The Baptist Church of Christ at Oak Grove met Dec. 16th? 1865 first all in peace 2 General business Brothers W.D.? Mullins & William Tucker was elected Deacons James Hilton Clerk of the Church. T.M. Martin mod. James Hilton C.C.

The Baptist Church of Christ met at O.G.C. May 12th? 1866 & attended to the usual business. T.M. Martin mod. James Hilton C.C.

The Baptist Church of Christ met at O.G. Church June 9th 1866 & attended to the usual business of the church T.M. Martin mod. James Hilton C.C.

The Baptist Church of Christ met at O.G. Church July 7th 1866 all in peace General business apt? Brothers James Hilton W.D.? Mullins to ____ a petitionary letter to the next _____ __ of the North River Baptist Association T.M. Martin mod. James Hilton C.C.

The Baptist Church of Christ met at O.G.C. Aug. 11 1866 & attended to the usual business of the Church. T.M. Martin mod. James Hilton C.C.

The Baptist Church of Christ at O.G.C. Feb. 16 1867 all in peace. An opportunity extended for membership Recived Sisters Jane and Martha Bryant ____ ___ T.M. Martin mod. James Hilton C.C.

The Baptist Church of Christ met at O.G.C. April 20 1867 all in peace. Opportunity was extended for membership Recived by letter Brother Andrew Mitchell and Sister Caroline McCullars T.M. Martin mod. James Hilton C.C.

The Baptist Church of Christ met at O.G.C. June 15 1867 all in peace. Recived A.F. Cole by exp. of grace adj. till 10.o.clock to morrow morning ____ ____ morning June the 16. Met present to adj. _____ Brother A.F. Cole was baptised and recived in to full fellow ship with the Church. T.M. Martin mod. James Hilton C.C.

The Baptist Church of Christ met at O.G.C. July the ___ 1867 all in peace [last four and a half lines unreadable].

Preaching by Elder T.M. Martin. Received Sister Ellender Cole by letter. T.M. Martin, Mod. James Hilton, C.C.

The Baptist Church of Christ at O.G.C. met August 17th 1867 all in peace. General Business: The committy appointed to visit Brother Mac? Ing?? reported that they visited him and he made a statement of his Deliquency and the Church received the excuse. The letter? to the Association was read and approved. Preaching by Elder S.A. Smith at night. Recived Brothers Jesey and Robert Bryant by experience of grace and baptism at 9 oclock Sabbath morning by Elder T.M. Martin. Met Sunday night and recived Brother Lafayette Pearson by experience of grace and baptism. T.M. Martin, Mod. James Hilton, C.C.

The Baptist Church of Christ at O.G.C. met Sept. 14th 1867 all in peace. Visiting Brethern was invited to seats with us in conference. General Business: Brothers William Tucker and James Hilton were [authorized/licensed?] to exercise in public in any way that they felt it there duty to ____. Also recived Brother John Cole and Sister Lucinda Cole his wife by letter and Brother Stephen McCollum by his experience grace and baptism. T.M. Martin, Mod. James Hilton, C.C.

The Baptist Church of Christ at O.G.C. met October 17th 1867 all in peace. General Business: Went into elections [of?] moderator and clerk which resulted in the choice of T.M. Martin, Mod. & A.H. Cole, Clerk. Also recived Brother W.R. Cole by experience of grace and baptism.

The Baptist Church of Christ met at O.G.C. [date unreadable] all in peace. General Business: Bro. W.R. Cole was elected Deacon. met Sabbath morning at ____ Bro. W.R. Cole was ordained [to his deacon ship?] by? T.M. Martin and Samuel [last of line unreadable]. T.M. Martin mod. G.A. [last of line unreadable].

The Baptist Church of Christ met at O.G.C. [date unreadable] attended to the usual business of the Church. T.M. Martin mod. [Clerk name unreadable.]

all in peace. Received Brother W.V. Curtis and Brother Robert Hand by letters. T.M. Martin, Mod. A.J. Cole CC.

The Baptist Church of Christ met at O.G.C. Feb. 15th 1868 all in peace. Attended to the usual business of the church. T.M. Martin, Mod. James Hilton, CC Pro.

The Baptist Church of Christ met at O.G.C. March 21, 1868 all in peace. General Business. Brother W.V. Curtis was elected clerk. Also, received Bro. Jack? Curtis and Sisters Rebecca Curtis, Amanda McCullen?, and Sarah J. Mullins by experience of by grace and baptism. T.M. Martin, Mod. W.V. Curtis, CC.

The Baptist Church of Christ met at O.G.C. April 25th, 1868. Preaching by Elder T.M. Martin. Attended to the usual business of the church. T.M. Martin, Mod. W.V. Curtis, CC.

The Baptist Church of Christ met at O.G.C. May 24, 1868 all in peace. General Business. Brother James Hilton was granted licens to preach. T.M. Martin, Mod. W.V. Curtis, CC.

The Baptist Church of Christ met at O.G.C. June 27, 1868 all in peace. Received Sister Martha Tucker by letter. T.M. Martin, Mod. W.V. Curtis, CC.

The Baptist Church of Christ met at O.G.C. July 25, 1868 all in peace. General Business. Approved the delegates to the district consisting of Brothers James Hilton, W.V. Curtis. Delegates to the association William Tucker, S. McCollum, W.V. Curtis, James Hilton. Extended and opportunity for membership recived Bro. William Bryant and Andrew Bryant and Sisters S.J. Mullins, S.E. recv by experience of grace and baptism. T.M. Martin, Mod. W.V. Curtis, C.C.

The Baptist Church of Christ met at O.G.C. Aug 22nd, 1868 all in peace. General Business: the letters to the district and association was read and approved. T.M. Martin, Mod. W.V. Curtis, C.C.

The Baptist Church of Christ met at O.G.C. Dec. 5th 1868 all in peace. General Business: Went into Elections for? moderator and clerk resulting in the choice of S.A. Smith, Mod. And W. Tucker, C.C. [last line hard to read.]

Called for the peace and fellowship of the church. Brother McJunkins brought a charge againced Brother William Tucker which was rode over til nex meeting. General business: W.V. Curtis, Marthy Curtis, Robt Hand, and Sarah J. Reeve & S.C. Reeve cald for letters of dismision which was granted then by the church. James Hilton, Mod. Pro. William Tucker, C.C.

The Baptist Church of Christ met at O.G.C. Feb. 6th 1869 all in peace. Unfinist business said over James Hilton, Mod. Pro. W. Tucker, C.C.

The Baptist Church of Christ met at O.G.C. March 6th 1869. Visiting Brother invited to seats in counsel. Cald for unfinisht business the dificulty between Brothers McJunkins and Tucker was dismist by a vote of the church. S.A. Smith mod. Will Tucker, C.C.

The Baptist Church of Christ met at O.G.C. Saturday before the first Lord’s day in May 1869 all in peace. General Business: Sister Rebeca Curtis cald for letter of dismision which was granted. S.A. Smith, Mod. Will Tucker, C.C.

The Baptist Church of Christ met at O.G.C. on Saturday before the first Sabath in June 1869 all in peace. Adjorend till Sabath morning. 9? Oclock met at the water at which time Brother W. Cole was receved by experence of grace and baptised into full fellowship with the church. S.A. Smith, Mod. Will Tucker, C.C.

The Baptist Church of Christ met at O.G.C. Saturday before the first Sabath in August 1869 all in peace. General Business: the church went into the election of Delegates to the Dist meeting and the Association which resulted in the choice of W.P. Mullins, S. McCollum, and A.J. Cole to Dist also W.P. Mullins, W.R. Cole, and S. McCollum to the Association. S.A. Smith, Mod. William Tucker, C.C.

before the first Sabath in Sept, 1869 all in peace. General Business: Brother J.H. Curtis called for letters of admission which was granted. The church called Brother S.A. Smith as paster for the next year. S.A. Smith mod. Will Tucker CC.

The Baptist Church of Christ at O.G.C. met June 19th 1870 all in peace; Recived three two by letter and by experance of grace and baptism appointed a committy to visit Brother James Hilton to assertain the caus of his delinquincy S.A. Smith mod T.B. Files C.C.

The Baptist Church of Christ at O.G.C. met July 14th 1870. Preaching by S.A. Smith the church attended to the usual business of the church. S.A. Smith mod T.B. Files C.C.

The Baptist Church of Christ at O.G.C. met Aug. 17th 1870 Preaching by S.A. Smith the church attended to the usual business of the church. S.A. Smith mod. T.B. Files CC

The Baptist Church of Christ at O.G.C. met Saturday Aug 27th 1870 Preacing by James Hilton all in peace General Business Letters was read and recived? to the dist meeting and association also elected a pastor for the next year wich resulted in the choice of S.A. Smith as paster James Hilton mod pro T.B. Files C.C.

The Baptist Church of Christ at O.G.C. met November 12th 1870 cald for the peace and fellowship of the church Brother James Hilton came forward and made his acknowledgements of his fall which was excepted by the church Brother Hilton? caled for letters of dismision for himself and ____ which was granted L. Kitchens mod protm, W. Tucker C.C. protm

The Baptist Church of Christ at O.G.C. met Thursday, before the 3 Sabath in Dec 1870 accuution aganst Brother James Hilton by the Church A committy appointed to wait upon Brother Hilton and ____ him to next conference S.A. Smith mod W. Tucker C.C. protm

The Baptist Church of Christ at O.G.C. met January 12th 1871 the [word missing] was read and the case of Brother Hilton was past by till next conferace meeting Brother Johnson _____ cald for letter of dismision which was granted William Tucker mod pro A Anderson C.C. Pro

The Baptist Church of Christ at O.G.C. met Feb 16th 1871 invited visiting Brotheren to Seats with us Cald for refance and received Brother back into fellowship with the church Cald for the peace and fellowship at the church all in peace Brother Hilton cald for a letter of dismision which was granted W. Tucker mod pro T.B. Files C.C.

The Baptist Church of Christ at O.G.C. met Saturday before fift Sabbath in July 1871 all in peace General business: T.B. Files and James Daniel was ordained as Deacons by Sa Smith and James Hilton. The Church lisoned Brother W.R. Cole to preach. Sa Smith Mod T.B. Files C.C.

The Baptist Church of Christ met at O.G.C. Aug the 16th 1871 all in peace. received Brother Wiley Pearson by exp of grace and baptism also sister Louisa Coker by letter. then the letters to the district association was read and approved. the church went in to an election of a pastor for the insuing year which resulted in the chois of Elders S.A. Smith and James Hilton to assist. S.A. Smith mod. A.M. McCullar C.C.

The Baptist Church of Christ at O.G.C. met Sept the 14, 1871 all in peace. General Business. Brother Pearks? And wife called for letters of dismission which was granted. James Hilton mod. A.M. McCullar C.C.

The Baptist Church of Christ at O.G.C. met Oct the 12, 1871 all in peace. General business. Brother W.B. Bryant called for letters for himself and wife which was granted by the church. S.A. Smith moderator – A.M. McCullar C.C.

The Baptist Church of Christ at O.G.C. met Saturday before 4th Sabbath in October 1871 all in peace. Recved L.J. Hilton

by experience of grace and baptism. A charge against Brother Lafaytte Pearson by the church. Brother Stephen McCollum and McCullars was appointed as committy to write upon Brother Pearson and site him to next conference. Sa Smith mod. A.M. McCullars, C.C.

The Baptist Church of Christ at O.G.C. met Oct 24th 1872 all in peace the church attended to the usual business of the church. S.A. Smith mod. A McCullars C.C.

The Baptist Church of Christ at O.G.C. met Jan? 27th 1872 all in peace Received Brother N.N. McCullars and Sister Lurina? McCullars by letter also Sister Mary Hinsley and Mary Files Ge???? by experience grace ______, the church went in the election of delegates to the dist and association which resulted in the choice of Brotheren W. Tucker Alvin Hnderson W.M. Cole to Dist T.B. Files Wm Tucker Robert Bryant to the association adj till Sabath Morning Sabath morning preaching by James Hilton the opportunity for members was extended and received Sister Sarah H.J. McCullars M.J. McCullars and S.C?. Hilton by expiriance of grace James Hilton mod. A.M. McCullars C.C.

The Baptist Church of Christ at O.G.C. met March? 24, 1872 all in peace. General Business Letters to the dist and association read and approved the church went into an ellection of Moderator, which resulted in the choice of Elder S.A. Smith and James Hilton to assist ____ the church met at the water for the purpose of administering the ordinance of Baptism the opportunity was extended for members received [next line unreadable] ____ M.J. McCullars Sarah H.J. McCullars S.C?. Hilton Preaching at the church house by Brother L.M. Kitchens received _____ _____ by experience of grace and baptism & N??an Phillips by letter. S.A. Smith mod A.M. McCullars C.C.

The Baptist Church of Christ at O.G.C. met Oct 26th 1872 all in peace Genearl Business Brother Daniel cald for letters of dismision which was granted A presbattry was cald to ordain W.R. Cole to the full function of his ministrial dudies S.A. Smith and T.M. Martin presbyttry S.A. Smith mod James Hilton C.C. pro

The Baptist Church of Christ at O.G.C. April 26th 1873 all in peace recived Deborah Watson by letter S.A. Smith mod A.M. McCullars C.C.

The Baptist Church of Christ at O.G.C. met May 24th 1873 the church attended to the usual business of the church S.A. Smith mod A.M. McCullars C.C.

The Baptist Church of Christ at O.G.C. June 26th 1873 all in peace General Business The church went into an election of delegates to the dist and association Andrew McCullars A.M. McCullars and Robt Bryant to the dist T.B. Files Wm? ____ to the association adj till Sabath morning after servis Elizabeth Mary was received by letter S.A. Smith mod A.M. McCullars C.C.

The Baptist Church of Christ at O.G.C. met Aug 2?4th 1873 all in peace General Business the letter to the dist and association was read and approved the church went into election of pastor and clerk which resulted in the choice of Elders S.A. Smith mod W.R. Cole assistant W. Tucker Clerk S.A. Smith mod W. Tucker C.C.

The Baptist Church of Christ at O.G.C. met Saturday before the 4th Lords day in Nov 1873 all in peace General Brothers J.M?. Robinson Robt Bryant Anderson Bryant cald for letters of dismision which was granted S.A. Smith mod Wm Tucker C.C.

The Baptist Church of Christ at O.G.C. met Saturday before the 4th Sabath in Dec 1873 all in peace General Business Brother W.R. Cole cald for letter of dismision for himself and wife which was granted S.A. Smith mod and Wm. Tucker C.C.

The Baptist Church of Christ at O.G.C. met Saturday before the 4th Sabath in Feb 1874 all in peace General Business the church [rest of line unreadable] Brother W.R. Cole pastor Brother Wm? Cole and sister S.?A.? Cole cald for letters of dismission which was

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The Baptist Church of Christ at O.G.C. met Saurday before the 4th Sabath in April 1874 all in peace Received Bennefield by letter Sisters E.C. Adkins and Catharine Adkins cald for letters of dismision which was granted. W.R. Cole mod Wm Tucker C.C.

The Baptist Church of Christ at O.G.C. Saturday before 4th Sabath in May 1874 Brother Alvin Anderson came forward and made acknowledgement for his misdemeanior aganst the rules of the Church The Church forgive the ___ brother General Business Brothers W.N. Pearsona nd Winfield Hill Sister Lousia Coker Sarah Hill Mary EM Hill cald for letters of dismision which was granted Sabath morning 11 oclock preaching by W.R. Cole W.R. Cole mod Wm Tucker C.C.

The Baptist Church of Christ at O.G.C. met Saturday before the 4th Sabath in June 1874 all in peace General business Sister S.C. Hilton called for a letter of dismision which was granted W.R. Cole mod Wm Tucker C.C.

The Baptist Church of Christ met at O.G.C. Saturday before the 4th Sabbath in July 1874 all in peace inviting visiting Brothern to seat in council with us. Recd Brother W.F. Channell by an experance of grace and baptism General business Delegets Election the district and association Wm Tucker T.B. Files N.N. McCullars to the association N.N. McCullars T.B. Files and Wm Tucker to the district W.R. Cole mod. Wm Tucker C.C.

The Baptist Church of Christ met at O.G.C. Saturday before the 4th Sabbath August 1874. Called for the peace and fellowship of the church A charge brought against brother Wm Tucker and referce till next conference open the door of the church for recpt? of members with D.S. McCullars came fowrad and gained? by conference of grace and baptism General Buisness letters to the district and association was read and approved. W.R. Cole mod. Wm Tucker [C.C.].

The Baptist Church of Christ met at O.G.C. November the 21 1874 After preaching by Brother W.R. Cole the Church was calld to order in conference first called for the peace and fellowship of the church Brother [last line unreadable]

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Tucker was recived back in to the fellowship with the Church all in peace Extended an opportunityfor membership Sister N.E. Williams joined by experience of grace General business Brother A.F. Cole was elected clker then adjorned til Sabbath morning 9 o'clock met at the water, present to adjornment and Brother Thomas Bryant and Sister N.E. Williams was baptised and recived in to full fellowship with the Church after which the peapal retired to the church hous. After preaching open dor of the church brother John Boatler came forward & joined by experiance of Grace then adjorned W.R. Cole mod. A.F. Cole C.C.

The Baptist Church of Christ met at O.G.C. Jan. the 23, 1875. All in peace. General business Bro. Tucker an wife called for letters of dismission which was granted W.R. Cole mod. and A.F. Cole, C.C.

The Baptist Church of Christ met at O.G.C. Febru. 27, 1875 all in peace and came to discussion W.R. Cole mod. A.F. Cole, C.C.

The Baptist Church of Christ met at O.G.C. April the 24 1875 all in peace ___ adj the Sabbath morning 9 o'cloc met at the water Sabath morning present to adjornment. Brother John Botler was baptised and recived in full fellowship with the Church Preaching at the Church hous. then adjorment.

The Baptist Church of Christ met at O.G.C. May 22, 1875. Preaching by Elder L.B. Harbin all in peace then adjorned. W.R. Cole mod. A.F. Cole, C.C.

The Baptist Church of Christ met at O.G.C. June 26, 1875 all in peace. General business the rule of decorum was read. then adjorned W.R. Cole mod. A.F. Cole, C.C.

The Baptist Church of Christ met at O.G.C. July 24, 1875 all in peace. General business. Brother N.N. McCullars was elected deacon then elected delegates to district

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and association, T.B. Files, N.N. McCullars, A.F. Cole. Adj. W.R. Cole mod A.F. Cole, C.C.

The Baptist Church of Christ met at O.G.C. Aug. 21, 1875 all in peace. recived Brother Bengermon Bryant by experance of grace and baptism also Sister Mary Bennifield by letter. General business went in to an election of moderator and clerk which resulted in the chois of Bro. W.R. Cole mod. A.F. Cole C.C. then adjorned till Sabbath morning met according to adjornment recived Brother Bennifield. letter to district and association was read and approved. W.R. Cole mod. A.F. Cole Clerk

The Baptist Church of Christ met at O.G.C. Jan. 22, 1876 all in peace. General business: Brother John M. Cole and wife called for letters of dismission which was granted. W.R. Cole mod. A.F. Cole, C.C.

The Baptist Church of Christ met at O.G.C. March 25, 1876 on Sabbath. After Preachin Sister Rachel Blake joined by letter. W.R. Cole mod A.F. Cole, C.C.

The Baptist Church of Christ met at O.G.C. April 22nd 1876 all in peace. then adjorned. W.R. Cole mod. D.S. McCullars, C.C.

The Baptist Church of Christ met at O.G.C. Saturday before the 4th Sabbath May 1876 all in peace then adjorned. W.R. Cole Mod. D.S. McCullars, C.C.

The Baptist Church of Christ at O.G.C. met Saturday before the 4th Sabath in June 1876 Preaching by W.R. Cole all in peace W.R. Cole mod D.S. McCullars C.C.

The Baptist Church of Christ at O.G.C. met Saturday before the 4th Sabath in Aug. 1876 all in peace. General Business the church went into an election for pastor and clerk also Delegates to District which resulted in the choice of Brother W.R. Cole Moderator D.S. McCullars Clerk N.N. McCullars D.S. McCullars and Thomas Bryant to the District. W.R. Cole mod D.S. McCullars C.C.

The Baptist Church of Christ at O.G.C. met Saturday before the 4th Sabath in Sept 1876 all in peace W.R. Cole mod. D.S. McCullars C.C.

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The Baptist Church of Christ at O.G.C. met in conferance the 4th Sabath in Febuary 1877 all in peace. General business: Brother A. F. Cole cald for letter of dismission which was granted W.R. Cole mod. D.S. McCullars C.C.

The Baptist Church of Christ at O.G.C. met in conferance the 4th Saturday in May 1877 all in peace. General Business Brothers Thomas Bryant and wife Marthy Bryant and Anderson Bryant which was granted. D.W. Bridgeman mod D.S. McCullars C.C.

The Baptist Church of Christ at O.G.C. met July 22? 1877 all in peace D.W. Bridgeman mod D.S. McCullars, C.C.

The Baptist Church of Christ at O.G.C. met Saturday before the 4th Sabath in Aug. 1877 all in peace General Business a letter to the district meeting was read and approved. D.W. Bridgeman mod. D.S. McCullars C.C.

The Baptist Church of Christ at O.G.C. met Saturday before the 4th Sabath in April 1878 all in peace then adj W.P. Smith mod D.S. McCullars C.C.

The Baptist Church of Christ at O.G.C. met Saturday before the 4th Sabath in May 1878 all in peace W.P. Smith mod D.S. McCullars C.C.

The Baptist Church of Christ at O.G.C. met Saturday before the 4th Sabath in July 1878 the oppertunity was extended for members Brother F.M. Posey and Sister Emily Posey was received by letter General Business Brothers N.N. McCullars John Botele D.S. McCullars to the district then adj. W.P. Smith, mod D.S. McCullars C.C.

The Baptist Church of Christ at O.G.C. met Saturday before the 4th Sabath in Aug 1878 all peace General Business the church went into an election for pastor and clerk which resulted in the choice of Elder W.P. Smith Mod D.S. McCullars C.C.

The Baptist Church of Christ at O.G.C. met Satruday before the 4th Sabath in Oct 1878 all in peace received Brother Thomas F. Johnson and Noah A. McCullars by experience of grace and baptism W.P. Smith mod D.S. McCullars C.C.

The Baptist Church of Christ at O.G.C. met Saturday before the 4th Sabath in Nove 1878 all in peace received N.?A.? McCullars? by experiance of grace and paptism ?.C. Cole ins? mod protm D.S. McCullars C.C.

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The Baptist Church of Christ at O.G.C. met Saturday before the 4th Sabath in January 1879. Called for the peace and fellowship of the church called for the report of the committy that was sent to see Sister Mary Hinsley and Onabell Lane the committy discharged and the report recived and the church with drew the fellowship for Sister Mary Hinsley and Onabell Lane for joining the Methodist Church. all in peace. General business. Appointed a committy to visit Brother Ussery to assertain the caus of his delinquincy of not attending conference meeting then came to adjornment. W.P. Smith Mod. D.S. McCullars C.C.

The Baptist Church of Christ at O.G.C. met in conference Saturday before the 4th Sabbath in July 1879. all in peace. Gen. business: Appointed brothers D.S. McCullars N.N. McCullars and F.F. Johnson as delegates to the district meeting then adjorned W.P. Smith Mod. D.S. McCullars C.C.

The Baptist Church of Christ at O.G.C. met in conference Saturday before the 3rd Sabbath in August 1879 Call for the peace and fellowship of the church all in peace. General business: Called for the report of the committy that was sent to see Bro. Ussery, discharged the committy and the church recived Brother Ussery's excuse for non attindance. A.?B. Boatler D.S. McCullars and N.N. McCullars appointed as delegates to the association then adj. W.P. Smith Mod. D.S. McCullars, C.C.

The Baptist Church of Christ at O.G.C. met Saturday before the 3rd Sabbath in September 1879 all in peace ___ the church was open. Brother S.P. Faught came forward and joined by experence of Grace. General business. A letter to the association was read and approved adj. till Sabbath morning 9 o clock met at the water present to adjornment and Brother S.P. Faught was baptised by Elder W.P. Smith and recived in to full fellowship with the church then returned to the hous Preaching by Elder W.P. Smith then adjornmet. W.P. Smith Mod D.S. McCullars C.C.

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The Baptist Church of Christ at O.G.C. met in conference Saturday before the 3rd Sabbath in October 1879. Invited visiting Brotring to seats and counsil with us Called for the peace and fellowship of the church a charge was brought gainst brother F.M. Posey and Sister Emily Posey for Seprating and a committy was appointed to visit them. then open the door of the church for the receptions of members. brother G.W. Hilton and Sister Cathrine Hilton came forward and joined by experience of grace. then adj till Sabbath morning 9 oclock met at the water present to adjornment. brother G.W. Hilton and Sister Hilton was baptised by Elder W.P Smith at the same protracted meeting recived Brother's and Sister's Thomas Wilson and Frances Wilson Cosby Williams, W.E. Williams and anfalin? Williams by experience of grace and baptism. in to full fellow ship with the church then came to adjornment W.P. Smith Mod D.S. McCullars C.C.

The Baptist Church of Christ met at O.G.C. the 3rd Sabbath in January 1880. Called to order in conference. Brother J.B. Boatler call for a letter of dismission which was granted. W.P. Smith Mod. D.S. McCullars C.C.

O.G.C. met Feb. the 14 1880. Sabbath Church in conferance. open the door of the church for the reception of members Brother Daley? H. Williams and Sister Adline Williams joined by letter and recived in to full fellow ship with us. then adjorned. W.P. Smith mod. D.S. McCullars C.C.

The Baptist Church of Christ met at O.G.C. Saturday March teh 27 1880. Invited visiting brothern to seat with us called for the peace and fellow ship of the church. Brother F.F. Johnson made acknowlegements to the church of his rouge and wanted the church to forgive him and pray for him [and?] he mite live rite. the church forgive [Brother F.F.?] Johnson. A charge was brought against Sister George. Am? to bless for _______

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Called for the peace and fellowship of the church. Brother Thomas Wilson acknolledg to his delinquence in not attending conference. the church forgive brother Wilson for not attending conference. Open correspondents with Bethlehem and Houston Churches. A committy was appointed to vis Sister Sarah Simpson for her misconduct Read rules of decorum then adj. W.P Smith Mod D.S. McCullars C.C.

The Baptist Church of Christ met at O.G.C. Satruday before the first Sabbath in July 1881. After preaching by brother Elder W.P. Smith the church was called to order in conference. Invited visiting Brother to seats in council with us. Called for reference. Called for the report of the committy that was sent to see Sister Sarah Simpson. the report [was?] recived and the committy discharged and upon the acknolledg of the Sister she was retained to church Generl Business: Sister Mary Jane McCullars called for a letter of dismission which was granted. W.P. Smith mod D.S. McCullars C.C.

The Baptist Church of Christ met a O.G.C. after Preaching by Elder James hilton the church was called to order in conference. Called for the peace and fellowship of the Church. all in pease. recived corespondent from beatheleham Church. Genearl business. Sister [Susan?] Peaters called for a letter of dismission which was granted. then went in to an election moderator and clerk. also delegats to district and association W.P. Smith Moderator, G.W. Hilton Church as Clerk, Thomas Wilson S.P. Faught and Cosby Williams delegates to the district meeting. Brothers Jaley Williams, N.N. McCullars, and G.W. Hilton as delegates to the association then adjornment. Sabbath morning 11. o clock. James Hilton mod Protem. D.S. McCullars C.C. met Sabbath morning Present to adjornment after preaching by Elder James Hilton open the door of the church for the reception of members brother ?.G. Lovelady joined by letter of recommendation. The brother was recived in to full fellow ship ____ _______. recived Sister Sarah Faught by experience of

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The Baptist Church of Christ met at O.G.C. in conference Saturday before the first Sabbath in Sept 1881 all in peas. Called for reference Letters to the District was read and approved. General business. Appointed correspondent messenger to visit Bethleham C.C. Churches for 2 months: then adjorned till Sabbath morning 8.o.clock met Sabbath morning present to adj at the water Sister Sarah Faught was baptised by Brother Elder W.P. Smith and recived in to full fellow ship with the Church. then came to adjorn ment W.P. Smith mod. G.W. Hilton C.C.

The Baptist Church of Christ met at O.G.C. Saturday before the first Sabbath in November 1881 after preaching by Elder W.P. Smith the Church was called to order in conference all in peace no business on hand. Adjorned till Sabbath morn 11 o clock. met Sabbath morning present to adjornment after preaching by Brothers Elders A.F. Cole and W.P. Smith extended and opportunity for member ship. Sister Lodusca Ann Lovelady joined by letter of recommendation and was recived into full fellowship with the church then adjorned. W.P. Smith mod. G.W. Hilton C.C.

The Baptist Church of Christ met at O.G.C. Saturday before the first Sabbath in December 1881. After preaching by Elder W.P. Smith the church was called by order in conference. 1st called for the pease and fellow ship of the church. A charge was brought against Brother Thomas Wilson for fighting. A comitty was appointed to visit Bro. Wilson. then adj. till Sabbath morning 11 oclock Preaching by Elder W.R. Smith then adjorned W.P. Smith mod. G.W. Hilton C.C.

The Baptist Church of Christ met at O.G.C. Saturday before the first Sabbath in March 1882. After preaching by Brother James Hilton the Church was called to order in conference all in peace. Referance called for the report of the committy the report was recived and the committy discharged. the church forgive brother Wilson for his ____.

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then adjorned till Sabbath morning 11 o clock. Preaching by Elder James Hilton then adjorned. James Hilton mod pro. G.W. Hilton C.C.

The Baptist Church of Christ met at O.G.C. Saturday before the first Sabbath in April 1882 after preaching by Brother Eld W.B. Smith the church was called to order in conference. all in peace no business on hand. Adj. till Sabbath morning 11 o clock preaching by Eld W.P. Smith then adjorned. W.P. Smith Mod. G.W. Hilton C.C.

The Baptist Church of Christ met at O.G.C. Saturday before the first Sabbath in May 1882 all in peace after preaching by Elder W.P. Smith the Church was called to order in conference. no business in hand adj till Sabbath morning 11 o clock Preaching by Elder W.P. Smith then adj. W.P. Smith mod. G.W. Hilton C.C.

The Baptist Church of Christ met at O.G.C. Saturday before the first Sabbath in July 1882. after preaching by Brother W.P. Smith the church was called to order in conference all in peace. An opportunity was offered for membership. Brother Stancil Cooper was recived by experiance and the church extended the right hand of fellowship. Genarl business. the church sends correspondent messingers to visit Bethleham Church. the rules Decorum was read then adjorned till sabbath morning 11 o clock. met present to adjornment preaching by Brother's James Hilton. W.P. Smith then came to adjornment W.P. Smith Mod. G.W. Hilton C.C.

The Baptist Church of Christ met at O.G.C. Saturday before the first Sabbath in Sept. 1882. After preaching by Brother Elder W.P. Smith the church was called to order in conference invited visiting Brothern to seats an council with us. all in peace. Extended an opportunity for member ship Sister Catharine Cooper came forward and joined by experance of grace. Genarl Business. The Church then went into an election of Pastor and Clerk which resulted in the chois of Brother W.P. Smith mod James Hilton assistant G.W. Hilton Clerk. Also elected delegates to dist and association ____

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then adjorned till Sabbath morning 10 o clock met Sabbath morning at the water present to adjornment and Brother Stancil Cooper and Sister Catharine Cooper was baptised by Brother Elder W.P. Smith and recived into full fellow ship with the church. preaching at 11 o clock at the church hous recived Brother C.C. Cooper and Sister Parile Cooper as by letter in to full fellowship with the Church. After 20 minnuts of intermission the church assembled again and partook of Bread and Wine in commemoration of the death of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ then washed each other's feet. then adjorned. W.P. Smith Modr. G.W. Hilton, C.C.

The Baptist Church of Christ at O.G.C. met in conference Saturday before the first Sabath in October 1882. the modrator being absent Brother S.C. Cooper was appointed by the church to act as modrator [protem] For the present conference all in peace. Extended an opportunity for membership Sister Sarah A.M. McCullars joined by experience of grace and the right hand of Christian fellowship was extended to her then came to adjornment S.C. Cooper Modr Protem. G.W. Hilton, C.C.

The Baptist Church of Christ met at O.G.C. Saturday before the first Sabbath in November 1882 after preaching by Elder Brothers W.P. Smith & James Hilton the church was called to order in conference. 1st called for the peace and fellow ship of the church Brother C.C. Cooper made acknolledgments of immoral conduct and asked the church to forgive him which was done. Second extended and opportunity for member ship Sister Rachel L.M. Hilton joined by experiance of grace into the Christian fellow ship of the Church. Genarl Buisiness the church proceeded to elect a deacon which resulted in the chois of Brother G.W. Hilton then adjorned till night: met present to adjornment at Brother N.N. McCullars hous after preaching by Elder James Hilton extended the opportunity for membershpi recived Brother Rancy McCullars came forward and gained by exper. of grace ____ to

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the Christian fellow of the Church. Then proceeded to ordan Brother G.W. Hilton to his deacon ship which was done by Bros. Elder's James Hilton and W.P. Smith then adjorned till Sabbath morning 9 o clock. met Sabbath morning at the water present to adjornment and Brother Rancy McCullars and Sarah A.M. McCullars Rachel L.U?. Hilton was baptised by Eldr Brother W.P. Smith and recived in to full fellow ship with the church. Preaching at the church hous at 11 o clock by Elders James Hilton & W.P. Smith then adjornment. W.P. Smith Modr. G.W. Hilton, C.C.

The Baptist Church of Christ met at O.G.C. Saturday before the first Sabbath in March 1883. After preaching by Elder Brother W.P. Smith Church called to order in conference all in peace. no buisness on hand. Came to adjornment. W.P. Smith moderator G.W. Hilton, C.C.

The Baptist Church of Christ met at O.G.C. Saturday before the first Sabbath in April 1883. After preaching by Brother James Hilton the church was called to order in conference all in peace. Extended an opportunity for member ship. Elder Brother James Hilton & Sister M.M. Hilton Hilton his wife joined by letter then adjorned till Sabath morning 11.o.clock. After preaching by Brother James Hilton extended and opportunity for membership. Brother A.H. Smith (Deacon) and his wife L.J. Smith came forward and joined by letter then adjorned James Hilton mod Pro. G.W. Hilton C.C.

The Baptist Church of Christ met at O.G.C. in conference Saturday before the first Sabbath in May 1883 in peace. no buisness on hand. Came to dismission. S.C. Cooper Moderator Protem G.W. Hilton C.C.

The Baptist Church of Christ met at O.G.C. Saturday before the first Sabbath in June 1883. After preaching the church was called to order in conference all in peace. Genarl Business. Brother James Hilton called for a letter of dismission which was granted. adj. till 11 oclock Sabbat morning. PReaching by Eld. W.P. Smith recived Brothers R.A.? Atkins and Sister S.C. Atkins his wife by leter ____ W.R. Smith Modr. G.W. Hilton C.C.

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The Baptist Church of Christ met at O.G.C. Saturday before the first Sabbath in Aug. 1883. After preaching by Brother S.C. Cooper called the church to order in conference all in peace. Genarl Business. the church went in to an election of Modrator & Clerk which resulted in the choice of Elder Brother W.P. Smith Modrator A.H. Smith C.C. Also elected delegates to the district meeting resulted as follows. G.W. Hilton S.C. Cooper and H?.S. McCullars then adjorned S.C. Cooper Mod. Pro. G.W. Hilton C.C.

The Baptist Church of Christ met at O.G.C. Saturday before the first Sabbath in Sept 1883. After preaching the church was called to order in conference all in peace. Genarl Business. the letter to the dist was read and approved. then elected delegates to the association as follows Cosby Williams H.S. McCullars and S.P. Faught then adjorned till Sabbath morning 10 o clock. met present to adjornment after preaching by Brother Elder W.P. Smith. the church partook of bread and wine in commemoration of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. then washed each other's feet. then adjorned. W.P. Smith modr. A.H. Smith, C.C.

The Baptist Church of Christ met at O.G.C. Saturday before the first Sabbath in October 1883. After preaching by Brother Elder S.A. Smith the Church was called to order in conference all in peace. Genarl Buisness: the letter to the association was read and approved then adj till Sabbath morning. Preaching by Elder Brothers W.P. Smith and S.A. Smith extended and opportunity for member ship Sister Alsey Bennifield came forward and joined by letter then adjorned. W.P. Smith mod. A. Smith C.C.

The Baptist Church of Christ met at O.G.C. on Saturday before the Secon Sabbath in Apr. 1884 After preaching by Elder Brother W.P. Smith the church was called to order in conference called for the peace and fellow ship of the church. Brother N.N. McCullars

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chrges himself with fighting & swearing with Brother C.C. Cooper and asked the church to forgive him and his request was granted. then the church braught a charge a gainst Brother C.C. Cooper for fighting and swearing and appointed a committy to visit Bro. Cooper. Brothers G.W. J.H. Williams, & S.P. Faught as the committy. Genarl Buisness. Brother S.C. Cooper and Sister Catharine Cooper his wife and G.W. Hilton and Catherine Hilton his wife and Cosby Williams all called for a letter of dismission which was granted. then adjorned till Sabbath morning 11.o.clock. Preaching by Elder Brother W.P. Smith then adjorned. W.P. Smith mod. A.H. Smith C.C.

The Baptist Church of Christ met at O.G.C. on Saturday before the second Sabbath in August 1884 after servis by Elder Brother James Hilton the church was called to order in conferince all in peace. Recived Elder James Hilton by letter Genarl Buisness. then went in to an election of Paster and Clerk for the enxt assocional year which resulted in the chois of Elder W.R. Cole as paster and A.F. Cole assistant and A.J. McCullars Church as? Clerk. also elected delegates to the district and association then adjorned till Sabbath morning 11.o.clock. Preaching by Brother James Hilton modr Pro. A.H. Smith C.C.

The Baptis Church of Christ met at O.G.C. on Saturday before the second Sabbat in Sept 1884. after preaching by Brother James Hilton the church was called to order in conferince. 1st called for the peace and fellow ship of the church. Brother C.C. Cooper came forward and mad acknolledge for his fighting and swearing with Brother N.N. McCullars and the church forgive Brother Cooper. Genarl buisness. Sisters Mary Reevs and Rachel Blake called for letter of dismission which was granted then came to adjornment. James Hilton modr. Pro. A.J. McCullars C.C.

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The Baptist Church of Christ met at O.G.C. Saturday before the 4th Sabbath in Oct. 1884. After preaching by J.J. Randolph the church was called to order in conferience. all in peace Genarl Buisness. Brother James Hilton, Sister M.M. Hilton, Brother B.L. Atkins and Sister S.C. Atkins, Bro. A.H. Smith and Sister L.J. Smith and Sister Alcy Bennifield all called for letters of dismission which was granted. then adjorned. A.F. Cole Moderator A.J. McCullars C.C.

The Baptist Church of Christ met at O.G.C. on Saturday before the 4th Sabbath in April 1885 all in peace. no buisness on hand adjorned till Sabbath morning 11.o.clock preaching by Elder Brother W.R. Cole then adjorned W.R. Cole Mod. A.J. McCullars C.C.

The Baptist Church of Christ met at O.G.C. on Saturday before the 4th Sabbath in May 1885. After preaching by Elder Brother W.R. Cole the Church was called to order in conference no buisness on hand. Adjorned till Sabbath morning 11.o.clock. Preaching by W.R. Cole then came to adjornment. W.R. Cole mod. A.J. McCullars C.C.

The Baptist Church of Christ met at O.G.C. on Saturday before the 4th Sabbath in Aug. 1885 After preaching by Elder Brother James Hilton, the church was called to order in conference. all in peace. Extended and opportunity for member ship Sister Rutha R.L. McCullars joined by letter in to full fellow ship of the church Genarl Buisness: then elected delegates district and association: then adjorned till Sabbath morning 11.o.clock. Met present to adjornment Preaching by J.J. Randolph [& W.R. Cole?]. W.R. Cole then called the church in to conferince Genarl Buisness. the church went into an election of Paster and Clerk resulted as follows W.R. Cole modr. A.F. Cole Assistant. J.G. Lovelady Clerk. then adjorned W.R. Cole Modr. A.J. McCullars C.C.

The Baptist Church of Christ met at O.G.C. on Saturday before the 4th Sabbath in September 1885 after preaching by Elder Brother W.R. Cole the church

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was called to order in conference all in peace. Genarl Buisness. the letters to the district and association was read and approved then the rules of decorum was read and alterd then adjorned W.R. Cole modr. A.J. McCullars C.C.

The Baptist Church of Christ met at O.G.C. on Saturday before the 4th Sabbath in October 1885. After preaching by Elder Brother W.R. Cole the church was called to order in conference; no Buisness on hand. Came to dismission W.R. Cole Modrater J.G. Lovelady C.C.

The Baptist Church of Christ met at O.G.C. on Saturday befor the 4th Sabbath in April 1886. after preaching by Elder Brother A.F. Cole the church was called to order in conference. 1st called for the reading of the minnet 2. Called for the peace and fellow ship of the church. A charge was brought against Brother C.C. Cooper for drinking liquer and abusing his family and Brothers J.H. Williams J.G. Lovelady and D.S. McCullars was appointed as a committy to visit Brother Cooper: Extended and opportunity for member ship recived non then came to adjornment A.F. Cole Modra J.G. Lovelady C.C.

The Baptist Church of Christ met at O.G.C. on Saturday before the 4th Sabbth in May 1886. after preaching by Elder Brother A.F. Cole the church was called to order in conference. 1st invited visiting Brotherin to seats with us. 2nd called for the peace and fellowship of the church on the report of the committy that was sent to see Brother C.C. Cooper was recived and discharged the committy. the church laid over the case against Brother Cooper till next conference day? Extended an opportunity for member ship recived Brother Marion Williams by experience of grace in to the Christian fellow ship of the church. then adjorned till Sabbath morning. 9.o.clock met at the water present to adj. Brother Marion Williams was baptised by Elder Brother A.F. Cole and recived into full fellow ship with the church. Preaching at the church hous at 11.o.clock by A.F. Cole mod. S.C. Cooper ___ Adjornd. A.F. Cole Modrator J.G. Lovelady C.C.

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The Baptist Church of Christ met at O.G.C. on Saturday before the 4th Sabbath in June 1886. After preaching by A.F. Cole the church was called to order in conference. 1st invited visiting Brothern to Seats with us. 2. Called for the peace and fellow ship of the church. The charge against Brother C.C. Cooper was taken up and the church withdrew fellowship from Brother Cooper. Genarl Buisness non then came do adjornment. A.F. Cole Modrator J.J.G. Lovelady C.C.

The Baptist Church of Christ met at O.G.C. on Saturday before the 4th Sabbath in July 1886. After preaching by Elder P.H. Newman the Church was called to order in conference. 1st Called for the peace and fellow ship of the church all in peace. Genarl Buisness. then appointed delegates to the district consisting of Brother's N.N. McCullars S.P. Faught and W.E. Williams then adjorned. Preaching at night at the church by Brother's A.F. Cole and S.C. Cooper at 11.oclock on Sabbath PReaching by Elder P.H. Newman at night preaching by P.H. Newman then extended and opportunity for member ship. Sister Mary J. McCullars Brother N.A. Humphres and Sister N.J. Humphres came forward and joined by letter and was recived in to full fellowship with the church. then came to adjorn ment A.F. Cole Modr. J.G. Lovelady C.C.

The Baptist Church of Christ met at O.G.C. on Saturday befor the 4th Sabbath in August 1886. after preaching by Elder Brother A.F. Cole the church was called to order in conference. 1st invited visiting brothern to seats with us. 2. Called for the peace and fellow ship all in peace. Genarl Buisness: the church went in to an election of Paster and Clerk and also delegates to the association which resulted in the chois of Elder A.F. Cole modr W.E. Williams Church as Clerk and A.J. McCullars N.An. McCullars and N.A. Humphis to the association then adjorned till Sabbath morning 11.o clock. Preaching by Elder Brother A.F. Cole then the church was called to order in a specil conference.

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Genarl Buisness. A letter to the association was read and approved by the church then adjorned A.F. Cole Modr. J.G. Lovelady C.C.

The Baptist Church of Christ met at O.G.C. on Saturday before the 4th Sabbath in October 1886 all in peace. no buisness on hand came to dismission J.G. Lovelady modr. Protem W.E. Williams C.C.

The Baptist Church of Christ met at O.G.C. on Saturday before the 4th Sabbath in May 1887 after preaching by Eld Brother S.C. Cooper the church was called to order in conferince. the paster and clerk being abesent Eldr S.C. Cooper was called as modr Protem J.G. Lovelady Clerk Protem. All in peace. Geanarl Buisness Brother's and Sister's D.S. McCullars Ely McCullars his wife and N.A. Humphris N.J. Humphris his wife and S.P. Faught and Pearle Cooper all called for letters of dismission which was granted then came to adjornment. S.C. Cooper modr Pro. J.G. Lovelady C.C. Protem.

The Baptist Church of Christ met at O.G.C. on Saturday before the 4th Sabbath in June. After preaching by Eldr Brother S.C. Cooper the church was called to order in conference all in peace. thare being no buisness on hand came to adjornment A.F. Cole Modr W.E. Williams C.C.

The Baptist Church of Christ met at O.G.C. on Saturday before the 5th Sabbath in July 1887. After preaching by Elder Brother W.P. Smith the church was called to order in conference all in peace. Genarl Buisness. the church went into an election for Paster and Clerk which resulted in the chois of W.P. Smith Modr. W.E. Williams C.C. also elected delegates to the district. Brother Thomas Wilson and Sister Francis Wilson his wife called for a letter of dismission which was granted. adj. till sabbath 11 oclock. Preaching by Elder P.H. Newman. W.P. Smith Mod W.E. Williams C.C.

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The Baptist Church of Christ met at O.G.C. on Sabbath morning 11.o.clock in Conference for the purpose of electing moderator which resulted in the chois of Elder Brother S.C. Cooper then adjorned J.G. Lovelady Modr Pro A.J. McCullars C.C. Protem

The Baptist Church of Christ met at O.G.C. on Saturday before the 4th Sabbath in Aug. 1887 the Moderator being absent Brother J.G. Lovelady was called to act as Modr. Pro for the Brs sent. conference all in peace Genarl Business the letter to the district was read and approved then came to adjornment then elected delegates to the association. J.G. Lovelady Modr Pro W.E. Williams [C.C.].

The Baptist Church of Christ met at O.G.C. Saturday before the 4th Sabbath in Sept. 1887 in conference all in peace. letter to the assoication was read and approved. N.N. McCullars Mod Pro. W.E. Williams C.C.

The Baptist Church of Christ met at O.G.C. in conference on Saturday befor the 4th Sabbath in November 1887. all in peace. J.G. Lovelady Modrator Prot. W.E. Williams C.C.

The Baptist Church of Christ met at O.G.C. on Saturday befor the 1st Sabbath in May 1888. After preaching by Elder A. Brown the church was called to order in conference, all in peace. No buisness on hand. came to adjornment till Sabbath morning 11.o clock. Met present to adjornment. Preaching by Elders Brother A. Brown and W.P. Smith then came to adjorn. W.P. Smith Modrator W.E. Williams C.C.

The Baptist Church of Christ met at O.G.C. in conference on Saturday before the first Sabbath in June 1888. all in peace no buisness on hand came to adj. J.G. Lovelady Modr. Prot. W.E. Williams C.C.

The Baptist Church of Christ met at O.G.C. on Saturday before the 4th Sabbath in June 1888. After preaching by Elder Brother S.C. Cooper the church was called to order in conference 1st called for the

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peace and fellow ship of hte church a charge was brought against sister Adline York for joining the Methodist or departing from the faith and the church withdrew the fellow ship from Sister Adlin York. no further buisness. then came to adjornment S.C. Cooper Modr. W.E. Williams C.C.

The Baptist Church of Christ met at O.G.C. on Saturday before the 4th Sabbath in July 1888 After preaching by A.F. Cole the church was called to order in conference. 1st invited visiting Brothern to seats in council with us 2nd called for the peace and fellow ship of the church all in peace. 3rd open the door for the reception of members. Sister Fanny Pope came forward and was recived into the Christian fellow ship of the Church. Genarl Buisness the church agreed to have a Tresury. then appointed delegates to the district and association then adjorned till Sabbath morning. 9.o.clock. met present to adjorn. at the water. Sister Fanney Pope was baptised by Elder S.C. Cooper and recived in to full fellow ship with the church. now returned to the hous preaching at 11.o.clock by Elder Brother T.M. Martin and A.F. Cole then adj. S.C. Cooper Modr. W.E. Williams C.C.

The Baptist Church of Christ met at O.G.C. on Saturday before the 4th Sabbath in August 1888. After preaching by Elder Brother S.C. Cooper the church was called to order in conference. all in peace. Genarl Buisness the church went in to an election of Modr and Clerk which resulted in the chois of Eldr S.C. Cooper Modr. W.E. Williams a Churchs Clerk. the letter to the district was read and approved. then adjorned till Sabbath morning 11.oclock met present to adjornment preaching by Elder Brother S.C. Cooper. also preaching at night and the door of the church being open restored Brother C.C. Cooper to full fellow ship with the church. Then came to adjornment. S.C. Cooper Moderator W.E. Williams C.C.

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The Baptist Church of Christ met at Oak Grove with delegats composing the second the district of the Clear Creek Baptist Association met according to adjornment Saturday before the second Sabbath in September 1888. the intoductry was delivered by Elder W. Daily then the buisness that blong to the district was attended to Every thing was ended harmonously. preaching Sabbath morning 11 o.clock by Elder James Hilton Preaching at night by Elder James Hilton extended and opportunity for member ship. Restored Brother Thomas Johnson to full fellow ship with the Church & then came to dismission S.C. Cooper Modr W.E. Williams C.C.

The Baptist Church of Christ met at O.G.C. on Saturday before the 4th Sabbath in Sept 1888. After preaching by Elder R.M. Atkins the church was called to order in conference. all in peace. Genarl Buisness. the letter to the association was read and approved then adjojrned till Sabbath morning 11 oclock preaching by Elder R.M. Atkins then adjor R.M. Atkins Modr Prot W.E. Williams C.C.

The Baptist Church of Christ met at O.G.C. on Saturday before the 4th Sabbath in Oct. 1888 after preaching by Elder Brother S.C. Cooper the church was called to order in conference all in peace. Genarl Buisness. The Tresury reports $1.45 cts on hand and by order of the church the Tresurer $1.10 cts out for minnets and associational purposes. then adjorned till Sabbath morning 11 oclock. Preaching by Eldr S.C. Cooper. then adjorned S.C. Cooper modr W.E. Williams C.C.

The Baptist Church of Christ met at O.G.C. on Saturday before the 4th Sabbath in Nov 1888 after preaching by Elder S.C. Cooper the church was called to order in conference all in peace. Genarl Buisness. Treasury Report $.95 cts on hand then adjorned S.C. Cooper Modr. W.E. Williams C.C.

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The Baptist Church of Christ met at O.G.C. on Saturday before the 4th Sabbath in Dece. 1888. After preaching by Elders Brothers James Hilton S.C. Cooper the church was called to order in conference all in peace Genarl Buisness. Called for Tresury's report. $1.40 cts on hand and by order of the church the tresurer paid $1.00 Dollar to the Paster. then adjorned till Sabbath morning 11 o clock. Preaching by Brothers James Hilton and S.C. Cooper. C.C. Cooper dis by letter then adjorned S.C. Cooper Modr. W.E. Williams C.C.

The Baptist Church of Christ met at O.G.C. on Saturday before the 4th Sabbath in March 1887 after preaching by Eldr Brother S.C. Cooper the church was call to order in conference all in peace. Genarl Buisness. Called for tresurys report Tresury's report $1.00 Doller on hand and by order of the church the Tresurer paid to the paster $1.00 then adjorned till Sabbath morning 11 o clock Preaching by Eldr Brother S.C. Cooper then adjorned S.C. Cooper Modr. W.E. Williams C.C.

The Baptist Church of Christ met at O.G.C. on Saturday before the 4th Sabbath in April 1889 after preaching by Eldr. S.C. Cooper the church was called to order in conference. All in peace. Genarl Buisness. Tresury Reports $1.00 on hand. And the church orthorises the Tresurer to buy a church book. Correspondent messengers appointed to visit Corinth Bethlehem and Union Hill Churches then adjorned till Sabbath morning 11. o clock. Preaching by Elder Brother S.C. Cooper then came to adjornment S.C. Cooper Modr. W.E. Williams C.C.

The Baptist Church of Christ met at O.G.C. on Saturday before the 4th Sabbath in May 1889. After preaching by Elder Brother S.C. Cooper the Church was called to order in conference. all in peace. invited visiting brothern to seats with us Genarl Buisness. Called for tresury's report report $1.60 cts on hand. then adjorned till Sabbath morning 11. o clock. Preaching by Elder S.C. Cooper then adj. S.C. Cooper Modr W.E. Williams C.C.

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The Baptist Church of Christ met at O.G.C. on Saturday before the 4th Sabbath in June 1889 after preaching by Elder Brother S.C. Cooper the church was called to order in conference all in peace Genarl Buisness. Called for Tresury report. The Tresury reports $2.15 cts on hand and by order of the church the Tresury paid to our Paster $1.00. Brother J.G. Lovelady states to the church that he felt that there was a work for him to do and wanted the church to Ab_vite? him to exercis his feelings in any way that God called him. his request was granted then adjorned till Sabbath morning 11 o'clock. After preaching by Eldr S.C. Cooper the church pertook of bread and wine in commemeation of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and then washed each others feet then came to adjornment. S.C. Cooper Modr. W.E. Williams C.C.

The Baptist Church of Christ met at O.G.C. on Saturday before the 4th Sabbath in July 1889. After preaching by by Brother J.G. Lovelady the church was called to order in conference all in peace. invited visiting Brothern to seat in council with us. Genarl Buisness the church went into an election of delegates to the district called for Tresury Report $1.90 cs on hand. then adjorned till Sabbath morning 11.o.clock Preaching by Brother J.G. Lovelady then adj. J.G. Lovelady Modr Prot. W.E. Williams C.C.

The Baptist Church of Christ met at O.G.C. on Saturday before the 4th Sabbath in August 1889 after preach[ing] by Eldr S.C. Cooper the churc[h] was called to order in conference 1st invited visiting brethren to seats with us. 2nd call in peace 3. Genarl Buisness the church went in to an election of Modrator and Clerk and also delegates to the association. Eldr S.C. Cooper modr W.E. Williams Churchs Clerk N.N. McCullars W.E. Williams and N.A. McCullars to the association Tresury report $2.00 on hand. adjorned till Sabbath 11.o.clock. Preaching by Elder S.C. Cooper then adj. S.C. Cooper Modr. W.E. Williams C.C.

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The Baptist Church of Christ met at O.G.C. on Saturday before the 4th Sabbath in September 1889 after preaching by Eldr S.C. Cooper the church was called to order in conference 1st invited visiting brethern to seats with us. Called for the peace and fellow ship of the church. all in peace. Genarl Buisness. The letter to the association was read and approved Tresury Report $2.00 on hand and the church ortherises the tresurer to pay $1.50 cts for associational perposes then adjorned till Sabbath morning 11.o.clock. Preaching by Elder Brothers S.C. Cooper and J.G. Lovelady then adjorned S.C. Cooper Modrator W.E. Williams C.C.

The Baptist Church of Christ met at O.G.C. on Saturday before the 4th Sabbath in November 1889. After preaching by Elder Brother S.C. Cooper the church was called to order in conference all in peace. Genarl Buisness. The Tresury report $1.80 cts on hand and the church orthorise the Tresurer to buy a church book. then came to adjornment S.C. Cooper Modr. W.E. Williams C.C.

The Baptist Church of Christ met at O.G.C. on Saturday before the 4th Sabbath in April 1890. After preaching by Elder S.C. Cooper the church was called to order conference. 1st Invited visiting Brothern to seats with us. 2. All in peace. Genarl Buisness. Tresury Report nothing on hand. The church went into an election of another deacon which resulted in the chois of Brother N.A. McCullars. then came to adjornment till Sabbath morning 11.o.clock. Preaching by Elder Brother's S.C. Cooper and J.G. Lovelady then adj. S.C. Cooper Modr. W.E. Williams C.C.

The Baptist Church of Christ met at O.G.C. on Saturday before the 4th Sabbath in May 1890 after preaching by Elder S.C. Cooper the church was called to order in conference. 1st Invited visiting Brothern to seat with us. Called for the peace and fellowship of the church all in peace. Genarl Buisness Tresury reorts $.40 cts on hand. then adjorned to meet at Brother N.A. McCullar's hous at night. met according to adjornment at Brother N.A. McCullar's hous. After preaching by Elders Frank Shank

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and S.C. Cooper. Brother N.A. McCullars was ordained to his deacon ship the Presbytry called consisted of Brothers Frank Shank, and S.C. Cooper then adjorned till 11.o clock Sabbath morning Preaching by Brothers S.C. Cooper and J.G. Lovelady then adjorned. S.C. Cooper Modr. W.E. Williams, C.C.

The Baptist Church of Christ met at O.G.C. on Saturday before the 4th Sabbath in June 1890 after preaching by Brothers S.C. Cooper and J.G. Lovelady the church was called to order in conference. Invited visiting Brothern to seats with us all in peace. Genarl Buisness The church went into an election of delegates to the district meeting which resulted in the chois of Brothers N.N. McCullars Alarum? Williams and N.A. McCullars. Tresury report $2.45 cts on hand and the church orthorises the Tresurer to pay to our Paster the $2.45 cts then adjorned till Sabbath morning 11.o.clock. Preaching by Brothers S.C. Cooper and J.G. Lovelady then came to adjornment S.C. Cooper Moder. W.E. Williams C.C.

The Baptist Church of Christ met at O.G.C. on Saturday before the 4th Sabbath in July 1890. After preaching by Elder S.C. Cooper, the church was called to order in conference. 1st invited visiting Brothern and Corespondent Messengers to seats with us. 2nd) all in peace ) 3 Extended an opportunity for member ship recived non. Genarl Buisness recived correspondent messengrs from Bethlehem fairview and Corinth Churches: then appointed delegates to the association Brothers is follows. A.J. McCullars, J.G. Lovelady and W.E. Williams. N.A. McCullars in case of failur Tresury report $.35 cts on hand then adjorned till Sabbath morning 11.o.clock. Preaching by Brothers S.C. Cooper J.G. Lovelady then came to adjornment S.C. Cooper Modr W.E. Williams C.C.

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List of members of Oak grove church revised to Oct 1893

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The Baptist Church of Christ met at Oak Grove on Saturday before the 4th Sabbath in August 1890. After preaching by Elder Brother S.C. Cooper the church was called to order in conference 1st invited visiting Brothren and correspondent messingers to seats with us 2nd called for the reading of the minnets of the last correspondent. 3rd called for the peace and fellowship of the church a charge was brought against Brother Thomas Johnson for using profain language and a committy was appointed to visit Brother Johnson to site? him to the next conference the committy appointed consisted of Brothers W.E. Williams J.G. Lovelady and A.J. McCullars. 2nd Genarl Buisness a committy of 5 was appointed to examin the contents of the two church books the old and the new one which was coppied from the old one and point out the mistakes that are made in the drawing of the old to the new if any found that they may be corrected. The committy to examin the books consisted of Brothers A.J. McCullars Marion Williams and L?.J. McCullars. The letter to the association was read and recived with the exceptions of one term which was to be mended. Then the church went into an election of Modrator and Clerk for the next associanal year which resulted in the chois of Elder Brother S.C. Cooper Modrator Brother Marion Williams C.C. The church orthorises the treasurer to pay $1.75 for assocional purposes. Then called for Treasurers Reort Treasury Reports $1.75. The correspondent messinger that was appointed to visit Bethelehm Corinth Fairview and Godfrey till ______ they was appointed for the next months. then adjorned till Sabbath morning 11.o.clock. Preaching by Elder Brother S.C. Cooper then came to adjornment. S.C. Cooper Moderator Marion Williams C.C.

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The Baptist Church of Christ met at O.G. on Saturday before the 4th Sabbath which is the 25th day in October 1890. After preaching by Eldr. Brother S.C. Cooper the church was called to order in conference. 1st invited visiting Brothren and Correspondent messengers to seats with us. 2nd Called for the reading of the minnets. 3rd Called for unfinished buisness the case against Brother Thomas Johnson was taken up and the committy discharged and the case turned? over until next conference as it is the request of the Brother that he wanted the church to bare with him a while. 4th called for the peace and fellowship of the church all in peace. 5 Extended and opportunity for membership Brother L?.W. McCullars and H.T???? McCullars came forward and joined by experaince of grace. 6 Genearl Buisness. Tresurys Report $20 cts on hand then adjorned to meet at Brother J.G. Loveladys at night met present to adjornment after preaching by Elder Brothers Frankie Shanks and S.C. Cooper the door of the church bing open for the receptions of members Sister E.M. Lovelady came forward and joined by experance of grace then adjorned to meet at the water at 9 oclock the Sabbath morning met present to adjornment. Brothers J.W. McCullars H.F. McCullars and Sister E.M. Lovelady was baptised by Elder Brother S.C. Cooper and recived in to full fellow ship with the church then retired to the church hous preaching by Brothers Frank Shanks and S.C. Cooper then came to adjornment S.C. Cooper Modrator W.E. Williams C.C. Protem

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The Baptist Church of Christ met at Oak Grove Saturday before the 4th Sabbath in November 1890. After preaching by Brother's J.G. Lovelady and S.C. Cooper the church was called to order in conference. 1st Invited visiting brothering and correspondent messingers to seats with us. 2nd Called for reading of the minnets. 3rd Called for unfinished buisness. Brother Johnson's case was laid over until next conference day. 4th Call for the peace and fellowship of the church the church is in peace. 5th Extended and opportunity for membership recived non. 6th Genarl Buisness. A committy of 5 was appointed to examin the old church hous and see whether to repair it or build a new one. Oak Grove Sendeth correspondent messingers to Corinth fairview union hill and Bethlehem Tresury report $.65 cts on hand. Then adjorned until Sabbath morning 11 oclock. Met present to adjornment Preaching by Brother's S.C. Cooper and J.G. Lovelady. then came to adjornment S.C. Cooper Modrator M.A. Williams C.C.

The Baptist Church of Christ met at Oak Grove Saturday before the 4th Sabbath in March 1891. After preaching by Brother's J.G. Lovelady and S.C. Cooper then the church was called to order in conference. 1st. Invited visiting Brothing and correspondent messing to seats with us. 2nd Called for the reading of the minuet. 3rd Called for unfinished buisness Brother Thomas Johnson's case was layed over till next conference day. 4th Called for the peace and fellowship of the church the church in peace. 5th Genarl Buisness. The committy that was appointed to examin the building of the church hous reports that to replace the old church hous will be the best under ever sercam stance or they think so but cannot do any work on it till summer. Oak Grove sendeth correspondents messingers to Bethlehem Corint fair view and Godfrey. Chals? Williams N.A. McCullar Bethlehem

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J.G. Lovelady and N.A. McCullars to go Corinth N.N. McCullars and Ma Williams to go to Godfrey union hill Church J.G. Lovelady and A.J. McCullars to go to fair view Tresury reports $1.00 dollar on hand and by order of the church the Tresurer pais to our paster one dollar $1.00 then came to adjornment till Sabbath morning 11.o clock met present to adjornment. Preaching by Brother S.C. Cooper then came to adjornment. S.C. Cooper Modrator Ma Williams C.C.

The Baptist Church of Christ met at Oak Grove Saturday before the 4th Sabbath in April 1891 after preaching by Eldr Brother S.C. Cooper the church was called to order in conference. 1st Invited visiting Brothern and correspondent messingers to seats with us. 2nd Called for the reading of the last conference. 3rd Called for unfinished buisness. Brother Thomas Johnson case was taken up and the church withdrew the fellowship from him. 4th called for the peace and fellowship. The church is in peace. 5th Extended and opportunity for membership recived non. 6th Genarl Buisness recived correspondents from Corint Church. Treasury report $1.00 Dollar on hand and the church orthorises the treasurer to pay Brother Elder R.M. Atkins one $1.00 dollar when he visits us as he is in the Missionary of our Association and looks to the Churches for his support. Then adjorned until Sabbath morning at 11 o clock. Met present to adjornment. Preaching by Brothers Eldrs S.C. Cooper and J.G. Lovelady then came to adjornment. S.C. Cooper Modrator Ma. Williams Church as Clerk.

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The Baptist Church of Christ met at Oak Grove Saturday before the 4th Sabbath in May 1891. After preaching by Eldr Brother's S.C. Cooper and J.G. Lovelady the church was called to order in confrince. 1st Invited visiting Brothern and correspondent Messengers to seats with us. 2nd Called for the reading of minnuet of the last conference. 3rd Unfinished buisness non. 4th Called for the peas and felowship of the church all in peace. 5th Extended an opportunity for membership recived non. 6th Genarl Buisness. Recived correspondent messingers from Bethlehem and Union hill Church. Treasury reports Two $2.00 Dollars on hand and the church orthorises the Treasurer to pay our paster one $1.00 Dollar then adjorned till Sabbath morning at 11 o'clock. Preaching by Eldr's Brothers J.G. Lovelady and S.C. Cooper. Extended and opportunity for membership recived Brother D.S. Bennifield and Sister Matilda Bennifield and Fanney Bennifield and Mollie Bennifield and Minnie Bennifield and Sidney Bennifield and Emmy Bennifield all by letter in to full fellow ship with the church. then came to adjornment S.C. Cooper Modrator. Ma Williams C.C.

The Baptist Church of Christ met at Oak Grove Saturday before the 4th Sabbath in June 1891. After preaching by Eldr's Brother's S.C. Cooper and J.G. Lovelady the church was called to order in conference. 1st Invited visiting and correspondents visiting to seats with us. 2nd Called for the reading of the minnit of the last conference. 3rd Called for the peace and fellowship of the church all in peace. 4th Genarl Buisness. Oak Grove sendth corresondents messingers to 4 churces: J.G. Lovelady and W.E. Williams to visit Bethlehem Church. N.N. McCullars and N.A. McCullars to visit union hill Church; A.J. McCullars and R.M. McCullars to visit fair view Church; J.G. Lovelady and W.E. Williams to visit Corinth Church. Tresury report $1.30 cts on hand and one dollar paid to the pastor then came to adjornment till Sabbath morning

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at 11 o clock. Met present to adjornment. Preaching by Brother's S.C. Cooper and J.G. Lovelady. then extended and opportunity for membership Brother James R?. Bennefield and Sister Alcy Bennifield came forward and joined by letter into full fellow ship with the church. then came to adjornment. S.C. Cooper Modrator Ma Williams C.C.

The Baptist Church of Christ met at Oak Grove Saturday before the 4th Sabbath in July 1891. After preaching by Brothers S.C. Cooper and J.G. Lovelady the church was called to order in conference. 1st Invited visiting brithring and correspondent messingers to seats with us. 2nd Called for the reading of the minnuit of the last conference. 3 Call for the peace and fellowship of the church all in peace. 4th Extended and opportunity for membership recived non. 6th Genearl Business recived correspondents from Bethlehem Church. Then went into an election of Modrator and Clerk which resulted as folows. Eld Bro. S.C. Cooper modrator W.E. Williams Church as Clerk. Also elected delegates to the district and association. Brethern to witz J.G. Lovelady D.S. Benifield and W.E. Williams to district & to the association A.J. McCullars D.S. Benefield and Ma Williams Tresury report $1.8?0 cts on hand. Then came to an adjornment to meet Sabbath morning at 11 oclock. Met present to an adjornment. After preaching by Brothers S.C. Cooper and J.G. Lovelady extended and opportunity for membership. Sister Elizabeth McCullar came forward and joined as by letter and recived in to felowship with the church then came to adjornment. S.C. Cooper Modrator Ma Williams C.C.

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The Baptist Church of Christ met at Oak Grove Saturday before the 4th Sabbath in August 1891. After preaching by Brothers S.C. Cooper and J.G. Lovelady, the church was called to order in conference. 1st Invited visiting and correspondent messingers to seats with us. 2nd Called for the reading of the minuet of the last conference. 3rd All in peace one with another. 4th Extended and opportunity for membership Sister Liger Abbit came forward and was recived in to the Christian fellowship with the church. 5th Genearl Business the letter to the Association was read and approved: the Tresury reports $1.65 cts on hand and by order of the church the tresurer paid $1.25 cts for minuts and Associatnal purposes. then adjorned to meet Sabbath morning at 9 o.clock at the water. Met Sabbath morning and Sister Ligger Abbit was baptized by Eldr S.C. Cooper then retired to the Church hous; after preaching by Brother's S.C. Cooper and J.G. Lovelady the Church then extended the right hand of Church fellowship to Sister Ligger Abbit in to full fellow ship with the Church. then came to adjornment. S.C. Cooper Modrator W.E. Williams C.C.

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The Baptist Church of Christ at Oak Grove met Saturday before the 4th Sabbath in September 1891. After preaching by Eldr Brother S.C. Cooper the Church was call to order in conference. 1st. Invited visiting and correspondent messingers to seats with us 2nd. Called for the reading of the minet 3rd. Called for the peace and fellowship of the church. A charge was prepared against Brother J.H. Williams for separating on Teming? the faith and the Church withdrew ther fellow ship from the Brother and the Church all in peace. 4th. Extended and opportunity for membership Sisters Delily Mitchell and Lula Williams joined by experience of grace, into the Christian fellow ship with Church 5. Genarl Buisness. Called for Tresury's report $1.20 cts on hand and by order of the Church the Tresuryer paid $1.20 cts for nails ___ to cover the Church hous then hears the report of Brothrin's Willaim German and G.W. Hilton as correspondt messingers from Corinth Church. Oak Grove sends correspondent messingers to 4 church to Union Hill Church N.N. McCullars and R.?M. Manasco; to Fairview Church A.J. McCullars and J.G. Lovelady; to Bethelehem Church W.E. Williams and J.S. Bennefield; then adjorned til Sabbath morning at 9 o clock met at the water and Sister's Delily Mitchell and Lula Williams was baptized by Elder Brother S.C. Cooper then retired to the Church hous. After preaching by Elder Brother S.C. Cooper the Church partook of bread and wine in commemoration of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ then washed each others feet. then came to adjornment S.C. Cooper Modrator W.E. Williams C.C.

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The Baptist Church of Christ met at Oak Grove Saturday before the 4th Sabbath in October 1891. After preaching by Eldr. Brother S.C. Cooper the Church was called to order in conference. 1st Invited visiting Brothring and correspondent messingers to seats with us. 2 Called for reading of the minuet 3rd Called for the peace and fellowship of the church all in peace 4th Extended and opportunity for membership recived non. 5th Genarl Buisness Tresury reports $3.75 cts and by order of the church the tresury pays the amount on hand to the paster. Then adjorned to meet at Brother J.G. Loveladies at night. Met present to adjornment at Brother Loveladies hous. After preaching by Eldr. Brother S.C. Cooper. Extended and opportunity for member ship Brother W.A. McCullars came forward and joined by experience of grace in to the Christian fellowship with the church. Then adjorned to meet Sabbath morning at 9.oclock met Sabbath morning present to adjornment at the water and Brother W.A. McCullars was baptized by Eldr Brother S.C. Cooper then retired to the Church hous. After preaching by Eldr Brother's J.G. Lovelady and S.C. Cooper the Church extended the right hand of Church fellowship to Sisters Delila Mitchel and Lula Williams and Brother W.A. McCullars then came to an ajornment S.C. Cooper Modrator W.E. Williams C.C.

The Baptist Church of Christ met at Oak Grove Saturday before the 4th Sabbath in February 1892. After preaching by Eldr Brother S.C. Cooper the Church was called to order in conference. 1st invited visting and correspondent Brothring to seats with us. 2nd called for reading of the minuet of the last conference. 3rd Called for the peace and fellowship of the church all in peace 4 Extended and opportunity for membership recived non 5th Genarl Buisness: Tresury report $.85 cts on hand and by order of the church the Tresurer paid paster the $.85 cts. The Church thought it necessary that a Presbutiary should be called that Brother J.G. Lovelady mite be seat a part tot he full function of his minestry which was set a part to meet to gather the 4th Sabbath in March 1892 at 10.oclock Sabbath morning & name? to the ordination

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then adjorned til Sabbath morning 11 oclock. Met presint to adjornment Preaching by Eldr Brothers J.G. Lovelady and S.C. Cooper then came to adjornment. S.C. Cooper Modrator W.E. Williams C.C.

The Baptist Church of Christ met at Oak Grove Saturday before the 4th Sabbath in March 1892 after preaching by Eldr Brother S.C. Cooper 1st invited visiting and correspondent Brothing to seats with us. 2nd Called for the reading of the minuet of the last conference. 3rd Called for the peace and fellowship of the church all in peace. 4th Genarl Buisness the church thought it best that Brother Loveladis ordination be laid over til the 4th Sabbath in April which was don by order of the church Brother R.M. Adkins to gether with Brother S.C. Cooper was chosen to attend to the ordination the church orthorises that the rules of decorum should be read on our next conference meeting Tresurs report nothing on hand. then came to adjornment S.C. Cooper Modrator W.E. Williams C.C.

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The Baptist Church of Christ met at Oak Grove Saturday before the 4th Sabbath in April 1892 after preaching by Eldr Brother S.C Cooper the church was called to order in conference 1st invited visiting and correspondent Brothing to seats with us. 2nd. Called for reading of the minuet. 3 Called for the peace and fellowship of the church all in peace 4th Extended and opportunity for membership recived non 5th Genarl Buisness: The Baptist Declarations Dist? and the rules of decorum was read [next line unreadable]. Tresury report nothing on hand. then came to adjornment till Sabbath at 11 oclock _____ _____ _____ Preaching by Eldr. Bro. S.C. Cooper [line unreadable] then the church reassembled and Brother J.G. Lovelady was ordained to the full function of his ______ The Presbutiary on the association council _______ _______ Eldr. Brother's R.M. Adkins and S.C. Cooper then came to adjornment S.C. Cooper Modrator W.E. Williams C.C.

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The Baptist Church of Christ met at Oak Grove Saturday before the 4th Sabbath in May 1892. After preaching by Eldr Brother's S.C. Cooper and J.G. Lovelady the Church was called to order in conference. 1st Invited visiting and corresponding Brethern to seats with us. 2nd Called for the reading of the minuet of the last conference. 3rd Called for the peace and fellowship of the church all in peace. 4th Extended an opportunity for membership recived non. 5th Genarl Buisness: Oak Grove appointed correspondent Brethrin to visit 4 Churches N.N. McCullar and R.M. McCullar to visit Union Hill Church; J.G. Lovelady and A.J. McCullars to visit Fairview Church; N.A. McCullars and H.T. McCullars to visit Corinth Church; J.G. Lovelady and W.E. Williams to visit Bethlehem Church. Tresury reports on hand $.45 cts. Then adjorned to meet Sabbath morning at 11 oclock Met presesnt to adjornment Preaching by Eldr Brothers J.G. Lovelady and S.C. Cooper. Then came to adjornment S.C. Cooper Modrator W.E. Williams C.C.

The Baptist Church of Christ met at Oak Grove Saturday before the 4th Sabbath in June 1892. After preaching by Eldr Brother S.C. Cooper the church was called to order in conference. 1st Invited visiting and correspondent messingers to seats with us. 2nd Called for reaching of hte minnet of the last conference. 3rd of the peace and fellowship of the church all in peace. 4th Extended and opportunity for membership recived non. 5 Genarl Buisness then heard the reports of the correspondent Brethren from Union Hill Corinth and Fairview Churches which report and Adves. was very interesting to Oak Grove Church. Then was agreed upon that on the 4th Sabbath in July that Oak Grove commune to gether and was each other's feet. Tresur. report $.75 cts on hand. The church orthorises the Tresurer to use the money ____ on hand to pay for the main? ___ to be used at the Sacament? then adjorned til Sabbath morn. 11 oclock. Preaching by Eld. Bro. S.C. Cooper then came to adjornment S.C. Cooper Modrator W.E. Williams C.C.

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The Baptist Church of Christ met at Oak Grove Saturday before the 4th Sabbath in July 1892. After preaching by Eld. Brother S.C. Cooper the church was called to order in conference. 1st Invited visiting and correspondent Brethren to seats with us Secon reading of the minnet. 3rd Called for the peace and fellowship of the Church all in peace. 4th Extended an opportunity for membership recived non. 5 Genarl Buisness: heard the report of Brother Stven McCollum is a correspondent messenger from fairview Church. Also the church appointed delegates to go to the Preachers and Deacons meeting ___ Called also Delegates was appointed to meet with the District which was as follows W.E. WIlliams J.G. Lovelady and A.J. McCullar to go to the Preacher __ __________ ____ J.G. Lovelady N.N. McCullar and A.J. McCullar W.E. Williams _______ the district meeting then adjorned to meet Sabbath morning 10 oclock. Met Sabbath morning according to adjornment. After preaching Elder Brother R.M. Adkins and S.C. Cooper the church partook of bread and wine in commemoration of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ then washed each other's feet then came to adjornment S.C. Cooper Modrator W.E. Williams C.C.

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The Baptist Church of Christ met at Oak Grove Saturday before the 4th Sabbath in August 1892. After preaching by Eldr Brother S.C. Cooper the church was called to order in conference. 1st Invited visiting and correspondent brethring to seats with us. 2nd Called for the reading of the minnute of the last conference. 3rd Called for the peace and fellowship of the Church. All in peace. 4th Extended and opportunity for membership recived non. 5 unfinished business. the letter to the district was read and approved. 6th Genarl Business. The Church went into an election of Moderator and Clerk for the ensuing year and also delegats to the Association which resulted in the chois of Eldr. Brother S.C. Cooper Moderator with Eldr. Brother J.G. Lovelady to assist. Brother W.A. McCullar is Church as CClerk brother's J.G. Lovelady N.N. McCullar and W.A. McCullar Wm Williams in case of failure as delegats to go to the association Oak Grove sends $.50 cts fo rminnute funds $.75 cts for associational purposes Treasury report $1.25 cts on hand. The church orthorises the Treasurer to use the money thus on hand to pay for minutes and association fund then adjorned until Sabbath morning at 11 o.clock Preaching by Eldr. brother S.C. Cooper then came to adjornment. S.C. Cooper Modrator W.E. Williams C.C. P.S. The district meeting convened with Oak Grove Church on friday before the 3rd Sabbath in Sept 1892 and after the business of the district was done the church protracted the meeting untill wednesday night. Brother M. Pope joined the church Tuesday night by experience of grace and was baptised wednesday morning near Bro Lovelady's by Eld S.C. Cooper. S.C. Cooper Mod Wm A. McCullar C.C.

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The Baptist Church of Christ met at Oak Grove Saturday before the 4th Sabbath in Oct 1892. After preaching by Elder Bro. S.C. Cooper the church was called together in conference. 1st Invited visiting brethren to seats with the church. 2nd Call for the reading of the minutes of the conference. 3rd Called for the peace and fellowship of the church. All in peace. 4th Extended an opportunity for membership Bro. T.H. Riddlespugr came forward and joined the church by experience of grace as a candidate for Baptism. 5th General Business. Treasurer report nothing on hand. The church appointed Bro's. J.G. Lovelady W.A. McCullar and W.E. Williams as delegates to bear a letter to the Union Minister and Deakons meeting to be held at Corinth Church on the second Sabbath of Nov. and Saturday before came to adjournment to meet at the water Sunday morning at 9 oclock Sabbath morning meet according to adjournment and Bro. T.H. Riddlespugr was baptised by Eld Bro S.C. Cooper. Then returned to the church house for futher services. After preaching by Eld. Bro's J.G. Lovelady and S.C. Cooper came to adjournment. S.C. Cooper Mod. Wm A. McCullar C.C.

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The Baptist Church of Christ met at Oak Grove Saturday before the 4th Sabbath in Feb 1893. After preaching by Elder S.C. Cooper the church was called together in conference. 1st Called for the reading of the minute of previous conference. 2nd Called for the peace and fellowship of the Church. All in peace. 3rd Extended an opportunity for membership Recived none. General Business None. Adjourned to meet Sabbath morning at 11 oclock. Met Sabbath morning accordingo to adjournment and after preaching by Elder S.C. Cooper and J.C. Lovelady the church came to adjournment. S.C. Cooper Mod W.A. McCullar C.C.

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Oak Grove met Saturday before the 4th Sabbath in March 1893. After preaching by Elds J.G. Lovelady and S.C. Cooper the church was called together in conference. 1st Invited visiting brethren to seats with us. 2nd Called for the reading of the minutes of previous conference. 3rd Called for the peace and fellowship of the Church. The Church recinded the act of granting Brother C.C. Cooper a letter of dismission and also prefered a charge against him for drunkeness. 4th The Church laid Brother C.C. Cooper's case over for consideration at the next conference. 5th Offord an opportunity for membership Recieved none. 6th General Business. Treasurer's Report .20 cts on hand. 7th Adjourned to meet Sabbath morning at 11 oclock Met Sabbath morning according to adjournment and after preaching by Eld S.C. Cooper the church came to adjournment. S.C. Cooper mod W.A. McCullar C.C.

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The Baptist Church of Christ at Oak Grove met Saturday before the 4th Sabbath in April 1893. After preaching by Eld S.C. Cooper the Church was called together in conference. 1st Invited visiting brethren to seats with us. 2nd Called for the reading of the minutes of previous meeting. 3rd Unfinished business: Bro. C.C. Cooper's case was laid over untill the next conference meeting. 4th Called for peace and fellowship of the Church. All in peace except the case now pending. 5th Offered an opportunity for membership and recieved none. 6th General Business. The Church appointed J.G. Lovelady M.A. McCullar H.T. McCullar M. Pope as delegates to the Union fifth Tuesday meeting to convene at Fairview April 29th 1893. Treasurer reports 20 cts on hand. 7th Adjourned to meet Sabbath morning at 11 oclock. Met Sabbath morning according to adjournment and after preaching by Elds J.G. Lovelady and S.C. Cooper the church came to adjournment. S.C. Cooper Mod W.A. McCullar C.C.

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The Baptist Church of Christ at Oak Grove met Saturday before the 4th Sabbath in June 1893. After preaching by Eld. S.C. Cooper the church was called to order in conference. 1st Invited visiting brethren to seats with us in the church. 2nd Called for the reading of the minutes of previous meeting. 3rd Unfinished business: The case of Bro. C.C. Cooper was again continued until the next meeting. 4th Called for the peace and fellowship of the church. 5 The church appointed a committee consisting of J.G. Lovelady M. Pope and N.A. McCullar to visit brother D.S. Bennifield for the purpose of assertaing the cause of his delinquency Sister Delila Mitchell acknowledged to the church that she had visited a dance and asked the church to forgive her which it willingly did. Offered an opportunity for membership recived none. 6th (1) General Business. The treasurer reports 40 cts on hand. (2) The church ordered the rules of decorum to be read which was done by the clerk. (3) The church ordered the clerk to look after and report delinquents. Adjourned to meet Sabbath morning at 11 oclock. Met Sabbath morning according to adjournment and after preaching by Elds R.M. Atkins and S.C. Cooper came to adjournment. S.C. Cooper Mod W.A. McCullar C.C.

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The Baptist Church of Christ at Oak Grove met Saturday before the 4th Sabbath in Aug. 1893. * 1st Invited visiting brethren to seats and council with the body. 2nd Called for the reading of minutes of previous meeting. 3rd Unfinished business: The case of Bro. C.C. Cooper was laid over untill the next meeting. 4th The committee which was sent to visit Bro. Bennifield made their report and was relieved. 5th Called for peace and fellowship of the Church. All in peace. 6th Offered an opportunity for membership Recieved none. 7th General Business: The church elected H.T. McCullar M. Pope and Marion Williams and R.M. McCullar in case of failure as delegates to the District meeting. The church elected Eld. J.C. Cooper as pastor and Eld J.G. Lovelady assistant for the next associational year. W.A. McCullars was chosen as church as clerk. The church appointed J.G. Lovelady N.A. McCullar and A.F. McCullar as committee to visit Bro. J.C. Cooper and arrange with him ___ ___ services. 8th Adjourned to meet Sabbath morning at 11 oclock. Met Sabbath morning according to adjournment and after preaching Elds R.M. Atkins and J.G. Lovelady came to adjournment. S.C. Cooper Mod W.A. McCullar C.C. *After preaching by Eld S.C. Cooper the church was called together in conference.

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The Baptist Church of Christ met at Oak Grove Saturday before the 4th Sabbath in Sept. 1893. After preaching by Eld J.C. Cooper the church was called together in conference. 1. Invited visiting brethren to seats with the body. 2. Called for the reading of the minutes of the previous meeting. 3. Unfinished Business. a. The case against Bro. C.C. Cooper was taken up and the church withdrew from the Bro. b. The church prefered a charge against Bro D.S. Bennifield for treating the church with contempt and withdrew from the Bro. 4th. Called for peace and fellowship of the church. All in peace. 5th. Offered an opportunity for membership and recieved none. (See appendix). 6th General Bus a. The church heard from the report of the committee which was appointed to arrange with the pastor elect and was relieved. The com made no definite arrangements. b. Eld J.G. Lovelady M. Pope J.W. McCullar and W.A. McCullar (case of failure) was appointed as delegates to the association at Double Springs. c. The church send for minutes .6 cts. The church send for associational funds .50 cts. d. The letter to the association was recieved. e. Treasurer's report 85 cts on hand. (Appendix) The meeting was protracted day & night untill Tuesday night during which time the following brethren and sisters were baptized and recieved into full fellowship of the church. H.A. Lovelady, David Williams, J.A. McCullar, D.T. McCullar, Ida McCullar, Lucy McCullar, Mary Estes, Joanna Williams, and Docia Lovelady. Savannah Cooper joined to be Bap. 4th Sab in Oct. J.C. Cooper Mod Protem S.C. Cooper Mod. W.A. McCullar C.C.

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The Baptist Church of Christ at Oak Grove met the Saturday before the 4th Sabbath in Oct 1893 and after preaching by Eld J.C. Cooper the church was called together in conference. 1st. Invited visiting and corresponding brethren to seats and council with the body. 2nd. Called for the reading of the minutes. 3rd. Called for the peace and fellowship of the church. All in peace. 4th. Offered and opportunity for membership. Sister Emma Alexander joined by experience of grace. 5th. General Bus. a. Bro. D.S. Bennifield requested the church to give him a new hearing on his case and the church requested Bro. Bennifield to come to the next conference and state his wishes. b. Bro. Bennifield also called for letters for his family and the church postponed this untill the next meeting. c. Eld J.C. Cooper agreed to seve the church for the present year. d. Treasurer's report nothing on hand. Adjourned to meet at the water Sabbath morning at 9 30 oclock. Sabbath morning met according to adjournment and Sisters Emma Alexander and Savanah Cooper was baptized and recieved into full fellowship. then returned to the church house and after preaching by Elds James Hilton and J.C. Cooper came to adjournment. J.C. Cooper Mod. W.A. McCullar C.C.

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The Baptist Church of Christ at Oak Grove met Saturday before the 4th Sabbath in Dec 1893 and after preaching by Eld J.G. Lovelady the church was called together in conference. 1st. Invited visiting corresponding brethren to seats and council with the body. 2nd. Called for the reading of the minutes. The church book not being present the minutes could not be read. 3rd. Called for the peace and fellowship of the church. All in peace. 4th. General Business. a. There was a motion made to preform a charge aganist Bro. and Sister Riddlespurge for departing the the faith which was carried and the church withdrew from the Bro and Sister. b. A motion made that the granting of letters to sister Bennifield be postponed untill next conference. c. Also a committee to wit Sisters M.J. McCullars, Lizzie & Lula Williams to visit the sisters and to ascertain the real cause for wanting letters. d. The church appointed Bros. M. Pope J.G. Lovelady and H.T. McCullars to met the Missionary Executive committee at Double Springs on Sat before the 2nd Sabbath in Jan 1894. e. The clerk resined his ofice owing to his going to be absent and the church elected Bro. H.T. McCullar Clerk for the Ballance of the associational year. Adjourned to meet Sabbath morning at 11 oclocke. Met according to adjournment after preaching by Rev. R.M. Atkins came to adjournment. J.C. Cooper Mod. H.T. McCullars C.C.

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The Baptist Church of Christ at Oak Grove met Saturday before the 4th Sabbath in Jan AD 1894. After preaching by Eld J.C. Cooper the church was called together in conference. 1st. Invited visiting corresponding brethren to seats and council with the body. 2. Called for the reading of the minutes. 3. Called for the peace and fellowship of the church all in peace. Bro. W.E. Williams who is in good standing in _____ ______ asked the church through Bro. J.G. Lovelady that the church grant him letters of dismission as he wished to join a church of the same faith & order. Motion made to lay the Benniefield case over untill the next meeting. 4. Offered an opportunity for membership. Received none. 5. General Business. a. The church moved that Bro. W.E. Williams should receive the letter of dismission. b. Called for treasurer report Nothing on hand. Came to adjournment to meet Sabbath morning at 11 oclock. Met according to adjournment after preaching by Eld. J.C. Cooper. Came to adjournment. J.C. Cooper Mod. H.T. McCullars C.C.

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The Baptist Church of Christ at Oak Grove met Saturday before the 4th Sabbath in Jan AD 1894. After preaching by Eld Bro J.C. Cooper the church was called together in conference. 1st. Invited visiting corresponding brethren to seats and council with the body. 2. Called for the reading of the minutes of the preceding conference. 3. Called for the peace and fellowship of the church. All in peace. Bro. W.E. Williams ask the church for a letter of dismission as he wished to join a church of the same faith and order at his home in Georgia. The committee reported that the Sister Benniefield could not live in ____ while? their ___ ________ _____. By order of the church their case was carried over untill the next meeting. 4. Offered an opportunity for membership received none. 5. General Business. By order of the church Bro. W.E. Williams was granted a letter of dismission. The treasurer reported nothing on hand. Came to adjournment to meet Sabbath morning at 11 oclock. Met Sabbath morning according to adjournment. After preaching by Eld J.C. Cooper came to adjournment. J.C. Cooper Mod. H.T. McCullar C.C.

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The Baptist Church of Christ at Oak Grove met Saturday before the 4th Sabbath in March AD 1894 and after preaching by Eld Bro J.G. Lovelady & R.M. Atkins the church was called together in conference. 1st. Invited presbutiary and corresponding brethren to seats and council with the church. 2nd. Called for the reading of the minutes of the last conference. 3rd. The church took open? case of the Sister Benniefield of? the? association? the matter and they concluded ______ by it over untill the next conference. 4 Called for the peace and fellowship of the church. All in peace. 5. Offered an opportunity for membership. Received none. 6. General Business. The Treasurer reported $.55 cts on hand. Then adjourned to meet at Bro J.G. Lovelady's residence by early _____ ?ighting for preaching by 11 oclock? J.C. Cooper Mod. H.T. McCullar C.C.

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The Baptist Church of Christ at Oak Grove met Saturday before the 4th Sabbath in April AD 1894. After preaching by Eld Bro J.C. Cooper the church was called together in conference. 1st. Invited visiting and corresponding messengers to seats and council with the church. 2nd. Called for the reading of the minutes of the previous conference which was read. 3rd. Called for the peace and fellowship of the Church. The Benniefield case was carried over untill and other meeting. 4th. Offered an opportunity for membership Received none. 5th. General Business. None. 6th. Called for Treasurer's report Reported 55 cts on hand. Came to adjournment. Eld. J.C. Cooper Mod. H.T. McCullar C.C.

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The Baptist Church of Christ at Oak Grove met Saturday before the fourth (4th) Sabbath in May AD 1894. After prayer the church was called together in conference. 1. Invited visiting & corresponding Brethren to seats and council with the body. 2. Called for the reading of the minutes of the previous conference. 3. Called for unfinished business. The Sisters Benniefield case was taken up and the church thought it prudent to give them untill one more conference before excluding them. And a committee viz: Brots. Cager Pope David Williams and H.T. McCullar volunteered to go and see the district and see if they could not bring them to the church on ___ written apologies from them as ____ father would not let them come to the church. 4. Called for the peace and fellowship of the church all in peace. 5. General Business None Treasurer 55 C on hand. Then came to adjournment. N.A. McCullar Mod Pro Tem H.T. McCullar C.C.

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The Baptist Church of Christ at Oak Grove met Saturday before the 4th sabbath in June AD 1894. After preaching by Eld Bro J.C. Cooper the church was called together in conference. 1. Invited visiting and corresponding Brethren to seats and council with the church. 2. The church had to omit the reading of the minutes as the church book was not present. 3. The case of the Sisters Benniefield was taken up and after discussion of the case the church prefered a charge against Bro Doc Benniefield withdrew? and forfeit for treating the church with contempt and withdrew from the. 4. Called for the peace and fellowship of the church. All in peace. 5. General Business Offered an opportunity for membership Received none. 6. General Business. a. The treasurer reported 55 C on hand. b. The church concluded to commune and wash each others feet on their next meeting. c. The church appointed messingers to visit the churches to wit Fair View J.W. McCullar A.J. McCullar; Corinth N.A. McCullar H.A. Lovelady; Union Hill N.N. McCullar J.G. Lovelady; Bethlehem David Williams J.G. Lovelady. d. The church ordered the deacons to use the money on hand to buy the wine for sacrimentel purposes. Came to adjournment. J.C. Cooper Mod W.A. McCullar C.C. Pro tem

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The Baptist Church of Christ at Oak Grove met Saturday before the 4th sabbath in July AD 1894. After preaching by Eld Bro W.G. Smith the church was called together in conference. 1st. Invited visiting and corresponding Brethren to seats and council with the body. 2. The minutes of the last correspondence was read and approved with ammendment that the [rest of line unreadable.] 3. Called for peace and fellowship of the church all in peace. 4. Genearl Business. a. Called for report of corresponding messingers. Bro. G.W. Hilton from the Baptist church at Corinth responded the state? that all was in peace over there and that they was moving eight along and together to her Christian duty and __ visited us to help them in God's work. b. By motion adopted the church went into the appointment of delegates to the district meetin to be full? at Union beginning Fryday before the 3rd Sabbath in Sept 1894 which resulted in the choice of Bros J.G. Lovelady N.N. McCullar W.A. McCullar and J.M. McCullar in case of failure. 5. Offered an opportunity for membership received none. Treasure reported 15 C on hand. Came to adjournment to meet at the church at early can?light for preaching. Met according to adjournment preaching by Eld Bro J.C. Cooper then adjournment.

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[The top 3 lines of this page is very hard to read, but it is a continuation of the July meeting; W.P. Smith is mentioned.] Sister Caseh? Cowart was present and baptised by J.G. Lovelady ___ ____ ___ at the church. Then the brethren and sisters [partook] of bread and wine in commemoration of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. After which they visited with their ____ then came to adjournment. J.G. Lovelady Mod. H.T. McCullar C.C.

The Baptist Church of Christ met at O.G.C. the 4th Sabbath in Aug. After preaching by Eld Bro. R.M. Atkins the church was called together in conference. 1. Invited visiting brethren to seats with the body. 2. ____ business. Motion in order to elect a Moderator & clerk which resulted in the choice of W.P. Smith Moderator, J.G. Lovelady assistant and H.T. McCullar clerk. The letter to the district meeting was read and received. J.G. Lovelady Mod. A.J. McCullar C.C. Protem

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The Baptist Church of Christ at Oak Grove met Saturday before the 4th Sabbath in Sept 1894. After preaching by Eld Bro J.G. Lovelady & W.P. Smith the church was called together in conference. 1. Invited visiting brethren to seats with the body. 2. The reading of the minutes of the last conference. 3. Called for the peace and fellowship of the church all in peace. 4. Offered an opportunity for membership received none. 5. Gen. Business. a. By motion adopted a committee consisting of Sisters Lizze and Lula Williams be sent to visit the ____ Bro and Sister James K. and Alcie Bennefield to ascertain whether or not that they wanted a letter of dismission as requested by D.S. Benniefield. b. The Treasurer reported 60 C on hand. 5. The Church went into the election of delegates to the association at Union Grove No of which resulted in the choice of J.G. Lovelady M. Pope J.N. McCullars and A.J. McCullars in case of failure. The Church sends for min. funds? The Church sends for associational funds? For domestic mission _____ The letter was prefered read and received. The meeting was protracted untill the night during which time Bro H____ Saltek's? and Sister Josie Wilson was baptised and received into full fellowship with the Church. W.P. Smith Mod Protem H.T. McCullars C.C.

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The Baptist Church of Christ at Oakgrove met Saturday before the 4th Sabbath in November 1894. After preaching by Elder Bro W.P. Smith the church was called together in conference. 1. Invited visiting brethren to seats with the church. 2. The reading of the minutes of the last conference. 3. Called for the peace and fellowship of the church all in peace. 4. Offered an opportunity for membership received none. 5. General Business. The clerk resined his office owing to his going to be absent and the church elected Bro. A.J. McCullar clerk for the balance of the associational year. Treasury report $1.00 on hand. Adjourned to meet Sabbath morning at 11 oclock met Sabbath morning according to adjournment after preaching by W.P. Smith came to adjournment. W.P. Smith Mod. A.J. McCullars C.C.

The Baptist Church of Christ at Oak Grove met Saturday before the 4th Sabbath in December 1894 after preaching by Elder Bro J.G. Lovelady the church was called together in conference. 1. Invited visiting and corresponding Brethren to seats with the body. 2. The reading of the minutes of the last conference. 3. Called for the peace and fellowship of the church all in peace. 4. Offored an opportunity for membership received none. 5. General Business Bro J.G. Lovelady resined his pastorial of the care of the church Treasury reports $1.00 on hand adjourned to meet Saturday before the fourth Sabbath in January 1895. J.G. Lovelady Mod H.T. McCullars clerk Protem.

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The Baptist Church of Christ at Oak Grove met Saturday before the 4th Sabbath in May 1895. After preaching by Elder Bro J.G. Lovelady the church was called together in conference. 1. Invited visiting and corresponding brethren to seats with the church. 2. The reading of the minutes of the last conference. 3. Called for the peace and fellowship of the church all in peace. 4. Offored an opportunity for membership received none. 5. General Business. Bro J.G. Lovelady withdrew his resignation of last conference the church received Bro D.S. McCullars as correspondence messenger from Unionhill Church. He reported that they was all in peace and that they was moving right along and trying to do their Christian duty and invited us up to help them in Gods work. the church returns Correspondence messengers to Unionhill church also appointed correspondence messangers to visit Bethelehem and Corinth Churches Unionhill N.A. McCullars & R.M. McCullars Bethlehem W.A. McCullars & A.J. McCUllars Corinth J.G. Lovelady & M. Pope Treasury Report $1.75 on hand. then came to adjournment J.G. Lovelady Mod A.J. McCullars C.C.

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The Baptist Church of Christ at Oak Grove met Saturday before the 4th Sabbath in June 1895. After preaching by Elders Bros J.G. Lovelady the church was called together in conference. 1. Invited visiting and corresponding brethren to seats with the church. the church adopted a rule to received correspondence by the right hand of fellowship by the Mod. 2. The reading of the minutes of the last conference. 3. Called for the peace and fellowship of the church all in peace. 4. Offored an opportunity for membership received none. 5. General Business. Called for report of correspond messengers Bros W.P. Salter & B.F. Atkins from Baptist church at Bethlehem reported that they was all in peace and in a prosperous? condition. Treasury report $1.75 cts on hand a committy of three was appointed to examine the church house and see whether to repair it or not then adjourned to meet Sabbath at 11 oclock met Sabbath moring according to adjournment after preaching by Bros. J.G. Lovelady and R.M. Atkins came to adjournment. J.G. Lovelady Mod. A.J. McCullars Clerk.

The Baptist Church of Christ at Oak Grove met Saturday before the 4th Sabbath in July 1895 after preaching by Bro R.M. Atkins the church was called together in conference. 1. Invited visiting and correspondence Brethren to seats with the church. 2. Called The reading of the minutes of the last conference. 3. Called for the peace and fellowship of the church. A charge was brought against Brother J.W. McCullars for writing Sister M.J. McCullars and abusive letter also a charge was brought against Brother A.J. McCullars for trespassing against the Brethren by sending to school. 4. General Business Treasury report $1.75 on hand.

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The committy on repairing of the church house report that to open a door in the east end of the house and to care? and to make new shutters for the three doors. Called for report of correspondent messengers. Bro W.P. Salter was received from Bethlehem Church then adjourned to meet Sabbath at 11 oclock met Sabbath morning according to adjournment after preaching by Bro. R.M. Atkins came to adjournment. R.M. Atkins MOd. Protem A.J. McCullars Clerk.

The Baptist Church of Christ at Oak Grove met Saturday before the fourth Sabbath in August 1895 after preaching by Elder R.M. Atkins and intermission of 15 minutes given after which the church assembled for business a motion made and carried taht G.W. Hilton act as moderator also a motion made that D.S. McCullars act as clerk Protem which carried first called for the reading of the minute of the last conference minute read and a adopted a charge against J.W. McCullars for writing and abusive leter to M.J. McCullars was named and satisfactory settled by the offender and Brethren the case was taken up against A.J. McCullars for trial a motion and carried to adjourn untill the next regular conference. This August 24 1895 G.W. Hilton Mod Protem D.S. McCullars Clerk Protem.

The Baptist Church of Christ at Oak Grove met on Thursday before the first Sabbath in October 1895 in session extraordinary and after preaching by Elder R.M. Atkins the church was called together in conference. Elder R.M. Atkins was chosen Moderator Protem W.A. McCullars was chosen clerk protem. 1st. Invited visiting Brethren and corresponding messingers to seats and council with the body. 2. The position of the minute charging Bro. ___ McCullars for a kiss? ___ was recinded and the church

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[First line unreadable]. from the church book ____ called for the peace and fellowship of the church. There being nothing __ of the order to ___ the __ ___ peace and fellowship form the church. Elected Bro. Houston Salter and Henry McCullars as delegates to the association fifth the church sends 50 cts for minutes and 25 cts for associational purposes. Sixth the church granted letters of dismission to the following members viz Bro M. Pope, Sister ____ Pope, Bro. H.A. Lovelady, Sister Elizabeth McCullars, Josephene Wilson, and Mary J. McCullars. Then adjournment R.M. Atkins Mod protem W.A. McCullars Clerk Protem.

The Baptist Church of Christ at Oak Grove met in conference on Saturday before the fourth Sabbath in October 1895 after preaching by Elder R.M. Atkins and intermission of 10 minutes given after which the church assembled for business. A motion made and carried that R.M. Atkins act as moderator first invited visiting Brethren to seats with the body. Second called for the reading of the minutes of the last conference. Minute read and adopted. Third Called for the peace of the church a motion and carried to adjourn met Sabbath morning at 11 oclock Preaching by Bros. A.H. Lay and R.M. Atkins adjourned to meet Saturday before the fourth Sabbath in November 1895. R.M. Atkins Mod Protem A.J. McCullars C.C.

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The Baptist Church of Christ at Oak Grove met in conference on Saturday before the fourth Sabbath in November 1895 after preaching by Elder J.C. Cooper the church was called together in conference. first invited visiting and corresponding brethren to seats with the church a motion and carried that J.C. Cooper act as moderator Second called for the peace of the church a motion and carried that the church forgive N.N. McCullars his? demeanior on posey? Third Called for the reading of the minutes of the called conference also the last conference. Fourth General business the church went into election for pastor and clerk which resulted in the choice of J.C. Cooper Moderator and A.J. McCullars clerk a motion and carried that the church give Bro R.M. Atkins $1.00 ____ and carried that the church pay N.N. McCullars ____ then adjourned to meet on Saturday before the fourth Sabbath in Feb 1896. J.C. Cooper mod. A.J. McCullars clerk.

The Baptist Church of Christ at Oak Grove met in conference on Saturday before the fourth Sabbath in March 1896 after preaching by Bro. J.C. Cooper the church was called together in conference first invited visiting and corresponding Brethren Second Called for the reading of the minute of the last conference Third called for the peace and fellowship of the church all in peace Fourth offored an opportunity for membership Received non Fifth General Business. Bro. J.G. Lovelady called for himself and his wife letters the church laid over ____ ____ untill the fourth Saturday in April 1895. Treasury report nothing on hand then adjourned to meet Sabbath at 11 oclock met Sabbath morning according to adjournment after preaching by Eld J.C. Cooper came to adjournment J.C. Cooper Moderator A.J. McCullars Clerk

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The Baptist Church of Christ at Oak Grove met in conference on Saturday before the fourth Sabbath in March 1896 after preaching by Bro. J.C. Cooper the church was called together in conference first invited visiting and corresponding Brethren to seats with the body. Second, called for the reading of the minute last conference. Third, Called for the peace of the church all in peace. Fourth, Offored an opportunity for membership Sister Theadocia E. McCullars came forward and joined by letter and received in to full fellowship with the church. Fifth General Business the request of Bro J.G. Lovelady for letters was taken up for discussion a motion and second that Bro Lovelady ___ for letters be laid over untill Saturday before the fourth Sab. in May 1896 trisury report nothing on hand then adjourned to meet Sabbath morning at 11 oclock met according to adjournment preaching by Bro J.C. Cooper then adjourned J.C. Cooper Mod A.J. McCullars C.C.

The Baptist Church of Christ at Oak Grove met in conference on Satruday the fourth ____ May 1896 after preaching by Bro J.C. Cooper the church was called together General? Business the clerk being absent the Moderator appointed James? Hilton? clerk protem. General Business ___ _______ ___ went into election of delegates 5th Sabbath meeting to _____ ______ church the 5th Sabbath and Saturday ____ in May 1896 the election resulted in the choice of Bros N.N. McCullars J.G. Lovelady Marion Williams H.?. Williams _____ ______ & David Williams then adjourned to meet Saturday before the fourth Sabbath in June? J.C. Cooper Mod. James? Hilton? C.C.

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[Top portion of page is unreadable.] The Baptist Church of Christ at Oak Grove met in conference on Saturday before the fourth Sabbath in Aug 1896 after preaching by Bro J.C. Cooper the church was called together in conference. 1. invited visiting and corresponding Brethren to seats with the body. 2. Called for the reading of the minute of the last conference. 3. Called for peace of the church all in peace. 4. Offored an opportunity for membership Received none. 5. General business. the church went into an election of delegates for the fifth Sunday meeting to convene with Nebo church the 5th Sabbath and Saturday on friday before the fifth Sabbath in August 1896 the election resulted in the choice of Bros A.J. McCullars ?.T. McCullars and H.T. McCullars also for delegates to the association to convene with Sardis Church on Saturday before the first Sabbath in Oct 1896 the election resulted in the choice of Bros N.N. McCullars N.A. McCullars David Williams and Marion Williams in case of failure the church sends 40 cts for minutes and 40 cts for associational purposes then adjourned to meet on Saturday before the fourth Sabbath in Oct 1896. J.C. Cooper Mod N.A. McCullars Clerk Protem.