Great Crossing Baptist Church
Scott County, Kentucky
This is a church of long and efficient standing. She expresses great interest in the spread of the Gospel, and gives substantial proof of her attachment to the cause of Domestic Missions, by sending up $10 to aid the General Association. Although not many have recently joined the church, some drops of mercy have fallen upon them, by which they are encouraged to pray that the Lord would bless the means his people are using, “until the dominion and the kingdom, and the greatness of the kingdom, under the whole heaven, shall be given to the people of the saints of the Most High, whose kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and all dominions shall serve and obey Him. Preaching twice a month.
Y. R. Pitts, Pastor.
Stamping Ground Baptist Church
Scott County, KentuckySo extensive and frequent revivals had this church enjoyed a few years ago, that the whole neighborhood was crowded with Baptists, and some had even suggested that but little remained to be done within her borders. Our hearts have been made to rejoice, however, by the intelligence that during this summer many have been brought into fellowship with Christ. The church writes: “Fathers and mothers have been made to rejoice at the action of their sons and daughters.” We contemplate with peculiar pleasure this season of refreshing, as indicating that the favor of the Lord is not utterly withdrawn from the churches of the union. God grant that all our churches may soon enjoy a like gracious visitation! The colored members have a separate meeting for business, with their own Moderator, attended by the regular clerk and deacons of the church; great good has resulted from this arrangement. Preaching twice a month
J.D. Black, Pastor.
Georgetown Baptist Church
Scott County, KentuckyThe church holds an attitude of special importance to the denomination. Being located at the seat of our College; where so large a number of young men licensed for the ministry, are receiving education. The brethren here have acquitted themselves well. Though comparatively few in number, and not wealthy, they have lately erected one of the best meeting houses in the State, in which they have preaching every Lord’s Day, with weekly prayer meetings. The congregation averages about 400. The Sabbath school numbers 230. The Library contains about 800 volumes; 100 copies of the youth’s Penny Gazette, and 20 of the Sunday School Journal are circulated. The monthly concert is regularly observed; and the great cause of benevolence vigorously supported. The increase of numbers has recently been small, but constant. Preaching every Lord’s Day.
H. Malcom, Pastor.
Hartwood Baptist Church
Scott County, KentuckyThis is a small Church. We extract from their letter a prayer, which if sincerely persevered in, must enable this little one to chase a thousand. “We pray God that all the human family may be converted and brought to a knowledge of themselves, and of the plan of salvation by Jesus Christ.” Preaching 1st Saturday and Lord’s Day.
H. Malcom, Pastor.
Dry Run Baptist Church
Scott County, KentuckyWhile peace is enjoyed in this church; but few have been added. The brethren pray for a revival of religion. Preaching 3d Saturday and Lord’s day
J.D. Black, Pastor.
Cane Run Baptist Church
Scott County, KentuckyThis is a small church; no additions lately to their number. The brethren express in the church letter, deep regret that the cause of religion is not in a more flourishing condition; they favor our benevolent institutions generally. Preaching 4th Saturday and Lord’s day
B.P. Drake, Pastor.
Long Lick Baptist Church
Scott County, KentuckyThe brethren of this Church complain of coldness and barrenness. They are supplied with preaching by brother W.R. Combs, as Missionary of the General Association. Preaching 1st Saturday and Lord's day.
=========== [From Ira (Jack) Birdwhistell, The Baptists of the Bluegrass: A History of Elkhorn Baptist Association, 1785-1985, Appendix II, pp. 133-135. The source for this is the Elkhorn Circular Letter by W. F. Broaddus, 1845. Transcribed and formatted by Jim Duvall.]
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