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RECORDS OF THE FAIRMOUNT BAPTIST CHURCH
1888 - 1895
FAIRMOUNT, INDIANA
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Allen County Public Library Ft. Wayne, Indiana
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Articles of Organization of Hairmount And Baptist Church done this 15th day of April 1888. The army of the gior Baptist Church that was Extended to Fairmount. Assembled at. 2008h Organized by Choosing James E Price black - Protein stu letters of those wishing to go 1
muito vaid organization was called for and responded to as follows- Letter from the Zion Church. Emery Swindell Rhoda Sundell Cornelius Prici. Hannah Price.
Wilma Price. Fernando C. Creek Willian Morfond Catharine leneck Joseph Leach Louisa Leach. James. M. Fouler Leticia Fowler Ida. Fowler Albert Fowler and wife- Those received by relation Angeline. Bailey
Mattie -Carl by Baptism John Frost
if Aword for Baptism David burg 5.
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The articles of Faith and Church Covenant was read and adopted Cornelius Price was chosen permanent balester Resolved That was much for
or regular meetings once each month
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Resolved that the beteck prepare a correspond 1
to the Domestic Board at its next meeting to to field at Lilly Creek Church April 28"/888, Resolved
That was extend our most teach Thank me to the members and pastor of the Newlyan tr Methodist Church for Their Kindness mi Henning their house for us to hold our Series of meetings mi.
Following our articles of faith and
Church Coornach as adopted by this church adformed to mich on Saturday night before The fourth Sunday in May 1888 .. Elden R. J. Son bil Mod ..
Camelins Price belerk.
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the Articles of Faith and Church covenant as Actofated by Four mouch Baptist Church April 254/688 1
Article 1.27
Of the Scriptures.
WE believe that the Holy Bible was written by
men Duamely inspired, and is a perfect
treasure of heavenly notruction that it has God for its author. Salvation for its end, and thruth without any mixture of error for its. matter. that it neviales the principles by which. isod will Judge us , and there fore is and Shall remain to the end of the world. the True Center of Christian session. and the
L'absence standard by which all human. Conduct creeds, and opinions should to tried.
Article 2. Of the true God. HE believe there is one and only one livEning. sud true ssoel, an infinite. intelligent spirit. whose name is Jehovah , the maker and supreme. iquier of heaven and earth inexpressibly
glorious ne holtiens. and worthy of all possible
honor. Confidence and love that in the city.
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Of the Godhead there are three persons. the - Father, the Son and the Holy Johet equal in every divine perfection and executing distinct but have ourour offices in the great work of redemption. Article 3.
Of the fall of Man WE believe that man was created in holiness. under the law. his maker, but by voluntary transgression fell from that holy and happy stale, wie Consequence of which all mankind are now Summer's, not by Constraints but choice, being by nature utterly void of theh holders required by the law of God positively wichneed to boil, and Therefore under Just Condemnation to eternal sun without defend or excuse.
Article 4 th Of the way of Salvation WE believe the salvation of success is wholy y of grace, through the mediatorial office of the Son ' lol, who by the whoutrient if the
Father freely look upon line our nature, yet without Dice honored the divine law by his personal Medience, and by his death made a full atonement for our sins. that having risen. from the dead he is now enthroned in heavend and writing in his wonderful person the tenderest sympathies with divine perfections. he is every way qualified to be a suitable, a Compassionate and are all sufficient Savior
Article5th Of Justification we believe that the great gospel blessing which Christ secures to such as believe in him is Justification. That justification includes the pardon of Sin. and the promise of Eternal life. on principles of righteousness, that it is bestowed not mi consideration of any works frighteousness which we have done but solely through faith in the Redeemer blood. by virtue of which faith his perfect righteousness is freely imputed to us of god. That it brings us into a state of most blessed peace and favor with God.
And secures every other blessing needful for Time of Eternity.
Article 6th Of the freeness of Salvation.
Ny believe that The blessing. of Salvation are made free to all by the Gospel. That it is the nummediate duty of all to accept them by a Cordial, penitent, and obedient faith and That nothing prevents the Salvation of the quatich server on earth. but his wrenchevent depravity and voluntary rejection of the Gospel, which rejection nivolors hime wie un aggravated condemnation.
Article 7th Of Grace in Regenerative. 1
My believe that in order to be saved sinners must be regenerated, or born again. that requeration consists of mi giving a holy disposition to the mind. that it is effected wie a manner above our Comprehension. "by the power of The Holy Spirit in Connection with wine truth to as to secure our voluntary
Obedience to the liaspel, and that its proper. evidence appeared in the holy fruits of repentance and faith and newness of life.
Article 8th Of Repentance & Faith. WE believe repentance and faith are sacred duties. and also insuperable graces. wrought in our Souls by the regenerating Spirit of God, whereby being deeply Convinced of our quith, danger and helplessness and of The way of Salvation by Chrish. we turn to God with wifeigned Contrition Confession and supplication for very, at the same time heartily receiving the Lord Jesus Christ, as our Prophet, Prieshand Thing and relying upour home alone as the only and all sufficient Saviour.
Article 9th Of Code purpose of grace. - No believe that election is the eternal burpees Mlad, according to which he graciously . Requierates, Saucitifica, and havea Sinners,
That being perfectly consistent with the free agency of war, it comprehend all the year's in connection with the end, that it is a most glorious display of lords sovereign goodness, being refinitely free. will, noty and unchangeable. that it utterly excludes boasting, and promotes humility love prager praise trust in god, and active invitation of free hid mercy. That it encourages the use of meaus me the highest degree, that it may traseen tained by its effects in all who truly believe -
the jockel. that it is the foundation of Conristian assurance and that to ascertain it with regard to ourselves demande and deserves. the Wtivost dilligence.
Article 10th Of Sanctification. WE believe that sanctification is the proces by which, according to the will of Good, we are mode partakers of his holiness. that it is a broqqressur work. That it is begin in regimes - ation and that it is carried on in the
Heartsof the believers by the presence and power If the Holy Spirit. The reader and comforter, in the continual use of the appointed means, especialy, the word of God, self ix accumulation, self denial watch fulness, and prayers
Article 11 # Of the Persever rice of Saints. me believe that such only are true believeis as endurents the end, that their persevering. attachment to Christ is the grand work which distinguishes them from superficial profesores. that a special providence watches over their welfare, and that they are kept by the power of Good through faith wisto Salvation.
Article 12 " Of the harmony of the Law and Gospel. WE believe That the Law of love is the eternal and unchangeable suele of his moral government. that it is holy. Just, and lood, and that the in- - ability which the Scriptures ascrivi to fallen men to fulfill it's precepts arise entirely from Their love of i'm , to deliver them from which , and
To restore them through a mediator to unfeigning obedience to the Holy Law, is one great end of the good and of the means of grace connected with the Establishment of the visible lechurch.
Article 13" Of a basket Church. We believe a visible church of lehrist is a Congregation of baptized believers associated by covament in the faith and fellow ship of the gospel, observing the indivances of Christ Governed by his law, and exerciseing the gifts, rights, and priviliger mested in them by his word, That it's only scriptural officers are a Bishop or Pastor and Diacius, whose quale- - ficativus Claims, and duties are defined no The Copistes to Innothing and Titus.
Article 14 th Of Baptism and the Lords Supper WE believe that Christian baptism is the manversion in water of a believer meto the name of The Father and son and Holy Lost, to show forthis is a solerson and beautiful.
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Onublem, our faith in the crucified, burried. and viser Savior, with its effect in our death to ein and resurrection to a new life, that it is prerequisite to the privilèges of a church relation, and to the Lords Supper, in which the members of the church, by the sacred use of bread and wine are to Commerate togather The dying love of Christ, preceded abrange by Solemn self-Examination.
Article 15# Of the Christian Sabbath. My believe the first day of The week is the Lords day or Christian Sabbath. and is to be kept I bored to religious purposes, by abstaining from all secular lator and enful recreation. by the devout observance of all the means of - Grace, both private and public, and by preparation for that west that semaineth. the people of food ..
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Article 16th Of Civil Hovernment. WE believe That Civil government is of divine appointment, for the interests and good order of humane society, and that magistrates are to be prayed for, Conscientiously honoredy and obred, except only we things opposed to the will of our Lord Jesus lebrist, who is the Lord of the Conscience, and the Price of the things If the earth.
Article 17" Of the Righteous and the Wicked. No believe that There is a radical and essential difference between the righteous and the wicked that such only as through faith are Justified in the name of the Lord Jesus, and sanctified by the Spirit of our God, are truly righteous in his esteem. while all such as Continue mi mikeulence and unbelief use in his Right wicked, and under The curse, and This direction holds among men both ni and after death.
Article 18 Of the world to Come. My believe that the end of the world is approaching, that at the last day Christare decend from heaven, and raise the dead from The grave to fuial retribution, that a. Solemn separation will then take place, that the wicked will be ad Judged to endless. punishment, and the righteous to endless Joy and that this Judgment will fix forever the final state of men mi heaven or hell, on principals of righteousness. -
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Church. Covenant.
Having been led, as we believe by the spirit of God. to receive the Lord Jesus To his as our Savior and on the profession of our faith, having been baptized in the name of The Father and of the Son and of the Holy Lock WE do now in the presence of God, Angles, and this assembly, most solemnly and boy fully enter muito Covenant with one another as one hody mi lehrist. we engage therefore by the aid of the Holy Spirit. to walk togather milchristian love. to strive for the advance - ment of this Church, in knowledge, holiness and Comfort, promote its prosperity, spirituality to sustain to worship, ordinances discipline and doctrines. to Contribute Cheerfuly and regularly to The support of the ministry, the or peace of The Church the relief of the por. and The spread of the gospel through all nations, we also engage to mantare family and secret devotion, to religiously educate our Children to seek the salvation of our
Kindred and acquaintances; to walk Circumspectly in the world, to be Just nous dealings, faithful in our engagements. and ex eu plany mi our department; to avoid all tatting back- biting and of cession. auger to abstand from the sale and use of intoxicating drinks as a beverage, and to be gealous in our efforts to advance the Kingdom of our Savior. WE further engage to watch over one another in brotherly look, to remember each other in prayer, to aid each other in sickness and distress to cultivate Christian Sympathy in feeling and Courtesy mi speech, to bu elow to take offences but always ready for reconciliation, and mindful of The rules of our Savior to secure it with- - out delay was moreover lugage that where we remove from this place, we will as - Soon as possible weite with some other Where we can Carryout the spirit of this Covenant, and the principlesof lords word ".
The Javimount Baptist Church Mit June 114 18.88
For the transaction of business The Pastor was present and presided after devotional exercises the units of the organizations was called for and was read and adapted as read there being no other business a motion to adform to meet Saturday before the Third Sunday in July at Eight Orblock P.m. Motion Carried
Fairmount Bobtest Church June 19" /888 for the transaction of business the Pastor being present presidiel there being no minuet present the peace of the Church was called the church being in peace and no unfinished business new buisness was taken up in motion to Electr Deacons Bridou Leach andSwee Troch was elected deaconsby a unanimous rate a wood and Second that Bri dad Merriman act as treasurer motion Carrieel Bro Merriman was elected by
Activation the black was instructed to write to the different Churches in the asso- - Ciation to meet with us wi Council to recognize our Church and to or dain our Deacor's there being no for the business No adjourned to meet on Saturday before the 3d Sunday in July at 7.00 p.m.
Association Letter .. The J'aimount Baptist Church of fourmonths to the Harmony Association Dear Breathren we represent our Church with a letter and Delegates asking admittance with you in full fellowship, was organized April the 25"/888 and was recognized July 28.1888 by a Council from a number of Churches mi this association our number is (26) there is nothing existing amongus but Brotherly loor all in peace willing to work for the Master in the advancement and building up his thing down allways abound. - mig mi the faith that was once delivered. to the saints. WE can see and realize that there is a great work Can be done at Fairmount . 1
May 24th 1894 The church met at this date fora special business meeting. Qui motion all visiting -
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In motion the election of trustee was defined sintil the next Thursday war and to elect a board of trustees -
The J'aimount Baptist Church net Aug 19th/888 for the transaction of business the Pastor was present and president the Minutes of the last meeting was read and adopted as read, the face of the Churchwas Called for the Church boring in peace and no I finished business new business was taken up, a motion that the Clerk prepare a letter for the Association motion Carried There was a motion that was boned - resented by letter and Delegates to the Association matin barsind. a motion that the Pastor selects the delegates motion Carried Ino Frost, R.J. Gorbit and loneliness Price was chase delegates Alternates Emery Swindell Hannah. Price a motion! that was extend a invitation to the association. to meet with us with the neck association motion Carried there being no further business! a motion to ad form to meet the Saturday before the 3% Sunday in September motion Carried
I hine out on blessed Star
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Promise of the dawn Glad tidings) sendafar Brist the Word is Bond.
Ring, Ring having bells happy bells Bells of Christmas ring ring happy bells Christ the Lord is (Bom).
The Fairmount Baptist Church met. Die 15 .4- 1888 for the transaction of business The Pastor bering present took change the meeting after devotional ster cisto. the Church was Called to order for business the Church benigni peace and no un finished business new business was taken up a moved and Second That the Pastor appoint a Committee to make arrangements for a room to hold a protractor meeting in The motion Carried Brad Fowler Leach and be. Price was chosen a motion and Second that we meet once a week to Sing motion Carried here being no further business we adjourned to meet Saturday before the 3. Sunday mi January 1889,
The Fairmount Baptist Church met March the 27 th for the transaction of business The Pastor was present and presided. there
was a motion that the Church be represented before the Domestic Brand by Delegates Inseth Leach and Cornelius Price was chosen delegates a motion that the Church calle Pastor at the next regular meeting
mation Carried there boring no further business wa ackformed to meet Saturday before the 3.4. Sunday mi April ..
fairmount Baptist Church net. abril the 21 21/889 for the transaction of busniess. The Pastor was present and preached a short discourse after which the church was called to order for the transaction. of business the church being in peace a motion that we proceed to call a Pastor for the enquening year motion carried M. Slawen was called as Pastor a motion that was elect a check motion Carried 6. Price was elected by acclimation there benig no further business we alformen to meet Saturday before the Ad Sunday Mi May 1889,,
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The Fairmount Baptist Church wet June the 16:4/889 for the transaction of business the Pastor was present and president the increts of the previous meeting was read and of provedl. Bro leaves acceptul the call as Pastor a motion that we Deuel Two Delegates and our Pastor to nuet with the Board at Joursborough Saturday before the 5th Sunday in June Joseph Leach and Cornelius Price was Chasen delegates there being no for the business we adjourned to meet Saturday before the 2nd Sunday in July 18891
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The Fairmount Baptist Church met. July the 14th 1889 for the transaction of business the Pastor was present and presided the Church being in peace and no un finished business new business was taken up, There was a move that Sister Minichave have a letter of recourt- - mendation from the tourmount Church motion barril the black was instructed to write the letter a motive that the Click write a letter for the association to be read at next meeting motion ?
carried there being no further business We and four need to meet Saturday before The Second Sunday in Aug.,
The Fairmount Baptist Church with any The 10 th /88%, for the transaction of business the Pastor was present and presided the churchbing in peace un- finished business was taken up The letter to the association was raul and and anti a motion that the Church sevil two delegates with This letter to meet with the association. Martine Carril ESwindel and la. Price was chosen delegates a motion That we sevel our Pastor and two
delegates to sit in council with rid Salem Church motion carried Bro Luck and frost was sent as delegates there being no further business was adjourned weet Saturday before the si Sunday Que.
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The Fairmount Baptist Church mel December 12h 1889
The Parton was present and look Charge of the meeting. The Lahunch was organized for the transaction of business a motion that the fairmount Church apply to the state Convention for Que
Hundred Dollars ($10000) Matine Carried There being no further business was and found to week Saturday before the 1% Sunday in Gommary 1890
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The fairmount Baptist Church mich February 9th 1890 for the transactions of business The pastor was present and presided over the meeting the munte of the previous meeting was read and approved. There being no unfinished freeness new business was called for There was a notice That the Treasurer make a report at the next meeting, motive carmel There being no further business we adforward to meet the Saturday before the 2% Sunday in march 1890
The Fairmount Baptist Church mich April 12" 16 90 for the transaction of business a motive wo elect a blesk and Treasurer for the ensuring year moline . Carried Cornelius Price reflected Click John Merriman reelected Treasurer There being no for the business was adjourned to week. Saturday before the 29. Sunday in May 1890
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Hammouch Baptist Church met may 13. 1890 for the transaction of business the Pastor was present and presided over the meeting The moment of the furious meeting was wall and adopted as wad, The treasures report was laid over untill the next varching, new business was called for a motion that we proceed to call a Pastor motion Carried Bro Cavour was Called to Parter there being no further business was adjourned to meet Saturday before the 211 Sunday in June 1890
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Hairmount Baptist Church much Justiy " 1890 for the transaction of business the pastor was present and president the minutes of The previous meeting was real and all of the as reaction messicane resigned serving as Pracu Sandell was elected treasu mer a motion that we end delegates to meet with the Domestic Brand Saturday before the 5th Sunday in france And Teach and Goverran was chosen delegates Bro Swindle and to Price. alternate there being no for the business we all formed to mich Saturday before · the 2d Sunday in
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tie Fairmount Baptist lebunch wet Daly 12th for the transaction of business Tre Pastor waspresent and presided The nunca of the previous meeting was real and afirmat there being no in funchal business new business was called for a motina that a letter be prepared for The association and bis readat the next meeting motion carried The bleck was instructed to prepare a letter there being no further business we and found to meet Saturday before the 2 nd Saidaqui Auque 1896
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The fairmont Baptist Church wet Och 11 for the transaction of business The Pastor being absent Bro Mitchell filled his place The minueto of the previous meeting was real and adapted as read there being no unfinished business new business was called Bro lawen had unique Fanmonta Church and requested. That the Church release him, a motive that Bro bare request by granted motion carried there heving no further business we adformed to meet Saturday before the 2, Sunday in November 1890
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The Fairmount. Baptist Church met NOV 15 # 1890 for the transaction of business Brd Barrow was chosen moderator pro Tene, the manuels of the previous meeting was read and adob till as read, there being
was called for the Church received a request from Prairie Church calling for our Pastor and two delegates to sit - n Council with theme to be the propriety of Ordowning Bro Schevek to the Gospel ministry The request was granted Bros de rules and Suite was chaseu delegates There being no further business WE adjourned to meet Saturday before the Second sunday in next month Dee14/890 Fairmount Baptist Church auch for the transaction of a business Bolsorbit Moderator Protein Broand Sister Merriman asked for letters to write with the Anderson Church granted There being no further business was adforneeds to meet saturday before the 24 sunday in Jan 1890 Jan 11- 1891 no business and fourmed to much Fely 7/891
The fair mount Baptist Church net Freby 7th 1891 for the transaction of business Bro bordet was chase moderator proteine. The muneto of the previous meeting was read and adapted as read, there being no un finished business new business was Called for. There was charges preferred against Afretta Hardwell for improper Conduct charges enstained a motion that the Church with draw the hand of fellow ship from her motion carried There was charge prefinial against Sister besteman and a Committee appointed to visit her and report at the next meeting Sister Hiper and why was appointed a motive that the lechurch proceed to call a partir motion Carried Bro Summerville was call: as Partof Fairmount Church there Wing no for their business was ad fourmed to meet Saturday before the 211 Sunday in March 1891
the Fairmount Baptist Church met March 141891 For the transaction of business The Pastor being absent Bro Swich was chosen moderator fronten. the minato og the Previous meeting was read and adapted as real the committee that was appointed to visit Sister Coluna was present and reported. The report was received and the committee released, a motion That the Church with draw the hand of fellowship from sister Coleman motive carried a motore that the church offorint delegatie 6 oct ni Council with the board of Harmony assen," motive Carried Gomery Swindle and Cornelius Price was chosen delegates, a motive that the brosch ack ite board to hell support a pastor half time at fairmount motive carried a motion that the Church affinit a Committee to take subscriptions for Pastor motion Carried Sisters Why. Inley, and Dro Swindle was the Cour the a motion to adfour to week Saturday before the first Runday in Afasil 1891 ..
The Fanimounth sul Baptist Church much May, 101891" for the transaction of business The Pastor was present and president the reading of the muret was mette a motion that the Church sevel delegates to the board meeting motion Carried Bros Leach and Frost delegates Bras Swindle and Corcoran alternates a motion the Church grant R. l. so bit a letter motion Carried There being no for The busneed wat ad formed to meet Saturday before the 3. Sunday in June 1891
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