MINUTES
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SIXTY-SECOND ANNUAL SESSION
OF THB
SHIA WASSEE BAPTIST ASSOCIATION
HELD WITH THE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH LANSING, MICH.
JUNE' 4 AND 5,
t90tMocletator, REV. F. S. LYON, Owosso
Clerk, H. EUGENE PRICE, Laauing.
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MINUTES
OF THE
SIXTY-SECOND ANNUAL SESSION
OF THE
SHIA W ASSEE BAPTIST ASSOCIA TION
HELD WITH THE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH LANSING, MICH.
JUNE 4 AND 5, 190.
Moderator, REV. F. S. LYON, Owosso
Clerk, H. EUGENE PRICE, Lansing.
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FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF LANSING.
SHIA W ASSEE BAPTIST ASSOCIATION.
LAXSING, MICH., TCESDAY, JV:~\E
4, 1901.
The 62d annual meeting of the Association opened with the Pastors' Conference.
After a devotional service, conducted by the Rev. W. W.
Des Autels, a sermon was delivered by the Rev.
B.MeDermond, of St. Johns. This was followed by an address, "The Evangel- istic Church," by the Rev. E. 1\1. Blanchard, of Yemon; Dis- cussion led by Moderator, J. C. McDonald, followed by the Rev. John McLean and Rev. I. W. Lamb.
Rev. J. R. Andrews then read the letter from the First Baptist Church of Lansing. Adjourned.
ASSOCIATIONAL SESSION, l:30 P. M.
Devotional services led by the Rev. J. R. Cohb, of Durand.
H. Eugene Price, of Lansing, was appointed Associational Clerk pro tern.
Annual sermon delivered by the Rev. F. S. Lyon, of Owosso.
The Moderator then appointed the following committees:
On Nominati9ns.-Rev. E. 1\1. Blanchard, Simeon Mains, Rev.
Wm. Putnam.
On Program for Next Meeting.-Rev. John McLean, Bro. C.
A. Johnson, Mrs. James Fisher.
On Obituaries.-Rev. I. W. Lamb, Rev. H. W. Clough, D.
E.Beechem.
On Publication of Minutes.-Rev. J.
R.Andrews, the Clerk and Treasurer.
On Place and Preacher -Rev. \V. \V. Des Autels, Rev. B.
McDermond, S. Toms.
Ou Resolutions.-Rev. F. S. Lyon, Rev .• J.
R.Cobb, Rev. Thos.
Howland.
At 2:-'15 Rev. W. L .. Munger delivered an address on "Chris- tian Education and Kalamazoo College." Rev. John McLean followed with a few remarks along the same line.
The committee on nominations then reported. The report was accepted and the following officers declared elected:
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Moderator, Rev. F. S. Lyon, Owosso; Clerk, H. Eugene Price, Lansing; Treasurer, S. Toms, \Villiamston; Auditor, C. A. Johnson, Ovid; 8unday" School Superintendent, D. D.
Mills, Lansing; Missiollary Committee, Rev. John McLean, Durand; Rev. H. W. Clough, Perry; Rev. W. W. Des Autels, Laingsburg.
Welcome was then extended the new pastors, after which the church letters were read b.v the Rev. J. R. Andrews and the Clerk.
Brother C. A. Johnson addressed the Association in the inter- est of the American Baptist Publieation Society.
~-\.djourned.
B. Y. P. U. RALLY, 7:J5 P. M.
Praise service led by the Rev. J. R. Andrews.
On account of the absence of the President and Vice Presi- dent, Rev. J. R. Andrews presided at the meeting.
The chair appointed the following nominating committee:
Rev. F. S. Lyon, Rev. E.
1\1.Blanchard and H. Eugene Price.
\Ve were favored with a fine selection by the Pilgrim Con- gregational Church Choir, after which Rev. J. H. \Vinans gave an address" The Purpose of the B. Y. P. V."
The nominating committee then submitted the following names which were declared elected:
President, Rev. J. R. Andrews, Lansing; Vice President., Rev.
\V.W. D.es Autels, Laingsburg; Secretary and Treasurer,
-p~~~iHobarCSr:".Tohns.
The choir then rendered another selection, after which reports were called for from the different societies.
After assignment of delegates to places of entertainment, all retired to the parlors to an informal reception given by the ladies.
WED~ESDAY, Jmm
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SUNDAY SCHOOL SESSION, 9:00 A. M.
Devotional service led by Bro. C. A. Johnson.
RepJrt of Supt. D. D. Mills.
Bible Reading, "How Shall We Study the Bible," by Rev. W.
H. Clough, of Perry.
Address" The Prime Factor of a Good Sunday School," by H. R. Pattengill, of Lansing.
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A motion was made and supported that the Program Com- mittee be instructed to request .Mr. Pattengill to conduct a Sunday School Institute at the Summer Assembly at Orchard Lake. Carried.
Address. "What Michigan Baptists have done, what Michi·
gan Baptists should do," by Rev. C. E. Conley, of Detroit.
Rev. J. S. Boyden then gave an address on the "Ministers Aid Society."
Adjourned.
ASSOCIATIONAL SESSION, 1:30 P. M.
Devotional service conducted by Rev. J. R. Andrews.
Bro. C. A. Johnson gave a short talk for Rev. L. H. Trow- bridge on the "Christian Herald."
Address on the "The work of the Baptist Missionary Society in the South," by Rev. Geo. Sale, D. D., President of Atlanta College, Ga.
After reports from Women's Societies, Miss Helen Elgie gave an address on "Missions in China."
The obituary committee offered the following resolution which was adopted:
The obituary· committee have looked over the letters from the churches and found that rhirty-four persons ha.ve passed away from earth to their eternal reward. We cannot speak of them all in particu- lar, but would simply make special mention of Rev. F. E. Wright, Pastor of the St. Juhus ehurch, of WhOlll IllOS~ have read in the Chris- tian Herald. Also Rev. E. M. Ney, of Perry, who died at the advanced age of ninety-one years. Rev. E. 1\1. N ey had, in hi8 younger years served many churches acceptably as pastor. He was a true Christian, faiLhful to the church, strong in faith, delighting in the service of God.
In the death of Mro. McDonald, of Williamston, beloyed wife of Pastor McDonald, the association, as well as the local church, has suffered a great loss.
It is proper and Christian to cherish lovingly the memory of those, our
fellow-worker~, Who have preceded us into Glory, and who await us on
the other shore. It is wri tten in the Word, "Precious in the sigh t of the Lord is the death of his Saints." While we weep with those who weep for their loved ones, yet it is not as those who have no hope, but as those Who look forward to a glorious immortality.
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H. W. CLOUGH,
D. E. BEECHE~L
The committee on resolutions reported as follows:
Resolved, I.-That we rejoice in the prominence given to our Young People's work and strongly recommend thaT the Young People's Societies pursue the Christian Culture Courses as furnished in the Baptist Union, and advise churches and Pastors, where possible, to organize a B. Y. P. U.
Resolyed, 2.-That we recommend the Baptist Union, the Michigan Christian Herald, and the literature of the American Baptist Publication Society to our people, and urge our churches and Sunday Schools to take its books and puclications, and to contribute regulary to the support of its missionary department.
ResolYed, 3.-That we urge all our churches to endeavor to secure regular and liberal contributions from each member for the support of State Home and Foreign missions, American Baptist Publication Soeiety, Christian and Ministerial Education, and Baptist Ministers' Aid Society, in accordance with the plans recommended by the Commission on Sys- tematic Beneficence.
Resolved, 4.-That. we believe the traffic in intoxicating liquors is a grievous sin, and that to share in the profits of the business renders society in partnership with the iniquity; and that it is the duty of every Christian voter to presistently demand that all laws that legalize the traffic be repealed, and that the sanction of the law be no longer given to the accursed business.
Resolved, 5.-That we re!,'l'et the tendency of the present time to the desecration of the Lord's Day as .shown by the railroads and other cor- porations in giving Sunday excursions contrary to the law of the State, and we urge all Christian people to discourage their patronage in every possible way.
Resolved, 6.-That we extend a vote of thanks to the church and citizens of Lansing ill making our session so pleasant and profitable.
F. S. LYON,
J. R. COBB,
THOS. HOWLAND,
Committee.
On motion the resolutions were adopted.
An Ordaining Committee was appointed as follows: Rev.
Thos. Howland, J. H. Winans, J. C. McDonald and F. S.
Lyon.
A committee on Systematic Beneficence was appointed as follows: Rev. J. R. Andrews, Lansing; Rev. H. W. Clough, Perry; Rev. J. R. Cobb, Durand; Mrs. C. Paddack, Lansing;
Mr;;. Jane Dunlap, Ovid.
Rev. J. H. Winans was oppointed director, and Bro. A. H.
Whittaker, of Ovid, and Rev. W. W. Des Autels, of Laingsburg, were appointed Delegates to the State Convention.
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The report of the committee on Place and Preacher was read and adopted as follows:
Place of meeting, Ovid; Preacher of Annual Sermon, Rev.
J. C. McDonald, of Williamston; Alternate, Rev. J. R. Cobb, of Durand.
The session closed with prayflr.
DELEGATES.
Bengal aad Riley-Gen. W. Karcher and Mi,s Blanche Karcher.
Byron-Rev. Thos. Howland, Mrs. Lizzie T. Howland, Mrs. Sarah Hawley, Miss Mattie Redmond.
Chesaning-Mr. aart Mrs. C. W. Fletche:', Mrs. L. Cook.
Corullna-W. A. Weeden.
DeWitt-Mr:<. Kate Grinold.
Durund-J. R. Oobb and wife, Mrs. Aggie Olelllou" Nellie Barnard, B. P. Love, l\ird. J. H. Fergu8oa, l\he,. D. B. Sayre.
Laingsburg-Rev. and Mrs. W. W. Des Autels, Miss Millie Greunel!.
Lansing-Rev. J. R. Andrews, W. M. Hoag, D. D. Mills, Mrs. E. E.
Ten Eyck, Mrs. C. Paddack, Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Graves, Mr. and Mrs.
J. E. St. John, Mr. and Mrs. Robert S. Holmes.
Maple River.-Miss Lois Orane, Miss Myrtle Hendee.
Okemos-E. L. Wilson.
Ovid-Mrs. Jane Dunlap, C. A. Johnson, Rev. J. H. Winans aud wife, Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Whittaker.
Owosso-Jas. Fisher and wife, Re\'. F. ~,:. Lyou au(1 wife, Mrs. J. H.
Webster, Wellington White, Ethel McLean.
Perry~Rel'. 1. W. Lamb and wife, Rev. H. W. Clough, Aletha L.
Austin.
St. Johns-N. Weaver. Rev. B. McDermoud, O. B. "'-alters.
Vernon-Re\·. E. M. Blandmrd, Mi:<s Mabel Wilkinson, Mrs. Emeline Yerkes, Mi.ss Mae Whelan, Mrs. J. B. Harris.
Williawswn- Rey. J. C. McDonald, Mrs. E. B. Ki:IllP, D. E.
Beechem, Welth,t V\-'alker.
DIGEST OF LETTERS.
ANTHDI.-No report.
BATH·-No church services at present; but arc prayiug for an out- pouring of God's Spirit. MHH. M.-I.KY CLE)lONH, Olerk.
BENGAL arid RILEY.-Rev. McDermond is with us at present; began work about April 1, 1901. Interest is increasing.
GEO. W. KARCHEH, Clerk.
BYKoN.-Rev. F. Church resigned to attenrl school at Newton, l\las3.
Under the leadership of Rev. Thos. Howland we are looking for gl'e.lt 7
re~ults. Junior B. Y. P. D. temporarily disbanded. The Ladies' Aid Society have done a great work; have raised $125.85 during past year.
Haye n:arle n:any improvements on our lmilding. The aunual donation in March was the largest held in Illany years, receipts amounted to about
$120.00. Mmi. 1\1. H. RED)lOND, Clerk.
CHESA~nw.-Ourforlller pastor, W. W. \Vhitcolllb, left. us lasG Janu- ary. SillC'p our present pastor, C. W. Fleteher, ('ame, five have been recl::i\"led hy baptiHlll.· 'Vtl have hadn:any blessings and are looking for
others. Mus. S. E. DUEssEH, Clerk.
COHUN~A.-Are supplied at present by Bro. Retan, from Virginia.
Church building was destroyed by fire and parsonage badly damaged in September. Regular services have been held and our Sunday School is well attended. Our parsonage has been repaired and we expect soon to dedicate a Hew church costing $;5,000.00. We are praying for a con- st'crated pastor. Mus. L. BALDWlJoi, Clerk.
DE'VITT.-Bro. J. P. Baker began preaching for us May 19, and will probably supply us through the summer. There have been no changes since last year, with the exception of the death of Deacon Ira Ode. We earnestly pray that the Lord's work may be revived among us.
Mus. KATE GIlINOLD, Clerk.
DURAND.-We have had avery fruitful year but have lost many mem- bers, caused by removals from the town. Our Sunday School, under the superintendency of Mrs. Aggie Clemons, is doing a good work. Our Junior Societ.y is doing efficient work under the leadership of the pa'ltor's wife. We desire to express our appreciation to Bro. C. E.
Conley and the State Board for their kindness and assistance.
Mus. F. E. LEO;SAHD, Clerk.
LAINGSBURG.-Our church is united and all are doing faithful work.
We have asked our pastor to relllain with us two years, believing it will result in greater good, We have a new furuace, new song bo;)ks and
new lights. We ask the prayers of God's children.
GUY SAHGEANT, Clerk.
LANSI~(!.-This church extends a most hearty welcome to the Associa-
tion here assembled. We have looked forward to this time, expecting, trusting and praying that the arm of the Lord will not be shortened, and that this assembly will have come here prayerfully prepared to receive the riches that are in store for willing and obedient soldiers of the Cross.
Our church, in all its departments, has taken new life. Morning and
·evening services are well attended. The mid-week prayer meetings are exceptionally well attended and much interest is taken in the Bible Readings conducted by our.pastor. The Missionary Society, let! by Mrs.
D. D. Mills, has donI) a great work for our less fortunate bruthers and sisters. The Ladies' Aid Society, led by Mrs. M. J!'. Chafey, are never tiring in the cause of Christ; they have raised nearly $1,000.00 for current expenses. Our Sunday School is very ably superintended by H. R.
Pattengill; the attendance, interest and collections are steadily increas- ing. $100 has just been expended for a new library. The B. Y. P. D.,
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presided over by Mr. E. H. G-raves, is doing a good work. Under its auspices a weekly paper, the Baptist Messenger, is published. Bro.
Graves generously pays the expellses Mr.';. S, G. Young is the editor.
We feel greatly encouraged for the work of the future.
J. O. Em,SBER(; El{, ClerIc MAPLE RIVER.-Rev. E. M. Blanchard preaches for us every two weeks. Covenant meetings regularly maintainod. There are ntl changes to report. Your~ iii the fellowship of Christ.
C. FLl~T, Clerk.
OKE~lOs.-We are without a pastor and many melllbers hav" removed.
CHAHI~ES L. HeLET1', ClerIc OVID.-Rev. W. H. Joh'ls,)!lleft us las~ Dtlcember to take charge of a Missionary Field at Escanaba, Mich. Re\'. J. H. Winails came to us in May, and ~ince then our congregations ha \'e grown. \Ve believe we are on the verge of a helpful revival and great spiritual uplift. Our Sunday School is ably superinten<ie(l by Bro. H. F. Harris, assi~ted hy Bro. Ed.
Brommage. Bro. C. A. J,)hmon is preside!lt of the yO!lllg peopll', who are doing a good work. The Ladies' Aid and Mi""io:laI"Y Societies are doing much good and many favorable comments are heard of their work.
Three licentiates are holding up the banner of the cross; we are pfaying that they may go forward l!l the streng~h of Christ. Pray for UR, that in the year to come we n:ay accomplish more than in the past.
GEORGE GOODHlCH, Clerk.
Owosso.-One year ago we were without, a pastor and greatly east down; but in midsummer onr prayers were granted and the Lord sent us our present pastor, Rev. F. S. Lyon, of Cleveland, Ohio. During his ten months' work he has earned the love of the ehurch and the confidence of the entire community. During the winter special meetiugs were held with good results. In the spring a floating debt of $700 waH rai~ed.
W. L. P AltKEH, Clerk.
PEHRY.-Regular church services haye been maintained during the year. Pastor H. W. Clough is (bing faithful work. We are ill sym- pathy with the different benevolent organizations of the denominfttion, and are trying to do something for each. Our Ladies' }.id Society has rendered yery efficient sen-ice in meeting our cnrrent, expenses.
, Mns. 1. W. LA)IB, Clerk.
PITTSBVRG.-Rev. H. W. Clough is with us each altern:;tte Sabbath.
As a church, our members are few, yet the few are striving
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be faith-ful. In J-anuary we enjoyed special meetiugs with a HUIll bel' of con·
versions. We have uniOll weekly l,rayer meetings awl union Sabbath
School. J. B. RAYMOll'D, Clerk.
ST. J OH~S.-We feel 1ruly thankful for the blessings that are being bestowed upon us by the inpouring of souls into the kingdom of our Lord, there being 10 baptized ill the last few week,_ The B. Y. P. U.
meetings are largely att'mded and gl'eat interest is manifes,ed '1'he Sunday School attemlance is larger than for some time. GI'eat ci'edit iH
due the Ladies' Aid Society for their work. We are pl!tased to report the ch urch in a very prosperous conrlition spiritually and financially. Under our present pastor. Rev. B. McDermond, we believe the coming yt'ar will be one of grea~ pro3perity. I. H. WHITE, Cleric
YERXOX .-N othing notable has occurred. Have had peace and harmony ill onr mids~. .\s a dmrch we are widely scattered, bnt God has given 11S a work to do and we trnst we shall fulfill our mission.
E)IELIXE YEHKES, Clerk.
WEBBERVILLE.--Last January we extended a call to Rev. W. W.
Whitcomb of Che~aning; in three· weeks he was stricken with paralysis and since then we have been pastorless. Sunday School and prayer meetiugs have been kept up. Have extended a call to Lawrence Mc- Donald, of Kalalllazoo College, to supply us during vacation.
S. S. RHODES, Cleric WILLIA)ISToN.-We feel greatly discouraged, but hope we can send a better report next year. E. S. A:-lDREWS, Clerk.
TREASURER'S REPORT.
For Year En(ling .Tune 1, 1\)01.
Churches For Associa- For state ('on-
tiQn Minutes. vention Fund.
llath ... . $1 00
Bengal an(1 Riley ... . 1 00
B~·roll ... . 1 5" $1 no
Chesaning ... . 1 on 50
.'orllnna ... , ... , ... . 1 (10 1 00
DeWitt ... . 1 (10
])urand ... . 1 00
30(l 3 00
100 1 00
1\0
~!r:~~f,;,ri
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Maple River ... .
Okemos ... . 1 ,~l 50
O,·id ... .. ~ 00 3 on
O\VO~80 .•••..•.... , •.•...•••..••...•••••••••• 300 , 2 no
Perry ... . 1011 80
all
1 1\0 150
Pittsburg ... . St. Johns ... .
Vernon ... . 1M 1 00
Webherville ... . 1 00
WiliiaRlston ... . 2 UO 250
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Totals ... .. $~3 80
Paid Rev. C. E. Conley for !'tate Convention ... . H. K Priee, Association Clerk ... . Cash on hand ... .
Total ... .
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$17 RO
$17 RO 500 18 80
$41 60
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CONSTITUTION.
ADOPTED IN 1894.
ARTICLE 1. This Association shall be known as the Shiawassee Baptist Association, and shall be composed of Baptist Churches, and every church sha.ll be entitled to three delegates, and an additional delegate for every fifty melll bers.
ART. 2. This Association has no power as a LE(TlSLATIVE body, but as an INDEPENDENT body has p~wer to govern itself, and disclaim all in- terference with the particular discipline of individual chnrehe~. Yet we deem it our privilege to judge for ourselves of the propriety of con- tinuing any church in our connection.
ART. 3. The object of this Association shall be to gather information in regard to the state of churches, both as respects STATISTICS and RELWION; to promote the Christian fellowship and to sustain the various benevolent objects connected with the promotion of Christ's kingdom.
ART. 4. This Association shall by delegation of churches, meet annually on the first Tuesday and WE'dnesday of June, and shall hold such other meetings as th(, body lllay direct.
ART. 5. The officers ~hall be a Moderator, Clerk, Treasurer, Auditor, President of Pastors' C,mference, Associational Superintendent, Associa-
tional President of B. Y. P. D., Superintendent of Woman's Mission Work and Missionary Committee of three (to co-operate with the State Board), to be elected annually, by nomination or ballot, to continue in office till others are el~cted. It shall be the duty of the Associational Superintendent and Presidents to haye general o\'ersight of the work in their departme'lts throughcmt the Association, and to develop and to encourage the same and to assist the Pru/:"Tam Committee in making out the anni versary meeting.
AUT. (i. Each church slull send with its delegate a letter containing an account of its numerical changes, and ger;erally what pertains to its peace and prosperity, and money for minutes. Any church neglecting to do this f .. r three successive years shall be dropped from the Minutes.
ART. 7. Churches giving satisfactory evidence of being sound in doctrine and sound ill practice, may, on application, be admitted into this Association.
ART. 8. This CO!ls:itution may be altered or amended at any annual meeting. prJvided that llIotion of the proposed amendment has been given at the previons lIJeeting.
RULES OF ORDER.
I. In the absence of any of the officf'rs of the Association, others shall be el ected pro tem.
II. The order of bu~ine8s at each allnual meeting of the Association shall be as follows:
FIRST-The introductory service, Annual Sermon and organization.
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SECOND-The rules of ordpr read.
THIlW-Appointment of Committee on Ministration.
FOUHTH-Invitatiolls to visiting brothers to sit with us.
FIFTH-Applications for admission of churches received.
SIxTH-Annual Pastors' COllference.
SEVEKTH-Election of Officer.,.
EIGHTH-Annual Rally of Baptist Young People's Union.
NINTH-Sunday School session.
TEKTH-Readi::g of letters.
ELEYENTH -.->.ddresses by represell tati ves of denomillational, benevo- lent, educational ann missionary organizatio:Js.
TWELFTH-Woman's Work.
III. No perSOll shall speak more than once OIl anyone subject, nor longer than allowed on program or yote of the Association.
IV. Eyery proposition submitten to the Association for discussion must be put in the form of a motion, and not nebated until seconned.
V. No motion shall be discusse<l if such discussion be opposed by a majority of the members present.
VI. The following committees shall be appointed at each anniversary convention; each committee to consist of three persons.
FIRST-A COl .. mittee on nominations.
SECOND-A Commit' ee to provide prol-,'Tam for next Anniversary.
THIlW-A CO!!lmittee on ObituHries.
FOURTH--A COlllmittee on Publication of Minutes, of which the Clerk and Treasurer shall be mem bers.
FIFTH-A Committee on Resolutions.
SIXTH-A Commit.tee on place Hnn preacher of alllmal serlllon for next anniversary.
VII. At every sitting, business ~hall 'be opened and concluded with prayer under di~:ec~ioa of thc Moderator.
VIII. All churches neglecting to represent themselvcs in this body for two years in succession, shall be yisited by It committee chosen for the purpose, who shall report at the next annual meeting.
IX. Any article of this order lllay be suspended for consideration of other business, hy a vote of the A.ssociation.
X. The minutes of the meeting shall be read and corrected before the rising of the As~ociation.
STANDING RESOLUTIONS.
Resolved, I.-That the Treasurer be instructed to pay over all moneys that are in, or llJay come into his hands, to the several agents to whom said money belungs and take a receipt therefor.
Resolved, 2.-That any member of this Association whose name is in the Minutes present at the meeting of any Association with which we correspond, ~hall be a delegate to that body.
Resolved, 3.-That the Clerk be instructed to forward the Minutes to 12
each Association and cOlTesponding' Body in the State; also to the Colgate Library, Halllilton, N. Y., and to the Library of the University of Chicago.
Resolved, -l.-:That churches requesting admission to this Association be required to show a formal recognitiou from a council of Baptist Churches convened for snch purpose.
Resolved, ,i.-That this Association appoint a Commisl'ion on Svste- matic EllneficeLce in accordallCe with the suggestion~ of the Ba~tist Denomination at its Anniversary Meeting at Asbury Park in IS!)(i, to co-operate with the variuus Missionary Agencies of the Denomination in dissemiuating Missionary literature throughout the State, the llation and the world.
Resolved, That the Commission consist of five persons-three brothers and two sisters-and that they be instructed to secure the appointment of a Commission in each church at once to aid in calTying out the plan of the work.
Resolved, !i.-That this A~sociation shall appoint a committe of five before whom all candidates for the ministry are expected to appear for examinatioll, prior to the call of a council for ordination. This said committee is to institute inquiry into the past history, moral character, religious life, literary and theological attaillm euts, and general fitness of the candidate seeking ordination to the Christian ministry.
Resolved, That we advise the churches composing this association to make no arrangements for the ordillat.ioll of any man, until after he has passed the preliminary examination of this committee, and received their recommendation for ordination.
Resolved, That the church calling the formal council of ordination invite all other churches within the bounds of the Association, to send delegates to sit with them in the council; that the invitarions be issued at least three weeks before the date set for the meeting of the council, and that no delegates, nor churches, outside the association, be invited to vote ill ,:aid council.
Resolved, 7.-That this Al'sociation, especially disclaiming any and all authority over the individual churches, yet feeling the need of snch a standing cOll1mittee of judicious breth:\"en, who shall have the endorse·
ments of this body, shall elect annually an advisory committee of five brethren, who shall on request of any church, give to such church the benefit of their advice and counsel, and we recommend that the churches consult with this committee before calling a council for the ordination of any brother to the work of the Gospel Ministry. We also recommend that every candidate of ordination beadvised to consult with this committee and obtain their counsel before asking for ordiaation.
We also recommend that the church calling any sueh council invite all the churches in t he Association to send delegates to sit with them in council.
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OFFICERS OF THE ASSOCIATION.
Moderator, Rev. F. S. LyOll ... " .. . . .. ... . ... Owosso Clerk, H. Eugene Price ... '" ... " .. " ... ' ... Lansing Treasurer, S. Toms ... Williamston Auditor, C. A. Johnson ... Ovid Superintendent of Sunday Schools, D. D. Mills ... Lansing President of B. Y. P. U., Rev. J. R. Andrews ... Lansing
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Rev. John McLean ... Durand Missionary Committee ~ Rev. H. W. Clough ... PerryI .
l Rev. W. W. Des Au tels ... Laingsburg
WOMAN'S MISSIONARY SOCIETY OF ASSOCIATION.
President, Mrs. F. S. Lyon ... Owosso Corresponding Secretary, Mabel Wilkinson ... Ovid Treasurer, Mrs. J. Fisher ... Corunna
PASTORS.
Byron-Thos. Howland.
Chesaning-C. W. Fleteher.
Durand-J. R. Cobb.
Laingsburg-W. W. Des Autels.
Lansing-J. R. Andrews.
Maple River-E. M. Blanchard.
Ovid-J. H. Winans.
Owosso-Frank S. Lyon.
Perry-H. W. Clough.
Pittsburg-H. W. Clough.
St. Johns-B. McDermond.
Vernon-E. M. Blanchard.
Williamston-J. C. McDonald.
OTHER ORDAINED MINISTERS.
Durand-J ohn McLean.
-A. A. Forshee.
Lansing-W m. Putnam.
Lansing-John W. Hoag.
Ovid-Jerry P. Baker.
Okemos-Geo. H. Hudson.
Owosso-James Fbher.
Perry-I. W. Lamb.
LICENTIATES.
Ovid-Chas. Morri3.
" -Clarence A u~tin ..
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St. Johns ... May 31-'01
Owosso ... Dec. 27-'00
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Qual'. Qual'. Quar.Quar. I ,lMrs. S. A. E,·ans.
Mrs. C. Handy.
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Durand ... ,lIlrs. B. P. Love ... Mrs .• J. R. CObb·"I B . Y.I'. e ... I 17 1
Laingsburg ... Orpha Jacque ... GertrudeAnders'n B. Y. P. U... 18 3
Lansmg ... '~:. H. Graves ... ,Ma1'l~aret Young .. iB. Y.I'. U ... 1103 H,
Ovid ... "IC, A .• Johnson .... Jessie Hayes ... B. Y. 1'. U... 102 9 I
Owosso ... , May Lawrence .... Nettie Archer .... B. Y. P. U. .... f>5
Perry ... :Mrs. W. K. Hall. .. Edna Spaulding .. B. Y. P. U .... '1 Ii; 8
St. Johns ... ,Walter Dockham .. E. 1'. Hobart ... B. Y. P. U. .... 43 18
Vernon ... Stillman Waugb .. Mabel Wilkinson. B. Y. P. U. .... 2:3
Williamston .... Tilley Hale ... !C1yde King ... B. Y. P. U... 17
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SHIA W ASSEE ASSOCIATION STATISTICS. Moderator, Rev. F. S. Lyon, Owosso. Clerk, H. Eugene Price, Lansing. Churehes anll
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Geo. W. Kereher •.... ! •••• .' •••• ' •••• 21 2001.·: 1.000' ... ; ... 1001... 100 '1>71Th08 Howland '01 Mrs M H Redmond 2 (l 1.. 1 1 " 1.. 97, 200, 1 B.500 $1.000, $/5()() 00 $fiO 0' $38 26.... .. 1 00 $1 00 710 00 ·;H,C. W. Fleteher 'OII~lrs S E. OresRer 10 1" .... : Ii: I: 1 1 3 53! 1 200 1 1,500 1,000' 30000 861\ 2088... 50 100 3310u '43j Hev. Rct.m t(suJlPly), Mrs. L. Haillwin .. 4 .... 12, 2 3: .. 25 84 1 300; 1 5.000!3001
532 753,031 90 59 25 $100 00 1 00 1 003. 728 ~o ·40,... ... :. Vlrs Kate ftrinold ... ' ..•.. , II!! 30. I'"I·· ... , ... ·1··· ... ...
5" 501 1 00 '85:.1. R ('obb ·OO:l\lrs .. I~.E.Leonarll B ... 3"""1: 111J72;
I 200 1 12.000 1,5001 51924 6642: 4240 1570 1 no ... 79922 ·U4'W. W l>esAutels'OO 'Ull)" Sargeant 1 4 ... !. "" 2,13 85 I 300 1 1.500 1.400 500 00 126 81 21 84 500 1 00 1 001 66065'51I.r
R. Anllrews '00,.1.0. Ernsberger 1325 7 .. ](J .. 1214171 554 21600 166.200 1;.0004.59857 ... 10U79 14 65 300 300 1 4.78714'3!!1 1':.111. Blanebard '98 :C. ~'lint § ... . ... , ... 1 ... . . ... !... .. ... ... 50 ... 50 '(i7 ... :C. L. Hulett .. .... 1 .... 1 .. !12 (i0: 1 240 1 I.HOO 800; 16950 ... 3000... 1 00 50 201 50 '(:0:.1 H. Winans '01 ,Geo. Goodrich .. 3 1 . 10 .. 1 2 . 298' 1 350 1 8.000 9.000'I.l!I434 174 93 65 62 29 50 200 300 1.4m 39 ·3SjI".8.Lyon ·OO'W.L.l'arkcr 311H 1 .. 7. 1"1717 43G 11400 132,000 3.0001.81795 1567419355 ... 300 2002.17124 ·38:W. H. Clough '!I!J'Mrs I. W. Lamb .. I .. : .. ' 3 6 .. 410 93: 1 200 1 1.500 1.200 44500 14000 ... 1500 100 .80 00180 W. II. Clough '00 ',J II. Raymond,. .. 1 ... '... 4 .. 1 2 12, 1 1(;0.. 1,600 ... '... 3U ... 30 'M 1I.1I1eOermond '0111. H. White 14 H 1 2 (; .. "1 61 3 146: 1 300 1 3.500 1.200 77829 11 25 5008... 150, 150 842 1i2 '45 I'; 1\1. Blanchard 'U8, Emeline Yerkes 6 7. 1 5... 2121 121' ... !... ... ... ... ... ... 1 5011 00 (;(,550 '7H ... IS. S. Rhodes .... 2 .... 1 4 4:) 1 300 1 1.5UO 300 225 00 750 23 70 ... 1 00 ... 25800 '41.1 C. MeOonald '9:) i E. S. Andrews 1" 9 .. 1.. 331 161\: 1 200 I, 1.:lO9, 1.300 678 80 ... IiI 69 ... 2 00 2 50 850 04 {.St. Johns. tOwosso.
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SUNDAY SCHOOL STATISTICS. P. O. Address (of Superintendent and Secretary same as name of church unless otherwise indicated. ------
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Churches or Missions. Superlntenden t. Secretary. ·---··~--I----.. H. Bishol" ... 1 L. Dunnin~ ... . C. R. Hutchings ... Kirk Westfall ... . A. W. Green ... ! ~'Iorencc Lindsey ... . Aggie CII'IIIOn8 ... Viola Hanley ... . Frank Whitney ... Orpha.Jacque ... . Bion Case •... Mrs. Havens ~ ... . H. R. Pattengill ... Harry P. C. Case ... . Harry l\lilne... Mary Chapman ... . Hev. Geo. H. Hudson ... Edith Hudson ... .~r.~~;;i·~g·
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OBITUARY LIST . . - Died. I Age.'
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Oct. 7-'00 73 De'l.8-'OO KI\ De.l. 11-'00 37 Aug. 23-'00 24 May 21·'01 lill Dec. 26-'00 56 Apr. f>-'OI 23 Apr. 6-'01 83 ~~t22=:~ !J3 23 .Jan. 25-'00 Aug. 27-'00 Sept. 17-'00 (lfi Dec. 9-'0021\
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70 Feb. 17-'01 20 Feb. 27-'01 70 f>I I .--- Churches.1__ Na~es~
___ ._ Died. I· rMrs. Sally Abel ... ' I, '" Mrs. Mary Gardiner ... . erry ... : I Mrs. Ada Lucas ... . I LRev. E. W. Ney ... .. , (:\lrs. Phillip Aldrich ... .I
Mrs. Geo. Morris ... .. St. Johns ... i -{ Mrs. Emma Millis ... . , , Mrs. Nestle ... . , lMrs. I'mma.J. Teaehout. Rev. F. Eo Wright ... . Webbenille ... .Jay Beran ... . ! \ Mrs. Henry Jaekway ... . Williamston ... :I
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