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At a Church meeting held at Bro. Wm. Ellis Senrs. first Saturday in January 1791. After prayer to God for his Divine Blessing. The Deacons are requested by the Church to purchase a Blank Book for the Churches use. Then Dismist.
Ambrose Dudley, Modr.
John Mason, Clk.At a Church meeting held at the meeting house at Bryans Third Saturday in January 1791. After prayer & Supplication to Almighty God. Bren. Vincent Self & John Barnett came before the Church & acknowledg'd they had given themselves members to a Church not in Union with us, after some time Spent in Labouring with Sd. Bren. Bro. Barnett craved of the Church longer time for Consideration, which was granted, Bro. Vincent Self Justifying himself in his disorderly manner of withdrawing from the Church. The Church are of Oppinion that our Once Bro. Vincent Self has dispised the Government of the Church and has gone out from us in a disorderly manner & so Consequently is Excluded from our Union.
Recd. Elizabeth Collins by Letter. Then Dismist.
A. Dudley, Modr.
J. Mason, Clk.At a Church meeting held at the Meeting house on Davids fork first Saturday in February 1791. After prayer to Almighty God for his divine Assistance, recd. John Hume & his Wife Elisabeth by Letter from Marble Creek,
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Church. Agreed that Bren. Wm. Thomas and John Jones have Letters of Dismission. Then Dismist.
A. Dudley, Modr.
John Mason, Clk.At a Church meeting held at the meeting house at Bryans Third Saturday in February 1791. After prayer to Almighty God. Recd. John Watts by Letter & Examination. Then Dismist.
Ambrose Dudley, Modr.
John Mason, Clk.At a Church meeting held at the meeting house on Davids fork first Saturday in March 1791, after Prayer to Almighty God for his Blessing. Took under Consideration that part of the Treatice of Dicipline anext [annexed] to the Confession of Faith with respect to Excluding Members. The Church are of Opinion that Sentance should be only proclaim'd at the time of Excommunicating, Recd. for Baptism, William Quesenberry. Then Dismist.
Ambrose Dudley, Modr.
John Mason, Clk.At a Church meeting held at the meeting house at Bryans Third Saturday in March 1791, After prayer & Supplication to Almighty God for his divine presence. Recd. Frances Watts by Letter and Examination, Agreed that our Sister Sarah Scott, have a Letter of Dismission on a request from the Church at Big Crossing for helps, the Church have agree'd to Send Three of our Bren. To wit, Ambrose Dudley, John Mason & Alexander Monro to attend their meeting appointed for that purpose. Then Dismist.
William E. Waller, Modr.
John Mason, Clk.The Church Came together at the request of Sister Nancy Cushoo (Alias Doggett) Sunday March the 20th 1791 and on her petition the Clark is directed to give her a Letter of Dismission. Then Dismist.
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Wm. E. Waller, Modr.
John Mason, Clk.At a Church meeting held at the meeting house on Davids fork first Saturday in April, 1791. After prayer to Almighty God for his Divine Blessing. Recd. Mourning white for Baptism & Marthy Lampton By Examination. Then Dismist.
Ambrose Dudley, Modr.
John Mason, Clk.At a Church meeting held at the meeting house at Bryans Third Saturday in April 1791. After prayer to Almighty God for his divine Blessing. Recd. Ansalem Ciarkson & Ann his Wife. Sarah Rogers and a Negro by the Name of Jerrery Belonging to Mr. Clifton Thomson. Likewise a Negro man named Ned & Negro woman by the Name of Phillis, as the property of Levi Todd, by Letter & Examination. At the request of a Number of Baptist Brethren living near the mouth of Green Creek for helps to attend with them on the fourth Saturday in this month to look into their Standing and Stability for a Constitution, Bren. Ambrose Dudley & John Mason are appointed for that purpose. On a motion being made the Church have appointed the Second Sunday in Each month for Publick Worship at the meeting house on Davids fork. The Deacons are directed to purchase Two locks for the use of the gates on the fence round the meeting house at Bryans. A motion made that the Church take Brother Monro's gift into Consideration, referr'd till Next meeting at this place. Then Dismist.
Ambrose Dudley, Modr.
John Mason, Clk.At a Church meeting held at the meeting house on Davids fork first Saturday in May, 1791, prayer and Suplication being first made to Almighty God, Recd. into Fellowship, William Morgan and John Tapp by Letters from Buck Marsh Church in Frederick County. Then Dismist.
A. Dudley, Modr.
J. Mason, Clk.
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At a Church meeting held at the meeting house at Bryans Third Saturday in May, 1791. After prayer to Almighty God for his divine blessing. Took into consideration a referrance from last meeting at this place respecting Bro. Monros's Gift, The Church are of Opinion that Bro. Monro's Gift is hepefull, and that he be still Continued on Tryall. Recd. Tobias Bright by Experiance for Baptism and Elizabeth Stephenson, Jane Bright, and Elenor Bright by Letter and Examination. Sister Frances Barnaw requests a Letter of Dismission by the hand of Sister Rankin. The Clark is directed by the Church to give our Sd. Sister a Letter accordingly.The Church took up the matter respecting Bro. John Barnetts disorderly departure from us, he the Sd. Barnett Continuing to Justifie himself therein in Consequently Excluded from our Communion, Then Dismist.
Ambrose Dudley, Modr.
John Mason, Clk.At a Church meeting held at the meeting house on Davids fork first Saturday in June 1791 after Prayer to Almighty God for his Blessing, Recd. John White by Experiance for Baptism. The Trustees of both our meeting houses are directed to Employ workmen to be paid in property by the 25th of December Next to lay and pin down the floors in Each meeting house & finish the galeries and make Seats with backs which Expence is to be Levey'd on the Church. Then Dismist.
Ambrose Dudley, Modr.
John Mason, Clk.At a Church meeting held at the Meeting house at Bryans Third Saturday in June 1791 after prayer to Almighty God for his divine Blessing proceded to Business as follows.
Rec. Sarah Collins by Letter &C. Agreed to Appoint a Church meeting at Albertus Brights on Saturday Next to hear Experiance and Baptise. On a motion made the Church have appointed to Examine into Bro. Alexander Monro's
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Gifts &c. first Saturday in August Next at the meeting house on Davids fork. Bro. Elijah Berry and Susanna his Wife applied for a Letter of Dismission through Bro. William Wood the Clark is directed to give them a Letter Accordingly. Querry, whether Perpetual Slavery is Consistant with Christianity and the Gospel of Christ or not. Referr'd till Next meeting. Then Dismist.
Ambrose Dudley, Modr.
John Mason, Clk.At a Church meeting held at the meeting house on Davids fork first Saturday in July 1791 after prayer and Supplication to Almighty God for his Blessing proceeded to business as follows. In Consequence of a meeting appointed at Bro. Albertas Brights fourth Saturday in June. Examined and Baptised William Vineyard. Querry from last meeting whether perpetual Slavery is Consistant with Christianity and the Gospel of Christ or not. Taken up and debated and still remaining a Querry it is finally agree'd to be sent in our letter to our next association. Bren. Benjamin Robertson, Joseph Robertson, Richard Mitchell, George Hume, & George Hunt are appointed to act as Clarks in setting Tunes in singing the praises of God in publick Worship. Then Dismist.
Ambrose Dudley, Modr.
John Mason, Clk.At a Church meeting held at the Meeting house at Bryans Third Satterday in July 1791 After Prayer and Supplication to Almighty God for his Blessing proceeded to business as follows.
Recd. for Baptism Martin, a Negroe Man belonging to Bro. Wm. Smith. The Church have agreed that Bro. Wm. E. Waller is Recd. in his Office as a Minister to officiate in administering the Ordinances of the Gospel when ever Caled On by this Church Or where ever the Lord Shall Call him to that Work. On a Request from the B. Crossing for helps to be sent there on a difficult matter On the first Satterday in August Next the Church have
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agreed to send four to wit Bros. Ambrose Dudley, John Mason, Alexander Monro and Leonard Young. On Information that Bro. Amos Miller has in a Disordly manner Rent himself from us Bros. Monro is desired to cite Sd. Miller to appear before the Church at the Meating house at Bryans Third Satterday in August Next by Nine OClock. Then Dismist.
William E. Waller, Modr.
John Mason, Clk.At a Church meeting held at the Meating house on Davids Fork first Satterday in August 1791 After prayer and Supplication to Almighty God for his blessing preceded to business as follows. Taken up the Refrence respecting Bro. Monro's Gift. On account of his absence Refer'd while next Meating at Bryans.
Recd. a Letter from Tates Creek Church for helps to be sent on Request of a few Breths. Living near Strouds Station in Order to Take in Considiration wheather they are Sufficient for a Constitution the Church do hereby appoint Bros. Ambrose Dudley & William E. Waller to attend the Call at Strouds Station Second Wednesday in this Month. The Church has apointed Bro. Ambrose Dudley, John Mason, William E. Waller to attend te depending Association at Coopers Run Meating house Also appointed Bros. Ambrose Dudley, John Mason to prepare the Church Letter. Then Dismist.
William E. Waller, Modr.
Rodes Smith, Clk.At a meeting Call'd for Dicipline at the Meeting house at Bryans Third urday in August 1791. After prayer to Almighty God. Bro. Alexander Monroe made report that he had Notified Bro. Amos Miller to appear this day before this Church to answer a Complaint Lodg'd against him. Sd. Miller failing to attend the Church are of oppinion that on account of Disorderly Departure from us he be Excluded from our Communion. Then Dismist.
A. Dudley, Modr.
John Mason, Clk.
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At a Church meeting held at the meeting house at Bryans Third Saturday in August 1791. After prayer & Supplication to Almighty God for his Blessing preceded to business as follows. A referrance from last meeting respecting Bro. Alexander Monroes Gift Taken up and Considered the Church unanimously approve of his gift and on his being Examined do Consequently Lisence him to preach the Gospel where ever God in his providence shall call him. On information that Sister Self has given her membership to a Church not in our Union, Bren. John Mason and Leo'd Young are requested to see and Endeavour to reclaim her and make report to our Next meeting this place. Recd. Elizabeth Sanders, Martha Smith, Frances Lancaster Deborah Miller & George Waddall for Baptism. Likewise Charity Tomlenson Mary Duvall by Letter &C. Then Dismist.
Ambrose Dudley, Modr.
John Mason, Clk.At a Church meeting held at the meeting house on Davids Fork on the First Saturday in September 1791, after Prayer and Supplication to Almighty God and no business appearing. Dismist till meeting in Course.
Ambrose Dudley, Modr.
John Mason, Clk.At a Church meeting held at the meeting house at Bryans Third Saturday in September 1791. After Prayer to Almighty God for his Blessing Preceded to business as follows. Bro. Leonard Young made report that agreeable to his appointment he has convers'd with Sister Self, who requests that the Church may wait on her till Next meeting at this Place which is agreed to accordingly.
On a motion that Bro. Sam, Now the property of Major Hall have Liberty to Exercise a Gift of Exhortation, Agreed that Sd. Bro. have liberty to appoint meetings and Exercise in the Church on Triall.
In Information that Mr. John Rogers's James a member of this Church hath
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appointed meetings and Exercised a Gift contrary to our Order and likewise undertakes to Marry Negroes. Bro. Henry Kamper is Requested to cite Sd. Bro. to appear at our Next meeting at Davids Fork to answer the Premisses. Then Dismist.
A. Dudley, Modr.
J. Mason, Clk.At a Church Meeting held at the meeting house on Davids Fork first Saturday in October 1791 after Prayer and Supplication made the Church proceded to business.
Receiv'd for Baptism Sally Grymes & Smiths Ned, on a request of the Church on Stodes Fork, for helps to assist them in the Examination and Ordination a Miinister on Wednesday before the fourth Saturday in October. Bren. Ambrose Dudley & Wm. E. Waller is appointed accordingly.
Querry is Baptism Valid or not when Adminisstered (on profession of Faith) a Pedobaptist Minister, refer'd.
A motion made that the Church take up the matter respecting the Gift of Exhortation. Refer'd. Then Dismist.
Ambrose Dudley, Modr.
John Mason, Clk.At a Church meeting held at the meeting house at Bryans Third Saturday in October 1791, after prayer to Almighty God for his Divine Blessing Preceded to Business. Query from last meeting Is Baptism valid when administered (on profession of Faith) by a Pedobaptist Minister. Refer'd for further Consideration. A motion refer'd from last meeting That the Church take up the matter respecting the Gift of Exhortation what it answered that it is a profitable Gift in the Church distinct from Doctrinal Preaching.
Recd. Benjamin Jones by Letter.
Bren. Rodes Smith & Thomas Kelsey applied to the Church for Letters of dismission for themselves and their wives. The Clark is directed to give Letters accordingly. Then Dismist.
A. Dudley, Modr.
J. Mason. Clk.
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At a Church meeting held at the meeting house on Davids Fork First Saturday in November 1791, after prayer to Almighty God preceded to Business. The Minutes of our last Assosiation were read and approved of Except the advice given to the Baptist people at the Crossing which we think unconstitutional. The Church after Considering (as above) the disorderly Standing of Mr. Joseph Reading in our Society are Unanimously of Opinon that he be not Encouraged in his present Standing by us.On a request from Tates Creek Church for helps to attend on the business of Ordination on the fourth Saturday in this month at their meeting house, the Church have agreed to send Bren. Ambrose Dudley & Henry Roach accordgly. Then Dismist.
Ambrose Dudley, Modr.
John Mason, Cik.At a Meeting held on Green Creek Second Saturday & Sunday November 1791 recd. and Baptised Elizabeth Petty.
Ambrose Dudley, Modr.
John Mason, Clk.At a Church meeting held at the meeting house at Bryans the Third Saterday in November 1791. After Prayer to Almighty God for his Divine Blessing Preceded to Business as Follows.
A Complaint laid before the Church against Bro. John Reace for his Joining a people not in Union with us. Sd. Bro. Reace Confest the Charge and Justified himself in his Conduct and Consequently he is disfellowship'd by us. Ageed to appoint Bro. Wm. E. Waller to attend with Bren. Ambrose Dudley & Henry Roach at Tates Creek Church Next Saturday to assist them in the business of Ordination. Then Dismist.
A. Dudley, Modr.
At a Church meeting held at the meeting house on Davids Fork first Saturday in December 1791. After Prayer to Almighty God for his Divine Blessing
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Preceded to business.Bren. Ambrose Dudley, Wm. E. Waller, Alexander Monroe & John Mason are chossen to represent us in the Association to be held at Bryans on the 25th of this month.
Agreed that our Querry refer'd respecting the validity of Baptism Adminstered by Pedobaptist minister be sent in our Letter to the Depend Association. Then Dismist.
Ambrose Dudley, Modr.
John Mason, Clk.At a Church meeting hald at the meeting house at Bryans Third Saturday December 1791. After prayer to Almighty God Preceded to Business as Follows.
The Church took into Consideration the Conduct of Sister Lettice Self in Joinng a Church not in Union with us, who are of Oppinion that she is Consequently disfellowshipt by us.
Agreed that the Clark give Letters of Dismission to Bro. Harry Bartlett & his Wife & Sister Jane Wood. Then Dismist.
Ambrose Dudley, Modr.
John Mason, Clk.At a Church meeting held at Bro. Wm. Ellis's first Saturday in January 1792. After Prayer to Almighty God preceded to Business as follows.
Bren. John Ellis & James Welch are apoointed to act with the Trustees in proportioning the Expence to pay for the Laying the Floors & makeing Seats &c. in the Meeting house on Davids Fork. Then Dismist.
Ambrose Dudley, Modr.
John Mason, Clk.At a Church meeting held at the meeting house at Bryans Third Saturday in January 1792. After prayer to Almighty God for his Divine Blessing, No particular Business appearing before the Church. Dismist.
Ambrose Dudley, Modr.
John Mason, Clk.
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At a Church meeting held at the meeting house on Davids Fork first Saturday In February 1792. After prayer to Almighty God proceeded to Business as Follows.On a motion made to revise the proportion for Defraying the Expenses of repairing the meeting house at Bryans. Agreed that Bren. Benjamin Martin and John Darnaby be added to those Bren. before appointed for that purpose and that they make report to our Next meeting at Bryans. A motion made to form a plan for proportioning Expences to be paid by the Church in future. Agreed that a certain Number of Bren. be appointed by the Church from time to time to proportion on the Male Members according to their profitable property.
Agreed that the Lord's Supper be administered Once in Two months. Agreed that Bren. Leonard Young, John Darnaby, Sam C. Bryan, John Mason, Richard Mitchell, & Wm. Ellis Junr. be appointed to Levy Six pounds on the Church for the purpose of purchaseing Wine for the present year.
Then Dismist.
Ambrose Dudley, Modr.
John Mason, Clk.At a Church meeting held at the meeting house at Bryans Third Saturday in February 1792. After prayer to Almighty God for his Divine Blessing, Proceded bo Business as Follows.
The Bren. made report who were appointed to revise the proportion for defraying the Expences of repairing the meeting house at Bryans and Likewise to Levy on the Male Members a proportion to raise a Fund to Defray the Expences of the Church, in wine &C. and it is approved of.
Ruth, a Negro Woman the property of Nicolas Nailer & Lenney Ford & Mary Bright recd. by Experiance for Baptism and Ann Davis by Letter. Then Dismist.
Ambrose Dudley, Modr.
John Mason, Clk.
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At a Church meeting held at the meeting house on Davids Fork first Saturday in March 1792, after prayer to Almighty God for his divine blessing Preceded to Business as follows. Agreed that on our monthly meeting Saturdays we meet by Eleven O.Clock while the days are long and that a Sermon be Preach'd before the Church proceed to Business. Then Dismist.
A. Dudley, Modr.
John Hume, Clk.At a Church meeting held at the meeting house at Bryans Third Saturday in March 1792. After prayer to Almighty God for his divine blessing, Preceded to Business as follows.
Recd. Betsey Monro, Tobias Penington, Elenor Ashbrook, Lewis Bright, Sarah Stewart, and Susannah Bright for Baptism, and Catherine Chinewoth by Letter. On a motion made, resolved by the Church that for time to come all Persons are desired not to Bury any dead in our meeting house yards. Then Dismist.
Ambrose Dudley, Modr.
John Mason, Clk.At a Church meeting held at the meeting house at Davids Fork first Saturday in Apl. 1792, after Divine Service preceded to Businesses follows. A motion made whether a member who subscribes on any Occasion shall be Exempted from Assessment in any other matter Answer'd Not Exemp'd.
A motion made that we hold only one monthly meeting in Each month. Referr'd. Then Dismist.
Sunday morning recd. Pattay Schooler for Baptism.)
Alexander Monroe, Modr.
John Mason, Clk.At a Church meeting held at the meeting house at Bryans Third Saturday in April 1792, after Divine Service proceeded to Business as follows.
A motion referr'd from last meeting that we hold but one monthly meeting in Each month. Taken up and Considered and Agreed that we Continue Two Monthly meetings in Each month and no other Stated meetings.
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Sister Sarah Collins applied for a Letter of Dismission. The Clark is directed to give her one accordingly.Agreed to Invite Bro. Moses Fraizer to Exercise his gift in the Church upon Tryall. Recd. Lucy a Negro woman, the Property of Tobias Bright for Baptism & Lucy Allen by Letter.
Querry, is it Consistent with the word of God for a Church to hear Experience and receive Persons for Baptism without a proper administrator present. Referr'd. Then Dismist.
Ambrose Dudley, Modr.
John Mason, Clk.At a Church meeting held at the meeting house at Davids Fork first Saturday in May 1792, after Divine Service preceded to Business as Follows. Querry from last meeting, is it Consistant with the word of God for a Church to hear Experience and to receive Persons for Baptism without a proper Administrator present.
Answer'd Not Consistant. Recd. John Yates for Baptism on certain Information that our Sister Oaney Hailey (Alias Bush) has joined a Church not in Union with us, she is Consequently out of our Communion.
Sister Salley Terry haveing recd. a Letter from this Church since which she has Join'd a People not in our Union is Consequently not in our Communion. Then Dismist.
Ambrose Dudley, Modr.
John Mason, Clk.At a Church meeting held at the meeting house at Bryans Third Saturday in May 1792. After Divine Service preceded to Business as follows. Recd. Polly Ashbrook, Levi Ashbrook, & John Ashbrook for Baptism.
Motion made by Bro. Samuel Dedman whether the Duty of Dealing with members for the Neglect of Family worship or any other Christian Duty be left alone with the Elders. Referr'd. Then Dismist.
Ambrose Dudley, Modr.
John Mason, Clk.
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At a Church meeting held at the meeting house at Davids Fork first Saturday in June 1792. After Divine Service preceded to Business as follows.Querry is the Neglect of keeping up the worship of God in families morning and Evening a Disorder.
Answer'd it is a Disorder, and that Such Brethren guilty of Such Disorder be treated with in love and reclaim'd if Possible. Disorder Can't be Countenanced.
Recd. Richard Stewart by Letter and William Chinewoth for Baptism. Then Dismist.
Ambrose Dudley, Modr.
John Mason, Clk.At a meeting held at Bro. Albertas Brights Second Lords Day in June 1792. Baptised and recd. into the Church Elizabeth Thomas & Dorothy Vineyard and Salley Morgan by Letter. Then Dismist.
Ambrose Dudley, Modr.At a Church meeting held at the Meeting house at Bryans Third Saturday in June 1792. After Prayer to Almighty God for his Divine Blessing Proceeded to Business as follows.
Recd for Baptism. Theodore Butler & Zuba Heath.
The Bro. Deacons Produced their accounts for the year 1791. Settled and approved.
Bren. Henry Camper & Benjamin Martin are appointed to give Notice to Rogers's James to attend our Next Meeting at Davids Fork on Sunday Morning Nine O'Clock. Then Dismist.
Ambrose Dudley Modr.
John Mason, Clk.At a Church meeting held at the meeting house at Davids Fork first Saturday in July 1792. After Divine Service prodeded to Business as Follows.
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Recd. Lucy Robertson, Nancy Shropshire, Elizabeth Smith and John Chinewoth for Barptism. Then Dismist.
Ambrose Dudley, Modr.
John Mason, Clk.The Church mett Second Lords Day in July 1792 at the meeting house on Davids Fork, took into Consideration a Complaint against Rogers's James for holding Publick meetings and Marrying Black People which charges he Confest and Acknowledged them Disorderly and agreed to sissist, on which he is acquitted. Then Dismist.
Ambrose Dudley, Modr.
John Mason, Clk.At a Church meeting held at the meeting house at Bryans Third Saturday in July 1792, after Divine Service preceded to business as Follows.
Recd. Sarah Dailey and John Hancock for Baptism. Then Dismist.
Ambrose Dudley, Modr.
John Mason, Clk.At a Church meeting held at the meeting house at Bryans 2nd Day of August 1792 for Dicipline after prayer to Almighty God for his Divine Blessing proceded to Business as follows.
John C. Richardson inform'd the Church that in Consequence of some words Inadvertantly spoken by him Concerning some Conduct in Mr. Howards Family he was assaulted by Mr. Benjamin Howard who Struck him Several times and that he did strike Sd. Mr. Howard in a Defensive way, for which Bro. Richardson gave the Church Satisfaction by Confessing his faults.
Cate a Negro woman the property of Bro. Jos. Rogers was brought before the Church and accused of Setting fire to a house and absconding herself from her Masters Business which accusations she Confest and is Consequently Disfellowship'd by us.
Moors Cornelious was brought before the Church and accused with many Disorders
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in his Conduct towards women and unchaste conversation and appearing Censorious before the Church, he is in Consequence thereof Dissfellowship'd by us. Then Dismist.
Alexander Monroe, Modr.
John Mason, Clk.At a Church meeting held at the meeting house at Davids Fork first Saturday in August 1792, after Divine Service proceeded to Business as Follows. Recd. Wm. Robertson for Baptism, Agreed that there a Small house built for the Conveniancy of Baptism at Bryans Near the meeting house or Creek and that Subscription be handed out for that purpose.
Querry whether Church nnsmbers are at liberty to Chastise their Children or Servants who are members with them in Christian Society. Referr'd.
Agreed that our Beloved Bren. Ambrose Dudley, Wm. E. Waller, Alexander Monroe, and John Mason be our Messengers to represent this Church in our Depending Association to be held at Tates Creek Meeting house Last Friday, in this month and that Bren. Wm. E. Waller, Alexander Monroe, Henry Roach & Ambrose Dudley write our letter to Sd. Association. Then Dismist.
Ambrose Dudley, Modr.
John Mason, Clk.At a Church meeting held at the meeting house at Bryans on Friday the 17th of August 1792 for Dicipline after Prayer and Supplication to Almighty God Preceded to business as follows.
A complaint Lodg'd against Bro. Jos. Rogers by a black Bro. Arch for refusing to Suffer Sd. Black Bro. to Speak to him and for raising a Stick against him. Bro. Rogers not being present Bren. Alexander Monroe and John Mason are appointed to request him to appear, before the Church Next Lords day morning at Nine O'Clock. Then Dismist.
Ambrose Dudley, Modr.
John Mason, Clk.At a Church meeting held at the meeting house at Bryans Third Saturday in
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August 1792. After prayer to Almighty God for his Divine Blessing, proceded to Business as Follows.Querry, From Last meeting whether Church members are at liberty to Chastise their Children or Servants who are members with them in Society. Referr'd to next meeting at Bryans. Recd. John Dougherty, Elenor Dougherty, Salley Winn Gordon and Elizabeth Miller for Baptism.
Sister Elizabeth Stephenson requests the church for a Letter of Dismission. The Clark is directed to give her one accordingly. Then Dismist.
Ambrose Dudley, Modr.
John Mason, Clk.Lords Day morning August 19th 1792. The Church mett according to appointment at the meeting house at Bryans after prayer and Supplication to Almighty God preceded to Business as follows.
The matter of Complaint against Bro. Jos. Rogers is referr'd till Saturday Next at 10 OClock at this place.
(Hannah Miller this Day Baptised and recd. into the Church) Dismist.
Ambrose Dudley, Modr.
John Mason, Clk.At a Church meeting held at the meeting house at Bryans Saturday 25th of August 1792, after prayer and Supplication to Almighty God for his divine Blessing preceded to business as follows.
Bro. Joseph Rogers came before the Church to answer a Complaint Lodg'd against him by a Black Bro. for refusing to Suffer him to Speak to him and for raising a Stick against him which Charges Bro. Rogers Confest was true and condemn'd his Conduct in both Particulars.
The Church are of Opinion that Bro.Rogers be Continued in fellowship in Consequence of the premises with a word of admonishment.
Sister Ann Rogers haveing Spoke some things Imprudently in publick to the Dissatisfaction of the Church, she is requested to attend our next monthly meeting at this place at 10 OClock and hope She will give Sattisfaction,
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for her Conduct. Then Dismist.
Ambrose Dudley, Modr.
John Mason, Clk.At a Church meeting held at the meeting house at Bryans Third Saturday in September 1792 after prayer and Supplication to Almighty God for his divine Blessing preceded to business as follows.
Sister Ann Rogers came before the Church and gave full Satisfaction Querry Referr'd, whether Church members are at liberty to Chastise their Children or Servants who are members with them in Society. Agreed to lay it aside and not decide on it. Agreed that the Deacons furnish Two Dollars towards paying for printing the minutes and Circular letter of our Association held at Tates Creek 31st day of August 1792. Recd. Mary Buddle by Letter. Then Dismist.
Ambrose Dudley, Modr.
John Mason, Clk.At a Church meeting held for Dicipline at Mr. Wm. Clarksons fourth Saturday in September 1792 after prayer and Supplication to Almighty God preceded to Business.
Bro. Charles Smiths Delphy brought before the Church in Gospel Order and Accused with very disorderly Conduct towards her husband and giving cause for Suspicion with another man and for Some Contradictions between her and her Mistress and Sister Molly Clarkson, she not giving the Church Satisfaction for the same is Consequently Excluded from our Union. Then Dismist.
Ambrose Dudley, Modr.
John Mason, Clk.At a Church meeting held at the meeting house at Davids Fork first Saturday in October 1792, after prayer to Almighty God preceded to Business as follows.
The Minutes and Circular letter from our Association held at Tates Creek
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Madison County August 31st 1792 was read and approv'd. Then Dismist.
Ambros Dudley, Modr.
John Mason, Clk.At a Church meeting held at the Meeting house at Davids Fork for Dicipline 15th day of October 1792, after prayer to Almighty God preceded to Business as follows.
Milly a Negro Girl the property of Bro. John Shropshire was accused tth being guilty of the Sin of Adultry which she Confest was true, in Consequence of which she is Excluded from our Union. Then Dismist.
Ambrose Dudley, Modr.
John Mason, Clk.At a Church meeting held at the .meeting house at Bryans Third Saturday in October 1792, after prayer to Almighty God preceded to Business as follows.
On a motion made the Church agreed to Consider the matter of our Brethren who Frequently Neglect our Stated meetings for Business, as well as occasional, resolv'd that such Brethren be call'd upon Publickly, at our Next meeting to give Satisfaction for their disorderly Conduct. Then Dismist.
Ambrose Dudley, Modr.
ohn Mason, Clk.At a Church meeting held at the meeting house at Davids Fork first Saturday in November 1792. After prayer and Supplication to Almighty God proceded to Business as Follows.
Agreeable to an Order from last meeting a Number of our brethren came forward and gave Satisfaction for their Neglect of Duty, Agreed that Several of our Brethren who are not present be cited to attend our next meeting to give acct. for their Neglecting to Assemble with the Church. On a motion made the Clark is to give letters of Dismission to Bro. Thos. Porter and his Wife and Sister Daley.
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On a request from our Sister Church at Coopers Run by Bro. Stark, that w[e] meet them at the meeting house on Huston on the fourth Saturday and Lords Day in this month to Jointly Commemorate the Death and Bufferings of our Lord Jesus Christ which request we thankfully Acquiese in and agree to meet them accordingly. Then Dismist.
Ambrose Dudley, Modr.
John Mason, Clk.At a Church meeting held at the meeting house at Bryans Third Saturday in November 1792, after Prayer to Almighty God for his Blessing, proceded to Business.
A referrance from last meeting - a Number of our Brethren haveing Been Cited to attend this meeting came forward, and gave Satisfaction for their Neglect of Duty in attend our meetings for business as well as Occasional. Bro. Tilman Camper came forward & not giving Satisfaction is Suspended Church priveledges till our Next meeting where he is requested to attend to try to give Satisfaction.
Recd. Rowland Parker & Aimey Butler for Baptism. On a motion made the Clark is directed to write Letters of Dismission for the following members (to wit) Salley W. Gordon, Sarah Dailey & Two Black Bren. Martin belonging to Bro. Roades Smith & Jeffery Belonging to Mr. Tomson, On a motion made agree'd that we have only one stated Church meeting in Each month to be held at Bryans as heretofore. Then Dismist.
Ambrose Dudley, Modr.
John Mason, Clk.At a Church meeting held at the meeting house at Bryans Third Saturday in December 1792, after prayer to Almighty God preceded to business as follows.
Bro. Tilman Camper came before the Church and made a Satisfactory acknowledgment for his Conduct last meeting and isrestored, to Fellowship.
On a motion to reconsider the whole Business of last meeting respecting
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our Church meetings. Agree'd that there be Two Church meetings in Each fbnth as formerly. Then Dismist.
Ambrose Dudley, Modr.
John Mason, Clk.At a Church meeting held at Bro. John Ellis's First Saturday in January 1793, after Prayer to Almighty God preceded to business.
Querry, Whether a Majority or uninimity and Sufferage of the whole in Church Government is best, Debated and referr'd.
On a motion made, agreed that we raise a Fund in order to Defray the Expences of the Church, and that the members of the Church both Male and Femle put in at their own discretion for the purpose of raising Sd. Fund the Members are requested to meet at our Next Meeting at Bryans to begin Same.
Bro. George Hunt Petition'd for a letter of Dismission which was graned.
Recd.Absalem Adams & Mary Adams by Letter. Then Dismist.
Abrose Dudley, Modr.
John Hume, Clk.At a Church meeting held at the house of Bro. Ambrose Dudley Third Saturday in January 1793. After Prayer and Supplication to Almighty God, Preceded to Business.
Querry from last meeting Whether the Determinations of the Church (in matters not touching Fellowship) shall be by a Majority or uninimity, after Due Consideration, agreed that they be by a Majority as heretofore.
Agreeable to a Determination last meeting begun to raise our Church Fund and Collected Seven pounds Six Shillings and Eleven pence, which is to [be] Lodg'd in the hands of Bro. John Mason whom the Church hath appointed as Treasurer.
On a Motion made that the Church Consider whether there be any such Office (agreeable to the word of God) as Lay Elders in the Church Distinct from Bishops or Ministers, referr'd.
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On the request of a Number of our Bren. living near Grassy Lick for helps from this Church, to look into their Standing in Order to form a Constitution, which was taken into Consideration, and agreed to Send our Bren. Ambrose Dudley & Benjamin Robinson to assist in Sd. Business The following Bren. & Sisters request Letters of Dismission from this Church, which is granted, (to wit) Joshua Yates, Samuel Dedman, Mary Dedman, Sarah Jerrel, Daniel Cogell, Wm. Higgin, Dinah Higgin, John Mckentosh, Frankey Higgin, Tobias Bright, Jane Bright, Lenney Ford, Lucy, a black woman, Frances Riddle, Nancy Coliver, Reuben McDaniel, John Higgin, Nancy Higgin, Wm. Turpin, Sarah Turpin, Nancy Turpin, Jane Rice. Then Dismist.
Ambrose Dudly, Modr.
John Hume, Clk.At a Church meeting held at Bro. William Smiths First Saturday in February 1793 after prayer to Almighty God for his Blessing preceded to business. Agreeable to Order preceded to raising our Church fund, and Collected Twenty four Shillings which Increased the Same to Eight Pounds Ten Shillings & Eleven pence.
Refferrance from last meeting Respecting the Office of Elders Distinct from Bishops or Ministers. Agreed to be withdrawn. In Consequence of a former Querry in Apl, 1790 the Church have agreed to make Enquiry into the business of Elders Distinct from Ministers. Determined no such business Motion by Bro. Waller Querry, whether there be any Business for
LayElders in Conjunction with the Ministers. Determined no such business.Querry in what light ought we to view the first Day of the week and how ought it to be Observ'd. Referr'd. Then Disnist.
Ambrose Dudley, Modr.
John Mason, Clk.At a Church meeting held at the meeting house at Bryans Third Saturday
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on February 1793. After prayer to Almighty God for his Blessing proceeded to Business.Agreeable to Order proceeded to raiseing our Church Fund and Collected forty four shillings.
Querry from last meeting respecting the first day of the week and the Observance thereof. Debated and referr'd.
Request from Marble Creek Church for helps to attend at their meeting house the first Saturday in March. Brethren Wm. Waller, Alexander Monroe & Leo'd Young are appointed to attend them. Agreeable to their request. Bro. Enoch Smith petition'd for a Letter of Dismission, the Clerk is directed to give him one Accordingly.
Agreed to set apart the Friday before our Next meeting at Davids Fork, a Day of fasting and prayer to God. Then Dismist.
Ambrose Dudley, Modr.At a Church meeting held at the meeting house at Bryans for Dicipline on the 20th of Feby. 1793. After prayer to Almighty God, preceded to Business as follows.
Bro. John C. Richardson brought an accusation against Ben, a black Bro. the property of Mr. Buck for his disorderly Conduct with a woman not his Wife, together with other disorders, after Enquireing into the matter, the Church are of Opinion that he is guilty and Consequently he is Excluded from our Communion.
Also a Charge by Bro. Richardson against a Black Sister by the Name of Ruth the property of Mr. Nailer, for her disorderly Conduct of falshood, Quarrelling, fighting, and theft, after Duly Considering the matter, it appears to the Church that she is guilty in Consequence of which sbe is Excluded from our Union. Then Dismist.
Ambrose Dudley, Modr.At a Church meeting held at the Meeting house at Davids Fork first Saturday in March 1793. After prayer to Almighty God for his Blessing proceded
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to business as follows. Agreeable to Order, proceeded to the Increseing of our Fund and Collected Eight Shillings and Three pence. Querry from last meeting respecting the first day of the week and its observance, Debated, and agreed to appoint Bren. Dudley, Waller, Roach, & young to prepare an answer against our Next Meeting at Bryans for the Consideration of the Church, Wm. Robinson Recd, by Baptism. Bro. Elijah Barns & Elizabeth his Wife Dismist. Then Dismist.
Ambrose Dudley, Modr.
John Hume, Clk.At a Church meeting held at the meeting house at Bryans Third Saturday in March 1793, after Prayer to Almighty God proceded to Business as follows, proceded to receive money into our Church Fund. This day Collected one pound Ten Shillings & Nine pence, which raises the amount to Twelve pounds Thirteen Shillings & Eleven pence. Bren. Dudley, Waller, Roach, & Young, reported to the Church that they had not prepared an Answer to the Querry respecting the first day of the week, which said Bren. are Still Continued to prepare a written answer to Sd. Querry and present it to the Church at our Next meeting at this place.
Bro. Saml. Price is Directed to purchase two Locks and fix them on the gates of this meeting house yard. On a request from Marble Creek Church by Brother Dudley for helps in a matter of Difficulty, Bren. Ambrose Dudley & Leonard Young are appointed to attend their Next meeting for business. Then Dismist.
Ambrose Dudley, Modr.
John Mason, Clk.At a Church meeting held at the meeting house at Davids Fork on friday the 5th of April 1793, after prayer to Almighty God proceded to Business as follows.
Recd. Richard Hulitt & his Wife Mary and Benjamin Hulitt and his wife Ann by Letter & Examination.
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Recd. into our Church Fund four Shillings which Raises the whole amount to L12, 17s, 11d.on a motion made resolved that the Deacons apply to the Church for an Order to receive Money out of the hands of our Treasurer for any purposses they shall see cause to Expend of the same.
Bren. John Mason & Samuel Price are appointed to Settle with our Deacons and report to our next meeting.
Agreed that Bro. Leonard Young repair one pair of the Steps Leading into the Gallery in the meeting house at Bryans so as to make it conveniant for women to pass into Sd. Gallery and produce his acct. and that the Church pay Sd. Expence. Then Dismist.
Ambrose Dudley, Modr.
John Mason, Clk.At a Church meeting held at the meeting house at Bryans Third Saturday in April 1793. After prayer to Almighty God for his Blessing proceeded bo business as follows.
Bren. Ambrose Dudlejr, Wm. E. Waller, Henry Roach, and Leonard Young, produced a written answer to a Querry (referr'd) in what light do we view the first day of the week and how ought it to be observ'd.
1. We believe the first day of the week to be a day set apart by the Apostles and Anceant Christians to be regarded to the Lord in Consideration of the Lord Jesus finishing the great work of Redemption rising from the Dead, and resting from his work on that day, and as Such the Christians ever after, Continued to Observe it as appears through the New Testament In Consequence of which we Judge it binding on all Christians untill Christs Second Coming.
2. with respect to the Observance of the first day of the week we believe it ought to be regarded to the Lord, and that the whole of the Day Ought to be spent in religious Worship Either publick or private, such as reading
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Singing, praying, preaching, and hearing the word of God, as our Situation will best admit of with religious conversation, to Exhort and provoke one another to love and good works, and that all our Worldly Business ought to be laid aside as much as possible in thought word and deed, Except works of Nesessity and Mercy, which is received by the Church as a Satisfactory answer to Sd. Querry.Bren. John Mason & Samuel Price reported that they have with our Deacons Settled their accts. which is Sattisfactory.
On Application of a Number of our Bren. on and about the little North fork of Elkhorn for Constitution.
Agreed that the fourth Saturday in May Next be appointed to meet at the meeting house on little North fork to Enquire into the Premisses and that we write to our Sister Churches at the Big Crossing and Coopers Run for helps to meet our Brethren Ambrose Dudley, William B. Waller, Henry Roach Leonard Young & John Mason, who are appointed for that purpose.
On the request of our Sister Church at Grassey Lick for helps to Ordain Deacons, Bre. Ambrose Dudley & Leonard Young are appointed to attend them at their next meeting for that purpose.
On Application being made our Clark is directed to give a Letter of Dismission to Bro. Moses Fraizer & his wife Prissilla.
Brethren Ambrose Dudley, Wm. Waller, Alexander Monroe & Leonard Young are appointed our Messengers to attend the Association to be held at the meeting house at Bryans Third Saturday in May Next, and that Bren. Ambrose Dudley and John Mason prepare our Church Letter for Inspection at our next meeting at Davids Fork. Then Dismist.
Ambrose Dudley, Modr.
ohn Mason, Clk.At a Church meeting held at the meeting house at Davids Fork first Saturday in May 1793 after Divine Service preceded to business. Recd. into our Church Fund Ten Shillings & Six pence which raises the whole amount
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to L13, 8s, 5d.Our Deacons are Directed to pay Bro. Leonard Young Ten Shillings for repairing one pair of the Steps Leading into one of our Galleries in the Meeting house at Bryans.
Querry is it Agreeable to the Spirit of Christianity and the Gospel of Christ for Christians to Suffer themselves to be Sued or warranted for a plain Just Debt while they have property Enough in their hands to Discharge the Same. (Referr'd)
A motion made whether it is duty to communicate to Bro. Wm. Waller for his Services among us as a Labourer in the Gospel. We think Bro. Waller ought to be considered and that Such Bren. as are willing shall from time to time Communicate to his Assistance as they shall see cause. Then Dismist.
Ambrose Dudley, Modr.
ohn Mason, Clk.At a Church meeting held at the meeting house at Davids Fork on the first Saturday in June 1793. after Divine Service preceded to business as follows.
Recd. into our Church Fund Nine Shillings which raised the Fund to L13, 17s, 5d.
Querry from last meeting respecting the payment of Just Debts &C. refer'd. Agreed that Bro. John Dougherty and his Wife have a Letter of Dismission and our Clark is directed to give them one accordingly.
Our treasurer is directed to give into the hands of Bro. Ambrose Dudley the sum on Nine Shillings to be applied toward the printing the minutes of our last Association. Likewise Twenty four Shillings for the purpose of Bearing the Expences of Ministers to Cumberland to preach the Gospel there. Then Dismist.
Ambrose Dudley, Modr.
John Mason, Clk.
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At a Church meeting held at the meeting house at Davids Fork for Dicipline on Tuesday 4th day of June 1793, after prayer to Almighty G0d for his Blessing proceeded to Business as Follows.Bro. Saml. Martin Lodg'd a Complaint in the Church aga'nst Bro. Lander Barber for Drunkenness and Danceing who not being present, Brol Martin is desired to request him to attend at our next Church meeting at Bryans at Nine OClock to answer to Sd. Complaint. Then Dismist.
Ambrose Dudley, Modr.
John Mason, Clk.At a Church meeting held at the meeting house at Bryans on the Third Saturday in June 1793 for Dicipline after Prayer to Almighty God for his Blessing proceeded to business.
Bro. Lander Barber came before the Church to answer to a Complaint brought against him by Bro. Saml. Martin for Drunkenness and Danceing. Bro. Barber Confest he had drank too much but denied Danceing yet that he behaved in a disorderly manner and the Church not being Satisfied that he has repented for his evil, he is Excluded from our fellowship. Sister Callaway Lodg'd a complaint in the Church against Sister Martha Lampton, who not being present Bro. Jos. Robertson is appointed to give her Notice to meet on Wednesday Next at 11 OClock at the meeting house at Davids Fork to answer the premisses in consequence of some reports. Bren. Alex. Monroe & Rawleigh Chinn are appointed to Notifie Sister Sarah Brown to attend at this meeting house the third Saturday in July at Nine O'Clock. Then Adjourn'd.
Ambrose Dudley, Modr.
John Mason, Clk.At Church meeting held at the meeting house at Bryans Third Saturday in June 1793 after prayer to God for his divine Blessing proceeded to Business as follows.
Recd. into our Church Fund 11s, 3d. which raises the whole amount
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to L14, 8s, 8d.Recd. Charles Smith Junr. for Baptism.
(Querry)is it agreeable to the Spirit of Christianity and the Gospel of Christ for Christians to Suffer themselves to be Sued or warrented for a plain Just Debt while they have property Enough in their hands to discharge the Same. This Querry haveing been referr'd, Taken up and answered as follows, (that it is not agreeable.)
On a Motion made agreed to reconsider the Office and Business of Elders in the Church of Christ, referr'd.
Agreed to Call for Bren. Elijah Craig & Agustine Easton to attend our next meeting at this place as helps to Examine and ordain Bro. Alexander Monroe to the work of the Ministry if Qualified. Then Dismist.
A. Dudley, Modr.
J. Mason, Clk.At a Church meeting for Dicipline held at the meeting house at Davids Fork 19th of June 1793 after prayer to Almighty God proceeded to business as Follows.
Sister Martha Lampton was accused before the Church by Sisters Susanna Calloway & Jane White of Several Contradictions, which appears to be facts, Such as Saying her Daughter offered to Swear in a Certain case and afterwards denied she Said So. As Also some contradictions respecting going to Lexington &C. in Consequence of Sd. Accusations She is Excluded from our Fellowship. Then Dismist.
Ambrose Dudley, Modr.
John Mason, Clk.At a Church meeting held at the meeting house at Davids Fork first Saturday in July 1793, after prayer to God for his Divine Blessing Proceeded to Business as Follows.
The Minutes of our Association held at Bryans 18th of May last was read and approved.
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Recd. Sarah Stocktill, Henry Coons & Mary his Wife by letter and Examination.Recd. into our Church Fund 43s, 9d, which raises the whole amount to L16, 12s, 5d.
A notion [motion] referr'd to reconsider the Office and Business of Elders In the Church of Christ.
We are of Oppinion there is no such Office Distinct from Ministers.
On the Request of a Number of Brethren near the head of Kingstons fork of Licking we have appointed Bren. Ambrose Dudley, Henry Roach And Benjamin Robertson, to visit them and to Examine into their Stability for Constitution.
On the request of Bro. Levi Ashbrook for himself and wife our Clark is directed to give them a letter of dismission as Orderly members with us. Then Dismist.
Ambrose Dudley, Modr.
John Mason, Clk.At a Church meeting held at the meeting house at Bryans Third Saturday in July 1793 for Dicipline after prayer to Almighty God proceeded to Business as follows.
Took up a matter of Distress against Sister Sarah Brown. A Committe was appointed by the Church to Enquire into Said Distress and reported as follows. We find upon Examination that our Said Sister Brown has parted from her husband and that she is now living with a Single man to the distress of her Sd. husband and that there is too much familiarity between her, and Sd. man in whose house she lives, such as his frequently combing her hair &c. and that she pointedly refused to live with her husband again although he appears to be very desirous she should return.
The report is receiv'd by the Church and our Sd. Sister Brown for her Disorders therein Contain'd is Excluded from our Communion.
Then adjourn'd for a few minutes.
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Met pusuant to adjournment, and after Prayer to Almighty God for his Divine aid proceeded to Business.Recd. Salley Sebree by letter and Examination.
Recd. into our Church Fund 10s, 6d, which raises the whold amount to L17, 2s, 11d.
On a motion made agreed to appoint Bren. William Waller & Leo'd Young to assist with our Clark in Settling the business which respects our Fund and to make report to our Next meeting.
Agreed to put into our Deacons hands a Stock of Money from year to year to defray the Expenses of this Church and our Treasurer is directed to Deliver into the hands of our Deacons when they shall demand it the sum of Four pounds, Ten Shillings for the present year.
In Consequence of a general meeting of regular and Separate Baptists to be held at Marble Creek Meeting house on the fourth Saturday in this Month for the desireable purpose of Endeavouring to bring about a Union we have Chosen our Beloved Bren. Ambrose Dudley & Alexander Monroe to represent us in Sd. Meeting and that Bro. Ambrose Dudley and John Mason write our letter for the same.
Agreed that Bro. Ambrose Dudley in the Name of the Church request one or Two ministers to attend our next meeting at this place to assist in the Examination and Ordination of Bro. Alexander Monroe.
Agreed to set apart the First Wednesday in Every Month a day of fasting and prayer to Almighty God.
and that the first Wednesday in August be our first day of Sd. Meeting at the meeting house at Bryans and so alternately at Davids Fork meeting house
(Querry) When the Church sets in a Church way and makes Rules or Enters into Resolutions agreeable to her own Order is it not binding on the whole. Then Dismist.
Ambrose Dudley, Modr.
John Mason, Clk.
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At a Church meeting held at the meeting house at Davids Fork first Saturday in August 1793, after Divine Service proceeded to business as follows.Recd. into our Church Fund 11s. which raises the whole amount to L17, 3s, 11d.
Querry from last meeting wheather Church sets in a Church way and makes rules or Enters into resolutions agreeable to her own Order, is it not finding on the whold. Answer'd, it is binding on the whole. Then dismist.
Wm. Waller, Modr.
John Mason, Clk.At a Church meeting held at the meeting house at Bryans Third Saturday in August 1793, after Prayer to Almighty God for his Divine Blessing proceeded to Business as follows.
Bren. Wm. Waller, Leonard Young & John Mason reported that they have Examined and Settled the business which respects our Church Fund, which report is Satisfactory. On a motion made, our Clark is directed in the Name of the Church, to give letters of Dismission to Sisters Elisabeth Mosby and Susanna Mosby (now Cave) as Orderly members with us.
In Consequence of an Order at our last meeting at this place Bro. Ambrose Dudley Invited Bro. John Price to attend this meeting to assist in an Enquiry into Bro. Alexander Monroes Call and Qualifications to the work of the Ministry, who accordingly attended, and proceeded with Bro. Ambrose Dudley And Bro. Wm. Waller into the Enquiry, who after mature Delebration are of Oppinion with the whole Church that Tomorrow be appointed a day of fasting and prayer to Almighty God, and that Brother Alexander Monroe be Ordain'd and fully Charg'd to the work of the Ministry.
Rec'd. into our Church Fund 6s. from one of our Trustees which raises the whole amount to L17, 9s, 11d. Then Dismist.
Ambrose Dudley, Modr.
John Mason, Clk.
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Lords day August 17th 1793, Bro. Alexander Monroe was Ordain'd and Charg'd to the work of the Ministry.Lords Day August 24th 1793, the Church recd. Sister Catharine Whitesides by letter and Examination.
A. Dudley, Modr.
John Mason, Clk.At a Church meeting held at the meeting house on Davids Fork first Saturday in September 1793, after Divine Service. Dismist.
Wm. Waller, Modr.
John Mason, Clk.At a Church meeting held at the meeting house at Bryans Third Saturday in September 1793, after prayer to Almighty God for hisDivine Blessing, proceeded to business as follows.
On a motion made agreed that a Subscribtion be forwarded for our Beloved Bro. and Pastor Ambrose Dudley for his Services for the present year, to be paid by the First day of January 1794.
Bren. Wm. Waller, Alexander Monroe, Leonard Young & John Mason are Chosen to represent us in the depending association, to be held at S. Elkhorn, and Bren. Wm. Waller & John Mason are appointed to write our letter. On a motion made our Clark is directed to give a letter of Dismission to Sister Rosamond Higgin (now Rogers) as an Orderly member with us. Then Dismist.
Wm. Waller, Modr.
John Mason, Clk.At a Church meeting held at the meeting house at Davids Fork on the first Saturday in October 1793, after prayer to Almighty God for his Blessing proceeded to business as follows. Our letter to our Depending Association read and approved. Then Dismist.
Wm. Waller, Modr.
John Mason, Clk
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At a Church meeting held at the meeting house at Bryans on the Third Saturday in October 1793, after prayer to Almighty God for his Divine Blessing proceeded to Business as follows. On the request of our Sister Church at Springfield for helps to assist in the Ordination of Deacons on the first Saturday in November, agreed that Bren. Henry Roach & Benjamin Robertson attend them accordingly.Agreed that our Treasurer draw 6s. out of our Fund to assist in Printing the Minutes of our Association at South Elkhorn.
Bro. John Watts put 3s. into our Church Fund which raises the whole amount to L17, 12s, 11d. Then Dismist.
Wm. Waller, Modr.
John Mason, Clk.At a Church meeting held at the meeting house at Davids Fork on the first Saturday in November 1793 after prayer to Almighty God proceeded to Business as follows, on a request from the Church at Strodes Fork for helps to Ordain Bro. Reuben Smith to the work of the Ministry, on account of Difficulties, respecting Sd. Bro. Smiths Baptism agreed to Send no helps but that Bro. Dudley write a Friendly Letter to Sd. Church to inform them why they did not Send helps &c.
Querry, with whom did the reception of Members for Baptism rest in the Apostolic Day. Answer'd with the Apostles and Ministers.
Querry, how far did the Commission Given by our Lord and Master to his Diciples Extend, and with whom does it now rest. Answered, we believe that it Extended to the preaching of the Gospel and administration of the Ordinances of Baptism and the Lords Supper, and that it now Extends to the Ministers of the Gospel and will Continue with them till Christs Second coming. Then Dismist.
A. Dudley, Modr.
J. Mason, Clk.
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At a Church meeting held at the meeting house at Bryans on the Third Saturday in November 1793, after prayer to Almighty God for his Divine Blessing, proceded to Business as follows.Our Clark is directed to give a Letter of Dismission to Bro. Rowling Parker. Then Dismist.
Ambrose Dudley, Modr.
John Mason, Clk.At a Church meeting held at the meeting house at Davids Fork the first day in December 1793, after prayer to Almighty God for his Divine Blessing proceded to Business as follows.
The Minutes of our last Association Came to hand and was read and that part of them that respects the Union with the Baptists that broke off from the South of Kentuckey Association was laid Over and Agreed to request our Next Association so far to reconsider that business as to give us farther Explanation and information relative to Sd. Union. Query by Bro. Joseph Robertson, what is the design of a Church and Extent of her power. Referr'd.
Bro. Richard Stewart requested a Letter of Dismission, our Clark is directed to give him one accordingly. Then Dismist.
Ambrose Dudley, Modr.At a Church meeting held at the house of Bro. Ambrose Dudley on the third Saturday in December 1793 after prayer to Almighty God for his Divine Blessing proceded to Business as follows.
Querry referr'd from last meeting what is the design of a Church and the Extent of her power.
Answer'd, the design of a Church is for the honour and glory of God, the Advancement of the redeemers kingdom in the world and the good of Gods Chosen people, and Secondly her power Extends to make any rule for her own Government consistant with the word of God, and to Exercise her power in the Dicipline of her members agreeable thereto.
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On a motion made for Constituting a Church at Davids Fork referr'd till our next meeting at that place. Then Dismist.
Ambrose Dudley, Modr.
John Mason, Clk.
January, 1794
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