1955 Minutes OF THE
Seventy-Second Annual Meeting OF THE
BARRY OOUNTY SOUTHERN MISSIONARY BAPTIST ASSOOIATION Barry Oounl" Missoari HELD WITH THE
Exeter Baptist Church SEPTEMBER 6-7, 1955
1955 Minutes OF THE
Seventy-Second Annual Meeting OF THE
BARRY COUNTY SOUTHERN MIS SIONARY BAPTIST ASSOCIATION Barry Counly, Missouri HELD WITH THE
Ex eter Baptist Church SEPTEMBER 6·7, 1955
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The Executive Board is composed of the Associational officers; one member elected by each church, and resident pastors. (1) Associational Officers C. F. Siler ______________ .. ________ .__ __ _________ __ Moderator A. M. Edie ______________________________ Assistant Moderator J. R. Linebarger ____~ ______________________ __ ____ _____ Clerk W. C. Chenoweth ________ ________ __________ _______ Treasurer Lisle Jeffries ____________ ,___ _____ "____ Training Union Director Austin Brock ____ _.___________ _________ Brotherhood President W. P. Richardson ___________________ Associational Missionary Albert Sanders, Chas. Linebarger and J. R. Linebarger ________________ ___ ____________ Trustees Sunday School Superintendent and W.M.U. President _________ _____________ Not Chosen Yet (2) One elected by each church
J. W. Bowen, Troy Sapp, C. D, Henbest, Albert Sanders, Noel McCommack, Loren Bayless, Carl Baker, Oscar Higgins, Alva Haynes, Imogene Hemphill, Roy Wells, Audrey Easley, Mayme Weathers, Geo. Bunch, Harvey Henson, Ruben Sanders, Joe Garland, Leon Erwin, Zona Mae Hendrix, Fred Lauderdale. (3) Resident Pastors Glen Lauderdale, Marvin Bennett, Lawrence Henry, Earl Jones, A. M. Edie, Clyde McCormack, A, H, Bennett, W, W. H ead, Kenneth Doescher, Loren Easley, Leland May, Curtis Bateman, Fred Phelan, Hugh Higgs, John Swaffer, Irvin Bruce, Tim Larkin, Jess Higgs, W, R. Mattingly, Lee Marshall, R. B, Cameron,
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CHURCH COVENANT Having been led, as we believe, by the Spirit of God, to receive the Lord Jesus Christ as our Saviour, and on the profession of our faith, having been baptized in the name of the Father, and the Son, and of the Holy Ghost, we do now in the presence of God, angels and this assembly, most solemnly and joyfully enter into covenant with one another, as one body in Christ. We engage therefore, by the aid of the Holy Spirit, to walk together in Christian love; to strive for the advancement of this church in knowledge, holiness and comfort; to promote its prosperity and spirituality; to sustain its worship, ordinances, discipline, and doctrines; to contribute cheerfully and regularly to the support of the ministry, the expenses of the Church, the relief of the poor, and the spread of the Gospel through all nations, We also engage to maintain family and secret devotions; to -1-
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religiously educate our children; to seek the salvation of our kindred and acquaintances; to walk circumspectly in the world; to be just in our dealings, faithful in our engagements, and exemplary in our deportment; to avoid all tattling, backbiting and excessive anger; to abstain from the sale and use of intoxicating drink as a beverage, and to be zealous in our efforts to advance the kingdom our Saviour. We further engage to watch over one another in brotherly love, to remember each other in prayer, to aid each other in sickness and distress, to cultivate Christian sympathy in feeling and courtesy in speech, to be slow to take offense but always ready for reconciliation, and mindful of the rules of our Saviour, to secure it without delay. We moreover engage that when we remove from this place, we will, as soon as possible, unite with some other church of like faith, where we can carry out the spirit of this covenant and the principles of God's Word.
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CONSTITUTION ARTICLE I.-This body shall be known as the Barry County Southern Baptist Missionary Association. ARTICLE 2.-The object of this association shall be to promote the preaching of the gospel at home and abroad; the peace, harmony and unity of faith among the churches. ARTICLE 3.-This Association shall be composed of Southern Missionary Baptist Churches in Barry and adjoining counties. ARTICLE 4.-The basis of representation shall be: three messengers for each church having up to 100 members and one additional messenger for each additional 50 members or major fraction thereof. Resident pastors shall be ex-officio members, ARTICLE 5.-Any church presenting articles of faith and church covenant and found sound in faith and orderly in practices may be admitted into the body on two-thirds vote of assent by the messengers present. ARTICLE 6.-This Association may withdraw fellowship from any church that knowingly receives excluded members, corresponds with any association that tolerates such practices, is found walking disorderly, or departs from the faith. ARTICLE 7.-This Association shall meet annually at such time and place as the body may determine. ARTICLE S.-The officers of this Association shall be a moderator, whose terms of office shall be limited to three years in succession; an assistant Moderator, a Clerk, a Treasurer and three trustees, whose duties shall be to the Association identical to the duties of the local Church's Trustees. These officers shall be elected annually by the messengers present. -2-
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ARTICLE 9.-:-It shall be the duty of each church affiliating to communIc,ate WIth the body by letter and messengers at each annual ,meetIng. Any church failing to do so for two years in succeSSIOn may be dropped from the roll, but may be reinstated In the manner prescrIbed In Article 5. ARTICLE lO.-This Association may correspond with other aSSOCIatIOns and con,ventiGns at its discretion. ARTICLE n .-At each annual meeting the body shall elect preachers and alternates for the introdudory and memorial sermons at the next session. . ARTICLE l2.-The Executive Board (or Associational CommIttee) shall consist of one member chosen by each church' the pastors of the churches in the Association and the foIl ' . . t'IOna1 0 f ficers: Moderator, Assistant ' owmg n a me d A SSOCIa Moderator, Tr~asure~, Clerk, Sunday School Superintendent, Training Umon DIrector, WMU President, Brotherhood President and the Trustees. ' Section I.-The Executive Board shall meet on· the first d~y of the. annual meeting of the Association, for organization, e ect a chaIr~~n and secretary, and make such recommendations to the ASSOCIatIon as deemed necessary. The associational treasurer shall be treaS'lrer of the Board, Section 2.-The duty of the Executive Board shall be to conduct any bu~pn ~ss o~ the AssociatIOn during the interval between th~ ~nnual meebngs of the Association, direct the work of the MISSIOnary, the Sunday school, the Training Union and the Brotherhood. The Board may elect or appoint from its membe:-s. any commIttEes needed for the promotion of Associational MISSIOn work. Section 3.- Th e Executive Board shall meet monthly in connectIOn WIth .the 'Vorker's Council, to review the work, make rec~mmendatIOns, and transact any essential business. The chaIrman shall call any special meetings of the Board which h deems necessary. e ARTICLE l3.-This Constitution may be amended on th day of the ,seSSion provided such amendment has been mltted on the hrst day of the session.
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2. V~sItmg brethren invited to seats with us may speak on all QuestIons, but vote on none. 3. No member of the Association, during its session shall b a leave of. absence except in case of sickness, and mg themselves WIthout leave, their names shall be 1 ft t f the MInutes. e ou 0
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4. No discussion shall be had except upon a motion made and seconded. . 5. No speaker shall speak more than twice upon any questIon or motion except by leave of the Moderator. . 6. Motions made and lost shall not be recorded on the mmutes unless so ordered by the Association. 7. If any member shall object to the discussion made and seconded, the Moderator shall immediately put the questIOn, "Shall the motion be discussed?" .' . 8. If any proposition or motion, under dlscussIOn, contaIns two or more parts, it shall be divided at the request of any member, and the vote taken on each part separately. . 9. Arrangements for holding the next annual meetmg shall not be made on the first day of the seSSIOn. 10. The rules shall be distinctly read from the chair immediately after organization of the Association.
PROCEEDINGS TUESDAY MORNING SESSION September 6, 1955 The Seventy-second session of the Southern Missionary Baptist Association meeting w ith the Exeter church , was called to order by the Moderator, C. F. Siler, at 10:00 o'clock. Prayer by Floyd Gentry, formerly pastor of Wheaton church, now of Willow Springs. Song: "All Hail the Power. Mrs. Tim Larkin, song leader, and Mrs. Ermol Wormington. Scripture Reading: Luke 5, 1 to 11. Song: "I Will Sing of My Redeemer." Committee on order of business was read by Coy Holmes, chairman. Report adopted with some changes and can be changed as seen fit by the Moderator. Prayer by the Moderator. . Motion carried that the messengers be the voting power to carryon business for this meeting. Rules of order read by the Moderator. Visitors-Floyd Gentry, Willow Springs, Mo.; Sue Melton, Don Beeson Krebs Okla.· Ross Carter, GreenfIeld, J opIi· nMo' ,., " , '11 M Mo.; Miss Pat Thompson, Childrens Home, Pattonv~ e, 0.; C. C. Elsey, Aurora, Mo.; Rev. and Mrs. Loren Henson, Belle Plains, Kans.; T. E. Clanton, Prosperity Church, Rocky Comfort; Mr. and Mrs. Estes Skaggs, Prosperity Church, Rocky Comfort. -4-
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DIGEST OF LETTERS Read by W. P. Richardson. We have 29 churches in our association, with a total membership of 4522. A gain over last year of 70. 21 of the churches have full time preaching. At the las t report 5 of our churches were Pastor less. They are Cassville First, Shell Knob, Viola, Rock Creek, and Pleasant Hill. All of the 29 chuches have Sunday Schools, with a total enrollment of 2654. A loss during the last year of 210. 17 of our churches have Training Union, with a total enrollment of 1112. A loss of 25 over the previous year. Nine of our churches have Brotherhood organizations, with an enrollment of 125, a loss of three during the last year. Sixteen of our churches have W.M.U. organizations with an enrollment of 694, 73 less than the previous year. Twenty of the 29 churches reported 199 Baptisms last year, a gain of 43. Gifts through the Cooperative program and Designated total, $19,775.00. $500.00 less than the previous year. Our per capita gifts for Missions beyond our association during the last year was $4.17. Average Pastors salary last year was $1,605.00 per year or $32.22 per week. $1.16 per week less than the previous year. Respectfully submitted, W. P. Richardson. LITERATURE REPORT Report read by Curtis Bateman. Report adopted. First, I think we should give our Southern Baptist Convention and the many hundreds of men and women who devote their skills and labor to making and supplying our literature a vote of real gratitude. Our literature supplies us an endless amount of information concerning the Kingdom of God . It helps to lead and direct Christians to the service of the Lord. By the reading of this literature, Christian faith and character are made stronger. Homes and families are drawn closer together, churches are strengthened, communities are better, and people have a greater and better understanding of God's Kingdom. Literature provides us the opportunity to compare our Christian work with that of others, giving us ideas for improveMont nn our own. We never outgrow the need for improvement in our lives. All of our different literature uses the Bible as their centerpiece of information and the Lord our God as their counselor or advisor. Never have I come to a disagreement with any statement found in any Southern Baptist literature. I be1ieve it is truly and spiritually written and published by God's children. Let us support our literature program with prayer and bv reading more literature. Reading will strengthen our soul and -5-
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cause anyone to become a giant in the faith. Renlember a man who doesn't read doesn't have any advantage over the man who can't read! Curtis Bateman.
MISSOURI BAPTIST FOUNDATION REPORT Read by W. P. Richardson. Report adopted. .. This report was prepared by Lee Marshall but he IS m Joplin, Mo., with his chairman o~ the deaco~'s board, W. N. Corn. He is in the hospital for a serIOUS operatIOn. REPORT OF MISSOURI BAPTIST FOUNDATION 1955 We express our gratitude to God for his many. blessings as we bring the report of Missouri Baptist FoundatlOn. The Foundation is a service institution dedicated to ~he .tas~ of undergirding, building and making more secure the instItutIOns, agencies and activities of the denomination supported or approved ,by the Missouri Baptist General Association. Since the Foundahon seeks to give support to all our work, it is the prayer of the Trustees and your Secretary that Missouri Baptists wi~l se:k to acquaint every church member with it by promoting ItS work through the churches and associations. . The present day value of securities held by the Foundahon are now in excess of $525,000.00. These reserves are invested after careful study and competent counsel by your able Board of nine Trustees. We encourage Baptists everywhere to take advantage of the glorious Christian privilege of puttin~ a porti~n ?f God's blessings to work for Him by making a WIll; estabhshmg a trust annuity; or making a gift to the Foundation to support our colleges, the hospital, the homes for children or aged., or t~e cause of missions-state, home and foreign. MiSSOUrI BaptIsts _ar~ .on the march for the cause of Christ and the privilege of glvmg undergirding ~rength to our institutions an~ agencles becomes our responsibility ... Your Baptist FoundatlOn stands ready to serve you. Submitted by Lee Marshall.
MODERATOR'S MESSAGE Message based on Luke 5, 1 to 11. Launc.h out into the deep and let down your nets for. a haul. Separation, Dedication) and Education will gIve us a ~lslOn of lost souls, and spiritual growth.. .. The Moderator at this time appomted the followmg co~mittees: Obituaries, Chas. Vanzandt and W .T. Baker. (For thIS meeting.) -6-
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Time, Place, Preacher and Preacher of the memorial sermon: Henry Hadley, Mrs. Tim Larkin and Lawrence Henry. (For next year.) WORSHIP HOUR Song_ HHave Faith In God."
ANNUAL SERMON Scripture Mark 6-34. Subject: Missions as Jesus Would Have Us See Them. Preacher Loren Henson. Open our eyes that we may see a lost world. Give us compassion for our friends that are lost. Lift up your eyes and look on the fields for they are white already to harvest. Prayer and blessing asked on the noon time meal by Vernie Cantrell. TUESDAY AFTERNOON Called to order at 1:15 o'clock. Prayer by George Wiennan. Song: "He Leadeth Me." CHRISTIAN EDUCATION Report read and adopted and discussion given. Miss Pat Thompson, Representative from The Children's Home at Pattons~ ville; Mo. We believe the best education is Christian education. We have three Baptist Colleges in the state of Missouri where any youth can obtain a broad education. We believe that Christian colleges are the best because of the great environment found in these schools. The enrollment of Hannibal-Lagrange College located at Hannibal, was 299 for the year 1954-55. Of this number 97 students were enrolled in special Christian service. The enrollment of Southwest Baptist College located at Bolivar, Missouri, was 647 for the year 1954-55. There were 117 ministerial students, and 85 preparing for special Christian Serv~ ice. The new dining hall, Ingram Hall, and new dormitory, Maupin Hall, were used for the first time this year. The enrollment of William .Jewell College was 676 in September. More than one-third of these students receive the halftuition rate because they are ministerial students or sons and daughters of ministers) or entered into full time Christian service. We now have Chairs of Bible at: Cape Girardeau Columbia Springfield, and Warrensburg. " Let us support our Christian schools financially, and en~ courage our Baptist young people to attend our schools. Respectfully submitted By Leland May -7-
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REPORT ON EVANGELISM Report given by Tim Larkin. Motion and second to adopt the report. Discussed by Tim Larkin, W. P. Richardson .. Motion carried that the churches of the assocIation have a simultaneous revival this year. The big event of the year in evangelism among Southern Baptists was the simultaneous crusade. Reports show tha,t there were 300000 additions in Southern Baptist Churches durmg the crusade ~ith at least 200,000 of these joining by baptism. In Missouri from 66 of our 83 associations there were 9,920 additions reported with 7,178 by baptism and 2,750 by letter. In our own association we are happy to report that 16 of our churches participated in the crusade and reported 71 additions, 57 by baptism and 17 by letter and otherwise. There were 334 additions reported in all churches durmg the year. 199 baptisms. These souls were not won by mere accident, but were won because they were planned for and prayed for and worked for until they were won. Let us urge each church to major on the winning of the lost to Christ and the enlisting of the saved to service. We suggest that if we plan to have a simultaneous crusade in 1956 that we set the date and start our plans now. We pray that every baptist in Barry County will hear the vioce of Jesus saying; Go Ye into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature. Our plea to Barry County Baptists for the sake of the lost and for Christ's sake, BE A SOUL WINNER. Respectfully submitted Tim Larkin, Chairman of Evangelism W.M.U. REPORT Report given by Mrs. Thelma Fogg, retiring president. Discussed by Mrs. Fogg and C. F. Siler. Report adopted. Our theme for this W.M.U. year which began October, 1954, has been "Prepare Ye the Way of the Lord." We believe the meaning has been so instilled in the hearts of our people that the result is more consecrated leaders and workers who are dedIcated to this task of Missions, as reflected in our report. Last October 10, Regional Young People's Leadership Conferences were held in various sections of the state. The total attendance was 1,456. We were privileged to have lV!iss ~a.rgaret Bruce secretary of Department of Youth, Woman s MlsslOnary Union: Birmingham, Alabama, in each of these conferen~es. Barry Association was represented at the conference at AvIlla with 16 present. During the summer our camps play a great part in the life -8-
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of our people. In the state the total attendance in all camps is 8,231. One summer camp worker was employed to serve in Royal Ambassador Camp under the direction of Mr. Willis Griffin. This summer we had Miss Norma Jean Baker serving in our G. A. camps under the direction of Miss Averitt. We were happy to have Miss Baker as our G. A. and R. A. Camp worker at Baptist Hill. There were 183 registered at camp with four conversions. The camp personnel for 1954-55 was as follows: Rev. W. P. Richardson-Camp Director Mrs. Tim Larkin-Assistant Camp Director Rev. W. P. Richardson-Camp Pastor Norma Jean Baker-Music Director Helen Bennett-Pianist Rev . .W. P. Richardson-Associational Missionary Mrs. Tim Larkin-Associational Young People's Leader Mrs. Barney Fogg-Associational President G. A. Coronation was directed by the Associational Young People's Leader, Mrs. Tim Larkin, with 65 girls participating. Mission Study Institute was held at the Exeter Church, directed by Mission Study Chairman, Mrs. Graley Windes with 11 societies represented and 66 in attendance. The interest in Mission Study is shown in increased enrollment of 339 over previous year. Present enrollment is 728. Offerings for the three seasons of prayer in the state and Barry Association have also shown gains. Lottie Moon-State offering ___ __________ ______ $144,337.94 Barry offering ______________ ________ ______ 1,022.41 Annie Armstrong-State Offering ______________ $ 63,744.97 Barry offering ______ __ ______ __ ______ __ ____ 705.77 State Mission-State offering _____ _____________ $ 38,144.23 In preparation for the simultaneous revivals, a W.M.U. Rally, directed by Associational President, Mrs. Barney Fogg, with State Community Mission Director, Mrs. C. E. Clemons, as guest speaker, was held. We now have in our state 3,968 young people's organizations plus 372 missionary societies, making a total of 5,441 W.M.U. organizations. In Barry Association we have 16 societies and 52 auxiliaries. Total number of W.M.U. members 397 plus auxiliaries. Total number of W.M.U. members 397 plus auxiliaries members. is 414. Five B.W.C. circles with 53 members, making a total membership of 864. As we rejoice in the work, let us give thanks to our God " who has so abundantly blessed us, and look forward to far greater blessings in the new year. -9-
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The following officers have been selected to direct the Associational work for 1955-56: PresidentVice-President _____ ________________ _________ Mrs. Fred Roller Young People's Leader ____ ___ _______ ___ _____ Mrs. Tim Larkin Secretary ______ ___ __ ___ __ _____ ____ ___ __ ___Mrs. Harlow Spear Treasurer ____ ___ __ __ ___ ___ ______________Mrs. Kenneth SIsney Mission Study __ ___ _________ ___________ ___ __Mrs. Fred Phelan Stewardship Chairman __ _____ __ ____ c _ _ ___ __ Mrs .. Barney Fogg Community Missions Chairman ____ ___ ___Mrs. Effie StufflefIeld Publicity _____ ___ ____ ___ ___ _____ ___ ___Mrs. Herman Hutchens Historian __ ___ ______ ____ __ _____ ________ ____Mrs. J. R. Wallen B.W.C. Adviser ___ _.__ ____ __________ ___ ______Mrs. Everett Cox Literature Chairman ______ ___ ________ - --- - -Mrs. Faye Swaff~r Margaret Fund Chairman __ ______ ______ ___ _____ Mrs. Ab Ed,e Christian Citizenship Chairman ___ ____ _____ Mrs. Lee Marshall Relief and Benevolence Chairman ___·_______ Mrs . Dorsal Sllles Carver School __ ____ ___ __ _______ ___ ____ Mrs. Glen Lauderdale Program .chairman ___ __ _______ ____ ______Mrs. Jewell Farwell R. A. CO\lnselor _____ ___ __ _____ ____ ______ ___Rev. Fred Phelan Thelma Fogg W.M.U. President REPORT ON TEMPERANCE MISSOURI BAPTISTS This report was assigned to Lee Marshall, as previously stated, he is with W. N. Corn at the hospital in Joplin. So. the Moderator called W. P. Richardson to offer a prayer, especlally for Winford Corn._ Song: "Standing on the Promises." Temperance report read by W. P. Richardson. Motion and second to adopt the report. Motion carried that the moderator appoint a committee to work for the Temperance League ,of St. Louis, Mo., and to report at each Workers Council Conference the progress among the churches. Discussed by C. F. Siler, Chas. Vanzandt. Report adopted and the committee is W. C. Chenoweth, Herman Hutchens and J. R. Linebarger. The Temperance League has chanaed its name and location. It is now the Christian Civic Founodation of Jefferson City, Mo. This report in part is taken from the REPORT FROM RESOLUTION COMMITTEE which reported at the SOUTHERN BAPTIST CONVENTION May 18, 1955. In reference to a resolution (on beverage alcohol) presented by Dr. Duke K. McCall, in behalf of the Christian Life Commission , and other interested groups, we recommend the approval of the following; - 10-
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WHEREAS, in its annual meeting last December an urgent call was made to the Executive Committee of the Southern Baptist Convention for a better informed and more aggressive action by the Southern Baptist Convention in its opposition to the manu· facture, sale and use of beverage alcohol.
WHEREAS, there is every evidence that the liquor forces are too well entrenched behind the barriers of legal protection and within the citadels of social usage to be conquered by impassioned denouncements, and if we are to develop and sustain an effective program looking to the ultimate destruction of this nefarious traffic in beverage alcohol, our people must be accurately informed and girded for political action in the exercise of their Christian citizenship. WHEREAS, it is our conviction that the only solution to this problem for the individual is total abstinence and that the only solution of it in human society is total riddance.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED . (1) That the Southern Baptist Convention express its unceasing opposition to the manufacture, sale and use of alcoholic beverages, and
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That it approve a more intensified program along the
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To inform our people of the true nature of alcohol as
a be verage and the efects of its use as a beverage on the individual and in society.
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To provide additional materials that are attractive in
appearance, adequate in quantity, and accurate in statement that will make a greater impact on our people on a nationl scale. (c) To encourge and promote leadership training in the
field of alcohol education. (d) To cooperate with the national and state temperenoe leagues in encouraging our people to vote and take part in political action on temp erance issues.
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To this end the convention requests the Christian Life
Commission to seek through and normal convention channels ways and means to implement such a program.
As a association, may the adopt this and also add that every church put into its financial program so much money to support this cause.
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MISCELLANEOUS The following changes in the constitution was read before the meeting and will be voted on Wednesday or second and last day of the sessions. Article 1-Following are the changes suggested: Add the word Southern to name of the association; as Barry County Southern Missionary Baptist Association. Article 2-Add the letter "s" to the word church in article 2. Article 3-Add the word Southern to Article 3 to read thusThis association shall be composed of Southern Missionary Baptist churches in Barry and adjoining counties. Article 8. To read as follows-The officers of this association shall be a moderator, whose term of office shall be limited to three years in succession, an assistant moderator, a clerk, a treasurer and three trustees, whose duties shall be to the association identical to the duties of local church's trustees. These officers shall be elected annually by the messengers present. Article 12--The Associational trustees added to the executive board listed in this Article. Article 13-Combined with Article 8. Article 14 to become Article 13. Tim Larkin Chas. Vanzandt
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Number places where Sunday school should be started _____ None Number churches having Training course _____________ 1"______ 6 Number churches having no training schools last year _____ ___ 23 Number of Standard Sunday Schools __________________ None Number Sunday schools using the Standard as a program ____ 29 Number of associational Sunday school meeting last year _____ 3 Vacation Bible Schools held ____ ___ _______________________ 12 RECOMMENDED GOALS FOR THIS ASSOCIATION FOR THIS YEAR Standard Sunday Schools _______ _______________________ __ _3 New Cradle Roll Departments __ ___ __ ______________________ 5 r
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ANNUAL REPORT OF THE ASSOCIATIONAL MISSIONARY
Report given by Coy Holmes, Associational Superintendent last year, now preaching the gospel. Motioned and seconded to adopt the report. Discussed by Coy Holmes and C. C. Elsey. Report adopted.
IN OUR ASSOCIATION Number of churches, 29 Number of Sunday schools ______ 29 Total number enrolled __________ __ ______________________ 2654 Number new Sunday schools organized during year ______ None Number churches without Sunday school ________________ None
Days on the field 353. Churches visited 129. Church fields visited 237. Church Business meetings presided over 9. Sunday Schools visited 49. Sunday School Training Course Books taught 6. Awards given 102. Sunday School Revivals promoted 6. Association-wide V.B.S. Clinics promoted 1. Churches represented in the Clinic 15. Number enrolled 97. Vacation Bible Schools visited 7. Training Unions visited 29. Training Union Books taught 5. Awards given 54. Training Union Mass meetings attended 2. Personal conferences held 551. Committee meetings attended 67. Cards and letters written 608. Visits in homes 214. Visits in Hospitals 6. W.M.S. Visited 4. Association-wide W .M.U. meetings attended 4. W.M.U. Mission Study Institutes attended 1. Association-wide Brotherhood meetings attended 2. Y.W.A and G. A Coronational services attended 1. Associational G. A-R.A. Camps attended 1. Ordination services attended 2. Funeral services 7. Dedication services 1. State-wide meetings attended 2. Attended Baptist Hill Assembly two days. Attended Baptist Hill Bible conference 2 days. Association-wide Hymn sings attended 4. Visits in adjoining associations 4. Board meetings attended 11. Religious census taken 1. Revivals held 5. Sermons preached 151. ' Conversions 21. Additions to the churches: By Baptism 22. By letter 11. Total 33.
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SUGGESTED REPORT ON SUNDAY SCHOOL WORK
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Sunday school enrollment in Missouri continues to increase! Last year the "Million More in '54" drive to enroll people for Bible study gave Missouri its greatest single year's gain-33,585. At close of last year's associational meetings we had 309,803 enrolled in our Sunday schools. This year we should have gained even more. The filed is This year we should have gained even more. The field is white unto harvest. 70 per cent of the white population in Missouri is yet unreached for Bible study. People must be reached -we must go on!
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Simultaneous Revivals promoted in the churches 15. Additions to the churches, by Baptism 54. By letter 15. By statement 2. Total 71. Revivals visited 2. Stewardship Revivals promoted in the churches 18. New tithers enlisted 132. Free religious Tracts distributed 508. Workers Conference meetings presided over 11.
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edited and distributed 8500. Average attendance at workers conference meetings 121. We believe the meetings are a must in the promotion of our associational mission program. We recommend that these workers conferences be continued as a part of our associational mission program.
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Respectfully submitted W. P. Richardson, Missionary
ANNUAL REPORT OF ASSOCIATIONAL TREASURER Treasurer's report given by VV. C. Chenoweth. Motioned and seconded to adopt the report.
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BARRY COUNTY BAPTIST ASSOCIATION BUDGET FOR 1955-1956 . (3) Consideration of Budget given by A. M. Edie. Motioned and seconded to adopt the report. The above three reports were adopted. Missionary Salary ___ ~ _______ _____ ________________ $ 3,300.00 Retirement __________ __ ______ ____________________ _ 165.00 S. S. VVork ____ _______ __ _____ _____________________ _ 200.00 Training Union Work ________________________ _____ _ 50.00 Minutes ___________________ .__ __ ____________ __ ____ _ 225.00 Clerk ______ __ _______________ _______ __ _____ __ ____ _ 20.00 Bible Conference at Baptist Hill ______ _____________ _ 25.00 Convention ______________________________________ _ 100.00 Miscellaneous ,_______________________ ______ ______ _ 50.00 Total ______ ._______ ______________________ $
4,135.00
ANNOUNCEMENTS AND ADJOURNMENT
September 1st, 1955
Closed day's session in prayer by Miss Pat Thompson from
Balance on hand September 1st, 1954 _____________ __$
113.04
Total receipts from all sources from September 1st,
until September 1st, 1955 __________________ ___$
4,026.22
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The Children's Home. TUESDAY EVENING SESSION Called to order at 7:30 o'clock. Prayer by Kenneth Doescher. Songs, "Redeemed," "Trust and Obey," and "Our Best"
Disbursements-
Paid Missionary on Salary _____________ $ Paid for Retirement (Relief and annuity Board _______ __ ____ ___ ___ Paid for Printing and Advertising ______ Paid to Associational Clerk ____________ Paid to Out-of-County Speakers _______ Pajd out for Music Department .________ Paid for Baptist Hill Bible Conference __
Mrs. Tim Larkin, song leader
3,300.00
Cleo House, pianist.
165.00 327.70 20.00 20.00 17.10 25.00
Special in song by Miss Kay Doescher. REPORT ON TRAINING UNION Given by Fred R. Phelan. Motioned and seconded to adopt the report. Talked on by Fred R. Phelan. Adopted. A good training union is essential to the growth of our
Churches in Barry County. We are grateful for the fine work Total paid out the past year ____________ $
3,874.80 $ 3,874.80
Balance on hand September 1st, 1955 ________________ $ 264.46 Also there was collected from various Churches throughout our Barry County Association, during the fall of 1954, the sum of $463.20. This money was kept in a separate fund, in a separate bank account, and was checked out soon after it was paid in to some seventeen or eighteen ministers and laymen, to pay expenses and for services rendered, in making our STEWARD-
SHIP REVIVAL, held last fall, the success that it was. Respectfully submitted, VV. C. Chenoweth, Treasurer. -14-
that is being carried on; yet we all know that a trained workman is a more successful workman for the Master. The Training Union has a vita l part to play, therefore we urge our Churches
to adopt the program where they have not before and grow in the admonition and nuture of the Lord. STATISTICS Number of Churches in the Stat e ____ __ ______ _______ __ ___ 1757 Number of Churches with Training Unions ________________ 1117 "M" Night Attendance (statewide) ____ ____ ____________ 22,366 Associations reporting "M" Night ____ ________ ____ ___ __ ___ Number of Training Unions Barry County ______________
72 17
Number without Training Union-Barry County ________ Number of Training Unions Reporting (quarterly) ________
11 12
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Attendance "M" Night _____________________ _____________ 178 Attendance "Youth Night" ______________________________ 200 Total Enrollment ____ ___ ___ _____________________ 1112-Loss 25 On August 9, 1955, the Training Union Executive Officers met at the tiutterfield Baptist Church and elected the provisional officers subject to the approval of the Association. Training Union Director ______ __________________ Lisle Jefferies Association T. U. Director __ _______ ___ __________ Don Michael Secretary-Treasurer _________________________ Lawrence Henry Pastor-Advisor ______ ___ ___ ___________ ___ ___ _____ Fred Phelan Chorister ____ .____ .______ .. ____________ Miss Martha Weddington Pianist ___________ _________________ ______ _Mrs. Lisle Jefferies Adult Leader __ ___________ ___ ___ ___ ____ Mrs. Ruth Vanderpool Young Peoples Leader _____________________ . Mrs. Roy Farwell Intermediate Leader ____________ ___ ___ __Mrs. Opal Henderson Junior Leader _. ___ ______________________ Mrs. Ralph Hamilton Primary Leader _____ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ________ __Mrs. Donal Hall Beginner and Nursery LeadeT ________ Mrs. Charlene Carpenter North Group Leader __________ ___ _________ __Mrs. Elsie Haynes South Grcup Leader _______________________ Mrs. Thelma Fogg Suggestions for the new year: 1. We must continue to emphasize to our Churches the Value of Train ing Union work and seek to encourage its vital growth. Our weakest points in most of the reports turned in show Bible Reading and Study Courses as the most neglected area of responsibility. 2. Let us increase our vision of service to the Master and grow in the adm c n~tion and grace ot the Hnlv Spirit. We C:lnn0t afford to "haIt between two opinions" in this vital area of our . Church life: we must do away with our spiritual indecision and laziness and work at the task of promoting Training Union as a means of growing greater Churches for the Master. Respectfully submitted, Fred R. Phelan, Association Director Moderator appointed W. R. Matting to take subscriptions for the "Word and \Vay/' "Commission" and "Home Missions." Sc ng, ('Amazing Grace" Visitors-J. Merle Bandy, message bearer of the evening and Jerry Tertzakian, Neosho. EVENING WORSHIP HOUR Fred Phelan was called to the stand to introduce the evening speaker. Scripture- 2nd Chron. 20: 3 to 15. Text-"The Battle Is Not Yours But God's." Preacher-J. Merle Bandy, pastor First Church, Neosho, Mo_ - 16-
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A down to earth, common sense apepal to know God more intimately in prayer, daily Bible study and Christian living. Let's not train God's army with wooden guns but with the sword of the spirit. We heard three generations of J. M. Bandy preachers tonight. They are still preaching the gospel. Closed the day's services in prayer by Leland May. Messengers registered first day 69. Visitors registered first day 127.
WEDNESDAY MORNING Called to order at 9:45 o'clock. Prayer by Lee Marshall. Song, "Close to Thee." Song Leader-Mrs_ Tim Larkin. Pianist-Mrs. Ermol Wormington. REPORT ON MUSIC DEPARTMENT Report given by Mrs. Tim Larkin. Motioned and seconded to adopt the report. Talked on by Mrs. Tim Larkin. Report adopted. Our first Associational Hymn Sing was held November 6 1954. Four other such Hymn Sings were held throughout th~ year. i\verage attendance - -------_______________ ______ ______ 136 Total offerings ---------------------------- - --------___ $32.06 Total paid out --------- --- __________ ___ ~ ______________ 22.00 Balance on hand ---------- ____________________________ 10.06 Believing that church music is a vital phase of our Associationa} activities, we make the following recommendations. 1. That Quarterly Hymn Sings be held using hymns and gospel songs from Broadman publications unless otherwise specified by the Associational Director. 2. That an Associational-wide School of Church music be held during the coming year. 3. That the following committee be elected to assist the Music Director in planning and promoting the music program for the year: Director -------------------________ Mrs. Tim Larkin Cassville Assistant Director ---- --- ----------- ____ Helen Benn~ttJ Purdy SecretaryProgram Chairman ---·-------- --- ------_____ Lela Edie Exeter Publicity Chairman ______ _________________ Ruth Poor, Wheaton Respectfully submitted Mrs. Tim Larkin, Music Director -17-
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BROTHERHOOD DEPARTMENT REPORT Report given by Austin Brock, Associational Brotherhood President. Motion and second to adopt the report. Discussed by Austin Brock. Report adopted. Statistics
Among the 1,737 Baptist Churches in Missouri we local Brotherhoods reported. New Church Brotherhoods organized __ _____ _ New Associational Brotherhoods organized _____ Associational Brotherhood Clinics held ________ Man and Boy Movement awards made ___ ____ _ Layman sponsored revivals held ___ ___ ________
have 792 17 0 2 7 3
Recommendations
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A larger use of laymen in all phases of our local church and denominational life. 2. More Brotherhood men to accept responsibility of Royal Ambassador Counselors. 3. A full list of Brotherhood officers in every church and association. 4. New mission stations sponsored by Brotherhoods. 5. In our associational work: a. Your association organized for Brotherhood work. b. A Brotherhood in every church. c. At least one associational Brotherhood Clinic held each year. d. A wider use of the "Brotherhood Journal." We had three county meetings with good attendance and interesting programs. Following officers chosen for the coming year: Austin Brock ___________ _____ __ ________________ ___ President Russell Moore _____ ________ ___ __ ___ __ Program Vice-President Tice Prier ____ ______________ _________ Activity Vice-President Secretary - 18-
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Loren Easley, Lee Marshall and W. R. Mattingly ________ __________ _______ Pastor Advisors Austin Brock, Associational Brotherhood President. MINISTERS' RETIREMENT
We now have, according to the records in our office, 79 associational Brotherhood organizations. They are supposed to have a president, program vice-president, attendance vice-president, promotional vice-president, chorister and secretary-treasurer. Each of these ass;:;ciationaI organizations should have an advisory council made up of three interested pastors of churches within the association.
Raymond Duncan
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Report given by C. F. Siler. Motion . and second to adopt the report. Discussed by W. P. Richardson, Tim Larkin. Report adopted. " ... the Lord has issued orders that those who preach the good news shall get their living out of it." It seems to me that the principle involved in the text is applied by the Relief and Annuity Board of the Southern Baptist Convention, in the Ministers' Retirement Plan. It is a natural consequence that the preacher who gives himself without reservation to the ministry will probably reach that period in life of "disability." When this is reached, his salary stops, but his expenses do not. stop, therefore the annuities coming each month from the Board is at least a part of "living out of the gospel." I could wish, after being retired for some nine years, that everyone of my beloved brethren in the ministry could share the joys of the security that the Retirement Plan brings to the older preacher. Respectfully submitted: C. F. Siler. VISITORS Rev. and Mrs. Argyle Hughes, Webb City; Mrs. May Brixey, Neosho. MISCELLANEOUS The changes in the Constitution read before this body Wednesday, September 6, first day, were considered at this time and again were read before this body and after due consideration, on motion and second all the changes suggested were adopted. By vote of this body, Butterfield Church was chosen for the Workers Council meeting in October, 1955. By motion and second this body voted that Lee Marshall convey to W. N. Corn the concern of this people and that it had special prayer for him Wednesday Morning session of this body. -19-
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OBITUARIES Obituary report read by Chas. Vanzandt.
Church and name: BETHEL-Mr.John Smith CASSVILLE-Mr. Henry Gautney, Mrs. Jessie Hopkins, Mrs. Rachel Hilburn EXETER-Mrs. Cora Smith, Mr. Arch Lewis, Mr. Geo. Hooten, Mr. Monroe Lucky, Mr. Geo. Linebarger NEW SITE-Mrs. N. J. H. Teel-Browning, Mr. Willie Haddock PURDY-Mrs. Allie Gipson RIDGLEY-Mr. Carl Parmely, Mr. Larry Harris ROARING RIVER-Mrs. Margaret Whittington ROCK SPRINGS-Mrs. Florence Edens SELIGMAN-Mr. Fred Rud, Mr. William Wedding, Mr. Robert Kelly, Mr. Thomas E. Smoot, Mr. A. A. Abbot SHILO H-O. C. Gilliam SOLlD ROCK-Mr. Geo. Higgs, Mr. William Rud WHEATON-Mr. William Burton, Mr. Emmet Layton Committee: W. T. Baker, Chairman, Chas. Vanzandt. MEMORIAL SERVICE Special song by Chas. Vanzandt and Mrs. Tim Larkin, Mrs. Ermal Wormington, pianist: "Precious Memories." Scripture: Psalms 116:16. Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death ot his saints. Preacher: Tim Larkin. Death is precious, for it gives relief from suffering, and escape from these old bodies that are not fit to live in Heavenly State of Consciousness. We will know Jesus and all the saints gone on before us. God speaks to us in a multitude of ways. Preacher called the congregation to stand in silent prayer, a prayer of rededication; then singing "Wherever He Leads I'll Go" and entering into a covenant, in an old fashioned handshake for a richer and fuller life with God. ' Closed the morning session in prayer and a blessing on-the mid day meal. Prayer by Argyle Hughes. WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON Called to order at 1:00 o'clock. Prayer by Jess Higgs. Song: "When We All Get to Heaven." Report read hy W. R. Mattingly. Motion and second to adopt the report. Report adopted. -20-
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1956 COOPERATIVE PROGRAM GOALS AND ALLOCATIONS
Report adopted.
We, your committee on obituaries, find from the church letters, that 26 members passed away during the past year, '
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In gratitude to God and His continuing blessings upon the growing work of Missouri Baptists, and believing that we are amply able to meet a greater challenge in another forward step in support of making provisions for all of our work and being especially aware of the need of making provision for the new Mission Advance and Reserve Fund as well as meeting the Capital Needs of our Educational Institutions in our state, your Executive Mission Board recommends a Total Goal of $1,850,000 for the year 1956, and that it be divided as follows: 1. 2. 3. 4.
5. 6.
AdrrJnistration and General Promotion _______ $ Ministers Retirement and Security Plan ______ _ New Missions Advance and Reserve "F und __ __ _ Capital needs for Educational Institutions and other needs ___ ________ __________ ________ __ _ _ Southern Baptist Convention Causes _________ _ Missouri Baptist Causes ____________________ _
90,000.00 90,000.00 100,000.00 100,000.00 610,000.00 610,000.00
TOTAL STATEWIDE AND SOUTHWIDE CAUSES _______ ___________ $1,600,000.00 We recommend that all above $1,600,000.00 be rendered 75 % State Causes and 25% Southern Convention Cooperative Program. (If the grand total goal is reached, it is to he divided as follows: 1. Southern Baptist Cooperative Program Causes __ $ 62,500.00 2. Capital Needs in State of Missouri ____________ $187,500.00 III. GRAND TOTAL: First Division $1,600,000 plus Second Division
$250,000.
TOTAL $1,850,000.00.
We recomend that this $200.000 shall be accumulated only from the month by month excess of that required to reach the $1,400,000.00. We recommend that the Children's Home he given the privilege of promoting and receiving a Special Thanksgiving Offering in 1956. We recommend that $10,000.00 be listed as a special item in the State Mission Offering for the Temperance League of Missouri, and that this be considered as an emergency and that local churches he asked to contrihute to the Temperance League through their local budget. W. R. Mattingly.
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REPORT OF NOMINATING COMMITTEE AND ELECTION OF OFFICERS Report read by Clyde McCormack. Discussion. The music report adopted Wednesday morning carried the recommendation that Louise Thomas be Associational Music Supervisor and the committee for nomination of officers recommended Mrs. Tim Larkins. The first mentioned report was rescinded on motion and second and the nominating committees report was adopted, electing Mrs. Tim Larkin. The nominating committee report: Moderator _____________ ___ __________ __________ _____ C. F. Siler Assistant Moderator ______ ________ ____ ____ ______ __ A. M. Edie Clerk __ _____________ ____ ________ ____ _____ __J. R. Linebarger Treasurer __________________ ____ ______ ____ __ W. C. Cbenoweth Music Supervisor ________ ________ _________ ___ Mrs. Tim Larkin Chairman Workers' Counsel __ _________ _____ W. P. Richardson Organizer of Evangelism __ ___________ _____ __ W. P. Richardson Chairman of Evangelism __ _____. _____ _____ ___ Glen Lauderdale Trustees _____ Albert Sanders, Chas. Linebarger, J . R. Linebarger Clyde McCormack, Chairman Glen Lauderdale, Walter Head The rules of order were suspended and all the above officers were elected. unanimously, by acclamation. REPORT OF TIME, PLACE AND MEMORIAL PREACHER Committee report: Time, September 4 and 5, 1956. New Site Church, place of meeting. 31h miles southwest Monett. Preacher annual sermon: Clyde McCormack, Lee Marshall, alternate. Preacher Memorial Sermon: Fred R. Pbelan, Loren Easley, alternate. REPORT ON CHILDREN'S HOME Given by Mrs. Fred Phelan. Motion and second to adopt the report. REPORT OF MISSOURI BAPTIST CHILDREN'S HOME PATTONVILLE, MISSOURI Missouri Baptists are responding to the needs of children in our state as never before. Last year's budget was the highest and as they begin their seventieth year, they must seek an additional $35 000 in order to meet the financial demands. 'Beginning October 2, 1955, the Home is using the Coin-a- 22-
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Meal plan of offer ing and will supply the churches witb the new "Koina-Meal" banks. Last year's Thanksgiving offering netted a little less than $32,000. This year the "Koina-Meal" Thanksgiving Offering must reach $65,000, while the Cooperative Allotment remains at $42,000 . Birthday offerings last year grossed $24,000. More Missouri children are being served than ever before. The foster home and adoptive program is second to none within our South wide Program. The additional caseworkers and a casework suporvisor joined the staff this year, bringing the total to seven. For the twelve-month period ending June 30, 1955, our H ome supplied care for 339 boys and girls. Sixty-nine were admitted to the Home, while 91 were discharged. Of this number 57 have returned to live with parents or relatives, 31 have been legally adopted, and 3 became of age and are now self-supporting. Upon completion of the Associational year there were 248 children under the care of the Home. One hundred and twenty-three of these are living in approved foster homes. In adoptive homes adoptions will soon be completed for 26 children, twelve being infants. The greater need is for mOTe good foster homes since a high percentage of the younger children can best be helped in this way, thus enabling the Home to care for more teen-agers in the institution. The Strawberry Festival was the greatest on record, drawing a crowd of more than 6400. 35,000 subscribers follow the activities of the H ome. monthly by reading the Messenger. Information can be pres£'nted directly to your church through the new Public Relations Department, of which Rev. R. H. Sorenson is the Director. Physical properties added within the past five years include the Coleman Home for Girls and Ranch Oak Home for boys, the 4S-acre farm, the beautiful Barnes Home for pre-school children, the superintendent's home, and recently a full-sized outdoor swimming pool. Currently the Home is in the process of building a new home for supervisor of casework and renovating space in the Administration Building for the newly authorized Public Relations Department. Plans have been laid for the opening of an extension center of the Home in Kansas City, providing more adequate care for children of that area. Respectfully submitted, Mrs. Fred Phelan HOME FOR AGED BAPTISTS Report given by A. H. Bennett. Motioned and seconded to adopt tbe report. During the past two years the number in our Home has increased steadily. Two years ago we had 65 in the Home. We now have 93, which is the largest ever in the Home's history. This is an increase of 41 %. The daily average 87 for the year - 23-
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REPORT OF NOMINATING COMMITTEE AND ELECTION OF OFFICERS Report read by Clyde McCormack. Discussion. The music report adopted Wednesday morning carried the recommendation that Louise Thomas be Associational Music Supervisor and the committee for nomination of officers recommended Mrs. Tim Larkins. The first mentioned report was rescinded on motion and second and the nominating committees report was adopted, electing Mrs. Tim Larkin. The nominating committee report: Moderator __ _____ _______________________ ______ ___._C. F. Siler Assistant Moderator _____ _________________________ A. M. Edie Clerk ______________________________________ J. R . Linebarger Treasurer _____ _____ ________ ________________ W. C. Cbenoweth Music Supervisor ____________________________ Mrs. Tim Larkin Chairman Workers' Counsel _________ _______ W. P. Richardson Organizer of Evangelism ______________ ______ W. P. Richardson Chairman· of Evangelism ____________________ Glen Lauderdale Trustees _·____ Albert Sanders, Chas. Linebarger, J. R. Linebarger Clyde McCormack, Chairman Glen Lauderdale, Walter Head The rules of order were suspended and all the above officers were elected unanimously, by acclamation. REPORT OF TIME, PLACE AND MEMORIAL PREACHER Committee report: Time, September 4 and 5, 1956. New Site Church, place of meeting. 3 'Al miles southwest Monett. Preacher annual sermon: Clyde McCormack, Lee Marshall, alternate. Preacher Memorial Sermon: Fred R. Phelan, Loren Easley, alternate. REPORT ON CHILDREN'S HOME Given by Mrs. Fred Phelan. Motion and second to adopt the report.
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Meal plan of offering and will supply the churches with the new "Koina-Meal" banks. Last year's Thanksgiving offering netted a little less than $32,000. This year the "Koina-Meal" Thanksgiving Offering must reach $65,000, while the Cooperative Allotment remains at $42,000. Birthday offerings last year grossed $24,000. More Missouri children are being served than ever before. The foster home and adoptive program is second to none within our Southwide Program. The additional caseworkers and a casework supluvisor joined the staff this year, -bringing the total to seven. For the twelve-month period ending June 30, 1955, our Home supplied care for 339 boys and girls. Sixty-nine were admitted to the Home, while 91 were discharged. Of tbis number 57 have returned to live with parents or relatives, 31 have been legally adopted, and 3 became of age and are now self-supporting. Upon completion of the Associational year there were 248 children under the care of the Home. One hundred and twenty-three of these are living in approved foster homes. In adoptive homes adoptions will soon be completed for 26 children, twelve being infants. The greater need is for more good foster homes since a high percentage of the younger children can best be helped in this way, thus enabling the Home to care for more teen-agers in the institution. The Strawberry Festival was the greatest on record, drawing a crowd of more than 6400. 35,000 subscribers follow the activities of the Home monthly by reading the Messenger. Information can be preSEnted directly to your church through the new Public Relations Department, of which Rev. R. H. Sorenson is the Director. Physical properties added within the past five years include the Coleman Home for Girls and Ranch Oak Home for boys, the 4S-acre farm, the beautiful Barnes Home for pre-school children, the superintendent's home, and recently a full-sized outdoor swimming pool. Currently the Home is in the process of building a new home for supervisor of casework and renovating space in the Administration Building for the newly authorized Public Relations Department. Plans have been laid for the opening of an extension center of the Home in Kansas City, providing more adequate care for children of that area. Respectfully submitted, Mrs. Fred Phelan
REPORT OF MISSOURI BAPTIST CHILDREN'S HOME PATTONVILLE, MISSOURI Missouri Baptists are responding to the needs of children in our state as never before. Last year's budget was the highest and as they begin their seventieth year) they must seek an additional $35,000 in order to meet the financial demands. . . Beginning October 2, 1955, the Home IS usmg the Com-a-
Report given by A. H. Bennett. Motioned and seconded to adopt the report. During the past two years the number in our Home has increased steadily. Two years ago we had 65 in the Home. We now have 93, which is the largest ever in the Home's history. This is an increase of 41 0/0 • The daily average 87 for the year
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just closed. The total number of old people cared for each year went up from 84 two years ago to 105 last year, and to 119 for the year just closed. Thirty-seven people were admitted to the Home last year, which was the largest number ever admitted in one year. The cost per person remains substantially the same-$835.00. The Death Angel called on us 18 times during the year. Financially the Lord continues to bless the work. The Cooperative Program supplies about half enough to operate the Home; interest from the Endowment, receipts from applicants and contributions by church Sunday School classes, W.M.S. groups and individuals make up the rest of our operating funds. The religious life of the Home remains one of its greatest benefits. A. H. Bennett. HOSPITALS Report read by Loren Easley. Motioned and seconded to adopt the report. In t\1e 11 months of the past year 11,109 patients received hospital care. Free service for these months amounted to $119,312.67 exclusive of physicians fee. Thirty-four young women graduated from our school of nursing during the year and there are now 137 enrolled in the schoo!. The greatest need is a new home for student nurses. Missouri Baptists gave $10,000 to be used for improvements, last spring. We your committee feel that our hospital is rendering a great service of our Lord and we urge y our continued supp:.rt. Respectfully submitted, Loren Easley, Chairman STATE MISSIONS Report given by Marvin Bennett. Motioned and Seconded to adopt the report. The Executive Mission Board recommends a total goal of $1,850,000 for our state for the year of 1956. Of this amount $206,500 is to be apportioned to the department for State Missions in Missouri. What is State Missions and what is the purpose behind this allotment of a little over 1/ 5th million dollars. Perhaps we could liken our Missouri Missions department to that portion of the great Commission which commanded the gospel to be proclaimed in Judea. Missouri is our state and we are responsible for the people living in darkness in it. This branch of otir program does not maintain a large number of fulItime Missionaries 5's does the Home Mission Board or the Foreign Mission Board. It -24-
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does however h elp defray the exp ense of some of the Associa tion Missionaries. This is not true to my knowledge at the present time with any of our close neighboring associations but has been in the p ast. One of the most important phases of promoting Ba ptist work and the Kingdom of God in the hearts and lives of Missouri citizens is done through the work of A ssociational Missions. Without some state help it is feared that some of the weaker associations would be unable or unwilling to employ a full-time Missionary. Another very important work of State Missions is the establishing of Missions in locations where a Baptist church is needed but where the people are fin ancially unable to establish it or where they have lacked a vision to do so. It is estimated that there are needed a m inimum of 1000 more Baptist churches in Missouri at the present time to reach all the people tha t need to hear and act on the Word of God. Our State B rotherhood literature states that we now need at least 300 new churches and mission points. The current state mission program has $55,000 for this year. Obviously that is an insignificant figure fo r the great task lying before us. The State headquarters is "litera lly swamped by applica tions for aid on church buildings." That is their own phrase. During one recent year they helped 37 churches with a total of $13,250.00. The amounts ranged from $100 to $1000 per church. On September 11th we are going to r eceive a special offering in our churches for Missouri state Missio ns. We hope that here will be raised a minimum of $100,000. But it ought to be $1,000,000. The latter figure would only be about $2.30 per person. The Monett church hopes to raise $900 that day. All our work is exceedingly important but we ought to remember that as we strengthen the Home front we make it p ossible to build stronger on the foreign fields. Marvin B ennett, Chairman HOME MISSIONS Given by H ugh Higgs. Motioned and Seconded to adopt the report. A s ummary of the work done by missionaries of the Home Mission Board of the Southern Baptist Convention during 1954 indicated a total of 1,324 missionaries, 370 of whom were summer student missionaries, serving 10 w eeks, or 954 regular missionaries. There was a gain of 21 missionaries during the year. Conversions reported by missionaries numbered 35,843, and the number added to churches was 31,527. Missionaries assisted in the constitution of 359 churches and opened 401 new missions. In the field of Direct Missions, the H ome Mission Board ministers to Chinese, th e deaf, French, Indians, Italians, J apanese, -25-
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Ru ssians, Spanish-speaking people, and other isolated and neglected groups. Through Rescue Missions and Good Will Centers, as well as through missions and churches, home missionaries seek to win the lost to Christ. The Department of Co-operative Missions conducts conferences in co-operation with state convention forces and promotes city missions, rural church work, mountain missions, western and pioneer missions, a service to broken homes and juvenile delinquents, a ministry to military personnel, a trailer camp ministry, and provides a correspondence Bible course. That we began at home doing a better job' and not stopping less than the ends of the earth. Respectfully submitted, Hugh Higgs.
FOREIGN MISSIONS Given by Chas. Vanzandt. Motioried and Seconded to adopt the report. Motion carried to adopt the above missions, and benevolence reports. For the first time in the history of Southern Baptists, the number of foreign missionaries has r'e ached the one-thousand mark. On May 15, 1955, the number stood at 1,002, including 67 appointments during 1954 and 64 during the first five months of 1955. A loss of 37 missionaries leaves an increase of 93 since January 1, 1954. During the seven years since January 1, 1948, vrhen the Advance Program was launched, the number has increased 377. Missionaries of the Board live in 182 centers in 35 geographical areas. Their service touches innumerable surrounding villages and towns. Statistics from the current annual report show 3,776 outstations. They 'also show 22,125 baptisms last year in 2,268 churches made up of 209,346 members served by 1,408 national and 120 missionary pastors. Church organizations (Sunday schools, women's and young people's groups) total 9,687 with 379,246 members. There are 544 schools with 85,456 students, including 23 seminaries with 979 enrolled. We have 11 hospitals and 28 clinics, which treated 222,548 patients last year. Publishing houses on mission fields turned out 9,385,929 pieces of literature, including books, magazines, and pamphlets. Out of a total of $10,739,497 contributed by Southern Baptists through the Cooperative Program last year, $4,772,123 went to the Foreign Mission Board. In addition, Southern Baptists contributed to foreign missions $1,539,230 in designated gifts and $3,600,765 through the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering. (The -26-
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preceding figure is for the calendar year 1954. The total Lottie Moon offering for the fiscal year-May 1, 1954 to May 1, 1944is $3,957,821.) Committee:
Chas. VanZandt.
SUMMARY OF MISSIONS AND BENEVOLENCES As per custom the State Office at Jefferson City sends a speaker for this occasion and this year we have Bruce Maples from the State Office. Bruce Maples is a learned man, well informed on all phases of Baptist work in Missouri and he passed an ample supply on to Barry County Baptists. So let's you and I personally see that all the seed fell on good ground. RESOLUTIONS Report prepared and read by John Slagle. Motioned and seconded to adopt the report. Report adopted. Since the Moderator's message, the annual sermon, and the memorial message, all stressed the importance of a compassion for the lost and seeing the Clfields white for harvest" as Jesus saw them, be it resolved that: 1. We too, as members of His church will attack the enemies of our Lord's cause on every front. 2. That we will use our time , as much as humanly possible, our talents, and our means, against the forces of evil where ever found. 3. That we will be at least as energetic for the greatest cause on earth as the forces of evil are for the worst. 4. That 'each of us will put a greater effort in the coming year than we have in the preceding one. 5. That we would also extend to the Exeter church and their good pastor, our appreciation for their hospitality and service so nobly and efficiently rendered during this two-day associational session. John Slagle. MISCELLANEOUS On motion and second this body voted to pay the clerk $25.00 per year. Announceemnts, reminisces and exhortations. Song: "Blest Be the Tie That Binds." Adjourned to meet with New Site church one year hence, September 4-5, 1956. Let us all look up, keep up, and pray up. -27-
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TABLE C-TRAINING UNION TRAINING UNION ENROLMENT
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RECORD OF ANNUAL MEETINGS Ote Place Moderator Clerk Treasurer Preacher Text Nov. 22, 1884 ___ Cassville No.2 ____ J . C. Sellers _________ Aoe Carlin __________ Joel Perrirnan _______ A. P. CarmichaeL ___ ____________, ________ 1885 __ . Friendship _______ J. C. Sellers _________ Abe Carlin ______________________________J. C. Sellers _________ John 4:20 Sept. Sept. 9, 1886 ___ Washburn Pro ____ J . C. Sellers ___ ______ Abe Carlin . __ _____ __J. K . NorcutL _______ J. C. Sellers _________ Mark 1:14 Sept. 8, 18SL __ Roaring River ____ J. C. Sellers _________ Abe Carlin ________ __,J, K . Norcutt ________ Abe Carlin __________ Matt. 28:19 Sept. 6,1888 ___ Independence ____ J. C. Sellers _________ Abe Carlin __________ J. K. ,NorcutL __ _____ J. C_ Sellers _________ Jude 2 Sept. 5, 1889 _ __Monett ___________ J. C. Sellers ________ Abe Carlin __________ J. K. NorcutL _______ J. C. Sellers _________ l. Cor. 12:1 Sept. 11, 1890 ___ Antioch ____ ______ J . C. Sellers ________ _Abe Carlin __________ J. K. NorcutL _______ J . C. Sills _____ _____ _Isaiah 21:11 Sept. 10, 1891~ __ Cassville No. 1 .___ J. C. Sellers _________ Abe Carlin _____ _____ J. K. Norcutt ______ __ M. Bandy __________ Num.13:30-33 Sept. 8, 1892 ___ Cassville No.2 ___ J. C. Sellers __ _____ __ J. L. Ford ___________ J. K. NorcutL _______ Ed ChappeIL _______ Matt.28:19-30 7 1893 ___ Purdy ____________ J. C. Sellers _________ J. L . Ford ___________ .J. G. Guffin _________ J. C. Sellers _________Matt. 13:15 Sept. Sept. 6, 1894 _._ Washburn Pr. ____ J. C. Sellers _________ Morris Bayless ______ J. G. Guffin _________t D. Lamb __________ l Cor. 19:14 Sept. 5, 1895 ___Pleasant Ridge ___J. C. Sellers __ _______ Morris Bayless ______ J_ G. Guffin _________ -'Ed ChappeIL ____ __ Acts 12:2-3 Sept. 9, 1896 ___ Corinth ___________ J. C. Selle~ ___ _____ Morris Bayless ______J _ G. Guffin _________J. A. Swigger ______ _2 Tim. 2:15 Sept. 9, 189L __ Bethany _____ ____ _J . C. Sellers _______ __ Morris Bayless ______ J. G. Guffin _________ J. T. Brattin ________ John 8:26 Sept. 8, 1898 ___ Calvary _________ _J . C_ Sellers ________ Morris Bayless ______ J. G. Guffin _________ J. S_ Taylor ________ John 1:42 Sept. 7, 1899 ___ Big Springs _______ J. C. Sellers _____ ___ Morris Bayless ______ G. B. Gladden _______ J. F. StogsdilL ______James 5:21 Sept. 6, 1900 _ ~_ Cassville No. L ___ J. A. Swigger_______ Morris Bayless ______G. B. Gladden _______ C. M. Smith _________ Isaiah 43:12 Sept. 8, 190L _. Purdy ____________ J. A. Swiggec ______ Morris Bayless ______ G. B. Gladden . ______ Ed ChappelL ______ __ Luke 9:16 Sept. 9, 1902_ .. New Hope ________ J. T. Brattin ._______ Morris Bayless _____ _G. B. Gladden .______ J. T. Brattin ___ _____ John 17:4 8,1903 ___ Washburn Pro ____ J. T. Brattin _________ Morris Bayless ______ G. B. Gladden _____ __P_ H. Hodge _________Romans 8:16-18 Sept. Sept. 6,1904 _ _Monett ___ ________ J . T. Brattin _________ Morris Bayless _____ _G. B. Gladden _______ J. T. Brattin ________2 Cor. 5:17 Sept. 5, 1905 __ Exeter __ _________ J. T. Brattin ___ ______ Morris Bayless ______ G. B. GJadden _______ J . A. Swigger ________ Romans 12:1-2 Sept. 4, 1906 _ __ Antioch _____ _____ 1. T. Brattin __ __ _____ Morris Bayless _____ G. B. Gladden _______ C. M. Smith _________ II Peter 3:1 Sept. 7, 1907_ Cassville ________ J. T. Brattin _________ \'Iorris Bayless _____ G. B. Gladden _____ __W. M. Kennedy ____ . 2 Cor. 6:1 Sept. 3, 1908 ___ New Site __ ____~ __J. T. Brattin _________ Morris Bayless ____ __G. B. Gladden .______ J. T. Brattin_________ II Peter 3:16 Sept. 7, 1909 ___ Liberty Hill ______ J. T. Brattin ___ . ____ Morris Bayless ______ G. B. Gladden _______ P. H. Hodge _________ 2 Cor. 8:9 Sept. 6, 1910 __ . Purdy ____________ J. T. Brattin ________ MoITis Bayless ______ G. B. Gladden _______ Ed Chappell ________Jude 3 Sept. 5, 191L ._ Washburn Pro ____ J . T. Brattin __ ____ ___ MoITis Bayless ___ __ _J. A. Rol1er __________ F. M. SmaUwood __ __Mark 16:15-16 Sept. 3, . 1912 ~- - Golden ___________J. T. Brattin _______ Charles VanzandL __ J . A. Roller ___ ____ ___ C. M. Smith _________ John 4:38 Sept. 9, 1913 ___ Calvary __ _________ .1. T. Brattin _________ Charles VanzandL __ J. A. Roller ______ ____ Charles VanzandL __ Phil. 6 Sept. 8,1914 ___Wheaton __ _______ J. T. Brattin _________ Charles VanzandL __ J . A. Roller __________ W. A. Todd ________ Eze.16:34 7,1915 ___ Cassville _________ J. T. Brattin ____ ___ Charles VanzandL __ J. A. Rollec _________ Charles VanzandL __ 2 Cor. 5:20 Sept Sept. 5,1916 _ _. Mt. Olive __ . :. ______J . T. Brattin _______ __ Charles Vanzandt . __ J. A. Rollec _________ J. T. Brattin _______ Ecc. 7:13 Sept. 4, 191L __ Monett ___________ J , T. Brattin ________ _Charles Vanzandt ___ J. A. Roller __________ W. A. Ireland _____ __ Matt. 28:19-20 -36-
8, 1918___ Antioch ________ J. T. Brattin _______ . Charles Vanzandt ___ J. A . Roller __________ W. R. Prier _________Jude 3 Sept. 9,1919 ___ Exeter ____ _______ J. T . Brattin ________ Charies VanzandL __ J. A. Rollet' __________ W. A. Ireland _______ Eph. 4:3 Sept. 7, 1920___ Big Springs _____ J. T. Brattin _________ Charles VanzandL __ J. A. RoUer __________ J. W. Keltnec ______ Hebrews 13:8 Sept. 6, 192L __Corinth ___ __ ______ J . T . Brattin _________ Charles VanzandL __J . A. RoUeL _________ W. A . Ireland _______ John 17 :4 ::ept. 5, 1922 ___ Exeter ____________ 1. T . Brattin _________ John R. Wa llen _____ J . A. Roller __ _____ ___ L . H . Maples _______ Zech. 2:3 S op t. 4,1923 ___ Cassville __ _____ _J . T. BratthL ________ John R. Wallen ______ J. A . Rollec _________ W. A . Ireland _______ Co. . " 1 ~ - 2 1 Sep t . 9, 1924 ___New Site __ _______ J . T. Brattin _________ John R. Wallen ______J. A. Rollec _________ C. M. Smith _________ Acts 26:58 Sept. 8, 1925 ___Corinth __________ J. T. Brattin _________ John R. Wallen ______ J. A. Rollec _________ Luther Carlin -- --- --------------- - ----S ep t. 7, 1926 _ _Wh eaton _________ J . T. Brattin _________ Otis Cox ___________ J. A. RolleL ______ ___ Ch arles Vanzandt - II Thess. Sept. 6,1927 _ Purdy ____________ r:: . M. Smith ________ Otis Cox ___________ J. A. Roller ___ __.___ E. C. Tichenor _______ Heb. 5:18-20 Sept. 4, 1928_ ._Exeter ___________ C. M. Smith ________ W. L. Freeze ________ J. A. Roller _ ._ ~_ . W. E. Brown - - - -----------~ - ----Sept. -3, 1929 __ Purdy ______ __ ____C . M. Smith ________W. L. Freeze ________ J. A. Rol1ec __ _______ Charles Vanzandt - Matt. 16:13-19 Se pt. 5, 1930 ___ Seligman __ ______ _J. T . Brattin .________ Otis Cox ____________ J. A . Roller ___ ___ ._~_ J . W . .If" nt Phil. 2:24 Aug. 4,193L __ Cass ille _________ 1. T. Brattin .________ Otis Cox ____________Brit Carlin __________ J. T. Brattin _______ Eccles. 9:13 v Au ~ . 9,1932 _ _New Hope ________ 1. T. Brattin _________ Otis Cox ____________ Brit Carlin __________ W. P. Richardson __ 1 Cor. 3 Au:s. 9, 1933 __ Pleasan t Ridge ___ J. T . Brattin . ________ Otis Cox _______ _____ Brit Carlin __________ Charles Vanzandt - Rev. 1:17 A u '"!. 7, 1934 ~ __ Exeter ____________ J. T . Brattin . ________ rJtis Cox ____________Brit Carlin ___ __ C. M. Smith _________ 1 Peter 2:21 Au~ . 1935 _ ._Wheaton _________ 1. T . Brattin .________Otis Cox ___________ _Brit Carlin __________ ---------- ----------- ------------ ------- -1936 _ _New Hope ___ ____ _S harles VanzandL __ Otis Cox ____________ Brit Carlin__________ -- ---- ----------- ----------------- - - -3,1937 _ ._ Cassville _________ Charles Vanzandt __ Otis Cox ____________ Brit Carlin _________ ._ C . F . SileL _________ Isaiah 6:5 A u g. 9, 1938 ___ Min eral Springs ___ Charles Vanzandt __ J. R. Linebarger_ ~ __ _.Brit Carlin __ _______ Verdayne Dodson -. John 1:29 Au g. 8,1939 __ . Calvary __________ Charles Vanzandt __ J. R. Linebargec ____ Brit Carlin ___ ______ _E. B. Linebarger, Jr. _Rom. 1:14 Aug. 3, 1940~ _ Solid Rock . _____ ._ Charles Vanzandt __ J. R. Linebarger ___ __ Brit Carlin __________ W. J. Bain . ________ _1 Cor. 3:9-17 Sept. 9, 194L_. Purdy ____________ Charles Vanzandt __ J. R. Linebargec ____ Brit Carlin ____ ______ W. P. Richardson ___ _Lev. 6:13 S €'?t. 8, 1942 __ Seligman _________ Charles Vanzandt J. R. Linebarger _____ Brit Carlin __________ W. J. Bain __________l Cor. 3:9-17 Sep t. 7, 1943 __ Wheaton __ ________ Charles Vanzandt J R. Linebargec ____ J . D. Blalack ________ Charles HemphilL ___Letting Jesus In Se pt. 9, 1944 __ New S ite ___ ______ Charles Vanzandt __ J. R. Linebarger _____ J. D. Blalack ________ O. V. Dodson ________Luke 24 :5 Aug . 8, 1945 __ Cassville __________ Charles Vanzandt __J. R Linebargec ____ J . D. Blalack ________ Charles VanzandL __ John 17:18 A u g. 7,1946 __ S eligman ~ ________ Charles Vanzandt __ J. R. Linebargec ____ J . D. Blalack ________ C. F. Siler _____ _____ John 17 :20 f\ug. 7,1947 _ Exeter __ _____ _____ Charles Vanzandt __ J. R. Linebarger _____ J. D. Blalack ________ W. P. Richardson ____ Eph. 3:21 S opt. 8, 1948_ New Hope ________ C. F. Siler __ ________J. R. Linebargec ____ J. D. Blalack ________ J. Scott Blystone ____ l Cor. 9:16 S ept. 6, 1949 __. Calvary __________ C. F. Siler __________ J. R. Linebarger _____ J. D. Blalack ________ O. V. Dodson ________ Prov. 23:23 Se pt. 5, 1950_ . Corinth ___________ C. F. Siler __________ J. R. Linebargec ____ J. D. Blalack ________ Homer Ivy _________Matt. 21:21 Sept. 4, 195L Cassville _________ 0 . V. Dodson ________ J. R. Linebarger _____ W. C. Chenoweth ___ Floyd Gentry ______ 2 Cor. 4:1-7 Sept. 2,1952 _ _Wheaton _________ 0. V. DodsoIL _______J. R. Linebargec ____ W. C. Chenoweth ___ V. H. Coffman ______ Phil. 1:27 to 2:4 Sept. 8,1953_ Purdy ____ -- ______ 0. V. Dodson ~ _______ J. R LinebargeL ____ W. C. Chenoweth ___ Glen Lauderdale ____ 2 Cor. 4:3 Sept. 7,1954_ Ridgley ___________ C. F. Silec __________ J. R. Linebargec ____ W. C. Chenoweth ___ R. B. Cameron ______ 2 Chron. 7:14 Sept. 6,1955 ___ Exeter __ _________ C. F. SileL __________ J. R. Linebarger _____ W. C. Chenoweth ___ LO!"en Henson ___ __ _Matt. 6:34 Sept.
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