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SELMA UNIVERSITY.
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COLORED BAPTISTS OF ALABAMA.
AUTAUGA COUNTY ASSOCIATION.
Organized in 1882, reports about 2,000 members.
LEADING MEN.
Jones' Switch Post Office-Rev. M. Clark.
Milton-M. Underwood, J. C. Parker, D. Love, H. Taylor. Independence-William Mims.
Prattville-William McLinn.
Verbena-C. Price, P. Dejarnet, D. Gresham.
Birmingham-E. Goodson.
Deutville-A. C. Roundtree, A. J. Jones.
Autaugaville-E. Nun.
Bozeman-J. H. Brumby.
Messrs. J. Coles, W. Cooper and J. W. Carroll have served as clerks. They, too, are recorded as contributing for educa- tional purposes.
BETHLEHEM ASSOCIATION.
This association was organized in 1868, and bas given more students to Selma University than any other association in the State, nor has any other been more liberal in its gifts of money. A calculation would, perhaps, show that they had not paid so much as the Alabama District and the Union- town, but it will be remembered that those are the giant asso- ciations, having 10,000 or 12,000 members, while this body has not more than 6,000. Rev. C. Roberts, one of the founders of this body, in his opening speech before the session of 1892, said : " When we began, not one among us could write. We organized in Tuscaloosa, and when the work was done, it seemed so insignificant an idea that we had attempted to con- stitute and operate an association that it took us two days to accept and recognize what we had done. But see what weare now, and what we have done ! Of our own sons and daugh- ters, we have with us to-day teachers of the State school,
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teachers in universities, teachers of music, persons of charac- ter and of learning. I never in my life, thought I would sce so much education in black people." The "Jones Creek Church," the church with which the association had convened in the above named session, was the name borne by the white schurch organized about 1830, which long ago had become ex- tinct. Rev. L. Brown, who now owns a good part of his old master's plantation, presided at this session, and Rev. I. Daw. son was clerk.
Their minutes give the following churches and ministers : Sherman Post Office-Galilee, Antioch, Little Zion, Mount Tabor.
Warsaw-Mount Pleasant, Union Grove.
Cataba-Christian Valley, Friendship, Mt. Tabor, Mt. Pleasant.
Whitfield-Ebenezer.
Boligee-Mt. Zion, Bethlehem, St. Paul, St. James, Mt. Olive.
Eutai-Elizabeth, Eutaw, Zion, Friendship.
Ramsey-St. Mark, Dowsey, Mary Winston, Jerusalem,
Livingston, Shiloh, Pine Grove, New Prospect.
Sumpterville-Sumpterville, Mt. Zion.
Mt. Hebron-Mt. Zion, St. John.
Vianna-New Providence.
York Station-Rock Chapel, York Chapel, Mt. Harmon.
Curl's Station-Mt. Zion, Fourth Creek.
Gaston-Friendship.
West Green-Pleasant Valley.
Tishabee-Christian Valley, Little Zion.
Gainsville-Gainsville Second, New Bethel, Longford, Spring Valley, Gainsville.
Epes Station -New Hope, Jones Creek, Miller's Hill. Clinton .- Mt. Common.
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LEADING MEN.
Revs. G. Young, T. Grant, G. Lowe, J. S. Boatright, I Dawson, L. Brown, C. Roberts, E. Grant.
There are other strong men among them whose names I could not obtain.
Rev. Daniel Griffin, pastor at Gainsville, has especially commended himself for his studiousness, spotless name, and earnest work. Many of our best young men, teachers and preachers, come of this association.
BIBB COUNTY ASSOCIATION.
Organized in 1885, report a membership of about 3,000. The post offices of their several churches are given as follows : Calera, Jemison, Strasburg, Lomax, Clayton, Shiloh, Randolph, Traveler's Rest, Maplesville, Briarfield, and Ashley.
LEADING MEN.
The list which the writer found was not full, but we have the following: Revs. H. Zimmerman, Clanton ; H. E. Doake and A. Thomas, Calera ; C. Gentry, Randolph. I am informed that Revs. J. R. Scott, J. S. Printice, J. W. Witherspoon and W. T. Goodson are also members of this body.
BLADEN SPRINGS ASSOCIATION.
Organized in 1876, reports about 2,000 members. POST OFFICES OF CHURCHES.
Bladen Springs, Cunningham, West Bend, Rescueville, Coffeeville, Dead Level, Mt. Sterling, Frankville, Ararat, Campbell, St. Stevens.
LEADING MEN.
Revs. C. Long, of Bladen Springs, P. D. Alford, of Cun- ningham; R. Lewis, F. White, R. Whitley, O. S. Yorke, J.
Whigman, B. White, E. A. Reed, B. Woodson, A. S. Cessions, C. L. Davis, and L. W. Morris. The writer baptized Rev. P. D. Alford about twenty-five years ago, while doing mission work in Mississippi. ·
Rev. Charles Long was one of the first colored men to begin teaching and preaching after the war. He stands as an honest business man, as well as preacher of the gospel.
BROWNVILLE ASSOCIATION.
Organized in 1883, is a small body composed of about twenty churches, which have the following post offices : Phenix City, Gerard, Motts, Columbus, Ga., Hatchechubbee, Ladonia, Crawford, Uchee.
OFFICERS LAST REPORTED.
Moderator-Rev. L. D. Harris, Gerard. Clerk- Rev. J. F. Torbert, Hatchechubbee. Treasurer-Bro. H. Dixon, Phenix City. They number about 2,000 members.
CANAAN (PICKENSVILLE) ASSOCIATION.
Organized in 1876, is operating chiefly in Fayette county. The writer cannot give their membership, but they report eightcen or twenty churches.
LEADING MEN.
Revs. G. H. Prewett, W. Bozelle, J. P. Neal, J. M. Maddox, S. Clements, G. W. Brent, A. G. Jolinson, J. H. Evey, I. Bizzell, L. W. Bridges, R. L. Gorden, L. Neal, A. B. Richardson.
Revs. J. M. Maddox and J. W. Glasscox seem to be at least the peers of any in their ranks.
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Mrs. M. D. Duncan, Principal Female Academy, Demopolis, Ala.
THE COLORED BETHLEHEM ASSOCIATION.
Organized in 1871, reports about 3,500 members. This is the body so long guided by the late Rev. Armstead Cunning- bam, Bellville. This aided in the purchase of our property at Selma.
POST OFFICES OF CHURCHES.
Eustis, Grove Hill, Dixon's Mill, Whatley, Thomasville, Glover, Atkerson, Choctaw Corner, Myrtlewood, Putman, Clif- ston, Octagon.
LEADING MEN.
Revs. C. L. Robertson, H. W. Mitchell, C. L. Davis, E. P. Yow, W. Thomas, P. Kimbrough, J. Williams, M. Dosey, J. M. Houston, R. F. Forman, F. Johnson, A. L. Cleveland, A. ... Charles, W. M. Kimbrough.
DALLAS COUNTY ASSOCIATION.
Organized 1872, is a large body, operating in the " Black Belt." They have about 4,000 members. Support educat- tional enterprises.
POST OFFICES OF THEIR CHURCHES.
Crumpton, Gee's Bend, Lasso, Linden, Cylonia, Orrville, Portland, Cahaba, Lower Peach Tree, Selma, Brown's Station, Gaston, Rehoboth, Hazen, Uniontown, Martin Station, Bogue- chitto, Hamburg.
LEADING MEN.
D. Boyd, W. C. Richards, G. W. Jones, T. Mosely, P. Underwood, W. Sprague, H. Robertson, R. D. Vassar, T. B. Goldsby, E. B. Smith, H. Willer, A. C. Collin, S. Thompson, A. Hardaway, D. M. Coleman, A. Waller, J. Watts, N. Jones, R. Murry, L. Bryant.
Rev. D. M. Coleman deserves praise for his persistent
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struggles after education. In spite of every hindrance he, at rather a late point in his young manhood, started and com- pleted a course in Selina University.
EAST PERRY COUNTY ASSOCIATION.
Organized in 1885, is a small body, and the writer has learned but little of them.
LEADING MEN.
Revs. J. A. Jemison, C. Casby, G. S. Bolling, F. Chandler, S. Morse, C. McCord.
EVERGREEN ASSOCIATION.
Organized 1878, reports about 3,500 members. They liberally support educational and missionary enterprises.
POST OFFICES OF THEIR CHURCHES.
Evergreen, Dunham, Joyville, Fairfield, Red Level, Mason, Brooklyn, Grovella, Garland, Andalusia, Castleberry, Brewton, Williams' Station, Pollard.
LEADING MEN.
Revs. L. and N. Hawthorne, G. Donald, J. Wallace, R. Monroe, A. Clairborne, S. Union, J. McCrery, S. I. Shannon, Z. Michael, J. Salter, R. MeCrery, D. May, R. Ingraham, D. Sliepard, C. C. Lucious, and C. Jackson. They want to estab- lish a high school at Evergreen, where Rev. L. Hawthorne is now engaged in teaching and preaching.
THE EUFAULA ASSOCIATION.
Organized in 1867, is perhaps the oldest Colored Associa- tion in Alabama. Its chief founders were: Revs. William McCoo and Jerry Shorter, and Deacons J. E. Timothy, of
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Eufaula, and Byrd Day, of Glennville. This body is peculiarly organized on some lines. For example: Their Sunday School work is divided into districts, which districts, under their several leaders, hold so many meetings a year at different centers of the population. A carefully prepared program is carried out, led on by certain persons who have been previously named and informed. And they have a preachers' association.
POST OFFICES OF CHURCHES.
Eufaula, Clayton, Glenville, Hurtsboro, Lofton, Pitts- boro, Midway, Hatcheehubbee, Seale, Jerigan, Cowikee, Oats- ton, Oswichee, Coal Ridge, Louisville, Hawkinsville, Guerry - ton, Abbeville, Three- Notch, Enon, Cochran, Batesville. En- faula is the leading point in the district.
LEADING MEN.
Revs. G. W. Webb, J. D. Maddox, Wm. Williams, James Peterson, L. F. O'Bryant, I. Bostic, N. Bostic, Eufaula.
Revs. W. R. Forbes, E. A. MeCall, Columbus, Ga.
Revs. Wm. Pattrick, E. P. Pattrick, Wm. Blakely, Clayton. Rev. J. Q. A. Wilhite, Selma.
Revs. J. H. Upshaw, T. H. Mitchell, Hatchechubbee.
Revs. A. A. Rivers, J. J. Young, Midway.
The author has been unable to obtain the post office ad- dress of the following names : Revs. S. Allen, R. H. Wright, T. Thomas, C. H. Ammons, P. Shorter, J. Torbert, M. Davis, P. Battle, G. W. Moore, L. B. Mitchell, R. Turpin, P. Johnson. E. R. Joseph, E. Crawford. For several years Rev. L. P. Fos- Ster has been the missionary for this body.
Bro. Byrd Day, a pioneer in this part of the State, relates the following interesting story : " As I could read in the days of slavery, and as the people on the place wanted to know the sayings of God, as they called the Bible, they bought me a
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Bible and got me to read for them. We slaves were allowed night farms in those days. An acre or so of land was given to each person wanting to work at night. Well, in order that I nught study the Bible, the other slaves on the place worked my patch for me. So I studied the book and read it to them."
The writer once spent a month in Eufaula giving Bible instruction to ministers, and was paid by the " Ministers' As- soeiation."
FLINT RIVER ASSOCIATION. 1
Organized in 1884, is a small body of less than 1,000 members, and is the result of a secession from the Muscle Shoals Association. Rev. F. A. Chapman is its principal founder and perhaps is their strongest man.
MINISTERS.
Revs. F. A. Chapman, C. M. Davis, C. C. Matthews, Flint Station ; G. W. Garth, Crowton ; R. Wilhoit, Cedar Plains ; B. M. Key, D. Ward, S. M. Robinson, Somerville ; A. Brown, S. Gains, A. R. Eason, Huntsville ; C. Davis, Whitesburg ; W. T. Connor, Madison ; E. Powell, Hillsboro.
The writer has greatly enjoyed their quiet spirit and earnest labors. However, he saw at their last session (1894) a rather ludicrous point or gesture in the pulpit exercises. A brother, who is known to be an upright man, as well as a very earnest and industrious man, was making some remarks on the closing sermon of the session, when, becoming very happy, he made a leap upward, which eaused his brethren to fear lest there would be a bruise, either in the ceiling, or on top of the minister's head. I would have, if I could have done so with propriety, urged the brother to remember that " bodily exer- cise profits little, while godliness is profitable unto all things," and that " the spirit of the prophet is subject to the prophet,"
and " let all things be done decently and in order." However, I remember the day when most of the white preachers in Alabama had in their sermons what some people are disposed to call "the holy tone," which was often accompanied by quite a lot of physical exercise. This has become a thing of the past with them in proposition, as they by culture, have been raised to see that Christianity is Christly believing and Christly living. By the same process, the same conditions will come upon us. So, we will still labor and still wait.
FRIENDSHIP WESTERN UNION ASSOCIATION.
Organized in 1891, is a small body operating in a section lying south of Anniston and Oxford.
POST OFFICES OF THEIR CHURCHES.
Wedowee, Lineville, Rockdale, Graham, Beason's Mill, Heflin, Louina, Micaville, Lamar, Edwardsville, Truet, Gay.
LEADING MEN.
Rev. A. M. Crawley, Iron City, moderator ; and J. W. Goss, Wedowee, clerk. Revs. S. A. Banks, L. Dotson, C. T. Early, J. C. Byrd, J. D. Austin, J. R. Heard, D. Welsh, C. Sterling, C. Terry, and J. Culbertson, are mentioned among the principal pastors.
GOOD SAMARITAN ASSOCIATION.
Organized 1881, has some eighteen or twenty churches. The copy of the minutes in the hand of the writer fails to 'give the membership of the churches.
POST OFFICES OF CHURCHES.
Farmersville, Gordonville, Selma, Bragg's, Furman, Mon- tery, Haynesville.
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LEADING MEN.
Revs. Wm. Moss, W. Baskin, H. J. Kelly, M. Lewis, E. Crawford, J. H. Hartman. 1. 1
HOPE HILL ASSOCIATION.
Organized in 1886, reports a membership of about 1,500. - POST OFFICES OF CHURCHES.
Van Dorn, Gallion, Demopolis, Old Spring Hill, Dayton. LEADING MEN.
Revs. F. Gilbert, J. W. Belle, Win. Allen, W. Reese, A. Wilson, W. H. Rone, G. C. Roney, W. E. Sharp, A. Collins, and G. V. Spenser.
LEBANON ASSOCIATION.
Operating in Pickens county, was organized in 1874, and has a membership of about 2,000.
LEADING MEN AND THEIR POST OFFICES.
Revs. J. C. Archibald, Bridgeville; D. C. Salmon, Bridge- ville; R. Richey, Pickensville; J. Goodwin, Raleigh; J. T. Atty, Memphis, Ala .; J. G. Johnson, Carrollton; J. Clark, Ehren : James Iloward, Pickensville. Brother Archibald is liberally educated, teaches school, and is a progressive man on all lines.
LILY STAR ASSOCIATION:
Organized in 1885, contains only about 1,000 members.
POST OFFICES OF CHURCHES.
Trio, Brierfield, Centerville, Harrisburgh, Scottsville, Green Pond, Blocton, Vance.
PASTORS.
Revs. T. M. Parker, W. A. Parker, John Bolden, J. A. Foster, S. Page, H. S. Thompson, G. W. Glenn, G. Calhoun.
MOBILE SUNLIGHT ASSOCIATION.
Organized in 1887, operates chiefly in Mobile, Baldwin and Washington counties. The St. Louis Street Church, Mobile, constituted in 1859, is the principal church in this body. They have churches at the following points : Whistler, Chastang, Calvert's Station, Scranton, Miss., Gondola, Four Mile Post, Moffitsville, Citronelle, Mount Vernon, Chunchula, Cleveland, Cottage Hill, Kushla, Vancleve.
MINISTERS.
Revs. J. L. Frazier, C. C. Richardson, T. H. Morgan, G. W. Cephas, H. Sims, G. Lewis, A. J. Bolton, E. M. Matthews, S. A. Johnson, M. J. Thompson, T. Benson, C. L. Roberts, C. Reed, W. S. Forbes.
MOUNT PLEASANT ASSOCIATION.
Marengo county, was organized in 1878. They number about 2,500 members.
POST OFFICES.
Gallion, Linden, Faunsdale, Dayton, Magnolia, Van Dorn, Demopolis, Uniontown, Providence, Spring Hill.
MINISTERS.
Revs. J. Lawson, H. Shade, James Emmerson, J. Shaw, N. P. Anderson, B. Glover, D. S. Thompson, M. D. Agee, James Brock. 6-
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MORNING STAR ASSOCIATION.
Organized in 1874, is'operating in Coosa and Elmore counties. Their membership is about 2,000. They have been rather separated from the general work, but perhaps it is owing to the fact that their location has made it rather diffi- cult for those who have represented the enterprises of the denomination to reach them.
LEADING MEN.
Revs. L. W. Whitaker, Rockford; M. C. Crosby, A. L. Swindall, A. M. Snowdon, A. Jones, J. A. Baker, E. D. Howell, L. W. McNeely, R. T. Lewis, J. H. Smith.
POST OFFICES.
Lockford, Irma, Central Institute, Dexter, Syke's Mill, Pentonville, Equality, Lauderdale, Nixburgh, Weoka, Crews- ville, Good water.
MOUNT PILGRIM ASSOCIATION.
Organized in 1874 by Revs. W. H. McAlpine, J. R. Capers, and William Ware, with other leading men ; occupies the chief mining regions of Alabama. Their last minutes give the fol- lowing churches and ministers :
CHURCHES.
Birmingham-Sixteenth Street, Shiloh, Sixth Avenue, Hopewell, Sardis, First Baptist, North Birmingham, Mt. Olive, Mt. Pilgrim, Healing Springs, Spring Street, St. James, Beth- lehem, Betliel, Vernon.
Bessemer -- Jerusalem, Canaan, Red Mountain.
Rev. J. P. Barton, Pastor Peace Baptist Church, Talladega, Ala. President Baptist State Convention.
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Pratt City-Mt. Hebron, Pleasant Hill, Rising Star, St. James.
Coalburg-Coal Chapel.'
Putton-Mt. Nebo.
East Lake -Mt. Zion, St. Peter.
Helena-Mt. Moriah.
Dolomite-St. John. Avondale-Mt. Calvary. Blossburg-Mt. Hebron. Woodlawn-Jackson Street.
Warrior-New Bethel.
Rosedale-Walnut Street.
Trussville-Mt. Joy.
Compton-Mt. Olive.
Oxmoor-Shady Grove.
MINISTERS.
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Revs. T. W. Walker, T. L. Jordan, G. W. Parks, William Ware, G. S. Smith, W. A. Shirley, A. J. Fikes, R. Donald, P'. C. Caddell, W. T. Bibb, J. A. Peele, S. D. Sanders, William Walker, E. E. Perryman, R. H. Vogle, M. C. Adams, J. P. ()'Riley, A. A. Scott, L. V. Ellison, J. E. A. Wilson, V. Hunt- ington, F. M. Miller, B. P. Palino, H. Neally, F. C. Chandler, S. M. Hall, II. Zimmerman, S. L. Belser, W. E. Craddock, J. B. Gardner, S. A. Latham, Van B. James, P. Woollen, L. J. Green, R. Johnson, L. W. Wells, J. M. Anthony, L. C. Jones.
As educators, they have Messrs. T. H. Posey, J. C. Barker, F. P. McAlpine, and A. J. Edwards.
Rev. L. D. James is missionary of their district. Their membership is about 6,000, and their church property is worth not less than $50,000.
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BIRMINGHAM CHURCHES.
The oldest church in the city is the Spring Street Church, Rev. L. J. Green's church, but the Sixteenth Street, Sixth `Avenue, and Shiloh Churches are the most influential churches. The Sixteenth Street Church was organized in 1873, it appears, and her pastors appear in the following order : Revs. J. Readon, W. Reed, A. C. Jackson, W. R. P'ettiford, and T. L. Jordan. In a property point of view they owe much to Rev. A. C. Jackson, under whom they obtained the present church lot, three other lots, and a small frame building, say about $5,000. This 84,000 or $5,000 went toward the erection of their brick edifice, erected under the pastorate of Rev. W. R. Pettiford. They owe about $3,000 on their building, the payment of which has been much hindered by the scarcity of money. In all the most progressive plans of gospel work in this section, this church has led the way ; and their advance on these lines is chiefly due to the presence of Dr. Pettiford gand the missionary ladies. The Sixth Avenue Church is the next to appear. Its pastors have been : Revs. Silas Jones, T. W. Walker, J. W. White. They have recently offered the pastoral charge to Rev. J. Q. A. Wilhite, who is expected to assume management this month (May, 1895). They are in debt also.
The church that is the marvel of the city is the Shiloh, under Rev. T. W. Walker. This church was organized May 3, 1891, as the result of preaching service supported by a society (known as the " Christian Relief Association." They now have the smallest debt, the largest house and the largest con- gregation in the city. Often when 1,200 or 1,500 people are in the house, a good part of the street is full of persons who are anxious to approach near enough to hear. Of course the pastor is the source and center of this successful church, but
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he has been fortunate in drawing about him some very busi- ness-like as well as very agreeable people. The following anniversary program, etc., will give an idea of the church's operations and system. (This program, with facts like it, is given for its suggestiveness) :
MAY 3, 1891
MAY 3, 1895
FOURTH ANNIVERSARY OF SHILOH BAPTIST CHURCHI, OF BIRMINGHAM, ALA.
The anniversary of the above named church will be held on Friday, the above date, at the church on Avenue G, between Eighteenth and Nineteenth streets.
All churches in the city and vicinity are cordially invited to be present and take a part in the exereises, as those present will have the privilege to speak on the subjects after they have been submitted to the assembly. The following will be the programme for the day.
9:30 to 10 A. M .- Opening.
Devotional exercises and responsive Seripture reading .- Psalm 24.
10 to 10 : 30-" The Work of the School," by Mrs. Laura Emmons. Discussed by Rev. J. A. Peel, of North Birmingham. 10:30 to 11-" The Work of the B. Y. P. U.," by Miss Georgia Battles. Discussed by Rev. J. E. A. Wilson, of Pratt City.
11 to 11:30-" The Work of the Missionary," by Miss A. L. Bowman. Discussed by Rev. V. B. James, of Avondale.
11:30 to 12-" Children's Mission Band Society," by Miss Sallie Bates. Discussed by Rev. L. V. Ellison.
12 to 1 p. M .- " The History of the Church," by J. M. Ross. Discussed by Rev. T. W. Walker.
Adjourn to reassemble at 3 r. M.
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3 to 3 : 15-Devotional exercises by Rev. William Winters. 3:15 to 3:45-" Christian Relief Society," by J. W. Sampson. Diseussed by Rev. G. W. Parks.
3 : 45 to 4 : 30-Sermon on " The Progress of the Baptists," by Rev. W. E. Perryman, of Pratt City.
COLLECTION.
4: 30 to 5-" Church Unity," by Rev. L. J. Green. Dis- cussed by Rev. T. L. Jordan.
5 to 5:45-" The Church in the Present Struggle," by Rev. S. L. Belser. Discussed by Syl. D. Jones.
Adjourn to reassemble at 7:30.
7:30 to 8-Devotional exercises by Rev. C. H. Hopkins. 8-Anniversary sermon by Rev. J. Q. A. Wilhite.
COLLECTION.
All are requested to bring their Bibles, as they will be needed.
J. W. Saursos, J. M. Ross,
REV. T. W. WALKER, Pastor.
Committee.
The above exercises took place on Friday, and the author of this book was present to gather evidence of progress.
Closing the chapter on the Mount Pilgrim Association, I submit the following programs in order to give further light on the general operations in their field.
MT. PILGRIM WOMEN'S MISSIONARY ASSOCIATION.
TOPICS. -
1894. November-Women of the Bible. December -- The Mother's pledge.
1895. January-Our State work. February- How to make happy homes.
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March-Our duty to our country. April- Ways of elevating of our race. May-Our duty to the'heathen. June-What should we teach our children. July-Qualifications needed for Christian usefulness. August -- Economy. September-Fireside schools. October-Review of the year's studies.
The above gives the topics of the local monthly meet- ings.
WOMEN'S MISSIONARY ASSOCIATION.
JACKSON STREET BAPTIST CHURCH, WOODLAWN, MAY 3, 1895. PROGRAM.
9:00 a. M .- Praise service. 9:30 A. M .- President's address. 9:45 a. M .-- llinderances to Christian usefulness.
10:15 A. M .- Best methods for governing children.
10:10 A. M .- Has each Christian a responsibility in bringing the world to Christ?
11:15 A. M .- Reports of local societies. 2:00 P. M .- Praise service. 2:15 r. M. - The true women. 2:45 p. M .- Africa's need. 3:30 r. w .- The model missionary society. 4:00 p. v .-- Business.
In this meeting the following names appear: Mesdames P. F. Clark. Sallie Hall, R. Callier, A. MeKesson, I .. Tyrus, E. C. Bellmy, L. Dean, S. Ceephas. A. L. Billheimer, S. A. Don. ald, M. J. Walker, with the names of the missionaries, Misses Knapp and Boorman.
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FIFTH GENERAL MEETING OF THE BAPTIST YOUNG PEOPLE'S UNION OF MT. PILGRIM ASSOCIATION.
December 7, 1894.
10:00 A. M .- Praise service.
10:15 A. M .- President's address.
10:30 A. M. -- What is necessary to Christian growth ?
11:00 A. M .- How to make a success of B. Y. P. C. in country churches.
11:30 A. M .- The importance of good reading matter.
12:00 M .-- Literature.
2:00 p. M .-- A model meeting.
2:30 r. M .- Address : The work of the B. Y. P. U. in evan- gelizing the world.
3:00 P. M .- Best methods for promoting temperance.
3:30 r. M .-- Report of local Unions.
4:00 P. M .-- Business.
7:00 r. M .- Praise and conference and collection.
8:00 r. M. - Echoes from the Toronto Convention.
These topics, etc., show the lines of thought upon which the mind is working. How different things are now from What they were in 1 35, when Job Davis, the African preacher. toiled by the side of his fellow slaves all day and dreamed at night of his far off home over the great sea! Now in the valley where his famous camp-meeting sermon melted the heart of the white people into a condition of submission to Jesus and into hope of the coming world- where the black man knew only spade, plow and hoe-we have the Negro M. D., Negrodrogist, Negro dentist. Negro banker, Negro author. Negro merchant. Negroes worshiping in brick churches. Negro scientists, and white peopleusing Negro inventions. Here are Banker B. II. Hudson, Druggist 1. B. Kigh, Dis. Goin. Brown, and U. G. Mason, Iuventor Andrew Beard, with orators and educators many. " What shall the harvest be? "
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. ASSOCIATIONS.
Miss llardie Martin, Teacher in Public School, Montgomery, Ala.
THE MULBERRY ASSOCIATION.
Organized in 1882, is composed of only a few churches, chief among which we may mention : New Zion, Mt. Pleasant and Spring Hill, Elba post office; . Mt. Calvary, Damascus and Antioch, Rose Hill post office ; Friendship and Pleasant Ridge, Henderson post office; Mt. Olive and St. John, Luverne post office. They have between 1,200 and 1,500 members.
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