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The second mission church, Ariel, was organized August 7, 18853 and was disbanded September 9, 1918.4 The course of history of this mission will be traced in more detail since their minutes were given to Reynoldson for safekeeping when the church disbanded.
More than thirty years elapsed before the third mission church was organized. The building used to house the Roduco Baptist Church still stands, but little is known about her history. May, 1917 conference at Reynoldson took the following action: "upon request of Brother J.T. Carter, letters of dismission were granted to the following members in order that they might help to form a new church at Roduco: J.T. Carter, Mary A. Carter, David E. Carter, Leroy Carter, G.W. Eure and family, J.L. Williams and wife and Rosa E. Howell."5 Roduco had recently been organized when Ariel dissolved. In September, 1918 Ariel bequeathed to the new church the pews, Bible and Bible stand which they no longer needed.6 Reynoldson pastors ministered here while the church was in existence. The depression and was evidently took their toll on this small mission church. Sometime during the late nineteen-thirties or early nineteen forties the church disbanded and former Reynoldson members, Mrs. Amanda Carter and Rosa E. Howell, returned to their first church as members.
Ariel Church (1885-1918)
On August 7, 1885 at a schoolhouse near Crossville, North Carolina (Boonetown area) near the close of a Meeting of Days held by Elders W.B. Waff, aided by Elder R. Vandeventer, a presbetery consisting of these Elders and several brethren from Reynoldson Church organized for the purpose of constituting a Baptist church here. Elder W.B. Waff was called to the chair and Brother J.T. Waff appointed secretary.
Letters of dismission from the church at Reynoldson for the following persons were read and approved: M.J. Lawrence, Jesse Eure, W.H. Howell, T.A. Eure, Mide Williams, Dempsey Harrell, J.B. Spivey, Hillary Eure, sisters Mary C. Howell, Ida C. Lawrence, A.R. Tapp, M.A. Howell, Rebecca Eure, Margaret Eure, Clara Eure, E.C. Eure, Mary Eure and Emily Eure.
Elder Vandeventer read the Baptist Declaration of Faith and the Church Convenant which on motion were unanimously adopted. The right hand of fellowship was extended by the presbytery to the young church. Ariel was adopted as the name of the new church.
The moderator then extended an invitation to any who might wish to unite with them. The following persons presented themselves professing faith in Christ and were unanimously received subject to baptism: A.B.
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Megginson, Norfleet Eure, Benjamin J. Megginson, Walter B. Derby, Thomas Matthews, John W. Gardner, Herbert Holland, Jasper H. Harrell, Charlie Eure, Elisha Jasper Eure, Martha J. Megginson, Annie Mathews, Mary Megginson, Mary Derby, Penina Harrell, Lola Derby, Mary Ann Howell, Ann Edwards, Mary E. Williams, Susan Morgan, Mary V. Powell and Emma L. Powell. The congregation agreed to meet at Crossville on the Chowan River tomorrow morning at 9 A.M. to baptize the above named.7
Immediately after Ariel Church was organized, Reynoldson appointed a committee to solicit funds to aid the new church.8 The immediate business of the new church was to elect church officers. M.J. Lawrence and Jesse Eure, former Reynoldson deacons, were selected as deacons. M.J. Lawrence was elected church treasurer.9 M.J. Lawrence, Jesse Eure and W.H. Howell were elected trustees. The first pastor chosen was Reverend W.B. Waff and his salary was to be $55.00 per year.10 The church chose to request admission to the Union Meeting and the Chowan Association. 11
Mr. Waff concluded his service as pastor of Ariel December 31, 1889. Reverend T.W. Babb, former Reynoldson minister, was called to Ariel to be pastor.12 Things went fine until malicious rumors about the pastor began to circulate. On July 5, 1890 there was a call conference to select a council to investigate the charges which had been preferred against Mr. Babb. 13 On the 3rd Saturday in July, a council composed of thirty brethren from Ariel, Middle Swamp, Sandy Cross, Reynoldson, Gatesville, Colerain, Winton and Shady Grove churches met at Ariel to investigate the certain charges of immoral conduct alleged against Rev. Babb by the ministers at their annual session on Feb. 18, 1890 in Edenton, N.C. These charges had been published in the Biblical Recorder. After discussion and deliberation, the council went on record as absolving Brother Babb of the charges which had been brought against him due to lack of evidence. 14 Exactly when Mr. Babb left Ariel is not known, but in 1892 Mr. C.J. Woodson became pastor.
The enrollment of Ariel was never very large. The membership rolls record 39 male members and 63 female members. Changing economic conditions enticed many people to move from the country to the city. For many years the number of members who requested letters of dismission outnumbered the new additions or even the number of prospective members in the area. Consequently, the membership declined.
For a period of eight years (1910-September, 1918) there were no meetings of conference. On September 9, 1918 Ariel Church once again met in conference. Their purpose was to decide what to do with the church property. The members decided to turn it over to the county for
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use as a school, but they reserved the right to hold Sunday School here. At conference the following members were granted letters of dismission: Oliver Harrell, Essie D. Lawrence, W.B. Derby, C.T. Derby, Carrie M. Howell, Annie T. Gardner, Marie A. Hines, Alexander Holland, Annie Mary Gray, G.M. Gardner, and Ida C. Lawrence. Conference voted to donate the pews, Bible and stand to the new church at Roduco. W.B. Derby and G.M. Gardner were appointed as a committee to meet with the Justice of the Peace and draw up the deed. 15
This property eventually became the property of Mr. M.H. Lawrence. Mr. Lawrence was once again a member of Reynoldson. On July, 1929 he entered into the following Deed of Gift Agreement with the trustees of Reynoldson Church.
Whereas, about the year 1885, there was organized and located in the South Western portion of Gates County, North Carolina, a Missionary Baptist Church, known as Ariel; and whereas, after several years, the active membership of said church diminished in number until the church became too weak to maintain regular services and finally became inactive; and whereas, the remaining members in regular conference assembled decided to abandon the church organization of Ariel Baptist Church, and granted letters of dismission to each member asking for or requesting the same to unite, with some other church of like faith and order; and
Whereas, the church building, by sale under due course, finally became the private property of M.J. Lawrence - one of the charter members of the aforesaid Ariel Baptist Church; and whereas, the said M.J. Lawrence disposed of the said church building for one hundred and sixty ($160.00) dollars; and
Whereas, the said M.J. Lawrence is now a member of Reynoldson Missionary Baptist Church which is situated in Gates County, N.C., not far from the home or residence of the said member; and
Whereas, the aforesaid M.J. Lawrence desires to give to Reynoldson Baptist Church the full proceeds that come to him in the final disposition of the Ariel church building, which money is to be owned, held and applied by Reynoldson Baptist Church as hereinafter stated; now,
Therefore, this indenture made this the 27th day of July, 1929 by and between the said M.J. Lawrence, of the first part, and J.W. Parker, I.A. Hines and M.P. Ellis, trustees of Reynoldson Missionary Baptist Church, of the second part, all of the county and State aforesaid, witnesseth: that the said M.J. Lawrence, party of the first part, for and in consideration of the premises and for the purpose aforesaid, and in consideration of his love for the cause of Christ, and to promote the growth of God's Kingdom on earth, and for the interest he has in his church, hereby gives and conveys and by these present does give, convey and deliver to the said J.W. Parker, I.A. Hines and M.P. Ellis, trustees of Reynoldson Missionary Baptist Church and unto their successors in office, one hundred and sixty ($160.00) dollars.
Provided however: This gift is made upon this special condition, Viz. That the principal shall be held in trust and securely invested: the interest thereof shall be used in the up-keep of the parsonage belonging to Reynoldson Baptist Church.
If, for any cause, the parsonage has to be rebuilt, then and in that event, the whole amount,
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principal and interest, of this fund may be used in the rebuilding of the said parsonage; provided further, that if the church should dispose of the parsonage property, then and in that event, the said church may use the whole of this money as the said church may elect; the matter to be brought before the church in regular conference and decided by a majority vote.
To have and to hold the said one hundred and sixty dollars unto the aforesaid J.W. Parker, I.A. Hines and M.P. Ellis, trustees of Reynoldson Baptist church and unto their successors in office, forever, for the purpose or purposes above stated and for no other.
The said M.J. Lawrence hereby warrants the above described property to be entirely free and clear from all liens and encumbrances whatever.
In testimony whereof the said M.J.Lawrence has hereunto set his hand and affixed his seal, this the 27th day of July, 1929.
Witness:
1. T.C. Lawrence
2. Frances Story Lawrence16
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The M.J. Lawrence Family. Mr. Lawrence, a former Reynoldson deacon, was a key figure in the Ariel Church. At Ariel, he served as deacon, clerk, and treasurer. Seated are: Ida and Mills Lawrence. Left to right are their children: Bud, Lelia, Annie, and Raynor on the front. On the back: Tom, Lois, Cliff, Theron, Carrie, and Willis.
Ariel Members hip Rolls Ariel Female
Brown, Elizabeth Butler, Mary J.
Admitted
B May 5, 1900
L Oct. 3, 1885
Dismissed
Died
April 25, 1889
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Butler, Florence Cross, Mary A.
B Aug. 1898
L Oct. 3, 1885
Daby, Mary W.
L Nov. 6, 1888
B Aug. 16, 1885
L Aug. 7, 1885
L. Aug. 7, 1885
B Aug, 16, 1890
Edwards, Ann Eure Annie Matthews
B Aug. 7, 1885
Eure, Annie Blancler
L Aug, 1897
L Suffolk, 1908
Eure, Clara
B Aug. 4, 1900
Eure, C.E.
L Aug. 1885
Eure, Ella Eure, Emily
L Aug. 7, 1885
Eure, Margaret
L Aug. 1885
Aug. 1891
Eure, Martha R.
B Aug. 4, 1900
Eure, Mary
L Aug. 1885
Eure, Rebecca
L Aug. 1885
Gardner, Sarah A.
B Aug. 16, 1893
Gardner, Clara (Eure)
L Aug. 1885
Gardner, E.D.
B Aug. 4, 1900
Gardner, Cary M. Grey, Annie M. Jernigan
B. Aug. 1904
Holland, Lillie
B Aug. 1890
Holland, Martha E.
B. Aug. 1888
Howell, Mary Ann
L Aug. 1885
L Norfolk
Howell, Mary C.
L Aug. 1885
July 11, 1893
Harrell, Frances
B Aug. 1890
L 1891
April 15, 1894
Harrell, Mary J.
B Aug. 1900
Hays, Fannie Harrell
Jan, 1900
Jones, Lena Dowdy
Mar., 1889
Sept. 1898
Lawrence, Annie
Lawrence, Ida C.
Aug. 7, 1885 Aug. 1904
Lawrence, Lois P.
Aug. 1904
Megginson, Mary
B Aug. 7, 1885
L Middle Swamp July 2, 1887
Megginson, Martha J.
B. Aug. 1885
Morgan, Sarah
B Aug. 1888
Morgan, Susan
B Aug. 1885
Oct. 1898
Morris, O.L.
B Aug. 1890
Morris, Nannie
Aug. 1890
Mathews, Julia C. Howell
B Aug. 1888
Parker, Penniah Harrell
B Aug. 1885
Parker, Sally
B Aug. 1898
Pierce, Aver Dowdy
B Aug. 1888
Powell, Annie
B Aug. 1888
Powell, Emma L.
B Aug. 1885
Suffolk 1891 Suffolk, 1891
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Derby, Ella Darden Derby, Lula Derby, Mary Dowdy, Files
B Aug. 7, 1885
Sept. 1895
B Aug. 4, 1900
Harrell, Harriet
B Aug. 1900
Lawrence, Lelia Mary
Powell, Mary Powell, Mary V. Powell, Sarah E.
B. Aug 1888 B Aug. 1885
B Oct. 1885
Suffolk 1891
Russell, Flossie R. Howell
B Sept. 1895
Saunders, Julie E. Howell
B Sept. 1895
June 28
Saunders, Fannie Barden
B Aug. 1900
Tapp, A.R. Taff, Gladys
B. Sept. 1895
Portsmouth 1899
Williams, Mary E. Wright, Minnie
B Sept. 1900
Ariel Male Members
Admitted
Dismissed Died Chowan Association
Babb, T.W.
Feb. 1890
Butler, J.T. Butler, R.E.
B Oct. 1885
Aug. 1900
Brady, James
B Aug. 1888
Derby, Charlie
B Aug. 1888
Derby, E.B.
B. Aug. 1888
Daughtrey, G.W. Derby, Walter B.
B Aug. 1885
Eure, Charlie
B Aug. 1885
Eure, Henry
L. Sept. 1897
Eure Hillary
L. Aug. 1885
Eure, Jessie
L. Aug. 1885
Eure, Norfleet
B. Aug. 1885
Eure, T.A.
L. Aug. 1885
Everett, W.I.
L. Nov. 1899
Gardner, G.M. Gardner, J.L. Gardner, J.W.
No date B Oct. 1885
B. Aug. 1885
Great Fork 1901
Hays, Charlie Hays, J.W.
No date
Harrell, Dempsey
L Aug. 1888
Harrell, James
B Aug. 1888
Harrell, Oliver
B Nov. 1899
Holland, A.
B Aug. 1898
Holland, Hubert
B Aug. 1885
Howell, E.J.
B Aug. 1885
Howell, William H.
L Aug. 1885
Keller, Albert
L. Nov. 1887
Lawrence, J.J.
L Aug. 1885
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June 1, 1889
Suffolk 1891
L Aug. 1885
Aug. 1893
B Sept. 1885
Dec. 31, 1885
B Sept. 1885
No date
L Reynoldson May 1889
Lawrence, W.E. Lawrence, R.E.
L Nov. 1899
B Aug. 1900
Mamiss, John
L Mar. 1889
Letter
Matthews, Thomas
B Aug. 1885
Megginison, A.B.
B Aug. 1885
L July 2, 1887
Megginison, Benjamin
B Aug. 1885
L July 2, 1887
Spivey, J.B.
L Aug. 1885
Spivey, J.T.
B Oct. 1885
Umphlet, L.C.
B Aug. 1888
Williams, Mike
L. Aug. 1885
Key
B Baptized
L Letter
Woman's Missionary Union
Help Needed! Yes, Reynoldson Church had many unfilled needs at home and the mission fields were also calling. What could be the answer to these many needs? Aid was direly needed. Through the years the ladies had been silent partners. Ever since the church had been organized, if a woman desired to offer suggestions, this information was softly and discreetly suggested to her husband, father or other male relative church member who in turn attended to the matter.
In early 1885, the ladies decided that they could be of real service to the church. Thus, they busied themselves and organized a Ladies Aid Society. They knew the church needed new pulpit furniture and also carpet down the church aisles. The ladies immediately set out to raise money to help make these improvements. They raised $3.30. Egg and butter money was probably their only source of funds. This money was offered to the church. Conference voted not to accept the money, but rather to return it to the ladies informing them that conference would attend to this.1
Baptist women all over America were beginning to unite for Christ. In 1880 the name Woman's Missionary Union had been born at a prayer meeting in Austin, Texas.2 W.M.U. was destined to become a reality as dedicated Baptist women through steadfastness and dedication expressed their love of Chrst through witnessing, giving, praying and ministering as they labored together with God. How much these Christian Reynoldson ladies knew about the efforts of other Southern Baptist Women is entombed in their hearts. The fact that their offered contribution was spurned by conference may have deterred their actions, but did not halt them. In April, 1886 "the ladies of the church rallied to the support of missions and organized the Woman's Missionary Union"3
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under the leadership of Miss Claudia Waff and Mrs. W.B. Waff, aided by Reverend Waff. "These early meetings consisted of the secretary calling the roll on fourth Sunday morning before preaching, at which time the ladies would walk down the aisle and make their contribution to missions."4 The secretary kept an account of the money raised for the orphanage, education, and both home and foreign missions. The collected money was sent to the proper agency by the pastor.
An early financial report of the Woman's Missionary Society is included here.
"Woman's Missionary Society of Reynoldson Church beginning October, 1889.
Received in October, 1889
$2.05
Received in November
1.05
Received in December
1.53
$5.23
Paid for education Dec., 1889
5.00
Balance on hand
.23
Received in January, 1890
1.40
Received in March, 1890
2.60
$4.23
Paid for Foreign Missions
March, 1890
4.23
Balance
0.00"5
Prior to 1892 one must assume who the W.M.U. officers were. One would assume that either Miss Claude Waff or Mrs. W.B. Waff was the presiding officer, since they were instrumental in organizing the group. Bettie Edwards, daughter of Jethro Goodman, was also a diligent worker for the Lord and was no doubt treasurer. She helped collect so many subscriptions for the church that conference elected her "permanent treasurer among the sisters in February, 1898."6
There were 33 members on roll in 1892. Mrs. Stella M. Pittman, mother of Mrs. J. R. Freeman, Sr., was president and Mrs. Lydia Pittman, secretary.7
The W.M.U. was destined to bcome the parent of the youth mission organizations. When the Chowan Baptist Association held its annual
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John A. and Elizabeth C. (Bettie) Edwards. Mr. Edwards was a deacon and Mrs. Edwards was elected permanent treasurer among the ladies. Mrs. Edwards was the daughter of Jethro D. Goodman and one of the land donors.
session at Rocky Hock in May, 1906, the Baptist women also met. They organized the Associational Woman's Missionary Union. Reynoldson was represented at this meeting by Miss Edith Freeman. Mrs. John F. Vines presided at the meeting. John T. Vines addressed the ladies using as his topic "The Power of Woman's Influence." Prior to this meeting, there had been 18 societies organized. Items of business included suggestions for organizing Young Ladies Missionary Societies and Sunbeam Bands.8
The report of the Associational Historian, Josiah Elliott, in 1912 reads thusly: "The Woman's Missionary Union of which Mrs. B.B. Ferebee, of Sawyer's Creek Church is the president, held its regular session. The union is composed of 17 women's societies, 5 young women's societies, 8 Royal Ambassadors and Sunbeam Societies, and is doing a work that could not be dispensed of without serious loss to the association."9 This year Reynoldson was not included in the list of societies. Mr. Waff had left Reynoldson and the pastors who followed served for only brief periods of time. The Reynoldson Society lacked the guidance and leadership they had depended on while Mr. Waff was pastor.
During these early years, the W.M.S. was truly a Ladies Aid Society serving where and when most needed. In 1907 the church needed new pulpit furniture, and under the leadership of Miss Edith, Freeman, the money was raised for this purpose. The cost of this needed furniture, (pulpit and two chairs) was twenty-five dollars. "This was quite a cost in those days."10
1908 found Mrs. Hortense Parker, mother of Brother T. Beaurie Parker, as president. Miss Edith Freeman was secretary and Mrs. Virginia F. Eure
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was treasurer. 11
Dwindling interest caused the women to become inactive during 1911- 1912; but in 1913 there was emphasis on the necessity to build a home for the pastor. With this in mind the women again became active with Mrs. Stella M. Pittman, President; Mrs. Pattie Savage, Secretary; Mrs. T.E. Parker, Treasurer. Now they had both business meetings, as well as an educational programs on missions.12 While at home they were trying various methods to raise money for the parsonage fund, they were remembering others at a distance also. This thank you note received from M.L. Kesler, General Manager of Thomasville Baptist Orphanage, verifies this:
"December 28, 1914 Mr. E.J. Freeman, Gates, N.C.,
Dear Brother:
Please thank the Woman's Missionary Society of the Reynoldson Church for the lot of chickens shipped the orphanage. This was a fine contribution and I would like for them to know we greatly appreciated it. Sincerely yours, M.L. Kesler"13
Upon completion of the parsonage, Reverend Lowe moved here to be Reynoldson's pastor. Once again the W.M.U. had a pastor to lend a helping hand. Reverend Lowe was followed by Reverend and Mrs. A. C. McCall. In 1919 the women called Mrs. McCall to be their president and Mrs. J.R. Freeman, Sr. as secretary. In October the society was divided into four groups with the following leaders: Group I, Nina Ellis; Group II, Pattie Savage; Group III, Edith Freeman, and Group IV, Mae March. These ladies requested and received permission to use the Rostrum Room at Reynoldson Institute for their meeting place. 14 By May 1922, one of the leaders, Mae March, moved and only three groups remained. 15 Two years later only the Sarem Group with Mrs. T.B. Parker, leader, and the Somerton Group with Mrs. L.C. Powell, leader, were active. 16 The groups held monthly meetings in the homes of members and the society met quarterly at the church.
During the early nineteen twenties, the church was being renovated and more money was needed to meet expenses. The ladies were anxious to help. They raised money by having hen parties (People contributed hens and the receipts from the sale of the hens went to the W.M.U.),17 a tacky wedding, 18 a Fiddlers' Convention, 19 an Old Maid Convention 20 and Minstrel Show. 21 Money which was realized from these various projects was used to repair the church organ, to buy a piano, to carpet the church,22 and to purchase new song books, choir chairs23 and collection
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plates.24 During World War I, the W.M.U. had purchased a Liberty Bond. They contributed this bond, which when cashed amounted to $47.92, to be applied toward painting the church.25
Even though the ladies were busy at home working to raise funds to refurbish the church, they were also working to help others less fortunate. The Sarem Group was busy with scraps, scissors, needle and thread as they sewed and quilted a quilt for the Children's Home at Thomasville. This quilt they proudly sent to the orphanage as a Christmas gift.26 In the spring the entire society remembered the sick at the Baptist Hospital and contributed linens for their use.27
November 11, 1918 hailed the end of World War I. Unity experienced in war bond drives and contacts of Baptist soldiers with world needs led the denomination "to attempt one of the greatest undertakings ever attempted by any denomination."28 The Foreign Mission Board requested the Southern Baptist Convention "to consider a careful missionary survey of Europe and the Near East with the idea of entering these fields."29 The survey committee urged the Southern Baptists to enter these fields at the earliest possible moment. The messengers present at the May, 1919 convention were profoundly impressed and not one dissenting vote was cast. As a result of this decision, the 75 million campaign was launched. With Dr. L.R. Scarborough, president of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, as director, the denomination undertook "the task of raising 75 million dollars in five years for missions, education and benevolence."30
The Southern Baptist Woman's Missionary Union accepted as its quota 15 million dollars. Mrs. W.J. Neel of Georgia was their campaign director. "Knowing that only through God's power could this goal be reached, W.M.U. members inaugurated the nine o'clock prayer hour. This hour was suggested as the first quiet time in the busy morning for a mother or housekeeper."31 Mrs. W.C. James, president of Southern Baptist W.M.U., through the pages of the Royal Service sounded the call to prayer, emphasizing "that the battle of Jesus was not won at Calvary, but in the garden of prayer."32
Reverend Thomas Luther Brown was now pastor at Reynoldson, and it was with his guidance that the ladies made plans for their first Week of Prayer for Home and Foreign Missions. During the early nineteen twenties, the women were busy praying and giving. When the 75 Million Campaign ended, Reynoldson ladies had contributed $1,238.21.33
Revived interest in W.M.U. led the ladies to realize that they were not fulfilling their obligation as a parent organization. There were no youth mission organizations. "Train up a child in the way he should go and
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VOLUME XVII
JANUARY, 1923
NUMBER 7
UNION WATCHWORD Laborers together with God-I Corinthians 3:9
Watchword for 1922-23 God is able .- II Corinthians 9:8
Ropal Service SUCCESSOR TO OUR MISSION FIELDS
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"Hast thou entered into the treasures of the snow?"
PUBLISHED MONTHLY BY THE WOMAN'S MISSIONARY UNION AUXILIARY TO THE SOUTHERN BAPTIST CONVENTION 1111 JEFFERSON CO. BANK BLDG., BIRMINGHAM, ALA. Entered at the Post Office at Birmingham as Second Class Mail Matter. Acceptance for mailing is at special rate of postage provided for in section 1103, Act of Oct. 3. 1917. authorized June 26, 1918.
Cover of "Royal Service" of dated Jan. 1923 during the 75 Million Campaign.
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Collection Plates purchased by W.M.U. May 1925.
Fern stand made from column of first church building.
Rev. T.L. Brown and family. Front row, left to right, Creasman, Genevieve, Gertrude, Jean, Back row, left to right, Catherine, Mrs. Carrie Brown and Mr. Brown.
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when he is old, he will not depart from it"34 was a reminder to these women to provide mission education for their youth. The Sunbeams were reorganized in 1919, followed by R.A. and G.A. organization for older youth in 1924. This was a busy era for Reynoldson ladies as they labored to fulfill their own church needs, to contribute to foreign missions, to raise money for the 75 Million Campaign and to provide mission education for the youth.
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