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THE HIGHTOWER BAPTIST ASSOCIATION State of Georgia 183 rd Annual Session Held with COAL MOUNTAIN BAPTIST CHURCH October 3, 2018 Elected Officers Moderator.................................................................................................................Rev. Ronnie McCormick 4940 Howard Road, Cumming, 30040, Telephone 770-298-4048 Vice Moderator....................................................................................................... Rev. Timothy Biddy 581 Grizzle Farm Road, Dawsonville, 30534, Telephone 404-372-6241 Clerk...................................................................................................….................. Rev. J. Joey Wallace 3401 Canton Hwy, Cumming, 30040, Telephone 770-633-9000 Assistant Clerk.................................................................................................…….. Bro. Rickey Grogan 7045 Bennett Rd, Cumming, 30041, Telephone 770-887-7150 Treasurer......................................................................................................…......... Bro. Buddy Watson 4745 Spot Rd, Cumming, 30040, Telephone 770-846-5754 ANNOUNCEMENTS The Hightower Baptist Association will hold the next session starting at 9:00 AM on Wednesday, October 2, 2019, before the first Sunday in October with Harmony Grove Baptist Church, 5470 Keith Bridge Road, Cumming, Forsyth County, Georgia 30041. Introductory Sermon will be preached by Rev. Ricky Byrd, Rev. Dusty Holtzclaw, Alternate Doctrinal Sermon will be preached by Rev. Lee Gaddis, Dr. Scott Gilbert, Alternate Missionary Sermon will be preached by Rev. Caleb Byrd, Rev. Travis Bridgeman, Alternate Mailing Address The Hightower Baptist Association, P. O. Box 2008, Cumming, GA 30028

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  • THE HIGHTOWER BAPTIST ASSOCIATION

    State of Georgia

    183rd

    Annual Session

    Held with

    COAL MOUNTAIN BAPTIST CHURCH

    October 3, 2018

    Elected Officers

    Moderator.................................................................................................................Rev. Ronnie McCormick

    4940 Howard Road, Cumming, 30040, Telephone 770-298-4048

    Vice Moderator....................................................................................................... Rev. Timothy Biddy

    581 Grizzle Farm Road, Dawsonville, 30534, Telephone 404-372-6241

    Clerk...................................................................................................….................. Rev. J. Joey Wallace

    3401 Canton Hwy, Cumming, 30040, Telephone 770-633-9000

    Assistant Clerk.................................................................................................…….. Bro. Rickey Grogan

    7045 Bennett Rd, Cumming, 30041, Telephone 770-887-7150

    Treasurer......................................................................................................…......... Bro. Buddy Watson

    4745 Spot Rd, Cumming, 30040, Telephone 770-846-5754

    ANNOUNCEMENTS

    The Hightower Baptist Association will hold the next session starting at 9:00 AM

    on Wednesday, October 2, 2019, before the first Sunday in October with

    Harmony Grove Baptist Church, 5470 Keith Bridge Road, Cumming, Forsyth County, Georgia 30041.

    Introductory Sermon will be preached by Rev. Ricky Byrd, Rev. Dusty Holtzclaw, Alternate

    Doctrinal Sermon will be preached by Rev. Lee Gaddis, Dr. Scott Gilbert, Alternate

    Missionary Sermon will be preached by Rev. Caleb Byrd, Rev. Travis Bridgeman, Alternate

    Mailing Address

    The Hightower Baptist Association, P. O. Box 2008, Cumming, GA 30028

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    2018 HIGHTOWER BAPTIST ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Executive Committee Chairman: Scott Gilbert, Concord, (2nd), 4445 Aaronmoor Ln, Cumming, 30040. 770-833-9207 Executive Committee:

    To Serve 2017-2019 Randall Fields, Friendship, (1st), 2490 Roper Rd, Cumming, 30028, 404-213-2539 John Walls, Concord, (2nd), 8170 Cleveland Ct, Cumming, 30028, 678-986-1254 Clint Smith, Hightower, (3rd), 230 Brynbrook Dr, Dawsonville, 30534, 678-947-3994 Sandy Martin, Longstreet, (4th), 6198 John Orr Dr, Cumming, 30040, 770-624-6165 To Serve 2018-2020 Brad Seitz, Coal Mountain, (1st), 7020 Bannister Rd, Cumming, 30028, 404-580-0905 Steve Sweat, Concord, (2nd), 6795 Dahlonega Hwy, Cumming, 30028, 770-356-8573 Chad Ackerman, Oak Grove, (3rd), 4890 Oak Grove Cr, Cumming, 30028, 770-781-4515 Kim Heard, Hopewell, (4th), 3775 Tamiami Trl, Cumming, 30041, 404-403-6788

    Chief Parliamentarian: Craig Richard, Oak Grove, (3rd), 5265 Cantrell Cir, Cumming, 30041, 678-283-0867

    COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONS AND MEMBERS 1. EVANGELISM & CHURCH GROWTH:

    Alex Bagley, Friendship, (1st), 6615 Frix Rd, Cumming, 30028, 404-516-5393 Gary Martin, Coal Mountain, (1st), 16173 Hopewell Rd, Milton, 30004, 404-314-3724 Don Westray, Longstreet, (4th), 4125 Tribble Rd, Cumming, 30028, 770-887-0838

    2. MORAL ISSUES: Allan Sutton, Bethany, (4th), 2902 Burruss Trl, Cumming, 30040, 404-886-5847 Sam Rickett, Zion Hill, (3rd), 5660 Elmo Rd, Cumming, 30028, 770-889-8253 Ronny Bennett, Goshen, (2nd), P. O. Box 572, Dawsonville, 30534, 706-265-8872

    3. SUNDAY SCHOOL: Clint Smith, Hightower, (3rd), 6340 Manor Estates Dr, Cumming, 30028, 770-329-0801 Shane Pike, Brookwood, (4th), 2775 Brookwood Rd, Cumming, 30041, 770-845-4468 Scott Gilbert, Concord, (2nd), 4445 Aaronmoor Ln, Cumming, 30040. 770-833-9207

    4. VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: Brian Shoemake, Oak Grove, (3rd), 5275 Oak Grove Cr, Cumming, 30028, 678-455-3668 Asst: William Holcomb, Coal Mountain, (1st), 6420 Riley Ridge Way, Cumming, 30028, 770-540-0164 Jodie Wallace, New Harmony, (3rd), 3401 Canton Hwy, Cumming, 30040, 404-583-8113

    5. WOMEN'S MISSIONARY UNION: Leigh Parsons, Friendship, (1st), 3689 Aaron Sosebee Rd, Cumming, 30028, 678-427-1821 Deborah Sweatman, New Harmony, (3rd), 262 Harbour Ridge Drive, Dawsonville, 30534, 770-547-6317 Vickie Wofford, Liberty, (2nd), 6973 Anderson Lake Rd, Dawsonville, 30534, 678-776-7932 Peggie Pruitt, Coal Mountain, (1st), 5581 Cowart Rd, Dawsonville, 30534, 770-894-4360

    6. DISCIPLESHIP TRAINING: Les Henry, Friendship, (1st), 4010 Deer Run Dr, Cumming, 30028, 302-893-4529 Brody Hughes, Juno, (2nd), 2611 Highway 9 S, Dawsonville, GA 30534, 706-256-8786 Keith Porter, Coal Mountain, (1st), 5805 Burruss Rd, Cumming, 30028, 770-887-7332

    7. BENEVOLENCE & DISASTER RELIEF: Tony Allen, Coal Mountain, (1st), 1136 Valley Circle Rd, Cumming, 30040, 770-887-9840 Rocky Dodd, Pine Crest, (1st), 137 Valley Brook Cr, Dawsonville, 30534, 770-401-7689 Jerry Ridings, Liberty Grove, (4th), 4850 Drew Rd, Alpharetta, 30004, 770-781-8037

    8. BROTHERHOOD/MEN’S MISSIONS: Tim Martin, Pleasant View, (1st), 2650 Blackstock Dr, Cumming, 30041 Jeff Hendricks, Harmony Grove, (2nd), 5841 Burruss Mill Rd, Cumming, 30041, 678-725-3033

    9. HIGHTOWER ASSOCIATION HISTORY: Janice Tallant, Friendship, (1st), 3684 Aaron Sosebee Rd, Cumming, 30028, 770-887-7552 Lanier Swafford, Bethel (D), (2nd), 2916 Hwy 136 W, Dawsonville, 30534, 706-265-6292 Earl Groover, Hightower, (3rd), 3905 Ineal Dr, Cumming, 30028, 770-718-6441

    10. YOUTH MINISTRIES:

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    Corey Gilleland, Dawsonville, (2nd), 101 Richmond Dr, Dawsonville, 30534, 678-776-4439 Ethan Martin, Coal Mountain, (1st), 5355 Glenn Ivey Dr, Cumming, 30028, 404-626-9997 Coby Wagoner, Harmony Grove, (2nd), 8890 Little Mill Rd, Cumming, 30041, 404-394-6451

    11. SENIOR ADULT MINISTRIES: James E. “Bud” Sutton, Hopewell, (4th), 2825 Mountain Rd, Milton, 30004, 770-475-5183 Janice Thomas, Concord, (2nd), 6045 Dahlonega Hwy, Cumming, 30028, 770-887-4031 Bobby Early, Coal Mountain, (1st), 3040 Sharon Ln, Cumming, 30041, 678-491-0102

    12. MUSIC: Kevin Woody, Liberty, (2nd), 7970 Old Keith Bridge Rd, Gainesville, 30506, 678-898-1260 Chad Ackerman, Oak Grove, (3rd), 4890 Oak Grove Cr, Cumming, 30028, 770-781-4515 Michelle Pirkle, Friendship, (1st), 4410 Spot Rd, Cumming, 30040, 404-372-6582

    13. DECEASED MEMBERS: Lynn Bottoms, Zion Hill, (3rd), 7045 Whitmire Rd, Cumming, 30028, 678-982-5577 Pink Townley, Harmony, (2nd), 3939 Greenview Dr, Oakwood, 30566, 678-696-8083 J. Joey Wallace, New Harmony, (3rd), 3401 Canton Hwy, Cumming, 30040, 770-633-9000

    14. NOMINATION: Johnny Vaughan, Daves Creek, (1st), 84 Amicalola Way, Dawsonville, 30534, 706-216-4704 Chris Bagley, Friendship, (1st), 11911 Cumming, Hwy, Canton, 30115, 770-891-9320 Ricky Byrd, Friendship, (1st), 5595 Millwood Dr., Cumming, 30041, 770-331-1585

    15. FINANCE: Kenny Johnson, Birmingham, (4th), 2511 Batesville Rd, Canton, 30115, 770-361-1579

    Edwin Wilkie, Hightower, (3rd), 602 Wilkie Trl, Cumming, 30028, 770-231-7765 Alan Thompson, Pine Crest, (1st), 5885 Heardsville Rd, Cumming, 30028, 770-401-4765

    16. QUERY: Jerry McCormick, Oak Grove, (3rd), 6065 Thomas Ln, Cumming, 30040, 770-887-9105 Garry English, Cross Roads, (2nd), 5010 McKenzey Ln, Flowery Branch, 30542, 770-654-2670 Lee Gaddis, Hopewell, (4th), 670 Avery Rd, Canton, 30115, 770-720-8228

    17. FOOD BANK: Paul Bagley, Shady Grove (C), (1st), 5055 Shadburn Rd, Cumming, 30041, 770-889-6223 Shane Blackburn, Beaver Ruin, (1st), 5970 Dahlonega Hwy, Cumming, 30028, 770-887-0626 Benson Tate, Haw Creek, (1st), P O Box 283, Dawsonville, 30534, 770-721-1817 Larry Newton, New Harmony, (3rd), 32 North Windsor Ct, Dawsonville, 30534, 706-216-8073

    Chris Cranford, Mayfield, (2nd), 8005 Old Keith Bridge Rd, Gainesville, 30506, 770-888-5118

    NORTH CENTRAL AREA MISSIONS: Alan Morris, Director of Missions, 4206 North Arnold Mill Rd, Woodstock, 30188 Office 770-384-8548, Fax 770-384-8658

    REPRESENTATIVE TO THE GEORGIA BAPTIST CONVENTION 2017-2022: Scott Gilbert, Concord, (2nd), 4445 Aaronmoor Ln, Cumming, 30040. 770-833-9207

    REPRESENTATIVE TO THE GEORGIA BAPTIST CHILDREN’S HOME: Chris Cranford, Mayfield, (2nd), 8005 Old Keith Bridge Rd, Gainesville, 30506, 770-888-5118

    DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVES TO THE GEORGIA BAPTIST CHILDREN’S HOME: Phil Westray, Friendship, (1st), 4785 Watson Rd, Cumming, 30028, 770-889-8718 Clark Beusse, Bethel (D), (2nd), P.O. Box 885, Dawsonville, 30534, 706-265-2783 Phil Cochran, Hightower, (3rd), 193 Claude Scott Rd, Canton, 30115, 770-889-1909 Russell Brown, Cross Plains, (4th), 4631 Piney Grove Rd, Cumming, 30040, 770-887-6870

    ASSOCIATIONAL CONTACT PERSON FOR THE BENEVOLENCE & DISASTER RELIEF: Kim Reed, Mayfield, (2nd), 8715 Old Keith Bridge Rd, Gainesville, 30506, 770-887-7399

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    TABLE OF CONTENTS

    CONSTITUTION AND BY LAWS: Name and Formation of the Association ....................................................................................................1 Election of Moderator, Assistant Moderator, Treasurer & Clerk ...............................................................1 Independence of Association and Member Churches, Adjudicary and Advisory Roles ............................1,2 Qualification, Admission and Exclusion of Member Churches, Queries ...................................................2,3 Conduct of Meetings of the Association, Special Meetings, Decorum and Role of Moderator .................3,4 District, Union Meetings, Location of Association Meetings ....................................................................4 Duties of the Clerk of the Association, Reports Due to the Clerk ..............................................................4,5 Amendments to the Form of Government of the Association ....................................................................5 Churches Failing to Report, Sanctions .......................................................................................................5 Prohibition of Dissemination of Unauthorized Information .......................................................................5 Duties of Committees and Appointment of Special Committees ...............................................................5-7 Officers of the Association ........................................................................................................................7 Parliamentarian, Appointment and Duties .................................................................................................7 Sole Constitution and Rules of the Association ..........................................................................................8 Abstract of Principles .................................................................................................................................8 MESSENGERS OF THE CHURCH: First District ................................................................................................................................................9 Second District............................................................................................................................................9 Third District ..............................................................................................................................................10 Fourth District .............................................................................................................................................10 ASSOCIATION PROCEEDINGS ................................................................................................................. ……11-14 North Central Missions Center ...................................................................................................................15-16 Georgia Baptist Retirement Village ............................................................................................................16-17 Georgia Baptist Children’s Home...............................................................................................................17 COMMITTEE REPORTS:

    1. Benevolence and Disaster Relief ..........................................................................................................18 2. Sunday School ......................................................................................................................................18-19 3. Association History ..............................................................................................................................19 4. History of the Food & Clothing Bank by the History Committee .......................................................20-23 5. Nominations .........................................................................................................................................24 6. Women's Missionary Union .................................................................................................................24-26 7. Vacation Bible School ..........................................................................................................................26-27 8. Food & Clothing Bank .........................................................................................................................27-28 9. Deceased Members Report...................................................................................................................28-30 10. Senior Adult Ministries ........................................................................................................................30-31 11. Presentation of Book Sunday School Lesssons by Arthur M. Sosebee ...............................................31-32 12. Evangelism and Church Growth ..........................................................................................................32 13. Music ....................................................................................................................................................32-33 14. Brotherhood/Men’s Mission ................................................................................................................33 15. Finance Committee ..............................................................................................................................33-37

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    16. Moral Issues .........................................................................................................................................37-38 17. Executive Committee ...........................................................................................................................38-39 18. Discipleship Training ...........................................................................................................................39-40 19. Youth Ministries ...................................................................................................................................40-41 20. Representative to the Georgia Baptist Convention Report ..................................................................41 21. Association Member Deaths ................................................................................................................43-46

    ASSOCIATION and UNION MEETING ANNOUNCMENTS .............................................................................23-24 FINANCIAL REPORT: Treasurer’s Report /General Expenses .......................................................................................................35-37 Sale of Hightower Minutes .........................................................................................................................42 MINISTERS IN THE HIGHTOWER BAPTIST ASSOCIATION: Ordained Ministers (church, address, telephone and year) .........................................................................47-50 Licensed Ministers (church, address, telephone and year) .........................................................................51-55 GENERAL OFFICERS DIRECTORY: Pastors .........................................................................................................................................................56 Church Clerks .............................................................................................................................................57 Chairmen of Deacons .................................................................................................................................58 Treasurers ...................................................................................................................................................59 Music Ministers and Song Leaders .........................................................................................................................60 Sunday School Directors ............................................................................................................................61 Vacation Bible School Directors ................................................................................................................62 Ministers/Directors-Youth, Children, Activities,Church Administrator ....................................................63 Ministers/Directors- Preschool, Educ, RA, GA, Mission Friends, Historians, Mission Coordinators .........64 Women’s Missionary Union, Men’s Ministries, Discipleship .......................................................................... 65 Adult and Preschool Choir Directors ..........................................................................................................66 Youth and Children’s Choir Directors ........................................................................................................67 Pianists ........................................................................................................................................................68 Organists, Secretaries, Women’s Enrichment, Women on Mission ...........................................................69 Church Cemetery Contact Addresses .........................................................................................................70 Benevolence and Disaster Relief Contact Addresses .................................................................................71 DIGEST OF LETTERS: Membership, Baptisms, Music, S.S., Discipleship, Mission Statistics, W.M.U. and Men’s Ministries Enrollment ..72-75 Financial Statistics ......................................................................................................................................76-78 Vacation Bible School Statistics .................................................................................................................79 LOCATION OF CHURCHES: Physical Church Location (not mailing address) and Key Letters .............................................................84 Map of Churches .........................................................................................................................................Back Cover HISTORICAL EVENTS AND TABLES: Historical Tables of Association Meetings (Date, Church, County, Moderator, Clerk and Sermons) ...... 80-83 Executive Committee, Committee Chairperson and Members ...................................................................i-ii Individual Church Calendar, Association Calendar and Historical Church Events ...................................v-viii

  • CHURCH SUNDAY SERV SUN SCHL CONFERENCE STUDY/PRAYER/OTHERAmicalola 11:00 AM 10:00AM 2nd Sun-After Service Wed night 6:30P Prayer/7P Choir Antioch 11:00 AM 10:00 AM Wed before 2nd Sun-7:00P Su Serv & Awana 6P Wed7P Bible StdyBeaver Ruin 11:00AM (No 5th) 10:00 AM (No 5th) Sat before 1st Sun-7:00P (Aug,Nov,Feb, May) Sun (2nd)-PM ServiceBethany 11:00 AM 9:45 AM 2nd Sun-After ServiceBethel (D) 11:00 AM 10:00 AM Sat before 3rd Sun-7:30P Wed-7P Bible Stdy-VBS 3rd wk JunBethel (F) 11:00 AM 10:00AM 2nd Sun-After ServiceBethlehem 11:00 AM 9:45 AM 1st Sun-After serviceBirmingham 11:00 AM 9:45 AM 3rd Sun-After ServiceBrookwood 11:00 AM 10:00 AM 2nd Sun-After Service Wed-6:00P Team Kids(School Season)Canaan 11:00 AM 10:00 AM 1st Sun-After AM service Wed night 7P Bible StudyCarmel 11:00 AM 10:00 AM (No 5th) Sat before 2nd Sun- 7:00PCastleberry Road 11:00 AMCoal Mountain 11:00 AM 10:00AM 4th Sun-After Church Wed-6:30P Bible StudyConcord 11:00AM 9:45AM 1st Sun-After PM service Sun-6PSer,Wed-Ser7P 7P Bible S.Corinth 11:00 AM 10:00 AM 3rd Sun-After Service Youth Service every 3rd Sun NightCross Plains 11:00 AM 9:45 AM Sat before 2nd Sun- 7:30PCross Roads 11:00 AM 10:00 AM 3rd Sun-After Service Wed 6PM Youth 7PM Adult Choir Cumming Second 11:00 AM 10:00 AM 3rd Sun-After Service Wed 7P Prayer Service & Choir PracticeDawsonville 11:00 AM 10:00 AMDaves Creek 11:00 AM (no 5th) 10:00 AM 2nd Sun-After Service Weds-7:30P Choir PracticeEtowah 11:00 AM 10:00 AM 3rd Wed Evening Wed 7P Bible SFriendship 11:00 AM 9:45 AM 1st Sun-After Service Sun eve serv(Jan-Mar)/Wed 7P Choir & Yth ServGoshen 11:00 AM 10:00 AM 2nd Wed-7:00P Wed 7P Bible SHarmony 11:00 AM 10:00 AM 3rd Sun-After Service 1st and 3rd Sun 6 P serviceHarmony Grove 11:00 AM 10:00 AM Every Quarter Radio Prgm 2nd & 4th Sun 9:30AMHaw Creek 11:00 AM 10:00 AM 1st Sun-After Service 1st Sun- 6P ServiceHightower 11:00 AM 9:30 AM 3rd Sun-After ServiceHopewell 11:00 AM 10:00 AM 4th Sun-10:00 AJuno 11:00 AM 10:00 AM Sat before 4th Sun-2:00P Wed-7:30P Bible StudyLebanon 11:00 AM 10:00 AM Sat before 4th Sun-7:30PLiberty 11:00 AM 10:00 AM 2nd Sun-After Service Wed-7:30P Devotional ServiceLiberty Grove 11:00 AM 9:45 AM 2nd Sun-After Service Youth 5th Sunday afer ServiceLongstreet 11:00 AM 9:45 AM Sat before 2nd Sun-7:00P 1st Sun (Sep-Apr) 7P ServiceMacedonia 11:00 AM 10:00 AM 3rd Sun-After ServiceMayfield 11:00 AM 10:00 AM Sat before 3rd Sun-7:00PMt. Pisgah 11:00 AM 9:45 AM Sat before 4th Sun-7:30PMt. Tabor 11:00 AM 10:00 AM 2nd Sun-10:00A 1st Sun 6P Serv/Wed-7P Bible StdyMt. Vernon 11:00 AM (2,4th) 10:00AM (2,4th) Sat before 4th Sun-7:30P Wed-7P Bible StudyMt. Zion 8:30&11:00AM Wed after 1st Sun-7:00P Wed-7P Bible StudyNew Bethel 11:00 AM 10:00 AM Wed before 2nd Sun-7:30P Wed Choir 7PMNew Harmony 11:00 AM 9:45 AM Tue after 2nd Sun-7:30P Cross Training (Youth) 1st SunNew Hope 11:00 AM 10:00 AM 1st Sun-After Service Wed-7P Bible StudyNorth Canton 11:00 AM 10:00 AM 1st Sun-After ServiceOak Grove 11:00 AM 10:00 AM 2nd Sun-10:00A Radio Prgm 1st and 3rd Sun 9AOakdale 11:00 AM 10:00 AM 3rd Sun night after service 1st-4th Evng Svc 6P/We-7:00 Bible StdyOphir 11:00 AM 9:45 AM 3rd Sun-After ServicePine Crest 11:00 AM 9:45 AM Sat before 2nd Sun-7:00P 4th Sun Service 6PPleasant Hill 11:00 AM 10:00 AMPleasant View 11:00 AM 10:00 AM 1st Sun-After Service Wed-6:30P Bible StudyRidgeview 11:00 AM 10:00 AM Wed after 1st Sun-7:30P Bible Study Wed7P/Fall Rev 2nd Su Nov (Su 7P then 7:30P)Riverside 11:00 AM 10:00 AM 1st Sun-After ServiceRoanoke 11:00 AM 10:00 AM 3rd Sunday-After ServiceRock Springs 11:00 AM 10:00 AM 2nd Sun-After ServiceShady Grove (C) 11:00 AM 10:00 AM 3rd Sun-After Service 1st Wed Women Grp 2nd Wed-Prayer ServSilver City 11:00 AM 10:00 AM 2nd Sun-11 am 2nd Sun 6P servSweetwater 11:00 AM 10:00 AM Sat before 1st Sun-7:30P Yth Svc 5th Sun/Fam Day 1st Sun Oct/Bible Study Wed 7PYellow Creek 11:00 AM 10:00 AM Sat before 2nd Sun-7:30PZion Hill 11:00 AM 10:00 AM 3rd Sun-after service

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  • CHURCH SINGINGS COMMUNION/HOMECOMING SPRING REVIVAL SUMMER REVIVALAmicalola 2nd Sun July 2nd Sun Apr,3 nights 7:30P 2nd Sun Jul,7:30P,M-SAntioch TBA Sun PreEaster, Sun PreThksgvgs TBA 3rd Sun/Wed Aug,Sun6,M-W7PBeaver Ruin 1st Sun May & Sept Su-We Pre-Estr w/Shdy Grv,7P 3rd Sun Jun,11A-7:45PBethany 1st Sun May/Oct 3rd Su/Wed March 3rd Sun Jun,10:45A-7:45PBethel (D) 3rd Sun May/Sept 3rd Sun Jul,11A-7:30PBethel (F) 2nd Sun June 4th Sun-Wed March 7:30P 2nd Sun Jul ,7:30PBethlehem 3rd Sun May/Oct Palm Sunday - Tues, 7:30pm 3rd Sun Jul,10:45A-7:45PBirmingham 1st Sun May & Sept 4th Sun Jul,10:45A-7:45PBrookwood 2nd Sun Oct. 6:00P 3rd Sun May / Oct 3rd week in April 3rd Sun Jul,11A-7:45PCanaan 4th Sun 6P (Excpt July/Dec) 3rd Sun May / Oct 3rd Sun-Wed April, 7:30p 3rd Sun Jul,7:30PCarmel All Day 2nd Sun June 10:30A 4th Sun in May/Sept 11A/HC July 10:30A 2nd Sun May 7:30 P 2nd Sun Aug 7:30PCastleberry RoadCoal Mountain Sat before 2nd Sun Sept 3rd Sun May / 4th Sun Oct To Be Announced 4th Sun Jul,11A-7:30PConcord 1st Sun Oct/Old Timers 1st Sun May To Be Announced 1st Sun Aug,11A-7:00PCorinth 4th Sun May/2nd Sun Oct&Easter 2nd Sun-Wed in April 7:30P 4th Sun Jul,11A - 7:30PCross Plains 3rd Sun May/2nd Sun Sept 2nd Sun in April, 7:30P 2nd Sun in Jul,11A, 7:30PCross Roads 3rd Sun May To Be Announced 3rd Sun Jul,11A-7:30PCumming 2nd 3rd Sunday 1st Sun May/Nov Wed-Fri before Easter,7:30P 2nd Sun Jul,11A-7:45PDawsonvilleDaves Creek 4th Sun Sept 2nd Sun May To Be Announced 2nd Sun Jul,11A-7:30PEtowah Sat before 5th Sun-7P 3rd Sun May 10:30A w/FtWashing 3rd week in April, 7:30P 3rd Sun Jul,11A-7:30PFriendship 4th Sun April -7P 2nd Sun May/Oct Wed-Fri before Easter, 7p 2nd Sun Jul,11A-7:45PGoshen 2nd Sun July March 2nd Sun Jul,7:00PHarmony 1st Sun in May, 2nd Sun in Sept 4th Sun Jul,11A-7:30PHarmony Grove 3rd Sun Oct 10A 4th Sun in May 3rd Sun-Wed in April 7:30P 2nd Sun Jul,11A-7:45PHaw Creek 3rd Sun May & Oct To Be Announced 3rd Sun Jul,11A-7:30PHightower TBA 3rd Sun May & Easter 3rd Sunday in March- Tues 3rd Sun Jul,10:45A-7:45PHopewell 3rd Sun May/4th Sun Sept TBA 4th Sun Jul,11A-7:45PJuno 4th Sun May 4th Sun May Afternoon Singing 4th Sun Jul,11A-7:30PLebanon 2ndSat6P-Mnth1,3,5,9,10,11 4th Sun May/Sep Family Day 3rd Sun-Wed in April 7:30P 4th Sun Jul,11A-7:30PLiberty Choir Prac Wed after svc 2nd Sun May Easter Sun -Wed 7:30P 2nd Sun Jul,11A-7:30PLiberty Grove 2nd Sun April, 10:00A 3rd Sun May & 4th Sun Sep 3rd Sun-Wed Apr,7:30P 2nd Sun Jul,10:45A-7:45PLongstreet 2nd Sat June 7:00P 2nd Sun Sep Sun-Wed pre-Easter 7:30P 1st Sun Jul,10:45A-7:45PMacedonia 3rd Sun May/4th Sun Sep 4th Sun-Wed Mar 6:30P 3rd Sun Jun,10:45A-7:45PMayfield 3rd Sun 6:30 PM Comm 3rd Su May/HC 2nd Su Sept 4th Sun-Tue Mar 7:00P 3rd Sun Jul,11A-7:45PMt. Pisgah 4th Sun May/ 2nd Sun Oct 3rd Su/We Mar,7P w/NwHrmny 3rd Sun Jun,11A-7:45PMt. Tabor 1st Sun May Sun-Wed pre-Easter 7:30P 2nd Sun Jul,11A-7:45PMt. Vernon Choir Prac Wed-7:30P 4th Sun in June June 3rd Sun Aug,11A-7:30PMt. Zion 4th Sun OctNew Bethel 1st Sun May 2nd week in Apr 2nd Sun Jul,7:30PNew Harmony 4thSun6P-Mnths2,3,4,8,9,10 1st Sun May/Comm & Ft wash 3rd Su/We Mar,7:30P w/MtPisgah 2nd Sun Jul,10:45A-7:45PNew Hope 1st Sun in May/Aug No set date 1st Sun Aug,7:00PNorth Canton 1st Sun Oct Wed-Fri after 3rd Sun Mar, 7:30P 1st Sun Jun,10:45A-7:30POak Grove 1st Sun May/Sun PreThksgiving Mon-Wed pre-Easter, 7:30P 2nd Sun Jul 11A-7:30POakdale 2rd Sun May/Sept TBA 3rd week in JulyOphir 1st Sun May 3rd Sun July,10:45A-7:30PPine Crest 3rd Sun May/4th Sun Sep Wed-Sat before Easter 7:30P 3rd Sun Jul,11A-7:45PPleasant Hill 1st Sun May & 4th Sun Sept Wed-Sat 3rd week Apr 7:30P 4th Sun Jul 11A-7:30 pmPleasant View 1st Sun May/Oct Sun-Wed before Easter, 7:30P 2nd Sun in Jul, 11A, 7:45PRidgeview 3rd Sun 6:00 PM 1st Sun Aug 2nd Su Apr (Sun6P then 7P) 1st Sun Aug,11A(Sun6P then 7P)Riverside Comm 4th Sun May & Oct 11A/HC 4th Sun Jun11A TBA 4th Sun July,6P (7:30 M-S)Roanoke 4th Sun May/Oct To Be Announced 3rd Sun Jul,7:30PRock Springs 4th Sun Apr 10:30A 1st Sun Apr/Oct 4th Sun-Fri March,7:30P 2nd Sun Jul,10:45A-7:45PShady Grove (C) 3rd Sun May/Oct Sun-Wed Pre-Estr w/Bvr Ruin,7P 3rd Sun Jul,11A-7:30PSilver City 1st Sun May Sun-Wed before Easter, 7:30P 3rd Sun June,11A-7:30PSweetwater 1st Sun June 2nd Sun-Fri April, 7:30P 1st Sun Jul,11A-7:30PYellow Creek 3rd Sun Sept 2nd Sun June Mother's day(all week) 7:30P 2nd Sun Aug10:45A-7:30PZion Hill 3rd Sun May Wed-Fri before Easter, 7:30P 3rd Sun Jul,11A-7:30P

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    HIGHTOWER BAPTIST ASSOCIATION CALENDAR 2019

    January 7 Hightower Baptist Preacher and Deacons meeting, 7:30 PM 12 Hightower Association Food and Clothing Bank, 8:00 AM

    20 Sanctity of Human Life Sunday February 3 High Attendance Super Sunday for Sunday School 4 Hightower Baptist Preachers and Deacons meeting, 7:30 PM

    9 Hightower Association Food and Clothing Bank, 8:00 AM 10 Racial Reconciliation Sunday

    11-17 Focus on WMU

    March 3-9 Youth Week 3-10 Week of Prayer and Mission Study for North American Mission and the Annie Armstrong Easter Offering 4 Hightower Baptist Preachers and Deacons meeting, 7:30 PM 9 Hightower Association Food and Clothing Bank, 8:00 AM 10 Daylight Savings Time begins - set clock forward one hour 17 Church Planting Emphasis Sunday

    17 Substance Abuse Prevention Sunday April 1-30 Baptist Doctrinal Study Emphasis Month

    1 Hightower Baptist Preachers and Deacons meeting, 7:30 PM 7 Cooperative Program Sunday

    13 Hightower Association Food and Clothing Bank, 8:00 AM 21 Easter Sunday 30 VBS Workshop Clinic, Tuesday 7:00 PM, Oak Grove Baptist Church

    May 2 VBS Workshop Clinic, Tuesday 7:00 PM, Oak Grove Baptist Church

    3 Union Meeting, First District, 6:00 PM, Castleberry Road Baptist Church 5 Senior Adult Sunday

    6 Hightower Baptist Preachers and Deacons meeting, 7:30 PM (next mtg. in Sept. after Revivals) 10 Union Meeting, Second District, 6:00 PM, Liberty Baptist Church

    10 Union Meeting, Third District, 6:00 PM, Hightower Baptist Church 11 Hightower Association Food and Clothing Bank, 8:00 AM 12 Mother’s Day 12-18 Christian Home Week 27 Memorial Day

    31 Union Meeting, Fourth District, 6:00 PM, Oak Dale Baptist Church June 8 Hightower Association Food and Clothing Bank, 8:00 AM 16 Father’s Day 16 Baptist Men’s Emphasis 23 Mission: Dignity Sunday July 4 Independence Day 13 Hightower Association Food and Clothing Bank, 8:00 AM August 4 Social Issues Sunday 11 Student Evangelism Day 10 Hightower Association Food and Clothing Bank, 8:00 AM

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    September 1 Single Adult Sunday 2 Labor Day 2 Hightower Baptist Preachers and Deacons meeting, 7:30 PM

    14 Hightower Association Food and Clothing Bank, 8:00 AM 15 Anti - Gambling Sunday October 1-31 Cooperative Program Emphasis Month

    2 Hightower Baptist Association, 9:00 AM, Harmony Grove Baptist Church 7 Hightower Baptist Preachers and Deacons meeting, 7:30 PM

    8 High Attendance Super Sunday for Sunday School 12 Hightower Association Food and Clothing Bank, 8:00 AM

    13-15 Hightower Associational Revival – Concord Baptist Church, 7:00 PM 13 Global Hunger Sunday 20-26 Week of Prayer for Baptist Associations November 3 Daylight Savings Time ends- set clock back one hour 4 Hightower Baptist Preachers and Deacons meeting, 7:30 PM 9 Hightower Association Food and Clothing Bank, 8:00 AM

    10 Disaster Relief Appreciation Day 11 Veteran’s Day

    28 Thanksgiving Day December 1-8 Week of Prayer and Mission Study for International Missions and the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering 2 Hightower Baptist Preachers and Deacons meeting, 7:30 PM 14 Hightower Association Food and Clothing Bank, 8:00 AM 25 Christmas Day

    HISTORICAL EVENTS

    Carmel – Donated $1,342.72 to the Georgia Baptist Children’s Home from donations taken up at the 2018 VBS. We also started a Ladies group with about 20 ladies active and it meets every other Wednesday. Liberty – Annual gospel outdoor concert in September of each year. Mayfield – Once a month, the Church has began witnessing and serving meals to the homeless at The Way in Gainesville, GA.

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    The following Constitution and Bylaws were adopted by the Hightower Baptist Association on September 29, 1994. The rules were reviewed and finally adopted on September 28, 1995, at Mayfield Baptist Church, Forsyth County, Georgia, during the Hightower Baptist Association. This Constitution and Bylaws shall govern the Hightower Baptist Association until amended.

    CONSTITUTION AND BYLAWS OF THE HIGHTOWER BAPTIST ASSOCIATION

    We the Baptist Church of Jesus Christ, having all been baptized upon a profession of faith in Christ and desirous of a spiritual union, we therefore propose to maintain order and rules of an Association according to the following plan:

    NAME AND FORMATION OF THE ASSOCIATION

    Article 1.

    1.1 This Association shall be known by the name of THE HIGHTOWER BAPTIST ASSOCIATION and shall be composed of Messengers chosen by the different Churches in our Union who, upon producing letters from their Churches certifying their appointments, shall be entitled to a seat.

    1.2 Messengers from member churches shall become delegates when seated. All ordained ministers having Church membership within the Association, or serving a Church within the Association, Officers of the Association Chairmen of the Standing Committees, members of the Standing Committees, and Assistant Parliamentarians are to be seated as delegates.

    1.3 Each Messenger shall register at the convention of the annual meeting of the Association. Upon registration, the Messengers will automatically be seated as delegates. At a time deemed appropriate by the Moderator, the Clerk and Moderator shall inquire as to any Messengers whose names are not registered and such unregistered Messenger shall, upon addition to the register, be seated. The Clerk of the Association may delegate a registration committee to compile the list of Messengers to be seated. Upon proper registration, it shall not be necessary to conduct a role call of the Messengers to be seated. To assist with registration, each Church shall forward to the Clerk of the Association a list of all Messengers chosen by the Church. This list will be forwarded not less than ten days prior to the annual meeting of the Association. Notwithstanding any of the foregoing, the Clerk or delegated registration committee may devise a method of pre-registration to avoid registration requirements at the meetings of the Association. All member Churches shall endeavor to choose Messengers who are able to attend Association meetings. The Clerk of the Association or the delegated registration committee shall furnish to the Nominating Committee all registered delegates as soon as possible after the convention of the Association, however, not later than the end of day of the annual meeting of the Association.

    1.4 Each Church in the Union may have two delegates and one additional delegate for every fifty members in excess of seventy-five members. In no case shall the combined representation of a Church exceed five delegates.

    ELECTION OF MODERATOR, ASSISTANT MODERATOR, TREASURER AND CLERK

    Article 2.

    2.1 The Association thus formed shall choose by ballot a Moderator, Assistant Moderator, Clerk and Assistant Clerk, and Treasurer, who shall serve for one year. The Moderator shall be ineligible for one year after having served in the office for two years. It shall be permissible for the office of Clerk and Treasurer to be filled by the same person.

    INDEPENDENCE OF ASSOCIATION AND MEMBER CHURCHES, ADJUDICARY AND

    ADVISORY ROLES Article 3.

    3.1 The Association shall have no coercive form to lord over it and shall abide in God's heritage and word in conducting all functions of the body. The Association shall be considered an advisory council in all matters respecting the internal concerns of the Church.

    3.2 When an offense may be committed by one Church against another or when a serious difficulty may arise in an individual Church, it shall be the duty of the Association to take the matter or controversy into consideration and decide upon it. However, intervention by the Association shall come only after gospel steps

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    have been taken between the offending and offended Church or within the individual Church, as the case may be. The Association shall have the authority to issue rulings. Churches, which are the subject of such rulings, shall receive such rulings as advisory in nature. Nothing contained herein shall affect or impair the independence of each member Church. However, the Association may remove any Church from fellowship with the Association if the offenses involving the member Church are contrary to the Abstract of Principles of the Association or if such offenses jeopardize the spiritual integrity of the Association or the member Churches, or for other proper reasons which harm the fellowship and existence of the Association. The procedures for excluding a Church from fellowship set forth in Article 4, hereinafter addressed, shall be followed.

    3.3 The Association may issue advisory rulings on points of doctrine or questions posed by any member Church. The Association is empowered to issue position statements or policies concerning matters affecting the well being of the member Churches or the individual members. The Clerk of the Association shall maintain a separate register of all rulings, position statements and policies passed or issued by the Association.

    QUALIFICATION, ADMISSION AND EXCLUSION OF MEMBER CHURCHES

    Article 4.

    4.1 The Association shall be solely responsible for determining membership within the Association. Any Church seeking admission shall satisfy the Association as to the petitioning Church's qualification, including compliance with the Abstract of Principles of the Association. The Moderator may delegate a committee to determine the qualifications of the petitioning Church. This committee shall be known as The Committee to Examine New Churches on Articles of Faith.

    4.2 Upon majority approval by the Association, the petitioning Church's admission into the Association shall be manifested by the Moderator extending the right hand of fellowship.

    4.3 The Association, upon two-thirds vote by the delegates, shall have the power to exclude any Church from the Association upon grounds that the Church has departed from the orthodox principles of the gospel, or for any other proper reason that jeopardizes the union of the Association. Any church subject to exclusion shall have adequate and fair opportunity to defend any charges. The Association may delegate a tribunal for hearing, if deemed necessary to afford fairness. The tribunal shall report its findings at the next meeting of the Association. Unless otherwise delegated by the Association, the Executive Committee shall act as the standing tribunal.

    4.4 Admission or exclusion of any church shall be entered into the minutes and recorded by the Clerk of the Association. The Clerk of the Association shall notify any Church in writing as to admission or exclusion and shall publish same within the minutes of the Association.

    4.5 Any member Church desiring to withdraw from membership of the Association shall request withdrawal in writing. Upon majority approval of the Association obtained during the annual meeting, the petitioning Church shall be entitled to a letter of dismissal and membership will be canceled. The Clerk of the Association shall enter such withdrawal into the minutes of the Association and remove the withdrawing Church from the list of member Churches.

    QUERIES

    Article 5.

    5.1 Queries are extraordinary inquiries of doctrinal matters in order to resolve doubt or questions. While encouraged for matters of doctrinal question or dispute, queries should be used sparingly and cautiously

    5.2 Queries shall be presented at Union Meetings prior to presentation to the Association, or posed by a member

    Church. The Standing Committee on Queries shall convene not later than noon on the day of the annual meeting of the Association to review any queries presented and make recommendations to the body of the Association. The Standing Committee on Queries shall have the authority to determine and recommend that the subject matter not be considered as a query if the subject matter is not appropriate for a query as previously defined in this Article. The Standing Committee on Queries may recommend that the matter be considered as a motion or resolution before the Association; and, unless renewed in the form of a motion or resolution by any delegate of the Church presenting the query, the matter may not be considered. Queries, if deemed appropriate by the

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    Standing Committee on Queries, shall be read during the afternoon of the Association's annual meeting and acted upon in general business of the annual meeting.

    CONDUCT OF MEETINGS OF THE ASSOCIATION, SPECIAL MEETINGS, DECORUM AND

    ROLE OF MODERATOR Article 6.

    6.1 The regular meeting of the Hightower Baptist Association shall occur on either Wednesday or Thursday before the first Sunday of each October, but not on both days as has been the case in prior years. All business of the Association shall henceforth be conducted in one session day. The option to meet on either day shall be decided by delegates during the annual session of the Hightower Baptist Association or by the Executive Committee if a decision is not made during the annual session. If selection is not made by either body, the session shall be held on the Wednesday before the first Sunday in October. Special meetings of the Association may be called at any time during the calendar year by decision of the Executive Committee. Written notice of special meetings shall be provided at least two weeks prior to any special meeting, except in cases of emergency. Delegates to the special meeting shall be those chosen by the member Churches; otherwise the same delegates serving at the preceding annual meeting of the Hightower Baptist Association may continue to serve. Unless modified by member Churches, delegates shall serve for one-year terms.

    6.2 The Association, when convened, shall be governed by a regular and proper decorum, which decorum shall be created and modified in the discretion of a majority of the Association.

    6.3 Meetings shall be opened and closed with a prayer. The meetings shall not adjourn until all business or matters regularly brought before the Association are concluded, except in extraordinary cases.

    6.4 The Moderator shall be deemed to be the judge of order and decorum. The Moderator shall have the right to call order at any time. It shall be solely the duty of the Moderator to enforce the rules of decorum and order, and to properly conduct the meetings. The Moderator shall have the privilege of consulting with the Parliamentarian at any time during the meetings. The Moderator is charged with enforcing the rules of decorum and the Constitution.

    6.5 The Moderator shall have the liberty to speak as any other member or delegate. However, the Moderator, upon exercise of the liberty of speech shall appoint another member to serve as pro tem Moderator while the Moderator speaks. If available, the Assistant Moderator shall serve in this capacity. The Moderator shall resume his duties upon completion of his leave to speak. The Moderator shall not vote unless the vote of the group is equally divided. In such cases, the Moderator shall cast the deciding vote. Unless provided to the contrary herein, all votes of the Association shall be governed by the majority of the Association delegates present. Voting in all cases shall be confined to the body, but corresponding messengers and visiting brethren may aid in council.

    6.6 The Hightower Baptist Association is a self-governing body. Meetings shall be conducted such as to afford orderly presentation of motions and business of the body, at all times evidencing a Christian atmosphere of respect and fairness. The Moderator and Parliamentarian shall have the privilege of consulting Robert's Rules of Order, Newly Revised, if necessary.

    6.7 Any member of the assembly may appeal the decision of the Moderator regarding a point of order. However, this appeal shall take place at the time the decision is made and at no other time.

    6.8 The Moderator shall appoint all committees except for the Standing Committees. The Moderator shall appoint Chairmen of any committee if the committee chair is absent. Chairmen so appointed shall be appointed from the ranks of the existing committee, if possible.

    6.9 All items of business before the Association shall be presented by a motion and second in the general business session of the Association.

    6.10 The Moderator shall clearly identify the delegate given leave to speak to the assembly. Only one delegate may speak at any time. Unless physically unable to do so, the delegate shall at all times stand when addressing the assembly or the Moderator. No delegate shall be interrupted while speaking, except by the Moderator, or for cause, such as departing from the subject matter under consideration, exceeding any imposed time limit for debate or speech, use of words of personal reflection or of offense to the body or the doctrine and principles of the Association. No member shall indulge in any practice that may have a tendency to interrupt in time of public speech or would dishonor the Association.

    6.11 Any motion made and seconded comes under consideration of the Association unless it is withdrawn. Any motion pending before the Association shall be disposed of prior to another motion being proposed.

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    6.12 After debate, the Moderator shall restate any motion pending before the body of the assembly and call for a vote. Unless a decision is called for by the body of the assembly, votes shall be oral by method of yea or nay. Decisions of the body of the assembly may be conducted by rising vote for either the affirmative or negative. In extraordinary cases, a secret ballot may be conducted. Secret ballots require majority approval of the body of the assembly.

    6.13 No member of the Association shall depart the service of the Association without leave of the Moderator. Anyone absenting himself shall be reported in the minutes as absent without leave. Absences for health or emergency matters are granted without necessity of approval.

    6.14 The appellation of "brother," "sister", "brethren" or "sisters" shall be used in addressing each other. 6.15 Committee reports shall be typed and read before the body. Written committee reports shall be submitted to

    the Clerk not later than the opening of the Association meeting. Any committee needing assistance with typing may consult with the Parliamentarian or the Clerk. Written committee reports shall be deemed as accepted by the body without further motion, unless objected to by a majority of the body. Committee chairmen, or their delegates, shall read the written report before the body at the time so allotted. One member of the committee may speak before the body concerning the report, unless leave is obtained for other committee members to speak. Leave may be granted in the sole discretion of the Moderator, but shall be freely granted. It is not required that other committee members speak before the body. Committee reports may be discussed after presentation, but are received as read without motion or second.

    6.16 Alternate speakers, including those delivering sermons, are just that and shall not be required to speak before the body unless the alternate feels led to do so, or if the primary speaker is not available, or with leave of the Moderator or the body.

    6.17 The time limit for Committee chairman reports is 15 minutes. All other speakers, including visitors are limited to 10 minutes each. The above listed time limits include the time for reading reports. The Association has traditionally allowed visiting Messengers to speak before the body. Upon consent of the Moderator, such visitors shall be allowed to speak before the body without a motion for a period not to exceed 10 minutes.

    6.18 Collections from the assembly for the organizations supported by the Association, or for other matters selected by the Association, shall be restricted to one occasion while the Association is in session. Collections shall be conducted prior to adjournment for the noon meal. These general collections shall be equally divided among all supported organizations or charities. Provided however, the Treasurer shall make accommodations for those who desire to make specific gifts to supported organizations or charities. The Treasurer shall supervise all collection procedures.

    DISTRICTS, UNION MEETINGS, LOCATION OF ASSOCIATION MEETINGS

    Article 7.

    7.1 The Hightower Baptist Association shall maintain four districts. These districts may be realigned by the Association upon request and motion to the body or upon recommendation by the Executive Committee. Realignment of any district shall be determined considering the number of Churches in a district.

    7.2 The location of the Association meetings shall be conducted through the Union Meetings. The meetings shall rotate sequentially between the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th Districts of the Association. Any Church desiring to host the Association meeting should submit a request or invitation, one year in advance. This invitation shall be submitted through the Union meeting which shall have approved same. Hosts of Union meetings shall be selected one year in advance at the convention of the Union Meeting.

    7.3 The conduct of Union meetings shall be subject to the same rules, terms and conditions affecting the Association, when appropriate. In most cases, the officers of the Union Meeting shall be the Pastor of the Church hosting the Union Meeting serving as Moderator, and the Clerk of the host Church serving as Clerk of the Union Meeting. The Clerk of the Union Meeting shall keep a record of the proceedings. The Clerk of the Union meeting shall furnish to the Clerk of the Association the meeting site of the next Union Meeting for the appropriate district and for the next Association Meeting, if hosted by the reporting district. Each district shall maintain a depository of the minutes of each Union Meeting and shall annually report the location of said minutes to the Clerk of the Association. The various Clerks of the Union Meetings shall cooperate with each other to transmit the previous minutes to the depository designated by the Union Meeting.

    DUTIES OF THE CLERK OF THE ASSOCIATION, REPORTS DUE TO THE CLERK

    Article 8.

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    8.1 The Clerk of the Association shall keep a regular record of the proceedings of the Association. The Moderator may appoint assistants at the request of the Clerk. These assistants shall aid and assist the Clerk and Assistant Clerk. The minutes of the Association shall be read and approved before the body adjourns, signed by the Moderator and attested by the Clerk. If the minutes of the Association are so voluminous as to be difficult or excessively time consuming to transcribe at the conclusion of the Association meeting, the Clerk may request the minutes be deferred until publication of the Association minutes; which published minutes shall be approved by the Association at the next annual meeting.

    8.2 The Association shall furnish the Churches with the minutes of its' proceedings. It shall be the duty of the Churches to support the Association financially and to pay for the printing and assist in disseminating the minutes.

    8.3 Each Church having an ordained or licensed minister shall report same to the Association for publication in the minutes of the Association. All inquiries or reports required by the Clerk or the Association shall promptly be provided by the member Churches, specifically including the lists of deceased members. Any Church failing to submit required reports shall be subject to discipline in the discretion of the Association. In extreme cases, discipline may include withdrawal of fellowship with the Association.

    AMENDMENTS TO THE FORM OF GOVERNMENT OF THE ASSOCIATION

    Article 9.

    9.1 Amendments to the form of government may be made only upon presentation of the amendments to the full body of the Association in written form. Amendments may be adopted at any time during the afternoon of the meeting of the Association. Amendments to the form of government of the Association shall be submitted to the assembly before the noon meal of the annual meeting.

    9.2 In the event that exigent circumstances exist that affect the ability to properly conduct a meeting of the Association, or for any other reason deemed appropriate by the Association, the body, upon special motion, may provide for amendment to the form of government at any time during a meeting of the Association. If a special motion is made, approval of the special motion to consider immediate amendment to the form of government of the Association must occur by two-thirds majority. The vote upon the amendment to the form of government shall only require majority approval.

    CHURCHES FAILING TO REPORT, SANCTIONS

    Article 10.

    10.1 Any church failing to be represented by letter or delegate for a period of two consecutive years shall be notified by the Clerk of the Association that such Church is to be suspended from the list of member Churches of the Association at the next annual session of the Association. Upon report by the Clerk at the next meeting of the Association, the unrepresented Church shall be suspended from the list of Churches of the Association. Any such Church so suspended shall be freely readmitted to membership upon petition by such Church and motion and approval by a majority of the body.

    PROHIBITION OF DISSEMINATION OF UNAUTHORIZED INFORMATION

    Article 11.

    11.1 No person or entity is authorized to mail or disseminate information in the name of the Hightower Baptist Association or call meetings in the name of the Association without approval by a majority of the body of the Association. If the Association is not convened, and in the case of exigent circumstances deemed beneficial to the body of the Association, the Executive Committee, upon unanimous approval of said committee, may authorize the mailing or dissemination of information. Such approval shall be promptly reported to the full convention of the Association at the next meeting.

    COMMITTEES

    Article 12.

    12.1 The Standing Committees of the Association are as follows: 1. Executive Committee 2. Nominating Committee 3. Query Committee

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    4. Evangelism and Church Growth Committee 5. Sunday school Committee 6. Convention Causes Committee

    (a) Georgia Baptist Children's Homes and Family Ministries, Inc (b) Georgia Baptist Medical Center (c) Georgia Baptist Village (d) Christian Index (e) Cooperative Program

    7. Moral Issues Committee 8. Brotherhood Committee 9. Discipleship Training Committee 10. Women's Missionary Union Committee 11. Deceased Members Committee 12. Finance Committee 13. North Central Area Missions

    (a) Director of Missions (b) Education Consultant (c) Church Starter Consultant

    14. Vacation Bible School Committee 15. Music Committee 16. Hightower Association History Committee 17. Benevolence and Disaster Relief Committee 18 Youth Ministries Committee 19. Senior Adult Ministries Committee 20. Food Bank Committee

    Formation of Committees 12.2 The Nominating Committee shall be formed by the existing Nominating Committee appointing a Chairman of

    the Nominating Committee for a one-year term. The existing Executive Committee shall appoint two members to the Nominating Committee. Thus formed, the Nominating Committee shall undertake the following:

    12.3 The Nominating Committee shall appoint the Executive Committee. The Executive Committee shall consist of a Chairman appointed by the Nominating Committee and two members from each district of the Association. Terms of office for Executive Committee members shall be two years in duration. Provided however, the initial term beginning in 1994 for one member of the Executive Committee from each district shall be for one year only such as to provide a staggering of terms of office for Executive Committee members. As a result, one-half of the Executive Committee will have one year's experience at all future dates. For the year 1994, the Nominating Committee shall inform the chosen members as to whether they serve a one-year term or a two-year term. The Chairman of the Executive Committee may serve no more than two successive years. Ex Officio members of the Executive Committee shall be the officers of the Association including the Moderator, Assistant Moderator, Treasurer, Clerk, Assistant Clerk and Chief Parliamentarian. Ex Officio members of the Executive Committee shall endeavor to attend all Executive Committee meetings and assist the members of the Executive Committee in their deliberations and planing.

    12.4 The Nominating Committee shall appoint standing Committee Chairmen to serve for the one year term succeeding the annual Association meeting. The Chairman of each committee shall be ineligible to succeed himself for a period of one year after having served for a maximum term of two years, with the exception of the Chairman of the Food Bank Committee who may serve additional successive terms. The Executive Committee shall appoint all other committee members for the standing committees. In the event that a committee chairman is absent, the Moderator shall appoint a committee chairman to serve during the annual meeting. Any such appointee shall, if possible, be appointed from the ranks of the committee members. The Nominating Committee shall also appoint Assistant Chairmen for the Teaching the Word (Sunday school) Committee and Vacation Bible School Committee. The Treasurer shall automatically be a member of the Finance Committee.

    12.5 Additional duties of the Nominating Committee are as follows: (a) Provide a home for the annual Association meeting.

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    (b) Appoint the Preacher for the Introductory Sermon and an alternate. (c) Appoint the Preacher for the Doctrinal Sermon and an alternate. (d) Appoint the Preacher for the Missionary Sermon and an alternate.

    The Nominating Committee shall select ministers with membership within a Church within the Association, or serving churches within the Association to preach all sermons before the Association. Ministers having membership outside the Association, but serving within the Association shall have full privilege to preach sermons or serve on any committee.

    Duties of Committees and Appointment of Special Committees 12.6 All committees shall serve for a one-year terms, except for Executive Committee members that serve for two

    year terms, beginning at the conclusion of the annual Association Meeting and ending at the conclusion of the next annual meeting. The Executive Committee shall be charged with attending to the Association business when the Association is not in session. All standing committees shall endeavor to convene when the Association is not in session at least once during the year. (However, it is acknowledged that certain committees, such as the Query Committee, function primarily while the Association is in session and meetings during the year, while recommended, are not mandatory.) The Chairman of each committee shall be charged with arranging such meetings and moderating same. Committee meetings, although less formal, shall be subject to the rules of decorum set forth herein.

    12.7 The Moderator of the Association shall have the authority to appoint special committees on subject matters or doctrinal matters that are of concern to the Association. The Moderator shall appoint the representative of the Hightower Baptist Association to the Georgia Baptist Convention for a term of office of 5 years. In the event that said representative resigns or is unable to serve said term due to death, incapacity or otherwise, the Moderator shall appoint someone to complete the 5-year term.

    12.8 In order to enact the changes to the Constitution, Rules and Bylaws of the Association, and with the exception of the Executive Committee members chosen and serving for a two year term ending in 1996, the Officers, Chairmen and Committee members chosen in the 1994 Association meeting pursuant to the procedures set forth above shall serve through the conclusion of the 1995 meeting of the Association.

    OFFICERS OF THE ASSOCIATION

    Article 13.

    13.1 The Officers of the Association shall be the Moderator, Assistant Moderator, Clerk, Assistant Clerk, Chief Parliamentarian, Treasurer and the Executive Committee. Method of election, term of office and duties have been defined herein. Any officer who abandons his duties or by his actions adversely affects the function of the Association may be removed by two-thirds vote of the Executive Committee while the Association is not in session or by majority vote when the Association is in session. When the Association is not in session, the Executive Committee, upon majority approval, shall select replacements to serve unexpired terms. The Association, when in session, can select or replace any officer upon majority vote.

    PARLIAMENTARIAN, APPOINTMENT AND DUTIES

    Article 14.

    14.1 The Nominating Committee shall annually select a Chief Parliamentarian to serve from the conclusion of the annual Association meeting until the conclusion of the next annual Association meeting. The Chief Parliamentarian shall be charged with assisting the Moderator or Assistant Moderator in ruling on matters of decorum or procedure in the annual Association meeting, or in any committee or Union Meeting occurring during the time the Association is not in session. The Chief Parliamentarian shall serve at the discretion of the Association, or until resignation. Assistant Parliamentarians representing each district shall be selected by the Chief Parliamentarian, which selection shall be communicated to the Clerk of the Association who will communicate the district's Assistant Parliamentarian name to the host Church of the Union Meeting. Assistant Parliamentarians shall attend and serve their respective Union Meetings as Parliamentarian. Assistant Parliamentarians shall be present at the annual meetings of the Association and may undertake the duties of the Chief Parliamentarian when so delegated. The Parliamentarian and Assistant Parliamentarians shall be seated as delegates. Assistant Parliamentarians will make efforts to assist the Chief Parliamentarian during the annual meetings of the Association and shall attend said meetings for training and experience.

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    SOLE CONSTITUTION AND RULES OF THE ASSOCIATION Article 15.

    15.1 Unless a Constitutional Rule or Bylaw is set forth herein, such Rule or Bylaw shall have no further binding influence or effect upon the Association All previous provisions, rules, traditions, or bylaws are hereby expressly rescinded upon enactment of this document.

    15.2 Changes to the Constitution, Rules or Bylaws shall be reflected as an addendum to this document indicating the year of passage. Any changes shall be merged into the Constitution, Rules and Bylaws at a frequency of not less than each five-year period. The Chief Parliamentarian shall have the responsibility to insure the correctness of any changes and the entry into the minutes of such changes. The Chief Parliamentarian shall additionally insure that addenda are properly prepared and shall undertake the merging of changes into the Constitution, Rules and Bylaws as required in Paragraph 15.1

    ABSTRACT OF PRINCIPLES

    ARTICLE 1. We believe in only one true and living God, the Father, Son and Holy Ghost, three in one. ARTICLE 2. We believe that the scriptures of the Old and New Testament are the word of God, and the

    only rule of faith and practice. ARTICLE 3. We believe in the doctrine of original sin. ARTICLE 4. We believe in man's inability to recover himself from the fallen state he is in by nature of his

    own free will and holiness. ARTICLE 5. We believe that sinners are justified in the sight of God only by the merits of Jesus Christ. ARTICLE 6. We believe in the election of all God's people that they are saved and called according to His

    purpose and grace given them in Christ Jesus before the world began. II Tim. 1:9 and in II Thess. 2:13. "But we are bound to give thanks always to God for you brethren, beloved of the Lord, because God has from the beginning chosen you to salvation through sanctification of the spirit and belief of the truth.”

    ARTICLE 7. We believe the saints shall persevere in grace and not finally fall away. ARTICLE 8. We believe that Baptism and the Lord's Supper are ordinances of Jesus Christ; that true

    believers are the only people subject and the only scriptural mode of baptism is immersion. ARTICLE 9. We believe in the resurrection of the dead and general judgment. ARTICLE 10. We believe no minister has the right to administer the ordinances only to such as have been

    called by God, as was Aaron, regularly baptized, approved by the church and come under the imposition of hands by a presbytery.

    ARTICLE 11. We believe that none but believers have a right to the ordinances of baptism and the Lord's

    Supper.

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    2018 REGISTERED MESSENGERS

    FIRST DISTRICT

    Beaver Ruin Bros. Jonathan Parks, Jacob Millwood

    Bethlehem Bros. James Sewell, Roger Presswood, Eric McCleskey, Dustin Martin, Ricky Waters

    Castleberry Road (None Registered)

    Coal Mountain Bros. Bobby Earley, Ben Cox, David Grogan, William Holcomb, Clint Thompson,

    Corinth Bros. Troy Williams, Mike Peak

    Cumming Second Bro. Kenneth Payne

    Daves Creek Bros. Morris Darnell, Jeriel Buice

    Friendship Bros. Randall Fields, Ben Shipley, Eric McVey, Les Henry

    Haw Creek Bros. Benson Tate, Blake Boling, Daniel Truitt, Nathan Orr

    New Hope (None Registered)

    Pine Crest Jerry Sanders, James Thompson, Raney Roden, Rocky Dodd

    Pleasant View Bros. Lamar Wheeler, Neil McWhorter, Marvin Shoemake, Brantley Floyd, Randy Waldrop

    Riverside Bro. L. C. Bennett

    Roanoke Bros. Perry Hester, Frank Free, Sid Bramblett, Sis. Phyllis Free, Tillie Hester

    Shady Grove (C) Bros. Mike Smith, Kevin Tinsley, Paul Bagley

    Total in attendance from First District – 43

    SECOND DISTRICT

    Bethel (D) Bros. Andy Wallace, Rodney Castleberry, Jarrad Parker, Chad Cofield, David Parker

    Bethel (F) Bro. Nolan Gee

    Concord Bro . Bill Thomas, Sis. Janis Thomas

    Cross Roads Bros. Charles Grindle, Jackie Thomason, Danny Duff

    Dawsonville Bro. Barry Bearden

    Etowah Bros. Larry Duncan, Ernest Satterfield

    Goshen Bros. Doug Blackstock, Danny Kinnard, Jason Bennett

    Harmony Bros. Raymond Duncan, Cole Duncan

    Harmony Grove Bros. Clark Castleberry, Boyd Parks, Shannon Westbrooks, Greg Pruitt, Travis Wareham

    Juno Bros. Hugh Howard, Steve Reagan

    Liberty Bros. Johnny Trammell, Al Day, Franklin McCurdy, James Sheffield, Kirk Porter

    Mayfield Bros. Ronald Townley, Hubert Cranford. Cecil Martin, R. C. McNeal

    New Bethel Bro. Don Townley, Sis. Lynda Townley

    Ridgeview (None Registered)

    Total in attendance from Second District – 37

  • ~ 10 ~

    2018 REGISTERED MESSENGERS

    THIRD DISTRICT

    Amicalola Sis. Nancy Knight, Eulalie Philtyree

    Antioch Bros. Jerry Dove, Steve Abernathy, James Brooks, Louie Hansard

    Hightower Bros. Phil Cochran, Ronny Price, George Lathem, Todd Blanton, Gene Wheeler, Mark Demasis

    Lebanon Bros. James Sams, Ronnie Garrett, Tyler Jones

    Mount Pisgah Bros. Johnny Watson, Robert Sewell, Hugh Gazaway, Jason Cook, Phil Hawkins

    Mount Tabor Bros. Clyde Cook, Mitchell Collins, James Gaddis, David Clark,

    Mount Vernon Bros. Abray Bell, Eddie Castleberry

    New Harmony Bros. Larry Newton, Dean Pearson, Jack Pritchett, Joey Henderson

    Oak Grove Bros. Roger Seay, Donny Castleberry, Lamar Sexton, Bill Parson, Avery Gravitt, Clain Gravitt

    Ophir Bros. Ken Padgett, Hoyt Padgett, Robert Raines, Clint Cowart, Mitch Hamilton

    Silver City Bros. Charles Mobley, Roger Slaton, Tim Stowers, Ralph Gravitt

    Sweetwater Bros. Scott Tatum, Roy Fouts, Troy Hickmon, Kenneth Smith, Myron Stephens

    Yellow Creek (None Registered)

    Zion Hill Bros. Jerry Hogan, Earl Gignillat, Charles Cole, Lynn Bottoms

    Total in attendance from Third District – 54

    FOURTH DISTRICT

    Bethany Bros. Raymond Gunter, Everette Castleberry, Kim Gunter, Roy Martin

    Birmingham Bros. Kenny Johnson, Ronnie Pilcher, Verlin Anderson, Don Phillips, Dean Walker

    Brookwood Bros. Doug Sorrells, Shane Pike, Bill Johnson, Larry Thompson

    Canaan (None Registered)

    Carmel Bros. Bobby Vincent, Gene Ray, Elmer Bryant, Mike Price

    Cross Plains Bros. Dow Garrett, Earl Flynn, Gary Hickmon

    Hopewell Bros. Charles Holbrook, Ricky Reece, Matthew Westbrook

    Liberty Grove Bros. Edwin Graham, Seth Terry, Michael Holbrooks, Tommy Gayton

    Longstreet Bros. Nathan Chadwick, Malcom Gayton, Barry Wilkerson

    Macedonia Bros. Mike Young, Buddy Burns, Hugh Ray, Roy Doss, Johnny Wilkins

    Mount Zion (None Registered)

    North Canton Bros. Wayne Wheeler, Jim Amos, Hugh Turner

    Oakdale Bros. Claude Pettit, Brandon Chapman, James Pettit, Darrold Dobson

    Pleasant Hill Bros. Eugene Fouts, Rusty Jameson, James Wheeler

    Rock Springs Bros. Adam Kidd, Collins Wold, Zach Cagle, Tommy Austin

    Total in attendance from Forth District - 49

  • Minutes of the 183rd Session of the Hightower Baptist Association

    held at Coal Mountain Baptist Church Forsyth County, Cumming, GA

    Rev. Gary Martin, Pastor Wednesday, October 3rd 2018

    The 183rd session of Hightower Baptist Association was called to order by the Moderator, Brother

    Ricky Byrd, promptly at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, October 3rd, 2018 at Coal Mountain Baptist Church. Brother Ricky Byrd had the thought, “was there anyone here today who was in attendance 183 years ago?” No but God Was. Brother Ricky said he was proud of The Hightower Baptist Association and he was glad to be a part of it. Today the meeting is being livestream and he thanked Brother Sid Bramblett for making this possible. Brother Ricky asked Dr. Scott Gilbert to led us in prayer. Brother Ricky called for a song and Brother Bobby Earley, song leader for the day, led Standing on the Promises accompanied by Sister Becky Jacobs on the piano and Sister Ineal Burton on the organ. Brother Ricky thanked Coal Mountain Baptist Church for hosting the 183rd Hightower Baptist Association Meeting and asked the pastor, Brother Gary Martin, to offer the welcome and morning devotion and to give directions to the facilities.

    Brother Gary Martin came forward welcoming everyone and said Thank You for being here today

    and Coal Mountain Baptist Church appreciates the Hightower Association for allowing them to be the host. He gave instructions for the facilities and the meal and said the ladies of Coal Mountain have done a tremendous job and he thanked them for that. Brother Gary said take a moment and see what God has done. He read from Acts Chapter 1 and 2 and spoke of the Holy Spirit coming as a mighty rushing wind. Do we have expectations from God that he was going to do something for us today? We should be making preparations for the Lord to do his work. In closing, brother Gary said he “loved us and thank you.”

    Brother Byrd then called for all ordained ministers to stand and be recognized. Following is the complete list of Ordained Ministers in attendance for Today.

    Dennis Bottoms - Liberty Gary Martin – Coal Mountain Allan Sutton - Bethany Scott Gilbert - Concord Tim Hubbard - Sweetwater Terry Caylor - Macedonia Stephen Davis – Cumming 2nd Ronny Bennett - Goshen Harold Bottoms – Zion Hill Jason Hamby - Bethel L. C. Bennett - Riverside Cory Gilleland - Dawsonville Shannon Westbrook - Harmony Grove Dusty Holtzclaw – Oak Grove Craig Richard – Oak Grove Tyler Goode – Pleasant Hill

    Scott Sorrells – Shady Grove Tony Allen – Coal Mountain Gerral Richards - Longstreet Doug Carnes - Bethlehem Jordan Runion - Carmel Danny Bennett - Brookwood Donnie Nix – New Harmony Pete Martin – Rock Springs Bobby Padgett - Birmingham Brody Hughes - Juno Ricky Waters – Pine Crest Jonathan Kirby – North Canton Richie Brown – Pleasant View Alan Thompson – Pine Crest Todd Skinner – Cross Plains Tim Biddy – Harmony Grove

    Danny Orr - Corinth Alan Morris – Mt. Zion Steven Sheffield – Oak Dale Larry Vaughan – Haw Creek Sam Rickett – Zion Hill Lee Gaddis - Hopewell Bud Sutton - Hopewell Garry English – Cross Roads Clark Watson – Roanoke Ronnie McCormick – Hightower Ricky Byrd Friendship Afternoon Travis Bridgeman – Antioch Chris Bagley - Friendship

    ~ 11 ~

  • A move and second was made to seat all delegates as messengers. Motion carried. A move and

    second was made to seat all latecomers. Motion carried. The Moderator then called for the clerk to provide a count of delegates to be seated. There were 186 delegates along with 43 ordained ministers and 9 visitors for a total of 238. Sister Jodie Wallace and Brothers Benny Grogan, Rickey Grogan and James Wallace oversaw the registration for the attendees and assistance from brother Sid Bramblett.

    The next order of business was to open the floor for nominations for officers to serve the

    Association for the coming year. Each of the following nominations was seconded and approved by a vote of aye. Nominations were closed by a move and a second and vote of aye. A clear vote of aye was heard for each appointment and all nominees elected as officers.

    Moderator, Brother Ronnie McCormick Vice Moderator, Tim Biddy Clerk, Brother J. Joey Wallace Assistant Clerk, Brother Rickey Grogan Treasurer, Brother Buddy Watson

    Brother Byrd called for a song as the doors of the Association were opened for the reception of churches. Brother Earley led Somebody Loves Me. No Churches came forward.

    The moderator then called for queries. Brother Gerral Richards was proud to say no queries to

    report and none were presented from the floor. Brother Byrd recognized our guests, Brother Allen Morris of the North Central Area Missions,

    Brother Russell Beckett of the Georgia Baptist Retirement Village and Brother C. V. Dinsmore representing the Georgia Baptist Children’s Home with each giving their report. Also recognized was Sister, Janice Dinsmore of the North Central Area Missions.

    Brother Ricky called for recognition of standing committee chairpersons in attendance ready to

    present the committees annual report. Brother Joey called roll and recorded the chairmen present. In the absence of the chairperson the committee members were recognized.

    A call for amendments to the Constitution and Bylaws of the Association were offered. All silence

    and recorded none. The following reports were given: Benevolence & Disaster Relief by Brother Rocky Dodd Sunday School by Brother Clint Smith History Committee by Brother Earl Groover Presented Food & Clothing Bank History Document Nominations by Brother Ronnie McCormick WMU by Sister Leigh Parsons Vacation Bible School by Brother Brian Shoemake Food and Clothing Bank by Brother Paul Bagley Brother Ricky asked for a song as brother Tyler Goode came forward to present the Introductory

    Sermon. Brother Earley led Holy Manna. Brother Goode’s scripture was Proverbs 22:6, Train up a Child, train ourselves and our families. Train up those on how to act and how to do. Are we making the right choices for our children? Why are we departing from our training? We need to step up and say we will go to Church. Prove yourself to God! In closing brother Goode, say “God Bless You.”

    ~ 12 ~

  • The following reports were given: Deceased Members by Brother Ronnie Pilcher Senior Adult Ministries by Sister Janis Thomas Sister Thomas also Presented a book on Brother Arthur Sosebee to the Association History Office. Evangelism and Church Growth by Brother Donnie Nix Music read by Brother Joey Wallace on behalf of the committee Brotherhood read by Brother Joey Wallace on behalf of the committee Finance by Brother Alan Thompson Treasurers report by Brother Buddy Watson Brother Paul Bagley shared earlier with those in attendance that the Load the Truck left earlier

    today with numerous pallets of food and items and $6100.00 in gift cards and checks. Brother Chris Cranford wish to thank everyone for their part.

    Brother Ricky asked Brother Tyler Goode to go to the door for a handshake and asked Brother

    Buddy Watson to go to the door and receive the morning collection to be divided among the GB Village and the GB Children’s Home. Brother Joey Wallace blessed the meal.

    The afternoon session of the Hightower Baptist Association meeting began at 1:05 p.m. by the

    Moderator, Brother Ricky Byrd. Brother Ricky called for Brother William Holcombe to open with a prayer and Brother Earley led

    I’m Standing on the Solid Rock. Brother Byrd then called for all ordained ministers to stand and be recognized that were not in

    attendance at the morning section. Brothers Travis Bridge and Chris Bagley stood. Brother Joey Wallace reported 7 additional delegates for a total of 193, 2 additional ordained

    ministers for a total of 45 and 1 additional visitor for a total of 10 and a grand total of 248. Brother Ricky called for a Brother Gary Martin to come with the Doctrinal Sermon. Brother Gary’s scripture was in Acts chapter 5. God wants us to move for him. We ought to obey

    God rather than men. We should not fear men but God. Let us work together for him. We need to grow in his grace. How do we expect the lost to come to the alter if the saved do not come? Where is your mission field today? In closing, Brother Gary said “if we Love Him we will Love them. Thank you for the opportunity.”

    Brother Ricky said "wow!" The following reports were given: Moral Issues by Brother Garry English Executive Committee by Brother Dennis Bottoms Discipleship Training by Brother Shannon Westbrook Youth Ministries by Brother Dusty Holtzclaw

    Representative to The Georgia Baptist Convention by Dr. Scott Gilbert Brother Ricky asked for a song as Brother Chris Bagley came forward to present the Missionary Sermon. Brother Earley led I Love to Tell the Story. Brother Chris scripture was Philippians 3:17. I can only imagine what it will be like. You are to bring the civilization of heaven around us. We need to

    ~ 13 ~

  • mature in every area of our life and relationship with Christ. We need a mature relationship with Christ. Are we concerned of the enemies of the Cross? We should be concerned for all. You must do God’s work as a unified body. In closing, brother Chris said, “thank you and God Bless.” Brother Ricky Byrd called the Association into General Business. Shady Grove (Suwanee) had sent a request to withdraw from the Association. After a move and second, motion passed, granting the letter of dismissal to Shady Grove Baptist Church (Suwanee). The clerk was instructed to send this letter. A move and second was made to increase the Clerks salary by $2,000.00 a year. Motion passed. No other business was presented. Brother Buddy Watson gave the total offering for the day of $2,539.00.

    Brother Ricky announced next year's meeting dates for the 184th Session of the Hightower Baptist Association being held Wednesday, October 2, 2019 at 9:00 am at Harmony Grove Baptist Church.

    Brother Byrd called for the reading of the minutes. Brother Joey Wallace read the minutes. The

    minutes were accepted as read by a move and a second and a vote of aye. Brother Byrd then called for the reading of Wednesday’s Resolution and brother Joey read the

    Resolution.

    Wednesday's Resolution: The Hightower Baptist Association wishes to express their sincere thanks to Coal Mountain Baptist Church for hosting the 183rd Session of the Hightower Baptist Association annual meeting. The facilities were excellent, and the food was outstanding. Great job Coal Mountain Baptist Church and may God you all.

    Brother Ricky asked brother Gary Martin and brother Chris Bagley to go to the door for a

    handshake. Brother Ricky Byrd stated meeting adjourned and called for announcements. Brother Sam Rickett

    closed the 183rd Session with prayer.

    Respectfully submitted, Rev. Ricky Byrd, Moderator Rev. Ronnie McCormick, Vice Moderator Rev. J. Joey Wallace, Clerk Bro. Rickey Grogan, Assistant Clerk Bro. Buddy Watson, Treasurer Rev. Dennis Bottoms, Executive Committee Chairman Rev. Craig Richard, Parliamentarian

    ~ 14 ~

  • North Central Area Missions

    “For Ezra prepared his heart to seek the Law of the Lord, and to do it, and to teach statutes and ordinances in

    Israel.” Ezra 7:10

    On the National Front

    The country continues to show signs of a departure from the statutes and ordinances that were the cause of her

    greatness. The French historian, Alexis de Tocqueville, wisely quipped in 1835, “America is great because she is

    good. If America ceases to be good, America will cease to be great.” Although Alexis was not a professing Christian

    and believed in extremely limited freedoms, he noticed in America a difference that he just could not explain. His

    insight was nothing short of brilliant. In essence, he was simply quoting Proverbs 14:34, “Righteousness exalts a

    nation, but sin is a reproach to any people.” Our nation has long abandoned this gem dug out of from King

    Solomon’s mine. This principle must be resurrected if we are to remain.

    Today, being involved in the political process is dangerous, divisive, and almost always misunderstood. However,

    the church has the responsibility to be good citizens of its country, to be salt and light in every venue and forum, and

    this includes the political world. Though this was undoubtedly misunderstood and probably not the most popular

    decision, in March we had several of our pastors take a trip to Washington, DC for the purpose of seeing with our

    own eyes the national political process and to provide hands-on prayers to those that are responsible for this aspect

    of our lives. We were received by our US Representative, Barry Loudermilk, and given a stunning history of the

    events and leaders that fought for the original freedoms of this country. We will do this again in the coming year

    because we need godly, moral citizenry to take the mantle of this important task. Our awareness of this is critical.

    On the International Front

    The development of the Global Network of Theological Training continues to astound us with the most amazing

    results. This combined effort from our office, the North Central Area Mission, and Rev. Gary Bulley, from Living

    Stones, has exceeded our expectations in two categories: the receptivity and application of the students abroad, and

    the personal value and inspiration for the “professors.” Every single experience has been simply overwhelming for

    our Associational pastors as they have been given assignments to teach from a choice of 12 subjects including

    Theology, Spiritual Formation, Old and New Testament Survey, Pastoral Care and Leadership, Preaching,

    Evangelism, Hermeneutics, and Applied Church History. Regardless of the subject taught or the time of year, our

    “professors” have returned with astounding and miraculous reports of success and a renewed passion in their own

    calling.

    Our first graduation was this past November and we will be going again to celebrate with our next group of

    graduates this November. The receptivity and application from these students to the fresh information that we give

    them is literally shocking. We speak on the need and principles of Church Planting and they immediately use their

    most gifted members to plant a church in a location that does not have one. We speak on the definition of the

    “church” being, not a building, but a body of believers, and they hire busses to come to their church on Sunday

    morning to take their members to an area that has no church influence so they can interact and minister to that

    community as the “church.” Incredible!

    Next year we a going into an area of Peru that has only had the Gospel for less than 20 years. These people are still

    practicing cannibals believing that by eating the flesh of their enemies they can receive their power. As this letter is

    being typed, our initial contact with this people group is happening through the brave visit and opening class taught

    by Rev. Gary Bulley. We also have an opportunity to take our school to a Muslim country, Sierra Leone, in West

    Africa. Both of these new locations are fraught with greater risks and uncharted territories that will challenge us in

    many ways. The true excitement is seeing young believers receiving new insights from the Holy Word of God and

    immediately applying them to their lives and ministries. Words do not allow me to express the fulfillment and

    excitement I have regarding this new ministry.

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  • On the Home Front

    In the past year, we have added five new churches to our North Central family. We are very proud of the continued

    desire to bring the Gospel into our own region as the demographics continue to change. The five additions are (1)

    GracePoint Church, with Pastor Chris Harrington in our Etowah Association, (2) Hope Fellowship, with Pastor

    Barry Crocker, (3) Lifeline Church, an Indian congregation with Pastor Sanjeev Katikala, (4) Friends of India,

    another Indian congregation with Pastor Joshua Sunderraj(these 3 in our Lanier Association), and (5) Iglesia

    Esperanza, a Hispanic mission meeting at Hopewell Baptist, with Pastor Raudel Santiago in our Etowah Association.

    Each of these churches add a new vitality of life to the body of Christ here in the North Central Area. Let us praise

    God together for the growth and increase to our family.

    Another dynamic that is a part of our ministry is the sale and purchase of property for our churches to be able to do

    the work of the ministry more effectively. With the proceeds from the sale of the Bethel Property in our Roswell

    Association, we were able to purchase land for our African-American congregation, Center of Hope, with Pastor

    Tim Watson, meeting in the Dacula area. They are excited about the potential this property will provide in expanding

    their ministry footprint. We also were able to assist in the purchase of a property for The Pointe Church, with Pastor

    Brian Jones, our Moderator for the Etowah Association. This acquisition was nothing short of a supernatural

    intervention of God to provide an affordable piece of property already set up for ministry. Imagine purchasing a

    piece of property, paved parking lot, large building with education space, valued at around $850,000 for a mere

    $25,000. That is a miracle! And, yes, that miracle happened this year in our office. We are still overjoyed and

    grateful.

    The passage at the beginning of this report states that Ezra began by preparing his heart to seek God’s law. It then

    says that he obeyed it. Then it says that he taught it. This has been the theme throughout our ministries this year.

    Prepare. Obey. Teach. O


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