UNION HOPE MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH
Tate Township, Scott County, Arkansas
Church Minutes
Book 1, 1877 – 1895
Transcribed by Delaine Edwards

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Note: Some punctuation added & spelling corrected in the interest of clarity. Spelling of names was not corrected.

Constituted in the year of 1877

We the Missionary Baptist Church of Union Hope adopt the following as our rules of decorum

  1. The officers of the Church shall consist of Pastor, deacon and clerk. Said pastor and clerk shall be chosen and elected by the church once a year for the period of 12 months.
  2. It shall be the duty of the Church to meet once in each month of the year in conference meetings to transact business for the Lord and for the watch, care and protection of her members.
  3. It shall be the duty of the moderator to announce the church in conference at each stated meeting to transact such business as may become necessary for her to transact, inviting visiting brethren of the same faith and order who knowing themselves to be in good standing to seats with us in counsel but not to vote.
  4. It shall be the duty of the Church to take the communion in remembrance of Jesus our Lord once a year. The stated time on the Second Sabbath in May in each year.
  5. It shall be the duty of each male member to attend meeting at least once in and during three months.
  6. Any member male or female who shall be guilty of the sin of dancing or participating of or in the same in any way shall by the Church [be] considered disorderly members and shall be dealt with by the Church at her discretion.
  7. It is hereby held and considered by the Church to be disorderly for any member to engage in or participate in any way in what is so called a social party.
  8. It shall be considered disorderly for any member to take the name of God in vain by cursing and swearing or by using any by words that in their common acceptation would be considered unbecoming for a Christian to use or speak.
  9. It shall be considered disorderly for any member to drink any intoxicating spirits to excess or to participate or engage in any way in what is known as revelry.
  10. Any member violating the above rules or any part thereof shall be by the Church considered disorderly and shall be dealt with by the Church at her discretion.
  11. The majority shall rule in all cases except in the reception of members which shall be [illegible.]
  12. No question shall come before the Church for discussion unless it be presented by motion and second.
  13. Any member desiring to speak shall rise to his feet and address the moderator.
  14. No member shall speak more than once on any question unless by the consent of the Church.
  15. No member shall be granted a letter from the Church longer than six months unless it be some member or members who are moving from the country.
  16. The Church shall have the power to alter or change or amend the above and foregoing rules at her discretion.
J.A. Davis
B.T. Johnson
W.A. Boney
Committee
J.H. Brigance, Clerk
William Thompson
E.S.T. Campbell, C.C., 1886-7
T.H. Musgrove, C.C., 1888-9
A.J. Coburn, C.C. 1890-1-2

Articles of Faith
The Missionary Baptist Church of Christ at Union Hope

We believe there is one and only one living and true God Jehovah and that in the unity of the God head there are three persons, the father, son and Holy Spirit. We believe that the Scriptures of the Old and New Testament are the inspired Word of God constituting [the only] and all sufficient standard of faith, doctrine, discipline and practice. We believe that Election is the sovereign exercise of that Eternal Love by which God hath according to his infinite wisdom chosen his people in Christ before the World was and hath predestinated them unto the adoption of children through Sanctification of the Spirit and belief of the truth and doth keep them by his power through faith unto Salvation. We believe that man was created holy but by a willful violation of the law of his Maker he fell into a State of Sinfulness and brought death upon his race who being by nature decent in the unholy image of Adam are children of wrath by nature and without natural spiritual power to live a happy life as attain to a happy state. We believe that sinners are saved by grace Through faith in Jesus Christ and in no other way. We believe that in order to be saved sinners must be regenerated or borned again, that regeneration is effected by the power of the holy Spirit in connection with divine truth and the proper evidences thereof are repentance, faith and obedience unto Christ. We believe that such only are true believers as endure unto the end in holiness of life and they will keep by the power of God through faith [torn] salvation. We believe the Scriptures, sacred duties and also unsurpassable grace wrought in our souls by the regenerating Spirit of God a Christian Church is a congregation of immersed believers who meet statedly and have covenanted together to maintain the ordinance of Christian Charity, the duties and enjoy the privileges in the testiment appertaining to the Church of Jesus Christ the only proper officers of a Christian Church, Bishops or pastors and Deacons.

Christian Baptism is the immersion of a believer in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit by a regularly ordained Baptist minister in good order.

The Lord’s Supper is a positive and Commemorative ordinance of Jesus Christ to be observed in the Church as such in remembrance of Christ and to show forth his death till he comes.

The first day of the week is the Lord’s Day and should be observed as a Day of rest from common labor and all Worldly business and devoted to religious duties. We believe in the resurrection of the Dead and a Judgment and that the felicity of the righteous and the punishment of wicked will be eternal.
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State of Arkansas, Cty. Of Scott
We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ at Union Hope [Illegible] Devine service at Union Hope by S.J. Fuller entered into conference after duly organizing proceeded to business. First called Bro. F.M. Holland to the pastoral care of the Church. 2 chose Bro. W.E. Logan Clk. Pro T. Elected Bro. W. Thompson Church Clerk 4 Elected Bro. S.M. Dicerson Deacon 5 Called Presbytery for the ordination of Deacon Bro. S.J. Fuller. Bro. B.C. Owen, F.M. Holland, presbytery.
B.C. Owen, Chairman[?]
W.E. Logan, Clerk
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Church Covenant of the Missionary Baptist Church of Union Hope
Having been led as we believe by the Spirit of God to receive the Lord Jesus Christ as our savior and on the profession of our faith. Having been baptized in the name of the father and of the son and of the holy ghost we do now in the presence of God, angels and this assembly most solemnly and Prayerfully enter into covenant with one another as one body in Christ.

We engage therefore by the aid of the holy spirit to walk together in Christian Love to strive for the advancement of this Church in knowledge, holiness and comfort to promote its prosperity and spirituality to sustain its worship, ordinances, discipline and Doctrines, to contribute cheerfully and Regularly to the support of the ministry, the expenses of the church, the Relief of the poor and the spread of the Gospel through the nations.

We also engage to maintain family and Secret Devotion, to religiously educate our children, to seek the salvation of our kindred and acquaintances, to walk circumspectly in the World, to be just in our Dealings, faithful in our engagements and exemplary in our Deportment, to avoid all tattling, backbiting and excessive anger, to abstain from the sale and use of intoxicating Drink as a beverage and to be zealous in our efforts to advance the kingdom of our Saviour. We further engage to watch over one another in brotherly Love, to remember each other in prayer, to aid each other in sickness and Distress, to cultivate Christian sympathy in feeling and courtesy in speech, to be slow to take offense but always ready for reconciliation and mindfully of the rules of our Saviour to secure it without delay.
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State of Arkansas, Cty. of Scott
November the 11th, 1877
After divine service by Elder S.J. Fuller entered into Conference. S.J. Fuller, J.M. Holland, B.C. Owens called as presbyteries for the purpose of organizing a Baptist Church at Union Hope. W. Thompson, J.H. Brigance, Mary J. Brigance, M.L. McQuire[?], Bro. H. Taylor, B. Taylor, C. Taylor, Sis. M. Taylor, Elizabeth Taylor, Sis. E.A. Thompson, M.R. Thompson, Bro. J.M. Dickerson, B.T. Johnson

Was duly organized into a Regular Missionary Baptist Church at Union Hope, Bro. B.C. Owen, Chairman.
W.E. Logan, Clk.
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On motion Engage that when we remove from this place we will as soon as possible unite with some other Church where we can carry out the Spirit of this Covenant and the principles of God’s Word.

Prayer

Now the God of peace who brought again from the Dead our Lord Jesus that Great Shepherd of sheep through the blood of the ever lasting covenant make you perfect in every good work to do his will working in you that which is well pleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ to whom be Glory forever and ever Amen.
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Saturday December 8th A.D. 1877
We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ at Union Hope met for business at 11 o’clock, the pastor presiding, after devotional exercises 2 Church met in Conference. 3 Doors of church opened. 4 Received Bro. J.A. Thomas by Letter. 4th Called for Reference. 5 Inquired after the peace of the Church. 6 Miscellaneous business. 7 Adjourned.
Bro. F.M. Holland, Moderator
Wm. Thompson, Clerk

December the 9th 1877
The Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met for business at 11 o’clock, the pastor presiding. After devotional exercises entered in Conference. F.M. Holland, S.J. Fuller called as presbyteries. 2 Ordained Bro. J.M. Dickerson as Deacon. 4th Door of Church opened. Sister Matt Dickerson received by Letter. 5 Adjourned. Bro. F.M. Holland, Moderator.
Bro. B.C. Owens, Chairman
Wm. Thompson, Clerk

March the 10th 1878
We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ at Union Hope met at 11 o’clock, the pastor presiding. After Devotional exercises first set in Conference. 2 Invited the visiting Brothers and Sisters to seats with us. 3 Called for Reference the minutes of the last meeting read and approved. 4 Inquired after the peace of the Church. 5 Miscellaneous business. Delegates elected to call Bro. B.C. Owen to assist the Church in Sacramental Duties the Second Sabbath in May. 7th Adjourned.
Bro. F.M. Holland, Moderator
Wm. Thompson, Clerk

March the 10th We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ at Union Hope met at 11 o’clock, the pastor presiding. After Devotional exercises 1 Set in Conference. 2 Invited the visiting Brothers and Sisters to seats. 3 Called for reference the minutes of the last meeting read and approved. [Page 8] 4 Inquired after the Peace of the Church. 5 Miscellaneous Business. Delegates elected to call Bro. B.C. Owen to visit the Church in sacramental duties the Second Sabbath in May. 6 Door of Church of Church open. 7 Adjourned.
Bro. F.M. Holland, Moderator
Wm. Thompson, Clerk

April the 15th
We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ at Union Hope met at 11 o’clock, the pastor presiding. After Devotional exercise First Set in Conference. 2 Invited visiting Brothers and Sister to seats. 3 Called for a Reference the minutes of the last meeting read and approved. 4 Door of Church open. 5 Inquired after the Peace of the Church. 6 Miscellaneous Business. 7 Adjourned.
Brother F.M. Holland, Moderator
Wm. Thompson, Clerk

April Sunday the 14th 1878
Door of Church open. Sister M.E. Dickerson received by Letter. Bro. F.M. Holland Moderator. Wm. Thompson, Clk.

May the 11th 1878
We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ at Union Hope met at 11 o’clock, the pastor presiding. After Devotional exercise set in conference. 2 Called visiting Brothers and Sisters to seats. 3 Called for the Peace and harmony of the Church. 4 Called for reference the minutes of the last meeting of the last meeting read and approved. 5 The door of the Church open. 6 Miscellaneous Business. 7 Adjourned. Bro. F.M. Holland, Moderator.
Wm. Thompson, Clerk

May the 12th No. 2 Sabbath. After Devotional exercise by Bro. B.C. Owen the door of Church open. Received Sister Taylor by experience, Sister Dickerson and Sister Gipson by Letter. Adjourned for half hour. Called together by singing and Grace. Received the Sacrament. Bro. B.C. Owen, Moderator. Wm. Thompson, Clk.

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June the 8th A.D. 1878
We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ at Union Hope met at 11 o’clock, the pastor presiding. 1 After Devotional exercise set in Conference, invited visiting Brothers and Sisters to seats. 2 Called for the Peace of the Church. 3 Called for reference the minutes of the last meeting. Read and approved. 4 Door of Church open. 5 Miscellaneous business. On motion and sustained by the members of the Church that we have set apart the 2nd Sabbath in May and October of each year for the administering and receiving the Lords Suppers. 6 Adjourned.
Bro. F.M. Holland, Mod.
W. Thompson, Clk.

June the Ninth 9th Devotional exercises by Bro. Tarbury followed by Bro. Logan.
By F.M. Holland, moderator.
W. Thompson, Clk.

July 13th 1878 We the Missionary Baptist Church at Union Hope met at 11 o’clock, the pastor presiding. 1 After Devotional exercises set in conference, invited visiting Brothers and Sister to seats to visit in anything that might come before the Church. 2 Called for the Peace of the Church. 3 For reference the minutes of the last meeting read and approved. 4 Door of the Church open. 5 Miscellaneous Business. 6 Adjourned.
Bro. T.M. Holland, Mod.
W. Thompson, Clk.

July the 14th Second Sabbath. After Devotional exercises by the pastor presiding.
Bro. F.M. Holland, moderator
W. Thompson, Clerk

November the 10th 1878
After Devotional exercise by pastor presiding, door of the Church open. Sister Fanny Taylor joined by Letter.
Bro. Holland, mod.
W. Thompson, Clerk

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August the 10th A.D. 1878
We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ at Union Hope met at 11 o’clock. After Devotional exercise by the pastor presiding, set in conference. First invited visiting Bro. & Sisters to seats with us. 2 Called for reference the last minutes, read & received. 3 Called for the Peace of the Church. 4 Open the door of the Church the 20th of [blank] 1878 by an arm of the Church extended to Plesant Valley. Received C. Gillmoure by experience & Baptism into the Church of Union Hope. 5 Miscellaneous Business, elected Brother Dickerson & Bro. Taylor as messengers to the Association. 6 Called Bro. F.M. Holland to the care of the Church at Union Hope for the next year.
Bro. F.M. Holland, Mod.
W. Thompson, Clerk

September the 7 1878 We the Missionary Church of Christ met at Union Hope at 11 o’clock. After Devotional exercise by pastor presiding set in conference. 1 Invited visiting Bros. & Sisters to seats with us. 2 Called for the Peace of the Church. 3 Called for reference the last minutes read & received. 4 Called for miscellaneous business. 5 Adjourned.
Bro. F.M. Holland, mod.
W. Thompson, Clerk

February the 11th 1879
We the Missionary Church of Church of Christ met at Union Hope at 11 o’clock. After Devotional exercise by pastor presiding, set in conference. 1 Invited Brothers and Sisters to seats with us. 2 Called for references the Last minutes, read and approved. 3 Call for the Peace of the Church. 4 Door of the Church open. 5 Miscellaneous Business. Brother Dickerson excluded from the Church for non fellowship of the Church. 6 Adjourned.
Brother Holland, Moderator
W. Thompson, Clerk

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March the 7th A.D. 1879
We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met at Union Hope at 11 o’clock. After Devotional exercise by pastor presiding sat in conference. 1 Invited visiting brothers & sisters to seats with us. 2 Called for references. The last minutes read and received. 3 Called for the Peace of [the] Church. 4 Miscellaneous Business, elected Bro. Berry Taylor for Deacon. Called Brother T. Mury and Bro. B.C. Owen to the ordination of Brother Taylor.
Bro. M? [?] Allen, Mod.
W. Thompson, Clk.

April 18, 79
We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met at Union Hope Saturday before the Second Sabbath in April. After devotional exercise by pastor presiding set in conference. Invited visiting Brothers & Sisters to seats with us. 2 Called for references the last minutes read and received. 3 Called for the Peace of the Church. Some confusion. 4. Open the door of the Church. Called for miscellaneous business. Sister Dickerson and Daughter called for Letters, granted.
F.M. Holland, Mod.
W. Thompson, Clk.

May 1879
We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met at Union Hope on Saturday before the Second Sabbath in May. After Devotional exercise by pastor presiding , set in Conference. Invited visiting Brothers & Sister to seats with us. 2 Called for references the last minutes read and received. 3 Called for the Peace of the Church. 4 Open the door of the Church. 5. Miscellaneous Business. Brother Dickerson restored back to the Church and granted a Letter, Sister Mary McGuin[?] called for Letter, granted, Sister Gipson called for a Letter, granted, Sister Gillmore called [Page 12] for a Letter, granted.
By F.M. Holland, mod.
W. Thompson, Clk.

We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met at Union Hope on the Saturday before the Second Sabbath in June. 1 After Devotional exercise by pastor presiding, set in Conference. Invited visiting Brothers and Sisters to seats with us. Called for references the Last minutes, read and approved. 2 Called for the Peace of the Church. 3 Open the door of the Church. 4 Miscellaneous Business. Sister Gipson and Sister Gilmore called for Letter, granted.

On the following Sabbath the Sacrament was administered by the pastor presiding.
By F.M. Holland, Mod.
W. Thompson, C.C.

Aug. the 9th A.D. 1879
We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met at Union Hope at 11 o’clock. After Devotion service by pastor presiding entered Conference. Inviting visiting Brothers and Sisters to seats with us.
2 Call for reference
3 Call for the peace of peace of the Church
4 Doors of the [church] open
5 Miscellaneous business. Call for general election and laid over to tomorrow morning
Brother F.M. Holland, Mod.
W.J[?] Tompson, Clk.

Sunday the 10th Service by Bro. Gorvin[?] Set in Conference, inviting visiting Bros. & Sisters [to seats] with us. Called for the ordination of Bro. James Pennington. Called Bro. T.H. Brigance and Bro. B. Taylor as Messengers to the association. 3 Bro. J.H. Brigance and B. Talor to report the same to Seder Grove Church. 5 Called Bro. J.H. Brigance as Clerk. 6 Bro. J. Muse received in the Church by experience and Baptism. 7 Adjourned.
By F.M. Holland, Mod.
W. Thompson, Clerk

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We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ at Union Hope met on Saturday the 13th of September at 11 o’clock. After Devotional services by pastor presiding the Church was [illegible] to Conference. 1st inviting visiting brothers and sisters to seats. 2nd Call for references minutes of the last meeting read and approved. 3 Call for the Peace of the Church. 4 The door of the Church open. 5 Acknowledgments. 6 Miscellaneous Business. James Penington called to the care of the Church for the next year. Also Bro. B. Talor [Taylor] and C. Talor of appointed on committee to see Sister Gilmore. The letter to the association read and approved on motion. Adjourned.
F.M. Holland, mod.
J.H. Brigance, Clerk

Oct. the 11th 1879
We the Missionary Baptist [Church] of Christ at Union Hope met on Saturday at 11 o'c. After Devotional services by pastor presiding set in Conference, inviting visiting Brothers and Sisters to seats with us. 2 The doors of the Church open. 3 The minutes of the last meeting [read] and approved. 4 Called for references. The committee reported that Sister Gilmore [illegible] the the report on her was not [illegible] and the report received and the committee discharged. 5 Call for the Peace of the Church. 6 Acknowledgment 6 Miscellaneous business. Adjourned.
James Pennington, mod.
J.H. Brigance, Clerk

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November the 8th 1879

We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ at Union Hope met on Saturday at 11 o’c. After Devotional service by Brother Bagwell went into conference, inviting visiting brothers and sisters to sit with us. 2 The doors of the Church open. 3 The minutes of the last meeting read and approved. 4 Call for references. 5 Call for the Peace of the Church. 6 Call acknowledgments. 7 Gospel dealings & miscellaneous business, communion postponed. 9 Adjourned.
James Penington, mod.
J.H. Brigance, Clerk

December the 13 We the Missionary Baptist Church at Union Hope on Saturday at 11 o[clock] Devotional service by pastor presiding. Conference postponed.

January the 10th 1880
We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ of Christ met at 11 o’c. After devotional service by pastor presiding the set in conference. 1 Inviting visiting Brothers and Sisters to seats with us. 2 The doors of the Church open. 3 The minutes of the last meeting read and approved. 4 Reference. 5. The Peace of the Church. 6 Acknowledgment. 7 Gospel dealings. Charge against B.H. Talor for using profane language and excluded from the Church. 8 Miscellaneous business. 9 Adjourned.
J.N. Penington, Mod.
J.H. Brigance, Clerk

February the [blank] 1880
We the Missionary Baptist [Church] of Christ met on Saturday at 11 o’c. Preaching by the pastor [2 words?] After preaching the set in Conference, inviting brothers and sisters to seats with us. 2 The doors of the Church open. 3 The minutes of last meeting [Page 15] read and approved. 4 References. 5 The Peace of the Church. 6 Acknowledgments. 7 Gospel dealings. 8 Miscellaneous business. 9 Adjourned.
J.N. Penington, Mod.
J.H. [Blank], Clerk

Sunday services preaching by Bro. B.C. Owens on Revelation the ? chapter [illegible] close of the 10 o’c.

We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ of Union Hope met on Saturday the 10 of February. Preaching by the pastor from Rev. the 27 and 12. After preaching the church met in conference. 1 Inviting Brothers and Sisters to seating. 2 The doors of the Church open. 3 The minutes of the last meeting read and approved. 4 Reference. 5 The Peace of the Church. 6 Acknowledgements. 7 Gospel dealings. 8 Miscellaneous business. The business reported the finding[?] 9 Adjourned.
J.N. Penington, Mod.
J.H. Brigance, Clerk

Sunday exercises preaching by Bro. E.E. Scremscher for 4 wks. The [illegible] and followed by Bro. W.L. Looper after which the Church went into conference which in the miscellaneous business called [3 words illegible] to make a motion for Conference May 11.

We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ of Union Hope met on Saturday May the 8th at 11 o’c. Preaching by [illegible] the [illegible] Romans[?] by the pastor. The Church set in conference. 1 Inviting visiting Bros. & Sisters to seats. 2 The doors of the Church open. 3 The minutes of the last meeting read and approved. 4 Call [Page 16] for references. 5 The Peace of the Church. 6 Acknowledgments. 7 Gospel dealings. 8 Miscellaneous business. 9 To adjourn.
J.N. Penington, Mod.
J.H. Brigance, Clk.

Sunday exercises, the Church met at 11 o’c. Preaching by Bro. F.M. Holland from Act the 9 and 6 followed by Bro. W.D. Looper. Closed by the pastor of the the Church. Set in Communion.

June the 12th 1880
We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ at Union Hope met on Saturday at 11 o’c. Preaching the lesson from John the 1and 2. [illegible] be [illegible] the lamb of God. Open the church. Set in conference. Inviting visiting Brothers & Sisters to seats with us. 3 The doors of the church open. 3 The reading of the minutes of the last [meeting] approved. 4. References. 5. Acknowledgments. 6 The Peace of the church. 7 Gospel dealings. 8 Miscellaneous business. The [illegible] the [illegible] Sister Gilmore a letter and appointed Bro. Chancellor and J.H. Brigance a committee to [illegible] her [illegible]
J.N. Penington, Moderator
J.H. Brigance

Sabbath exercises, the Church met at eleven[?] o’c. Preaching by the pastor from Daniel 2 and 14[?]

July the 10 1880
We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ at Union Hope met on Saturday at 11 o’c. Preaching by the pastor from John the 5 and 15 ch. After which the church set in conference. 1 Inviting visiting Brothers and Sisters to seats with us. 2 The doors of the church open. 3 The minutes of the last meeting read and approved. 4 References. The committee to see Sister Gilmore unable to report [2 words] till next meeting. 5 Acknowledgments. [Page 17] 6 Peace of the Church. Charges against Bro. James Hayce[?] for heresy and excluded from the church. 7 Gospel dealings. 8 Miscellaneous business. A committee to inquire into a report against A.J. Tomas, B. William Tompson and Bro. B. Taylor. 9 Adjourn.
J.N. Penington, Mod.
J.H. Brigance, Clerk

Preaching S. night by Bro. F.M. Holland from John the 6 and 30th and followed by the pastor.

Sabbath exercises, preaching by the pastor from Acts the 11 and 17 and followed by Bro. F.M. Holland preaching at night by Bro. M[?] D. Looper from John the 1 and 28 and followed by Bro. F.M. Holland after which the doors of the church opened and received Brother H. Talor on acknowledgment.

Aug. the 7th 1880
We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ at Union Hope met on Saturday at 11 o'c. Preaching by the pastor from Annon[?] the 7th. After preaching the church set in conference. 1 Inviting visiting Bro. and Sisters to seats with us. 2 The doors of the church open. 3 The minutes of the last meeting read and approved. 4 Call for references. 5 Acknowledgments. 6 The peace of the church. 7 Gospel dealings. 8 Miscellaneous business. Election was held for pastor. J.N. Penington was held pastor and W. Tompson and J.H. Brigance called messengers to the association. Tomas called for a letter. Granted. The meeting protracted[?] and received by experience once baptism done. On the fifth Sunday received by baptism.
J.N. Penington, Mod.
J.H. Brigance, Clerk

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September the 12th 1880
We the Missionary Baptist [Church] of Christ at Union Hope met on Saturday at 11 o'c. Preaching by Bro. W.D. Looper after which the church set in conference the pastor not being present Bro. W.D. Looper was chosen moderator. 1 Inviting visiting bro. and sisters to seats with us. 2 The doors of the church opened. 3 minutes of the last meeting read and approved. 4 References. 5 Acknowledgments. 6th Peace of the church. 7 Gospel dealings. 8 Miscellaneous business. 9 Adjourned.
W.D. Looper, Mod.
J.H. Brigance, Clerk

Oct. the 10 1880
We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ at Union Hope met Saturday at 11 o'clock. Preaching by the pastor after which the church set in conference. 1 Inviting visiting Brothers and sisters to seats with us. 2 The doors of the church opened. 3 The minutes of the last meeting read and approved. 4 References. 5 The peace of the Church. 6 Acknowledgments. 7 Gospel dealing. 8 Miscellaneous business. 9 Adjourned.
J.N. Penington, Mod.
J.H. Brigance, C.C.

Sabbath exercises
Preaching by pastor and followed by Bro. F.M. Holland and the Lord's Supper was administered.

December the 11th 1880
We the Missionary Baptist [Church] of Christ at Union Hope met on Saturday at 11 o'clock. Preaching by Bro. F.M. Holland and followed by the pastor after which the church set in conference. 1 Inviting visiting Brothers and sisters to seats [Page 19] with us. 2 The doors of the church open. 3 The minutes of the last meeting read and approved. 4 Call for references. 5 Call for the peace of the Church. Charges preferred against Bro. Charles Taylor[?] for insulting Sister Johnson and a committee of 4 appointed by the interested parties to investigate the matter and to [report] to the church. Brother Tompson asked for Sis. Johnson choice. Bro. F.M. Holland, Bro. W. Boney. Bro. Charles Taylor chose Bro. J.M. Dickeson and J.H. Brigance. 6 Acknowledgments. 7 Gospel dealing. 8 Miscellaneous business. 9 Adjourned.
J.N. Penington, Mod.
J.H. Brigance

Preaching at night by Bro. F.M. Holland and the church sat in conference. Bro. F.M. Holland appointed mod. and the report of the committee read and approved.
F.M. Holland, Mod.
J.H. Brigance, C.C.

Saturday Jan. the 8th 1881
We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met at 11 o'c. Preaching by the pastor from James the 3 and 5th after which the church set in conference. 1 Inviting visiting Bros and Sis to seats with us. 2 The doors of the church open. 3 Call for the reading of the minutes of the last meeting and approved. 4 References. 5 Acknowledgments. 6 Charges against Bro. A??? Tomson and Sis. Tomson [2 words] M.R. Johnson and excluded. [Page 20] Charges against Bro. H. Taylor and Bro. F.M. Johnson for swearing was excluded. 7 Church dealings in gospel order. 8 Miscellaneous Bus. 9 Adjourned.
J.N. Penington, Mod.
J.H. Brigance, C.

March the 12 1881
We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ at Union Hope met on Saturday at 11 o'c. Preaching by the pastor of our church. The church set in conference. 1 Inviting. 2 The doors of church open. 3 The minutes of the last meeting read and approved. 4 References. 5 The peace. 6 Acknowledgments. 7. Gospel d.. 8 Miscellaneous Bus. Rescinded the act of excluding Wm. Tompson and Sister Tompson and M.D. Johnson and called a counsel of Cooper Hayson[?] Wiley B. Smith and Bro. Canes[?] all of Seader Grove. 9 Adjourned.
J.N. Penington, Mod.
J.H. Brigance, Clk.

April the 9th 1881
We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ at Union Hope met on Saturday at 11:00. Preaching by Bro. F.M. Holland followed by the pastor after which the church set in conference. 1 Inviting visiting Brothers and sisters to seats with us. 2 The doors of the church open. 3 The minutes of the last meeting read and approved. 4. References. The case between C. Taylor and Mary Johnson was called and [Page 21] Mary Johnson not being present the case was laid over until 4 o'c. 5 Call for acknowledgments. 6 The peace of the church. 7 Church dealing in gospel order. 8 Miscellaneous business. 9 Adjourned.
J.N. Penington, Mod.
J.H. Brigance, Clerk

4 o'c. Church met in conference and the committee reported that C. Taylor and Mary Johnson agreed to drop their difficulty and never to say anything more about it once received[?] and adjourned.

May the [blank] 1881
The meeting of the church at Union Hope met on Saturday. Preaching by the pastor after which the church set in conference. No business on hand the church adjourned.
J.N. Penington

June 1881
No preaching.

July 1881
Preaching by the pastor. No business in conference. Adjourned.

Aug. the 18 1881
We the Missionary Baptist Church met on Saturday. Preaching by the pastor. The church set in conference.
1 Inviting visiting Bro. and Sis.
2 The doors of the church open.
3 The minutes of the last meeting read and approved.
4 Reference.
5 The peace of the church.
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6 Acknowledgments. 7 Church dealings. 8 Miscellaneous business. A committee seen Sis. Gibson and got her letter. 8 H. Brigance, W.M. Tompson com. election for pastor and clerk. J.N. Penington elected pastor. J.H. Brigance elected Clerk. J.H. Brigance and C. Taylor elected messengers to the association. W.M. Tompson as alternate[?] Adj.
J.N. Penington, Mod.
J.H. Brigance

We had no meetings in Sept.

Oct. the 8th 1881
We the Missionary Baptist Church at Union Hope met on Saturday 11 o'c. Preaching by the pastor after which the church set in conference. Open [2 words] no business on hand. Adj.
J.N. Penington, Mod.
J.H. Brigance, C.C.

No meeting in Nov or December.

Jan. the 8, 1882
We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ at Union Hope met on Saturday at 11 o'c. Preaching by the pastor after which the church set in conference. 1 Inviting visiting Bro. and Sis. 2 The doors of the church open. 3 The minutes of the last meeting read and approved. 4 Reference. 5 Acknowledgment 6 Gospel 7 The peace of the church. 8 Miscellaneous.
J.N. Penington
J.H. Brigance

We had not meeting in February.

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Mar. the 9th 1882
We the Missionary Baptist Church at Union Hope met on Saturday at 11 o'c. Preaching by Bro. A.A. Spiles and followed by the pastor after which the church formed[?] to meet on Sabbath at 11 o'c. Sabbath exercises. The devotion sermon was preached by A.A. Spilers after which the Presbytery met. Bro. D. Looper [illegible] to the [illegible] and Bro. M.N Tompson {illegible] deacon. On motion the pre. Adj.
J.N. Penington, Mod.
J.H. Brigance

No meeting in April

May the 10 1882
The Missionary Baptist Church of Christ at Union Hope. Preaching by the pastor. No business on hand.

June the 11th 1882
The church met. Preaching by the pastor but had no conference.

July the 8, 1882
Had no meeting.

Aug. the [blank] 1882
We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met at Union Hope on Saturday. Preaching by Bro. L.J. Fuller and followed by pastor and the meeting protracted and lasted until Thursday night and received 4 by experience.

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September the [blank] 1882
We the Missionary Baptist Church at Union Hope met on Saturday. Preaching by Bro. Tate and followd by the pastor. By agreement conference was postponed until Sabbath. Benediction by Bro. Tate. Sabbath exercises. Met according to arrangement at the water for the purpose of baptizing 4 candidates. Presented themselves for baptism. The ordinance administered by Bro. J.N. Pennington after which returned to the church. Service by the pastor after which the church set in conference. 1 Inviting visiting Bro. and sisters to seats with us. 2 The doors of the church open and received 2 by letters, M.J. Fuller and N.P. Fuller, 4 by baptism. 3 The committee continued. 5 Called Bro. J.N. Pennington as pastor of the church for the next year. Bro. Boney elected messenger to the Association. Bro. B. Taylor alternate.
J.N. Pennington, Mod.
W.M. Tompson, Clk.

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March the 10th 1883
We the Missionary Baptist [Church] of Christ met at Union Hope on Saturday. Preaching by Bro. J.M. Linsey after which the church set in conference. 1 Inviting visiting Bros. and Sisters to seats with us. 2 The doors of the church open. 3 The minutes of the last meeting can not be [illegible] and possible[?] next meeting. 4 Acknowledgments [illegible] and Bro. Wm. Tompson [illegible] he had been [illegible.]
Mod. Pro. J.M. Linsey
N.P. Fuller, Clerk Pro

April the 8, 1883
We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met at Union Hope. Preaching by the pastor after which the church set in conference. 1 The doors of the church open. 2 The minutes of the last meeting read and approved. 4 Peace of the church. Complaints against Bro. Charley Taylor and a committee appointed to see him. J.C. Johnson and Bro. W.A. Boney as committee.
J.N. Penington, Mod.
N.P. Fuller, C.C.

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June 12 1883
We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ of Union Hope met on Saturday. Preaching by the pastor after which the church set in conference. 1 To invite visiting Brothers and Sisters to seats with us. 2 The doors of the church open. 3 The minutes of the last meeting read and approved. 4 Call references. The committee to see Charley Taylor reported and received and the committee [illegible] charges against Charley Taylor for profane language and excluded. 5 The peace of the church. 6 Acknowledgments. 7 Church [illegible] in gospel order. 8 Miscellaneous business. The [illegible] for communion laid over till Sunday. 9 Adjourned.
J.N. Penington, Mod.
J.H. Brigance, Clerk

July the 17, 1883
We the Missionary Baptist Church met on Saturday. Preaching by the pastor after which the church set in conference. 1 Inviting the visiting Brothers and Sisters to seats with us. 2 The doors of the church open. 3 Minutes of the last meeting read and approved. 4 References. 5 The peace of the church. 6 Ack. 7 Gospel [Page 27] 8 Miscellaneous Business. 9 Adjourned.
J.N. Penington
J.H. Brigance, Clerk

Aug. the 11th 1883
We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ at Union Hope met on Saturday. Preaching by the Pastor after which the church set in conference. 1 Inviting the visiting Brothers and Sisters to seats with us. 2 The doors of the church open. 3 The minutes of the last meeting read and approved. 4 Call for references. 5 Acknowledgments. 6 The peace of the church. 7 Church dealing in gospel. 8 Miscellaneous Business. The election laid over till after preaching tomorrow. 9 Adjourn.
J.N. Penington, Mod.
J.H. Brigance, Clerk

Sabbath exercises. Church met. Preaching by the pastor after which the church set in conference. The election. J.N. Penington was elected pastor. J.C. Johnson Messenger to the general association [illegible] W.A. Boney alt. [Page 28] J.C. Johnson and Berry Taylor and W.A. Boney was elected messengers to the Concord Association and J.H. Brigance alt. The conference adjourned and the meeting protracted until Wednesday night and received 3 by experience and baptism.
J.N. Penington, Mod.
J.H. Brigance

September 10th 1883
We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ at Union Hope met on Saturday at 11 o'c. Preaching by the pastor after which the church set in conference. 1 Inviting visiting Brothers and Sisters to seats with us. 2 The doors of the church open. 3 The minutes of the last meeting read and approved. 4 Call reference. 5 The peace of the church. 6 Acknowledgments. 7 Gospel dealings. 8 Miscellaneous business. The letter to the association read and approved. 9 Adjourned.
J.N. Penington, Mod.
J.H. Brigance, Clerk

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August the 9 1884
We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ at Union Hope [met] on Saturday before the 2 Sunday in August. After services by our pastor J.M. Lindsey sat in conference. 1) Inviting visiting Brethren and Sisters to seats with us. 2 Open the doors for members. Received none. 3 Called for reading minutes of Last Conference. Read and adopted. Called for the peace of the church. 4 Called for Reference. 5 Called for acknowledgments. 6 Called for Dealings in gospel order. 7 Called for miscellaneous business. On motion Bro. W.A. Boney was to [illegible] with Shiloah with a written request praying [illegible] for a answer to Bro. J.M. Lindsey's and motion. On motion the church was to by Letter represent in the General Association with Bro. T.C. Johnson messenger, Bro. Bery Taylor alternate. On motion Bro. T.H. Musgroves was appointed to represent us in the Concorde Association with Bro. Berry Taylor as alternate. On motion the church went into election for Pastor and Clerk for the next year. J.M. Lindsey was elected for Pastor and W.A. Boney Church Clerk. On motion we agreed to take the Lords Supper on our meeting in October and all that want to Wash feet. Bro. T.C. Johnson was to make preparation.
J.M. Lindsey, Moderator
W.A. Boney, Church Clerk

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This the September the 9th A.D. 1884
We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ at Union Hope and had a call conference and call for Brother W.D. [Illegible] ordination and Bro. W.A. Boney was appointed and T.H. Musgrove alternate to present the Letter to the Brethren at Sedar Grove Church and it was granted.
J.H. Brigance, Moderator and
W.A. Boney, Ch. Clerk

We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ at Union Hope met on Saturday before the 2 Sunday in October the 1884. After divine service by our pastor J.M. Lindsey we set in conference. Inviting visiting Brothers and Sisters to seats with us. Open the door of the church for members. Received Sister M.A. Graham by Letter. 3 Called for reading minutes of the last conference. Read and adopted. 4 Called for Reference. 5 Called acknowledgments. 6 Called for Dealings in gospel order. 7 Called for miscellaneous business. On motion conference adjourned.
J.M. Lindsey, Mod. W.A. Boney, Clk. We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ at Union Hope [met] on Saturday before the 2 Sunday in November 8, 1884. After divine service by our pastor J.M. Lindsey we set in conference inviting visiting Bro. and sisters to seats with us. 2 Called for the peace of the church. 3 Called for reference. The last minutes read and received. 4 Called for Miscellaneous Business. 5 [Page 31] The church rescinded the act of Bro. Tompson Letter. 6 Adjourned. Bro. J.M. Lindsey, Mod.
W.A. Boney, Ch. C.

We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ at Union Hope [met] on Saturday before the 2 Sunday in January the 10 1885. After divine service by our pastor J.M. Lindsey we set in conference, inviting visiting Brothers and Sisters to seats with us. 2 Called for the peace of the church. 3 Called for references. The Last Minutes read and adopted. 4 Called for miscellaneous business. 5 Conference adjourned.
J.M. Lindsey, Mod.
W.A. Boney, C.C.

We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ at Union Hope [met] on Saturday before the 2 Sunday in February the 7 A.D. 1885. After Divine services by our pastor J.M. Lindsey we set in conference, inviting visiting Brothers and Sisters to seats with us. 2 Called for the Peace of the church. 3 Called for reference. The Last Minutes read and adopted. 4 Called for Miscellaneous Business. 5 The Last item confirmed. Adjourned.
J.M. Lindsey, Mod.
W.A. Boney, C.C.

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This the 7 Day of March 1885
We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ at Union Hope [met] on Saturday before the 2 Sunday in March the 7, 1885. Preaching by Brother Mat Wan and followed by our pastor J.M. Lindsey, then we entered into conference by inviting visiting Brothers and Sisters to seats with us. The 2 called for the peace of the church. The 3 called for Reference. The 4 the Last Minutes read and adopted. The 5 called for Miscellaneous Business. The 6 Brother J.C. Johnson and Sister D.Y. Johnson and Sister N.A. Johnson Letters was called for and the church granted their Letters to them and Brother N.P. Fuller and Sister Mary Fuller Letters was called for and granted to them. The last item 7 Conference adjourned.
J.M. Lindsey, Mod.
W.A. Boney, Clk.

This the 13 day of June 1885
We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ at Union Hope [met] on Saturday before the 2 Sunday in June 13, 1885. Preaching by our pastor J.M. Lindsey and Sunday by W.F. Luper and followed by our pastor J.M. Lindsey. The 1 and after services the 2 the church entered into conference, inviting visiting Brothers and Sisters [to seats] with us. The 3 called for [Page 33] the peace of the church. The 4 called for references. The last minutes read and adopted. 5 Called for miscellaneous business. 6 Church to call on Brother D. Luper and Brother Nat Wan to assist our pastor in August meeting. The 7 conference adjourned.
J.M. Lindsey, Mod.
W.A. Boney, Ck.

This the 11 day of July 1885
We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ at Union Hope [met] on Saturday before the 2 Sunday in July the 11 1885. Preaching by our pastor J.M. Lindsey. The 1 we set in conference. The 2 inviting visiting Brothers and Sisters to seats with us. The [3] called for the peace of the church. The 4 called for reference. 5 The Last Minutes read and adopted. 6 Called for Miscellaneous Business. The 7 the church called Brother Luper and Brother Wan to assist her pastor in this meeting. The 8 the Last item the conference adjourned.
J.M. Lindsey, Mod.
W.A. Boney, C.C.

This the 8 day of August AD 1885
We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ at Union Hope [met] on Saturday before the 2 Sunday in August the 8. Preaching by our pastor J.M. Lindsey. The 1 we set in conference. The 2 inviting visiting Brothers and Sisters to seats with us. The 3 called for the peace of the church. The 4 called for reference. The 5 the Last minutes read [Page 34] and adopted. The 6 called for Miscellaneous Business. The 7 we entered into election and Brother J.M. Lindsey was elected for our pastor and Brother T.H. Musgrove was elected for our clerk and the church appointed Brother W.A. Boney and Brother T.H. Musgrove and Brother B. Taylor to attend the Concord Association and conference adjourned.
J.M. Lindsey, Mod. and
W.A. Boney, C.C.

This the 10th day of October 1885
We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met at Union Hope on Saturday before the second Sunday in October. Preaching by our pastor Bro. J.M. Lindsey. 1 We sat in Conference. 2 Inviting visiting Brothers and Sisters to seats with us. 3 Called for the peace of the Church. 4 Called for reference. 5 The last minutes read and adopted. 6 Called for Miscellaneous Business. The last item, Conference adjourned.
J.M. Lindsey, Mod.
W.A. Boney, C.C.

This the 15th day of July 1886
We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met at Union Hope on Saturday before the second Sunday in July. Preaching by our pastor Bro. J.M. Lindsey. 1 We sat in Conference. 2 Inviting visiting Brethren and Sisters to seats with us. Called for the peace of the Church. 4 Called for references. 5 The last minutes [Page 35] were read and adopted. 6 Called for miscellaneous Business. 7 This Body withdrew their Fellowship from Fanny Taylor and Frank Dickerson and the Church appointed Bro. T.H. Musgrove and Bro. W. Thompson as a Committee to see Bro. J.H. Brigance. The last item, Conference adjourned.
J.M. Lindsey, Mod.
W.A. Boney, C.C.

We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met at Union Hope on Saturday before the Second Sunday in August A.D. 1886. Preaching by our Pastor Bro. J.M. Lindsey. 1st We sat in Conference. 2nd Invited visiting Brethren to Seats with us. 3rd Called for the Peace of the Church. 4th Called for References. 5th The last minutes read and adopted. 6th Called for miscellaneous Business. The case of Bro. J.H. Brigance was carried over till next meeting in order for the Brethren to go and talk with him. 7th A motion was made for Conference to stand open during the meeting. 8th On Tuesday the 18 the doors of the Church were opened and 5 were received into the Church by experience and Baptism. 9th The doors of the Church were opened and [torn] B.T. Johnson was received [into the] Church by letter. [Torn] of the Church were [Page 36] opened and three were received into the Church by experience and Baptism and Bro. Frank Dickerson was restored. 11 The doors of the Church were opened and Sister Luticia Boyett was received by letter. 12 Elected Bro. J.M. Lindsey Pastor and E.S.T. Campbell Clerk for the next associational year and elected Bro. B.T. Johnson to go to the General association at Salem. 13 [at top of the page] The doors of the Church were opened and 1 was received by experience and Baptism. 14 A motion was made to adjourn. The motion was carried.
J.M. Lindsey, Mod.
E.S.T. Campbell, C.C.

We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met at Union Hope on Saturday before the Second Sunday in September 1886. Preaching by our pastor Bro. J.M. Lindsey. Conference was held on Sunday following. 1st We sat in Conference. 2 Invited visiting Brethren to seats with us. 3 Called for the Peace of the church. 4 Called for references. The case of Bro. J.H. Brigance was carried over to next meeting. 5 The last minutes read and adopted. 6 Called for miscellaneous Business. A motion was made that a Committee be appointed to assist the Clerk to overhaul the Church seats of the Church. Bro. W. Thompson and Bro. [illegible] was appointed as a Committee. 7 Bro. W.A. Boney, Bro. T.H. [overwritten and illegible] [Page 37] and Bro. E.S.T. Campbell was elected to go to the Concord association. 8 A proposition was made by Bro. J.M. Lindsey to change our meeting day to the 4th Sunday in each month which was discussed and carried over till next meeting. 9 A motion was made to adjourn.
Bro. J.M. Lindsey, Mod.
E.S.T. Campbell, C.C.

We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met at Union Hope on Saturday before the 2nd Sunday in October 1886. Preaching by our Pastor Bro. J.M. Lindsey. 1st We sat in Conference. 2nd Invited visiting Brethren to seats with us. 3rd Called for the Peace of the Church. 4 Fellowship was withdrawn from J.H. Brigance. 5th Sister C.S. Parsons was excluded. 6 Sister Mary S. Taylor was excluded. 7th Sister M.R. Johnson was excluded. 8 Called for references. 9 The last minutes read and adopted. 10 Called for miscellaneous Business. 11 A motion was made to adjourn.
Bro. J.M. Lindsey, Mod.
E.S.T. Campbell, C.C.

No meeting in Nov., Dec., Jan., Feb. and March.

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We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met at Union Hope on Saturday before the second Sunday in April 1887. Preaching by Bro. W.D. Looper. Services concluded by our Pastor Bro. J.M. Lindsey. 1 We sat in Conference. 2 Invited visiting Brethren to seats with us. 3 The doors of the Church were opened. 4 The last minutes read and adopted. 5 Called for acknowledgments. 6 Called for miscellaneous Business. A motion was made to elect a Deacon. Bro. W.A. Boney was elected and Bro. W.D. Looper, Bro. J.M. Lindsey and Bro. J.B. Wilson was chosen as a Presbytery to ordain Bro. Boney. 7 A motion was made to ordain Bro. Boney the second Sunday in May. The motion carried. 8 A motion was made to adjourn.
Bro. J.M. Lindsey, Mod.
E.S.T. Campbell, C.C.
P.S. On Sunday following, the doors of the church were opened and Sister Flora Jane Williams was received into the Christian fellowship of the Church.
E.S.T. Campbell, C.C.

On Saturday before the second Sunday in May 1887 Conference was postponed. Preaching on Sunday by Bro. W.D. Looper. Services concluded by Bro. J.B. Wilson and our Pastor Bro. J.M. Lindsey. Bro. W.A. Boney was ordained a Deacon in the Missionary Baptist Church at Union Hope. Bro. W.D. Looper, Bro. J.M. Lindsey and Bro. J.B. Wilson acting as Presbyters. On account of the lateness of the hour Communion was postponed till [torn] 2nd Sunday in June. Benediction by [torn.]
Bro. J.M. Lindsey, Mod.
E.S.T. Campbell [torn]

[Pages 39, 40, 41 and 42 are missing]

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Brother and Sister Boyett requested this Church to grant them Letters from Union Hope Church. Letters were granted. 11 Adjournment.
Bro. W.D. Looper, Mod.
E.S.T. Campbell, C.C.

We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met at Union Hope on Saturday before the 2nd Sunday in May 1888. Preaching by Bro. B.T. Johnson. Services concluded by Bro. W.D. Looper. 1 We sat in Conference. 2 Invited visiting Brethren to seats with us. 3 The doors of the church were opened. 4 Called for the reading of the minutes. Minutes were absent and laid over till next meeting. 5 Called for references. The case of Sister E.C.H. Gregory was taken up. Report of Committee received and Committee Discharged and on motion withdrew fellowship from Sister Gregory for the sin of Dancing. 6 Acknowledgments. 7 Dealings in Gospel order. 8 The last item called for miscellaneous Business. A motion was made to adjourn.
Bro. W.D. Looper, Mod.
Bro. B.T. Johnson, C.C. Pro Tem

We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met at Union Hope on Saturday before the second Sunday in August 1888. Preaching by J.M. Linsy and concluded by our pastor Brother W.D. Looper. [Page 44] Set in Conference, inviting visiting Brothers to seats with us. Called for the reading of the minutes. The last minutes read, adopted. 4 Called [for] Peace of the church. 5 Dealings in gospel order. 6 Miscellaneous Business. The election report as follows. Messengers to the association W.A. Boney, Bro. T.H. Musgrove alt. Concord association Bro. B. Taylor, Bro. W.A. Boney and E.S.T. Campbell, Bro. W. Thom[son], Bro. J.M. Linsey and called as pastor and Bro. T.H. Musgrove Clerk for the next associational year. Protracted meeting was postponed until our next meeting in September in [illegible]
Bro. W.D. Looper, Mod.
E.S.T. Campbell, C.C.

We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met at Union Hope on Saturday before the second Sunday in September 1888. Preaching by Brother J.M. Lindsey. We set in conference. 2 Inviting visiting Brothers to seats with us. 3 The door of the church was open. 4 Call for the reading of the minutes. The minutes being absent [illegible] until next meeting and Brother T.H. Musgrove appointed Clerk Protem. 5 Call for references. 6 Call for the Peace of the Church. 7 Call for acknowledgments. 8 Call for Dealings in Gospel order. 9 Call for miscellaneous Business. On motion Sister Jane Scroggins was dismissed from Union Hope Church by Letter. On motion charges was preferred against Russell Tompson for using profane language. The clerk ordered to bring the [Page 45] Bros. a copy of the charges preferred and to appear to answer to the charges preferred against him at our next regular meeting in October. 9 On Wednesday Sept. the 12th doors of the Church was opened and received Sara Isabell Holmes in the Christian fellowship of the Church. 10 On Friday following the doors of the Church was opened at the water edge and Fanny Brigance and A.C. Shackelford received in the Church and after baptism three[?] of the above named Brother and Sisters were admitted to full Church fellowship. 11 On a motion was made to appoint a committee [to] see Bro. J.M. Lindsy to see if he will preach at Union Hope Church for next [illegible] Bro. T.H. Musgrove and E.S.T. Campbell was appointed as a committee on [illegible] adjourned.
Bro. J.M. Lindsy, Mod.
T.H. Musgrove, C.C. Protem

We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met at Union Hope on Saturday before the Second Sunday in November 1888. Preaching by J.M. Linsey and services closed by Bro. B.T. Johnson. 1 We set in conference. 2 Invited visiting Bro. and Sisters to seats with us. 3 Call for the reading of the minutes [of] the last meeting, read and adopted. 5 Dealing in Gospel order. 6 Call for the Peace of the Church. There was a committee app. To see Sister Elen Johnson. W.A. Boney, A.C. Shackelford and T.H. Musgrove. 7 Call for the acknowledgment was made by Brother A.C. Shackelford received. 8 Dealing in gospel order. 9 Call for miscellaneous business. Brother E.S.T. Campbell and wife their letter was carried over until next [Page 46] meeting.
J.M. Linsey, Moderator
T.H. Musgrove, C.C.

February the 9, 1889
We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met at Union Hope on Saturday before the second Sunday in February 1889. Services by Bro. B.T. Johnson. 1 The church set in conference. 2 Inviting visiting Bro. and Sisters to seats with us. 3 Call for the reading of the Last minutes. Read, adopted. 4 Dealing in Gospel order. 5 Call for the Peace of the Church. 6 Call for acknowledgments. 7 Miscellaneous business. The church appointed [a committee] to see Sister Johnson. W.A. Boney and T.H. Musgrove, A.C. Shackelford as a committee also E.S.T. Campbell and wife called for Letters continued till next conference.
Brother B.T. Johnson, Mod.
W. Tompson, C. protem

We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met on Saturday before the Second Sunday in October at Bro. B.T. Johnson. Preaching by Bro. J.M. Linsy. We set in conference. 2 Inviting visiting Bro. and Sisters to seats with us. 3 Call for the reading of the last minutes. The last minutes read and adopted. 4 Call for the Peace of the Church. 5 Dealing in gospel order. 6 Call for the Peace of the Church. 7 Call for acknowledgments. Acknow. Was made by W. Tompson and was received. 8 Dealing in Gospel order. 9 Call for miscellaneous business. Brother E.S.T. Campbell and wife called for a letter. It was laid over until next meeting.
J.M. Linsy, Moderator
T.H. Musgrove, C.C.

March the 9, 1889
We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met on Saturday before the Second Sunday in March at Union Hope. Services by Bro. B.T. Johnson. 1 The church set in conference. 2 Call for the reading of the minutes. Read and adopted. 3 Dealing in gospel order. 4 Call for the Peace of the Church. 5 Call for acknowledgments. 6 Call miscellaneous business. The committee was to see Sister Elin Johnson was dismissed and fellowship was withdrawn from the Sister and the letter of Bro. E.S.T. Campbell and refunded[?] back to him and the Church granted Sister Campbell [Page 47] a letter if she wants it for the charge of getting drunk and drinking with a sinner.
B.T. Johnson, Moderator
T.H. Musgrove, C.C.

April the 13, 1889
We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met on Saturday before the second Sunday in April 1889. Services by Bro. B.T. Johnson 1 We set in Conference. 2 Invited visiting bro. and sisters to seats with us. 3 Call for the reading of the last minutes. Read and adopted. 4 The doors of the Church was open and received Bro. A.J. Coburn by letter. 5 Dealing in Gospel order. 6 Call for the Peace of the Church. 7 Call for acknowledgment. 6 Dealing in gospel order. 9 Call for miscellaneous business.
Bro. B.T. Johnson, Moderator
T.H. Musgrove, C.C.

May the 11, 1889
We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met at Union Home on Saturday before the Second Sunday in May 1889. Services by brother B.T. Johnson. 1 We set in Conference. 2 Invited visiting [brothers] and sisters to seats with us. 3 Call for the reading of the last minutes. Read and adopted. 4 The doors of the Church was opened. 5 Dealing in gospel order. 6 Call for the Peace of the Church. 7 Call for acknowledgments. Acknowledgment was made by brother B.T. Johnson and received. 8 Dealing in Gospel order. 9 Call for miscellaneous business. 10 Sunday exercise preached by our Pastor and concluded by J.N. Penington. The missionary sermon was preached.
B.T. Johnson, Mod.
T.H. Musgrove, C.C.

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June the 8, 1889
We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met at Union Hope on Saturday before the Second Sunday in June. Preaching by brother B.T. Johnson. 1 We set in Conference. 2 Inviting visiting brothers and sisters to seats with us. Call for the reading of the last minutes. Read and adopted. 4 The doors of the Church was open. 5 Dealing in Gospel order. 6 Call for the Peace of the Church. 7 Call for acknowledgment. 8 Dealing in Gospel order. 9 Call for miscellaneous business.
Brother B.T. Johnson, Moderator protem
T.H. Musgrove, C.C.

July the 13, 1889
Union Hope Church of Christ met on Saturday before the Second Lords Day in July. After services [by] brother Pool[?] the Church met in Conference. Transactions as follows. Business first. Called the Church to order by brother Johnson. Visiting Brothers and Sisters was invited to seats with us. 2 Appointed brother N. Marshall as Moderator. 3 An opportunity was given for reception of members. Brother R.A. McClain and Sister Mary A. McClain presented themselves for membership. Membership was received by statement. Call for the reading of the minutes of the last meeting. There wasn't any. Call for other business. Wasn't any. 6 A move for to adjourn.
N. Marshel, Moderator protem
A.J. Cobern, C.C. protem

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August the 10, 1889
We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met at Union Hope on Saturday before the Second Sunday [in] August 1889. Services [by] bro. B.T. Johnson. 1 We set in Conference. 2 Invited visiting brothers and sisters to seats with us. 3 Call for the reading of the last minutes. Read and adopted. 4 The doors of the Church was open. 5 Dealing in gospel order. 6 Call for the Peace of the Church. A committee was appointed to see brother E.S.T. Campbell. Bro. R.A. McClain and A.J. Cobern. 7 Call for acknowledgement. 8 Call for miscellaneous business. 9 The Church went into election and called brother J.N. Penington for their Pastor for the next year and brother T.H. Musgrove for their Clerk for the next year and brother A.J. Cobern to go to the general association. 10 On Monday night the door of the Church was open and received brother J.A. Davis in the Christ fellowship of the Church. 11 On Mon.[?] Conference closed on Saturday night the 17 1889.
B.T. Johnson, Moderator protem
T.H. Musgrove, C.C.

September the 7, 1889
We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met at Union Hope on Saturday before the Second Sabbath in September 1889. Services by brother B.T. Johnson. 1 We set in Conference. 2 Inviting visiting brothers and sisters to seats with us. 3 Call for the reading of the last minutes. Read and adopted. 4 The door of the Church was open. 5 Dealing in Gospel order. 6 Call for the Peace of the Church. 7 Call for acknowledgement. [Page 50] Acknowledgement was made by brother E.S.T. Campbell and received. 8 The committee reported and their [illegible] to see brother E.S.T. Campbell and received. 9 Sabbath exercise by brother J.N. Penington. At ten o'clock the doors of the Church was open at the water edge and received Sister Sarah Couran[?] in our Christian fellowship after baptism Church fellowship. Preaching at the Church at eleven o'clock by brother J.N. Penington.
Brother B.T. Johnson, moderator protem
T.H. Musgrove, C.C.

October the 12, 1889
We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met at Union Hope on Saturday before the Second [Sunday] in October 1889. Service by Pastor. 1 We set in Conference. 2 Invited visiting Bro. and Sisters to seats with us. 3 Call for the reading of last minutes. 4 The doors of the Church was open. 5 Dealing in Gospel order. 6 Call for the Peace of the Church. 7 Call for acknowledgements was made by Brother A.J. Coburn and received. 8 The Church went into election and elected Bro. Goff for our Pastor for the next year and appointed Brother B.T. Johnson and T.H. Musgrove see Bro. Goff [illegible] he would preach for us or not.
Brother B.T. Johnson, Mod. Pr.
T.H. Musgrove, C.C.

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December the 8, 1889
We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met at Union Hope on Saturday before the Second Sabbath in December 1889. Services by Bro. B.T. Johnson. 1 We set in Conference. 2 Invited visiting Brothers and Sisters to seats with us. 3 Call for the reading of the last minutes. Read and adopted. 5 Dealings in gospel order. 6 Call for the Peace of the Church. 7 Call for acknowledgements. 8 The miscellaneous business.
Brother B.T. Johnson, Moderator Protem
T.H. Musgrove, C.C.

January the 11, 1890
We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met at Union Hope on Saturday before the Second Lords day in January 1890. 1 We sat in Conference. 2 Invited visiting Bro. and Sisters to seats with us. 3 The doors of the Church was open. 4 The last minutes read and adopted. [Page 52] 5 There was a committee appointed to see Sister Dickson and also Sister Gregory. Bro. W.A. Bonney and also Wm[?] Tompson. 6 Call for acknowledgements. Acknowledgement [2 words] by Sister W.M. Tompson received. 7 Miscellaneous business or unfinished business. Motion to adjourn.
W.J. Goff, Moderator
T.H. Musgrove, C.C.

February the 15, 1890
We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met at Union Hope on Saturday before the Second Lords day in February 1890. 1 We set in Conference. Second invited visiting Bro. and Sisters to seats with us. 3 By motion elect Bro. A.J. Cobern Clerk Protem. 4 Call for the reading of the Last minutes. The minutes not on hand. 5 Call for the Reference of the minutes and call for reports of committees. Bro. Boney on committee to visit Sister Dickson reported. Acknowledgement made by Sister Dickson and sent by committee and received and committee discharged. Second committee called for and failed to report. Committee continued. 6 Call for acknowledgements. None. 7 Miscellaneous business. 8 Move for adjourn.
B.T. Johnson, Mod. Pro.
A.J. Cobern, C.C. Protem

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On Saturday before the Second Lords day in March 1890 the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met in Conference and transacted the following business.
1 Preaching by our pastor.
2 Invited visiting Brethren to seats with us.
3 Called for the Last Minutes. Was read and adopted.
4 The doors of the Church was opened and received Brother W.E. Hunter on promise of a Letter.
5 The committee that was to see Sister Gregry continued.
6 Called for acknowledgements was made by Bro. B.T. Johnson. Received.
7 Called for Brother Johnson's Ordination. Was laid on the table until the next meeting.
8 Miscellaneous business business none.
J.W. Goff, Mod.
T.H. Musgrove, C.C.

We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met at Union Hope on Saturday before the the Second Lords Day in April 1890. Preaching by our Moderator after which announcing the Church in Conference.
1 Invited visiting Brothers and Sisters to seats with us [in] counsel.
2 Doors of the Church opened for the reception of members. None.
3 Called for the reading of the [Page 54] Minutes of the Last Meeting. Minutes read and adopted with the proper correction.
4 Called for Reference of same[?] The committee that was appointed to see Sister Gregry was deferred until the next meeting. The [th?] action for Brother Johnson's Ordination deffered until the next meeting. 5 Called for the Peace and Fellowship of the Church. All at peace one with another. 6 Called for acknowledgements. None. 7 Dealing in gospel Order. None. 8 Miscellaneous business. Union Hope Church approved of the Actions of the Hopewell Church in granting Bro. W.E. Hunter his license to preach the gospel. Also Brother W.E. Hunters Letter was read and received. By request a letter was granted to Sister Edge to attend to the Ordinance of Baptism of Bro. J.A. Davis the same being done in order and the right hand of Church Fellowship being extended. Conference adjourned.
J.W. Goff, Mod.
W.A. Boney, C.C. protem

We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met at Union Hope on Saturday before the Second Lords day in May 1890. Services by our Pastor J.W. Goff. 1st We set in Conference. 2 Invited visiting Brethren and Sisters to seats with us. 3 The doors of the Church was opened. 4 Called for reading of the last minutes. Read and adopted. [Page 55] 5 Called for reference the committee that was to see Sister Gregry reported and discharged. 6 Called for acknowledgements was made by Sister Gregry. 7 Called for the peace and fellowship of the Church. All at peace. 8 Dealing in gospel order. 9 The Ordination of Brother B.T. Johnson was granted by the Church and the presbytery was chosen to ordain him on the Second Saturday night in June. The pres. Contained J.W. Goff and Brother Briant and B. Hail and B. Patison and also the Church granted Brother Musgrove a Letter. 12 Miscellaneous business. Bro. J.A. Davis licensed to speak in public. A motion to adjourn.
J.W. Goff, Mod.
T.H. Musgrove, C.C.

June and July Minutes in 1890 lost.

We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met at Union Hope on Saturday before the Second Lords day in August 1890. Preaching by Brother Goff followed by Bro. Hunter. Church entered into Conference. 1st Invited visiting Brethren and Sisters to seats with us. 2 Called for the reading of the last minutes. Minutes not present. 3 Open the door of the Church. 4 Called for the Peace and Fellowship of the Church. 5 Called for acknowledgements. 6 Miscellaneous business. We called Bro. W.J. Goff to the care of the Church for the next year. Elected Bro. Hunter as Delegate to the general association. Bro. Johnson Alternate. Elected Bro. [Page 56] A.J. Coburn Clerk. Move for adjourn.
W.J. Goff, Mod.
Wm. Thompson, C.C. protem

[Note that Goff is sometimes listed as J.W. and sometimes as W.J.]

On Saturday before the Second Lords day September 1890 the Baptist Church of Christ met at Union Hope, there being no Moderator. After prayer meeting the church went into Conference. 1st by Motion elected Bro. J.A. Davis Moderator. 2 Called for reading of the last minutes. Was read and adopted. 3 Peace and Fellowship was called for. All in peace. 4 Called for Acknowledgements. None. 5 Called for Miscellaneous or unfinished business. The Church agreed by a Move and Second that we represent the Massadonia Association and elected Bro. J.A. Davis and T.B. Johnson as delegates to represent the Union Hope Church in the Massadonia Association. Bro. Thompson and W.E. Hunter as Alternates. 6 The Clerk was ordered to write a letter to the Massadonia Association. 7 By Motion the Church adjourned but Conference left open until Sunday. 8 On Sunday morning after preaching by Bro. B.T. Johnson and W.E. Hunter the Church continued in Conference. 9 The Association letter was read and adopted. In the letter we asked to be received into the Massadonia Association with the promise of a Letter from the Concord Association at a convenient time. 10 By Motion Elected Bro. A.J. Coburn and W. Boney to represent us in the Concord Association with a request by the Church to call for a letter from the Concord Association. 11 The Clerk was requested to write a letter to the Concord Association. Move to adjourn.
J.A. Davis, Mod. protem
A.J. Coburn, C.C.

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On Saturday before the Second Lords day in Oct. 1890. After preaching by Bro. Johnson the Church entered into Conference. 1st By Move and Second elected Bro. Johnson Moderator. 2 Called for reading of the last minutes. Was read and adopted. 3 Called for peace and fellowship of the Church. All in peace. 4 Called for Acknowledgments. Was none made. 5 Miscellaneous or unfinished business. Was none. Move for adjourn.
T.B. Johnson, Mod. protem
A.J. Coburn, C. Clk.

On Saturday before the Second Lord day in December 1890
The Baptist Church at Union Hope met. After preaching by the pastor the Church went into Conference and transacted the following buiness. 1st Called for reading of the two last minutes. Was read and adopted. 2 An opportunity was extended for reception of members. None. 3 Move and Second to assend the act of calling a pastor. Bro. W.J. Goff agreed to continue with us. 4 Move and Second the Church withdraw their fellowship from the Sisters Wan and Willia Thompson for the sin of dancing. 5 Called for Acknowledgments. None. 6 Called for peace and fellowship of the Church. All in peace. 7 Miscellaneous or unfinished business. None. Move for adjourn.
W.J. Goff, Mod.
A.J. Coburn, C. Clk.

January, February and March there wasn't no meeting.

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We the Missionary Baptist Church at Union Hope met in Conference on Saturday before the Second Lords Day in April 1891. 1st Preaching by the Pastor W.J. Goff. 2nd Invited visiting members of the same Faith and Order to seats with us in Counsel. 3rd Doors of the Church opened for the reception of members. Received none. 4th Appointed Bro. W.A. Boney Clerk Protem. 5th Called for the reading of the Past Minutes. Minutes not being present the same deferred till next meeting. 6th Called for Acknowledgments and Sister Caldonia Parson made acknowledgments by letter presented by Sister Mary Taylor. Acknowledgments received and letter granted to the Sister and the Clerk requested to write and forward the same. 7th Called for the Peace and Fellowship of the Church. Charges preferred against B. William Thompson for the sin of Revelry by opening the doors for a dance and the same carried on in his dwelling and the Bro. being present, failing and refusing to make any Acknowledgments or to give the church satisfaction the Church withdrew Fellowship from the Bro. 8th Charges preferred against Sister Taylor and Sister Olliver for the sin of Dancing and the same deferred until next meeting and Bro. W.E. Hunter and J.A. Davis appointed a committee to wait on Sister Mary Taylor and the Clerk requested to notify Sister Adline Oliver by written notice of the charges against her. Rumored to the Church that Sister Tip Dickerson and Sister Scott had been committing the sin of Dancing and the Church having reason for believing the same, the same deffered till next meeting and the Church requested to look after that matter and report the same at next meeting. 9th Unfinished or new business. By motion the church elected Brother [Page 59] McLain as deacon for the Church as he had been Ordained to that work in former days. 10th Motion to adjourn which prevailed. Done in Conference on this the 11th day of April 1891.
W.J. Goff, Mod.
W.A. Boney, C.Clk. protem

On Saturday before the 2nd Lords Day in May 1891 the Baptist Church of Christ met at Union Hope. After preaching by the pastor W.J. Goff the church entered into Conference. 1st Invited visiting Brethren & Sisters to seats with us in counsel. 2nd Opportunity was extended for reception of members. None received. 3rd Called for reading of the last minutes. Was read and adopted. Also December minutes was read and laid over until the next meeting for adoption. 4th Committee was called for which was Brothers Davis & Hunter. Report was received & discharged. 5th Move and Second that the Church withdraw their fellowship from Sister M.E. Taylor for the sin of dancing was carried. Also the same with Sister Adline Oliver for the sin of Dancing. 6th Charges preferred against Sister M.B. Scott by motion was continued until next meeting. Volunteers was called for to see Sister Scott. Sister McLain & Bro. Johnson offered their services. Also charges against Sister Dickerson was laid over until next meeting. 7th Acknowledgments was called for. Was none made. 8th Peace and fellowship called for. All in peace. 9th Miscellaneous or unfinished business called for. Was none. 10th By Motion the Church asked the District Meeting to convene with the Union Hope Church on 5th Sunday in August. 11th By Motion Conference adjourned.
W.J. Goff, Moderator
A.J. Coburn, C.Clk.

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We the Missionary Baptist Church at Union Hope met in Conference on Saturday before the 2nd Lords Day in June 1891. Preaching by Bro. B.T. Johnson followed by Bro. Hunter. 1st Elected Bro. Johnson as Moderator protem. 2nd Extended an opportunity for reception of members. 3rd Called for reading of last minutes. Was read and adopted. 4th Adopted the December 90 minutes. 5th By Motion the Church withdrew their fellowship from Sister M.B. Scott for the Sin of Dancing. 6th By Motion charges against Sister Tip Dickerson was laid over until next meeting. 7th By Motion Conference adjourned.
B.T. Johnson, Mod. protem
A.J. Coburn, C.Clk.

On Saturday before the 2nd Lords day in July 1891 the Baptist Church met at Union Hope and transacted the following business. After preaching by the pastor the Church entered into Conference. 1st Called for reading of the last minutes. Was read and adopted. Second Called for Miscellaneous or Unfinished business. 3rd Charges against Sister Matilda Dickerson was called for. By Motion the Church withdrew their fellowship from the Sister for the Sin of Dancing. 4 The Clerk was ordered to write a note to Bro. Cander Shackerford requesting him to attend Conference in August Meeting. 5th Acknowledgments was called for. Was none. 6th Peace and fellowship of the Church was called for. All in peace. 7 By Motion Conference adjourned.
W.J. Goff, Mod.
A.J. Coburn, C.Clk.

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On Saturday before the Second Lords day in August 1891 the Missionary Baptist Church met at Union Hope. After preaching by Bro. B.T. Johnson the Church entered into Conference and transacted the following business. 1st Elected Bro. Johnson Moderator protem. 2nd Visiting Brethren and Sisters was invited to seats with us in Counsel. 3rd Opportunity was extended for reception of members. Received none. 4th Called for reading of the last minutes. Was read and adopted. 5th Acknowledgments was called for. Brother Charley Taylor sent in his Acknowledgments and Sister Matilda Dickerson sent in her Acknowledgments by letter. Both was received and restored to full fellowship with the Church. 6th Unfinished Business. Called for by Motion the Church entered into an election for a pastor and a Clerk and delegates to the Association. By Motion withdrew for electing a pastor. Motion then to elect a Clerk and Delegates to the Association. Motion to take a rising vote. Bros. A.J. Coburn and J.A. Davis was nominated as Clerk. A.J. Coburn was elected as Clerk. Brothers Cander Shackerford, J.A. Davis, B.T. Johnson was elected as delegates to the Association. Bros. Boney, McClain and Hunter as Alternates. By Motion Conference adjourned.
B.T. Johnson, Mod. protem
A.J. Coburn, C.Clk.

The above Minutes continued
7th By Motion Bro. R.A. McClain was licensed to go and preach the gospel wherever that he may feel it his duty to do so. By Motion Conference adjourned.
B.T. Johnson, Mod. protem
A.J. Coburn, C.Clk.

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We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met in Conference at Union Hope on Saturday before the Second Lords day November 1891. Preaching by W.E. Hunter. 1st Inviting visiting Brethren of the same faith and order to seats with us in counsel. 2nd Called for the reading of the past minutes. Minutes not being present the same deferred till next meeting. 3rd Appointed Bro. W.A. Boney Clerk protem. 4th Called for the peace and fellowship of the Church. 5th Acknowledgments called for. 6th Unfinished business called for. 7th Miscellaneous or new business called by motion. The church called Bro. W.E. Hunter's Ordination which carried unanimously. 8th By motion the Church called for a presbytery to set apart Bro. W.E. Hunter to the full liberty of the gospel. The presbytery chosen consists of Bros. N. Martial, W.D. Looper and J.N. Pennington and Bros. E.S.T. Campbell and B.T. Johnson appointed by the Mod. as committees to confer with said Presbytery at Union Hope on Wednesday the 18th of Nov. 1891 is the time and place that the Ordination Counsel is desired. 9th By Motion the Church moves for a presbytery to [set] apart Bro. B.T. Johnson to the full liberty of the gospel. Said presbytery consists of Bro. J.J. Tate, N. Martial and J.W. Shepperd. The time set for the ordination counsel is the Second Lords day in December 1891. 10th W.E. Hunter called for letters of dismission as he was going to take his leave for Texas which was granted unanimously. Done by order of the Conference this the 8th day of Nov. 1891.
J.A. Davis, Mod.
W.A. Boney, C.C. protem

Note: The following may be pages 39, 40, 41 and 42 which are missing from their proper place in the book.

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[Torn] for the peace of the church. [Torn] for Dealings in Gospel order. [Torn] of Bro. W. Thompson and Bro. [torn] was brought up for not [Torn] church. Bro. W.A. Boney and [torn] Musgrove was appointed as a [torn] to see Bro. Thompson and [torn] B.T. Johnson and Bro. Berry Taylor was appointed as a committee to see Bro. Frank Dickerson. 9 Called for Miscellaneous Business. A motion was made to liberate Bro. B.T. Johnson to exercise in public which was unanimously carried. 10th A motion was made to adjourn.
Bro. J.M. Lindsey, Mod.
E.S.T. Campbell, C.C.

We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met at Union Hope on Saturday before the 2nd Sunday in August 1887. Preaching by our Pastor Bro. J.M. Lindsey. Services concluded by Bro. B.T. Johnson. 1 We sat in Conference. 2nd Invited visiting brethren to seats with us. 3 The doors of the Church were opened. [Torn] last minutes read and [torn] adopted. 5 Called for the Peace of the Church. A motion was made to appoint a committee to see Sister Mary Taylor and Sister Adaline [torn]. Bro. W.A. Boney, Bro. T.H. Musgrove [torn] E.S.T. Campbell were appointed as committee with Bro. W.A. Boney [torn] Chairman. 9 Called for Acknowledgments. Bro. B.T. Johnson [ends]

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[Torn] Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met at Union Hope on Saturday before the Second Sunday in October 1887. Preaching by our pastor Bro. J.M. Lindsey. 1 We sat in Conference & invited visiting Brethren to seats with us. 3 The last minutes read and adopted. 4 Called for references. Report of Committee to see Sister Mary Taylor and Sister Adaline Oliver received and committee discharged. 6 Dealings in Gospel order. 7 Miscellaneous Business. A motion was made to appoint Delegates to the Concord Association. Bro. T.H. Musgrove, B.T. Johnson and E.S.T. Campbell were appointed and Bro. J.F. Boyett alternate. 8 The letter to the Concord Association read and adopted. 9 We adjourned.
Bro. J.M. Lindsey, Mod.
E.S.T. Campbell, C.C.

We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met at Union Hope on Saturday before the Second Sunday April 1888. Preaching by our Pastor Bro. W.D. Looper. 1 We sat in Conference. 2 Invited visiting Brethren to seats with us. 3 The doors of the Church were opened. 4 Called for the reading of the minutes. 5 The last minutes read and adopted. 6 Called for references. 7 The Peace of the Church. The case of Sisters Demarious Whitcamp, Ellen Johnson and Betty Gregory was brought before the Church and Bro. W.A. Boney, B.T. Johnson and E.S.T. Campbell were appointed as a committee to see the sisters. 8 Acknowledgments. The acknowledgment of Sister Ellen Johnson received. 9 Dealings in gospel order. 10 Miscellaneous business [ends]

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...made a statement about his letter which was received from Ceder Grove Church. 7 Dealings in gospel order. 8 Unfinished business. Moved that Conference adjourn till close of the meeting. 9 On Sunday following the doors of the Church were opened. 10 On Monday following the doors of the church were opened and Bro. J.T. Boyett was received into the church by letter. 11 On Wednesday the doors of the church were opened and Sister M.B. Scott was received into the church. 12 On Thursday the doors of the church were opened. 13 Report of committee on [illegible] Saturday received and comm. discharged. 14 Motion made to place Sister Adaline Oliver's name on the Church Book carried. 15 A motion was made to discharge Bro. B.T. Johnson from Preaching Committee carried. 16 Miscellaneous Business. A motion made to add Bro. T.H. Musgrove to the Preaching Committee carried. 17 Election resulted as follows. Bro. W.D. Looper was elected the Pastor and E.S.T. Campbell Clerk and Delegate to the general association. Adjourned.
Bro. J.M. Lindsey, Mod.
E.S.T. Campbell, C.C.

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on the third Sunday in May [torn] Flora Jane Williams was bap[torn] Fletcher near the old Burns [torn] by our pastor Bro. J.M. Lindsey [torn] the doors of the Church was [torn] and Sister L.E. Tillman was [torn] into Church Fellowship by letter.
E.S.T. Campbell, Clerk

We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met at Union Hope on Saturday before the second Sunday in June 1887. 1 Preaching by our Pastor. We sat in Conference, inviting visiting Brethren to seats with us. 2nd The last minutes read and adopted by amendment on the May meeting. Conference was laid over on account of our Clerk being absent. 3 Called for the peace of the church. 4 Called for acknowledgments. 5 Called for Miscellaneous Business. 6 Motion was made to adjourn.
Bro. J.M. Lindsey, Mod.
W.A. Boney, Clerk pro tem A preaching committee was appointed consisting of Bro. W.A. Boney, Bro. B.T. Johnson and Bro. Berry Taylor.
E.S.T. Campbell, C.C.

We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met at Union Hope on Saturday before the second Sunday in May 1887. Preaching by our Pastor Bro. J.M. Lindsey. 1st We sat in conference. 2nd Invited visiting Brethren to seats with us. 3rd The doors of the Church were opened. 4th Called for the reading of the last minutes. 5th The last minutes read and adopted. 6th Called for acknowledgments [ends]

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We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met at Union Hope on Wednesday the 18 day of Nov. 1891. Preaching by Bro. R.P. Claborn. 1st Inviting visiting Brethren to seats with us in counsel. 2nd Bro. W.A. Boney appointed Clerk Pro. by the Mod. 3rd Miscellaneous business. Call by Motion Bro. R.P. Claborn was added to the Ordination Counsel of Bro. W.E. Hunter as Bros. J.N. Pennington and N. Martail were absent. 4th By motion the Church decended [rescinded?] the act of calling Bros. N. Martial, J.J. Tate and J.W. Shepperd as Ordination Counsel of Bros. J.A. Davis and B.T. Johnson and made choice of Bros. R.P. Claborn and W.D. Looper as their Ordination Counsel and the same being by Bros. W.E. Hunter, J.A. Davis and B.T. Johnson. Accepted and by motion Bro. W.A. Boney was elected as their spokesman and the Examination proceeded which resulted to the laying on of hands and to the setting apart of each of the Brethren. To the full liberties of the gospel. Done by order of Conference this the 18 day of November 1891.
J.A. Davis, Mod.
W.A. Boney, C.C. Pro.

We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met at Union Hope on Saturday before the Second Lords Day in January 1892. After preaching by our pastor J.A. Davis the Church entered into Conference. 1st Invited visiting brethren and sisters to seats with un in counsel. 2nd Minutes was called for. Was read and adopted. 3rd Acknowledgments was called for. 4th Unfinished business called for. Was none. 5th Miscellaneous or new business called for. Was none. By motion Conference adjourned.
J.A. Davis, Mod.
A.J. Coburn, C.C.

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We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met at Union Hope on Saturday before the Second Lords day in February 1892. Preaching by our pastor J.A. Davis. 1st Announced the Church in Conference. 2nd Called for reading of the minutes of the last Conference. The minutes not present, passed until the next meeting. 3rd Called for the peace and fellowship of the Church. 4th Called for Acknowledgments. 5th Called for Miscellaneous business. By motion Sister Mary McClain was granted a letter. A letter in full fellowship. By motion Conference adjourned.
J.A. Davis, Mod.
B.T. Johnson, C.Clk. protem

We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met at Union Hope on Saturday before the Second Lords day March 1892. After prayer by Bro. Boney the Church entered into Conference. 1st Minutes of the last meeting called for. They not being on hand conferred until next meeting. Minutes of January meeting was read and adopted. 2nd Acknowledgments called for. 3rd Unfinished business called for. 4 Miscellaneous or new business. 5 Peace and fellowship called for. By motion charges preferred against Bro. Cander Shackerford for the sin of dancing. Charges sustained and by motion the Church withdrew fellowship from the said Bro. 6th Charges preferred against Sister Matilda Dickerson for the sin of dancing. Charges laid over until next meeting and Bro. Boney appointed as a committee to see the said Sister. By Motion conference adjourned.
J.A. Davis, Mod.
A.J. Coburn, C. Clk.

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The Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met at Union Hope on Saturday before the Second Lords Day in April 1892 and after singing and prayers the church entered into conference. 1st Called for the reading of the minutes of the previous meeting. Minutes not present. Second. Appointed Bro. W.A. Boney Clerk protem. Third. Called for acknowledgments. Fourth called for the peace and fellowship of the church. Fifth. Called for unfinished business. Sixth. Called for Miscellaneous or new Business and the Church withdrew fellowship from Sister Matilda Dickerson for the sin of dancing. No further business, conference stands adjourned.
J.A. Davis, Mod.
W.A. Boney, C.Clk. protem

We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met at Union Hope Church on Saturday before the Second Lords day in May 1892. After preaching by our pastor the Church entered into Conference. 1st Called for reading of the last minutes. Was read and adopted. 2nd Called for acknowledgments. 3 Called for peace and fellowship of the Church. All in peace. 4 Called for unfinished business. Was none. 5 Called for Miscellaneous or new business. Brothers J.A. Davis, B.T. Johnson and W.A. Boney was elected to draft rules of Decorum for the benefit of the Church. No further business by motion the Conference stands adjourned.
J.A. Davis, Mod.
A.J. Coburn, C.C.

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We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met at Union Hope on Saturday before the Second Lords Day June 1892. After services by our pastor and B.T. Johnson the church entered into Conference. First an opportunity was extended for reception of members. 2 Called for the minutes of the last meeting. Was read and adopted. 3 Called for references which committee on Rules of Decorum was received and discharged. 4 By motion the rules of decorum was adopted and the Clerk was ordered to record the same. 5 Called for acknowledgments. 6 Called for the Peace and fellowship of the Church. All in peace. 7 Called for unfinished business. 8 Called for Miscellaneous or new business. No further business by motion Conference stands adjourned. On Sunday following an opportunity was extended for reception of members and Sister Clementine Davis came forward and was received by Letter.
J.A. Davis, Mod.
A.J. Coburn, C.C.

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We the Missionary Baptist Church of Union Hope adopt the following as our rules of Decorum.

  1. The officers of the church shall consist of a Pastor, Deacon and Clerk. Said pastor and clerk shall be chosen and elected by the Church once a year for the period of 12 months.
  2. It shall be the duty of the Church to meet once in each month of the year in conference meetings to transact business for the Lord and for the watch, care and protection of her members.
  3. It shall be the duty of the Moderator to announce the church in conference at each stated meeting to transact such business as may become necessary for her to transact, inviting visiting brethren of the same faith and order who knowing themselves to be in good standing to seats with us in counsel but not to vote.
  4. It shall be the duty of the church to take the communion in remembrance of Jesus Our Lord once a year. The stated time on the Second Sabbath in May in each year.
  5. It shall be the duty of each male member to attend meeting at least once in and during three months.
  6. Any member male or female who shall be guilty of the sin of dancing or participating of or in the same in any way shall by the church considered disorderly members and shall be dealt with by the church at her discretion.
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  7. It is hereby held and considered by the church to be disorderly for any member to engage in or participate in any way in what is so called social party.
  8. It shall be considered disorderly for any member to take the name of God in vain by cursing and swearing or by using any bywords that in their common acceptation would be considered unbecoming for a Christian to use or speak.
  9. It shall be considered disorderly for any member to drink any intoxicating spirits to an excess or to participate or engage in any way in what is known as revelry.
  10. Any member violating the above rules or any part thereof shall be by the church considered disorderly and shall be dealt with by the church at her discretion.
  11. The majority shall rule in all cases except in the reception of members which shall be unanimously.
  12. No question shall come before the church for discussion unless it be presented by Motion and Second.
  13. Any member desiring to speak shall rise to his feet and address the Moderator.
  14. No member shall speak more than once on any question unless by the consent of the church.
  15. No member shall be granted a letter from the church longer than six months unless it be some member or members who are moving from the country.
  16. The church shall have the power to alter or change or amend the above and foregoing Rules at her discretion.
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  17. Be it further resolved that the above and foregoing rules shall be read by the Clerk to the church at least once a quarter.
Signed
J.A. Davis
B.T. Johnson
W.A. Boney
Committee

We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met at Union Hope on Saturday before the Second Lords Day in July 1892. After preaching by Bro. R.A. McClain the church went into Conference. Moderator being absent, by motion Bro. McClain was elected Mod. Protem. First reading of the minutes was called for and read and adopted. 2 Called for Acknowledgments. 3 Called for peace and fellowship of the church. All in peace. 4 Unfinished business. 5 Miscellaneous or new business. None. By motion Conference stands adjourned.
R.A. McClain, Mod. protem
A.J. Coburn, C. Clk.

On the 29 day of July 1892 at the new school house in district No. 74 Scott Co., Ark. during a Protracted Meeting held by Bro. R.A. McClain and others J.A. Davis the pastor of Union Hope Church opened the doors of Union Hope Church for the reception of members and Sister Rosy Well joined by experience and baptism. The ordinance of baptism being done on Sunday by the pastor J.A. Davis. Also Sister Lusinda Dickerson joined by statement.
J.A. Davis
W.A. Boney

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We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met at Union Hope on Saturday before the Second Lords day of August 1892. After preaching by the pastor J.A. Davis the church went into Conference. First called for reading of the last minutes. Was read and adopted. 2 Acknowledgments called for. 3 Unfinished business. Was none. Miscellaneous or new business. Peace and fellowship of the church. All in peace. Motion to adjourn.
J.A. Davis, Mod.
W.A. Boney, C.Clk. Pro

We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met at Union Hope on Saturday before the Second Lords Day in September 1892. Our Moderator being absent Bro. B.T. Johnson was elected Mod. Protem. After preaching by Bro. Johnson the church entered into conference. First inviting visiting brethren and sisters to seats with us. 2 Called for reading of the last minutes. August minutes not being present, July minutes was read and approved. 3 Acknowledgments was called for. 4 Unfinished business was called for. Was none. 5 Miscellaneous or new business was called for. It being the day set apart for calling a pastor for the care of the church and election of a clerk for the next year, by motion it was laid over until October meeting. By motion delegates to the association was called for and elected which was Bros. B. Taylor, A.J. Coburn and W.A. Boney. Alternates was Bros. C. Taylor, R.A. McClain. Letter to the association was read and approved. W.A. Boney and Sister Jane Boney and Sister Ruby Webb called for Letters of dismission which was granted and the clerk was [Page 75] ordered to write the same. By motion conference stands adjourned.
J.A. Davis, Mod.
A.J. Coburn, C.Clk.

We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met at Union Hope Church on Saturday before the Second Lords day in October 92. After preaching by Bro. Linch and pastor the church entered into conference. 1st an opportunity was extended for reception of members. 2 Invited visiting brethren and sisters of the same faith and order to seats with us in counsel. 3 Called for reading of the last minutes. Was read and approved. 4 Acknowledgments. 5 Unfinished business was called for. The church elected a pastor and clerk. Bro. T.N. Watkins as pastor and A.J. Coburn as clerk. 6 Church business. Bro. J.A. Davis and wife and Bro. Berry Taylor and wife and Sister Dickerson all called for Letters of dismission which was granted. 7 Peace and fellowship. All in peace. By motion conference stands adjourned.
J.A. Davis, Mod.
A.J. Coburn, C.Clk.

In November and December 92 there wasn’t no conference meeting.

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We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met at Union Hope on Saturday before the Second Lords day in January 1893. After preaching by our pastor T.N. Watkins Conference was called. First visiting Brethren and Sisters was invited to seats with us in counsel. 2 An opportunity was given for reception of members. 3 Called for unfinished business. October minutes was read and adopted. 4 Acknowledgments was called for. 5 Peace and fellowship of the Church was called for. All in peace. 6 Church business was called for. 7 Miscellaneous or new business was called. Was none. Move for adjourn.
T.N. Watkins, Mod.
A.J. Coburn, C.Clk.

We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met at Union Hope on Saturday before the Second Lords day in February 1893. The Moderator being absent by Motion Bro. B.T. Johnson was appointed Moderator. After preaching by Bro. Johnson the church was called in Conference. First visiting brethren and sisters was invited to seats with us in counsel. 2 An opportunity was extended for reception of members. 3 Minutes of the last meeting was read and approved. 4 Acknowledgments was called for. 5 Peace and fellowship was called for. All in peace. 6 Church business was called for. By motion the Clerk was ordered to draft a Minute of September Meeting 1891 to the best of his recollection [Page 77] which was lost that stated the time that Bro. R.A. McClain was licensed to preach the gospel. 7 Miscellaneous or new business was called for. By Motion the church agreed to refund 30 cts. to Bro. [faded out] to finish paying for our Minutes. By Motion Conference adjourned.
B.T. Johnson, Mod. protem
A.J. Coburn, C.Clk.

We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met at Union Hope on Saturday before the Second Lords day in March 1893. After preaching by our pastor T.N. Watkins the church entered into Conference. First invited visiting brethren and sisters of the same faith and order to seats with us in counsel. 2 An opportunity was extended for reception of members. 3 Unfinished business was called for. Minutes of the last meeting was read and approved. 4 Called for acknowledgments. 5 Church business was called for. 6 Peace and fellowship was called for. All in peace with one another. 7 Miscellaneous or new business was called for. By Motion Conference adjourned.
T.N. Watkins, Mod.
A.J. Coburn, C.Clk.

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We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met at Union Hope on Saturday before the Second Lords day in May 1893. After preaching by our pastor T.N. Watkins the church entered into Conference and transacted the following business. 1st Invited visiting Brethren and Sisters of the same faith and order to seats with us in counsel. 2nd An opportunity was extended for reception of members. Sister M.E. McClain was received by letter. 3 Unfinished business. Minutes of the last meeting in March was read and approved, there being no conference in April. 4 Acknowledgments was called for. 5 Church business was called for. The 3 Sunday in May being the day set apart in our rules of decorum for communion. Session[?] not being prepared, by motion was put off until June Meeting. 6 It was set apart that the church would meet at the waterside at half past nine a.m. and attend to the ordinance of baptism which was done and Sister Ellin Snow was baptised and received into the church. By motion Conference on Saturday adjourned.
T.N. Watkins, Mod.
A.J. Coburn, C.Clk.

We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met at Union Hope on Saturday before the second Lords day in June 93. 1st Moderator not being present, by motion Bro. R.A. McClain was appointed Moderator protem. 2 An opportunity was extended for reception of members. 3 Unfinished business. Minutes of the last meeting was read and approved and the right hand of church fellowship was extended to Sister Ellen Snow. By motion Conference stands adjourned.
R.A. McClain, Mod. pro.
A.J. Coburn, C.Clk.

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We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met at Union Hope on Saturday before the Second Sunday in July 93. The Moderator being absent, by Motion Bro. J.A. Davis was appointed Mod. Protem. After peaching by Bro. Davis the church entered into conference. 1st An opportunity was extended for reception of members. 2 Unfinished business was called for. Minutes of the last meeting was read and approved. 3 Peace and fellowship of the church was called for. By motion the 3 class was passed by. 4 Acknowledgments was called for. 5 Church business was called for. Bro. B.T. Johnson and wife and Sister Iserbel Holmes called for Letters of dismission and was rejected and tabled until next meeting. 6 Charges was preferred against Bro. B.T. Johnson for refusing to fellowship Bro. R.A. McClain as Deacon. By motion charges was tabled until next meeting. 7 A committee of 3 was appointed by the Moderator to visit Sister Johnson and Sister Iserbell Holmes to ascertain the cause for wanting a letter of dismission. Bros. E.S.T. Campbell, A.J. Coburn and Sister Tempy Musgrove was appointed on said committee. By motion Conference adjourned.
J.A. Davis, Mod. Pro.
A.J. Coburn, C.Clk.

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We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met at Union Hope on Saturday before the Second Lords day in August 93. After preaching by the pastor the church entered into conference. 1st An opportunity was extended for reception of members. 2 Invited visiting brethren and sisters to seats with us in counsel. 3 Unfinished business. Minutes of the last meeting was read and approved. 4 References was called for and by motion business was laid over until Monday at 4 o’clock. 5 At 4 o’clock the church met according to previous arrangements. 6 After prayer by the Moderator, Conference was called. Unfinished business was taken up and after a thorough discussion by motion business was tabled again. 7 By motion a committee of 3 was appointed by the Moderator to [see] Bros. B.T. Johnson and R.A. McClain together and try for a compromise. Committee was Bros. E.S.T. Campbell, Charley Taylor and A.J. Coburn. 8 The committee agreed to meet on Saturday before the third Sunday with the Plesant Ridg Church and thereby to try for a compromise. No further business. Conference stands adjourned.
T.N. Watkins, Mod.
A.J. Coburn, Clk.

We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met at Union Hope on Saturday before the Second Lords day in September 93. Our Moderator being absent, by motion Bro. A. Webb was appointed protem. After prayer by the moderator, the church entered into Conference. 1st An opportunity was extended for reception of members. 2 Unfinished business was [Page 81] called for. Minutes of the last meeting was read and approved. 3 Reference was taken up and committee reported and by motion was discharged. 4 A motion was made to table the reference but was not carried. 5 The church decided that the proof was not sufficient to sustain the complaint against Bro. McClain for living in adultery. 6 By motion the church dropped the complaint and requested Bro. B.T. Johnson to make acknowledgments to the church for the same. And then the church released Bro. Johnson of the charges against him. 7 On motion Conference stands open until Sunday.
J. Webb, Mod. protem
A.J. Coburn, C.Clk.

8 On Sunday after preaching, preaching by the pastor T.N. Watkins, the church takened up the unfinished business. 9 Delegates to the association was elected which was Bro. R.A. McClain, A.J. Coburn and Charley Taylor. Bros. B.T. Johnson and John McClain alternates. 10 The Letter was read and approved. By motion Conference stands adjourned.
T.N. Watkins, Mod.
A.J. Coburn, C.Clk.

We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met at Union Hope on Saturday before the Second Lords Day in October 93. After preaching by the Mod. the church entered into conference. 1st An opportunity was extended for reception of members. 2 Unfinished business was called for. Minutes of our last meeting was read and approved. 3 Reference [Page 82] was called for and Bro. B.T. Johnson made his statement to the church in regards to the complaint against Bro. R.A. McClain. 4 By motion the church withdrew their charges against Bro. Johnson for refusing to fellowship Bro. McClain. 5 Called for acknowledgments. 6 Church business was called for. Bro. R.A. McClain resigned his Deaconship. 7 Peace and fellowship of the church was called for. All in peace. 8 By motion Conference stands adjourned.
T.N. Watkins, Mod.
A.J. Coburn, C.Clk.

We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met at Union Hope on Saturday before the Second Lords day in November 1893. After preaching by the pastor the church entered into conference. 1st Invited visiting Brethren and Sisters of the same faith and order to seats with us in counsel. 2 An opportunity was extended for reception of members. 3 Unfinished business was called for. Minutes of our last meeting was read and approved. 4 No reference. 5 Acknowledgments was called for. 6 Church business was called for. Bro. R.A. McClain called for Letters of dismission for himself and wife which was granted and the Clerk was ordered to write the same. 7 Peace and fellowship of the church was called for. All in peace. 8 By motion Conference stands adjourned.
T.N. Watkins, Mod.
A.J. Coburn, C.Clk.

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We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met at Union Hope on Saturday before the Second Lords day in December 1893. After preaching by our pastor the church entered into conference. 1st An opportunity was extended for reception of members. 2 Unfinished business was called for. Minutes of our last meeting was read and approved. 4 No reference. 5 Acknowledgments. 6 Church business was called for. By Motion Election of pastor and clerk was laid over until next meeting. 7 Peace and fellowship of the church was called for. All in peace. 8 By motion Conference stands adjourned.
T.N. Watkins, Mod.
A.J. Coburn, C.Clk.

We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met at Union Hope the Second Sunday [illegible] in January 1894. After preaching by our pastor the church went into Conference. First, visiting Brethren and Sisters was invited to seats with us in counsel. 2 An opportunity was extended for reception of members. 3 Unfinished business was called for. Minutes of our last meeting was read and approved. 4 Reference was called for which was Election of clerk and pastor for this year. By motion the church retained their old clerk and by motion three ordained ministers was nominated which was Bro. T.N. Watkins, J.A. Davis and B.T. Johnson. Bros. T.N. Watkins and J.A. Davis tied and by motion the vote was extended to Ordinance. Bro. Watkins was elected by a big majority. 4 Other church business was called for. Was none. 5 Acknowledgments. [Page 84] 6th Peace and fellowship of the church was called for. All in peace. 7 By motion Conference stands adjourned.
T.N. Watkins, Mod.
A.J. Coburn, C.Clk.

We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met at Union Hope on Saturday before the Second Lords day in March 1894. After preaching by our pastor the church entered into conference. First invited visiting Brethren and Sisters to seats with us in counsel. 2 Unfinished business was called for. Minutes of the last meeting not present, was passed by. 3 An opportunity was extended for reception of members. Bro. Augustis Snow came forward and by Motion was received by experience and baptism. Sunday evening after preaching was set for attending to the Ordinance of baptism. 4 Acknowledgments was called for. 5 Church business was called for. Bro. J.R. McClain sent in request for a Letter which by Motion was granted. 6 Peace and fellowship of the church was called for. All in peace. By Motion Conference stands adjourned until Sunday evening. 7 After services on Sunday we met at the waters edge and Bro. Augustis Snow was duly baptised by our pastor and received in full fellowship with the Church.
T.N. Watkins, Mod.
A.J. Coburn, C.Clk.

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We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met at Union Hope church on Saturday before the Second Lords Day in June 1894. After preaching by our pastor Conference was called. First an opportunity was extended for reception of members. 2 Unfinished business was called. Minutes of January and March was read and approved. 3 Acknowledgments. 4 Church business was called for. 5 Peace and fellowship of the church was called for. All in peace. By motion Conference stands adjourned.
T.N. Watkins, Mod.
A.J. Coburn, C.Clk.

We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met at Union Hope on Saturday before the Second Lords day in July 1894. After preaching by Bro. B.T. Johnson, Conference was called. Moderator being absent, by motion Bro. B.T. Johnson was appointed Mod. protem. First Visiting brethren and sisters was invited to seats with us in counsel. 2 An opportunity was extended for reception of members. 3 Unfinished business was called for. Minutes of June was read and approved. 4 Acknowledgments was called for. 5 Church business was called. Delegates to the fifth Sunday meeting at Poto [Poteau] Church was called for. Bros. B.T. Johnson, A.J. Coburn and Charley Taylor was nominated. Bros. B.T. Johnson and A.J. Coburn was duly elected as delegates to attend the fifth Sunday meeting. Also an invitation [Page 86] was sent from our Sister Church at Plesant ridg to us asking us to meet with them in conference on Saturday before the 4 Sunday in July for the purpose of both churches uniting together and select some convenient place and hold a union meeting and by motion the entire church consisting of the male members of Union Hope Church entered into a committee to visit the Plesant ridg church on their 4 Saturday Conference in July 94. Also by the request of our pastor and by motion we changed our days of meeting from the Second back to the First Sunday in each month. 6 Peace and Fellowship of the church was called for. All in peace. By motion Conference stands adjourned.
B.T. Johnson, Mod. Protem
A.J. Coburn, C.Clk.

The Missionary Baptist Church of Christ at Union Hope met in conference near Brigance Mill with Plesant Ridg Church in a united meeting. Preaching by B.T. Johnson. 1st Opportunity extended for reception of members. 2 Invited visiting members of the same faith and order to seats with us in counsel. 3 Called for unfinished business. Minutes of the past meeting read and approved. 4 Appointed J.A. Davis Clerk protem. 5 Called for the peace and fellowship of the church. 6 Called for Acknowledgments. 7 Miscellaneous or new business.
[Next page is numbered 91 but seems to be continued from above]
8 Motion to adjourn. Motion prevailed. Done by order of the Church in Conference this the 28 of July 1894.
B.T. Johnson, Mod. pro.
J.A. Davis, Clerk pro.

On the 4 of August 1894 Opportunity given for reception of members. Sister Laura Coburn joined by experience of grace and right hand of Christian fellowship given to the Sister.
T.N. Watkins, Mod.
J.A. Davis, Mod. pro.

We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met at Union Hope on the Second Lords day in October 1894. After preaching by our pastor the church entered into conference. First an opportunity was extended for reception of members. 2 Unfinished business was called for. Minutes of August meeting was read and approved. There was no meeting in September. 4 Peace and fellowship was called for. All in peace. 5 Church business was called for. Bro. Augustis and Sister Ellin Snow called for Letters of dismission which was granted and the Clerk was ordered to write the same. A committee of two was appointed to meet with Plesant Ridg Church together. Bros. A.J. Coburn and Charley Taylor was appointed on said committee. 6 Acknowledgments was called for. 7 By Motion Conference stands adjourned. Afterwards we assembled at the [Page 92] waters edge and Sister Lauria Coburn was baptised and Church fellowship was extended unto her.
T.N. Watkins, Mod.
A.J. Coburn, C.Clk.

We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met at Union Hope on Saturday before the first Sunday in March 1895. After preaching by our pastor the Church entered into Conference. First an opportunity was extended for reception of members. 2 Minutes was called for. There wasn’t none. 3 Church business was called for. 4 Unfinished business was called for. An answer was called for from our pastor as whether he would serve as pastor for us this year and answer was deferred until next meeting. Move for adjourn.
T.N. Watkins, Mod.
A.J. Coburn, C.Clk.

We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met at Union Hope on Saturday before the First Sunday April 1895. After preaching by our pastor the church entered into conference. First, visiting brethren and Sisters was invited to seats with us in counsel. 2 An opportunity was extended for reception of members. Brothers B. Taylor and T.H. Musgrove came forward, joined by letter. 3 Unfinished business was called for. Minutes wasn’t present, was postponed until next meeting. 4 Church business was called for. A motion was made and a Second to elect and ordain Brother B. Taylor and T.H. Musgrove as deacons of our church. Motion was carried unanimously. An answer was called for from Brother Watkins would serve as pastor or not. [Page 95, seems to be continued from page 92] He accepted the call. No further business. Conference stands adjourned. On Sunday after preaching an opportunity was extended for reception of members and Sister Mary E. Taylor came forward and joined by letter.
T.N. Watkins, Mod.
A.J. Coburn, C.Clk.

We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met at Union Hope on the first Sunday in May 1895. After preaching by our pastor the church met in Conference. First an opportunity was extended for reception of members. Second unfinished business was called for. Minutes of March and April was read and approved. Third By Motion and Second a presbytery was called to ordain Bro. Berry Taylor as Deacon. The presbytery chosen was Bro. J.A. Davis, a Minister and Brother W.A. Boney a Deacon to assist our Pastor and time set for the Ordination was on the first Sunday in June. 4 By Motion and Second the Church agreed to commune and wash feet on Sunday night. No further business. Conference stands adjourned.
T.N. Watkins, Mod.
A.J. Coburn, C.C.

We the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ met at Union Hope on Saturday before the first Sunday in June. After preaching by our pastor T.N. Watkins the Church entered into Conference. First, visiting brethren and Sisters of the same faith and order was invited to seats with us. 2 An opportunity was extended for reception of members. 3 Unfinished business was called for. Minutes of our last meeting was read and approved. Other business pertaining to the church was called for. Preparations [ends]

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M.A. McClain Dismissed by Letter 33
Ellin Snow Dismissed by Letter 34
Miss L.V. Coburn Dead 35
Mary Taylor 36
Miss Susan Shackelford Dismissed by Let. 37
Ollie Taylor 38
Mary Sell 39
Adie Shackelford 40
Lilley Brigance 41
Eler Yokum 42
Louisa Taylor 43
Lisie Barrington 44
Susan Willson Excluded 45
Annie Thornton 46
Sindy Dickerson Received by Let.
Sister Hicks

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Revised Oct. the 7th 1886
Church Record of the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ at Union Hope, Scott Co., Ark. Names of Females
E.A. Thompson Dead 1
M.R. Johnson Excluded 2
M.J. Brigance 3
Mary Taylor Dismissed by Letter 4
T.E. Musgrove 5
M.E. Taylor Excluded 6
R. Taylor Dead 7
C.S. Parsons Excluded 8
Jane Boney Dismissed by Letter 9
Allice Gregry 10
S.M.P. Dickerson Excluded 11
Jane Scroggins Dismissed by Letter 12
Mary Bly 13
M.A. Graham Dismissed by Letter 14
Nancy V. Thompson Excluded 15
W.V. Thompson Excluded 16
M.E. Taylor Excluded 17
D.V. Whitcamp 18
E.E. Johnson Received by acknowledge. 19
N.E. Johnson 20
E. Dewitt Campbell 21
E.H.C. Gregory Fellowship withdrawn 22
J.L. Thompson Excluded 23
Luticia Boyett Dismissed by Letter 24
L.E. Tillman 25
Flora Jane Williams Dead 26
Adaline Oliver Excluded 27
Mary B. Scott Excluded 28
Sarah Isabel Johnson 29
Fanny Brigance Johnson 30
Mary A. McClain Dismissed by Letter 31
Sarah Bowman[?] Dismissed by Letter 32
Clementine Davis Dismissed by Letter 33

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Church Record
March the 18th AD 1878
Pastor T.M. Holland of the Missionary Baptist Church at Union Hope

J.M. Dickerson Excluded Deacon Received Dismissed by Letter 1
W. Thompson Clerk 2
J.H. Brigance 3
H. Taylor Excluded 4
B. Taylor 5
C. Taylor Ex 6
B.F. Johnson Dismissed by Letter 7
J.A. Thomas Dismissed by letter 8
James Hase Eelved??? 9
William Boney 10
Joseph Taylor Ex 11
Solmon Thomas Dead 12
John Thomas Dead 13
Franklin Dickerson Excluded 14
T.H. Musgrove 15
F.M. Johnson Ex 16
W? L. Gibson Ex 17
John Willcox Dead 10
J.C. Johnson Dismiss by Letter 11
Sim Bly

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We the Missionary Baptist Church of Union Hope adopted the following as our rules of Decorum

  1. The officers of the Church shall consist of a Pastor, Deacon and Clerk. Said pastor and clerk shall be chosen and elected by the church once a year for the period of 12 months.
  2. It shall be the duty of the church to meet once in each month of the [year] in conference meetings to transact business for the Lord and for the watch, care and protection of her members.
  3. It shall be the duty of the moderator to announce the church in conference at each stated meeting to transact such business as may become necessary for her to transact, inviting visiting brethren of the same faith and order who knowing themselves to be in good standing to seats with us in counsel but not to vote.
  4. It shall be the duty of the church to take the communion in remembrance of Jesus our Lord once a year, the stated time on the second Sunday in May in each year.
  5. It shall be the duty of each male member to attend meeting at least once in and during three months.
  6. Any member male or female who shall be guilty of the sin of dancing or participating of or in the same in any way shall by the church [be] considered disorder[ly] by members and shall be dealt with by the church at her discretion.
  7. It is hereby held and considered by the church to be disorderly for any member [Page 249] to engage in or participate in any way in what is so called social party.
  8. It shall be considered disorderly for any member to take the name of God in vain, by cursing and swearing or by using any bywords, that in their common acceptation would be considered unbecoming for any Christian to use or speak.
  9. It shall be considered disorderly for any member to drink any intoxicating spirits to an excess or to participate or engage in any way in what is known as revelry.
  10. Any member violating the above rules or any part thereof shall be by the church considered disorderly, and shall be dealt with by the church at her discretion.
  11. The majority shall rule in all cases, except in the reception of members, which shall be unanimous.
  12. No question shall come before the church for discussion unless it be presented by motion and second.
  13. Any member desiring to speak shall arise to his feet and address the moderator.
  14. No member shall speak more than once, on any question unless the consent of the church.
  15. No member shall be granted a letter from the church longer than 6 [blank] unless it be some member or members who are moving from the country.
  16. The church shall have the power to alter or change or amend the above and foregoing rules at her discretion.
  17. Be it further resolved that the above and foregoing rules shall be read by the clerk to the church at least once a quarter.
Signed
J.A. Davis
B.T. Johnson
W.A. Boney
Committee

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Revised Oct. the 7th 1886
Church Record of the Missionary Baptist Church of Christ at Union Hope, Scott Co., Ark. Names of Males. Record by Ck.

W. Thompson 1
J.H. Brigance Withdrew fellowship 2
B. Taylor Received by Letter 3
W. Boney Dismissed by Letter 4
W.F. Dickerson Fellowship withdrawn 5
T.H. Musgrove Received by Letter 6
B.T. Johnson 7
E.S.T. Campbell 8
W.F. Boyett Dismissed by Letter Ap. 7, 88 9
A.C. Shackelford 10
A.J. Coburn 11
J.A. Davis Received by Letter 12
R.A. McClain Dismissed by Letter 13
W.E. Hunter Dismissed by Letter 14
Charley Taylor Withdrawn fellowship 15
John McClain Dismissed by Letter 16
Augustis Snow Dismissed by Letter 17
B. Taylor 18
T.H. Musgrove 19
F.R. Brigance
Wiley Dickerson
G.A. Dickerson Received by Letter
Will Calihan
E.L. Hicks Dead

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