Deacons Present:
Ira Davis, J. B. Loveless, Gary Hicks, Charles Chapman, Jerry Spoon, Willis McCall
We then began a time of study of Church Growth and Renewal. This study, presented by Elders Charles Taylor and Greg Phillips, was based on materials compiled by Elder Craig Campbell. It was a study of scriptural responsibilities of the Church (both as a body and the individual members) in spreading the gospel. As scripture teaches, the good news of Jesus Christ is declared not only by the preaching of the gospel, but also by the godly lives of individual members of the Body of Christ.
The study continued through 5:00 PM, when we adjourned for dinner. Mount Pisgah Church with help from the Grace Church of Loudon provided a bountiful meal at the home of pastor Howard Pippin.
At 7:00 PM we returned to the church for worship services. The services began with a welcome and scripture reading by Elder Charles Taylor and with prayer led by Elder Lee Price.
A spiritual song service was led by Elder Bill Taylor with Sister Carolyn Russell playing piano. The congregation sang How Firm A foundation and The Solid Rock. Sister Carolyn Russel sang a solo, I Thirst. The congregation then sang What A Friend We Have In Jesus.
Elder R. L. Mitchell welcomed the congregation and expressed thanks on behalf of the Association to Mount Pisgah Church for their hospitality.
Elder Charles Taylor led in prayer. An offering was taken for the Association Benevolence fund.
Elder Taylor then introduced the speaker for the evening, Elder Mickey Harris, pastor of the Grace Chapel Primitive Baptist Church of Huntsville, Alabama.
The congregation sang I Will Follow Jesus as Elder Harris came forward to preach.
Elder Harris spoke from John 1:15-18, And of his fullness have all we received, and grace for grace.
Following Elder Harris' sermon, an invitation was given for membership in any of the churches represented as the congregation sang Amazing Grace. The right hand of fellowship was given. Elder R. L. Mitchell made closing remarks and Elder Khomer Beaty dismissed with prayer.
The Association met at 8:00 AM on Saturday morning to continue study of God's word. The study continue through 11:00 AM when the business session of the Association began.
Chairman Elder R. L. Mitchell call the meeting to order. Elder Don Burkhalter led in prayer. Elder Greg Phillips read the minutes of the previous meeting and the treasurerĘs report. Elder Lee Price moved to adopt both reports. The motion was seconded by Elder Charles Taylor and the motion carried.
Old Business: None
New Business:
Elder Khomer moved that after the expenses of this seminar were met, that of the remainder of the funds 50% ($75) would be sent to Elder Craig Campbell in appreciation of his efforts in compiling the study material. The remaining $75 would be retained to go toward the expenses of future seminars. Elder Lee Price seconded the motion. The motion carried.
Elder Howard Pippin moved that the seminar format used in this meeting become a regular part of the Association meetings. Elder Bill Taylor Seconded and the motion carried.
Elder Charles Taylor made a motion to authorize the Association chairman to appoint a program committee to coordinate future studies. Elder Doyle Kilgore seconded the motion. The motion was approved.
Elder Doyle Kilgore made a motion to retain the present slate of Association officers. The motion was seconded by Elder Howard Pippin and approved.
Elder Bill Taylor moved for a standing vote of thanks to Elders Charles Taylor and Greg Phillips for their efforts in this seminar.
Elder Khomer Beaty asked the Association for permission to include the minutes of the Association on the Out Of Bondage Website. Elder Greg Phillips made a motion to grant permission. Elder Lee Price seconded. Motion carried.
Arbor Primitive Baptist Church of Lynchburg, Tennessee invited the next session of the Association (October 23-24,1998) to meet there. The Association accepted the invitation.
With all business being concluded, Elder Lee Price moved to adjourn. Elder Charles Taylor seconded. Motion carried.
The members present formed a circle for prayer. Elder Doyle Kilgore led the dismissal prayer.
The meeting ended with lunch and a time of fellowship at the home of Elder Howard Pippin.
Compiled by Elder Craig Campbell, Carlinville, IL.
Editors note: As others acquire E-mail addresses and/or Websites,
they will be added to this list.
