Minutes of the Bogue Chitto Baptist Association
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MINUTES OF THE BOGUE CHITTO BAPTIST ASSOCIATION
FIRST DAY - Morning Session
Lincoln County, Miss., Oct. 1st, 1881
Bogue Chitto Association convened this day with Mt. Pleasant Church.
Prompt to appointment, Eld. I. Allmand preached the Introductory Sermon at
11 o'clock. Text: Matthew, 6:33, Subject, "Kingdom of Heaven."
After short intermission, the delegates assembled in the house and sang
Hymn of Praise. Prayer by Eld. W. H. Bailey.
Moderator declared the Association ready for business. Appointed Bros.
Lesley Parker and J. G. Legget, Reading Clerks: Bros. D. C. Walker and S.
O. Simmons, a committee on Finance.
Letters from the churches were read by the Clerks - statistics recorded.
Elected officers for the ensuing year: Bro. W. D. Coney and Richard
Strickland were appointed tellers; C. F. Crawford was elected Moderator; S.
C. Walker, Treasurer; B. S. Turnipseed, Clerk.
Rules of Decorum were read by the Clerk.
Brethren Frank Fortenberry, James McDaniel, M. S. wilson and the Deacons of
Mt. Pleasant Church were appointed a committee on Religious Exercises during
this meeting.
Visiting ministers were invited to seat with us.
Received correspondence from
Fair River Association - Messengers, Elders W. H. Bailey, J. M. Ritchie, J.
J. Phillips, T. J. Hutson, E. P. Douglass.
Pearl River Association - Messengers, Elders B. A. Crawford, J. L.
Chandler, H. H. Cole, W. L. Borman.
West Pearl Association - Pearl River Messenger, Eld. B. A. Crawford.
Mississippi Association - by motion, the Messengers present, who were
without a letter, were received.
The hand of fellowship was extended to all the Messengers by the Moderator.
Correspondence arranged:
To Mississippi Association - D. C. Walker and B. S. Turnipseed,
Messengers - S. C. Walker to write.
Fair River Association - Eld. R. J. Boone and S. C. Walker, Messengers -
Eld. Boone to write the letter of correspondence.
West Pearl Association - Eld. T. C. Schilling and C. F. Crawford,
Messengers - Eld. Schilling to write.
Pearl River Association - R. J. Boone and S. C. Walker, Messengers - W. C.
Price, to write.
Granted letters of dismission to the following churches: Zion Hill, Mt.
Nebo, Line Creek, Terry's Creek, McComb City, Spring Creek, Beulah, Sharon.
The vote on Petitions for meeting of the Association next year, resulted in
favor of Silver Creek Church, Pike county.
Appointed the following committees:
Abstracts - Eld. E. M. Schilling and B. S. Turnipseed.
Obituaries - T. C. Schilling and R. J. Boone.
Missions - I. Allmand, B. A. Crawford and W. H. Bailey.
Religious Publications - W. D. Lewis and John Vining.
On motion, Eld. T. C. Schilling was appointed to preach the Introductory
Sermon, at our next meeting; Eld. E. M. Schilling, alternate.
On motion, Eld. I. Allamnd was appointed to prepare the next Circular
Letter.
Granted leave of absence to Eld. M. S. Shirck.
The committee on Religious Exercises presented the following report, which
was read and adopted:
Your committee on Religious Exercises beg leave to report:
Eld. R. J. Boone to introduce sevices Sabbath morning at half-past 10
o'clock; Eld. M. S. Shirck to preach - intermission, twenty-five minutes -
Eld. E. P. Douglass to preach and close; Eld. Hutson to preach at the stand
Monday at half-past 10 o'clock.
W. F. Fortenberry,
James Harrington,
M. S. Wilson,
J. E. J. Hart,
Committee
On motion, I. Allmand, R. J. Boone and S. C. Schilling were appointed on
General Education.
Adjourned till Monday, 9 o'clock. After singing, prayer by J. L. Chandler.
SABBATH EXERCISES
Eld. M. S. Shirck preached at 11 o'clock, from Matthew, 5:16. Theme:
"Christian Fidelity." Collection after sermon for mission, cash and
subscription, $61.25.
After intermission, Eld. E. P. Douglass preached from Galatians 4: 4-5.
Theme: "Plan of Salvation."
SECOND DAY - Morning Session.
Monday October 3d, 1881
Met pursuant to adjournment. Prayer by Eld. J. M. Ritchie.
Called the roll.
Read and adopted the following reports, viz: Sabbath-schools, Temperance,
Abstracts, Religious Publications, Obituaries, Finance, Missions, Missionary
Board and their Missionary, General Education.
Eld. T. J. Walne spoke in the interest of the Baptist Record.
In accordance with the spirit of the report on Missions, and the addresses
delivered by brethren in behalf of missions, as collection was taken up by
Eld. B. A. Crawford, for foreign missions, amounting to $23.70. Also, the
delegates from the churches promised to try to raise the amounts mentioned
below during this year, for missions:
Tangipahoa...........................$10.00
Mt. Hermon....................all they can
Shady Grove.............................5.00
Silver Creek............................25.00
Smyrna...................................10.00
Bogue Chitto...........................50.00
Mt. Pleasant..............................5.00
Mt. Zion...........................all they can
Moak's Creek........................."
Magnolia................................."
Balachitto................................"
Appointed the following Missionary Board for ensuing year: T. C.
Schilling, S. O. Simmons, L. P. Parker, G. D. Lewis, G. H. Varnado.
The letter of correspondence from Mississippi Association was received.
Committee appointed last year to visit Magnolia Church, made their report,
and were discharged.
Appointments for the Year.
The same committees of last year were re-appointed to visit Magnolia
Church. Bro. J. G. Legget was added to said committee.
Committee on Temperance - R. J. Boone, T. C. Schilling, J. R. Farish, I.
Allmand, J. H. Crawford.
Sabbath-schools - B. W. Bullock, D. C. Walker, S. M. Simmons, B. S.
Turnipseed.
Adopted the following resolutions:
Resolutions, 1st. That in accordance with the third rule of our Decorum,
we request the churches to send up in their letters, an account of their
financial work during each Associational year, such as the amount
contributed for missions, both Home and Foreign, and paid the pastor, etc.,
and that same appear in our next minutes.
Resolved, 2d. That we invite Bro. Walne, Secretary of our State Board to
visit and preach to our churches on the subject of missions.
Resolution, 3d. That the thanks of this Association be extended to the
brethren, sisters and friends of this vicinity for their kindness to us
during our stay amongst. them.
Resolution 4th. That the clerk be required to have printed and
distributed the necessary amount of minutes, and to call on the Treasurer
for money to defray expense of same.
Resolved, 5th. That the Clerk be allowed to call on the Treasurer for
twenty dollars for his services.
On motion, resolved, to send twelve copies of our minutes to Zion Hill
Church.
Read and adopted letters of correspondence to the following Associations:
Fair River, Pearl River, West Pearl, Mississippi.
On motion, opened correspondence with Magee's Creek Association: The
following brethren volunteered as Messengers, viz: S. G. Legget, I.
Allmand, D. C. Walker, R. J. Boone, E. M. Schilling, T. C. Schilling, C. F.
Crawford, S. O Simmons. Eld. T. C. Schilling was appointed to write the
letter of Correspondence.
Read and adopted the Circular Letter.
Read and adopted Letter of Correspondence to Magee's Creek Association.
Approved the minutes.
Sang hymn. Prayer by Eld. T. J. Walne.
Adjourned to meet with Silver Creek Church, Pike county, Miss., Saturday
before the first Sabbath in Oct. 1882.
ELD. C. F. CRAWFORD, Moderator
B. S. Turnipseed, Clerk.
REPORTS
Report of Committee to Magnolia Church.
Your committee appointed to visit Magnolia Church during the past year beg
leave to report as follows:
That so far as they can ascertain we cannot accomplish any good in regard
to the particular case had in view by the Association. We will say that it
is a fact that Magnolia Church did receive a member into her fellowship not
regularly in accordance with Baptist usage. The pastor of the church
informed Bro. B. A. Crawford that they would write up an explanation of the
whole matter to the Association.
Respectfully submitted.
B. A. Crawford
B. S. Turnipseed,
Committee
Report on Sunday-Schools
We, your committee on Sabbath-schools, beg leave to report: That the
Sabbath-school interest is not as prosperous as we would like to see it.
Some of our churches report Sabbath-schools still working, others report
none. There is not that interest taken in Sabbath-schools that ought to be,
when we consider the incalculable good that would be accomplished by a well
organized and well conducted Sabbath-school. A variety of causes exist
which retard the co-operation of the brethren in the great work which we
hope to see removed and when the churches shall be awakened to this
important work. Hoping that this interest will soon be awakened, and that
our brethren will become interested in the proper training of their
children, we would, therefore, recommend that the Association continue its
committee in this work.
Respectfully submitted,
B. S. Turnipseed, Chairman.
Report on Temperance.
Your committee beg leave to report: That all the churches but two have
been preached to on Temperance, and that we are gratified to be able to
report an increasing interest in our movement. Indeed, the churches now
know that they have met, face to face, as an enemy, the "matchless evil;"
they have seen that ardent spirits are the robbers of God and the destroyer
of souls. We think our churches are fully advised that the Brewers' and
Distillers' Associations are marshaling all their forces out against the
churches. Fanatics, as they call us, their advocates are among us pleading
the cause of intemperance - giving away their intoxicating liquors to gain
position.
We verily believe that $75,000 is spent annually in the boundary of our
Association for whiskies, thereby weakening our financial abilities to that
extent. We fear that some of our members sometimes drink too much, this we
know is wrong, for in our judgement drinking as a beverage is positively
forbidden by God's word.
Your committee would advise that Temperance be preached regularly and
thereby post our people on the movement. We are sure that prohibition is
the only safety, these two ideas are clearly sustained by the Bible. We
recommend the continuation of the Temperance committee.
Respectfully submitted,
B. A. CRAWFORD, Chairman
Report on Religious Publications.
Your committee on Religious Publications would report: That in their
judgment it is a matter of great importance that our people read good
religious literature. A reading people will be an informed poeple. As a
religious journal, we take pleasure in recommending "The Baptist Record;"
We consider it one of the best papers among us. We would also commend "Kind
Words," and the publications of the American Baptist Publication Society,
for Sabbath-schools.
Respectfully submitted,
G. D. LEWIS, Chairman
JNO. U. VINING.
Abstracts.
Your committee on Abstracts beg leave to report as follows:
Shady Grove - Has nothing cheering to report. Eld. W. H. Bailey is their
pastor.
Silver Creek - At peace; contributes liberally to missions, and other
benevolent objects. Elder J. R. Farish is pastor.
Beulah - Has exercised discipline; is now at peace - increased zeal is now
manifest. Eld. C. F. Crawford is pastor.
Spring Creek - Reports a revival - an interesting Sunday-school; pastor W.
H. Schilling.
Tangipahoa - Reports peace and a revival; have lost some of its best
members by death; Eld. I. Allmand, pastor.
Moak's Creek - Reports peace, and feels hopeful; Eld. B. A. Crawford,
pastor.
Mt. Herman - Reports a prosperous Sunday-school and Bible class; Eld. W. J.
Fortenberry, pastor.
Mt. Nebo - Reports a Sunday-school, and is gradually increasing in numbers;
Eld. C. F. Crawford, pastor.
Mt. Pleasant - Reports nothing special; Eld. B. A. Crawford, pastor.
Zion Hill - Reports an unprosperous condition; Eld. W. J. Foretnberry,
pastor.
Bogue Chitto - In lukewarm condition; have a Sunday-School; Eld. B. A.
Crawford, pastor.
Line Creek - Rejoiceth in the Spirit; Eld. G. N. Bankston, pastor.
McComb City - Reports nothing special; Eld. W. H. Tucker, pastor.
Terry's Creek - Reports some accessions; Eld. W. H. Schilling, pastor.
Mt. Zion - Report some accessions, and an increase of the missionary
spirit; Eld. E. M. Schilling, pastor.
Sharon - Has nothing cheering to report - have a small Sunday-school; Eld.
C. F. Crawford, pastor.
Smyrna - Reports nothing special; Eld. R. J. Boone, pastor.
Magnolia - Reports a prospering condition - have a flourishing
Sunday-school and prayer meeting, and strong missionary spirit; Eld. M. S.
Shirck, pastor.
Respectfully submitted
E. M. SCHILLING,
B. S. TURNIPSEED,
Committee.
Report on Obituaries.
Your committee on Obituaries would report, that during the past year, the
Lord has removed several brethren and sisters from among us, prominent among
whom are those whose obituaries are prepared and sent to us by their
churches which are hereto attached. Also, Sisters A. E. Willard, Courtney
Williams and Margaret H. McLelland, of Moak's Creek Church, Deacon Benjamin
Holmes, of Tangipahoa Church. Sister Willard presented her family Bible to
the Church previous to her death - truly a consecrated Christian act. The
bereaved have our sympathy, and we pray God to bless and comfort them.
Respectfully submitted,
T. C. Schilling,
Chairman.
In accordance with a resolution of Bogue Chitto Church, Pike County, Miss.,
in Conference on the first Sabbath in September, 1881, the undersigned
committee was appointed to write an obituary of Jeremiah Walker, deceased,
and to be presented to the Bogue Chitto Association when convened with the
Mt. Pleasant Church, Lincoln County, Miss., on Saturday before the first
Sabbath in October, 1881.
Your committee submit the following:
Jeremiah Walker
Departed this life at his home in Pike county, Miss., January 23d, 1881,
aged seventy-two years, four months and twelve days. This truely good man
was born in Hickman county, Tenn., Sept. 11th, 1808. His father moved to
Pike county, Miss., June, 1814. In his twenty-seventh year he married
Louisiana Williams, with whom he lived the remainder of his life, living
happily together upwards of forty-five years. He leaves her and seven
children to mourn his loss, all of whom are members of the Baptist church,
and citizens highly esteemed by all who know them. In his death, the Church
has sustained a great loss, but we are fully pursuaded that our loss is his
eternal gain.
In 1837, he joined the Bogue Chitto Church, and in July the next year, he
was ordained Deacon of the church, an office he used well upwards of
thirty-two years. He was intelligent, and faithful in the discharge of the
duties involved upon him as Justice of the Peace and as a good citizen.
He loved God's word and made it the man of his council, laying aside all
mere human opinions in matters of religion; was strong in the faith, a
thorough Baptist. The Master's call found him ready. His departure was
immediate, having been afflicted with heart disease for a length of time -
the summons came not unexpected. He expired by the fire-side immediately
after attempting to mend up the fire. In a moment he was transferred from
earth to heaven, was absent from the body and present with the Lord.
Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord - the weary are at rest.
Respectfully submitted,
FELDON DUNAWAY,
PEARLY DUNAWAY,
JOHN MAY,
Committee.
John Simmons
Deacon of Balochitto Baptist church, died at the residence of his
son-in-law, E. C. Andrews, in Pike county, Miss., on the 27th of June, 1881.
Bro. Simmons was born in Barnwell District, S. C., September, 1803, moved to
Pike county, with his parents, when quite young, resided near the first
settlement until his death. He united with the Silver Creek Baptist Church
in 1835, withdrew to go into the constitution of the Mt. zion Church, in
July, 1838, and was, at the same time, elected Clerk. He served many years
as Clerk, and resigned on account of being hard of hearing. Several years
after, removed his member-ship back to Silver Creek Church; shortly after,
was elected Deacon and ordained by said church -- withdrew his letter to
help constitute the Balochitto church, October 12, 1873, and was, at the
same time, elected Deacon, and served faithfully. "Uncle John, " as he was
familiarly called by every one, was truly a good man, a consistent
Christian, a kind husband and loving father. He has gone to that land of
rest, leaving a widow and several children, relatives and many friends to
lament his death. May God's choicest blessings rest upon them.
Done by order of the Church.
Respectfully submitted,
D. M. Pound,
E. M. Shilling,
V. C. Coney,
Committee.
S. O. Magee
Died at his residence in Pike county, Miss., April 27th, 1881, after a long
and severe illness, in the sixty-fifth year of his age. Bro. Magee was born
in Pike county, Miss., in November, 1816. He professed to have obtained a
hope in Christ as his Savior, during a sermon preached at Silver Creek
Baptist Church, by that "Good man of god," Elder Jesse Crawford. In june,
1839, united with said church, and Bapitzed into her fellowship; at the
August meeting, 1842, was elected Deacon, and ordained March, 1843, and
served the church until he drew out his letter to go into the constitution
of the Balochitto Church, in October 12th, 1873; he was elected Deacon at
the same time, and served faithfully, until prevented by sickness. His seat
in church was never vacant. Bro. Magee was twice married. Two children by
his first marriage and his widow with a great number of friends mourn his
death; but he has gone to that "land of rest." Our Bro. Magee died in the
"full assurance of faith." It was our pleasure to listen to him on many
occasions, speak of his bright hope beyond the grave. Farewell, our
brother, may the good Lord bless and save his family.
Done by order of the church.
Respectfully submitted,
D. M. Pound,
E. M. Shilling,
W. C. Coney,
V. C. Coney,
Committee.
Treasurer's Report.
S. C. Walker, Treasurer,
In acc't with Bogue Chitto Baptist Association;
1881. Dr.
Amount on hand from last
report............................................................$109.25
Collected on Monday from
Association.................................................. 11.25
Total.............................. 120.50
Disbursed as follows:
Paid for printing
minutes...........................................1.....40.00
"
postage.................................................................2...
...4.20
"
Clerk....................................................................3..
...20.00
" B. A.
Crawford......................................................4.....16.25
" C. T.
Crawford.....................................................5.....10.00
" R. J.
Boone...........................................................6.....11.25
" W. H.
Schilling......................................................7..... 7.50
" S. C.
Walker.........................................................8..... 8.50
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Total..............................................117.70
_____
Bal.on hand..........................................2.80
Respectfully submitted,
S. C. WALKER, Treasurer
Finance Report.
Your committee on Finance beg leave to report that they have examined the
Treasurer's vouchers, etc., and find them correct, they therefore submit the
following statement:
Received from the churches for Associational purposes.......................
$78.07
Over from last year, as
above..................................................................2.80
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Total Associational
Fund..............................................$80.85
Received from the churches for Home
Missions.......................................52.35
" " " Foreign
"..............................................19.90
" " Collection on Sabbath, Home
Miss.............................51.30
______
Total Mission
fund..................................................$123.55
Respectfully submitted,
D. C. WALKER, Chairman
Report on Mission.
We your committee would report as follows:
There is a growing interest in this department of Christian labor - eleven
of our churches have responded to the call of duty. $102 40 was received by
our Board. Their report shows a balance on hand of forty cents. For Home
Missions $52, and for Foreign Missions $19 90 has been received, and at this
meeting $51 30 in cash, and $10 in pledges was collected on yesterday - the
largest in many years. This improvement is gratifying, yet this important
work demands much more attention on the part of the churches. We urge them
to contribute for both domestic and foreign missions, and thus aid in the
grand work of glorifying God in the salvation of souls. We recommend the
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