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'"' .· .. ··- . . · · GENERAL OFFICERS·- · Rev. T. G. Hamilton, Moderator .. _: ............ ·-··· ------··· Glennville, Ga. Rev. J. B. Lovering, Assistant Moderator . ·····- ··-·--·-·· Colquitt, Ga. Ernest J. Barker, Clerk ···········-····-·--·--···--·-···· ··-···-····-··--·-·-····-·· Rochelle, Ga. Rev. H. J. Kelly; Assistant Clerk: ....................... ·-····-···-··--···· Columbus, Ga. Rev. E. C. Morris, Promotional Sec. - Treas., P. 0. Box 553, Tifton, Ga.

BOARD 'CIIAIRl\Tl':N BOARD OF CHRISTIAN EDUCN.L'ION-Rev. S. T. Shutes,

Colquitt, Ga. BOARD OF MISSIONS-BOARD OF SUPERANNUATION-Rev. H. J. Kelly, Columbus, Ga. EXECUTIVE BOARD-Rev. T. G. Hamilton ····-···-···-··-· Glennville, Ga.

BOARD l\IEl\IBERS AND THEIR Til\lE OF EXPIRATION BOARD OF MISSIONS-Rev. C. J. HarTe;{, Camilla; Ga., 1!l55; G. v\'. Cloud, 1167 Wolfe Ave., Jacksonville, Fla., l!l55; Rev. H. L. Knighton, Hlll 2nd Ave., Phenix City, Ala., 1!l57; Rev. Manse Cason, Seville, Ga., 1957; W. N. Wilson, Pearson, Ga., 1957; Rev. B. W. Clenney, Co1-quitt, Ga., 1955; Walter Sloan, Moultrie Ga., 1!l55.

· BOARD OF CHRIS'I'IAN EDUCATION-G. C. King, Sylvester, Ga., 1957; Idus Goocher, 1957; C. J. Faison, 'Hartsfield, Ga., 1!l57; Rev. S. T. Shutes, !Colquitt, Ga., 1957; Rev. Emrr.ett McDuffie, Rochelle, Ga., J.955; E. C. Davidson, Glennville, Ga., 1955; Rev. J. D. Little, Kirklnnd, Ga., 1955 •. I>OARD OF TRUSTEES-Rev. L. S. Anthony, Thomaston, Ga., Hi57; Curtis Gay, Hartsfield, Ga., 1957; Rev. Riley' Giddms, Ray City, Ga., 1957; Ernest J. Barker, Rochelle, Ga., 1957; Oscar Brunson, Colquitt, Ga., 1955; W. B. Griffin, Leary, Ga., 1955: H. N. Baxter, Glennville, Ga., 1955.

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BOARD OF SUPERANNUATION-Rev. H. L. Kelly, Columbus, Ga., Ht57; C. F. Martin, Rochelle, Ga., 1955; Rev. A. L. Sellers, 1008 West Lafayette St., Quitman, Ga., 1957; L. E. Wynn, Alapaha, Ga., 1957; W. B. Knight, 1!l57; R. B. Pyle, Hilton, Ga., 19!i5; W. E. Lane, Iron City, Ga., l!l55 .

. EXECUTIVE BOARD-Consists of all General Officers and the Chairman of each standing board. CAMP COMJVIITTEE--G. C. King, l!l57; Rev. T. B. l\Iellette, 1957; A. D. Ivey, 1955; ,Mrs. Sallie Woodard, 1!l57; Mrs. K. V. Shutes, 1955. BUILDING iGOl\fl\HTTEE-G. C. King, C. J. Faison; Rev. J. D. Little; - Fincher; Ernest J. Barker.

The Georgia State Association of Free Will Baptist Churches convened with Thomaston Church, 'fhomastou, Ga., on Tuesday• evening November 10, 1953, in !1er 17th annual session. Song Service ~ondu:cted by Rev. I. J, Blackwelder. Devotional by Rev. H. J. Kelly, reading

-• from Matthew 11:28-30, using 29th verse for theme (Hunulity1). Song, "Love Lifted 1\le." Prayer by Rev. l\lanse Cason. The message of the

. evening was delivered by Rev. Louis H. ·2doulton, readin~ l\Iark 16:17-18. The message was very timely and enlightening. Prayer bYJ Bro.

: Moulton. The ~Ioderator then declared' the body in order for a shore business session. l\Ioderator appointed Cre,dentials Committee as follows: Rev. Louis H. Moulton, Chm.; ReY. H. J. Kelly, Rev. Neal H. PmTish.

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;Committee on Committees Rev. J. B. Lovering, Chm.; Rev. I. J. Blackwelder, Rev. Manse Cason.

Delegates and visitors were assigned :piaces to stay lby host pastor. Dismissed by Rev. I. J. Blackwelder.

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R. Lawhorne. Devotional by Rev. Emmett McDuffie, reading from John 17. Theme, "Glorify Thy Father'!. . •

Moderator made a report, naming some of the progress that had teen made in the State work, also expresszd to all his appreciation for the cooperation that had been given him during his tenure of fom· j·ears as Moderator. ·

Report of Committee on Committees called for by Moderator. Report read. (See report.) l.Iotion that report be accepted and Committee released.

Words of Welcome were extended to all by Mayor of Thomaston, a deacon of the First Baptist Church of Thomaston, Marvin Adam~, a

• member of City counril, and Rev. Oliver, Pastor of Methodist Church r.nd Chairman of Ministerial Association.

Response to words of welcome was giv.en by Rev. H. L. Knighton. Report of Woman's Auxiliary Convention was given by Mrs. Edi

th Shiver, President. Song service conducted by Rev. S. T .. Shutes.

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A worshipful offering; was taken for the Unified Program.· Special · music was arranged by Rev. S. T. 1Shutes. The morning ;message was

· brought by Rev. Raymond Riggs, reading- Acts 13:42, "Missions" be· big the theme of his message;

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·Lamar Parrish. Moderator called .for report of Credentials Comimittee. A partial report was given, (See report.) :Motion that report be accept~d and delegates seated. Report or Christian Education called for. Report read. Motion that report bf' accepted, Yelea:sing Committee. (See report.) ,

Rev. K: V. Shutes, a n:ember of College board, of Trustees, extended· greetings from the college, also made a report relative to the g-rowth and :conditions of the Bible College. Rev. T. G. Hamilton, Mrs. · T. G. Hamilton :md' Rw;. C. B. Dowdney, H1ble College students, also ~poke of the :College.

Rev. E. C. !\IorriE, State Promotional Secretary-Treasurer, made his annual report. Motion that report be rereived. (See report.) Motion that a rising vote of thanks be ext!•nded to Bro. Morris for his great work as Promotional Secretary-Treasurer.

Greetings from the National Associat'JOn were extended by Rev. Damon C. Dodd. Telegram from Dr. L. :_'. Johnson, President Bibh College, was read, expressing his regretsnot being able to attend this ;,cssion. Dr. Johnson's. idea and plan for raising funds to liquidate tlw indebtedness of the College was given to the body.

All ministers presP.nt gave a rising vote of thanks to all laymen of the state for their i1'lpport of the Unified Program.

Tieport of Supenumuation Board was read. Motion that report be accepted. (See report.)

Report of l\Iission Board read. l\Iotion that report be accepted .

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tSee report.) l\Iotion that regular order of business be suspended ai!d that report of Nominating !Committee be heard. Report read. (See report.) l\iotion that report be receired and tabled until regular order of business Thursday morning.

Report of Camp Committee was read.· l\Iotion that report be re<:eived. (See r~port.) A rising vote of thanks was given the Camp Committee for the work accomplished by them.

Report of Committee on study of rev;~ing Constitation '\Vas read. l\[otion that report be received and tabled until Thursday. (See re-. '

pert.) Dism!issed by· Fev. B. \V. !Clenney.

THURSDAY l\IOllNING Song service conducted by Rev. S. T. Sl~utes. Prayer by Rev. A.

J. Lambert. Devotion by Rev. W. S. Driggers, reading Psalms 23. The message was interesting m1d inspiring. Greetings were extended by Rev. A. J. Lambert, 1\Toderator Alabama State Association.

Report of Board of 'rrustees was read and received. (See report.) Final rep01·t of Gredential Committee was read. Motion that re-

. port be accepted and Committee released. (See l'eport,) Report of l~esolutions Committee was read. 1\:Iotwn that report .be accepted anrl Committee released, provided it is amended to provide for a rising vote of th..'lnks to the Chattahoochee Associat:on and the City of Thomaston for the great hospitality during thu:: .•ession, and further that we have 1500 1copies of p1inutes printed and the Clerk and l\Ioderator be paid an honorary fee of $25.00 and $15.00 respectively. l\Iotion that clerk and Moderator be paid $25.00 and S15.00 respectively! for all

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Report of Temperance Committee read. l\Iotion that report be accepted and release Committee. (Set? report.)

Constitutional Committee re-read :re,~>olt relative to proposed changes of Article IY, Section 5. l\fotion that proposed change be adopted. Report of Auditors. was made. 1\Iotion that report be accepted. (See report.) Motion that Rev. I.. J. Blackwelder and Rev. ,.; .

. T. Shutes be elected as Auditing Committee. Motion that we adopt a plan of takmg an offering on each Fifth

Sunday, or at least an offering· once a year. of one dollar· ($1.00) pel· n<ember for the purpose of cooperating with the Home Mission EoarJ in the expansion program. .

Motion that the body proceed to elect officers and election be by acclamation. All officers as nominated by Nominating Comnuttee, txcept .Nssistant Clerk, were elected. Hev. H. J. Kelly was nominated from floor for Assistant Clerk and was r>lrcted. Ail Board Members as nominated by Nominating Committee we...-e elected.

Motion that this body endorse the plan of promoting a state paper •

llnd the plan be brought before. the jo<int board at next meeting. Motion that a rising vote of thanks be given the CiW of Thomas

ton, Thomaston Free Will Baptist Church, and other churches of the Chattahooch.eee Aswciation for the gre?.t hospitality shown during tl:is session.

Motion that the N aminating Committee's nomination of Midway Church, Moultrie, Georgia, be accepted as ulace. for 1954 session.

It was voted· to accept the invitation nf Mid:way Church, Moultrie, Georgia, to entertain the meeting of all boards on DecPmber 5, 1953.

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Song service conducted by Rev. S. T. Shutes. Special musiic by Mrs. Louis H. Moulton and Rev. S. T. Shutes. Ser:mon lby Rev. T. G. Hamilton, reading two (2) verses . from lst Chapter of Romans. Theme being "I Am Ready"- -ready to preach, suffer, die to be offered as a sacrifice. After having heard this inspiring message, all had a greater determination upon returning home to also say, "I Am Ready." Motion to adjourn. Benediction bv Rev. H. L. Roberts.

REV. H. L. KNIGHTON, Moderator ERNEST J. BARKER, Clerk.

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AUDITOR'S REPORT •

All books checked as best we could and found to be in fine shape. REV. S. T. SHUTES REV. I. J. BLACKWELDER.

FINANCIAL REPORT OF BOARD OF TRUSTEES •

November 6, 1952, Cash on hand ···--····-···- ........................................................ $535.01) Hcceived from State Treasurer ............................................................................... 1854.4~

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November 6, 1!)53, Cash on hand ................................................................................ 154.81 The Trustees owe the Mission Bom·d $225.00, also some to th·.)

Board of Education. ·

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COl\11\IITTEE ON CONSTITUTIONAL Al\IENDl\IENTS

\Ve, your committee on Constitutional Amendments, appointed by the Moderator :n a meeting of the Executive Board, wish to offer for your consideration, the follo\ving:

Section 5 of Article IV be changed' to read as follows:' · A member of any board who fails in the function of his or her

d~,ties without a reason, the board to which the delir.q_uent member has been elected, shall declare the office vacant. Further, the bod:r. ~tall have and does reserve the right to deal w:th any officer or boar!l - '

r;,ember who does not condu<::t his or 'her office in a 'Christian an.J. business like manner, according to the rul'"" of Christian conduct laid down in the New Testament. Should such board fail to have a sufIic1ent number of its members present to f'onstitute a quorum, it shttll then become the duty of the Executive Board to deal with any deiinquent member. Also, a charge against a n1ember of this body and a

• nwmber of a locnl clmr;:!h shall constitutP a chm·ge again~t said mem-ber in this body and the body shall abidt> accordingly.

- Prayerfully submi tt.~J, REV. J. B. LOVERING R. B. PYLE

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TEMPERANCE COl\ll\IITTEE

\Ve, your Temp(,rance Committee, wish to make the following report. \Ve as Christians should practice t~mperance in every phast!

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Qf life, speech, dress and our influence. Further, thut we be careful to manifest through our lives, a love and respect for Christ and Hh cause. :Christians must follow the Commandment. of Christ in th~ · f1ght against intoxicating bevemges and all other appearances of evil to be real witnesses for Christ.

Respectfully submitt<'d, REV. A. L .. SELLARS AARON McKINNEY REV. S. T. SHUTES.

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REP OR'£ OF RESOL UTIONfl. COl\11\liTTEE Whereas, the work of the State Assol!iation is of such importance

that it requires the st·rvice of those wht> know the work at heart, therefore; •

• Be it resolved that only members Y:hn are faith!L:! and loyal to

their local Church be elected as delegate-; to take active part in the

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Church a letter of thanks for their hospitality. Primitive Baptiv:J

l3e it resolved that we have 1500 copi('s of minutes printed an:l that the C'lerk and Moderator be paid an honorary fee o1

$1 5.00 respectively•. Be it further resolved that we give to the City of Thomaston,

Pirst Free Will Baptist iChurch of Thomaston, and other Churches of Ll1e Chattahoochee Association a rising vote of thanks for their wonderful 'hospitality dming this session.

Respectfully submitted, ·MRS, INEZ BRUNSON RAY l\IORTON

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REPORT OF COl\Il\IITTEE 0~ COl\Il\UTTEES \Ve, y'our Committee on Committees, appoint the following for

various committees, as shown: . RESOLUTIONS-l\h-s. Inez Brunson Idus Goocher and Ray Mor-

ton. NOMINATION-C. J. Faison, W. B. Griffin and l\Irs. J. B. Rice. TEl\IPERANCE--R~v. S. T. Sellar,;. Aaron McKinney and Rev .

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• REV. MANSF CASON REV. I. J. m_ <\CKWELDER.

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\Ve, your 1Cl:edentials Committee, make the following report:

ASSOCIATIONS Geoi·giR Union ................................ $15.00 Little River :.................................... 10.00 Midway ............................ ~ ................ . Chattahoochee ............................... .

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810.00 . 15.00 10.00

Ruth Kinnon ....................................... $5.00 South Georgia ................................... 12.0iJ . .

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Total Money Received ·-·······-···-···-·······-·-·········-····-····-·········-·· ... $175.00

DELEGATES RIQCORDED 1\Irs. Alum McDonald, Mrs. W. J. Starr, L. W. Wynn, Aaron Mc

Kinney, Mrs. J. :Q. Rice, Mrs. Inez Brunson, Idus Goocher, Ray Mor-•

ton, Mrs. Ray Morton, Frank Bennett, Ralph Jenkins,, r. C. Cox, Fred ~\Iiddleton, James M. Miller, Hoyt Lindle;,,, G. G. King, Mrs. G. C. King, B. R .. Dent, Lee Posey, Mrs. H. 0. Purcell, M. H. Hinson, Eva Trussell, E. W. l"attillo, J. L. Clark, Leonard: Grimsley, W. H. COchran, Mrs. Louis H. Moulton, 0. P. Everson, Ro::<coe Langford, Donald Selpl"., E. C. Roland, Mrs. J. D. Little, Elz'ie Fmnks, A. B. Edwards, J. A. l\Iercer, Mrs. R. B. Pyle, Bobby Potter, A. !.. Boone, Mr.s. T. G. Hamilr.on, Mrs. Cliff Anderson, Mrs,, Wallace Knight and G. W. Cloud.

Respectfully submitted, REV. LOUIS H. MOULTON REV. H. J. KELLY REV. NE1AL H. PARRISH.

REPOUT OF NOl\UNATING- COl\Il\UTTEE

We, your Nominating Committee, make the following nominations as our report:· .

Moderator-Rev. T. G. Hamilton; As~nstant Moderator-Rev. J. B. Lovering; Clerk--Ernest J·. Barker; Assistant ~Cbrk-Rev. H. J. Kelly; Promotional Secretary - Treasurer-Rev. E. G. Morris; Boaru of Missions- Rev. H. L. Knighton, Rev. Manse Cason, W. N. Wilson, Rev. B. \V. Glenny; Christian Education-G. C. King, :C. J. Faison, Rev. S. T. Shutes and Idus Goocher. Boal'd of Superannuation-Rev. A. L .. SeTters, L. E. Wynn, Wallace Km!rht, Re,v. H. J. Kelly. Board of Trustees- Ernest J. Barker, Curtis Gw, Rev. L. S. Anthony and I\ev. Riley' Giddins. Camp Committee-G. G. ~ing, Rev. T. B. Melette and Mrs. Sallie Woodard. BtJilding Committee-G. C. King, Rev. J. D. Little, Fincher, C. J. Faison and Erne~t J. Barker.

Respectfully submitted, W. B. GRIF.FJN C. J. PAISO"l"

· MRS. J. B. f:ICE.

REPORT OF SUPERANNUATION BOARD We, your Superannuation Board of tre Georgia State Ass.ociation

d the Ol'iginai l~ree Will Baptist, convPned at the Grace Primitive

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Baptist Chur:Ch, Thomaston, Georgia, T·•esday, November 10, HJ5:3,. with the following present: R. B.· P,yile, Chairman; Tom· Hamilton; Proxy Secretary; L. E. Wynri,'·Proxy; 'A. L. Sellers, H. J. Kel1~·, Proxy; E. 0. Rowland, Proxy. We submit the following re'commenda-

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. 1. That the district associations and the quarterly meetings of the Georgia State Associatioii Original FrPe Will Baptist channel their finance given for Superannuation throu~h t.he State Promotional SPc- ' . .

retary, and that the distribution of these funds be based on the ser-. \ice rendered by the Superannuate to the cause of Christ among Free

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ar;d the amounts given to the Superannuate is not to be considered as charity, but rather as expression of recognition for the service rendered by the Superannuate to the cause of. Christ and to His Church.

2. That each mir~ister of this Assoriution investigate the opportunities of the Superannuate Program and avail themselves of the same.

3. That the Ministers inform and inspire their people conceming the Superannuation Program of the State Association. :Moreover, to do the same for the. unified program a& a whole ..

4. · We recommend. to the Nominating Committee the following n:en to compose the Superannuate Board: Bro. A. L. Sellers to succeed himself as a member of this board as his tm11111 expires this year;

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FINANCIAL REPORT OF SUPERANXUATION TREASURER PAID OUT TO SUPERANNUATES.

A. C. McKinnon fo!· 12 months at $10.00 .......... -.... -................ ~ ................. $120.00 E. C. Williams for 12 months at $110.00 .... ..................................................... 120.00, J. B. Harris for 12 months at $10.00 ........................................ ~.................... 120.00 S. E. Bowen f01' 12 months at $10.00 .... .......................................................... 120.00 \V. C. Coleman for 12 months at $10.00 ....................................................... 120.00

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To J. 0. Fort-Februm~y1 14, 1953 ...................................................................... $ 45A5 To J. 0. Fort; May li, 1953 ..................................................... ; ......................... -.......... 26.5,1 To J. 0. Fort, August 1, HJ 53 .............. ; ................................ :.............................. · 48.17 'fo J. 0. Fort, November 7, 1[)53 ............................................................................. 55.17

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TOTAL PAID OUT ......... ~---···················-···-···'---······-·· ~702.27 Brought Forwurd November 11, 1952 ······--····-··-··--····-·-····-··-- $ 132.41 Received from Bro. C. E. Morris, Dec. 8, 1952 ··----·-·········· 48.75 Received from Bro. C. E. 1\lorris, Jan. 5, :953 -··--···-··· ,· ·-··-~--- 55.67 Heceived from Bro. C. E. :Morris, Feb. 6 .. 1053 . ··-·--·-· -- 37.02 Received from Bro. G. E. Morris, April 6, 1B53 .................................... 40.32 Received from Bro. p. E. :Morris, May\ 6, 1053 .......................................... 26.65 Heceived from. Bro. C. E. Morris, June 4, 1053 --···-···-····-····-····-····-···.. 73.59 I;eceived from Bro. C. E. l\Iorris, July 7, 1053 ....... ~·-·······'·····-····-····-····· 37.80 l{eceived from Bro. C. E. Morris, Aug. 6, 1953 .......................................... 47.30 I:eceived from Bro. C. E. Morris, Sept. 0, 1:!53 ....................................... .. 74.72 Receive,d from Bro. C. E. l\1on•:s, Oct. 7, l !.153 .............. : ......................... .. 61.38 Received from Bro. C. E. Morris; Nov. G, .!953 ..... _ ........................... . 64.57 Received from '\irs. Willie l\I. Haire, Dec. 12, 1052 ........................... .. 17.00 Heceived from. l\1n;. Willie l\I. Haire, June l2, 1053 .................. ~ ......... .. 7.00 Recei'ved from Bro. Fleming 1\IcD., July~. 1953 ....................................... . 2.00 Heceived from Bro. A. D. Ivey, Jan. 23, 1953 ........................................ .. 23.33 Received from Bro. A. D. Ivey1, April 26, 1953 ........................................ .. 20.00 Received from Bro. A. D. Ivey, July 26, Hl53 .... ,.. .................................. . 25.00 Eeceived from Bro. A. D. Ivey, November, 1053 ................................ . 20.00 Heceived from: Bro. Morris, Mart~h 9, 195;! ................................................. . 19.1~)

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Total Paid Out ..... ................. ..................................... .... ............................. ................. $792.27 ----

Balance· on hm,d ·-········-· ·•·············•·······•·••·•················•·•···•······· ···································-··········· $ 41.45 Respectfully submitted,

R. B. PYLE. Secretary-Treasurer,

llOAlW OF EDUCAfiON •

\Ve, your Board of Education in our individual board meeting at the Joint Board l\Ieeting which convened 'vl~h New Salem Church, Colquitt, Georgia, submit the following report: Members present were: G. C. King, E. :C". Dav:1lson, Emmett McDu:!'fie, S. T'. Sh,Jtes, C. J. Faison and Idus Coocher. E1ect'wn of Officm·R were: Chairman, S. T. Shutes; Secretary-Trea::-urer, C. J. Faison. The Board expressed their desire that f:xed or prescribed courses for the youth students at Camp

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S. T. SHU'l'I:S, Chairman. C .• r. FAIS0.'11 • 'freasmer.

REPOUT OF SUPERANNUATION BOARD

The State Superannuation Board met with New Salem Church,

Colquitt, Georgir., on December 5, 1053. Rev. H. J. Kcl1y• was elected ' chairman. The hoard now !las 5 supernm,ua.tes receiving fun-ds' from

this board in the amount of $10.00 each per month. This boatel requests that the pastors ,,f all chur-'!hes go all out for

the support of the unified program so tl:-~1t we might have funds to take care of additional superannuates. We have requested that two· U(]ditional !"uperannuates·be placed on thE' list for payment.

REV. H. J. KELLY, Chidrman, R. n. PYLJi;, Secretary'-Tr.easurer.

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• REPORT OF EXECU'riYE BOARD The various hoards met with First 'l'l.omaston Free Will Bavtist

Church, on November 10, 1953. Rev. H. L. Knighton, Moderator, read Psalms 29:1-5.' Prayer by Rev. T. G. Hamilton. The Moderator made a roll call of all bomld. members. Several members absent. The group discussed the matter of absent board members. A motion was made and properly seconded that the :Moderator appoint three, one from Executive Board, one from Education Board, and; one from Mission Board, to study this matter and to prepare and offer ways. and means·. of tryiing to remedy this condition.

Motion that Rev. J . .ri.- Lovering, G. \i. Cloud and Ir. B. Pyle be vppointed as a Committee on Constitutional Amendments.

Motion that Chairman be given authority' to appoi11t members to various boards when members are absent.

Those appointed were as follows: Mission Boa~·d-Rev. B. W. Clenny, l\1. T. Goff and Rev. C. B. Dowdney. Superannuation-Rev. H . J. Kelly, Rev. T. G. Hamilton, ~. G. Roland and L. E. Wynn.

Motion that full time Promotional ;~ecretary-Treasurer be continued and that Rev. C. E. Mon-is be employed as same at salary as for past year unless conditions require different and further that the 1~53-54 budget be same as for past year. :ii20,000, also that the allocation for each phase of the work be on same percentage basis as for past year.

Joint Board meeting suspended to mc,~t as individual boards. Dis. Dlissed by Rev. J. L. L~ttle.

The various boards met together at ·1:;)0 P. l\1. Boards making reports were as follows: Christian Bducation, Sup

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to nominating Committee to become additional members of Can'p Building Committee, making a total of five (5).

Motion that the names of G. G. King anrl Rev. 'I'. B. l\l'elette b.e recOJ1unended to K omination Committee for Camp Committee.

Rev. H. L. Knighton requested that the .Camp Committee make plans and arrangements for a care taker at the camp. The same later be made as a motion.

Motion to adjourn. Prayer by Rev. H. L. · Knighton. The various boards met with New Sniem Church, Colquitt, Geor-' r'ia, on December 5, 1!l53. So11g servire conducted by Rev. B. \Y.

Glenny. Prayer by' Rev. Lamar Parrish. Devotional by Rev. T. G. Hamilton, reading Acts 1:8. "Lack of

Power." Prayer by l\Iode1·ator. Any ite'llS of business that should come before joint boards were called foL Rev. E. C. l\Ion\:s asked tl:::at delegates to National Association fr0m various Associations be CQlled for, which were as follows: l\Iidwny-l\Irs. T. B. l\Ielette; Unoin-Curtis Gay; Georgia Union-Elbert Powell; Little River-L. E. Wynn; Martin-Emory' Tulley.

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Motion that State Association have lhl.iLl copies of the letter form as adopted by various district Associations who purchase fame from

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State body~ M.otion that we adopt a $280.00 monthly budget for PromotJonal

Secreta:cy\-Treasurcr Office for 1953·54 Associational Yb:lr. The idea of sponsoring a State Paper as suggested at State Asso·

dation by Rev. Neal H. Parrish, was discussed. Motion that Moderator appoint a committee to make an investigation with reference to the Btate Paper the comi1tittee to make recommendations at a called session of the Executive Board or at the next session of the State Association. Those appointed to serve on this eommittee were as follows: Rev. E. C. 1Morris, Rev. J. B. Lover:ng, Rev. H. L. Knighton, Rev. B. W. Glenny, Ernest J. Barker, C .. J. Faison and L. E. Wy:nn.

The matter of organizing a State Sunday School Convention was discussed. Motion that the Committee as appointed by league convention-Rev. H. L. Knighton, Rev. K. V. Shutes and Rev. Manse C~son, be appointed as a committee to time and 1 !ace for a State Convention and report back to the ExecutJve Board. Dismissed for preaching

• serviCes. Song se1•vice conducted by Rev. B. W. Glenny. Pray~r by H. L.

Knighton. Sermon by Rev. Manse Cason, 1·eading from Luke 16:19-31. .Theme: "Leadership." Announcements by Host pastor. Dismissed, . .

by Rev. C. E. l\iorris. The val'ious boards met back in joint session. Prayer by Rev. J.

B. Lovering. Motion that.New Salem Church be given a rising vote of thanks for the great hospitality during this board meeting.

:Moderator called for reports as follow;.;: Educational Board, Mis- . . ;;ion Board and Superannuation Board. The reports were read an·l n:ceived as read.

The Committee for Sunday School Cm,vention recommended Satt.rday, June 12, 1954, First Albany Church. Albany, Georgia, as date and place for convention.

Motion that the above suggestion be accepted and that the above named comntittcc plan program.

Nomination for a member of Board of Trustees from Little River Association was called for. Rev. Riley Giddins was nominated and· elected, who is to 8ervc a per-':od of 4 year~, provided it does not cau~e 5 members to be eldcted at an~ one year.

Motion to adjourn. Dismissed by ReV" B. W. Glenny .

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REV. T. G. HAMILTON. Moderator, ERNEST .T. BARKER, Secretary .

l\IISSION BOARD •

' Blakely, Ga., November 10, 1952. The Mission Board met in joint session with all boards on this

dnte and after some matters were brougl>1: to our attcr:tion, we met in regular session to consider any:thing that ;;hould proper)y come before ... ~..o.:S.

.B'il~st, we had the minutes read of th·~ year's work, and after con- · sidering. sam:e, accepted them as read.

The matter of the possibility of the n'nting the Mission Tent was discussed as there was some question of it being use~~ when we are r.ut using same and after a motion which carried the handling of th<! tent was left in the hands of Bro. Harve~r and Ctloud for them to usc tl;eir discretion and look out for same .

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Bro. Harvey then made the finance report for the year, which w·~ accepted and are ordering sam,e to be placed before the State Assoclation in session for their reception, etc: Motion carried toot we c1·eate a revolving loan fund from the funds whtch come into our board .fo,· the purpo::;e of aiding worthy churches in their building programs. This fund to be administered in the following manner: We are setting aside in this. fund now, two hu!1dred dolhrs ($200.00) as the startc~· to build to in the following manner: Fifcy per cent of all incoming

• funds, and the loans are to be made to churches when they have good and sufficient titles to their property to satisfy, the State body, and

• a eharge of five pel.1cent, per annum (5%) be charged on all loans after thirty days. The loam to be repaid in thirty, sixty and ninety and six months . and yearly basis. Same to be agreed upon by the church and' board representatives. The Board was authorized to proceed with the securing the proper legal aid and papers to enter into this program. Also the treasurl'r is to be bonded in ihe full amount that five dollars ($5.00) will pay! for in' ::;ecurity bond.

By prayer we were dism'issed till further call or at State meeting. . ELDER C. J. HARVEY, Chrm.,

G. W. CLOUD. Secretary.

CONSTITUTIO~

Preamble We1 the Original Free Will B~ptists l>f the State of Georgia, do

ordain this constitution for the r;urpose of advancing, promoting and il!creasing all phases of the cause of !Christ.

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Section 1. The a~sembly shall be known as thi!. Georgia State . Association of the Original Free Will Baptists.

Article II . Section 1. The O.fficers of this Association shall be Moderator, an

Assistant Moderator, a Sccl'etary, an assistant Secretary and a Pt •)r.lOtional Secretary-Treasurer ..

Section 2. All regular officers and the Chairma11 of each stand-ing board shall compo~e. the Executive Board. .

Section 3. This Assoc.iation shall be composed of all active mini>:ters who are members of an affil:ated body, one de~egate for every 5()0 members Ol' fraction thereof of each affiliated union meeting, and Gne delegate for cver;.r 100 members or fraction thereof of every· affiliated local Free Will Baptist Church. Any Union or local church shall have the privilege o~ af:fliating >vith the. E:.tate body independent of the District Association.

Section 4. All delegates from Assc..clations, Union meetings and local churches shaH be elected from the laity of the body sending them.

· Section 5. Funds to meet the current and benevolent of ailoca-, tH)ns shall be paid . in on a voluntary basis to the Treasurer of this Association; however, it is suggested that each affiliated boidy contribute as minimum in the following ordc>r: Each district Assof:iat.~'on

tln·ee-fourths of one pc>r cent per capita of their respective inembership and $5.00 in addition for the Natic.:nal Assoc~mlon dues; each 'Guion meeting one-half of one per cent pPr capita of their respective! . ' .

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Article III '

Section 1. It shall b.e the privilege of each affiliate district Asso-ci::~tion to furnish a mrmber for each standing board, with tel"'ns ot office rotat3.ng which will necessitate one member of each board being dectcd annually, the numiber of each boalol shall not be less than five except· the board of auditors which shall consist of two members who shall be elected at the; same tim~ of the gf!neral offioors.

Section 2. There :;hall be a board of mis;sions composed of memters who arc noted for missionary zeal and the~l shall have the supervision of all mission 'interest sponsored by this body. ~\ll undesignated ndssion funds shall be rqually divided between home bnd foreign.

S!cction 3. There shall be a board of Christian Edl.l)::ation whoi)c duty it sh~l be to keep the body inforlnted of all chriRtian education ;lponsored by the body and make such recommendations as they shall deem proper to the body from time to til'~t·.

Section 4. ' There slJall be a board of wperannuatio'!'l whose duty it s!.all be to make plam; and rules which ;<hr.Jl be in harmony with the National Superannuation Board. And fo'h!'ll be authorizoo to forumlate plans whereby necessary funds for superannuation may be raised.

Section 5. There ~lwll be a board of trustees whose duty it shall hL to hold titles of all property belonging- to this body.

Section 6. A Board of Auditors, whoM! duties it Rhall be to audit the books of the As~ociational Treasurer and the Treasurers of all Boards.

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Article IV Section 1. All off1el'rs except board r•1embers shall be elected to

f('J'Ve a term of two years. Section 2. Any officers may be re-ele~ted. as the body shall ~ee

fit. Section 3. When Yacnncics occur fm· m1y cause they shall be fill·

ed by the Executive Board, or by any of the standing boards, subject to the approval of the Executive Boanl, 1mtil the convening of thr! 2nnual session of the body.

4. Election y'ears :;hall take place on the odd yean~ of the calendar.

Section 5. A nmm.ber of any board who fails in the function of nis or her duties without a reason, the board to whilch the delinquent. rnember has been elected, shall declare the office vacant. Further, the 1:-:•)d~< slwll have and does reserve the right to deal with any officer or board member who does not condud his O!' her office in a Christian and bus'iness.-like manner, according to the rules of Christian conduct laid down in the New Testament. Should f:Uch. board fail to have a ;;:,Jfficient number· of it~ members present to constitute a quorum, it f;lmll then become the duty of the Exec:.1tive Board to deal with any. dl'linquent member. Al~o. a charge aga:nst a member of this body mxd a member of a local cln:r::h Rha,ll con~titute a charge against sa:·d member in this body and the body shall nbide accordingly.

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Section 7. All bo:u-ds may be called in session only by the Chairman of the Executive Board and any sbmoiTlg board! may be called in

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Al\lENDl\lEN'l'.S This Constitution shall not be changed or altered (•xcept by a ma

jority vote of all members present to regulnr session. All amendment3 shall lie on the table at least from the morning session until evening session or from evening session until rr.erning prior to adoptwn and shall during that time be read at least twice in open session. Additions of boards. or officers may be added as there is need.

MINUTES OF THE

GEOHGIA STATE Lh~GUE CONVENTION . ;

The Georgia State League Convention met November 27, 1953 at New Sale:m Church, Colquitt, Ga. Opened with congregational singing and pra)1er by Rev. K. V. Shutes. Devotion by Hallie Murkerson. A prog11am was presented by New Salem Church, and some · speciaJs were sung. A play was given by the 'Vomen's Auxiliary of Patmo:; .Chui'ch. Rev. T. G. Hamilton of Glennville, Ga., brought the message. His subject was "A Man Who Went· God's Way." Dismr:ssed for lunch.

We re-assembled after lunch with .congregational singing and ~ prayer.

Entered into business session with l\Jrs. Burnice Still presiding. Officers were elected as follows: Pres~dent, Mrs. Doris Sheffield; Vice President, Bro. T. G. Hamilton; Recording Secretary, Miss Regirn Woodard; Corresponding Secretary, Miss Sue 'Vorsham; T'eeasurer, Miss Faye ·Knighton; Chorister, David St1ll; Pianist, Mrs. Paulin'! Bush ..

Moved and carried that the constitution be put in the State Minutes .. President appointed Bro. :Morris and the Secretary to send each League report blanks for the 1!)54 convention. Mo'.'Cd and canie<l that a committee (Bro. K. V. Shutes, Bln. T. B. Mellette, and Bro. E. G. Morris) speak to the executive committee ,about organizing a State s~mday School Conventi:m. l\Ioved and carried that mmnbers of the Committee that was appointed by Bro. ·r. B. Mellette take steps to organize a District League Convention. l\IEmbers of the Committe~ me: Bro. 1\Iart::n Wilson, Bro. Mance R. Cason, Bro. E. C. Morris, ItTiss Sue 'Vorsham nPo Br0. Lewis H. l"r'·l11lton.

Moved and canied to hold thr 1954 Convention at Corrinth Church eight miles east of Tifton, on the day after Thanksgiving. Moved r..nd carried to g!ve N l!W Salem a rising Y•lte of thanks for their ho~pltality. Moved and carrb! that the ·~',·.-asurer pay the President t1nd ·S'::,::retary ten dollars each. Movect and r.arried to give rising vote of thanks to the P1Ts;dent and the Secretary.

· $52.00 in dues was givc11 from the churches represented at the Convention. Chm1c:heo; represented wert' ·!\fartin A ~3ociation--:-N ew Salem, Bellview, Blakely, Colquitt and Thompson, Midway A:Ssoclntion-.Cedar Springs, Alh:-ny, 1\It. Zion and Patinos. Georgia. Union .:\ssociation- Double Bmnches. Chatta"aochee Association-First Chtmch of Columbus anct St. Ja1mes. Little Ri'ver Association-Co!·-•

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1·inth, Pine Level ~nd Valdosta. Union Association-Greenwood. Moved and carrierl to adjourn to meet with Corrinth Church on

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l\HSS SUE WORSHAM, Secretary, MRS. BURNICE STILL. President.

CONSTITUTION OF C.EORGIA STATE LEAGUE CONVENTION

PREAl\IBLE We, the Original Free ·wm Baptists ·u:r the State of Georgia; do

ordain and establish this Constitution for the purpose of advancmg and promoting Free Will Baptist Leagues in the State of Georgia.

Article I NAME: The name of this organization shall be the Orig1mal F1·ee

Will Baptist State Lei!gue ,convention of (korgia.

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OFFICERS: The Officers of this State League Convention shall be a President, Vice-President, Recording Secretary, Corresponding Secretary, Treasurer, Chorister, Pianist, and Bible Quiz· Leader. ·All vf whom shall be elected annuall~· b~n tl:is Convention.

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l\IEl\IBERSHIP: . Section I. Each District League Convention ~hall be ent::tled to send five (u) delegates to this !Convention .. Each individual League shall be entitled to on<! (l) delegate to represent m this boc.ly. All Ordained l\liniste1~s shall be (lonsidered members of this State League. GonventilJn and shall be privileged to vote.

DUES: Section II. The Dues for this. State League Convention &hall be as follows: (1) District League C•mvention $5.00 .. (2) Each individual League Convention representing- $3.00.

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CO.l\Il\11 TTEES: The Committees of thi~ State League Com·en-t ion shall be as follows:

1. The Program Planning Committee, whose duty shall be to plan the program for 12ach State League· Conventlcn, and shall be coniposed of the officers of the Conveutbn.

2. The Resolutionf: Committee, shail consist of three members appointed by the President of the League ConYention, or elected from the floor.

3. The Digest Conmt.ittee, shall consist. of three members. appointed by the Chair, or elected from the floor.

The duty of the Digest Committee shall be to receive the reports from the various leagtws representing (District and Individuals,), along with the dues from each, and furnish a digest of the reports to the Convention.

4. The Nc.minating Committee, shall consist of five members elected from the ±1oor. Whose duty it shall be to fur!lish the Convention with the names of ner~ons, nominated for the vai·ious offices of •

the State League Convention.

Article V l\IEETINGS: The Original Free Will Daptist State League Con

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'l'his Constitution shall not be changed c;·r altered except by a twotnirds majority vote of all members prc;,ent. All amendments shull lie on the, table at least from the morning session prior to adoptioH :md shall, during that time be read at least t·wice in open session •

FINANCIAL REPORT STATE l\IISSION BOARD FOR 1953

;'l'ov. 1st, 1953. Balunce in Treasury ............. ----.. --.. ·-··-··--····- $163.1::\.l F\eceived from Promotional office up to Oct. 1st ·---.. ·-·-·-.. ·-·- 332.66 .April25, 1953. Rent on tent and organ by- G. W. Cloud ........... -... 17 • .J.J Jul~1 23, 1953. Renl~ on tent and organ by G. W. Cloud .............. - 25.50

Total .... ·-··--·-··-··-·-·-·--~-----···-···-·--···· ..... -······-···-····-····-··· . ·········-···- $53 9. 05

P~ID OUT OF 'l'IIIS FUND

Dec. 13, 1952. Transferred to loan fund ... _ .................................. - ... - $200.00 Dec. 19, 1952. Paid E. C'. :Morris Joint Board Meeting ..... __ ..... 15.02 Feb. 17, 1953. Paid G. W. Cloud :Mailing Form Letters .... - ... -.. 2.05 Felb. 17, 1953. Paid C. J. Harvey :Mailing f.'orm Letters ............... 1. 75 April 20, 1953. Paid Ed Roberts .Mailing Form Letters .... - .... -.... 1.50 June 1, 1953. Paid E. C. 1\'Iorris on SaYannah Revival .......... -..... 50.00 July 1, 1953. Paid Cairo Free Will Baptist Church ·-·-· ..... _ .. _ .. __ · 50.00 St-pt. 28, 1954. Paid G. W. Cloud mileage to Cairo Meeting ...... 22.00 Sept. 2.8, 1953. Paid L. W. McKinney mill:age to ;Cairo meeting· 13.10 Sept. 28, 1953. Paid C. J. Harcey mileagP to Cairo meeting...... 3.10

Total paid out of this fund .............................................................. $358.52 Balance ir, this fund ........................ ... . ................................ ................ 180.53

l\IISSION BOARD ,LOAN FUND SET Ul' A'l' STATE ASSOCIATION, 1952

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Dec. 13, 1952. Tranferred from general fund ........................................ ::;200.00 Heceived from Promotional office .... -................. ............................... .. 260.25 April 25, 1953. Rent on tent and organ by Cloud ........................... -..... 17.50 July 25, 1953. Rent on tent and organ by Cloud ....... .................... 25.50

Total re~:eived this fund .......................................................................... $503.25 Dec. 13, 1952. Loaned. to :Mt. Bethel Camp Ck. A. D. Ivey ............ 225.0{)

. --Balance in this fund .............................. : ............ - ............... _ ............... -..... 278.25 Total Ba.Jancc both funds .............. .. .................................. .................. $458.78

C. ,J. HARVEY, Treasurer.

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MONEY RECEIVED, 19a3

Jt:ne 4, 1953, Rt-ceived from E. C. Morris ..................................................... $16.15

J t.ly 10, 1953, received.' from E. C. l\Iorris ................................................... ;.... 15.1<1 Aug. 8, 1953, received from E. C.l\Iorris ............................................................ 16.00

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Oct. 7, 1953, received fnm E. C. l\Iorr. s . . . ............................ ...................... 23.97

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Oct. 18, 1953, '!'otal Ue<!eived ··········-····-····-·· ......................................................... $95.53 Oct. 18, 1953, Tutul Di~bursements ..................... - ........................... _._................ 31.29

Oct.· 18, 1953, Balance on hand ........ - .......................... ; .................... _ .. _ ...... : .......... $64.24 Oct. 28, 1953, Disbursed to G. C. King ............... _ ........ _ ............. -.; ................ 37.00

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June 24, 1953, Paid Hev. T. B. 1\Icllette, StationarY! & Postage ... $ 9.70 July 22, 1953, Paid G. C. King ..... ----··----···-----.......... - ... --... - ....... :. 21.59 Oct. 28, 1953, Paid G. C. King ..... ____ ,_ .... - ... - ... --·-· ........... -..... 37.00

Total ... ···········.- ...... ······-···· ···--···· -·-·-··---·· _ ..... ·····-····-····---··· ·-·····-······· .. --··. $68.29

C.Al\W COl\11\liTTEE REPORT •

June 8, - June J 3. Ministerial & Woman'r. Aux. Institute '

Total Receipts ............... ·-·----..... ---.. :·----.... $ 301.06 Total : Jxpense ··-· ..... ··--·····-... ----·-··-.. ··-· .. ·-···-···-··- . $ 347.63

June 21- June 26. 1st Session Youth Encampment Total Receipts .............. _ .. ______ ... -· ...... ·---·-.. 539.71 Total Expense ................ ".--.. --... - .... ·--·--·-·--- 497.96

Jnly 1!J - July 24. 2nd Session Youth Encampment Total Receipts . ...... ................... ............. ............................ 571.06 Total Expense ..................... -... ,_ ......................... .. 524.00

Aug. 2 - Aug 7. 3trl Session Youth Encampment Total Receipts ...................................... _ ......... _ .......... · 746.57

Total Exp(;nse ........................... ·-··-······--··-··········-··-····-····· 695.0:1 Aug. 16 - Aug. 21. Old-Fa~hioned Camp 1\'!:eeting

Total Receipts ............................................................. _.... 203.00 Total Expense ............................... ~ .. -.................................. 237.09

-------Total Receipts for ii sessions .................................... $2:161.40 Total Expense for 5 sessions ............................ -..... 2301.': l Net Profit (transferred to expansion fund) 5(l.6!)

-------· 82!3Hl.40 $2361.40

Average attendance ior 5 ~c~sions ...................... 84.

Dec. 15, 1952. I\Iar. 3, l!J53. l\Iay' 12, 1953. l\Jay 12, l!J53. Ma~, 12, 1953. May 12, 1953. June 30, 1953. July 10, 1953. July 26, 1953. :ru1.~1 24, 1953. Aug. 31, Hl53.

BUJLDING COl\li\II'l'Tin~ REPORT

November 10, 1!J53

Cash 1!1 hand ............................................................................... $2025.00 B~1 E. ,T. Bui·l~.e1· ........... -........................................ -.... _................ 38.33 B:y 1~. J. llal~Icer· ............................................ -.. : .......... _ ......... . .Dy .. ~. D. I , ... ey .............................................. -................ _ ......... - .... . J' CJ'F' · J y . . alSOll ........... -......... . ..-............................ ~···-.......... .

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By A. D. Ivey (l\Iidway Association) ................. .. B~r A. D. I vey ................... \..... .. ...................................... ~.-......... .. By l: .. J. Darker .................................... ; ................................ .

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Oct." 8, 1!J53. By E. J. Barlwr ···········-····-········ ············-····-····-··-· ···········-···· 170.00 Sept. 28, 1953 .. By A. D. Ivey ................................................................... . 37.00

Nov. 6, 1953. By E. J. Barker .............. ·--···· ..... ···-············-····-···-····-····-····· 29.30 Nov. 6, 1!J53 .. Close of ca111p operations aceount ........................... . 59.69 Nov. 6, 1953. Discount f)n material (W. I. Giddens) ..... . ........... . 4.32

-Total Receipts .......................................... . .... ·················-····-······ ................ $3651.28

Dec. 15, 1952. Dec. 15, 1!J52. Dec. 15, 1952. Nov. 10, 1953. Nov. 10, 1953. Nov. 10, 1953. Nov. 10. 1953. •

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Balance due camp expense account Interest to Ashburn Bank ..................... . Note to Ashburn Bank ....... ·······-····-··-Light bills to date ................... ·-····-··-······· Insurance premium on property ..... . Long distance phone calls ..................... . Tuning Piano ..... ....... ........ . . ................... . Total Building Material ...................... .

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2000.00 54.79 60.00

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.BOARD OF OIIUSTIAN EDUCATION

November Y-4, 1U53. The Board of Christian Edu(:ation met with the First Free Will

Daptist Church of Thomaston, Georgia. en November 10, 1953.

The meeting was called to order by the Cha:·;rman, Rev. S. T. Shutes, and members present were as follows: S. T. Shutes, C. J. :b'aison, G. C. King, Eml'Jett l\I1cDuffie am! .T. D. Little.

As a promotional Board for the educntional activities of the Geo:rr;ia State Association of Free Will Bapti'lts we propose the follow'mg:

1. That all churches promote Christian Education because our youth of today to be our leaders of tomon'lw.

2. "'e recommend that our budget fm our local board be the same as in 195~ ·md 1953.

3. iVe urgE: a3 we drd last yea1· that tourses of <;tudy be worked <:.:ut for students nL Camp Mount Bethel. <We do thi11:;: this is neccs::onry.)

4. We would like to urge that every church support the Bible College at Nashville, Tennessee, with both onr money and our praym,s.

There was n motion made and sustained by tho Board to make a monthly loan to Bro. Kenneth Fnison in the amount of $30.0'() per month for nine. (!:J) months that he might attend the college at Nashville to prepare himself for the minist1y. iVe would recommend to

anyi of ,our churclu;~ who may have young· people desiring to attend ,our Bible College and are not financially able, that the church make3 .loans to them. which may become a re·,pJving fund and that this board cooperate wordly and financially as nn.cil as possible.

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REPORT OF PROJ\IOTIONM. SECRETARY

(E. C. l\lorris)

"Time speeds on wings," is an ole< say1ng that seems to be true. Here we are, having reached another mile post on our onward march b the boundless eternity. Tile year just closing in our Promotional activ'ities' is one that. has been marked ''-ith splendid success. What has been done is not only encouraging :but inspiring. The State Association has been an agent in pronrotin').' all denominational endeavors from the very beginning of its exister.ce and for some y~ears seed were sown in faith and waten'd with prayers and devotions and now we have the plants growing which we will soon be gathering the harvest of God's bounties. l\Iany pages could be used in writing the report of Promotional effort and results, but time and space forbids a full det:::il here, therefore, we will submit factual figures as we, have them for your consideration. This1 i's the first report of :..ctual full time sPrvicc being rendered by your Promotional Se,cretay. That whi~!1 has been accomplished will determine whether or not the results justi.-

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fy the efforts. As your Promotional Secret:U"Y', we feel humbly grateful for the gracious manner in which we have been received and the splendid cooperation given. \Ve, therefore, must attribute what success has been obtained to the Free Will Baptists of Georgia and ad· joining states.

Two new churches have been organizPd dul'ing the year, namely, White Oaks in :~\Iacon and the First Church of Savannah. Twtl ' churches have changed their affiliations from us to the Florida Association. This leaves us with the same num:.'er of churches as that of last year. The net gain in membership, while not so gr.eat, yet show that we are still gaining ground. Thcr'P are nine more Sunday Schools reported this year, five more L.ea!!'nes am( five more 'Voman's Auxiliaries with the total enrollments showing quite a. CiOnsid'emblJ g-ain over that of last report. The number of weekly prayer serv~ce.:s remain the same which iR just a few over half of the ehurches. This should be made better.

\Ve are glad to report that every' church in the State Aswciution can claim having a part in the support of one or more of some pha:-:e of the Unified Program and one hundred sixteen supported the entire program with one or more offerings during the·. year. This nearly doubles any previous. number on the Unified list of contributors.

A summary of activities follows: In the office, we ha~e issued 4,200 mimeographed copies of the

monthly Bulletins, kept up with quite a vr.lume of correspondnece in vrhr.ch vital contads have been made. On the field, ninety four churches: were visited, six revivals conducted, attended all the district associations, eight union and quarterly meetings. two Sunday School Conventions, the State League iC•mvention, two Missionary conferences, the semi annual session of the National Home Mission Board and the National Association, beside several boards and committee meeting•s. There have been 187 sermons and forty/ five. special lectures delivered. Condu:cted one funerlll and taught nine Sunday School classes and in t:wo weeks study courses. Asssisted' in organizing one Oburch and two dedication serv'Ice~. Visited 185 homes and 31 sick. Received thirty into Chm1ch membership .

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The GRAND HONOR ROLL CHURCHES number twenty four tl.is year. They are the ones which have made contributions to the Unified Program every month of the year and are as follows: First Columbus in the Chattahoochee Association and Harmony in the South Georgia stal1jds at the head of the list again in the same order, the others, First Thomaston, First Valdosta, First Jacksonville, Mt. OlivE:, ~ew Ebenezer, Double Branch, Christian Hill, Ozias, White Hall, l\1id\\Cay, Bellv'lew, Marietta, Memorial, Unity, Satilla, Lower Corinth, Glennville, \Vhite Pond, .Patmos, Blakely, Travelers Rest, and Cedtu Springs. This is eight above last year.

The Junior Honor Roll Churches are the ones having sent in six to eleven contributions during the year and are as follows: Litt!a Bethel (Chatt.); St. James, St. 1\iark, Turners Chapel, Liberty Chapel, Mt. Ararat, Pleasant Hill, White Oaks, Corinth (Lit. !Uv.); Bay, Greenwood, Golquitt, Mothers Home; ~ew Home No. 1, Hammock Springs, Stony Hill, Ebenezer, Oak Gro\'<' (So. Ga.); Enterprise, Jakin, and First Albany, a total of twenty one. This is nine above last ·year.

May we take greater courage over the acc.omplishments of the past year and set the standm·d still higher for the future as we hav•! only scratched the surface and tapped the untold possibilities of the ·woriderful resources whiich have been lying- dor-:mant so long-.

STATISTICAL REil'OR'l'. FOR THE TWO YEARS COl\IPARED l\Iembership ·

Num:her of district associations ....................................................... .

Number of affiliated churches ................................................... . Total :church membership ........................ . . . . . . . -··········-·-·····-·-·······

Received by EaptF.sm ................................................................................. . Re1ceived by Letters ................................................................................. .. Received by statement and restoration ................................... .. Total accessions ................................................................................................. .. Lost by Letters .............................................................................................. . Lost by Expulsions ........................................................................................... . Lost by deaths ...... ....................................................... .. ................................. .. Total number lost .......................................................................................... . Total net gain· in m£mbcrship ........................................................... ~

·Auxiliaries 1'\ umber of Sunday Schools ................................................................. .. Total Sunday School enrollment .................. . .. ............................... .. Number Free Will Baptist Leagues ......... . ................................. . Total enrollment of Leagues .... ..................... . ................................... . Number 'Voman's Auxiliaries ........................................................ .. .,Voman's Auxiliary enrollment ......................................................... . Weekly Prayer Scrvi~es ......................................................................... ..

· Ministry and Service :Number Ordained Ministers .................................................................. . N' umber Licensed •l\linisters ................................................................. . l'Tumbcr ·churches having full time servil!•! ................................ . Number churches having half time servic~ ............................. . :Number churches having quarter time ~er dec ....................... .

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503 248 58

777 213

76 88

377 400

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35. 632 67

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Finances Paid Pastors ................... ................................................ . ............... $55,438.75 Paid Evangelist~........................................................................... 9,577.45 · Paid for Missions ................. ~ .................................... -_ ............ _ 4,766.59 Paid for Ch1istian Education ......................... ..................... 6,023.39 Paid for Superannuation .................................. ~ ............... '.. · 636.85 I' aid for Building and Repairs ....................... ... ............ 14,02i1.14 Paid to Alabama Children's Home ............................... Not listed . Paid to Youth Camp ................................................................ Not listed ' Paid for all other causes not list'ed ........ .. ............ 48,148.40 Total Expendatnres ............. .................................. .. . ............. 138,612.57 _ Value of Church property ...... ......................... . . . ............. 524,000.00 Value of Parsonage property ............................................... 34,000.00

$62,868.81 11,0'14.73

6,030.72. 5,929.57 1,096.90

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1,387.33 4,041.5;1

12,791.6~ . 151,034.9!i 614,325.00

38,000.00

GENEHAL ImPORT OF ALL FUNDS RECEIVED,_ HEPORTED AND DISBURSED

Receipts - Gt.•neral Funds Brought over from Jast y.ear .......................................... $ Fees at the 1902 session, Blal:ely ··'························ : ........ . '!'tuned over from Promotional Department ........... . Woman's Auxiliary Convention for minutes .......... . Each standing board .for mileo::ge $15.02 ·······--·······-···· Hoard of T111stees fer temporary loan to Ca.mp

64.57 160.50

G.66 10.00 60.08

165.00 . .

'r otal ..... ···········-····- ......... ·-·-·---······· ·········-····--···-····-· ··~ ····-····· $ 4 6 6.81 Disbursements of General Funds

Honorary fee to Clerk ............................................................. . • 25.00 Honorary fee to l\lodcr>:tot· .................................................. . 15.JO Mileage to board members attending meeting ..... . 78.43 Loan to Board of Trustees fr,r Camp ............................. . 165.00

rxpress and postage f)fl l\linutes ···········-··························--· 7.23 Phenix City Herald fvr Minute job ............................. . 128.75 State of Georgia for duu-ter fee ................. -..................... . 1.00 Annual dues to National Associntion ............................. 45.00

Total .............................................................................................. S Bn:lunce on hand .......................................................................... $

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Churches, Auxiliaries and In:!ividuals ....................... $7,87!1.44 Designated Funds

Gifts for the following: Missions, both home and foreign .......................................... ~1,8!l~.!l2.

Superannuation ................ .............. ...................................... ......... 97.61 Youth Camp ... .. ....... ....... ............ ................................................ 4D5.!l8 Bible College ................ ... ................. ......... .... .................................. 832.07 Alabama Children's Hrnne ............................. : .... ·-··· ............ 254.34 State Education .......... .............. . ........... ......... .............................. 1.11

A uxilimy Promotion ..... ...... . .......................... ················-····· 10.00

465.41 1.4(:

Total .... ·······························-·······················--·················· ............. $11,4 70A7 DISlll.:RSEl\IENTS

Paid 'l'o: Promotional Department ............................................. :.-.... . _:\!a tiona! Foreign l\Iission Board ........... _ ................... . 1-htional Home 1\Iisgion Board ........................................... .

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Bible College ................ ···········-······ ---.. ·····-····-····-·····-···········-···· Auxilim-y Promotion _____ .,______ ·----·-·-·------

National Headquarters Building -.,.----·--···----·----

'674.26 1,854.42

233.57 243.35 586.98 281.75 953.95 110.47

6.00 Total ...................... ·-···-···-············-·························-············· ........... $11,470.47

The following funds were sent direct to other treasurers and reported for the purpose of receiving credit on State Budget and district Ar.sociation quotas. They arc for: Bible College ...................................................... - ............................ $4,707.45 A'labama Children's Home .. ................................................... 1,043.18 Superannuation ............................................................................... ___ 340.84 Foreign 1\fission" .... .................... .................................................... 17 4.HO Youth Oamp .............................. ~...... ................................................... 961.4!) National Home Missions .................................................. ...... 66.1!)

-~ State Education .................................................................................. 60P.34 Total Reported Funds ...................................... __ .......... S 9,27 4.88

Grand Total of all Funds ........................................................ ~20,745.35 All l:;'romotional fumh~ received from the variou,, district Asso-

ciations as follows: Chattahoochee ......................... : ............ $ 2,407.82 Over the quota 8107.82 Georgia Union ........................ .............. 1,212.33 Over the quota 12.33 Little River ............................................. 1,212.33 Over the quota Union ............................................................ 1,840.83 Over the quota

294.1:1 40.8;~

:Martin ....... ....... .... ........ ............................ 1,648.16 Over th0 quota 148.16 South Georgia .... ... ........... ............. 6,553.52 Over the quota 53.52. Midway ........ ......... ... .. .......... ................. 5,588.b0 Over the quota 88.50 Total ........................................................ $20,745.35 $74fi.35

STATE AUXILIARY •CONVENTION

The State Auxiliar~r Convention met with the First Church of 'J'hom,aston, November 10, 1953, at ten o'clo~k.

The Convention was opened by singing hymn, "Wonderful Worrls of Life." The Welcome Address was given by 1\Irs. Irene Underwood; the response was given by Mrs. Purcell; the devotional was presented by l\Irs. C. J. Harvey. "The Haven of Rest" \vas sung.

A motion was maJe thvt the d~legate:; be seated who had pair! their dues an:d that the co.m.piling committee report on it at noon hou•·.

The ministers who wer!l present were recognized at this time. ~nd the minutes. of the last session were read and approved.

The appointment of committees was as follows: Finance Committee-Mrs. T. G. Hamilton, l\Irs. J. L. Butler, Mrs.

J·. B. R1ce. Registration C:oamittee--1\Irs. Gra,ce Starr, •l\1rs. Kate Edwards. Resolution Commlttee-J\lrs. Cliff Anderson, 1\Irs. Sally ·woodard,

?-Irs. Effie Kimhral. • Credential Committee- ;.\Irs. S. 'f. Shutes, 1\Irs. Bessie Edward~ .

::'\ [rs. R. B. PyJe. Nominating Committee-Mrs. Doris 8l~effieLI, r.r:d way As~ocia-

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The convention message was to be given by Mrs. Beulah Andrews, vf Jacksonville, but she was not present, and l\Irs. Doris Sheffield gave a poem, "Lighting The \Vay." A play was also given, "Giving Your All To Light 'l'he Way." Rev£:rend Kelly made a talk about the National Convention.

The afternoon S(:Ssion was opened by singing the song, "CoLaborers." The devotional was given by :Mrs. Alma IIIcDonald, and a round table diseussion by the convention followed.

A report of Standing Chairm<>n Was: • Enlistmen~Mrs. Hiley' Giddens. Young People-Mrs. Jam:!;;

Mathias; Study Course-Mrs. K. V. Shutes: Program Publicity-Mrs. Hoyt Sheffield; Personal Service-Mrs. Eva Glenny.

A motion was made that we accept the reports as read, and it wn.3 carried. The Credential and Financ.e Repo-rts. were adcpted. The Rerort of Field Worker was adopted, and the President's Report wa~ read and adopted. The Registration Report, the Resoiution Committee Report and th

1e Nominating Heport were adopted.

Miscellaneous-A motion was made that l\Irs. Edith Shiver be on the Nomlrmting Committee •>f the \V. N. A. G.

The delegates tc- the Nationnl Association are: l\Irs. Bessie Ed\\-~trds, l\Irs. E. C. :!\lon·is, l\hs. T. G. Hamilton, l\Irs. Hoyt Sheffield, l\frs.James l\fathias, l\Trs. Kate Edwards, Mrs. W. J. Starr, l\I'rs. Eva Clenny, l\Irs. Doris Sheffield, l\Irs. S. T. Shates.

l\frs. K. V. Shutes w{~ ~Iccted director ·for the Woman's Auxiliai·y Institute. A motion was made that we glive the Thorr,aston Church n

rising \"ote of thanb f'Jr the hospitality shown us during our convention.

A motion waE canictd that a r·ising vote of thanks be given ou:r retiring president fo1 her untiring efforts f•)r the past three years.

A ve1T impressive installation service was give i.,he new office1·s Ly l\Irs. K. V. Shutes, :md a motion was carried that 'Ve adjourn tb.~ convention.

:uns. S. T. SHUTES, Sec. and 'rreas. MUS. EDITH SHIVER, President.

The Auxiliaries of the State Convention raised $650.50 for l\liss Lr.ura Belle Barnard to buy a refrigerator for the Mission Station.

FINANCE COl\ll\liTTEE

\Ve, your .committee on finance recommend that the following disbursements of money be n1ade:

President ......................................................................................... . Secretary ..................................................... .' .................................... . National Headquarters ...................................................... . Field W orh~r ................................................................................. . N a tiona! J)ucs .............................................................................. .. l\linu tes ................................................................................................ .. U ··f· 1 r> n: H'( ro~rmn .................................................................... ..

$ 10.00 15.00 50.00 20.00 3!l.20 25.00 75.00

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Mailing 1\Ill.terial ,1', Other Expenses ····-·-··········· 14.53

$248.73 Co-Labor Fund ............................... ............................................. 7.00

Total Disbursements ................................................... $255.73 Respectfully submitted, •

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MRS. J. L. BUTLER. CREDENTIAL Cpl\Il\IITTEE

'Ve, the Credential Committee, offer the following 1·eport: On examination we find the auxiliaries acceptable to this conventJ.On:

South Georgia District; Martin District; iChattahvochee District; i\ladway District; Pine Level; Corinth. Auxiliary; Liberty Chapel; First F. W. B. Auxiliary' of Valdosta; New Ebenezer Auxiliary; Greenwood Auxiliary; Ozias Auxiliary; Colquitt Auxiliary; Midwa:; Auxmary; White Oak Auxiliary.

Respectfully submitted, 1\IRS. R. B. PYLE MRS. BESSIE EDWARDS J\1RS. S. T. SHUTES.

REGISTRATION COl\Il\UTTEE 'Ve, your Committee on Registration, find sevi-'n Associations

represented: District: Chattahoochee Association ........................................................... 16 Union . ....... ........ .............. ................................................................. ......... 2 Little River ............... ...... ............... .................................................. ....... 9 GeorgCa Union ....... .... ............... ... ............................................................ 1 Midway ............................... .................................................................... ......... 15 South Georgia ....... ........... ............................................................... ...... 7 J\T~1rtin ........ . .................. ..... ....................................................................... ...... 4

Respectfully> submitted, MRS. W. J. STARR, Chairman, IIIRS. HERBERT WOODARD, :\IRS. KATE EDWARDS.

FIELD WORKERS REPORT As Field Worker for the Woman's A11XiliarJ· Convention, I am

sorry to say' that I have done but little. Circumstances prevente<i me from going where work might have been done. I 'Nas present at the Little River Association and took part L1 the orgm1i7:ation of that district with three local organizations as fo11ows: First Valdo,:ta, members 12; Ozias, members 13; Corinth, members 10.

The Martin, South Georgia, and' the Chattahoochee districts have been organized recentJ~· .

Accord"ng- to the stati~tics of the district associations of last ·years and this, we learn thaL five locals have been organized during the year, however, we know o,f only three definitely ...... namely, the one at the Fl'irst Thomaston Church, one at the White Oaks Church in 1\Iacon, and tlw o.ther with the First 'Chur!:'h in Savannah.

Humbly submitted, 1\TTIS. F: C. 1\lORRIS.

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REPORT OF RESOLUTION CO)\IMITTEE Be it resolved:

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I. That each local auxiliary and district auxiliary convention send the names and addresses of their presidents to the State Auxiliary President.

II. That this bod~r request the pasto1·s of our churches to not hold their revivals during the State Convention Week.

III. That each District Auxiliary Convention hold an officers' \Vork shop early in the year for the benefit of the officers of the local :::t!xiliary and district auxilim:y, the viee-president to be 'in charge.

IV. That each auxiliary be asked to continue contributing fiv<3 dollars each year toward the expense of the 'Voman's Auxiliary Institute at Camp Mount Btethel.

V. That this convention give fifty dollars for the expense of furnishing the Reception of Conference rooms- of the National Headqt<arters Building in Na.shville, Tennessee.

VI. That a standing vote of thanks he gcive to the Thomaston ' Church and pastor for their splendid entertainment during this session

of the convention. MRS. CLIFF ANDER!S:ON, Chairman, AIRS. EFFIE KIMBREL, 1\Iartin Dist. l\IRS. SALLIE WOODARD, ~Hdway Dis.

TREASUHER'S REPORT Balance on hand .................................................................................................................... . S41.36 Received for due" beforr~ Convention ................................................................... . 1G9.95

Received at Convention for dues ............................................................................ . 11.10 Received from ProU!:otional Secretary ................................................................ . 100.17

Received for Co-Labor Fund ··----·---···-·····················-····-·····························--·· ....... . 7.00

Received for 'Yoman's Institute· ..................................... : ........................... : ........... . 115.01

$444.8() Paid out for Institute .................................................................................................... 115.01

8329.88 Disbursements ........... ............................................................ ................................. ................. 2l55.7:l

Balance in Treasury ..................... ...................................................................................... S 7 4.15 Respectfully submitted,

l\IRS. S. T'. SHUTES, Secretary and Treasure!'.

WOl\lAN'S AUXILIARY NOl\TINATIONS REPORT

'Ve, your committee on :-Jomina.tions, submit the following-: President-Mrs. Louis Moulton; Enlistment Chairman-Mrs. W.

J. Starr; Youth 1Chairman--Mrs. Doris Sheffield; Study Course Chairman-Mrs. K. V. Shutes; Program Publicity Chairman---~lWrs. W. R. Knight; Personal Service Chairman-Mrs. H. 0. Purcell; Field Worker-Mrs. G. 'f. Hamilton; Secretary' and Treasurer.......;M!rs. S. T. Shute~; Assistant Secrctary--:\1rs. 'Eya Glenny.

Respectfully submitted, MRS. DORIS SHEFFIELD, l\IRS. CORlE' RENOUNIJ, iVIRS. C .. J. HARVEY, MRS. LUVERNE PURCELL, MRS. LOUIS MOULTON, 1\lRS. FRED BA!CON. MRS. INEZ B"PUNSON.

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ANNUAL REPORT OP PRESIDENT

Number of Auxiliaries reporting _ .... --~------------·-··-.. --·· 32 Number of members in Auxiliary ..... ____ -------· __ 3D2

Number of Sunday Schools .................. ·-------·---·------~-----------·- ------- 30 Number of L.eagues .......... - .......... ----------------· ----------------·---------- 2G Number of members to zead one or more mission books this year 61 Standard Ai!hievements in classes are as follows ... A-0; B-D; C-18; D-5 Donated to denominational causes as follows: Sent to the Unified Progra:rr.. ----·-·-----·-----------------·------------- ~----------- $ 201.00 Foreign l\Iissions or sent to I11issionaries .... ·-------------·----------------· .. 348.5';' Home l\Iissions: Radio Program ..................................... --------------·----------· 142.32 Sick and

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N eed~:r n···-····-·-·-·········-····--·-·-··········-·······-····--··-···-··········-·················-····· 378.01· Others ·····-··········-· .. ·M····-·····················-···· ·-··········-················-····-··········-····-···-·········· •.••••••.•.•... 800.62 Orp-hanage -···-···--·--·· ·-····-····-·············--·-·-···-· ·-····-··--·······--··--······················-····· 455.51 Bible College -·--····-····-·· ···············-···-····-····-···~······-····-····-··········-····-···········-··-··········· . 1D5.88 1\Iinisterial Fund (old age ministers) ................................................................. 20.00 Co-Lab o~er Fund ··--·· -··--···-····-···-·--····-·-·--···-·· .. ···-········-···-····-····-.. ............... D 5.31 Camp l\fount Bethel (Youth Camp, Women's Ins.titute) ............ 246.00

. TOTAL OF ALL OFF.ERIN GS .................................................... - .................... $2,889.22 Number of tithers in auxiliary: Women tithers ................................................ 128

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W. N. A. C.: Thanks.gl'Ving 7; Easter 12; 1:00 o'clock daily 1. Number of personal service a,ctivities each monthe .................................... 1:~ ... ' b d . 1 . . 't 10•) ~-o. mem ers engage m persona service m cummum y ........................ ~

No. Auziliaries observing Calendar of activities ................................................ 1;~

"~ o. Auxiliaries reading one or more Mission bopks -------------------------· 2

. REPORT OF FIRST VICE I'RESIDEI'.T

Enlistment and Promotion Chairman Number of members on roll beginning Auxiliary year ............................. . Number of· new members ......................................................................................................... .. Number of active members .................................................................................................... ..

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Number of mem:bers suspended ......................................................................................... . Present enrollment in Auxiliary ......................................................... : ........................... .

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13) Average attendance .. ..... .......... .................................................................... ............................ Ill

Enlistment work done to win new mem)Jers: Number members mak;ng phone calls ............... ............................. ............ ...... ......... 26 Number members making personal visits .................................................................. 80 Nuber members mailing ietters or 'cards to invite new r11embers ...... .32

Enlistment work done to bring back absentees: Number members making phone calls ......... .............................................................. 28 Number membm1s making personal visits .... ............................. ............................ 30 Number members mailing letters or cards ............................................... ......... 26

Promotion "' ork Done: :!\umber of enlistment leaflets, papers, pamphlets, etc. distributed 126 Xo. program on attendance, membership, auxiliary plan of work 10

• Respectfully submitted,

MRS. RILEY GIDDENS, 1st V. President.

REPORT OF SECOND VICE PHESIDEr-:1'

N nmber young people (14-18) 'in the churr:h ................................................ 21~ Number boys and girls (9-l:J) in the church .................................................... 192 ?-Jumher of young people's auxiliaries 4. :r--:~1mber of members ...... 42

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~umber of Go, Tell. (9-13) ;Auxiliary 4 .. ,No. members ........... c................. 56 . . . . ' ' '

Number study classes conducted. Auxilial"'J 9. For G. T's ····----·-- 8 · . No. Vacation Bible Schools ······----·----·---------···-----· ...................... ~ ..... · ................. ________ . 8 . - . . - ;

. No. Stewardship declamation contests held ...................................................... 1 Financial activities support; Camp 1\It. Bet~el ............... :: ... ~: .................. $228.89 Commodities valued at ....... ... ..................... ..... ... .................................... .................. · 108.88

. Free Will Bapt:st Bible College .................................................. - ............. ____ 163.50 ur m· ' I · B. ·· I S · · · 38 00 "o an s nstltute 1b e chool .................................................. , ................... __________ . .

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Respectfully·. submitted, 1\H~S. H. J. KELLY, 2nd V. President.

REPOR'l' OF THIRD VICE PRESIDENT N r;. mission study clasfes conducted ................................................................... , .. : ...... 27 ill'ission reading ch·ck-s held ...................................... .............................. .............................. 1ii ~ o. stewardship study classes conducted ................................................... , ............. 22 No. evangelism classes conducted .................. ................................ ............................. . · 9 ~ o. "1\Ianual of Methods" study classes held ...................................................... 15 No. "Working with our youth classes." held ......................................................... 2 No. other study coun:C's held ......................................................... .......................... :...... 12 No. attending all classes or courses held ............................................................. 251 Number tithers as reRult of ftudy course ................................................................ 24 Total No. tithers in the Auxiliary .................................................................. : ................. 117 ·

Re'lpectfully submitted, MRS. K. V. SHUTES, 3rd V. President.

REPOlt'l' OF FOURTH VICE PRESIDENT No. subs.c.ribers to auxiliary l\I:anual138; Yearbook 211; Working with our Youth magazine 2; F. W. B. Papers 107; Go Tell Book ...... 45 No. articles sent to church bulletin 1; to F. W. B. Papers 75;

I .J o ca. I N e \VS papers ·····-··-· ........ ·--·········--· ~---···-········-·······-····-··········-····-··· ... ···-····-·--····~---··· 4 0 No. programs planned in advance ............................................................... _______ .. 129 No. special 1\Iissionary Pro:~-ram:s given ................................................................ 28 No. special Stewardsship programs given ................................................................. 28 No. Stewardsh'!p Church Night Program held ..................................................... S No. Special Prayer Programs conductoo ..................................... - ..... _ .. ________ .. 32 Week of Prayer Programs held ................................................ 27 weeks and 1 day J,verage No. attending WE'ek of Prayer Programs .... - .............. .:.. ....... _ 225 Amount of self denial offerings .................... .............................................................. $84.00 Amount of offerings from special programs ..... .: ........ : ................................ $37.00·

Respectfully submitted, MRS. E. HOYT SHEFFIELD, 4th V. President .

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28 ORIGINAL FRE.I!i WILL BAPTIST ASSOOIATION

REPORT OF FIFTH VICE PRESIDENT I. Orphanage Work Done; Value of clothing for children smt $62.00 last year----·--- $260.00 . Value equipment sent to Orphans Home···-·········-····-···-··-·· .. ·····--··-····· 31.00 Value. commodities sent --·-·-·--···-·······---·····-··-···-··-·-··········-····-··... 15.00 Amuunt cash donations sent last ;ylcar $350.50 ·····-····-····-·········-··--... 206.61 No. coupons sent, last year 3124 -········-··-····-···-···-····-··············-····-····-····-····· 620;{ II. l\lin;stcrial Relief Work Done: 1'. o. cards, letters, etc. sent to aged mh1isters ···········-····-··········--......... . :38

Value gifts sent ·····-····-·· ······-······ ··············-.. ········-····--··········-······················-··········-··········· $15.00 Cash donations sent ······-······-·····--··---···· .. ··········-···············-····-····-···· ........................ 10.00 Ill. Personal Service Work Done: No. members engaged in personal work, last ~-ear 08 ·····-····-··········· 112 No. members assisting in cottage prayer meeting, last year 45 ...... 118 No. me1nbers making soul winning efforts, last year 84 ·····-····-····-····· 102 No. souls won last year 38; this year ............. ········-·················· ................................. 24 ~o. members distributing Bibles, last year 14 ..................................................... 15 l\o. members distributing garments to needy, last year 66 .................. 155 No. members distributing trays, last year 135 ................................................ 205 . Amount cash donations, last year $173.!)2 .......................................... : ..... $357.52 No. helping in Red Cross or community mission work .............................. 67

. Respectfully submitted, :'\:IRS. EVA CLENNY, Benevolence Committee .

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