Nolynn Association 2000 Minutes - Separate Baptist
MINUTES
of the
ONE HUNDRED AND EIGHTY-THIRD
ANNUAL SESSION OF THE
NOLYNN ASSOCIATION
OF SEPARATE BAPTIST IN CHRIST OF KENTUCKY, INC
Buffalo, KY
Phone: (270) 325-3347
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SEPTEMBER 20TH AND 21ST, 2002
OFFICERS FOR 2002-2003
MODERATOR Rev. James Goff, 1020 Gagel, Louisville, KY 40216
ASSISTANT MODERATOR Rev. Keith Sullivan, 7109 Peppermill Ln, Louisville, KY 40228
CLERK Bro. Randy Kennedy, 538 Kings Way, Elizabethtown, KY 42701
ASSISTANT CLERK Rev. Melvin Underwood, 310 Crestwood Ln, Louisville, KY 40229
TREASURER Bro. Charles Jordan, 5529 Garrow Ave, Louisville, KY 40219
CORRES. SECRETARY. Bro. Wendell Benningfield, 2819 Mt. Sherman Rd, Magnolia, KY 42757
Next Session will be held
Friday and Saturday, September 19th and 20th, 2003
MOTTO
We have no law but love, no creed but Christ and
no discipline but the New Testament.
PLEDGES
AMERICAN FLAG
I PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, AND TO THE REPUBLIC FOR WHICH IT STANDS; ONE NATION, UNDER GOD, INDIVISIBLE, WITH LIBERTY AND JUSTICE FOR ALL.
CHRISTIAN FLAG
I PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO THE CHRISTIAN FLAG AND TO OUR SAVIOR FOR WHOSE KINGDOM IT STANDS; ONE BROTHERHOOD, UNITING ALL MANKIND IN SERVICE AND IN LOVE.
BIBLE
I PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO THE BIBLE, GOD’S HOLY WORD. I WILL MAKE IT A LAMP UNTO MY FEET, AND A LIGHT UNTO MY PATH. I WILL HIDE ITS WORDS IN MY HEART, THAT I MIGHT NOT SIN AGAINST GOD.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Subject Page
Program for 2003 3
Proceedings 5
Roll Call - Appointed Delegates 12
Visitors from Sister Associations 13
Statistics 13
Church Directory 14
Clerk Directory 16
Ordained Ministers 17
Ordained Deacons 18
Treasurer Reports 20
Various Committee Reports – 2002 Session 24
Various Committees – 2002-2003 34
Events of Association – 2002-2003 36
Additional Officers, Boards, and Treasurers 37
Minister Reports 39
Church Letters 43
Permanent Rules Adopted to Govern this Body 54
Articles of Faith 55
Rules of Order that Shall Govern this Body 57
Constitution 58
District Association Dates 62
PROGRAM FOR 2003
FRIDAY MORNING SESSION - 10:00 A.M. (EDT)
(LARUE CO. TIME)
1. SERVICE OPENED BY PRAYER AND CONGREGATIONAL SINGING.
2. Pledges to the American Flag, Christian Flag, and Bible.
3. Devotional service.
4. Welcome address and response.
5. Reading of Rules of Order by the clerk.
6. Call the Association body together.
7. Call for church letters with Minute money, reading same and seat delegates.
8. Call for letters from new churches.
9. Recognition of visiting associations.
10. Appointment of committees.
11. Introductory sermon by Rev. Melvin Underwood; alt. Rev. Keith Sullivan.
12. Report of committee on Divine Service.
13. Adjourn until time announced by the moderator to begin next session.
FRIDAY AFTERNOON SESSION
1. CALL TO ORDER BY SINGING.
2. Devotional service.
3. Obituary report read.
4. Recognize widows of deceased ministers and deacons, and spouses of deceased members of Nolynn Association.
5. Memorial prayer.
6. Memorial sermon by Rev. Robert Gosser; alt. Rev. Ronda Arnett.
7. Read Minutes of previous session.
8. Freewill offering (Association).
9. Unfinished business.
10. Recognize missions.
11. Call for corresponding letters and receive visiting brethren; appoint delegates to Sister Associations.
12. Call for treasurer reports.
13. Personally read minister reports, if present.
14. New business and miscellaneous business.
15. Call for committee reports.
16. Adjourn until evening service at 6:00 P.M.
FRIDAY EVENING SERVICE
1. GOSPEL SINGING AT 6:00 TO 7:00 P.M.
2. Devotional service.
3. Doctrinal sermon by Rev. James Hale; alt. Rev. Charlie Houk.
4. Communion and washing of the Saints’ feet.
SATURDAY MORNING SESSION - 10:00 A.M. (EDT)
(LARUE CO. TIME)
1. SERVICE OPENED BY PRAYER AND CONGREGATIONAL SINGING.
2. Devotional service.
3. Read Minutes of Friday afternoon session and Friday evening service.
4. Roll call - Unfinished business.
5. Freewill offering (Association).
6. New business and miscellaneous business.
7. SBMI report.
8. Mission sermon by visiting minister (to be chosen by Divine Committee).
9. Special offering (SBMI for foreign missions).
10. Adjourn until time announced by the moderator to begin next session.
SATURDAY AFTERNOON SESSION
1. CALL TO ORDER BY SINGING.
2. Devotional service.
3. Read Minutes of previous session.
4. Unfinished business.
5. New business.
6. Election of officers on roll call.
7. Read Minutes of this session.
8. Service closed by prayer.
Okolona, Munfordville, and Union – Divine Committee
Oak Grove and Pleasant Ridge – Program Committee
PROCEEDINGS
FRIDAY MORNING SESSION
THE 183RD ANNUAL SESSION OF THE NOLYNN ASSOCIATION OF SEPARATE BAPTIST IN CHRIST OF KENTUCKY, INC. WAS HELD AT THE NOLYNN ASSOCIATION CAMPGROUND IN BUFFALO, KENTUCKY ON SEPTEMBER 20, 2002.
The Friday morning session was opened by an altar of prayer led by Rev. Troy Grider of South KY Association. The congregation sang “Glory Is Coming, Won’t It Be Wonderful There” led by Bro. Wendell Benningfield of Mt. Salem Church accompanied by Bro. Rick Goff of Friendship. Our moderator, Rev. Jim Goff, led us in the pledges to the American Flag, Christian Flag, and the Bible as the congregation stood. The devotion service was given by Rev. Keith Sullivan, our assistant moderator. He read Psalms 27:1-7. An altar of prayer followed being led by Rev. John L. Davidson. The welcome address was given by Rev. Gary McGaha, and the response was given by Rev. Lonzo Wiggington of Central Indiana Association.
Reading of the Rules of Order by the clerk was next. The Association body was then called together by our moderator, Rev. Jim Goff. A total of 16 ministers and 14 deacons were present and in harmony. The moderator had the ministers and deacons stand together and by their silence, they agreed to do business for this setting of the Association.
A call for church letters with Minute money, reading same, and seating delegates was next. Rev. Melvin Underwood made a motion, seconded by Rev. Gary McGaha to read all church letters and receive all delegates under one motion. Motion carried. The following church letters were then read: Calvary Hill, Faith, Friendship, Glasgow, Little Barren, Louisville, Mt. Salem, Mt. Zion, Munfordville, Oak Grove, Okolona, Otter Creek, Pleasant Ridge, True Gospel, Sand Lick, Union, Zion, and Coral Ridge. Bro. Arnold Stidham made a motion, seconded by Rev. Jim Hale, to accept the letters, seat the delegates, and print the letters in the Minutes. Motion carried. The moderator had the appointed delegates and standing delegates to stand and all voted at peace. Bro. Jim Goff then declared the 183rd setting of the Nolynn Association in session. A call for letters from new churches was next. There were none. We then recognized visitors from Sister Associations. We had 3 visitors from Central Indiana and South Kentucky to stand. Their names are printed in the Minutes under the heading “Visitors From Sister Associations”.
The moderator then appointed the following committees for this Association: Program, Condition, Obituary, Audit, Divine, Resolutions, and Temperance. Committees for the 2003 Association were then appointed. They were Constitution (Bro. Olyn Sprowles - chairman, Bro. Rick Goff, Bro. Winfred Simpson, Bro. Wendell Benningfield, Rev. Mike Perkins), Enrollment (Sis. Debbie Perkins - chairperson, Sis. Carolyn Milby, Sis. Louise Hash), Association Revival (Bro. Noah Vance - chairman, Bro. Bobby Warren, Bro. Arnold Stidham), and Communion and Feetwashing (Bro. Keith Brown - chairman, Bro. Herbert Martin, Bro. Albert Peace). Rev. Melvin Underwood will remain as the SBMI member for the coming year.
The congregation sang “That Glad Reunion Day” led by Bro. Herbert Martin of Friendship Church accompanied by Sis. Shannon Kennedy of Zion Church as Rev. Verlin Perry came forward to preach the introductory sermon. He read St. John 10:1-5; Cor. I 14:8. Rev. Perry asked us what voice are we listening to today? Are we listening to God? There’s more to being a Christian than just having your name in the church book. We must be able to read the signs of today when God talks to us in His still, small voice. God wants us to come to Him, and He will give us rest. He continued to say that we choose the voice that we want to listen to. The question is, “Do we listen to God’s?” Jesus is coming back someday. Are you ready? To those who listen, they are guaranteed “a Heaven to gain and a hell to shun.” Rev. Perry concluded by saying, “When this world is done, you can hear Him say, ‘Well done my faithful son.’”
Rev. Jim Goff then requested Bro. Meryl Young of Little Barren Church, accompanied by Sis. Shannon Kennedy, to sing “Where The Soul Never Dies” during a Christian handshake.
The clerk read a full report of the Divine Committee. Bro. Randy Kennedy made a motion to accept the report, and Rev. Melvin Underwood seconded it. Motion carried. The dismissal was prayed by Rev. Nolan Howell. The blessing on the noon meal was given by Rev. Brandon Goodin. We were adjourned until 1:00pm.
FRIDAY afternoon SESSION
THE FRIDAY AFTERNOON SESSION WAS CALLED TOGETHER BY SINGING “WHEN THE ROLL IS CALLED UP YONDER” LED BY BRO. BARRY ARNETT OF OAK GROVE CHURCH ACCOMPANIED BY SIS. STACY SIMPSON OF OAK GROVE CHURCH. THE DEVOTION WAS GIVEN BY REV. TROY GRIDER OF SOUTH KY ASSOCIATION. HIS SCRIPTURE WAS PROVERBS 15:1-16. AN ALTAR OF PRAYER THEN FOLLOWED BEING LED BY REV. EUDELL STILTS.
The Obituary report was read, and the widows of deceased ministers and deacons and spouses of deceased members of the Nolynn Association were recognized. A motion was made by Bro. Randy Kennedy, seconded by Rev. Melvin Underwood, to accept the report and print it in the Minutes. Motion carried. A total of 9 members came forward to be recognized in memory of those who had passed away as the moderator called on Rev. Eudell Stilts to pray the memorial prayer as the congregation stood.
Rev. Gary McGaha came forward to preach the memorial sermon. He read Joshua 4:1-9; Isaiah 61:1-2. Rev. McGaha opened by stating that the Lord’s love is unconditional. He’ll always love us, and we should be thankful for everything He’s done for us. He challenged us all by asking us what our goals were as an Association and as churches. Are we going to try to grow or are we just going to continue on the same path? Rev. McGaha preached that we must uplift Jesus with our love as He did for us when He died on the cross for us. We need to feel joy in our hearts and not a feeling of burden. After Rev. McGaha said that God should be first on our list, some people came to the altar to pray. How can we expect more if we continue to quench the Spirit? Rev. McGaha closed by saying that we need to be a living sacrifice and a living memorial.
The reading of the Friday morning session was next. Bro. Randy Kennedy made a motion, seconded by Bro. Tommie Hash, to receive them as read with any needed corrections or additions and print them in the form of Minutes. Motion carried.
A freewill offering for the Association was next. Bro. Paul Shofner prayed the blessing on the offering. Bro. Rick Goff, accompanied by Sis. Shannon Kennedy, led the congregation in singing “Just A Little Talk With Jesus” as a total of $446.01 was received in offering.
Unfinished business was called for next. Rev. Melvin Underwood mentioned that Permanent Rule #16 will be added to the Minutes. It had mysteriously disappeared over the years with no Minutes showing that it was ever voted to be removed. The clerk read the tabled motion concerning item 5 from the 2001 Ministers and Deacons Report which is intended to modify Article X of the Constitution. This motion reads as follows:
We recommend that Article X of the Constitution be changed beginning at “If no reconciliation is made, …” to read, “then the matter will be presented to the Association, and the church will then receive a letter of dismissal.”.
The body voted on the motion, and it carried. Article X of our Constitution gets modified.
The moderator then called for Missions to be recognized. There were none.
A call for corresponding letters being read by our corresponding secretary and receiving visiting delegates was next. The following letter was read: Christian Unity Association. Bro. Wendell Benningfield made a motion, seconded by Bro. Rick Goff, to receive the letter and to recognize the delegates from the Sister Association. Motion passed. There were no attending delegates.
Delegates to Sister Associations were then appointed as follows:
Association Delegates
Central Indiana Rev. Melvin & Sis. Dianna Underwood, Rev. James & Sis. Barbara Hale, Bro. Noah & Sis. Pat Vance, Rev. Keith & Sis. Ella Mae Sullivan
Christian Unity, NC Rev. Brandon & Sis. Allison Goodin, Rev. James & Sis. Barbara Hale, Bro. Noah & Sis. Pat Vance
Mt. Olive, Tennessee Rev. Keith & Sis. Ella Mae Sullivan, Rev. James & Sis. Barbara Hale, Bro. Noah & Sis. Pat Vance
Northeast Florida Bro. Charles & Sis. Charlotte Jordan
South Kentucky Rev. Keith & Sis. Ella Mae Sullivan, Rev. James & Sis. Barbara Hale, Bro. Noah & Sis. Pat Vance, Bro. Charles & Sis. Charlotte Jordan
Southwest West Virginia Rev. Keith & Sis. Ella Mae Sullivan
Treasury reports were read and accepted as follows:
Report Motion Second
Nolynn Treasury Melvin Underwood James Skaggs
Youth Camp Treasury Melvin Underwood James Hale
Dorm Fund Melvin Underwood Arnold Stidham
Paving Fund Melvin Underwood James Skaggs
All treasurer reports were referred to the Audit Committee.
Minister reports were personally read by ministers present. A total of 18 letters were read by the ministers. A motion was made by Bro. Rick Goff, seconded by Bro. Arnold Stidham, to accept the letters and print them in the Minutes. Motion carried.
New and miscellaneous business was next. Several reports were read and supported as follows:
Report Motion Second
Southern SS Treasury Randy Kennedy Charles Jordan
Home Mission Treasury Randy Kennedy Olyn Sprowles
Kitchen Treasury Charles Jordan Noah Vance
Ministers/Deacons Meeting Charles Jordan Noah Vance
*Item 1 passed; item 2 was defeated (p. 28)
**Refer to note below this section.
Southern SS Report Randy Kennedy Nolan Howell
Trustee Report Charles Jordan Shirley Ingram
** Rev. Jim Goff appointed a new committee for investigating ways of improving our current program to generate new interest. The committee consists of Rev. Melvin Underwood (chairman), Rev. Nolan Howell, Bro. Rick Goff, Bro. Randy Kennedy, and Rev. Brandon Goodin.
The call for Committee reports was next. They were read and accepted as follows:
Report Motion Second
Kitchen Report Noah Vance Arnold Stidham
*Mentioned Bro. Gordon Shofner replacing Bro. Quentin Dunbar on Standing Committee for Louisville Church.
*Mentioned Bro. Wendell Benningfield replacing Bro. Grady Thompson on Constitution/Rules of Order Committee.
Resolutions Randy Kennedy James Skaggs
The 2002 Standing Committee report (partial) was read next (p.26). Bro. Noah Vance made a motion to vote on each item separately, seconded by Bro. Russell Parrish. Motion carried. Item 1 skipped since papers were “finished”, item 2 was tabled for one year (motion by Bro. Charles Jordan seconded by Rev. Gary McGaha), item 3 passed, and item 4 passed.
The service was dismissed in prayer by Bro. Olyn Sprowles. The blessing on the evening meal was given by Bro. Arnold Stidham.
FRIDAY EVENING SERVICE
THE FRIDAY EVENING SERVICE WAS CALLED TOGETHER BY SINGING. THOSE SINGING WERE AS FOLLOWS: BRO. HERBERT MARTIN, REV. TROY ARNETT, SIS. REGINA & BRO. RICK GOFF, SIS. MARGARET & REV. LONZO WIGGINGTON (CENTRAL IN), SIS. AMANDA NELSON, BRO. MICHAEL WALLS, BRO. ARNOLD SPROWLES, SIS. COZETTA SPROWLES, SIS. SHANNON & BRO. RANDY KENNEDY, SIS. HOLLY & BRO. CHRISTOPHER HOWELL, REV. JAMES HALE, REV. GERALD GARDNER, AND REV. JIM GOFF.
The devotional service was then led by Rev. John Perkins. He read Proverbs 2:1-12. An altar of prayer followed led by Rev. James Hale. Rev. Ronda Arnett came forward to preach the doctrinal sermon. He read from Titus 2:1-8. He stated that the doctrinal sermon is the whole Bible. The Word is sound, but there are people that twist the Word to their advantage. People want to hear what they want to hear. We are living in times where people think nothing is wrong. He preached that the problem is because we have failed to teach the doctrine. We have stopped stressing the importance of love and the other doctrines in the Bible. We’re failing to teach right from wrong. The worse thing is that we’ve forgotten how we should behave and live. He said that you can’t teach it if you don’t live it. Rev. Arnett mentioned how he was taught to respect the church and the elders. We need more of that today because morals have been forgotten. He quoted Proverbs 22:6 and followed up by asking, “How about you?” What are you doing with your life? He concluded by telling us to take the time to teach our children the right way.
The deacons, led by Bro. Winfred Simpson and the Communion and Feetwashing Committee, had charge of the communion service and washing of the saints’ feet. There were approximately 46 that took part in the service. After several songs and spirit-filled testimonies, we all sang a song and went out.
SATURDAY MORNING SESSION
THE SATURDAY MORNING SESSION WAS OPENED BY PRAYER LED BY REV. DANNY BAILEY. THE CONGREGATION SANG “I HAVE SOMEBODY WITH ME” LED BY BRO. WENDELL BENNINGFIELD OF MT. SALEM CHURCH AND ACCOMPANIED BY BRO. RICK GOFF OF FRIENDSHIP CHURCH. REV. TROY ARNETT HAD CHARGE OF THE DEVOTION. HE READ PSALMS 122. AN ALTAR OF PRAYER FOLLOWED BEING LED BY REV. MIKE PERKINS.
The reading of the Friday afternoon session and Friday evening service was next. A motion was made by Bro. Randy Kennedy, seconded by Bro. M.E. Dorsey, to accept them as read with any needed corrections or additions and print them in the form of Minutes. Motion carried.
Rev. Melvin Underwood read the Standing Committee report (conclusion) (p. 27) for people to think about before having to vote on later this afternoon.
Roll call of delegates of the churches was next.
Unfinished business was called for by the moderator. Several reports were read and accepted as follows:
Report Motion Second
Program Committee Randy Kennedy Arnold Stidham
Trust Fund Melvin Underwood Rick Goff
N. SS Report/Treasury Randy Kennedy Arnold Sprowles
Temperance Committee Melvin Underwood Tommie Hash
Rev. James Huff’s &
Rev. Mike Perkins’s
minister report Melvin Underwood James Skaggs
Mt. Olive’s & South KY’s
correspondence letters Melvin Underwood Charles Jordan
The delegates from Mt. Olive, TN and South KY Associations were recognized.
A freewill offering was next, and Bro. James White prayed the blessing for the morning offering. The congregation sang “The Unclouded Day” led by Bro. Paul Meyer of Faith Church accompanied by Sis. Sondra Meyer of Faith Church. A total of $851.00 in offering was received for the Association.
New and miscellaneous business was next. The Association Revival Report was read. Rev. Melvin Underwood made a motion to accept the report, seconded by Bro. Keith Brown, and motioned carried.
The SBMI report was given by Rev. Melvin Underwood, our SBMI representative. Bro. Olyn Sprowles made a motion, seconded by Bro. M.E. Dorsey, to accept the report and print it in the Minutes. Motion carried.
Rev. Lonzo Wiggington of Central Indiana Association came forward to preach the mission sermon. He read from St. Mark 16:14-20. He preached that we should listen to the Holy Ghost. You can’t be a Christian without the Holy Ghost. We may not be able to see God, but we can see the manifestation of Him. Rev. Wiggington preached that God had a mission. He created man, woman, and other living things to help mankind live. We need to get right with God so that God can use us to continue His mission. There is plenty of mission work, but not enough people to carry out the work. “Live for the Lord – not for people.” He questioned us, “What would have happened if Noah didn’t carry out God’s mission?” He stated that mission work starts at home and then goes abroad. The Lord has a mission for us, but it’s up to us to accept it. If we don’t take the mission, then we go against God. He concluded by saying, “Just mind God.”
Bro. Paul Shofner prayed the blessing over the offering for missions. Bro. Arnold Sprowles of Zion, accompanied by Bro. Keith Brown of Okolona, came forward to lead the congregation in singing “Are You Washed In The Blood.” The mission offering was $179.00.
The dismissal of the Saturday morning session was prayed by Rev. Mike Perkins. The blessing on the noon meal was prayed by Rev. Gerald Gardner. We adjourned to meet back at 1:00pm.
SATURDAY afternoon SESSION
THE SATURDAY AFTERNOON SESSION WAS CALLED TO ORDER BY SINGING “I’LL LIVE IN GLORY” LED BY BRO. HERBERT MARTIN OF FRIENDSHIP CHURCH ACCOMPANIED BY BRO. KEITH BROWN.
Rev. Jim Goff recognized the kitchen help. The received a well-deserved standing ovation from the congregation.
The devotional service was given by Rev. Robert Gosser, and he read Luke 12:1-12; 17:20-21. An altar of prayer followed led by Bro. Rick Goff.
The Saturday morning session minutes were read, and Bro. Randy Kennedy made a motion, seconded by Bro. James Skaggs, to receive them as read with any needed corrections or additions and print them in the form of Minutes. Motion carried.
Unfinished business was called for by the moderator. The following reports were read and accepted to print in the Minutes:
Report Motion Second
Condition Committee Rick Goff Tommie Hash
Audit Committee James Skaggs Dennie Warren
Enrollment Committee Melvin Underwood Robert Gosser
Assoc. Revival (Devotions) Charles Jordan Brandon Goodin
Home Mission Fund Comm. Wendell Benningfield James Hale
The conclusion to the Standing Committee report (p. 27) was voted on next, and it was defeated.
New business was then called for by the moderator. The following reports were read and accepted to print in the Minutes:
Report Motion Second
Presbytery Report Robert Gosser Wendell Benningfield
Youth Camp Report Keith Brown Arnold Stidham
Rev. Mike Perkins made a motion, seconded by Rev. Brandon Goodin, to have Bro. Jason Davidson’s minister’s report read at this session of the Association. After much discussion to enlighten the body concerning this matter, a vote was taken, and the body decided to not hear the report.
Rev. James Hale read an additional, informational letter from the Trustee Board.
The election of officers on roll call was next. The officers of the Nolynn Association for 2003 were elected as follows:
Office Elected
Moderator Rev. Jim Goff
Assistant Moderator Rev. Keith Sullivan
Clerk Bro. Randy Kennedy
Assistant Clerk Rev. Melvin Underwood
Treasurer Bro. Charles Jordan
Assistant Treasurer Bro. Keith Brown
Corresponding Secretary Bro. Wendell Benningfield
Trust Fund Treasurer Bro. Noah Vance
Nolynn Historian Bro. Charles Jordan
Presbytery Board (3 year) Rev. Ronda Arnett
Presbytery Board (2nd alternate) Rev. Verlin Perry
Association Trustee (5 year) Bro. James Hale
Youth Activities Board (5 year) Bro. Melvin Underwood
A motion was made by Rev. Mike Perkins, seconded by Bro. Noah Vance, to vote by standing vote for the 2003 Association Revival evangelist. Motion carried. Rev. Ronda Arnett and Rev. Brandon Goodin were nominated. Rev. Brandon Goodin was voted in as our evangelist for the 2003 Association Revival.
The Saturday afternoon session minutes were read by the clerk, and Bro. Randy Kennedy made a motion, seconded by Rev. Melvin Underwood, to accept them as read with any needed corrections or additions and print them in the form of Minutes. Motion carried. The Association was closed in prayer by Bro. Jess Thompson.
Signed: Rev. James Goff, Moderator
Bro. Randy Kennedy, Clerk
ROLL CALL – APPOINTED DELEGATES
Calvary Hill: Rebecca Boyle, Darryl Dunford, Louisa Dunford, Diane Elliott, Barbara Hale, Shirley Ingram, Stephanie Simmons
Coral Ridge: Delcie Garner, Charlotte Jordan, Marsha Perkins, Tommy Perkins
Faith: Francis Madison, Barbara Heiskell, John Madison, Jessica Meyer, Keith Meyer, Ella Mae Sullivan, Karen Sullivan
Friendship: Lester Beckner, Margaret Beckner, Regina Goff, Jean Gosser, David McKinney, Laquinta McKinney, Wilma White
Glasgow: Stanley Ramsey, Joann Ramsey, Betty Tarter
Little Barren: Huston Ervin, Wanda Coffey, Carolyn Jones, Ruth Ann Young, Glenda Meadows, Barbara Young, Ann Thompson
Louisville: Wilson Underwood, Tommie Hash, James Skaggs, Gordon Shofner, Mayme Davis
Mt. Salem: Rod Walters
Mt. Zion: Mattie Pottinger, Carolyn Milby, Geneva Peace, Nadine Grimes, Shelby Wolford, Rose Bostic, Annetta Skaggs
Munfordville: Dennie Warren, Wesley Warren, Imogene Warren, Karen Nunn, Elizabeth Dorsey, Kim Nunn, Tammy Biggs
Oak Grove: Barry Arnett, Glenda Simpson, Pat Davis, Suvada Arnett, Loretta Arnett, Marshelia Davenport, Stacy Simpson
Okolona: Joyce Depoyster, Brian Bates, Trish Bates, Emery Frye, Jennifer Frye, Debbie Perkins, Stephanie Hull
Otter Creek: Nola Wallace, Geneva Bell, Cora Allen, Myrtle Atwell, Margie Gribble, Kathy Skaggs, Frances Skaggs
Pleasant Ridge: Versie Clopton, Phyllis Perkins, Edith Warren, Bobby Warren
Sand Lick: Sharon Pepper, Ruth Chaney, T. J. Hodges, Betty Beams, Cindy Berry, Gladys Milby, Leslie Milby
True Gospel: Elgin Price and Verda Lee Price
Union: Doriene Clark, Leona Stillwell
Zion: Shannon Kennedy, Randy Kennedy, Louise Shofner, Cozetta Sprowles, Paul Sprowles, Evelyn Hedgespeth, Vienise Hash
VISITORS FROM SISTER ASSOCIATIONS
Central Indiana Association: Rev. Lonzo & Sis. Margaret Wiggington
Mt. Olive Association: Bro. Lee & Sis. Judy Bertram, Bro. Tony Bertram
South Kentucky Association: Rev. Troy Grider, Rev. Danny Bailey, Rev. Matthew Cowan, Bro. Fred & Sis. Estelle Dalton
STATISTICS
Church Received Deceased Dismissed Total
Calvary Hill 4 2 0 145
Coral Ridge 0 0 0 66
Faith 0 0 0 24
Friendship 8 2 0 162
Glasgow 0 0 0 12
Little Barren 0 0 0 125
Louisville 3 40 7 176**
Mt. Salem 1 0 0 15
Mt. Zion 1 7 1 294
Munfordville 0 0 0 70
Oak Grove 0 1 1 77
Okolona 2 1 2 41
Otter Creek 1 2 0 75*
Pleasant Ridge 0 1 0 270
Sand Lick 0 0 3 54
True Gospel 0 0 0 48
Union 0 0 0 86
Zion 0 1 0 222
Total 20 57 13 1,963
* Changed by church clerk
** The church clerk reviewed the records to discover that several members in the past were not reported as deceased hence accounting for the large number.
CHURCH DIRECTORY
|Church and Pastor |Church Location |
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|Calvary Hill |Two miles North of Shepherdsville, KY off Hwy 61 on Hwy 1020. Go ½ mile, church is on the |
|Rev. James Hale |left. |
|Church Phone: (502) 543-3590 | |
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|Coral Ridge |South of Louisville, KY at 11006 National Turnpike in the Coral Ridge community. |
|Rev. Clyde Lindsey | |
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|Faith |Take Gene Snyder Freeway to Beulah Church Rd Exit. Go South on Beulah Church Rd (864). Go|
|Rev. Nolan Howell |½ mile to church (7808 Cooper Chapel Rd). |
|Church Phone: (502) 231-4959 | |
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|Friendship |5000 Wellsworth Ave at Helen Ave. The church is located approximately ½ mile west of Dixie|
|Rev. Melvin Underwood |Hwy (31-W) between Rockford Ln and Upper Hunters Trace in the Shively Community of |
|Church Phone: (502) 447-9821 |Louisville, KY. |
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|Glasgow |Church is located 4 miles North of Glasgow, KY on Tick Ridge Road. Coming South on Hwy |
|Rev. Matthew Cowan |31-E, continue past Hwy 70 and turn left on Tick Ridge Rd. |
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|Little Barren |From Greensburg, KY, follow Hwy 68 West approx. 14 miles. Turn right on Hwy 729. Go 1 ½|
|Rev. Keith Sullivan |miles to church. |
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|Louisville |5517 National Turnpike, Louisville, KY 40214. Go North about 3 miles on National Turnpike |
|Rev. Gary McGaha |off Gene Snyder Freeway. Church is located beside Bank of Louisville at the corner of |
|Church Phone: (502) 368-5174 |Southside Dr and National Turnpike. |
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|Mt. Salem |From Hodgenville, KY, follow Hwy 61 South through Buffalo and Mt. Sherman. Continue 1 mile|
|Rev. Eudell Stilts |and turn right on Burd Rd and go ½ mile to Sand Ridge Rd. Go 2 miles and turn right at |
| |Die-Shiboley Church Rd. Church is ½ mile on right. |
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|Mt. Zion |From Hodgenville, KY, follow Hwy 31-E South approx. 9 miles to Magnolia. Take Hwy 1079 for|
|Rev. Gerald Gardner |3 miles to church. |
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|Munfordville |From Munfordville, KY, follow Hwy 88 West approx. 2 miles. Cross I-65. Church is on the |
|Rev. Verlin Perry |right. |
|Church Phone: (270) 524-1572 | |
|Church and Pastor |Church Location |
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|Oak Grove |From Summersville, KY, follow Hwy 61 South. Turn onto Hwy 88 and go approx. 3 miles, cross|
|Rev. Charlie Houk |the river and turn left onto Hwy 1464. Go 3 ½ miles. Church is on the right. |
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|Okolona |4505 Mud Ln, Louisville, KY. Take Gene Snyder Freeway to Preston Hwy South. Go approx. 1 |
|Rev. Mike Perkins |mile to Mud Ln, turn right and follow road approx. 1 mile and church is on the right. |
|Church Phone: (502) 962-9016 | |
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|Otter Creek |From Hodgenville, KY, take Hwy 210 East approx. 11 miles. Turn left on Otter Creek Rd. |
| |Church is approx. 1 mile. |
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|Pleasant Ridge |From Hodgenville, KY, take Hwy 61 South through Buffalo, then 2 miles to Hwy 1192. Turn |
|Rev. Brandon Goodin |left, go past Campground, go approx. 5 miles to church. |
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|Sand Lick |From Hodgenville, KY, take Hwy 61 South through Buffalo, Mt. Sherman, and Allendale. Turn |
|Rev. Kenny Kimbler |left on Hwy 569. Go to Pleasant Valley Church, turn right and go 1 mile to church sign. |
| |Turn left and follow signs to church. |
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|True Gospel |From Campbellsville, KY, take Hwy 210 to Hwy 3183. Turn right, go 3 blocks to Candace St. |
|Rev. James Huff |Turn right, go ½ block to Crescent Hill Dr. Turn left. Church is on the right at 109 |
| |Crescent Hill Dr. |
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|Union |From Hodgenville, KY, take Hwy 210 East approx. 11 miles. Turn right on Hwy 1174. Go 2 |
|Rev. John Perkins |miles to end of black-top. Church is on the right over the bridge. |
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|Zion |From Hodgenville, KY, take Hwy 210 East approx. 15 miles. Turn left onto 462 and make |
|Rev. Ronda Arnett |another left approx. ½ mile (462). Go approx. 2 miles. Church is on top of hill. |
CLERK DIRECTORY
|Church |Clerk/Address/Email |Phone |
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|Calvary Hill |Sis. Ella Berry |(502) 955-8160 |
| |3707 Arcadia Ct, Louisville, KY 40229 | |
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|Coral Ridge |Bro. Stanley Brown |(502) 361-1830 |
| |6607 Evangeline Ave, Louisville, KY 40214 | |
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|Faith |Sis. Sondra Meyer |(502) 231-9141 |
| |PO Box 91764, Louisville, KY 40291 | |
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|Friendship |Sis. Regina Goff |(502) 364-0437 |
| |5208 Rollingwood Tr, Louisville, KY 40214 | |
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|Glasgow |Sis. Betty Tarter |(270) 843-3476 |
| |231 Anders Dr, Bowling Green, KY 42101 | |
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|Little Barren |Sis. Ruth Ann Young |(270) 565-2035 |
| |Box 253, Greensburg, KY 42743 | |
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|Louisville |Bro. Gordon Shofner |(502) 933-2682 |
| |2406 Blevins Gap Road, Louisville, KY 40272 | |
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|Mt. Salem |Bro. Russell Parrish |(270) 299-2300 |
| |901 Mt Sherman, HCL Rd, Magnolia, KY 42757 | |
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|Mt. Zion |Sis. Marlene Slayton |(270) 324-3797 |
| |2082 Aetna Furnace Hwy, Magnolia, KY 42757 | |
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|Munfordville |Sis. Elizabeth Dorsey |(270) 448-6646 |
| |3121 Wilkie Rd, Louisville, KY 40216 | |
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|Oak Grove |Bro. Winfred Simpson |(270) 932-5678 |
| |300 Winfred Simpson Rd, Greensburg, KY 42743 | |
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|Okolona |Sis. Donna Beard |(502) 368-0222 |
| |5845 New Cut Rd, Louisville, KY 40214 | |
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|Otter Creek |Sis. Kathy Skaggs |(270) 469-4000 |
| |3124 Maple Road, Campbellsville, KY 42718 | |
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|Pleasant Ridge |Sis. Shirley Noe |(270) 324-4830 |
| |120 Upton Rd, Magnolia, KY 42757 | |
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|Sand Lick |Sis. Sharon Pepper |(270) 932-3351 |
| |120 T Pepper Rd, Greensburg, KY 42743 | |
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|True Gospel |Sis. Anna Huff |(270) 465-3654 |
| |224 Eads St, Campbellsville, KY 42718 | |
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|Union |Sis. Doriene Clark |(270) 465-5733 |
| |140 Union Church Rd, Buffalo, KY 42716 | |
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|Zion |Sis. Cozetta Sprowles |(270) 465-7976 |
| |542 Levelwood Rd, Campbellsville, KY 42718 | |
ORDAINED MINISTERS
|Minister/Helpmate |Address |Phone |
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|Arnett, Ronda/Gail |5101 Hwy 1464, Greensburg, KY 42743 |(270) 932-7260 |
|Arnett, Troy |4279 Hwy 1464, Greensburg, KY 42743 |(270) 932-4976 |
|Davidson, John L./Elaine |208 Gentry Mill Rd, Russell Springs, KY 42642 |(270) 866-3577 |
|Gardner, Gerald/Margie |403 W High St, Hodgenville, KY 42748 |(270) 358-3222 |
|Goff, James/Ann |1020 Gagel, Louisville, KY 40216 |(502) 368-4101 |
|Goodin, Brandon |4751 Knifley Rd, Elkhorn, KY 42733 |(270) 789-0385 |
|Gosser, Robert/Jean |367 Glenview Rd, Louisville, KY 40229 |(502) 955-6415 |
|Hale, James/Barbara |382 Ridge View Dr, Shepherdsville, KY 40165 |(502) 921-4019 |
|Houk, Charlie/Regina |309 Mt Lebanon Church Rd |(270) 932-9226 |
| |Greensburg, KY 42743 | |
|Howell, Nolan/Grace |1113 N Jackson Hwy, Magnolia, KY 42757 |(270) 324-3278 |
|Huff, James/Nell |105 Crescent Hill Rd, Campbellsville, KY 42718 |(270) 789-3785 |
|Lindsey, Clyde/Doris |307 Chieftain Dr, Fairdale, KY 40118 |(502) 367-8393 |
|McGaha, Gary/Marcy |5515 National Turnpike, Louisville, KY 40214 |(502) 368-5174 |
|Perkins, John/Hazel |4618 Parker Grove Rd, Magnolia, KY 42757 |(270) 324-3407 |
|Perkins, Mike/Debbie |9724 Hunting Ground Ct, Louisville, KY 40228 |(502) 231-3118 |
|Perry, Verlin/Wanda |4913 Margo Ave, Louisville, KY 40258 |(502) 937-4720 |
|Stilts, Eudell/Becky |381 Sullivan Rd, Greensburg, KY 42743 |(270) 932-3944 |
|Sullivan, Keith/Ella Mae |7109 Peppermill Ln, Louisville, KY 40228 |(502) 231-9985 |
|Underwood, Melvin/ Dianna |310 Crestwood Ln, Louisville, KY 40229 |(502) 957-5834 |
|Wallace, Thomas |1806 Shiloh Rd, Campbellsville, KY 42718 |(270) 789-6886 |
MINISTERS FROM OTHER ASSOCIATIONS
|Minister/Helpmate |Address |Phone |
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|Cowan, Matthew |5515 Hames Trace, Apt 520 |(502) 239-7555 |
| |Louisville, KY 40291 | |
|Kimbler, Kenny |400 Beach Ridge Road |(270) 343-4969 |
| |Jamestown, KY 42629 | |
HONORABLY INACTIVE
|Minister/Helpmate |Address |Phone |
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|Davenport, Verlon |Box 369, Liberty, KY 42539 |(606) 787-5039 |
ORDAINED DEACONS
|Deacon/Helpmate |Address |Phone |
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|CALVARY HILL | | |
|McDonald, Robert |1605 Deering Rd, Louisville, KY 40272 |(502) 933-1178 |
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|CORAL RIDGE | | |
|Jordan, Charles/Charlotte |5529 Garrow Ave, Louisville, KY 40219 |(502) 964-8448 |
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|FAITH | | |
|Heiskell, Robert/Barbara |128 Venetian Way, Bardstown, KY 40004 |(502) 349-2013 |
|Meyer, Paul/Sondra |PO Box 91764, Louisville, KY 40291 |(502) 231-9141 |
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|FRIENDSHIP | | |
|Goff, Rick/Regina |5208 Rollingwood Tr, Louisville, KY 40214 |(502) 364-0437 |
|Martin, Herbert |1908 Moody Ln, LaGrange, KY 40031 |(502) 222-5137 |
|Stidham, Arnold/Mary |122 Seneca Tr, Louisville, KY 40214 |(502) 363-4694 |
|White, James/Wilma |4028 Henderson Ave, Louisville, KY 40213 |(502) 368-0885 |
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|LITTLE BARREN | | |
|Jones, Robbie/Carolyn |3168 Little Barren Rd, Greensburg, KY 42743 |(270) 565-4792 |
|Thompson, Grady/Ann |356 G Thompson Ln, Greensburg, KY 42743 |(270) 932-7898 |
|Young, Frankie/Barbara |1850 Little Barren Rd, Greensburg, KY 42743 |(270) 565-2032 |
|Young, Meryl/Ruth Ann |PO Box 253, Greensburg, KY 42743 |(270) 565-3035 |
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|LOUISVILLE | | |
|Davidson, Randy/ Veronica |7700 Chet Ln, Louisville, KY 40214 |(502) 366-0009 |
|Dunbar, Quinton/Frances |7701 Burr Ln, Louisville, KY 40214 |(502) 363-0805 |
|Payne, Barney/Marilyn |172 Kamp Dr, Mt Washington, KY 40047 |(502) 538-2783 |
|Shofner, Paul/Barbara |4113 Hunsinger Ln, Louisville, KY 40220 |(502) 491-1872 |
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|MT SALEM | | |
|Benningfield, Wendell/ Freida |2819 Mt Sherman Rd, Magnolia, KY 42757 |(270) 324-3340 |
|Middleton, Billy/Ruth |5348 Greensburg Rd, Buffalo, KY 42716 |(270) 325-3507 |
|Parrish, Russell/Mary |901 Mt Sherman HCL Rd, Magnolia, KY 42757 |(270) 299-2300 |
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|MT ZION | | |
|Murray, Paul/Debbie |1798 Aetna Furnace Hwy, Magnolia, KY 42757 |(270) 528-2351 |
|Peace, Alberton/Geneva |140 Lavenia Ln, Magnolia, KY 42757 |(270) 324-3273 |
|Thompson, Jesse/Pauline |6874 Aetna Furnace Hwy, Magnolia, KY 42757 |(270) 324-3251 |
|Vance, Noah/Pat |1765 Aetna Furnace Hwy, Magnolia, KY 42757 |(270) 324-3639 |
|Wolford, Marvin/Shelby |3849 Aetna Furnace Hwy, Magnolia, KY 42757 |(270) 324-3854 |
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|MUNFORDVILLE | | |
|Dorsey, M E/Elizabeth |3121 Wilkie Rd, Louisville, KY 40216 |(502) 448-6646 |
|Warren, Clarence Jr/ Imogene |84 Slayton Mill Rd, Magnolia, KY 42757 |(270) 324-3725 |
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|OAK GROVE | | |
|Arnett, Bobby/Suvada |4279 Hwy 1464, Greensburg, KY 42743 |(270) 932-4976 |
|Simpson, Winfred/Glenda |300 Winfred Simpson Rd |(270) 932-5678 |
| |Greensburg, KY 42743 | |
|Deacon /Helpmate |Address |Phone |
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|OKOLONA | | |
|Beard, Steve/Donna |5845 New Cut Rd, Louisville, KY 40214 |(502) 368-0222 |
|Brown, Keith/Debbie |115 Robin Rd, Louisville, KY 40229 |(502) 955-6378 |
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|OTTER CREEK | | |
|Bell, Carl/Geneva |119 Sunset Ave, Hodgenville, KY 42748 |(270) 358-4441 |
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|PLEASANT RIDGE | | |
|Perkins, Doyt/Phyllis |3265 Greensburg Rd, Buffalo, KY 42716 |(270) 325-3568 |
|Skaggs, James/Opal |62 Stroley Alley, Mt Sherman, KY 42764 |(270) 325-3358 |
|Warren, James/Edith |1001 Bennett Rd, Buffalo, KY 42716 |(270) 325-3267 |
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|SAND LICK | | |
|Beams, Garnett/Betty |4590 Marshel Ridge Rd |(270) 932-7119 |
| |Greensburg, KY 42743 | |
|Pepper, Elroy |1877 Hodgenville Rd |(270) 465-3484 |
| |Campbellsville, KY 42718 | |
|Pepper, Ivan |988 R Pepper, Greensburg, KY 42743 |(270) 932-4521 |
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|TRUE GOSPEL | | |
|Wilson, Charles |413 Pitman Ave, PO Box 333 |(270) 465-5899 |
| |Campbellsville, KY 42718 | |
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|UNION | | |
|Skaggs, Herman |1898 N L&N Turnpike, Hodgenville, KY 42748 |(270) 358-3419 |
|Stillwell, Micky/Leona |22 Skaggs Rd, Buffalo, KY 42716 |(270) 325-3593 |
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|ZION | | |
|Grimes, Billie/Myrtle |207 Sheridan Dr, Campbellsville, KY 42718 |(270) 465-5770 |
|Hedgespeth, Harden/ Evelyn |130 Friendship Pike, Campbellsville, KY 42718 |(270) 465-4297 |
|Sprowles, Arnold/Linda |75 Steeple Chase Dr |(270) 789-1921 |
| |Campbellsville, KY 42718 | |
|Sprowles, Buddy/Irene |4013 New Jackson Hwy |(270) 358-9929 |
| |Hodgenville, KY 42748 | |
|Sprowles, Olyn/Cozetta |543 Levelwood Rd, Campbellsville, KY 42718 |(270) 465-7976 |
NOLYNN ASSOCIATION TREASURER REPORTS
(Annual Financial Statements)
NOLYNN ASSOCIATION TREASURER REPORT
9/15/2001 through 9/20/2002
Beginning Balance – September 15, 2001 $-1,963.40
Income
Church Contributions $ 7,413.32
Minute Money $ 2,798.58
American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund $ 1,000.50
Association Revival Offerings $ 950.00
2001 Association Offerings $ 729.01
Private Contributions $ 315.00
Donated for Food (Association) $ 300.00
SBMI Offering (checks for $495 passed through) $ 166.30
Interest Paid by Bank $ 152.21
General Assoc. Ministers & Deacons Conference $ 145.11
Telephone Patronage $ 28.94
Total Income $13,998.97
Expenses
Food $ 1,102.94
Insurance $ 1,075.00
American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund $ 1,000.00
Minute Books $ 944.00
Lawn Care $ 880.00
Housekeeping $ 600.00
Association Revival $ 475.00
Clerk $ 450.00
Electric $ 441.01
Telephone $ 410.29
General Association $ 375.00
Water $ 330.51
Bush Hog Service $ 300.00
Assistant Clerk $ 250.00
Treasurer $ 250.00
SBMI (includes checks for $495) $ 661.30
A/C Repair Service $ 97.29
Buffalo Fire & Rescue Dues $ 70.00
Checks $ 39.00
Bank Service Charges $ 25.76
Total Expenses $ 9,777.10
Ending Balance – September 20, 2002 $ 2,258.47
Charles E. Jordan, Sr., Treasurer
NOLYNN YOUTH CAMP REPORT
9/15/2001 Through 9/20/2002
Beginning Bank Balance $ 2,290.04
Receipts $ 9,189.93
Total Available $11,479.97
Expenses $ 8,519.76
Ending Bank Balance – September 20, 2002 $ 2,960.21
Detail Of Expenses
Food & Related Supplies $ 2,751.54
Tables $ 1,000.00
T-Shirts $ 855.20
VBS Literature & Related Expenses $ 995.61
Camp Evangelist $ 500.00
Coke Wagon Rental $ 176.60
Ice $ 156.25
Camp Insurance $ 163.80
Medical Supplies $ 295.76
Guest Speakers $ 225.00
Crafts and Supplies $ 775.02
Recreation $ 9.59
Bibles $ 52.46
Trophies $ 59.36
Telephone $ 87.37
Water $ 73.50
Bank Charges $ 220.00
Miscellaneous Cash Expenses $ 112.70
Total Expenses $ 8,519.76
Charles E. Jordan, Sr., Treasurer
DORM FUND TREASURY REPORT
9/15/2001 Through 9/20/2002
Beginning Bank Balance – September 15, 2001 $ 13,879.86
Receipts $102,639.86
Total Available $116,519.72
Expenses $106,985.17
Ending Balance – September 20, 2002 $ 9,534.55
Income
Houchen’s Foundation Loan $ 70,000.00
Private Contributions $ 25,900.00
Church Contributions $ 6,739.86
Total Income $102,639.86
Expenses
Jerry Hall’s Home Improvement (Construction) $45,941.62
David McKinney (Partitions/constr new bldg) $21,579.59
David McKinney (Shower house/tab. rest rms) $21,445.00
Phelps Htg & Cooling (Furnace, A/C, ducts) $ 9,846.00
Troy Skaggs (Rough elec, lights, fixtures) $ 4,339.93
David McKinney (“White Elephant” work) $ 1,600.00
Pleasant Run Store (Constr supplies, stone) $ 1,506.78
Howard Brewer (Gravel) $ 542.25
Hardin Co. Planning Comm (Bldg permit, etc.) $ 184.00
Total Income $106,985.17
Important Note: We now have a loan in the amount of $70,000.00. Annual payments of $8,000.00 will be due in May until this load is paid off, with an interest rate of 5%.
Charles E. Jordan, Sr., Treasurer
NOLYNN HOME MISSION FUND
FINANCIAL REPORT
Beginning Balance – September 14, 2001 $ 4,532.88
Receipts
Oversight $ 2.33
Donations $ 1,282.32
Expenses
Presbytery Board
(7 meetings x 3 members @ $25.00) $ 525.00
Ending Balance – September 20, 2002 $ 5,292.53
Bro. Eudell Stilts, Treasurer
PAVING FUND REPORT
9/15/2001 Through 9/20/2002
Beginning Balance – September 15, 2001 $ 8,070.70
Income
Church Contributions $ 64.75
Ending Balance – September 20, 2002 $ 8,135.45
Charles E. Jordan, Sr., Treasurer
NOLYNN TRUST FUND REPORT
Beginning Balance $ 1,848.76
Interest $ 18.48
Donations $ 100.00
Balance On Hand $ 1,967.24
Noah Vance, Treasurer
KITCHEN TREASURER REPORT
9/17/2000 Through 9/15/2001
Beginning Balance – September 15, 2001 $ 397.62
Receipts
Total $ 2,417.09
Expenses
Total $ 1,881.85
Ending Balance – September 20, 2002 $ 932.86
Sis. Barbara Hale, Treasurer
AUDIT COMMITTEE
We, the Audit Committee, have found all Treasurers’ Reports to be accurate, except for the Nolynn Association Treasury Report which had a $1.00 error. The Audit Committee has made the necessary corrections.
Friendship and Little Barren
VARIOUS COMMITTEE REPORTS – 2002 SESSION
OBITUARY REPORT
CALVARY HILL: (2) BRO. JOE POLSTON, BRO. GEORGE WOOD
Coral Ridge: None
Faith: None
Friendship: (2) Sis. Janie Martin, Bro. Vester Nagel
Glasgow: None
Little Barren: None
Louisville: None
Mt. Salem: None
Mt. Zion: (7) Bro. Billy Peace, Sis. Velma Lawson, Bro. Tex Gibson, Sis. Jenny Prewitt, Bro. Timmy Turner, Sis. Laverne Helm, Bro. Raymond Burt
Munfordville: None
Oak Grove: (1) Sis. Christine Moran
Okolona: None
Otter Creek: (2) Bro. Cecil Underwood, Bro. Otis Dobson
Pleasant Ridge: None
Sand Lick: (3) Sis. Carrie Beams, Bro. Aaron Beams, Sis. Mary Elizabeth Pepper
True Gospel: None
Union: None
Zion: (1) Bro. Henry Martin
Total: 18
Faith, Mt. Salem, and Coral Ridge
ENROLLMENT COMMITTEE
WE, THE ENROLLMENT COMMITTEE, WISH TO REPORT THE FOLLOWING FOR BOTH DAYS:
Ministers 33
Deacons 44
Delegates 122
Lay Members 41
Sister Association Visitors 12
Total 252
Regina Goff and Wilma White
CONDITION COMMITTEE
WE, THE CONDITION COMMITTEE, FEEL OUR ASSOCIATION AS A WHOLE NEEDS TO GROW MORE SPIRITUAL. WE ENCOURAGE OUR EXISTING MEMBERS TO TAKE A MORE ACTIVE PART IN THEIR CHURCHES AND OUR ASSOCIATION. WE WANT TO ENCOURAGE OUR YOUTH AND ADULTS TO PARTICIPATE IN ALL THE FUNCTIONS OF THE ASSOCIATION. WE NEED TO PRAY THAT GOD WOULD SEND US MORE PREACHERS, DEACONS, AND LAY PEOPLE THAT WOULD BE WILLING TO WORK IN THE ASSOCIATION. WE SHOULD BE MORE PRAYERFUL FOR EACH OTHER. WE FEEL THIS WOULD IMPROVE THE CONDITION OF OUR ASSOCIATION.
Zion and Calvary Hill
RESOLUTIONS COMMITTEE
AS MEMBERS OF THE RESOLUTION COMMITTEE, WE RESOLVE TO DAILY EXPRESS OUR CHRISTIAN LOVE AND CONCERN FOR THOSE WITH WHOM WE MAY COME IN CONTACT WITH, AND TO SET THE EXAMPLE BY WHICH THOSE WATCHING OUR LIVES MIGHT BE DRAWN TO OUR LORD AND SAVIOR. WE RESOLVE TO NOT ONLY TAKE AN ACTIVE PART IN OUR INDIVIDUAL CHURCHES AND ASSOCIATION, BUT TO ENCOURAGE OTHERS OF ALL AGES TO GET INVOLVED. WE ENCOURAGE THE STUDY OF THE ENTIRE BIBLE SO THAT WE MAY KNOW AND BE PREPARED TO OBEY THE WILL OF OUR LORD.
We resolve that the Association Clerk print the Association Minutes and programs for next year with the quantities to be left to his discretion and that the clerk be paid $450.00 and assistant clerk $250.00 for their services. We also resolve that the treasurer be paid $250.00. We also resolve that this Association meet the General Association annually with letter and delegates and that we send $375.00 Minute money.
We resolve to encourage the churches of our Association to send donations to our Kitchen Fund to ensure plenty of food for our Association and guests.
Louisville, Otter Creek, and Sand Lick
TEMPERANCE COMMITTEE
“AND EVERY MAN THAT STRIVETH FOR THE MASTERY IS TEMPERATE IN ALL THINGS. NOW THEY DO IT TO OBTAIN A CORRUPTIBLE CROWN; BUT WE AN INCORRUPTIBLE.” (I COR. 9:25) TO BE TEMPERATE IS TO USE SELF CONTROL THROUGH MODERATION AND/OR ABSTINENCE.
Thus Christians must abstain from:
1. Any consumption of alcoholic beverages.
2. All sexual relationships outside the sanctity of marriage. Therefore, fornication and adultery are sinful behavior before God.
3. Homosexuality, in or outside of marriage, as it is sinful before God.
4. Evil communication, filthy language, gossip, speaking evil of one another, or slandering one another. These are sin and can be very destructive as well as bringing condemnation of oneself.
5. Any participation in gambling (buying chances, playing the lottery, casinos, etc.) as they are sinful before God.
The Bible also teaches us to respect the sanctity of human life, both of the born and the unborn. Thus, all euthanasia or mercy killing is biblically forbidden. Jesus said, “Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in Heaven.” (Romans 13:14, I Cor. 15:33, I Cor. 9:25-27, Titus 2:11-12, Matthew 5:16)
Mt. Zion and Glasgow
ASSOCIATION REVIVAL COMMITTEE
THE REVIVAL COMMITTEE OF 2002 REPORTS THAT WE ENJOYED A GOOD REVIVAL WITH EVIDENCE OF THE SPIRIT OF THE LORD FELT BY ALL THOSE IN ATTENDANCE. REV. JASON DAVIDSON, A YOUNG PREACHER FROM THIS ASSOCIATION, PREACHED SPIRIT-FILLED MESSAGES EACH NIGHT.
This committee would like to encourage the people of the Association to attend these revival services, for the support of the Nolynn Association, as well as for your own growth in the Spirit.
Our total offerings amounted to $950.00, out of which the evangelist was paid $475.00. Attendance was approximately 504 with an average of 72 people in attendance each night.
Bro. James P. White, Bro. Bobby Wolford, and Bro. Buddy Sprowles
2002 STANDING COMMITTEE REPORT (PARTIAL)
THE STANDING COMMITTEE MET AT THE NOLYNN ASSOCIATION OF SEPARATE BAPTIST CAMPGROUND ON AUGUST 17, 2002 AT 3:30 PM TO BEGIN TO PREPARE OUR REPORT. THERE WERE 7 MEMBERS PRESENT AT THIS MEETING.
After opening with prayer led by Bro. Bobby Warren, Bro. Charles Jordan, Sr. was elected as clerk for this meeting.
The following recommendations were made:
1. We recommend that the Association’s clerk be instructed to update our incorporation papers and then keep them updated annually with any dues to be paid by the Association.
2. We recommend that Article (2) of the Permanent Rules Adopted to Govern This Body, be changed to include the following phrase: “including updating the Association’s incorporation papers (annually)”.
3. We recommend that funds from the Paving Fund be used for the following:
a) That $2,665.00 be used to reimburse the Dorm Fund for the concrete handicapped parking pad which was completed this summer.
b) That bids be taken on sealing the existing driveway to be paid for with these funds.
c) That some of the money be used to spread a new layer of gravel on the parking lot at the discretion of the campground trustees.
4. We recommend that all the churches of the Nolynn Association be urged to give an annual donation to the kitchen treasurer (currently Barbara Hale) for the purchase of food for the Association. Any remaining balance should be retained for the future kitchen needs. However, if there are insufficient funds needed to pay for the food, the Association treasurer is to make up the difference.
There being no other business, we were dismissed by prayer led by Bro. Russell Parrish.
Noah Vance, Chairman
Charles E. Jordan, Sr., Clerk
2002 STANDING COMMITTEE REPORT (conclusion)
THE STANDING COMMITTEE MET AT THE NOLYNN ASSOCIATION CAMPGROUND ON SEPTEMBER 21, 2002 AT 9:50 AM TO FINISH OUR REPORT TO THE 2002 NOLYNN ASSOCIATION. THERE WERE 9 MEMBERS PRESENT AT THIS MEETING.
The following recommendation was made:
5. We recommend that the Saturday evening service (of the Nolynn Association Revival) be canceled.
Noah Vance, Chairman
Charles E. Jordan, Sr., Clerk
HOME MISSION FUND COMMITTEE
THE HOME MISSION FUND HAS BEEN SUPPORTING THE PRESBYTERY BOARD, AS THEY TRAVEL TAKING CARE OF BUSINESS FOR THE NOLYNN ASSOCIATION. WE STILL ONLY HAVE THREE CHURCHES ACTIVELY SUPPORTING THE HOME MISSION FUND, AS USUAL WE NEED MORE CHURCHES TO GET INVOLVED FINANCIALLY AND NOT LEAVE IT UP TO JUST THREE CHURCHES.
Bro. Eudell Stilts, Chairman
Bro. Arnold Stidham
NOLYNN YOUTH CAMP BOARD REPORT - 2002
THE YOUTH BOARD WOULD LIKE TO REPORT ANOTHER GREAT YOUTH CAMP THIS YEAR. THE NEXT CAMP WILL BE JUNE 15-20, 2003. MAKE YOUR PLANS EARLY TO BE AVAILABLE TO HELP IN THE CAMP. GOD NEEDS ADULTS WHO ARE WILLING TO LEAD OUR YOUNG PEOPLE.
We praise God for the souls that were saved and those who re-dedicated their lives to the Lord. We would like to thank Bro. Jim Tharpe, our camp evangelist, for his spirit-filled messages and the love he shows to everyone. He always has a willing heart to help in any way that is needed. Praise God for preachers like him!
We would like to extend our thanks to all the young people who came to this year’s camp. You are the reason we strive for a camp that will bring us all closer to God and to each other. We look forward to seeing you next year!
We want to thank all the adult workers, in whatever capacity you served, for sacrificing your time for camp. The association should be proud, as we are, that so many young adults also volunteered to come and help in the camp. Many of you gave up vacation time and some of you took time-off without pay! How great is your love of Christ and the young people who so desperately need Him! Thank you for giving to the Lord. No doubt, lives are changed because you care.
Our gratitude also goes to all the churches that financially support the youth camp. Your help makes possible the many phases of the camp. We also want to thank the camp trustees for providing the new building, which will allow us to have actual classrooms for Bible school!
The board decided unanimously to make the following changes to the youth camp dress code effective for 2003. All dresses and skirts are to be knee-length or longer. No spaghetti straps, low-cut tops, or bare middles will be allowed. Recreation clothes may include pants below the knee or longer – no shorts will be allowed. We want to encourage more participation by our churches for the next camp. Pray for your camp board as we strive to be led by the Holy Spirit and to reach out to young people on behalf of the association. May God bless you all!
Rev. Ronda Arnett, Rev. James Hale, Bro. Charles Jordan, Sr.
Rev. Eudell Stilts, Sis. Cozetta Sprowles
MINISTERS AND DEACONS MEETING REPORT
THE ANNUAL MINISTERS AND DEACONS MEETING WAS HELD AUGUST 17, 2002 AT 7:30 PM. A TOTAL OF 8 MINISTERS, 16 DEACONS, AND 7 WIVES WERE PRESENT. THE SERVICE WAS OPENED WITH SINGING, LED BY BRO. HERBERT MARTIN. THE PIANIST WAS BRO. RICK GOFF. OUR MODERATOR, REV. JIM GOFF, WELCOMED EVERYONE. AN ALTAR OF PRAYER FOLLOWED. BRO. JIM READ PSALMS 133. THE FLOOR WAS OPENED FOR BUSINESS. BRO. CHARLES JORDAN GAVE A PARTIAL REPORT OF THE STANDING COMMITTEE.
1. A motion to recommend was made by Rev. Melvin Underwood and seconded by Bro. Rick Goff, that a committee be appointed to study the existing program of our Association. To modify it to allow time for a discussion of some type among the churches, that would uplift and promote our denomination. The purpose of this is to create an enthusiastic and exciting spirit at the Association Meeting that could (and would) be carried back through the delegates to their individual churches. We would suggest that the Memorial Sermon of the existing program be deleted and replaced with an expanded discussion session and an uplifting sermon on how to build membership in our churches. This committee shall give a report of their recommendations at the 2003 session of the Association.
2. A motion to recommend by Bro. Charles Jordan, seconded by Bro. Noah Vance, that a committee be appointed to look into the possibility of renting out our Campground and report back at the 2003 Association.
There being no further business, the service was dismissed.
Rev. Jim Goff, Moderator
Rev. Melvin R. Underwood, Assistant Clerk
PRESBYTERY BOARD REPORT 2001 – 2002
ON OCTOBER 28, 2001, WE THE BOARD MET WITH THE FRIENDSHIP CHURCH FOR THE PURPOSE OF INVESTIGATING BRO. HERBERT MARTIN TO THE BE REINSTATED AS DEACON. BOARD VOTED TO REINSTATE BRO. HERBERT MARTIN AS DEACON.
On December 30, 2001, we the Board met with the Louisville Church for the purpose of setting an ordination date for Rev. Jason Davidson as a minister. Board voted to have ordination January 26, 2002.
Before time for ordination, Rev. Jason Davidson contacted Board member that he had a problem with Article 15. Chairman Rev. Ronda Arnett called Rev. Jason Davidson and asked if he could answer yes to all Articles. His answer was no. Board discussed situation and decided it would be best to cancel ordination at this time.
On February 17, 2002, after being asked by the officials of the church, we the Board met with the Otter Creek Church concerning problems in the church. Church voted to turn business over to the Presbytery Board.
On March 2, 2002, we the Board met with the Louisville Church for the purpose of talking to Rev. Jason Davidson about his intentions and plans for the ministry. After discussion, we the Board voted to extend Rev. Jason Davidson’s time for 6 months to reconsider his answer.
On March 3, 2002, we the Board met with the Otter Creek Church for a business meeting.
On March 24, 2002, we the Board met with the Friendship Church for the purpose of investigating Bro. Steve Gleitz as a deacon and wife Gail Gleitz as helpmate. Board voted to set the aside.
On May 5, 2002, we the Board met with Otter Creek Church for business meeting.
On August 4, 2002, we the Board met with the Otter Creek Church for business meeting.
On September 10, 2002, we the Board met with the Louisville Church for a follow up on the service of March 2, 2002, in which we had given Rev. Jason Davidson 6 months of additional time to reconsider Article 15. Board voted for church to withdraw Rev. Jason Davidson’s license as minister.
Rev. Ronda Arnett, Chairman
Rev. Keith Sullivan, Rev. Melvin R. Underwood
NOLYNN ASSOCIATION DISTRICT
SUNDAY SCHOOL CONVENTION REPORT
SOUTHERN SECTION – 2002
ON JUNE 2, 2002, THE SOUTHERN SECTION SUNDAY SCHOOL CONVENTION WAS HELD AT THE NOLYNN ASSOCIATION CAMPGROUND FOR THE FOLLOWING CHURCHES: OAK GROVE, LITTLE BARREN, MUNFORDVILLE, UNION, TRUE GOSPEL, MT. SALEM, OTTER CREEK, SAND LICK, AND GLASGOW.
The convention was opened with a singing “Just A Little Talk With Jesus” and “Amazing Grace”. Our D.S.S.S., Bro. Troy Arnett, welcomed everyone and had an altar of prayer. The congregation then sang “I Have Somebody With Me” while the morning offering was received. Bro. Verlin Perry gave the blessing on the morning offering.
The following churches presented their programs: Oak Grove, Munfordville, Union, and Mt. Salem. No one was present for True Gospel.
The blessing was given on the noon meal, and Bro. Troy dismissed us for lunch until 1:00 PM.
The afternoon session was opened with a song “I’ll Fly Away”. We then had an altar of prayer. The congregation sang “The Promised Land” while the noon offering was received. Bro. John Perkins gave the blessing on the noon offering.
The floor was then opened for business. Bro. Troy Arnett opened the floor for D.S.S.S. Bro. Troy Arnett was nominated and elected for the following year. The floor was opened for Assistant D.S.S.S. Bro. Charlie Houk was nominated and elected for the following year. The floor was then opened for Secretary/Treasurer. Sis. Regina Houk was nominated and elected for the following year. The floor for Assistant Secretary/Treasurer was opened. Sis. Loretta Arnett was nominated and elected for the following year.
A suggestion was given to see if anyone would like to see Bible bookmarks given instead of pins for the next year. A motion was made and accepted to give out bookmarks for the 2003 convention.
Oak Grove volunteered to work in the kitchen for the Southern Section Sunday School Convention next year.
The treasurer’s report was then read for the 2002 convention. A motion was made and accepted to receive as read.
Our afternoon programs were as follows: Little Barren, Otter Creek, and Glasgow. There was no one in present from Sand Lick.
Plaques were presented as follows:
First place Union (107%)
Second place Mt. Salem (102%)
Third place Glasgow (97.4%)
The banner went to Munfordville with 110%.
The 2003 convention will be as follows: Little Barren, Munfordville, Union, True Gospel, Mt. Salem, Otter Creek, Sand Lick, Glasgow, and Oak Grove. We were then dismissed in prayer led by Bro. Matthew Cowan.
Bro. Troy Arnett, D.S.S.S.
Sis. Regina Houk, Secretary/Treasurer
NOLYNN ASSOCIATION DISTRICT SUNDAY SCHOOL CONVENTION TREASURY REPORT
SOUTHERN SECTION – 2002
BALANCE BROUGHT FORWARD 2001 $ 473.72
Receipts
Morning Offering $ 241.50
Afternoon Offering $ 75.00
Total Receipts $ 316.50
Expenses
Paid for Lapel Pins $ 132.24
Paid for 2002 Plaques $ 60.85
Kitchen Supplies $ 70.00
Total Expenses $ 210.63
Balance for 2003 Convention $ 527.13
Sis. Regina Houk, Secretary/Treasurer
NOLYNN ASSOCIATION DISTRICT
SUNDAY SCHOOL CONVENTION REPORT
NORTHERN SECTION – 2002
THE NORTHERN SECTION SUNDAY SCHOOL CONVENTION WAS HELD ON JUNE 9, 2002 AT THE NOLYNN ASSOCIATION CAMPGROUND FOR THE FOLLOWING CHURCHES: LOUISVILLE, FAITH, MT. ZION, PLEASANT RIDGE, OKOLONA, FRIENDSHIP, ZION, CALVARY HILL, AND CORAL RIDGE.
The convention was opened by singing “I’m Going That Way”. Bro. Randy Kennedy, our D.S.S.S, welcomed everyone and read Ecclesiastes 3:1-13. We had an altar of prayer led by Bro. Marvin Hatch. The congregation sang “He Set Me Free” while the morning offering was received. Bro. Jeff Perkins gave thanks over the offering.
The following churches presented their programs: Louisville, Faith, Mt. Zion, Pleasant Ridge, and Okolona.
Rev. Ronda Arnett blessed the noon meal, and Bro. Randy Kennedy dismissed the service until 1:00 PM.
The afternoon session was opened by singing “Just A Little Talk With Jesus”. We then had an altar of prayer led by Rev. Gary McGaha. The afternoon offering was taken while the congregation sang “Victory In Jesus”. Bro. David McKinney gave thanks over the offering.
Bro. Randy Kennedy opened the floor for business. Bro. Randy Kennedy was nominated and elected for D.S.S.S for 2003. There was a motion and second that Sis. Shannon Kennedy serve as his secretary/treasurer.
The treasurer’s report was read. A motion and second was made to accept it as read, and the motion carried.
A motion was made and accepted to retain $100.00 in the treasury and give the remaining amount to the Kitchen Fund. The kitchen workers were recognized with a round of applause.
A motion was made and accepted to close business.
The afternoon programs were as follows: Friendship, Zion, Calvary Hill, and Coral Ridge.
The plaques were then presented:
First place Friendship (118.42%)
Second place Mt. Zion (114.36%)
Third place Zion (95.85%)
The banner of attendance went to Okolona with 126.37%.
The 2003 Convention will be as follows: Coral Ridge, Louisville, Faith, Mt. Zion, Pleasant Ridge, Okolona, Friendship, Zion, and Calvary Hill.
Bro. Randy Kennedy, D.S.S.S.
Sis. Shannon Kennedy, Secretary/Treasurer
NOLYNN ASSOCIATION DISTRICT SUNDAY SCHOOL CONVENTION TREASURY REPORT
NORTHERN SECTION – 2002
BALANCE BROUGHT FORWARD 2001 $ 300.00
Receipts
Morning Offering $ 424.00
Afternoon Offering $ 109.00
Total Receipts $ 533.00
Expenses
Paid for postage $ 2.38
Paid for plaques $ 33.85
Donated to Kitchen Fund $ 696.77
Total Expenses $ 733.00
Balance for 2002 Convention $ 100.00
Sis. Shannon Kennedy, Secretary/Treasurer
SBMI REPORT
FROM THE LETTER I SENT OUT EARLIER THIS YEAR, YOU KNOW THAT BRO. STEVE AND SIS. RHONDA PALMER HAVE RETURNED TO THE STATES, AFTER ABOUT A FIVE AND A HALF MONTHS STAY IN THE IVORY COAST. I WAS DISAPPOINTED TO HEAR THIS BECAUSE HE TOLD ME LAST SEPTEMBER, IT WOULD BE A THREE YEAR TOUR. THE SBMI BOARD WASN’T INFORMED OF HIS INTENTIONS TO RETURN. I STILL DON’T KNOW ALL THE REASONS WHY. HIS LETTER TO SBMI BOARD STATES THAT THE DECISION TO COME HOME WAS DUE TO MONETARY INSUFFICIENCY. I CALLED THE TREASURER OF SBMI, BRO. JIMMY MCGAHA, AND ASKED HIM HAD SBMI MISSED ANY MONTHLY PAYMENTS. BRO. JIMMY SAID WE HAD NOT MISSED ANY MONTHLY PAYMENTS TO BRO. STEVE. SO I DON’T UNDERSTAND HIM COMING HOME FOR MONETARY REASONS, WHEN WE HAVE NOT MISSED PAYING HIM $3000.00 EACH MONTH.
As to any future missionary work by Bro. Steve and Sis. Rhonda, I feel, as your SBMI representative, that there are important questions that have to be answered, before any future support could be considered.
The truck that was originally to be sent to Africa has been sold. If you have given money to the truck fund and wish to get it back, please contact me. All unclaimed money will be put in a special fund.
If your church needs financial help, SBMI can give grants or loans to churches that qualify. See me for an application.
We want to thank everyone for their contributions this year and want to encourage all of our churches to continue to give to SBMI. You can designate your money to Foreign or Home Missions or both. We need everyone’s help to get the gospel out at home and to the world.
Yours in Christ,
Rev. Melvin R. Underwood
SBMI Representative, Nolynn Association
Separate Baptist Missions, Inc.
Make checks payable to SBMI or Separate Baptist Missions, Inc. Please designate on your check Home or Foreign Missions and include the name of your church and Association. Send all money to:
Bro. Jimmie McGaha
Box 321
Taylorsville, IN 47280
Phone: (812) 526-2906
TRUSTEE REPORT
WE, YOUR TRUSTEE COMMITTEE, ARE PLEASED TO SUBMIT THIS REPORT FOR THE ASSOCIATION YEAR 2002. AS YOU CAN SEE, IT HAS BEEN A WONDERFUL YEAR WITH MUCH ACCOMPLISHED, AND FOR THIS, WE GIVE PRAISE TO THE LORD. WE HAVE HAD NUMEROUS MEETINGS THIS YEAR TO ACCOMPLISH OUR WORK AS WELL AS SEVERAL ASSOCIATION WIDE WORK DAYS. WE WANT TO THANK BRO. DAVID MCKINNEY FOR ALL OF HIS HARD WORK ON THESE PROJECTS. ALSO, A SPECIAL THANKS GOES OUT TO BRO. PORTER WHITE WHO WAS INJURED DURING ONE OF THE WORK DAYS AND IS STILL RECOVERING FROM HIS INJURIES AT THIS TIME.
We have completed renovations of the bathhouse, installed new partitions in the sanctuary restrooms, repaired and/or replaced defective sanctuary windows, installed a concrete handicapped parking pad, tore down the old pump house, filled in the old unused cistern, and completed the long hoped-for multipurpose addition to the sanctuary. I made 30 trips to the campground and 45 calls to the trustees’ contractor.
While this has been an eventful year, there is still much to be done. We need to paint the exterior of the bathhouse, get the driveway sealed before winter, and most of all, we need to paint the exterior of the sanctuary to match the new addition. With all of this to do, there are always the general maintenance items that still have to be taken care of.
Brothers and Sisters, we desire your prayers to help us accomplish all the work that needs to be done on our campground. We appreciate all of your generous donations and ask that you continue to give as the Lord leads you. It is our belief that the Lord’s house should be taken care of as well, or even better, than our own personal home would be. Please pray that we, your trustee committee, are able to accomplish this goal.
Rev. James Hale, Chairman
Bro. Albert Peace, Bro. Marvin Wolford,
Bro. Winfred Simpson, Bro. Rick Goff
VARIOUS COMMITTEES FOR 2002 - 2003
APPOINTED COMMITTEES FOR 2003
AUDIT MT. ZION, TRUE GOSPEL, AND GLASGOW
Condition Friendship and Little Barren
Divine Zion and Calvary Hill
Obituary Okolona, Munfordville, and Union
Program Faith, Mt. Salem, and Coral Ridge
Resolutions Oak Grove and Pleasant Ridge
Temperance Louisville, Otter Creek, and Sand Lick
ARRANGEMENTS COMMITTEE
CHURCHES TO HELP IN THE KITCHEN FOR THE NOLYNN ASSOCIATION 2003
Friday Noon Meal Calvary Hill, Little Barren, Coral Ridge, Louisville, Sand Lick, Union, Faith, Oak Grove, Otter Creek
Saturday Noon Meal Okolona, True Gospel, Glasgow, Pleasant Ridge, Zion, Munfordville, Mt. Zion, Mt. Salem, Friendship
Three people from the above churches are needed in order to do the serving and cleanup for the above meals. Report to kitchen at 11:00 AM to organize duties. The two groups above will switch days each year.
Friday Evening Meal Workers will be chosen out of the group of Friday noon workers to serve and cleanup for supper.
I want to thank all the churches that have been donating money to help with the food. Please include a separate check to “Kitchen Fund Nolynn Association”, in your church letter, marked, “food donation,” if you’d like to contribute.
If anyone has any questions or schedule conflicts, please contact Sis. Dianna Underwood at (502) 957-5834.
enrollment committee
DEBBIE PERKINS (CHAIRPERSON), CAROLYN MILBY, LOUISE HASH
constitution / rules of order committee
OLYN SPROWLES (CHAIRMAN), RICK GOFF, WINFRED SIMPSON,
Wendell Benningfield, Mike Perkins
association revival committee
NOAH VANCE (CHAIRMAN), BOBBY WARREN, ARNOLD STIDHAM
(Duties: Select men for devotions, collect offerings, report back to the Association, choose the evangelist in the event that the one chosen by the Association cannot come for any reason, and provide provisions for the visiting evangelist if from a Sister Association.)
standing committee (2002-2003)
CALVARY HILL REV. JAMES HALE
CORAL RIDGE Bro. Charles Jordan
FAITH Bro. Robert Heiskell
FRIENDSHIP Bro. James White
GLASGOW Rev. Matthew Cowan
LITTLE BARREN Bro. Grady Thompson
LOUISVILLE Bro. Gordon Shofner
MT SALEM Bro. Russell Parrish
MT ZION Bro. Noah Vance (Chairman)
MUNFORDVILLE Bro. Dennie Warren
OAK GROVE Bro. Bobby Arnett
OKOLONA Bro. Keith Brown
OTTER CREEK Bro. Carl Bell
PLEASANT RIDGE Bro. Bobby Warren
SAND LICK Bro. Elroy Pepper
TRUE GOSPEL Bro. Charles Wilson
UNION Bro. Micky Stillwell
ZION Bro. Buddy Sprowles
The Standing Committee will aid and assist the Moderator and the Clerk in any need that may come before them during the year.
communion and feetwashing committee
KEITH BROWN (CHAIRMAN), HERBERT MARTIN, ALBERT PEACE
committee to govern events at campground
CAMPGROUND TRUSTEES
southern sunday school superintendent
TROY ARNETT
Charlie Houk, Assistant
NORTHERN sunday school superintendent
RANDY KENNEDY
historical clerk
CHARLES JORDAN
recording secretary
CLYDE LINDSEY (DUTY: COMPILE MINUTES 1950-1977)
member of separate baptist missions, inc.
MELVIN UNDERWOOD
home mission fund committee
EUDELL STILTS (TREASURER), ARNOLD STIDHAM, STEVE BEARD
youth encouragement committee
MIKE PERKINS, COZETTA SPROWLES, BRANDON GOODIN
(Duty: Work with the churches and pastors at their request to help promote, build, and maintain youth programs; thus keeping our young people and allowing greater growth in all of our churches.)
Program improvement committee
MELVIN UNDERWOOD (CHAIRMAN), NOLAN HOWELL, RICK GOFF,
Randy Kennedy, Brandon Goodin
events of association (2002-2003)
PLACE AND TIME (EASTERN) DATE
District Sunday School Convention (Southern)
Campground – 10:00 AM June 1, 2003
District Sunday School Convention (Northern)
Campground – 10:00 AM June 8, 2003
Annual Youth Camp and Bible School
Campground – Daily June 15-20, 2003
Evangelist: Rev. Jerry Ridge.
Standing Committee Meeting
Campground – 3:30 PM August 16, 2003
Ministers and Deacons Business Meeting
Campground – 7:30 PM August 16, 2003
ASSOCIATION REVIVAL
AUGUST 17 – 23, 2003 (7:30 PM NIGHTLY)
Date Devotion
Sunday, August 17, 2003 Rev. Gerald Gardner
Monday, August 18, 2003 Rev. Keith Sullivan
Tuesday, August 19, 2003 Rev. Brandon Goodin
Wednesday, August 20, 2003 Rev. James Hale
Thursday, August 21, 2003 Rev. Charlie Houk
Friday, August 22, 2003 Rev. Nolan Howell
Saturday, August 23, 2003 Rev. Robert Gosser
The evangelist will be Rev. Brandon Goodin. The Moderator will open and close each service. A choir will be formed by our churches each night.
Noah Vance, Bobby Warren, and Arnold Stidham
additional officers, boards, and
TREASURERS OF NOLYNN ASSOCIATION
PRESBYTERY BOARD (2002-2003)
Keith Sullivan (chairperson) (Term expires Sept. 2003)
Melvin Underwood (Term expires Sept. 2004)
Ronda Arnett (Term expires Sept. 2005)
Gerald Gardner, 1st Alternate (Term expires Sept. 2003)
Verlin Perry, 2nd Alternate (Term expires Sept. 2004)
Association Trustees
Albert Peace (Term expires Sept. 2003)
Marvin Wolford (Term expires Sept. 2004)
Winfred Simpson (Term expires Sept. 2005)
Rick Goff (Term expires Sept. 2006)
James Hale (Term expires Sept. 2007)
Youth Activities Board
Cozetta Sprowles (chairperson) (Term expires Sept. 2003)
James Hale (Term expires Sept. 2004)
Eudell Stilts (Term expires Sept. 2005)
Charles Jordan (Term expires Sept. 2006)
Melvin Underwood (Term expires Sept. 2007)
Nolynn Association Campground Fund
Make checks payable to Nolynn Association Campground.
Send checks to Charles Jordan, 5529 Garrow Ave, Louisville, KY 40219.
Home Mission Fund
Make checks payable to Nolynn Mission Fund.
Send checks to Eudell Stilts, 381 Sullivan Road, Greensburg, KY 42743.
Nolynn Association Trust Fund
Make checks payable to Nolynn Association Trust Fund.
Send checks to Noah Vance, 1765 Aetna Furnace Hwy, Magnolia, KY 42757.
Nolynn Youth Camp And Bible School
Make checks payable to Nolynn Youth Camp.
Send checks to Charles Jordan, 5529 Garrow Ave, Louisville, KY 40219.
MINISTER REPORTS
Rev. Ronda Arnett
I have had the pastoral care of Zion Church this year and have been called back for the coming year. It’s always good to come to the association to see all my Brothers and Sisters in Christ. Have had a good year in the Lord. Pray for us that we might be closer to the Lord in the coming year.
Rev. Troy Arnett
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ: Since our last Association, I have had a very good year in the Lord. I have had the opportunity to preach in several of our churches this past year. I have served as DSSS for the Southern Section this past year, and was put back in for the upcoming year. Remember me in your prayers that I may be found doing the Lord’s will. Your Brother in Christ.
Rev. John L. Davidson
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ: Since our last Association, I’ve preached two revivals, had two funerals, and been in many great services. We’re enjoying being in service with the good people at the Freedom Church. God is so good. We give Him praise. Pray for us. Your Brother in Christ.
Rev. Gerald Gardner
I have had the pastoral care of Mt. Zion Church for past year and have been called back for incoming year. Please remember us in your prayers. Your Brother in Christ.
Rev. Jim Goff
We are happy to meet each one of you again with letter a the one hundred and eighty-third Association. We have had another good year at Free Union Church, and they have called us to pastor again for another year. We still see a great need for people to be saved and that is our goal for the coming year. Please continue to pray for us and we will not fail to pray for all of you. We love you all very much. Your Brother in Christ.
Rev. Brandon Goodin
Greetings to all. It’s been a very busy year for my family and myself both in the ministry and in our personal lives. In May, due to a work relocation, I resigned as pastor of the Sand Lick Church and briefly moved to North Carolina. Upon return, I accepted the call to pastor the Pleasant Ridge Church where I’m currently in place. It’s good to be home. May God bless.
Rev. Robert Gosser
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, we are happy to greet you at another association. We praise the Lord for all He has done for us and the many blessings that He has let come our way. Thankful for His wonderful grace and healing power. I was anointed to preach a little last Sunday. Looking forward to doing more for Him through His grace and leadership. Thanks so much for your prayers and support. May God bless you. Yours in Christ.
Rev. James Hale
Greetings to the Nolynn Association: I have had the pastoral care of Calvary Hill Church. God has richly blessed us this year. I have been called for another year to Calvary Hill. This has been a busy year. I praise the Lord for our unity revival. It brings our churches closer together. I have preached one revival and baptized four. I have preached six funerals and assisted in one. I am a member of the Youth Board and the chairman of the Trustee Board. With many requests to start a rebuild program! As chairman of Board, I called for a meeting and with God’s help we had great results achieved. I thank God for all the blessings that He gave us this year at the campground. Yours in Christ.
Rev. Charlie Houk
Greetings to the 2002 Associational meeting. We are thankful once again for this opportunity to meet with you. During the past year, we have had the pastoral care of the Oak Grove Church where we have been called back as pastor for one more year. We have helped in one wedding and helped in one funeral. Pray for our family as we continue to do the work of the Lord during these uncertain times. Your Brother in Christ.
Rev. Nolan Howell
To the Nolynn Association, since our last Association I have had the pastoral care of the Faith Church this year and have been called back another year. Pray for us that God’s will be done in our lives as we continue to minister the gospel of Jesus Christ. Your Brother in Christ.
Rev. James A. Huff
To the Nolynn Association, I have pastured the True Gospel Church the past year and have been called back for the coming year. Pray for us that good works will come of it.
Rev. Clyde Lindsey
Rev. Clyde Lindsey has pastured the Coral Ridge Separate Baptist Church the past year, but because of seriously ill health, has been confined to his home most of the time, and has often been hospitalized. He remains in our thoughts and prayers, and it is our fervent desire that he will, through the grace of God, make a full recovery. As he is unable to personally write his report at this time, we hope that this report will suffice. (Signed Bro. Charles E. Jordan, Deacon and Clerk)
Rev. Gary McGaha
Greetings to our Brothers and Sisters in Christ. We are glad to attend and meet this body of 183rd Nolynn Association. The Lord has blessed us this year. We have witnessed to many and seen three souls saved and baptized. We gave our final farewells to one by conducting their funeral.
We have over came many obstacles with the help of our Lord, without what would we do. Pray for us, and we will for you.
This year, we encourage everyone to look unto the Lord for all things. Commit thy way unto the Lord; trust also in him; and He shall bring it to pass (Psalm 37:5). Yours in Christ.
Rev. John A. Perkins
Since our last association, I have had the privilege of preaching a weekend revival at Munfordville Separate Baptist Church and an eight-day revival at Echo Church. I have preached at a few different churches, and have seen 4 saved this year. I presently have the pastoral care of Union, and have been called back for the following year. I have conducted 1 funeral and assisted in 1 as well. Please pray that we will stay in the center of the Lord’s will in the following year.
Rev. Mike Perkins
I have had the pastoral care of the Okolona Separate Baptist Church this past year and have been called back for this coming year. It has been a great year in the Lord as our church has continued to grow at a steady pace in number and in the Spirit. The Okolona Church has added a new baptistery this past year, and I had the wonderful privilege to baptize three new converts the first Sunday after it was finished.
This past year, I baptized a total of five, conducted one funeral, helped in one revival, married one couple, and assisted in the wedding of my daughter – Jennifer – to a fine young Christian man – Emery Frye.
Please pray for the Okolona Church, my family, and me as we continue in the work of the Lord.
Your Brother In Christ.
Rev. Verlin Perry
Brothers and Sisters of the Nolynn Association, “Greetings”. I have had the pastoral care of the Munfordville Church for the past year and called for another year. God has blessed all at Munfordville, especially myself. Pray for my family, Wanda, Laura, and me that God would give us strength to continue His work.
Rev. Keith Sullivan
I have pastored the Little Barren Church this past year and have been called back to pastor the church another year. I have served on the Presbytery Board this past year. Your Brother in Christ.
Rev. Eudell Stilts
Brothers and Sisters in Christ, we are glad to meet with you again this year. We have pastored Mt. Salem Church this year and have been called back for another year. I have married some, baptized one, and have preached some revivals in our association, and some in South Kentucky and one in the Missionary Baptist Church.
Rev. Melvin R. Underwood
I have had the pastoral care of the Friendship Church this year and have been called as pastor for the incoming year. With the help of the Lord, I have preached one revival and helped in one and baptized four. I have served on the Presbytery Board and as SBMI representative for the Nolynn Association. Pray for me and Dianna in our work for the Lord.
Rev. Thomas L. Wallace
Since our last Association, I haven’t been able to preach this last year. We have visited a lot of our churches. I have enjoyed the presence of God. We ask everyone to pray for us. Your Brother In Christ.
CHURCH LETTERS
Calvary Hill Separate Baptist Church
Greetings to the 183rd session of the Nolynn Association of Separate Baptist from Calvary Hill Separate Baptist Church.
We are glad to meet you with letter and delegates. Our delegates are Sis. Louisa Dunford, Bro. Darryl Dunford, Sis. Stephanie Simmons, Sis. Rebecca Boyle, Sis. Shirley Ingram, Sis. Diane Elliott and Sis. Barbara Hale. Our alternates are Bro. Michael Boyle and Sis. Becky Ashbaugh.
Our delegates to the General Association are Sis. Stephanie Simmons and Sis. Barbara Hale..
We are sending $125.00 and requesting 20 Minutes.
Our pastor for the incoming year is Bro. James Hale. Our church officials are Bro. Marvin Hatch (Moderator), Sis. Ella Berry (Clerk), and Sis. Diane Elliott (Treasurer).
We have had two revivals with Bro. Doug Baldwin and Bro. David Irwin as our evangelists.
Our Vacation Bible School is the second week in July. We want to praise the Lord for an average attendance of 51.
Our church services are Sunday School at 10:00 AM. Worship service is 11:00 AM. Sunday night services and youth services at 6:00 PM. Wednesday night Bible study and youth services at 7:00 PM. Homecoming is the first Sunday in June. Our joint communion and feetwashing is held at Coral Ridge Separate Baptist Church on Good Friday at 7:00 PM. Christmas play and dinner is the second Saturday in December at 6:00 PM.
We have gained 4 new members. We have sadly lost 2 members: Bro. Joe Polston and Bro. George Wood.
Remember us in your prayers that our church will be a lighthouse to the lost.
This letter was approved at our August 28, 2002 business meeting.
Bro. Marvin Hatch, Moderator
Sis. Ella Berry, Clerk
Coral Ridge Separate Baptist Church
The Coral Ridge Separate Baptist Church sends greetings to the Moderator, ordained officials, appointed delegates, and visitors to the 183rd Annual Session of the Nolynn Association of Separate Baptist in Christ of Kentucky, convening at the Nolynn Association Campground, on September 20, 2002.
It is our desire to be seated in Godly council with you, upon acceptance of our letter and delegates. Our delegates for the 2002 session are Sis. Delcie Garner, Sis. Charlotte Jordan, Sis. Marsha Perkins, and Bro. Tommy Perkins. Sis. Charlotte Jordan will be our delegate to the General Association, convening in October of this year.
We are requesting 15 minute books and are sending $100.00 to help in the cost of their printing.
Our church officials for the 2002-03 Associational year will be: Moderator, Bro. Tommy Perkins; Clerk, Bro. Stanly Brown; and Treasurer, Bro. Charles E. Jordan, Sr.
The Coral Ridge Church holds Sunday School at 10:00 AM each Sunday, and Worship services at 11:00 AM and 7:00 PM. We also hold Prayer Meeting at 7:00 PM on Wednesday evenings.
Please remember Rev. Clyde Lindsey and our church in your prayers.
This letter was read and approved at our last business meeting held on September 15, 2002.
Bro. Charles E. Jordan, Sr.
Assistant Moderator and Clerk
Faith Separate Baptist Church
To the Nolynn Association of Separate Baptist in Christ of Kentucky convening at the Nolynn Association Campground from Faith Separate Baptist Church. Our delegates are as follows: Sis. Karen Sullivan, Sis. Barbara Heiskell, Bro. John Madison, Bro. Keith Meyer, Sis. Jessica Meyer, Sis. Ella Mae Sullivan, and Sis. Francis Madison. Alternates are Sis. Lavenia Rigney and Sis. Sondra Meyer. Our delegates to the General Association are Sis. Ella Mae Sullivan and Sis. Barbara Heiskell.
We are sending $100.00 for 20 Minutes. Our annual homecoming service is the first Sunday in October. Our church services are as follows: Sunday School at 10:00 AM, worship service at 11:00 AM.
Rev. Nolan Howell was our pastor for the past year. We have elected Rev. Nolan Howell as pastor for the incoming year. Church officials are Bro. Paul Meyer (Moderator), Sis. Sondra Meyer (Clerk), and Rev. Keith Sullivan (Treasurer).
Please continue to remember our church in your prayers as we strive to serve the Lord and Savior. The Lord has so richly blessed our congregation.
Done by order of the church on August 11, 2002.
Bro. Paul Meyer, Moderator
Sis. Sondra Meyer, Clerk
Friendship Separate Baptist Church
The Friendship Separate Baptist Church in Christ sends greetings to the Nolynn Association at the Nolynn Campground in Buffalo, Kentucky on September 20 and 21, 2002. Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
We are happy to greet you with the following delegates: Bro. David McKinney, Sis. Laquinta McKinney, Sis. Wilma White, Bro. Lester Beckner, Sis. Margaret Beckner, Sis. Jean Gosser, and Sis. Regina Goff. Alternates are Bro. David Randols and Sis. Ruby Randols. Delegates to the General Association are: Bro. Lester Beckner, Sis. Margaret Beckner, and Sis. Regina Goff. Alternates are Sis. Dianna Underwood and Sis. Wilma White.
During the past year, we supported the Louisville Area-Wide Revival held at Okolona Separate Baptist Church in October. We held a spring revival with Bro. Eddi McHargue as evangelist. The revival was spiritually uplifting with great support from many churches and different denominations. We also had a special fund raiser for the campground building fund. We invited all of the Louisville churches to participate in a Hawaiian Luau night dinner and games. A great time was had by all who came and $3,000.00 was raised for the CBF.
Rev. Melvin Underwood has been our pastor for the past year. We have called Bro. Melvin Underwood as our pastor for the coming year. Bro. James White is our Moderator; Bro. Rick Goff is our Assistant Moderator; Bro. Arnold Stidham is our Treasurer; and Sis. Regina Goff is our Church Clerk. Bro. Steve Gleitz is our Sunday School Superintendent; Bro. David McKinney is our Assistant Superintendent, and Sis. Laquinta (White) McKinney is our Sunday School Secretary.
We are contributing $200.00 to the Nolynn Association Minute Fund, and we are requesting 40 Minutes. We are supporting the activities of our Association both spiritually and financially. Our contributions for the past year were as follows: Campground - $7,601.02 (this includes $3,000.00 from the fund raiser), SBMI - $1,120.00, and $200.00 to the Campground Kitchen Fund for meals.
We have received eight new members this year. We have lost two members in death, our beloved Sis. Janie Martin and Bro. Vester Nagel.
We have Sunday School at 9:45 AM and Worship Service at 11:00 AM every Sunday. We also have service every Sunday night at 6:30 PM and Wednesday night Prayer Service at 7:00 PM. We have special Homecoming Services on the second Sunday in July, and our Christmas Play/Dinner is on the second Saturday night in December at 5:30 PM. We have Communion and Feetwashing on the Sunday night before Easter and the Sunday night before Thanksgiving. Everyone is welcome.
Our ordained officials are: Ministers – Bro. James Goff, Bro. Robert Gosser, Bro. Verlin Perry, and Bro. Melvin Underwood. Deacons – Bro. Rick Goff, Bro. Herbert Martin, Bro. Arnold Stidham, and Bro. James White. We have one deacon set aside – Bro. Steven Gleitz.
Please continue to remember our church in your prayers as we strive to serve the Lord until His coming.
This letter was approved at our August 28, 2002 business meeting.
Bro. James White, Moderator
Sis. Regina Goff, Clerk
Glasgow Separate Baptist Church
Greetings to the moderator, ordained officials, delegates, and visitors to the Nolynn Association of Separate Baptist.
We greet you with letter and delegates: Bro. Stanley Ramsey, Sis. Joann Ramsey, and Sis. Betty Tarter. No alternates. Delegates to the General Association are: Bro. Stanley Ramsey, Sis. Joann Ramsey, and Sis. Betty Tarter.
We are sending $75.00 and requesting 20 Minutes.
Our statistics are the same: 12 members, 0 deaths, 0 dismissals.
Our officials are as follows: Rev. Matthew Cowan (Pastor and Moderator), Bro. Stanley Ramsey (Treasurer), Sis. Betty Tarter (Clerk), and Bro. Phil Hogue (Sunday School Superintendent). We have called Rev. Matthew Cowan as pastor for the incoming year.
We had a Woman’s Luncheon and Tea with Sis. Cozetta Sprowles as our guest speaker. We had a total attendance of 16 ranging in age from 3 years to 87 years. The Lord met with us as we fellowshipped together and a good time was had by all who attended.
This year, we also had a Bible School with an average attendance of 15. The Lord blessed us with some of the children from the neighborhood attending.
Pray for us that we will grow in the Lord as we try to do His will.
Done by order of our church at our regular business meeting.
Yours in Christ,
Sis. Betty Tarter, Clerk
Little Barren Separate Baptist Church
To the Nolynn Association of Separate Baptists in Christ convening at the campground on September 20 and 21, 2002.
We are glad to meet you again with letter and delegates. Our delegates are Bro. Huston Ervin, Sis. Wanda Coffey, Sis. Carolyn Jones, Sis. Ruth Ann Young, Sis. Glenda Meadows, Sis. Barbara Young, and Sis. Ann Thompson, with Bro. Tony Young and Sis. Lois Houk as alternates.
We did not choose delegates for the General Association.
Rev. Keith Sullivan has been our pastor the past year and has been called for the incoming year, receiving an unanimous vote.
Bro. Greg Wilson has been retained as Church Moderator and Sis. Ruth Ann Young retained as Clerk.
We have had a good Sunday School the past year with Bro. Tony Young as the Superintendent.
Our Sunday School begins at 9:00 AM (Central Time) each Sunday with worship service following at 10:00 AM (no worship service on 5th Sundays).
Our Homecoming is the 2nd Sunday in August.
Our Communion and Foot Washing is held the 3rd Sunday in May.
We had a revival in April of this year with Rev. Donnie Coffey as the evangelist.
We are sending $100.00 minute money and request 15 Minutes.
Remember our church in your prayers.
Bro. Greg Wilson, Moderator
Sis. Ruth Ann Young, Clerk
Louisville Separate Baptist Church
The Louisville Separate Baptist Church in Christ sends greetings to the 183rd annual session of the Nolynn Association of Separate Baptist in Christ convening at the Nolynn Association Campground on September 20 and 21, 2002.
We are happy to meet you with letter and the following delegates: Bro. Wilson Underwood, Bro. Tommie Hash, Bro. James Skaggs, Bro. Gordon Shofner, and Sis. Mayme Davis. Bro. Bob Lowrey and Sis. Virginia Herald are our alternates.
We are sending $250.00 to the Association as minute money, and request 40 copies of the minutes. We are sending $150.00 for the food fund.
Our church officials for the incoming year are: Bro. Paul Shofner (Moderator), Bro. Gordon Shofner (Clerk), and Bro. Donnie Warner (Treasurer).
Rev. Gary McGaha has served as our Pastor this year and has been called back to serve this incoming year. This year we witnessed three souls being saved during our services. Our annual Homecoming was held in August.
We have undergone an audit of our inactive membership and have found that at least 40 members have passed away.
We have overcome innumerable obstacles and are nearing completion of plans to build a new church.
Our regular services are as follows: Sunday school at 9:45 AM, Sunday Worship Service at 11:00 AM and 6:00 PM. Our annual Bible School has been re-scheduled to June of each year. Our annual homecoming is scheduled for the third Sunday in August. Our Communion and Footwashing services are held on Palm Sunday and the third Sunday night in November each year. We have Bible study on Wednesday nights at 7:00 PM.
Bro. Jason Davidson has returned his credentials and is no longer a licensed minister in the Nolynn Association.
Please remember our church in prayer that we will follow Jesus and let Him lead us and direct us. Our mission is to see the lost saved before it is eternally too late.
Written by order of the regular monthly business meeting, September 4, 2002.
Bro. Paul Shofner, Moderator
Sis. Gordon Shofner, Clerk
Mt. Salem Separate Baptist Church
The Mt. Salem Separate Baptist Church is proud to greet the Nolynn Association of Separate Baptist convening at the Nolynn Campground.
We wish to be seated in Godly council with you upon acceptance of our letter and delegate. Our delegate is Bro. Rod Walters. We are requesting 25 minutes and sending $75.00 to help cover printing costs.
Bro. Eudell Stilts and has been our Pastor for the past year and has been elected Pastor for the incoming year. God has truly blessed us and sent the Spirit by to help through our troubles and trials of life.
Pray for us that we will do the work of the Lord, and do all we can to keep God’s Holy Spirit alive in our church.
Bro. Wendell Benningfield, Moderator
Bro. Russell Parrish, Clerk
Mt. Zion Separate Baptist Church
The Mt. Zion Separate Baptist Church is glad again this year to meet the Nolynn Association of Separate Baptist with letter and delegates. Our delegates are Sis. Mattie Pottinger, Sis. Carolyn Milby, Sis. Geneva Peace, Sis. Nadine Grimes, Sis. Shelby Wolford, Sis. Rose Bostic, and Sis. Annetta Skaggs. Alternates are Bro. John Benningfield, Bro. Edward Thompson, and Bro. Tommy England.
Delegates appointed to the General Association are Sis. Rose Bostic, Sis. Geneva Peace, and Sis. Shelby Wolford. Alternates: Sis. Carolyn Milby and Sis. Pat Vance.
We have had one revival since we last met with Bro. Matthew Cowan as our evangelist. Our annual Bible School was held July 8-12.
We have gained 1 new member this year and lost 1 by letter and 7 by death; Bro. Billy Peace, Sis. Velma Lawson, Bro. Tex Gibson, Sis. Jenny Prewitt, Bro. Timmy Turner, Sis. Laverne Helm, and Bro. Raymond Burt.
We are sending a check in the amount of $200.00 for minutes. The number of minutes to be sent will be left to the clerk’s discretion.
The church officials are as follows: Bro. Gerald Gardner (Pastor), Bro. Jess Thompson (Moderator), Bro. Bobby Wolford (Asst. Moderator), Sis. Marlene Slayton (Clerk), Sis. Christine Lobb (Asst. Clerk), Sis. Carolyn Milby (Treasurer), and Sis. Joyce Reynolds (Asst. Treasurer).
Done by the order of the church at our regular business meeting July 14, 2002.
Bro. Jess Thompson, Moderator
Sis. Marlene Slayton, Clerk
Munfordville Separate Baptist Church
To the Nolynn Association of Separate Baptist in Christ: The Munfordville Separate Baptist Church in Hart County, Kentucky sends greetings to the Nolynn Association of Separate Baptists in Christ when convening at the campground in Larue County, Kentucky on September 20 and 21, 2002.
We are glad to meet you again with letter and delegates. Our delegates are Bro. Dennie Warren, Bro. Wesley Warren, Sis. Imogene Warren, Sis. Karen Nunn, Sis. Elizabeth Dorsey, Sis. Kim Nunn, and Sis. Tammy Biggs. Our alternates are Bro. Paul Wilson and Sis. Gina Wilson.
Our church services are full time with Sunday School each Sunday morning starting at 9:30 AM followed by preaching service. Communion and feetwashing service is held on the first Sunday in May following our preaching service. Youth meetings are held on the first Sunday of each month following our preaching service.
We have had one weekend revival this year beginning on April 13, 2002 with Bro. John A. Perkins as the evangelist. We had wonderful services.
We held our third Bible School this year. It was a tremendous success with an average attendance of 26. We are looking forward to having one each year and invite everyone to join us.
We sent a donation to the campground to be applied to the building addition.
Our pastor for the past year has been Rev. Verlin Perry. We have called Rev. Perry for the coming year.
We are sending $150.00 minute money and would like to have 30 minute books.
Our ordained minister is Rev. John Arthur Perkins. Our deacons are Bro.
M. E. Dorsey and Bro. Junior Warren.
Our membership is 70. We have nether gained or lost any in the last year.
The Lord has been so good to us at the Munfordville Church. We request your prayers that God will continue to bless. Done by the order of the church at our regular business meeting on July 21, 2002.
M. E. Dorsey, Moderator
Elizabeth Dorsey, Clerk
Oak Grove Separate Baptist Church
To the Nolynn Association of Separate Baptist in Christ of Kentucky:
We are glad to meet you with letter and delegates. Our delegates are Bro. Barry Arnett, Sis. Glenda Simpson, Sis. Pat Davis, Sis. Suvada Arnett, Sis. Loretta Arnett, Sis. Marshelia Davenport, and Sis. Stacy Simpson. Our alternates are Bro. Jerry Scott and Sis. Trannie Arnett. Our delegates to the General Association are Sis. Glenda Simpson and Sis. Stacey Simpson.
Our church services are as follows: (CDT) Sunday School every Sunday at 9:30 AM with Worship Service following, Prayer Meeting every Wednesday night at 6:30 PM. Our Homecoming is the first Sunday in July. Our Communion and Footwashing Services are on Thursday before Good Friday at 6:30 PM and on Sunday following the second Saturday in July at 11:00 AM.
The Vacation Bible School enrollment was 57. Since we last met, we had two revivals with the first being in November with our pastor, Rev. Charlie Houk, being the evangelist. We had good spiritual services. The second revival was in April with Rev. Eudell Stilts being the evangelist.
We lost one member by death, Sis. Christine Moran. We lost one member at her request, Sis. Illema Davis.
Rev. Charlie Houk has been our pastor for this associational year. Rev. Charlie Houk has been called as our pastor for the coming year.
We have contributed $251.61 to the Campground Fund and $379.60 to the Home Mission Fund. We are sending $150.00 minute money and requesting 35 minutes.
Our church officials are as follows: Bro. Bobby Arnett (Moderator), Bro. Jerry Scott (Asst. Moderator), Bro. Winfred Simpson (Clerk), and Sis. Glenda Simpson (Treasurer).
Our kitchen help for the 2003 Association will be Sis. Glenda Simpson, Bro. Barry Arnett, and Bro. Jerry Scott.
It is our request that we be remembered in the prayers of all Christians. This was done in order at our regular business meeting on August 10, 2002.
Bro. Bobby Arnett, Moderator
Bro. Winfred Simpson, Clerk
Okolona Separate Baptist Church
To the Nolynn Association of Separate Baptist in Christ: The Okolona Separate Baptist Church sends greetings when convening at the Nolynn Campground, September 20-21, 2002. We are happy to meet you with letter and delegates. Our delegates are Sis. Joyce Depoyster, Bro. Brian Bates, Sis. Trish Bates, Bro. Emery Frye, Sis. Jennifer Frye, Sis. Debbie Perkins, and Sis. Stephanie Hull. Alternate: Bro. Daniel Beard. Our delegate to the General Association is Sis. Debbie Perkins.
Our church services are as follows: Sunday School 9:45 AM, Sunday morning worship service 11:00 AM, Sunday evening worship service 6:30 PM, Wednesday evening prayer service 7:00 PM. Our communion and feet washing services are the evening of Palm Sunday and the Sunday evening before Thanksgiving. We hold our Homecoming service on the fourth Sunday in August. Our Christmas dinner and play is held annually on the first Saturday in December, the dinner scheduled for 6:00 PM with the play following at 7:00 PM.
Bro. Mike Perkins has been our pastor for the past year, and we have called Bro. Perkins to pastor the church for the coming year.
We hosted a community revival for all six churches in Louisville, and a weekend revival with Bro. Troy Grider as the evangelist.
Our Vacation Bible School was held in July with an average attendance of 34.
God has richly blessed us in the past year seeing several souls saved as well as rededications. A new baptistery was installed in June and three have been baptized since.
Our church officials are Bro. Steve Beard (Moderator), Sis. Donna Beard (Clerk), and Bro. Keith Brown (Treasurer).
We are sending $50.00 in minute money and request 20 minute books. This was done by order of the church, August 6, 2002.
Sis. Donna Beard, Clerk
Otter Creek Separate Baptist Church
To the Nolynn Association of Separate Baptist in Christ: The Otter Creek Church sends greetings when convening at the Nolynn Campground on September 20 and 21, 2002. We are happy to greet you again with letter and delegates. Our delegates are Sis. Nola Wallace, Sis. Geneva Bell, Sis. Cora Allen, Sis. Myrtle Atwell, Sis. Margie Gribble, Sis. Kathy Skaggs, and Sis. Frances Skaggs. Our delegate to the General Association is Sis. Kathy Skaggs.
Our church services are as follows: Sunday school each Sunday at 10:00 AM with Bro. Tommy Wallace as Superintendent. Worship service at 11:00 AM. Our communion and foot washing are the first Sunday in May.
We are sending $75.00 Minute money and request 25 Minutes.
We have one deacon, Bro. Carl Bell.
We have received one member, lost 2 by death, namely Bro. Cecil Underwood and Bro. Otis Dobson. Our membership (corrected) is 75.
Bro. Tommy Wallace resigned as our pastor for medical reasons, and we called Bro. Robert Gosser to finish out the year. Bro. Robert Gosser will continue as our pastor for the coming year. We have no Moderator, and the church has requested the Presbytery Board to conduct our business. Sis. Kathy Skaggs is our Clerk, and Sis. Frances Skaggs is our Treasurer.
We request to be remembered in your prayers.
Done by order of the Presbytery Board at the church business meeting on August 4, 2002.
Sis. Kathy Skaggs, Clerk
Pleasant Ridge Separate Baptist Church
Pleasant Ridge Separate Baptist Church sends greetings to the Nolynn Association of Separate Baptist.
The following have been chosen as delegates: Sis. Versie Clopton, Sis. Phyllis Perkins, Sis. Edith Warren, and Bro. Bobby Warren. Delegates to the General Association: none.
Since we last met, we have had two revivals. The first revival was in September, 2001 with Rev. Otis Skaggs as the evangelist. The second was in April, 2002 with Bro. Ashley Shuffitt as the evangelist.
We have Sunday School each Sunday morning at 10:00 AM. Bro. Ronnie Benningfield is the Sunday School Superintendent. Worship service is at 11:00 AM. Sunday night service and children’s church is at 6:00 PM. The second Sunday of each month at 3:00 PM, the church has singing at Sunrise Manor Nursing Home. Our Communion and Feetwashing service is the first Sunday in May during morning worship service. The Spring revival begins the last Sunday night in April at 7:30 PM. The Fall revival begins the last Sunday night in September at 7:30 PM. Our Homecoming is the Sunday following the third Saturday in October.
We have received no new members. We have dismissed none. We have lost 1 by death, namely Sis. Beulah Marr. Total membership is 270.
This past year, we haven’t had a pastor, but we have had some very good preachers to come and help us. We thank God for them. We have called Rev. Brandon Goodin to be our pastor for the incoming year. Our church officials for the incoming year are: Bro. Troy Skaggs (Moderator), Sis. Shirley Noe (Clerk), and Sis. Linda Noe (Treasurer).
We are sending $100.00 and requesting 25 Minutes.
Done by the order of the church September 1, 2002 at the regular business meeting.
Remember us in your prayers.
Bro. Troy Skaggs, Moderator
Sis. Shirley Noe, Clerk
Sand Lick Separate Baptist Church
To the Nolynn Association of Separate Baptist in Christ: We, the Sand Lick Separate Baptist Church, are glad to meet you with letter and delegates. Our delegates are Sis. Sharon Pepper, Sis. Ruth Chaney, Bro. T. J. Hodges, Sis. Betty Beams, Sis. Cindy Berry, Sis. Gladys Milby, and Bro. Leslie Milby. Alternates are Bro. Doug Hodges and Sis. Kathy Hodges.
Our church services are as follows: Sunday School 10:00 AM; Sunday Worship 11:00 AM. Our annual Homecoming is the fourth Sunday in September. We have our Communion and Feetwashing on Sunday before Easter.
We have not called a pastor at this time. Our church officials are: Bro. Elroy Pepper (Moderator), Sis. Sharon Pepper (Clerk), and Sis. Cindy Berry (Treasurer).
We have lost three members by death, namely Sis. Carrie Beams, Bro. Aaron Beams, and Sis. Mary Elizabeth Pepper, and have gained none.
We are sending $75.00 minute money and are requesting 15 Minutes. Pray for us that we might be in the center of God’s will.
This was done by order of the church on August 25, 2002.
Bro. Elroy Pepper, Moderator
Sis. Sharon Pepper, Clerk
True Gospel Separate Baptist Church
To the Nolynn Association, we are glad to greet you with letter. We have 2 delegates: Bro. Elgin Price and Sis. Price.
Our services are Sunday School at 10:00 AM, preaching at 11:00 AM on Sunday, and Wednesday night at 7:00 PM prayer service.
Bro. James Huff has been our pastor for the past year and has been called for the incoming year.
We had two revivals: one in the Fall and Bro. Clifton Cowan in the Spring.
We have had several renewals in the church, no deaths, and no additions to the church.
Our homecoming is the second Sunday in October.
We are sending $50 minute money and asking for 15 Minutes.
Done in regular business meeting July 2002. Your Sister in Christ:
Bro. James Huff, Moderator
Sis. Nell Huff, Assistant Clerk
Union Separate Baptist Church
To the Nolynn Association of Separate Baptist in Christ: The Union Separate Baptist Church is thankful to meet you with letter and delegates. Our delegates are Sis. Doriene Clark and Sis. Leona Stillwell.
We have called Rev. John Author Perkins for our pastor for the coming year.
Church officials are: Bro. Herman Skaggs (Moderator), Bro. Micky Stillwell (Asst. Moderator), and Sis. Doriene Clark (Clerk, Treasurer).
Church services are: Sunday School and Worship service each Sunday except fifth Sundays. Sunday School 10:00 AM, Worship Service 11:15 AM. We have Worship service the fourth Sunday night of every month at 7:00 PM. All services on fast time. Our Homecoming is the first Sunday in August. We have Communion and Feetwashing the fourth Sunday in June.
We had one revival since our last association. Rev. Danny Nelson was the evangelist.
Our kitchen helpers for Friday are: Sis. Doriene Clark, Sis. Hazel Perkins, and Sis. Leona Stillwell. We request 20 minutes, and we are sending $90.00 minute money.
Lost by death – none.
New members – none.
Remember our church in your prayers. Done by order of the church, August 11, 2002.
Bro. Herman Skaggs, Moderator
Sis. Doriene Clark, Clerk
Zion Separate Baptist Church
The Zion Separate Baptist Church sends greetings to the 183rd session of the Nolynn Association of Separate Baptist convening on September 20-21, 2002. We are glad to meet you with a letter and delegates. Our delegates are Sis. Shannon Kennedy, Bro. Randy Kennedy, Sis. Louise Shofner, Sis. Cozetta Sprowles, Bro. Paul Sprowles, Sis. Evelyn Hedgespeth, and Sis. Vienise Hash. Our alternate delegate is Sis. Glenda Skaggs.
We are sending $250.00 minute money and are requesting 40 minutes.
Our pastor for the incoming year is Bro. Ronda Arnett. Church officials are: Bro. Arnold Sprowles (moderator), Sis. Cozetta Sprowles (clerk), and Sis. Evelyn Hedgespeth (treasurer).
We have had two revivals with Bro. Danny Nelson and Bro. Jim Goff, respectively. Our church financially supported the efforts of our youth camp. We also had both adult and youth workers that were blessed by attending the youth camp.
The Lord gave us a spirit of unity and love allowing us to complete our new church and have our dedication service on April 21, 2002. We praise God for His blessings and the love and dedication of our members, which made this vision, come true.
Our church services are Sunday school 10:00 AM, preaching 11:00 AM, Sunday night 6:00 PM, Wednesday night 7:00 PM. All times given are Eastern Standard Time. Our annual homecoming is the first Sunday in August.
We have lost one member by death, Bro. Henry Martin.
Pray for us that we will strive to win the lost.
Bro. Arnold Sprowles, Moderator
Sis. Cozetta Sprowles, Clerk
PERMANENT RULES ADOPTED TO GOVERN THIS BODY
1. Telephone numbers of all ordained ministers of the Association are to be printed in the Minutes.
2. All Association records are to be kept by the Association clerk and the expense of maintaining, recording, and updating these records is to be paid by the Association.
3. All decisions by the Presbytery Board are to be by unanimous vote.
4. Nominations for officials of the Association are to be held to a maximum of three. An official must receive a majority of the vote, that is to say more than 50% of the vote to be elected. If on the first ballot a majority vote is not received by candidate, then the man with the lowest number of votes is dropped, and the vote is taken again.
5. All appointments of committees are to be on a one year minimum basis.
6. The Association is to take up a special offering for support and upkeep of the campground.
7. The Association Trustees are to see that the buildings and grounds are kept neat.
8. Any minister OUTSIDE of our Association that is called to pastor a church in the Nolynn Association must get approval of our Presbytery Board.
9. We are to nominate some or part of our elderly ministers to the Presbytery Board.
10. The widows present of all deceased ministers and deacons of our Association are to be recognized during the setting of the Association.
11. The Standing Committee Meeting shall convene at 3:30 PM, and the Ministers and Deacons Business Meeting shall convene at 7:30 PM each year on the third Saturday in August at the campground for the purpose of preparing their reports for the Association.
12. The Association Revival is to be held on the Sunday following the third Saturday in August and continue through and ending the following Saturday.
13. Revival offerings are to be divided as follows: The Association Revival evangelist(s) be paid $400 or half of the offerings taken in the revival, whichever is greater.
14. The Association is to have an Association Bible School and Youth Camp with the starting date to be set by the Youth Activities Board.
15. The Trustees and their successors of office of Nolynn Association are to have legal authority of all property owned by the Association.
16. Any changes to Permanent Rules and Articles of Faith, will be tabled for one year before being voted upon, and that any changes will require a two-thirds majority vote.
ARTICLES OF FAITH
1. We believe that the scripture of the Old and New Testaments are the infallible word of God and the only safe rules of faith and practice, using the Authorized King James Version of the Holy Bible. II Timothy 3:16-17.
2. That there is in the Godhead three divine personages, The Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. I John 5:7
3. That man is in a fallen state before God and is unable to liberate himself by any ability he possesses by Nature. Romans 8:1-20.
4. That Salvation, regeneration, sanctification, justification, and redemption are through faith in the life, death, resurrection, ascension, and intercession of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Heb. 9:25; Eph. 4:9; and Rev. 1:18.
5. We believe he who endures to the end, the same shall be saved. Matt. 24:13; Rev. 2:10.
6. That the joys of the righteous and the punishment of the wicked will be eternal. Matt. 25:46.
7. We believe that Baptism, the Lord’s Supper and feet washing are ordinances of Jesus Christ appointed in the church and none but true believers are proper subjects and the only proper mode of baptism is immersion of the believers. Rom. 6:3-4; also I Cor. 11:27-29; St. John 13:1-17.
8. We believe in the sanctity of the first day of the week or the Lord’s day which ought to be observed and spent in public or private worship of God, and that we should refrain from our worldly concern, except in cases of necessity or mercy. Matt. 6:33; Matt. 28:1-10; Mark 16:1-9; Luke 24:1-8; Acts 2:1-2; St. John 20:1.
9. We believe in the resurrection of the Body of both the just and unjust, but every man in his own order, they that have done good to the resurrection of life, and that God appointed a day in which He will judge the world in righteousness by Jesus Christ. St. John 5:28-29; I Thes. 4:16; and Dan. 12:2.
10. That it is our duty to be tender and affectionate to one another and honoring and preferring one another to study the happiness of God’s people in general to do all we can to support, promote, and spread the gospel. Rom. 12:10; Gal. 6:10; and II Cor. 9:1-15.
11. We believe that Jesus Christ by the grace of God tasted death for every man and none can partake of His divine benefits only by repentance toward God and Faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, infants, and the innocent – due to lack of mental ability – excepted, they being included in the covenant of God’s grace. Acts 10:43; St. John 3:14-17; I Cor. 15:20-22; Rom. 5:15.
12. We believe in the Bible as the only discipline for the church. Matt. 28:18-20.
13. That all gifts and callings in the church are of God by the Holy Ghost and that all offices and gifts of the apostolic church should be recognized by our churches when manifested by the presence and power of the spirit in any individual, by setting them apart for the work of the Gospel. II Tim. 1:9; Heb. 5:4, Rom. 12:4-6; I Cor. 12.
14. We believe in open communion to all Christians. I Cor. 11:27-29.
15. We believe that, at Christ’s coming in the clouds of Heaven, all Christians will be gathered with Him in the clouds and that Time shall be no more, thus leaving no time for a literal one thousand year reign. Matt. 24:29-31; Rev. 10:6; and I Thes. 4:15-18.
RULES OF ORDER THAT GOVERN THIS BODY
1. This Association shall be opened and closed with prayer.
2. The speaker shall adhere strictly to the subject and in no wise reflect on the person who spoke before him by pointing out his failure, but shall state matter clearly as possible to convey fully his light and ideas.
3. No person shall abruptly break off or absent himself from the body without the consent of the moderator.
4. No member shall laugh or whisper so as to interrupt during public speech.
5. Members shall address each other by the appellation of brother or sister or brethren or sisters.
6. The moderator shall not interrupt any member or prohibit him from finishing his speech unless he fails to abide by the rules of the body.
7. Names of members shall be enrolled by the clerk and called over as often as the body shall require.
8. The moderator shall have the same right of speech as any other member; provided the chair is filled. But he shall not be entitled to vote unless the body is equally divided.
9. That there be no amendment to the Constitution that in any way contradicts or destroys our present Constitution.
10. The Association shall forbid selling sundries on the church ground during the setting of the Association.
CONSTITUTION
We the Separate Baptist of the Nolynn Association of Separate Baptist in Christ of Kentucky having been in existence as said Association since 1819 in the State of Kentucky and having been the governing body for all the churches in this Association, in order to set out and clarify the powers and duties of this Association do ordain and establish this Constitution as follows:
Article I
The Nolynn Association of Separate Baptist in Christ of Kentucky is the governing body of all Separate Baptist churches within this Association.
Article II
This Association shall meet each year on the Friday before the 3rd Saturday in September at the Nolynn Association Campground, subject to change only by assembly vote. Special meetings may be called by the Association at any time it is deemed necessary.
Article III
All ordained Separate Baptist ministers and deacons of the churches in this Association are standing members of the Association. Each church shall send to the annual assembly seven Separate Baptist lay members as delegates and two Separate Baptist lay members as alternate delegates. Each member at the Association has a vote. By majority vote, the Association will adopt and change the type rules of order desired.
Article IV
The Association shall have a moderator, an assistant moderator, a clerk, and a treasurer. Each shall be elected by the Association and each shall serve for a period of one year or until their successors are elected.
Article V
The moderator shall select committees at any time to assist in the administration of any affairs concerning the Association and any of the churches.
Article VI
This Association shall have a Presbytery Board composed of three ordained ministers of the Nolynn Association of Separate Baptist. They shall serve three year terms, one expiring each year. The third-year member shall serve as chairman. Also, the Presbytery shall have two alternate members serving two-year terms, one elected each year. Members of this Board are subject to dismissal by the Association only, or by resignation.
In case of sickness or death, or where a candidate is closely related to a regular member, or where prejudice or partiality is involved, the regular member must step aside and the first alternate will serve in his place. If a vacancy exists, the first alternate shall become a regular member.
Article VII
All ministers and deacons shall be ordained by the Presbytery Board. The manner in which this shall be performed is as follows:
a) Any person selected by the church to become a deacon of that church shall first present said person to the Presbytery Board so that they along with any officials of the church, may investigate said person and pass on his qualifications to become a deacon. After this, such person shall serve in this position with the church as an apprentice for a period of twelve months. Upon expiration of the apprenticeship and if such person has been proven to be qualified for and worthy of the position, the Presbytery shall ordain such person and grant him license. This shall be by unanimous vote only. If at anytime the church, the Presbytery, or the Association believes said person shall be unqualified for or unworthy of this position, this person shall be investigated by and heard by the Board. If found by the Presbytery to be unqualified for and no longer worthy of this position, the deacon shall be disordained by the Presbytery and this shall be reported to the Association.
b) Any person selected by the church as one called by God to the office of a minister shall be presented to the Presbytery Board, and the Board, along with the officials of the church, shall hear said person and investigate said person for the purpose of ascertaining the fitness and ability of such person to become a Separate Baptist minister. If approved for apprenticeship, such person shall serve a term of twenty-four months as an apprentice with a church in this Association. Upon expiration of the apprenticeship and having proven qualified and worthy of the office of minister and fully indoctrinated as to the doctrines of the Separate Baptist faith, such person shall be ordained as a Separate Baptist minister by the Presbytery Board and license granted by the Board. A card will be presented at such time to such person and shall be reissued yearly by the Board. The ordaining of all ministers by the Board shall be by unanimous vote. If at any time it is believed by the church or the Presbytery or the Association that any minister has been unqualified for or unworthy of the office of a Separate Baptist minister, then said minister shall be presented to, heard by, and investigated by the Presbytery Board. If found by the Presbytery Board to be unworthy of this position, the credentials of said person shall be suspended by the Board.
c) No minister shall pastor a Separate Baptist church in this Association unless such person is a fully ordained minister of the Separate Baptist in Christ.
d) Any minister that leaves the Separate Baptists and joins another denomination of churches shall no longer be considered an ordained Separate Baptist minister. If such event does take place and such person desires to come back and join the Separate Baptist as a minister, then such person cannot pastor a Separate Baptist as a minister unless such person is re-ordained by the Presbytery Board.
e) All deacons and ministers are required to live and conduct themselves in a Christian manner and be in harmony with the Association at all times. The standard of conduct and doctrines of the Separate Baptists required of Separate Baptist ministers and deacons shall be determined by the Presbytery at all times.
f) All ordained ministers are accountable to the Association. In order to know what our ministers are doing, at the annual Association, all ordained ministers will present or send a written report to the Association concerning his ministry for the past year. If the minister is sick or there is a death in the family, he would have thirty days to notify the Chairman of the Presbytery as to the reason for failing to report to the Association. The Presbytery Board will be responsible for giving the name of those who failed to report to the clerk. The clerk would then delete those names from the Minute Book, and their card will be withheld. Steps to have the name of the minister restored in the Minute Book and to receive a card again are as follows:
1) The clerk from said minister’s church would have to notify the Chairman of the Presbytery Board by letter asking the Board to meet with the church officials and said minister to investigate him.
2) If found by the Board that the said minister shows remorse and wishes to be in good standing again, then the Presbytery Board will recommend his name be restored in the Minute Book at the next Association along with his card being reissued.
Those ministers that are sick and/or elderly and unable to preach will be listed in the Minute Book under the heading of “Honorably Inactive”.
g) No person shall be ordained who has more than one living wife or whose wife has more than one living husband (I Tim 3:2-12). Therefore, all ordained ministers shall refrain from performing marriage ceremonies between two individuals of the same sex and people who have a living mate (Luke 16:17,18; Gen 2:24; Rom 1:26-32; I Cor 3:10,11).
Article VIII
When the Presbytery Board has been invited by the church, the Presbytery has the right and power (ecclesiastical) to investigate any and all matters coming up in or between any churches or the personnel of any church or churches that might affect the doctrines of the Separate Baptist faith and has the full power to deal with any problems or disputes of any nature as they deem proper.
Article IX
Any persons who desire to unite and form a church under the faith and doctrines of the Separate Baptists shall present themselves or their representatives to the Presbytery Board for the purpose of a full understanding of the orthodox belief of the Separate Baptists. After a letter and messengers to the Association, the moderator shall appoint a committee of three or more to meet with said church to further investigate the orthodox doctrine of the church. If the committee approves in their report the admission of the church into the Association, then same shall be voted upon by the Association, and if the vote is favorable, they shall be in full fellowship.
Article X
If the time should come that a church desires to withdraw from the Association and not be governed by same, the reason for same shall be presented to each and every member of the church. The church shall then meet and vote, and if a majority of them desire to withdraw, then they shall prepare a letter and meet the Association at the regular meeting or a special called meeting. The church shall present their letter of aggrievements to the Association, and the Association shall appoint a committee of three or more to meet with the church and try to reconcile their aggrievements. If no reconciliation is made, then the matter will be presented to the Association, and the church will then receive a letter of dismissal.
Article XI
All officers of this Association shall be elected by nomination and secret ballot.
Article XII
All amendments to this Constitution shall be by 2/3 vote of the delegates to the Association.
Article XIII
The Association may adopt by-laws for the administration of its church affairs and in governing the churches at any time by majority vote of the Association.
DISTRICT ASSOCIATION DATES
Central Indiana September 12-13, 2003
Midway Campground, 5 miles south of Morgantown, Indiana, on State Road 135. Friday before the second Sunday in September.
Christian Unity (North Carolina) July 25-26, 2003
Friday before the fourth Sunday in July.
Mt. Olive (Tennessee) September 5-6, 2003
Friday before the first Saturday in September.
Northeast Florida July 12, 2003
Harmony Separate Baptist Church, 3850 Emerson St., Jacksonville, FL 32211. Second Saturday in July.
South Kentucky August 8-9, 2003
Association Campground, 1 mile east of Russell Springs, Kentucky. Friday before the second Saturday in August.
Southwest West Virginia June 21, 2003
Crum Separate Baptist Church. Third Saturday in June.
HOST OF THE GENERAL ASSOCIATION
South Kentucky Association at Campgrounds in Russell Springs, KY
(October 10-11, 2003)
NEED TO ADD 2004 CALENDAR!
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