Record book
The Church met together on Saturday before the 3rd Lords Day in April 1845 and after
Divine Worship there being no more business on hand came to a close. Dismissed by the
moderator. R Day, Mod; S L. Sanders, C Clk
The Church met together on Saturday before the 3rd Lord’s Day in May 1845 and after Divine Service - first gave an opportunity for the reception of members. No applicant. Came to a close. Dismissed by the moderator. R Day, Mod; S L Sanders, C Clk
The Church met together on Saturday before the 2nd Lord’s day in August 1845. After Divine Service, a motion was made and seconded, and put to the Church in the affirmative, that the Church unite with the Big Hatchy Association at her next session to be held in Bolivar, Hardeman County, commencing on Saturday before the fourth Lord’s Day in September next, and that the Clerk prepare a petitionary letter and the following brethren were appointed to take said letter: Aaron Sanders, Hezekiah Sanders and Hiram Cardwell. Brother William McCraw requested a letter of dismissing which was granted. A motion was made and seconded that the Church withdraw her fellowship from Terrel H Cardwell, James P Cardwell, Manila Cardwell, Moses Arms, Elizabeth Arms, William Ray, Uphana A Thornhill for withdrawing from the Church in a disorderly manner. So motion being put to the Church passed in the affirmative. Came to a close. Dismissed in order. R Day, Mod; S L Sanders, C Clk
October 4, 1845. The Church met together on Saturday before the first Lord’s Day in October and after Divine Service gave an opportunity for the reception of members. No applicant. Dismissed until evening service. Met according to appointment and after Divine Service gave an opportunity for the reception of members. Received two by experience: Hezekiah Thomas Sanders, and – no name — colored woman. Dismissed to meet on the morrow. Met according to appointment and after Divine Service baptized those received last evening. After Divine Service the Lord’s Supper was administered by the moderator. The meeting then came to a close. Dismissed in order. R Day, Mod; S L Sanders, C Clk
The church met together on Saturday before the Second Lord’s Day in November 1845, and after Divine Service there being no business on hand dismissed for the day. Met again on Lord’s Day and after Divine Service came to a close. Dismissed by the moderator. R Day, Mod; S L Sanders, C Clk
The Church met together on Saturday before the second Lord’s Day in December and after Divine Service, a motion was made and seconded and carried in the affirmative that Brother Aaron A Sanders be ordained to the work of the ministry and that Elders Reuben Day, Griffin Wright and Lissie (?) A Smith be the Ordaining Presbytery and that it be attended to on the fourth Lord’s Day of the present month. Dismissed in order. Reuben Day, Mod; S L Sanders, C Clk
January 10, 1846 The Church met together on Saturday before second Lord’s Day in
January and after Divine Worship gave an opportunity for the reception of members. No
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applicant. Chose William H Tennison moderator for the day. A motion was then made to this effect where as the time for which Brother Reuben Day was elected to serve the Church as pastor and moderator have expired and he moved away, that we elect a pastor and moderator to serve her the present year. Being put to the Church, carried in the affirmative, where upon Brother Aaron A Sanders was nominated and elected without a dissenting voice and he consented to serve the Church. Brother Hezekiah Sanders was then appoint to examine into the circumstance of old Sister Holland and report to our next meeting. The meeting then closed for the day. William H. Tennison, Mod; Stanford L Sanders, C Clk
February 7, 1846. The church met together on Saturday before the Second Lord’s Day in February 1846 and after Divine Service gave an opportunity for the reception of members. Received one by letter William H Tennison. A licentiate reference was then called for. Brother Hezekiah Sanders who was appoint to examine into the circumstance of old Sister Holland, reported that he had not had an opportunity of visiting Sister Holland. Brother Hiram Cardwell and Sisters Sarah Cardwell and Mary Sanders requested letters of dismissing which was granted. Brother William W Ramsey and Sister Elizabeth Ramsey requested letters of dismissing on condition that they get in a condition to move which was granted. The meeting then closed for the day. A A Sanders, Mod; Stanford L Sanders, C Clk
The Church met together on Saturday before second Lord’s Day in May 1846 and after Divine Service gave an opportunity for the reception of members. No applicant. The meeting then closed for the day. Met again on Lord’s Day and after Divine Service gave an opportunity for the reception of members. Received one by experience. Emily, a colored woman the servant of B B Adams. Was baptized the same day by the moderator. She being the first baptized by said moderator. The meeting then came to a close. A A Sanders, Mod Sanford L Sanders, C CLk
The Church met together on Saturday before the second Lord’s Day in June 1846 and after Divine Service came to a close for the day. Met again on Lord’s Day and after Divine Service gave an opportunity for the reception of members. Received three by letter: Ezekiel Tennison, Deacon, Sarah T Tennison and Reuben C Hill, Deacon and licensed. The moderator then administered the Lord’s Supper for the first time. The meeting then closed. A A Sanders, Mod Stanford L Sanders C Clk
September 12, 1846: The Church met together on Saturday before the second Lord’s Day in September and after public Worship appointed the following brethren delegates to the association: R C Hill, A A Sanders, Hezekiah Sanders and Wm H Tennison and Thomas Sanders Junr in case of failure. R C Hill requested a letter of dismissing which was granted. A motion was then made and seconded that some brethren be appointed to go and see Brother James E Cardwell and know of him his reasons for non-attendance at Church meetings. The following brethren were then appointed: Jn McCraw, Wm H Tennison and Thomas Sanders Junr. The meeting then closed for the day.
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The Church met together on Saturday before the second Lord’s Day in July 1846 and after public worship gave an opportunity for the reception of members. Received one by letter, Polly Sanders. This record was neglected til it necessarily came in the wrong place. A A Sanders, Mod S L Sanders, C Clk
Camp Meeting Record: The Church met in a camp meeting capacity on Saturday night before the third Lord’s Day in August 1846. Gave an opportunity for persons to join. Received five by experience, to wit: Jane Brooks, Sarah Yarbury, James J Yarbury, Elsie Hammond and Ann Wisdom, a colored woman. This last one was by the pastor of the Church baptized the following day. Gave an opportunity again on Sabbath following. Received five by experience, to wit: Nancy Devault, John Beaty, Anny Harwell, Lucinda Sanders and Comfert Crump. These three last, colored persons. Two of these sisters Nancy Devault and Lucinda Sanders baptized by the pastor of the Church the following day. Gave an opportunity on Monday. Received two by experience: Mary Catherine Tennison and Polly Lakey. The former of whom was by the pastor baptized on this day. Gave an opportunity again on Monday night. Received three by experience: Nancy McLaughlin, Martha Ann Sanders and Sarah Cloud (note: not sure this is Cloud or colored). Church met again by agreement on the 4th Lord’s Day in August 1846 at a school house near James Brooks. Gave an opportunity for persons to join. Received two by experience: William Carter and Martha McLaughlin a colored woman the last with brethren. J J Yarbury, John Beaty and Sister Sarah Yarbury, Nancy McLaughlin, Polly Lakey, Jane Brooks, Amy Harwell were all baptized by the pastor on this day in Turkey Creek and Sister Martha Ann Sanders was by the pastor baptized on the 2nd Lord’s day in September 1846.
September 1845, Church met at the same place again on the 18th day of September 1846. Gave an opportunity for persons to join. Received three by experience: Nancy Smith, Susan Nail and Zebiah Carter, the two former of whom were by the pastor baptized on the 22nd day of the same month and the other on the 24th. A A Sanders, Mod S L Sanders, C Clk
The Church met together on Saturday before the 2nd Lord’s Day in October 1846 and after public worship Wm H Tennison chosen clerk for the day. A motion was then made, seconded and carried in the affirmative that Brother R C Hill be set apart by the Church to the work of the Gospel Ministry and that Elders Elisha Pack and A A Sanders be the ordaining Presbytery and that it be attended upon the next Lord’s Day at this place.
The Church and Presbytery met according to appointment. Examination of Brother Hill by A A Sanders. Charge and presentation of the Bible by E pack. Benediction by Brother Hill. Brother Hill received a letter of dismissing and the meeting then closed. October 18, 1846. E Parck and A A Sanders Presbytery S L Sanders, C Clk
The Church met together on Saturday before the 2nd Lord’s Day in November 1846 and
after public worship gave an opportunity for the reception of members. No applicant. The
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meeting then closed for the day. A A Sanders, Mod S L Sanders, C Clk
The Church met together on Saturday before the 2nd Lord’s Day in December 1846 and
after public worship the meeting closed for the day. A A Sanders, Mod; S L Sanders, C Clk
The Church met together on Saturday before the 2nd Lord’s Day in February 1847. After public worship appointed Brother Hezekiah Sanders moderator for the day. A motion was then made to this effect - where as the time for which Brother A A Sanders was chosen for pastor and moderator for the Church having expired that it now becomes necessary to make choice of a minister to take the pastoral care of the Church for the present year. Where upon Brother A A Sanders was nominated pastor and moderator and elected without a dissenting voice. Brother A A Sanders was then informed of the request of the Church and he deferred giving a decisive answer until our next meeting in course. By motion the Church appointed the following brethren as a committee, to wit: Lindsey Sanders, Benjamin Sanders, Thomas Sanders Junr, J. M. McCraw and J J Yarbury to meet on the 20th of this instant (?) at the Fortner Meeting House for the purpose of receiving members. By motion Sister Polly Maness, formally Sanders requested a letter of dismissing which was granted by which was granted. By motion the Church appointed the following brethren as a committee J J Yarbury, Lindsey Sanders and S L Sanders to superintend the finishing of our meeting house. The meeting then closed for the day. A A Sanders, Mod S L Sanders, Clk
At the meeting held at the Fortner Meeting House on the 20th of February 1847 after public worship an opportunity was given for the reception of members. Received three by letter: John Paskell, Mary Paskell and Martha Paskell. The meeting then closed. A A Sanders, Mod S L Sanders, C Clk
The church met together on the second Lord’s Day in March 1847 and after public
worship the meeting closed. A A Sanders, Mod S L Sanders, C Clk
The Church met together on Saturday before the second Lord’s Day in April 1847 and
after public worship the meeting closed. A A Sanders, Mod S L Sanders, C Clk
At a meeting held at a school house near James Brooks in the (blank) After public worship gave an opportunity for the reception of members. Received one by letter: Narcisa Ann Brooks. The meeting then closed. A A Sanders, Mod S L Sanders, C Clk
At a meeting held at a school house near James Brooks on the (blank). After public worship gave an opportunity for the reception of members. Received one by experience: Henry Basinger, a colored man, who was baptized same day by A A Sanders. The meeting then closed. A A Sanders, Mod S L Sanders, C Clk
The Church met together on Saturday before the second Lord’s Day in May 1847 and after
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public worship, Brother A A Sanders acting as moderator. A reference from the February meeting was read respecting pastoral care of the Church. Brother A. A. Sanders agreed to take care of the church as heretofore requested. By motion a committee was then appointed to go and see Brother Haram Cardwell and report to our next meeting. The committee appointed is as follows: J. M. McCraw, Hezekiah Sanders and Thomas Sanders Junr. The meeting then closed. A A Sanders, Mod S L Sanders C Clk
The church met together on Saturday before the second Lord’s Day in June 1847 and after public worship the committee who was heretofore appointed to see Brother Hiram Cardwell reported that they had saw him and that reconciliation had not been obtained. A charge was then entered against said Cardwell in the name of the Church from abscanding from the country and leaving his debts unpaid. A motion was then made and seconded, put to the Church and carried in the affirmative that said Cardwell be excluded from the fellowship of the Church. The meeting then closed. A A Sanders, Mod S L Sanders, C Clk
The Church met together on Saturday before the second Lord’s Day in July 1847 and after public worship a motion was then made and seconded, put to the Church and carried in the affirmative that Sister Polly Auton be excluded from the fellowship of the Church for attaching herself to a Church called New Prospect which is in disorder. Also Sister Sarah Cardwell for disorderly conduct and attaching herself to the afore said Church. Resolved by the Church that she hold a camp meeting embracing the second Lord’s Day in October next. The meeting then closed. A A Sanders, Mod - S L Sanders, C Clk
A portion of the brethren met at a schoolhouse in Hardin County on Saturday before the third Lord’s Day in July 1847 and after Divine Service gave an opportunity fro the reception of members. No applicant. Met again on the Lord’s Day and after public worship gave an opportunity for the reception of members. Received two by letter: Moss and Dilcy his wife, colored persons. The meeting closed. A A Sanders, Mod S L Sanders, C Clk
The Church met together on Saturday before the 3rd Lord’s Day in August 1847 and after
public worship the meeting closed for the day. A A Sanders, Mod S L Sanders, C CLk
The Church met together on Saturday before the second Lord’s Day in September 1847 and after public worship the following brethren were appointed as delegates to the Association, to be held at the Piney Grove Church, Hardeman County, Tennessee, embracing the fourth Lord’s Day of this instant: Thomas Sanders Junr, Joel K Sanders Junr, Lindsey Sanders and John Devault in case of failure. Resolved by the Church that she subscribe for twenty copies of the Baptist Register which is proposed to be printed at Nashville, Tennessee. The meeting then closed for the day. A A Sanders, Mod S L Sanders, C Clk
The Church met together on Friday evening before the second Lord’s day in October 1847. A camp meeting capacity on Sunday night gave an opportunity for the reception of members. Received 2 by letter: Sarah Sanders and Mary A Smith. Gave an opportunity for the reception of members on Monday night. Received four by experience: Joseph Darnell, Jane Sanders, Leona
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Sanders and Mark Sanders and baptized by the pastor on Wednesday following. The meeting then closed. A A Sanders, Mod S L Sanders, C Clk
No minutes between Oct 1847 and March 1848. It is not known if the pages were torn out or if they just didn’t meet. I could have been an extremely cold winter, making meeting impossible. The Church met together on Saturday before the second Lord’s Day in March 1848. After public worship the meeting closed for the day. Met again on Sabbath and after the services of the day the meeting closed. A A Sanders, Mod S L Sanders, C Clk
The Church met together on Saturday before the second Lord’s Day in April 1848. After public worship the meeting closed for the day. Met again on Sabbath and after the services of the day, Brother Wm H Tennison requested a letter of dismissing for Sister Mary Catherine Tennison which was granted. The meeting then closed. A A Sanders, Mod -S L Sanders, C Clk
The Church met together on Saturday before the second Lord’s Day in May 1848 and after public worship gave an opportunity for the reception of members. Received one by experience: Frances Holmes. The meeting then closed for the day. Met again on Lord’s Day and after the services of the day the meeting closed. A A Sanders, Mod - S L Sanders, C Clk
The church met together on Saturday before the second Lord’s Day in June 1848. And after public worship gave an opportunity for the reception of members. Received one by letter: Ama Sanders. By Motion the church then appointed the following sisters as a committee to investigate the grounds of a report circulating about Sister Polly Lakey, to wit: Sister Cloud, Sister Brooks and Sister Hammons and that they report through Brother A A Sanders to out next Church meeting in course. A motion was then made, seconded, put to the church and carried in the affirmative that Joseph Darnel be excluded from the fellowship of the Church for profane swearing and a general course of disorderly conduct. The meeting then closed for the day. Met again on lord’s Day and after the services of the day the meeting then closed. A A Sanders, Mod - S L Sanders, C Clk
The Church met together on Saturday before the second Lord’s day in July 1848 and after public worship reference called for. The committee appointed to visit Bro James E Cardwell reported that they had discharged that duty. The report was received. Brother Cardwell was excused and the committee discharged. The committee appointed to investigate the grounds of a report in circulation about Sister Polly Lakey, reported as directed. The report received and the committee discharged. The report reads as follows: The committee appointed by the Clear Creek Baptist Church at its June conference meeting to investigate the reports and charges against Sister Polly Lakey beg leave to report that they have met and investigated the said reports and charges in the best way. They were able under the nature of the circumstances and have decided that those reports are wholly unfounded and untrue. That it is most probable that they have grown out of the fact that for a long time there has been a sad derangement in her physical system. Respectfully submitted this 8th July 1848. Jane Brooks, Elsey Hammons, Sally Cloud.
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A committee was then appointed, composed of the following sisters: Sister Cloud, Sister Hammons and Sister Holmes, to investigate the general conduct of Sister Susan Nail and report through Brother A A Sanders to the next Church meeting in course. The meeting then closed for the day. A A Sanders, Mod - S L Sanders, C Clk
The church met together on Saturday before the 2nd Lord’s Day in August 1848 and after public worship gave an opportunity for the reception of members. Received one by experience: Elizabeth Hearn. The time for which Brother A A Sanders was elected to the pastoral care of the Church having expired, the Church again elected Brother Sanders without a dissenting voice as pastor and moderator. Brother Sanders then being notified of the same accepted. Met again on Sabbath. Sister Hearn was baptized b y the moderator before preaching, after which meeting closed. A A Sanders, Mod - S Sanders, C Clk
At a meeting held at the Fortner Meeting House on Saturday night before the first Lord’s Day in October 1848, gave an opportunity for the reception of members. Received three: William Paschal and wife by examination, William Chamness by experience, baptized Lord’s Day following. Gave an opportunity again on Sabbath night. Received one by experience: Robert Chandler. Baptized Wednesday following. The meeting then closed. A A Sanders, Mod - S L Sanders, C Clk
The Church met together on Saturday before the second Lord’s Day in October 1848. Brother Hezekiah Sanders chosen moderator pro tem for the day. A motion was then made, put to the Church and carried in the affirmative that Lucinda Cardwell be excluded from the fellowship of the Church for bastardy. By motion made by Brother Benjamin Sanders the Church granted Ezekiel Tennison and wife letters of dismissing, provided his debts is satisfactorily settled which was done and he obtained the letters. The meeting then closed. Hezekiah Sanders, Mod S L. Sanders, C Clk
The Church met together on Saturday before the fourth Lord’s Day in October 1848 and after public worship by the request of Brother A A Sanders, letters of dismissing were granted to Sisters Rachel and Martha, servants of the widow Susan McLaughlin, also a letter of dismissing to Brother John Beaty. The meeting then closed. A A Sanders, Mod S L Sanders, C Clk
The Church met together on Saturday before the second Lord’s in February 1849 and after public worship, the committee appointed to investigate the conduct of Sister Susan Nail, one of opinion that she should be excluded from the fellowship of the Church. Where upon a motion was made, put to the Church and carried in the affirmative that she be excluded from the fellowship of the church. Then the following brethren were appointed: John Paschal, Thomas Sanders and J M. McCraw to see Brother M L Sanders and investigate certain reports against him and said committee to report to our next meeting. The meeting then closed for the day. Met again on Sabbath and after public worship, Sister Sarah Holland requested a letter of dismissing which was granted. The meeting then closed. A A Sanders, Mod S L Sanders, C Clk
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The Church met together on Saturday before the second Lord’s day in March 1849 after public worship. References called for. The committee heretofore appointed stated that they were not ready to report the case is therefore continued. The meeting then closed for the day. A A Sanders, Mod S L Sanders, C Clk
At a meeting held at the Fortner Meeting House on the first Sabbath in May 1849 after public worship gave an opportunity for the reception of members. Received three by experience and baptism to wit: Rhoda, a colored woman servant of Dr Kindle, Mary, servant of Koffman, Orphia, servant of Crosses. Also the wife of John H Chamness by experience but not yet baptized. The meeting then closed for the day. A A Sanders, Mod S L Sanders, C Clk
The Church met together on Saturday before the second Lord’s Day in May 1849 and after public worship gave an opportunity for the reception of members. Received two by letter, to wit: Daniel Brown and Jane his wife. The Church then proceeded to select a Deacon where upon Brother Thomas Sanders was chosen. S L Sanders was then appointed treasurer of the China Mission Fund. The meeting then closed for the day. A A Sanders, Mod. S L Sanders, clk
The Church met together on Saturday before the second Lord’s Day in Jun 1849 and after
public worship the meeting closed for the day. A A Sanders, Mod - S L Sanders, C Clk
The Church met together on Saturday before the second Lord’s Day in July 1849 and after public prayer, Brother Hezekiah Sanders acting as moderator for the day ordered by the church that the clerk prepare a letter and send it to the Association, to which was done. H Sanders, Mod S L Sanders, C Clk
5th Lord’s Day in September 1849. Church met at the Fortner Meeting House and after public worship gave an opportunity for the reception of members. Received four: Henry Paschal by examination, Miss Chamness by experience, James Chamness by experience and Miss Inman by experience. Baptism deferred. Church met on Saturday before the 1st Lord’s Day in November. Gave opportunity for persons to join. Received two: Jane Riley by experience and Thomas Inman by letter and again on Sabbath received two: Miss Bradberry by examination and a man of color by experience. All of which were baptized on this day and also a woman of color name Cumfort who was heretofore received. A A Sanders, Mod S L Sanders, C Clk
The Church met together on Saturday before the second Lord’s Day in October 1849 and after worship the Church granted Sister Rachel Tennison a letter of dismissing. Meeting closed for the day. Met again on Sabbath. Prayer and preaching as usual and Brother A A Sanders reigned the pastoral care of the Church. The meeting then closed. A A Sanders, Mod - S L Sanders, C Clk
4th Lord’s Day in April 1850. The Church met together and after public worship. (Brother A A Sanders acting moderator for the day) an opportunity was given for the reception of members. Received one, to wit: John Beaty who removed to Texas and a letter of dismissing was
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granted him and sent by mail which he never received. On application there the Church considered him in full fellowship. By motion the Church then went into the choice of a pastor and moderator, whereupon Brother William A Henry was chosen without a dissenting voice. The meeting then closed for the day. A A Sanders, Mod pro tem - S L Sanders, C Clk
The Church met together on Saturday before the 4th Lord’s day in May 1850 and after public worship the peace of the Church called for. All in peace. An opportunity was given for the reception of members, no applicant. Brother Henry Paschal through Brother A A Sanders petitioned the Church for a letter of dismissing, which was granted. By motion the following brethren were appointed a committee: John Paschal, J J Yarberry and John Beaty to attend to table and chair for the use of the Church. Then closed for day. William A Henry, Mod S L Sanders, C Clk
The Church met together on Saturday before the 4th Lord’s Day in June 1850 and after public worship gave an opportunity for the reception of members. Received one by letter, A. Farthing. The committee who were appointed at the last meeting to purchase a table and chair reported success and was discharged. Brother A A Sanders was then appointed to write a letter to the Association. Meeting then closed for the day. Wm A Henry, Mod; S L Sanders, C Clk
Church met at Fortner Meeting House on the first Lord’s Day of May 1850 and gave an opportunity for person to join. Received Alfred Inman by experience. Baptism deferred til 1st Sabbath in June following. Met 1st Sabbath in June, gave opportunity for persons to join. Received Carroll Johnson by experience. Baptism deferred and then proceeded to baptize Brother Alford Inman. Met on the first Sabbath in July 1850, gave opportunity for persons to join. Received Martha a colored woman who belonged to Mr. Pleasant Carter(?) and then proceeded to baptize her. This 8th July 1850. Reported as per order of the Church by A. A. Sanders, who acted as Moderator and administered the ordinance of baptism.
The Church met together on Saturday before the 4th Lord’s Day in August 1850 and after public worship gave an opportunity for the reception of members. No applicant. The Church then called on the committee who was appointed at the February meeting 1849 to report. The committee then reported and was discharged and the case laid over for action at our next meeting. Sister Martha Morris, formally Paschal, requested a letter of dismissing which was granted. The meeting then closed for the day. Wm A Henry, Mod - S L Sanders, C Clk
The Church met together on Saturday before the 4th Lord’s day in October 1850. It being the time of her Union meeting, according to the appointment by the Association, and after public worship an opportunity was given for the reception of members. No applicant. Reference Church petition for the next Union meeting for the 6th District to be held with her which was granted. The meeting was Protracted (revival) 9 days during which time there were added to the Church three by experience: James David, Sarah Jopling and Mandona Panthea Sanders. One by letter, Sarah Holland and one by examination, Susan David. Dismissed by letter, two, Daniel Brown and his wife, Elizabeth Jane. The meeting then came to a close Nov the 3rd, 1850. William A Henry, Mod - S L Sanders, C Clk
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The Church met together on Saturday before the 4th Lord’s Day in November 1850 and after public worship gave an opportunity for the reception of members. Received two by experience: John Barns and Mandy McKinzie, a colored woman. The case of Brother M. J. Sanders was then taken up and upon the report of the committee it was ordered by the Church that a charge be entered against him for disorderly conduct, where upon a motion was made, seconded and put to the Church and carried in the affirmative that he be excluded from the Church. A motion was then made, seconded and put to the Church and carried in the affirmative that Anna Harwell be excluded from the fellowship of the Church for the cause of fornication and carried in the affirmative that James E Cardwell be excluded from the fellowship of the church for willful absence and bad faith toward his debts. Wm A Henry, Mod - S L Sanders, C Clk
The church met together on Saturday before the 4th Lord’s Day in December 1850 and after public worship, there being no business on hand, the meeting closed. William A Henry, Mod - S L Sanders, C Clk
The church met together on Saturday before the 4th Lord’s Day in January 1851 and after public worship gave an opportunity for the reception of members. No applicant. The meeting then closed for the day. William A Henry, Mod - S L Sanders, C Clk
The Church met together on Saturday before the 4th Lord’s Day in February 1851 and after public worship, the peace of the Church called for. All in peace. Reference called for. There being no business on hand the meeting closed for the day. William A Henry, Mod S L Sanders, C Clk
The Church met together on Saturday before 4th Lord’s Day in March 1851 and after public worship the peace of the Church was called for, found all in peace. An opportunity was then given for the reception of members. No applicant. The meeting then closed for the day. William A. Henry, Mod - S L Sanders, C Clk
April 26, 1851. The Church met together on Saturday before the 4th Lord’s Day in April 1851, and after public worship, gave an opportunity for the reception of members. Received on by experience, Martha Farthing. Letters of dismissing was granted to Brother Charles Chamness and Sister Cintha Chamness and Sister -----. The meeting then closed for the day. William A Henry, Mod - S L Sanders, C Clk
The church met together on the 4th Lord’s Day in May 1851 and after public worship gave
an opportunity for the reception of members. No applicant. The meeting then closed.
Wm A. Henry, Mod. S L Sanders, C Clk
The Church met together on Saturday before the 4th Lord’s Day in June 1851 and after public worship, the Presbytery, consisting of the brethren to wit: William A Henry and A A Sanders, proceeded to set apart to the office of deacon. Brother Thomas Sanders as heretofore requested by the Church. After this was attended to, the difficulty between Sisters Ama Sanders
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and Lucretia Pickett was presented to the Church, where upon a motion was made, seconded, put to the Church and carried in the affirmative that Lucretia Pickett be excluded from the Church on a charge of immoral conduct. An opportunity was then given for the reception of members. No applicant. Letters of dismissing was then granted to Bro Moss and wife, and Sister Winney, colored. The following Brethren were then appointed delegates to the Association to be held in Bolivar, Hardeman County, commencing on Friday before the 4th Lord’s Day in July next, to wit: Lindsey Sanders, John Beauty and Thomas Sanders. On Sabbath, gave an opportunity for the reception of members. Received one by experience, Violet, a woman of the color. The meeting then came to as close. Wm A Henry, Mod S L Sanders, C Clk
The Church met together on Saturday before the 3rd Lord’s Day in August 1851 and after prayer, Brother Hezekiah Sanders acting moderator for the day, it was then resolved by the Church that the clerk with others prepare Rules of Decorum or Rules of Church Order also a Church Covenant and present them to the Church at our next meeting for examination. Also further resolved that the Brother Deacons present to the Church at our next meeting an estimate of the necessary expenses of the Church for twelve months and that a collection be taken to that amount and placed in the hands of the Deacons as a Church Treasury. There being no more business on hand the meeting then closed. Hezekiah Sanders, Mod PT - S L Sanders C Clk
The Church met together on Saturday before the 3rd Lord’s Day in September 1851. And after public worship gave an opportunity for the reception of members. No applicant. The peace of the Church called for. All in peace. The clerk then reported according to the request of the Church on Rules of Decorum and a Church Covenant. The Church adopted the Church Order as written by William Crowel, also his Church Covenant. Likewise the resolution for a Church Treasury, and that they be recorded in the Church Book and read as follows:
CHURCH ORDER - RULES OF ORDER FOR CHURCH MEETINGS:
A Church meeting is subject to these rules which have been found necessary to accomplish the objects of a ---- body: the preservation of decorum, the securing to every members the right to declare his sentiments on all questions before the body, and the asserting of the opinion of the majority. If the pastor is the standing moderator of the church it is his duty to call the meeting to order at the time appointed. When the Church is assembled without a pastor, a member may nominate one to be moderator and put the question on his election. The first business is the choice of a clerk, unless the stated clerk be present, in which case it is his duty to call the Church to the choice of a moderator. If the meeting be adjourned to another definite day the same officers hold their places. Each adjourned meeting being a part of the first meeting. Every motion, when seconded, must be submitted by the moderator to the consideration of the Church and if required by any member must be made in writing. No new motion is in order while another is pending, but maybe amended by the addition, extension or substitution of words,
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or sentences, to any extent, even to the changing of the original motion to an opposite sense, by striking out all but the word resolved and substituting a proposition entirely different. A motion may be withdrawn by the mover, before it is amended, or put to vote, and if the mover accepts an offered amendment it is not necessary to put the vote on its reception as a part of the original motion. The moderator should rise to state a motion and put a question to vote and give close attention the speaker. Motion to postpone indefinitely or to a fixed time, to lay on the table, to commit to a committee, and to adjourn, one called privileged motion, as they are always in order. A motion to adjourn takes precedence of all others, and when made without conditions of time, place or purpose, it to be taken without debate, but it cannot be taken when a members is speaking, nor can any other motion without his consent. When a motion is before the Church, each members may freely express his opinions upon it, and while he keeps to the point, and does not violate the rule of courtesy, the moderator must protect him from interruption, but if he breaks any rule of decorum, he may be called to order, and required to proceed in order or cease. The moderator must decide all questions of order, but any members who thinks his decision incorrect may appeal to the meeting, whose decision is final. If a motion includes two subjects, it must be divided, at the request of any member and the question taken on each separately. Motions and amendments are to be considered, and voted on, in the reverse order in which they are offered. If an amendment be offered to a motion, the amendment must be first taken up and decided on, and if an amendment be offered to the amendment, that come to be the first in order, the amendment, then the main question. Then the main question, the largest number or sum proposed, and the longest time are first to be put to vote. When the question if to be taken, it should be first clearly stated by the moderator, who should then say, as many as are in favor of this motion, calling first for the affirmative, next for negative votes. If it is the custom of the Church to vote by raising the hand, or by aye and no, the moderator declares as it seems to him that the majority voted, but any member who thinks the moderator incorrect, has the right to require that the votes be accurately counted. If the votes are equally divided, the moderator may give the casting vote, or by declining to vote, may leave the question negative. Each member is bound to vote on all questions unless excused. Those who do not vote being considered as ------- in the decision of the majority. After the question is put to vote there can be no discussion, nor motions, till the voting is finished. A motion to reconsider a vote may be made by anyone who voted with the majority at its passage, which motion opens the subject again for discussion and a vote to reconsider brings it back to the point where is was before the reconsidered vote was passed. When a member wishes to offer a motion, or speak on a question, he must arise and address the moderator respectfully. A member about to make a motion may preface it with remarks to explain its design, but with this exception. All speaking is out of order which is not directed to some definite propositions before the meeting. A vote to accept the report of a committee discharges them from any further consideration of the subject. A vote to adopt, makes the report the expression of the views of the Church. When a Church is called it sit on a trial of one of its members, who is accused of an
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offence, its proceeding must be guided by those rules and principals which have been found useful for the elucidation of truth in judicial proceedings.
A FORM OF CHURCH COVENANT
As we trust we have been bought by divine grace to embrace the Lord Jesus Christ, and by the influence of His Spirit to give ourselves up to Him, so we do now solemnly covenant with each other the God enabling us, we will walk together in brotherly love. That we will exercise a Christian care and watchfulness over each other, as the case shall require. That we will not forsake the assembling of ourselves together nor omit the great duty of prayer, for ourselves and for others. That we will participate in each others joys and in— with tenderness and sympathy. To bare each others burdens and sorrows, that we will earnestly endeavor to bring up such as may be under our care in the nurture and admonition of the Lord. That we will seek divine aid to enable us to walk circumspectly and watchfulness in the world denying ungodliness. And every worldly lust that we will strive together for the support of a faithful evangelistic ministry among us that we will endeavor by example and effort to win souls to Christ, and through life, amidst evil report and good report, seek to live to the glory of Him who hath called us out of darkness unto his marvelous light. Then Brother Aner Farthing called for letters of dismissing for himself and wife in order to join the Church at New Prospect, whereupon a debate took place as to the constitutionality of that Church. By motion, the case was laid over until our next meeting. The church met again at night and after public worship gave an opportunity for the reception of members. Received one by experience. Charles, a man of color. Met again on Sabbath and administered baptism to said brother and to Sister Violet who was received at out last June meeting. The meeting then came to a close. Wm A Henry, Mod S L Sanders, C Clk
The Church met together on Saturday before the 4th Lord’s day in October 1851 and after public worship, the peace of the church called for. All in peace. Gave an opportunity for the reception of members. No applicant. The case of Brother Aner Farthings and Sister Farthing was then taken up. By motion, their case was put to the church and carried that they have letters of dismissing in full fellowship. By request, letters of dismissing was then granted to the following brethren and sisters: Harry Sweat, a colored man, Wm W Ramsey, Elizabeth, Polly Pickett and Pheribah Beacham. The business of the day closed. Met again on Sabbath and after public worship the meeting closed. Wm A Henry, Mod S L Sanders, C Clk
The Church met together on Saturday before the fourth Lord’s Day in November 1851 and after public worship Brother Hezekiah Sanders was appointed moderator for the day after which the meeting closed. Hezekiah Sanders, Mod pro tem S L Sanders, C Clk
The Church met together on Saturday before the 4th Lord’s Day in January 1852 and after worship there being no business at hand, the meeting then came to a close. S L Sanders, C Clk
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The Church met together on Saturday before the 4th Lord’s Day in March 1852 and after public worship, the peace of the Church was called for. Found all in peace. The case of Sister Winny Harwell was then taken up, she having previously made confession a portion of the church and requested fellowship, where upon she was restored to full fellowship again. There being no business on hand the meeting closed for the day. Met again on Sabbath and after public worship the meeting came to a close. Wm A Henry, Mod S L Sanders, C Clk
The church met together on the 4th Lord’s Day in April 1852 and after public worship the
meeting came to a close. WM A Henry, Mod S L Sanders, C Clk
The Church met together on Saturday before the 4th Lord’s Day in May 1852 and after public worship the peace of the Church call for. By motion, ordered by the church that a charge be entered against S L Sanders Jun for immoral conduct. Whereupon a motion was made, put to the Church and carried in the affirmative that he be excluded from the fellowship of the Church. Brother Wm A Henry then resigned his office as pastor and moderator of the Church. By motion, Brother Wm A Henry was appointed moderator of the day. The Church then proceeded to elect a pastor and moderator for an indefinite term. Whereupon Wm A Henry was elected to fill those offices without a dissenting voice. He then being notified of the result, after an affectionately reply, accepted. There being no more business on hand the meeting closed for the day. Met again on Sabbath and after public worship, the meeting then closed. Wm A Henry, Mod S L Sanders, C Clk
The Church met together on the 4th Lord’s Day in June 1852 and after public worship, set in conference. Agreed to represent herself in the Association by letter only. The meeting then closed. Wm A Henry, Mod S L Sander, C Clk
The church met togther on Saturday before the 4th Lord’s day in August 1852, and after public worship, the peace of the Church called for. All in peace. There being no more business the meeting closed for the day, met again on Sabbath at 11 o’clock and after public worship the meeting closed until in course. Wm A Henry, Mod S L Sanders, C Clk
The Church met together on the 4th Lord’s Day in September 1852 and after public worship, appointed Bro Hezekiah Sanders moderator pro tem. On petition the following named brethren and sisters obtained a letter of dismissing for the purpose of constituting a Church in Purdy to be called the Purdy Church:
| 1. | John Devault | 20. | A A Sanders |
| 2. | Frances Devault | 21. | Isabella P Sanders |
| 3. | Thomas E Devault | 22. | Elizabeth Hern |
| 4. | Sarah Ann Devault | 23. | Emily Hearn |
| 5. | Thomas Inman | 24. | G W Bell |
| 6. | Prudence J Inman | 25. | Jane Brooks |
| 7. | Sarah Inman | 26. | Sarah Cloud |
| 8. | Janie Inman | 27 | Lucinda Lumpkins (colored) |
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| 9. | Louisa Inman | 28. | Mariah Combs |
| 10. | Rosannah McDaniel | 29 | Nancy Combs |
| 11. | William Chamness | 30. | Jerry Shull |
| 12. | Elizabeth Chamness | 31 | Wilson Cross |
| 13. | Robert Chandler | 32. | Henry Walch |
| 14. | John Paschal, Senr | 33. | Orphia Cross |
| 15. | Mary Paschal | 34. | Rhoda Kindle |
| 16. | John Paschal Jun | 35. | Martha Castes |
| 17. | ---- Chamness | 26. | Ann Bell |
| 18. | Alfred Inman | 37 | Cumfort Crump |
| 19. | Elsy Hammons | 38 | Ellen Combs |
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The meeting then closed. Hezekiah Sanders, Mod S L Sanders, C Clk
The Church met together on Saturday before the 4th Lord’s Day in October 1852, and after public worship, the peace of the Church called for. All in peace. An opportunity was then given for the reception of members. Received on by examination. A L. Auton. The minutes of the last meeting was then read. Where upon it was made known to the church the hereinafter named brethren and sisters who had obtained letters of dismissing at out last meeting for the purpose of constituting a Church in Purdy to be called the Purdy Church have failed to unite in said constitution; therefore resolved that so much of the acts of our last meeting as relates to their obtaining letters of dismissing that the same be and is hereby rescinded : John Devault, Frances Devault, Thomas E Devault, Sarah Ann Devault, Thomas Inman, Prudence J Inman, Sarah Inman, Jane Inman, Prudence J Inman, Sarah Inman, Jane Inman, Louisa Inman, Rosannah McDaniel, William Chamness, Elizabeth Chamness, Robert Chandler, ---- Chamness, Alfred Inman. (My note: this did not include all of the original names) Further resolved that the following named brethren and sisters who united in the constitution of the Purdy Church without obtaining letters of dismissing from us, that the same was in fellowship with us, and are hereby dismissed. The same as though they had obtained letters of dismissing before the constitution of said Church: Sarah Joplin, J J Yarborough, Sarah Yarborough, Lucretia Holland, Sarah Holland, Frances Helms. (My note: these names were not on the original list.) A motion was then made, seconded, put to the church and carried in the affirmative that the arm heretofore extended to the Fortner Meeting House , that the same be and is hereby called in. There being no more business on hand the meeting closed for the day, met again on Sabbath and after public worship the meeting closed. WM A Henry, Mod S L Sanders, C Clk
The Church met together on Saturday before the 4th Lord’s Day in November 1852. After public worship the peace of the church called for. All in peace. An opportunity was then given for the reception of members. Received 2 by examination. Mariah Cardwell and Malicy Cardwell. Brother A L Auton requested a letter of dismissing which was granted. The meeting then closed for the day. Met again on Sabbath and after public worship, Sisters Mariah Cardwell and Malicy Cardwell requested letters of dismissing, which was granted. The meeting then closed. Wm A Henry, Mod S L Sanders, C Clk
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The Church met together on Saturday before the 4th Lord’s Day in July 1853 and after public worship, there being no business on hand the meeting then closed for the day. Met again on Sabbath and after public worship, the meeting closed until meeting in course. Wm A Henry, Mod S L Sanders, C Clk
The Church met together on Saturday before the 4th Lord’s Day in March 1853 and after public worship, the peace of the Church called for. All in peace. An opportunity was then given for the reception of members. No applicant. The meeting then closed. Met again at candle lighting and after public worship closed for the day. Met again on Sabbath Day and after public worship the meeting closed met again at candle lighting and after public worship the meeting then closed until meeting in course. Wm Henry, Mod S L Sanders, C Clk
The Church met together on Saturday before the 4th Lord’s Day in April 1853 and after public worship, the peace of the Church was called for. All in peace. An opportunity was then given for the reception of members. Received on by experience. Thomas Young. Brother Thomas Inman then made application for letters of dismissing for the following named brethren and sisters for the purpose of joining the Pleasant Ridge Church: John Devault, Frances Devault, Thomas E. Devault, Sarah Ann Devault, Thomas Inman, Prudence J Inman, Sarah Inman, Jane Inman, Louisa Inman, Rosannah McDaniel, Wm Chamness, Elizabeth Chamness, Calvin B Chamness and Robert Chandler. All of which were granted. Resolved by the Church that we commemorate the death and suffering of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ at our regular meetings in May and October annually. The meeting then closed for the day. Met again on Sabbath and after public worship the meeting closed until meeting in course. Wm A Henry, Mod S L Sanders, C Clk
The Church met together on Saturday before the 4th Lord’s Day in May 1853 and after public worship the peace of the Church called for. All in peace. An opportunity was then given for the reception of members. No applicant. Brother William A Henry then resigned his office as pastor and moderator for the Church. He was then chosen moderator for the day. The Church then proceeded to elect a pastor and moderator for the present year where upon Brother William A Henry was elected without a dissenting voice and after an affectionate address he accepted and entered on the discharge of his duty. The meeting then closed for the day. Met again on Sabbath morning. Brother Thomas Young was baptized, who was received at out last meeting. The duties of the day was then attended to in accordance with the resolution passed at our last meeting. (Lord’s Supper). The meeting then came to a close. Wm A Henry, Mod S L Sanders, C Clk
The Church met together on Saturday before the 4th Lord’s Day in June 1853 and after public worship, the peace of the Church called for. All in peace. Gave an opportunity for the reception of members. No applicant. Delegates were then appointed to attend the association to be held in the Clover Creek Church, Hardeman County, embracing the 4th Lord’s Day in July next: James McCraw, Wm C Sanders and S L Sanders Senr and said delegates instructed to vote for a division of the Association.
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A motion was then made, seconded, put to the Church and carried in the affirmative that a committee of three be appointed to meet our old Clear Creek Brethren at their next regular meeting and make them a proposition for a reunion and report to our next regular meeting. The following brethren were appointed: Thomas Sanders, John M McCraw and S L Sanders Senr. The meeting then closed for the day. Met again on Sabbath and after public worship adjourned until 4 o’clock in the evening. Met again according to adjournment and after public worship the meeting closed until meeting in course. Wm A Henry, Mod S L Sanders, C Clk
The Church met together on Saturday before the 4th Lord’s Day in Nov 1853 and after public worship, the peace of the church called for. All in peace. Gave an opportunity for the reception of members. No applicant. Reference called for, the case heretofore on hand continued, the meeting then closed for the day. Met again on Sabbath and after public worship the meeting then came to a close. Wm A Henry, Mod S L Sanders, C Clk
The Church met together on Saturday before the fourth Lord’s Day in February 1854 and after public worship the meeting closed for the day. Met again on Sabbath and after public worship the meeting closed until meeting in course. Wm A Henry, Mod S L Sanders, C Clk
The Church met togther on Saturday before the 4th Lord’s Day in March 1854 and after public worship the peace of the Church called for. All in peace. Then gave an opportunity for the reception of members. No applicant. Reference was then called for, the case heretofore on hand continued, the meeting then closed for the day. Met again on Sabbath and after public worship, the meeting closed until meeting in course. Wm A Henry Mod S L Sanders, C Clk
The Church met together on Saturday before the 4th Lords’s Day in May 1854, and after public worship, called for the peace of the church. All in peace. Then gave an opportunity or the reception of members. No applicant. Brother Wm A Henry then give in his resignation as pastor of the Church. The meeting then closed for the day. Met again on the Sabbath. Attended to the duties of the day (Lord’s Supper) the meeting then closed, until meeting in course. Wm A Henry, Mod S L Sanders, C Clk
The Church met together on Saturday before the 4th Lord’s Day in November 1854 and after divine worship, Brother Wm A Henry was appointed moderator for the day. An opportunity was then given for the reception of members. No applicant. The peace of the Church was then called for. The community hereto before appointed to confer with our old Clear Creek brethren on the subject of a reunion, report no success. The report received and the community discharged. The meeting then closed for the day. Met again on Sabbath and after public worship, the Church proceeded to elect a pastor and moderator for the ensuing year. Where upon Brother Wm A Henry was elected, he being notified of the same. He deferred accepting until Saturday before the 2nd Lord’s Day in December next. The meeting then closed until meeting in course. Wm A Henry, Mod S L Sanders, C Clk
The Church met together on Saturday before the 4th Lord’s Day in December 1854 and after public worship, the peace of the Church called for. Nothing prepared to come before the
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Church. It was then agreed too by the Church that she hold her Church meeting days on the 2nd Lord’s day and Saturday before in each month instead of the 4th. The meeting then closed for the day. Met again on Sabbath and after public worship, Brother Henry gave an explanation in reference to his taking the pastoral care of the church and deferred giving a decisive answer until our next meeting in course. The meeting then closed until meeting in course. Wm A Henry, Mod S L Sanders, C Clk
The Church met together on Saturday before the 2nd Lord’s Day in January 1855 and after public worship the peace of the Church called for. By motion the church entered a charge against Brother John Barnes for fornication and after an examination of the evidence and circumstances, a motion was then made, seconded, put to the church and carried in the affirmative that he be excluded from the Church on the charge preferred against him. Letters of dismissing was then granted to Sister Elizabeth Bradberry and Emily, a colored woman. The meeting then closed for the day. Meet again on Sabbath and after public worship the meeting closed until meeting in course. Wm A Henry, Mod S L Sanders, C Clk
The Church met together on Saturday before the 2nd Lord’s Day in March, 1855 and after public worship the peace of the Church called for. By motion a charge of immoral conduct was then entered against Brother Thomas Young. Where upon a motion was made and put to the Church and carried in the affirmative, that he be excluded from the fellowship of the Church. A motion was then made, put to the Church and carried in the affirmative that Sister Mary Ann Stuart (?) be excluding from the Church Book for attaching herself to the Methodist Society. An opportunity was then given for the reception of members. Received two by letter: Brother William Romine, a deacon and Sister Mary Romine his wife. Letters of dismissing was then granted to Brother John Paschal and Mary Paschal his wife. The meeting then closed for the day. Met again on Sabbath and after public worship the meeting closed until meeting in course. Wm A Henry, Mod S L Sanders, C Clk
The Church met together on Saturday before the 2nd Lord’s Day in April 1855 and after public worship the peace of the Church called for. All in peace. An opportunity was then given for the reception of members. No applicant. A resolution was then offered by Brother Lindsey Sanders to this effect: that the Church totally abstain from all intoxicating spirits, except for medical or mechanical purposes. After some discussion on the subject, by motion it was laid over until our next meeting. The meeting then closed for the day. Met again on Sabbath and after public worship the meeting closed until meeting in course. Wm A Henry, Mod S L Sanders, C Clk
The Church met together on Saturday before the 2nd Lord’s Day in May 1855 and after public worship the peace of the church called for. Brother Joel K Sanders made confession to the Church for intemperance and immoral conduct and wish forgiveness of the Church, which was granted. An opportunity was then given for the reception of members. No applicant. Reference was then called for. The resolution offered by Brother Lindsey Sanders at a former meeting was
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then taken up and discussed to a considerable length but without coming to any definite conclusion. By motion the meeting then closed for the day. Met again on Sabbath and after public worship the meeting closed until meeting in course. Wm A Henry, Mod; S L Sanders, Ck
The Church met together on Saturday before the 2nd Lord’s Day in June 1855 and after public worship the peace of the Church called for. The church was then informed that Brother John Beaty had got into a difficulty. He was then called in to answer for himself, which he proceeded to do, he endeavored to justify himself. Whereupon by motion the Church entered a charge against him for immoral conduct. By motion it was then laid over until our next meeting. Reference was then called for. The temperance resolution, by agreement, was laid over for future action. The meeting then closed for the day. Met again on Sabbath and after public worship the meeting closed until meeting in course. The meeting closed until meeting in course. Wm A Henry, Mod S L Sanders, C Clk
The Church met together on Saturday before the 2nd Lord’s Day in July 1855 and after public worship, there being but a few members present, the meeting closed for the day. Met again on Sabbath and after public worship, agreed by the Church that she represent herself in the Association by letter and that the clerk prepare one and send it by Brother Franklin Carothers, which was done. The meeting then closed. Wm A Henry, Mod S L Sanders, C Clk
The Church met together on Saturday before the 2nd Lord’s Day in September 1855 and after public worship, the peace of the church called for, the case of Brother John Beaty was first taken up, after hearing evidence on the case. A motion was made, seconded, put to the Church and carried in the affirmative that he be excluded from the fellowship of the Church. The Temperance Resolution was then taken up and after considerable discussion on it, it was agreed for it to lay over for future action. The meeting then closed for the day. Met again on Sabbath and Sabbath night, and in like manner, the meeting was continued until the next Sabbath, during which time the Church was much revived, and a goodly number found peace to their souls in believing on their Savior. On Tuesday night, gave an opportunity for the reception of members. Received by experience: Biran L Sanders and Gustavious McCraw, who was baptized by the pastor on Wednesday. On Wednesday night Brother John Beauty was restored to fellowship on his confession to the Church. A letter of dismissing was then granted to Brother Hezekiah T Sanders. On Friday and Friday night, gave an opportunity for the reception of members. Received ten by experience: Sarah Angeline Burks, Alfred Monroe Sanders, Isabeila Frances Sanders, Vesta Ann Sanders, Lindsey L Sanders, Mary Isabela McCraw, Lewis Carothers, William L C Sanders, Nancy Burks and Sarah Shutts. Gave an opportunity on Saturday night. Received three by experience: Stephen Harris, John Benson and Tabitha Katherine Sanders. All of which was baptized by the pastor on Sabbath. After the duties of the day the meeting closed, until meeting in course. Wm A Henry, mod S L Sanders, C Clk
Met again on the next Thursday. Night and after public worship gave an opportunity for
the reception of members. Received 2 by experience: John Henry Sanders and Sarah Irane
Benson, who were baptized the next Sabbath by Brother A A Sanders.
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The Church met together on Saturday before the 2nd Lord’s day in October 1855 and after public worship, the peace of the Church called for. All in peace. Gave an opportunity for the reception of members. No applicant. Reference called for. Agreed that the Temperance Resolution lay over for future action. The meeting then closed for the day, met again at night. After public worship gave an opportunity for the reception of members. Received 2: Martha Sanders by letter and Martha Ann ? Sanders by experience. Met again on Sabbath. Baptism attended to before preaching and after the services of the day meeting closed until meeting in course. William A Henry, Mod S L Sanders C Clk
The church met together on Saturday before the 2nd Lord’s Day in November 1855 and after public worship, the peace of the Church called for. All in peace. Gave an opportunity for the reception of members. Received one by experience: Adaline Shutts. Sister Katharine Grant petitioned for a letter of dismissing, which was granted. Reference called for. The Temperance Resolution laid over for future action. The meeting then closed for the day. Met agin on Sabbath morning. Attended to the ordinance of Baptism and after public worship gave an opportunity for the reception of members. Received 2: James A Romaine by letter and James D Perkins by experience. Baptism laid over until next meeting. The Church then partook of the Lord’s Supper after which the meeting closed until meeting in course. William A Henry, Mod S L Sanders, C Clk
The Church met together on Saturday before the 2nd Lord’s Day in December 1855 and after public worship, the peace of the Church was called for. All in peace. An opportunity was then given for the reception of members, no applicant. Reference was then called for. The Temperance Resolution was then taken up and after some discussion on the subject, the following was agreed on, as the: Faith of the Church on Intoxicating Drinks: “We believe that the immoderate use of spirituous or vinous liquors is a great evil and tends to the moral degradation and misery of every one, who so uses it. And to make, buy or vend it only for medical or mechanical purposes is wrong. We believe it is wrong for members of the Church to conform to the custom of the world in having intoxicating drinks at their neighborhood gatherings, for their neighbors to drink. (Romans 12:2) We believe the safest ground to occupy is not to use it at all, only as a medicine and that it is wrong for any member to use it as a beverage when he knows it give offence to his brethren. (Romans 14.15. to the close of the chapter Romans 15.12.3.5.6. and 1st Corinthians 10.:31.32; Colossians 2.6. Colossians 3.14.15.17; 1st Peter 4.3; Isaiah 5.11; Proverbs 23.29.30.31.32. Proverbs 20.1; Hab 2.15.” By motion the Church then adopted the following as her Article`s of Faith, which reads as follows: Articles of Faith 1st of the Scriptures We believe the Holy Bible was written by men divinely inspired, and is a perfect treasure of heavenly instructions:
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A. That is has God for its author, salvation for its end B. And that truth without any mixture of error for its matter C. That it reveals the principle by which God will judge us and therefore is and shall remain to the end of the world; the true center of Christian union. D. The supreme standard by which all human conduct, creeds and opinions should be tried. A 2 Tim 3:16-17; 2 Peter 1:21; 2 Samuel 23:2; Acts 1:16; 3:21; B 2 Timothy 3:15; 1 Peter 1: 10, 12; Act 11;14 C Proverbs 30: 5,6; ; John 17:17; Rev 22: 18, 19 D Romans 2:12; John 12:44; Phil 3:16; Ephesians 4:3-6 E 1 John 4:1; Isaiah 8:20; 1 Thes 5:21
2nd of the True God: That there one, and only one true and living God, whose name is L E H V T A H, the Maker and Supreme Ruler of heaven and earth; A. Inexpressibly glorious in holiness; B. Worthy of all possible honor, confidence and love; C Revealed under the personal and relative distinctions of the Father, Son and Holy Ghost; D Equal in every divine perfection; E. And executing distinct but harmonious offices in the great work of redemption. A. Ps 83:18, Heb 3:4, Rom 1:20 B. Exe 15:11, Isaiah 6:3, 1 Pet 1: 15-16 C. Mark 12: 30, Rev 4: 11, Mat 10:37 D. Mat 28:19, John 15:26 E John 10:30, John 5:17; 14:23 F Ephs 2:18, 2 Cor 13:14
3rd of the Fall of Man: That man was created in the State of Holiness under the law of his Maker. A. But by voluntary transgression, fell from that holy and happy state B. In consequence of which a mankind are now sinners C. Not by constraint but choice D Being by nature utterly void of that holiness required by the law of God. Wholly given to the gratification of the world of Satan, and of their own sinful passions and therefore under just condemnation to eternal E Without defense or excuse A Gen 1:27; Gen 1: 31 B Gen 3, Gen 6: 24; Romans 5:12 C Romans 5:19; John 3; 6; Psalm 51:5 D Isaiah 53:6; Gen 6:12; Romans 3;9, 18 E Ephesians 2: 1, 3; Romans 1;18; Romans 1:32; Gal 3:10 F Ez 18: 19, 20; Romans 3:19
4th The Way Of Salvation: That the Salvation of sinners is wholly of grace
A. Through the mediatory offices of the Son of God
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B. Who took upon Him our nature, yet without sin
C. ---- the law by his personal obedience
D. And made atonement for our sins by His death
E. Being risen from the dead He is now enthroned in heaven
F. And uniting in His wonderful person the tenderest sympathies with divine
perfections, is every way qualified to be a suitable, compassionate and an all
sufficient Savior
A Eph 2:5; Mat 18:11; 1 John 4:10
B John 3:16; John 1: 14; Phil 2:6-7; Heb 2:9,14; 2 Cor 8:9
5th of Justification: That the great gospel blessing, which Christ of His fullness: A Bestows on such as believes in Him B That justification consists in the pardon of sin C And the promise of eternal life, on principals of righteousness D That it is bestowed not in consideration of any works of righteousness we have done E But solely through His own redemption and righteousness F That it brings us into a state of mast ? blessed peace and favor with God and secures every other blessing needful for time and eternity A John 1:16 B Acts 13:39; Isaiah 53:11; Romans 3:1 C Romans 5:9; Matt 9:6; Zach 15:1; D Romans 5:17; Titus 3: 5-6; I John 2:25 E Romans 4;5; Romans 5: 21, Romans 6:23; Phil 3: 7, 9 F Romans 3:24,26; Romans 5:19; Romans 5:1, 8; Romans 5:3; Romans 5:11
6th On the Freeness of salvation: that the blessings of salvation are made free to all by the gospel: A That it is the immediate duty to accept them by a cordial and obedient faith B And that noting prevents the salvation of the greatest sinner on earth, except his own voluntary refusal to submit to the Lord Jesus Christ C Which refusal will subject him to an aggravated condemnation A Rev 22:17; Isaiah 55:1; Luke 14:17 B Romans 16:26; Mark 1:15, Romans 1: 17-17 C John 5:40; Proverbs 1:24; D John 3:19; Matt 11;20; Luke 19:27
7th Of Grace in Repentance. In order to be saved, we must be regenerated or born again: A That regeneration consists in giving a holy disposition to the mind B And is affected in a manner above our comprehension or calculation C By the power of the Holy Spirit, so as to secure our voluntary obedience to the gospel D And that its proper evidence is found in the holy fruit which we bring forth to the glory of God A John 3:3; John 3:7; Rev 21:27 B 1 Cor517; Ezek 26:36;
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C John 38; John 1:13
D 1 Peter 22;25; 1 John 5:1
E Ephesians 5:9; Romans 8:9
8th of God’s Purpose of Grace. The election is the gracious purpose of God, according to which he regenerates, sanctifies, saves sinners: A That being perfectly consistent with the full agency of man, it comprehends all the means in connection with the end B That it is a most glorious display of God’s sovereign goodness, being infinitely wise, holy and unchangeable C That it utterly excludes boasting and promotes humility, prayer, praise, trust in God and active initiation of His free mercy D That it encourages the use of means in the highest degree E That it is ascertained by its effects in all who believe the gospel F Is the foundation of Christ in assurance G And that to ascertain it with regard to ourselves demands and deserves our utmost diligence A 2 Timothy 1: 8-9; Ephesians 1: 3,14 B 2 Thess 2:13-14; Acts 13:48; John 10: 16 C Ex 33:18-19; Mat 20:15; Eph 1:11; Romans 9:23-24; Jer 31:3 D 1 Cor 4:7; 1 Cor 1:26, 31; Rom 3:37; Rom 4:16 E 2 Tim 2:10; 1 Cor 9:22; Romans 8:28, 30 F 1 Thes 1:4, 10; G Romans 8:28, 39; Isaiah 12:16; Romans 11:29 H 2 Peter 1:10; Phil 3:12; Heb 6:11
9th Of the Perseverance of Saints. That such only are real believer as endure to the end:
A That their persevering attachment to Christ is the grand mark which distinguishes them
from superficial professions
B That a special providence watches over their welfare
C And they are kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation
A John 8:31; 1 John 2:27
B John 2:19; John 13:18
C Romans 8:28; Matt 6:30-33
D Phil 1:6; Phil 2:12-13; Jude 4, 25
10th Harmony of the Law and Gospels. That the Law of God is the eternal and unchangeable rule of his moral government A That it holy, just and good B And that the inability which the scriptures ascribe to fallen man to fulfil its precepts arises entirely from their love of sins C To deliver them from which and to restore them through a mediator to unfeigned obedience to the holy law is one great end of the gospel and of the means of grace connected with the establishment of the visible church.
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A Romans 3:31; Mat 2:17; Luke 16:17
B Romans 7:12; Romans 7:7, 14
C Romans 8:7-8; Josh 24:19; Romans 8:24; romans 10:4; 1 Tim 1:5
11th Of a Gospel Church. That a visible Church of Christ is a congregation of baptized believers: A Associated by covenant in the faith and fellowship of the gospels B Observing the ordinances of Christ C Governed by His law D And exercising the gifts, rights and privileges inverted in them by His Word E That is only proper officers are bishops or pastors and deacons F Whose qualifications, claims and duties are defined in the Epistle of Timothy and Titus. A 1 Cor 1:1, 13; Mat 18:17 B Acts 2:41-42; C 2 Cor 11:2; Thess 3:6; Romans 16:17,20; 1 Cor 11:23; Mat 18"15,20 1 Cor 5 & 6 D Mat 28:20; John 14:15; John 15:12 E Eph 4:7; 1 Cor 14:12; Phil 1:27 F Phil 1:1; Acts 14:23; Acts 15:22; 1 Tim 8; Titus 1
12th of Baptism and the Lord’s Supper. That Christian Baptism is immersion of a believer in water: A In the name of the Father, Son and Spirit B To show forth in a solemn and beautiful emblem, our faith in a crucified, buried and risen Savior, with its purifying power C That it is prerequisite to the privileges of a Church relation, and to the Lord’s supper D In which the members of the Church, by the use of bread and wine, are to commemorate together the dying love of Christ E Proceed always by solemn self examination A Acts 8:36,39; Matt 3:5-6; John 3:22-23 B Mat 28:19; Acts 10:47-48; Gal 3:27-28 C Romans 6:1-14; Col 2:12; 1 Peter 3:2o,21; Acts 10:47-48; Gal 3:2-28 D Acts 22;16; Acts 2:41-42; Mat 28: 19-20 E 1 Cor 11;26l Mat 26:26,29; Mark 14:22-25; 1 Cor 11;28; 1 Cor 5:7-9
13th The Christian Sabbath. The first day of the week is the Lord’s Day or Christian
Sabbath:
A And its to be kept sacred to religious purposes
B by abstaining from all secular labor and recreation;
C By the devout observance of all the means of grace, both private and public
D And by preparation for the rest which remaineth for the people of God
A Acts 10: 7-9; Gen 2:3; Col 2:16-17; Mark 2:27; John 2: 3, 19?; 1 Cor 16:1-2
B Ex 20:5; Pal 118: 24
C Isaiah 55: 14-15
D Ps 118:15; Heb 10:24-25; Acts 11:26; Acts 13:14; Heb 4: 3,11
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14th of Civil Government. That civil government is of divine appointment for the interest
and good order of human society:
A And that magistrates are to be prayed for constantly honored and obeyed
B Except in things opposed to the will of our Lord Jesus Christ
C Who is the only Lord Jesus Christ
C who is the only Lord of the conscience and the Prince of the Kings of the earth
A Romans 13:1, 7; Deut 16:18
B Matt 22:21, Titus 3:1
C Acts 5:29; Mat 10:28
D Mat 23:10; Romans 11:4; Rev 19:16
15th of the Righteous and the Wicked. That there is a radical and essential difference between the righteous and the wicked A That such only as through faith are justified in the name of the Lord Jesus and sanctified By the Spirit of our God are truly righteous in His esteem B While all such as continue in impenitence and unbelief are in His sight wicked and under the curse C And this distinction holds among men both in and after death A Mal 3:18; Isaiah 5:20 B Romans 1:1; Romans 6:18 C John 5:19; Gal 3:10 D Prov 14:32; Luke 16:2; Eccl 11:3
16th OF THE WORLD TO COME. That the end of this world is approaching that: A At the last day Christ will descend from heaven B And raise the dead from the grave to final retribution C That the wicked will be adjudged to endless punishment and the righteous to endless life D And that this judgement will fire forever to final state of man in heaven or hell, as principles or righteousness. A 1 Pet 4:7; 1 Cor 7:29,31 B Acts 1: 11; Rev 1:7; Heb 9:28 C Acts :15; 1 Cor 15: 29,29; Luke 14:14 D Mat 13: 37, 43, 49; Mat 1: 6, 12; Heb 6: 1,2
After the adoption of the above Articles of Faith, Brother William A Henry informed the Church that the time for which he was elected as pastor of the church had expired. There being no more business on hand the meeting closed for the day. Met again on Sabbath and after public worship, the baptism of James D Perkins was attended to. The meeting then closed until meeting in course. William A Henry, Mod S L Sanders, C Clk
At a called meeting, March 1856, Brothers Hezekiah Sanders was appointed moderator for the day. A motion was then made, put to the Church and carried in the affirmative that she then
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hold an election for a pastor and moderator for the present year. Whereupon Brother W. L. Hodges was elected and Brother Hezekiah Sanders appointed to notify him of the same, which was done and he accepted, and entered on his charge. Saturday before the 2nd Lord’s Day in April, following the meeting then closed until meeting in course. Hezikiah Sanders, Mod S L Sanders, C Clk
April 1856. The Church met together on Saturday before the 2nd Lord’s Day in April 1856 and after public worship, there being no business to attend to, the meeting closed for the day. Met again on Sabbath and after public worship the meeting closed until meeting in course. W L Hodges, Mod S L Sanders, C Clk
July 1856. The Church met together on Saturday before the 2nd Lord’s Day in July 1856 and after public worship, the pastor not being present, Brother Hezekiah Sanders was appointed moderator for the day. A motion was then made, put to the Church and carried in the affirmative, that a charge of drunkenness be entered against Brother John Beaty, also a charge of drunkenness be entered against Brother Joel K. Sanders, like wise a charge of dancing and profane swearing be entered against Brother James D Perkins. A motion was then made, put to the Church and carried in the affirmative that the above named brethren be excluded from the fellowship of the Church. The following named brethren was then appointed delegates to the Association: Lindsey Sanders, Thomas Sanders and S L Sanders, and that the clerk prepare a letter. The meeting then closed for the day. Met again on Sabbath and after public worship the meeting closed until meeting in course. Hezekiah Sanders, Mod S L Sanders, C Clk
August 1856. The Church met together on Saturday before the 1st Lord’s Day in August 1856 and after public worship, there being no business attended to, dismissed for the day. Met again on Sabbath and after public worship closed until meeting in course. Wm L Hodges, Mod S L Sanders, C Clk
The Church met together on Saturday before the 2nd Lord’s Day in September 1856 and after public worship, there being no business to attend, dismissed for the day. Met again on Sabbath and after public worship, closed until meeting in course. Wm L Hodges, Mod S L Sanders, C Clk
The Church met together on Saturday before the 2nd Lord’s Day in October 1856 and after public worship, there being no business to attend too, dismissed for the day. Met again on Sabbath and after public worship, closed until meeting in course. Wm L Hodges, Mod S L. Sanders, C Clk
The Church met together on Saturday before the 2nd Lord’s Day in November 1856 and after public worship, there being no business to attend too, dismissed for the day. Met again on Sabbath and after public worship, closed until meeting in course. Wm L Hodges, Mod S L. Sanders, C Clk
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The Church met together on 2nd Lord’s Day in December 1856 and after public worship, there being no business to attend to, Brother Wm L Hodges resigned his office as pastor of the Church, the meeting then closed. Wm L. Hodges, Mod S L Sanders, C Clk
The Church met together on the 4th Lord’s Day in March 1857 and after public worship, Brother Hezekiah Sanders was chosen moderator for the day. Brother Lindsey Sanders then requested letters of dismissing for John M McCraw, Katherine McCraw, Mary Isabella McCraw and Leana Beauty, all of which was granted. There being no more business on hand the meeting then closed. Hezekiah Sanders, Mod S L Sanders, C Clk
State of Tennessee, McNairy County. The Church met on the 2nd Lord’s Day, being the th 11 day of October in the year of our Lord, one thousand, eight hundred and fifty seven, and the 82 year of American Independence. And there being no regular pastor in attendance, on motion, Elder A A Sanders was appointed moderator pro tem. Lindsay Sanders was appointed clerk to fill the vacancy occasioned by the removal of Stanford L Sanders. On motion of Bro Hezekiah Sanders, letters of dismissing were granted to Bro Stanford L Sanders and his wife Martha Sanders, Sister Amy Sanders and Mandana ? P Raines. The moderator moved the Church to appoint delegates to meet with other churches at Unity Church, Jacks Creek, Henderson County, Tennessee, in order to take into consideration the ---- and --------- of forming a new Association out of detached portions of the Big Hatchy— and Western District Association on the 24th. When Thomas William and Lindsey Sanders were appointed messengers for the purpose aforesaid. Divine service being been preformed, the meeting then came to a close, with an appointment on the 2nd Lord’s Day in November, A D 1857. Lindsey Sanders, Clerk A A Sanders, Moderator Pro tem
State of Tennessee, McNairy County} The Church met on the evening of the 2nd Lord’s Day in May, being the 16th day of said month in the year of our Lord one thousand, eight hundred and fifty eight and in the 82nd year of American Independence. Lindsey Sanders, Clerk in attendance. It appearing that the Church is destitute of a pastor, it is therefore considered by the Clerk that Noah Cates, Elder, be appointed moderator pro tem in order to transact the business pending before the Church. After Divine Service, on motion Brethren Hezekiah Sanders and Lindsey Sanders and John Senr Sanders were appointed messengers to confer with Sister Churches at and with Unity Church, Jacks Creek, Tenn. Upon the — and ---- of forming a new Association out of detached portions of Big Hatchy Central and South District Association on the 22 of this District, There being no more business, the meeting came to a close. Benediction by Elder N Castes. Elder Noah Cates, Mod Lindsey Sanders, Clerk
State of Tennessee, McNairy County}
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The Church met on the 2nd Lord’s Day in October AD 1858. Lindsey Sanders, Clerk, in attendance and the Church being destitute of a pastor, the clerk appointed Elder A A Sanders, moderator pro tem. After Divine Service, Brethren Thomas Sanders, William C Sanders and Lindsey Sanders were appointed messengers to confer with Sister churches at Unity Church, Henderson County, Tennessee for the purpose of organizing a new Association and holding the same. Elder A A Sanders, Mod Pro tem Lindsey Sanders, Clerk
State of Tennessee} The Church met on the 7th day of September A D 1859. Lindsey Sanders, Clerk in attendance. There being no regular pastor in attendance the Clerk appointed Brother Hezekiah Sanders, moderator pro tem. On motion Brethren Thomas Sanders, Hezekiah Sanders and Lindsey Sanders were appointed messengers to the Unity association at Turkey Creek Church, Madison County, Tennessee on Saturday before the 2nd Lord’s day in September AD 1859. Hezekiah Sanders, Moderator pro tem Lindsey Sanders, Clerk
Clear Creek Church, McNairy County, Tennessee} Elder A S Davis, having been petitioned by members of said Church to take the pastoral care of her, who agreed to do so until the 1st of September next. Thereupon Brother Davis announced an appointment to preach on the 4th Lord’s day in March A D 1960. Which appointment he filled as well as the one made for the 4th Sabbath in April following and Saturday night before at which time Elder Davis was chosen moderator and pastor as well and on motion by the moderator, Sister Mary Ann Rimmer, formerly Brown, was granted a letter of dismissing. After the services closed the moderator announced an appointment on the 3rd Lord’s day in May 1860. Elder A S Davis, Mod Lindsey Sanders, Clerk
Clear Creek Church, McNairy County, Tennessee} The Church met on the 3rd Lord’s Day in May A D 1860. Elder Davis preached from Matthew 7: 25-27, “ therefore whosoever hearth these saying of mine and doeth them I will liken him unto a wise man which built his house upon a rock. And the rain descended and the flood came and the winds blew and beat upon that house and it fell not for it was founded upon a rock. And everyone that heareth these sayings of mine and doeth them not shall be liken unto a foolish man which built his house upon the sand and the rains descended and the floods came and beat upon that house and it fell and great was the fall of it.” And after the services closed the church sat in conference and on motion by Deacon Hezekiah Sanders -------- Bradley was granted a letter of dismissing from the Church when united to another Church of the same faith and order, (to wit) a Missionary Baptist body. Then Brother William Romaine arose and made his confession to the Church he had sinned against the body of Christ in that he was intoxicated sometime in the month of December last, that he believed that the Lord had pardoned his great sin and that he never would use intoxicating drinks again as a beverage while he remained in his right mind, that he had no recollection of having drank the liquor that debased him, that it was during the protracted illness of his companion, of which she departed this life, that owing to the loss of sleep and distress of mind he did not know what he was doing when he drank the intoxicating drought, and on motion by Bro H Sanders the Church accepted Bro Romines confession and promises and therefore he was restored to its fellowship again.
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Bro Davis then announced an appointment to preach on the 3rd Lord’s Day in June next.
Benediction by the Moderator. Lindsey Sanders, Clk Elder A S Davis, Mod
Clear Creek Church, 3rd Lord’s Day. 17th day of June A.D. 1860 After singing and prayer at 11:00 AM Elder A S Davis preached from Jude, 1st Chapter and 3rd verse: “Beloved when I gave all diligence to write unto you of the common salvation it was needful for me to write unto you and exhort you that ye should earnestly contend for the faith which was once delivered unto the saints.” And after a discourse of one hour and 30 minutes the services came to a close. Bro David then announced that he would preach for said Church on the 3rd Lord’s Day in July next. Benediction by the Moderator. Elder A S Davis, Mod Lindsey Sanders, Clk
Clear Creek Church 3rd Lord’s Day July 15th A.D. 1860 The Church met pursuant to appointment but Elder A S Davis failed to attend on account of the indisposition of his family. The Church dispensed at 12 o’clock. Lindsey Sanders, Clk
Clear Creek Church 3rd Lord’s Day, August the 19th A.D. 1860 The Church met at 11 o’clock AM. Elder Davis preached 40 minutes form Hebrews 9th and 27, 28 verses. “And as it is appointed unto men once to die but after this the judgement. So Christ was once offered to bear the sins of many; and unto them that look for Him shall He appear the second time without sin unto salvation.” The Church then sat in conference and on motion by Deacon Thomas Sanders, Brothers Hezekiah Sanders, Lindsey Sanders and Alfred M. Sanders were appointed messengers to Unity Association to be held with the Purdy Church Saturday before the 2nd Lord’s Day in September next. The moderator announced that he would not meet with said Church on the 3rd Lord’s Day in September next. Benediction by the moderator. Lindsey Sanders, Clk; Elder J. S. David, Mod
Clear Creek Church 3rd Lord’s Day in September in the year of our Lord, 1860. The Church met pursuant to appointment but Elder A. S. Davis failed to attend, the account of being engaged in a meeting of days as the Church was informed and believed. The Church dispensed at 12 o’clock. Lindsey Sanders, Clk
Tuesday after the 3rd Lord’s Day in September A.D. 1860 In compliance with a request, Elder Eli Washburn and W T Bennett commenced a meeting of days at early candle lighting, day and date above written. Their labors were continued the next day commencing at 11 o’clock and adjourned at about 2 o’clock PM. The services resumed at early candle lighting. Some interest was manifested. A number came to the anxious seat. The services commenced and closed at the usual hour on the next day. The interest of the meeting continued to increase. The services commenced at the usual hour at night and before the meeting came to a close there were eight professions, all females. The services commenced at the usual hour on Friday. Elder — Skipper ---- and united his labor with the other brethren. The services were continued until the next Thursday during which time the Church was greatly revived and twenty five profession faith in the Redeemer. Twenty
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were added to the Church. Margaret Paschal received by examination. Caldona Sanders,
Elizabeth L Sanders, J R Sanders, Mary A Sanders, Eliza Sanders, M F A Sanders, L H
McCollam, W H McCollam, Amanda McCollam, Thomas Erwin, Henry Bailey, William
Yarborough, W L Womack, Samuel Womack, Eliza Shepherd, W C Shepherd and K M Shepherd
were received by experience and baptism. The meeting came to a close on 1st Thursday in
October A.D. 1860 in the midst of much feeling. Lindsey Sanders, clerk
Clear Creek Church, first Lord’s Day in November A.D. 1860 (note: not sure of date - said first October - then November. It is probably October) Pursuant to previous announcement Elder A A Sanders preached and after the services closed, on motion Elder Sanders was then chosen temporary pastor and moderator. An invitation was given for the reception of members, therefore Mary Sanders and Ascineth Romine were received by experience and were baptized on the ensuing Sabbath by Elder Sanders after divine service and an invitation was given also for the reception of members but no applicant. The last days service was ---- as the first. Lindsey Sanders, clerk; A A Sanders pastor pro tem
Clear Creek Church 1st Lord’s Day in November A.D. 1860 Pursuant to appointment Elder W J Hodges met with the Clear Creek Church and preached at 3 o’clock PM and the services closed. On motion, Brother Hodges was chosen pastor and moderator without regard to any definite period. It was announced that Elder A A Sanders would fill Brother Hodges first appointment which was on the 3 Lord’s Day in December and Saturday before. The meeting then came to a close. Benediction by the pastor which closed the services for the day. Elder Wm J Hodges, Mod Lindsey Sanders, Clk
Clear Creek Church, 3rd Lord’s Day in December A.D. 1860 Elder A A Sanders failed to
fill the appointment as contemplated. Lindsey Sanders, Clk
Clear Creek Church 3rd Lord’s Day in January 1861 and in the 85 year of American Independence. Brother Hodges came according to appointment and after the usual services were performed the peace of the Church was called for. Then a charge of drunkenness and profane swearing was preferred against Stephen Harris and on motion he was excluded from the fellowship of the Church. And a charge of drunkenness was preferred against L M Sanders and on motion he was excluded from the fellowship of the Church. An opportunity was given for the reception of member but no applicant. An appointment was announced on the 3rd Lord’s Day and Saturday before at 3 o’clock PM (month not listed). The services then came to a close. Benediction by moderator. Lindsey Sanders, clerk W J Hodges, Mod
Clear Creek Church, Saturday before the 3rd Lord’s Day in February 1861 The Church met pursuant to appointment. Elder W J Hodges delivered a discourse from Romans 4th chapter and 15th verse: ‘Because the law worketh — for where no law is there is no -------.” The services closed in view of divine service on tomorrow. Benediction by the moderator.
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Sabbath, February the 17th A.D. 1861. The Church met together at half after 11 o’clock. Elders Eli Washburn and W J Hodges in attendance. Brother Hodges preached according to announcement. Text John 10th chapter and 27,28 & 29 verses: “My sheep hear my voice and I know them and they follow me. And I give unto them eternal life and they shall never perish neither shall any plunk them out of my hand. My Father which gave them me is greater than all and none is able to plunk them out of my father’s hand.” The services closed with an announcement to preach the 3rd Lord’s Day this next month and Saturday before at 3 o’clock PM. Benediction by the moderator. Lindsey Sanders, Clerk W J Hodges, Mod
Clear Creek Church AD 1861 and 85th year of American Independence
The following is the names of the members of Clear Creek Church with remarks:
Hezekiah Sanders Deacon Dead 1
Companion Mary Sanders 2
Children Tabitha C Sanders now Shepherd 3
Alfred M Sanders 4
I F Sanders now Womack 5
Jonathan R Sanders 6
| Mary A Sanders | now Needham | 6 | ||
| Eliza M Sanders | Dead | 8 | ||
| Zabrah ? Sanders | daughter in law | 9 | ||
| Lindsey Sanders, Sr | Clerk | Dead | 10 | |
| Companion | Martha Ann Sanders | 11 | ||
| Children | Elizabeth Jane Sanders | Jennie Perkins | 12 |
Byron L Sanders 13
Wm Clark L Sanders 14
Mary F I Sanders now McCollum 15
Aaron L Sanders 16
Thomas Sanders, Sr Deacon Dead 17
Companion Oliva Sanders 18
Children John H Sanders Dead 19
Lindsey L Sanders 20
Vesta A Sanders now Shepherd 21
Caldona L Sanders 22
Elizabeth L Sanders now Jackson 23
Wm Clark Sanders, Sr 24
Companion Martha H Sanders 25
Children Emaline M Sanders now Pettigrew 26
William Romine 27
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children James A Romine 28
dis by letter Ascenith Romine now Thompson 29
James McCraw 30
Companion Catherine McCraw widow Benjamin Sanders 31
Children Catherine Grant (Not numbered)
Eliza Shepherd 32
Children W C Shepherd 33
K M Shepherd Dead 34
Wm L Womack 35
Samuel B Womack Dead 36
Samuel H McCollam 37
Wm H McCollam 38
Amanda McCollam now Sanders 39
Thomas Erwin 40
Henry Bailey 41
William Yarborough 42
John Paschal, Sr 43
Companion Margaret Paschal 44
Children John Paschal, Jr 45
John Benson 46
| Violet Perkins | colored | 47 | |
| Lucinda Moore | colored | 48 | |
| Amanda Erwin | colored | 49 | |
| Hardin Co | Martha Howell | formerly Sanders | 50 |
(This name was overlooked or it would have be set down earlier)
| Sarah Shultze | now Anderson - gone to Arkansas | 51 |
| Adaline Shultze | left without letter | 52 |
| Angeline Burks | married - left without letter | 53 |
| Nancy Burks | does not attend Church | 54 |
| Nancy Smith | gone to Mississippi without letter | 55 |
| S G Bu ---- | attached to C Presbyterians | 56 |
excluded 3rd Sabbath in April 1861
Susan David formerly Paschal, wife of James David 57
gone to Missouri without a letter
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P S + James David has been guilty of conduct in consistent with the Christian character, such as profane swearing, etc. So reports his sister Margaret Paschal, a member of this
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Church. Lindsey Sanders, Sr. Friday April 12 A.D. 1861 (Note: I think the P S is not a person but Post Script) Said James David was excluded from the fellowship of the Church 3rd Sabbath in April 1861.
3rd Sabbath March the 17th A. D. 1861 The Church met together but owing to the inclemency of Saturday before the Church failed to convene pursuant to appointment. Notwithstanding the pastor was in attendance and preached on the Lord’s Day as above. Text Exodus part 32 C and 26v : “Who is on the Lord’s side?” The discourse was practical piety and very edifying to the Church. The services then came to a close. The regular appointment announced to wit: 3rd Lord’s Day and Saturday before 3 o’clock PM. Benediction by the moderator. Elder Wm J Hodges, Mod Lindsey Sanders, Clerk
Saturday April the 20th A. D. 1861 The Church met together at 3 o’clock PM pursuant to appointment. The pastor in attendance who preached. Text Isaiah 3 chapter 10,11 verses to wit: “Say ye to the righteous, that it shall be well with him: for they shall eat the fruit of their doings. Whoa unto the wicked! It shall be ill with him for the reward of his hands shall be given him.” After the services closed the church sat in conference. Where on motion Sister Susan David was granted a letter of dismissing when joined to another Church of same faith and order, a missionary body. There being no more business before the Church, adjourned to meet on tomorrow morning at 11 o’clock. Benediction by the pastor. Holy Sabbath morning, April 21, A.D. 1861. The Church met together pursuant to appointment. The pastor in attendance who preached. Text Song of Solomon Chapter 9 and 10th verse: “I am my beloved’s and his desire is toward me.” After services closed the Church sat in conference. When a charge of drunkenness and profane swearing preferred against James David and on motion he was excluded from the fellowship of this Church. And a charge was preferred against S G Benson that she had withdrawn her fellowship from this Church by uniting with the Cumberland Presbyterians. And on motion she was excluded from the fellowship of this Church. And there being no more business before the Church the regular appointment announced. The 3rd Lord’s Day and Saturday in May at 3 o’clock PM. W J Hodges, Mod Lindsey Sanders, Clerk
Clear Creek Church May 18th A.D. 1861. Saturday before the 3rd Lord’s day in May 1861. Elder W. J. Hodges and Bro Pearce (?) met with the Church pursuant to appointment. Bro Pearce preached. Text 1st John 3 chapter 1 * 2 verses. Brother Hodges delivered a discourse also from the same scriptures. And after the services closed the Church sat in conference when on motion Sister Nancy Paschal was granted a letter of dismissing when joined to another Church of the same faith and order, a Missionary Baptist body. There being no more business before the Church, adjourned to meet on tomorrow morning at ½ 11 o’clock AM. Benediction by the pastor.
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Holy Sabbath Day, May 19 A.D. 1861. It rained so inconsistently that the Church could
not convene in agreeable to appointment. W. J. Hodges, Mod. Lindsey Sanders, Clerk
Clear Creek Church, June 15, 1861. Saturday before the 3rd Sunday in June, A. D. 1861. Elder W. J. Hodges met with the church pursuant to appointment and after singing and prayer , preached (text) Gal Chapter 6 14 verse. “But God forbid that I should glory save in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ.” The services of the day closed. Adjourned to meet on tomorrow morning at ½ past 11 o’clock A.M. Benediction by the pastor. The pastor announced his intention to fill an appointment previously made at the request of some of the members of this Church on tomorrow at the Campbellite meeting house in the neighborhood of Stantonville. Also that he would meet in this Church on Saturday before the 3rd Lord’s Day in July next. Elder W. J. Hodges, Mod. Lindsey Sanders, Clerk.
Clear Creek Church, 20th July A.D. 1861. Saturday before the 3rd Lord’s Day in July 1 A.D. 1861. Pursuant to appointment Elder W. J. Hodges met with the Church at 3:00 P.M. and singing and prayer, preached, text: Revelations, Chapter 3rd, and 10th verse. “Because thou hath kept the word of my patience, I also will keep thee from the hour of temptation , which shall come upon all the world to try them that dwell upon the earth.” The services of the day closed. Adjourned to meet on tomorrow morning at ½ past 11 o’clock A. M. Benediction by the moderator. Holy Sabbath morning July 21 A. D. 1861. The Church met pursuant to appointment. Its pastor in attendance, who after singing and prayer, preached. Text: Matthew 22 Chapter & 20 verse. “And he saith unto them whose is this image and supplication.” And after the services closed. The church sat in conference, when on motion, a letter of dismissing was granted to Ascenith Thompson, formerly Romine, when joined to another Church of the same faith and order, a Missionary Baptist body. Thus being no more business before the Church the congregation was dismissed. Preaching announced on Saturday, convening at 3 o’clock before the 3rd Lord’s in August. Benediction by the pastor. Elder W. J. Hodges, Mod. Lindsey Sanders, Clerk.
Clear Creek Church, August 17th, A.D. 1861. Saturday before the 3rd Lord’s Day in the said month. The Church met pursuant to appointment. Elder W. J. Hodges in attendance, who after singing and prayer, preached. Text: Psalm 29 & 11th verse, and the services closed. The Church sat in conference when on motion a letter of dismissing was grant to Tolbert Ware, he having united with this Church at a former meeting, when joined to another Church of the same faith and order, a Missionary Baptist body. The congregation was then dismissed. Benediction by the Pastor. Adjourned to meet on tomorrow morning at the usual hour. Elder W. J. Hodges, Mod. Lindsey Sanders, Clerk
Clear Creek Church, August 18, 1861.
The Church met on Holy Sabbath morning agreeable to appointment. The Pastor in
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attendance, who after singing and prayer, preached. Text: Act 24: 6 & 25 verse. The services closed and after singing the Church sat in conference, when on motion W. L. Womack, A. M. Sanders and W. C. L. Sanders were appointed as messengers to Unity Association to be held with the Pleasant Grove Church, Hardeman County, Tennessee, on Saturday before the second Lord’s Day in September next. And that the clerk furnish them with a letter. There being no more business before the church. Preaching announced at the usual time in September next, the congregation was then dismissed. Benediction by the pastor. W. J. Hodges, Pastor Lindsey Sanders, Clerk Note: The Clerk was not called on for the letter to the Association as ordered above. 16 Churches failed to represent themselves in said Association. Having “Union” privileges they did not wish to ......(cant read.) L S. Sr, Clerk
Clear Creek Church, Sept 14th, 1861 Saturday evening before the 3rd Lord’s Day in September A. D. 1861. Owing to the inclemency of the evening, the Church failed to meet agreeable to appointment. Elder W. J. Hodges came at 3 o’clock P.M. But the Church not being in attendance the evening service was not performed as contemplated. Elder W. J. Hodges, Mod & Pastor. Lindsey Sanders Sr, Clerk. Holy Sabbath morning, September 15th A.D. 1861. The Church met pursuant to appointment. The Pastor in attendance and after singing and prayer, preached. Text: Hebrews 11th Chapter, 24-25&26 verses. The services closed. Preaching announced at 3 o’clock P.M. Saturday before the 3rd Lord’s Day in October next. Benediction by the Pastor. Elder Wm J. Hodges, Mod. Lindsey Sanders, Jr, Clerk
Clear Creek Church, Saturday before the 3rd Lord’s Day in October A.D. 1861 The Church met pursuant to appointment after the services of the evening closed, the Moderator announced that they would open on tomorrow morning at the usual hour. The congregation was then dismissed by the moderator with his blessing. Wm J. Hodges, Pastor & Moderator. Lindsey Sanders, Clerk.
Clear Creek Church, Sabbath morning, October the 20th A. D. 1861, 11 ½ o’clock AM. The Church met agreeable to appointment. The Pastor in attendance, who after the usual preliminaries, preached. Text: Micah 4th Chapter1,2,3 &4 verses. The services then closed. Preaching announced at the usual time. The congregation dismissed by the Pastor with his blessing. Wm J. Hodges, Pastor & Moderator Lindsey Sanders, Sen, Clerk
Clear Creek Church, Saturday before the 3rd Lord’s Day in November A.D., 1861. The Church met pursuant to appointment. The Pastor in attendance, who, after singing and prayer, preached. Text: 57th Psalm & 1st verse. “Be merciful unto me, O God, be merciful unto me; for my soul trusteth in thee; yea in the shadow of they wings will I make my refuge, until these calamities be our past.” There being no business to transact, the congregation was dismissed. Preaching announced on tomorrow morning at the usual hour. Benediction by the Pastor. Wm J. Hodges, pastor & Moderator Lindsey Sanders, Sr. Clerk
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Holy Sabbath morning, November the 17th, A.D. 1861 The Church met pursuant to
appointment. The Pastor in attendance, who after singing and prayer, preached. Text:
(Stopped - no more minutes on this page.)
Clear Creek Church, Sabbath morning, December 15th, A.D. 1861, 11 o’clock. A.M. The church met agreeable to appointment. The Pastor in attendance, who after the usual preliminaries preached. Text: Psalm 37 verse 1,2,3.4,5,6. The services then closed. Benediction by the Pastor.
Transcriber’s Note: There are a few pages torn out here and after the next page, some more were torn out. There are no minutes from December 1861 to January 1867. It is the transcriber’s theory that the Church did not meet much during the war years. A few pages would not have held the minutes for six years. Since November and December of 1861 minutes were incomplete it is possible there was trouble in the Church. Also new membership had been very light. It is hard to think that the War Between the States would cause the Church not to function because usually Christians band together more so in times of trouble. Even if money had been a problem to pay the Pastor, the people would have probably congregated and worshiped without a Pastor. (Note: I re-read this paragraph when getting this document ready to put on our website, and have different thoughts. I was thinking about war where the oppressed were all of one accord. During the War Between the State, division was everywhere, in families and communities. McNairy County was no exception. So, it would be impossible to lay differences aside and worship without problems. Since February 1868 shows names of members wishing to be re-enrolled to the Clear Creek Church Roll - it is possible the Church did not meet because of trouble in the Church and the pages that recorded the problem was torn out. December 1861 may not be the last meeting during that time but there was an indefinite time without meeting and they began again in Jan 1867 because (1) a new Clerk and two new deacons was elected in Feb 1867 (2) the meeting was at a home (3) and the minutes are written the same as Lindsey Sanders wrote them in 1861 (4) and in Feb 1867, the minutes states that “those willing to live in the church as Baptist and brethren to have their names re-enrolled,” indicates that either the “Campbellite (as they were called) or Primitive Baptist doctrine had filtered into the Church. Nancy Wardlow Kennedy, Transcriber, May 26, 2001
Clear Creek Church met pursuant to appointment at Sister Olivia Sanders, Sabbath night Jan the 6th A.D. 1867. Elder J. W. York in attendance, who after singing and prayer, preached. Text: Hebrews 6 Chapter, 19 verse. “Which hope we have as an anchor to the soul both sure and steadfast and which entereth into that within the veil.” The services then closed. The Church the set in conference. J. W. York acted as moderator pro tem. The door was opened for the reception of members. Received on by experience, to-wit: Melissa McCollum. The Church adjourned to meet-at-the-water, Thursday, Jan 10, AD, 1867. Benediction by the Moderator. J. W. York, Mod. Clark Sanders, Clerk
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Clear Creek Church met agreeable to appointment at the water Thursday, January the 10th AD 1867. The door was opened for the reception of members. Received one by experience, to wit: Lucy McCollum. The ordinance of Baptism was then administered to Sisters Lucy McCollum and Melissa McCollum by Elder J. W. York. After benediction by the same, the congregation retired to meet at a school house near sister Martha Ann Sanders. They were addressed from the following words: “you are my friends if ye do whatsoever I command you.” 15 Chapter and 14th verse of the Gospel according to St. John. The Church sat in conference. The door was opened for the reception of members. No applicant. The Church proceeded to business. On motion Clarke Sanders was chosen Church Clerk. There being no more business on hand the Church adjourned to meet at the same place on Saturday before the first Lord’s Day in February AD 1867. Benediction by the Moderator. J. W. York, Moderator pro tem Clark Sanders, Church Clerk
Clear Creek Church, Saturday before the first Lord’s Day in Feb. AD 1867. Elder J. W. York in attendance, who after singing and prayer, preached. Text: ---Chapter, 21st verse of the Gospel according to St. John. “But he that doeth truth cometh to the light that his deeds may be made manifest that they were wrought in God.” The services then closed. The peace and harmony of the Church was called for. All in peace. The door was opened for the reception of members. Received one by letter, to wit: Griffin Sanders. A motion was made and seconded put to the Church and carried, for all who was willing to live in the Church as Baptist and brethren to have their names re-enrolled. On motion Bros Lindsey L Sanders and William H. McCollum were elected Deacon. There being no other business on hand the Church adjourned to meet again the first Lord’s Day in march AD 1867. Benediction by the moderator. J. W. York, Moderator. Clark Sanders, Church Clerk
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THE FOLLOWING NAMED CHURCH MEMBERS
HAVE HAD THEIR NAMES RE-ENROLLED, VIZ
note the information in the middle column was not necessarily written in 1867
and was probably written later.
* after name means person joined after 1867.
Martha A. Sanders dead 1
Jennie S. Perkins 2
Bryon L. Sanders 3
W Clark L Sanders 4
Aaron L. Sanders 5
Griffin W. Sanders 6
Olivia Sanders 7
Lindsey L. Sanders 8
| Elizabeth L. Sanders | dis by letter, Jackson | 9 |
| Amanda Sanders | Lindsey’s wife | 10 |
| William T. ? Sanders | C Sprinkes ??son in law | 11 |
| Margaret Polly Sanders | old aunt Polly | 12 |
| Alfred M. Sanders | excluded | 13 |
Caldony Sanders 14
Lucy McCollum 15
Wm H. McCollum 16
Mary F. J McCollum 17
Melissa McCollum Wilson 18
Wm C. Shepard excluded 19
Talitha C. Shepard Crawford’s wife 20
Kinnie M. Shepard 21
Vestar A Shepard Kinnie’s wife 22
Eliza Shepard Kinnie’s mother 23
J. T. Invin ? 24
Mary A. Needham 25
Wm C. Sanders 26
Martha H Sanders 27
Emeline Pettigrew formally Sanders, excluded 28
John Paschal Sr dead 29
John Paschal Jr Dis by letter 30
Margaret Paschal 31
John J. L. Sanders 32
| J. W. Pickens * | (Joined July 1868) ordained minister | 33 |
| Julia A. Erwin * | (Joined July 1868) | 34 |
| J. C. Jackson | Excluded, restored, dis by letter, Licentiate ? | 35 |
| Edward W. Maness * | (Joined July 1868) | 36 |
| Arlando Shepard * | (Joined July 1868) | 37 |
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| John Maness * | (Joined Sept 1868) | 38 |
| George W. Sanders * | (joined July 1869) | 39 |
| Mary E. Sanders * | (joined July 1869) | 40 |
| Anjeline Williams * | (joined July 1868) Excluded | 41 |
| Mahala Rowsey * | (joined July 1869) | 42 |
| T. C. McCollum * | (joined Aug 1869) | 43 |
| Alfred Whitaker | Dis by letter | 44 |
| Amanda E Sanders * | (joined Nov 1869) | 45 |
| Catherine Maness | Dis by letter | 46 |
T. M. Sanders 47
Mary A. Pickens Dis by letter 48
Thos L. Sanders 49
Mary Mitchell Dis by letter 50
Sarah Brown 51
Jerry Shull 52
Elizabeth Jackson Rec by letter 53
J. C. Jackson by letter 54
S. E. Williams 55
L. C. Shepard 56
Clear Creek Church, 1st Lord’s Day in March AD 1867. The church met pursuant to appointment. Elder J. W. York failed to attend from some cause unknown to the church at that time. (Learned afterwards from sickness.) W. Clarke L. Sanders, Church Clerk.
Clear Creek Church, Saturday before the 1st Lord’s Day in May AD 1867. The Church met pursuant to appointment. Elder J. W. York in attendance, who after singing and prayer, preached. Text: 10 Chapter, 24th verse of Hebrews. “And let us ---- one another to provoke unto love and to good works.” After preaching the Church set in conference. The door was opened for the reception of members. No applicant. There being no business on hand the church adjourned to meet the following day. Benediction by the moderator. J. W. York, Mod. W. Clark L Sanders, C Clk
Clear Creek Church, Sabbath morning May the 5th, AD 1867. The Church met pursuant to appointment. Elder J. W. York in attendance, who after singing and prayer, preached. Text: 3 Chapter 4th verse of Paul’s Epistle to Colossians. “When Christ, who is our life shall appear then shall ye also appear with Him in glory.” The service then closed. Benediction by the Moderator. J. W. York, Mod. W. Clark L Sanders, C Clk
Clear Creek Church, Saturday before the 1st Lord’s Day in June 1867. The Church met pursuant to appointment. Elder J. W. York in attendance, who after singing and prayer, preached. Text: 5th Chapter, 5,6,7th verses of 1st Peter. After preaching the church set in conference. The door was opened for the reception of members. Received one by letter. William T. Sanders. The service then closed. Benediction by
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the Moderator. J. W. York, Mod. W. Clark L Sanders, C Clk.
1st Lord’s Day in June AD 1867. The Church met pursuant to appointment. Elder J. W. York in attendance. After singing and prayer the church proceeded to elect a deacon in the place of Bro Lindsey L Sanders. He failed to accept the office of deacon. On ballot Bro Thomas Irwin was elected in to fill the place. After singing a hymn, Elder J. W. York proceed to ordain W. H. McCollum and Thomas Irwin Deacons of Clear Creek Church. Closing with prayer. The — charge addressed from the following text: “Who then can be saved? The latter chosen of the 19th chapter 25 verse of the Gospel according to St Matthew. After preaching the door was opened for the reception of members. No application. Preaching announced for Saturday before the first Lord’s Day in July AD 1867. Benediction by the moderator. J. W. York, Mod. W Clark L Sanders, C Clk.
Clear Creek Church, Saturday before the 1st Lord’s Day in July AD 1767. The Church met pursuant to appointment. Elder J. W. York in attendance, who after singing and prayer preached. Text 12 Chapter 1,2 verses of Paul’s Epistle to the Hebrews. After preaching the Church sat in conference. The door was opened for the reception of members. No applicant. On motion Bro James McCraw and Sister Catherine McCraw, his companion, were granted letters of dismissing when joined to another church of the same faith and order (a Missionary Baptist body.) The Church proceeded to elect Bros Wm H. McCollam, Thomas Irvin and G W L Sanders as delegates to the Unity Association when convened with the Union church in Henderson County, Tennessee on Saturday before the 2nd Lord’s Day in September next. The Clerk was instructed to furnish them with a letter. There being no more business before the church, preaching adjourned at 4 o’clock PM. Benediction by the moderator. J. W. York, Moderator W Clark L Sanders, C Clk
The Church met at 4 o’clock PM. Elder J. W. York in attendance, who after singing and prayer, preached. Text: 165 verse of the 119 Psalm. The serves then closed. Benediction by the moderator. J. W. York, Moderator. W Clark L Sanders, C Clk
Clear Creek Church, Tuesday night Oct the 8th 1867. The Church met pursuant to appointment. Elder J. W. York in attendance, who after singing and prayer, preached. Text: 4 Chapter 16-17 verse 2 Timothy. After preaching the Church sat in conference. The door was opened for the reception of members. Received one by experience John J. L. Sanders. The church adjourned to meet the following day at 11 o’clock AM. Benediction by the moderator. J. W. York, Mod. W Clark L Sanders, C Clk
Clear Creek Church, Oct the 9th, 1867. The church met pursuant to appointment. Elder J. W. York in attendance, who after singing and prayer, preached. Text 7 Chapter, 7-10 2nd Corinthians. After preaching the Church met at the water and the ordination of baptism was administered to J. J. L. Sanders. J. W. York Mod. Clark Sanders, Clerk.
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