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First Baptist Church of Forney
1909-1910 Minutes
Minutes of the Forney First Baptist Church, beginning on Jan 9, 1909.
Jan 9, 1909
After preaching by pastor, Bro. J.S. ELLIOTT the church met in conference.
1. Minutes of last conference read and corrected by the insersion [sic] of two points as follows: (a) Brethren P.C. SCOTT and J.Y. FINCHER were elected in Oct. as messengers to the B.M.A. to meet in Dallas the 11th of Nov. 1908. (b) Bro. ELLIOTT accepted the call of this church in Dec. 1908.
2. On motion and sec. it was voted to appoint a committee to revise the church roll.
3. Sister Elberta KEMP, Bro. O.L. WILEY, and J.T. MILLER were appointed on
this committee.
4. On motion and sec. letters of dismission from this church were granted Bro. P.C. SCOTT and wife.
5. On motion and sec. church conference adjourned.
J.S. ELLIOTT, Mod.
J.T. MILLER, C.C.
ACTIONS OF CONFERENCE Feb 13, 1909
In absence of clerk, Bro. J.C. GARNER was called to act.
1. Minutes of last conference read and approved.
2. Committee on revising church roll not having made tabulated report was continued to next conference to do so.
3. Church withdrew fellowship from Bro. John D. ADAMS on the charge of deserting his wife and child.
4. Church assumed the debt to Bro. ELLIOTT for amount paid him on putting up gutters on parsonage. Also to hardware bill for locks for doors for house. Locks bought at Farmer’s Hardware and Saddlery Co.. $2.70, cost of gutters $4.90, Total $7.60.
5. By motion conference adjourned.
J.S. ELLIOTT, Mod.
J.C. GARNER, C.C. Protem
The church met in called conference March 28, 1909, for the purpose of electing messengers to the Educational Rally at Oak Cliff Apr. 6, 1909.
1. On motion and sec., Bro. J.C. GARNER and Bro. Albert SPILLMAN were elected as messengers.
J.S. ELLIOTT, Mod.
J.T. MILLER, C.C.
April 10, 1909
After preaching by pastor, the church met in conference.
1. Minutes of last conference read and approved.
2. The committee to revise the church roll made report. The report was received and the committee discharged.
3. On motion and sec., the church voted to invite Bro. A.D. BROOKS of Hillsboro to come and preach for us.
4. On motion and sec. it was voted to give the boys the privilege of enlarging the small rooms by the baptistery for the purpose of Sunday School Class work.
5. On motion and sec. it was voted to appoint a committee to act with the Aid Society in making som repairs on church. E.M. DOZIER and G.B. WESLEY were appointed on that committee.
6. On motion and sec. it was voted to have 5th Sunday meeting to convene with us in May. Brethren J.S. ELLIOTT, Albert SPILLMAN, and J.T. MILLER were appointed a committee to prepare a programme for that meeting. Misses Gertrude LEE, Blanche ELY, and Cora PINSON were appointed the committee on hospitality.
7. On motion and sec. the church granted Sister T.H. ARNOLD a letter of dismission from the church.
8. On motion and sec. the church withdrew fellowship from Bro. J.L. WILMARTH on the charge of heresy.
9. No other business being on hand the conference adjourned.
J.S. ELLIOTT, Mod.
J.T. MILLER, C.C. Protem
May 8, 1909
After preaching by pastor, the church met in conference.
1. Minutes of last conference read and approved.
2. Bro. G.B. WESLEY reported that he and Bro. E.M. DOZIER met with the aid
society and some plans were devised for repairing the church.
3. On motion and sec. Brethren R.P. PINSON, J.C. GARNER, O.L. WILEY,
J.F. YATES and N.C. WHITTEMORE were appointed to solicit finances for repairing church.
4. On motion and sec. church conference adjourned.
J.S. ELLIOTT, Mod.
J.T. MILLER, C.C. Protem
June 12, 1909
After preaching by pastor the church was called in conference.
1. Minutes of last conference read and approved.
2. Committee on repairs reported that they had left the matter of repairs to the carpenter.
3. By request of the church Albert SPILLMAN reported the roof repaired by putting in new valley and ridge role. Bill of $8.95 presented and allowed.
4. Committee on finance reported nothing collected. Committee continued.
5. Moved and sec. that letter of dismission be granted Sister Florence McCOOL. Carried.
6. Moved and sec. that letter of dismission be granted Sister Will McNUTT, Carried.
7. Moved and sec. that church invite Albert SPILLMAN to assist in the singing during protracted meeting. Carried.
8. Moved and sec. that the church hold meeting with the pastor. Carried.
9. Moved and sec. to adjourn. Carried
J.S. ELLIOTT, Mod.
Albert SPILLMAN, C.C. Protem
July 10, 1909
After reading and prayer by Bro. Albert SPILLMAN the church met in conference.
1. Minutes of last conference read and approved.
2. Bro. J.C. GARNER was appointed to get someone to clean out side rooms.
3. On motion and second, it was voted for the ladies to dispose of the old carpet of the church.
4. On motion and second the church granted Sister Johnie DUNCAN a letter of dismission.
5. On motion and second the conference was adjourned.
Albert SPILLMAN, Mod.
J.T. MILLER, C.C. Protem
July 11, 1909 – Called Conference
On motion and second voted for the treasurer to turn over funds collected for improvement to the secretary of aid society to be used for recarpeting the church.
J.S. ELLIOTT, Mod.
J.T. MILLER, C.C. Protem
August 4, 1909
The church met in called conference, August 4th, 1909
1. On motion and second Bro. J.Y. FINCHER was elected Moderator.
2. Bro. J.S. ELLIOTT, Albert SPILLMAN, and J.T. MILLER were elected messengers to the Association. Bro. J.E. YATES, A.A. DARDEN and E.M. DOZIER were elected Alternates.
3. On motion and sec., it was voted to send $3.00 for minutes.
4. On motion and sec., it was voted for the church to pledge $2.00 to be apportioned to the causes of Home, State and Foreign Missions, Old Ministers’ Relief Fund, Education and Orphanage.
5. On motion and sec. Misses Gertrude LEE, Blanch ELY, and Bro. E.M. DOZIER were elected the committee on hospitality.
6. On motion and sec. the church voted a resolution of thanks to Mr. A.F. DUKE for the use of his tent for the meeting. Also to Mr. T.W. ADAMSON for lumber to make seats under the tent.
J.Y. FINCHER, Mod. Protem
J.T. MILLER, C.C.
Our protracted meeting began July 24 and closed August 4, 1909. Bro. J.S. ELLIOTT preached the gospel in simplicity and power with much good to the church. We had seven additions to the church, 5 by letter, 3 by baptism. At the close of the meeting the church expressed her thanks to Bro. ELLIOTT for his faithfulness in the meeting.
J.T. MILLER
Sept. 11, 1909
After preaching by pastor, the church met in conference.
1. Minutes of last conference read and approved.
2. The church passed an order, asking the treasurer to report once each quarter.
3. On motion and second letters of dismission were granted Sister Ethel MOONEY, also Sister John B. ROBERTS.
4. The church passed an order calling for the ordination of Bro. Albert SPILLMAN to the full work of the ministry. Brethren J.S. ELLIOTT and Albert SPILLMAN were empowered to appoint the time and select a presbytery for the ordination service.
5. On motion the conference Adjourned.
J.S. ELLIOTT, Mod.
J.T. MILLER, C.C. Protem
Sept. 12 – Called Conference
The church met in called conference, Sept. 12, and granted letters of dismission to Bro. J.T. RUNNELS and his wife, Sister Edna RUNNELS, and Mrs. R.W. GRAY lettered Sept. 26, 1909.
Sept. 26, 1909
Bro. Albert SPILLMAN was ordained to the full work of the ministry at the night service, Sept. 26, 1909. Dr. S.A. HEYDEN preached the ordination sermon from I Tim. 3rd Chapter. After the sermon, Dr. S.A. HEYDEN was elected chairman, and Bro. L.S. DARLING, secretary. With Brethren S.A. HEYDEN, J.S. ELLIOTT, S.H. SLAUGHTER and L.S. DARLING as presbytery, the church proceeded with the ordination. Bro. SPILLMAN was examined in the Baptist Doctrine, and showed himself sound in the faith, then the church approved the ordination. Dr. HEYDEN led in prayer, at the conclusion of which, the presbytery imposed hands upon Bro. SPELLMAN’s head.
Oct. 9, 1909
After preaching by the pastor, the church met in conference.
1. Minutes of last conference read and approved.
2. On motion and sec. Brethren J.S. ELLIOTT and R.P. PINSON were elected
messengers to the Baptist Missionary Association to convene at Dallas Nov. 10, 1909. Brethren J.C. GARNER and G.B. WESLEY were elected Alternates.
3. On motion and sec. the church voted to call a pastor and elect a clerk on the fourth Sunday of Oct. 1909.
4. On motion and sec., it was voted to collect at Sunday’s service Oct. 10, means to pay for locks, etc. Bro. J.C. GARNER reported that he had collected for Buckner’s Orphans Home the sum of $40.50.
5. On motion and sec. the church conference adjourned.
J.S. ELLIOT, Mod.
J.T. MILLER, C.C. Protem
Oct. 24, 1909
Before the 11 o’clock service the church met in conference to call a pastor and elect a clerk for the ensuing year.
1. On motion and sec. it was voted to suspend regular order and call by acclamation Bro. J.S. ELLIOTT as pastor. The call was unanimous.
2. On motion and sec. Bro. J.C. GARNER was elected clerk.
3. On motion and sec. it was voted for the incidentals and all collections to be turned over to the treasurer of the church.
4. On motion and sec. the conference adjourned.
J.S. ELLIOT, Mod.
J.T. MILLER, C.C. Protem
First Baptist Church of Forney
Saturday, Dec. 13th, 1909
1. Reading and approval of minutes of previous conference meeting.
2. Call for unfinished business – found none.
3. By motion and sec. Bro. WHITTEMORE was in nomination for collector of pastor’s salary for coming year – carried.
4. Call for report of church treasurer. He being absent had no report.
Conference Adjourned to Sunday.
Sunday After the Sermon
2. A motion and sec. favoring pastors appointing a committee of young brethren to solicit subscriptions to meet the incidental expenses of the church – carried. Committee: J.E. YATES, Joe T. DOZIER, Del HARVEY, Harvey CRITTENDEN were appointed and requested to report at next conference meeting.
J.S. ELLIOT, Mod.
J.C. GARNER, Clerk
Dec 11, 1909
First Baptist Church in conference
Attendance Small
1. Reading and approval minutes of last conference.
2. Called for report of committee on subscription to incidentals. No one present to report – committee was continued to next conference.
3. Reading and approval of Treasurer’s report as follows.
Amt. paid to pastor……………………………….$513.55
State Missions………………………………………$119.00
Foreign Missions………………………………….$26.10
Old Ministers Relief………………………………$11.10
Buckner’s Orphan’s Home……………………..$40.50
Janitor Service……………………………………..$56.30
Forney Messenger Printing……………………$2.25
E.M. RIGGS Furniture…………………………..$7.10
FARMERs Hardware and Saddlery Co…….$18.00
DOZIER Bro. Oil…………………………………..$6.75
To Minutes East Fork Association…………..$2.25
Total…………………………………………………….$802.85
Sunday Dec. 12
Look up reorganization of Sunday School Electing. J.E. YATES, Supt., Harvey
CRITTENDEN, Asst., Miss Pauline Ferry, Secretary, E.M. DOZIER, Treasurer,
Miss Cora PINSON, Teacher of Barraca Class.
Sunday Dec 26
After preaching Bro. FLETCHER and Sister Miss Minnie SIMMONS joined us by letter.
2. [sic] Brethren J.T. MILLER and J.C. GARNER appointed to contract with some one for janitor. Bro. J.S. ELLIOTT and wife joined us by letter.
Conference adjourned.
J.S. ELLIOT, Mod.
J.C. GARNER, Clerk
Jan 1910
First Baptist Church in Conference
Jan Meeting 1910
Attendance Small
Act. 1. Reading and approval of minutes of previous conference.
2. Call for report of committee on incidentals subscription – no one present to report committee.
3. A motion and sec. to elect Bro. A.A. DARDEN a committeeman to see the Bretheren of this committee learn what had been done and see the Brethren of this committee learn what had been done and report on tomorrow to church – carried.
4. Call for report of committee on janitor service. Bro T.J. MILLER made partial report. Twas agreed by action of church to pay janitor five dollars for month for service.
5. Motion and sec. that church elect Bro. T.J. MILLER Supervisor of Janitor work and purchasing agent for the church – carried.
6. Call for report of committee on incidentals subscriptions. The Brethren asked more time having not finished their work. Motion and sec. to grant two weeks time in which to complete their work – carried.
After the sermon, Sisters Lola SPILMAN, Dora and Pearl SUMMONDS was received to our membership by letters.
J.S. ELLIOT, Mod.
J.C. GARNER, Clerk
First Baptist Church of Forney
In Conference – April 10, 1910
1. Reading and approval of minutes of last meeting.
2. Motion and sec. to refer treasurers report back for correction carried.
3. Motion and sec. setting forth the Second Lord’s day in July for time to begin our protracted meeting – carried.
4. Motion and sec. favoring pastor having help in the meeting allowing him to select said help – carried. Conference adjourned.
J.S. ELLIOT, Mod.
J.C. GARNER, Clerk
On Sunday the 24th, after preaching Bro. J.F. SIMMONDS and wife by letter to our fellowship.
On May 8th, Bro. and Sister W.H. COOLEY received by letter.
June Meeting
First Baptist Church of Forney
Action 1. Reading and approval of minutes of last conference meeting.
2. Motion and Sec. that pastor appoint a committee of three Brethren to investigate the probable cost of wiring in church and cost of current to light, then see the brethren as to the matter then have the work done – carried.
Pastor appointed Brethren J.F. YATES, James E. YATES and J.C. GARNER for a
committee and ask that they report at next conference meeting. On Sunday morning pastor took collection to pay off debt for piping in water to church and parsonage and balance due to janitor for service.
After preaching by Bro. Thom PINSON, Bro. John and Sister Elizabeth CRISP were received to our fellowship by letter. By motion and sec, conference adjourned.
J.S. ELLIOT, Mod.
J.C. GARNER, Clerk
August Meeting 1910
1. Reading and approval of minutes of last conference meeting.
2. Call for report of committee: Electric Light wire and fixtures for church. Committee reports that by act of pastor J.S. ELLIOTT house is wired. Cost of some $24.00. The committee borrowed the money paid same.
3. Move and second to continue the committee and add three more names as follows:
Albert SPILLMAN, J.C. BOLES, and N.C. WHITTEMORE with instruction to
committee to collect sufficient cash, select and buy fixtures for lighting house – carried.
4. Motion and sec. That Brethren J.S. ELLIOTT, Albert SPILLMAN & J.C. GARNER be elected messengers to attend and represent church in East Fork Association to meet with Crandall Aug. 25, 1910. Alternates: G.B. WESLEY, N.C. WHITTEMORE, J.C. BOLES – carried.
5. Motion and sec. instructing messengers to pledge church not to exceed $200.00 and prorate same as they think best – carried.
6. Motion and sec. to assume the debt of $25.00 pledged last year to ministerial education and pay equally to Jacksonville College and Texas Baptist University – carried.
J.S. ELLIOT, Mod.
J.C. GARNER, Church Clerk
Sept Meeting, 1910
1. Reading and approved minutes of last meeting.
2. Call for report of committee on lights. Committee not being ready was continued to next conference.
3. Letters of dismission granted Bro. J.M. NELSON and wife and daughter.
4. Sunday morning Sept. 11th, motion and sec. requesting committee on light-fixtures to sell the gasoline light plant and use proceeds in the purchase of fixtures for the electric light – carried.
5. Motion and sec. to allow clerk privilege to purchase two dozen letter blanks.
Sept 25
After preaching Bro. and Sister Lee STEWART received on promise of letter.
J.S. ELLIOT, Mod.
J.C. GARNER, Clerk
Oct 8, 1910
1. Reading of minutes of last meeting.
2. Committee on Electric light report nothing done.
3. Motion and sec. that Brethren J.S. ELLIOTT and J.T. MILLER represent us
in meeting of Baptist Missionary Association. Brethren J.E. JONES and J.C. GARNER as Alternates – carried.
4. Letter of dismission granted Sister Blanch ELY.
J.S. ELLIOT, Mod.
J.C. GARNER, Clerk
Nov 12, 1910
Pastor being absent Bro. J.T. MILLER was called to moderate the body.
1. Reading and approval of minutes of last meeting.
2. Call for report of committee on light fixture. They being not ready to report was continued to next meeting.
3. Motion and sec. to appoint committee of Sisters to see and investigate report the facts in case of Sister WILLIAMS, Sisters J.P. KEMP, HAILEY and SPILLMAN named for committee – carried.
4. Motion and sec. to set 4th Lord’s day in Nov. as time to call pastor for next year.
J.G. MILLER, Mod Protem
J.C. GARNER, Clerk
Sunday Morning Nov 13th
Motion and sec. that church reorganize Sunday School at next meeting – carried.
J.S. ELLIOT, Mod.
Nov. 27th, 1910
Sunday Morning Conference
1. Church elected officers for Sunday School:
Superintendent — J.C. GARNER
Asst. Superintendent — J.T. MILLER
Secretary — Miss Mary PINSON
Treasurer — E.M. DOZIER
2. After preaching by Bro. H.A. CONWAY, pastor called the matter of call of pastor for ensuing year. Motion and sec. to postpone the call to next meeting – carried.
3. Letter of dismission granted Bro. J.S. ELLIOTT and wife.
Dec. Meeting, 1910
1. After preaching by Bro. J.T. PINSON of Dallas church went into call of pastor by calling Bro. E.J. JONES to chair.
2. Brethren E.B. BLANKENSHIP and J.T. PINSON were named as parties of votes cast.
3. Motion and sec. to make vote unanimous – carried.
4. Motion and sec. to appoint Brethren N.C. WHITTEMORE, Jason SOWELL
and J.T. MILLER committee to raise pastor’s salary – carried.
5. Bro. Albert S. LEE received by letter into our fellowship.
E.J. JONES, Mod. protem
J.C. GARNER, Clerk
