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2013 Minute Book
Proceedings
of the
One Hundred and Thirty-Seventh Annual Session
of The Mt. Union Association of General Baptists
Convened September 20, 21, 22, 2013
at The Mt. Union Associational Tabernacle
with
Union Chapel and Union Hill serving as co-hosts.
Friday Morning
Convened at 10:00a.m. Congregational song, led by Rev. Matthew McGuire, Rev. Doug Carter Jr., Bro. George Wilson, Rev. Kenneth Sullivan, Bro. John Michael Marsh, Bro. Mark Graves and Sis. Reba Walrond at the piano. Songs “I See Jesus” and “I Want To Be Ready To Meet Him.”.
At this time, our moderator, Rev. Chad West., came forward to begin our services.
Rev. Lawrence Gilliam led the congregation in the Pledges to The Holy Bible, Christian Flag, and American Flag.
Welcome extended by Rev. Harold King on behalf of Union Chapel and Union Hill, our host churches. He welcomed everyone to this setting of our association.
Response was given by Rev. Doug Carter Jr., who expressed our appreciation for the warm welcome and for all the work done by the host churches.
Visitors recognized at this time:
Rev. Gary Pardue, Rev. Glenn Jenkins, Rev. Donald Key, and Rev. Billy Bowers from Portland Association.
Devotional by Rev. Kenneth Sullivan with scripture reading taken from Hebrews 11:1-6. Prayer request. Altar prayer.
A love offering was received for the expenses of the tabernacle upkeep.
At this time, Rev. Johnathan Marsh , our vice moderator, came forward to deliver the Introductory Sermon. .
Rev. Marsh stated that he was nervous over the seriousness of this opportunity. He encouraged those present to remember the altar is always open for prayer. He read Joshua 4:1-9. The “stones” from the reading was for a reason, a memorial, to represent the Salvation of the Lord.
The people then were to tell their children, when asked, about His Salvation and His Deliverance. Rev. Marsh stated he is concerned today that the church has stopped telling our children about His Deliverance. The church burdened to even come to church but it should not be so. We should count it a blessing to be able to get to go to church.
Repentance means taking one burdens to the cross and allow God to make the changes in our life. Some preachers may water-down the gospel but we cannot if we want to help our friends to get to Heaven. Our Introduction is “come to God.” We should put our priorities in order and attend all the services of the Association. Getting close to God will do us more good than making money and saving money in our bank account. We are in a famine of hearing the true Word of God in our hearts.
Rev. Marsh proclaimed, when we come to church we have something to celebrate if we know the Lord. We have to stand on ever single truth. We need men that are ordained to stand on the entire word not just one that has only one wife. We cannot be ashamed to get on our knees and cry out to God. Christians should be showing their children that their parents will bow and call on God for forgiveness and help. We are starving for the Word of God and do not even realize it.
In closing, Rev. Marsh challenged our association to lean on His understanding and to preach the Word as it is the Gospel. He asked the question, “Where do you stand with God?”
An altar invitation was extended. Right hand of Christian fellowship followed.
At this time, Rev. Donald Key came forward to give a report on behalf of General Baptist Headquarters. He thanked our association for standing for God for 138 years, encouraging us to stay committed. We have more missionaries on the foreign field today than in many years. A new church is beginning in Cookeville, Tennessee. He report on an Espanola Mission in North Carolina. He report that the General Baptist Messengers is received by 20,000 homes and it is free, if anyone wants to receive it just contact Headquarters. He report that Clint Cook is serving on flex-time as Executive Director. Reports given on National Youth Conference, Ministers’ Conference and Women’s Ministries. Rev. Key thanked everyone for supporting our local missions and local churches. He also report that Sean Warren has resigned his position as International Missions director and that he himself as also resigned his position as director of National Missions. Rev. Key closed his report by praying for our association.
At this time, Rev. Chad West, our moderator called the 138th Mt. Union Association to order. Visitors already recognized. The Rules of Decorum was read by our reading clerk, Bro. George Wilson. The moderator asked the body to adhere to these rules.
Registrar, Bro. James Garrison, gave his report upon the delegation present. A motion and second was made to Constitute a Quorum by accepting the registrar’s report of the delegates present and that we proceed with business. Motion carried. Quorum constituted.
The Church Letters were read at this time. A motion and second was made to accept church letters. Motion carried.
A motion and second was made to adjourn and come together again at 1:00 p.m. Motion carried.
Benediction prayed by Rev. Donald Key.
Friday Afternoon
Convened at 1:00 p.m. with congregational singing led by Bro. John Michael Marsh, Rev. Matthew McGuire, Rev. Kenneth Sullivan and Rev. Eric Latimer and Sis. Reba Walrond at the piano. Song selected was “Victory In Jesus.”
Devotion was conducted by Rev. Matthew McGuire. Scripture reading Hebrews 2:1-3. Prayer request given at this time. Prayer given around the altar.
At this time, the afternoon session was called to order by our moderator, Rev. Chad West.
The following reports were read for approval: Obituary Report, Moral and Social Issues, Thanks and Appreciation, Ministers and Deacons Fellowship Committee, Tithing and Finance Committee, Education Committee, Tabernacle Committee Financial Report, Home Missions Financial Report, and State of the Association. Motion carried on each report, individually
Some ministers’ reports were read at this time. A motion and second was made to accept these reports and any additional reports that might come in later. Motion carried.
Rev. Terry Howser came forward to give a report from The Mt. Union Foreign Missions Team (Rippling Hope Jamaica Missions Team). A motion and second was made to accept this report. Motion carried.
A report was given on Camp Carver 2013 by Rev. Terry Howser. A motion and second was made to accept this report. Motion carried
Correspondence was read from The Portland Association of General Baptists. A motion and second was made to accept the letter and enroll their delegates. Motion carried.
Delegates chosen to correspond to The Portland Association, meeting at Providence General Baptist Church on June 20-21, 2014. Guthrie Gregory, James Garrison, Gary Sullivan, Doug Carter Jr., Kenneth Sullivan and Gene Heath volunteered to represent Mt. Union.
Delegates chosen to attend The General Association of General Baptists held at Springfield, IL, July 21-23, 2014 Alan and Laurie Sullivan volunteered to represent Mt. Union
The following officers were duly elected:
Vice Moderator----------------Rev. Eric Latimer
Association Clerk-------------Rev. Terry D. Howser
Assistant Clerk----------------Bro. Freddie Fuqua Jr.
Reading Clerk-----------------Bro. George Wilson
Assistant Reading Clerk----Rev. Gary Sullivan
Treasurer-----------------------Bro. James Garrison
A motion and second was made to adjourn and come together again at 10:00 a.m., Saturday morning. Motion carried.
Benediction voiced by Rev. Donald Huntsman.
Saturday Morning
Services began at 10:00 a.m. with congregational singing led by Rev. Matthew McGuire, Bro. Alan Sullivan, and Sis. Reba Walrond at the piano. Song: “Oh What A Savior” and “I Want To Be Ready To Meet Him.”
Welcome was extended by Rev. David Simmons on behalf of Union Hill and Union Chapel, our host churches. He welcomed everyone and encouraged our body.
Response was given by Rev. Guthrie Gregory. He expressed our appreciation to the host churches for their hard work during our association.
Visitors recognized at this time:
Rev. Gary Pardue, Portland Association and Bro. Brian Baker, Oakland City University..
Devotional was conducted at this time by Bro. David Scruggs. Mark 10:46-52 and Luke 17:6 was used for devotional text. Prayer request given, United prayer was offered around the altar.
A love offering was received for the upkeep of the tabernacle.
Rev. Willie B. Lyles came forward to deliver the Doctrinal Sermon.. Rev. Lyles said that he counted it an honor to be a General Baptist. He said he was honored to be a member of the Mt. Union Association.
Rev. Lyles ask everyone to stand in honor of the two ministers the Association had lost this past year. Rev. Alburn Gilliam and Rev. Maxie Wilson was given a moment of remembrance and to honor their legacy.
At this time, Rev. Lyles read I Timothy 4:1, Revelation 22;18-19 and Psalms 68:11. He quoted Article 1. He referred to it as being true from Genesis 1:1 to the last “amen” in Revelation. People ask, “where did the Bible come from?”, the answer “God gave it and man penned it.” Is a man is not using the King James, he is not using the truth.
Rev. Lyles proclaimed, “When you begin to put down General Baptists, then you are on the fighting side of me.” He stated that he told someone once, that they could talk about him and it did not matter but if they talked about his wife that he was going to defend her by telling him “he was fixing feed him some teeth and they were going to be his.”
The Lord is coming back after “His Church” not a center or a ministry. One of the biggest problems among General Baptist is false doctrine. When someone preaches the Word of God, that is General Baptist.
Article Two. We believe in One God but in three parts. We believe in the God-head, Father, Son and Spirit. He stated “when they bury Bro. Lyles that they will not be burying Bro. Lyles.” The ones that are going to Heaven are the Children of God who have been faithful.
Article 4. We read Article 4, Christ finished the complete. Jesus said, “I am the way, the truth and the life.
Rev. Lyles quoted Article 5. We must resist the devil. Rev. Eugene Keen, Rev. Lyles explained, that he told us during a Doctrinal Sermon in years past, that he was a General Baptist from the top of my head to the bottom of his feet. If someone worships in show and for getting attention, it is not of God, it is a mockery of God.
He quoted Article 11. God is not wanted in our schools, our homes or our governments. AND in some cases God is not wanted in our churches either. We use Biblical guidelines in ordaining our ministers and deacons. It is not because we have anything against other men but we stand to the Biblical guideline.
He referred to Article 7 and Article 12. We believe in being baptized all over.
He referred to Article 13, we are one at His table.
In closing, Rev. Lyles challenged the hearers to read over all 13 Articles of our faith, study them and put them into practice, then we will find ourselves closer to God.
Another song for invitation of altar prayer. Right hand of Christian fellowship.
At this time, Bro. Brian Baker came to report on behalf of Oakland City University. He read John 1:1-14. He stated the freshman enrollment has increased 30% this year. He quoted Dr. Ray Barber stating OCU is about the heads, hands, and hearts. He shared stories from students explaining why OCU is different from other universities.
A motion and second was made to adjourn and meet again at 1:00 p.m.
Benediction, voiced by Brian Baker.
Saturday Afternoon
Convened at 1:00p.m. with congregational singing led by Bro. John Michael Marsh, Rev. Matt McGuire, Bro. George Wilson, Bro. Doug Blankenship, and Sis. Kim Marsh at the piano. Song: “Living By Faith.”
Devotional was conducted by Rev. Daniel Greer. The devotional text was taken from Genesis 12:1-3. Prayer request offered. Prayer was offered around the altar.
The moderator, Rev. Chad West, called the body to order.
The Rules of Decorum was read by our reading clerk, Bro. George Wilson. The moderator asked the body to adhere to these rules.
Some additional ministers’ reports were read at this time.
. The following reports were read for approval:
Sunday School Committee, Finance and Minutes, and Association Treasurer Report. A motion and second was made to accept each report. Motion carried on each report, individually.
Tabernacle Committee Chairman, Rev. Guthrie Gregory, came forward to give their report. It was report that during the year the expansion of the men’s restroom was completed, Tables and handrails added to fellowship, and reported on the vandalism that has occurred to the Fellowship Hall. A motion and second was made to accept this report. Motion carried .
Council of Association Report was read. A motion and second was made to accept this report. Motion carried .
Rev. Doug Carter Jr., gave Trustees’ Financial Report. The Association has $32,019.79 in 4 CD’s at Farmers National Bank in Scottsville. [Previously adopted that these funds are to be held by the Trustees on behalf of the Home Missions Board and to be used only on a new church plant or mission.] A motion and second was made to accept this report. Motion carried.
New Business
Nominations were open for someone to fill the vacancy of Council of Associations Delegate. A motion and second was made for nominations cease and Bro, Mike Denning be elected by acclamation. Motion carried
Nominations were open for someone to fill the vacancy on the Church Investigating Committee. A motion and second was made for moderator appointment someone. Motion carried. Rev. Matthew McGuire appointed. Motion carried.
Nominations were open for someone to preach the Doctrinal Sermon at our next setting in 2014. A motion and second was made for nominations cease and Rev. Doug Carter Jr., be elected by acclamation. Motion carried
At this time, Rev. Harold King, resigned from the Home Missions Board. A motion and second was made to accept his resignation. Motion carried. Nominations were open for someone to fill the vacancy on the Home Missions Board. A motion and second was made for nominations cease and Rev. Donald Huntsman be elected by acclamation. Motion carried
At this time, Rev. Guthrie Gregory, resigned from as Chairman of the Tabernacle Committee but asked to remain on the committee. A motion and second was made to accept his resignation. Motion carried.
A motion and second was made to allow the Tabernacle Committee to fill the vacancy of the Chairman of Tabernacle Committee. Motion carried.
A motion was made for the association to purchase a Compact Disc recorder and Compact Discs, to be used to record sermons for historical purposes. Motion carried.
A motion and second was made to Honor Rev. Maxie Wilson by placing Mt. Union History in Libraries near New Harmony Church and near Rev. Wilson hometown. Motion carried. (Clerk note: Books were donated to Indianapolis Libraries: Southport Branch and Garfield Park Branch and Trafalgar Public Library, Trafalgar, IN and a letter of sympathy sent to his family explaining the donations on September 24, 2013)
At this time, Bro, Timmy Woods, resigned as Tabernacle Heating Superintendent. A motion and second was made to accept his resignation. Motion carried. Nominations were open for someone to fill the vacancy for Tabernacle Heating Superintendent. A motion and second was made for nominations cease and Bro. Robbie Williams be elected by acclamation. Motion carried
A motion and second was made to have an open discussion on the water problems and drainage on the tabernacle property and water coming into the building. Motion carried, Discussion opened. Question was called ending discussion.
A motion and second was made to have the Tabernacle Committee to get someone to grade the yard directly between the tabernacle and fellowship hall and on the north end of buildings and have drainage pipes installed, draining the water away from the buildings. Motion carried.
A motion and second was made to instruct the Tabernacle Committee to contact the police, obtain a report for the vandalism in the fellowship hall, obtain estimate of repairs from vandalism for painting the walls and cleaning the floors, and submit it the our insurance carrier and have said repairs completed. Motion carried.
A motion and second was made to have the Tabernacle Committee to get someone to install privacy doors on the stalls in the men’s restroom. Motion carried.
A motion and second was made to divide the current salary of the assistant association clerk between the assistant association clerk and the assistant presbytery clerk equally. Motion carried.
A motion and second was made to allow the clerk to purchase a new file cabinet and place in within the Tabernacle wherever he chooses. Motion carried.
Eulia and Freedom will serve as co-hosts of our association in 2014.
A motion and second was made and adopted to adjourn until the next setting of our association.
Rev. Johnathan Marsh, our vice-moderator and incoming moderator, led the benediction.
2013 Registered Delegates
Bethpage: Diane Summers, William Summers
Corinth: Jean Strode, Gladys Wilson
Eulia: Mary Stone, Linda Sloan, Carl Gregory, Burford Gregory
Freedom Faith Steenbergen, Sarah Calvert
Garrett's Creek
Highland Karla Driver, Katherine Marsh, Kim Marsh, Will Talley, Sue Murray, Tanisha Rhoads
Maple Grove Pam Williams, Robbie Williams, Gail Garrison, Frances Sullivan, Connie Johnston
Martin's Chapel Claudette Denning, Rita Latimer, Daphodine Pearson, Malinda Perry, Launa Eden
Miller's Chapel Dewey Brawner, Lucas Hauskins, Michelle Brawner, Alma Dallas, Doyle Howser, Sylvia Lycock, Nancy McGuire
Mt. Carmel
Mt. Union Joseph Brown, Sam Stovall, Daniel Brown, Delynda Brown
New Harmony Corine Lyles, Mark Graves, Frances Graves
New Liberty Larry Wilson, Yolanda Wilson, Sylvia Ford, Patricia Wheeler
New Zion Cindy Kitchens, Mary Lee Scruggs, Sylvia Haskins, Wendy Vaught, Gordon Vaught, Ann Wolfe
Oak Dale Shirley Brawner, Donna Huntsman, Rhonda Brawner, Sue Kirby
Old Liberty Tommy Buchanan, Tabitha Arterburn, Beverly Buchanan, Josie White, Shirley White, Shirley Willioughby, Carol Hinton, Larry Norris
Pleasant Grove Priscilla Shockley, Nikki Woods, Cheryl Huntsman, Sue Trammel, Teresa Woods
Pleasant Hill Jaynie West, Tim Hunt, Virginia Landrum, Reba Walrond, Mauvis McClard, Scotty Cox
Red Hill Linda Herrington, Betty Sullivan, Patty Thompson
Scottsville LaWayne Pardue, Betty Minix, Ruby Pardue, Kathleen Emery
Shady Grove
Turner's Station Josephine Pedigo
Union Chapel Billy Binion, Lou Binion, Barbara Thompson, Earl Thompson
Union Hill Teresa Jett, Charles Jett, Bonnie Stone
Westmoreland Tim Franks, Betty Heath, Shelia Franks, Tyla Creasy
Trustees
(Standing)
Rev. Doug Carter Jr., 852 Isom Bradley Rd., Scottsville, KY 42164 (270) 618-4170
Bro. George Wilson, 575 Witt Marsh Rd., Gamaliel, KY 42140 (270) 457-3895
Rev. Billy Freeman Jr., 247 E. Garrett’s Creek Rd., Westmoreland, TN 37186 (615) 644-3510
Supply Committee
(Standing)
Sis. Mary Stone Sis. Barbara Blankenship
History Committee
(Standing)
Bro. Michael Meador Rev. Terry Howser Bro. Randy East
Sis. Wanda Dobbs Sis. Sherry Stone
Communion and Feetwashing
(Standing)
Sis. Lassie Howser Sis. Doyle Howser Sis. Rita Latimer
Tabernacle Committee
(Standing)
Rev. Guthrie Gregory Bro. Robbie Williams, Treasurer
Bro. Hubert Scruggs Rev. Clinton Davenport Rev. Doug Carter, Jr.
Bro. James Garrison Rev. David Simmons
Council of Associations Delegates
Delegates:. Bro. James Garrison Sis. Gail Garrison Bro. Mike Denning
Term Expires: 2014 2015 2016
Alternates: Bro. George Wilson and Rev. Matt McGuire
Home Missions Board
(Standing)
Rev. Terry Howser, Treasurer Bro. Patrick Wix
Bro. Darrel Woods Rev. Donald Huntsman Rev. Jeff Keen
Church Investigating Committee
(Rotating) (Term Expires)
Bro. Dwight Johnston, Bro. Timmy Woods Rev. Matthew McGuire
2014 2015 2016
Delegate Registrar
Bro. James Garrison
Treasurer
Bro. James Garrison 1075 Rabe Coats Rd, Westmoreland, TN 37186
Fellowship Hall Superintendent
Rev. David Scruggs, 4130 Old Hwy 52E, Westmoreland, TN 37186 (615) 644-2740
Tabernacle Heating Superintendent
Bro. Robbie Williams, 154 Forrest Springs Rd, Scottsville, KY 42164 (270) 622-3848
Deceased Ministers Plaque Committee
Rev. Terry Howser Rev. Kenneth Sullivan Rev. Don Rhoads
Oakland City University Student Support Committee
Sis. Kim Marsh Rev. Matt McGuire Sis. Audrey Howser
Rev. Eric Latimer Sis Chelsea Sullivan
Ministers’ and Deacons’ Fellowship Committee
Rev. Doug Carter Jr. Bro. James Garrison
Disaster Relief Committee
Rev. David Scruggs Rev. Eric Latimer Rev. Kenneth Sullivan
Tabernacle and Fellowship Hall Custodians
Barbara and Earl Thompson
Services
Introductory Sermon, Friday Morning, 10:00 am......……….......Rev. Johnathan Marsh
Doctrinal Sermon, Saturday Morning, 10:00 am…....…………..Rev. Willie B. Lyles
Communion and Feetwashing, Saturday Night, 7:00 pm…..….Rev. Guthrie Gregory
Ordination Sermon, Sunday Morning, 10:00 am................…….Rev. Don Rhoads
Memorial Service, Sunday Afternoon, 1:00 pm......................…Rev. Wayne C. Keen
Duties of The Host Churches.
1. To appoint someone to preach the Communion and Feetwashing Service and Memorial Service and conduct these services.
2. Prepare tables in the Fellowship Hall (Assist in parking cars.)
Tabernacle Committee Financial Report 2013
Income from September 2012 thru August 2013
Offerings, Donations, Interest $4762.16
Debts from September 2011 thru August 2012
Utilities $824.07
Yard Mowed $600.00
Building and Restroom repairs $3441.21
Misc. Items $4770.26
****Safe Deposit Box $14.50
**** Checks printed $25.23
**** Farm Bureau Insurance $1258.00
****Amerigas (Propane) $525.90
*** Pest Control (2 spraying) $250.00
Total Debits $2073.63
Beginning Balance September 2013 $ 5461.35
Income $ 4762.16
Expenses Paid $ 6938.91
August 31, 2013 Ending Balance $ 3284.60
Rev. Robbie Williams, Treasurer
154 Forrest Springs Road, Scottsville, KY 42164 Phone (270) 622-3848
State of The Association
Total Membership from last report..........................................2763
Conversions................................................................................68
Dismissals...................................................................……...... 31
Deaths.........................................................................................39
Members Received................................................................... 30
Total Membership this report.................................................. 2723
This report shows an overall decrease of 40 members.
Obituary Report
138th Annual Session of The Mt. Union Association
Bethpage: Everette Summers (Deacon)
Corinth: Bessie Tinsley, Lelah Mae Sikes, Annie Vincent
Eulia: Betty Sue Bentle, Gertie White
Garrett’s Creek Ruth Green, Maybell Duffer, Keith Kendall
Highland: James Phillip Cook, Alice Kinslow
Maple Grove: Earl Petty, Gladys Marsh, Darren Oakes, Patricia Jenkins
Martin’s Chapel: Alva Gregory
Mt. Union Hollis Richards, Charlie Watson, Patty Lawrence
New Harmony: Rev. Maxie Wilson (Minister), Margaret Riley
Oak Dale Sylvia Jones
Old Liberty: Jimmy McPeak, Billy Hughes, Edrie Hinton, Geneva Slater
Pleasant Grove: Rev. Alburn Gilliam (Minister), Stan Ogles, J. T. Davis, Fred Johnson Scottsville: Ferrell Tabor, Eura Brown
Shady Grove: S. B. Cornwell, Sue Cornwell, Irene Burchett
Union Chapel: Bonnie Graves Sullivan
Union Hill: April Louise Shelton, Joey Russell, Delvina Likens Tuttle
Finance and Minutes
Minutes Requested.........................................330
Balance From Last Year.........................$9547.04
Donations…………………………………$500.00
Minute Money...........................................$660.00
Association Dues.....................................$3509.00
Received From Presbytery.........................…$527.00
Doctrine and Usage Books..........................…$22.53
Total at this time.....................................$8281.54
Thanks and Appreciation
(Appointed)
We, the Thanks and Appreciation Committee, gives thanks to God, for all who labored for His cause this past year and all the souls that were saved. Also we would like to thank Union Chapel and Union Hill for their hard work and preparations. All those who helped with food and any other contributions that have been made.
Rev. Doug Carter Jr.
Bro. N. S. Douglas
Bro. Billy Pardue
Tithing and Finance
(Appointed)
We the Committee on Tithing and Finance want to remind each one of you what finance and tithing is all about. Finance is the management of the allotted funds that you have. We believe that God expects us to be good stewards of all that he has entrusted unto us, time, and talent and yes, tithes too. In II Corinthians 9:6-7 this is what Paul told the Christians there, But this I say, He which soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he which soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully. Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver.
If you want your life to be blessed give your tithes like the Bible teaches---if we want out churches to be blessed like the church of Macedonia was, then we must give liberally of our tithes and offerings. Paul said back in Chapter 8:2 that in a great trail of affliction they had an abundance of joy—and in their deep poverty they abounded unto riches—he said it was of their liberality. Another words the church of Macedonia were willing to give freely, liberally of what they had and God blessed them for it. And for those that may have forgotten or don’t just don’t know, a tithe is the first tenth of our increase or income, and God requires we give Him, what He is due.
Rev. Lawrence Gilliam
Bro. Dwight Johnston
Bro. Alan Sullivan
Moral and Social Issues
(Appointed)
We would like to urge each one of you, beginning with the preachers and deacons, and then the lay members to live a more sincere life of prayer so our lives would be a greater influence on this lost and dying world. We have to stay strong in our faith. We are examined daily! We cannot accept “the anything goes policy” that has swept this nation, without falling into corruption ourselves. We must pray for each other and our churches to become stronger in the Lord. We have hope in Jesus Christ.
Bro. Darrel Woods
Rev. Donald Huntsman
Bro. Eddie Woods
Education Committee
(Appointed)
We, the committee on Education, believe it is time that Christian Education , also be learned from the home and not just at church. In today’s society, everyone’s wanting to pass the buck to someone else, on why our children are not spiritually strong as they should be. We believe Sunday School is important but it’s only once a week. Vacation Bible School is also important, but it’s only one week out of the year. And that Christian Training, such as Christian Training Institute (CTI) is a great resource for learning. And we encourage these studies. But let’s be honest, if our children don’t see their parents having study time, in the Bible, at home. And they don’t see their parents praying at home. And if they don’t see their parents living out their Christian life at home. Then will they truly grow? Will they see the need to learn more about Jesus. We as parents “must live it real before our children if we really want them to grow in the Lord. One way is by teaching them to hunger and thirst after righteousness. If we parents hunger for the Gospel’s sake, using the tools our churches have put in place. But not stopping there, taking home the lessons and messages we have at church and discussing them at home. Then and only then, will we see the need to reach “higher” in our own “Christian Education.” Lead by example.
Rev. Gary Sullivan
Bro. Robbie Williams
Bro. Freddie Fuqua
Sunday School Committee
(Appointed)
We, your committee on Sunday School, wish to encourage all our churches to continue the work toward a vibrant, active Sunday School. People especially our young need to be rooted in God’s word. We encourage our churches to seek out the very best teachers and leaders available to lead our Sunday School classes. Then we need to support our Sunday School in word and deed. It is a worthy effort to invest dollars into our Sunday Schools. We encourage our church leaders to be active participants in Sunday School. Sunday School should be promoted at every opportunity.
Bro. George Wilson
Bro. Lloyd Ford
Bro. James Blackwell
Home Missions Board Financial Report
Beginning Balance .................................... $3175.43
Total Offering ................................................ 00
Total Expenses ........................................… .00
Balance Ending ..........................................$3175.43
Rev. Terry Howser, Treasurer
Associational Treasury Report
Income 2012-2013
Presbytery Dues ....................................….......$527.00
Association Dues ...................................…......$3509.00
Minute Money Received ..........................…....$4660.00
Doctrine and Usage Books……………..……...$22.53
Donation In Memory of Jerry Howser……….$500.00
Total Income ............................................... $5218.53
Expenses for 2012-2013
Flowers for deceased ministers and deacons..……..$35.00
Expense Council of Association Mtg…………..…$223.52
Printing and mailing minute books……………...$2198.79
Sam’s Club Membership……….……………………$35.00
Cleaning Tabernacle ……………………………….$250.00
Bible for Ordination and Rev. Alburn Gilliam’s memorial
plaque and case……………………………………$98.81
Association Clerk Salary .......................................$250.00
Assistant Association Clerk Salary ……….............$200.00
Presbytery Clerk Salary……..…………………..….$200.00
Association Register Salary …….…………………..$150.00
Association Supplies ..............................................$212.78
Mt. Union Website Renewal………………….……$73.95
New Tables for fellowship hall …………………...$870.40
Clerk supplies …………………………………..….$51.98
General Association Dues .....................................$1633.80
Total Expenses.............................................$6484.03
Beginning Balance ...........................…$9547.04
Income.................................................$5218.53
Expenses..............................................$6484.03
New Balance.....................................…$8281.54
Bro. James Garrison, Treasurer
Ministers & Deacons Fellowship Committee
The Ministers & Deacons Fellowship meet three times this year. We met at Maple Grove for our Christmas Fellowship, after our meal, we were blessed by a wonderful message by Rev. Chris Roberts. We also met at Eulia and Westmoreland.
Rev. Doug Carter Jr.
Bro. James Garrison
Church Investigating Committee
The Church Investigating Committee was not called upon
during the year for any investigation.
Report Of The Members Of The Council Of Association
Representing The Mt. Union Association
The fall meeting of the Council of Association was held November 12, 2012 at Fellowship General Baptist Church in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. An orientation meeting was held for all new council members. The council meeting began with welcome, devotion and prayer with Bro. David Kelle followed by a call to order. All newly elected C/A representatives were seated with a total of 26 new members. Then the report by the Interim Executive Director was given. Bro. Cook reported that the General Baptist Denomination was well and good. The report of the Executive Council was given by Oren Alcorn. Followed was the election of new executive council members. Followed by reports of the leadership team and their reports.
The May meeting was held at Oakland City University. At the May meeting, Interim Executive Director, Clint Cook, spoke about vision and the vision God has given him. He shared Joshua 22:10-28 and how they built an altar and explained they built the altar as a witness to their children and the other tribe’s children, connecting them to God. We are General Baptist and commissioned by God to reach this generation. Messenger update: Dr. Franklin Dummond reported the response to the Messenger has been very positive. Executive Council Report a motion was made that this body affirm the Executive Councils decision to continue the flex-time agreement as it relates to the office of Executive Director. A motion was made that this body approve the recommendation of Clink Cook to the next setting of the General Association as Executive Director. Followed by various committee reports.
Bro. James Garrison, Rev. Doug Carter Jr. Sis. Gail Garrison
Mt. Union Foreign Missions Team Report
Rippling Hope Jamaican Missions
www.jamaicanmissions.net
June 22-29, 2013, Joint Missions Team; Students on A Missions:
Rippling Hope Missions Team and Macon County Fellowship of Christian Athletes
23 People Team, 19 Saved, Distributed 500 Bibles, over 2000 Tracts, 100 pounds of candy, toys, 1000+ Sunday School books, 5 Church Services at 5 different Churches, Visited 11 schools and one orphanage, street ministry in many different towns and locations, Painted at All Age School in Chapelton. What a blessing God provided. Thank you all for your prayers and Support.
Rev. Terry Howser, Team Leader
Disaster Relief Team
No action needed during the past year.
Rev. Kenneth Sullivan, Rev. David Scruggs, Rev. Eric Latimer
Camp Carver
3rd Annual Camp Carver 2013
8 people saved, 94 kids, Over 200 people attended represented 14 Churches.
4th Annual Camp Carver 2014 will be held, June 6-7, 2014
Rev. Terry Howser, Rev. Gary Sullivan, Bro. Daniel Greer, Bro. Freddie Fuqua Jr. |
