Churchbook, 1845-1848
At a church meeting held for the church at Burlington Boone Co., Ky., the third Sat. Jan 18th 1845.All of which is respectfully reported for the examination of the ChurchBro. Squire G. Scott, brought in a charge against himself for the sin of intoxication, he acknowledged that he had sinned, and after an expression of sorrow and repentance for the offence, he was restored to fellowship. -
Bro. John W. Jones was received a member of this church by Letter of dismission from the East Bend church.
The committee heretofore appointed by this church to supperintend the building of the Baptist Meeting House in Burlington made the following report - To Wit.
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The committee appointed by this church at her February meeting 1843 for building purposes respectully report that they have the house now complete.The entire cost of which including the lot on which it stands & excepting, Bell, stoves, & lamps, is $1939.84
On this am't by subscription & otherwise, we have paid $1448.83 Yet due from the church contractors for Labour - 278.02 To your committee as follows. To Geo. H. Scott - 8.26 M. Wilkes - 109.50 S. G. Scott - 75.23 = 1939.84Mills Wilkes S. G. Scott Which report was read examined and received by the church, and ordered to be recorded - Adjourned until meeting in course
Attest Lewis Webb C,k pro.tem. - Robert Kirtley Mod. On the following Lords day Rec'd Sister Tamazene Jones by Letter from East Bend -
At the ensuing church meeting the above report was so amended as to show that the bell, stoves, lamps all were purchased and paid for by the Sisters.
L. Webb C[ler]k.
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At a Church meeting held for the church at Burlington on the third Saturday (being 15th) Feb. 1845.The rules of the Church having been complied with, proceeded to business -
Bro. Geo. H. Scott brought forward a complaint a black sister Louiza for the sin of incontinence [lack of restraint in sexual desires] - The matter was taken up, she was found guilty of sin & excluded -
Attest Lewis Webb Cl[erk] pro.tem - Robert Kirtley Mod. At a Church meeting held for the church at Burlington. 3rd Sat., March 15th, 1845.
After complying with the several rules of the church, proceeded to business -
Rec'd by Letter of dismission from the first Baptist Church at Covington, Ky. Sister Tamazene F. Jones.
On application of sister Elizabeth Snyder late Elizabeth Ann Reynolds, through brother Geo. H. Scott, a letter of dismission is gtranted to her.
On application of the Middle creek Church by brother W. Huey, for helps to sit in council in the ordination of bro. D. M. Scott to the office of deacon. The matter being taken up, agreed to answer the request. Whereupon Brethren M. Wilks Benj. Cave, J. W. Jones, G. W. Scott were appointed for that purpose, to meet with the afs'd Church on the Second Sat. in April next.
On motion of Bro. B. Cave the church adjourned from business & invited bro. James A. Kirtley to preach which was accordingly complied with -
Attest S. G. Scott C,l[erk], protem. - Robert Kirtley, Mod.
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At a church meeting held for the church at Burlington on the 3rd Sat., April 19th, 1845.After complying with the several rules of the church, proceeded to business. Sat. in April next.
Rec'd brother Horatio Jones by Letter of dismission from the Church at East - Bend. Sat. in April next.
Bro. John P. Scott reported that the helps appointed to sit in council with the church at Middle creek in the ordination of Bro. D. M. Scott to the office of deacon in said church, generally attended, and that the ordination was gone into Sat. in April next.
Whereas it is represented to this church that our brother John W. Jones is a regularly ordained deacon (having been chosen and ordained by the Covington church) and having acted as such elsewhere, Therefore on motion brother Jones is invited to discharge the duties of that office for this church, in conjunction with our present deacon. -
attest Lewis Webb C.[ler]k. pro.tem - Geo. H. Scott, Mod. On the following Sabbath received by experience for baptism Nancy a coloured woman belonging to Mrs. Murdock.
At a church meeting held for the church at Burlington. 3rd Sat., May 17th, 1845.
After complying with the several rules of the church, proceeded to business.
Rec'd brother Mason W. Sherril & Almyras E. Sherril his wife by Letter of dismission from the first Baptist church at Louisville, Ky.
No further business, claiming the attention of the church - Adjourned until meeting in course.
Attest J. A. Kirtley C.[ler]k pro.tem - Robert Kirtley Mod.
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At A church meeting held for the church at Burlington on the 3rd Sat. June 21st 1845. After complying with the several rules of this church proceded to business.Brother S. G. Scott brought in A complaint against himself for drinking too much Spiritous liquors, the matter was taken up, he found guilty of Sin, but in consequence of his confession of sorrow and having determined to abandon the use of ardent Spirits in future he is restored to fellowship.
On motion of Brother Wilks agreed that the Brother who has charge of our meetinghouse ascertain & report to the next meeting the amount of the indebtedness of the church for the keeping of our house. - Adjourned
G. H. Scott, Mod. Attest Lewis Webb, c,[ler]k protem At a church meeting held for the church at Burlington on the 3rd Sat. July 19th 1845. After complying with the several rules of this church proceded to business.
Brother Wilks who has charge of the meeting house reported the expenditures up to the present period to be $10.45 which report was approved and donations by the Brethren and cisters were rec'd to A paralel amount - $10.45.
Brother P. C. Scott was then chosen to write a letter to the ensuing association , & present the Same to our next meeting and Brethren P. C. Scott, G. H. Scott, J. P. Scott, M. Wilks, and J. W. Jones, messengers to the Same.
On motion of Brother P. C. Scott, the propriety of ensurageing [encouraging] and Sustaining preaching on each Sabbath day was taken up, and after som deliberation agreed that this church meet for worship on each Sabbath day, it is also agreed that Brethren M. Wilks, J. W. Jones, S. G. Scott & M. W. Sherrell be A committed to confer with Brethren of the ministry and ascertain if each Sabbath can be filled and what hours on each day and report to the next meeting.
Agreed that our next meeting for business be on
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Wednesday preceding the third Saturday in next month.Attest L. Webb c.[ler]k protem G. H. Scott, Mod. At A church meeting held for the church at Burlington Wednesday August 13th 1845. After complying with the several rules of this church proceded to business.
The letter to the ensueing association was rec'd, read adopted to be recorded which reads as follows
The Baptist Church of Jesus Christ at Burlington to the Northbend Association of Baptists when met at Middle Creek meetinghouse Boone county Ky. 3rd Friday in Aug. 1845.
Sendeth Christian Salutation
Very Dear Brethren It is with feelings of mingled pleasure and regret, that we address you this, our Annual epistle. Of pleasure as it is Sweet for brethren to mingle together their praises and supplications to Almighty God. Of regrets, as it is painful to give information of the languid condition of religion among us. But tis no less painful than true. Since our last commmunication to you, our continued scene of coldness & inactivity seems to have marked our movements. Though in many respects God's richest blessings have been freely lavished upon us they seem to have inspired us with but little fervent gratitude and active zeal for his glory. In consequence of the lukewarm conditions of our church and other professons of religion around us, vice and immorality have increased, and sinners are perishing in their sins. A knowledge of these facts together with a sense of our infinite obligations to Almighty God and Solemn
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responsibilities to the unconverted around us, have of late burdened us, and many anxious inquires have agitated our bosom respecting our postion in Society and the happy influence we should exert. As languidness does in no way remove our obligations, nor for one moment release us from the Solemn responsibilities we are under to Christ and his Cause, our fervent supplications have been ascending "the throne of God's Grace" that he would visit us with a refreshing from on high. Then would we be relieved of this barronness of Soul, religion true and vital would flourish as in days past, and our hearts would be cheered at the sight of sinners returned to God. God's worship would be pleasant indeed and duty a delightsome task. From the increase of interest in our Social and other meetings of late, we can but hope that this happy season is near at hand. May our highest expectations be speedily realized and our anniversary one long to be remembered for the rich display of God's Mighty power in extensively reviving his work. Since our last, peace and harmony have characterized us as a body, our only cause of regret being the low condition of religion among us. The changes with us during the past year have been few, yet some quite important; as dismissing some valuable members and receiving others. We have received since our last, by expereince and baptism 1 by letter 8. dismissed by letter 5 Excluded 1. So that our present number is 46.We have chosen our beloved brethren M. Wilkes, J. P. Scott J. W. Jones, G. H. Scott and P. C. Scott to bear our letter & sit in our concil with you. May the spirit of meekness & love persuade all your breasts & control all your movements. Then will all your acts be with due reference to the Glory of God and meet his divine Sanction "Brethren pray for us that the word of the Lord may have free course and be glorified."
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Agreed to apply to the ensuing association for their next anuel meeting to be with us.The brethren who were appointed a commitee to confer with the Ministering Brethren reported that they had ascertained that Brethren Drury had agreed to attend on the 1st, Jas A. Kirtley on the 2nd. Robert Kirtley on the 3rd, and Geo. H. Scott on the fourth Sabbaths in each month at the usual hour which report was satisfactory.
Attest L. Webb Clerk - G. H. Scott, Mod. At Church meeting held for the church at Burlington 3rd Saturday 20th Sept. 1845. After complying with the several rules of this church proceded to business.
Nothing rpesenting itself for the Church to attend to Bro. Jas. A. Kirtley on motion was invited to preach proceded accordingly.
Att. L. Webb Cl[er]k. - Jas. A. Kirtley Mod. At a church meeting held for the church at Burlington Sat. 18th October 1845. After complying with the several rules of this church proceded to business.
On application Brother Horatio W. Jones is granted A Letter of dismission for this church, his object being to repair to the now Savage planes to assist in Bevilizing, Moralizing and Christianizing the poor Indians.
In complyance with A Proclamation of the Governor of Ky., this church agreed to set apart the 20th day of the present month as A day of thanksgiving and prais to almighty God for the blessings bestowed on his creature man
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and especially on us, A nation.S. G. Scott Cl[ler]k protem - G. H. Scott Mod. At a church meeting held by the church at Burlington Saturday December 20th 1845. After complying with the rules of the church proceded to business.
Bro. M. Wilkes reported that in conformity with the resolution of the church at our last meeting Thursday the 20th of November was observned as a day of thanksgiving and prayer to almighty God.
On motion the indebtedness of the church was taken up Brother G. H. Scott for the building committee reported the present indebtedness to be -
$226.00
the present indebtedness to be 121.00
-$105.00 Cash & available means on hand $121.00Whereupon a collection was taken instanter, and it apeared that seven dollars was collected. On motion it was also agre'd that A Public collection be taken on the ensuing day at the close of Service. On motion of J. W. Jones agreed that Brother James A. Kirtley be invited to Preach for this church two Sabbaths in each month for the ensuing year.
Attest G. H. Scott, Mod. L. Webb C.l protem. At a church meeting held for the church at Burlington Sat. 17th Jany 1846. After complying with the rules of the church proceded to business.
Brother G. H. Scott for the building committee reported in that pursuance of a resolution of last meeting A collection was had on the ensuing day, whereupon it appeard that $12.00 was collected.
Since that time by Bro. R. Kirtley 10.00. when added to collection of previous day $7.00 amounts to 29.00 which taken from $105.00 leaves Bal. $74.00
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Amount of defissit bro't over $74.00 The following Brethren then contributed towards extinguishng the
indebtedness of the Church James A. Kirtley $5.00 Robert Kirtley Sen 5.00 S. G. Scott 10.00 J. W. Jones 5.00 John Duncan 5.00 Mills Wilks 10.00 G. H. Scott 10.00 M. W. Sherrell 1.00 John P. Scott 15.00 Lewis Webb 5.00 Robert E. Kirtley 3.00 $74.00Which amount extinguishes the indebtedness for the House except the amount due to said Building committee.
Brother James A. Kirtley reported in responce to our orded of last meeting requesting him to Preach for this church two Sabbaths each month, that with his present ingagtements it would not be convenient for him to comply with said request, but would continue to attend us one Sabbath as heretofore.
On motion of Brother G. H. Scott the propriety of adopting some rule requiring the attendance of our members at our church meeting was taken up whereupon s'd Bro. Scott submitted for the consideration of the church the following rule. That in case any male member fail to attend Church meeting more than twice in Succession that it Shall be the duty of the church to appoint a committee to deal with the brother for said neglect.
After some investigation the Brother obtained leave to withdraw his motion.
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Brother S. G. Scott reported the Death of our Black brother George belonging to the estate of John Tomlinson dec.Robert Kirtley Mod L Webb, C[ler]k p[ro]'tem At a church meeting held for the church at Burlington, Saturday 21st Feb'ry, 1846
haveing complyed with the reles of the church and finding no business to claim the attention of the body agreed to adjourn and invite Brother James A. Kirtley to preach which was complyed with.
James A. Kirtley Mod L. Webb, Clerk At a church meeting held for the church at Burlington, Saturday 21st March, 1846.
haveing complyed with the rules of the church proceeded to business.
On motion of Brother M. Wilkes the propriety of considering the present indebtedness of the church in relation to Church expences was taken up & refered to our next meeting, and the Brethren Deacons are requested to report the amount of indebtedness and the plan for dischargeing the Same.
G. H. Scott Mod S. G. Scott Ck, pt At a church meeting held for the church at Burlington, Sat. Arile 18th, 1846.
after complying with the reles of the Church proceded to business.
The reference respecting the incidental expences was taken up. Brother Wilkes reported the expences since Oct.
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to be as follows to Wit.To amount furnished by Brother for
Wood and lights from Oct., 1845 $15.55 To half dozen chairs fo s'd Bro. Scott 8.00 To keep house in order up to July 1846 12.00 To Cash paid for printing Minutes of Asso. 7.00 Total indebtedness $36.55Whereupon it is ordered that the Brethren Deacons hold subscription for receiveing donations from any who feel free to contribute and report to next meeting.
Where as it appears there is A ballance due the committee for building purposes as will appear by reference to the record of Jan'ry meeting 1845. the Brethren of that committee did on this day make a donation to the church of the respective amounts due each of them.
On aplication of Brother M. W. Sherrell (through Brother James A. Kirtley) letters of dismission is granted him & sister Almira Sherrell, his wife
Attest Robert Kirtley Sr. L. Webb Ck. At a church meeting held for the church at Burlington, Sat. May 16th 1846.
After praise and prayer proceded to business.
Brother Wilk reported the reseption of Four dollars & 5 cents on the Subscription at our last meeting.
On motion it is agreed that the Brethren Moderator & Deacons apportion the sum of $23 on the free male members of this Church for the purpose of dischargeing the incidental expences of of this church up to July 1846.
On motion of Brother S. G. Scott
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Brother Wm. Graves is appointed an additional singing clerk for this church.Attest James A. Kirtley G. H. Scott, C.l. At a church meeting held for the church at Burlington, 3rd Sat. in June, 1846.
haveing complyed with the rules of the church proceded to business.
The committee appointed at the last meeting to amke an appoointment reported that they had attended to the request of the church.
P. C. Scott Clerk protem R. Kirtley Mod. At a church meeting held for the church at Burlington, Sat. 18th July 1846.
haveing complyed with the several rules of the church proceded to business.
Brother Joseph Botts of Illinois haveing visited us was requested to act as Moderator who accepted the invertation & took his Seat as such.
On motion the subject prepairing a letter and appointing members to bare the same to our Association was taken up whereupon Brother John P. Scott was appointed to prepare A letter and present to our next meeting for the inspection of the church, and Brethren G. H. Scott, J. W. Jones, Miles Wilks, S. G. Scott, P. C. Scott and John P. Scott was appointed to bare s'd letter to the association.
Brother G. H. Scott presented the following preamble and resolution which after some deliberation was adopted.
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Whereas we have looked upon the confusion at our association occationed by those huxter Waggons which frequent them as an evil therefore request our friends to desist from it, and that we recomend our Brethren to do what they can to prevent it, and that this church in her letter request the association to give an expression of their opinion touching this matter.Whereas the agreement with our ministering Brethren for preaching on each Sabbath has this day expired, and on motion the propriety of continuing the custom for the ensuing year was taken up and agreed that we do still endeaver to sustain Preaching at the usual hour on each Sabbath, it being under stood that Brother A. Drury will attend on the 1st. Brother James A. Kirtley on the 2nd, Robert Kirtley on the 3rd and G. H. Scott on the 4th Sabbath in each month, and it is further agreed that the Brethren deacons advise those Brethren of this arrangement, & report to next meeting the result of their labours.
On Motion of Brother Benj. Cave the ministerial gift of Brother Perriander Cadmus Scott was taken up in reference to his ordination to the ministry after some deliberation it was continued as A reference to next meeting.
L. Webb C.k pr tem. - Joseph Botts, Mod. At a church meeting held for the church at Burlington, Sat. August, 1846.
Haveing complyed with the rules of the church prededed to business.
Brother John P. Scott haveing been
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appointed to prepare A Letter to our ensueing association, presented one which was read adopted and ordered to be recorded and reads as follows, to witThe Baptist church of Jesus Christ at Burlington Boone County Ky to the North bend association of Baptists when when met with the Bigbone Church third Friday in August 1846.
verr dear Brethren through the mercy and forbearance of an indulgent God, we are permitted to address you this our annuiel epistle. We have not as we could wish, that cheering inteligence to communicate impart of many accessions to our numbers still we do not despond. From our location as A church arise many responsibilities. Deeming our position second as to importance and remembering the language of our circular for 1844, in which it was set fourth as the duty of each church to maintain public worship upon each Lords day at its own place of worship, we have endeavered to meet our obligations in this respect. During the last year we have sustained three meetings regularly in each month and four part of the time. Our Beloved Brethren R. Kirtley A Drury & J. A. Kirtley have favored us with their faithful labours; to each of whome we feel under many obligations for their untiring exertions, to aid us in our humble efforts to advance the cause of Christ among us. Though our congregations at times are small still we do not feel discouraged, for the blessing of God is not vouchsafed [?] alone to the multitude, but where ever two or three are
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gathered together in my name there said the Saviour am I in the midst. Encouraged by this and and various promises, we would not [be] weary in wel doing knowing that in due season we shal reap if we faint not, but desire to be always found in the path of duty, ever abounding in the work of the Lord, Knowing that our labour is not in vain in the Lord.We have during the last year, by contribution upon the part of some, and donations upon the part of others of the amount due them from the church, succeeded in extricating ourselves from a debt with which we have for some time been burdened in consequence of the erection of our Meeting house. We bless God that we are now unencumbered with debt and finished with a convenient, Subbstantial and Spacious house in which to worship God.
Our Chief cause of complaint is our coldness and inactivity in the cause of Christ. The inquiry arises from whence proceeds this general leanness & barrenness of our once fellowshiping Zion? It must be from neglect of duty. Prayer is offered too seldom & with too little earnestness. The condition of others is not sufficiently appreciated. Our contributions for the cause of missions are comparatively nothing hence the cause of missions languishes When the cry comes from the far off shores of China & Burmah, or from the western wilds of America "Come over and help us," our Boards are deaf to their entreaties because they have not the means necessary to supply the demand. Since our last communication one of our members (Bro. Horatio W. Jones) has given himself as a missionary to aid in the heaven approved work of bearing the news of a Saviour's dying to the perishing Indians, in whose sake of we
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especially entreat your prayers and Contributions. Through the medium of his and his fellow labourers letters we learn that "The hand of the Lord is with them and many are turning to the Lord" Brethren the field is the world, the harvest how great and the labourers how few, "pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest to send forth more labourers into this vineyear."The present state of our church is as follows viz: Rec'd by exprience & baptism 0 by letter 0 restored 0 dismissed by letter 6 deceased 1 excluded 0 So that our present number is 39.
We send you this our letter by our beloved brethren S. G. Scott, G. H. Scott, Miles Wilks, John W. Jones, John P. Scott and P. C. Scott to sit with you in council and may the God of love and peace be with you to guide and direct you in all deliberations that his name may be glorified and the cause of truth advanced, is the prayer of your brethren at Burlington.
Brethren pray for us that we may be a united, humble and devoted church.
On motion of Broth. wilks the report of the Deacons respecting a supply of preaching for each Sabbeth is deferred until our next meeting until which time the Broth. Deacons are requested to have the pulpit supplied.
The reference touching the ordination of Broth. P. C. Scott was taken up and after some deliberation the church [expressed] a willingness to go into the ordination, but at his request it is postponed for the present.
On motion of Broth. John W. Jones the propriety of appointing a clerk of our own body is
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taken up and is on motion made a reference until next meeting.Attest P. C. Scott clk, P.T. - Robert Kirtley Moderator It was after meeting agreed that this church request the next Association to be at Burlington.
At a church meeting held for the church at Burlington, Sat. Sept 4th 1846.
After complying with the rules of this church proceeded to business
The reference respecting the supply of preaching for the present year was taken up. The Breth. Deacons reported, the arrangement as regards the first , second and third Sabbaths of each month would be continued for the present year, and the fourth would be filled as far Could be by Some Broth. until a regular supply Could be had.
The reference respecting the appointment of a Clerk was taken up and after some Consideration was decided to be inexpedient to go into the appointment at present.
The reference is whereupon Discontinued.
Attest Robert Kirtley, Mod. L. Webb clk. At a church meeting held for the church at Burlington, Sat. Nov. 2nd 1846.
After complying with the rules of this church proceeded to business.
Whereas owing to the inclemency of the weather at our last church meeting day and the few number in attdnace, the church did not organize - therefore no Minutes of our October meeting
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will appear on record. Rec'd Bro. James A. Kirtley into the fellowship of the church by letter of dismission from the Church at Bullitsburg.On motion of Bro. Jones to Call Bro. James A. Kirltey to the pastoral Care of the Church, it was taken up And after deliberation he was invited to exercise freely as a Minister of this Church, and as Soon as he can Consistently with other arrangements, to preach two Sabbaths in each Month and otherwise discharge the duties of Pastor as far as he Can under all the Circumstances. But it is understood that this arrangement is not to affect the supply of preaching heretofore made, or the release of any other Bro. from his engagements in this respect.
On application of Bro. Jones, a letter of dismission is granted to himself, his wife and Daughter.
Agreed that in accordance with the proclamation of the Governor of Ky. that we meet at 11 o'clock on thrusday next and observe that day as one of thanksgiving and prayer.
Attest Robert Kirtley, Mod. L. Webb, clk.
Dec. 19th 1846
At a church meeting held for the church at Burlington, Sat. Dec. 19th 1846.After complying with the rules of the church proceeded to business.
Bro. Jno. P. Scott reported that the Thursday following our last meeting was observed as a day of Thanksgiving and prayer.
The death of our black Sister Fanny is also reported.
On motion of Bro. S. G. Scott the subject of aiding the Ministry with the view of continuing it as a reference until next meeting, was taken up, and continued accordingly by vote of the Church.
L. Webb, Clk - James A. Kirtley, Mod.
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Jan 16th 1847
At a church meeting held for the church at Burlington, Sat. Jan 16th 1847.After complying with the rules of the church proceeded to business
The reference of last meeting in regard to aiding the Ministry was taken up and after some deliberation agreed that it is the duty of the Church to contribute towards the support of the Ministry. Whereupon on Motion of Bro. Geo. H. Scott agreed that in future Breth. Wilks, Jno. P. Scott and S. G. Scott be appointed a Committee to hold subscription from the first of January in each year for the purpose of ascertaining the Amount each individual would subscribe, and make distribution thereof as in their judgment might be proper.
Bro. James A. Kirtley in Answer to the request of the church to preach for them two Sabbaths in each Month, agrees to fill the first and Second Sabbath in each month and in future to perform the duties of pastor of this Church as far as he can conveniently and to act as Moderator in conjunction with those already called to fill that office.
L. Webb Clk. - Robert Kirtley, Mod.
Feb 20th 1847
At a church meeting held for the church at Burlington, Sat. Feb 20th 1847.After complying with the rules of the church proceeded to business
On Motion of Bro. Geo. H. Scott the propriety of enclosing the Meeting house and lot, paving the front of the yard, erecting horse ____ & was taken up and after some deliberation agreed to, Whereupon Breth. G. H. scott and Wilks were appointed a committee to hold a Subscription for obtaining funds to carry into effect and complete the objects contemplated
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And with the addition of Bro. Early, who is requested to aid those Brethren in the prosecution thereof and report when convenient.L. Webb clk - James A. Kirtley Mod
March 20th 1847.
At a church meeting held for the church at Burlington, Sat. March 20th 1847.After complying with the rules of the church proceeded to business. Finding nothing to claim their attention agreed to adjourn.
L. Webb clk. - Jas. A. Kirtley Mod.
April 3d Sat. 1847.
At a church meeting held for the church at Burlington, April 3d Sat. 1847.After complying with the rules of the church proceeded to business.
The Church at Bigbone trough Bro. Riley asks helps from this Church to attend with them at their next meeting to assist in the Ordination of a Deacon. The request was granted by sending Breth. G. H. Scott and Wilks.
J. C. Graves clk P.T. - G. H. Scott, Mod.
May 1847.
At a church meeting held for the church at Burlington, 3d Sat. May 1847.After complying with the rules of the church proceeded to business.
Bro. Cave reports that he attended Bigbone Church at their last meeting, and that Bro.. Robert Huey was regularly set a part by Ordination as a Deacon of Said church.
The committee appointed for the purpose of raising funds to fence the lot &c reports a subscription of 21 Dollars which report is received by the church
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On Motion the fencing is dispensed with for the present and the same Committee directed to appropriate the funds to have the of the lot paved.On the application of Bro. Frost a letter of dismission is granted to Sister Amelia Calvert.
J. C. Graves clk P. T.
June 1847.
At a church meeting held for the church at Burlington, Sat. June 19th 1847.After complying with the rules of the church proceeded to business.
On Motion of Bro. Cave the Ministerial gift of Perriander C. Scott in reference to his ordinance to the ministry was taken under consideration. After Some deliberation (our Bro. being absent) it was continued as a reference until next meeting.
Bro. Geo. H. Scott was appointed to prepare a letter to the ensuing Association and present it at our next meeting.
On Motion agreed to appoint a Committee to enquire into and report to our next meeeting the most suitable accomidations for the ensuing association. Whereupon Brethren S. G. Scott, Wilks, & J. P. Scott weree appointed that committee.
Attest Robert Kirtley Mod.
L. Webb, clk. At a church meeting held for the church at Burlington, Sat. July 17th 1847.
Bro. J. A. Kirtley, Mod. After complying with the rules of the church proceeded to business.
The reference respecting the ordination of Bro. P. C. Scott to the Ministry was taken up - being present and called upon for that purpose, gave a relation of his christian experience and
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Call to the ministry which was fully satisfactory to the church; the question was then taken and decided unanimously in favor of his Ordination, Whereupon Bro. Scott expressed a willingness to acquesce in the decision of the church, and on motion agreed that the ordination take place on the Monday Succeeding the ensuing Association which day is set apart as a day for a regular church meeting and that Bro. G. H. Scott is appointed to apply for helps to the churches of Bigbone and East Bend, Bro. Robert Kirtley to the church at Bullittsburg, Bro. Bro. J. P. Scott to Dry Creek, Bro. Webb to Sand Run, Bro.Wilks to Middle Creek and Bro. Webb to write to Bro. Frost of Covington for helps in said ordination.The letter to the ensuing Association was presented, read and adopted, and Brethren J. A. Kirtley, P. C. SCott, G. H. Scott, M. Wiks & S. G. Scott were appointed messengers to the Same.
The Committee appointed at last meeting to make arrangements for accommodating the Association reported tha tthey had not decided on any thing definite toiuching the matter, but on further deliberation agreed to erect a stand under some convenient shade, and that the same Coment be continued with the addition of Brethren Duncan and Webb to superintend the same.
attest L. Webb clk. At a church meeting held for the church at Burlington on Monday Aug 25th 1847.
Bro. Robert Kirtley, Mod. The reference respecting the Ordination of Bro. Periander C. Scott to the ministry was taken up, and the Brethren who were appointed toi apply to the different churches for helps reported that they had obeyed the order of the church by making such application - And the helps were in attendance from the several churches as follows
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From Bulletsburgh Breth. R. Kirtley, B. Botts A. Graves and J. Duncan From Dry Creek Bro. Leonard Stephens " Middle Creek D. M. Scott, M. Huey, C. S. Carter & R. C. Garnett " Sand Run W. Whitaker, M. Gaines & L. Webb " East Bend F. Craig and M. Kirtley " Covington J. M. Frost " Big Bone R. Huey, J. C. Riley & M. McHatton Breth. J. L. Waller, Sell, Burleson, Gilmore, Gaines and Brady being present, were invited to seats in the council, who accepted the invitation.
The matter was then submitted to the churches and a unanimous decision had in favor of the ordination.
After which the council were invited to Sit with the church, who having been called took their seats accordingly and in conjunction with the church in open assembly called on Bro. Scott for a relation and call to the ministry, who briefly complied with the request by a relation of his christain experience, some of the evidences of his call to the ministry and his views of some of the prominent doctrines of the Gospel - after which a more full examination was had particularly in relation to his call and qualifications for the important work of the ministry to which he responded in a full and satisfactory manner.
It was then decided by a unanimous vote that Bro. P. C. Scott was a proper subject for ordination to the work of the Gospel Ministry, and having given his consent it was agreed that he shoulkd be Solemnly set apart to that work by prayer and imposition of hans according to the usage of the chuch which was done in full and open assembly in the Baptist Meeting house in Burlington in the following order
Ordination sermon By Bro. Robert Kirtley. Prayer and imposition of hands by Brethren Whitaker & Frost. Charge by Bro. Jho. L. Waller.
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Presentation of Bible By Bro. J. A. Kirtley. Benediction By Bro. Scott.Adjournment until four Oclock P. M.
Four O'Clock P. M.
Met pursuant to a adjounment after praise and prayer proceeded to business. Bro. J. A. Kirtley requested the church to release him his obligation to preach for tehm the remainder of the eyar, having from a service of duty accepted a call to take the Pastoral charge of the Baptist Church in Madison, Indiana - In contemplation therefore of his expected removal on mmotion he is released in accordance with his request.On application of the afore said Bro. J. A. Kirtley a letter of dismission is granted himself and wife.
On motion agreed to discontinue for the present our meeting for preaching and public worship on two Sabbaths in the Month.
On motion agreed that Bro. Webb as clerk pro Tem of this church prepare for Bro. J. A. Kirtley a certificate of his standing as a Minister of the Gospel, his moral character and walk as a Christian.
On motion of Bro. S. G. Scott, it was agreed that this church invite Bro. Robert Kirtley to preach for them twice in each month - after a free expression of feelings and conferring with Bro. Kirtley he is given time to answer.
Bro. G. H. Scott reports the death of our black Bro. Squire belonging to Mr. Riddell.
Adjourned. R. Kirtley, Mod. Attest L. Webb, clk, P. T.
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At a church meeting held for the church at Burlington on Sat. Sept 18th 1847.Bro. R. Kirtley, Mod.
After complying with the rules of the church proceeded to business. Bro. Webb presented a Certificate of Bro. J. A. Kirtley's standing as a Minister of the Gospel, and as a man, and as a Christian, which was read and ordered to be forwarded to im signed by the Moderator and Clerk.
The reference respecting the Call of Bro. R. Kirtley to preach for this chruch two Sabbaths in a month was taken up and Bro. Kirtley reported that he was not prepared to answer.
Bro. Webb is requested to prepare and forward to the editor of the Baptist Banner a Statement of the ordination of Bro. P. C. Scott.
Attest L. Webb clk. - R. Kirtley Mod. At a church meeting held for the church at Burlington on Sat. Oct 16th 1847.
Bro. R. Kirtley, Mod. After complying with the rules of the church proceeded to business and finding nothing to claim the attention of the church agreed to adjourn.
Geo. H. Scott, Mod.
Attest L. Webb clk. At a church meeting held for the church at Burlington on 3d Sat. Nov 16th 1847.
Bro. R. Kirtley, Mod. After complying with the rules of the church proceeded to business.
Sister Mary E. Buckner was received by letter of dismission from the church at Georgetown.
The reference respecting the call of Bro. R. Kirtley
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to preach for this church two Sabbaths in a month was taken up and Bro. Kirltey answered that he could not attend twice in a month . He the said Bro. Kirtley then requested this church to consider the propriety of releasing him from his obligation to attend this church regularly once a month as he had done heretofore. After a free expression of opinion of the church it was decided unanimously that it was not expedient to do so at present. On motion the propriety of appointing a clerk for this church of her own body was taken up and continued as a refrence until our next meeting.In conformity to the proclamation of the Governor of Ky. agreed to observe next Thursday as a day of Thanksgiving and Prayer and on motion it was further agreed that Breth. P. C. Scott and Cave are appointed a committee to confer with other denominations of Town relative to the observance of the day.
Attest L. Webb Clk. - R. Kirtley Mod. At a church meeting held for the church at Burlington on 3d Sat in Dec 1847.
A. Graves, Mod. After complying with the rules of the church proceeded to business.
The reference respecting the appointment of a Clerk was taken up and postponed until next Meeting.
Attest L. Webb, Clk.
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At a church meeting held for the Church in Burlington Jan. 15th 1848Bro. Wm. Huey Mod. After Complying with the rules of this Church proceeded to business.
Bro. Wilks brought in a charge against Sister Ellen a woman of color belonging to Bro. Tho. C. Graves for going to parties specially appointed for dancing and participating herself by dancing and participating when there - whereupon on Motion Brethn. wilks and P. C. Scott were appointed a committee to deal with and cite her to attend our next Meeting and report in accordance with this order.
The reference respecting the appointment of a a clerk was taken up, and Bro. ____ Graves was appointed to fill that office, but at his request he was excused from Serving and on motion the reference was discontinued.
It was further proposed and agreed to that Brethh. P. C. Scott and L. Webb Attend to keeping up the records of the Church.
On Motion agreed that we Meet in future for worship on the first Sabbath in each Month in the forenoon.
Attest L. Webb Clk. Wm. Huey, Mod. P. T. At a church Meeting held by the Church at Burlington 3d Sat in Feb. 1848
Bro. G. H. Scott, Mod. The reference touching Sister Ellen was taken up, the committee reported that they had attended to the requisition of the church. The Sister no being present having left the neighbourhood, whereupon, on motion it was agreed that it stand as a reference to our next
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Meeting, and Bro. Jno. P. Scott appointed to see her and inform her of the action of the church.On motion the Church appoints Bro. P. C. Scott to act in conjuction with the present Moderator as Moderator for this Church.
Attest P. C. Scott Clk G. H. Scott Mod. At a church Meeting held by the Church at Burlington 3d Sat March 1848
After Complying with the rules of this church proceeded to business - The reference respecting Sister Ellen was taken, She failed to attend and on Motion agreed to continue it as a reference to our next meeting.
On Motion of Bro. S. G. Scott agreed to attend to the indebtedness of the church - and the Bro. Deacon reports that the church owes for incidental expenses the sum of $21.00 and a balance of $9.00 to Bro. Drury for his expenses in attending this church. Whereupon to meet those expenditures it is agreed that a public collection be taken on the ensuing day at the close of service.
On motion of Bro. S. G. Scott agreed that the order of this church of January 1847 in regard to a Subscription for the support of the ministry was taken up - Bro. Jno. P. Scott reported that he had presented a Subscription, and collected on it $37.00 which was paid over to Bro. J. A. Kirtley in the year 1847.
Bro. Wikes also reported that he had collected on a like subscription $15.00 and paid it over to Bro. J. A. Kirtley in the year 1847, which report eas satisfactory.
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On Motion it is agreed that the afsd committee report annually at our January Meeting in future.L. Webb clk G. H. Scott Mod. At a church Meeting held for the church at Burlington 3d Sat April 1848
Bro. A. Graves Mod. The reference respecting Sister Ellen was taken up - She being present confessed the charges alleged as true - The church voted her guilty of sin, and upon Satisfactory acknowledgement upon her past she was restored to the privileges of the church.
The Bro. Deacon reports that a public collection was taken up in accordance with the vote of the church amounting to $6.45 after which by voluntary contribution upon the part of the Breth. present an amount sufficient to meet the indebtedness of the church was collection, and the same duly appropriated.
On motion it is agreed to place funds in the hands of the Deacon to meet the incidental expenses of the church to hold by voluntary contributions of Breth. the amount from
L. Webb $1.00 S. G. Scott $5.00 E. Graves $ .50 W. Wilkes $5.00 W. Huey $1.00 P. C. Scott $1.00 D. M. Scott $1.00 J. P. Scott $5.00 A. Graves $ .50 Amounting in all to $20.00 was collected for that purpose.
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Through Bro. P. C. Scott, Bro. John L. Waller informed this church that he expects to be with them the 4th and 5th Sabbaths in this Month, whereupon the church appoints Bro. S. G. Scott a Committee to wait on Bro. Waller at Covington and convey him to Burlington, and that the Bro. Deacon be directed to pay the expenses incurred. P. C. Scott Clk A. Grave Mod.According to appointment Bro. Jno. L. Waller Came and Commenced preaching on the night of the 21st and continued until the 30th inclusin duirng which time Mr. Younger Johnson related his Christian experience to the Church and was baptised into the fellowship and privileges of the church on the 30th, Apr. 1848.
At a church meeeting held for the Church at Burlington 3d SAt. in May 1848.
Bro. R. Kirtley Mod. After Complying with the rules of the Church proceeded to enquire for business, nothing presenting itself to claim the attention of the Church, On Motion adjourned. Attest P. C. Scott clk.
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At a meeting held for the Church at Burlington Sat. 11th June 1848After complying with the rules of the Church proceeded to business.
Bro. P. C. Scott was appointed to prepare a letter to the ensuing association and present it at our next meeting.
On motion the following resolution was adopted "Resolved that all money contributed through this church for the spread of the Gospel be sent annually by our delegates to the North Bend Association with the request that the Same be forwarded to the objects specified by the church," Such objects and the amount contributed for each to be stated in our letter to the Said North Bend Association.
On request letters of dismission are granted to Bro. G. H. Scott and Sister Agness his wife.
On motion adjourned. Attest L. Webb clk. G. H. Scott Mod. At a meeting held for the Church at Burlington Sat. July 15th 1848
After complying with the rules of the Church proceeded to business
The letter to the North Bend Association was called for read and adopted. The following Brethren were appointed Messengers to bear it and represent this church in Said Association viz: S. G. Scott, M. Wilkes, J. P. Scott and P. C. Scott.
On Motion agreed that our next Meeting for business be held on Thursday preceeding the third Friday in August at 3 O.clock P. M.
Attest P. C. Scott, clk. R. Kirtley, Mod.
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At a meeting held for the Church at Burlington thursday Afternoon August 17th 1848Bro. P. C. Scott Mod. After complying with the rules of the Church proceeded to business
A request from the Church at Sand Run for helps in the ordination of a Deacon on fourth Sat. in this month was taken up agreed to answer the request by choosing our Brethren M. Wilkes, P. C. Scott and J. P. Scott to attend accordingly.
Adjourned L. Webb clk. Protem. P. C. Scott Mod. At a meeting held for the Church at Burlington 3d Sat. in Sept. 1848
Bro. R. Kirtley Mod. After complying with the rules of the Church proceeded to business.
Bro. Wilkes reports that the Brethren appointed to attend the Church at Sand Run as he[l]ps in the ordination of a Decon for that Chruch attended according to appointment and that Bro. James H. Huey was regularly Set apart to that office.
On Motion ajd. Attest P. C. Scott clk. R. Kirtley Mod. At a meeting held for the Church at Burlington 3d Sat. in Oct. 1848
Bro. P. C. Scott Mod. No business was brought forward agreed to adjourn
L. Webb Clk. P.T. P. C. Scott Mod. November meeting no business
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At a meeting held for the Church at Burlington Sat. Dec 16th 1848Bro. R. Kirtley Mod. After complying with the rules of the Church proceeded to business.
Rec'd Sisters Miranda Johnson and Elizabeth Johnson by letters of dismission from the church at Bullitsburg
A request from the Church at Big Bone for helps in the ordination of Bro. Geo. H. Scott to the work of the ministry on Saturday next was taken up, and agreed to answer by appointing Brn. P. C. Scott M. Wilkes, J. P. Scott and S. G. Scott to attend accordingly
On Motion adj.