springston, Clk
March the 12th 1858
1st. Called for refferences.
2nd. Res that we receive the letter of Brother and Sister Bartlett.
3rd. That we call Brother Wright as Pastor.
4th. That Brother G. G. Springston work on recommendation and subscription.
5th. Adjourned.
/s/A. Springston, Mod /s/G. G. Springston, Clk
The Church met on Saturday before the third Lord’s Day in June 1858 and after Sermon by Elder J.A. Wright proceeded to Business.
1st. Resolved that accusations against Brother Wright in regards to his conduct toward other denominations are false. 2nd. that proceedings of the June and March meetings be forwarded to the Corresponding Secretary of the Northwestern Missionary Board. 3rd. that we adjourn.
/s/A. Springston, Mod /s/G.G. Springston, Clk
July the 17th 1858
The Church met and after Sermon by Eld Wright proceeded to Business.
1st. Resolved that we appoint Delegates to the association.
2nd. Res that we delegate brethern Thomas Bartlett, Jacob Heckhert and William Springston.
3rd. Res. That we adjourn.
/s/J .A. Wright, Mod /s/G. G. Springston, Clk
The Church met according to adjournment on Saturday before the third Lord’s Day in September, 1858, and after Sermon by Eld. J.A. Wright proceeded to business. 1st. Hear the report from delegates to the Association whereupon Brother William Springston reported they had a tolerable interesting Session. 2nd. Resolved that we granting letter of dismission to Brother John Hughes and wife. 4th. Resolved that we adjourn untill our next meeting in course.
/s/J.A. Wright, Mod /s/G.G. Springston, Clk
November the 20th 1858
The Church met and after Sermon by Brother J. A. Wright proceeded to business.
1st. Called for refferences. 2nd Res. That we elect Brother John Hoff Deacon. 3rd. Res. That hereafter we hold our church meetings at Little Creek School house. 4th. Adjourned.
/s/J. A. Wright, Mod /s/G. G. Springston, Ch Clk
The Church met on Saturday before the third Lord’s Day in December, 1858 and after Sermon proceeded to business. 1st. Chose Brother Little Moderator. 2nd. Resolved that we adjourn.
/s/Brother Little, Mod /s/G. G. Springston, Ch Clk
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1859
March the 19th 1859
The Church met and being duly in order proceeded to business. First Resolved that we call for a Pastor. Second Res that we call Brother Wright which resulted in a unanimous vote in favor of the same.
/s/J. A. Wright, Mod /s/G.G. Springston, Clk
April 16th 1859
The Church met and after the Sermon by Brother J. A. Wright proceeded to business. 1st Resolved that we petition the Board to aid us in supporting our pastor a missionary. 2nd. Res. That we grant letters of dismission to Brother Hoff and wife and Brother Smith and wife. 3rd. Res. That we adjourn.
/s/J. A. Wright, Mod /s/G. G. Springston, Clk
June the 19th 1859
The Church met and after the Sermon the Moderator called for refferences and there being none proceeded to new business. 1st Resolved that we delegate brethern J. A. Wright, A. Springston, and G. G. Springston to the Association. 2nd Resolved that we adjourn
/s/J. A. Wright, Mod. /s/G. G. Springston Clk
July 11th 1859
The Church met and after Sermon proceeded to business. 1st. Resolved that we receive the letter prepared by the Clerk to the Association. 2nd. Resolved that we grant Sister Lydia Clevenger a letter of dismissal and recommendation. 3rd. Resolved we adjourn.
/s/J. A. Wright, Mod /s/G. G. Springston, Clk
1860
The Church met on Saturday before the third Lord’s Day in February 1860 and after Sermon proceeded to business. 1st. Resolved that we receive Brother and Sister Tisen. 2nd. Resolved that we adjourn.
/s/J. A. Wright /s/G. G. Springston
March the 18th 1860
The Church met according to adjournment and proceeded to business. 1st. Resolved that Brother A. Springston visit Sister Jemima Vandall. 2nd. Resolved that we recommend Brother J. A. Wright to the Northwestern Board. 3rd. Resolved we adjourn.
/s/J.A. Wright /s/G.G. Springston
April 15th 1860
The Church met and after Sermond by Brother J. A. Wright proceeded to business. 1st. Received the recommendation of Brother Wright as prepared by the Clerk. 2nd. Received the reports of committees on Grievances and Discharge the same. 3rd. Resolved that we appoint Brother Daniell (probably James A., who is not shown anywhere as a member- Ed) and Sister Elizabeth Heckert to visit Sisters Vandall. 4th. Resolved that any member of this Church neglecting to attend Church meetings it shall be the duty of the Deacons to visit them to ascertain the cause whereof unless the cause is known to the Church. 5th. Resolved that at our next meeting we proceed to elect a Deacon. 6th. That we adjourn. Done by order of the Church.
/s/J. A. Wright /s/G. G. Springston, Clk
The Church met on Saturday before the third Lord’s Day in May 1860 and after Sermon by the pastor proceeded to business. 1st. Received the report of Sister E. Heckert and Discharge the same. 2nd. Res. That we receive Brother Peter Burk and Sister Fanny Burk on their letter of recommendation. 3rd. Res. That we procure a book for a Church Book. 4th. Resolved that we adjourn to our next meeting in course.
/s/J. A. Wright, Mod /s/G.G. Springston, Clk
March (Ed: June?) the 22nd 1860
The church met and proceeded to business. 1st Resolved that we receive Brother William McCarty. 2nd Resolved that we receive the report of Sister Daniell as committee and discharge the same. 3rd Res. that we retain Sisters Vandall. 4th Res. that Brother Wright be teller. 5th Res. That Brother Burk be elected Deacon. 6th Resolved that we receive brother Burk as Deacon on his former ordination. 7th that we adjourn.
/s/John P. Chinewith, Mod Pro Tem /s/G. G. Springston Ch Clk
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The Church met on the Saturday before the 3 Lordsday in July 1860, and after sermon by Brother J. A. Wright. 1st Res. that we receive Sister Ann E. Benear on her letter of recommendation. 2nd Res. that we adjourn untill our next regular meeting for business.
/s/J. A. Wright, Mod /s/G. G. Springston, Ch Clk
The Church met on Saturday before the 3rd Lords day in August 1860. 1st Resolved that we appoint Brethern W. P. Burk, J. W. Heckert, G. G. Springston or any other Brother of our body who may be present as delegates to the Association. 2nd Res. that we send up the following query to the Ass. Is it according to Baptist usages to deal with a minister as other members for not attending Church meeting and if excluded what is the proper course to be pursued on their part and other Churches for their Restoration. 3rd Adjourn.
/s/J. A. Wright, Mod /s/G. G. Springston, Ch Clk
The Church met on Saturday before the 3rd Lords day in September 1860 and after Sermond by Brother J. A. Wright and being no business Res. that we adjourn untill our next regular meeting.
/s/J. A. Wright, Mod /s/G. G. Springston, Ch Clk
The Church met on Saturday before the 3 Lordsday in October 1860 and after Sermond by brother J. A. Wright proceeded to business. 1st Resolved that we receive Brother Vance V. Bartlett and Sister Elizabeth Bartlett on their letter of Dismission. 2nd Res. that we adjourn.
/s/J. A. Wright, Mod. /s/G. G. Springston, Ch Clk
November 17th 1860
At a meeting of the Little Creek Baptist Church in Spencer at the Court House after preaching by J. Woofter the Church was called to order by Br. Wright the pastor. 1st. No refferences. 2nd. New business was called for and letters were granted to the following persons Br. R.P. Burk and Sarah F. Burk, his wife, Elizabeth Benear, Zernah Vandall, Jemima Vandall, Elizabeth Vandall and Catharine Vandall. 3rd. Resolved we adjourn. Done by order of the Church.
/s/John Woofter, Mod /s/G. G. Springston, Clk
The Church met on Saturday before the 3 Lordsday in December 1860 and after Sermond by brother J.A. Wright proceeded to business. 1st No refferences. 2nd. Res. That we receive Brother Wm. J. Bartlett and Sister Lydia Bartlett. 3rd. Res. That we adjourn. Done by order of the Church.
/s/J. A. Wright, Mod /s/G. G. Springston, Clk
1861
The Church met on Saturday before the third Lordsday in January 1861 and after Sermon by brother Wright proceeded to business. 1st Res. that we appoint Brother J. P. Chinewith teller. 2nd Resolved that we proceed to elect Deacons whereon the teller proceeded to take the vote and announced the election of Brethern James Bartlett and William Springston. 3rd Res. that we release Brother Abraham Springston from the Deaconship. 4th Res. that we adjourn. Done by order of the Church.
/s/J. A. Wright, Mod /s/G. G. Springston, Clk
The Church met on Saturday before the third Lordsday in March 1861 and after Sermond by Brother Wright proceeded to business. 1st. Called for refferences. 2nd. New business whereon brother William Springston requested a letter of dismission for Sister Margaret Heckert. 3rd. Res. That we grant Sister Heckert a letter . 4th. Resolved that we call a pastor. 5th. Res. That Brother Ticen be teller to take the vote whereon Brother Wright was unanimously chosen.. 6th. that we recommend brother Wright to the Board. 7th. Res. That we raise $30.00 for brother Wright’s sallery for the next year. 8th. Res. That we adjourn.
/s/J. A. Wright, Mod /s/G. G. Springston, Ch Clk
The Church met on Saturday before the third Lordsday in April, 1861 and after Sermon by Brother Wright proceeded to business. 1st. called for refferences. 2nd. Resolved that we receive Brother J. F. Bartlett, Sister Z. Bartlett and brother William Burgess on their letters of recommendation and extend the right hand of fellowship to them. 2nd. Res. That we adjourn.
/s/J. . Wright, Mod /s/G G. Springston, Ch Clk
The Church met on the third Lords day in June 1861 and after Sermon proceeded to business. 1st. called for new business whereon the clerk reported a lack on the subscription of 8 dollars. 2nd. Res. That we hold our Church meetings on the 3 Sabbath at 10 O’Clock. 2nd. Res. That we adjourn.
/s/J. A. Wright, Mod /s/G. G. Springston, Ch Clk
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The Church met on the first Sabbath in December 1861 and after sing and prayer proceeded to business. 1st. Res. That brother J. T. Bartlett be our Moderator. 2nd. Res. That we meet on the third Sabbath at ten o’clock. 3rd. Res. That we meet alternately at Brother Bartletts and Wm. Springstons. 4th. Res. That Brother J. T. Bartlett be our Standing Moderator. 5th. Res. That we call Brother J. Stump as pastor. 6th. that we adjourn.
/s/J. T. Bartlett, Mod /s/G. G. Springston, Ch Clk
The Church met on the third Sabbath in December 1861 and after Singing and prayer proceeded to business. 1st. Refferences none. New business None therefore Res. That we adjourn.
/s/J. T. Bartlett, Mod /s/J. F. Bartlett, Ch Clk Pro Tem
1862
February 16th 1862
The Church met according to adjournment and after Singing and Prayer proceeded to business. 1st. res. That Brother J. F. Bartlett Clerk Pro Tem. 2nd. Res. That we call Brother Jonathan Smith for our pastor. 3rd. Resolved that Brother William Springston be appointed to Solicit Brother Smith. 4th. Res. That we adjourn.
/s/J. T. Bartlett, Mod J. F. Bartlett, Ch Clk Pro Tem
The Church met on the third Lords day in March 1862 and after Singing and prayer proceeded to business. 1st. Called for the report of the Committee whereon Brother William Springston reported that he had seen Brother Smith. 2nd. Res. That we receive the report of the Committee and discharge the same. 3rd. Res. That we prepare a subscription for Brother Smith. 4th. Res. That we adjourn untill our next regular meeting.
/s/J. T. Bartlett, Mod /s/G. G. Springston, Ch Clk
The Church met on Saturday before the first Lordsday in May 1862 and after Sermond by Brother Jonathan Smith proceeded to business. 1st. Res. That Brother Smith be our moderator. 2nd. Called for refferences whereon the clerk reported a lack on the Subscription of two dollars. 3rd. Res. That we pledge ourselves jointly for the balance of the subscription to be raised. 4th. Res. Brother Tizen be our Treasurer. 5th. Res. That we meet on the Saturday before the first Sabbath in each month. 6th. Res. That we adjourn.
/s/Eld. Jon. Smith, Mod. /s/G. G. Springston, Ch Clk
The Church met on the Saturday before the first Lordsday in July 1862 and after Sermond by Brother Jon. Smith proceeded to business. 1st. Called for the minutes of the previous meeting whereon the Clerk stated from memory the proceedings of the same. 2nd. Res. That the Constitution and rules of Decorum be read and examined at our next regular meeting. 3rd. Res. That we adjourn untill our next regular meeting for business.
/s/Eld. Jon. Smith, Mod /s/G. G. Springston, Ch Clk
The Church met on Saturday before the first Sabbath in August 1862 and after Sermon proceeded to business. 1st. Read the minutes of the previous meeting. 2nd. Read the rules of decorum. 3rd. Brother J. T. Bartlett moved that we expunge the old Constitution and rules of Order. Brother Springston moved to amend the motion by amending the Constitution and rules of Order which was adopted. 5th. Res. That Brother Jon. Smith be a committee to draft the same. 6th. by request of Brother J. T. Bartlett Res. that we grant Brother William Burgess a letter of dismission. 7th. Res. That Breth. Burk and McGloghlin be invited to meet with us at our next meeting on Sabbath to attend the Ordination of our Deacons Elect and that Brother Smith notify them of same. 8th. Res. That we elect our Clerk anualy. 9th. Res. That we adjourn untill our next regular meeting for business.
/s/Eld. Jon .Smith, Mod /s/G. G. Springston, Ch Clk
The Church met on the Saturday before the first Lords day in Sep 1862 and after Sermond proceeded to business. 1st. Read the minutes of previous meeting. 2nd. hear the report of Committee and discharge same. 3rd. Res. That we adopt the Constitution and Rules of Order with the amendment Prohibiting the use of Ardent Spirits as beverage. 4th. Res. That we elect a Clerk with an assistant. 5th. Res. That J.T. Bartlett be teller whereon he reported the election of Brother G. G. Springston Clerk and Brother W. T. Bartlett assistant. 6th. Res. That we adjourn untill our next regular meeting.
/s/Eld. Jon. Smith, Mod /s/G. G. Springston, Ch Clk
Sabbath after Sermon according to previous arrangements proceeded to the Ordination of Brethern J. T. Bartlett and Wm Springston Deacons.
The Church met on Saturday before the first Sabbath in Nov 1862 and after Sermon by the pastor proceeded to business. 1st. Read the Minutes of previous meeting. 2nd. Refferences. 3rd. New business. 4th. Adjourn.
/s/Eld. Jon./ Smith, Mod /s/G. G. Springston, Ch Clk
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The Church met on Saturday before the first Lords day in December 1862 and after Sermond by the Pastor proceeded to business. 1st. Read the rules of Decorum and minutes of the previous meeting. 2nd. Res. That we Commune twice a year, namely in April and Oct. 3rd. Res. That we select a place for a meeting house and burying grounds whereon Brethern C. Tyson, Wm. Springston and G. G. Springston be a com. For the same. 4th. Res. That we adjourn untill our next regular meeting for business.
/s/Eld. Jona. Smith, Mod /s/G. G. Springston, Ch Clk
1863
The Church met on Saturday before the first Sabbath in January 1863 and after Sermond by Brother Petty proceeded to business. 1st. Res. That Brother Petty be our Moderator. 2nd. Read minutes of previous meeting. 3rd. hear the report of the Committee whereon Brother Wm. Springston reported they had selected a site on the North side of the County Road leading to Spencer where G. G. Springston child is buryed. 4th. Res. That we receive the report and discharge the committee. 5th. Res. That we receive the lot described above. 6th Res. that Brother J. T. Bartlett write a titlebond for the same. 7th. Res. That Brethern J. T. Bartlett, W. J. Bartlett, C. Tyson, A. Springston, and G. G. Springston be Trustees of the same. 8th. Res. That we adjourn untill our next regular meeting.
/s/A. J. Petty, Mod /s/G. G. Springston, Ch Clk
The Church met on Saturday before the first Sabbath in February 1863 and after Sermond by the Pastor proceeded to business. 1st Read the minutes of previous meeting and Rules of Order. 2nd Receive the report of the Committee and Discharge the same. 3rd Res. that we adjourn untill our next regular meeting for business.
/s/Eld. Jonathan Smith, Mod. /s/G. G. Springston, Ch clk
Feb. the 28th 1863
The Church met according to adjournment and after Sermond by the pastor proceeded to business. 1st. Read the Rules of Decorum and minutes of the previous meeting. 2nd. Res. That we elect a pastor for the succeeding year. Whereon Brother Jon. Smith was unanimously chosen. 3rd. Res. That we adjourn untill our next regular meeting for business.
/s/Eld. J. Smith, Mod. /s/G. G. Springston, Ch Clk
The Church met on Saturday before the first Sabbath in April 1863 and after Sermond by the pastor proceeded to business. 1st. Read the Rules of Decorum and minutes of previous meeting, and being no business, Res. That we adjourn to our next regular meeting for business.
/s/Eld. Jon. Smith, Mod. /s/G. G. Springston
The Church met on Saturday before the first Sabbath in May 1863 and after Sermond by Rev. . Smith proceeded to business. 1st. Read the Rules of Decorum and minutes of the previous meeting. 2nd. Res. That we pledge ourselves jointly to raise the deficiency in Subscription of Three Dollars and 15 cts for the use of the Pastor. 3rd. That we adjourn untill our next regular meeting for business.
/s/Rev. Jon. Smith, Mod. /s/Wm. C. Springston, Asst Clk
The Church met on Saturday before the third Sabbath in June/63 and after Sermon by the pastor proceeded to business. 1st read the rules of Decorum and Minutes of previous meeting. 2nd Called for new business. 3rd Res. that we adjourn untill our next regular meeting.
/s/ Eld. J. Smith, Mod. /s/ G. G. Springston, Clk
The Church met on Saturday before the first Sabbath in September/63 and after Sermon by the Pastor proceeded to business. 1st. Read the Rules of Decorum and Minutes of the Previous Meeting. 2nd. Res. That we elect a Clerk and an assistant whereon the teller announced the election of W. J. Bartlett Clerk and G. G. Springston Ass. 3rd. Res. That Breth. J. V. Bartett, Calvin Tyson and G. G. Springston be a Committee to draft some Resolution for the Consideration of the Church on the mode of Discipline. 4th. Res. That we adjourn.
/s/Eld. J. Smith, Mod. /s/G. G. Springston, Ch Clk
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The church met on Saturday before the first Sabbath in Oct/63 and after Sermon by the Pastor proceeded to business. 1st. Read the Rules of Decorum and Minutes of Previous Meeting. 2nd. Hear report of and discharge the same the Com. Whereon the Com. Presented the following resolutions 1st. Res. That when a publick offense is comit, it shall be the duty of the individual knowing to the act to make it known to the Deacon whose Duty it is to Visit the offender and bring the Case before the Church. 2nd. Res. That no member shall be Excluded without the concurrent testimony of two or more Witnesses. 3rd. Res. That no member be Excluded with less than two thirds of the members present voting against the offender. 1st. Res. That we amend the first Resolution by striking out the word visit and inserting the word notify which was adopted. 2nd. Res. That we adopt the Second Resolution as it stand. 3rd. Res. That we adopt the third resolution which was last. 4th. Res. That we adjourn until our next regular meeting.
/s/Eld. J. Smith, Mod /s/G.G. Springston As. Clerk
The Church met on Saturday before the second Sabbath in November/63 and after se rmon by the pastor, the Church was called to order and proceeded to business. 1st. Read the rules and minutes of previous meeting. 2nd. Called for new business. 3rd. Resolved to adjourn until our regular meeting.
/s/Eld. J. Smith, Mod. /s/W. J. Bartlett, Ch Clk
The church met on Saturday before the first Sabbath in December and after Sermon by the Pastor proceeded to business. First read Rules of Decorum and minutes of previous meeting. 2nd. Res. That we meet at Mt.. Olive Church on Saturday before the second Lord’s Day in April/64 at the hour of ten with one delegate and letter and that we invite other Churches of the Mt. Pisgua Association to meet with us at the above named with one delegate and letter in order to reorganize our association and appoint a place for holding the same. 3rd. Res. that we receive Sister Susan Daniell on the experience for the ordination of Baptism. 4th. Res. That we adjourn untill our regular day of business.
/s/Eld. J. Smith, Mod. /s/W. J. Bartlett, Ch Clk
1864
(NOTE: The minutes of church meetings that I am copying were previously copied by the church clerk and there are some obvious errors. Two errors on dates of meetings occur on the next two entries. The two entries read “1863” when chronologically as they appear, these should have been “1864”�Ed)
The Church met on Saturday before the first Sabbath /63 and after Sermon by the Pastor proceeded to business. 1st. Read the Rules of Decorum and minutes of previous meeting. 2nd. Res. That we amend the first Resolution of our previous meeting and meet at the hour of ten “AM”. 3rd. Res. That we amend the 4th Resolution passed by the Church April 15th, 1860 by striking out the word visit and insert the word Notify. 4th. Adjourned until our next regular meeting.
/s/Eld. J. Smith, Mod. /s/W. J. Bartlett, Clk
The Church met on Saturday before the first Sabbath in Feb 1863 and after Sermon by the Pastor proceeded to business. 1st. Read the Rules of Decorum and Minits of previous meeting. 2nd. Res. That we delegate Brother William Springston to the meeting at the Mt. Olive Church and Brother J. T. Bartlett his Alternate. 3rd. Res. That Brother G. G. Springston write the letter to the above named Meeting. 4th. Res. That we adjourn untill our next regular meeting.
/s/J. Smith, Mod. /s/G. G. Springston, Asst. Clk.
The Church met on Saturday before the first Lords day in March 1864 and after prayer proceeded to business. First resolved that Brother Wm. Springston be Moderator. Read the rules of Decorum and the Minutes of the previous meeting. 2nd. Res. That we receive the letter of the Commity and discharge the same. 3rd. Res. That we adjourn untill our regular meeting in April.
/s/Brother William Springston, Mod. /s/William J. Bartlett, Clk
The Church met on Saturday before the first Sabbath in April & after Sermon by the Pastor proceeded to business. First read rules of Decorum and minutes of previous meeting. 2nd. Res. That the labors of our Pastor close with our May meeting./ 3rd. Res. That we proceed to the election of a pastor whereas the teller reported Brother J. Stump provided that Eld. Stump cannot serve Brother J. A. Petty to be called. 4th. Res. To adjourn untill our regular meeting.
/s/Eld. J. Smith, Mod /s/W. J. Bartlett, Clerk
On Sabbath the Church received Brother Charles Daniell and Sister Edith Daniell on experience for the Ordinance of Baptism.
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The Church met on the Saturday before the first Sabbath in May, 1864 and after Sermon by the Pastor proceeded to business. First Read rules of Decorum and minutes of previous meeting. 2nd. to hear report of the delegate. 3rd. to hear a letter from Sister Lance. 4th. Res. That we lay the complaint against Sister Lance over untill further hearing. 5th. Res. That we grant Sister Perrine Letter of Dismission. 6th Res. that we receive sister Susan Daniell on experience for the Ordinance of Baptism 7th. Res. To adjourn untill regular meeting.
/s/Eld. J. Smith, Mod. /s/Wm. J. Bartlett, C Clk.
On Sabbath extended the right hand of fellowship to Bro. Charles and Sisters Edith and Susan Daniell on experience for the Ordinance of Baptism.
The Church met on Saturday before the first Sabbath in June 1864 and after Sermon by Brother Petty proceeded to business. 1st. Res. That Brother Petty be our Moderator. 2nd. Called for the reading of the Rules of Decorum and minutes of previous meeting. 3rd. Res. That in the absence of the Record of the Church that we adjourn until our next regular meeting for business.
/s/Eld. J. A. Petty, Mod /s/G. G. Springston Ch Clk
The church met on Saturday before the first Sabbath in July 1864 and after Sermon by Brother Petty proceeded to business. 1st. Res. That Brother Petty be our Moderator. 2nd. Res. That we expunge the word Suggest in the 5th Rule of Decorum. 3rd. Res. That any Person Professing faith in the Lord Jesus Christ and wishes to unite with this Church Shall give evidence of a change of heart upon which the Church may receive them for the Ordinance of Baptism and after being Baptized they Shall at first convenient opportunity Present themselves before the Church on a day of business and be received to the fellowship of the Church and have an equal right to all the immunities of the Church. 4th. Res. That we amend the above Res. By striking out the words (on a day of business). 5th. Res. That the treasurer use his endeavor to collect the dues of the Church. 6th. Res. That we pay Brother Petty at the same Ratio that we payed Brother Smith. 7th. Res. That the reception of Brother C. A. Daniell, and Sisters Edith and Susan S. Daniell be valid. 8th. Res. That we receive Sister Clarice C. Daniell by the right hand of fellowship. 9th. Res. That we adjourn untill our next meeting.
/s/Eld. J. A. Petty /s/G. G. Springston, As. Ch Clk
NOTE: There are no records for period Aug. 1864 thru Sept 1865.
The Church met on Saturday before the first Sabbath in Oct. 1865 and after Sermon by the Pastor proceeded to business. 1st. Hear the report of the delegates of the Association and discharge same which reported a Harmonious Session. 2nd. Res. That we appoint Brethern J. F. Bartlett, T. Bartlett, Wm. Springston and G. G. Springston as Building Committee of our Meeting House. 3rd. Res. That Brother (?) Bartlett be our Treasurer. 4th. Res that we grant a letter of dismission to Brother (?) Bartlett and his wife. 5th. Res. That we adjourn untill our next regular meeting.
/s/Eld. J. Stump, Mod /s/G. G. Springston Ch Clk
The Church met on Saturday before the first Sabbath in November 1865 and after Sermon by the Pastor proceeded to business. 1st. read the minutes of previous meeting. 2nd. Res. That we grant Sister Matilda Heckert a letter of Dismission. 3rd. Res. That we grant Sister Eunice a Letter of Dismission. 4th. Res. That we adjourn until our next regular meeting for business.
/s/Eld. J. Stump, Mod.. /s/G.G. Springston, Ch Clk
Sabbath Res. That we receive Sisters Margaret Jane and Love Samilda Heckert for Baptism
The Church met on Saturday before the first Sabbath in Dec. 1865 and after Sermon by the Pastor proceeded to business. 1st. Read the minutes of the previous meeting. 2nd. Res. That we enforcing the Rule in regard to delinquent members. 3rd. Res. that we adjourn until our next regular meeting for business.
/s/Eld. J. Stump, Mod. /s/G. G. Springston Ch Clk
1866
The church met on Saturday before the first Sabbath in Jan. 1866 and after singing and prayer proceeded to business. 1st. Res. That Brother W. Springston be our moderator. 2nd. Read the minutes of the previous meeting. 3rd. Res. That we adjourn until our next regular meeting for business.
/s/Wm. Springston, Moderator /s/G. G. Springston, Ch Clk
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