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January 25, 1975

EBENEZER FREE WILL BAPTIST CHURCH · · Glennville, Georgia.

April 26, 1975

HARMONY FREE WILL BAPTIST CHURCH Lake Butler, Florida.

July 26, 1975

SOUTH GEORGIA YOUTH CAMP White Oak, Georgia.

October 25, 1975

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DIRECTORY SOUTH GEORGIA ASSOCIATION

OF FREE WILL BAPTISTS 1975- 1976

~oderator-----------------------------------------VVllliann ~orris 301 ~arvin, Statesboro, Ga.

Assistant ~odera tor---------------------------------Theron Long Box 636, Douglas, Ga.

Clerk--------------------------------------------Dale Kuykendall 3020 ~urray Rd., Orange Park, Fla.

Assistant Clerk--------------------------------------Bob Hancock Route 4, Alnna, Ga.

Treasurer-------------------------------------------Nolan Purcell 615 N. Railroad, Glennville, Ga.

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

The above elected Officers and the Chairnnan of each Standing Board.

ORDAINING COUNCIL

~ax Perry, 780 New Court E., Jacksonville, Fla·--------------1976 Grant Saverance, Rt. 3, Glennville, Ga·----------------------1977 C. D. Rentz, Rt. 5, Baxley, Ga·--------------------------------1978

YOUTH CAMP BOARD Lay Members

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John Evans--------------------------------------------Jesup, Ga. Chester Taylor------------------------------------Brunswick, Ga:.

Ministers Paul Davis, 222 Tara Ln, Brunswick, Ga·--------------------1976 Jakie Creech, 106 Bacon, Jesup, Ga·--------------------------1977 Luther Burns, 413 VV. Church, Swainsboro, Ga·--------------1978 Leroy Cutler, 10561 Villanova Rd., Jacksonville, Fla. __________ 1979 Kerry Steedley, Rt. 2, Surrency, Ga.--·----------------------1980

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Darrell Douglas, Rt. 4, Alnna, Ga·----------------------------1976 Archie Ratliff, 211 S. ~ain, Glennville, Ga·------------------1977 VVilliann ~orris, 303 ~arvin, Statesboro, Ga·------------------1978 Billy Hanna, 5212 Skldaway, Savannah, Ga.------------------1979 Grant Saverance, Rt. 3, Glennville, Ga·----------------------1980

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CHURCHES OF THE SOUTH GEORGIA ASSOCIATION OF FREE WILL BAPTISTS

CHURCH

Alabaha Blackshear, Ga.

Baxley Baxley, Ga.

Bethany Hazlehurst, Ga.

Bethel Baxley, Ga.

Brunswick, First Brunswick, Ga.

Calvary Jacksonville, Fla.

Corinth Alma, Ga.

Douglas, First Douglas, Ga.

Ebenezer Glennville, Ga.

First Gainesvllle, Fla.

Gethsemane Brunswick, Ga.

Glennville Glennvllle, Ga.

·Harmony Lake Butler, Fla.

PASTOR

Jimmy McDuffi"

Garvin Page

Jerry Chaney

C. D. Rentz

Paul Davis

Max Perry

Clyde Shankle

Theron Long

Grant Saverance

Robert Money

R. D. Smith

CLERK

Wm. T. Thornton Box 85 Blackshear, Ga. Garvin Page 106 Glendale Baxley, Ga. Carolyn Thompson Route 3 Hazlehurst, Ga. J. W. Orvin Route 3 Baxley, Ga. Betty Henderson 704 Island View Dr. Brunswick. Ga. Eleene Daymon 2102 Ernest Dr. Jacksonville, Fla. Jan Cannon Route 2 Alma, Ga. Mary Jeanette Chaney 908 E. Ward Douglas, Ga. W. F. Purcell 509 Marietta Glennville, Ga. Elberta Crowder Orange Hts. Rd. Gainesville, Fla. Mrs. Howard Blanton 3714 Immanuel Ave. Brunswick, Ga.

Archie Ratliff Brad Patrick 305 S. Main Glennville, Ga.

Norman Richmond Dale Clyatt Route 2 Lake Butler, Fla.

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Immanuel Jacksonville, Fla.

Jesup, First Jesup, Ga.

Lyons Lyons, Ga.

Marietta Lyons, Ga.

Memorial Surrency, Ga

New Hope Jesup, Ga.

Oak Grove Baxley, Ga.

Oak Hill Alma, Ga.

Okefenokee Waycross, Ga.

Philadelphia Folkston, Ga.

Pine Level Alma, Ga.

Piney Grove Bristol, Ga.

Satilla Hazlehurst, Ga.

Savannah, First Savannah. Ga.

Leroy Cutler

Jakie Creech

Mance Cason

J. E. Wood

Kerry Steedley

Billy Livesay

Allan Coleson

Leonard Ogletree

J. M. Goode

Alton Everson

Bob Hancock

Larry Langford

A. C. Truluck

Billy Hanna

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Yvonne Nobles 7884 Caxton Cir. W. Jacksonville, Fla. J. W. Blanton 108 Greenwood St. Jesup, Ga. Sandra Adams Nelson Ave. Lyons, Ga. Melba McLain Route 2 Lyons, Ga. Philip Carter Route 2 Surrency, Ga. Marjorie Westberry Route 1 Odum, Ga. Lucille Eason Route 6 Baxley, Ga. Zeak Steedley Route 3 Alma, Ga. Helen Nougent Route 4 Waycross, Ga. ·. Lott Turner Route 2 Folkston, Ga. Dolora Johnson Route 4 Alma, Ga. Inez Brannen Route 1 Bristol, Ga. Mrs. Wilson Fussell Route 4 Hazlehurst, Ga. Elease Anthony 3207 Woodlawn Savannah, Ga.

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Spring Grove Harris Nix Jesup, Ga.

James Hodges Route 3 Jesup, Ga. Valrie Price Statesboro Mission William Morris

Statesboro, Ga.

Sbmey Hi:ll Wilford Harden

Route 1, Colonial Hts. Statesboro, Ga. Dottie Flowers

Reidsville, Ga.

Swainsboro Mission Luther Burns Swainsboro, Ga.

114-B Tillman St. Glennville, Ga. Annette Hayes Route 5 Swainsboro, Ga.

ORDAINED MINISTERS SOUTH GEORGIA ASSOCIATION OF FREE WILL

BAPTISTS Name Phone

Raymond Altman, 700 McQueen, Folkston, Ga. ___________ -496-9677 I. J. Blackwelder, Route 2, Lake Butler, Fla. _____________ -496-5900 Charles Bryant, Jacksonville, Fla. _______________________ _ Luther Burns, 413 Church, Swainsboro, Ga. ______________ 237-9308

J. C. Carter, Blackshear, Ga·----------------------------Mance Cason, Box 438, Lyons, Ga. ________________________ 526-3547

Jerry Chaney, Hazlehurst, Ga·----------------------------Jakie Creech, 106 Bacon, Jesup, Ga. _____________________ -427-3254 Leroy Cutler, 10561 Villanova Rd., Jacksonville, Fla. ______ 757-0913 Paul Davis, 2228 Tara Lane, Brunswick, Ga. ______________ 265-0145 Alton Everson, Box 85, Folkston, Ga. ___________________ _496-2655 J. M. Goode, 2106 Wayfair, Waycross, Ga. __________________ 283-8126 Bob Hancock, Route 4, Alma, Ga. ________________________ 632-5240 Billy Hanna, 5212 Skidaway, Savannah, Ga. ______________ 354-0971

Wilford Harden, 510 Bay, Baxley, Ga·--------------------367-4437 Larry Langford, Route 1, Bristol, Ga. ____________________ 367-2944 Billy Livesay, Route 3, Jesup, Ga. ________________________ 568-2220 Theron Long, Box 636, Douglas, Ga. ______________________ 384-3705 Jimmy McDuffie, Box 455, Blackshear, Ga. _______________ -449-6042

Taylor Merritt, Lyons, Ga·--------------------------------Robert Money, 115 N. E. 48th St., Gainesville, Fla. ________ 377-6419 William Morris, 303 Marvin, Statesboro, Ga. ______________ 681-1335 Harris Nix, Route 4, Jesup, Ga. _________________________ -427-6618 Curtis Osborne, Jacksonville, Fla. ________________________ _ Garvin Page, 106 Glendale, Baxley, Ga. __________________ 367-7177

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Gary Page, 106 Glendale, Baxley, Ga·--------------------367-7177 Max Perry, 780 New Court E., Jacksonville, Fla. __________ 388-4256 Larry Powell, MissionarY--------------------------------Archie Ratliff, 211 S. Main, Glennville, Ga. ________________ 654-2621

C. D. Rentz, Route 5, Baxley, Ga·------------------------367-3094 Norman Richmond, Route 2, Lake Butler, Fla. ___________ _496-3553 Grant Saverance, Route 3, Glennville, Ga. ________________ 654-3878 Clyde Shankle, Route 2, Alma, Ga. ______________________ 632-8597

R. D. Smith, Brunswick, Ga·------------------------------Kerry Steedley, Route 2, Surrency, Ga. __________________ 367-4173 A. C. Truluck, Route 4, Hazlehurst, Ga·------------------375-5487 Sammy Wilkinson, Missionary----------------------------J. E. Wood, Route 2, Lyons, Ga·--------------------------526-8207 Grover Edge, Route 3, Hazlehurst, Ga. ____________________ 375-7328 Teddy Waters, Route 2, Alma, Ga·------------------------W. H. Daughtry, Route 4, Glennville, Ga·----------------654-2820 Donald Franks, Douglas, Ga·-----------------------------John Owens, Folkston, Ga. ______________________________ _

V. L. Pritchett, Eastman, Ga·-----------------------------Don !teed------------------------------------------------Ronald Wallace _________________________________________ _

LICENSED MINISTERS SOUTH GEORGIA ASSOCIATION OF FREE WILL

BAPTISTS Larry Williams ___________________________________ Hazlehurst, Ga. Joseph CUtler ___________________________________ Jacksonville, Fla. Randy Bryant_ __________________________________ Jacksonville, Fla. David Griffin ___________________________________ Jacksonville, Fla. Eddie Hodges ______________________________________ Brunswick, Ga. Keith Daniels _______________________________________ Folkston, Ga.

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MINUTES OF THE QUARTERLY MEETING

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FREE WILL BAPTISTS

Convening With

GAINESVILLE FREE WILL BAPTIST CHURCH

Gainesville, Florida

January 25, 1975 The Quarterly Meeting of the South Georgia Association of

Free Will Baptists met January 25, 1975 at the Gainesville Free Will Baptist Church, Gainesville, Florida. Bro. Jakie Creech led the congregation in the opening hymn, "Victory In Jesus." We were led in prayer by Bro. Ken Crawford. A warm welcome was then extended to all by Bro. Robert Money, host pastor, after which our moderator, Bro. Buddy Morris share some thoughts from Jeremiah 23.

The roll call showed 15 churches to be represented and that 19 ministers were present. Bro. Damon Dodd of the state office and book store was recognized as a visitor to this session.

The minutes of the 1974 annual session were read and approved. Motioned, seconded and carried for the chair to appoint committees. Those appointed were:

Obituary- Ken Crawford, Vera Clyatt, and Mrs. Clean Crowder.

Finance - W. L. Collins, Nolan Purcell, and Jim Williams.

Larry Langford was to serve as proxy on the ordaining council for A. C. Truluck.

It was announced that Bob Hancock would not accept the office of clerk.

Motioned, seconded and carried to switch Kerry Steedley from assistant clerk to clerk and Bro. Hancock to assistant clerk. We were then dismissed for a short recess.

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After a delicious lunch the afternoon session began with Bro. Creech leading us in singing "I Am Thine, 0 Lord." On behalf of the Obituary Committee, Bro. Crawford reported those deceased since our last meeting as being: George Burkett, Immanuel; Eunice Dasher, Glennville; and Maggie Mann, Memorial. Motioned, seconded and carried to receive this report with Bro. Money leading in a time of prayer of remembrance and thanksgiving for these lives. Another deceased later named was Bro. Markham of Immanuel.

Motioned, seconded and carried to receive the ordaining council's report as information. Bro. Grant Saverance reported: On Dec. 13, 1974, the ordaining council met at the First Free Will Baptist Church, Douglas, Ga., for the purpose of ordaining Bro. Ken Kaney to the Gospel ministry. We, the ordaining council, recommend Bro. Haney into our fellowship with the rights and privileges of an ordained minister. Motioned, seconded and· carried to receive Bro. Haney.

The ordaining council's report continued with the following recommendations: Any person coming before the ordaining council who does not accept the resolutions relating to the charismatic movement should come under the watchcare of the association for a period of six months. At the end of this period, if they still disagree with resolution, we the South Georgia Association will not receive them into our fellowship. Motioned and seconded and after much discussion, the motion failed.

The final item of this report was a request from the North Florida Association for a letter of recommendation for Bro. Reedy Saverance who has united with that association. Motioned, seconded and carried to send letter of good standing.

Bro. Archie Ratliff then gave the report of the Mission Board, with the following recommendations: We are recommending and have already taken action on giving $50.00 per week to the Statesboro, Swainsboro, and Douglas works. We now have approximately $500.00 in our treasury and will need about $1000.00 per month to operate. We would like to send a representative (Theron Long)

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to each church, and we are asking each church to send your Sunday School offering the first Sunday of every month to the South Georgia Mission Board. We also recommend that the Alma fund be transferred into the general fund.

Motioned, seconded and carried to receive report as information. Motioned, seconded and carried to transfer the Alma fund (approximately $1160.00) into the general treasury with the stipulation the money is to be replaced if and when an Alma mission is started. Motioned, seconded and carried after a period of discussion and explanation to send $50.00 per week to the Douglas Church, with the time period being 3 months.

A financial statement of the Mission Board for the period 10-1-74 through 1-21-75 was given:

Balance 10-1-74 ------------------------------------------$ 822.46 Receipts:

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Swainsboro ---------------------- 59.86 Statesboro ----------------------- 122.83

Athens -------------------------- 25.00 Dalton ----------------------- 65.00

Dublin --------------------------- 40.00 Stateboro ------------------------ 60.00

Total Receipts ---------------------$1546.09

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Total To Account For ------------------------------------$2368.55

Disbursements: Ga. State Mission Board ---------$ 190.00*

Douglas (Dec.) ------------------ 200.00 Douglas (Jan.) ------------------ 250.00 Statesboro (Jan.) ---------------- 250.00 Swainsboro (Jan.) --------------- 200.00 Theron Long (Postage) ---------- 10.00

Total Disbursements ---------------$1100.00 Balance 1-21-75 ------------------------------------------$1268.55

The Finance Committee submitted the following report:

Balance Bought Forward ----------------------------------$163.94 Gifts From Churches This Session ------------------------ 95:00 Worship Service Offering --------------------------------- 51.35

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Disbursements:

~oderator ------------------------------------------------$ 5.00 Clerk ----------------------------------------------------- 10.00 Treasurer ------------------------------------------------- 5.00 Retired Ministers (1) ------------------------------------- 15.00 Widows of Deceased Ministers (3) ------------------------ 60.00 Clerk's Expense Preparing Program ---------------------- 5.35 Bibles For Newly Ordained Ministers ---------------------- 29.95 South Georgia Mission Board ---------------------------- 75.00

(From Treasury- $23.65) (Today's Offering - $51.35)

Total Disbursements --------------------------------------$205.30

BALANCE TO CARRY FORWARD ------------------------$139.00

Respectfully Submitted,

W. N. PURCELL

W. L. CQTJ,JNS

JIM WILLIAMS

Motioned, seconded and carried to adopt financial report as read. In addition, there was a motion, seconded and carried to

' allow members of the ordaining council 10 cents per mile for travel.

Bro. Creech then presented the camp board report as information. The need for beds was mentioned, and the dates for camp sessions were announced: June 9-14 Teens; August 4-9 Juniors; and August 11-16 Teens. Motioned, seconded and carried to receive the report as information.

Bro. Blackwelder, in reference to the ordaining council's recommendation, made a motion that the South Georgia Association neither ordain nor retain a minister out of line with Free Will Baptist doctrine. Motioned, seconded and carried.

We then enjoyed a short message by Bro. Ken Haney from the Book of Habakkuk. It was announced the next session would convene in Glennville at the Ebenezer Church. Motioned, second-

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ed and carried to give the host church a rising vote of thanks. The minutes of the National Association were made available to those present. Motioned, seconded and carried to adjourn and the session was dismissed in prayer.

Respectfully Submitted, WILLIAM MORRIS, Moderator KERRY STEEDLEY, Clerk

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE The Executive Committee of the South Georgia Association

of Free Will Baptists met in Glennville, Georgia, at 7:30 P. M., on March 31, 1975, with the following men present: Theron Long. Kerry Steedley, Nolan Purcell, Grant Saverance, and Archie Ratliff.

A missions emphasis program was planned for the April 26 quarterly meeting. It was decided to ask the finance committee

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Motioned, seconded and carried for the Clerk and Moderator to maintain copies of quarterly meeting minutes and that making copies for pastors be discontinued. Annual minutes would be printed for all pastors and churches.

WIIJ.IAM MORRIS, Moderator KERRY STEEDLEY, Clerk


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EBENEZER FREE WILL BAPTIST CHURCH

Glennville, Georgia

April 26, 1975 The meeting was opened with congregational singing led by

Bro. Jakie Creech, and prayer was offered by Bro. A. C. Truluck.

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Bro. Grant Saverance, host pastor, extended words of welcome.

After the session was called to order, 26 ministers and members from 28 churches responded to roll call. Bro. Damon Dodd from Moultrie, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Nichols from Arkansas, Dick Riddle from Tennessee, and missionaries Herbert Waid, Dale Bishop, and Louis Coscia were recognized as visitors.

Delegates were then seated; the following committees were appointed:

FINANCE - Nolan Purcell, C. D. Rentz, and Bob Hancock.

OBITUARY - Troy Dykes, Barbara Roberts, Betty Grace Crawford.

Bro. Robert Money was appointed to serve as proxy on the ordaining council for Hollis Warren. Bro. A. C. Truluck resigned from the ordaining council. Motioned, seconded and carried to accept his resignation, and Bro. Billy Livesay was appointed to serve in the morning session. Motioned, seconded and carried for the Executive Committee to serve as a nominating committee to fill vacant positions on the boards .

Minutes of the past session were read and approved, and the annual minutes as well as the National Association minutes were made available. After Bro. Dodd gave a brief report from the state office and bookstore, we enjoyed a missionary panel discussion moderated by Miss Laura Belle Barnard. Missionaries Waid, Bishop and Coscia shared problems and answered questions from the audience. After singing together the hymn, "The Regions Beyond", we received a missions offering and were led in prayer by Bro. Billy Hanna. Bro. Herbert Waid, Missionary to Japan, then delivered a stirring message from Rev. 7:9-12, entitled "The Peculiar Praise of Saints." After singing "I Gave My Life For Thee", we were dismissed for lunch being led in prayer by Bro. I. J. Blackwelder.

As we began the afternoon session, Bro. Creech led us in '

singing "We've a Story to Tell" and Bro. Ken Crawford offered prayer.

The Obituary Committee submitted the following report: Churches reporting those deceased since our last meeting were:

Stoney Hill - Sudie Anderson and Aurie Wilds. Savannah - Ethel Dukes.

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New Hope - Kate O'Quinn. Satilla - Dewey Quinn. Oak Hill - John Earl Dennison. Marietta - Hugh Lynn. Alabaha - Laymon Williams.

Motioned, seconded and carried to receive this report with Bro. Harris Nix leading us in a time of prayer.

Bro. Creech then gave the financial report for the camp board:

.Balance Brought Forward 1-25-75 ----------------------$1112.31

Total Income -------------------------------------------- 1900.78 Total Disbursements ------------------------------------ 2358.57 Balance On Hand 4-26-75 -------------------------------- 654.53

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Bro. Luther Burns then shared information regarding a work day and the dates of camp. On behalf of the camp board, he also made the following recommendations:

Girls Attire - Dresses and culottes may be worn if the length comes no higher than 2 inches above the knee. Modest cut slacks may be worn for recreation. No tank shirts allowed. Motioned,

seconded and carried after much discussion.

Boys Attire - No changes made.

Motioned, seconded and carried to authorize board to investigate swimming pool possiblllties and to set up a fund. Motioned, seconded and carried for local South Georgia pastors not to be paid for services at camp sessions except mileage allowance.

The board recommended for churches to support the camp on a mouthly basis and to elect a promotional representative.

Bro. Saverance then gave the ordaining council's report. We met at the Calvary Free Will Baptist Church in Jacksonville, Fla., for the purpose of ordaining Curtis Osborne into the ministry. We recommend he be granted the rights and privileges of an ordained minister. Also, Corinth Church has requested for Teddy Waters to be ordained and the council is planning a service in the near future.

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Bro. Ratliff then reported for the mission board, giving a financial balance of $1153.31, March 31, 1975. He noted that the Douglas church was no longer receiving financial aid, and churches were reminded of the first SUnday School offering plan. It was announced that May 3 a group of carpenters was going to Swainsboro to help in their building needs. Motioned, seconded and carried to receive as information. Bro. Morris then distributed a letter and shared a building plan for Statesboro.

Bro. Purcell then reported for the finance committee.

Balance Brought Forward --------------------------------$139.00 Less Appropriation For Minutes -------------------------- 75.00

$ 64.00 Gifts From Churches ------------------------------------- 317.50 Worship Service Offering ________________ .;. _______________ 114.53

Late Gifts Received -------------------------------------- 15.00


Paid Out-Moderator ------------------------------------------------$ 5.00 Clerk ----------------------------------------------------- 10.00 Treasurer ------------------------------------------------- 5.00 Retired Ministers ----------------------------------------- 15.00 Widows of Retired Ministers ------------------------------ 60.00 Appropriation For Minutes ------------------------------- 75.00 Clerk's Expense ------------------------------------------- 20.90 Ordaining Council's Expense ------------------------------ 16.80 Bibles For New Ministers --------------------------------- 79.85 Foreign Missions Offering -------------------------------- 115.00

Total Paid Out -------------------------------------------$402.55 BALANCE ------------------------------------------------$108.48

Motioned, seconded and carried to receive this report.

Then the Executive Committee recommended Max Perry to serve on the ordaining council. Motioned, seconded and carried.

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' It was announced the next meeting would be held at Harmony. Several revivals and the minister's retreat were also announced. A rising vote of thanks was extended to the host church. Motioned, seconded and carried to adjourn and we were dismissed in prayer with a special prayer for Bradford Lightsey, a member of Piney Grove Church in Jesup Hospital.


WUJ.IAM MORRIS, Moderator KEERY STEEDLEY, Clerk

The Executive Committee met June 16, 1975, at 6:00 P. M., in Reidsvllle, Georgia. Those present were Wllliam Morris, Kerry Steedley, Archie Ratliff, Luther Burns, Grant Saverance. After Bro. Ratliff led in prayer, it was decided to ask Sammy Wilkinson and Leroy CUtler to speak at the next session. We also recommend C. D. Rentz to the ordaining council to replace Hollis Warren.

WILLIAM MORRIS, Moderator KERRY S'I'I<!I<:DLEY, Clerk


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HARMONY FREE WILL BAPTIST CHURCH

Lake Butler, Florida

July 26, 1975 In beginning the session Bro. Grant Saverance led us in

singing "At Calvary", and Bro. I. J. Blackwelder led in prayer. The clerk called the session to order, and then our Moderator shared with us from Acts 27:25. Bro. Norman Richmond, host pastor, extended words of welcome and Bro. William Morris gave the response. Prayer was then offered by Bro. Carl Brown.

According to the roll call, 14 ministers were present and 12 churches were represented by delegates; 4 churches were rep-

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resented by letter. Motioned, secondea and carried to seat the delegates. Horace Gaskins, Principal of Brunswick Christian Academy, who recently moved from North Carolina, was recognized as a visitor. Minutes of the past session were then read and approved.

Motioned, seconded and carried for chair to appoint the committees. Those appointed were:

· OBITUARY - Charles Bryant, Betty Grace Crawford, and Mrs. Leroy Cutler.

FINANCE - C. D. Rentz, Edward Dukes, and Denson Wheeler.

Immanuel Church then recommended Randy Bryant and Joseph Cutler to the ordaining council for licensing. A question concerning funds paid to retired ministers and widows was then raised. Ken Crawford moved that both begin receiving $20.00 per quarter; Grant Saverance amended the motion to be $30.00 per quarter. Motioned, seconded and carried. We were then dismissed for a short recess.

We reassembled by singing "The Light of the World Is Jesus" and Horace Gaskins led in prayer. Bro. Saverance then led in singing the hymns, "Tell Me the Story of Jesus" and "Heavenly Sunlight". An offering was received with Ray Dukes leading in prayer. The CUtler family then rendered some special music before Bro. Sammy Wilkinson's message from John 3:16-21 entitled "Responsibility Concerning the Gospel."

The message was deeply appreciated and well received with Bro. Hollis Warren leading us in a prayer of dedication. We were then dismissed for lunch with Bro. Billy Hanna offering the blessing.

To begin the afternoon session after a delicious meal and a time of fellowship, Ray Dukes led the congregation in singing "At the Cross". Bro. Everett Crawford offered prayer, and Bro. Leroy Cutler spoke from Ephesians 4 on "The Whole Family of God" and shared his testimony.

Bro. Bryant then reported for the Obituary Committee.

Those of our number who have gone to be with the Lord are:

Ebenezer - Fred Purcell. Piney Grove - Bradford Lightsey, Delores Westberry. Immanuel - Addie Louise Harvey. Savannah - Clinton McGlowen.

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In memory and respect for these departed loved ones, the congregation stood and sang "Amazing Grace."

Bro. Perry then gave the report of the Ordaining Council. The ordaining council met at the Corinth Church May 9, 1975 for the purpose of ordaining Teddy Waters into the ministry. We reconunend Bro. Waters be granted the full rights and privileges of an ordained minister.

Item No.1-

Bro. W. L. Collins requested his letter from South Georgia Association be sent to Indian River Association of Florida.

We request he be given a letter of good standing.

Item No.2-

We, the ordaining council, recommend that the local church of which Bro. Joseph Cutler and Randy Bryant are members, license them for a period of one year.

Item No.3-

Bro. J. M. Goode comes to us from East Alabama Association. He is pastoring at Waycross, Ga.

We recommend that he be accepted into full fellowship pending a letter from East Alabama Association.

Item No.4-

Bro. Norman Richmond comes to us from The Northeast Mississippi Association. He is pastoring at Harmony.

He has a letter of good standing with him. ,

We recommend he be received into full fellowship of the South Georgia Association.

Item No.5-

Bro. Hollis Warren is now pastoring at Colquitt, Georgia. He requested that we send his letter to the Martin Association.

We recommend that a letter of good standing be sent to the Martin Association.


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Motioned, seconded and carried to receive this report of the ordaining council.

Bro. Cutler reported for the camp board. The financial report showed a balance on hand July 1, 1975 as $292.05. Camp dates were announced:

Junior Week - August 4-9.

Teen Week- August 11-16.

The possibility of an adult camp retreat was suggested, and several delegates expressed interest.

Motioned, seconded and carried to receive the report as information.

Bro. Hanna reported for the Mission Board. The financial report showed a June 30, 1975 balance of $414.42 with $400.00 of that amount due to be sent to mission works the coming month. A report of the board's assistance to the Okefenokee Church· in securing a pastor was also noted.

Motioned, seconded and carried to receive as information.

Then Bro. Morris shared a report on the statesboro work.

Bro. Rentz then gave the finance committee report:

Balance Brought Forward --------------------------------$108.48 Gifts From Churches ------------------------------------- 148.00 Worship Service Offering -------------------------------- 94.52 Late Gifts Received -------------------------------------- 15.00


Pald Out-

~oderator ------------------------------------------------$ 5.00 Clerk ----------------------------------------------------- 10.00 Treasurer -------------------------------------------------- 5.00 Retired Ministers ----------------------------------------- 15.00 Widows of Retired Ministers ------------------------------ 60.00 Appropriation For Minutes ------------------------------- 75.00 Clerk's Expenses ------------------------------------------ 12.20 Honorarium (Sammy Wilkinson) -------------------------- 75.00

Total Paid Out --------------------------------------------$257.20 Balance --------------------------------------------------$108.80

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Motioned. seconded and carried to receive this report.

Bro. C. D. Rentz then shared an idea for an area-wide South Georgia Crusade with Bobby Jackson and requested prayer and support in the planning.

Bro. Billy Hanna moved that Moderator and Clerk notify through a letter those pastors not present today the importance of their attendance. Motioned, seconded and carried.

Motioned, seconded and carried for Bro. C. D. Rentz to serve on the ordaining council, replaced Hollis Warren.

It was announced the next meeting would be at our camp on October 25, 1975.

Coming revival services at Okefenokee and Harmony Churches were announced.

We then stood in a rising vote of thanks to the host church.

Motioned, seconded and carried to adjourn and Bro. Paul Davis dismissed the session with the closing prayer.

Respectfully Submitted, WILLIAM MORRIS, Moderator KERRY STEEDLEY, Clerk

The Executive Committee met September 22, 1975, at 5:00 P. M., in Glennville, Ga.

Those present were William Morris, Kerry Steedley, Grant Saverance, Archie Ratliff, and Luther Burns.

Members of the camp board also met with the Executive Committee to plan a possible adult retreat. Bro. C. D. Rentz also was present at his request.

It was decided to plan the retreat for October 23-25 with a fee of $7.00 per person or $10.00 per couple. The camp board was to send letters to churches with more details. Possible speakers for the retreat suggested were Bro. Goode, Bro. Rentz, Bro. Leroy Cutler, and Bro. Max Perry.

It was decided to ask Bro. Norman Richmond to preach at the annual meeting and for Nolan Purcell and Ken Crawford to have Scripture reading and prayer.

It was also noted it would be time to elect men to association and state boards.

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Bro. Rentz presented a plan to organize a crusade in Baxley, Ga. It was announced that there would be a pastor's meeting at noon October 6, at the Baxley Free Will Baptist Church. Pastors were to be notified of the meeting.

WILLIAM MORRIS, Moderator KERRY STEEDLEY, Clerk

MINUTES OF THE SOUTH GEORGIA

ASSOCIATION OF FREE WILL BAPTISTS ANNUAL SESSION

Convening At The

SOUTH GEORGIA YOUTH CAMP

White Oak, Florida

October 25, 1975 The 98th annual session was opened with Bro. Jakie Creech

leading us in singing two hymn: "Take the Name of Jesus With You" and "I Am Thine, 0 Lord." Bro. Nolan Purcell then read from Psalm 16 and gave a devotional entitled "Everything Under Control" and offered prayer. After the call to order, Bro. William Morris extended words 1 of welcome. The roll call showed 28 churches to be represented, 5 of these by letter, and that 26 ministers were present. Visitors recognized were: 3 ministers, Charles Jamieson .. Jacksonville, Fla., Alton Everson, Philadelphia Jhurch, Folkston, and Clyde Shankle, Corinth Church, Alma, Ga. John Ray Peters from Dungannon, Va., was also visiting.

Motioned, seconded and carried to seat the delegates and then the minutes of the last meeting were read and approved. The following committees were appointed:

FINANCE - Nolan Purcell, Bro. Patrick, Pirkle Orvin.

OBITUARY - Eddie Hodges, James Blanton, Mrs. Norman Richmond.

NOMINATING - Sammy Wilkinson, Kenneth Clyatt, Bro. Hughes.

DIGEST - Bob Money, Bob Hancock, Margaret Crawford, Kerry Steedley.

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Bro. Creech then gave the financial report for the camp board. Copies of this report were distributed. Motioned, seconded and carried to receive the report showing a balance on hand October 22, 1975 of $505.51 as information.

After a short recess, we reassembled with congregational singing led by Bro. Creech and prayer by Bro. Alton Everson. The needs of the state missions were shared by the moderator and an offering was received with Paul Davis leading in prayer. Then we sang "There Is a Name I Love to Hear" and heard several testimonies concerning the adult retreat. Bro. Norman Richmond then preached the morning message, using II Cor. 4:1,2 as a text. It was a message of inspiration and encouragement in giving four reasons why Christians must not faint. We were dismissed for lunch with the prayer and blessing being offered by Harris Nix.

After enjoying the meal and a time of fellowship, we began the afternoon session by singing "Standing On The Promises" and being led in prayer by Bro. George Bowen. Ken Crawford then gave a devotion from James I on "True Religion" and offered prayer.

REPORT OF OBITUARY COMMITTEE Eddie Hodges reported the following deceased: Immanuel - Virgil Crosby. Corinth - Viola Barber Wilson. Marietta - Hugh Lynn. Stoney Hill - Gordon Andrews. Piney Grove- Mary Lightsey. Bro. Larry Langford then led in a time of prayer.

REPORT OF ORDAINING COUNCIL Bro. Max Perry reported:

Item No.1-We recommend Keith Daniels be licensed by the Philadelphia

Church for one year.

Item No.2-We recommend David Griffin be licensed by the Immanuel

Church for one year.

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Item No.3-We recommend Bro. Alton Everson of Philadelphia Church be

accepted into the association pending a letter· of good standing from the Little River Association.

Item No.4-We recommend Bro. Clyde Shankle of Corinth Church who

has a letter of recommendation be accepted into the Association.

Item No.5-We recommend Bro. Ken Haney be given a letter of good

standing to the Cumberland Association of Tennessee.

Motioned, seconded and carried to adopt this report. The Moderator then extended the right hand of fellowship to Bro. Everson and Bro. Shankle.

Bro. Burns then reported for the camp board. He noted that 250 had participated in camp sessions and retreats. One of the needs of the camp is a 3-compartment sink. Motioned, seconded and carried to receive as information. Bro. Burns then made a motion on behalf of the camp board that camp sessions begin on Sunda·y afternoon. After much discussion, motioned, seconded and carried.

Bro. Billy Hanna then shared some information on Bill HR 46 (Youth Camp Safety Act) and recommended that personal letters be written to elected officials. Bro. Theron Long then moved that the Executive Committee contact Bro. Rufus Coffey and send a copy of th~ bill in reference to possible action. The motion was amended to read that a copy also be sent to the state office and to the Christian Camps Conference. Motioned, seconded and carried.

Kerry Steedley then gave a partial report of the Digest Committee. The report showed 28 churches to be represented and 26 ministers present, and 60 deacons and delegates in attendance. Of the churches reporting, 144 baptisms were noted with a total of 158 being added to these churches and 77 lost due to death, revision of roll, etc. Eighteen churches gave to home missions; 16 to foreign missions; and 14 gave to the Bible College. Motioned, seconded and carried to receive as a partial report.

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REPORT OF FINANCE COMMITTEE Bro. Purcell reported:

Balance Brought Forward --------------------------------$128.80 Gifts From Churches -------------------------------------- 447.50

' Worship Service Offering --------------------------------- 108.57 Late Gifts Received -------------------------------------- 57.50

TOTAL TO ACCOUNT FOR ------------------------------$632.37

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~oderator ------------------------------------------------$ 5.00 Clerk ----------------------------------------------------- 10.00 ~reasurer ------------------------------------------------- 5.00 Retired ~inisters ----------------------------------------- 30.00 Widows of Retired Wnisters ------------------------------ 60.00 Appropriation For ~inutes -------------------------------- 75.00 Clerk's Expense ------------------------------------------- 27.07 ~oderator's Expense ---------------------~---------------- 6.00 Georgia State Association Fees -------------------------- 50.00 Georgia State ~issions ---------------------------------- 150.00 South Georgia Youth Camp ------------------------------ 50.00

TOTAL PAID OUT ---------------------------------------$468.07

BALANCE ___ ----- _______ ---- __ -------- __ -----------------$164.30

~otioned, seconded and carried to receive and to authorize Treasurer to send more for state association fees if needed.

MISSION BOARD REPORT Bro. Archie Ratliff reported: Total receipts were $4679.01 with

only 11 churches giving over $100.00. He encouraged increased giving and distributed copies of the financial report showing a September 30, 1975 balance of $1281.91. ~otioned, seconded and carried to receive as information.

Bro. Burns and Bro. ~orris shared reports of their work.

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NOMINATING COMMITTEE REPORT Before giving the report, Bro. Sammy Wilkinson shared in

formation on the work in Brazil, particularly the youth ministry.

Those elected are as follows:

State Youth CamP----------------------------------A. C. Truluck Trustee Board _________________________________________ Ted James Mission Board ______________________________________ Jakie Creech

Moderator-----------------------------------------William Morris Assistant Moderator _________________________________ Theron Long Clerk ___________________________ ...; ________________ Dale Kuykendall Assistant Clerk ______________________________________ Bob Hancock

Treasurer-------------------------------------------~olan I>urcell Ordaining Council ____________________________________ c, D. Rentz Mission Board ___________________________________ Grant S'averance Youth Camp Board ________________________________ Kerry Steedley C. T. S. Rally President_ __________________________ Horace Gaskins

The committee recommended that the Moderator appoint deegates to the state meeting. Motioned, seconded and carried for this to be done at Moultrie.

Bro. Rentz then announced two meetings for pastors to attend to plan a crusade. The dates were October 27 and November 10.

Motioned, seconded and carried to adjourn. The meeting closed with Bro. Carl Brown leadingin prayer.

Respectfully Submitted, WIIJ,IAM MORRIS, Moderator KERRY STEEDLEY, Clerk

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